"Ah Fu, please keep this land deed, and when I enter my uncle's house, you can take Nanny Liu away."
Come to think of it, the news that she was divorced has not been reported yet, otherwise the old woman might not let her in. Hua Zhuo smiled bitterly, then got out of the car, let Nanny Liu support her, and walked into the back door of Fang Mansion.
Hua Zhuo burst into tears, but he stood motionless and only said: "Mom, take care of yourself."
"The old woman doesn't know what's right. She's crying and shouting at the back door. It's really annoying to hear. I've sent people to drive her and her son away."
She was also the apple of her parents' eyes, and she was pampered. If it hadn't been for the construction of embankments on the Xinjiang River when she was thirteen years old, the floods destroyed thousands of acres of farmland in Huainan Prefecture. , greedy for money and silver, was escorted to Beijing with an imperial edict, and died inexplicably on the way to the acclimatization. The mother was so worried and angry that she couldn't afford to fall ill, leaving her alone sister and younger brother, helpless, to Rongxing, Rong'an, and Relatives of the fourth Rongrui and Rongji families went to seek refuge, but Rongchang Tang of the same family said, "When I asked you, Rongan Tang, to send your daughter here, didn't you refuse to come? Then don't come." The huge Hua family actually No one came to help her siblings, so in desperation, she was escorted by loyal servants to Qingzhou Mansion and went to live with her uncle's family.
The coachman wanted to say something else. At this time, the back door of Fang Mansion had opened. An old woman stuck her head out from behind the door and said impatiently: "Who is knocking on the door so early? It's not time to deliver food yet."
After Hua Zhuo achieved his goal, he stood up with Ruyi's help, bowed to Yao again, and then exited Xinuang Pavilion.
The coachman was quite astute and hurriedly hid the land deed and stopped talking.
Ruyi quickly took Hua Zhuo and left.
Hanging the white silk silk from the roof beam, Hua Zhuo suddenly smiled, and the whole room was as bright as a peach blossom.
Hua Zhuo stood up, still being supported by Nanny Liu, and was led by Fang Rui's family, through an alley, through several doors, and finally turned into a hanging flower door, followed the hand-cooked corridor, and turned into a hall. , walked around a few times, and then arrived at Xinuan Pavilion.
A beautiful maid was kneeling under the couch, holding two beauty hammers in her hands, beating Yao's legs gently. There were several maids standing next to them. Hua Zhuo glanced over and saw that except for the one who was beating Yao's legs, she recognized her name as Shu'er, but she didn't recognize any of the others.
"Okay, what are you doing standing around stupidly? Hurry up and take Mrs. Qiao... Bah, it's my cousin again now. Take her to the west wing to have a rest." Fang Rui's family shouted to Ruyi.
Cowardice is not her nature, it's just that she has no support, she swallows her anger, and just wants to live her life in peace, but until she falls here, she seems to wake up from a dream.
Shu'er quickly put away the beauty hammer, stepped aside, stood with several maids, and looked at Hua Zhuo with her eyes.
Hua Zhuo took a deep breath and entered Xinuan Pavilion.
"Aunt..." Hua Zhuo took a step forward, his knees softened, and he knelt on the ground, crying: "My niece has been divorced by the Qiao family. I beg my aunt to take her in."
Hua Zhuo covered his face and cried: "If he doesn't enter my room, how can I give birth?"
After sitting in the back room for a quarter of an hour, Mrs. Fang's steward daughter-in-law, Fang Rui's family, hurriedly brought a few maids to welcome her. She smiled as she entered the door and said, "Mrs. Qiao is here. Why don't you send someone to tell us first?" The house was ready, but someone came to report just now, but my wife was shocked. She just said that she came here without saying a word, just like before she got married, but she didn't know to leave the front door. , actually wanted to come secretly through the back door."
She took out a deed from her sleeve and handed it out through the car window.
"Thank you, aunt."
This is to leave Mother Liu out.
"Ah Fu." Hua Zhuo called softly.
Hua Zhuo just cried and didn't dare to say anything, but took out the divorce letter from his sleeve.
"Why are you coming back? Do you want to bring shame to my family?"
The long bluestone alley, the ground glowing white, people who got up early left deep and shallow footprints, which were gradually covered again. A small car came slowly from the entrance of the alley. The horse pulling the cart had a bald tail and sparse hair, and was very old. The frame made a soft noise, leaving two long wheel marks that spread deep into the Qingshi Alley. Stopped at the back door of a house.
Aunt Liu was about to say something when Hua Zhuo squeezed her hand, shook her head slightly, patted it gently, and whispered: "I have something to say with my aunt, so please sit outside."
"Useless things… "
She is a weak girl, although she has no power to restrain a chicken, but she hates it to the extreme. She also wanted to take revenge. She originally wanted to marry a powerful man based on her status as a noble girl, in order to seek justice for Rong'an Tang, but unexpectedly It was then that her uncle and aunt made a clever move and paired her, a noble girl, with a merchant family. Unfortunately, she was left alone and helpless. She was so humiliated that she couldn't even find anyone to ask for help. She gave up on getting married, accepted her fate, and refused to fight or fight, but she still ended up like this. How could she not complain or hate her.
"Thank you aunt, my niece will go and draw up the terms now." Hua Zhuo lowered his head, sobbed a few times, and said: "One more thing, the two servants who came with my niece asked her to leave on the way, which will affect the future. There is no need for them to serve my aunt here, so my niece agreed and asked her not to embarrass them, and let them redeem themselves with the original silver and find a way out for themselves."
"Mrs. Qiao is here."
Although Nanny Liu was unwilling, she had no choice but to say "Madam, be careful" and was invited by a maid sent by Xu Rui's family to sit in a nearby building.
In just three years, things have changed and people have changed.
After saying that, he asked Shuer to go to her room to get the deed of sale. There are small ones and big ones, just a dozen taels of silver, how can they be put in the eyes of the mistress of the Fang family.
Hua Zhuo heard that there was an inquiring meaning in Fang Ruijia's words, so he did not answer, but just asked: "Mother Fang, how is your aunt?"
"My niece has nowhere to go. I beg my aunt to take care of her." Hua Zhuo knew that this aunt was unkind. She cried on the ground and said sadly: "The Qiao family has returned all the niece's dowry that day. My niece is willing to give it to my aunt. I just want to give it to my aunt." Please ask my aunt to give my niece a place to stay."
She still smiled bitterly, leaned out half of her body, forced the land deed into the driver's hand, sat back in the car, and then said: "Afu, you know what my uncle and aunt are like, when I get in I can't take charge of the house. Instead of letting them loot these things, it's better to leave them to you to provide for Grandma Liu in her old age. Your mother and son have served my Hua family for three generations, but they have caused trouble for me and you have not been able to marry a daughter-in-law. If If Nanny Liu is not allowed to live in peace, even if I die, I will not be able to rest in peace."
Unfortunately, not long after arriving in Qingzhou Prefecture, my younger brother was taken to the street by his uncle's servants to look at the lights, but he was abducted by a kidnapper. From then on, there was no news from him. Rongan Hall actually lost its heirs. The property that originally belonged to Rongan Hall was taken away by the family. Rongchangtang took it back and settled the matter in one go. She lost her younger brother and had no one to rely on. Within two years, her uncle and aunt took advantage of the 5,000 taels of betrothal gift sent by the Qiao family and married her to the Zhongshan Wolf.
Seeing that Ruyi had left and the room was empty except for himself, Hua Zhuofang put down his weak and helpless expression, showed a sneer that looked like death, reached out and touched his sleeve, and took out a three-foot-long white strip. Aya.
Aunt Liu was shocked. She grabbed Hua Zhuo's hand tightly and said, "What do you mean? Why do you want to drive the old slave away?"
The niece was abandoned by her husband's family and hanged herself at her uncle's house. When word spread about this, her uncle and aunt could not explain it clearly, even if they spoke loudly. A careful investigation will reveal how the Fang family sold their niece to a merchant as a wife. If the investigation were deeper, the wealthy Hua family would not save them when they saw the danger, but instead divided up the family property. This kind of thing does not need to be proven, it is just a matter of speculation. This is a stain that the wealthy Hua family cannot erase.
Yao sat up in surprise, frowned, and asked: "What are these words? You are so good, how come you were divorced?"
Hua Zhuo didn't pay attention to Ruyi's expression. Even if she did, she wouldn't get angry. She has seen this kind of expression so many times over the years that it makes her numb.
Grandma Liu got out of the car. The moment the car door opened, a gust of cold wind flew in with a few snowflakes, and fell on her face, which was biting and cold. She wiped it with a handkerchief, wiping away the coldness on her face, but she couldn't wipe away the coldness in her heart.
The Fang Rui family signaled to a little girl behind them, and the little girl ran to Xi Nuan Pavilion and passed the news.
Turning around a large screen, I saw my aunt Yao half-leaning on a soft couch, with a thick blanket covering her feet. Fang Rui's family was standing behind the couch, leaning over and saying something in her ear. Hua Zhuo came in, just in time. After saying that, the Fang Rui family took a step back and stood up straight.
Hua Zhuo wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief and said, "Is Aunt Liu gone?"
Yao's face was light. She was a woman in her forties. She was well-maintained, broad-minded and fat, and she looked like a wealthy person. However, a shrewd look in the corner of her eyes ruined her appearance, revealing a bit of meanness.
"Madam, this can't be done." The coachman coughed a few more times, but just waved his hand and refused to answer.
Aunt Liu also shed tears and said: "Don't you know who your aunt is? How can she take good care of you? If she doesn't peel off a layer of your skin, how can you live like you..."
Even in this situation, Nanny Liu is still protecting her face as a young lady of the Hua family. However, what kind of face does a woman who has been abandoned by her husband's family have
"Madam... Madam..." Nanny Liu struggled and just cried.
As he said that, two short and stocky women came over, grabbed Nanny Liu's arms and dragged her out.
Aunt Liu hurriedly stepped forward to apologize and said, "Sister-in-law, my wife is here, please let me know."
"My niece sends my regards to my aunt." She stepped forward and bowed.
This was the reason why she came back even though she knew her uncle and aunt were bad. My whole life was ruined, so I wanted to help Mother Liu and her son find a way out. If her aunt hadn't withheld the deed of betrayal from them back then, she would have died outside and would never have returned to this wolf den.
The old woman rolled her eyes and said, "Who is your wife? Why did you get in the back door so early in the morning instead of walking in front of the car?"
The Fang Rui family came over, and when they saw Nanny Liu, they sneered and said, "Madam, you have your destiny. I will give you the bond of betrayal. Take it quickly and leave quickly."
"Madam." Nanny Liu had been looking at the door of Baoxia. When she saw her coming out, she immediately greeted her.
She was startled, then gave a wry smile and said, "Then there's Grandma Lao."
"Get up now. I can't decide whether to keep you or not. I'll discuss it with your uncle when he comes back. You can go down and have a rest first. I'll have someone bring you hot water. Wash your face. For the things you brought back, submit an entry first. I’ll have someone check them, and then I’ll help you put them away. No matter whether you donate them or not, we are all members of the same family. How can I still want your things? No."
"Hey, look at my memory. It turns out to be the cousin of the Hua family. Oh, bah, bah, bah, now it should be Mrs. Qiao. Why did the madam come to the back door when she went back to her uncle's house? Could it be that she was married three years ago and even went to the uncle's house? Can't you recognize the road? It's cold today. Come in quickly and have a cup of hot tea. I'll report it to Madam right now."
Hua Zhuo shed tears again and said, "Mommy, you go with Ah Fu. I have troubled you mother and son for many years. Now that I have my aunt to take care of me, you can go with peace of mind."
Yao was so angry that he kicked Hua Zhuo so hard that he fell backwards.
"Madam, what are your orders?" The coachman immediately responded outside.
Ruyi hesitated for a moment, knowing that his wife was greedy for the cousin's dowry, so she must have responded to her request at this moment. It didn't take much effort to get the brazier and hand stove, so she agreed, turned around and left the west wing, but still left a Xinyan called a little girl to guard the door.
When the Fang Rui family heard this, they immediately smiled and narrowed their eyes and said, "Miss Cousin is right, I will ask people to move here right away. If you wish, you won't wait for the pen and ink."
She is not quick-witted, but she is not hopelessly stupid either. Her parents have both died, and she has experienced all kinds of hardships in the world. Many things were not noticed at the time, but when she thought about them later, she was able to figure out the strangeness and other things. Forget it, but the kidnapping of the younger brother turned out to be extremely suspicious when I thought about it later. I was afraid that my uncle and aunt had taken the benefits of Rongchangtang and deliberately killed Rong'antang's heirs. Only then did I realize that people's hearts can be so sinister.
Hua Zhuokan walked to the door, and the curtain was lifted at the right time. Warmth rushed into his face. A girl with a charming smile gave her a gift and said: "Mrs. Qiao is well, my servant is happy, I will wait for you to come in." "
Hua Zhuo slowly opened her eyes, with a trace of deep worry hidden on her haggard face. She gathered up her cloak and was about to get out of the car. Next to her, Nanny Liu stretched out her hand to stop her and whispered: "Madam, let me I'll call the door first."
Ruyi took off the cloak for her and was startled when she saw it. It was actually a thin laminated cloak. The stitches on it were all old and the edges were frayed. It was unknown what year it was, but it was still worn, and she felt a little sad in her heart. Sneer, it seems that this cousin's life is not very good after getting married.
The Fang Rui family is such a shrewd person. Seeing Hua Zhuo avoid answering, he knew that there must be something that was not easy to tell her, so he smiled again and said: "Okay, madam, everything is fine. It's just that since you got married, I haven't been able to tell her anything." I've never seen anyone come to my door, and sometimes Madam has weird thoughts. At the moment, Madam is in the West Nuan Pavilion, so Mrs. Qiao, just let me go."
Entering the west wing, before sitting down, Fang Rui's family opened the curtain again and came in. He said with a smile: "Ms. Cousin, if you have any items, write them down quickly. I don't know how many things there are, so I can send someone to count them. Put it in the car and let people touch it with people coming and going behind it, and you will be unable to protect yourself."
"That's good." Hua Zhuo took a deep breath, his expression vaguely showing a bit of mockery, and then he calmed down, still looking weak and helpless, "Mother Fang, bring me some pen and ink, I'll write it right now . You have to bring those big boxes in the car here. The boxes are all locked and I have the key. I have to open the boxes and check them one by one."
The driver jumped out of the front seat, took out a square stool and placed it at the door of the carriage. When he stood up, he coughed several times and spit out thick phlegm.
Yao's eyes flashed, but he smiled and said: "How can I be in trouble with two servants? Since they abandoned you first, I don't even bother to keep such a person who has betrayed his master. The total is only a dozen taels of silver. It turns out that I am a servant of the Hua family. What do I want from the ransom money? You can collect it yourself. Then I will send someone to get the deed of sale and let them go."
"It's Zhuo'er. Why did you come back so suddenly without even saying hello in advance? Don't blame your aunt for not treating her well."
"Madam, my uncle's house has arrived."
Yao had originally made up his mind to drive her away, but after hearing Hua Zhuo's words, he suddenly felt a little moved. When my sister-in-law got married, she received a rich dowry. Although both her uncle and sister-in-law later suffered hardships, most of the dowry was taken away by the loyal family slaves. She was determined to steal it, and she only had time to get a few farms and shops, but her husband did not. Coveting the betrothal gift from the Qiao family, he hurriedly married off his niece, and the dowry was also brought to the Qiao family. I don’t know how much dowry this useless niece has saved from being taken away by the Qiao family in the past three years. But no matter how much is left, it is always exciting.
Mrs. Yao glanced at her and became furious. She threw the divorce letter back to Hua Zhuo's face and said, "You still have the nerve to cry. You have been married for three years and have nothing to show for it. It's okay for you to divorce the Qiao family. "
She thought that she was also born in a family of nobles for generations. The Hua family is famous all over the world. Rongchangtang is the head family, and there are four direct branches of Rongxingtang, Rongantang, Rongruitang and Rongjitang. She was born in Rong'antang. One branch, when her great-grandfather entered the Rongan Hall, he was a first-rank official and a high official in the border areas. He was favored for a while, but he had a cold relationship with other direct descendants. What's more, it was a pity that heirs were not prosperous. As for her grandfather and father, they were all from the same lineage. , by the time of her father, Rong'an Hall was gradually declining.
Fang Rui's family immediately shouted: "The old woman is ungrateful. She said nonsense and left quickly without taking the things. Come, come, pull her out. From now on, all the cats and dogs will be let in, and they will be caught carefully." Things to go.”
After Fang Rui's family left, Hua Zhuo sat in a chair, put his hands to his lips, breathed, and said to Ruyi: "It's so cold today, my whole body is frozen, and my fingers are so stiff that I can't hold the pen." , you go get a brazier, and a hand stove for me to cover."
Her parents are dead and her relatives are ignoring her, so she has no choice but to return to her uncle's house. She doesn't know what kind of situation she will face, but what kind of situation can a woman who has been abandoned by her husband's family get? Aunt Liu, Ah Fu, mother and son have suffered enough for her, and she can no longer drag them down.
It was getting brighter and there was snow in the sky.
The Fang Rui family member stepped forward to take it and handed it into Yao's hands.
Are you here yet
The tone was really rude, no wonder, no serious visitor would go through the back door, but my wife was divorced by her husband's family, so going through the front door was too ostentatious, so she had no choice but to go through the back door. Although Aunt Liu was a little angry, she could only bear it and said with a smile: "My wife is a cousin of your house. Even when she got married, she came from your house. Although she is from my uncle's family, she is just like my mother's family. Could it be that this sister-in-law doesn’t remember the girl from the Hua family who lived in the mansion three years ago?”
The old woman changed her expression and her tone became more enthusiastic, but there was still a hint of contempt. I heard that after this cousin got married, her life in her husband's family was not going well. Maybe she came to her uncle's family to complain.
Being childless is just an excuse. The eldest son of the Qiao family likes to look for flowers, and he prefers concubines at home. She is cowardly and does not fight. However, she gave in step by step, while others kept pushing her, and the quarrel became unbearable. The Qiao family finally tolerated it. She refused to give up, so she was divorced with a divorce note. Unfortunately, her parents were dead, her relatives had no contact with each other, and she had nowhere to go except her uncle's family.