After being divorced, the concubine became the first lady

Chapter 36

Chu Lingling is not the only one.

When encountering a major event or some kind of crisis, most people have someone to rely on. For example, when they got into trouble when they were children, they would immediately think of their parents.

Hanzhang has been missing for so long, and the capital is so big. It is obviously very dangerous, and it is unlikely that he will be found by normal means.

At this moment, Chu Jinjin is their support. Just like rescuing Chu Zijian from Black Eagle Village, she can create miracles.

However, no one expected that the miracle would happen so quickly!
Chu Jinjin jumped out of the car first, followed by Chu Lanlan who was holding Hanzhang.

Everyone: "."

Chu Lingling felt weak all over, frightened and excited, her eyes seemed to be on fire: "Hanzhang?"

Hanzhang cried loudly: "Mother."

Xu Xun's mother understood again and suddenly slapped her thigh: "Chu Jinjin, you are so cunning."

Chu Jinjin was like a dynamite bag at this moment. Although she successfully saved Hanzhang, she was still afraid. She was like a Shura walking in the world, walking towards the old woman step by step.

Xu Xun's mother shrank back in fear and said in a stern voice, "What are you going to do? My son is a military attache. If you dare to hit me, I will go to the Yamen to sue you."

Chu Jinjin walked up to her and raised her hand high.

Wang's face changed in fear: "Jinjin, you can't."

The fist can solve some problems, but there are also problems that cannot be solved.

Chu Jinjin knew what she was doing, so she turned her palm in mid-air and turned around at the same time, giving it to Xu Xun.

"Snapped!"

Xu Xun: "."

"It's your mother's fault." Chu Jinjin said impatiently, "Tell her to shut up, or I'll beat you to the ground."

If you can't beat the old thing, then beat her son.

Xu's mother jumped at Lao Gao and said, "You cheap maid, how dare you"

There was another crisp slap.

This time it was Xu Xun’s other face that was hit.

In front of the child, Chu Lingling couldn't bear it and choked up: "Jinjin, what's going on? How did you find Hanzhang?"

Chu Lanlan stepped forward, and the third sister moved her hands. She moved her mouth, so she had to help a little bit.

Combined with Hanzhang's words, he told the story exactly.

Knowing that her grandmother and father would not allow it, Hanzhang sneaked out of the inn. She remembered the general direction of her mother's house. Not long after walking, a donkey cart passed by, and she was grabbed into the car.

She was terribly frightened.

She pretended to cooperate, seized the only opportunity, and weakly called out for help.

It sounds simple, but everyone's hearts are in their throats.

Wang and Chu Lingling held Hanzhang together, fearing that if they let go, the child would be gone.

Xu Xun looked pale and whispered: "Where is the trafficker?"

He will personally send him to prison and make his life worse than death.

Chu Lanlan glared at him fiercely: "What did you do earlier? I listen to your mother in everything. The human trafficker is being raped by the third sister."

The following words are not suitable for a rich young lady to say.

The coachman took the words and said proudly: "My egg was broken by being kicked by the third lady, and I am a cripple."

Everyone: "."

Xu Xun: "."

So slapping him is considered a light thing.

Chu Jinjin stared at him deeply and said word by word: "Xu Xun, if you are still a man and a father, let Hanzhang stay in the Chu family temporarily."

Xu Xun smiled miserably and nodded.

If Chu Jinjin threatened him and beat him, he might agree, but it would be forced.

Chu Jinjin's words made him feel ashamed and he just wanted to escape immediately.

He was sorry for himself, but sorry for his two children.

Xu's mother was unwilling: "No, Hanzhang is the flesh and blood of our Xu family, how can he stay in an outsider's family? Chu Jinjin, if you dare to snatch the child, we will see you in court."

Chu Jinjin ignored her at all, waved her hand and gave her a warning look.

If you say anything else, I will beat your son.

Xu's mother had no choice but to walk to Hanzhang and said softly: "Hanzhang, would you like to go home with your grandmother?"

Having just experienced an unprecedented disaster in his life, Hanzhang gained courage and said loudly: "I don't want it. I want to follow my mother. I will never go back until I die."

Mrs. Wang used her body to protect her granddaughter and warned through gritted teeth: "Old man, luckily Hanzhang is back, otherwise I would have fought for my life with you. How dare you think of taking this person back again."

Xu's mother wanted to talk again, but from the corner of her eye, she saw her son walking away with his head lowered.

He just left without saying hello to her.

Don’t you want her as a mother anymore?

Xu's mother froze on the spot for a while, then picked up her grandson and quickly chased after him.

Chun'er had just met her mother and sister, and they hadn't been intimate enough yet, so she started crying.

She cried into Chu Lingling's heart.

"Sister, wait a moment." Chu Jinjin patted her shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Believe me, Chun'er will definitely come back, but not now."

It's surprising that Xu Xun can do this.

Chu Lingling nodded vigorously.

She knew it better than anyone else, but it hurt so much in her heart.

***
The Chu family's carriage arrived at Li's house either early or late.

As a powerful city gate leader, the Li family lived in a small house, but it was in a good location and extremely exquisite.

The sunset was shining brightly across half of the sky, and half of the pear blossoms as bright as snow poked out of the red wall and were reflected red.

The horse-tying stone at the door is full of tall horses.

The servant in charge of the reception saw another carriage coming from a distance. It was getting late and he couldn't tell which company's sign it was. As he squinted his eyes, he felt a sudden flash of light in front of his eyes.

The figure of the woman who stepped out of the carriage was nothing to say, but at the moment she was covered in stars.

That's the smell of silver.

I saw this woman, with at least a dozen hairpins on her head, made of gold, silver and precious stones, and clothes, almost the same, with beads and gold chains, which were brighter than the sunset, like a fine jewelry box.

Servant: "."

Which nobleman is this?
It's too arrogant.

He did not dare to neglect, took small steps, bent down and bent his knees and walked closer: "Miss Chu Third, Miss Fourth."

The master specially assigned two people to take care of.

Chu Jinjin waved and threw a silver peanut.

Servant: "."

What a scene.

Worthy of being one of the top ten wealthy businessmen in Beijing.

Chu Jinjin was dressed relatively plainly. Now that she was the head of the family, she had the final say and her reputation had spread. She simply stopped pretending and did whatever she felt comfortable with.

At this moment, another carriage stopped, and a woman in a bright red dress stepped out of the carriage. She glanced over and snorted coldly.

Chu Jinjin didn't recognize her: "Who is she?"

Chu Lanlan whispered: "My future cousin Yang Minjing."

Chu Jinjin frowned: "You seem a little afraid of her?"

Chu Lanlan was a little ashamed: "You can't say you're afraid, her father is the boss."

There are three Yang brothers. Their parents died early. In other words, the eldest brother is like his father.

Even though Yang Yu's father usually doesn't have enough food and salt, he is afraid of this eldest brother.

When they first got engaged, the eldest son of the Yang family strongly opposed it. Marrying a merchant girl from a dignified and scholarly family would be detrimental to the family tradition.

Chu Jinjin nodded.

Not in the mood to pay attention.

At present, it seems that Yang Yu is a good man and he should not let Chu Lanlan suffer. The servant led the two of them toward the courtyard.

The spring breeze in April is not very cool even at night.

The party was held in the backyard garden.

The maiden name of the mistress of the Li Mansion has the word pear, and there are many pear trees in the house, which is quite attractive to a boudoir woman who rarely has the opportunity to go out for an outing. The pear blossom banquet held by the Li Mansion at this season every year is also somewhat famous.

There are already many noble ladies who have arrived first in the pavilion.

Li Yulu, the legitimate daughter of the initiator Li family, saw the two of them and came forward to greet them warmly.

Chu Jinjin returned the courtesy lightly.

I really don’t want to pretend to be enthusiastic, everyone is unfamiliar with me.

As she expected, everyone was stunned by Chu Lanlan's dress tonight.

Each circle has its own rules. As a member of the Li family, a merchant girl like her is not eligible to participate unless she gets married and relies on her husband's family's status.

The purpose of the special invitation is clear.

Furthermore, Chu Jinjin could feel that regardless of the enthusiasm in everyone's smiles, they were actually all fake.

It's normal to think about it. In the coming years, the imperial concubine will be extremely popular, with a status that can be said to be lower than a few people and higher than tens of thousands of people.

Chu Jinjin meaningfully told the accompanying maid: "Take good care of Miss Fourth. If one thing is lost, it will cost hundreds of taels."

Don’t you look down on business women?
Chu Lanlan has participated in such occasions before, but how should I put it, she belongs to the fringe role. Those wealthy ladies are all extremely aloof.

But today is different.

The look he looked at her contained disgust, contempt, and more importantly - envy!
Except for rare cases, these people's monthly income is at most a few dozen taels, and she is carrying ten thousand taels at the moment!

It would take them twenty years to save enough without spending a penny.

Chu Lanlan straightened her back unconsciously.

Someone snorted coldly: "It's great to be rich."

Chu Jinjin was worried that no one would arrive, so she found her location accurately: "Yes, do you have one?"

As she spoke, she took off the dagger studded with colorful gems from her waist and played with it gently: "It's pitiful to have no money."

Those who come here all think they have status, and intrigues are fine, but swearing is beneath their status.

Li Yulu broke the embarrassment: "Sisters, please don't stand—two sisters from the Chu family, please sit down."

Social networking is also a skill that everyone present must learn.

Chu Jinjin sat on the edge of the pavilion and glanced at Li Yulu walking around from time to time.

As the initiator, she does not neglect anyone, including Chu Lanlan.

What is the purpose of tonight?
It was obviously not a relationship, and he invited her and Chu Lanlan for no reason. Just like Xu Xun, he might simply show his favor to the imperial concubine for some benefit.

Either way, something is bound to happen tonight.

Not long after, the girls suddenly cheered with excitement.

Of course, flower viewing cannot only be about flower viewing, but having fun under limited conditions is the main theme.

The sponsor Li Yulu set up a treasure hunt game tonight.

That is, a treasure is hidden in the garden as a lucky draw, and everyone will decide who discovers it first based on their strength.

At this moment, these women put aside their disguises and became alive, all of them talking excitedly and whispering to each other.

Chu Lanlan ran over and took her arm: "Third sister, you should also participate."

Of course Chu Jinjin wanted to participate, but she had to do something before that. She raised her hand and asked, "May I ask Miss Li, what are the winnings?"

"They are all worthless gadgets, jade pendants, small ornaments and the like." Li Yulu wanted to be modest, but as she spoke, she realized that they were really worthless to Chu Jinjin.

The most expensive ones are only a few dozen taels of silver.

There is nothing I can do, this is private money given by my mother.

Chu Jinjin easily picked a golden flower from Chu Lanlan's body and said loudly: "This is my first time to be a guest in Li Mansion. Let's add some luck."

It was a golden flower made of pure gold, with exquisite workmanship. The stamen was inlaid with a fine red gemstone, which seemed to be more than five hundred taels.

Chu Lanlan felt pain in her heart: "."

Everyone is discerning, and many people have even seen the latest golden flower just released by Yubaotang.

it's beautiful.

It’s also really expensive!
I really want to have it, but I don’t have the money.

For a moment, his eyes lit up very honestly.

"In that case, it costs Miss Chu San money." Li Yulu hesitated slightly, then smiled and bowed her thanks.

The treasure hunt turns into a real treasure hunt!
When the maid announced that it was time to start, they immediately rushed to the garden.

Chu Lanlan was still aching for the golden flower, and muttered: "Third sister, you are too generous, five hundred taels, the silver of the moon for half a year of my life."

Chu Jinjin smiled.

She is so good at finding material things.

The Li family's garden is also called the Pear Garden. The moonlight has risen, the ground is bright and the trees are bright. The night blows a faint fragrance, and the scenery is first-class beautiful.

Chu Jinjin glanced over and roughly determined the direction of search.

The so-called treasure hunt must be within reason, of course.

A group of wealthy young ladies cannot lift their hands or resist their shoulders, and it is impossible to reach the top of a tree.

As for burying it in the soil, naturally it won't work.

Chu Lanlan also had this idea and whispered: "Third sister, will you be at the rockery?"

This speculation is reasonable.

The night was quiet, and the faint sound of running water could be heard. Chu Jinjin walked in front, and after walking along the path covered with petals, the scenery in front of her suddenly became wider.

Rockeries and running water are considered standard features for wealthy families.

Someone had already arrived first, including Chu Lanlan's future cousin Yang Minjing.

She was observing the terrain with a serious look on her face, and she stopped talking when she noticed that the Chu sisters were coming.

Chu Jinjin thought there was no such person.

In the apocalypse, you are either looking for supplies or on the way to find supplies. At first, there were various shopping malls and houses, but then they became less and less, or they were ruined.

You should also hide the supplies you find to avoid encountering house thieves when you go out.

Therefore, Chu Jinjin is not only good at finding, but also good at hiding.

The stream seemed to be about one meter deep, but the edge was quite shallow and paved with pebbles. Half of the rockery was in the water and half was connected to the bank.

Chu Jinjin squinted her eyes and looked thoughtfully at the big wet footprints on the roadside.

It’s really a treasure hunt, and it’s so unprofessional.

Chu Jinjin didn't want to be in the limelight and was about to tell Chu Lanlan quietly when she suddenly noticed something and turned around suddenly.

A tall servant came over.

Tonight's female guests all came from extraordinary backgrounds. Considering safety issues, there were maids and servants everywhere who could be ordered at any time. Chu Jinjin met at least five or six along the way.

However, this servant's pace was too fast and too purposeful.

Yang Minjing seemed to have discovered something and beckoned: "Go and help me find a net."

The servant was stunned for a moment, bowed and said hello, and then walked towards Chu Lanlan as usual.

Chu Jinjin sneered, wanting to remind him that he was going in the wrong direction. Behind Chu Lanlan was the Liyuan.

The servant lowered his head, and when he was passing by Chu Lanlan, he suddenly stumbled, and with an oops sound, he bumped into Chu Lanlan.

Chu Jinjin was well prepared and pulled Chu Lanlan back.

The servant was knocked empty and fell into the water.

When he struggled to get up and wiped the water from his face, he found that there was someone else in front of him.

"Do you know what I did this morning?" Chu Jinjin casually picked up a round pebble and whispered, "A trafficker kidnapped my niece and I kicked her to pieces."

Chu Jinjin thought there was some huge conspiracy.

It's just a common trick in the back house. Chu Lanlan is thrown into the water. In front of so many people, especially male servants, Chu Lanlan is soaked. If another man jumps in to save people, it will inevitably lead to skin-to-skin contact. .

It's very simple, but also a very sinister trick.

(End of this chapter)