Chapter 3 Beans

Cheng Ting washed Xue Chongxun's official robe and grilled it slightly with small charcoal. It was indeed dry the next morning, but the wrinkles on the clothes that were roasted with fire were uneven.

Xue Chongxun was rushing to the lobby, so he had to wear it.

Cheng Ting cleaned him up, watched him go out to do big things, and then looked forward to him coming back to linger with her in the evening. She was very happy in such a life...

If he didn't have so many wives and concubines, and had lived like this for the rest of his life, she would be even more willing.

In the morning, she visited the inner house, touched the familiar places, arranged the work of slaves, cooks, gardeners, etc., and was very easy to do. She seemed like the flower moistened by rain and dew, becoming more energetic and beautiful.

Xue Chongxun didn't come back for lunch. He probably ate with his colleagues in the yamen. After lunch, Cheng Ting cleaned up and went out to do something.

She thought that Xue Chongxun only had one official robe, so it was naturally inconvenient to change it, so she wanted to go out to buy a red silk to make him a new outfit.

On the Silk Road in Shanzhou, the market business has recovered at least 60% to 70% after the war. Naturally, there is no shortage of silk fabrics, and you can buy them as long as you have money.

When Cheng Ting got out of the escort of the servant, she suddenly saw a large group of people surrounding her and blocked the road. She picked up the curtain and said, "Go and see what happened before?"

After a while, the slave came back and reported in a low voice: He was killing people and beheading them.I asked the criminal who was an official and committed a crime of disrespect in front of the new governor... that is, the husband. When the evidence of corruption and bribery was investigated, he was immediately sentenced to death and was taken to the West Market and his head was cut off...

Cheng Ting was silent for a moment and said: Wait for a while before you can pass.

After waiting for almost half an hour, a bunch of talents dispersed one after another. Cheng Ting's carriage entered the west market. She was watching along the road behind the curtain when she suddenly saw a very grand silk shop. The four words "Yangzhou Weaving" on a plaque were full of momentum. Cheng Ting knocked on the carriage and said: That's it.

She got out of the car and walked into the village with two strong men from Xue's house. Soon a man in a long gown came over. He looked up and down at Cheng Ting's clothes, then looked at the followers beside her, and immediately flew away: Madam is full of nobleness, and she must be good silk and silk, so you can't be worthy of you. Hiss... You are not like us from Longyou, and you have the smell of mist and rain in Jiangnan Road. It's a coincidence!All we sell here are from Yangzhou. Please, please do not fit your identity outside…

Cheng Ting thought to himself: The shopkeeper thought I bought it to make clothes for him. Forget it, there is no need to talk to him too much.After thinking about it, she said: I'll take a look first.

After saying that, she walked to a red silk, stretched out her hand and touched it, but she felt that the material was different from the official uniform.

Just as he was about to continue leaving, a woman suddenly said in a voice: You must use red-colored little kids in the official uniform, this kind of silk is not good.

Cheng Ting turned around in surprise and saw a young woman of seventeen or eighteen years old looking at her with a smile. Cheng Ting couldn't help but ask: Why did Madam say this?

You are from Duke of the State of Defense, right?I saw you in Xicheng that day.

The woman said kindly, and after that, she didn't see her, she suddenly held Cheng Ting's hand. I'm familiar with this farm, and I know where the materials you want.

Cheng Ting gently pulled her hand back and said: Thank you, Madam, I haven’t asked for my surname and name when I first met.

The woman smiled and said, "This is our second meeting, but I saw you yesterday, but you didn't see me... My surname is Chen, and my brother was originally a delegation from Shanzhou. He should be loyal to Duke Wei. Alas... My brother often calls me Zhenzhen, and my wife calls me that too.

The woman looked gloomy after saying that.

Cheng Ting said in confusion: What's wrong?Is something wrong with Brother Ling?

She suddenly remembered the official who had just been beheaded in Xicheng. Could it be this Chen Zhenzhen's brother?

She quickly looked back at the follower who had gone to search for the news first.

The slave understood and whispered: No surname is Chen.

Chen Zhenzhen asked in confusion: What are you talking about?

nothing?

Cheng Ting shook her head quickly.

She was also worried, thinking that the man actually killed someone as soon as he arrived...

Although she also understood the purpose of establishing her authority, she only blamed the dead man for being too arrogant and making a fuss, but she was always too hostile to do so.

Chen Zhenzhen said again: I am native to Shanzhou. I am familiar with this place. In the future, my wife can accompany you to show you somewhere to play.

Well... Cheng Ting just responded casually. She had something else in her mind and couldn't help asking again: What happened to Brother Ling?

At this moment, Chen Zhenzhen finally couldn't laugh anymore, and tears suddenly popped out, and she fell to the ground with a plop, crying: I beg my wife to help me, even if I do something for the rest of my life, I will repay your great kindness...

Cheng Ting hurriedly supported her and said: If you have anything to say, I will definitely not refuse if I can help.

Did the lady agree to me?Chen Zhenzhen looked at Cheng Ting with anticipation.Cheng Ting frowned and said: You have to say something first.

Chen Zhenzhen couldn't hold on and knelt down and said, "My brother did nothing wrong. The month before yesterday, he came back from the school and saw the shameless woman (probably Chen Zhenzhen's sister-in-law) and his subordinates in the same room. What did it mean to be the lonely man and widowed woman living in the same room?"She has no shame at all and still has to protect the general!In anger, my brother killed the man and woman together... But the woman was from the Zhou family, a large clan of Shanzhou. The people there were not to rely on him. They argued in many ways that they would not admit that their family was unfaithful. They also bribed officials to slander the innocence of our Chen family, imprisoned his brother, and wanted to kill and avenge him... But the Chen family was also one of the top clans in Shanzhou ten years ago, but after his father died, the family's strength was weak, and now they can only be wronged!I would like to ask my wife to say a few words in front of the Duke, and to help my brother, I will never forget the great kindness and virtue...

Cheng Ting frowned and said: I am a woman, how can I get involved in official affairs? My colleagues will say that I am interfering in politics.You might as well go to the yamen to make a fuss, and your husband will make the decision with you.

Chen Zhenzhen cried: My brother is the only person I can rely on. If he has a few things... I beg you.

She said as she took out a pair of jade bracelets. This is a thing passed down from the Chen family. Please accept it.

No, how can I accept money and property without permission?!Cheng Ting hurriedly blocked the hand she handed over, but she didn't want to touch it just like that, and the bracelet fell to the ground, with two crisp sounds...

Cheng Ting was stunned. Didn’t she say it was a family inheritance?

Why don’t you take it safe!

Maybe this woman did it on purpose, but now the matter is quite miserable. You can't just push the blame out, right?

Cheng Ting hurriedly said: I will pay you the bracelet, come and put the pieces in it and take them to the jewelry store to estimate the price.

No need, I didn’t take it well, how could I blame my wife?

Chen Zhenzhen sighed sadly, "There is no one here anymore, what's the use of asking for money?"It’s okay if the lady is unwilling to help, so she said goodbye and disturbed you.

etc!Cheng Ting looked around and asked in a low voice, "Brother Ling's name?"

Chen Shitang.

……

Cheng Ting bought the materials she needed and took a bus to go straight back home.

When Xue Chongxun came back in the evening, she began to say that she had done something today, and her main purpose was naturally to tell the Chen family's affairs in front of Xue Chongxun.

When Xue Chongxun heard her say all the trivial matters, he hesitated to deal with them. Occasionally, she felt that her words were full of life. When she was interested, she would stammer. Shanzhou was lively... Yes, the silk fabrics in Jiangnan were good.

So and so.

After a long time, Cheng Ting calmly told the Chen family about the matter and sighed a little: That woman is pretty, alas.

Xue Chongxun looked at her and said: Do you think she is very talented?So do you want to help her?

Cheng Ting hurriedly said carefully: I... just think she is helpless, but I shouldn't be talking too much about the official duties of the husband... But, the Chen family is also a gentry in Shanzhou. When the husband comes, he not only needs to be powerful, but also win over some people. Perhaps it is not wrong to help the Chen family...

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: Why are you nervous? You are afraid of interfering in politics?If you interfere in politics, just interfere in politics. Look at my mother’s more than just interfere in politics!I am not a selfless Master Qingtian. What's wrong with using power for personal gain?If you say you can help her, you will help her. There is no need for any reason, just try to show you a smile.

After hearing this, Cheng Ting's face turned red, she bit her lips lightly and said: You are just talking bluntly... But I still hope that the husband will do more good deeds for the official.

Xue Chongxun hugged her in her arms, blew a warm breath in her ear, and said softly: You laugh, I will release Chen Shitang immediately without acquittal. What are you afraid of?If the governor of Shanzhou fails, it is okay to ask the Chaoli to change me to Langzhou or Hezhou.

Cheng Ting said: I'd better not to do it anymore. I'm your woman and I should advise you to do good deeds. How could I do this... It's so late today. Let's do some serious business tomorrow. Now... now... the more she talks, the hotter her face becomes.

Xue Chongxun reached out to her arms and smiled: My white rabbit has grown up.

Bad stuff!Cheng Ting gently bit his shoulder.

Xue Chongxun picked him up around the waist and walked towards the kang.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that the houses in the state yamen were really old, with dark colors around them, and even the lattice was purple. The lamp holder was not a candle but an oil lamp. The green fires as big as beans had an indescribable weirdness. In short, everything was so angry...

Fortunately, the baby in his arms was white and tender, which made everything come alive.