Chu Yunli was getting married for the second time, and Chu Feng didn't care much about it.
Originally, the less you want people to mention some things, the more outsiders will think it is your weakness, and they will mention it again and again. If you don't care, gradually outsiders won't think it's a big deal anymore.
Judging from the current relationship between the two families, it was not very friendly for Zhou Lin to mention this. Not only Chu Yunli and Chu Yunli felt inappropriate, but also Mrs. Zhou's originally smiling face became embarrassed and she secretly talked about next week.
cold.
Zhou Lin looked solemn and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to mention it. I want to ask my sister-in-law, why did you make peace with the Li family in the first place?"
Chu Yunli raised her eyebrows, "That's not a good thing, I don't want to mention it."
If anyone came up and asked about this, Chu Yunli would not bother to answer.
Seeing that she didn't want to say anything, Zhou Lin was silent for a moment and looked outside the pavilion, "You guys stay away."
The people serving them were already standing quite far away, and Zhou Lin told them to retreat, so he must have something to say.
Sure enough, as soon as the people over there left, he said, "Sorry, I didn't want to pry into my sister-in-law's private affairs. The reason why I asked these questions is that I think there is something wrong with the Li family."
Chu Yunli was curious, "What's the problem?"
She had a premonition that the truth about the tragic death of Lu Qiuniang and her son in her previous life was about to come out.
Zhou Lin looked serious, "The Li family reconciled with you and went to marry the Zhu family. In just over half a year, he went from being an ordinary soldier to being next to General Zhu and gaining his trust. General Zhu is not a nepotist. I think
, Li Chaowen climbed so fast not only because of his wife, but there must be someone helping him later. What he does has nothing to do with me, but if he wants to influence General Zhu, I have to take care of it. "
Chu Feng frowned and Chu Yunli blinked, "I married into the Li family for three years. Except for the fact that he got drunk and beat me later, everything was normal before. To be honest, I didn't find anything wrong with the Li family!"
There was indeed something wrong with the Li family in the previous life. Xuan'er was a bloodline of the Li family after all, and Fu's love for him was not fake. Under such circumstances, she could still watch him die tragically. Chu Yunli couldn't do it anyway.
A healthy two-year-old child died of illness. Mrs. Fu was her own grandmother, and she loved the child very much. No one would believe that there were not enough benefits behind this!
"Hit you when he was drunk?" Zhou Lin wondered, "Did he drink before? Did he do it to you? Did he do it to others? How was your relationship?"
He was probably in a hurry, and the words he asked seemed like questions. Chu Feng was dissatisfied, "Brother Zhou, is it inappropriate for you to ask my wife these things in front of me?"
Zhou Lin looked apologetic and said, "I'm sorry. Winter is approaching and the tribe is ready to take action. I'm afraid that General Zhu will be harmed, and then innocent people will still suffer."
Chu Yunli thought to herself, in fact, there was something wrong with the Li family, and she could investigate it herself, but if she could circumvent the wall, it would be difficult to hide it from others. Now that there was someone to help investigate, it was naturally good.
"He didn't hit anyone before. He would drink, get drunk, and occasionally get drunk. But he never hit anyone. Last autumn, he started hitting people. In addition, he asked a friend who I grew up with when I was young to persuade me to divorce.
." Chu Yunli made no secret, "I want to take the child away, because I feel that the woman Li Chaowen marries may not be able to treat him as her own. If I take it, at least I will be the stepfather of the child myself.
The choice was made in front of me, so that the harm to the children could be minimized."
Zhou Lin asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure the Li family will marry again?"
"I have been married to him for three years, and I think I know him fairly well. He usually won't do anything to me." In her previous life, Lu Qiuniang was unwilling to divorce because she felt that something had happened to Li Chaowen outside, and she had to treat him like this.
She thought that everything would pass and one day all the hardships would be over and the joy would come to an end. Unfortunately, Li Chaowen's attacks on her became more and more severe.
"I wanted to take the children away, and I asked the Li family for a sum of money, which was quite a lot for them, accounting for 30% of the Li family's wealth. They actually like children and care about family wealth. If they are not in a hurry to marry again, they don't have to.
promise."
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhou looked sideways. When encountering such a thing, not every woman can quickly figure it out, stop the loss in time, and find the best way for herself.
Zhou Lin looked at her deeply, "So, you also think that the Li family has ulterior motives?"
Chu Yunli said calmly, "Obviously, marrying a girl from the Zhu family, being able to join the army, and becoming a popular person next to General Zhu. The benefits I have seen so far are enough for the Li family to kick me and my children out."
There should be more than that, but Lu Qiuniang doesn't know anything, and the Li family didn't reveal anything. It's unknown for now.
"It's getting late, let's go back." Chu Feng stood up, "If there is anything else, our two families are neighbors, so you can come and ask at any time."
Everyone got on their own carriages. Chu Feng did not ask Zhou Lin's identity and pretended not to know.
It's also because it's too late today, so we can't talk much. If we can't enter the city later, it will be troublesome.
After wandering around for a day, he brought back osmanthus. The next day, Chu Yunli started making osmanthus cake, and the whole courtyard was filled with fragrance.
Chu's mother helped light the fire, her eyes filled with relief, "I didn't expect you to be so skillful with your hands. My son is blessed."
Chu Yunli smiled, "Don't you see that I did it randomly?"
Chu's mother disagreed, "No matter how you make it, as long as it tastes good, the taste you make can be regarded as a subsistence craft. Opening a shop to support a family will not be a problem."
After the pastry came out of the pan, Chu Yunli tasted a piece. It was not too sweet and did not taste greasy. Both Xuan'er and Chu's mother liked it.
However, there was a knock on the door. Chu Yunli stood up and opened it. Mrs. Zhou stood at the door. She was holding two small porcelain bottles with a smile. "Sister-in-law, yesterday I picked osmanthus flowers and made some rouge, specially for
You send some over."
As she said this, she entered the yard and greeted Chu's mother in the kitchen. After entering the house and sitting down, she smiled bitterly and said, "My husband can't speak, otherwise he wouldn't have ended up here. What if he said something?"
If you don’t like it, please don’t take it to heart.”
Also, most people don't have to worry about whether the Li family will be detrimental to General Zhu.
Those who are qualified to worry about these and take action are at least officials.
There are so many officials from the DPRK and the Central Government who were sent to this Man City. Either the emperor pays special attention to this area and sent his confidants. However, although the tribes have come to Man City many times over the years, they have only made small fuss and have never arrived.
The court should pay more attention to it. Then, there is only one possibility left. Zhou Lin offended someone and was harmed here. It may also be that the emperor wanted to send someone to investigate, and it happened to fall on Zhou Lin.
"I don't dare." Chu Yunli took the porcelain vase with a smile, "I steamed sweet-scented osmanthus cake and will send you some later."
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhou's face relaxed slightly, "Okay."
In September, families begin to prepare firewood for the winter, mainly due to the recent sudden change in weather, which makes winter seem earlier this year than in previous years.
On this day, a group of government officials came to the back street. The leader was the prefect of Man City. Although everyone was curious, they did not dare to get too close.
People just want to watch the excitement but don't dare to watch, but Chu Yunli is different. He doesn't even have to open the door. He can hear what's going on next door while standing in his yard, even if he doesn't listen.
"Master Zhou has come all the way to live in such a small courtyard. It is really the fault of a humble minister." The prefect's voice was humble, with a slight dissatisfaction.
Zhou Lin's steady voice then sounded, "My lord is busy with official duties. I'm just taking my wife for a stroll. I want to see some of the border scenery. Why do I have the nerve to trouble my lord?"
We went back and forth for a long time, but Zhou Lin didn't want to go to the back office and insisted on staying in the courtyard.
Chu's mother stood aside and whispered, "It seems that our neighbor is still an official, bigger than the prefect. Fortunately, our family has not offended anyone."
Chu Feng didn't care that Zhou Lin was so rude before, so he probably noticed it.
The magistrate came in such a grand manner and left two government officials to look after him. Basically, everyone in the city knew that there was an official from the capital living in the back street. Apart from anything else, he made a special detour every day.
There are a lot more people coming to hang out.
It also had some influence on the Chu family. Everyone knew that Chu's mother liked to have a good relationship with her neighbors. Many people saw the two families coming and going, so many people came to inquire.
Chu Yunli knew a little more than outsiders, but he couldn't tell others about that. So he just said that he didn't know either.
On this day, Mother Lu came over with her three children.
When her mother-in-law came over, Chu's mother was very enthusiastic. Shortly after sitting down, she heard Lu asked mysteriously, "I heard that the person living next door to your house is an official?"
"Yes." Chu's mother smiled, "There are two government guards at the door. The magistrate specially stayed to protect Lord Zhou."
Mother Lu asked again, "Did your family know about it before? It's good to see them socializing with your family. In the future, Ah Feng will go to the capital to participate in the examination, and there will be someone he knows."
"If the relationship is deeper, maybe I can get support from noble people in the future."
Chu Yunli: "..." Thinking too much!
From what Zhou Lin asked her, it can be seen that this person is not very polite to the Chu family. The two families are just ordinary neighbors, and there is no such thing as friendship.
Mother Lu inquired for a long time and left with satisfaction.
Just five days after those government officials arrived, there was a knock on the door in the middle of the night. Chu Feng went to open it, and not long after, he brought two people in.
It was the couple next door who came in with him.
In the middle of the night in autumn, most people have already gone to bed. If nothing happens, no one will leave the warm bed.
Sleep was impossible, so Chu Yunli had no choice but to get up.
The light came on again in the dark room, and Zhou Lin's face was full of solemnity, "I'm sorry for disturbing you. But I have a reason to come, and I need your help."
Chu Feng squeezed Chu Yunli's hand and said, "But we don't know who you are to me. We only know that you are an official. If you let me do bad things, I don't care. But there are seniors and juniors in the family."
, I have to think about them.”
"Last year, before the tribe entered the city and wreaked havoc, the emperor ordered me to go out to the capital to conduct a secret investigation." Zhou Lin looked coldly, "I was ordered to handle the case. Nowadays, people are based on merit, and they are a wise monarch. Brother Chu, don't worry, if you are willing to help, I will help you immediately.
Your hard work will be beneficial to your future career."
"Since you have come to the door, there is no real problem in Man City, right?" Chu Yunli was curious. You know, it is almost winter now, and people in the tribe are not engaged in production. It was winter last year, but this year may not be the case.
Zhou Lin sighed, "I already have conclusive evidence that the Li family is connected with the largest Qing tribe, and he has ulterior motives for going to General Zhu."
"Your reconciliation has something to do with Qingbu!"