Luo Qiaoqiao was surprised at first, then overjoyed, "Really?"
"Really!" Gao Mingzhe nodded, "Although I still don't think about it, I can feel your feelings for me. You have been waiting for me for more than ten years. If I don't marry you, what will you do in the future?
"
Luo Qiaoqiao's face immediately turned red, and it was getting redder and redder.
"Then...what should Fang Nianqiao do?"
Gao Mingzhe's eyes flashed, "What do you think?"
Luo Qiaoqiao was silent.
He sighed, "It's hard for me too. The child cannot live without a mother, but I want to marry you..."
Luo Qiaoqiao opened her mouth to say that now was the best chance to sell her. But at this moment, Gao Mingzhe had already expressed his reluctance. If he persisted, he would probably feel that he was too cruel. He tentatively said:
"How about you go back and discuss it with Mrs. Gao?"
"Okay!" Gao Mingzhe's eyes were gentle, "I will discuss it when I get back, and then find a matchmaker to come to propose marriage."
The Gao family's old house, which was always quiet in the afternoon, was not peaceful at this time. In the main room in the front yard, the two brothers and their wives were trying to reason with Gao's mother.
"Mom, my eldest brother lost his memory after a fall and is not as smart as before. We should really help. But you can't give him a little advantage..."
Gao Mingyu immediately agreed, "Who doesn't know that the braised pork across the street is delicious? But it's also expensive. Our family is not as good as before. Now it's enough to eat it twice a month."
Gao's mother also knew that opening a small stove for her son would offend the other two brothers. She also felt a little guilty, but it was different that the two brothers came straight in front of them with their wives. This was unfilial. She said angrily: "Your eldest brother
I have raised you for more than ten years, and have you fed the dogs? Isn’t it just half a pound of soy sauce meat, which is too much to eat? "
Originally, Mrs. He and Mrs. Yang just wanted to come over and ask Gao Mu for a guarantee. It wasn't that she couldn't buy it for Gao Mingzhe, but that she wanted to buy it for the whole family to eat together. Even if each person only got two slices, the feeling would be different, wouldn't it?
Seeing Gao's mother's voice being so loud, Mrs. He immediately became angry and said, "If you are so partial, let's separate the families."
Gao Mu was so angry that her face turned red with anger, "Okay! Didn't you take advantage in the past? He is indeed an immature wolf. If your eldest brother can't make money, you will despise him, right?"
There was a lot of noise in the house. Gao Mingzhe entered the yard. Fang Nianqiao saw him and hurried to meet him. He lowered his voice and said, "The second and third younger siblings were not happy that my mother opened a small stove for you yesterday, and they are making trouble inside."
Gao Mingzhe glanced at her and walked straight in.
Everyone in the room suddenly fell silent.
No matter how thick-skinned the people in the second and third bedrooms are, they are too embarrassed to make trouble in front of Gao Mingzhe.
"Mom, I have something to say."
Seeing that Gao Mingzhe was serious, Gao Mingfang and his brother looked at each other, feeling a little guilty.
Gao's mother also sighed, not only because of the discord between her sons, but also because of the current downturn of the Gao family. It was just half a pound of sauce, and it was like this. Before last year, she had never dreamed of such a day:
"Say it."
Gao Mingzhe said in a calm tone, "I want to marry Miss Luo Wu."
As soon as he said this, the room became even quieter than before. The sisters-in-law looked at each other, the two brothers also opened their mouths in surprise, and even Gao Mu was stunned.
At the door, there was a sudden sound of breaking porcelain. Everyone heard the sound and went out, only to see Fang Nianqiao standing at the door with a pile of broken teacups in front of him. At this time, his face was panicked, and tears were already flowing out of the corners of his eyes. He noticed everyone's gaze.
, hurriedly reached out and covered his mouth.
Gao Mingfang was confused: "Brother, you have a wife..."
Before he finished speaking, he was pulled by He next to him.
Gao Mu frowned: "What about Nian Qiao?"
"Died of illness." Gao Mingzhe said calmly, "Then our nanny will resign and find another one from outside."
Those who reacted quickly already understood that Fang Nianqiao was being asked to stay as a nanny, not even a concubine.
Gao's mother looked at Fang Nianqiao and was a little confused. To be fair, she didn't like this daughter-in-law, but dealing with her like this would be... "Isn't this a little bad?"
"There's nothing wrong with it." Gao Mingzhe looked at the person at the door, "You have no objection, right?"
Fang Nianqiao's face was filled with tears. She knew that he would be angry after learning her identity, but she never expected that he would directly ask her to "die of illness" after a disagreement. From now on, let alone his wife, he would not even be his concubine. The two of them
A person's love for more than a year seems like a dream. When you wake up from the dream, nothing is left.
If she is really just a nurse, and if the two of them hook up again, then it would be her shamelessly seducing a married man.
No matter how unwilling she felt, Fang Nianqiao did not dare to refute, because she knew that her identity could not withstand scrutiny. If her identity was exposed, the Gao family's kindness and guilt towards her would be gone. She would even count the divorce.
On her head.
If Gao Mingzhe had not brought her back, Luo Zhiniang would not have wanted to divorce immediately!
But now her only reliance is this man's pity. If she offends him and Luo Qiaoqiao sells her out, she will really be helpless.
For a poor woman like her who has given birth to a child, if she is unlucky, she can easily end up in the dirtiest and most messy place. At that time, she will not be able to survive but die.
She bit her lip, "No."
Everyone was a little surprised, especially the He family and the Yang family. They thought they had heard wrongly. Only when they saw the same surprise in the other party's eyes did they realize that this was true.
Then, the two of them looked at their men in warning at the same time. Gao Mingzhe was like this. One day, the two brothers would learn to let their wives "die of illness". Then they thought, it should be impossible. Even if the two brothers dared, their natal family would not obey.
.
Gao's mother originally thought that she would not agree, but now Fang Nianqiao acquiesced. Despite her doubts, she felt relieved, "Don't worry, our family members all know your identity and will not treat you like a human being. If you encounter any grievances in the future,
, you can come to me to make the decision for you."
The lifesaver whom Gao's eldest son married last year passed away!
As soon as the news came out, everyone still didn't believe it, mainly because they didn't see the Gao family hanging white flags or decorating the mourning hall.
After asking, I found out that the woman was a herb gatherer. She was not used to it after arriving in the city. Her last wish was to be buried back in the mountains and have the funeral hall set up.
Although everyone was surprised, they didn't think much about it.
Some mountain people have some inexplicable rules. If the Gao family doesn't hold funerals, they don't have to come to the house.
However, Luo Qiaoqiao was very satisfied. It was impossible to be an equal wife. How could Fang Nianqiao, a pure husband, be on an equal footing with the Luo family's daughter? If he demoted his wife to a concubine, outsiders would inevitably gossip. The best way would be to die of illness, even if
After that, you can change your identity and join the house as a concubine.
The two became an unmarried couple, and Luo Qiaoqiao's stewards reported the matter directly to the newly opened clothing store. All the account books were handed over to Gao Mingzhe, and all matters were arranged by him.
Chen Tu had been in charge of the shop for more than ten years before, and there had never been any trouble. Luo Qiaoqiao was also relieved to leave the matter to Gao Mingzhe.
As soon as Fang Nianqiao "passed away" over there, Chu Yunli knew what Gao Mingzhe was thinking. Just like when he chose Luo Zhiniang, who was the most helpful to him among the two sisters of the Luo family, now he also chose Luo Zhiniang, who was the most helpful to him.
Useful Luo Qiaoqiao.
The wedding date was set in three months, which was a bit too anxious, but the Gao family said that this was also Fang Nianqiao's last wish.
In fact, the neighbors near Gao's house had long discovered that there was some ambiguity between Gao Mingzhe and Luo Qiaoqiao, and they were not surprised when they learned the news that the two were getting married.
As for whether it was a last wish, only the Gao family and the deceased Fang Nianqiao knew.
After marrying Luo Qiaoqiao, the Gao family became wealthy again. Therefore, no matter what everyone thought in private, they all expressed congratulations with joyful expressions on their faces.
This time Luo Qiaoqiao got married, she was much more cautious than the first time, and she carefully purchased the dowry, almost spending all her savings.
In the autumn, Gao Mingzhe rode a horse and solemnly welcomed her back to the Gao family's old house.
Ever since they learned that Gao Mingzhe was going to marry Luo Qiaoqiao, the second and third bedrooms had become quiet. Gao's mother, let alone running a small business, even spent a large sum of money to buy betrothal gifts. They had nothing to say, and even actively helped.
After all, Luo Zhiniang gave them too much sweetness, and they still remember it. Now there is another daughter of the Luo family. Although this is a concubine, the dowry is not as good as Luo Zhiniang, but it is still a lot, and she is equally happy and wise.
Zhe, they should also be kind to them.
This time the Gao family's wedding was more lively than the last time, and the banquet was even better. From the beginning to the end, Gao's mother was smiling from ear to ear, and the Gao family were very happy. The He family and the Yang family welcomed the guests with a smile, and there was no more
The reluctance last time showed that the Gao family was satisfied with Luo Qiaoqiao.
Fang Nianqiao was in the small wing room, looking at the excitement outside through a crack in the window, with mixed emotions.
As early as after she "died" of illness, she moved out of the main house and lived with the child in a wing room. Today, because there are many people, some people may want to look after the child. Therefore, the child was taken care of by the original wet nurse, who has not been taken care of yet.
Please come, she cannot go out in this hut today.
This time, Chu Yunli didn't send any congratulatory gifts, let alone come to congratulate her in person.
However, Manager Chen went anyway.
The business of the sauce shop is very good, and the owner has never shown up, so everyone outside already respects Manager Chen as the owner. Therefore, many people greeted him during the dinner, and there were also many people who asked him to drink. After three rounds of drinks, Manager Chen
He stood up unsteadily, "No, I have to drain the water..."
He stumbled out, and someone immediately followed him, trying to help him, "Brother Chen, be careful, don't fall."
The people who followed were also slightly drunk, and four or five people were entangled and headed towards the hut on the side. When they reached the small wing at the end of the house, someone seemed to be unsteady, leading a group of people towards
The house fell over, and a man knocked on the door. The ajar door was immediately pushed open.
The drunk man couldn't feel the pain when he fell. He stood up laughing and joking, but when he saw the woman sitting in the room, he rubbed his eyes. When he realized that he was not dazzled, he screamed, "Ghost!"
"
This sound was earth-shattering.
Half of the banquet in the Gao family's yard was over, and most of the guests had left. But there were also many people who stayed, mostly neighbors, firstly to help, and secondly because there was a meal after the help, so the neighbors liked to stay and eat.
Have a meal before leaving.
Hearing the scream, everyone immediately gathered around and saw Fang Nianqiao with a pale face in the room.
Her face was haggard and bloodless, and she looked like a ghost, but she was indeed not a ghost, she was still a living person.
Everyone was shocked and looked at the Gao family who hurried over.
The one with a straight heart asked, "Isn't your eldest daughter-in-law still here and doing well?"
Gao Mu: "..."
Not only her, but also the Gao family didn't know how to explain it. It was the groom who rushed over, looked at the people in the room, and said, "He is Nian Qiao's sister Nian Yu. He came here specifically to congratulate me on my marriage. The two sisters look really alike."
, I was afraid that you might misunderstand, so I asked her to rest here for a while."
Everyone: "..."
I'm afraid I don't think they are fools.
It is clear that Gao Mingzhe and Luo Qiaoqiao secretly hooked up and made their wife, who had no support from her family, die of illness so that they could marry a new bride.
Everyone looked at each other and talked in low voices. Some of the people who liked to fight against injustice immediately said, "You are not very kind. Regardless of whether there is a natal family or not, she is the one you are marrying. If you want to marry another bride, you should settle her well and divorce her."
It’s okay, how can you make people die of illness?”
"Yes, we all know Nian Qiao. Are you, the Gao family, not going to let her go out to meet people in the future?"
Hearing this, everyone shouted in agreement, "This is too much. If I don't have a natal family, I won't tolerate you being so insulted."
A woman had already gone in and pulled Fang Nianqiao away, "Don't be afraid, we will seek justice for you. If someone like Gao Mingzhe abandons his wife and marries another, you can't cover up for him. Let's go to the Yamen to file a complaint."
Everyone was helping Fang Nianqiao, and she was naturally relieved. But when she heard that she was going to the Yamen...she immediately retracted her hand, "I'm not my sister, I'm Fang Nianyu."
Everyone: "..."
I have never seen such a stupid woman!
The woman who suggested going to the Yamen grabbed her arm again and took her to the door without any explanation, "Don't be afraid, I'll accompany you. The Gao family bullies people like this, so we have to go to the Yamen to tell the difference!"