Chu Ling sincerely praised Shi Chunfen, but in Shi Chunfen's ears, the word "kindness" was actually very harsh. If kindness will only become a burden that drags down others, then she is undoubtedly stupid.
"Uncle, have you ever thought that if you married someone else, you wouldn't have so much trouble?"
Chu Ling's face darkened and he said displeasedly: "You're here again."
Shi Chunfen smiled bitterly and nervously held on to her clothes, "You may have to wait for a long, long time for me to take up the position of eldest mistress..."
It would be faster to find someone else to sit on.
But she obviously wouldn't say the last sentence. She was not useless enough to surrender without a fight.
Chu Ling looked at her and rubbed her head funnyly, "Then I won't wait for you."
"Ah?" Shi Chunfen's eyes widened instantly and she looked at him angrily.
Chu Ling laughed and continued: "It would be you who waited for me."
As long as he is strong enough, who dares to criticize his woman?
One day, even the head of Huating County will be unable to get women around him. That is the best way to truly eliminate all root causes.
Shi Chunfen looked at him blankly, and it took him a long time to realize, "You mean, once you enter the official career, no one will dare to make irresponsible remarks?"
"That's right." Chu Ling nodded and said confidently: "Do you believe me?"
Shi Chunfen nodded slightly and hugged him tightly. She always believed in him, but she just didn't believe in herself...
She didn't believe that she would be able to stand up for Chu Ling and clear all obstacles after Chu Ling rose to prominence, so she had to grow up and not always think of relying on others.
After the meal, the two chatted a lot. Shi Chunfen got to know Chu Ling again, and the other party also noticed her inner uneasiness. They became closer invisibly, but there was also more resistance. For example, Shi Chunfen understood Chu Ling.
Chu Ling's ambition began to force him to be worthy of such Chu Ling.
So, for a long time in the future, in addition to taking care of the business of Jiuku Tea House, she also forced herself to read a military book every day. For this reason, she often stayed up late at night, and sometimes she was even busier than Chu Ling.
Chu Ling originally thought that after talking to him, Shi Chunfen would be inseparable from him, at least at night, she would be more considerate of him and a little more proactive. Unexpectedly, not only did she not take the initiative, but even if he wanted to be passive, he couldn't find anyone. Every time he wanted to call her to be early
When she was resting, she stayed up all night reading, or she was finally coaxed into bed by him and fell asleep soon after. This made him feel very frustrated, and he once wondered if there was something wrong with him.
The days passed like this, and as the Spring Festival was approaching, the old lady finally found a good match for Chu Xiu. The other party's surname was Huang, and she was the daughter of the prefect of Shuzhou. She was a close relative of the Chu family, and the matchmaker brought a portrait.
It also shows that the other party is as beautiful as a flower. Standing together with Chu Xiu is definitely a match made in heaven. The only pity is that Shuzhou is too far away from Liuzhou, which is not conducive to the friendship between the two families. But sooner or later, Chu Xiu will pursue an official career.
Maybe I'll stay in Liuzhou my whole life, so it won't be a big problem.
Not only was the old lady satisfied with this marriage, but the head of Huating County had no objections after seeing it. He agreed that after the Spring Festival, everyone would go to Shuzhou to see each other. If the two parties clicked, the marriage would be formally arranged, and then wait for Chu
After Xiu goes to Beijing to take the exam, he will then take care of the marriage.
Originally this was considered a happy event, but after word spread throughout the Chu family, someone immediately became anxious. That person was Ji Xiaoman who had always wanted to marry Chu Xiu.
Since Chu Xiu returned to Chu's house, she had tried every means to get in front of Chu Xiu. However, the upbringing mother around her kept an eye on her too closely, so there was not much time for her to escape. She managed to escape several times, but Chu Xiu
He didn't notice her. After all, there were too many beauties in the Chu family, and almost all the girls were very pretty. No matter how beautiful she was, if Chu Xiu couldn't make Chu Xiu fall in love at first sight, it wouldn't make much sense.
Seeing opportunities slipping away time and time again, until the good news that Chu Xiu was about to get married came, Ji Xiaoman finally couldn't sit still and ran directly to Shi Chunfen's yard to look for her.
More than half a year has passed since the last time they met. Ji Xiaoman has become much more energetic to the naked eye. On the contrary, because Shi Chunquin is too busy, she looks weaker and weaker, and she has a feeling of weakness, but it does not affect her current appearance.
status.
The two of them sat together, and while the servants were preparing tea, Ji Xiaoman got straight to the point: "Do you take what I mentioned to you last time to heart?"
"Last time?" Shi Chunquin was stunned for a moment, then quickly thought about it, and looked at the other party awkwardly, "You mean the matter about the second master?"
"That's right!" Ji Xiaoman looked anxious, "I heard that the second master is getting engaged. Why don't you help me? After all, we have the same background, and you don't think about yourself first?"
"Then you have really wronged me." Shi Chunfen felt helpless, "Although I am married to an uncle and am the eldest mistress of the Chu family, I am still a junior. There are several marriages in the house. When will it be my turn?
Intervene? What's more, the second master just returned to Liuzhou this year. I haven't met him many times and have no friendship at all. How do you want me to talk to him? "
"You are not familiar with him, but you are familiar with the uncle!" Ji Xiaoman said anxiously: "The uncle is the elder brother of the second master, so he naturally has the right to consult on his brother's marriage. You just need to help me turn a deaf ear in front of the uncle and let him call me
Isn’t it enough for the second master to marry me just like he married you?”
That really doesn’t work!
Shi Chunfen secretly thought that the relationship between the two brothers was so tense. If Chu Ling took the initiative to ask Chu Xiu to marry a child bride, Chu Xiu would think that his eldest brother had evil intentions again.
But facing Ji Xiaoman's earnest gaze at this moment, she couldn't tell the matter directly. After all, she herself was a child bride, and it would be too hurtful to tell the truth.
"The uncle is very busy and never touches the ground every day. I suddenly force him to take care of the second master's marriage. Do you think it's appropriate?" Shi Chunquin asked.
Ji Xiaoman choked for a moment, and realized that his current identity was different from that of Shi Chunquin, and he couldn't be too strong in front of her, so he quickly sneered and said: "It's not appropriate... That won't work for me, old lady."
Where is the Lord of Huating County?"
Shi Chunfen sighed and looked at her helplessly, "The entire Chu family knows how dissatisfied the county head is with me. He even went back to Huating in anger because of this. You asked me to persuade her to marry the second master again."
Isn't it the same as handing a child bride a knife and asking her to kill me? Xiaoman, I really can't do this."
She spoke so sincerely that Ji Xiaoman was speechless for a moment, and the room fell into silence.