Not long after, Fanning rushed to the Furong Lane diagonally opposite the Suzaku Gate, Furong Lane is actually a small alley, close to the east tile of the street, this area is full of shops, the business is developed, life is very convenient, not long after entering the alley, Fanning saw the Zhu family's mansion from afar.

This mansion covers an area of about five acres, at least seventy or eighty years of history, more than ten years ago was bought by the Zhu family, the Zhu family has not lived in it after a major overhaul, there is no problem with the house, it is not inhabited for a long time, and a lot of dust has accumulated.

Fan Ning walked into the house, only to see dozens of servants and servants were cleaning the house, the Zhu family was still more attentive, in order not to add blockage to the hearts of the in-laws, put some money to clean and arrange the house, even the dust on the eaves were cleaned, and the two craftsmen were re-brushing the beams with tung oil.

The weeds on the ground are gone, the road is paved with good stone slabs, and the broken tiles on the roof are being replaced.

This mansion is the opposite of Fanning's house, the houses are very dense, there are more than 20 rooms in the front yard alone, there is not even a garden, except for two plum trees planted in the patio and a century-old apricot in the atrium, there are no other trees.

The back house covers an area of three acres and consists of four courtyards, each of which is independent, with a central axis road running through the entire mansion, from the front door to the back door.

Fanning found her mother who was sorting out her luggage in a courtyard behind, and her sister was sitting in the courtyard reading a book, Fanning walked into the courtyard and asked, "Mother, where are the third uncle?" ”

Zhang Sanniang was originally packing up her things, but when she heard her son's voice, she quickly wiped her tears and said with a smile: "They live in the northernmost courtyard, which is very good, the Zhu family is also very thoughtful, all kinds of items are the latest and best, and the food and accommodation are very comfortable, so don't worry." ”

Fan Ning suddenly noticed that his mother's eyes were red, obviously he had just cried, he was stunned, he quickly glanced at his sister, and saw that her sister looked down at the book, looking very nervous.

Fan Ning became more and more puzzled in his heart, and swept around, but he didn't see his father, so he asked with a smile: "Daddy is out?" ”

"Master Liu, your fourth uncle, uncle, and the patriarch of the main hall are all here, and your father and second uncle rushed to the dock to pick them up."

The owner of the Liu courtyard is the matchmaker, and the matchmaker must be present at Fanning's marriage ceremony, and the owner of the Liu courtyard also rushed to the capital to attend Fanning's wedding.

"Then I'll go see the third uncle and them."

Fan Ning glanced at her mother with doubts, turned around and walked to the north yard, and saw that the third uncle's family was also cleaning up in the yard, and the youngest daughter Aji was squatting at the yard door to watch the ants move, Fanning picked up Aji and smiled: "You haven't called me brother yet?" ”

Aji smiled and said, "Call Brother to give me food!" ”

Fan Ning pinched her little nose, "What does the little gluttonous cat want to eat, Brother will buy it for you!" ”

Aggie licked his lips with his little tongue, "Aggie wants it!" ”

"Aji, don't be greedy, just the same!"

A young man next to him came over and solemnly criticized his sister, this young man is Fan Tieniu's eldest son, called Lu Min, when Fan Tieniu plugged the door upside down and became the son-in-law of the Lu family, so his son's surname was Lu, although Lu Yuanwai had died a long time ago, and now Fan Tieniu is in charge, the Fan family is still relatively trustworthy and did not let him change his surname.

Lu Min is sixteen years old this year, he was admitted to the county school last year, he admired Fan Ning very much, yesterday Fan Ning asked Lu Youwei to take him to Taixue for a walk, Taixue has a strong academic atmosphere that he likes it very much, he secretly swore in his heart that he must be admitted to Fuxue next year, and then take the Taixue exam three years later.

Ajitian is not afraid of the ground, she is afraid of her brother, she saw her brother's face gloomy, and hurriedly struggled to get off the ground, and ran to find Aduo.

Fan Ning patted Lu Min on the shoulder, "I have time to go to the bookstore to have a look, there are many good books in the capital that cannot be bought in Pingjiang Mansion, there is this opportunity, don't miss it." ”

"Thank you third brother for reminding me, there is a small bookstore nearby, I'll go later."

At this time, Fan Tieniu came over and said with a smile: "A-Ning, why do you still have time to come over, you should go and try on." ”

"It's time to try on, I'll see if you are used to it, in fact, I suggest you move to Zhufu to do it, the conditions are better there."

Fan Tieniu was so frightened that he waved his hand again and again, "We all like it here, it's more cordial, casual, to be honest, living in someone else's house, I.... I'm really not used to it. ”

After all, Fan Tieniu came from the countryside and lived in Fanning's Cuiyun Tower, he was very unaccustomed to it, Cuiyun Peak was so precious, he was afraid that his daughter would be naughty to climb the mountain, and those golden silk nanmu furniture in Cuiyun Building, he was even more cautious, his daughter was not sensible, and on the first day, he carved a kitten on the table with a knife and was beaten by him.

Especially at the wedding, the dignitaries came, so that he didn't know what to do, he didn't sleep well in the past two days, he didn't eat well, he was worried, today moved to this ordinary people's mansion, and suddenly made him feel relieved, there are so many small shops around, and the price is also very down-to-earth, which makes him feel more cordial, this is the place he likes, in line with his identity.

"Forget it, I won't toss the third uncle, as long as you live comfortably."

The third aunt next to her smiled and said, "A-Ning, you go and get busy!" Leave us alone, it's a good place to stay, and we have to go to the night market in the evening. ”

"By the way, the street night market is very close to here, just a few steps away, it is very lively, I want to go shopping."

Fanning felt that they really liked it here, and said with a smile: "This house will be mine in the future, and if you like it, you will live here for a few more months." ”

Fan Ning took out another hundred pieces of money and handed it to the third uncle, "Third uncle, this money will buy something for Ah Qiao and Ah Ji." ”

Huizi is the paper money issued by the imperial court, which is currently only circulated in Bashu, Beijing and Jiangnan, and is not available anywhere else.

Fan Tieniu resolutely refused, "A-Ning, you underestimate the third uncle, the third uncle now has a net worth of thousands of acres of land, and there are thousands of taels of silver stored in the money shop, this time we brought five hundred yuan into Beijing, which is enough for expenses." ”

"I know that the third uncle is rich, but this is my heart, Aji, I have seen it for the first time, Aqiao's name is still given by me, if the third uncle doesn't want it, then I will give them jewelry!"

"Alright! Forget about the jewelry, I'll take the money. ”

Ah Qiao ran over and said with a smile: "Last time, the second brother gave me a coral, does the third brother also want to express it?" ”

Ah Qiao is thirteen years old, smart and lively, very beautiful, and has the best relationship with Akihito, seeing that there is an opportunity to knock on the third brother's bamboo pole, she will not let it go.

Fan Ning smiled: "Since you are so anxious to ask for a dowry, then the third brother will give you a bead." ”

"The third brother is so bad! Where do people want a dowry. ”

Ah Qiao stomped his feet and ran away with a red face in shame, Fan Ning smiled slightly, and said to her back: "Don't worry!" Those two misers have given you coral, and the third brother will not be worse than them. ”

Fanning walked out of the yard, but saw Ado and his little sister Aji in the middle courtyard, so he walked over quickly, he took out a gold particle the size of a peanut from his arms, and handed it to Aji with a smile, "This is for you, take it to your father to exchange money to sell candy to eat." ”

Hearing that he could exchange money with his father to buy candy, Aji immediately took it and ran back happily.

Seeing that Aji ran away, Fanning asked his sister, "Why is my mother crying?" ”

"Mother doesn't allow me to say it!"

"Am I an outsider, and you still won't tell me!" Fanning was a little angry.

Ado whispered: "Daddy had a big quarrel with my mother at noon, it seems to be a matter of staying for the third uncle." ”

Fanning was surprised, in his memory, his parents had never quarreled, they had not even blushed, and his father had a good temper and was very affectionate with his mother, how could he have a big quarrel?

"Just for this little thing?" Fanning felt that there was still something strange in this.

Addo wept and said: "I also know that in recent months, my father and mother have often quarreled, and after the third uncle left a few days ago, my father did not come home for a few days. ”

Fan Ning thought for a while and said, "You go and find the third uncle, be careful, don't let your mother find out." ”

Addo agreed, turned and ran towards the inner courtyard.

Fan Ning walked slowly towards the door, and as soon as he arrived at the door, Fan Tieniu walked out quickly.

"A-Ning, are you looking for me?"

Fan Ning stared at Fan Tieniu fiercely, "Third Uncle, you tell me the truth, why have my parents quarreled in the past few months?" ”

Fan Tieniu was stunned for a while, and then said, "I can tell you, but don't tell your father, I said it." ”

"Say it!"

Fan Tieniu sighed for a while and said: "You have a tenant farmer in your family, it seems that they came from Yingzhou, the old couple has a daughter, the daughter is called Caixiang, in her early twenties, she became a widow after two years of marriage, and she has no children, their family of three went to Jiangnan, rented your father's fifty acres of land, your father took pity on them, so he reduced their rent by half, and when they came and went, that Caixiang liked your father, and your father also liked her, so he wanted to accept her as a concubine, but your mother didn't agree, and the two had a big quarrel about it. Your father moved out in a fit of rage, and was scolded by your grandmother before he came home and confessed his mistake. ”

"It's not over?"

"Where can it end? It's not a dusty woman, you don't want it if you say don't want it! ”

Fanning understood a little, "That woman is on the third uncle's side now!" ”

Fan Tieniu scratched his head in embarrassment, "I can't help it, your father sent their family of three to me, and I just exempted them from rent, but that woman is already pregnant." ”

Fanning was taken aback, "When did you get pregnant?" ”

"I guess at the beginning of the year! Now my belly is quite big, so your dad is in a hurry! ”

Only then did Fan Ning understand the reason for his parents' quarrel, and his mother's dissatisfaction with the third uncle should also have this factor.

As the saying goes, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, this sentence is not false at all, every family has troubles, after Fanning made a successful breakthrough in his career, he drove the family to jump from the original bottom of society to the middle and upper class.

In this process, there will inevitably be all kinds of rhythms that can't keep up, and there will also be all kinds of contradictions, but Fanning couldn't have imagined that first of all, there were problems in his parents' marriage.

The woman was actually five months pregnant, and seeing that her clothes were about to be unable to cover it, Fanning knew very well in her heart that if this matter was not resolved as soon as possible, with her father's stubborn temper, her parents' marriage would probably come to an end.