Chapter 070: Returning in vain
Chapter 070 returned in vain
?? The village is a quiet small mountain village, located in the southwest of Qingyang County, among the mountains, the village is not large, the whole village has a total of more than 100 villagers. Most of the residents in the village are surnamed Lin, and when it comes to relationships, they are all related to each other, either brothers in the third suit, or cousins and nephews outside the fifth suit.
In addition, the village has a small population, so if something happens on East Street, it won't take long for the whole village to know.
No, since the beginning of spring this year, several major events have happened in Lin Village one after another. Coincidentally, these things are all related to the Zhou family, a small number of foreign surnames in the village.
Like all the villagers in Lin Village, the Zhou family, a foreigner, is also a solid farmer with a small yield, with three or five acres of wheat fields planted at home, and ** grass planted behind the house. The couple had only one son under their knees, and later married a wife, Wu. The son is smart and motivated, the daughter-in-law is virtuous and capable, and the life of the Zhou family is becoming more and more prosperous.
However, this year's Spring Festival has changed this calm and peaceful life. The ancestors of the Zhou family farmed, and when it came to their son Zhou Renmei, they finally had a chance, and they were actually admitted to the Juren in this year's township examination, becoming the first scholar in Lin Village to step into the official career in a hundred years.
It's a pity that the joy of the only son of the Zhou family in the examination has not passed, but something ugly happened in their backyard. Wu, the daughter-in-law who has always been virtuous, actually had an adulterous affair with a carpenter in a neighboring village, and was caught red-handed.
The villagers have not yet woken up from this farce of losing the dead, and the Zhou family has a happy event again. Zhou Juren, who had just divorced his wife, found a good wife Su Shi, and after three media and six hires, Zhou Juren successfully married Miss Su Million, a famous wealthy man in the county.
Just when people were still talking about Su's ten-mile red makeup and grand wedding, news broke out in the village, and this news was still related to the Zhou family.
"Hey, have you heard, today the county government's tolerance master is here, saying that the Wu family sued Zhou Juren, and the county magistrate wants to invite Zhou Juren to ask about the case."
"What? Wu, a shameless slut, dared to run out and sue after doing such a shameful ugly thing? ”
"That's it, thanks to the death of the Wu family's Lao Tzu Niang, otherwise, the daughter who is willing to splash like this will not be alive and angry."
"What do you know? The Wu family's stealing of people is clearly caused by the Zhou family. As the saying goes, 'take the thief and take the stolen goods, catch the traitor and catch the double', since it is said that people steal people, who can see it with their own eyes? Or did the Zhou family block the adulterer and the woman on the kang? Hey, besides, Wu is not a fool, don't you want to be a promising person, but to 'steal' a poor carpenter who works hard? ”
"Yo, listening to you say that, if you think about it, there is really some truth. If the Wu family really steals people, can the Zhou family easily let her and the little carpenter go? Even if you don't sink the Wu family, at least you will beat the little carpenter, how can you make trouble in the end, only take a break from the Wu family, but the little carpenter is still staying in Lin Jiatang? ”
"That's right, that's right, the Wu family has been in the Zhou family for several years, except that he didn't give birth to a son and a half daughter to the Zhou family, everything is proper at home and abroad, and she doesn't look like a frivolous woman at all. Also, the Wu family has just been kicked out of the door on the front foot, and the Zhou family has married a new daughter-in-law into the door on the back foot, is there nothing greasy in this? ”
"Hey, that's really the reason...... Shhh, Zhou Juren is coming out, followed by the tolerance of the county government, let's take a look."
Several people were standing far away at the corner of the Zhou family, gathering in piles to bite their ears. The sound of chirping gossip disappeared suddenly when he saw Zhou Renmei, who was dressed in new clothes. In its place, the sparkling eyes of the crowd were revealed.
Under the attention of everyone, the two tolerances respectfully invited Zhou Renmei to get into the carriage, and the carriage slowly drove out of Lin Village, and the villagers hurriedly followed curiously, calling friends to go to the county government to see the excitement.
At the entrance of the county office, Wu held an elegant cloud bun, inserted a hollow chrysanthemum silver hairpin in his hair, wore a half-worn cyan straight-sleeved shirt, a high-waisted skirt with brown and yellow backgrounds printed with apricot yellow flowers, and a white background with a white background printed with water blue dark stripes on the shoulders, and the whole person looked clean and beautiful.
"Second young grandmother, do you really want to help me overturn the case?"
Wu sat in the carriage and looked at the gate of the county government outside the window with a hint of nervousness, seeing that more and more villagers came from all over the world when she heard the news, she asked Wang Qifang opposite uncertainly.
"Hehe, Sister Wu asked me to invite the carpenter with me, in order to imply that I will help you overturn the case?"
Wang Qifang's expression was indifferent, twisting the ripe cherry in her hand, and replied while eating it in small bites.
"You know everything?" was told the central matter by Wang Qifang, Wu's fair face was somewhat embarrassed, she pulled the corners of her stiff mouth, and said with some bitterness: "Actually, I, I'm just unwilling." Obviously, I didn't do anything wrong, but I was so infamous for no reason, even if I didn't care, my parents under Jiuquan wouldn't be blind...... My young grandmother must have heard those scolding me, and it doesn't matter how they scold me, but I really can't bear them spitting on my deceased parents."
"I understand, so, I specially found someone to help you sue, in order to get justice."
Wang Qifang nodded, to be honest, when she heard Qingfeng say that the Wu family asked to invite the carpenter who had a scandal with her, Wang Qifang was really angry, and she blamed the Wu family for not knowing what to do. But when she calmed down and thought about it carefully, she understood the purpose of Wu's words - either she really had an affair with the little carpenter, and she would take the adulterer with her when she left; Either they are innocent of each other, and they must walk upright.
However, after Qingfeng's relay, Wang Qifang is more inclined to believe that Wu is innocent, and then thinking about her own situation, Wang Qifang feels that she and Wu are also sympathetic to some extent, but Wu is more tragic than Wang Qifang - Wang Qifang at least has her own uncle who is willing to help her out, but Wu doesn't even have anyone willing to take her in.
Therefore, Wang Qifang was very sympathetic to the Wu family, and even had the idea of helping her, of course, if the Wu family was willing to go with her because of this, it would be better.
"Thank you, Second Young Grandma," Wu pursed her lips tightly, and when she saw the familiar figure in the crowd, a touch of determination flashed on her face, and she said solemnly: "Regardless of whether the lawsuit can be won or not, Xiuniang is very grateful to the Second Young Grandma, don't say that you are a cow and a horse, Xiuniang will do her best to help the Second Young Grandma run errands."
It's not that she doesn't have confidence, it's just that Zhou Renmei already has a reputation, and she is not as easy to deal with as ordinary people.
"Hehe, rest assured, as long as you sit upright, justice will definitely be on your side"
Wang Qifang heard Wu's worries and comforted with a smile.
Joke, the uncle is a dignified servant, and he is in charge of the officials of the Great Zhou. This year is another triennial official assessment, unless the magistrate of Qingyang has no future, he will dare to commit crimes against the wind.
Besides, Qingzhou is the territory of the Qian family, not to mention a small county, even Qingzhou Mansion has to sell the face of the Qian family. Wang Qifang has already told Mei Niang and Pan about the cotton cloth, and after the second young man of the Qian family found out, he had already excitedly sent a letter to the head of the family and negotiated with the family how to do a good job in the cotton business.
Now that he knows that Wu is the only person in Da Zhou who understands worsted technology, even if Wang Qifang does not take the initiative to ask the Qian family, Qian Zhixin will actively help for his own business.
With two major families as backers, Zhou Renmei, a newcomer, really has no ability to fight.
"Well, thank you, Grandma Er"
Wu didn't know what Wang Qifang was doing, but she thought she was comforting herself, forced a smile from the bottom of her heart, and then got out of the carriage with the form.
"Zhou Renmei, the Wu family sued you for divorce for no reason, stopped remarrying, and embezzled dowry, are you guilty?"
With a startling sound of "pop", the county magistrate officially tried the case of Wu's lawsuit against her ex-husband, and the hall was crowded with people who were watching the excitement. Wang Qifang, who single-handedly contributed to this, did not squeeze inside, but leaned leisurely in the carriage, half-squinting and thinking about something.
Perhaps stimulated by the Wu family's affairs, Wang Qifang began to consider "her" and Zhao Tianqing's marriage for the first time.
"Hmm, if I don't have my mother's family and uncles behind me, and Zhao Tianqing also has a noble family that needs to be befriended by marriage, will I fall into such a situation one day?"
In order to sweep his unfavored wife out of the house with confidence, he did not hesitate to blame and frame him? Can Zhao Tianqing do such a heartless and selfish and shameless behavior like Zhou Renmei? In addition, even if Zhao Tianqing can't do it, who can guarantee that the thoughtful Mrs. Zhao can be merciful?
Wang Qifang subconsciously stroked her bulging lower abdomen, and decided that from now on, she would take the fate of herself and her relatives into her own hands, and never let anyone have the opportunity to hurt herself and her children
"Sneeze"
Sitting in the carriage boringly, Zhao Tianqing sneezed one after another. He took out the delicately embroidered silk handkerchief from his sleeve pocket, wiped his nose and tears, and stepped on the carriage floor a little impatiently, "Steward Feng, haven't you arrived yet?" ”
"Second young master, it's coming soon, you can wait a while"
Feng Tiezhu skillfully shook the whip and turned his head to reply.
"Hurry up, I seem to have a cold"
Zhao Tianqing rubbed his nose that was not very breathable, and urged angrily.
"Oops"
Although Zhuangzi was transferred to the young grandmother, Feng Tiezhu could be regarded as a change of master, but he was still very respectful to Zhao Tianqing - the young grandmother was also the wife of the second young master, and Qingyuan Villa was still the property of the Zhao family, so he didn't dare to offend the second young master
After a cup of tea, the carriage finally came to the gate of the villa, Feng Tiezhu stopped the carriage, put the whip aside, quickly moved a stool and put it on the side of the carriage, and helped the second young master get out of the carriage.
"Second young grandmother?" Qianniang, who rushed out after hearing the news, looked suffocated when she saw the strange second young master, and then said as if she thought of something, "Back to the second young master, the second young grandmother went to Haicheng the day before yesterday, and I heard that it was for Haicheng's third uncle's wife." I guess it will be a month before I can come back."
"What, went to Haicheng? What is she running around with a big belly? ”
When Zhao Tianqing heard this, he wrinkled his brows and said, "A month? Are you sure? I have a lot of business to do there, how can I have so much time to spend here? ”
"The slave maid is not sure, but when the second young grandmother left, she said that she had not asked her uncle and uncle for a long time, and this time she would stay longer, less than a month, and it was possible to have three or five months more."
Qianniang lowered her head and whispered.
Three or five months?
How can that work
Zhao Tianqing thought for a long time with a gloomy face, next year the Confucian Business Association will be re-elected as president, if he doesn't do more performance this year, what will he do to run for president next year?
Thinking of this, he hesitated for a moment, and ordered Feng Tiezhu to bring down the supplements and medicinal materials brought to Wang Qifang, and then didn't even enter the door, and directly turned the horse's head and rushed to the capital.
At this point, Zhao Tianqing did not notice that Wang Qifang was no longer in Qingyuan Villa, and no one in the Zhao family knew where Wang Qifang had moved
P: It's the end of the month again, and the relatives hurry up to clear the little pink, so what, if you can, how about giving it to a certain sa