My husband returned from overseas and brought back a woman.
I pretended to be virtuous and virtuous, "Since she is her husband's sweetheart, let's choose a day to take her into the house."
"She can't accept being a concubine, so you can let out the position of Mrs. Zhengfang and be a second-room aunt!"
I smiled, turned and left.
I am a relic of the old times, not a love head!
Scumbag, don't beat the old lady!
1
I was born in a large mansion in the late Qing Dynasty, my father was a private school teacher, and he was deeply influenced by Confucianism, the boy aspired to study to gain fame, and the girl was familiar with the female training and taught her husband.
At the age of sixteen, I married into the Liu family, who was in the right household, and half a month after getting married, my childhood sweetheart Liu Ruqing proposed to study abroad.
At that time, it was fashionable to stay in the ocean.
Those who come back from overseas are called "new people", which is very popular, and those who have the conditions in the family will send their children to study abroad and return with gold plating.
But in the eyes of an old pedant like my father, he was not used to the style of the "new school".
"Deviant!" What he said most often.
My mother sighed in my ear, "Oh, this is when you get married, don't you mean being a widow?"
I smiled gently, imitating the appearance of a virtuous Shude in the book, and said it was okay.
But what I thought in my heart was that it would be better if I didn't come back, and I saved myself from coping.
What I didn't expect was that three years later, my widowed husband not only returned, but also brought back a woman.
2
Liu Ruqing and Zhang Qing stood under the locust tree, watching me come out of the house in the four directions, with a gentle and gentle look.
"Husband, who is this?"
I asked with a shallow smile, my gaze passing obscuredly over their arms.
"This is Qing Qing, my beloved."
Liu Ruqing's gaze towards Zhang Qing was full of tenderness and sweetness.
Hearing this, I quietly looked at this woman named "Qing Qing".
She was dressed in a moon-colored cheongsam, and the tassels of her cape swayed slightly under the movement, which was the most fashionable material at the moment.
The black hair was permed into curls, delicately combed behind the ears, and the whole person was bright and lively, unlike these women who were locked in the courtyard all day in the old school.
"Hello, Miss Yu, right? I heard my brother mention you."
She stepped forward with a grin and held out her hand.
I was clear in my heart, but there was doubt on my face.
Liu Ruqing touched her head dotingly and explained to me, "Qing Qing, this is saying hello to you."
I bowed my head slightly and smiled lightly: "Let's talk about it when we go inside."
3
When I entered the inner house, the people should do as I told them.
In the past few years when Liu Ruqing was away, the internal affairs of Liu Mansion were all handled by me, and no one from top to bottom was dissatisfied.
The people below also have eyes, seeing that Liu Ruqing brought back the girl, naturally they will not give Zhang Qing a good face, and even the tea is made with boiling water.
I frowned, winked, and asked the close-fitting maid to replace it.
This kind of small trick in the inner mansion, a young lady like Zhang Qing does not understand.
Liu Ruqing instructed his subordinates: "Go buy some dim sum from Nan Crisp Zhai and come back, Qing Qing loves to eat it."
Zhang Qing blinked and smiled delicately.
I took a sip of tea and said nothing.
Uncle De looked at me, received a nod from me, and then retreated.
Unfortunately, Liu Ruqing did not notice this.
4
"Since Miss Qingqing is her husband's sweetheart, let's choose a day to take her into the house."
I put down the teacup.
Letting Zhang Qing enter the house is something I have long thought about.
I was too lazy to deal with Liu Ruqing, even if there was no Zhang Qing, there would be others, and now Liu Ruqing found someone by himself, which saved me a lot of trouble.
Unexpectedly, Liu Ruqing frowned.
"Qing Qing, she is a new person, and she can't accept being a concubine."
I laughed.
"Why, is that Fujun planning to abandon my original deserve and make room for the Qingqing girl?"
"How about that, your marriage contract with me involves the Yuliu family, how can you easily stop it?"
Liu Ruqing's brows furrowed even more.
Although my father is a little pedantic, he has a good reputation in Yuhang, and many dignitaries are willing to sell him a face.
Liu Ruqing didn't want to lose anything.
I sneered in my heart, but my face did not show it, so I asked suspiciously: "What does that fu-kun mean?"
The man pursed his lips and said righteously: "Naturally, you will give up the position of the main room to Qing Qing and be a second-room aunt."
Good fellow, the abacus beads are all on my face.
In the afterlight, I caught a glimpse of Zhang Qing's smiling face darkened for a moment, and then immediately recovered.
This speed of face change, even I can't help but scream.
"What does Miss Qing Qing mean?"
I asked deliberately.
When Liu Ruqing heard this, she put one hand on the back of Zhang Qing's hand, and her voice was gentle.
"Qing Qing, don't worry, I only love you alone in my life, marry me."
"Brother Qing, although I advocate free love, I still have to inform my parents about the wedding event, and I will send a letter home to inform my father in a few days."
Zhang Qing hung his head slightly, looking shy.
But I didn't ignore the disgust that flashed in those bright eyes, and I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows.
Yo, interesting.
"Okay, then when my father-in-law finds out, I will immediately come to the door to ask for a kiss."
Liu Ruqing kissed Zhang Qing's forehead lightly.
5
At breakfast the next day, I saw the young lady rubbing her red forehead.
Liu Ruqing also specifically asked what was going on, and Zhang Qing only excused that he accidentally hit the bedside table while sleeping.
Liu Ruqing looked distressed, and then ordered his subordinates to wrap all the corners of the cabinets in the mansion with cloth.
Only I was drinking porridge on the side, trying to hold back my laughter.
Who hit the bedside table only red and not swollen.
This Liu Ruqing seems to be concerned and considerate, but he didn't even notice this.
What irony.
I tugged at the corners of my mouth, and inadvertently bumped into Zhang Qing's eyes, and the clouds lightly covered up the past.
Compared to Liu Ruqing's cheap husband, I am more curious about Zhang Qing, the young lady who stayed in the ocean.
6
I asked my subordinates to check on Zhang Qing, and the letter that came back said that the Zhang family was in the ship business and was very open in the coastal area.
With such a family, it is no wonder that they can send their girls to study abroad.
Speaking of which, I am a little envious.
Further back, is Zhang Qing's life.
The girl in the photo has bright eyes and a cheerful smile, and my gaze faintly crosses from above and falls to the line below.
Beautiful resume, a student of Cambridge University, proficient in rhythmic dance, is a famous talented woman along the coast, I don't know how many men are sought after.
I put down the information and walked to the window.
Looking at the people dancing with the gramophone under the locust tree, the doubt in my heart was even greater.
Such Zhang Qing, how did he see Liu Ruqing's pustule?
The beautiful people in the courtyard seemed to feel the gaze, looked up at me, I was shocked, and I subconsciously hid behind the curtain.
The heart "thumped" as if he had done something wrong.
After waiting for a long time, I came out from behind the curtain, and then looked down, and the people downstairs had disappeared.
7
To say that Liu Ruqing is a pustule really did not wronged him.
The Liu family was originally a rich family in Yuhang and had been in business for many years, but by Liu Ruqing's father's generation, he was already sitting on the mountain, and sent Liu Ruqing to study in the ocean, originally hoping that he could make a name for himself and carry forward the family business.
But I didn't think that after all these years in Liuyang, I didn't understand the book, but I drank and gambled but it all declined.
8
Uncle De came to report, and Liu Ruqing went to the dance hall again, saying that it was entertainment.
I casually flipped through the bills he had been making these days, eating, drinking, and having fun, nominally nicely, holding meetings with like-minded friends.
I tugged at the corners of my mouth.
What exchange will be held in the dance hall, and at least a hundred oceans will be consumed each time.
If it weren't for the fact that the Liu family still had a bit of family background, they would have long been unable to withstand Liu Ruqing's consumption.
"Young grandma, please forgive the slave for talking too much, if it's just this, the slave found out privately... Young Master, he still smokes a lot."
Uncle De hesitantly spoke.
I have no doubt that most of the people in Liu Ruqing's circle I have probed, and there are those who smoke that thing, and Liu Ruqing is not surprised that I was taken with me.
"From today onwards, limit the consumption of the young master, and if he makes trouble, let him come to me."
I said lazily, "How is Zhang Qing's over there?"
"Miss Zhang is safe, but I heard Xiao Tao say that she sent a letter to the Zhang family two days ago, probably to mention the family matter."
I frowned, I still couldn't believe that Zhang Qing would be willing to marry Liu Ruqing, and the emotions under her eyes in those days were not fake.
If it wasn't for Liu Ruqing, then what was the purpose of Zhang Qing's trip?
I told Uncle De to look after the people and report any movements immediately.
9
In August, the osmanthus flowers were fragrant, and I had already ordered people to plant a few golden cinnamon plants in the yard, and they had to bloom one after another in the past few days, and the fragrance was very good.
Little Peach was waiting for me to enjoy the flowers in the courtyard and bumped into Liu Ruqing and Zhang Qing.
Liu Ruqing was writing with a brush in Jiao Zhang Qing, leaning over to hold her hand, her body was very close, and when she saw me coming, Liu Ruqing straightened up lightly, undisguised indifference.
Probably I limited his money and made him faceless among fox friends.
Rumors outside say that he married a tigress, and the joke is that Liu Ruqing is afraid of his wife, and even has to discuss with his wife with silver.
I don't care, but Liu Ruqing's meager self-esteem can't be tolerated.
I put on a cold face for several days, but I couldn't see it at all.
"Sister Yu is here." Zhang Qing smiled sweetly, "Brother Qing is teaching me to write."
"Why tell her so much."
Liu Ruqing snorted coldly, and her attitude was very bad.
I ignored it, smiled lightly, and walked over to sweep it, a flash of clarity in my eyes.
Liu Ruqing is half hanging.
Such words also dare to come out and teach people?
Laughed out of the big teeth.
I glanced at Zhang Qing's gloved hand and saluted.
"Concubine Bucai can write a few words, husband Jun takes care of all opportunities, this little thing is better for me to teach Miss Qingqing."
Liu Ruqing was obviously complimented by the four words "daily management and opportunity", and his eyes showed a bit of pride.
Instead, Zhang Qing raised his eyebrows, hearing the irony in my words.
"This is good, you sisters get along well, and the harmony of the family home will also be my blessing in the future."
Liu Ruqing carried his hand behind his back and raised his chin slightly, as if he foresaw the life of enjoying the blessings of Qi people in the future.
Zhang Qing and I looked at each other and saw the mockery in each other's eyes.
Then, I saw a flash of surprise in the girl's eyes...