Liu Ruyi's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked, "I wonder if the young lady still has that meat jerky? I really miss the taste. If you have it, can you sell me some?"
"..." Hua Zhi had the urge to touch her forehead. Was the change in style in such a short time too abrupt? When she saw Peng Runze and Qi Hongdong also looking forward to it, she couldn't help but smile. No wonder these three people could become good friends.
Hua Zhi was right. The three of them could become good friends because they had similar interests. They could often be seen in Green Moss Lane and Liyun Lane. They had never eaten the meat jerky that Brother Liu mentioned, but they had always wanted to have a bite after hearing Brother Liu describe it. Now that the opportunity was right in front of them, how could their eyes not light up
"We don't plan to sell meat jerky for the time being." Seeing the three people's eyes dimmed at the same time, Hua Zhi couldn't help laughing this time. She also loves to eat, otherwise she wouldn't know so many foods. She couldn't help but feel closer to people with the same hobbies, so she said, "But there are still some left at home. I'll have someone send it to the canteen tomorrow, and you can go and get it yourself."
"How about today..."
"Okay, we'll go to the vegetarian restaurant to get it tomorrow." Liu Ruyi interrupted Peng Runze, "I wonder how the young lady plans to sell it?"
"It's not worth much money, and I really don't intend to do business with it." Hua Zhi didn't intend to say more. She leaned forward slightly and got on the carriage.
Liu Ruyi's voice came from outside, "Then we would like to thank you, young lady."
Hua Zhi didn't lift the curtain, leaning against the carriage and replied, "It's nothing, bye."
The carriage slowly drove away. Wu Zheng and Xia Ling did not know the identities of these three people, but seeing their extraordinary demeanor, they did not dare to provoke them. They simply bowed and retreated away.
The three men took the reins from the servants, mounted their horses, and rode forward at a leisurely pace.
"The eldest lady doesn't want to give people something to talk about, so she won't give us anything personally."
"I came to my senses the moment you stopped me." Peng Runze twisted his neck and sighed, "It's not easy for her either. She has to take everything into consideration."
Yes, it was not easy. When everyone thought that the Hua family would collapse like the He family, she, as a woman, managed to support the Hua family and help them gain a firm foothold in the capital. She did not beg for mercy from anyone, did not sacrifice her sisters' marriages, and even did not lose her reputation. She made sure that everyone in the Hua family stayed where they were supposed to be, those who should get married got married, those who should study studied, and even those who were wronged after getting married were not abandoned. She did not hurt anyone's pride. But these were not gained for nothing, and only she knew the hard work involved.
It is difficult for them to respect a woman, but whenever they talk about the girl, no one will use derogatory words. She has won dignity for herself with facts.
"I heard something."
Both of them looked at Qi Hongdong who was speaking.
Qi Hongdong rode his horse closer to the two of them and whispered, "My third cousin Jiang Huanran once wanted to marry the eldest girl."
They both reined in their horses, and Liu Ruyi asked, "When did it happen?"
"Not long ago, I found out and tried to get information from my third cousin, but he was very tight-lipped and didn't say a single word he shouldn't have."
"The eldest girl didn't agree."
Qi Hongdong nodded, "Yes, I rejected it directly without giving you any room for negotiation."
"As expected, the Hua family cannot do without her, and no family is willing to marry a daughter-in-law with a dowry." Liu Ruyi shook his head, "What's more, Jiang Huanran is the second son. If the eldest daughter-in-law is really allowed to marry, how will the eldest daughter-in-law deal with it? Jiang Huanran can't see this, but Lord Jiang can see it. However, I admire his courage."
It's not just courage. Jiang Huanran is not the only one who has this idea in his mind, but he is the only one who dares to put it into action. The young lady is too capable. They really feel ashamed in front of her. If they marry a wife like this, they will probably never be able to turn their lives around.
The three of them looked at each other and laughed at themselves. People from families like theirs seemed to have everything, but in fact, they had no say in anything. The eldest girl, on the other hand, although it was a bit harder for her to be the head of the family, had the right to decide whether to stay or go. It was true that there was always a gain and a loss.
The rain finally came down, and the dense rain curtain wrapped in the wind made the already autumn sky suddenly a little colder.
Hua Zhi stood under the gazebo, looking a little dazed. It was raining so hard, she didn't know where Yan Xi was, whether he had shelter or was safe.
My shoulders felt heavy, and the cloak blocked out the cold wind, warming my chilly body.
"Miss, please go back to your room. Be careful not to catch a cold." Nian Qiu's voice was just like her, gentle and without any temper. However, after a year of tempering, she had gained some new qualities, such as self-confidence. She was no longer the maid who was so weak that her legs went weak when someone glared at her. In fact, she was the one who made the final decision to buy the seafood shop.
"It's comfortable outside." Hua Zhi pulled her cloak closer. Although she wanted to enjoy the comfort at this moment, she didn't want to get sick, nor did she dare to get sick. "How's the seafood?"
"There was still a little bit left to unload. Manager Xu saw that things were not going well and asked everyone to stop."
"Your taste in selecting people is getting better and better."
Nian Qiu lowered her head in embarrassment after being praised. She was usually a talkative person, and now she wanted to say that it was because the young lady trusted them that she dared to do it, but the words came to her lips but she couldn't say them.
"Is that the maidservant beside Hua Qin?"
Nian Qiu looked up quickly and confirmed at a glance, "Yes, it's Miss Qingxiang next to Miss Qin."
Qingxiang seemed impatient to linger on the corridor, and walked quickly through the yard with an umbrella. When Hua Zhi saw her like this, her heart was in her throat and her body tensed.
"Your servant Qingxiang pays respects to the young lady."
"No, but what's the matter, Sister Qin?"
"I'm here to report good news." Qingxiang couldn't help but smile, "Our girl is pregnant."
Hua Zhi's heart sank back, and her heartbeat calmed down. She immediately smiled and said, "It's only been a short time since I got married and I'm already pregnant. It's really a happy event."
"Yes, the Cai family is also very happy and says that our girl is blessed."
Counting the days, it had only been two months since she got married. Hua Qin could truly be said to be blessed. Hua Zhi turned around and went back to the house, and Nian Qiu motioned for Qingxiang to follow.
"Have you been to Fourth Uncle's grandmother's place?"
"Yes, I went there first and came here. The young lady said that there is still a short time before the baby is born, so I just want to congratulate Madam and you first. I will send red eggs to each family after the fetus is completely stable." Qingxiang took the dry handkerchief handed to her by Nianqiu and thanked her softly.
Nian Qiu shook his head and turned to make a cup of tea for the young lady. She had been outside for so long, she needed to get rid of the cold.
"Tell her not to worry about anything and just focus on the pregnancy. If she needs anything, just send someone to tell me."
"Yes." Qingxiang quickly looked up at the older girl, seeming to want to say something but hesitated.
Hua Zhi raised her eyebrows slightly, "Speak."
Qingxiang lowered her head and spoke even more quietly, "The girl is feeling uneasy, and I would like you to go over and take a look at her."
Is there something wrong with the Cai family? Is Hua Qin worried that she will lose her pregnancy? Hua Zhi couldn't sit still when she thought of this. She didn't care that it was already afternoon. She told someone to prepare the car and went out. She was probably destined to be a hard worker. In other families, it was the mother who worried about the daughter-in-law, but in her case, it was the cousin who worried.