The Road to Doting Wife

Chapter 15 Rivals in Love
Lin Zhu gradually discovered a problem. Since Mr. Zhao came to be a guest at home, whenever she wanted to find an excuse to whisper to her younger brother, the eldest sister would come over.

Already twice in a row.

Lin Zhu is not stupid, and she doesn't think Elder Sister is stupid either. Elder Sister must have seen her curiosity about Mr. Zhao from somewhere.Perhaps it was because she praised Mr. Zhao too many times. The elder sister thought she was interested in Mr. Zhao, so she watched her closely so that she would not make rash mistakes?

Lin Zhu really wanted to tell her elder sister to rest assured.Don't mention that Mr. Zhao is five years older than her, just looking at Mr. Zhao's cold face, she wouldn't like him either.People with cold faces are domineering, she doesn't want to carefully coax her husband after marriage, but also marry a good man like uncle with a gentle smile and obedience to his aunt.But Lin Zhu knew that he would not believe his elder sister, so he wisely avoided the day when his younger brother was learning kung fu, and planned to find another opportunity the next day.

Ah Ju stared at her closely.This younger sister is lazy and has a lot of ghosts and thieves. She has already learned a lesson once, and it is impossible for her to cause trouble again.The younger sister is very smart, and she finds all kinds of excuses to get rid of her. Ah Ju doesn't want to make her younger sister suspicious by confronting her head-on, but she also has her own way.When Lin Zhu dodged, she just stared at her younger brother, since the younger sister can't go to the toilet, she must drag her younger brother to go, right?

After all, Lin Chongjiu was a child, and he couldn't see the "intrigue" between the two older sisters. He just had a strange feeling that as long as he was at home, except for sleeping at night, the two older sisters were either not by his side, or they were all in front of his eyes.Several times he received winks from his second sister, and just as he was about to go out, the eldest sister stopped him again.

This day Brother Zhao asked him about family affairs again, Lin Chongjiu said about it: "The eldest sister and the second sister seem to be having a fight, and the second sister glared at the eldest sister several times." Brother Zhao was kind to him, and he regarded him as one of his own.

Zhao Chen listened quietly, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, as if he had witnessed the playfulness of the Lin family sisters with his own eyes.

She can guess that it was her sister who caused the trouble, so she doesn't look very stupid.

After careful calculation, it's been nine days since I saw him. Did he feel a lot more at ease when he didn't appear in front of her for so long?
Zhao Chen touched his lips, he wanted to see her a little bit.

It's a pity that the opportunity is not easy to find.

May will be over in a blink of an eye, and this morning, the sky is overcast.

Mrs. Liu prepared a coir raincoat for Lin Xian, and told him repeatedly when sending him out: "If it rains too much, you can go to your brother-in-law's house to rest for one night, and don't rush on your way in the rain."

Lin Xian looked at the sky, nodded and said: "I know, if I didn't come back before dinner, I must have gone to my brother-in-law's house. You four should close the door early, so don't worry about me." After speaking, he looked at Lin Chongjiu, and asked him with a frown: " Did Mr. Zhao say whether you need to go to class today?"

Lin Chongjiu scratched his head: "Brother Zhao said there is no need to go if it rains, but it's not raining now."

Lin Xian still wanted to say something, but Liu Shi said first: "I will accompany Xiaojiu to the river in a while. When Mr. Zhao comes, I will persuade him to go back early. If he doesn't come, I will bring Xiaojiu home. I won't let him alone We are playing by the river, don’t worry, go quickly, it’s hard to go if it rains halfway.”

Lin Xian was relieved of his wife's thoughtfulness, and quickly got on the donkey and set off in a hurry.

A little while before Lin Chongjiu usually went out, Ah Ju stood under the eaves, staring at his younger brother in a daze.

After the incident last time, she was always worried, fearing that that person would come to haunt the house again, and the days when her younger brother went to see him were the most tormenting times for her.He didn't move twice in a row, Ah Ju was a little relieved, but today, she suddenly felt uneasy.That person didn't come from home, did he give up, or didn't have a chance to come?If it's the latter, he will definitely not miss it this time, as long as it rains, he will have an excuse to come from home to shelter from the rain.

Ah Ju didn't quite believe that she was worth the trouble of a rich young master, but she was really afraid of that man and would rather be cautious.

Before Liu's leader Lin Chongjiu went out, Aju chased after him, "Mother, if Mr. Zhao comes, he won't come in vain. He must teach Xiaojiu for a while. If it rains, Mr. Zhao can ride a horse." It's not easy to hurry. It stands to reason that Xiao Jiu should invite him to our house to shelter from the rain, but father is not at home, so it is not suitable for Mr. Zhao to come, so it is better not to teach today. When you see him in a while, you can persuade him and let him Let's go home first."

"I know, I know, what else is there to teach today? You don't need to say that mother will persuade him to go back, and he may not come. Okay, you go back to the house and stay. Mother will go to the river to have a look first." It was a gloomy day, and there was bound to be rain sooner or later. Mrs. Liu had no intention of letting her son learn Kung Fu.

Ah Ju stood at the door, watching the two go away, uneasy.

"Sister, you don't seem to want Mr. Zhao to come to our house?" Lin Zhu suddenly appeared from behind her, holding her arm and said.

"You really want him to come?" Aju asked without answering, her eyes were stern, "Daddy is not at home, there is only Xiaojiu at home, why is he a big man coming to our house? As long as he knows how to be polite, he shouldn't come here. Ah Zhu You are already twelve, you are not young anymore, think about it before you speak and do things in the future, don't let outsiders laugh at our parents who don't know how to teach their daughters."

Lin Zhu didn't expect such a reprimand in exchange for a casual sentence, he said aggrievedly: "I just ask, why are you angry, big sister?"

She put on a pitiful look, Ah Ju realized her gaffe, and was hesitating how to ease it, her nose felt cold.

It's raining.

Ah Ju hurriedly ran into the house, took out two umbrellas and handed them to her younger sister: "Go, hurry up and chase after Niang and Xiaojiu!" Mother's temperament, she must go to the river to see what happened, now that the rain is light, Maybe when he will grow up, if the other person doesn't come, his family will suffer in vain.

Lin Zhu was lazy, but at least he knew that he couldn't be lazy at this time, so he took the umbrella and ran away.

Ah Ju turned around and went back to the house to close the window.

The rain was not yet dense, but Liu Shi also walked fast, before Lin Zhu could catch up, she and Lin Chongjiu had already reached the river.

Zhao Chen and Chen Ping were riding on horses. Seeing the two of them, Zhao Chen quickly urged the horse to come over. When he got close, he got off the horse and got off the horse. I'll go back and avoid it!" When it's not raining, you can urge people to go back, but this is starting to happen, and if you urge people to go, you will definitely get wet on the road, she can't do that kind of thing.

Zhao Chen smiled and said: "I was afraid that Xiao Jiu would come over, and I happened to have something to tell Xiao Jiu, so I came over to have a look, and didn't want to bother my aunt."

"Brother Zhao, what do you want to tell me?" Lin Chongjiu interrupted curiously.

Zhao Chen patted his head, and explained apologetically: "I'm going to the county seat, and I won't be back until about half a month later. I can't come here to teach you these few days. Xiaojiu should study hard at home, and come to the riverside on the fifteenth day of next month. Find me." Father will come in a few days, and he can't leave.

Lin Chongjiu let out an "ah", unable to hide her disappointment.

Mrs. Liu patted the back of his head: "Ah, what, Young Master Zhao is busy with business, how can I teach you every day?"

Lin Chong hid behind Zhao Chen in embarrassment.

Zhao Chen persuaded with a smile: "It's going to rain heavily, Auntie and Xiao Jiu should go back quickly, we're leaving too."

At this time, Lin Zhu turned around holding an umbrella and called them loudly.Mrs. Liu looked at her daughter, turned around and saw that Zhao Chen had already got on the horse, and hurriedly stopped her, "It's Xiao Jiu who caused Mr. Zhao to go out on a rainy day. Mr. Zhao, come home with us to avoid the rain, or let Xiao Jiu's father know that we let Mr. Zhao go out on a rainy day. If you go back in the rain, you must say that we treat our guests slowly! Xiao Jiu, you sit in front of Mr. Zhao, and take them back to our house first, and mother will hold an umbrella with your second sister." He picked up his son and sent him off immediately.

Zhao Chen had no choice but to catch Lin Chongjiu, but did not start immediately. After Lin Zhu covered Liu with an umbrella, Zhao Chen pulled the horse rope, bowed his head and said, "I appreciate the kindness of my aunt, but my uncle is not at home, so the younger generation is not good. Come to disturb me. I had a good conversation with Brother Meng last time, so I will go to his place to disturb you this time. Brother Meng should welcome you, right?"

When he said this, Liu Shi suddenly smiled, "Welcome, welcome, it is Zhongjing's blessing that Mr. Zhao thinks highly of Zhongjing. Well, Xiaojiu will lead the way, remember to tell you Brother Meng not to cook at noon, mother is ready Send it to you." There is no woman in the Meng family, and the three old men usually make do, but now that the distinguished guests come to the door, they are still their own guests, so of course she has to entertain them well.

"Then auntie and the second girl, let's go first!" After speaking, Zhao Chen urged the horse to move forward, and Chen Ping followed closely.

Looking at the two horses, Mrs. Liu thought of Mr. Zhao as a man, and praised Lin Zhu all the way along the way.

Ah Ju has been waiting at home, seeing that only her mother and younger sister came back, she couldn't help asking: "Mother, where is Xiao Jiu?"

At this time, the raindrops were already dense, Liu hung the umbrella aside, and said after entering the room: "Xiao Jiu took Mr. Zhao to Zhongjing's house. Alas, this Mr. Zhao is really polite and courteous. It is not common among rich sons and brothers. Nine being able to meet people can be regarded as good luck."

"Go to Zhongjing's house?" Ah Ju repeated in disbelief, her face as white as paper.

Mrs. Liu was in a hurry to go to the kitchen to see what dishes were in the house, but she didn't see the change in the elder sister's expression. Lin Zhu was stunned for a moment when she heard the elder sister's fiancé's name. Seeing that her face was not right, she couldn't help leaning towards Ah Ju, wondering Then he asked her worriedly: "Sister, what's the matter with you? Mr. Zhao wanted to come. Mother invited Mr. Zhao to our house. Mr. Zhao couldn't refuse. He was worried about his father's absence, so he proposed to go to Brother Meng's house. What's wrong? "Could it be that elder sister also saw that Mr. Zhao is interested in her?However, Mr. Zhao is very courteous, and he just happened to take shelter from the rain today, so he shouldn't have a conflict with Meng Zhongjing, right?

Ah Ju looked at her sister, forced a smile and said, "No, I just think our guests have gone to Meng's house, it's quite..." After saying that, he lowered his head and pretended to be ashamed, and went to the study.

Lin Zhu looked at her back in confusion, shook his head, and went to stay in his room.

Ah Ju's composure disappeared the moment she closed the study door.

He went to Meng Zhongjing's house on purpose, didn't he want to tell Meng Zhongjing about the two of them?

What would he say, would Meng Zhongjing believe it, would he come and question her?If Meng Zhongjing asked, how should she answer?

She didn't want to lie to him, but she really didn't want Meng Zhongjing to know that she had been touched...

Ah Ju leaned against the door, tears rolling down silently.

Meng family.

Meng Zhongjing, his father and his son have already welcomed Master and servant Zhao Chen in.

The Meng family has been farming for generations, and the family has ten acres of land, so they live fairly well.After marrying the Lin family last year, the three of them built three new houses next to the old landlord, and reserved them for Meng Zhongjing to marry his wife.It would not be too late for Meng Zhongda to wait another two or three years to get married. At that time, he would just renovate the old house, and Father Meng would live as the concierge.

Now the father and son still live in the old house.

The corners of the mat on the kang were a bit torn, and there was no mahogany chair like the Lin family's on the ground, only three unpainted wooden benches.

Father Meng originally wanted to invite Zhao Chen to sit down, but seeing the expensive silk and satin clothes on his body, he couldn't open his mouth.The most majestic man he has ever seen in his life is the servant who collects the land tax, and the richest man is Lin Xian's sister-in-law. But looking at the young man in the house facing the wind, he just thinks that the king and grandson mentioned in the play are nothing more than nobles. in this way.

Father Meng was bewildered, and looked at his eldest son for help.

Father was cramped, and the house here was too old, so Meng Zhongjing said to Zhao Chen: "Young Master Zhao, my father has bad legs and feet. He has been taking medicine for the past few days, and there is a smell of medicine in the room. Why don't Young Master Zhao come with me to sit on the east side?" With his father-in-law not around, he still told Mr. Zhao to be more comfortable.

Zhao Chen nodded, and bid farewell to Father Meng, "Your junior has the liberty to come to the door and interrupt uncle's rest. Uncle is sitting here. Brother Meng and I will go to the next door to talk."

Father Meng said "Hey" a few times cautiously, and followed him to see him out. Meng Zhongda was with his father, and he felt uncomfortable if he didn't follow him.

So Meng Zhongjing invited Zhao Chen's master and servant and Lin Chongjiu to the east again.

Chen Ping stayed in the kitchen as a servant, and Zhao and Chen entered the east room.

Compared with the old house, this new house for the young couple is spacious and bright, with new beds, new seats and new cabinets, full of joy.

(End of this chapter)