Chapter 102 Hidden Gratitude and Precautions for a Rainy Day
Chapter 102: Hiding gratitude and preparing for a rainy day
Mrs. Li came to the door.
If she hadn't been helping the An family a few days ago, she would have been dizzy when she entered the Lin family today.
The Li family was once very wealthy. But she had never seen that when she married Li Feng's father, the Li family had already been defeated.
Father Li Feng fled to his hometown.
Her husband is fair, literate, and loves to be clean. Although he does not have a family fortune, he is different from ordinary farmers. The life of his family is quite good, and his father is very discerning and does not dislike him. He marries him and returns the money to his family.
There was a lot of dowry. The two of them couldn't talk to each other, but her husband treated her very gently. When she was fine, he even taught her how to read.
When Li Feng was seven years old, her husband died with regret that there was no hope of revenge, leaving him and his son to depend on each other.
During the disaster, many people in her family died. She and Li Feng almost starved to death. There were also bad people who tried to take advantage of them.
If Master Lin Xu hadn't passed by and stretched out his hand, and taught Li Feng carefully in the days to come, both of them would have turned into dust long ago.
Dongyun and Nanyan came to the second door to pick her up, and they were very happy to meet her. Dongyun whispered, "The old lady is busy today and has no time to see you, so you can go directly to the girls' courtyard to talk."
Old Mrs. Li also whispered, "I came here because I wanted to kowtow to the old lady. But I'm afraid that something will go wrong when I see the old lady, and it will cause trouble for you girls."
Dongyun said, "You don't have to think so. We girls are just worried that you are too preoccupied."
As he talked, he walked and soon arrived at Lin Zhixiu's yard.
After entering the courtyard, Lin Zhixiu had already taken her out. When he saw her, he called out, "Aunt Li..." He was so happy to hear the voice.
Mrs. Li was in a daze when she saw Lin Zhixiu, "Is this Miss Zhixiu?"
Lin Zhixiu smiled.
Mrs. Li said, "Oh my god, I really don't dare to recognize this old lady. It's been so long since I last saw you, you, you have suddenly become a big girl!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Zhixiu is fifteen years old, isn't she a big girl?"
Mrs. Li was so excited that she cried and quickly wiped her tears, "Look at me..."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Aunt Li, we haven't seen each other for more than a year, so we can't cry. We should be happy."
"Hey, I'm happy. I'm happy."
"Aunt Li, this is my fourth aunt." Mrs. Yao actually came out of the house.
"Mrs. Li." The fourth aunt smiled.
"Oh, Madam... you are well." Mrs. Li quickly saluted.
Lin Zhixiu said, "Aunt Li, please come in. Yesterday, my grandmother didn't sleep well. She always had nightmares. She looks bad today and feels uncomfortable all over. As for my eldest aunt, she has too many miscellaneous things and is tired every day.
Half dead. So, none of them can accompany you. Only my beautiful and gentle fourth aunt is here to receive you."
When Yao heard this, she almost laughed. Why did this girl say it so happily? It seemed like she was addicted to talking... She glanced around, but there was no one around. She couldn't answer the question, so she just smiled awkwardly.
But Old Mrs. Li couldn't tell, and asked seriously, "Oh, Miss Zhixiu, then you have to serve in front of your grandmother, right?! I, I don't understand the rules, so I didn't disturb her, right?"
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "No, no, don't worry!"
A group of people entered the house and sat down.
Mrs. Li said to Mrs. Yao, "Fourth Madam, I am a country woman who doesn't understand the rules and asked you to come forward...it's really...if the old woman does anything wrong, don't blame me."
Yao said, "Mrs. Li, you're too polite. Your son is a good friend of my second uncle. We should move around more."
Mrs. Li quickly waved her hand and said, "You can't be Mr. Lin's friend. My son Li Feng and I need Mr. Lin to take care of us so that we can survive and be here today. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for Mr. Lin's kindness. But my son has not yet
Go back to Beijing, and when he comes back, I will take him and kowtow to the old lady at her door."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Aunt Li, please don't belittle yourself. My brother Li Feng is an unparalleled hero. If he comes back after making great achievements in the northwest, he might be promoted to a higher position. By then, I'm afraid he will just kneel down before the emperor.
!Other people can’t afford it.”
Old Mrs. Li said, "Thank you Miss Zhixiu for your kind words! Now, I just hope that he can come back safely. Furthermore, no matter what achievements he has made or how big an official position he has obtained, Mr. Lin's kindness will be something that he will never be able to repay in his lifetime."
It’s only natural to kowtow to Mr. Lin’s mother.”
Lin Zhixiu knew that Mrs. Li was stubborn, but fortunately only her fourth aunt heard about it.
He stopped insisting and talked for a while.
The fourth aunt saw that although Mrs. Li was simply dressed, spoke plainly, and looked ordinary, her eyes were steady and she could see the strength in her bones.
They asked about what happened on the way and where they lived in the capital. Mrs. Li was amazed by Yao's gentleness and elegance.
After chatting for a while, the fourth aunt said, "Xiu'er, please talk to Mrs. Li for a while, and I'll go see how the meal is being prepared."
In fact, there was no need for her to watch. She just found an excuse to go out and give the two of them a chance to talk alone.
Lin Zhixiu said, "Okay, Fourth Aunt, I'll leave it to you. Can you come to my yard for dinner later?"
"Okay, Mrs. Li, please sit down first."
After the two of them saluted, the fourth aunt took them away.
Old Mrs. Li looked at the back of her fourth aunt, "Madam, you are different after all. This look is really indescribable..." She admired and envied her.
Lin Zhixiu: "Aunt Li, you should also study hard. In the future, when my brother Li becomes a high official, you will also be Mrs. Gaoming! You go out to visit a lot. Maybe you will have to entertain guests at home!"
Mrs. Li's eyes lit up after hearing this, "Haha, what Miss Zhixiu said made my old woman sweat! Are your family members okay with you?"
"Fortunately, Xiu'er can handle it, don't worry."
"Well, when I first met you, you were still a little girl, just like a flower. I didn't expect that after Master Lin and Mrs. Lin left... you were so capable. You are such a good girl. Has Master Lin Feng not returned to Beijing yet?"
Lin Zhixiu said, "My brother will not be able to return to Beijing until he is selected as a scholar. It will probably be during the Chinese New Year."
"Well, Master Lin Feng is smart, so there will be no problem."
Mrs. Li looked at this exquisite house and was very happy, "Miss Zhixiu, this house is really nice. It shows that your elders love you. Your grandmother hasn't seen you for so many years. Is she so happy?"
"Yeah." I'm so happy! She punished me so much, but she just couldn't help it... Haha.
Mrs. Li said, "Brother Li Feng, your last letter said that he would be able to enter Beijing in October this year at most. He asked me to come in advance and gave me travel expenses. Before I entered the city, your uncle had already arranged for someone to come to pick him up.
He gave me a good place to live. I feel grateful but also feel sorry..."
"Aunt Li, you are too meticulous! You have done a lot for us. My uncle and I have long been worried about going to Beijing alone after such a long journey. You have provided adequate food and accommodation in the capital, and we will wait for you.
Brother Li is back, and he is relieved to see it. If he comes back with military exploits, becomes a high-ranking official, and is highly regarded by the emperor! My father knows that the young man he helped can be so outstanding and have such great achievements, what a comfort it is.
.You are always so polite to me, which makes things difficult for my uncle and me."
Mrs. Li was a little embarrassed, "You know, I'm from a low background, illiterate, and don't understand the big principles. I'm just worried that I might be rude, say something I shouldn't, and make people angry without knowing it."
Lin Zhixiu disagreed, "You are straightforward, strong and capable. You are very admirable for raising brother Li Feng so well. What more reason do you need to talk about? Speaking of which, Aunt Li, Xiu'er really has something to talk to.
You say."
"Girl, tell me."
Lin Zhixiu said, "I have been with my parents since I was a child. Although the Lin family in Beijing are my closest relatives, they have never lived together, and I don't know much about their temperaments. Therefore, I want to be cautious in everything.
some."
Mrs. Li nodded, "Young girl is attentive."
Lin Zhixiu said, "So, Aunt Li, I have an idea about you and brother Li Feng. I don't want you to mention the matter about dad and the Li family to the Lin family!"
"Why... why is this?" Old Mrs. Li couldn't understand.
"If brother Li comes back with great military exploits, he overthrows the Wen family and takes back the Li family property as he wishes. Then, brother Li is young and promising, and his family property is rich. In the capital, who is the husband candidate that many families are envious of?
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Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li said: "It's not as good as what you said..." But she was also very excited.
How she hopes that all this will come true, and then she can marry her sons, take concubines, have more sons, and train them to be talented. She will not have a weak family, be exploited by others, and be bullied by her tribe.
"Listen to me. There are also girls of the right age among the Lin family and relatives of the Lin family. I'm afraid that if... someone gets the idea to repay the favor... then you and Brother Li Feng will be in a dilemma."
Mrs. Li disagreed, "Miss Zhixiu, the Lin family is Mr. Lin's family. When you see Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin, you know how outstanding the girls in the Lin family are! Not to mention that Li Feng can't reach a high level, but he just likes him.
That is also his creation, a blessing gained from previous lives!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Auntie, no matter how well-educated you are, you still have a temperament. What if it's not suitable? My brother Li Feng suffered so much when he was a kid, and he suffered so much in the northwest. He should have a good girl.
Someone who can be considerate and take care of him, who can respect you and be filial to you. He must be able to support the Li family in the capital! This candidate is no joke. Don’t you think so? If someone takes a fancy to his power and property, but
I think you and Brother Li Feng are of low origin and disrespectful, so how sad should Brother Li Feng be?"
Mrs. Li was open-minded, "Miss Xiu, you are young after all, and there are some things that you don't understand. This guy... just tell me, how much hardship did you and I endure, brother Li? Even my own family members will come to plot against me. Then others will see."
Isn't it normal for you to want to get close to someone who has some benefits? Even if your brother comes back with meritorious services and property, he is a martial artist and his aunt is an illiterate peasant girl... No matter how good he is, others may not think highly of this.
Auntie understands well and won't care. As long as she is good to your brother Li Feng, can provide him with many concubines, and can have more children... I can do whatever I want."
Lin Zhixiu was worried, "Auntie, would my brother Li Feng be willing to do this? Can he tolerate his wife being disrespectful to his mother?"
"This...isn't it necessarily like this?!" Mrs. Li still didn't believe it.
Why not?! We just met! Lin Zhirong, not only you, but even Li Feng looks down on you!
"Auntie, let's take a longer view! Looking back, my uncle will find a reliable nanny for you. She will teach you many things. You will understand! If you always think about repaying the kindness to my father,
Then, I won’t be polite to you, I will use this kindness to seek shelter, and hope that brother Li Feng will treat me like his own sister. When I have difficulties, he can stand up and help me!"
Mrs. Li felt something was wrong: "Miss, what difficulties will you...have? Miss, are you having any difficulties? Do you want to talk to your aunt?"
Lin Zhixiu said, "I can solve everything now. After all, I still have an uncle!"
Mrs. Li became happy, "Yes, there is also your uncle. If you have any difficulties, please don't be polite and tell your aunt. Li Feng is your biological brother."
"Well, I believe you. But these are things for later, don't rush. Now, you mainly need to take good care of your body and wait for brother Li Feng to come back to enjoy the blessings. Don't have good days in front of you, but your health is not good, so thank you!
Brother Li Feng, how can he cope with this?"
The old lady looked at such a beautiful and sensible girl, and sighed in her heart, even if her son could do well, he would not be worthy of this fairy-like girl... Moreover, for the sake of the Li family, Li Feng would definitely take a concubine, if
It's Miss Lin who comes in, so no matter what, you can't treat her like this.
Mrs. Li was in a daze for a while and said, "I understand what the girl means. Then, when Li Feng comes back, I will also tell him."
Lin Zhixiu: "Okay, let's make an agreement then!"
Mrs. Li was still a little worried, "It's the Lin family. Isn't it bad for you?"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Auntie, if my family is good to my parents, they can do that to my father so early. How can they be good to me? At least, I won't expect them to be good to me.
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Mrs. Li said, "Hey, girl, you have to take good care of yourself. If Uncle An gets married and you have an aunt, things will be much better. I heard that your aunt is from a good background, smart and capable, and also very good-looking."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "My uncle said that, right?"
"Isn't it? Compliment me later! Yesterday he went to Ren's house to deliver something, and he was very happy when he came back. It seemed that Mrs. Ren asked Miss Ren to come out and say a few words to him! I looked at Uncle An, and now
He is so handsome, and the material of his clothes is so beautiful."
"Haha, uncle likes to dress up recently."
"People have to dress up like this, they are just two different people!"
Lin Zhixiu secretly laughed. In fact, my uncle used too much force. I will complain to my aunt someday when I can go out...
The two of them laughed so hard when they talked about An Ning's embarrassing story.