Chapter 385 Chapter 386

Jin Qianqian was just about to ask the other party if he was okay, but who knew that the other party would start cursing first.

"What is this? It's blocking my way. Do you want to kill someone in your shop?" Old Mrs. Ning said as she raised her crutch to hit it.

Lichun, who was standing by, stepped in front of Jin Qianqian and wanted to help her block the attack, but was pulled back a step by Jin Qianqian, leaving Mrs. Ning with nothing to lose.

"You still dare to hide." Although one of her eyes was blind, she could still vaguely see two shadows move away with the other eye. She held the crutch tightly and wanted to continue, but she didn't expect that the crutch was held tightly by someone.

Li Cuicui snatched the cane from her hand and threw it heavily in front of her, "Can't you just talk it out calmly? Do you have to start a fight right away?"

Just because this blind old woman had just attacked and tried to hit her daughter-in-law, Li Cuicui didn't care about her identity and fought back.

"Do you know who I am? My son is an official in the Hanlin Academy."

Hearing the other party's domineering words, Li Cuicui looked back at Jin Qianqian with some concern. Was she going to cause trouble for Old Seven because of her impulse?

Jin Qianqian smiled at her soothingly, walked over and held her hand, "I was wondering who it was? It turned out to be Madam Ning. I haven't seen you for a while, and I think your health is getting better and better."

Old Lady Ning grabbed Fang Yuan's hand and asked, "The voice sounds familiar. Who is this?"

Fang Yuan glanced at Jin Qianqian before whispering in her ear, "It's Madam Gu."

Old Madam Ning came to her senses immediately. "So she is the famous jealous woman in the capital. Instead of staying at home to learn more about women's virtues and teachings, she actually has the leisure time to wander around here?"

"Madam Ning is really a person who follows the crowd. She hasn't even sorted out her own family affairs, but she has the leisure to talk about other people's affairs here." Jin Qianqian secretly cursed in her heart. Her good mood was ruined.

Fang Yuan came over and bowed to Jin Qianqian, "Madam Gu, there were many misunderstandings before. We will leave now."

She was not as unclear about the situation as the old lady. Her husband was in the Hanlin Academy, but he was several levels lower than others.

Jin Qianqian accepted her gift and said, "Since you know there is a misunderstanding, then you should clarify things with her properly. Don't keep saying things that are not right outside, or else you will bring trouble to your Lord Ning."

Fang Yuan's face froze. She didn't quite understand why Madam Gu was so disrespectful today. She never spoke so sharply before.

Mrs. Ning was not happy after hearing this. "I really don't know where these young people were raised. They don't respect their elders and they don't even have manners or integrity."

At this time, Li Cuicui had already heard Lichun next to her explaining to her and knew who this person was.

Now hearing her scolding Jin Qianqian like that, how could she stand still?

"Madam Ning, right? How can you be my daughter-in-law's elder?" Li Cuicui said, looking her up and down, "I, the mother-in-law, can't find any fault with my daughter-in-law, how can you be here to point fingers?"

Hearing the unfamiliar voice, Old Lady Ning looked towards the figure, "Are you her mother-in-law?

Then I really want to tell you something. Your wife has become a laughing stock in the whole of Shangjing.

She blocked her husband from taking a concubine and kept the family's money. How could a woman like her, a wife of an official, do business in public?

Seeing that your son and my son both work in the Imperial Academy, I kindly advise you that officials like them should be careful about their reputation and not let it be ruined by women in the harem. "

After listening to such a long conversation, Li Cuicui only heard the word "take a concubine".

This was like stepping on her sore spot. She didn't care about the demeanor of an official lady, she jumped up and pointed at Old Lady Ning and cursed, "You are talking nonsense here without knowing the cause and effect. You must be jealous of my son.

My ancient family has its own clan rules. A man without a child can take a concubine after he is forty. If he violates this rule, he will be expelled from the clan.

What does this have to do with my daughter-in-law? How can you put such a big blame on her? "

It was too late for Jin Qianqian to stop it, and she wanted to keep the matter to herself for a while.

However, when she saw the shocked looks of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law opposite her, she felt relieved.

She saw in the investigation records that these two people had done a lot of work in spreading rumors against her.

"Did you hear that? It's a rule in our clan that we can't take concubines. What does it have to do with my daughter-in-law?

Besides, they already have two legitimate sons. Those who are thinking of entering my son's backyard should think twice before making mistakes, lest they ruin themselves and others."

Li Cuicui put herself in the shoes of the old man. She knew that money could move people, as there were people who were interested in that shabby thing like Gu Dashi. She thought that it was even worse for the seventh brother. His wife was really suffering.

Jin Qianqian didn't understand what her mother-in-law meant by her pitying look, but she still smiled sweetly at her.

But in Li Cuicui's view, such a smile was a forced one, and she felt even more biased in her heart.

Fang Yuan looked at Jin Qianqian with a complicated expression. She had been gloating before, waiting to see whether Jin Qianqian could not withstand the pressure and would take a concubine on her own initiative.

Who knows that he has the imperial sword in his hand and doesn't have to worry about these things at all.

"Why didn't you say it before? Your reputation wouldn't be so bad." Fang Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Jin Qianqian looked at her with a half-smile, "Did you ever give me a chance to speak?"

Fang Yuan, "..."

Old Madam Ning: "..."

Onlookers: "..."

But Old Madam Ning was unwilling to let Jin Qianqian off so easily, "Everyone hopes that having many children will bring more blessings. Even if there are rules in your clan, if Lord Gu is willing, she shouldn't stop him.

Since you are her mother-in-law, you should have a good talk with her. It is not good for a woman to be so strong all day long."

Li Cuicui didn't expect the other party to be so persistent. She snorted, "May I ask this old lady, how many descendants do you have in your family?"

Old Madam Ning puffed out her chest and said, "My son is the runner-up in the imperial examination, and he has a pair of children. He will definitely help our Ning family to expand their family business in the future.

Besides, I, your daughter-in-law, am a tolerant person, unlike some people who look down on others by relying on the dowry in their hands.”

Although she is blind, she loves to listen to gossip about family matters.

During this period, Gu Jin was the talk of the town in the entire capital, especially after she spent so much money to buy so many shops, which made her feel even more uncomfortable.

Why was that guy named Gu able to snatch Chen'er's top spot and marry such a money-making wife?

"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Li Cuicui had been holding it in for the past few days, fearing that her words and actions would embarrass her son. Now that she finally found a point to complain about, she immediately came to her senses, "Oh, so this is the only child in several generations.

This is interesting. You have been the only son in the family for several generations. Is it because you stopped your husband from taking a concubine that the Ning family has become so destitute?"

(End of this chapter)