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Chapter 125 The Old Servant
Hu Fei and Chunying looked at each other, frowned slightly, and asked, "Please explain clearly, what's going on?! What is he going to do here?"

But Ah Fan suddenly became awkward, took out his handkerchief to wipe away his tears, and said with a weeping voice after a few words: "So it was my fault, I saw the second young master that time, I was very happy in my heart, and returned home." The family said a few more words, but I didn't expect my man to be annoyed, clamoring to find the second young master's bad luck, saying that you are no better than before..." She bit her lip and lowered her head: "Because I am pregnant He didn't expect him to be a guest at a relative's house outside the city last month, and he saw you by accident... I was afraid that he would come and make trouble, and after we quarreled with him, he got pregnant , gave birth to a daughter..."

Chunying interrupted her: "What do you mean this big deal has anything to do with Young Master Hu's visit? Isn't he coming soon? Can you make a long story short?" She was so anxious that she couldn't bear to listen to the young couple arguing ah?

A Fan blushed, and quickly raised her head to stare at her, but heard Hu Fei say: "My sister is right, A Fan, you can briefly talk about the important matters." Wearing a veil, he said: "Yes, the second young master...it's my man...he...he was annoyed that I gave birth to a daughter, and said it was all your fault-this is all his nonsense! If he hadn't made trouble with me, how could I have done it? Have a daughter? Obviously everyone said that I am pregnant with a boy!"

Chunying resisted the urge to roll her eyes: "What happened later?!"

"Later...he ran to the gate of the city and stared...for several days, saying that he would wait for the second young master to pass by...Is it so desolate for me and my daughter to be at home..." Ah Fan's eyes were red as he spoke, and he whispered Weeping, Chunying jumped anxiously.Hu Fei closed his eyes, and said softly: "It's hard for you, it was your husband's fault, how could he leave you mother and daughter alone? - He found me later, didn't he?"

Ah Fan cried and nodded, "He followed you all the way here, planning to make a big fuss, but for some reason, he was regarded as a thief and sent to the government. He returned When he got home, he lost his temper. He said it was all your fault, so he ignored my begging and ran to Hu's house... and told the young master everything about your living here..." She burst into tears : "How could he be like this... If the second young master has something wrong with you, what face do I have to see you?!"

Chunying breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that the youngest of the Hu family was not coming anytime soon. Seeing Ah Fan crying sadly, she slowed down her tone: "Sister-in-law, don't cry, haven't you just given birth? If you cry A bad body is a lifetime thing." After saying that, he reached out to help the other party, but the other party broke free from her, crying and said to Hu Fei: "Second young master, run away, the eldest young master will definitely not let you go... you Didn't he say last time that he has forced you to move out several times?"

Hu Fei's face darkened: "I have my own measure. You go back first, take care of yourself." A Fan shook his head violently: "No! Second Young Master, you have to go right away! I overheard my man telling others, The young master will definitely drive you to death! You don’t know how powerful the young master is now! A magistrate who came to Beijing from other places met the sedan chair of the Hu family when he went out, and he had to give way to the young master. His current family property It is more prosperous than when the master was around, if he wants to deal with you, you have no way to resist. Please, Second Young Master, even if it is for me, please run away!"

Chunying blinked, wondering why Ah Fan's words sounded so awkward?She turned to look at Hu Fei, and Hu Fei also frowned: "I've already said, I have a sense of proportion! No matter how powerful he is, there is no room for him to cover the sky with one hand in the capital! Well, it's late at night now , you go back quickly! You are already married, so you have nothing to do with the Hu family, don't get involved in it!"

A Fan's expression seemed to be very touched: "Second Young Master, I know you are worried about me, but...how can you tell me to leave you behind after so many years of love? Second Young Master..."

"Sister A Fan!" Hu Fei couldn't help it anymore, "Don't talk about love or affection! Your husband will get angry only after hearing what you say. If you say that again, won't it make him even more angry? You As a wife, you should naturally regard your husband as the heaven, and forget all about the past!"

A Fan was startled, tears came out again: "Second Young Master, you are so cruel..."

Chunying opened her mouth slightly.

Hu Fei pulled her dark scarf and covered her head indiscriminately, then walked over to open the door, stood by the door, and turned his head: "Sister Afan, you go back, be careful on the road, from now on... No need to come again!"

Ah Fan's tears kept falling like broken pearls, her hands tightly grasped the scarf, her body trembled, she covered her mouth and ran out, faintly crying.

Hu Fei quickly closed the door, sighed, and began to be in a daze.Chun Ying cautiously asked: "Brother Xiaofei... what kind of intimate relationship do you two have?" It looked like an old lover or something.

Hu Fei smiled wryly and said: "Where is there any intimacy? Don't talk nonsense, you girl! She used to serve my mother's girl. When I was 15 years old, my father wanted me to take her into the house, but my mother refused. The matter was delayed. But since then, she has gotten closer to me, but I am still a little uncomfortable... When my mother and I were kicked out of the house, she stood by the side without saying a word like everyone else. On. I also know that she can't help herself, so I don't really blame her. It's just that the past is over, and she also married and gave birth to a daughter, so if she says that she is not affectionate, it will only damage her reputation. "

Only then did Chun Ying know the reason of the matter, but just because she had considered taking over the house, was A Fan's attitude towards Hu Fei too intimate?If people don't know the truth, they would think that there is real JQ between them!
She glanced at Hu Fei: "Brother Xiaofei, I think she treats you very well? I don't know if it's during confinement or just after confinement. She came here to report to you at night, and even her husband was angry. Don't worry about it. Don't be too unfeeling, is it too dangerous for her to go home alone as a pregnant woman?"

Hu Fei glanced back at her: "Have you forgotten? Now the yamen is catching thieves, and they are haunting our area. Shen Xiaosi and his gang of brothers guard the nearby streets and alleys every day after dark. Ah Fan is She has a new face and is a woman, so they will send her home safely when they see her. What are you worrying about?"

Shen Xiaosi is an officer of Shuntian Mansion who Hu Fei made friends with, and he often eats and drinks together. Hearing what he said, Chunying knew that it was [-]% accurate, so she let go of her worries.But she still hasn't forgotten the most crucial question: "What about your brother? If he comes, how will you deal with it?"

Hu Fei lightly brushed the dust off his sleeves: "Come here, what am I afraid of him? Can he drive me away, or kill my future? He can't even take care of himself, and Face to control me?" He turned back to the small courtyard: "Let's continue to discuss, among those places, where should we open a shop?"

A trace of doubt flashed in Chunying's eyes, wondering what Hu Fei's words meant, and hearing his urging, she had no choice but to continue the previous discussion.In the end, the two agreed that it would take several on-site inspections before making a decision, but now it seems that Yanle Hutong is the best place, with sufficient source of tourists and high consumption power, and it is the closest to Gouwei Hutong. There are only two disadvantages: [-]. One is that the competition is fierce, and the other is that it is located in a red-light district, and it is inconvenient for a girl like Chunying to go to her house.

Hu Fei blinked: "Red Light District? What does this have to do with The Red Lantern? Naturally, our new store doesn't have that name."

Chunying laughed dryly: "That's not what I mean... Uh, just think I'm wrong. In fact, although it's more complicated there, if I go there in a pony carriage and go directly to the store, it shouldn't be a big problem, right?" They are more or less curious about brothels, but reason will prevent impulse.It's not that she wants to go shopping in the brothel now, but just take a look through the car window on the road outside, shouldn't it be a problem?Yanle Hutong... There is Jiaofangsi and an official brothel nearby. It seems to be a place full of beauties?

Hu Fei smiled and said: "Of course it's not a problem. I'm thinking about renting or buying a storefront with a small courtyard at the back, and I can still live there. If you come in a small carriage, enter directly from the back door. The customers in the store can’t see you either. Although there are many people in that area, it’s not a messy place, and there are soldiers stationed there, so no one will dare to make trouble.”

Chunying was stunned, and her eager mood dimmed: "Brother Xiaofei, are you going to move out?! Aren't you coming back to live?"

Hu Fei smiled, and looked down at the brochure: "I can't borrow here forever. Besides, since I want to open a shop, of course it's more at ease to live there at night..." There were some things in his heart that were hard to say. It is the one he likes the most. His family is in the jewelry and cosmetics business, and there are many customers who come from brothels, so there is no embarrassment. A shop in the store is next to a "Jiuxiang Pavilion", the top brand Jiulixiang there is the confinement of a certain big imperial merchant, this imperial merchant is much more powerful than the Hu family, and has connections with the palace , and I heard that he doesn't get along well with his brother, if he can get acquainted with this person...

Seeing Hu Fei lost in thought, Chunying bit her lip, her head drooping.

Hu Fei seemed to be very attentive to the idea of ​​opening a store. He went out for several days to inquire about the store, and actually let him rent a store in the front and back yard near Jiuxiang Pavilion.After Chunying found out, she was both happy for him and sad at the same time: "Then when will you move there?"

Hu Fei laughed and said: "How can it be so fast? The house is very old and needs to be repainted, and maybe I have to ask my sister to clean it up for me. I want to clear all the goods on hand, and then pick a new batch. Good buys come in. Opening a shop is better than not being a salesman, there are too many goods to buy!"

Chunying forced a smile: "Then is there anything I can do? I'll make more zippers for you?" She found that among the products she made, zippers of various colors with beads were the most popular.It's natural to be familiar with a lot of work, it doesn't take half an hour for her to make a net now!
Hu Fei naturally agreed happily, and said: "I will buy a batch of good beads such as coral, agate, lapis lazuli, and clam tomorrow, and I will trouble my sister to come up with more novel tricks."

However, his plan was not realized in time, so he suffered a blow.The owner of the house suddenly changed his mind and wanted to sell the shop to another buyer, who reportedly offered a high price.Because the documents had not yet been officially filed with the government, Hu Fei had no choice but to abandon the store in a haste.He was bored at home for a long time, and his face was always very dark.

Chun Ying asked worriedly: "Could it be...your elder brother?"

Hu Fei sneered: "What kind of place does he think it is? Allow him to act wildly?!"

He went out for a few more days, then found another shop, and bought it quickly.Although it is a bit far away from Jiuxiangju, it is closer to Jiaofangsi.He was in a much better mood, planning to meet a few powerful nobles, perhaps better than an imperial merchant.

Just buying a shop is much more expensive than renting it.Chunying counted the rest of her savings, and said to him: "The money is not enough, shouldn't it be better for us not to buy too many high-end goods? Let's go to the nearby shops and see what others are selling. Don’t repeat it to others. As long as the style is novel, it’s okay to be cheaper.” Not everyone in the brothel is rich.

Hu Fei thought for a while, and was about to speak when he heard crying outside the door, which seemed very miserable.He frowned: "There is no other family in the alley, who is crying? Could it be that some neighbor met with misfortune?"

Chunying hurriedly got up to look for the door. Grandma Wei had already opened the courtyard door first. She was looking out, but she was startled: "Who are you? What are you doing in front of my house?!"

Chun Ying and Hu Fei walked over one after another, and were surprised to see a large group of people standing outside the door, old and young, men and women, all of them looked shabby and disheveled.Suddenly there was a baby crying, she looked around and found that it was Ah Fan, holding the baby in his arms, covering his mouth with a handkerchief and crying.

A man in his fifties came up tremblingly and said, "Second Young Master... Please save us!" After saying that, he knelt down on the ground, and a bunch of people followed suit.

Chunying was taken aback, and Wei Po was even more at a loss: "What are you doing! Sigh..." They all turned to look at Hu Fei, whose face was already ashen.

(Pink tickets again...)
(End of this chapter)