After that, Du Qiutong never said anything again, it was very obvious that Du Qiutong was absent-minded from beginning to end.

After the meal, Ning Xia Qing asked the old lady and Cao to take a nap with peace of mind, and insisted on pulling Du Qiutong, saying that her cousin had not seen her for a long time and wanted to say a few words of self-consideration, and pulled Du Qiutong from the old lady's house to her own room.

Ningxia Qing said straight to the point: "It turns out that you don't know that your wife may be pregnant. ”

Du Qiutong lowered his eyes and said calmly: "Mrs. is a blessed person, even if she is pregnant, it is not strange. ”

Ning Xia Qing looked at Du Qiutong and said with a smile: "Don't worry, anyway, this is just my grandmother's speculation, and it may not necessarily be true." ”

Du Qiutong did not squeak. Ning Xia Qing continued: "But, she has been married for more than half a year, and she should indeed have children." "In his previous life, Tan Wenshi's first child was Xue Qianqian's, although he didn't come so early.

Du Qiutong was still depressed, like a defeated cricket. Ning Xia Qing said calmly: "However, if this is true, it is not necessarily a bad thing for you." ”

Du Qiutong said without joy: "If this matter is serious, my grandfather will have a future, and I will naturally be happy for my grandfather." ”

Ning Xia Qing suddenly laughed: "You know that I'm not talking to you about these clichés. ”

Du Qiutong looked at Ning Xia Qing in confusion and whispered, "When my cousin said this, I couldn't understand it." ”

Ning Xia Qing sighed and said, "You have been married for less than a month, and you have lost weight several times when you see it." What kind of character Xue Qianqian is, you and I both know that in the Gu Mansion in the past, no one has forgotten the scene when you made a fuss in public. Now that she is a wife and a concubine, how she will hold you hostage, I can guess one or two in my heart. ”

Facing Du Qiutong's suspicious gaze, Ning Xia Qing said calmly: "But if she is really pregnant, she will naturally not be able to distract herself from restraining you, and you will be able to be with Tan Ye more." ”

The meaning in Ningxia Qinghua is obvious, and it is impossible for Du Qiutong not to understand it.

Everyone knows what kind of character Xue Qianqian is. How much Xue Qianqian hates Du Qiutong is also well known.

On the night Du Qiutong just got married, Xue Qianqian pulled Tan Wenshi away in front of everyone, which made Du Qiutong embarrassed fiercely. Fortunately, Du Qiutong can endure it, otherwise once he shows half of his displeasure, he will be made a fuss by Xue Qianqian in the future, which will make Du Qiutong lose the hearts of Tan Wenshi and Mrs. Tan.

I thought that after being humiliated on the first night, the matter would be over. Unexpectedly, in the days that followed, Xue Qianqian still kept blocking Tan Wenshi and Du Qiutong together. On the second day of Du Qiutong's marriage, Xue Qianqian actually carried a maid named Biying in her house to the room!

On weekdays, Xue Qianqian either occupied Tan Wenshi by herself, or let that Biying occupy Tan Wenshi for her. Let Xue Qianqian stir up so much, so that Du Qiutong is still a virgin to this day! Such a shameful boudoir secret, Du Qiutong has no face to say it in the Ning family!

Because Du Qiutong has always been a "nominal" aunt, the people of the Tan family have also been talking behind their backs, and in the Tan family, Du Qiutong has long had no face. If it weren't for Du Qiutong's ability to endure and be obedient, coaxing Mrs. Tan to be happy, and thus winning the favor of Mrs. Tan, Du Qiutong might not be able to stay in the Tan family for a day.

What's more, Tan Wenshi is not very kind to Du Qiutong.

Tan Wenshi was closely watched by Xue Qianqian, and he was busy with business, so he couldn't think about Du Qiutong more. If it weren't for Du Qiutong to find out the news of Ningxia Qing, Tan Wenshi probably wouldn't have stepped into Du Qiutong's door.

Du Qiutong and Tan Wenshi have known each other for a long time, and they have had a lot of sweet words with each other, and they can be regarded as a pair of affectionate mandarin ducks. But now, Du Qiutong's days are only cold and tortured.

The ideal falls into reality, and it is so ironic and bleak.

But right now, Xue Qianqian is likely to be pregnant. If Xue Qianqian was pregnant, it would naturally be impossible to serve Tan Wenshi. As long as Xue Qianqian can't go into battle in person, that Biying can't make any waves at all, and when the time comes, without Du Qiutong saying anything, Old Lady Tan will drive Tan Wenshi to Du Qiutong's room.

Moreover, Mrs. Tan likes a deferential daughter-in-law, and with that Xue Qianqian's heart, it is strange that she can please Mrs. Tan, so Mrs. Tan has always disliked Xue Qianqian. Now that Xue Qianqian is pregnant, Mrs. Tan will definitely use this to support Du Qiutong to compete for favor, so as to achieve the purpose of restraining Xue Qianqian. And this will also be Du Qiutong's opportunity.

Ning Ningqing's words make sense, for Du Qiutong, Xue Qianqian's pregnancy is not a bad thing.

However, this kind of words came out of the mouth of a woman in the boudoir like Ning Ningqing, how strange it sounded, as if the woman in the boudoir had experienced such a thing.

Du Qiutong lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "Cousin, don't say this, it's embarrassing......

Ning Xia Qing just said coldly: "In the world, if you can't even cultivate thick-skinned, you can't be manipulated by others?" Whether it's a business or a home, it's the same thing. ”

As soon as Ning Xia Qing said this, Du Qiutong's expression suddenly flickered, and he raised his head and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something. Ning Ningqing, who was sitting opposite him, stared at Du Qiutong, and seemed to have been keenly aware of Du Qiutong's subtle movement change, but as if he knew it in his heart, he suddenly said: "I've been very busy lately, and there is something else in the shop, so I'll go over first and won't entertain you." ”

Ning Ningqing stood up, put on his cloak, and said, "The old lady and the wife are taking a nap, let's not disturb the two old people." Xue Qianqian can't get used to you, if you stay outside for too long, I'm afraid she will make a fuss about it. I'll send you out. ”

Du Qiutong had no choice but to stand up, his expression was a little embarrassed, Shi Yan took Du Qiutong's cloak and wanted to put it on Du Qiutong, but Du Qiutong waved his hand to signal Shi Yan to push it away, and said to Ning Xia Qing: "I...... I came to Ning's house to lie down, and I haven't had time to see my aunt yet. If my cousin is busy, I won't delay my cousin's time, I'll go to the West Chamber by myself, and after seeing my aunt, I'll leave on my own. ”

Ning Ningqing glanced at it coldly, and said nonchalantly: "It's okay, Aunt Du hasn't moved much these days, it's rare for you to come here, and it is also appropriate for your aunt and nephew to talk." Then I won't accompany you, you can do it yourself. After speaking, Ning Xia Qing walked out.

As soon as Ningxia Qing went out, Du Qiutong's face immediately showed a little displeasure, and he turned his face and ran to the West Chamber.

As soon as Aunt Du saw Du Qiutong coming, she immediately said, "It can be regarded as a relative who has come to see me." Then he instructed the maid beside him, Yinque, to give Du Qiutong a pot of white water.

Aunt Du complained to Du Qiutong repeatedly: "You don't know, since your cousin took over the business, the money in the account is like running water, and the good materials in the warehouse are piled up like mountains. But what did she do to me? Didn't treat me as an elder at all! I don't even have a good tea here, so I can only let you drink water today. ”

Du Qiutong took out four boxes of Longjing new tea and put them on the table, and said, "Sister-in-law, this is what my brother asked me to bring to you, you can keep it." ”

Aunt Du accepted the tea and said with a smile: "It's still my relatives who know and care about me." That dead girl actually made it so difficult for me, she didn't treat me as a family at all! She is so rich, but she doesn't even want to give me a little bit, and a brute like her will definitely not die well in the future! ”

Du Qiutong didn't drink the white water, but just whispered: "Actually, I came over today to bring a message to my sister-in-law for my brother." ”

Aunt Du couldn't put it down and looked at the tea leaves, and she didn't take Du Qiutong's words seriously, but just asked casually: "What are you talking about?" ”

Du Qiutong said: "My brother said, my sister-in-law is young, wouldn't it be a delay to stay here for a lifetime?" So my brother wants to find a way out for my sister-in-law. ”

Aunt Du couldn't help but shake her body, her expression was a little embarrassed, and she showed resentment, as if she had thought of something, and asked a little guardedly: "What kind of way out does your brother want to find for me?" ”

Du Qiutong said: "My brother said, now that Huacaiyuan's business is booming, and my sister-in-law is in the Ning family, if you want to use Huacaiyuan's business to make some money for yourself, it is not difficult." ”

"It turned out to be a matter of making money...... Aunt Du's expression suddenly relaxed, but she sighed again and said resentfully: "You don't want to plan some money for yourself?" But your cousin thief has a heart, I just want to help the Du family get a few horses in Huacaiyuan now, and your cousin won't let me, where else can I plan for myself to make money? ”

Du Qiutong said: "Sister-in-law, have you forgotten that last year, didn't my uncle want to borrow my aunt's shop to open a shop?" ”

Aunt Du thought about it and said: "There is such a thing, but your aunt who is half-buried in the loess does not agree, and this matter will be yellow." Your uncle is still hanging around now, and it is all up to your aunt to pick some vegetables and fruits from the countryside every day to sell them in the county town to make a living. Hmph, if it weren't for your damn aunt, why would your uncle be hanging around until now? ”

Aunt Du was a little puzzled: "However, why did you suddenly mention this?" ”

Du Qiutong said: "My aunt didn't agree because she didn't want to hand over the shop." But if the sister-in-law can set up a shop by herself and only buy goods from Huacaiyuan, can't this matter still be discussed? I know that Hua Caiyuan now provides supplies to several shops, since they can supply to outsiders, then why don't they agree to supply to uncle? ”

Aunt Du's eyes couldn't help but light up, avoiding Du Qiutong's gaze, and secretly calculated, and said while thinking: "If I can get a small shop, buy goods from Huacaiyuan, and let your uncle take care of it, it is indeed a good idea." ”

Aunt Du didn't forget to add: "Don't think about it, I'...... I have some silver in my hand, and I can set up a shop myself. ”

Du Qiutong didn't pay attention to the flicker in Aunt Du's words, but just echoed and said: "We are relatives with our cousin, and we can get a few discounts when we get the goods from Huacaiyuan, even if we ask for credit, my cousin will agree." ”

Aunt Du smiled very openly, and said proudly, "That's it." Besides, asking your uncle to sell the goods purchased from Hua Cai Yuan is helping Hua Cai Yuan expand its reputation, and your damn cousin has to thank me! ”

After Ning Xia Qing came out of his yard, he pretended to go to the shop in front of him, but he only stayed for a while, and then went to the old lady's room again, and when he lifted the curtain, he saw the old lady and Cao sitting there with solemn faces.

The old lady's eyelids drooped, and she said solemnly, "Qing'er, tell me, what's going on?" ”

Ning Xia Qing said in a deep voice: "Just like I just said, the matter is not so serious. Du Qiutong estimated that he only heard a few words from Tan Ye, so he misunderstood. ”

"Not that serious?" The old lady said: "Then tell me, your second cousin is going to be killed or something, is it true or false?" ”

Ning Xia Qing replied with a sincere face: "The reason why the second cousin caused a lawsuit is because some people say that he offended the Son of Heaven. If this matter is serious, it is also possible to kill the head, but there needs to be conclusive evidence to prove that the second cousin did use Zhe yellow, and it must be proved that the second cousin did it deliberately, and he also had to catch up with the upper head to deliberately kill the chicken and set an example. ”

"In this situation, none of the above three items are satisfied." Ning Ningqing said as bluntly as possible: "Let me tell you this, according to the law, those who offend the color of the Son of Heaven may indeed be beheaded at the most serious level, but since the founding of the People's Republic of China for so many years, no one has died because of this crime, can you understand when I say this?" ”

The old lady's face finally softened, and she nodded, "I understand what you mean." The old lady knew how to react quickly and immediately asked: "However, since the government doesn't want your second cousin's life, what do you want from your second cousin to make such a fuss?" ”

Ning Xia Qing shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Ning Xia Qing said with great certainty: "However, the workshop of the second cousin is not worth letting others spend so much effort to remember, I ponder, the second cousin is worth remembering about some core craft secrets." In short, these have nothing to do with our Huacaiyuan, and they can't implicate us. ”

The old lady asked again: "Does it really have nothing to do with our Huacaiyuan?" I can hear some rumors from Du Qiutong. Let me ask you, have you returned the materials returned by others to the workshop? Could it be that you are borrowing money to help your second cousin do something that you can't see? ”

Ningxia Qingguaner smiled, his face was not red and his heart was not beating, and he said: "Of course, the materials have been returned to the workshop, and there are records on the Yamen, how can I cheat?" As for borrowing silver, I don't know where Du Qiutong heard it, eighty percent of it was because she misunderstood. ”

Ning Xia Qing said again: "No matter what, Du Qiutong came to this trip, and it also allowed our mother to talk about it, now you all know, no one wants the life of the second cousin and me, as long as the above wishes, the second cousin's workshop will not fall, and we can all be safe." ”

Cao couldn't help asking, "'No matter what'?" What do you mean by that? ”

The old lady said: "Okay, didn't Qing'er say it all, as long as she complies with the above wishes, no one will embarrass her second cousin, let alone implicate our Huacaiyuan." We just need to know this. ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled with relief, Cao Shi sighed, and said with red eyes: "That's it, I also understand what Qing'er meant, anyway, our family can be safe, so I can rest assured." ”

Cao Shi instructed: "Qing'er, if you want something, don't be stingy, just give it, it's a big deal, let's be poor." My mother and the old lady never wanted you to make a lot of money, as long as our family could be fed and clothed, I felt satisfied. ”

Ning Xia Qing replied gently: "Don't worry, I know it in my heart." ”