Mr. Chen next to him reacted quickly: "County Lord, our husband and wife don't want to be like this. You grew up in the Chen family, and you got along with our family day and night. In the past few years, our husband and wife really loved you, so we proposed marriage. You don't care about this."
You know it!"
Mrs. Gu nodded hastily: "Yes, yes, I really treat you as my own daughter..."
"No matter how much you love me, it is a fact that Chen Nankang abandoned me on the wedding day!" Chu Yunli asked solemnly: "Where is the other person?"
Gu shook his head: "As soon as I found out that the person was not there, I already sent people to look for him, but there is no news yet."
"In your eyes, am I an unreasonable person?" Chu Yunli said reluctantly: "If he is gone, you can tell me the truth, find the person first, and postpone the wedding. As a result, you can just go to another place.
I just want to marry a man to me. It’s just about other things. Since you have taken care of me for so many years, you don’t bother to worry about it. But this is a major event of marriage, and it will last a lifetime after the wedding!"
"Yes, yes, it's our fault." Mr. Chen's attitude was humble, and then he said: "Kunshan also had good intentions and wanted to deal with this matter first. My wife and I were so panicked that we agreed without thinking much.
, now that I think about it, there are indeed many things that are inappropriate. It is right for the county leader to be angry."
The implication is that it was Sun Kunshan who had the idea first and took the initiative, and the couple just agreed.
Mrs. Gu hurriedly agreed: "In order to prepare for this marriage, I have been busy for half a month. I haven't slept well recently and my mind is groggy. I somehow agreed. Yueniang, please forgive me.
This time."
Chu Yunli smiled sarcastically: "The matter has come to this, what can we do if we don't forgive?"
The couple looked at each other and relaxed.
No matter how noble her status is, she is just a little girl, so easy to fool!
"I just want to know where Chen Nankang is?" Chu Yunli asked this question with an emphasis: "You'd better not lie to me again!"
In fact, Chen Nankang left a note when he left, so the couple let Sun Kun go to the top of the mountain.
After all, the son would rather run away from the marriage than marry the county boss, and he seems to be determined. Even if the couple finds a way to make him compromise, they will definitely not live well... In this case, it is better to give up.
The main thing is to let the county chief wait to marry him. If the marriage is put on hold, the capital will come to pick him up. Rather than letting others marry Cha Miyue, it is better to give it to Sun Kunshan. At least this child is raised by his own family.
It is considered that the rich water does not flow to outsiders.
"We really don't know." Mr. Chen smiled bitterly: "If I knew, I would tie him up even if I tied him up."
Chu Yunli looked unbelieving: "I heard that he is very close to the girl from the Wu family." She turned her head and ordered: "Go and see if the girl from the Wu family is at home. If not, ask where she went."
No one answered the door.
Chu Yunli stood up with a sneer: "I'll go there by myself!"
The two eloped, and Chen Nankang left a letter to his family. The Wu family must also know about it, and there must be help in this matter.
Mrs. Gu was startled and hurriedly stopped her: "Yue Niang, you are wearing a wedding dress, it is difficult to go out."
Chu Yunli raised her hand and took it off.
Mr. Chen quickly turned around and avoided looking.
Mrs. Gu was going crazy: "Yue Niang, please don't take off your clothes. Is it okay if I send someone to help you?"
"I don't believe you." Chu Yunli said bluntly: "I think the two of them left together, and Chen Nankang refused to marry me to death. That's why you asked Sun Kunshan to do it for you... What you call doing for you is not just to help with church visits;
Let Sun Kunshan really marry me, right?"
right!
But it didn't work out, how could the couple dare to admit it?
Seeing that Chu Yunli was unwilling to let him go, he insisted on going to Wu's house to ask in person... In fact, Chen Nankang ran away with his sweetheart. This matter was not a secret. Many guests outside also knew the inside story. The county owner just didn't ask.
You must ask to know the truth.
In this case, there is nothing to hide. Mr. Chen gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, Nankang was deceived by a woman and left early in the morning. We don't know if he took the Wu girl with him when he left. Let Kunshan and
Your visit to the church is just a temporary measure. After today, you will be the head of the county. If you don’t like him, you can withdraw from the engagement and find a good man!"
Chu Yunli's eyes became even colder: "Any woman in the world will have an impact on her marriage after breaking off the engagement. Even if she is a princess, it will be the same, not to mention that I am just the county head. But having said that, no matter how low my rank as the county head is,
The Emperor’s golden words made him a seal. Mr. Chen, is it because I’m so easy to talk to you that you have the courage to privately arrange the marriage of the county chief?”
Mr. Chen never expected that the little girl who grew up under his eyes would become so sharp. It was no small matter to mention the emperor. He hurriedly bent down to apologize: "County Lord, please calm down."
"I can't breathe!" Chu Yunli waved his sleeves: "I want to see Chen Nankang today and ask him for an answer. Otherwise, this matter will not be over."
The couple thought they were trying to fool the little girl, but seeing her tough attitude, they had no choice but to accept their fate.
Mr. Chen softened his tone: "I have sent people to look for her. Once she is found, she will come to you to apologize immediately."
Chu Yunli added: "With so many guests outside, it will be difficult for this matter to end today. I, the county master, am destined to become a joke. I wonder if the emperor will help me seek justice after he finds out!"
Definitely!
I remember that the Emperor even confiscated the money from the Duke's Mansion because of this girl. Gu was speechless, but saying nothing was not enough. She stretched out her hand and tugged at the man next to her.
Mr. Chen looked helpless: "County Lord, this is something my Chen family can't do to you. I beg you, sir, to forgive us this time."
"With my reputation ruined like this, who will marry me in the future?" Chu Yunli said sarcastically: "If this happens to your daughter, can you forgive her?"
On the wedding day, the groom ran away from the wedding, and it was because of a girl who was not as good as the bride. No matter which girl was involved in this kind of thing, it would be a big blow to the reputation. It is not easy to negotiate a good marriage.
Mr. Chen tentatively said: "Other girls may not be able to marry, but you are the head of the county, and the emperor's eloquent words have even stolen the title from the Duke's office for you. As long as you are willing to marry, many young talents will come to ask for you."
Marry! If you were in the capital, you could even be a prince and concubine, and maybe you could even be the mother of the country."
This is a fact. Chu Yunli said bluntly: "Your son is unwilling. His vision is higher than that of the young heroes in the capital?"
Mr. Chen: "..."
"Nan Kang has a unclear mind and is a fool. He is not an ordinary person."
Chu Yunli said amusingly: "In order to escape guilt, Mr. Chen is really... informal."
Hearing her say the word "sin", the hearts of the Chen family and his wife sank.
But there was a knock on the door, and a maid said: "Master Sun is here, saying he has something important to discuss."
Mr. Chen said without thinking: "Come in!"
Cha Miyue is so unrelenting here, and the couple really can't cope with it. Anyway, things won't get worse. Sun Kunshan is here, and maybe there will be a turn for the better.
Sun Kunshan was dressed in a groom's auspicious attire. After entering the door, he first bowed: "I have met the county lord."
Chu Yunli said with a straight face: "You are so brave, you dare to lie to me."
"Sun didn't think about anything else at the time. He just wanted to save the county lord." Sun Kunshan said frankly: "On the day of the county lord's wedding, if the sedan chair doesn't come to the door and the groom doesn't show up, he will be laughed at."
"So I still want to thank you?" Chu Yunli mocked: "If I hadn't accidentally overheard some gossip, and now I have married you, why do you think you are qualified to marry me? Aren't you afraid that I will beat you to death?
"
Cha Miyue will definitely not kill anyone.
Even though she is the head of the county, she has not even punished a maid in the past ten years. That's why these people dare to deceive her!
Sun Kunshan was silent for a moment: "I only do what I think is right. If the county boss wants to punish me, Sun will admit it!" After a pause, he continued: "There are dozens of tables of guests outside, all waiting for the Chen family at the moment.
"My Lord, you came here in a sedan chair, I'm afraid it will be difficult for today's affairs to end."
Mr. Chen narrowed his eyes: "Do you have any idea?"
Sun Kunshan saluted Chu Yunli again: "County Lord, if you don't mind it, Sun is willing to take care of you for the rest of his life." At this point, he was a little shy, and his cheeks were slightly red, which were set off by Jifu.
The style of the jade-faced young man.
"Sun Mou dared to tell the truth. As early as two years ago, Sun Mou had already paid attention to the county master. However, the identity gap between the county master and the county master was too big. He really didn't dare to think about it, so he could only put his thoughts into it.
It’s pressed deep in my heart. Now... the county lord is in trouble, so I finally have a chance, and I asked the county lord to help."
The feelings he revealed were sincere and warm, and his tone was firm: "If I can marry the county boss, I will treat you well. I will be happy with your happiness for the rest of my life and will never have second thoughts. If I tell a lie, I will be struck by thunder."
, I will not die well."
Mrs. Gu felt sad, such a good daughter-in-law was originally her own, but now she could only watch her marry someone else.
Mr. Chen also knew that today would only end well if the county lord married off. Even if he didn't want to in his heart, he tried to persuade him: "I watched this kid from Kunshan grow up. He is enterprising, good-looking, and talented.
Even though his status is a bit low, he is completely infatuated with the county lord. Lovers are rare in the world, so I ask the county lord to consider it carefully and not to miss out on a good marriage."
"Yes, yes." Gu was at a loss for words and hurriedly agreed.
"My marriage will never be settled." Chu Yunli said with a calm expression: "The reason why the county owner is in this embarrassing situation is all because of your Chen family. Therefore, you must find a way to protect the reputation and reputation of the county owner.
Save your face. Otherwise, I will definitely complain to you before the emperor."
Hearing this, the faces of the Chen family and his wife changed.
At first, they wanted their son to marry the county lord, purely for the benefit. The county lord has a fief in his name, with a lot of produce every year, and the county lord also has a large amount of dowry, and they are just waiting to send someone to the capital to collect it as soon as they get married.
.
Fortunately, now, instead of taking advantage, he has to take advantage of himself... The key is that there are so many people outside who can't shut up, and the reputation of the county leader can't be saved.
Mr. Chen's heart sank, and his face became more serious.
Chu Yunli didn't take it seriously, since she wasn't the one who was anxious anyway.
When Sun Kunshan saw that the county owner didn't answer the question, he knew that she would rather ruin her reputation than marry him. Now that things have come to this, he can't force him. He thought for a while and said: "Mr. Chen, the matter is not unsolvable. The Chen family is very happy today."
, as long as one happy event happens, it can overshadow the matter of running away from marriage."
But the problem is that there is no happy event at home!
Gu thought so and said so.
"Well, just think about it." Sun Kunshan glanced at the old woman on the chair and said: "Madam has always raised the county lord as her daughter, and she even proposed to marry him in order to keep him by her side. Now the marriage is about
No... There is no sweetness in force, especially in marriage. You must not force it. My wife must be very sorry that she cannot let the county lord be her daughter-in-law."
Mrs. Gu knew that he was helping, and when she noticed that he was looking over, she nodded hurriedly and followed the words: "It's a pity."
"If you can't be a daughter-in-law, then be a daughter!" Sun Kunshan suggested enthusiastically: "Today is a recognition of relatives. The reason for inviting so many guests is to let them bear witness."
Hearing this, the Chen family's eyes lit up.
Chu Yunli sneered: "Master Sun, you found two elders for me? By the way, have you checked who my elders are?"
My father is the eldest son of the Duke, and my mother is the princess of the princess. My grandmother is even more honored as a princess. Even my grandfather is a descendant of an old minister who worked with Emperor Gaozu to conquer the country.
After the Gu family was barely regarded as a hero, the Chen family has been passed down for more than a hundred years and has some foundation, but it is completely incomparable to these nobles.
Sun Kunshan was speechless.
However, Mr. Chen refused to miss this opportunity: "County Lord, we are really willing to accept you as our daughter, but the matter has come to an end. Not recognizing you will have an impact on your reputation... Otherwise, you will be wronged."
"For a moment?" Seeing that Chu Yunli's face was not very good, he immediately promised: "The acknowledgment is only for the outside world. We, as a couple, only have respect for you, and we will never dare to treat you as our senior."
In fact, before today, Cha Miyue was a well-behaved little girl in front of them, just like the younger generation in the family.
Unfortunately, after today, things may change.
Chu Yunli waved his hand: "I don't recognize it." Then he sneered: "It's no good at all. I'm crazy to recognize two elders who are weighing on my head."
Sun Kunshan's heart moved and he whispered a few words into Mr. Chen's ear.
Mr. Chen looked surprised: "No way?"
"Try it, she mentioned the benefits, just in case it works." Sun Kunshan took a step back.
Mr. Chen secretly glanced at Chu Yunli several times and said cautiously: "County Master, what happened today is that I, the Chen family, can't help you. No matter how much I apologize, it just seems to be insincere."
There is a thousand-year-old ginseng king that has been passed down, and it still looks good, so it does not insult your status..."
He spoke hesitantly and kept glancing at the county lord's expression. When he saw that he didn't speak, he became more and more surprised. He immediately turned to his wife and told his wife: "Go and get the ginseng king and give it to the county lord as an apology."
Gu was very reluctant to part with it, but since Cha Miyue didn't refuse, she still wanted it.
It is said that people are short-handed, so Cha Miyue accepted the ginseng, so she should be able to forgive the Chen family. These thoughts only ran through her mind for a moment, and she immediately turned around and went out.
Chu Yunli didn't want this ginseng king that much, but Chen Nankang would need it later, so let's get it. As for Cha Miyue's reputation... In fact, Sun Kunshan's proposal was quite reliable.
The Chen family has a happy event today. No matter what kind of happy event it is, it is finally necessary to explain it to the guests outside. You can also recognize your relatives.
The ginseng already had a human form and was packed in a special box with red silk underneath. Chu Yunli reached out and touched it.
Mrs. Gu couldn't help but said: "Don't touch it, it will damage the efficacy of the medicine."
Chu Yunli said funnyly: "Since you gave it to me, it belongs to me. Not to mention just touching it, even if I cut it into pieces with a knife and throw it into the water, that's still my business."
Gu was speechless.
"Such a good thing, don't waste it." Mr. Chen has been saving it for many years, but he was reluctant to exchange it for benefits many times. Now that he has handed it over, he also hopes that it will be treated well.
Chu Yunli closed the box and held it in her hands.
Seeing this, Mr. Chen asked tentatively: "Recognition of relatives?"
"Admit it, but I won't kneel down or serve tea. If you go out and say it, it will be considered a ceremony." Chu Yunli said in a tone that could not be refused: "Also, I want to see Chen Nankang today. If I don't see anyone else, I won't go anywhere.
Not going."
Mr. Chen's face turned bitter, but the man in front of him finally relaxed. With this recognition, even if people outside were still talking about it, Cha Miyue had forgiven the Chen family for escaping from the marriage.
The Chen family and his wife had to go in person to explain things to the guests. They made a quick trip, and before leaving, they did not forget to ask Sun Kunshan to entertain the distinguished guests.
Yes, now Cha Miyue is a distinguished guest of the Chen family, the kind who cannot afford to offend.
It is not easy for young men and women to get along alone, so before leaving, Gu asked two maids to come in and wait on her. Sun Kunshan was sitting in the guest seat, holding a cup of tea, and wanted to fight for himself again: "County Lord, do you really not consider me?
?”
Chu Yunli gave him a flat look: "Nothing in your body is worthy of me?"
Sun Kunshan: "..." Do you want to be so arrogant?
Even if they think so in their hearts, most people are not so shameless in saying it.
He forced a smile and talked about the recent interesting things in the city.
Chu Yunli listened indifferently, too lazy to deal with it. How could Sun Kunshan not see that the woman in front of him didn't want to talk to him more? He pondered for a moment and ordered: "Let's go out. I have something to say to the county chief alone."
explain."
The two maids looked at each other. They were left behind by the madam's order and could not leave at will.
Sun Kunshan emphasized: "My wife is very willing to let me and the county master be alone together."
This is true.
The two people who were left behind were considered to be the confidants of the Gu family. From their son's escape to his wife's response, they all saw it in their eyes... Sun Kunshan married the princess, and the wife agreed.
As soon as the maid went out, there were only two people left in the house.
Sun Kunshan joked: "County Lord, if you don't stop me, aren't you afraid that I will do something wrong to you?"
Chu Yunli looked cold: "Is it funny? If you are not afraid of death, you can try it."
Sun Kunshan couldn't hold back the smile on his face. He had lived in the Chen family for many years. When he was studying abroad, he had to get along with his teachers and classmates. He was good at dancing on weekdays, but he was also treated coldly. He didn't feel embarrassed, so he suppressed the smile on his face and said: "Actually,
I know where Master Chen has gone."
Chu Yunli raised her eyes to look at him, waiting for his next words.
Sun Kunshan smiled bitterly: "The Chen family has been very kind to me. Logically speaking, I shouldn't tell them what they have tried so hard to hide, but I can't bear to let the county owner be kept in the dark by them. In fact..."
He raised his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him, trying to see what she was thinking. Unfortunately, after staring for a long time, he couldn't see anything. He was a little frustrated and continued: "Chen Nankang eloped with that girl from the Wu family, and she left him behind before leaving.
I wrote a note explaining this matter. County Lord, don’t wait for him. A person like this who puts you in an embarrassing situation for other women is not worth marrying."
There was still no big reaction when he saw someone, so he thought to himself: "I am a man, and I understand men best. In fact, when a woman marries, she can marry a man who has no one in his heart and will not take the woman into consideration. At least the husband and wife can respect each other as guests.
Never marry a man who is willing to spend the rest of his life with a woman. There are many silly girls who always dream that they will be the only one in a man's heart. In fact, there are very few men who are truly willing to spend the rest of their lives with a woman. There are only a few lucky girls.
It’s like pie falling from the sky, there are too few people who can pick it up.”
He had a look of emotion on his face. Chu Yunli felt it was a bit noisy and picked his ears: "What on earth do you want to say?"
Sun Kunshan said seriously: "I can take the county Lord at heart and put you first in everything."
Chu Yunli sneered.
"The county master doesn't believe it?" Sun Kunshan raised his hand and swore.
Chu Yunli waved her hand: "Don't do this, God is very busy, I can't hear your vows, and I'm too lazy to greet you."
Sun Kunshan was speechless.
He didn't get along with Cha Miyue much, but he also knew that she was an innocent woman. He originally wanted to get married first, and then coax her... Before today, he really didn't think it was that difficult. But he tried
When I tried, I suddenly realized that my previous thoughts were completely wrong. This woman was so incompetent that nothing she could say was of any use.
Although the Chen couple went to the front to explain to the guests, they still remembered that Cha Miyue was difficult to deal with, so they quickly finished the matter and returned to the backyard.
When the two entered the door, they found that the atmosphere in the room was stiff. Gu Shi smiled and asked: "Yue Niang, I have asked someone to prepare some food. Are you hungry?"
The tone was familiar, just like before.
Chu Yunli asked: "Has the matter of recognizing relatives been settled?"
Mr. Chen immediately and respectfully replied: "It's done. In less than half a day, everyone in the city will know that today is a marriage recognition banquet!"
Chu Yunli nodded: "Master Sun just told me that Chen Nankang left a note explaining the reason for leaving before he left. You lied to me!"
Sun Kunshan: "..." How could Cha Miyue do this?
What he was talking about just now was the secret of the Chen family. Cha Miyue questioned him face to face and simply refused to leave him a way to survive. For a moment, he did not dare to turn his head and look at the faces of the Chen family and his wife.
In any case, the Chen family has supported him for many years. What he did was simply ungrateful.