"Sister-in-law, it was my negligence for a moment, but what should I do now?" Chen Zhou raised his head and prayed a little on his face.
Xu thought for a while and said, "A big girl, even if she encounters difficulties, why don't she think of others, but you who have never met before? Is it true that the loyal butler passes the message, or is there someone else who is helping the fire? Second uncle is In the game, think about it yourself. The handle is already outside, just know what you know. If the other party wants something, he will always speak."
Whether it is Liang who holds the handle or someone behind the scenes, things are getting worse and wrong. If you are prepared, you will never be plotted again.
The Xu family dared not count on Chenzhou's future to this day. With Chenzhou's hard-working and unrestrained personality, the more he showed his position, the more dangerous it would be. If he was dismissed from office because of his indecent personal morality, he would be dismissed from office. Maybe it's a good thing. Even if you lose your reputation, it won't affect your life. It's better than making big mistakes in your errands and being punished by the national law if you violate the laws and regulations.
Chen Zhou said with a little frustration: "I just wanted to relieve the danger of Liang's family at that time, and I didn't think so much, but I lost all my thoughts."
Xu said: "A kindness may not be rewarded in this matter. Even if the Liang family is an official and the Liang family is a descendant of a scholar, our family rules do not make the concubines and relatives treat each other as serious relatives... That Brother, you ask someone to place the place yourself, and you don’t need to bring me to see me... When you arrive at the south, it’s better to separate and place it separately... You should take care of yourself, don’t be stingy, regardless of whether he is grateful or not, wait until the matter is later When you look it out, being generous is not a mistake…”
Chen Zhou frowned and said, "I think so too." He hesitated for a moment and said, "Sister-in-law, I know that I am not doing things properly, but my elder brother can't stand it now, so there is no need to mention this matter with my elder brother...
Xu nodded and said, "That's natural. If the second uncle doesn't tell me, I won't tell the master... No matter how Liang's temperament is, now that he has become your concubine, you discipline yourself, don't let her be naughty."
Chen Zhou hurriedly said, "That's natural. I planned to let Brother Ling go to Nanjing first. Today they came back and didn't even let them dismantle their luggage. I will take a day off tomorrow. Then I will let them set off for Nanjing again... ... "
Although Xu felt that the talents who came to Beijing all the way in the winter now were a bit unkind, they really didn't want to interrupt Chenzhou's affairs, so he said, "Second uncle, please take a look at the arrangement..."
Chenzhou went down, Xu rubbed his temples and asked Hongyun to go to Jiuruyuan and called Shen Rui over.
Chenzhou's affairs need to be kept hidden from Chen Cang, but not from Shen Rui. Shen Rui is the leader of the Shen family in the future, so he must know about this matter first and be prepared for future variables.
After hearing this bloody plot, Shen Rui felt a little familiar. After thinking about it carefully, isn’t this a copy of Chen Juren and Aunt Zheng?
The difference is that Chen Juren is a student of Zheng's scholar's father, and he is considered a senior brother and sister with Zheng's sister, and his seniority is not bad. In addition, when Zheng entered the door, although he was taking a concubine, he was a mistress without a son. The name of "Second House" was carried into the mansion, and all the gifts that should be given were fine, and all the decent things that should be given were given were given.
The four families of the Shen family are rich, but the Zheng family is really poor. The poor daughter has no dowry, the son has no laziness, and the remaining women and children are not in charge of the family. Although Chen Juren took Zheng as his concubine, he can In the eyes of others, not only are they not scolded, but they also have the reputation of helping the poor. After all, Juren Chen was in his twenties at that time and was young and promising in the eyes of the world. The Shen family was not an ordinary family.
But it was Chenzhou and Liang's turn. The daughter of the scholar was not the same as the daughter of the Jinshi. Chenzhou also discussed friendship with Liang's father. He also made a concubine and made a concubine. He used his niece as a concubine. Even if he did not violate the national law, It is also the crime of romantic love for a lewd wife and daughter.
If someone really catches this matter, the "unrighteous position" of Shenzhou cannot be abandoned.
"These two years should be unhindered, but in three years it will be a hurdle..." Shen Rui thought for a while and said.
Now, there are several noble in-laws in the Shen family now. Even if someone insists on robbing the Imperial College in Chenzhou, it may not be possible; three years later, the next "Beijing Inspection" will be When the six ministries and nine ministers are reshuffled, it is not guaranteed.
Xu smiled bitterly and said, "Man is not as good as God is. The master planned to do it well. The second master has been in Nanjing for six years and returned to Beijing... Even if he can't become a regular seal official, he will be enough to protect his family. I'm young, and I'll take care of you in the officialdom..."
Who would have thought that Chen Zhou was so stupid and that it would be good for everyone without involving everyone, but he really couldn't count on it.
As for the idea of "killing someone to silence the mouth", Xu and Shen Rui never thought about it. Chen Zhou's current mistake is a personal moral fault. If he makes mistakes again and again in order to cover up the previous mistakes, it will be a fatal lawsuit.
Although with the arrival of Liang, Xu and Shen Rui both had their worries, but it was not the case, and they did not talk about others again. Even the third master and the third wife did not know. Even if they told them, it would be useless. It's just for them to worry about it.
Although the third wife heard that the second wife had an extra concubine, she was a concubine, not a serious sister-in-law, and did not need social engagements. What's more, the second wife's luggage companion took a break for two days when she arrived in Beijing, and then set off south again, and went two times. No meeting.
In the early morning of October 22, a few days after the Shen family finished their wedding, Shen Ling took her second-bedroom luggage out of Beijing the next day
It was dark outside, and Chen Cang opened his eyes. These days, his mouth has become like a crossbone. Whenever he wakes up, he coughs and wheezing. Now he feels that his throat is finally clear, and the symptoms of tinnitus and dizziness have also disappeared. It seems that you can hear the barking of dogs in the distance.
Xu is old and has been sleeping lightly, but he is really too tired these days and has not woken up yet.
Chen Cang turned his head and looked at his wife beside him through the dim light.
Xu leaned sideways and lie down towards her husband.
The east outside the house gradually became whiter and the room gradually became clearer.
I don’t know if I just woke up or noticed it, Xu slowly opened his eyes.
Looking at her husband with a gentle face, Xu didn't react until he said, "The master is awake..."
Chen Cang stretched out his arm, grabbed his wife's hand, and said, "Madam, I won't take medicine anymore..."
Xu hurriedly wanted to object, but he realized something was wrong and sat up all of a sudden.
"Master" Xu restrained his panic, but he still had a tremolo.
Chen Cang's appearance is really abnormal. Not only does he not cough or wheeze, but his eyes are bright, as if he is suddenly full of vitality. Why did someone who was ill for a long time suddenly become energetic?
Back to light?
Chen Cang also sat up and looked at his wife and said, "It's dawn, let the second and third brother come here for breakfast...
Xu did not respond and held her husband's hand back, but tears were circling in her eyes.
Chen Cang let go of his wife's hand, looked down at his body and said, "I have changed my clothes, my bones are rusted, I want to walk a few steps down the ground..."
For the past half a month, he has been in bed, often in drowsiness and less in awakening.
The maid who was outside the room had already woken up and heard the movement in the inner room, and the hot water came in.
Xu got off the kang and ordered someone to go to various courtyards to call people. Then he washed himself briefly, wiped Chen Cang's face, went to the cabinet to get a new set of royal blue longevity-patterned clothes, and served Chen Cang to change it.
Chen Cang had been in bed for a long time and was exhausted. He wanted to take a few steps, but he needed someone to help him. Xu did not ask anyone to help him walk to the outside room and sat on the arhat couch under the south window.
"It hasn't snowed this year..." Chen Cang asked someone to open the window and look out. Seeing the blue sky, he couldn't help but feel sad: "It's going to be drought again next spring..."
Northern Zhili has always had droughts for nine years, just because of severe droughts and minor droughts. People pray for rain every year in Beijing.
Although Chen Cang has been in the Ministry of Justice for the past three years, he has been in the Ministry of Revenue for many years and has been used to it. Even now, he still can't help but pay attention to the time.
Xu brought a big cloak and put it on Chen Cang, saying, "Master, don't worry too much, didn't you say it? It was raining in Shandong when I went to Beijing, and the rain in the river was enough... It's not yet the winter moon has begun. , The snowy days are still coming..."
Chen Cang listened and his expression calmed down.
Jiuru was in the middle, Shen Rui had already gotten up. He was practicing boxing in the yard. When he saw someone coming from the main room to spread a message, he didn't even bother to change his clothes. He grabbed a cloak and went to the main courtyard.
Both Liuya and Chunyan looked heavy and worried.
Chen Zhou also received the news and hurried up to the room. He was just in a hurry and met Shen Rui at the door. The two of them didn't care about talking and came to the main courtyard together, fearing that they would be one step too late and leave lifelong regrets.
When they entered the yard, they saw the window on one side of the main room open. Chen Cang sat by the window. Xu was standing next to him, and the couple were talking.
Such a scene is inconsistent with the imagined scene of being bedridden and giving the last words.
Shen Rui and Chen Cang were not happy at all, but their hearts were heavy.
Seeing the two of them coming, Chen Cang was very happy and said to Chen Zhou: "The second brother doesn't love mutton wonton the most. Your sister-in-law just asked the kitchen to prepare..." He looked at Shen Rui and said: "Brother Rui loves cabbage filling , Your mother asked the kitchen to make steamed cabbage dumplings..."
Although Chen Cang has a "red face", who is in the mood to eat and drink now?
Chen Zhou lowered his head and said, "Brother loves to eat fennel pies, so sister-in-law asks people to prepare?"
Chen Cang said twice, "Haha" and said, "You need to bring it up. Your sister-in-law has already asked someone to go there... There are no other vegetables at home, and there are a few baskets of fennel every year..."
Xu sat aside and looked at her husband with a smile on her face, as if her husband and her brother-in-law were really chatting.
Shen Rui sat down at Shenzhou, looking at Chen Cang's appearance of nothing, and was extremely confused.
Now what should be explained and what should be arranged can delay life to today. Even Chen Cang is satisfied and let go, right? If he is not so at ease, will he persist longer?
There was a burst of rapid footsteps outside, and the third master's family arrived.
The third master had no blood on his face, his forehead was covered with sweat, the third wife was also anxious, and the fourth brother was still yawning, and the old lady was hugging him and following behind.
Listening to the jokes in the room, the third master was red and he was stunned...