Houmen's step-wife

Chapter 638 The Zhao Family and Su Wen (1)
Xiande's 18th year, winter.

After Su Wensan came out from the Imperial Academy, he looked up at the sky, only to find that it was gloomy, as if it wanted to snow.

There was a trace of worry in his brows. The weather is getting colder every day. This winter is extraordinarily cold. I don't know if my mother's body can bear it.

Since two years ago, Mrs. Zhao's health has been deteriorating, and even Dr. Li is helpless. If she hadn't been thinking about Su Wen, she wouldn't be able to support her now.Now Mrs. Zhao can't get out of bed anymore, her body is extremely weak, maybe a small wind and cold can take her life away.

How could Su Wen, who is his son, not worry about this?

Su Wen went back to Su Mansion in the carriage with a heavy heart.

Su Wen is a Jinshi in the middle of this year, and he is also ranked in the top two, so he was selected into the Hanlin Academy as a Shuji, which is called "selection hall".

Shu Jishi generally lasts for three years, and is usually taught by experienced people in the Hanlin, who are taught various knowledge. After three years, they will be assessed before the next exam. Hanlin, and others were sent to the six ministries as directors, censors, and some were sent to local officials.

Non-Hanlin does not enter the cabinet, therefore, Shujishi is also called "Chuxiang". Those who can become Shujishi are likely to rise to the top, Su Wen is no exception, not to mention, he is still young, only 22 years old , the future is more infinitely possible.

Zhao is also proud of his son.

Maybe it's because people are in good spirits on happy occasions, after Zhao Shi became a Jinshi in Su Wen, his health is much better than before, and he doesn't look like a seriously ill person.It wasn't until winter that her body collapsed, even worse than before, and it seemed that she couldn't survive this winter.

After Su Wen became a Jinshi, he didn't change his house, he was still in the original Su house.

After all, the location here is very good, and it is the old Su family house. After several years of rest, it is not as simple and old as before.

What's more, he's just a lucky man now, and he doesn't have any other sources of wealth other than his salary. The family still lives on the old land and shop, and Zhao's illness is very expensive, so, Life is also tight.Only after Su Wen was actually appointed as an official, would it be possible to improve this situation.

Although Su Wen's new wife's dowry is quite rich, but with his character, how could he use his wife's dowry shamelessly?
After Su Wen returned home, he immediately went to see his mother, Mrs. Zhao.

His wife, Mrs. Liu, happened to be serving Mrs. Zhao, and when she heard that he was coming back, she immediately went up to her.

Mrs. Liu is the daughter of Su Wen's tutor. Although she has long since ceased to be an official, her connections in the court cannot be underestimated.

Mrs. Liu has a gentle and kind personality, and is very knowledgeable and reasonable, and she is dedicated to serving her mother-in-law. Even if Mrs. Zhao has a bad temper and often makes things difficult, she still bears it silently and never complains to Su Wen. After Su Wen knew about it, he felt very guilty. Mrs. Liu is getting better and better.

Mrs. Zhao was tortured by illness, and her temper became worse and worse. In addition, after Su Wen became a Jinshi, she looked down on Mrs. Liu's family background. With his son's current status, he can at least marry the daughter of a first-rank official.

She didn't want to think about it, when the two of them got married, Su Wen was just a scholar, and Zhao Shi was very satisfied with the marriage at that time.

In the past six months since Mrs. Liu entered the door, she has not been less angry with Mrs. Zhao.

It wasn't until Mrs. Zhao was ill in bed, and it became more and more serious day by day, that she didn't have the energy to toss about it anymore, and Mrs. Liu's life was much easier.

Mrs. Liu is also smart. Knowing that Mrs. Zhao is just dying and can't live long, she is more tolerant to her. Although she has suffered a lot of grievances, she has received Su Wen's respect and guilt. To her, it is very cost-effective.

"How is mother?" After entering the room, Su Wen shook Liu's hand reassuringly, and then asked.

Liu's face showed a trace of worry just right, he shook his head slightly, his eyes were slightly red.

Su Wen's heart suddenly sank, he knew that his mother might really die.

However, he didn't feel too uncomfortable, after all, he had long been mentally prepared, but he still had a little luck——

Maybe mother can turn the crisis into safety as before!
Su Wen didn't even change his official uniform, so he walked quickly to the inner bedroom. Seeing Mrs. Zhao lying on the bed with a bony body, his heart ached, and tears almost fell down.

He walked slowly to the bed, and Chunlan, who was waiting on the side, quickly bowed and saluted.

Chunlan and Chunyan were already married, and now they are the daughter-in-laws of the Su residence. Su Wan had given them some training on Mrs. Zhao's condition, and they had been doing their best to take care of Mrs. Zhao, so Mrs. Zhao could survive. So far, they have contributed.

Mrs. Zhao is also very dependent on them and cannot leave them for a moment, so even if they are married, they will always let them serve in front of them.

As for Uncle Fang and Aunt Fang, they had been raised by Rong Rong long ago, and the Zhao family also alienated them, and never saw them.

Mrs. Liu also followed in. Seeing Mrs. Zhao's appearance, she wiped her red eyes with a towel from time to time.

"Mother, my son is here to see you..." Su Wen bent down and said softly.

Mrs. Zhao didn't fall asleep, but when she heard the sound, she opened her eyes, and when she saw Su Wen, her eyes lit up immediately, she didn't know where the strength came from, and she struggled to sit up.

Su Wen and Liu quickly stepped forward to support her, and put a pillow behind her for her to lean on.

After Mrs. Zhao sat down, she glanced at Mrs. Liu faintly, and said weakly: "You go out first, let us mother and son have a good talk."

"Yes, mother." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Liu responded with lowered eyebrows, and then glanced at Su Wen, but it was a pity that Su Wen's attention was on Mrs. Zhao and did not look at her.Mrs. Zhao's behavior made Mrs. Liu a little embarrassed. She felt that Mrs. Zhao didn't regard her as one of her own at all.

However, fortunately, she doesn't have much time to live, even if she doesn't like herself, it won't affect her much in the future.

Thinking of this, she suppressed a trace of dissatisfaction in her heart and retreated.

Chunlan also retreated winkingly, leaving room for the mother and son.

(End of this chapter)