Probably because he was too seriously injured, Yu Atu even spoke in a very weak tone, but Shichun still felt heartbroken when he heard it.
What do you mean, lest they vent their resentment towards her on her? Is it only her fault that Yu Atu is in this state?
Shi Cui also heard what she meant, glanced at Shi Chunquin uneasily, and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense!"
Shi Chunfen's lips moved, and she subconsciously wanted to argue with Yu Atu, but the other party had already closed his eyes first and was clearly fighting against her.
Shi Chunquin closed her mouth tightly and finally swallowed the words in her mouth. The inherent impression had already existed. No matter how much she argued, it was meaningless. Anyway, Usagi had already gotten what she wanted. She would probably restrain herself a lot after she got married.
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The carriage brought Shi Cui and her daughter to the door of Yu's house and stopped. Shi Cui looked at Shi Chun Equinox and asked awkwardly: "Chun Equinox, do you want to go in and sit down?"
Although he was asking her, there was no expectation in his eyes.
Shi Chunfen felt depressed because her relationship with her aunt was finally affected by Yu Atu.
"No need." Shi Chunfen said calmly: "The Chu family still has a lot of things to deal with. You let Utu recover well and wait until she becomes Chu Run's bride."
Regarding the marriage between Yu Atu and Chu Run, she had already told her aunt before going to prison. Although her aunt had no choice but to save Yu Atu's life, she could only nod in agreement.
Yu Atu, who had always had a cold face after coming out of prison, finally raised his eyes unexpectedly when he heard the word "bride".
Did she hear it correctly?
Will Chu Run really marry her?
Seeing her look of surprise for a moment, Shi Chunfen quietly curled up the corners of her lips, hoping that the marriage she had exchanged for 10% of her profits could really cure Yu Atu, and that both she and Chu Run would get what they wanted.
If this cannot bring happiness, then there is really nothing she, an outsider, can do.
After putting Auntie and Yu Atu down, the carriage started moving again. Shi Chunquin was supposed to go directly back to Chu's house, but for some reason, she suddenly changed her mind and said, "Go to the tea house."
It was already afternoon when we arrived at the teahouse. Yu Ahu took most of the waiters out to sell goods. Only two shopkeepers and Du Yumei were left in the store to watch. Because Shi Chunquin had not had lunch today, Du Yumei gave her
I cooked a few side dishes and sat down with her in the backyard of the tea house.
It has to be said that apart from her status as a widow, Du Yumei is indeed a very capable woman in the kitchen and in the hall. No wonder even her aunt has changed her prejudice against her.
When the Spring Equinox faces her, one can always see the shadow of another person in her, that is Aunt Liu, who is equally capable but luckier than Du Yumei.
Because of this, she never had a good impression of Du Yumei. She always felt that she was too purposeful and might start harming others at any time.
Du Yumei also knew that she didn't like herself very much, so she kept sitting quietly, not even bothering to do superficial things like picking up food. After all, if one person doesn't like another person, then anything she does will be redundant in the eyes of others.
When Shi Chunfen finished eating quietly, Du Yumei stood up to put it away. She raised her hand slightly to stop him, "There are servants to do these things."
She glanced at Li Yan, who understood and quickly took the dishes away from the table with her servants, leaving her and Du Yumei alone.
Without the servants watching, Du Yumei obviously relaxed a lot, but she still looked a little restrained. She didn't know what to say, but Shi Chunfen took the initiative and said: "The Chu family is in chaos during this period, so I don't have a chance."
Regarding the matter of studying every year, please give me a little more time, I have always kept this matter in mind."
Du Yumei quickly waved her hand, "If grandma finds it inconvenient, forget it."
When she said these words, she herself was stunned for a moment, and when she met Shi Chunfen's half-smiling gaze, she lowered her head in shame.
She wasn't trying to retreat in order to advance, but it sounded like she was retreating in order to advance.
It was only when Shi Chunfen saw her sudden change in expression that she realized how harsh she was. She suddenly realized that Yu Atu might be how she viewed Du Yumei in the eyes of outsiders. The difference was that at least Du Yumei was not harmful, and Yu Ahu was also sincere.
For those who like her, in comparison, what Yu Atu did was more like a joke.
"It won't be inconvenient." Shi Chunquin said with a smile, "It's just a piece of cake."
Hearing what she said, Du Yumei breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that she would harm her son because of her talk.
Seeing how reserved she was, Shi Chunquin took the initiative and said, "Actually, I have something I want to ask you for help with."
"Ah?" Du Yumei looked surprised. The dignified eldest young lady of the Chu family asked her for help. No one would believe her even if she told her, "Grandma, please tell me."
Shi Chunfen sighed and said frankly: "I have a maid who committed an offense at the Chu family and was sold to Hualiu Village. I want you to help me buy her back, and then give her money to fly away."
"Hualiu Village?" Du Yumei covered her mouth in surprise, "Can people who were sold to a place like that still come out?"
Shi Chunfen looked gloomy, "I don't know either."
But it was better to have tried than not to have tried. She still couldn't accept that a living girl would be buried in it forever.
If she doesn't give it a try, she will regret it for the rest of her life.
Du Yumei pondered for a while and then quickly said: "Okay, I'll go ask for you."
The answer was expected, she had too many things to rely on on the Equinox, and there was no reason to refuse.
Shi Chunfen gave her a stack of banknotes, described Hongxing's characteristics in detail, and warned her that the matter must not be leaked, let alone that she was the one who came forward. Du Yumei patted her chest and agreed.
I returned to Chu's house with peace of mind.
News soon came out. According to Du Yumei, when she rushed to Hualiu Village, the red apricots had been bought by others. As for whose hands it fell into, those people refused to tell them whether they were alive or dead. She left without success.
After returning, the trustee returned the banknote to Shi Chunfen.
Although the trip was in vain, Shi Chunquin felt a lot more relieved when he learned that Hongxing had left Hualiu Village.
She felt that she was destined to never be a decisive and murderous mistress in this life, but at least she had a clear conscience.
In the next few days, she sent someone to deliver a cup of stew to Chu Yan's yard on time every day. Sometimes it was black-bone chicken stewed with red dates, sometimes duck gizzards stewed with burdock, and not to mention bird's nest and ginseng, they were all sent to Chu Yan.
Until she calls over.
"You have nothing to show your courtesy, tell me, what do you want to do?" Chu Yan pointed at the stew pots on the table and said angrily.
Seeing that he was straight to the point, Shi Chunquin didn't mince words, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing, but I have a friend's child who wants to study at Longhu Academy, and I asked his father to help write a letter of recommendation."