Chapter 127 The Male Protagonist’s Excellent Mother (Fourteen)
“Madam Gu, this is our wife. She heard that you are a virtuous woman and she admires you very much, so she came to visit you!”
The shopkeeper brought Mrs. Cui to visit Gu Qingcheng.
Gu Qingcheng had been helped up to the second floor by the waiter and sat on a chair by the window.
“Our wife”? It didn’t say whose wife it was.
But who is Gu Qingcheng?
Sharp and wise.
You don't even need to ask specifically, just use your brain to guess and you'll know -
It would be impossible to open such a large-scale jewelry store in the most prosperous area of the county without any backing!
And in the county town, which other female family member has higher status and is more worthy of currying favor with than the county magistrate's wife?
Regardless of whether the merchants came to the door to give shares or the magistrate's wife secretly ordered someone to open it, this silver shop must be related to the most distinguished woman in the county.
It was with these in mind that Gu Qingcheng did not leave in a hurry after arriving at the silver shop and angering the concubine, but stayed in the silver shop to "wait and see".
Originally, Gu Qingcheng was still thinking that after she had offended the concubine, she was frightened and at a loss, like a headless fly, begging and asking her way to the back hall of the county magistrate's office.
This then attracted the attention of the magistrate's wife.
Now, she doesn't have to go through the trouble of performing.
Moreover, it is more logical and flawless.
"I'm fine! I'm just not in good health and got scared, so I got sick. It has nothing to do with you!"
"I, I just need to rest for a while, no need to bother your wife!"
Now that he had guessed who the owner of the silver shop was and knew that he was about to arrive, Gu Qingcheng's expression changed instantly.
She is no longer the pitiful and coquettish girl in front of the concubine, but now innocent, ignorant, delicate and weak.
A pair of beautiful eyes that are extremely clear, and a face that is so beautiful that it looks weak but also has a hint of dignity.
Although the words were soft, they were full of righteousness.
When Mrs. Cui slowly walked up to the second floor, she just happened to hear what Gu Qingcheng said.
Well, she is a woman with a righteous heart!
No wonder she is willing to remain faithful to her husband at such a young age!
Even before they met, Mrs. Cui had already developed some affection for Gu Qingcheng just by her soft voice.
After entering the room and seeing Gu Qingcheng's appearance clearly, Mrs. Cui's eyes flashed with amazement -
What a stunning beauty!
The key point is that the woman in front of him, although more beautiful than an ordinary person, does not have the slightest bit of vulgarity or seductiveness.
It’s not a goblin, but a fairy!
Mrs. Cui had known for a long time that she was a person who judged by appearance.
Otherwise, they would not have given up the equally matched son of an official and chosen the newly-minted Jinshi as the county magistrate!
When the magistrate grew old and greasy, she simply became disgusted with it and began to like to keep a troupe of opera singers and dancers.
She doesn't have any dirty thoughts, she just simply likes to watch the performances of those young and good-looking boys and girls.
Now, suddenly, the most beautiful woman she had ever seen appeared before her eyes, and Mrs. Cui seemed to hear the sound of flowers blooming.
"I'm the owner of this silver shop, my maiden name is Cui! You can call me Madam Cui!"
Mrs. Cui herself didn't notice that when she spoke to Gu Qingcheng, her voice was exceptionally soft and her tone was exceptionally gentle.
Woo woo, I dare not scare such a beautiful girl.
Besides, Gu Qingcheng's weakness was too obvious, like a night-blooming cereus that had just bloomed in the cold wind.
Beautiful, but withered in an instant! Mrs. Cui held her breath involuntarily, fearing that her breath would blow away the most beautiful flower.
"Meet Madam Cui!"
Gu Qingcheng pretended to be frightened, quickly stood up and greeted Mrs. Cui.
Her movements were a bit too big, triggering another round of coughing.
Gu Qingcheng coughed violently, but it did not affect her beauty at all. Instead, it added a sense of fragmentation to her ultimate beauty.
Oh, Mrs. Cui is so heartbroken.
She is so beautiful, so sickly, and a young widow who is still faithful to her husband. How pitiful! She quickly walked over and held Gu Qingcheng by the arm. "No need to be polite. Your health is the most important thing!"
Mrs. Cui's eyes inevitably fell on Gu Qingcheng's mourning clothes.
It is said that "If you want to be pretty, you should dress in mourning style". Some women with evil intentions will deliberately dress in funeral style in order to seduce men.
But, a woman like that, even if she is wearing all white, still has some charm.
Gu Qingcheng is different, she is really plain and simple.
From her clothes, to her eyes, to her entire person, she is clean and clear, and you can tell at a glance that she is a very well-protected woman.
Maybe I'm not rich, but I'm content with a small fortune.
Otherwise, a woman in her twenties, already a mother, her eyes could not be so clear.
There is also that kind of almost childlike innocence, which is very inappropriate on the face of a married woman with children.
But Gu Qingcheng is pretty, and all the expressions on her face, which seem to be a disaster for the country and the people, are a unique kind of beauty.
"Thank you for your concern, Madam Cui. I, I'm fine!"
Gu Qingcheng coughed and tried to explain, "I have an old problem, not being bullied. And the shopkeeper and the clerks of your silver shop are all very good people!"
When he said the second half of the sentence, Gu Qingcheng still looked serious.
She looked as if she was afraid that "Ms. Cui" would blame the people in the silver shop because of her.
Seeing how sincere she was, Mrs. Cui felt even more that she was a person of good character.
Moreover, after a brief contact, Mrs. Cui, who is as smart as she is, has discovered that this Mrs. Gu seems to be a little too naive.
Well, this is Mrs. Cui's euphemism for good-looking people.
If it was someone with average looks, Mrs. Cui would probably say "stupid" in her heart.
Isn't that stupid?
When they first met, Mrs. Cui showed a little kindness, and Mrs. Gu treated her as a "sister".
She told him everything, including her last name, her husband's name, how many children she had, and how many acres of land her family had.
At first, Mrs. Cui listened with a smile.
But as she listened, her brows slightly furrowed - this Gu was too trusting.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
In other words, she had no ill intentions. If she were someone with impure intentions, she would definitely deceive her! Just when she was thinking that Gu would be deceived, this overly naive and peerless beauty pretended to be mysterious and said to her, "Sister Cui, you are in business. I have a great business here that can make a lot of money."
"Moreover, that noble lady is the concubine of the county lord. She is the most respectable person in the county."
"Sister Cui, why don't you just join me in forming a partnership with my concubine? This will not only make money, but also provide a backer for our silver shop..."
Gu Qingcheng is like a child who is trying hard to learn from adults.
Even though he is extremely naive, he pretends to be mature and capable.
Mrs. Cui laughed secretly, but at the same time she couldn't help but feel alert.
She turned her head and looked at the shopkeeper standing beside her.
The shopkeeper seemed to understand Mrs. Cui's question and nodded quickly.
Just now when I went to the back hall to report to Mrs. Cui, the shopkeeper mentioned that the chaste woman had angered Aunt Li and was carried out by the old women, which caused her to vomit blood.
It was because Mrs. Cui heard the three words "Auntie Li" that she was worried that this concubine might cause trouble outside, so she came in person to "comfort" her.
However, Mrs. Cui only knew that Aunt Li sent people to take action, but she didn't know what happened between Gu and Aunt Li.
After hearing what Gu Qingcheng said, Mrs. Cui seemed to have guessed something.
It is probably that Li is trying to make trouble again and has created some "business".
Relying on his power as the magistrate, he deceived the poor and lonely chaste woman.
Damn it!
A dark light flashed in Mrs. Cui's eyes, but her face showed no expression.
Why was Mrs. Cui so sure that Aunt Li was "lying"?
The reason is very simple. Aunt Li was born a maid, has little knowledge, and is very greedy.
After being favored and having two children, she became more and more flamboyant.
It would be fine if he was really smart, but he is just a smart-aleck fool.
Mrs. Cui treated Aunt Li as a tool to deal with her husband and share the risk of childbirth. As long as she didn't make too much trouble, Mrs. Cui would turn a blind eye.
However, from what Gu meant, it seemed that Aunt Li had just started to extend her hand out to the backyard and even started a "business".
Mrs. Cui can no longer tolerate this!
"What business? Sister, you said that I am a businessman and have some experience in business. Tell me about it and let me discuss it!"
Mrs. Cui remained calm and began to extract information from the "naive" Gu Qingcheng.
"Sister Cui, let me tell you, it's just lending money at high interest..."
Gu Qingcheng really did not disappoint Mrs. Cui's expectations. She told her everything about Aunt Li's business like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.
In order to prove that she was not lying, she carefully took out a whole sheet of paper from her sleeve pocket.
Gently opening it, Gu Qingcheng showed the paper to Mrs. Cui, "Sister Cui, look, this is the IOU that the middleman wrote to me."
"That person's surname is Qian, he's a relative of my husband's, we're all family!"
When Gu Qingcheng talked about Qian's family, her face was full of trust and a hint of pride.
It was as if she was saying, just believe me, Cousin Qian will not only help me make money for the sake of our relationship, but will also help you get in touch with my concubine.
Mrs. Cui's smile was a little stiff, and she looked at Gu Qingcheng with a little pity——
Alas, this girl’s brain is probably used to change her face.
God is indeed fair, making Gu so beautiful but too "stupid".
Li probably really wanted to make a living by lending money at high interest, but this slave was greedy and stingy. She wanted to make money but was unwilling to invest.
She simply used the method of "borrowing chickens to lay eggs".
The Gu family should be the "chicken" chosen by the Li family. Although they have invested capital, they may not get any dividends.
And there is Qian, the relative who is highly praised by Gu. She is probably Li's accomplice, who specifically deceives people for Li.
This scam is very simple, even a little crude.
Mrs. Cui knew, however, that Li would succeed.
Because she used the title of county magistrate to bully others.
Ordinary women like Gu who were deceived did not dare to speak out even if they knew they were deceived due to the power of the county magistrate.
However, the magistrate's reputation was ruined, and once someone attacked him, this would be ready-made evidence!
PS: The New Year is getting closer, but I really don’t feel like it’s New Year yet, ┭┮﹏┭┮
(End of this chapter)
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