After seeing the doctor off, Jia Mu held two pairs of medicines in her hand and stared at her daughter-in-law fiercely.
Chu Yunli noticed her gaze and looked back calmly: "Don't embarrass yourself. I won't give birth to this child. I will go home by myself after the birth. We will go our separate ways from now on. Don't entangle the other.
"
If no one had made his wife pregnant when Jia Dahai died, Jia's mother would not have said anything, but she clearly had a child. If the child was lost because of her selfishness...she would be afraid of having nightmares if she looked back.
"What do you want?"
Chu Yunli tilted her head: "As my second uncle said, either you and your family will move away and I will live here alone. Or give me enough money and I will find a place to live outside."
Jia's mother was reluctant to part with the money, which is why she made the matter worse. Now she is also unwilling to give up, but she can only compromise.
You can't really watch this lively child disappear, right?
"I'm not worried about you living outside alone."
Chu Yunli's face was full of ridicule: "It's not more dangerous than staying at home."
When Uncle Jia saw his nephew-in-law relenting, he felt that the opportunity was too good to miss: "Give me two taels of silver and settle down first."
"No!" Chu Yunli said seriously: "Two taels of silver will be sent to the beggar."
"How much do you want?" Mother Jia said angrily: "Do you want to be satisfied if I give it all to you?"
"It didn't even cost eight taels to organize the funeral!" Chu Yunli looked at her calmly: "Don't be mean to me, no one is a fool!"
Jia Mu didn't want to.
Uncle Jia also frowned. The key is that this is not a small sum. Mother Jia's concerns are not groundless. Zhao Qiaoxin is still so young. She will definitely meet other men in the future and have children with men. If she has a lot of money
, it’s hard to say who to spend it on.
Chu Yunli saw what they were thinking and said, "I can write a deed to ensure that all the money will be spent on the children. If not, you can pursue it."
Uncle Jia's face relaxed: "Okay!"
Jia Mu really wanted to keep this child. After hearing this, she hesitated and said, "This is what you said."
Mrs. Zhou went out and asked a gentleman to come over and write the deed.
Chu Yunli got the twelve taels of silver left by Jia Dahai and promised that all the money would be spent on the children.
After the deed was written, there were several copies, and everyone present took one. When Chu Yunli reached out to get the silver, Jia Mu thought of something and said: "Dahai made a lot of money when he was alive, but that was all for
You kept it."
"From the moment I came in, all his previous wages were used to buy food for the family. He only made two taels when he went out as a escort for the first time. I remember he gave you half of it." Chu Yunli mocked: "
Are you still embarrassed?"
Of course Jia's mother was embarrassed, but Jia's second uncle didn't allow her to do this.
Something happened early this morning. After a long time of trouble, it was just dawn.
Chu Yunli carried her luggage and went out. Uncle Jia was worried and took Mrs. Zhou to accompany her to find a place to stay.
This whole alley is full of small courtyards, and they only cost about ten taels of silver to buy. Chu Yunli directly found a middleman at the corner of the street and bought a single-family courtyard on the spot. Because the location was better than Jia's house.
Better yet, the twelve taels of silver were all spent.
Of course Uncle Jia did not agree. Chu Yunli took the lead and said: "Write my name on the deed first, and when the child is born, it will be changed to the child's name."
Hearing this, Uncle Jia and his wife could not find anything to say to refute.
Buying a house and land is not a trivial matter. Sometimes people can live in a yard for several generations. Zhao Qiaoxin bought a yard for her children after getting the money... When the yard became the name of the child, it would not be so easy to sell it.
.
In other words, Zhao Qiaoxin really didn't want to use the money to support her family or future men.
"Then buy it." Uncle Jia's idea was simple. Zhao Qiaoxin, a weak and pregnant woman, holding so much money, was like a child carrying gold bricks through the bustling city. If someone caught his eye, he would be
Whether it's stolen, robbed or cheated, something could happen. It's better to buy a yard to be safe!
Therefore, after Jia Mu took out the money, she began to regret it, and when she was thinking about how to get the money back, she heard that the money had been spent.
"All spent?"
Jia Mu screamed and stared at her sister-in-law in front of her: "Why didn't you stop me?"
Mr. Zhou was a little dissatisfied. The couple ran for a long time without even a mouthful of hot water. After all, it was because of Jia Dahai. As Jia Dahai's biological mother, she didn't even say a word of thanks and complained all the time.
"It's good! Qiaoxin has a place to live. No one will gossip about her and Dalin in the future. When the child is born, she won't be homeless. To say the least, when Qiaoxin remarries, she can definitely recruit a son-in-law.
Then neither the mother nor the child will be bullied, and the child will not become a drag!" The more Ms. Zhou said, the more reasonable her words became: "The child's father also thinks so, Qiao Xin said, as soon as the child lands,
After the name is chosen, the deed will be taken to the Yamen and changed into the child's property."
Mother Jia had plans for the money and stamped her feet: "How do you know she can give birth to the child safely? Even if she does give birth, there are many children who will die in the world. What if the child doesn't grow up..."
"Sister-in-law!" Mrs. Zhou interrupted her with a serious face: "I don't think you can curse your own child like this."
After being reminded by her, Jia Mu realized something was wrong, but she refused to admit her mistake and said stubbornly: "I...I told the truth."
"It was written in your deed that the money should be spent on the child. If not, it can be recovered. As you said, if we come to the door with the deed, she will have to return the money."
Looking at the sister-in-law in front of her: "This obviously ties her to the child, which is good for the child and the Jia family. I can also see that Qiaoxin doesn't want to take advantage, but just wants to fight for the child... Then
The child's father gave his life in exchange for the money, so what's wrong with her fighting for it?"
If she was involved in such a thing, she would make the same choice as Zhao Qiaoxin.
"Sister-in-law, I don't understand, why do you insist on keeping the money in your hand?" Mrs. Zhou looked puzzled: "The Wu family seems to be quite wealthy, and they don't care about your food and drink. If you want to use the money to supplement
Dalin, that is totally wrong! Besides, Dalin is good with his hands and feet and can obviously support himself and his children, so what are you worrying about?"
Jia Mu opened her mouth: "I am used to living a hard life, and I want to keep some money with me."
"I tell you, when you go to the Wu family, don't take anything with you." Mrs. Zhou said plausibly: "The Wu family is rich and doesn't care about the three melons and two dates you have. If you are smarter, you might be able to dig out some private properties.
Money for retirement!”
Mother Jia looked ugly: "No one is a fool. If I do what you said, can I still live my life?"
Zhou emphasized: "You didn't bring the money back, and you didn't use the money to supplement the Wu family. Dahai paid for this with his life. If you did...it would be the same as using money to supplement the future husband's family. What do you mean?"
What do you think of this? We, as husband and wife, have the same idea of you!"
In short, it is not good for a widow to remarry and use the money of the man in front of her to support the man behind her. It is so unethical, there is no such thing!
Jia Mu's face turned green and white.
After all her good words, Mrs. Zhou ran out of patience: "Think about it for yourself!"
The newly bought yard by Chu Yunli was in better repair, and the furniture inside was 80% new. She bought some things with more than 20 taels of silver that Zhao Qiaoxin had saved, and one of them was a meeting gift from Wu Pengsheng... so
, she finally settled down temporarily.
Although they settled in, all their money was spent.
Mrs. Zhou probably guessed how much money her niece-in-law had. After looking at what she bought, she went home and brought some rice, noodles and meat.
"As a woman, don't be too strong. If you really can't get through life, my sister-in-law doesn't care about you, so you can come to me."
In her previous life, Zhao Qiaoxin also benefited from this aunt. During the confinement period, both mother and son were sick. At that time, Jia Mu had remarried, and she came back in a hurry. Jia Dalin said that he was busy and went out early and came back late all day long, so the flowers only
Make some simple meals. If you want to stew something to replenish your health for her, you can only think about it. Because Jia Dalin doesn't buy it back, what will Hua'er do with it?
Besides, Hua'er was still young and couldn't wash her clothes clean at all... Zhou often brought food over, helped her take care of the child, and also advanced some money for medicine.
However, Uncle Jia's family was not wealthy, and the couple's help was limited. Zhao Qiaoxin, mother and son, could not survive.
"Thank you, aunt." Chu Yunli said this sincerely.
Zhou heard her sincerity and shook her head with a wry smile: "I don't know what my sister-in-law is thinking. She seems to be mentally ill. Don't be like her. After she marries the Wu family,
It’s unlikely that I’ll be able to come back, and you two won’t see each other very often.”
Chu Yunli waved her hand: "Not mentioning her would be a disappointment."
The newly purchased yard was only a few breaths' walk away from the original Jia's house. Chu Yunli seldom went out after settling down, but there were still women who lived in the same alley who came to visit, and some people who simply came to chat with her...actually just to inquire.
Those things about the Jia family.
Although everyone knew that Jia Dalin had some evil intentions and wanted to force his sister-in-law to take care of his children, but he made a miscalculation and was beaten half to death by Zhao Qiaoxin, who had already seen the clues and put a stick next to his pillow. But they still
Would like to know more details.
Chu Yunli didn't want to talk about that. As soon as a woman came over, she would ask about the person raising the child. If she wanted to say something else, she would quickly bring the conversation back.
On this day, the lady next door came over holding the soles of her shoes and said in a low voice: "Your mother-in-law's wedding date has been set, it will be in two days. This is too urgent."
"Never mind her." Chu Yunli also had materials in her hand. With her pregnant belly so big, it was inconvenient for her to go out and walk around. She had nothing to do and wanted to make some clothes for her child: "It's going to rain, mother.
If you want to get married, there is nothing you can do to stop her."
The aunt looked sideways at her.
Chu Yunli seemed not to notice her gaze, and only worked hard on the work in hand.
The aunt couldn't help it anymore: "Do you know what the Wu family is like? Your father-in-law looks quite wealthy, but he is not young anymore. He must have been married, but I don't know if he has any children? You
have you heard of it?"
"No." Chu Yunli didn't want to satisfy her curiosity.
Only if you don't know, you will ask all kinds of questions.
In her previous life, Mother Jia tried her best to hide this matter, but in the end, she was discovered and told to Zhao Qiaoxin?
"I think she lives on Xiaohe Street. I have a distant niece who is married there. I will ask her when she comes back." The aunt said with great interest: "I heard that my niece is pregnant. I will go visit her that day.
.”
After saying that, he took the soles and hurried away.
The aunt was unable to make the trip that day, and she went two days later when Jia Mu was already married.
The next day, the man came over mysteriously with the soles of his shoes: "Qiao Xin, I finally understand why your mother-in-law is so anxious."
Chu Yunli looked puzzled, waiting for her next words.
"Wu Pengsheng dresses like a dog and is generous with his money. In fact, he just sets up a small stall and sells some food. I heard that his family has a relative who runs a grain store and a niece who is married in the suburbs.
The price of rice and vegetables is much cheaper than what we buy." The aunt shook her head: "His cooking skills are not very good, but the business is booming, purely because he gives a lot of vegetables.
The home is half as big as other homes... It looks like the business is pretty good, and no one knows how much we make. But my niece said it shouldn't be much. After all, everyone has to get up at midnight every day to work, and can only close the door and go back to sleep after dark.
I’m not even willing to invite anyone.”
After talking for a long time, she suddenly came back to her senses, slapped her forehead and said: "I haven't gotten down to business yet. Your mother-in-law is in a hurry to come over because the Wu family's daughter-in-law is tired and sick and needs to recuperate for a while. There is no one to take care of her.
Wu Pengsheng’s wife!”
When he said the last sentence, his tone obviously became a lot more serious. There was a look on his face that he was looking forward to a good show, and he kept staring at Chu Yunli's face.
Chu Yunli pretended to be surprised: "That's it."
Just this sentence, nothing more.
The aunt was a little reluctant: "What does your mother-in-law want?"
"I don't know, maybe Wu Shi is really nice to her." Chu Yunli looked at the sky: "I'm going to cook."
The aunt also had to go home to cook. She had not finished talking about the matter, so she had been delayed for so long. When she heard this, she suddenly came back to her senses and said, "I have to go back too. My son and daughter-in-law are both off work. If the food is not cooked,
You want to shame me again."
After saying that, he got up and walked out. He turned back halfway and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this."
Chu Yunli: "..." Just go ahead and say it, I don't mind at all.
After all, this was not said openly. She smiled and said: "This is not a secret. You will know it if you ask about it. Madam, you don't have to be so cautious."
The aunt originally had the same idea, but she just emphasized in front of Zhao Qiaoxin that if Zhao Qiaoxin heard the news from other places in the future, she would be able to remove herself. After all, people who talk behind their backs are never very kind!
Chu Yunli seems to be preparing clothes for her children at home these days, and she is not idle in private. She does not plan to stay in this small yard to raise her children all her life. She bought some paper before and wrote down a prescription.
Deliberately making it old, it would take more than half a month... Seeing that the time was up, she took out the paper, copied half of it crookedly, and took it to the medical clinic down the street.
She went to the bustling streets of the inner city and spent a lot of effort in exchange for a hundred taels of silver.
Now that she had a lot of money, she did not intend to wrong herself, so she specially invited the aunt who often collected shoe soles to come over and cook for her. As for the aunt's house, her daughter-in-law used to cook and clean for her. The salary was not high, and her employer was stingy. She wished she could
Measure the eggs all around, just in case she takes advantage.
Apart from being a bit nagging, the aunt has no bad intentions. When she came to collect shoe soles before, she would also take the initiative to help Chu Yunli move heavy objects. She worked very quickly. Besides, at her age, she can go to work and earn some money to put in her pocket.
, the daughter-in-law should be more respectful to her.
Chu Yunli was not stingy with the people around him, and asked his aunt to eat with him... She had to have a fetus. Before, Zhao Qiaoxin just had to fill her stomach, but pregnant people should eat good food.
Living with her, Auntie feels that she is blessed and works harder and harder.
There are no secrets when living in an alley like this. From the movement at home to the things purchased, people will see it. Chu Yunli’s food quickly spread. Also, what is she doing?
The child prepared a lot of things, which were better than other children in the alley anyway, but obviously they were not in line with the money she had on hand.
On this day, Jia Mu came to the door.
When she came, Chu Yunli was having dinner. The aunt took the bowl and opened the door. She thought it was a neighbor, but when she saw it was Jia Mu, she suddenly felt guilty.
As Zhao Qiaoxin's boss, she would do whatever she was told. There were some things that she couldn't ask as an outsider, such as the silver that Zhao Qiaoxin took out...it was seven or eight taels in total, which was not a small amount. She
Not long after she left her husband's house, and no one else was around, it was obvious that she either picked up the money or brought it out from Jia's house.
If someone had lost such a large amount of money, they would definitely have to look for it outside and there would be no movement at all. She thought about it and thought it was Jia Dahai who made a fortune while he was still alive and secretly asked his wife to keep it.
Just like Zhao Qiaoxin asked her mother-in-law for money to raise her children, Jia Dahai, as a son of a human being, has to support his mother after earning money. With so much money, he must give some to his mother... But the Jia family is obviously not rich.
Obviously, Zhao Qiaoxin did not tell Jia Mu about the money.
Now that Jia Mu has come to the door, how can the aunt not feel guilty for her employer?
Jia Mu immediately smelled the aroma of meat in the aunt's bowl, and lowered her eyes to see the thick chicken soup and a large piece of meat in the bowl. She stepped in and said, "Qiao Xin, how are you doing lately? I heard that you are having a good time.
Not bad, I just want to know, who bought these for you?"
While she was talking, she had already walked to the table in the yard and pointed at the large pot of chicken on the table.
"It's none of your business." Chu Yunli said without raising an eyebrow, "Anyway, the money comes from an open and honest way..."
Mother Jia was impatient: "My son must have given it to you if you fart."
Chu Yunli looked her up and down: "You're the one farting. If you're here to cause trouble, get out of here."
"Speak clearly." Jia Mu refused.
Chu Yunli finished the soup in the bowl: "I just picked up some extra money, I don't want to say more. Besides, even if it is given by Dahai, can't I spend it?"
Jia Mu: "..."
"Zhao Qiaoxin, you have to take out the money and divide it."
Chu Yunli sneered: "I married into your family for a year, not sold myself to your family for a lifetime. Do I have to share all the money I get in the future with you?"
Jia Mu was dumbfounded: "But you obviously took these from my house."
Chu Yunli smiled half-heartedly: "Shameless! If you were really so rich, you wouldn't go out to serve your first wife."
Jia's mother thought that no one knew about her marriage to the Wu family. When she noticed that there was an aunt nearby, her expression changed: "Don't talk nonsense."
Chu Yunli's smile deepened: "Is this a fact? I was told by my aunt."
Jia Mu looked surprised.
The aunt felt uncomfortable: "My niece lives on the same street as your family, and I happened to hear about you. Last time she was pregnant, and I went over to visit her, and I passed by your stall."
"Have you told anyone else?" Jia Mu frowned: "You don't have enough time to spread this matter everywhere, do you?"
The aunt usually likes to listen to other people's gossip, and occasionally she will talk about something she knows. She is particularly good at quarreling with others. When she heard this, she asked: "This is not something shameful, can't I talk about it?"
Mother Jia's face changed: "Who did you tell?"
"I forgot." The aunt looked helpless and looked at Chu Yunli: "Qiaoxin, I really can't eat any more. What should I do with the leftovers?"
Chu Yunli said casually: "Take it home and give it to your grandson. Let's stew less tomorrow."
The aunt hurriedly agreed. People in this alley usually rarely eat meat, but those who are in confinement or need to maintain their health can eat a lot. Some people can make a chicken in one meal. Although Zhao Qiaoxin has already
I asked her to stew less, and she restrained herself a little, but she still overcooked it.
"I will stew two chicken legs for you tomorrow. You will definitely be able to finish them."
Jia Mu: "..." This is too bad at destroying things.
The uneaten meat is given to others, and it is not a big family. There is really a lot of it, and there are still many mouths in the house.
She thought so, so she said: "Qiaoxin, you still have nieces and nephews."
Chu Yunli didn't want to make things easier for Jia Mu: "My father is taking care of me. I can support myself as a widow. I don't have to worry too much." She tilted her head and asked curiously: "I heard that the Wu family is living a good life.
I saw that Uncle Wu was quite a wealthy man before, but how did you end up like this after you married him?"
Jia Mu: "..."
She does not look good. She is really too busy after marrying into the Wu family.
Although the woman lying on the bed relented and let Wu Pengsheng marry her, she was unhappy in her heart and deliberately tormented her, not saying anything when it was convenient for her, but only saying it when she had to.
From the first day that Jia's mother entered the house, she kept washing and washing herself. The food in the Wu family was better than that in the Jia family, and they could see meat and fish every day, but... how could she still eat after doing all that work?
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