At dawn, the rain has stopped. But the weather is still gloomy, just like the face of Trillium sitting in the hall.
Tan Ruqing got off the carriage and approached the yard, and saw Zhang Yanling's dark face. She was very considerate and walked very lightly so as not to disturb Zhang Yanling. After all, after a hard night, she needed more sleep in the morning.
"Huh? Husband, you got up so early?" Tan Ruqing was a little surprised when she saw Zhang Yanling sitting there.
"Let me guess." Zhang Yanling said solemnly: "You must have used your tricks last night, and the mother and child must be safe in the end, right?"
Tan Ruqing held up her skirt and jumped to the verandah, avoiding the puddles in the yard. She smiled and said, "How do you know? The mother and child are indeed safe. Where is Xiaozhu?"
Zhang Yanling stood up and walked towards the door. Tan Ruqing noticed something was wrong and turned around to avoid it, but Zhang Yanling grabbed his arm, and then he was picked up and carried into the house and placed on the table in the main room.
"Pah, pah, pah!" The slap hit Tan Ruqing's buttocks neither lightly nor hard. Tan Ruqing struggled in shame and anger and screamed.
"You dare to play tricks on me? Huh? You dare to use the tricks of the three-legged cat on me? Today I will give you a good husband and punish you well." Zhang Yanling slapped Tan Ruqing's plump buttocks with a vicious mouth.
The way.
Tan Ruqing knew that the plot was exposed, and she cried out sweetly: "Put me down, let me down. I don't dare anymore. I have good intentions too."
Xiaozhu came out of the room, holding her hair high in a bun, which was already a woman's bun. She knelt down and begged, "It's Xiaozhu's fault that I should spare the lady."
Zhang Yanling stopped, held Tan Ruqing's arm tightly, and said to Xiaozhu: "This has nothing to do with you, it's your lady's trick."
Tan Ruqing's buttocks were a little hot. She turned around and saw Xiaozhu's bun, and said in surprise: "Xiaozhu, you guys last night..."
Xiaozhu crawled on the ground and kowtowed to Tan Ruqing, and said with tears: "Miss's kindness, Xiaozhu repays her like a cow and a horse. Xiaozhu...Xiaozhu will never be separated from Miss for the rest of his life."
Tan Ruqing looked at Zhang Yanling, Zhang Yanling smacked her lips and said, "I obey your wishes, Xiaozhu is mine."
Tan Ruqing jumped up, punched Zhang Yanling several times with his fist, and shouted: "You got an advantage and you still behave? You look so sanctimonious. I don't know how happy I am. Are you here to teach me a lesson?"
Zhang Yanling let her beat her and said with a smile: "The punishment is for you to plot behind my back, not this. You told me last time, and I didn't refuse. Just be good and behave as if I got an advantage."
Tan Ruqing snorted, but she also had some complicated emotions in her heart. Although she said that she hoped that Xiaozhu and Zhang Yanling could be together forever in the future. But after all this happened, she finally sighed in her heart. But she felt sincerely towards Xiaozhu.
Be happy for her.
"Xiaozhu, get up quickly. Congratulations. I finally have someone to rely on. Although I am a bit selfish in doing this, I think this is the best way. We will never have to separate again."
Tan Ruqing ignored Zhang Yanling, turned around, helped Xiaozhu up, and smiled at her.
Xiaozhu cried and said: "It's all because of Miss that Xiaozhu is what he is today. Miss is generous, but Xiaozhu feels a little uneasy in his heart."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "What are you worried about? Didn't you agree? The female college student will get married. Although this person is not good at all, he is still very good to his family. Xiaozhu, we will be together from now on. We will have to follow him in the future
I stand in the same place, and if he bullies me, the two of us will deal with him together. We are of the same mind as me."
Xiaozhu burst into laughter and said, "When did I stop being of the same mind as Miss?"
Zhang Yanling shouted from the side: "Hey, I'm not dead yet, are you starting to plot again in front of me? Ruqing, do you want to be spanked again?"
Tan Ruqing put her hands on her hips and said: "How dare you. You have to thank me for being so obedient when you get an advantage. By the way, let me tell you clearly, although Xiaozhu is yours, but this rule is terrible."
Not less. Have you given any gold, silver and jewelry? Have you given any wedding ceremony to confirm your love? You can't be a wolf with nothing. When you go back, you have to have all three matchmakers and six gifts, and also set up a banquet. You can't bully Xiaozhu, you can't
Forget it after so long."
Xiaozhu hurriedly waved his hands and said: "No, no, I don't need it."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Of course I want it. But Ruqing, you go and tell Wanyi. I'm afraid she'll make trouble again. This matter was your idea, so go and tell her."
"Oh, your majestic Duke is actually henpecked. You've eaten all the food and you're still afraid to talk about it?" Tan Ruqing said with a sneer.
"I'm thinking about Xiaozhu, and for your sake, Wanyi won't say anything. She obeys you. If she doesn't know the whole story, she will definitely make a fuss. Besides, I'm not henpecked, I'm respectful." Zhang Yanling argued.
road.
Tan Ruqing laughed and said: "That's all, I won't hide it from you. I have already told the princess about this. If she doesn't nod, I can't do this. Just don't worry."
Zhang Yanling pointed her finger and praised: "You are indeed thoughtful. Xiaozhu, don't worry, you will have all the proper etiquette. But there is no need to make it public. I think our family can just set up two tables to celebrate and announce the matter. In addition, the betrothal gift
I'm sure I'm sure. Last night... I was in a hurry and chose a good day to have a formal wedding ceremony. What do you think?"
Xiaozhu blushed and whispered: "Listen...listen to my uncle, my lady."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Hey, it's really new for my husband to talk to Xiaozhu in a thoughtful manner. We have been through the wall a long time ago."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "When the newlyweds go to bed, the matchmaker is thrown over the wall. How can this be wrong? Who told you to be a matchmaker?"
Tan Ruqing chopped off her feet with hatred. After laughing for a while, seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Yanling went into the room and carried the packed gifts to the car outside.
Tan Ruqing pulled Xiaozhu aside and whispered: "Was he nice to you last night? He was a rude guy."
Xiaozhu blushed and nodded, too embarrassed to speak. In the past, Tan Ruqing said that her uncle was rude, but she didn't feel anything at all. But last night, she understood what rudeness meant.
Tan Ruqing took off a jade bracelet from her hand, handed it to Xiaozhu and said, "Today is your special day. I give you this jade bracelet as a gift."
Xiaozhu hurriedly refused, but Tan Ruqing forcibly put it on his wrist and said softly: "Xiaozhu, I am in charge of this matter. If he bullies you in the future, I will be responsible. You don't have to worry about anything. We
Still the same as before,
They are like sisters. In the future, it will be better if we have a boy and a half girl. In short, if we don’t fight for favor or cause trouble, we will naturally live a stable life. I think it is a good choice for us girls.
It worked."
Xiaozhu said softly: "I understand, young lady, it is Xiaozhu's blessing to have someone like my uncle to take care of her. Xiaozhu is so grateful that young lady can allow Xiaozhu to do this."
Tan Ruqing sighed and said softly: "If you think so, it will be fine."
On the way back, Xiaozhu was still riding the carriage, and Zhang Yanling and Tan Ruqing were still riding horses. When asked how Tan Ruqing arranged this trick, Tan Ruqing told the truth.
That Qiu Ju is indeed a familiar playmate to them. Not only is she Tan Ruqing's playmate, but she is also Xiaozhu's playmate. Speaking of which, she has a better relationship with Xiaozhu. After all, they are both people of similar status.
While Zhang Yanling was busy at the shipyard, Tan Ruqing and Xiaozhu sent someone to take Qiu Ju to Nanjing City to meet and play together for a day. But Zhang Yanling didn't know it.
Later, when talking about Xiaozhu's matter, Qiu Ju said: Why don't you make rice and cook it? Are you afraid that he won't admit it? This reminded Tan Ruqing, so she asked Qiu Ju to help with the game, knowing that she had to visit the grave on the winter solstice.
, he stepped on the spot and deliberately called Tan Ruqing away, giving Zhang Yanling and Xiaozhu a chance to be alone.
For this reason, I specially brought ambergris with aphrodisiac effect and asked Xiaozhu to light it.
Unexpectedly, Xiaozhu did not dare to do this. Moreover, Zhang Yanling saw through the plot so quickly, which Tan Ruqing did not expect. She originally wanted to deliberately enter the room and lift the quilt, acting out a tragic drama to make Zhang Yanling feel guilty.
After Zhang Yanling heard this, she really didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"You think I'm so useless. Liu Jin's gang is so vicious, and they have endless schemes and tricks, but they didn't let me fall into the trap. Could I have fallen for such a trivial trick like yours? You've underestimated me too."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said, "But don't you still want Xiaozhu?"
Zhang Yanling knew that this matter had to be explained clearly. So she said: "Ruqing, let me tell you something you don't want to hear. With my status as Zhang Yanling, it is not difficult to get any woman I want. If I want
I don’t know how many women have thrown themselves into my arms when I’m looking for beauty. Isn’t this an exaggeration?”
Tan Ruqing smiled and did not answer. He wanted to make some sarcastic remarks, but he had to admit that this was the truth. With Zhang Yanling's current status, it was indeed something he could take. As long as he wanted to, no one could refuse.
This is the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. For example, the British Duke Zhang Mao, who passed away not long ago, took in concubines when he was more than sixty years old. There were as many as seventy or eighty concubines and singers in the mansion, and the youngest could be his great-granddaughter. The Ming Dynasty
This is how a powerful family is. If Zhang Yanling did this, there was actually nothing she could do.
"You should also understand what kind of person I am. There are so many maids and maids in our house, how have I ever touched them? Have you ever heard me steal words and attack them? To be honest, if I want to get their hands on them, all I have to do is
A look. Moreover, people like Shiqing and others who came here as dowries are mine. Also, Putao’er and Xing’er and the others were all from the past.
If I want the people around me, no one will say anything. But I don’t want to do that. Because that is not what I want. I already have a beautiful wife and concubine. In terms of beauty and character, who can compare with me?
You still have Youtang, Axiu and the others? I have delicacies to eat, so why should I eat ordinary food? Is this the truth?" Zhang Yanling continued.
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "But those who have wives and concubines at home are still frequent visitors to Fireworks and Willow Lane? Then why?"
Zhang Yanling said: "That's other people's pursuit, just hunting for beauty. But it's just hunting for beauty. It's absolutely impossible for you to marry them back home. I don't want to get involved with these people in the house, but I just don't want to put myself out there."
Become the kind of person who only cares about himself and doesn't care about others. You told me about Xiaozhu last time. I understand your thoughts, but I don't want to start it. Yesterday
Wan, if you do this, I can only accept Xiaozhu, and there is no other way. Because if I didn't accept Xiaozhu last night, Xiaozhu would not be able to stay in our house anymore. If so, isn't it not what you want.
As for the impact on business. What drug formulas you are talking about, if you are worried about Xiaozhu leaking it after she gets married, to be honest, I don’t care at all."
Tan Ruqing said: "You don't care about this?"
Zhang Yanling said: "Of course I don't care. New drugs are nothing more than a way to make money. There are many ways to make money. Just like what I am doing now, the money I will make in the future will be hundreds and thousands of times more than selling medicines in Jishitang. Pharmacies and pharmacies
The little money you get from selling medicine
Zi, it was indeed of great benefit to me before, but it will no longer be the main source of our income in the future. If Xiaozhu leaks the secret recipe, it will just be more first-aid powder with various names. It will only make less money. It will be good for our future.
The impact is not big
.So this is not the first thing I consider. What I think about is that you two sisters have a deep love. If Xiaozhu can't stay, you will be sad. In addition, Xiaozhu is hardworking and has worked hard for many years. I can't be so heartless. I asked her
, she is willing to follow me
, I naturally don’t want to let her down. Of course, I am not immune to men’s novelty. Now that the matter has come to this, why should I refuse, break her heart, make things get out of hand, and make her feel embarrassed to stay in the house?
.You say yes or no?”
Tan Ruqing stopped talking. Although the remark about being a good person after getting an advantage was originally a joke, there was also truth in the joke. But when Zhang Yanling said this, it was not because he was hungry and unscrupulous.
Although Xiaozhu is beautiful, she is only of average appearance, and Zhang Yanling may not really like her. Shiqing and others, Putao'er and the others are not as ugly as Xiaozhu, and their personalities are more lovable. If Zhang Yanling wants it,
, they are already Zhang Yanling’s people.
Tan Ruqing blamed herself a little. It turned out that she didn't know enough about Zhang Yanling. She only thought that he was lustful like other men and would not reject anyone who came. But in fact, Zhang Yanling was not who she thought.