Carpenter's Lady

Chapter 18

When Taozi heard the news, she hurriedly asked Xiaoshui to go to the field to call her husband back, and then told Xiaoshui: "Just say that Uncle Wu sent a letter to ask your father to go to town, don't say anything else, you know? "It's a good thing my mother-in-law went out to visit, otherwise I would be worried if I found out, and I would have to wait for my husband to inquire about the news and come back to find out what's going on before I can tell my parents.

Xiao Shui nodded cleverly, then walked into the ground.

Father Zhang, Zhang Dalang, is planting seedlings in the field. This paddy field has already been planted by more than half. After planting this field this morning, he can go back to rest.Hearing Xiao Shui's voice vaguely, the father and father raised their heads, and saw Xiao Shui running towards this direction, shouting: "Father, mother calls you back!"

Seeing his son approaching, Zhang Dalang asked, "Why did your mother tell me to go back?"

"Mother said that Uncle Wu sent a letter asking you to go to town!" Xiao Shui gasped.

Hearing that it was Wu Ling, Father Zhang said to Zhang Dalang, "Hurry over there! Don't delay!"

Zhang Dalang agreed, walked to the ridge of the field, put on straw sandals, and led Xiao Shui back.Guessing that his father couldn't see him, he asked Xiao Shui in a low voice, "Did anyone come to the house just now?" He felt that Wu Ling only came here yesterday, so there shouldn't be any urgent matters today!I couldn't figure it out for a while, so I asked my son.

"Father, Uncle Wu was arrested last night. Mother told you to go to town to have a look!" Xiao Shui also said in a low voice, her brows furrowed tightly.

Zhang Dalang's heart suddenly turned cold, and he hurried home.

Taozi was waiting for him at the door. Seeing him coming, she hurried forward, handed over a pair of cloth shoes and a purse, and said, "I packed ten taels of silver, and I have already agreed with Yang Erlang, and he will wait for you at the entrance of the village." , Wu Ling was escorted to the mayor's house, and it was said that the county yamen servants have come down, and Zhao Wen was also called over, so hurry up and find out the situation!"

After Changing his shoes, Zhang Dalang went to the town. He first went to Ding Erye's house to find out about the situation. Ding Erye was weaving bamboo strips in the shop. Seeing Zhang Dalang running over with sweat on his face, he put down his work , asked, "Nephew, what are you in such a hurry for?"

"Second Uncle, what happened to Wu Ling?" Zhang Dalang asked while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Oh, Ah Ling, he's planing wood in the backyard!" Second Master Ding said in a daze, "If you need to find him, go to the backyard!"

When Zhang Dalang heard that Wu Ling was at home, he breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Erye Ding: "Uncle, you go ahead, I'll go to the backyard and chat with Wu Ling!"

Wu Ling was planing wood in the backyard, preparing to make a small writing desk for Xiao Shui. When he saw Zhang Dalang coming over, he felt a little strange at the moment, "Brother, what are you doing in town today?" Wu Ling saw Zhang Dalang on his body. His clothes were drenched with sweat, so he hurried to the house and brought a bowl of herbal tea.

Zhang Dalang took it, drank it in one gulp, and felt the heat wave in his heart subside a little, "Didn't I hear that you were taken to the mayor's house? I thought something happened to you! That's why I hurried over here."

Seeing that Zhang Dalang was in such a hurry because he was worried about something happening to him, Wu Ling felt a little grateful, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It's not me, it's Zhao Wen!"

Wu Ling immediately told Zhang Dalang about the cause and effect. It turned out that Wu Ling went to the county with Ding Erye a few days ago, and asked Mr. Yan who was next to the county magistrate about the relevant procedures for reconciliation. It is stipulated that in addition to the voluntary reconciliation of the husband and wife, there is another situation that can dissolve the marriage relationship, that is, righteousness!In the "Law Household Marriage" of this dynasty, there are the following provisions on Yijue:

"The appearance of righteousness is like a son-in-law who is far away, his mother remarries his wife, or drives him out, bids farewell to recruiting a son-in-law, and forbids adultery by outsiders; it is also like beating his wife until he is injured, suppressing his wife's adultery, and having a wife falsely claim Those who have no wives, who deceive and remarry, take their wives as concubines, hire them out of money, marry off as sisters, and so on.”

Master Yan is the nephew of Ding Erniang's aunt's family. Erye Ding has business dealings with the county, and occasionally asks someone to bring some gifts to Master Yan. He has maintained a friendship with the Ding family. .After learning what Wu Ling said about Zhang Mu and Zhao Wen's situation, he asked the county magistrate for two servants to go back with Wu Ling to understand the situation. Those who are in the state of extinct, according to the law: "Those who have wives and marry wives will be punished for one year, and the daughter's family will be reduced by one class, and each will be separated."

When Zhao Wen was called to the mayor's house to learn about the situation, the yamen servant also kindly sent someone to inform Wu Ling to come and listen.When Zhao Wen saw the county yamen officer come down to investigate his marital status, he immediately felt guilty. Since he was tampering with Li Shu, he was naturally familiar with the regulations in "Law Household Marriage", otherwise he wouldn't have to pretend to be married. Li married Xiu'er again. At that time, he just thought that except for Zhang Mu, the rest of the Zhang family didn't know a single word, so they wouldn't be able to understand the provisions of the law. The Zhang family threatened and threatened, but Zhang Mu obediently went home with him.

However, Zhao Wen did not expect that Zhang Mu, a reconciled little woman, would be proposed so soon, and he did not expect that he had already revealed to Wu Ling that he had cheated on Li Shu, and Wu Ling did not become angry Instead of retiring the engagement, he went to the county to invite the yamen servant over.He is going to be tested for fame, so there should be no stain on the file.

When the yamen servant asked him if he and Li Shu were fraudulent, he denied it, saying: "Don't dare to lie to the two messengers, I wrote the He Li Shu by myself, so there must be no mistake."

The yamen servant got a hint from Master Yan, and it was rare to talk to him. One of the yamen servants narrowed his eyes and said, "Since what you said is true, it can be seen that you reconciled voluntarily, and according to what we know, that little woman has also passed away." Prepare for marriage again, now that you have been accused of cheating on having a wife and not having a wife, we two brothers will also make it easier for you, you can write a new letter of reconciliation and leave, and put your fingerprints on it." After finishing speaking, the yamen servant turned to Zhao Asked to look over coldly.

Zhao Wen was so frightened that his body trembled, and he quickly responded "Yes!"

At that moment, the mayor asked someone to hand over a pen and paper. Zhao Wen held the pen, meditated on the wording of the previous and Li Shu, and wrote:

"The reason for a couple is that they were married in the past three lives, and then they are married to the couple in this life. If the relationship is not compatible, it is like an enemy, so we come to each other. Since the two hearts are different, it is difficult to return to the same mind. I will soon meet with my relatives and return to my own way. May I recomb the cicada temples after parting with Qing, sweep the crescent eyebrows beautifully, cleverly show off the slim posture, and choose the master of the high palace, so that one is different from the other, and each has a stable life."

After it was written and fingerprinted, the yamen servant picked it up and blew it up. Seeing that there was nothing wrong with it, he handed it over to Wu Ling.Wu Ling hurriedly cupped his hands in thanks, and immediately invited the two yamen servants and the mayor to go to the restaurant for dinner in the evening.

Zhao Wen looked at Wu Ling at this time, feeling so angry that his heart ached with hatred, one or two were against him, and sooner or later he would kill them one by one.At the moment, there was no dissatisfaction on his face, and he thanked the two yamen servants for letting them go before walking out of the mayor's house.

The two yamen servants looked at Zhao Wen's back and snorted disdainfully. If Master Yan hadn't told him, "Although this son has vicious thoughts, he married the daughter of the county magistrate's childhood mentor. Don't offend too much, just get the Heli book! Don't worry about the rest!" This time, the two of them will definitely bring this treacherous villain who plots against women from a good family back to the county government office, and let him suffer a lot!
Zhao Wen didn't know, but because of Li Xiucai, he had already been honored for a while!

Zhang Dalang couldn't help being overjoyed when he learned the cause and effect of the incident. Now he really got rid of the Zhao family completely. He rubbed his hands and said with a smile, "It's still necessary to study, otherwise if it wasn't for Master Yan to point it out this time. The trick is, Amu doesn’t know how much harm he will do to Zhao Wen!” Zhang Dalang made up his mind to send Xiao Shui to study.

After Wu Ling heard what Zhang Dalang said, the smile on his face froze. He was enlightened when he was very young, and he also learned some characters from A Zhu in the past few years, so he was able to understand Zhao Wen's writing and writing. Li Shu, thinking of the disgusting wording in it, felt that this was really too cheap for Zhao Wen.

Zhang Dalang knew that Wu Ling was fine, and that the Zhao family's hidden troubles had been resolved, so he wanted to leave immediately so that he could go home and talk to his parents, but he was startled when he saw Wu Ling frowned and his eyes were cold.

Seeing Zhang Dalang's surprised face, Wu Ling also realized that his expression was wrong, and said with a smile, "I just think it's too cheap for Zhao Wen, and I'm a little bit upset!"

Zhang Dalang quickly waved his hands and said, "Don't say it's you, I hate Zhao Wen too much, but you and Amu are about to get married, at this juncture, it's better to be more patient!"

Wu Ling also knew what Zhang Dalang said was reasonable, so he didn't say much, got up and sent Zhang Dalang out.

When Zhang Dalang arrived home, he had a smile on his face. Tao Zi and Zhang Mu met, and he felt a little more relaxed. After Zhang Dalang finished repeating Wu Ling's words, Zhang Mu ran back to the room to find the message Zhao Wen gave him. Li Shu, this filthy villain, is still fighting with Li Shu!In addition to the reason for the divorce mentioned by Zhao Wen, the book of Heli also includes the inscriptions of Zhang Mu and Zhao Wen, Zhang Mu's handprint and Zhao Wen's seal.

Zhang Mu suddenly understood the key point. His name and fingerprints were fine, but the problematic ones were Zhao Wen's words and seal. It's not Zhao Wen's handwriting, nor is the seal Zhao Wen usually uses.

Zhang Mu suddenly felt that it was a good thing for the original body to leave, otherwise he would probably be pissed to death by Zhao Wen.It's just that he didn't expect Wu Ling to value him so much. Knowing that there was a problem with Li Shu, not only did he not become angry, but he went to the county to find a relationship to resolve the matter.

"I think, God also gave me a golden finger, maybe my golden finger is Wu Ling!" Zhang Mu's mind suddenly came up with this thought.

Zhang Mu counted with his fingers again, and there were still fifteen days before she and Wu Ling got married.

(End of this chapter)