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"Sister-in-law, you're really good. When did you train Brother Jian to be like this?"
Cui Jianqing rubbed Xiaoyu's head. Her gentle gaze gently fell, followed by a helpless sigh: "If only the one in my family could be half as close as Brother Jian is now."
Cui Zhijian turned his head, looked at his sister from the same mother, and asked, "What's wrong? Did the prince make you angry again?"
When Tai Shi Zheng heard the word "Prince", he turned to Song Mingyue for help.
Song Mingyue and her had reached a tacit understanding. She extended her hand in front of the two of them and said, "My eldest sister is marrying Qi Yan, the sixteenth son of Prince Tong. However, the Prince Tong family itself isn't a wealthy family; at best, it's a branch of the family. So, my eldest brother-in-law has nothing but the title of Prince. He's extremely poor and basically relies on our family to survive. He can't even compare to the County Master's family."
Song Mingyue put away her arms after saying this, and before straightening herself up, she couldn't help but curse at Taishi Zheng: "Even so, he's still such a petty person, a rare sight in a thousand years—"
Zheng grinned.
She would rather believe that Song Mingyue was talking nonsense than believe that her elder sister, who looked so pure and innocent, could actually marry such a man. According to her imagination, the man Cui Jianqing would marry should be a generous and magnanimous gentleman.
However, Cui Jianqing's expression when he spoke could not deceive anyone.
"Oh, don't mention it. Qi Yan hasn't been watching me and controlling me like he used to be lately. Sometimes, he's even started to obey me in his words and actions..."
"Isn't this good?" Cui Zhijian was puzzled.
Cui Jianqing shook her head. "It's good, and I feel a little freer. But he's been making me feel a little uneasy. You don't know, Qi Yan has been leaving early and coming back late lately. He'd dress up before going out, and when he got home, he'd just fall asleep. I've even noticed lately that the way he looks at me when he talks isn't right. How can someone suddenly become like this? It's so abnormal, and I think there's something fishy going on."
Cui Jianqing's worry was written all over his face.
But Cui Zhijian was a complete idiot. He was so self-righteous that he had nothing to fear, and he thought everyone in the world was the same. He crossed his arms and said, "What's the problem? This is quite normal. I think it's the evil in your heart. You women like to imagine things, and you can even make things happen out of nothing."
Cui Zhijian was lecturing his sister, but when he opened his eyes, he was met with opposition.
Zheng was the first to express her dissatisfaction, "Brother, how can you say that! We are all here——"
Song Mingyue echoed, "That's right, big brother, why are you like this! Women's sixth sense is very accurate, don't underestimate it."
Cui Zhijian was annoyed by the two sisters-in-law. Who would have thought that his first reaction was to turn around and look at Cang Yi. He said, "Wife, you know, that's not what I meant."
Cang Yi said to Cui Zhijian with a sullen look on his face, "Before dinner, ask Qing Jie'er to talk to us. You take Cuo Cuo over there and sit for a while."
When his daughter-in-law issued the eviction order, Cui Zhijian's face fell.
Zheng also took the opportunity to stuff the dog into his arms, signaling him to leave quickly. Cui Zhijian hesitated several times, angry but unable to speak. He thought that since he had realized his mistake that day, his status in the room must have been declining day by day.
This daughter-in-law was really taught badly by them——
Cui Zhijian had just stood up, holding Cuo Cuo, when Cui Jianqing immediately moved from Zou Shuangtong to the three sisters-in-law, leaving him no room for maneuver. Of course, Xiaoyu, who was in his arms, had also been returned to her mother.
In this way, the women of the first house gathered together, talking and laughing in harmony and love, which made Zou Shuangtong jealous.
Looking at Xiaoyu in her arms again, she was pouting and never smiled again.
At the case, Song Mingyue glanced around at the people around her and asked, "Sister, I have a question for you, and you must tell me the truth. Besides the abnormalities you mentioned... has your brother-in-law not touched you in a long time? Or, in other words, he wasn't doing his job with all his heart..."
"Song Laoliu, why are you saying that—" Zheng blushed upon hearing this and casually pushed Song Mingyue. Song Mingyue was confused by the push from Taishi Zheng, "Why? I'm just helping you analyze things! What are you so excited about?"
Zheng was a naive person after all, and she panicked when she heard this.
When she looked at the "seniors" in front of her, their expressions had already calmed down. She quickly waved her hand and replied, "Nothing, nothing. You guys continue."
Song Mingyue shook her head.
Cui Jianqing finally responded, "Zhi Chou's wife is right. We haven't been together for a while... because he always says he's tired..."
Song Mingyue narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, as if she had confirmed something. She looked at Cui Jianqing's eyes, which gradually darkened, and finally replied in a deep voice, "Then, big sister, let me tell you something. If I'm wrong, please don't take it to heart."
"We are all family, you can say whatever you want."
Cui Jianqing didn't care, and Song Mingyue boldly responded: "I think my brother-in-law might have someone else outside..."
"Ah? How is that possible!" Cang Yi and Taishi Zheng said in unison.
Song Mingyue was so frightened that she hurriedly explained: "Maybe! I just said maybe! It's possible that my brother-in-law's behavior just happened to coincide with each other. Oh, I can't explain it clearly. Some things still need to be judged by your own sister. I just said it casually."
Cui Jianqing had a gentle temper and was not at all annoyed when she heard this. She only asked, "Zhi Chou's wife, why do you make such a judgment?"
"Sister, do you really want to hear it?" Song Mingyue asked tentatively.
Cui Jianqing nodded.
Under everyone's curious gaze, Song Mingyue analyzed the situation word by word, "Look, big sister, first of all, let's talk about your brother-in-law. He used to want to lock you up at home every day and not let you go out. You had to obey his orders in everything. How come he suddenly does what you want? Today, he even allowed you to attend the Kuaixue Banquet. You know, last year on the second day of the Lunar New Year, he almost didn't let you go back to your parents' home. What does this mean? It means that your brother-in-law feels guilty and is trying to make it up to you!"
Song Mingyue's words sounded mysterious, but everyone was frightened by her vivid words.
Zheng even stretched her head and listened attentively.
Song Mingyue paused, and seeing that no one was willing to refute him, she continued, "Secondly, the second point, leaving early and returning late, is obvious. What kind of work does our eldest brother-in-law have to do all day? What else can he do when he goes out? He doesn't even have a single friend. If he hadn't been attracted by something outside, would he have been so diligent in going out? Besides, you can go out whenever you want, why would you bother to dress up?"
"Has my brother-in-law ever dressed himself up in the past?" Song Mingyue asked, and Cui Jianqing still shook his head.
Song Mingyue added, "Also, my eldest sister said that my eldest brother-in-law looked at her with a strange look in his eyes. It's obvious that he's guilty. And the most important point is, you two have only been married for a few years? How can my eldest brother-in-law resist doing that? This doesn't seem normal!"
"Well, if we think about it carefully, won't it make sense?"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Song Mingyue looked at Cui Jianqing's face, which gradually fell into deep thought, and finally said something to make amends, "It's just that, big sister, some things are unfounded, and I am just making subjective assumptions. Don't take it as real evidence and easily convict your brother-in-law of a crime. Please don't get angry about this. You two should talk it out properly. But no matter what happens, we are on your side. If there is anything we can help with, please feel free to ask."
Cang Yi felt that what she said made sense, "Yes, Sister Qing, don't be afraid, we will take care of everything."
Cui Jianqing looked at the piled snow on the branches outside the shed, and his heart was quiet.
After a long while, she finally said, "I understand. Thank you for your reminder, sister-in-law. It's kind of you, sister-in-law. I will make a good judgment."
At that time, the words fell.
Everyone fell silent, but someone sat melancholy beneath the shed, a thousand thoughts swirling in their minds. Following his heart? Leaving home early and coming home late? Preening outside? His eyes wandering? He couldn't have sex, and yet he complained of being tired...
Oh my God, Cui Zhiyun must have got it all right!
Coupled with the original prophetic dream, didn't it confirm Taishi Zheng's sixth sense? So after several reflections, Zheng could only secretly exclaim: Cui Zhijun's abnormal behavior, doesn't it mean there's someone outside!
When Taishi Zheng came to this conclusion, it was like a bolt from the blue, and he sat there with a deathly pale face.
When Song Mingyue noticed Taishi Zheng's unusual calmness, she was shocked by her empty eyes as soon as she turned her head. Song Mingyue couldn't help but wonder, "Second sister-in-law, we're talking about my eldest sister, why do you look even uglier than hers?"
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After lunch at the Kuaixue Banquet, everyone dispersed to the small garden of the Bo Mansion. This turbulent banquet finally came to a close as the sun set. The four people who had come together continued to travel together.
But when the group walked towards the corridor, someone came running towards them happily.
"Song Laoliu, I heard from the messenger in the courtyard that you went to attend the Kuaixue Banquet. I was just about to go look for you, and you guys are done?" Cui Zhichou patted Song Mingyue's shoulder, but Song Mingyue stood up and dodged, "Don't touch me. Cui Laosan, I don't want to see you."
"Why? I even came out of the Imperial Household Department and bought you some fried fish. Why are you acting like that? I didn't do anything to provoke you! Of course, there are some for your brothers and sisters-in-law as well. I've sent them over. The fried fish at that place outside the Imperial Household Department is delicious."
Cui Zhichou looked at each other in confusion. He didn't know how he had offended Song Mingyue again.
Look at Song Mingyue, who was walking forward to avoid Cui Zhichou. After hearing this, she turned around and walked back. Without saying a word, she kicked him and then vented her anger, full of jealousy, "You didn't provoke me? Cui Laosan, your third aunt is going to take you a concubine. You will have a new wife soon, and I will be your wife of all times. You can save all the fried fish, fried shrimp, fried puffer fish and fried turtle for your new wife. I am not worthy of it——"
"Marry a new wife?" Cui Zhichou was so stupid that he didn't understand.
He rubbed his knees and turned to look at Cui Zhijian, "Brother, will Third Aunt also marry you? Or will she be left to me alone?"
When Cui Zhijian heard Cui Zhichou ask this, he immediately thought he was stupid. He turned around, took Cang Yi's hand, and hurriedly fled the place where the young couple was in trouble. Only Zheng was left holding Cuo Cuo, standing in the corridor, in a dilemma...
Song Mingyue was angry at Cui Zhichou's reaction.
"Okay, Cui Laosan, it seems you are quite happy? Quite satisfied? Yes, Third Aunt will marry you, no one else has, are you satisfied? You are so shameless, just be happy by yourself. But from today on, you are not allowed to appear on the same bed with me again! I find it disgusting."
But how could Cui Zhichou, a stubborn guy, have such thoughts? Looking at the furious look on the face of the person in front of him, he couldn't help but wonder, could it be that he didn't serve her according to her requirements that day?
I shouldn’t—
When I woke up the next day, I didn't find fault with myself.
Cui Zhichou thought about it over and over again, and finally agreed: "I don't agree. Why don't you let me have sex? The bed is not yours alone. And Song Laoliu, don't blame me. How can you tell that I'm happy? I never asked for it! Besides, why would I marry so many wives? You are enough for me. If I have another one, how can I survive? I don't have that much money to buy fried fish, fried shrimp, fried puffer fish, and fried turtle."
Cui Zhichou’s attitude was clear: he was not interested in taking a concubine.
But what he said was really unpleasant to listen to, not even one ten-thousandth of what his elder brother said.
Song Mingyue snorted and started to leave. "I don't care whether you live or die. But I'm telling you, Cui Lao San, if you dare to take a concubine one day, remember this: your wedding night will be your death."
Song Mingyue threw down a harsh remark and turned away. Cui Zhichou, the idiot, was still in the corridor, completely ignoring the awkward situation of Taishi Zheng and his dog. "Wedding night is wedding night, death is death, do you think I'm afraid of you——"
The words fell into the wind without an echo.
Zheng looked at the two men, who were even more childish than she, and smiled, shaking her head. Before leaving, she gave Cui Zhichou a meaningful look. Zheng said, "Sanlang, our Lao Liu is right. You are really stupid..."
Tai Shi Zheng also left, and now the corridor was empty.
Cui Zhichou looked in the direction they left, pointed at himself and began to mutter to himself, "Stupid? Am I stupid? I'm okay..."
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Taishi Zheng returned to Yinzhu Yatang. The snow in front of the door had melted in the afternoon sun. Only a few piles of snow remained, scattered here and there. Zheng led Cuo Cuo into the doorway. The person standing in the courtyard caught her eye, and she called out softly, "Erlang."
Cui Zhijun turned around and smiled rarely when he saw Taishi Zheng.
He said, "Madam is back."
Zheng looked at Cui Zhijun's smile and fell into a whirlpool of suspicion, unable to extricate herself.
No matter how she looked at Cui Zhijun now, she felt that he was abnormal.
She didn't even notice Cui Zhijun walking towards her. It wasn't until his chest blocked the light in his eyes that Zheng came to her senses. Seeing him take the dog leash from her hand, Zheng asked, "Aren't you on duty? Why are you back so early?"
Cui Zhijun leaned over to Taishi Zheng and untied Cuocuo, gently stroking its head. "I didn't have classes this afternoon, so I came back early. How was the reward for Madam's Kuaixue Banquet?"
"Not bad." Zheng nodded slightly without mentioning what happened at the banquet.
Cui Zhijun didn't ask any more questions.
He put the dog leash aside and said, "I want to take my wife out tonight. Is she free?"
"Take me out? Where to?" Zheng frowned.
Cui Zhijun stood up straight after hearing this, and Zheng saw that there was still a hint of smile in his eyes.
Cui Zhijun responded: "Go meet someone."
Taishi Zheng was in a state of panic. Something was wrong, something was very wrong. Could it be that Cui Zhijun was going to... confront her?!
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