(2-in-1)

Half an hour later, Fang Zi'an's carriage stopped at the door of Sanyuanfang's 'Good Again' noodle restaurant. Fang Zi'an, who wanted to go home directly, remembered that he hadn't been to the noodle shop to see Lao Zhangtou and Chunni for a long time, so he decided to stop by to have a look.

It was more than halfway through the hour, and the noon business was coming to an end. The young man Ah Jin was cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks on the table in the shop, and when he saw Fang Zi'an walking in, he immediately shouted in surprise.

"Shopkeeper, Sister Chunni, Fang Gongzi is here."

This voice roared out three heads of people, one was sitting on a chair outside the back door and enjoying the atmosphere and drinking tea, and the other two were Chunni and Liu'er, who were busy in the kitchen.

"Oh, Zi'an is here. But I haven't been here for a few days, and this is a rare guest. The old man trotted over with a smile on his face and said loudly.

Fang Zi'an arched his hand and smiled: "Uncle Zhang, I'm very ashamed of what you said, I really haven't been here for a long time." It's all my fault, I should have come often. ”

Lao Zhangtou hurriedly said: "I don't mean to complain, the old man knows that you are very busy, I heard Chunni say that you have a cousin who has come to take refuge in you." Hey, you see, it's been a hard time. By the way, have you eaten it? Nier, Nier, why don't you hurry up and put a bowl of Yangchun noodles on your son? ”

Fang Zi'an looked up at Chunni standing in front of the kitchen door, Chunni's face was surprised at first, but now the surprise on her face is fading.

"Dad, didn't you see? Fang Gongzi has already eaten it, and he can smell the wine here. Can Childe still have no one to cook and eat? Is it rare to eat my noodles after eating alcohol? Chunni spoke in a deep voice, and turned into the kitchen, where the sound of washing dishes and brushing came from a moment later.

"Hey! You Nell. If Fang Gongzi doesn't come, you will talk again, Fang Gongzi will come, but you will lose your face. You're weird. Zi'an, don't care, Chunnier is this temper. It'll be fine in a moment. Sit down, and I'll make you tea. Old Zhang Tou said busily beside him.

Fang Zi'an waved his hand and said, "Uncle don't be busy, I'll go and say a few words to Chunni." ”

"Okay, okay, you go. Don't blame her, if there is anything inappropriate, the old man will compensate you first. The old man chattered.

Fang Zi'an nodded and walked to the kitchen door. Liu Er saluted and ran out, leaving Fang Zi'an and Chunni to stay inside. Chuniel stood by the sink and washed the dishes fiercely, making a rattling of the dishes.

Fang Zi'an paced over and smiled, "What's wrong?" Chunni, do you have a fight with the dishes? ”

Chunni wanted to laugh, but hurriedly held back her words. Fang Zi'an stood for a moment and said with a smile: "What's wrong?" Don't you welcome me? Then I won't be here anymore. ”

Chunni exclaimed, "Who said you weren't welcome?" It's you who don't come. You are also the shopkeeper of this shop, how can I have the right not to let you come. ”

Fang Zi'an said with a smile: "I said a long time ago that I would give all this shop to your father and daughter, and it is still valid now, as long as you and your father are willing, this shop will be given to you all." ”

Chunni suddenly stopped what she was doing, climbed on the wooden pillar beside her and cried. Fang Zi'an frowned and said, "What's the matter?" What the hell is wrong with you? ”

Chunni raised her head and sobbed, "When you say this, you dislike Chunni, right?" If you give us the shop, you will never have anything to do with us anymore, will you? ”

Fang Zi'an smiled bitterly: "How can I have this intention? I feel that I can't go in my heart, the whole shop is held by your father and daughter, I can't help anything, but I follow the light, which is a little bad. If you don't want to, I don't have to say it, but I don't have to cry, and I don't have to say anything I dislike you. ”

Chunni looked at Fang Zi'an and said, "What you say is to see the outside, what is not stained, it is we who stain your light." Childe, to this day, don't you know Chunni's heart? ”

Fang Zi'an secretly said that it was not good, but saw Chunni suddenly turn around and throw herself into Fang Zi'an's arms, hugged him tightly and shouted: "Fang Gongzi, Chunni has liked you for a long time, Chunni is going to tell you in person today." Chunni also knows that it is a shame, but Chunni is not afraid. I told your cousin at home, and I'm afraid she didn't tell you, so I'll tell you to your face. I, Chun Nier, have liked you as a man all my life, and I will not marry you. ”

Fang Zi'an stretched his arms and didn't know what to do, Chun Nier had a lot of strength, hugged Fang Zi'an's waist tightly, and the whole person was embedded in Fang Zi'an's chest. Fang Zi'an really felt the oppression of her youthful and strong body, as well as the fragrant smell of the girl coming to her nose, and she was at a loss, not knowing what to do.

"Childe, Chunni knows that she is not worthy of you. Whether Childe likes Miss Qin, or the cousin of the Zhang family who lives in your house now, Chunni can't compare. They were born more beautiful than Chunni, and their abilities are greater than Chunni. Chunni knew that she couldn't compete with them. However, Chunni loves you no less than them, and Chunni really likes you. Chunni thinks about Childe all the time. I often fantasize that if I can marry my son, even if it is only for one day, I will definitely die. Childe, Chunni is not delusional to monopolize Childe, Chunni is willing to make Childe small, as long as ...... As long as...... It's satisfying to be by Childe's side. Chunni really thinks so. ”

Chun Ni'er hugged Fang Zi'an tightly and whispered, her eyes were closed, her face was flushed, revealing an expression that was both painful and sweet.

Fang Zi'an sighed lightly, not knowing what to say. Of course, he knew Chunni's love for him, and Chunni's performance was actually obvious. Not to mention that Zhang Ruomei told herself that day, Chunni had actually confided in front of Zhang Ruomei. Now that I think about it, Chunni is actually likely to have a showdown with Zhang Ruomei by doing that, she feels hopeless and threatened, so she told the truth.

Fang Zi'an has an indescribable taste in his heart, he also has a good impression of Chunni, Chunni is beautiful and cheerful, has a simple personality, and is an extremely innocent girl. Not to mention that she has always taken good care of herself. When she was poor, she even sometimes needed to take credit when she went to eat noodles at her stall, and Chunni never disliked herself. Is it that you will find a poached egg in your own noodle bowl? She loves herself with a fiery heart and without any impurities, the most innocent kind of love, without any falsehood.

But what Qin Xiqing said was not unreasonable, Fang Zi'an actually didn't have much in common with Chunni. Limited by knowledge and identity, although Chunni is simple and cute, she and Fang Zi'an are not from the same world. Life events naturally can't be sloppy. It is by no means a reason of status, but that there is indeed a common language and interests in marriage. Although Fang Zi'an is not married on earth, he has seen a lot and insists on his own mate selection criteria. He once had a girlfriend, but because he didn't understand his move to join the army from Rong, she understood Fang Zi'an's ambition to serve the country as wanting to be in the limelight, which was a childish performance. It was for this reason that Fang Zian resolutely broke up with her. Although his girlfriend's family is very rich and has a very good background, she can provide Fang Zi'an with a very high platform. So Chunni is indeed a very good woman, but Fang Zi'an has been hesitating in his heart.

But today, Chunni said that he was willing to be a concubine, which reminded Fang Zi'an that this may be the solution to the problem. As a normal man, and in such an era, a beautiful wife and concubine are another of the most secret goals in addition to fame and wealth. Although for people like Fang Zi'an, they always feel that it is inappropriate and disrespectful to women, but in this era, it is a normal thing. Besides, is it the right way to make a woman who loves her sad? Perhaps eclecticism is more of a solution.

"Can I be so immoral and shameless?" Fang Zi'an asked to himself.

"Yes, I can!" Fang Zi'an quickly gave himself an affirmative answer. The experience of the past three years has taught Fang Zi'an that he can't hold on to those things before the crossing. In this era, many things need to be integrated into the local customs. What's more, Fang Zi'an didn't want to give up such a beautiful girl in his heart.

"Let me accept the condemnation of conscience and morality, for I cannot refuse such a good and beautiful girl." Fang Zi thought so with peace of mind.

After Chunni plucked up the courage to confide, she didn't get a response from Fang Zi'an. She looked up and saw Fang Zi'an's thoughtful face. Her heart fell to the bottom at once. Fang Gongzi didn't like himself, he was already shameless, and took the initiative to confess to him, but he didn't respond at all. His love has finally come to naught. As an ordinary girl, her first passionate emotions ended in this way.

"Chunni, Chunni. You're too self-conscious. He has a great future in the future, and I don't know how many women love him, what are you? It's just an ordinary woman who can't be more ordinary. You're delusional. You're so stupid. ”

Sadness and self-blame welled up in her heart, Chunni slowly left Fang Zi'an's arms, wiped her tears, turned around and silently continued to wash dishes. She knew she had no hope.

However, at this moment, a pair of hands stretched out from behind her back and wrapped their arms around her waist, Chunni's whole body stiffened, and her body was hugged and leaned back, leaning on a solid chest. Fang Zi'an's soft voice came from his ears.

"Chunni, how can Fang Zi'an and He De, I can meet the likes of such a good girl as you, if I fail you, will I still be human? I already knew that you liked me, but I can't achieve anything at the moment, so I don't have a family. Now that you have spoken out, I naturally cannot pretend to be deaf and dumb. I actually like you too. It's just that if I marry you as a concubine, isn't it too wronged for you? If you don't feel wronged, I would like to live happily with you for the rest of my life. ”

A huge joy instantly filled Chunni's body, and her heart that had fallen into the abyss suddenly rushed into the sky, beating so violently that she almost jumped out of her chest. Happiness came so suddenly that she couldn't believe it. She turned her head and saw Fang Zi'an's smiling face.

"Childe! You...... Are you really willing? Chunni is not afraid, Chunni is not aggrieved, and being able to be with her son for a lifetime is Chunni's greatest wish and happiness. Childe ......" Chunni's tears gushed out, and she couldn't stop at all.

Fang Zi'an turned her body around, wiped away her tears, and leaned over to kiss Chun Nixiang's touching lips. Chunni shook like an electric shock, letting Fang Zi'an kiss endlessly, and tears flowed down uncontrollably.

When Fang Zi'an and Chunni, who were flushed, stood in front of Lao Zhangtou and announced the news, Lao Zhangtou's reaction was beyond Fang Zi'an's surprise.

"I have known for a long time that this Nier has a mind for Zi'an. Hey, it's okay, Nier, you can follow Zi'an, that's your blessing, don't bother in the future, restrain your temper. Zi'an will be prosperous in the future, and if he can look at you, it will be your creation. Also, it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, so you don't have to be jealous because of these troubles, that can't be done. Of course Daddy is very happy that you can have a good home. Although you are said to be a concubine for Zi'an, it is better than marrying those ordinary people in the market. We don't deserve it, you know? ”

"I know, Dad." Chunni blushed and nodded repeatedly.

Fang Zi'an was a little surprised, he thought that Lao Zhangtou would be very unhappy, after all, he just wanted to marry Chunni as a concubine. But I didn't expect Lao Zhangtou to think so. However, Fang Zi'an quickly figured out that in this era of class hierarchy, people like Lao Zhang Tou actually have a deep-rooted concept of hierarchy in their minds. He himself will take the initiative to lower his status, and naturally think that he is inferior. It's a kind of servility, but you can't blame people like Lao Zhangtou, this is the spiritual shackles imposed on them by the rulers, and they themselves don't actually know all this.

In these years, ordinary people sent their daughter's family to a wealthy family, in fact, they were looking forward to being looked down upon by those people, even if it was a concubine, it was an honor. It's a sick idea, but it's also a common thought these days.

"Zi'an, my Nier doesn't understand the rules and is vulgar, but she is sincere to you. I don't want to say anything else, I just hope you can treat her well. In the future, no matter how big an official you are, how much wealth you make, or how many wives and concubines you marry, I just hope that you don't bully her, and don't let others bully her. Lao Zhangtou said to Fang Zi'an.

Fang Zi was relieved with emotion, and suddenly knelt down and said, "Father-in-law, don't worry, Zi'an will be good to Chunni." I will cherish her well, treat her well, and will not let people bully her. ”

Lao Zhangtou was startled, and had the heart to help, and suddenly realized that he was Fang Zi'an's father-in-law, and immediately withdrew his hand, allowing Fang Zi'an to kowtow respectfully, and then he hurriedly helped Fang Zi'an up, and smiled from ear to ear.

Throughout the afternoon, Fang Zi'an stayed in the noodle shop and did not go home. Chunni brought a bamboo chair and placed it under the apricot blossom tree for Fang Zi to lie down and enjoy the coolness, and made herbal tea next to her. Comfortable to serve. She herself sat on the sidelines preparing for the evening's business, picking vegetables and fiddling with pasta, with irrepressible joy on her face. Fang Zi'an hoped to do some work, but she resolutely refused to let her. As long as Fang Zi'an sat there, the corners of her mouth always smiled when she looked up and saw Fang Zi'an, as if she could watch Fang Zi'an sitting there, and her heart was already satisfied.

Fang Zi'an was very emotional, it turned out that it was so simple to make Chunni happy, she really only wanted to be with herself, and she didn't care about anything else. This diluted the sense of immorality in Fang Zi's peace of mind a lot. At the same time, he also secretly decided to be kind to Chunni in the future, and he couldn't live up to this woman's affection.

Zhang Ruomei only stayed at Shi's house for three days and came back, which made Fang Zi'an a little puzzled. Asked about the situation in the Shi family, Zhang Ruomei said something, and Fang Zi'an immediately understood why Zhang Ruomei was in a hurry to leave the Shi family. That's because although Shi Ningyue and Zhang Ruomei were childhood friends, now that they have grown up, their memories are indeed beautiful, but they are no longer childhood playmates. They are already two types of people. Zhang Ruomei grew up in the mountains and wilderness, and she had a deep hatred of blood. And Shi Ningyue is the eldest lady hidden in the boudoir, obsessed with poetry and piano painting, and the two of them are obviously not all the way.

In the past few days at the historian's house, Shi Ningyue and Zhang Ruomei have been talking about some poetry and articles, topics such as piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, which is really a torment for Zhang Ruomei. So, naturally, I couldn't talk about it, so I quit and came back.

Of course, Zhang Ruomei didn't tell Fang Zi'an one thing, and that was the reason why she really didn't want to live in the Shi family.

Originally, after the relationship was confirmed, Chunni had to come to see Fang Zi'an every night, but Zhang Ruomei came back, and Chunni told Fang Zi'an two days after she came that since the Zhang family's cousin took care of Fang Zi'an, she would not come during this time. Fang Zi was a little apologetic, but the situation was indeed a little embarrassing. As soon as Chunni arrived, the atmosphere at home became awkward. Originally, Fang Zi'an could still enjoy the treatment of herbal tea and snacks for supper, but the two women were under the same roof, as if to avoid suspicion, they refused to enter Fang Zi'an's room alone, making the atmosphere awkward and stiff, which made Fang Zi'an a little difficult.

Fang Zi'an finally understood one thing, it turned out that three wives and four concubines were not necessarily a good thing. There are only two women here, and they are not yet married, but they have only been together for a short time, and they seem to be difficult to get along. In the future, if I really marry several women at the same time, I don't know what will happen.

In order to calm down and read the book, Fang Zi'an chose to put everything on until later. Fortunately, Chunni seems to have acquiesced to Zhang Ruomei's identity in the future, but she doesn't have any complaints, she just doesn't feel convenient. After all, a few days ago, he could hug and kiss Fang Zi'an, but now he didn't dare at all.

The days returned to the calm of Fang Zi'an and Zhang Ruomei together. Fang Zi'an got rid of distracting thoughts and worked hard to study and prepare for the exam, but Zhang Ruomei also waited quietly. It seems that everything has returned to its previous state, but Zhang Ruomei seems to be much more silent than before, and her eyes are often thoughtful. Sometimes when the sun sets, I stand in the courtyard and watch the sunset in the west for a long time, quietly not knowing what to think. It's a pity that Fang Zi'an, who was unkempt and hard-working, didn't find anything unusual about her.

Time flies, and suddenly it's the beginning of August. The autumn exam is finally about to kick off. The student studied hard for three years, and soon he will be able to distinguish between the superior and the inferior. I don't know how many people are looking forward to the arrival of this day, but they are afraid of the arrival of this day.