Chapter 339 Madam Qu and Madam Tao
On April 22, Cui Si, who was in Piaomiao City, received a letter from Cui Jing. It contained only a few words:
When the matter is done and the war breaks out, don't hesitate.
The world is unstable now, and he was afraid that the letter might have been stolen, so he only told the story vaguely. Others who took the letter didn't know what it said, but Cui Si knew it.
Cui Jing meant that the matter of Shen Sui had been settled, Northern Yan and Southern Huai had reached an agreement on amnesty, and now the two sides had joined forces and the war had begun.
Cui Si held the letter in her hand, feeling worried.
Although she felt happy that Chen Sui was in trouble, she didn't know how many people would die once the war broke out.
Now we can only hope to win this battle.
"What are you looking at, Madam Yan?"
Song Lu led in a little lady in a hibiscus-colored dress, and it was she who spoke.
She was wearing a wide-sleeved shirt embroidered with a scented pattern, paired with a floor-length skirt. She had her hair in a bun, accessorized with a peony hairpin with embroidery, and two tasseled gold hairpins slanted diagonally on the side. She walked gracefully, her skirt fluttering, like a fairy among flowers.
This was the woman from the Du family next door. Her maternal surname was Qu, so she was called Madam Qu. She met Cui Si by chance. They had interacted with each other several times and had some friendship, not much, but they got along well.
Cui Si told others that her surname was Yan, so others also called her Madam Yan. Her husband was a general in the Northern Yan army.
"Madam Qu, how come you have time to come here today?" Cui Si smiled and waved her over to sit down. "Nothing much, just a letter from my brother."
"Madam Yan has a brother?" Madam Qu was surprised. She walked over to sit next to her and said with a smile, "I haven't heard you mention that."
Cui Si smiled and said, "Yes, I have two brothers, but they are both busy with their own things, so it's not easy for us to see each other. By the way, why did you come to see me today?"
Lady Qu smiled and said, "Could it be that I can't come to see you if nothing happens?"
"That's not the case, but as soon as you came, I knew there was going to be some fun."
Madam Qu was not born in a high-class family. She was the daughter of a teahouse owner in the city. However, she was born with a beautiful appearance and was favored by Erlang of the Du family at first sight. He wanted to take her home as his wife. The Du family could not stand Du Erlang's nagging and had to agree to the marriage.
Although Miss Qu was looked down upon by her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law after she entered the family, she was content with her life, had good clothes and good food, and found something fun and cheerful every day. She lived a very comfortable and happy life.
As for some unsatisfactory things, she can take them lightly and not take them to heart.
Cui Si also liked her character and enjoyed being with her. She would occasionally give her some advice. She would often bring her some food and chat with her, telling her interesting stories and old stories in Piaomiao City.
Cui Si was also very happy to hear this.
Perhaps it was because the things on her shoulders in her previous life were too heavy, so she was either worried about this or that every day, and she was never happy. Although she pushed things away in this life and jumped out of this identity and responsibilities, some habits and responsibilities cannot be changed.
When she was with Madam Qu, she felt relaxed and happy.
When Lady Qu heard this, she laughed and whispered, "Do you remember the Sun family at the end of our alley?"
Cui Si nodded. After moving in, she got to know the families in this alley a little.
The Sun family at the end of the clan used to be a branch of the clan in Piaomiao City. They did some business and were considered wealthy businessmen. Later, war broke out and Piaomiao City became chaotic. They could no longer do business and the family fell into decline.
But these days, being able to live in peace and not suffer from hunger and cold is a blessing. The man married a wife, and the couple worked hard, so they could make a living.
Just two years ago, when Jiang Shao led the imperial army to station in Piaomiao City, Sun Dalang, for some reason, gave his sister to a general as a concubine, thus finding a backer for himself and his life became better.
As his life got better, he began to dislike his wife. Later, he divorced her and married another woman for the sake of a clan girl. He drove out his original wife and children and married the clan girl again.
When talking about this family, everyone is disdainful.
Madam Qu said, "Last night, when Sun Dalang came back, he caught Zhang and her cousin red-handed, and they started fighting."
Cui Si blinked: "Caught him red-handed?"
"Yes, I heard that the so-called cousin was not actually Zhang's cousin, but her adulterer. The adulterer was a good coaxer and tricked Zhang into eloping with him.
Later, war broke out and the two of them had nowhere to go. Life was becoming increasingly difficult, and they happened to meet Sun Dalang, and that’s when the story began.
"That child isn't Sun Dalang's either. What a sin!"
The melon was so big that Cui Si almost dropped the fruit in her hand.
How should I put it...it still sounds very cool.
What Cui Si despised most was people like Sun Dalang. He had no ability and sold his sisters. When his life became better, he abandoned his original wife and even didn't want his children. Now he deserved to be cheated.
Madam Qu blinked and said, "I'm going to go find Madam Tao and talk to her about this. Do you want to come?"
Madam Tao was Sun Dalang's first wife. Her family used to grow flowers and plants. After leaving the Sun family, she opened a flower and plant shop with the help of her family. The women around her sympathized with her situation and often went to take care of her business.
Last time, when Cui Si planned to buy some potted plants for the scenery, it was Madam Qu who took her to Madam Tao's shop.
Hearing this, she nodded: "Then go and take a look. Now that you know the news, you should let her know."
"Okay, let's go then."
Cui Si asked someone to prepare a carriage. The two of them drank a cup of tea and ate two snacks. Then the carriage was ready. They got on the carriage and rushed to Mrs. Tao's flower and plant shop.
The location of Mrs. Tao's shop is not very good, it is in a relatively narrow street. The alley is small and it is difficult for the carriage to turn around. The group got off the carriage at the street corner and walked to the shop.
There were no customers in the store at that time. Mrs. Tao, who was wearing a plain green long skirt, was pruning a pot of lush calamus. When she saw the two people coming, she quickly put down what she was doing, washed her hands, wiped them with a handkerchief, and hurried to greet them.
"The magpies on the branches are chirping so much today that I thought they were celebrating some happy event. It turns out they're distinguished guests. Come in and have some tea in the backyard."
Madam Tao wore her hair in a heart-shaped bun, with only a silver hairpin and a silk flower adorning her hair. She looked a little plain, but she was calm and gentle, with a faint smile, not at all embarrassed.
Lady Qu stepped forward and held her hand: "You are calling like a magpie, but it is not because we two have arrived, but because of some other happy event."
"Oh, what other good news?"
"Of course it's because of the Sun family...those shameless people are getting their comeuppance!"
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