The Imperial Concubine Chef - C83
No one would have thought that Madam Liu, who had been bedridden for three months, would suddenly come to Zhou Tian’s side. Therefore, the surrounding people quickly made way for him.
Actually, Zhou Sanlang did not return, but today, someone had spread the news that he was ranked first in high school. Thus, the entire Two-boundary Village, especially the Zhou Family, had come to watch the show. This was a rare good thing that happened to them once in a hundred years!
Zhou Tian and the Wu family were originally very happy today. They had committed a great sin in exchange for their son’s name on the high school list. Moreover, they had also received the news that he would be married off to the Prime Minister of a thousand gold after the Zhou Mansion was completed in half a year. Thus, the two of them forgot that they had been filial to their daughter-in-law and their granddaughter just three months ago. They were already thinking about their future prosperity. This was because the person who delivered the letter said that he would bring his family away this time, and even the Chow Dalang would let them enter the capital to live a good life.
Seeing Madam Liu, the couple suddenly thought back to what happened before. Her expression instantly froze. However, not only was the Madam Liu their kin, she was also the wife of Zhou Sanlang’s teacher at the Enlightenment, which meant she was Zhou Sanlang’s mistress. So she was supposed to be here today. Zhou Tian hurried forward and bowed, “He’s the son of the Seventh Aunt. You’re here. “Come in quickly!”
When Madam Liu saw that Zhou Tian’s family had a lantern festival, his heart started to churn violently. “He is so angry that he can’t spit it out. Of course, he wouldn’t look at them in an amiable manner.” No need to go inside. Since Zhou Sanlang didn’t come back, then it’s useless for me to go in. However, since Zhou Sanlang was in high school, shouldn’t he be sending a message to Wenlan and Xinyu? After all, for his high school, Wenlan would work day and night to earn money for him to study in in the capital. Xinyu was so old, yet she acted filial for him in front of the hall. It was even more so because she wanted to help him obtain a place of honor in the exam. She pulled them into the mountains to help Zhou Erlang move his grave. “Now that he has won the court, he should never forget the relationship between mother and daughter.”
Right now, the thing that Zhou Tian and the Wu Clan were most afraid of was remembering this matter. But they could not refute Madam Liu’s words. The surrounding people all nodded their heads in agreement. Even Family Head Zhou and a few of his uncles sighed and said that the Madam Liu was right. Zhou Tian and Lady Wu could only bite the bullet and nod their heads. However, Zhou Tian was in a difficult situation. Right now, the life and death of his son in the Seventh Aunt is unknown, so there is no way for him to report this either. ”
Madam Liu laughed coldly: “I wonder if life and death can be treated like never seeing these two people before? You always burn incense and pray, don’t you? Now, Zhou Sanlang was also a big shot. It wouldn’t be too much to give your wife and daughter a memorial tablet in the temple, right? “It could also be considered as praying for peace for the mother and daughter.”
“Family Head Zhou agreed with him. Zhou Tian. Madam Liu’s words were extremely true. Madam Su and Xinyu’s Zhou Family had flourished all over the Sanlang. Now, it was also because of the Sanlang’s entrance exam that caused this difficulty. Currently, in Sanlang High School, the Longevity Ranking was established. But the Madam Liu, someone from the capital came today to give him the good news. Let’s talk about this a few days after you die, shall we? ”
“When Madam Liu heard this, hot tears immediately flowed out of her eyes. My poor girl! Everyone was beaming with joy, who would still remember how hard it was for all of you to work every day! Your lives are too bitter! If I had known that this family was so ungrateful today, I wouldn’t have let you follow that Feng Shui guy into the mountains even if I had given my all! How could a brother-in-law move a grave and let his wife and niece follow him up the mountain! This is an unexpected calamity! My poor dear grandson! ”
In the eyes of the people in Two-boundary Village, Madam Liu was an extremely strong woman. Even when Teacher Zhou had passed away, she did not shed much tears. Instead, he guarded for more than ten years. She didn’t have that chastity arch from the beginning. It was because her sister and brother had forced her to remarry that she had sworn to die to protect her late husband for the rest of her life. Coincidentally, he had a good relationship with the County Magistrate’s wife. Thus, he was able to obtain a chastity arch to avoid all kinds of troubles in the future. But it’s always hard for a woman to live. But Madam Liu could lead a good life. As a result, in the hearts of the people, the Madam Liu was powerful and worthy of respect.
But now, this strong lady was crying so miserably. Everyone thought that a few months ago, Xinyu would still be able to run around the whole village with these little girls. When you see someone, you will smile and call for them. Many people felt their hearts ache. Some of the aunts also cried while accompanying Madam Liu.
The joyous scene from a moment ago was gone. The majority of the people were filled with grief. There was even a group of women who were crying. Although Zhou Tian and the Wu Clan were angry, they were more afraid. They had forced their granddaughters to their deaths, and they were being filial to them. If there was anything good to give them, it would have to be given to a good child.
Family Head Zhou did not expect that not only did Madam Liu not listen to him, he even brought a group of women and started crying. He was also unhappy in his heart, but in the end, he had the upper hand due to his heartache and regret. He was very clear that there was definitely something fishy going on here, but since Zhou Sanlang was the glory of his Zhou Family, he didn’t think about it. Now that he saw Zhou Tian and Wu Dai again, and saw that Chow Dalang had always been hiding, not seeing anyone, he knew that there was definitely a big problem here. “Since he felt guilty, he decided to listen to Madam Liu’s words. “Alright.” Otherwise, go to Fortune Temple immediately. to give Madam Su and Xinyu the chance to live their lives. and also thought that they would be safe and sound, and would be able to return soon. ”
It was already half a year after Su Xinyu left the Two-boundary Village that she found out that the Zhou Family had given them the chance to set up the Profound Life Ranking at Fortune Temple. And at this time, the three of them had already reached Haian City.
The Haian City Innkeeper’s surname was Zhang, and he was a fat man of around forty years of age. Seeing the jade pendant in Su Xinyu’s hand, Manager Zhang immediately led him to the backyard. Because she came alone and dressed like a boy, she didn’t have any scruples.
However, it was clear that the Manager Zhang knew Su Xinyu’s true identity. He opened his mouth and said, “I presume you must be Miss Su?”
Su Xinyu raised her brows. She thought to herself, why did Wen Ling say his gender out loud? However, thinking about it, it could be considered to be beneficial. After all, she had temporarily planned to settle down here, and if it could really be so, this Manager Zhang would be taking care of him. Hello, shopkeeper. I am Su Xinyu. However, I’m afraid that in the future, I will be able to see others as a man. ”
Manager Zhang nodded: “I understand. I’ll call you Young Master Su from now on. My master has instructed me to take care of you if you want to stay here. But all is up to you. Master also said, if you don’t want to contact me, I can’t say much. Oh yes. My surname is Zhang, and I understand the meaning of both words. “Just call me Old Zhang.”
Su Xinyu laughed: “I will just call you Uncle Zhang. I do want to settle down in the Haian City at the moment. But I want to try it myself. If there’s really something you don’t understand, I’ll come and ask for your help. I came here this time, aside from begging you to send a message to Young Master Wen, just tell them that we are well, and will temporarily settle down in Haian City. ”
Manager Zhang agreed: “Alright! I’ll send someone to tell the master in a moment. By the way, Master sent you a few letters earlier. Just a moment. I’ll get it for you. ”
When Su Xinyu opened the letter and read it, she found out what happened at the Two-boundary Village. After calculating the time, Zhou Tian, Wu Clan and Chow Dalang should have already entered the capital. Actually, they didn’t need to walk for half a year from Two-boundary Village to reach the capital. It was just that they had to walk around and stop, looking for a suitable place to stay, which was why they took up a lot of time. Furthermore, they were not in a hurry, and they did not lack money. Thus, they did not all take the public road. It was only natural that they did not run into Zhou Tianyi’s family.
Knowing that Seventh Grandmother was forcing Zhou Tian to give her and her mother the Life Ranking, Su Xinyu sighed. It would also be difficult for him to vent her anger for the Seventh Grandmother for himself and his mother. Naturally, she also became even more determined. In the future, she would definitely bring Seventh Grandmother to her side to serve him. She also found out that Tian Liyong was following him closely, but the main reason was to learn martial arts from him. Wen Ling then told him about the people he could ask for help at different places. His jade pendant could hold a seat token. The more Su Xinyu looked, the more he felt that this friend really had nowhere to go.
He kept the letter in his pocket. Su Xinyu asked: “Manager Zhang, is your young master safe now?”
Manager Zhang nodded, “Young Master will be fine now. Please rest assured Young Master Su. ”
Su Xinyu hesitated for a moment, then asked: “Then he has other news, if it’s convenient, can you tell me about his situation?”
Manager Zhang did not expect Su Xinyu to ask this question. “However, he still knows the seriousness of it.” When it’s convenient, I will tell you everything I know. That’s right. Master even sent him three thousand taels of silver in notes. They were all fifty-two taels apiece. They say that this is the ginseng’s silver. ” With that, Manager Zhang passed a small cloth bag to Su Xinyu.
Su Xinyu was shocked. “He doesn’t know where I’m staying so why would she leave you such a message?”
Manager Zhang laughed: “This was delivered only at the end of last month. Naturally, every clan would have three thousand silver taels and two letters. ”
Su Xinyu was startled. “An indescribable feeling welled up in my heart. If we are to become close friends, what else do we need? ”
Although he didn’t know what the Fifth Prince was thinking about this mistress, she was the only one who could be so meticulously managed. If it weren’t for the fact that his mistress allowed this girl to live freely, even he would have suspected that this would be his future mistress. Although their identities were as different as heaven and earth, based on their courage and insight, they were indeed more suited to the situation of their masters than those noble princes and noble princesses.
Su Xinyu stood up and took the small bundle. She knew that regardless of whether or not this silver was for the ginseng, she could not refuse it. Please thank Young Master Wen for me. I still have one thing I want to ask Manager Zhang, Young Master Wen said that he opened a restaurant, where is it? ”
The Manager Zhang replied, “Master does indeed have a restaurant under his name, and his name is Yun Lai Fang. It was also similar to Four Seas Grocery Shop in that there were them everywhere. Our Haian City also has one. “It’s in the south of the city.”
Su Xinyu raised her brows, “Is it that Yun Lai Fang who specializes in drinking and chatting with officials and officials, and also has a song, dance, and ejaculation?” She had always thought it was a place of luxury. Although she later found out that it wasn’t like that, although there were female singers in the room, they didn’t sell their bodies.
Manager Zhang nodded: “That’s right. Young Master Su asked this … But do you want to go and take a look? ”
Su Xinyu waved her hand, “No. I was thinking that if it was appropriate, I should write some recipes and send them to him. I can’t just let him take care of me, and I don’t give him anything in return. ”
“The Manager Zhang laughed. I believe in Master’s wish! “