The Road to Doting Wife

Chapter 12
Zhao Chen was a little uncertain about what gifts he should bring when he went to the Lin family.

If it's too heavy, it's not suitable, if it's too light, I'm afraid that Lin's father and Lin's mother will say in private that he doesn't understand etiquette.

Dengzhou is thousands of miles away from the capital. He uses the false identity arranged by his father to do business in the county capital. He occasionally entertains and gives gifts to his mother. The mother makes a list. He reads it and learns it. Chen Ping prepared as usual, but this time his mother didn't know about the Lin family, and he didn't intend to let her know.

The way he did this was capricious and absurd. In retrospect, he didn't even feel like he could do it himself.In order to confront a peasant girl, in order to see her angry, he actually promised to teach a peasant boy himself?Now the other party wants to make him responsible...

But for some reason, at this moment, he didn't find it troublesome at all, he was only curious about what she would do.

If, if she begs him, the marriage is not without room for negotiation.After all, he has no one he likes yet. He once thought that his wife would definitely be chosen from a famous family in the capital, but after thinking about it, he never planned to take advantage of the power of his wife's family. So, his future wife is a peasant girl or a noble girl. What's the difference?It's just whether it sounds good or not, and the eyes of others are the least of his cares.As long as that woman can be seen by him, as long as her status is not too low, he will marry.

A peasant girl, a good family, innocent, enough.

The most important thing is that she aroused his desire and made him want her. As long as she puts on a posture, don't dislike him and avoid him, and let him see him obediently, he will do what she wants.

"Master, madam has someone bring over a plate of cherries for you to try."

Zhao Chen turned his eyes to the door: "Come in."

Jin Mo walked in with the dish in one hand and the curtain in the other.She was wearing a peach red shirt and pear white dress, Zhao Chen was stunned when he saw it, remembering that he was wearing the same outfit when he first saw Ah Ju that day.He couldn't help looking up, and found that Jin Mo's complexion looked fairer and ruddy against the pink shirt, and the only brilliant eyes were lowered obediently, only sneaking a glance at him when he came close, and immediately lowered He went down and stood aside nervously.

Zhao Chen swept across her chest calmly, but this time he had no desire at all.

"Go down." He said calmly, looked at the rosy, bright and full-sized Fukuyama cherry on the table, and added: "Let Chen Ping in."

"Yes." Jin Mo stepped back obediently, only when he left the house did his eyes show disappointment and annoyance.The young master had never looked at her directly, and she admired her in her heart, but she didn't dare to have any unreasonable thoughts. Unexpectedly, the young master finally treated her a little differently that day. Although she didn't let her serve her in the end for some reason, she also had hope in her heart. , It's a pity that the young master has cooled down again in the past few days.

What went wrong?
She went to call Chen Ping in a daze.

The next day, Zhao Chen led Chen Ping to set off on the pretext of going to the county seat, and brought two cans of Maojian and a basket of Fushan cherries.

He didn't go directly to Lin's house, but still waited for Lin Chongjiu by the river. He taught Chen Ping to stay by the riverside to guard the carriage until almost noon. Walk towards the village.Now his identity is Lin Chongjiu's half-master, and he didn't want to make it public at all. Entering the village in a horse-drawn carriage will definitely attract people's attention. Now going alone, he is just an ordinary guest.

After going up a small slope, Lin Chongjiu pointed to his backyard and said, "Brother Zhao, that's my home, my father and the others must be waiting for us!"

Zhao Chen looked at the backyard of the Lin family with interest.

The house is pretty good in the countryside here, no wonder the thin skin and tender meat raised by her doesn't look like a village girl at all.

Passing around the farmhouse by the road, turning the corner, I saw Master Lin standing side by side with a strong man under a willow tree, and they immediately greeted them.

Zhao Chen put the tea leaves in the basket, motioned for Lin Chongjiu to go in first, then smiled and saluted Lin Xian: "Uncle is just resting in the room, why come out? It's the younger generation's negligence, Uncle Lao has been waiting for a long time."

He is modest and courteous, and it is easy for people to like him. Lin Xian replied: "Mr. Zhao's presence has already made the humble house flourish, why bother?" He introduced Meng Zhongjing to him: "This is my prospective son-in-law, surnamed Meng , named Zhongjing, married the eldest daughter last year, Mr. Zhao is a noble person, I specially asked him to come here to open my eyes."

Prospective son-in-law...

The smile on the corner of Zhao Chen's mouth froze a bit, but it was only for a moment, and he praised: "Brother Meng is a good-looking talent, the younger generation first congratulates uncle on his happy son-in-law."

He was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, and he bore orchid and jade tree. It was the first time Meng Zhongjing dealt with such a rich man, so he couldn't help being a little cautious. He was called a brother, so it was inappropriate for him to call Mr. Zhao again. He hesitated for a while before calling "Brother Zhao" ".

Zhao Chen nodded, his eyes naturally fell on Lin Xian.

Lin Xian said humbly: "In front of Mr. Zhao, what kind of talent is Zhong Jing, as long as he can work in the fields and live. Let's go, let's sit in the house." He stretched out his hand and invited him to the yard.Zhao Chen smiled and walked in calmly, while Meng Zhongjing walked on Lin Xian's side as a junior, one step behind.

As early as when Lin Chongjiu ran in, Liu knew that the savior was coming, so she told Ah Ju to look at the kitchen, she waited nervously at the kitchen door, and when she saw the three of them coming in, she quickly walked down the steps and walked towards Zhao Chen. Xie said: "Young Master Zhao is here. Fortunately, our family Xiaojiu saved his life because of you. Xiaojiu and I will always remember this kindness in our hearts for the rest of our lives!"

Zhao Chen stomped his feet and bowed to her: "Auntie is serious. I have a relationship with Xiaojiu. It's just a matter of effort. Auntie must not mention it again."

Mrs. Liu was grateful and didn't know what to do. She looked at her husband, and said a little embarrassedly: "Okay, then go to the house and talk, the food will be ready in a while, there is nothing good in the farm house, Mr. Zhao, don't dislike it."

"Auntie is too polite." Zhao Chen shook his head with a smile, and watched her enter the kitchen before continuing on. Passing by the kitchen door, he glanced there.

No one was seen.

Not in, or hiding?
He led the way, and no one could see the coldness in his eyes.

The three of them entered the main room, and there was enough tea on the table. Lin Xian and Zhao Chen sat side by side in the main seat on the north side, and Meng Zhongjing sat next to Lin Xian.

Zhao Chen was polite and courteous, without the slightest arrogance of a rich young master, but from the beginning to the end, except for Lin Xian who brought up Meng Zhongjing, he didn't look at Meng Zhongjing, and didn't say a word to him, but he sat there with a smile on his face. No matter whether it was Lin Xian or Meng Zhongjing, no one felt left out. After all, Meng Zhongjing was taciturn and did not talk to Zhao Chen too warmly.

Meng Zhongjing really didn't know what to say, he was reserved in front of his father-in-law, let alone a strange young master with a higher status.

Fortunately, Lin Xian is quite tactful, he has a way of dealing with people and things, and he can say something here and there, so the two of them have something to say.

When eating, Zhao Chen and Meng Zhongjing sat across from each other.

Zhao Chen secretly observed the man opposite him.

His facial features are tough and resolute, his complexion is wheat yellow, and he is tall. He is indeed a good candidate for a son-in-law in the village.

Out of the village, even the followers around him were inferior.

So, she wants to regret the marriage, and wants to find out his details to confirm his intentions before begging her parents to withdraw?
Should it be said that she climbs the dragon and attaches herself to the phoenix, or that she has discerning eyes?

When is she going to come to him?

Zhao Chen began to toast Lin Xian.

Lin Xian always liked to have a drink or two for nothing, but now that he was happy, he naturally drank with him.

After drinking for three rounds, there was no difference between Meng Zhongjing and Lin Xian, Zhao Chen's fair face flushed, he shook his head and said: "Uncle, uncle can't drink any more, I don't drink much, and I won't be able to teach Xiaojiu if I drink any more in the afternoon. "

Seeing that he was drunk, Lin Xian smiled brightly and said, "Okay, Mr. Zhao eats vegetables!"

Zhao Chen thanked him again and again.

After the meal, Zhao Chen wanted to say goodbye, but his figure was shaking a little. Lin Xian advised him to rest at home, and asked Lin Chongjiu to help him go to the west room to rest.

Meng Zhongjing glanced at the kitchen, although he was reluctant, he still offered to leave.

Lin Xian knew that the prospective son-in-law was uncomfortable, so he let him go.

The sun was shining brightly, and the whole family went back to the house to rest.

Going up to the West Room, Zhao Chen lay sideways facing the wall, without any sleepiness.Lin Chongjiu next to him was probably tired in the morning, and he started snoring not long after falling asleep.Zhao Chen felt restless, so he simply sat up, recalling the events of the past few days, and guessed more about when she planned to come to him.

After an unknown amount of time, he heard a soft door opening in the yard.

Zhao Chen immediately moved to the window.

The windows of the farmhouse are divided into two layers, with three large windows on the top, screened windows on the outside, wooden windows that are propped up for ventilation during the day, and a row of small windows below that are pasted with window paper.He quietly poked a hole and peeked.

I saw her pouring washing water into the vegetable garden, and then entering a house.

Lin Chongjiu told him about the layout of the Lin family's house, Zhao Chen's heart moved slightly, he went down to the ground quietly, opened the door of the main room without a sound, and went straight to the study.

She didn't sleep well, made a noise on purpose and went there again, what was she doing waiting for him?
When the study door was pushed open, Ah Ju was bending over and standing in front of the pot of spider plants looking at the flowers.

Maybe Mr. Zhao and his fiancé came, she couldn't sleep because of something on her mind, she was afraid that any noise would affect her sister's nap, so she simply came to the study to stay.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, she turned her head in surprise, but she never expected to meet the man who shouldn't be here anyway.

She subconsciously stepped back, frightened and defensive: "You, you..."

Zhao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, and while inserting the door with his backhand, he stared at her and asked, "What am I here for? Didn't you ask me to come here?" When he met Meng Zhongjing and knew that she had a fiancé, he deliberately suppressed her His anger, as well as the irritability brought about by this short and long wait, all surged up when he saw her defensive eyes.

What is she guarding against? At this point, she still wants to play hard to get?

The distance between the two is not far, the man's eyes are gloomy, like a hunting wolf.Ah Ju knew something was wrong, and while stepping back, he forced himself to be calm and said: "Master Zhao, I, I didn't call you, you saved my brother, our whole family is grateful to you, please..."

(End of this chapter)