The old lady knew that what Chu Yunli said was reasonable, but there were many villains in this world. If they were all so reasonable, the Yu family would not be at odds with each other.
Seeing that she didn't want to bow her head, the old lady sighed, "Anyway, you have a plan at hand. If you can't survive, sell this yard and move elsewhere..."
Chu Yunli didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and knew that the old lady was sincerely planning for her, so she smiled and said, "Thank you, madam."
As Yu Guangzong's reputation spread, what Zhang had done before was mentioned again. Everyone knew that Zhang was unkind, but now that her son was a scholar, even if she didn't say it publicly, she might take revenge on him privately.
Third aunt.
Everyone was watching secretly. At this time, the owner of Zhiweilou was very happy because his son had won the scholarship. He held a banquet and sent out invitations. Chu Yunli, who had business dealings with Zhiweilou, also received one. Moreover, at the head of the banquet
One day, she delivered a hundred kilograms of soy sauce meat to Zhiweilou.
Regardless of the invitation, she was still very happy that the business was done.
After getting the invitation, the three sisters were a little scared because of what happened before and didn't want to go. Chu Yunli, on the other hand, asked the three of them to change their clothes and took them out, "You can't run away just because you're afraid. It's not okay to go there."
It’s not a big deal. Besides, when someone’s invitation arrives, we have to send a congratulatory gift so that it’s not considered rude. We only send gifts without eating, thank you.”
Facts also proved that the three sisters were overly worried. Zhiwei Building was very busy inside and outside today, and no one paid any attention to them.
After giving the invitation, the waiter took the mother and daughter to the table. Sitting with them were the owners of a small shop on the same street. Everyone was familiar with each other. The three sisters gradually relaxed and were in high spirits.
Everyone looked at the door to welcome guests.
In the past, the banquets that the three sisters had the most were for happy events in the village. The food was mediocre, and the gifts given by everyone were not very innovative. A gift of one tael of silver was considered a big deal.
But here, any gift is more than this price. Wealthy businessmen in the county even send their stewards to give congratulatory gifts. Each gift is worth dozens of taels.
When Yu Liang saw it, he lowered his voice and said, "No wonder everyone likes to raise scholars. This business is quite cost-effective." After a pause, he added, "When the Yu family entertains guests, will there be so many gifts?"
"Not much less." Chu Yunli pointed to the stewards who were welcomed to the second floor, "People in our town might be able to tell the difference between the Zhiwei House and the Yu family, but these people from the county town
No, in their eyes, both of them are talented people, even Yu Guangzong is younger, has a better future, and is more worthy of friendship."
After the three sisters listened, Laidi said softly, "Doesn't that mean the debt they owe will be paid off soon?"
Seeing so many generous gifts, Dai Di was in a daze, "No wonder grandma and the others want to send my eldest brother and the others to study. This is so profitable. Not only can I pay off the debt in one go, but I can also save a lot."
She lowered her voice and said, "Mom, we worked so hard to help out in the past, and now that we have benefits, shouldn't we be given some?"
If Yu Guangzong really won, he would have deserved it. Chu Yunli smiled and said, "If we hadn't fallen out, he would have won the scholarship now, not to mention these gifts, just because of the fact that you are the scholar's cousin."
, you can get a good marriage, which is also one of the benefits."
When the marriage was mentioned, Yu Liang was a little silent, "If he doesn't reach our age, we will have to exchange the marriage for money to support him."
This is also true.
"Rather than marry Boss Chen, I would rather not have his benefits."
Dai Di and Lai Di all thought so.
The mother and daughter were talking in low voices, and the door became noisy again. This time it was not because of another generous gift, but because another scholar from the town had arrived in person.
Yu Guangzong and his two cousins were surrounded by everyone when they entered the door. They greeted each other with smiles all the way. They were chatting and laughing with the second young master of Zhiweilou and were about to go upstairs. When passing by Chu Yunli, he paused, "Third Aunt, why are you here?"
Chu Yunli raised her eyebrows, "Zhiweilou sent me a post."
Yu Guangzong was not surprised. He smiled and said to the second young master, "My third aunt is the one who despises scholars who can't carry their shoulders or lift their hands. I'm surprised that she is willing to come to congratulate you."
Chu Yunli: "..."
She just looked down on him. From what he said, it seemed that Chu Yunli looked down on all scholars. Of course she had to explain, "I respect scholars very much. I just look down on Naitang."
My sister exchanges money for money and pretends to be a blind scholar."
Many people who knew about the matter were whispering about the past story to the doubtful people next to them. Listening to the comments of the people around him, Yu Guangzong tightened his hand on the folding fan and looked at the woman in front of him with cold eyes. He was originally
She wanted to take this opportunity to reconcile the two families and change the past. She didn't expect that she was now a scholar and she still refused to give in. Instead, she brought up the old things in front of so many people. Did she have to go against him?
The second young master didn't want to pay attention to a small businessman, and he also knew some inside information about the Yu family. He didn't want too many people to talk about it. It wasn't that he wanted to protect Yu Guangzong, but today was his home court. These people all said that Yu Guangzong's
What's going on with private matters?
He urged, "Brother Yu, let's go upstairs, there are many guests waiting."
It can be seen that the second young master did not treat Yu Guangzong with the politeness of a fellow scholar, but instead was a bit patronizing.
Yu Guangzong didn't want to leave just like that, but the people around him urged him, so he could only sigh, "Third Aunt, I know you have many misunderstandings about me. The days are long, and the grievances between us will be resolved sooner or later. We will always be a family."
After hearing this, the eyes of the four mother and daughter changed a lot. Even a woman next to them who had been silent before smiled and chatted with her. After a while, she lowered her voice and asked, "Your eldest daughter is celebrating the New Year's Eve."
You're five now. You're so good-looking and hard-working. Is it time to get married?"
"Don't worry." Chu Yunli initially thought that the woman next to him was cold and taciturn. Now what else does he not understand? Previously, she was probably afraid that she would be angered by Yu Guangzong and refused to interact with him. Now
When her son heard Yu Guangzong say they were still a family, she became enthusiastic.
The woman continued, "How can we not be anxious? After a good age, the younger generation is picked away... My nephew is eighteen years old, his family is relatively well-off, and he is an honest and hard-working person. Do you want to see me?"
Yu Liang looked away and pretended not to hear.
Chu Yunli shook her head, "No." She lowered her voice, "I believe you have heard of the things I did before. My nephew recognized me because he probably had thoughts about the marriage of the three sisters. Are you sure you want to ruin his affairs?
"
That is not a marriage, but a feud!
The woman stopped talking.
Things turned out fine after that. Many people looked over with envy, and many people secretly praised Yu Xiucai for being generous and sensible.
Sensing a lot of looks around her that seemed to be valuing the goods, Yu Liang was in a bad mood. Fortunately, no one came to disturb her. When Chu Yunli went out after the banquet, many people greeted her, and they were even less enthusiastic than when they arrived.
few.
After leaving Zhiwei Building, the cold wind blew outside, and Yu Liang felt that his already cold heart became even colder, "Mom, what are you trying to do?"
Chu Yunli smiled slightly, "No matter what he wants, after today, he will only hate our mother and daughter even more."
In the next few days, business continued as usual. Those who liked joking would laugh and joke a few words, such as "You will also enjoy the blessings after your nephews become scholars." Chu Yunli refused them all seriously, "We have already
The family is separated and now we are two families. Even if he wants to be filial, it is not my turn. We are just relatives with some hatred."
The jokers were shamed, and after those people returned, they added fuel to the fire, saying that Mrs. Li, who sells soybean paste in the town, threatened that she and Yu Xiucai were just ordinary relatives.
Everyone didn't understand why she had to make such a clear distinction, especially when Yu Xiucai had already shown her kindness and said that she would not care about the past grudges. Her attitude inevitably made people think that she was too stubborn.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the Yu family's banquet. Unlike Zhiweilou, the Yu family was not so generous. The invitations sent out were all handwritten by Yu Guangzong. They were only for guests from the town and county. As for the invitations from each village,
Everyone goes there voluntarily.
Invitations were received from the surrounding shops, and even Chu Yunli received one. It can be said that Yu Guangzong has done all he can to reconcile, and if Chu Yunli refuses to accept the invitation, it means they are ignorant.
Chu Yunli didn't want to know what was good or bad, so she closed the door for a rest that day. Most of the people went to Yu's house to congratulate her, so there probably weren't many people buying soy sauce meat.
Not only did she not go, but Yu Chengfu came to town at noon, and the family had lunch and dinner together.
Sanfang was so disrespectful. Yu Guangzong felt that his third uncle looked down on him, so he expressed at the table that he would go back to Sanfangqiao in the future.
Mrs. Zhang even said that she had not recovered from her injuries yet, and that her three younger siblings had struck too hard, causing everyone to blame Chu Yunli.
After that day, the number of people who usually liked to say hello to Chu Yunli suddenly disappeared, especially those who had become enthusiastic recently. Even the recent business has been much colder. Some people even openly and secretly mocked her for not knowing how to do it.
Be a human being.
Chu Yunli either ignored him or scolded him directly.
Anyway, her attitude is that she has nothing to do with Yu Guangzong, the two families still have a grudge! She will get angry with anyone who mentions the Yu family in front of her!
In winter, the weather is cold, and Chu Yunli doesn't go out much. The atmosphere in the town is lively. Many merchants take turns inviting the two talents to their homes. The second young master is often unavailable, but Yu Guangzong likes to visit the house. Today, this house will pay for that house tomorrow.
He grabbed the limelight, and there were rumors that girls from several families were happy with him.
However, within a few days, Yu Guangzong quickly made a marriage arrangement with the daughter of the wealthy businessman Liu in the county. There were less rumors about his romantic deeds, but everyone became more enthusiastic. He even faintly overshadowed the second young master of Zhiweilou.
You know, no matter how powerful the second young master is, he is just a young master of a restaurant. The Liu family has more than a dozen merchants in the city, and it is said that it is related to the county master's family.
And the second young master is already married, so he cannot marry a capable wife. Divorcing his wife and marrying another would be criticized.
In other words, if Yu Guangzong's marriage is successful, the future will definitely be better than that of the second young master.
In just half a year, Yu Guangzong's identity has changed drastically. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has reached the sky in one step.
In a blink of an eye, it was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Chu Yunli cooked Laba rice porridge, and Yu Chengfu also came to the town today. When the family was enjoying the porridge, officers and soldiers came fiercely from the entrance of the town on horseback and divided into two groups.
One wave went to Zhiwei Tower, and the other wave went to Yu's house in Liucun.