Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 125 The Pearl Club (Part 1) (Part [-])
At the pearl meeting, someone needs to host the auction and introduce the matter of raising pearls to everyone, so that people believe that there is indeed a secret method of raising pearls in this world.

Zheng Woxue originally wanted to disguise herself as a man to be the host, but both Cao Yong and Wei Xin felt that it was inappropriate, because the current social atmosphere is strict, and the world despises women's appearance in public.Even if she changed into men's clothes, Zheng Woxue was pretty after all, if she was recognized by others, it would be a breach of integrity, and many things would be inconvenient.

After some negotiation, it was finally finalized.Zheng Woxue told Wei Xin the general situation of Pearl, and asked him to memorize it, and Wei Xin would explain it to everyone at the Pearl meeting.

Because Zheng Woxue lived in the inner courtyard of Cao's house, it was not convenient for Wei Xin to come and go all day, and Wei Xin also had to take care of the news of the pearl merchants on the Linjiang Tower, so the two discussed and decided to stay at the inn in the backyard of Linjiang Tower alone. Opening an elegant room as a temporary residence, Zheng Woxue takes a carriage from the Cao family to "teach" pearls every day.

On this day, Zheng Woxue went to Linjiang Tower by car as usual.When she was driving to Hua'an Street, her car was suddenly stopped.On the opposite side is a luxurious carriage decorated with gold and silver. The guards and entourage, including the coachman who stopped Zheng Woxue's carriage, are all well-dressed, obviously they belong to the rich family.

The coachman came over and saluted, and asked, "May I ask if Miss Zheng is in the car?"

The entourage of the Cao family who escorted Zheng Woxue was not sure what the other party was, so he didn't answer, but asked instead: "Who are you? Why are you stopping us?"

The coachman was very polite, and replied respectfully: "We are the Bai family in the west of the city, and my young mistress is asking to see Miss Zheng."

Zheng Woxue listened in the car, and frowned. She naturally knew who the Bai family was, but she didn't know any young mistresses of the Bai family, and she had nothing to say to the Bai family. Sheng Sheng said to the followers: "Tell them that they have admitted the wrong person, let's go."

Cao's entourage said so immediately, and then ordered the car driver to leave.

Suddenly there was a tender cry from the car over there: "Sister, go slowly!" While speaking, two servant girls came up from behind and put down the bench, and helped a young woman covered in silk to get down from the car.

The young woman was several months pregnant, and her figure was already showing.Holding her stomach in one hand and her waist in the other, she saluted gracefully with the support of two maidservants, and said softly, "Little sister Ruixue begs to see my elder sister."

Zheng Woxue heard that it was "Ruixue", and then remembered that Wei Xin accidentally mentioned that the young lady from the Yang family in Bihelou married into the Bai family, she pulled the corners of her mouth, and still told her followers to ignore them and leave. .

A few days ago, Zheng Woxue and his elder brother brought Fritillaria from Taihu Lake to Jiangning, somehow let Yang Mingchang know about it.Afterwards, he approached the brothers and sisters of the Zheng family many times overtly and secretly, asking them to come out to meet them, and asking someone to send a message that he wanted to recognize them.

The scene of being rejected back then is vivid, how could the siblings care about such a father?Not to mention going to recognize him again, knowing that he has no good intentions, so I made up my mind to never see him again.I think the old tricks have been exhausted, and now he is pushing his pregnant daughter out again.

If it wasn't for the Pearl Society's idea, would the father and daughter be able to take turns in battle like this?Zheng Woxue could not help but feel cold-hearted, and felt even more disgusted with the Yang family's father and daughter.

How could Yang Ruixue let them go away like this, her eyes were filled with tears immediately, she put on a show, and said sadly: "Is my sister still blaming my father? Even if my father is wrong in every way, after all, he is my sister's biological father. Flesh and blood, How can you say that if you don't recognize it, you don't recognize it? How can there be such a reason among the children of the world... All these years, my younger sister has always been thinking about my elder sister, is it true that you are so cruel, and refuse to see my younger sister?" , Weeping softly and crying.

Some spectators had already stopped around, and after hearing Yang Ruixue's remarks, chirping voices gradually sounded, most of them sympathized with the pregnant woman, and some said that the people in the car were unfilial, how could they deny their father and so on.

Zheng Woxue laughed angrily in the carriage. Although she would not forget her mother's tragic death, she also did not forget that that man was her biological father.Although I have complained and hated these years, I am also worried, for fear that my brother will not let go of his obsession and cause a tragedy of father and son killing each other.This is great, now that she and her elder brother don't want to take revenge, but the other party still clings to each other, it's really shameless to use such a method to force herself to meet each other!She was going to ignore them and walk away, but she heard such a voice from the crowd, "Isn't this followed by someone from the Cao family of the Weaving Mansion..."

Zheng Woxue frowned slightly. Of course, the chaos in her own family should not involve the reputation of the Cao family. She cleared her throat helplessly and said in a deep voice, "Young Madam Bai has mistaken someone! Your surname is Yang, and my surname is Zheng. It's irrelevant. I An dare to be your elder sister? Don't cry out here, you don't care about the children, you have to save some face for the Bai family!"

Yang Ruixue was still just crying, sobbing and saying that there was a banquet in the restaurant in front of her, and she wanted to ask her sister to go over to settle the suspicion, which meant that if Zheng Woxue didn't go with her, she would just stand here and cry until she died.

There were more and more people around, who could say anything, and Yang Ruixue was standing in front of the car with her big belly, so she couldn't get around her no matter what.Zheng Woxue frowned, gritted her teeth, and ordered her followers to follow her, thinking in her heart, if you deceive people too much, we can't help being rude.

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In the private room of Jinquan Building, Yang Ruixue bowed to Zheng Woxue Yingying: "My little sister has met my sister."

Zheng Woxue sideways avoided her, and said calmly, "I have already said that, I dare not be your sister, Young Mistress Bai. You dragged me here by force, what can I do?"

Yang Ruixue's eyes were clouded again, and she said pitifully: "My sister really annoyed my father, but she also refused to recognize me as a younger sister? Although I shouldn't say anything about the elders, it is indeed my mother's fault. Father often misses his eldest brother and sister, and wants to take you back many times..."

Seeing her acting like this, Zheng Woxue felt disgusted, and immediately interrupted her with a wave of her hand: "Madam Bai is fine, and Wo Xue will leave first." After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.

"Sister!" Yang Ruixue hurriedly stretched out her hand to tug at Zheng Woxue's sleeve, but she staggered on her feet, snorted, and let go to support the table to support her body. Wrinkled, looking pained.

Zheng Woxue was taken aback when she saw that she seemed to be moving her tires.After all, she has a kind heart, no matter how much she hates the Yang and Bai families, she will not make fun of people's lives, so she immediately walked over to support Yang Ruixue, put him on the stool, and asked with concern: "How is it? Are you okay? Call someone Come and take you back!"

Yang Ruixue didn't mention herself, but instead grabbed Zheng Woxue's sleeve: "Is my sister really refusing to recognize me? Over the years, I have always missed my brothers and sisters. I often think how great it would be if you came back! Miss me I was married alone, and I didn’t dare to mention the grievances in my in-law’s family, because my mother’s family didn’t even have a brother or sister who could make decisions for me...” But he was sobbing and couldn’t continue, tears rolled like broken beads And down.

Zheng Woxue sighed softly, and handed her the handkerchief.

Yang Ruixue said again: "After I got married, my father and mother often felt desolate and lonely. Would you and your brother move back? Wouldn't it be nice for our family to share a family relationship? They also knew it was wrong and thought We must make good compensation to you. And now you are away, after all, you are living under someone else's roof. It's not my sister, I'm talking about it. After all, if you are not at your own home, or you are treated like a guest, you will not be more comfortable than your own home..."

Zheng Woxue stared into Yang Ruixue's eyes, seeing her teary and sincere, she lowered her eyelids: "The past is over, don't worry about it!"

Seeing that Zheng Woxue seemed to be loosening up, Yang Ruixue hurriedly hit the rails: "Our father is already over fifty years old, and his body is not as good as it was in the past few years. Now we have to rely on our brothers and sisters for business matters. I can relieve his worries. I dare not say the word 'thank you', I am also sincerely grateful to have brothers and sisters who have performed filial piety in front of their parents..." As he said, he stood up and bowed again.

Zheng Woxue raised her eyebrows, and looked at her with a half-smile: "Yang Mingchang said, let us brothers and sisters go to Yang's house?"

Yang Ruixue couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so she just nodded.

Zheng Woxue asked again: "He said he wanted us to help with his business?"

Yang Ruixue nodded, and softened her voice: "This is also the property of my brother and sister! Doing our own business is better than letting outsiders do it, isn't it?"

Zheng Woxue smiled, without further ado, stood up and walked out.Yang Ruixue was startled, and hurriedly chased after him, wondering which sentence was not appropriate.

Yang Ruixue didn't leave very fast, and she was pregnant again, so she hurried to the door and stopped Zheng Woxue who was about to get into the car.As soon as she got outside, she immediately cried again: "Why did my sister annoy me? My sister is clumsy and can't speak, so it's not enough to pay you..."

Zheng Woxue was about to talk, when suddenly a group of people came over there, and someone called out: "Rui Xue, you have a body, why are you running around?" While speaking, a young man in his twenties came over, All the servants of the Bai family saluted him and called him "Young Master".

Zheng Woxue turned his back to the young master of the Bai family. Hearing his shout, he turned his head subconsciously. Seeing that it was a young man, he turned back immediately.

The young master of the Bai family saw a woman with a graceful back standing with his wife from a distance, and when he got closer, he was about to ask a question. Looking at the beauty's face, when the beauty turned around, he seemed to be fixed on the ground. He opened his mouth, but couldn't close it for a long time.

The woman in front of me is somewhat similar to his wife, with the same beauty, but not as delicate as his wife, but bright and majestic, exuding a different kind of beauty.The young master of the Bai family felt itchy in his heart when he saw it. Although Zheng Woxue turned around and didn't look at him, his eyes were still fixed on the corner of his earlobe and skirt, thinking wildly.

Yang Ruixue coughed lightly, and said, "Master, this is the sister I mentioned, and my father is the one who cares most about it."

Zheng Woxue was a little impatient: "Young Madam Bai, I have said it many times, I can't afford the word 'sister', please take it back. I'm leaving."

Before Yang Ruixue could speak, Bai Dexi, the young master of the Bai family, leaned over, stretched out his hand to stop her, and said with a smile, "Sister, don't go!"

That "sister" was clearly a teasing tone, Zheng Woxue glanced coldly: "Master Bai, please show some respect!"

The followers of the Cao family also gathered over, all of them stared at Bai Dexi coldly, and if he was rude again, they would take action to teach him a lesson.

Bai Dexi didn't notice the gazes of the people around him, and he still salivated with a smile: "Since I'm a real sister, I should get close to her! Jinquanlou, my brother-in-law is the host, and my sister is enjoying my face..."

Zheng Woxue didn't want to cause trouble, so she raised her hand to stop the entourage who had already grabbed their arms and sleeves and was about to make a move. She didn't want to look at Bai Dexi any more, so she only turned her gaze to Yang Ruixue. Yang Ruixue half bowed her head, her face was gentle and virtuous, but her hands were clinging tightly to her handkerchief.Zheng Woxue suddenly felt a little sympathetic to her, and without saying anything, she turned around and was about to get in the car.

Bai Dexi has always been used to debauchery, how can he let a beautiful woman go?He didn't know whose car it was or whose nursing home, but because he had many entourages and was not afraid of the other party, he wanted to pester Zheng Woxue in the past.

Suddenly there was a loud sound of hoofbeats, and three fast horses galloped in front of everyone.Wei Xin turned over and got off the horse with two long entourages, embraced Zheng Woxue and said, "Miss Zheng, how are you?"

Seeing him coming, Zheng Woxue heaved a sigh of relief and nodded.

Wei Xin glanced at Bai Dexi, raised his eyebrows, "Second Young Master Bai?"

Who in the market doesn't know Wei Xin, the manager of Cao's House?Who in the gambling house and brothel doesn't know the fifth master of the Wei family?When Bai Dexi saw him, he immediately became timid, hurriedly greeted him and said, "Fifth Wei, what brought you here? It's a pleasure to meet you, it just so happens that this is not Jinquan Tower, let's go up and have a drink? My little brother is a filial piety." you……"

Wei Xin said with a smile: "I have some common affairs, let's change another day!" Without looking at him and Yang Ruixue, he only said to Zheng Woxue: "Miss Zheng, please get in the car, the young master is still waiting, let's go! "

Zheng Woxue smiled sweetly and got into the carriage.Under his escort, he went to Linjiang Tower.

Bai Dexi watched the beautiful woman go away in a hurry, clicked his tongue regretfully, then turned to look at Yang Ruixue: "You say you, a man with a body, why are you running around! Get in the car and go home."

Yang Ruixue got into the car silently, Bai Dexi abandoned the horse, got into the car as well, and asked his wife, "That woman, is that Zheng Woxue? Why did you come to see her?"

"Father asked me to persuade her and elder brother to go back." Yang Ruixue couldn't help frowning when she smelled Bai Dexi's body, but she still said softly, "Where did you come from?"

"I was passing by on business, so I came over to ask when I saw your car. Your father is the same, you have a child in your stomach, and he sent you to do this and that, what if you hurt the child!" Bai Dexi dissatisfied: "Also, you Are you confused too? Are you persuading them to go back? Then Zheng Hai has gone back, your father has a son, how can it be your turn to return the wealth of the Yang family?"

Yang Ruixue lowered her eyelids: "No matter what, he is my own brother, after all, he is a family."

Bai Dexi snorted coldly, and said in a strange way: "Oh, you are really a good daughter of the Yang family!"

Yang Ruixue hurriedly grabbed his sleeve, and said with tears, "What are you talking about? Although I am the daughter of the Yang family, I am also the daughter-in-law of the Bai family! My surname is already Bai, and my child's surname is also Bai. Chong child, how can I harm our Bai family? Isn't it all for the Bai family? You don't believe me? "

"Yes, yes, yes, aunt, don't cry, don't cry. It's not mine, it's not mine, I'll make amends for you!" Bai Dexi was most afraid that this delicate little daughter-in-law would shed tears, so he hurriedly hugged her for a long time. Pause.

Yang Ruixue lay in his arms, smelling the choking smell of rouge, her heart ached.Thinking of Zheng Woxue's unusual attire just now, and the Cao family's respect for her, I am afraid that the Cao family looked at her differently, and they were planning to give it to that person.Yang Ruixue was jealous and hated at the same time, she was obviously stronger than a hundred times, why did she have to suffer so much, but she was so proud and happy?
Besides, Wei Xin got a letter from the Cao family's entourage, knowing that Zheng Woxue was stopped by the Yang family, so he came here to rescue him.Zheng Woxue didn't mention anything along the way, so he didn't ask.

When they arrived at Linjiang Tower, Zheng Woxue drank a cup of tea and calmly explained what Yang Ruixue meant just now.After hearing this, Wei Xin knew that the Yang family had come to poach someone, but he was not sure about Zheng Woxue's attitude, so he didn't say a word, just waiting for her to speak.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zheng Woxue smiled and said, "Fifth brother can't trust me?"

Wei Xin hurriedly said that's not the case.

Zheng Woxue said earnestly: "Mr. Cao's great kindness to our brothers and sisters, although he did not say it often, he has always remembered it in his heart and never forgot it for a moment. Are we that ungrateful villain? I said this today, and I don't want to express my gratitude to you. Fifth Brother said he was loyal, but he wanted to ask Fifth Brother for a favor."

She paused, and said: "In fact, the past is over, my brother and I don't want to take revenge. But the Yang family is too low, it can be tolerated, and it can't be tolerated. We should teach them a lesson, so that they won't be so endless entanglement!"

Wei Xin said with a smile: "Sister Zheng's sister must have a clever plan? Brother Yu is willing to serve you."

Zheng Woxue shook his head: "Thinking of them, I'm so irritable. I can't think of a good idea for a while, and I still want Brother Wu to help me with an idea."

Wei Xin was stunned, thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Where would I think of any good solution, it's not a problem for those who are not popular, for example, find someone to beat them... Let's wait for the young master to discuss it!"

After a while, Cao Yong also arrived at Linjiang Tower.As soon as they entered, Zheng Woxue and Wei Xin told Yang Mingchang what they wanted to teach.

Cao Yong heard this, and said to Zheng Woxue: "Leave this matter to me. I promised you to avenge you. This time, I will say this for you brothers and sisters!"

Wei Xin interjected, "My lord, do you have a solution?"

Cao Yong thought for a while, then nodded with a smile: "Just look at it, let him take a big advantage!"
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