Chapter 16 The Heart of the Most Poisonous Woman Clicks
Although the Xu family has not produced any famous figures for a long time, the house in the northeast of Taiping Lane has been repaired several times and still has the majesty and majesty of the patriarch's main house. The fourth house is that of the ancestor who was the county magistrate.
It was purchased when I returned to my hometown. As for how much people's sacrifices and sacrifices were included, it is now difficult to test. However, the green bricks in the deepest courtyard have been pierced by water for many years. They are no longer as smooth as a mirror. They are very uneven. The servants and girls are walking on them.
You have to be extra careful not to sprain your feet.
Although Mr. Xu did some absurd things outside and took in girls, he did not have a serious concubine in the family. Mrs. Xu took care of all the housework in the house. She was smart and capable, and when she got married, Mrs. Xu
There is only an empty shell left in the parents' house. Thanks to her putting money with her dowry, buying land, looking at properties to get dividends, and buying and selling in good and bad years over the years, now
The long house is naturally in a good and prosperous situation.
Now that I am almost fifty, my former beautiful face has been eroded by the years, leaving only the traces on my forehead, eyes and mouth that cannot be concealed; of my former slim figure, only my waist like a bucket is left; the things I loved most in the past are all that remain.
The red and green clothes now have to spend year after year in the bottom of the box; Mrs. Xu naturally takes Mr. Xu more and more seriously, and takes the responsibilities of the clan wife more and more seriously, coupled with the migraine pain
The youngest son had been urging Mr. Xu from behind all day long to acquire all the belongings of the second bedroom for Xu Jin.
At this moment, it was reported outside that Xu Jin was back. Mrs. Xu, who had been looking at her mother scolding the maid next to her with a nonchalant face, immediately beamed and called for Xu Jin. When Xu Jin came into the house excitedly, the soft couch
She sat down next to her without waiting for anyone to salute. While hurriedly ordering people to bring tea, she greeted Xu Jin with a smile. When Xu Jin drank all the herbal tea, she was laughing so hard that her eyes were filled with laughter.
Narrowed his eyes.
"Where have you been today? Your uncle Sixth's banquet is only a few days away. Have you found your congratulatory gift?"
"Of course!" Xu Jin thought of Xu Xun's shrunken appearance in front of him today, and suddenly became even more proud. He waved his hand and dismissed the rest, and then carefully unfolded the scroll in his hand to show Mrs. Xu, "Mom,
Look, I got this by chance today, an authentic work by Li Tang, a famous artist from the Song Dynasty. I just happened to get it, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to buy it for a thousand dollars!"
Mrs. Xu came from a wealthy family and could not read a few Chinese characters, let alone read calligraphy and painting. Naturally, she believed it when her beloved youngest son said this. She nodded immediately and said: "Okay, my son, you have the ability! I and I
You said, I promised your father to make such a big scene this time, not to promote your sixth uncle, but to let you and your eldest brother show off their abilities, especially you! I think your second uncle was the most important person in the clan back then.
He is famous for his good popularity and has helped countless people. He almost compares to your father. Now if we drive that prodigal son out and you have a second wife, all the good foundation that he and I laid back then will belong to you."
"Mom, how can you push your son away like this!" Xu Jin frowned and said angrily, "I have a second wife, and my parents will be replaced by others. Besides, all the family property has been taken away.
The prodigal son has squandered almost all his money, how much is left?"
"How much?" Mrs. Xu snorted and shook her head. On her plump and fair earlobe, a golden lilac suddenly appeared. "Do you think the second wife is really that poor? They have at least several families in the countryside of Jurong.
There are hundreds of acres of good paddy fields, and for a shrewd person like Xu Laoer, there might be something hidden under the house! The prodigal son may not know it himself, but don’t worry about him, regardless of whether he knows it or not. After driving him out
, these are all yours!”
When Xu Jin learned that Erfang's property actually included hundreds of acres of paddy fields, he felt extremely excited and thought of Madam Xiao whom he had glimpsed in a building by the Qinhuai River last time. When he thought of her water snake-like appearance,
With his waist and headband so expensive that it hurt, he felt his whole heart itching, and he unknowingly held Mrs. Xu's hand tightly.
"Oh, be gentle, your hands are so strong!" Mrs. Xu complained angrily. Seeing that Xu Jin suddenly came to his senses and apologized repeatedly, she said unhurriedly, "If you rely on your father's
In order to have a stable temper, I can just drive him out because of his misbehavior. But there are so many people in the clan, what if someone comes forward because of your second uncle's good fortune? So I plan to have someone find a midwife.
Mother-in-law, I told her all about the birthmark on the prodigal son, and even prepared the swaddling clothes and other old things. I just said that your second uncle took someone's abandoned baby and raised it as his own.
The bloodline of the clan is the most important thing these days. As long as the mixed bloodline is proven, the prodigal son will not be able to get through this test even if he has all kinds of skills!"
"Mom, you really have a great plan!"
When Xu Jin heard what his mother said, he immediately gave a thumbs up in admiration. Mrs. Xu was also proud of herself, gently caressing her son's forehead with her hand, and then said with a half-smile: "You are the baby in my belly."
If you come out, even if you marry another family, you are still my son. You can come back whenever you want. There are no elders above you to control you. Why are you afraid of other people's gossip? Don't imitate your father who wants to be a bitch and build a memorial arch.
Just like your elder brother, he is seduced by his wife, and he is timid all day long!"
"Madam, the third young master, the eldest young master is here!"
While talking, a mother's voice suddenly came from outside. Mrs. Xu frowned and immediately stopped the increasingly vulgar words. Xu Jin turned around and saw a young man in his early twenties with thick eyebrows and started talking.
After entering the room through the door curtain, he suddenly caught sight of the painting spread out on the soft couch. He hurriedly rolled it up and put it aside. When the young man respectfully saluted Mrs. Xu, he had to get up and call his eldest brother to salute.
But Mrs. Xu stopped her.
"Brother, why are you making so many false claims?"
"That's what mother said."
Xu Dong glanced at his younger brother who was sitting next to his mother with a smile, and quickly and calmly looked away. After Mrs. Xu pointed to the chair beside him, he took a step back and sat down, and then said: "Mom, I
I just came back from the counting house and heard that my third brother..."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Jin immediately took the lead, holding Mrs. Xu's shoulders and said affectionately: "Mom, I have spent a lot of money these days, and this gift from Uncle Six requires money.
There are still some random expenses to purchase, so..."
"Isn't it just to spend some money? What's the big deal!" Mrs. Xu lowered her face and glanced at Xu Dong sideways, and said somewhat unhappily, "You are the elder brother, why do you care about your brother's small matters of spending money? Your wife just now
I have made several sets of clothes, but there is no reason why my sister-in-law is allowed to spend money, but my brother-in-law is not allowed to spend money!"
Before explaining the reason, Xu Dong's face suddenly darkened after he had eaten so much, but he didn't make any distinction. He just bowed and said something. After lingering for a moment and saying something, he resigned and left. Waiting for him
As soon as she left, Mrs. Xu patted the bed board of the soft couch angrily.
"Look, I married my daughter-in-law and forgot about my mother. I sat here for a while and then left in a hurry. If I didn't want to pick on you, I might not even have the intention to sit here!"
"Mom, how could eldest brother think so? You are too worried..."
Even though they left the house, the mother and son in the house were talking very loudly. Xu Dong could hear clearly. His eyes suddenly became more gloomy, and his right hand hidden in his sleeve could not help but clenched into a fist. When his father arrived all the way,
In his study room, he stood outside the door for a while, and after the book boy informed him, he stepped in the door. Seeing his father talking to a scribe with a smile on his face, he suddenly felt a little resentful that he couldn't hide just now.
It was tightly restrained, but with a springy face, he stepped forward and bowed.
"Mr. Luo."
"Long time no see, the eldest young master is still so handsome, so congratulations!"
The middle-aged scribe known as Mr. Luo was dressed in a green shirt and held a goose feather fan in his hand. Although his temples were slightly white, he had a smile on his lips and his cheerful appearance was surprising to everyone.
He just wanted to praise his good looks. After meeting him, he saw Xu Dong standing next to Mr. Xu. Mr. Luo said calmly: "I am here today because of the marriage of your second wife Xu."