Seriously calculated, the Zuo family and the Chi family are distant relatives who just happened to catch up with the eight poles, and the relatives of the relatives of the mothers of both sides are in-laws. And Shi Renlang's early father Shi Xian also said a few words with Pu Yu in the same academy back then, so the Shi family's indisputable long house and second room can be said to have some friendship with Pu Yu and the Chi family.

Among the people in the Shi family, the most disgusted person is naturally headed by Shi Zhonglang, followed by Shi Renlang and Zuo, it is difficult to distinguish the ranking of mother and son, and the real villain and the hypocrite can be regarded as having their own strengths.

Hearing that Zuo's came to the door, Ruji didn't pay much attention to it. The Chi family hasn't gone out to socialize for a long time, and the Shi family's room has changed frequently, and it is common for these two wives who have a similar taste and have a good relationship before to need to chat about gossip.

However, when Shuangying came over and invited Ru Xi to go to the main room for tea, Ru Xi still frowned vigilantly: "What is the matter with me when Second Mrs. Shi comes here?" ”

Shuangying smiled carefully: "Big girl, it's rare for Mrs. Shi to come over, Mrs. just wants to invite a few girls over for a cup of tea." Moreover, Mrs. Shi also heard that the eldest girl Fangchen had just passed, and she also said that she wanted to add joy to the girl's gift. Big girl, you can enjoy your face. ”

Ru Ji thought that Chi's mind was really meticulous, and she usually gave Shuangying face, and whenever something like this happened, she called Shuangying to come over and talk. Zuo wants to give himself a gift? This situation is also a bit like the previous life, when Ruxi and Shi Renlang still had some love. I don't know if Zuo has taken a fancy to the potential benefits behind the identity of the granddaughter of the Yan family, or Shi Renlang has indeed been really eager, Ru Ji vaguely remembers that it seems that he also received a birthday gift from Zuo when he was fifteen years old, probably a small jewelry such as a golden hairpin or a gold bracelet.

"That's it, I used to be." Ru Ji hesitated, but nodded, the words in Baibaozhai last time should be enough to wake up Shi Renlang's suspicions about his previous private dealings, maybe the Zuo family in this life is really just a face. She has always been a person who does not shy away from difficulties, and since people want to see her, it doesn't hurt to see her.

As in the past, although Zuo has been widowed for many years, the strict maintenance is still very effective, and the marigold pattern woven with gold and silver double threads on a royal blue satin dress is exquisite and eye-catching, and the topaz hairpin between the buns is warm and shiny. In the past, when Chi's spring breeze was proud, the two also talked a lot about jewelry and clothes. Now that the world has changed, Chi's has been haggard for a few days, even if he specially changed into brighter clothes today, his spirit is still insufficient, and he doesn't look as young as Zuo, who is five years older.

When Ru Ji entered the door, Zuo was talking to the Chi family about the current situation of the Shi family: "...... The old lady is really sick this time, crying and angry, and can't wait to pull the third master back from Chenzhou with an expedited 800 miles, but I don't know if it's busy in the army, the third old man has never replied, and the old lady is even more angry, and she says every day that she will not let the third master enter the door when she says the New Year. This is not to blame the old lady, Brother Zhong was so miserable this time, when he was carried home from the yamen, he had no good ground on his body, and he heard that he even shouted in his throat when he was beaten by the board. The doctor said that although the bone was not completely broken, it was not lightly injured, not to mention that it had been raised for a year and a half, if it was well recuperated, it would still be able to walk without crutches, if it was not good, it would be difficult to say. No matter what, I can't get tired in the future. Naturally, I can't read or something, my sister-in-law is crying like something these days, and she's lost a lot of weight. At this time, the old man's new aunt was still pregnant, and the family was really noisy every day, which was more lively than singing. ”

Ruyan Rushu was already there, sitting side by side beside Chi. On the other side, there is a seat next to Zuo's seat, which is naturally reserved for Ruji.

Ru Xi was very happy to listen to the real-time broadcast of the Shi family's tragic situation brought by the Zuo family, and she ignored the instinctive discomfort in her heart when she simply greeted the ceremony. But in the previous life, the shadow of the Zuo clan was really not shallow, and Ru Ji even felt that the accompanying Caiwan's body seemed to stiffen.

"Miss Pu is really beautiful now." When Zuo saw Ruxi coming, he stopped talking about the Shi family's gossip, but smiled and reached out to touch Ruxi's sideburns.

Ru Ji immediately bowed her head, just dodging Zuo's hand: "Second Mrs. Shi is too awarded." ”

This was a little embarrassing, Zuo had no choice but to stroke the Baotuan-patterned light Luo shirt on Ru Xi's body, and a look of displeasure slipped in his eyes: "Young people are not afraid of being cold, and they still wear such Luo shirts in winter." ”

Chi Shi saw it clearly, thinking that this little aunt and grandmother have changed her temperament now, and her father's face is twitching, and she still expects her to be well-behaved and obedient to give face? Naturally, there was a smile on his face: "Isn't it, these two are too, saying that the cotton skirt is heavy, and you don't care about it if you love beauty." ”

After a while, Zuo turned back to a smile: "Mrs. Pu is really blessed, people say that her daughter is intimate, the three daughters around you are so lovely, you know at a glance that she is well-behaved and caring, but unlike me, only the lonely silly boy under his knees knows how to study to death, and his temper is still very stubborn." ”

If these words had been said two and a half months ago, Chi would have laughed proudly from the bottom of his heart. Now hearing this, Chi almost couldn't get up in one breath, and choked to death on the tea in his bowl. Although it was a scene, I still felt uncomfortable listening to it, so I had to laugh dryly: "Sister's words are really modest, Ling Gongzi is so motivated to study, and he has a great future in the future." ”

Zuo has been widowed for many years, and Shi Renlang's son is her greatest pride, and she never gets tired of mentioning such a stalk of "openly and secretly praising and praising her". It's just that Ru Ji and Ru Shu are thinking about things in their hearts, and they invariably glance at each other when they hear the words. Ru Xi's eyes were vaguely sharp, and Ru Shu didn't expect Ru Xi to look at herself, so she was shocked in her heart, and lowered her head.

I only heard Zuo Shi smile again in a familiar tone: "Hey, I'm looking forward to it now, this stupid boy can become a family, and if he can take the exam for an official and a half position by himself in the future, I can be regarded as his father." After a pause, he turned to Ruji, "By the way, I heard that the eldest girl has just passed the fifteen-year-old Fangchen?" It's also a big birthday, and being an aunt has to add joy to you. Nodding to the maid beside him, a brocade box was sent to Ruji.

Ru Ji didn't have the interest to get along with the money, so she took it casually and smiled politely at Zuo's: "Second Mrs. Shi broke the bill, thank you." ”

Aunt? Hehe.

Hearing that Ruji deliberately distanced herself again to show that she was not familiar, Zuo pouted her lips invisibly, but still managed to maintain a loving tone: "Open it and take a look, do you like it?" ”

The white jade is smooth, the powder crystal is clear, and the pearl is round and shining, and it is the white jade peach blossom hair comb of Baibao Zhai.

Ru Ji was also slightly shocked in her heart, what does Shi Renlang mean by this? Did he not understand the hint in his own words? But even if you don't understand, can't you explain the situation when you walked side by side with Chen Hao at that time? Or did Shi Renlang recognize himself and not give up?

Thinking about it carefully, in fact, Shi Renlang looked at Sven, and there was still a faint tenacity and ruthlessness in his bones. In the second life, the relationship between Ruxi and the Yan family was not as good as in the first life, after all, she didn't save Yan Jia, so she really lived a little transparent. In that situation, the Zuo family was able to agree to Shi Renlang marrying Ruji, perhaps Shi Renlang insisted to a point and refused to give up.

It's just that the east wind is evil, the joy is thin, and when a man's heart turns in another direction, how much eagerness there was at the beginning is difficult to refuse, and how much indifference is irretrievable at that time.

Didn't someone say that all men are warm men, but it's not necessarily you who watch him warm.

Shi Renlang's temperament is about a typical example of this kind. He took a fancy to it and wanted to get it, regardless of it. However, when it comes to his release, whether he has a new love, or because he is still an official and climbs the Qingyun Road, in short, when he is ruthless, he will not be shaken by the old love or the difficulties and hardships of Ruji.

"Big sister, I like it, I'm stunned." Rushu saw that the hair comb was pearlescent, envy and jealousy were intertwined, and flashed in her eyes.

Ru Xi has been silent for a long time, not only remembering the words and deeds of Shi Renlang in his previous life, but more importantly, how to deal with it now. If this is a gift next to it, whether it is gold, silver, copper and iron, or brocade cotton, it can be politely accepted, and there are so many people in Yuelu Curie, how can it be handled. But this white jade peach blossom comb has too many meanings behind it.

Ru Xi closed the lid of the brocade box and handed it to Cai Yun: "This gift is too valuable, Mrs. Shi Er is so expensive, I really don't want to go." You might as well take it back. ”

All the previous secret embarrassment and unhappiness of the Zuo clan were immediately revealed, and he lowered his face and said: "Elder, don't you excuse yourself, don't you understand this girl?" I couldn't help but take a look at the Chi family with some complaints, after all, the Chi family is Ruxi's stepmother in terms of etiquette, and the wife who entered the door when Ruxi was one year old, and she is the elder who should be responsible for Ruxi's so-called women's moral upbringing.

But at this time, where did the Chi family dare to say anything? Just bow your head and eat tea, and you should not be able to see it.

Ru Ji motioned to Cai Wan to stuff the brocade box back into the hand of the big girl painting fan beside Zuo's, and said lightly: "You are a guest at the door, so gracious, where am I embarrassed." The so-called merit is not punished, I really don't dare to accept this gift, you should take it back. ”

What elders are not elders, they don't answer this topic at all. The relationship between the Zuo family and the Chi family is a turning point and a turning point outside the five suits, and they are not real sisters at all. It's just that there are more contacts and more intimacy. Even if it is a real relative, Ruji will not call her aunt or aunt, at most she will call a certain wife, which is also the basic politeness to look at the age and give the face.

But being old doesn't mean it's justified, and it doesn't mean it's authoritative. Since Shi Renlang still wants to show that his heart is not resting, he will simply offend Zuo completely today, so that he will die if he does not die.