Li was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
She called out "Master" in panic, and hastily explained, "Didn't I tell you that I'm going to the capital? I'm going to take care of my eldest aunt who is about to give birth! I've been either in Yushu Hutong or Yuqian Hutong, and I've only been out two or three times, and every time my second aunt has been with me. As for why the fourth master of the Cheng family introduced the business to my eldest brother, I don't know! We just met and talked about it that day, and when my eldest brother came back, he thought it was just talk at the dinner table and didn't count. When a steward of the fourth master of the Cheng family came to him the next day, my eldest brother thought he was dreaming!
"As for Shao Jin's house, the fourth master of the Cheng family said that it was Madam Guo who asked him to buy it... Who would think that they have too much money and spend so much money to buy a house for someone else! What's more, the eldest aunt was also there at the time and knew about it.
"I really don't know what's so strange about this!"
"Master," she was so anxious that tears fell, "I really didn't do anything, let alone hide it from you! I don't know what the fourth master of the Cheng family said to you, I am willing to confront him!"
When Li said this, his face turned pale and full of despair.
What is going on
Zhou Zhen was furious. Looking at Li's grief-stricken face, he felt both amused and sad. He couldn't help but ask, "What are you thinking about? If I didn't trust you, would I let you take care of Chu Jin during her confinement?"
Before he finished his sentence, Li's face lit up.
"You, do you really believe me?" She felt her face burning.
Zhou Zhen said "hmm" indifferently, and said: "We have been married for so many years, I know what kind of person you are."
Li's face suddenly became radiant and her mind began to work rapidly.
"Master!" She thought of a possibility and asked hurriedly, "Could it be that something happened to the Cheng family's house?"
Zhou Zhen sneered: "Now I finally know where the empty talk comes from?"
Li's face was as red as the morning glow, but her heart was sweet, without a trace of displeasure.
The husband said, trust her character!
Nothing could make her feel more rewarded than this.
She smiled and said, "What happened?"
Zhou Zhen said nothing.
Logically, Li should not ask any more questions, but Zhou Zhen's words just now gave her courage. She thought about it and said, "Master, you have treated me well in the past few years since I married you. If my eldest brother's business is embarrassing you, I will go and tell him not to do business with the inner court. I believe my eldest brother will not disregard the brotherhood for money..."
Zhou Zhen frowned and said, "Don't worry about this matter. I know what I'm doing!" After saying that, he was about to leave.
It wasn't because something happened to the Cheng family, nor was it because his brother was doing business with the inner court, so why was it so
Li felt even more confused.
She grabbed Zhou Zhen and said boldly, "Master, if you don't tell me, how can I know what you want to ask? You know, I'm not smart and often don't understand your thoughts. But you can tell me! I will definitely not go against your wishes!"
That’s true!
Since Li married him, not only she, but also the Li family, followed his lead.
Zhou Zhen stopped and started to think about it involuntarily.
Li said hurriedly: "Master, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly!"
Cheng Chi is not a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old. He is in charge of such a big business of the eldest house, so he must be no simple person.
It is definitely not a spur-of-the-moment decision that he came to propose marriage.
If Li didn't know about Shao Jin's affairs, and the two had a dispute in the flower hall, as long as Li was interested, she would definitely know. If Li knew about it from the beginning, or was even one of them, what was the point of hiding it
Zhou Zhen told Li in a deep voice that Cheng Chi came to propose marriage.
Li was so frightened that he became stupid.
No wonder her husband questioned her!
The person was handed over to her and something like this happened. Who else should I look for if not her
But she found nothing!
But how did things turn out like this
There's nothing unusual about the two of them when they're together...
Could it be that this happened after she left the capital
As soon as Zhou Zhen saw her expression, he knew that she knew nothing about this matter.
He couldn't help but sigh deeply and said, "You really didn't see anything?"
"I really didn't notice!" Li's eyes turned red. "They are both well-behaved and have never done anything inappropriate. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been kept in the dark."
Regardless of whether Shao Jin and Cheng Chi were together or not, Li, who was with Shao Jin day and night, didn't notice any clues, and it was impossible for others to notice anything.
The thought flashed through Zhou Zhen's mind, and he felt like he was struck by lightning.
Shaojin... Is this voluntary
Otherwise, if she showed any sign of abnormality, Li would find out... Perhaps, Cheng Chi seduced her
Zhou Zhen felt confused for a moment and couldn't tell what he felt.
But Li, who came to his senses, was different.
Shao Jin... married Cheng Chi... Cheng Chi was a Jinshi who won two imperial examinations!
Moreover, he is so handsome and outstanding, with a noble temperament.
Although he looked a little cold, after getting to know him, I found that he was actually a warm-hearted person who was willing to take care of his family. For example, her eldest brother's business was started when Cheng Chi heard that her family had a winery and took the initiative to help her eldest brother.
Thinking of this, she glanced at Zhou Zhen.
Now Jiuru Lane and Cheng family have separated.
Cheng Chi’s brother is a cabinet minister!
If Shao Jin married Cheng Chi... then Shao Jin would be Cheng Jing's sister-in-law... and the Zhou family would be relatives of the eldest son's family... wouldn't the master have someone to help him in his career
The more Li thought about it, the more he felt that this was a good thing.
She couldn't help but ask Zhou Zhen: "Did the fourth master of the Cheng family really propose to Shao Jin?"
Zhou Zhen's face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot when he heard this. He sneered, "You look quite happy to me. What's the matter? Do you think you have enough money to do business with the Wine and Vinegar Bureau and want to do business with the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau?"
The Li family's main business is making cloth and silk.
If Li heard this on normal days, she would most likely think that Zhou Zhen was looking down on her background.
But after Zhou Zhen said that he trusted her character, she didn't mind at all even if Zhou Zhen really thought so - after all, even if she was from a merchant family, Zhou Zhen still trusted her.
"Look at what the master said!" Li said with a smile, "I am not happy for the second young lady. The fourth master of the Cheng family is a family that knows everything about. Except that he is older than Shao Jin, he is one in a million in terms of knowledge, character, appearance, and family background..."
Zhou Zhen spit out a "Pah" and said sternly: "Are you crazy? He is a Jinshi who passed the imperial examination twice. I admit that he should be well educated. But apart from his good knowledge, what kind of character does he have? Can a person with good character do such a thing? Shao Jin is her niece. If this matter is known to others, he will be drowned in spit. What will Shao Jin do then..."
He criticized Cheng Chi a lot.
Li didn't agree, muttering in her heart, this is not good, that is not good, at least the fourth master of the Cheng family is first-class in appearance, right? Otherwise, why would you be so picky and not mention the fourth master of the Cheng family's appearance!
Not to mention anything else, just based on the appearance of the Fourth Master of the Cheng Family, any woman would be willing to marry him!
An idea suddenly occurred to her.
Why would Cheng Chi propose marriage for no reason
Could it be that he and Zhou Shaojin are in love with each other
On the surface, Li listened to Zhou Zhen's long speech submissively, but in his heart he was thinking about this matter.
Maybe Zhou Chujin also knows about this!
Otherwise, how come there was no news at home
Her husband treasures his two daughters from his two ex-wives like treasures. What if she takes this opportunity to do good to Cheng Chi, Zhou Shaojin and Zhou Chujin
Seeing her husband talking for a long time, Li was afraid that he would be thirsty, so she served him a cup of tea. After Zhou Zhen finished speaking, she said in a gentle voice, "Master, don't be angry. I know you are concerned about the background of the Fourth Master and the Second Miss of the Cheng family, but that was in the past. Now Jiuru Lane and the eldest house have separated. Our family is only related to Jinling Jiuru Lane by marriage. What does it have to do with the Cheng family in the capital? Just because we are related to Jinling Jiuru Lane by marriage, can't we marry into the Cheng family in the capital? What about the Yuan family in Tongxiang? What about the Fang family in Shucheng? Which of their families is not related by marriage? Why can't we
"Besides, don't the wealthy families in Jiangnan pay attention to 'choosing a good husband for their daughters and not asking for a high betrothal fee'? We chose a good husband, not his family background. If his appearance and knowledge can match that of the second young lady, why do you have to be so particular about these? Our second young lady is too good-looking, and ordinary families can't afford her!"
Zhou Zhen's heart was shocked.
He thought of the marriage between Zhuang and Cheng Bai.
If Cheng Bo was a useless person, why would Zhuang marry him
Could it be that the mother and daughter would take the same path
Zhou Zhen's heart began to waver.
Li had been following Zhou Zhen's lead since she got married. Seeing that he had weakened, she knew that her words had touched Zhou Zhen, so she simply continued, "The fourth master of the Cheng family is also a thoughtful person. He waited until the eldest branch and Jiuru Lane were separated before mentioning this matter. If he had mentioned it before, it would have really embarrassed our second young lady. After all, it is also because of seniority. I think if you are still undecided, you might as well write a letter and ask Mrs. Guan. She has walked more bridges than we have walked, so it won't be wrong to ask more questions."
Could it be possible that the Fourth House would know about Shao Jin's affairs
Zhou Zhen was very hesitant, but he said nothing.
Seeing that no matter how much she tried to persuade Zhou Zhen, it was useless, Li simply said nothing and sat there quietly to accompany Zhou Zhen.
Marry Shaojin... to Chengchi
Zhou Zhen had mixed feelings.
He went to the study.
Li thought he must have gone to burn incense for Zhuang.
Whenever he encountered such a thing, he would burn incense to Zhuang's portrait. For such an important matter as Shaojin's marriage, he would of course ask Zhuang.
Li secretly called Li Ma Ma and asked her to inform Cheng Chi: "… The master is very angry now, the fourth master will come to visit in a few days."
Cheng Chi rewarded Nanny Li generously.
A subtle clue may extend for thousands of miles.
The flowers that were planted before finally bore fruit!
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※(To be continued)