Chapter 372 Going to Burn Incense
"Shut up, my son is not something you need to worry about."
Liu Fengjiao glanced at Ruhua coldly. She had been like a joke in Nanshan Village in the past few months, all because of her.
She hated Chen Zhancai in her heart. She had given birth to children for him, taken care of the household chores, and devoted her youth to him for so many years, but what she got in return was his ruthless betrayal.
Every night, listening to the two people in the east room flirting and talking sweetly, she wanted to rush in with a knife and stab them to death...
Ruhua's face was full of grievance, "Sister, you don't know what's good for you. I'm doing this for Jiye's own good."
"There's no need for you to be so kind. If you have the ability, you should just give birth to a child of your own and then you can take care of the child however you want." Liu Fengjiao didn't appreciate it at all.
Chen Zhancai frowned, looking unhappy. "Fengjiao, I think what Ruhua said makes sense. Our Jiye is the son of a scholar, how can he be a servant to others? When I pass the imperial examination and return, we can also afford to hire a teacher. Why bother with this?"
Liu Fengjiao was extremely disappointed with Chen Zhancai. She thought he had passed the imperial examination, so she severed her relationship with Wang Qichang and devoted herself to living a good life with him.
But who would have thought that he was so heartless and even brought back a concubine? It's so disheartening!
Well, since you are heartless, don’t blame me for being ungrateful.
Now, when I hear him making big promises again, I feel it is ridiculous. It is not that I look down on him, but I look down on him very much.
He was able to pass the examination for the title of scholar only because of Chen Han's help. It would probably not be so easy for him to pass the examination for the title of juren.
Liu Fengjiao was disdainful in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled slightly.
"My husband, you'll be gone for several months. Jiye and I are just sitting around at home with nothing to do. We can learn something by going to town."
Chen Zhancai was speechless.
Old Mrs. Chen frowned and couldn't help but object again, "No matter what, it's still serving people. I don't think it's appropriate."
Liu Fengjiao said patiently, "Mother, a book boy doesn't serve others. He just accompanies them in studying, helps them organize books, and does some writing. It's not what you think."
"So that's how it is, Zhancai, what do you mean?"
Old Mrs. Chen couldn't make up her mind for a moment, so she looked at Chen Zhancai inquiringly.
Chen Zhancai stroked his chin and thought, he was a scholar respected by everyone, so it was not right to let his son be a servant to others. If it got out, it would be disgraceful.
But on second thought, Wang Qichang was just a small guard.
If he knew that he was a scholar, he would not dare to treat his son badly.
Perhaps he would treat his son as a distinguished guest, and treat him with good food and drink all day long. After all, the consequences of offending the scholar would be very serious.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sneer, "I didn't realize that Wang Qichang was so flamboyant that he actually wanted to find a servant for his son. Then I will write him a letter and tell him that my son is willing to be his servant. Let him consider this matter carefully. If he is really blind, I will settle the score with him later."
When he heard that he would get 200 coins a month, Old Man Chen's eyes lit up. His wife had been showing off everywhere lately and was not worried at all. The family had little food left. If they stayed at home, they would probably have to eat coarse food in a month or so.
If Fengjiao took the children to the town, there would be only three people left at home, and that little bit of food would at least be enough to last until the third child passed the imperial examination and returned.
Thinking about it, he nodded in agreement, "Zhancai is right. Jiye is now the son of a scholar, so Wang Qichang dare not treat him harshly. I think it's good for him to go out and exercise."
Liu Fengjiao almost cursed when she heard them say this. This family was really hopeless. Their self-confidence was so inflated.
He is just a poor scholar, yet he is so shameless and boastful.
You even have to write him a letter. After all, he is a garrison commander. How could he know you?
Holding back the nausea in her heart, Liu Fengjiao forced a smile.
"Sir, forget about the letter. Wang Qichang is just a minor official. It would be embarrassing to make such a big fuss.
Besides, with your status as a scholar, he would never dare to neglect our son even if he didn't say hello."
Chen Zhancai nodded repeatedly as he listened, "You're right. If that's the case, there's no need for me to waste my time and energy on this."
"Since my husband has agreed, I think we should leave for town tomorrow so that Jiye can learn something sooner."
"Well, is the money you have enough for you and your mother's expenses?"
Chen Zhancai didn't think much about it. He felt that it was much better to let Liu Fengjiao go to the town than to stay at home. The time for the exam was neither long nor short. It was inevitable that the two daughters-in-law would not be able to live together under the same roof. It would be better for them to separate.
"Enough."
Liu Fengjiao nodded. She didn't have much money. The little money she had saved from Ruolan's wedding had long since been squandered. This time, when she went to the town, she hoped that Wang Qichang would help her out first, considering their good relationship...
In the sugar factory, people who had been busy all day have now relaxed.
Liang Fugui's wife and the others were gossiping, "Cuiqin, your mother-in-law is such a boaster. She praises Chen Zhancai's good fortune to everyone she meets. This morning, she even kept dragging Da Longzi along, talking about him non-stop. He even peed in his trouser pocket."
Sun chuckled and said nothing.
The sixth daughter-in-law took over the conversation, "Cuiqin, you said your mother-in-law is bragging everywhere. What if Chen Zhancai fails the imperial examination? What will happen?"
Sun shook her head. "I don't know. I guess we'll have to endure the cold this winter."
"Qing girl is still foresighted. If you break off the engagement, even if your mother-in-law's family can't eat, the Zhanshan family won't have to worry about it. But you just divided the family. When that time comes..."
Although the rich wife didn't say it out loud, Sun understood what she meant. She snorted softly.
"If that really happens, I won't care about them. You should also know that my family is still living under someone else's roof. If my eldest brother and his wife hadn't taken pity on me and let us find a job here, our family of four would have starved to death."
"Yes, you can't do anything about it. If your mother-in-law really has that day, it's her own fault."
The wealthy wife finished speaking indignantly, then changed the subject.
"Cuiqin, I heard that Chen Feng opened a restaurant in town, and Qing Yatou's clinic has also opened. Is that true?"
"It's true. My eldest son often goes to town to deliver goods. He says their business is booming. The restaurant is packed every day, and the clinic is even more overcrowded." Sun said with pride. "Although these two children are not my children, I watched them grow up. I never thought they would be so successful."
"Your Dabao is not bad either. I heard that he is also preparing to lay the foundation and build a house?" The sixth brother's wife asked casually.
Sun's smile widened. "It's not a good idea to always live in the old house of the village head. My sister-in-law gave us Dabao the few acres of land to the west of her house. We plan to build a house next autumn."
"That's great. The lives of you first and second wives are getting better and better. As for the third wife's life... huh, it's hard to say!" The wealthy wife curled her lips, her eyes full of contempt.
Sun smiled and changed the subject, "Sister-in-law Fugui, tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the lunar month. I want to go to the City God Temple to burn some incense and pray for the safety of my daughter Qing, Chen Feng, Dabao, and the two little ones. Do you want to go?"
"Let's go. The sugar mill is closed tomorrow, so we have some free time. Call your sister-in-law and we'll go together." The wealthy wife agreed with a smile...
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