Chapter 319 Unwilling
After hearing what Zhang Qiuye said, Tian Caihong felt even worse, "My dear, how long have you not been out?
Your brother-in-law's leg has long been healed and he's no longer lame."
Zhang Qiuye still found it hard to believe. Her mother had told her in person how poor Yejia Village in the deep mountains was and how miserable Ye Beixiu was.
It had only been a short time, and a hunter had passed the military examination. She didn't believe anything about it.
Seeing her mistress's distraught look, Chuncao couldn't help but speak, "Eighth Concubine, someone in our town passed the military examination. Madam even sent a gift of one hundred taels of silver! I heard from the housekeeper that the man's name seems to be Ye Beixiu. Is he from the family?"
Chuncao thought for a moment and said, "I remember now. Wu Xiucai's home is in Yejia Village."
Tian Caihong nodded in approval. "You know more than me, girl. Look at yourself now. Don't just focus on dressing up. Listen to what's going on outside when you have nothing to do."
Zhang Qiuye was so angry that he threw down his chopsticks and said, "Why do you care about me? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like this.
Why did you encourage me to snatch Zhang Juexia's marriage in the first place?..."
"Mom, this is all for your own good. Besides, weren't you the one who made such a fuss back then, trying to snatch Zhang Juexia's marriage away?"
Zhang Defu seemed not to hear the conversation between the mother and the daughter, and continued drinking by himself.
After eating and drinking, Zhang Qiuye paid the bill, and Tian Caihong asked her to call a carriage for the couple to return to Dahe Village.
As the carriage was leaving, Zhang Qiuye told them, "Give me half of the harvest from the land. Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to get the land back that originally belonged to me."
Tian Caihong wanted to get off the carriage and argue with Zhang Qiuye, but was stopped by Zhang Defu. "Let her do as she pleases. We'll give her whatever she wants."
Zhang Defu's generosity made Zhang Qiuye think that she had misheard. After confirming it again, she felt relieved.
Zhang Defu looked at Zhang Qiuye's back through the carriage curtain and couldn't help complaining, "She is still young. I agree to whatever she says. Now that the things are in my hands, it may be difficult to take them back."
As a concubine, what means could she have? Even if she had any, she would only use them for jealousy.
Besides, the Li family probably doesn’t lack the grain grown in his fields!
Tian Caihong complained about his nonsense, "How much food should be given to her? Why did you agree to her?"
Zhang Defu, however, used his hand to pick out the thing stuck in his teeth unnaturally, "Just relax, I have plenty of ways.
"To see this little bit of food is simply a slap in the face of Master Li, it's simply nonsense."
Tian Caihong looked at Zhang Defu with admiration and couldn't help but sigh, "You are so smart. Why didn't I think of this?"
Zhang Defu patted his chest proudly and said, "From now on, whether you meet our eldest daughter or our second daughter, don't confront them forcefully.
We listen to what they say and respond to whatever they say.
As long as we can benefit, anything is fine. Besides, as long as we don't take money out, face is worth nothing."
Tian Caihong nodded in approval.
Zhang Qiuye stood at the intersection in a daze, and Chuncao stamped her feet anxiously. If this was seen by someone with ulterior motives, her master would definitely be in trouble when he returned home, and she, as a servant, would also be in trouble.
"Eighth Auntie, where are we going?"
"How many times have I told you to stop calling me Eighth Concubine when you go out?"
"What's your name?"
"Whatever you like, just don't call me Eighth Concubine."
Zhang Qiuye walked forward angrily, and Chuncao followed carefully behind him.
When they arrived at Shengxia Embroidery Workshop, Zhang Qiuye stood outside the shop and looked around for a long time, but ultimately did not go in.
Then she went to Xiucai Embroidery Workshop.
Liu Hong did something relaxing and went to a restaurant to drink. Fang Lan was old, so she went home to catch up on some sleep.
There was only one young clerk left in the shop to look after it. He had just arrived and did not recognize Zhang Qiuye, nor did he know the complicated relationship involved.
He greeted her with a smile, but Zhang Qiuye ignored him and walked around the shop. "This shop does good business and has been open for a long time."
"Our young master has become a scholar, so our Xiucai Embroidery Workshop is truly a Xiucai Embroidery Workshop.
Families with educated people in the town like to come to our shop to buy things.
Madam, what would you like to buy? Is it because your child is going to school, and you came to our shop to pray for good luck?
Every word the young man said hit Zhang Qiuye hard.
She left the shop without saying a word, "Chuncao, find me some people and smash this shop."
"My dear aunt, this is unacceptable! Last time, after you did this, the master didn't come to your yard for more than a month."
"That's worth it, go now."
Chuncao stood there without moving, and Zhang Qiuye pushed her away, "Since you don't want to go, I'll go!
When you go back, just pretend you don't know and put the blame on me.
Why do they all live such a glorious life? I deserve to suffer alone!
If I am not happy, you can't be happy either."
Chuncao held Zhang Qiuye tightly, "My aunt, I know you are unhappy, but we can't force our way in like this!
The third young master of the Liu family is now a scholar, so the master has to take his face into consideration.
If your relationship with the Liu family becomes estranged, have you ever thought about what your life will be like in the Li Mansion?
You are the master's concubine, and you have to rely on him for your whole life!"
Zhang Qiuye's face turned pale, and he took a few steps back. "Let's go!"
Chuncao wiped the tears from her face with her hands and happily followed Zhang Qiuye, "Eighth Concubine, that's right!
There is a rouge and powder shop in front. Let’s buy more of these things and dress up.
As long as the master visits your courtyard more often, your life in the Li Mansion will be easier."
Zhang Qiuye clutched the silk handkerchief tightly in his hands and looked back at the "Xiucai Embroidery Workshop" a few times. The words "Xiucai Embroidery Workshop" were particularly glaring under the sun.
"Let's go back home!"
Although Chuncao was a little surprised, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Qiuye didn't want to go back so soon, so he walked around the town again.
Before she knew it, she had arrived at Yaoji Cloth Shop again and stopped at the door of the shop.
Chuncao persuaded from behind, "Eighth Concubine, if you want to buy something, let's go in and take a look."
Just as Zhang Qiuye was about to step into the shop, he saw Shopkeeper Yao cheerfully escorting Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu out the door. "Welcome our scholar Langduo to our home for dinner."
Zhang Qiuye's eyes lit up. Could it be that the person standing next to Zhang Juexia was Ye Beixiu?
She thought about it carefully and seemed to have seen it before. Why was it different from what she saw?
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