Before leaving, Shen Si went to the homes of several scholars who came with him to say goodbye.
Seeing that it was her, the family members all managed to cope with it, saying nothing if they could. They neither persuaded her to stay nor invited her to come in and sit.
Finally we arrived at the door of Chu Yunli’s house.
When he learned that she was going back, Chu Yunli was a little surprised, "Didn't you come here because you said you were worried before? Are you relieved now?"
Thinking and smiling bitterly.
Among the family members, Chu Yunli was the most enthusiastic towards her.
"What are you worried about?" Shen Shen said seriously, "Qingyue is not that kind of person, I believe him. He was joking with you before, but you took it seriously."
Before the provincial examination started, Shen Shen left Fucheng. On the day she left, Xu Qingyue went to see her off.
There were many people staring at Shen Shen now, so Chu Yunli didn't do anything extra. Let her go. Anyway, the future is long. Besides, based on the people Shen Shen had offended before, now that the Shen family has lost power, of course there are grievances and grudges. Revenge. Even if she returns to Yingcheng, her life will not be easy.
The provincial examination started, and all the scholars were very nervous. Chu Yunli was okay, and Yu Changfeng was also nervous at first, but seeing her attitude of not mattering whether she got it or not, she also relaxed.
Next, Chu Yunli didn't go out. After Yu Changfeng finished the exam, he rested for a few days before going out. A month later, the results were released. Yu Changfeng was on the list, and Yuan Xiucai, who had taken the exam several times, also won.
After winning the prize, Yu Changfeng was very happy. He even bought some wine and got drunk: "Am I good at your husband? I will earn your life in the future. If you follow me, you will definitely be popular and drink spicy food. You won't regret it." .”
Chu Yunli didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I'll wait."
Originally, she thought she would be able to pack up and go back to her hometown after the prefect invited the newly elected candidates to a meal. After a few days of the banquet, both of them felt that it was okay to get drunk. Unexpectedly, they just Yu Changfeng went to bed when someone knocked on the door outside.
There have been a lot of people visiting recently, and both of them refuse whenever they can. They don't accept the congratulatory gifts that come to their door. The reasons are all ready-made. It has been a troubled time recently.
The sale of illegal salt involves collusion between officials and businessmen. Recently, the government offices are ransacking homes and arresting people every day, causing people to panic.
No one with any sense would accept gifts from others at this time.
Opening the door, what Chu Yunli thought was not a few fellow villagers outside, but a middle-aged elegant man in his forties with a handsome face, wearing a dark blue silk shirt, and none of the accessories from head to toe were cheap.
Chu Yunli looked at the person without leaving any trace, and asked curiously, "Who are you looking for?"
The elegant man unfolded his folding fan and asked with a graceful smile: "But is it the small courtyard where Yu Juren rents?"
"Yes." Chu Yunli looked at him again, her eyes swept over his brows, and somehow suddenly remembered what Xu Qingyue had said that Yu Changfeng was an outsider, with a look on his face as usual, "We don't know you."
The visitor smiled and said, "My surname is Chang. Your husband must have heard of me. You should ask him first. He should invite me in."
Chu Yunli looked back at the main room, "Probably not."
"Impossible!" the visitor said firmly, "He will definitely want to see me." He said, and was about to squeeze in.
Chu Yunli held one side of the door with one hand and blocked it firmly, refusing to give in an inch: "Unfortunately, he was drunk and just lay down. Even if his mother came at this time, she probably wouldn't be able to wake up."
Elegant man: "..."
Seeing that the young woman in front of him refused to invite him in, he had to say: "Then I'll come back another day."
Yu Changfeng had been drunk all night, and Chu Yunli still wanted to wait until he sobered up. The next morning, before the two of them got up, someone knocked on the door again.
When Chu Yunli moved, Yu Changfeng held her down and said, "You sleep a little longer, I'll drive."
Seeing him getting up and getting dressed, with smooth muscle lines all over his body, Chu Yunli squinted his eyes and looked quite satisfied. When he saw everyone opening the door and getting ready to go out, he remembered the person from yesterday and immediately said: "There was a man named Chang yesterday.
A middle-aged man comes to see you. Judging from his clothes, he seems to be quite wealthy."
Yu Changfeng turned around in surprise, "Then why didn't you wake me up?"
Chu Yunli blinked, "You were asleep at that time, is he important?"
Hearing this, Yu Changfeng suddenly laughed, "You are right, he is not an important person. I will send him away later."
If Chu Yunli hadn't blocked the door yesterday, that person would have barged in. Where could he be dismissed so easily?
Sure enough, after Chu Yunli put on her clothes and washed herself, the man was already sitting in the yard with Yu Changfeng.
"Won't you introduce me?" the man asked Yu Changfeng with a smile.
Yu Changfeng had a distant look on his face, and his eyes softened when he looked at Chu Yunli, "Wanya, this is my dad."
Chu Yunli: "..." He is really dad!
Then she locked her father-in-law out yesterday?
A gentle smile broke out on her face, "Father, I was really rude for not knowing your identity yesterday." She explained playfully, "But you can't blame me for this! When we got married, only my mother-in-law was in the hall.
Sit down, I thought my father-in-law passed away... I am a daughter-in-law who just came into the house, so we don’t dare to ask."
Seeing her like this, Yu Changfeng's somewhat blocked heart suddenly became clear. He smiled and said, "It's not your fault. I really can't say anything about it. My dad ran out to play and happened to run to Yingcheng.
When I met my mother... they fell in love at first sight and we made an appointment to meet each other. Unfortunately, my father already had a wife at home, and my mother refused to become a concubine, so that's how it ended."
Chu Yunli made a look of surprise, "Is this the marriage fraud in the storybook?" After saying that, he covered his mouth as if he realized that he had made a mistake, blinked and said: "Father, I'm sorry, I spoke too fast, I didn't
It’s over your head, don’t be as knowledgeable as me.”
Chang Fu: "..." This sarcasm is so senseless!
She has already said everything, what else can I do?
He sighed and said, "I didn't know Guilan was so stubborn. She must have had a hard time with you alone for these years."
Yu Changfeng quickly answered: "No, we, mother and son, are living a good life. You must not worry about it. If you worry about it, it will be bad if your wife thinks of us again. Now that I have achieved fame, we, mother and son, will
Life will only get better and better. We don’t want any of the Chang family’s property, and you don’t have to worry about how much you want to share with me. There’s really no need! I’ve been included in the Yu family’s genealogy, so just treat me as your son!
I don’t care about you either…”
He spoke so fast that he almost came out bald. He hurriedly stopped and said, "Dad, please go back."
Chang Fu's chest heaved with anger, but he couldn't get angry at his son whom he hadn't seen for many years. He owed them a lot, and he was embarrassed to get angry again.
He pushed out a box and said, "Your grandfather and I are very happy that you have passed the exam. These are specially given to you. When you go to Beijing to take the exam, I will prepare some expenses for you."
Yu Changfeng didn't even look at it, and stepped back, "I don't want it! Although the Yu family is not rich, they can still afford the expense."
Chang Fu sighed, "I owe you, mother and son, this. I don't have to ask you to return to the Chang family."
After saying that, he stood up and left. When he got to the door, he turned around and said with a smile: "You have chosen a daughter-in-law well. Your mother's taste is still as good as ever."
Chu Yunli: "..." Have you ever praised yourself so much?
Yu Changfeng opened the box. Chu Yunli took a look and saw that it was filled with banknotes. He immediately smiled and said, "Your father is quite generous."
"For the Chang family, this place is not even a drop in the bucket." Yu Changfeng didn't care, "My brothers spent more than this for a night in the flower house. He didn't care about our mother and son before, but now
I came here probably because of my fame. I don’t accept gifts from anyone, and he refuses to take them back. When we leave, he will be sent directly to the Chang family.”
Chu Yunli understood it, and they said that the people do not fight with the officials. Now Yu Changfeng has been elected and can become an official at any time. Rather than saying that Chang Fu came to praise his son, it is better to say that he came to make friends.
She stood up and was about to close the door. When she passed by Yu Changfeng, she patted him on the shoulder as a comfort.
Diagonally opposite, Xu Qingyue stood at the gate, watching Chang Fu's carriage going away. When he saw Chu Yunli coming to close the door, he asked, "Master Chang, are you here to see you?"
Chu Yunli shook his head, "Isn't this something obvious?"
After saying that, he closed the door directly.
Before going back, the two of them went to the Chang Mansion in person and watched the beggar hand the box to the housekeeper before returning.
On the way back, Yu Changfeng and Yuan Juren both suppressed their joy. They were really disappointed because the three people around them who had failed the exam were really disappointed. They were too happy to be honest.
Before entering Yingcheng, I saw the master outside the city.
Yu Changfeng's carriage was at the front, and the master came up to greet him, "Yu Juren, my lord has learned that you are coming back today, and has prepared food and wine to welcome you."
Immediately, Yu Changfeng looked weak. Chu Yunli immediately understood and said apologetically: "It's unfortunate that I was in such a hurry. My husband is ill and will go back to the doctor later."
After saying that, regardless of the Master's expression, he directly asked the coachman to enter the city.
Isn't it because the magistrate is partial to their family that Shen Shen is able to whip around in the county?
Chu Yunli doesn't know that the county magistrate is definitely not innocent, but the reckoning hasn't come to this yet.
Just like when he was in Fucheng, Yu Changfeng would not accept anyone who came to visit and give gifts. Of course, there were exceptions, such as the Zhang family.
The Zhang family has always felt that their daughter is marrying high and usually doesn't come if she can. Now that they haven't seen their daughter for several months, they can't bear it anymore.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhang's family came to visit. Mrs. Yu was very enthusiastic and ordered her servants to serve snacks and tea. She also ordered people to make lunch. She smiled and said, "Please stay for dinner. They left before. I was thinking about my mother-in-law coming to chat with me. No."
I thought you never came to my door."
The words were full of intimacy. Before Mrs. Yu sent someone to give gifts to her door, Mrs. Zhang thought she was being polite, but she didn't expect she was so enthusiastic. She was flattered and felt more and more pleased. Mrs. Yu's behavior just proved that she liked her very much.
My own daughter.
Mother Zhang looked at her daughter who was smiling gently and thought, how could she have imagined that her daughter would have such great fortune?
Later, her daughter's appearance was disfigured. At that time, she thought that her daughter would be like this for the rest of her life, but she didn't expect that she could turn around.
From now on, she will be an official wife.
Thinking of something, Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "Miss Shen came to ask about your return date two days ago."
Chu Yunli was surprised, "What does she want from me?"
"I know this." Ms. Yu took over, "Not long after she came back, when she was going out on the street one day, she was tied up with a sack and beaten and thrown on the side of the road. When she woke up again, there were traces of kicks and beatings all over her body. He was injured, and his face was scratched a few times.”