The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 54

On the second day, I went out to buy.

Qiao Jiuxiu and Hongxiu were sitting in the carriage, because they didn't want too many people to know that half of their coming out was for Pearl, so they only came forward. After all, the less people know about this matter, the better.Today, the two of them were traveling in a two-horse carriage, with a layer of gilt decoration on the body, although it did not look luxurious, it also had a special atmosphere.Qiao Jiuxiu sighed softly, this was the first time she sat in such a carriage.

When I went to rent a carriage just now, the steward who usually didn't like to talk to me unexpectedly trotted over all the way, and then chose this carriage for himself.Although concubine ladies like them can also enjoy a double carriage, but only Qiao Liuxiu can really enjoy it.It seems that this is mostly because his wife entrusted him with the management of the year-end affairs, which made them smell it, so they wanted to curry favor with him.

Qiao Jiuxiu sighed, feeling more and more that her previous thoughts were correct.If he wanted to live in Qiao's mansion safely, he could only climb the high branch of his wife.Seeing that he was almost in the city, he looked up at Hong Xiu who was sitting opposite him, "Hong Xiu, what are we going to buy when we come out this time?"

"Reporting to Miss Nine, we need to buy twelve knives of red paper, twelve bolts of red cloth, and two buckets of gold paint powder. These are all used for decoration in the house. You can buy more. If you wait until the end of the year is approaching, you will find that there are not enough. , It will be expensive to buy again at that time. As for the food that needs to be prepared at the end of the new year, you can buy some dried meat, bacon and other foods that are easy to preserve this time. As for fresh vegetables, let the tenants deliver them on the day of the new year. Others For things that need to be purchased, Miss can purchase according to the list."

As Hongxiu said, she handed a booklet to Qiao Jiuxiu. Qiao Jiuxiu briefly read it, thinking that she could find a legitimate reason to leave the house recently, so this time, she should mainly deal with pearl matters.Because today is the market, the street is very lively, bustling with people, all kinds of gadgets are displayed.But Qiao Jiuxiu was not in the mood to go shopping. Thinking of Pearl's death, she still felt somewhat uncomfortable.Although she knew that Zhuzhu had made Qiao's family lose face, it wouldn't mean that she would lose her life. Hongxiu followed Qiao Jiuxiu closely, fearing that she would be separated by the crowd.

The two stopped at a Taoist temple. I heard that this Taoist temple is very effective, and there is an eminent monk living in it, especially in the construction of longevity tablets.Qiao Jiuxiu walked in with her red sleeves, added money for sesame oil, and asked the eminent monk how to buy a longevity tablet. The eminent monk told her all the things that need to be paid attention to, most likely the name and date of birth of the deceased. Only then did he realize that he forgot to prepare these things, and when he looked at Hong Xiu again, Hong Xiu handed a piece of paper to the eminent monk, on which was Pearl's surname and date of birth.Qiao Jiuxiu smiled, but she didn't expect this maid to be very careful.

"That's enough. Please allow some more time, ladies. After the Chinese New Year, you will be able to see the tablet of the benefactor of pearls." The eminent monk nodded and retreated.Qiao Jiuxiu sighed lightly, this tablet is supposed to be left for the living to remember.If the wife knew that they left the mansion to help Zhuzhu set up a memorial tablet, she would probably be very upset again.However, my wife has been busy traveling around the house recently, so I probably don't have time to take care of such small things.

"Ninth Sister, what a coincidence." Suddenly a person appeared in front of her, Qiao Jiuxiu took half a step back, the person was dressed in an amber blue long dress, matched with a navy blue belt, it seemed to complement each other perfectly, but she frowned slightly, Why is he here?

"Brother Zhiyi, but it's been a long time." Qiao Jiuxiu smiled awkwardly. Ever since she received Lin Zhiyi's love letter and heard from her elder sister that he had made an engagement with his wife, she didn't know how she should face Lin Zhiyi. yes.I thought that now that the end of the year is approaching, I won't see him, so I can sort out my thoughts temporarily, but I didn't expect to meet him in this place.Because Lin Zhiyi had some scandals with Qiao Jiuxiu before, Hong Xiu also knew a thing or two, so he found a reason and left.

"Hehe," Qiao Jiuxiu smiled a little guilty. It was fine that Hongxiu was there just now, but as soon as she left, she felt that the atmosphere was not right, especially under the gaze of Lin Zhiyi's affectionate eyes, she didn't know what to say, but Neng smiled awkwardly, "Cousin Zhiyi, why did you remember it? It's almost the end of the year now, so he must be very busy."

"Yeah, it's almost Chinese New Year, so I came here specially to visit relatives and friends." Lin Zhiyi's eyes were also a little evasive, "I asked my cousin Shaotang to bring back the letter before, I don't know if Jiumeimei has read it?"

In that letter, he expressed his liking very straightforwardly, and he hoped that Qiao Jiuxiu could know it clearly.It can be seen that when he saw Qiao Jiuxiu, he was so clumsy that he didn't know how to speak, so he could only smile embarrassingly.Qiao Jiuxiu bit her lip lightly, she couldn't accept Lin Zhiyi's liking, but if she said it too bluntly and was afraid of hurting him, she could only hesitate and say, "Cousin Zhiyi, Jiumei is just a girl who hasn't reached the level , I don't understand your letter."

She blushed violently, half from embarrassment and half from worry.Worried that Lin Zhiyi would get angry because of this matter, and would no longer talk to him.Lin Zhiyi raised Qiao Jiuxiu's head very sincerely, and let her look into his eyes, "Ninth Sister, you understand my letter, don't you?"

Qiao Jiuxiu's eyes dodged a little, seeing Lin Zhiyi's hand on her shoulder, she quickly took half a step back, keeping some distance from him, "Cousin Zhiyi, Jiumei really didn't understand your letter."

She doesn't want to hurt Lin Zhiyi, so let her pretend to be confused.I don't know when it will be installed.

Lin Zhiyi sighed slightly, knowing that Qiao Jiuxiu was rejecting him, but he was still a little unwilling.He has lived a pampered life since he was a child, and no one has ever dared to go against his will. This is the first time he has expressed his heart to others. He did not expect to be rejected, and he felt a sense of frustration in his heart. "Jiumei, haven't you ever liked? Even just a little bit?"

"I..." Qiao Jiuxiu bit her lip, she didn't want to hurt Lin Zhiyi, but she also knew that she would continue to suffer from it. Instead of letting them struggle and entangle indistinctly in the future, it would be better to tell him clearly now, although It will be cruel, but it will also save a lot of trouble, "Cousin Zhiyi, I like you too, but it's just between siblings, nothing else."

She knew what she said, a little heartless.He also saw that Lin Zhiyi's eyes dimmed in an instant.She could only turn her head to the side, she didn't intend to hurt Lin Zhiyi, it was just because he was not her lover, and she couldn't possibly be able to go to the end with him, the two who couldn't make it to the end, it would be better to part ways from the beginning, so that There will be no pain of parting.

Lin Zhiyi laughed dryly twice, but in fact his heart was so bitter that he couldn't laugh at all.But seeing Qiao Jiuxiu holding the previous note in his hand, on which was written Pearl's birthday, thinking that continuing the topic just now would only make both of them unhappy, so he asked, "What is this thing, how could you What about Pearl's birthday?" Pearl has been with the elder sister for a long time, so it is not a special thing for Lin Zhiyi to know each other.

"Pearl is gone." Qiao Jiuxiu sighed, family ugliness should not be publicized, before his wife had repeatedly told him that the fact that Pearl was pregnant with Qiao Shaolian's child must not be revealed, otherwise if she found out, he would drive anyone out of Qiao's residence.My wife has always acted vigorously and vigorously. Although Qiao Jiuxiu was not worried about being kicked out of Qiao's mansion by his wife, she never dared to get angry with her because of this matter. She could only say that Pearl accidentally fell into the water while walking by the lake, and then died. up.

After hearing this, Lin Zhiyi sighed with emotion, and heard that Qiao Jiuxiu came out to make a longevity tablet for Pearl, and felt that Qiao Jiuxiu was very kind, and liked her even more.Qiao Jiuxiu avoided Lin Zhiyi's enthusiastic gaze, and the two chatted awkwardly for a long time before seeing Hong Xiu slowly approaching, "Master Zhiyi, it's getting late, Miss Jiu and I have to go back .If dinner is delayed, I'm afraid my wife will blame me."

Lin Zhiyi nodded, "It happens that I also have something to visit my wife, why don't we go back together."

Qiao Jiuxiu's face turned pale, God knows what words will come out of the mansion after returning with Lin Zhiyi.They will not believe that they met by chance, they must think that she is using the excuse of going out to buy goods, but actually meet Lin Zhiyi privately outside, I am afraid that the wife will be angry again and feel restless.So he shook his head, "Cousin Zhiyi, I'm afraid it's a little inconvenient. Besides, we still have to buy some things, so I won't delay you."

As he said, pulling the red sleeves and walking quickly for a few steps, Lin Zhiyi wanted to catch up, but in the end he held back.Sighing lightly, only this Jiumei can make him feel deflated.Gently put her hand on the navy blue belt, she fell in love with that ingenious girl even more.

"Miss Nine, you were right for not letting Master Zhiyi join us." Out of the Taoist temple, Hongxiu patted his chest slightly, and whispered, "Although Master Zhiyi is a frequent visitor to Qiao's house, Madam doesn't like Miss having sex with him. Too much contact, she will feel that this is a disgrace to everyone's dignity. Moreover, I heard that Miss Jiu was punished for getting close to Master Yi, which is really a disaster, so I can't provoke him again this time. gone."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded, she knew all these reasons, that's why she wanted to stay away from Lin Zhiyi.

(End of this chapter)