Marrying into a poor family

Xiaohong wore a plum red double-breasted thin top, a tube top embroidered with branch patterns, and a jade-colored peplum skirt. She came in with a spring look on her face and helped Lu Jiu change.

Lu Jiu looked down at Xiao Hong, who was shy and timid. After thinking for a long time, he remembered that she was kicked out of Qin Xian's house, and then came to serve as his maid.

But, how could she be close to serve him today?

It seems that this woman spent a lot of money and effort to get this opportunity.

Lu Jiu, who was wallowing among women, didn't need to think about it to know what Xiao Hong was doing?

It's a pity that he doesn't like her, not to mention that she is the one Qin Xiang kicked out; therefore, Xiaohong is destined not to climb into Master Lu Jiu's bed.

But since they are getting married, Yun Niang still needs to explain to her that she should not wait for him in the future. Lu Jiuru thought, and did not look at Xiao Hong again. Instead, he ordered his entourage: "Go get some silver coins and jewelry, and come with me to Liuye Lane."

The entourage left in response, while Xiao Hong turned pale. Regardless of her status, she grabbed Lu Jiu's sleeve and said calmly: "Master Jiu, you. You just came back, so you should rest at home. We will go to Liuye Lane tomorrow. That’s okay too!”

Lu Jiu grimaced and pushed Xiao Hong's hand away. Even if he was angry, he still couldn't hit the woman hard. If the servant did this, he would probably kick her.

"Xiaohong, who am I? Do you still want to care about my whereabouts?"

After saying that, Xiaohong left with tears rolling down her face. After walking out, she turned around and said: "In the future, you are not allowed to enter my room to serve me without my instructions."

By the way, another couple was also talking.

When Xiao Chenyu came out of the examination room, he saw Lu Jiu coming to pick him up and said that the escort agency was very busy these days and had transferred many people to Qijiang County. He didn't know if something happened to Qin Xiang.

So the two of them immediately took a carriage to the dock, then got on the arranged Lu family boat and rushed back.

As soon as they arrived at the door of their house, they heard from the gatekeeper that Qiao Dazhuang had died. Qin Xi and Su also went to Qiao Dazhuang's place, so they went to express their condolences without even entering.

Now, Xiao Chenyu was also changing his clothes while listening to Qin Xiang finish everything. He happened to have changed into his straw white regular clothes and put on a layer of robes.

He held his wife's hand and comforted her softly: "You rest at home, I'll go bring my mother-in-law back. When I'm back, don't think so much."

Qin Xiang shook hands with him and pulled him to sit down: "Don't worry, just listen to me first."

Xiao Chenyu sat down from Shanruliu and pretended to be listening.

"Qiao Dazhuang came to our house initially to protect orchids, but now he died not because of protecting orchids. Although it has nothing to do with us, we can't ignore it, both emotionally and rationally."

"Especially, our family has just started and we don't have anyone who is loyal, so we have to be cautious in everything. They will see our attitude towards Qiao Dazhuang, and there is a difference between whether they respect us in awe or respect us on the surface but despise us on the inside."

Xiao Chenyu nodded, he understood these principles and the worldly wisdom very well.

Qin Xiang added: "There are many people on Qiao San's side. Although we collected orchids before and gave them the expenses to start a business, people's hearts are unpredictable and it cannot be solved once and for all."

Then she lowered her eyes and thought deeply. Xiao Chenyu did not urge her. He knew that Qin Xiang felt uncomfortable and had more important things to say.

Sure enough, after a long time, Qin Xian said: "Our family may not be able to keep Li Siniang, but I don't know what she plans to do? I don't know how to comfort her."

Yes, Qin Xiang knows how to read people's faces, how to distinguish right from wrong, how to see the situation clearly, and how to control people's hearts. But the only thing she couldn't do was comfort people's hearts, especially such personal pain, because he, who had also experienced pain, knew that any words were feeble and useless. Xiao Chenyu thought for a while and said: "No matter what she wants to do, it cannot be decided now. Moreover, even if she has an idea, she should not make a decision in this mood."

People tend to go to extremes when they are emotionally agitated, furious, or ecstatic. How can we stay calm, self-possessed, and think carefully?
  Xiao Chenyu left, and Qin Xiang sat in front of the window in a daze.

But there was always an unspeakable depression in her heart that couldn't escape. The incense room was closed today because of Qiao Dazhuang's affairs, so she didn't go to the incense room.

Qin Xiang has been feeling a little dry recently, and her mood is often difficult to control. Qingcan felt sorry for her and brought a bowl of white fungus, lily and lotus seed soup over.

"Qingcan, take it out first. I don't want to eat now. By the way, I want to be alone. Don't come in without my instructions."

"Yes!" Qingcan sighed inaudibly and went out with the white fungus soup.

Qinggu frowned and looked at the white fungus soup that was brought out intact: "Won't you eat it, madam?"

Qingcan nodded and called a little girl over: "Bring this to Miss Lanhua."

Lanhua didn't know about Qiao Dazhuang yet, and everyone kept it secret from her. She was working hard to beat the spices with Lian'er.

Today, Lanhua can already earn a lot of money, which is all kept in the hands of his wife. When she earns a lot of money, she will give it to Brother Qiao. This is what she often talks about.

Brother Qiao is the person she trusts the most, followed by Madam and Lu Da. Of course, her best friends are Lian'er and Bao'er, but she hasn't seen Bao'er these days. I wonder where he went?

After Su Shi came back, she wanted to come and accompany Qin Xiang, but Qingcan and Qinggu were at the door, whispering that their wife wanted to be alone for a while.

"Then you take good care of her, I'll go back first." Mrs. Su never quite understood Qin Xiang's thoughts, so she could only sigh and leave. Fortunately, her son-in-law was back and he could take good care of Qin Xiang.

After Qin Xiang sat in silence for a long time, he finally picked up the pen and wrote three big characters on a clean piece of paper: "Qixiang Lu".

He took another piece of paper, replaced it with Xiao Hao, and thought for a moment. He originally wanted to write a preface, which was the original intention of writing this "Qixiang Lu".

But the last thing I put pen to paper was the first fragrance recipe: Princess Yonghe Beauty Fragrance, a purifying fragrance.

This can be considered a secret recipe. Even if there is a legend, it is passed down from mother to daughter as a noble lady.

Qin Xi suddenly wanted to record the fragrant recipes she had learned. As for whether to make it public, she couldn't think of it now.

She just wanted to find something to do to relieve her worries.

Sure enough, she quickly became immersed in her own world, gradually forgetting about Qiao Dazhuang and Li Siniang, and even the long-lasting memories involved in these things, as well as the faint uneasiness about the sphenoid bone.

"Madam, the old lady sent someone to say that a man named Uncle Qi has returned. Can she go over and see him now?"

Suddenly, Qing Can asked at the door. Qin Xiang was confused for a moment, but then her eyes brightened and she said happily: "Uncle Qi is back? Of course he has to go, so he goes now!"

Qingcan and Qinggu hurriedly came in to help her clean her hands. They were both very curious, who was this Uncle Qi? How could he make his wife so happy?