Ajiu

Chapter 31 Crab Noodle Tofu
The Pei family's father and son have always had a tacit understanding, and it didn't take long to discuss it properly.Prefect Pei and Second Master Pei looked as usual, while Third Master Pei showed excitement.

"Father, you scared me to death just now." After finishing the business, Mr. Pei complained fearlessly, "I thought you were hesitating whether to agree to that monkey or not."

The image of Marquis Linjiang in the mind of Mr. Pei has changed from "the lady's cousin" to an annoying monkey, a monkey who jumps up and down, has no winks, and never stops.

Prefect Pei gave him a cool look, which made his scalp tingle.Third Master Pei hurriedly put on a smiling face, "Father, it's because children are ignorant and treat the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, so they misunderstand you..."

Mr. Pei's smile is very flattering, which looks a bit funny.

Second Master Pei smiled slightly and scolded his younger brother, "Have you forgotten what Dad taught us? No matter how the world changes, you must be upright and courteous to others. How rude is it to call the Marquis of Linjiang a monkey. "

"Although Linjianghou's words and deeds are presumptuous and unnatural, we still have to be polite, you know? He's rude, and you don't follow the etiquette, what does it look like. You are too easily influenced by others."

Second Master Pei's remarks were purely based on the left and right, and Third Master Pei nodded repeatedly if he didn't understand anything.

Prefect Pei said slowly: "Some things, you can just think about them in your heart, why bother to say them."

Second Master Pei and Third Master Pei held back their smiles, and respectfully agreed, "Father taught me the lesson."

"San Lang's words just now are really inappropriate, and he should be reprimanded. How can you say that Marquis Linjiang is a monkey, how lively and cute a monkey is." Prefect Pei said lightly.

The two brothers Pei Erye felt more happy, but they didn't dare to laugh, and it was very hard to hold back.

Ajiu was struggling to hold back, and after hitting the screen, she ran out cleverly, smiling happily, "Monkey, where is the monkey?" She looked around, looking for the monkey.

Second Master Pei saw Yuxue's innocent Ajiu, his eyes sore.The daughter is so delicate, so fragile, like a flower bone, parents must protect her well, and protect her tightly...

Prefect Pei usually treats Ajiu differently, and today he is even more kind. He bent down, looked at Ajiu lovingly, and said softly: "The monkey is on the mountain, niece, grandpa is free tomorrow, I will take you to the mountain to see Monkey, okay?"

Third Master Pei squatted down and smiled pitifully, "Ajiu, Third Father is behind your back!"

Because of Lin Jianghou's rude request, the Pei family father and son looked at little Ajiu at this moment, feeling extremely pitiful and distressing.When talking to Ah Jiu, he was unusually gentle.

Ajiu met the loving eyes of her grandfather and father, smiled innocently, showing a mouthful of small white teeth, "Okay." Going to the mountains to play is very, very good.

The more Prefect Pei looked at his little granddaughter, the more he felt distressed. He stretched out his arms to hug her, and asked softly and softly, "Are you hungry, what do you want to eat tonight?"

At this moment, Prefect Pei looked very motherly and trivial.

Second Master Pei and Third Master Pei looked at each other with surprise.They know their father too well, and his father has never paid attention to the enjoyment of good food, never cared about food, like... like Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi ate so sloppily that it was unbelievable.Whether it was shredded venison or mustard greens, whatever was placed in front of him and was close to him, he would concentrate on eating it.Renzong took the ministers to go fishing, and there was a plate of jade beans for fish bait beside him. Mr. Jiefu, who didn't pay attention to food, could eat it anyway.

...Father actually asked what Ajiu wanted to eat, which was unusual and unimaginable.Second Master Pei and Third Master Pei were really surprised and looked at each other again.

Ajiu was giggling in his grandfather's arms, "I want to eat tofu!" White and tender tofu, tofu that makes people drool.

Prefect Pei's face became more loving, "Ajiu wants to eat tofu, so please, eat tofu."

Third Master Pei looked at the smiling little Ajiu with warm eyes, and asked attentively: "There are many ways to make tofu, what kind of tofu do you want to eat?"

"Crab powder tofu." Ajiu smiled brighter.

Crab powder tofu is one of the famous dishes in the south of the Yangtze River. The soft tofu is fried yellow, put in fried crab meat, and then thickened with water starch. The smooth tender tofu and delicious crab meat are perfectly combined.

"How can there be crabs in this season?" Mr. Pei shook his head amusedly.Girl, this dish is not in season.

"How come there are no crabs?" Prefect Pei scowled, "It's just hard to catch, how come there are no crabs?"

"That's right, do crabs have to be available in autumn?" Second Master Pei joined in the fun with a smile.

Third Master Pei was tongue-tied, and Ah Jiu clapped his little palms happily, smiling like a flower.

Ah Jiu, who was originally the darling of the whole family, received a particularly generous treatment this day.Grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts all looked at her carefully, as if they were afraid that if she was not careful, she would suddenly disappear.

Ajiu ate the delicious tofu with crab powder and smiled at Mimi.

In the evening, Lin Youhui personally washed Ajiu and sent her to bed, his eyes were so gentle that he could pinch water.

Ajiu fell asleep sweetly under the caring eyes of her parents.That night she had a dream, in which she saw a five or six-year-old girl running out to play with her friends, running farther and farther... When it was time for dinner, the little girl hadn't come home yet, The parents were anxious and looked around.When the little girl finally came home, her mother almost cried while holding her, and her father specially made a table of delicious food for her...

A distant past life.

Ah Jiu's parents whispered under the lamp, "Why did he come up with such thoughts?" "The original plan fell through, and he was forced to return to Beijing. He must be worried that his concubine and concubine will not be found." "He can't protect his sweetheart, The eldest son of the concubine, he hit our house with a crooked idea, and this idea is promising!" "He has nothing to do with it."

If there is promise, it will not be impossible for even the Qi family, wives and concubines fight, and the back house is in chaos.

"Hurry up and drive this person away, let him go back to the capital to make trouble."

"Ah."

In the third room, Xu's body trembled with anger, and his face was flushed, "The skin is thicker than a city wall! How dare you covet our little Ajiu without even looking at his son's background?"

The concubine came out of the house, but Xiao wanted to be the daughter of the Pei family, the darling of the third family member of the Pei family, what did he think of the Pei family?

"I... how can I have such a family of relatives?" Xu was anxious and angry, and shed tears.

Third Master Pei looked at her silently for a while, took the handkerchief, and slowly wiped away her tears, "It's not worth it to grieve for this kind of person." Being tendered by him, Mrs. Xu cried even harder.

The next day, Nanyuan sent a maid to come over, with a smile on her face, "My wife's housekeeper, Nanny Zhou, arrived in Suzhou yesterday, and the wife told her to tell her cousin grandma. This matter is very urgent. Unfortunately, Nanny Zhou was not acclimatized and fell ill, cousin grandma, look...?"

This is the meaning of urging Mrs. Xu to go to Nanyuan.

Mrs. Xu sneered, "I'll go over now and listen to my aunt's teachings." The maid was overjoyed, thanked again and again, and went back to Nanyuan to report the letter.

Mrs. Xu told Mrs. Ming Fang that she took her servants and went to South Garden that day.The Pei family doesn't pay much attention to ostentation, and the Xu family has been keeping a low profile since they got married. This time, she brought dozens of wives, daughters-in-law, maids and servants with her, majestic and domineering.

Mrs. Xu took Mother He, Yun Lan and others into the small flower hall where guests were treated.In front of the window facing the water in the small flower hall, a man in white was standing facing the window. He was tall and tall, and even his back was suave and charming.

Mrs. Xu stood quietly in the middle of the hall. The man in white turned around slowly, with a smile on his face, "Cousin, long time no see." handsome man.

This handsome man looked at Xu Shi with a smile, his eyes and brows were full of tenderness.

Mrs. Xu snorted, and said straightforwardly: "Chen Yong, you are leaving Suzhou today, and taking your sweetheart, the eldest son, back to the capital as soon as possible!"

The Marquis of Linjiang was originally full of tenderness, but Xu's stern and cold words melted the ice and disintegrated him.Cousin, what a gentle and polite girl you are, how did you become like this, rude and heartless?
The Marquis of Linjiang looked at Xu with grievances, "Cousin, we grew up together, this is the first time you chased me away." You were very well-behaved when you were young, how did you become like this once you got married.

Mrs. Xu smiled contemptuously, "I used to treat you as a relative and be polite to you. From now on, it won't happen anymore. Chen Yong, if you are sensible, pack your luggage and leave quickly. Don't be ashamed here."

Mrs. Xu refused to make any excuses, and Marquis Linjiang couldn't help but said flatly, "Okay, I'll go, I'll go today!"

Marquis Linjiang turned around to leave the hall, before he took two steps, a woman in white dress and skirt walked towards him.This woman has a graceful figure and a small waist like a willow. Her appearance is clearly beautiful, but she also has a charming attitude.

"Master Hou, Cousin and Grandma." She saluted respectfully, her figure was soft and delicate.

Linjiang Hou said in a low voice: "Ah Zhen, what are you doing here?"

Ye's voice was gentle, "Master Hou, I heard that my cousin is here, so I came here to say hello." She bowed her knees to Xu in a gentle and polite manner, "I'm taking the liberty of coming, please forgive my cousin."

Not only was she beautiful in appearance, but so was her voice.She Yingying stood in the hall, from head to toe, she looked gentle, delicate, and weak. She looked at Xu Shi timidly, her eyes were full of trust and dependence.

Xu wanted to vomit.

Marquis Linjiang was so touched, "Ah Zhen always thinks of me so much." See how sensible Ah Zhen is, knowing how polite Ah Zhen is when she comes to greet her cousin.

Linjiang Hou looked at Xu with a smile, "This is Ah Zhen, Ling'er's biological mother. Cousin, this is the first time you two have met, right? Unfortunately, I should have introduced you earlier..."

Before the Marquis of Linjiang finished speaking, Mrs. Xu interrupted him coldly, "Which family's rule is this, the master and the guests are talking, and concubines are not invited to come out? Lord Chen, this is your Marquis of Linjiang Is it a tutor from the government?"

Xu's voice was cold, like the cold wind in winter.

Marquis Linjiang was stunned, Ye's eyes turned red, and he said sadly: "I know, I am of low status, and I am not worthy of making friends with such noble people as my cousin..."

Ye's voice was sad and desolate, Linjiang Hou heard it in his ears, and couldn't bear it.

Mrs. Xu smiled contemptuously, "Since you know it, why don't you back down quickly?" Do you still know that you and I have different identities? It's so rare.

Mrs. Ye shed two lines of tears, and choked up Fu Fu, "I'm overthinking what I can do, I... I'll go now..." Slowly turned around, bowed his head and walked out.

Linjiang Hou stopped her heartbroken, "Ah Zhen!" Ye cried helplessly, "Master Hou, let me go, my cousin and grandma don't want to see me..."

Xu looked at the couple in front of her quietly, and suddenly understood why Madam Linjianghou wanted to sell Ye.

Probably just can't stand it anymore.

With such a pair in front of them, they might not even be able to eat.

"Father, mother, you are so wise!" Mrs. Xu felt grateful when she remembered Wei Guogong and his wife's resolute divorce.

Leaning in Linjianghou's arms, Mrs. Ye looked at Mrs. Xu with teary eyes, very pitiful, "I don't ask for anything else, I just ask my cousin and grandma to see me, listen to what I have to say, and express my love..."

A look of disgust flashed in Xu's eyes, and she winked at Nanny He.Mother He is a servant of the Duke of Wei's mansion, so she had a wink, so she and another woman stepped forward with a smile, dragged Mrs. Ye away from Marquis Linjiang without any explanation, and firmly controlled her, "Aunt Ye, in front of my lady , there is no place for you to speak, please!"

The Marquis of Linjiang stomped his feet, exasperated, "What's the right way, what's the right way!" This is my Chen family, you are guests, how can there be such an arrogant guest?

He just talked about him, and Nanny He ignored him at all, and just took Mrs. Ye out.

Mrs. Ye struggled with all her strength, and when she reached the entrance of the hall, she turned her head and looked back sadly, "I just want to see you..." It's okay to meet and talk.

Sitting upright, Mrs. Xu said calmly, "I wouldn't see you seven years ago, and it's the same now. Mrs. Ye, you don't have the right to see me. You've given up on it."

Seven years ago, Mrs. Wei Guogong took Mrs. Xu to the temple to offer incense, Mrs. Ye followed quietly, knelt outside the side room where Mrs. Xu was resting, and begged Mrs. Xu to see her, and she confessed her affection.How could Mrs. Xu be willing to demean herself to meet someone like her? Mrs. Wei Guogong was even more merciless when she got the news, "Shoot out!" Mrs. Ye was dragged out by the maids and mother-in-law of Wei Guogong's mansion, and she was not allowed to disturb Mrs. and Miss. peaceful.

Mrs. Ye suddenly appeared today, one of them really wanted to beg Mrs. Xu, and the other was unwilling.She wouldn't even meet her, just how delicate is the sixth aunt of the Xu family?I have to come to see you in a fit of anger.

In the end, he was dragged out by Xu's servant again.

Mrs. Xu is a lady, but she has her pride. If she is asked to meet someone of Mrs. Ye's status, she will not be willing.

Nanny He's hands were strong, and the other woman was even stronger and stronger, and Mrs. Ye was forcibly taken out of the flower hall.

Marquis Linjiang was heartbroken, "Cousin, why did you become like this? You were not like this before, you are gentle and kind, you would not be so cruel and ruthless. Ah Zhen didn't do anything, she just wanted to see you and begged you It's just a matter. Whether it should be up to you or not, I have nothing to say, but, don't you even want to see her?"

Mrs. Xu straightened her sleeves slowly, "I don't see you. What am I doing with a concubine? It's not a joke."

The Marquis of Linjiang caught his breath in his throat, and his face flushed red.

Mrs. Xu informed him calmly, "I'm here to tell you the truth, the truth: Chen Yong, it's time for you to return to the capital, let's go."

"You are the Marquis of Linjiang. You should be invited by the court for the salary of Lord Shihou. I know that you took a long vacation, and I also know that you took sick leave. If you dare to continue to stay in Suzhou, I will expose your identity." true colors."

Marquis Linjiang was dumbfounded.Cousin...how could this be?how so?
"Cousin, are you threatening me?" Marquis Linjiang asked in a daze, in disbelief: "We are better off peeing. We are childhood sweethearts. I thought we could grow old forever. Cousin, just because of one Ah Zhen, have we reached this point?"

"Who doesn't have a concubine? Cousin, why... why did you do this for a Zhen?" Linjianghou said incoherently with a distressed expression on his face.

Mrs. Xu looked at him patiently, "Chen Yong, this is the first and last time I tell you this, please listen carefully to me! Even if Tian Sheweng charged two buckets of millet extra, I still want to buy it." A concubine, how many men are willing to stick together? Three wives and four concubines are common."

"If you buy concubines like my father, you can buy a hundred or a thousand, and I won't take it to heart."

"But, not even one concubine like you 'A Zhen'! Lingzheng betrayed her. You said it was vicious, but let me tell you, if it were me, I wouldn't bother to sell her. I will tell the servants , directly beat her to death!"

Marquis Linjiang took a few steps back, his eyes full of panic.

"Cousin, how did we get to this point?" He asked weakly.

Mrs. Xu looked at him coldly, and said word by word: "Since you have 'A Zhen', I have broken up with you and have nothing to do with you, understand? Now you and I are married as men and women, and we are not married. Related, remember?"

The face of the Marquis of Linjiang was earthy.

Mrs. Xu stood up and said proudly: "You are limited to move out within three days! If you dare not move out, or dare to talk nonsense, don't blame me for being ruthless! Your court's laws and regulations are decorations, and the imperial censor is a clay figurine? Think about it carefully, how many people have been demoted and expelled for the crime committed by Duke Duke!"

Mrs. Xu put down her harsh words, and without looking at Marquis Linjiang, she took her maid and mother-in-law with her, and walked away.

(End of this chapter)