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Chapter 331 Dissatisfied Hu Fei (new content added to the old chapter)

Chunying put down the account book in her hand, turned her neck, stretched out her hand to pick up the tea bowl, and took a sip. The temperature was moderate and the fragrance of the tea was strong. She squinted her eyes comfortably.

The warm body was pressed against her back, and the most familiar whisper was in her ear: "Are you tired? Let's put it down first, and there is no need to rush to read it."

Chunying turned to look at him with a smile: "Who was the person who read the accounts all night yesterday? You still have the nerve to call me?" She stretched out her hand and pinched him gently, "You know you're making trouble for me!"

Hu Fei feigned "Ouch" twice, then he came over and smiled in her ear, "It's my fault, I neglected my lady, I will accompany you well today, and I will make sure you are comfortable, how about it?"

Chunying was warmed by his breath, she hurriedly pushed him away, took a look outside, then turned her head and said angrily: "I'm going to die! You don't want to see if there is anyone outside, if your sons and maids see it, I don't have to be a human anymore!"

"What are you afraid of?" Hu Fei didn't take it seriously, hugged her up again, and sniffed the back of her neck lightly with his nose. Husband and wife, you should be more intimate! As for Brother Dai, he is sleeping soundly, where did you see it?"

Chunying looked helpless, trying to reason with him: "I'm looking at the account book of the family's income and expenditure, which should have been finished yesterday, but my little ancestor made me uneasy, so I don't have time to look at it. It was not easy for him to fall asleep, so I was free, you go shopping elsewhere, or you can read two pages of books, and when I am done, I will find you."

Hu Fei looked unhappy: "When you finish your work, who knows what else will happen? You have only cared about your son for a year, and I am your husband. The son is taken by the nanny, and you have Take care of me first!"

Seeing his coquettish appearance, like a child, Chunying didn't hold his hand for a moment, laughed out loud, reached out and pinched his face: "My lord! How old are you, why are you still acting like a child? Why are you jealous with your son? I'll finish reading it soon, good boy!"

Hu Fei saw that she couldn't move her, rolled his eyeballs, smiled maliciously, stretched out his hand and scratched his wife's armpit a few times, itching so much that Chunying couldn't help avoiding it, and laughed and scolded: "What are you doing?! "I couldn't sit still, and almost fell to the side.Hu Fei hurriedly hugged her, and smiled in her ear and asked, "Good lady, it's useless to ask, you still don't know what I want to do?"

Chunying's face blushed.Although they have been married for three years and have a son, Dai Bo, Hu Fei's face seems to be getting thicker and thicker. Who is time-traveling?Who are modern people? !Didn't they say that the ancients were quite reserved?Why is Hu Fei so bold that he dares to kiss her in front of the maid at home? !It's still broad daylight!Just say that.

Usually in front of her natal family, he dared to hold hands and hug her waist from time to time, which made his mother and sister blush several times.Speaking of love, even more bold.Not to mention the tricks at night, even a modern person like her couldn't resist.It's one thing for a husband and wife to have a good relationship, but the thickness of their skins is really unbearable.

However, every time he put on a pitiful look and complained in a low voice that she only cared about the housekeeper and her son, but left him in the cold, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.Even though she was regretting everything, but when he acted like a baby, she lost her armor again.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glared at him: "I'm tired of being together every day, thank you for not being bored. People who don't know think I really neglected you! My mother told me last time, called Let me be more restrained, don't be so obsessed with you, saying that a man has his own career, and he can't stay at home with his wife and children every day. As a wife, I should think of a man. Now I really should tell her to look at you, yes Who cares about whom?! I don't even know what my reputation has become now!" Maybe you think she is ridiculous?

Hu Fei said disapprovingly: "How much time do people outside care about us? Now it's not like in Suzhou city. Apart from us, there are only people from neighboring villages in the village. The second brother Li's family doesn't come here on weekdays, and we are the only ones here. .As for the people below, what do you care about them? Life is only a few dozen years, if everything is based on other people's winks, it would be too boring. I don't think I am absurd. I stayed at sea Two or three years, otherwise the children will have a series, and now they will naturally have to make up for it."

Chunying pursed her lips and chuckled, sighed helplessly, stretched out her fingers and scratched the bridge of his nose lightly: "It's broad daylight, don't make trouble! If you want to get close, you have to wait until night!" Speaking of this, her face became hot again Seeing him chuckling, she wished she could push him again, before she sat down at the dressing table and combed her messy hair.

Hu Fei was sitting on the bench with a smile on his lips, watching his wife straighten the hairpin on her head. After watching, he came over to help adjust the angle of the hairpin. Looking at each other in the mirror, both of them smiled. Taking advantage of the situation, Fei approached her and leaned close to her ear, wanting to say something.

At this time, Xiao Xiang from outside the door came to report: "Master, someone came from Mr. Mu's house and said he has something to give you."

Hu Fei paused, a little helpless.Chunying glanced at him with a half-smile: "Why don't you go soon? That's a gift from a beautiful lady!"

The so-called Mr. Mu is actually Muhammad, an Indian businessman whom Hu Fei met when he went abroad. He brought his family to Daming with the treasure ship, and he has settled down in Suzhou City. He is still doing tea business. But it was enough for the family to live a prosperous life, so after settling down, they contacted relatives and friends in India, and started business between the two countries.He was grateful for Hu Fei's advice back then, which gave his family the opportunity to board the treasure ship. He heard the tragic experience of many acquaintances after the third prince became the new king, and his gratitude was even deeper.Hu Fei got along well with him, but there was only one thing that bothered him, and that was that his younger sister, Dia Mo'er, was too enthusiastic about him. If he hadn't gotten married quickly after returning to China, he didn't know what she would do Woolen cloth.Now even though she has married a wife and had children, she still sends things every three days. If she refuses, she will bow her head and cry for others to see without saying a word, which is very annoying.

Hu Fei gritted his teeth and wanted to explain a few words, but he was afraid that his wife might have misunderstood him, so he stomped his feet and shouted: "I sent something, just accept it, what are you talking about?!"

Xiao Xiang timidly replied outside: "But...but the man said...that the uncle must accept it himself..."

Chunying smiled and said: "Since people have said so, you can go and accept it. Can I still trust you?"

Hu Fei had a cold war, and secretly decided that he must open up with his old friends and make it clear that his good family does not want to be destroyed by outsiders. If Muhammad is really grateful to him, he will immediately change his mind and stop it. His sister's behavior, otherwise he would have to alienate their family.

Chunying stared at Hu Fei's back as he disappeared outside the door, turned around, and pouted.Knowing that other women had plans for her husband, she was naturally unhappy, but Hu Fei didn't have that kind of thought for him, so she naturally didn't like Fei vinegar, but she was still feeling bored.After combing her hair, she picked up the ledger again to look at it, but her heart was in a mess and she couldn't calm down.

After a while, Hu Fei came back, but this time there was no sorrow on his face, but a smile, and a box in his hand.Seeing this, Chunying asked him with a smirk: "Hey, how dare the beauty send something good this time?"

Hu Fei approached with a smile on his face and said, "It wasn't her this time, it was Muhammad who sent someone to deliver something. He also got it by accident. Take a look, doesn't it look good?" After finishing speaking, he opened the box.

Chunying looked at the half box of colorful gems inside, and was taken aback: "What is this?! Where did he come from?! How could he give it to you?!"

"This was brought here when he returned to India last time. It was originally intended to be a dowry for his sister. Unexpectedly, a relative of his family came to Daming recently and brought several boxes of these things to his family. He thought about our place. No, so I sent half a box over. Didn’t you just say that when you go to Beijing in a few days, you are worried about not having a decent reputation? You might as well use these to put on your head.”

Chunying rummaged through the gemstones, saw red ones, green ones, and a few blue ones, took them under the window and looked at them carefully under the light, then smiled and said: "This color is not right, the transparency is not bad. , the flaws are not too many, but the polishing process is too rough, and it needs to be re-polished before it can be used. However, this is considered to be of the upper-middle quality, and it would be too wasteful for me to use it. For Princess Wenjun and Shizifei and The presents of the female relatives are not ready yet, why not put this on top, it’s still decent, and it’s in a small box, it’s not conspicuous.”

Hu Fei said with a smile: "You can make up your own mind about how to arrange it. But I think it's all given to the county prince's mansion, so you don't have it? You can just send a few. If it's good, you'd better keep it for yourself."

Chunying heard it funny, and squinted at him: "On weekdays, I only heard the prince say how filial you are. When he was suffering from the epidemic, you were the only one who waited on him without hesitation. Now it is a mistake. If you are really filial, how can you be so filial?" Can’t even give up a few gems?”

Hu Fei smiled: "I have suffered from the epidemic. As long as I am careful, how can I get infected so easily? What's more, when I saw his appearance at that time, I remembered the situation of my father when he was dying, and couldn't help taking care of him. Seeing that he was moved afterwards, I half pushed and gave up. My adoptive father treats me well, so I am naturally filial, but the people in his family, who knows what is in his mind, so why should I be too careful?"

Chun Ying flew over with a disdainful look: "It can be seen that your filial piety is not pure! But he is still thinking about you!" Then he put away all the gems, rolled his eyes, and said casually: " Muhammad sent such a big gift, it’s hard for him to have a heart, it’s just his family’s kindness, you really don’t accept it?”

Hu Fei hurriedly pointed to the sky and swore: "I definitely don't have that kind of thought! Good lady, you know best. Normally, Muhammad brought his sister here, but I never took a look at her! I don't want to, because his sister is a fairy, It can’t force me to nod! Besides, we are from Daming, how can we stand Indian girls? Not to mention the dark skin, there is still smell on the body!”

Chunying burst out laughing, stretched out her finger and tapped his nose: "I see, you should be more kind, don't bury other girls like this. She is obviously a beauty!" After straightening her clothes, she seemed to suddenly think: "Speaking of which, the girl You are not young anymore, since you and her brother are good friends, you should think about her life-long affairs. Now, thanks to her brother, more and more Indians have settled in Suzhou, is there no suitable family among them?"

Hu Fei was thoughtful: "If you say that, it's not like..." If you can get someone to talk about it as a marriage, will you be able to get rid of this love disaster?

Seeing that he was interested, Chunying didn't say much, she just took the account book quietly and looked at it. When he thought about it, she also read the account book and put the account book aside.

Seeing this, Hu Fei's eyes lit up: "But you're free?!"

Chunying blushed and turned her head away: "It was agreed that it will be at night, so you are not allowed to make trouble! My son is about to wake up."

Hu Fei turned into a twisted drum again: "The child is the best at sleeping, and it will be a long time before he wakes up, just a short while..."

Chun Ying half-pushed, and the two of them were almost at the bedside, but suddenly they heard the maid outside reporting again: "Master, someone from Nanjing is here, I have a letter for you!"

Hu Fei froze, sighed as if resigned to fate, and kissed Chunying deeply: "Wait for me, I'll be right back!" Chunying leaned over the bed and laughed.

When Hu Fei came back, she got up to welcome him in, and seeing his serious face, she hurriedly asked, "But what happened?"

Hu Fei shook his head: "It's nothing, it's just... Our family's newly opened fourth inn, the prince intends to take a share, saying that it will be opened in a place close to the capital, preferably in Tongzhou."

Chun Ying frowned: "Although the business of this inn is under your name, it's all the meaning of the palace, we just manage it. Don't you know, the prince? I'm afraid the higher-ups won't like it if you intervene in it for nothing."

Hu Fei sighed, and said with a smile: "Anyway, it will take several months for the fourth inn to open. Let's make it clear to the prince when we arrive in the capital in a few days. Maybe he just heard that our business is doing well, no I know the details. My inn business is just pocket money, no matter how good or bad the business is, it won’t fail. Our family’s daily income still comes from the sea, as long as we have never opened this inn.”

Chun Ying frowned.Since Hu Fei went to Beijing Miansheng once three years ago, he soon started the inn business.At the beginning, she didn't understand why he chose this line of work, but later she realized that it was just a trick to sell dog meat.The Supervisor of Ceremonies was ordered by the emperor to always pay attention to the movements of various forces in the country, especially around Nanjing, where there are many royal family members and "honored" generals.Today, after the political situation has initially stabilized, it is essential to strictly prevent the resurgence of opposition forces.In the "Taiping Inn" under Hu Fei's name, all the clerks and accountants in it were assigned by the superiors to assume the duties of the royal eyes.Although Hu Fei took on this important task, which meant that he was deeply trusted by the emperor, it was not an easy task.

The matter involved the government affairs of the imperial court, not to mention Chunying herself, and even Hu Fei was only in charge of the daily operation of the inn. As for when, who came to the inn, and what happened, he didn't care at all.

Seeing her husband frowning slightly, Chunying felt a little distressed, and comforted her: "Anyway, the store is our store, and if we earn more, it is also our benefit. Let me think of a way to make the business of the store more profitable. It’s more prosperous. Outsiders look at it and think it’s a decent hotel, don’t they?” In modern times, she majored in hotel management, and if she really wants to do it, she might not be able to make a prosperous business?As for the hidden functions of these stores, it doesn't matter, just separate the management into two parts.Chunying immediately had several plans in mind.

Hu Fei was a little moved. He knew that his wife had almost never asked about the inn's affairs in the past three years, and seemed to have scruples about the court and people in the palace. Now she is willing to speak this out because she cares about herself.From the talents she has shown in the past few years, she will definitely become his good helper.He grabbed her hand: "Chun'er..."

Chunying smiled and said: "Come on, let's not talk about the nasty words, we are husband and wife, can I still leave you? It's just that this is not a long-term solution after all, who knows when someone will replace you? This kind of work is not very You can't. The prince is getting old, and we don't know how the son is thinking. The situation in the palace will change at any time. Only relying on the support of these nobles can't last a lifetime. I told you last time, let you take advantage of it I'm not busy now, I hope I can use a few months of work to come back from the examination of a scholar. If I can pass the examination in the future, I will have something to rely on in the future, and I won't be afraid of being easily bullied. The prince also said that he is willing to help, in your heart how to think?"

When Hu Fei was with his parents in his early years, he had passed the Tongsheng examination. Now that he has not touched books for many years, it has been abandoned. Last time King Wen mentioned it, he did not agree. Forget it, I'm afraid I won't pass the exam, but it will delay the family's property."

Chunying said: "With me watching at home, you should take the examination of scholar first. If you fail the exam, take your time. If you fail in five years, if you take ten or twenty years, I will not force you. I just hope that others will not pass the exam because of You are a businessman, so I look down on you. Obviously you have done so many things for the court...I am wronged for you!"

Hu Fei's eyes turned red, and he quickly returned to normal. He gently hugged Chunying, and murmured: "My good lady, as long as you love me, that's enough..." Chunying gently patted him on the back, what? Without saying a word, quietly enjoying the intimacy of this moment.

"Master..." Xiao Xiang's trembling voice came from outside the door, "Then who... Master Hu Family... is here..."

Hu Fei lowered his face: "What kind of uncle is he?!" The good atmosphere was interrupted, and it was the person he hated the most who came, and he was full of anger.

Xiaoxiang's voice was full of tears: "It's...that person...he wants to see the uncle! He said he has something important to discuss!"

Hu Fei sneered: "What's important for him? Isn't he asking for money? I'm worried about my reputation, so I don't care about him, but he really thinks of himself as a master?! Just right, I'm going to Beijing, and I'll discuss it with the patriarch. Discuss, let's see who is the uncle of the Hu family!" After finishing speaking, he changed his gentle expression, and said to Chunying, "I'll send him away, and we can continue when we come back!"

Chunying was stunned for a moment, and when he realized he had already left the room, he couldn't help spitting at his back, then hid his mouth and snickered, suddenly heard his son crying in the next room, and hurried over to comfort him, but his heart was Think, when Hu Fei comes back, how will he feel?
(Changed a lot...)
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