I rewrote family history

Chapter 137
The gray-white fox shook his head, did not answer, and followed him again.

"Master Xu, why did you come here again?"

"Is something missing?"

Cai'er followed Xu Cong's footsteps and saw him looking around in the front yard, so she asked a question.

She couldn't see the fox fairy.

She heard Xu Cong's nonsense just now, but she just thought she had misheard.

"Nothing, let's go."

Seeing this, Xu Cong shook his head.

There has been a fox fairy by his side for a long time, and he has learned how to conceal the existence of the fox fairy.And since the last time the fox fairy grew up, even if his father, Xu San'er, noticed the difference between him and the fox fairy, it was difficult to speculate on the fox fairy.It seems that after the fox fairy has grown up... some people can no longer feel its existence.

It may be that the cultivation base of the fox fairy has become more profound.

After a master and a servant spoke a few words, they stepped on the red firecracker paper and entered the inner hall.

"From your look, I guess Cai'er has already told you about my niece... She will come to Xinye just two days later, you can get along with her for a while, if you think it's suitable, then get engaged... "

"If not..."

A table of new dishes has been replaced in the inner hall, and Liu Changda is sitting at the main table.Seeing the disciples come in, he put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a silk cloth, and then got down to business.

Although he hadn't finished the last sentence, the meaning was already coming out.

He and Ms. Lu had an arranged marriage and knew the disadvantages of an arranged marriage.

So this engagement, he prefers to turn it into a free love between young men and women.

"Yes, sir."

Xu Cong breathed a sigh of relief, and pressed back the words hidden in his heart.

Since it's a free-style love affair, it's still uncertain whether Miss Yu likes him or not.

He doesn't have to rush to refuse in front of his husband, just to make it boring.

As for Ms. Yu's coming to Xinye, it's not difficult to guess, it should be to celebrate her husband's housewarming.

And the blind date is just incidental...

After all... More than three years have passed since the last time my husband said that he would help him get engaged.If Mr. Today hadn't mentioned it suddenly, maybe he would have forgotten about it.

"By the way, how is your homework going?"

"Has there been any delay?"

Liu Changda suddenly remembered something and asked.

Although Xu Cong has graduated now, no matter whether he is studying in China or studying abroad, he cannot do without the entrance examination.The entrance exam also tests the knowledge of the middle school.Therefore, it is necessary to review the past and learn the new every day.

"It's still..."

"I've been distracted by some personal matters recently."

Seeing that Mr. was taking the school exam, Xu Congzhi replied politely.

In this matter, he did not lie.

He was involved in the bandit case and opium case.

Next, Liu Changda asked about some knowledge.

Although he seldom teaches in the school now, the previous knowledge has long been ingrained in his mind, and it is not a problem to conduct some exams on the students.

The two asked and answered, and time passed slowly.

At first the servants in the inner hall didn't take it seriously, but after a few quarters of an hour, seeing that the master and young master Xu were still talking non-stop, their expressions gradually became anxious.They wanted to step forward to interrupt, but they didn't dare.

Tonight is the wedding night of the master and his concubine.

If it is delayed any longer, it will miss the auspicious day.

After a while, the maid Caier invited Ms. Lu to come over and preside over the overall situation.

"Sir, it's... time."

Ms. Lu took a seat beside Liu Changda and interrupted the conversation between the teacher and the student.

Suyun was the concubine she found for her husband, if Liu Changda refused to go, he would slap her in the face and get angry with her.Since she presides over all these things and has brought Suyun into the door, she can't really make Suyun a widow.

"Don't worry, wait until I finish talking with Xu Cong..."

Liu Changda took a bite of the dish, then shook his head.

Ms. Lu showed helplessness.

Xu Cong, who held the disciple's etiquette, complained secretly.

As soon as he heard his mistress speak, he immediately understood the master's idea.

Although the marriage assignment between him and Ms. Yu was true, it could be mentioned at any time, but it had to be mentioned on the wedding day. It was impossible to say that there was nothing tricky about it.

Secondly, it happened to be at this time to test his homework...

"When you finish your school exam, you will be late."

"Suyun is a good girl. Since you agreed at that time, you can't just ignore her now."

Ms. Lu persuaded in a low voice.

She is still angry in her heart, it's okay if no one comforts her.But on the other hand, she had to pretend not to care, to persuade her man to run to his little wife.

"I know, she's a good girl, just like you before."

Liu Changda lit a cigarette, he smoked half a cigarette, and exhaled two thick streams of smoke from his nostrils, "But don't rush, don't rush this moment, let me be quiet, I'll think about something. I can see it, but I also feel angry in my heart. Why not let her feel angry? Who in our family is less angry?"

"You want to be a generous wife, but you don't allow me to be a selfish husband."

"The good reputation is all given to you."

"But it doesn't mean that I don't even have free time..."

He brushed off the ashes and said softly.

Most of the quarrels in the families of intellectuals rarely see mother-in-law-like shouts, but a sentence is far more poignant and heartless than mother-in-law words.They always maintain a polite demeanor, and then use harsh words to penetrate the heart, leaving no place for people.

Ms. Lu's eyes were red, and she pursed her bright red mouth.

It seems that this light sip blocked thousands of words between his lips and teeth.

"I can piss her off, but you can't, you are her husband-in-law, you have to... be her backer..."

Finally, the words escaped from the prison of white teeth and red lips, and uttered a sad word like a breath.

She seemed to be talking about Aunt Yun, and she seemed to be talking about herself.

"That's different."

"I'm a stranger to her..."

After Liu Changda finished smoking a cigarette, he stubbed out the cigarette butt, and started to eat food in small bites.

Seeing the situation, Xu Cong moved a few steps away from the couple and landed on the opposite seat.

It is impolite to say goodbye silently.

But in the current scene, he would never dare to intervene.

Can only sit safely.

In addition, he had seen Liu Changda and Ms. Lu quarrel more than once, so there was no need to avoid suspicion too much.

"You are a stranger to her, but she is already married to you, so you have to treat her well."

"It's the duty of a husband."

"If you don't want to, why bother to accept..."

"Suyun, she has already fallen in love with you."

Ms. Lu continued to persuade Liu Changda to go to the bridal chamber and not let the outside world see the joke.

Her words were well-founded, so that Liu Changda smoked two cigarettes without thinking of suitable words to refute.

When the third cigarette fell silent, Liu Changda finally opened his mouth, "There is always a process from discomfort to adaptation. If life is followed step by step, it is a good thing. She can't go against the worldly wishes and marry me. And I can't go against the secular wish and marry her. A fighter... a fighter is always a little bit more dying than an obedient..."

"Ms. Lu, order me some dumplings."

"I saw your bag yesterday."

he sighed.

"Finish the dumplings?"

"Just going to consummate the house with Suyun?"

Ms. Lu stared at her man.

"One meal of dumplings is enough time for me to smoke a cigarette."

"You go and order the dumplings. After I finish eating, I will follow the steps."

Liu Changda smiled.

Seeing that she agreed, Ms. Lu had no reason to stay.She called Caiyun, and they went to the kitchen together to help the master make dumplings.The two women left in a hurry.

When the inner hall was a little empty, Liu Changda noticed the disciple again, "Xu Cong, you've got it right, in the future, if you marry a wife, you must never marry someone like your teacher's wife, and you don't even have the interest to quarrel with her..."

Xu Cong nodded numbly, not daring to say more.

His original dream was to marry a lady like his wife.At that time, I secretly scolded my husband for not knowing the blessings.Even now it is the same.It would be a good thing to marry a woman with the character of my wife.

"I asked you to come here, just to delay some time..."

"It's just a pity that I was missed by your mistress."

Liu Changda laughed a few times, being open and honest.

"But it's true, tidy up and dress up to please my niece."

he said again.

"Yes, sir."

Xu Cong nodded.

How could it be possible to entrust her for life after only meeting a few times.Free love and arranged marriage are inherently contradictory, and the two parties can only be self-indulgent...

……

With Chief Zhong's confession, Xu Cong and Er Chaozi's family finally had a good night's sleep.

The next day.

Liu Zhai sent a new set of clothes.

It was sent by Caier, who said it was Ms. Lu's order.

There must be an unknown reason for giving this fancy new clothes for no reason.

Xu San'er pressed for questions.

Seeing that there was no way to hide it, Xu Cong told the truth.

"This is a good thing. I thought your husband forgot to marry you, Ms. Yu... When you hear this name, you are a lady of every family. You should be smart when the time comes..."

Xu San'er knocked on the pipe and pot, and said with a smile on his face.

He knew that his son and Chen Xian'an were communicating all the time, and he never stopped them.

But it's so far apart, in a different place, and three years apart...

He didn't believe that Chen Xian'an and Xu Cong still had so many feelings now.

"This matter has not been written yet."

"It's unlikely that there will be anything, just a few meetings, she won't take a fancy to me..."

Xu Cong dispelled Xu San'er's confidence, "She has only been in Xinye for a few days, and she will leave after a few days. The husband is not making a marriage promise for me, but matching me and her to be a free love couple." couple."

"Father's words are not very pleasant, but baby, you have to understand." Xu San'er filled the tobacco pot with tobacco leaves and said, "Chen Xian'an's matter has not yet been settled, whose girl has not yet married at her age Man, daddy said something bad, she was ambitious, I didn't stop you before, I just wanted you to be better, but... delaying and delaying, it's not a problem."

"Let your Aunt Lan clean it up for you, and then go to Liu's house to meet that...Miss Yu."

He said firmly.

Lan Hua is a servant girl from the Zhao family, she knows how young masters should dress up, so as not to lose their manners.When she heard that Xu Cong was about to enter Liu's house to meet Miss Yu, she immediately tried her best to cut off Xu Cong's redundant eyebrows, trimmed the black and hard hair on his jaw, and asked Xinzi Niang to go to the rouge shop to buy it. Some men's perfumes, paired with suitable shoes and accessories, sent Xu Cong out of the door.

One family is happy and one family is sad.

After Xu Cong walked out of the alley, he bumped into Xu Shuwen in hemp and mourning, and some members of the Xu clan pulled a coffin and walked slowly towards him.Accompanying people are also music groups playing sad music and suona.

Collided by chance?

Xu Cong secretly said something bad.

There are not many streets in the county that can accommodate funeral bands, and this street happens to be the main street leading to the county office.The collision between him and the mourning band was a coincidence, but it was not so coincidental.As long as he comes out today and walks on the right street, he will basically collide.

It's not just a matter of time before mourning bands cry on the street.

"Brother Cong..."

Xu Shuwen saw Xu Cong who wanted to avoid the street.

The two eyes met.

"Shuwen, your father's new funeral, I still wish to express my condolences..."

Xu Cong stepped forward and bowed slightly.

Since you can't hide, there's no need to hide.

He does things in an upright manner, and there is nothing shady about him.

Ordinary people live in prison, even if they are not sick, they will be seriously injured.What's more, Xu Zhiyong's back injury is still not healed, and he "offended" Section Chief Zhong.Xu Zhi died after seven or eight days in prison.

To allow Xu Shuwen to wear hemp and mourning, this coffin can only be used by Xu Zhi.

"Xu Cong, you are crying like a cat and pretending to be merciful..."

A member of the Xu clan immediately scolded upon hearing the words.

Today is different.When Xu Cong was endorsed as the deputy patriarch, he had contributions from the patriarch's lineage.But now, Xu Cong "betrayed" the patriarch and reported the former patriarch Xu Zhiyong, so he will naturally be cast aside by some Xu clan members who support the patriarch's line.

Although growing opium and selling opium is harmful to the country and the people, but to the Xu clan, this is nothing. Violating the clan rules is the real big deal.

Of course, the clansmen of Xujiapuzi are not monolithic.

Those who supported the lineage of the patriarch naturally also supported Xu Cong to punish Xu Zhi according to law.

"Yeah, the cat cries and the mouse fakes mercy..."

"Obviously he was the one who killed the former patriarch, and he pretended to be a normal person..."

"A great kindness becomes an enmity."

"I don't even think about his wealth today, and the support of the patriarch is indispensable."

Several Xu Shuwen's uncles discussed in a low voice.

The dead are great.

Xu Zhiyong died tragically in prison because of a little grudge, even if Xu Cong had a big reason, he shouldn't have.

"To shut up!"

"Silence all of you!"

Xu Shuwen's expression became a little colder, he turned around and cursed: "Don't you think our Xu family's jokes are not enough?"

Several members of the Xu clan looked at each other in shock.

They are obviously supporting the lineage of the patriarch, and they are telling the truth.Why was he reprimanded by the patriarch instead.But when the patriarch opened his mouth, no matter how dissatisfied they were, they could only hold back the displeasure in their hearts and shut their mouths.

"Brother Cong, my father's death is...one's own fault."

"It's none of your business."

"What's more, brother Cong, you also warned the bandits in advance... After all, our family apologizes for your kindness. After all, you only reported my father's opium plantation..."

"I, Xu Shuwen... have clear grievances and grievances!"

Xu Shuwen enunciated clearly, and his words were sonorous and powerful.

Xu Cong just sent his father Xu Zhiyong to prison, and his father's death has nothing to do with him.However, people have feelings. Even though Xu Cong's actions are beyond reproach, he still has a lingering hatred for Xu Cong in his heart.

However, he was able to suppress this bit of hatred, and it did not conflict with reason.

"Thank you Shuwen for your understanding."

"Xu Cong... I can't stop feeling it."

Xu Cong's tense face softened, and he arched his hands.

"Brother Cong, go get busy..."

"Goodbye!"

After Xu Shuwen saluted Xu Cong, the two said goodbye.

Then he turned to the orchestra and shouted, "Keep playing! Don't stop!"

The desolate suona sound followed.

One person and one fox left the mourning band and came to the other end of the main street.

"I don't know if Xu Shuwen is sincere or sincere?"

"Forget it, it's useless to think about it now."

"It takes a long time to see people's hearts."

Xu Cong shook his head.

Not long after, he came to Liu's residence.

"Master Xu, you are here, Miss Yu has been waiting for you for a long time."

Cai'er looked around at the door, and said happily after seeing Xu Cong.

She accompanied Xu Cong to the inner house, and found Xu Cong's strange behavior, "Master Xu, you smell so good, are you wearing perfume? And you dressed up specially? It looks a little different from before..."

She is the maidservant of Liu Changda's hometown, and Nengte went from the old house to Xinye to serve Liu Changda and Ms. Lu, so it goes without saying that she has a close relationship with the two.And Xu Cong was a close disciple of Liu Changda.

Perhaps because of this, even though the two of them hadn't met a few times, she treated Xu Cong a little more kindly than ordinary people.

Along the way, Caier introduced Miss Yu.

Soon, the image of a young girl appeared in Xu Cong's mind.

He likes to wear floral dresses, with two braids hanging down his shoulders. He should have a melon-shaped face with a little baby fat. His eyes are both black and bright, and he often looks at the stars in the sky in a daze....

"Miss Yu probably likes astronomy. She invited Mr. Xixi to teach poetry and books at home."

"It's a pity that my uncle doesn't want her to go to a school outside..."

"Master Xu, if you talk to Ms. Yu about outside schools later, she might like you. Ms. Yu likes to pester the young master the most. Oh, no, it's the master now. When the master returns to Los Angeles , she always pesters the master."

Cai'er made a move.

These words were all told by Ms. Lu who asked her to collect memories.

Soon, he entered an upper room.

Xu Cong saw a few more people than he expected.

Five people sat on a square table, and through the curtain and screen, two figures could be seen on the couch in the back room.Sitting on the square table are Mr., Mrs. Yun, Aunt Yun, and a middle-aged couple.

Looking at the graceful figures behind the curtain, they should be two young girls.

"This is my sister, and brother-in-law..."

Liu Changda nodded slightly to Xu Cong, and introduced the middle-aged couple.

"My lord, Wang Jinlin."

Wang Jinlin, dressed as a gentleman, got up and said.

"I met Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang."

Xu Cong bowed forward and said.

He and his husband are only a teacher-student relationship, and there is no need to cling to Wang Jinlin and his wife.

Just use Mr. and Mrs. directly.

"Come, come and sit."

Ms. Lu took the lead in breaking the embarrassment of Xu Cong's entry, pointing to an empty seat at the square table.

"Thank you, Ma'am."

Xu Cong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thanked him, and took his seat.

Sure enough, the teacher is still understanding.

"Xu Cong..., let me call you that. You don't have a written name yet, so it's hard to be friendly when you just read your name..." Wang Jinlin paused, and looked at Xu Cong, "Before I came, I thought Caier had already met with you." You said it. I don’t pay much attention to family background, as long as you get along well with Yu’er, you’ll be..."

After finishing the opening remarks, he was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

It was the first time for the father-in-law and the son-in-law.

"Xu Cong, have you thought about what I asked you a few days ago?"

"Are you still studying abroad?"

Liu Changda bypassed the topic and started another conversation.

"Study abroad?"

Xu Cong showed hesitation, "I'm planning to go to Yanjing first, and I'll make a decision after I come back..."

(End of this chapter)