Lu Yan didn't care too much about Lin Jinrong's suggestion.
He felt that no matter how capable the female stewards of the inner courtyard were, they had only a limited understanding of these things outside. Comforting and lenient could be done, but it was the stewards of the outer courtyard who really had to take the initiative to solve the problem. But he could not refute Lin Jinrong's good intentions casually, so he said:
"You are right. But after thinking about it, Widow Sun also has her husband's family or her natal family. She will definitely ask those people to come forward and make the decision for her. There is nothing inconvenient about that."
What he said was the way to deal with it under normal circumstances, and there was nothing wrong with it, but she knew that she would not get any favors. Lin Jinrong simply said: "Yes, the conduct of our stewards is trustworthy, and I hope she can meet someone like her."
My uncle’s natal brothers who only care about their sisters, I hope she will not encounter evil uncles who fish in troubled waters and take the opportunity to bully orphans and widowed mothers. Amitabha, Bodhisattva bless her."
This was said a bit sarcastically. Lychee heard it from the side and wanted to laugh but was worried. He couldn't help but glance at Lu Jin secretly. But when he saw Lu Jin pursed his lips and looked at Lin Jinrong, Lin Jinrong looked at him as if nothing was wrong, with an innocent look on his face.
Lu Yan was a little helpless: "Don't think too much. Although people like my uncle are rare, there are not that many bad people. I know what is going on outside, and I must choose people I can trust to handle it. I still believe
You, the mother-in-law in the inner courtyard, you know better than me, who do you think is more suitable?" A woman always has to be careful and soft-hearted. She thinks this is good, so that's it. There is no need to hurt your friendship for this kind of thing.
He thought he was leaning on her just to make her happy. Lin Jinrong said seriously: "You must think that I have a woman's heart. But I just remember that if you put yourself in her shoes and be cautious, you will never suffer a loss. It is extremely difficult for orphans and widowed mothers.
, if you can make the decision yourself, who would want to ask for help? Just like me, if I can show up and take care of my dowry myself, why should I always trouble others? It is just a little trouble for you, but it is a peaceful life for her.
event."
After hearing what she said, Lu Yan gradually calmed down, stood up, bowed deeply to her, and said seriously: "Arong, you are absolutely right. It's because I didn't think well."
Lin Jinrong didn't expect him to do this, and suddenly thought, she was doing him a favor, what was the point of him giving her a salute?
Lychee hurriedly came over and poured a cup of tea for the two of them respectively, and said with a smile: "Second Master and Grandma really treat each other with respect."
Lu Yan smiled, handed the tea to Lin Jinrong, and asked again: "Arong, who do you think is better?"
Lin Jinrong looked at Lizhi: "Let her go."
Lychee was shocked and pointed at her house in disbelief: "Grandma, are you kidding me?"
Lu Yan was also surprised that although Li Zhi was capable, she had not experienced much. A young woman who was born in the inner courtyard and grew up in the inner courtyard, even Fang Zhu, was much more suitable.
"Yes, that's her. She is the person next to me, and she acts steadily. There is no one more suitable than her." Lin Jinrong has made up his mind. For the future, it is not enough for Li Zhi to just look at the accounts and settle the accounts.
You have to learn to stand alone, and now is a good opportunity.
Li Zhi was a little worried and a little excited, but she saw that Lu Yan did not agree. Lu Yan was silent for a moment and said: "Okay, I will protect her with my capable people."
Lin Jinrong reminded him half-jokingly and half-seriously: "I'm just afraid someone will joke with you, saying that you have to do such a thing together as a couple." This is a euphemism. To put it bluntly, it is just a joke that he has no future and such a little thing.
It's embarrassing to ask your wife for help.
Lu Yan said calmly: "I will answer him, this is where you are kind and considerate."
Lin Jinrong was speechless for a moment, then stood up and said, "Go to sleep, I'm already tired."
The next day, Lin Jinrong called Li Zhi and gave her detailed instructions before letting her go out with Lu Mian. However, she thought that someone would definitely talk about this matter. At that time, Lin Yuzhen would definitely feel uncomfortable again, so she went to find Lin Yuzhen to take the initiative.
Speaking of this matter: "It's not easy for orphans and widowers in the cold weather. People can come to look for them when they are in trouble. But for her, a woman's family not only has difficulty going out, but also has to avoid suspicion when someone comes to her door. My grandfather gave the second master this opportunity to show his face.
It's not big, but it's not small either. We have to take the opportunity to prop up Changfang's reputation. A good reputation is better than a bad one."
Although Lin Yuzhen didn't take it seriously, because it was not a big deal, she didn't take it to heart and followed Lin Jinrong's wishes. As expected, Li Zhi had only been out for half an hour, and she already knew about it inside and out.
, it was soon secretly rumored that Lin Jinrong stretched her hand too far and was too lenient, and that Lu Yan was too indulgent to her.
When Mrs. Lu heard about this, she smiled faintly, plucked her beloved bird, and praised Fan: "She really knows how to build momentum for herself." This kind of thing happened again and again, and the second grandmother of the Lu family was kind-hearted.
The reputation of being thoughtful is getting louder and louder. Based on this alone, Lin Jinrong is infinitely smarter than Lu.
Fan Bao laughed: "It's not a bad thing."
Old Mrs. Lu replied: "I hope she can be a good helper." Lin Jinrong has a good reputation and can bring benefits to Lu Yan and even the entire Lu family. Of course he will not care about it. Moreover, this is a joint effort between the young couple.
, if the things he does after consultation are the results he wants to see, he will not care about them.
Rumors spread like the wind for a while, but when the two elders of the Lu family, Lin Yuzhen, showed no reaction, they disappeared without a trace.
Although the snow has stopped, the weather has not cleared up. On the contrary, it has become colder. The snow on the walls, roofs and streets has been frozen hard, making it look white and pleasing to the eye. However, the snow in the middle of the street that has been trampled by people and cars has turned into water and mixed with sludge.
They were mixed together and turned into a mud, which was unspeakably dirty.
Widow Sun couldn't care less about this. The grocery store where she and her only son relied for a living was burned down by the Lu family's store, leaving only half of the ruins and a few beams. Seeing that she was about to have no food and clothing, how could she not be anxious.
Even if the Lu family promised to compensate her, she didn't know how much she would get back. It's not uncommon for powerful people to bully others. So early in the morning, she set out from the relative's house where she was staying, and took her thirteen-year-old son Hutou through the streets.
In the mud, I walked to the ruins of my shop and house and stood there, trying to find out how many unburnt bricks, tiles, and wood were still usable, so I had to put them away to avoid being taken away by others.
Went.
While the mother and son were searching, they piled up the bricks and tiles that could be used. Although they were not from a wealthy family, they had never done such hard work, and they soon became unable to support themselves. Hutou felt sorry for Widow Sun, and said: "Mom, forget it.
Come on, this hard work won’t save you much.”
Widow Sun cried: "It's better to save a little. This is the only thing your father left to us. In the future, we will rely on it to get you married. Now it's gone with a fire. How can I have the face to see your father?"
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Suddenly I saw a man in gray clothes coming over. He stood there for a while and then greeted Hutou in a loud voice: "Brother, does this homestead belong to your family?"
Hutou nodded: "It's from my family."
The man laughed: "Your shop is closest to the Lu family. I heard that his family plans to buy it and expand their shop. If you want to find the right person, be sure to go to Qian Street to find me. My surname is Zou.
The person known as Zou Laoqi will definitely get a good price for you."
Hutou responded stupidly, and Widow Sun spat out: "Bah! Who said we are going to sell it? Get out!"
Zou Laoqi didn't feel dissatisfied, smiled, and left.
Widow Sun was indignant: "This is a matter of destroying a person's foundation. I won't sell it! I won't sell it no matter what. I want to rebuild it and leave it to you in the future, so that I can have the honor to see your father."
Hutou said: "What if his family insists on buying it? What should we do? Second cousin said that we can't afford to offend the Lu family at all."
Widow Sun was silent for a long time and said bitterly: "Then I will die in front of them!"
Suddenly I heard a woman on the side saying gently and gently: "Is this sister-in-law's surname Sun?"
Widow Sun stopped and looked at the person. The person was wearing a pea green hooded cloak, an autumn-colored satin cotton jacket, a green embroidered cotton skirt, and gold pendants hanging from her ears. She was in her late teens, with a good-looking face and a kind smile.
Next to him was a woman wearing a green cloth skirt and a silver hairpin in her hair. A carriage was parked not far away, and the driver was talking in a low voice to a man who looked like a steward of a wealthy family.
Widow Sun suddenly became alert: "Who are you? What do you want to do?"
The woman smiled and said: "I am the girl next to the second grandma of the Lu family, my name is Litchi. My second grandma heard that you are an orphan and a widowed mother, and it is not easy for you to sympathize with you, so she asked me to come and see you for her." As he said this, he motioned to the old woman.
The son handed over a money bag: "I'm so sorry that you are so exhausted that you have no home. Please take this small amount of money for emergency use first. After other matters have been discussed, my second master will order someone to send the money over again.
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Widow Sun refused to accept the money and said sensitively: "What are you going to do? I will never sell my shop."
Li Zhi remembered Lin Jinrong's instructions before leaving the house and hurriedly asked: "Who said that I want to buy your shop? My master never said this. Sister-in-law Sun, tell me quickly, who borrowed my master's name to talk nonsense, I
If you report it to the master of the family, you will definitely not be spared lightly!"
Widow Sun was doubtful, but because she was orphaned and widowed, she did not dare to tell Zou Laoqi easily: "I won't sell it whether I said it or not."
Lychee smiled, ignoring the dirt on her hands, took her hand and pushed the bag of money to her: "This is purely for your urgent needs from my grandma, and is not included in the compensation. You may not know that my second master
I will tell you who Grandma Bing is. You will know after I tell you. My second master brought plows and rice-planting horses over this year, which saved a lot of manpower and material resources, and he has never made half a penny from this; my second grandma, Qingqing
Just one sentence exempted the tenants from paying a certain amount of rent. How can it embarrass you, the orphan and the widowed mother?" Seeing that the look on Widow Sun's face softened, Fang said: "Sister-in-law, I don't know where you are settling down now, let's go and talk about it together.
Talk? If you have any difficulties, just tell me." When he saw the pile of tiles, he smiled and called the steward over: "Please ask a few people to clean up for Mrs. Sun. Go back to me and ask for the wages."
Widow Sun hesitated for a moment and said: "We are staying at his cousin's house, not far from here. If the girl doesn't mind, you can come with me."
Lizhi hurriedly greeted the coachman and followed Widow Sun. After many twists and turns, she finally inquired about her family situation and intentions in detail. Before leaving, she solemnly told Widow Sun: "My second master understands that it is not easy for you to be an orphan and a widowed mother. I am afraid that there will be something in between."
Turning a few corners will make you suffer. From now on, I will discuss with you directly. If I want to sign a deed with you, I need to ask my neighbors to testify. You don’t want anyone else to come, like Zou Laoqi or the like.
If you don't believe me, please don't sign any documents. If you don't believe me, just ask someone to ask the Lu family's concierge and you will know the authenticity."
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