Chapter 320 Mrs. Fan’s Purpose
As Mrs. Fan asked questions, she gradually went off topic. When she asked about Xu Zhichun's background, she was suddenly stuck and had to honestly say that she had forgotten a lot of things after falling off the cliff and could not remember them.
Mrs. Fan raised her eyebrows, half smiling, "Fall? I seem to have heard that Madam Xu jumped off a cliff to follow her husband. How can she fall?"
Xu Zhichun: “.”
So embarrassing!
Even the original owner did not jump off the cliff to follow her husband but was murdered. She, the counterfeit, had even less awareness of this and blurted out the words subconsciously.
Madam Lu quickly came to the rescue, "It's all in the past, it's all in the past. This is Madam Xu's sad story. Occasionally someone brings it up, and Madam Xu always answers like this to avoid people asking her endlessly, which would only make Madam Xu even more sad."
Isn't that right? "Jumping off a cliff to follow one's husband" is much more profound and explosive than "falling off a mountain." Most ignorant people don't respect others that much. They are just curious and dare to ask anything.
I'm afraid you might also be curious about "How could a woman who died for her husband be so lucky?"
Mrs. Fan smiled and said, "I see. This means that Mrs. Xu has moved on. This is something to celebrate."
Xu Zhichun felt something was strange when he heard it.
What was there to celebrate? She could only force a smile and pass it over without saying anything.
Nanny Ji asked someone to make some new tea. Madam Lu smiled and invited Madam Fan to have some tea. After a few discussions, she said that it was a coincidence that the plum blossoms in the garden had not bloomed in the past few days but had bloomed today. They might as well go and see them together. She got up and led the two of them there.
Finally it was time for lunch.
Mrs. Fan had an indifferent expression and a faint smile. She didn't take Xu Zhichun seriously, as if she didn't exist.
Xu Zhichun didn't care, as long as he could say goodbye after lunch.
After all, what does it matter whether Mrs. Fan likes her or not? She still has to politely call herself "Mrs. Xu" for the sake of face.
After lunch, Xu Zhichun was about to say goodbye, but Mrs. Fan smiled and said that she was going to take a rest for a while and invited Mrs. Xu to come over and sit with her.
Mrs. Lu felt uncomfortable following, so she couldn't help but glance at Xu Zhichun. Xu Zhichun nodded at her imperceptibly and followed Mrs. Fan.
Mrs. Lu was also very tired. She sat down on the chair as if exhausted and rubbed her temples. Nanny Ji stood behind her and massaged her shoulders very naturally.
"Madam Ji, why do you think Madam Fan must see Madam Xu?"
"This—this servant can't see it."
"I can't tell, but I don't think Mrs. Fan likes Mrs. Xu. I'm a little worried."
"Madam, you're worrying too much. This is the backyard of the county government office. Madam Fan should know her limits."
"That's true."
Madam Lu smiled and asked Madam Ji to send someone to keep a close eye on the situation and report to them immediately if anything happened.
Whether it is Madam Xu or Liang Mingxuan, both of them are rare talents. Her husband thinks highly of Liang Mingxuan and says that he is a young phoenix with a clear voice and will eventually soar to the sky. Of course, she has to protect Madam Xu, and she likes this woman very much.
Mrs. Fan was staying in the reception room of the small courtyard. Xu Zhichun finally saw Mrs. Fan without her disguise. She was just as Nanny Ji had hinted and as he had guessed: arrogant and spoiled.
Madam Fan lowered her head and slowly fiddled with the tea in the gaiwan in her hand. After a while, she looked up, her eyes fixed on Xu Zhichun, and she snorted and sneered, "Madam Xu, huh? You do have some skills!"
Xu Zhichun was surprised: "Why does Madam Fan say that?"
"How could you say that? It seems you're not an ordinary peasant woman. You must be from a good family and have at least read a few books. It's a pity that you can't remember anything."
"I still don't understand what Mrs. Fan means. Please, Madam, please explain it again."
Xu Zhichun swallowed the two words "Mingjian" and said them in a simple and plain way.
Madam Fan snorted softly, "I had no intention of beating around the bush with you. Listen carefully, the eldest son of the Qi family in Qingyang County has taken a fancy to you. After a long argument with his family, they finally agreed to let him marry you. Although you'll be a second wife, your status wouldn't have been suitable for her. But since you've just been given the title of 'Madam Shanci,' you're now considered a good match. Go back and prepare well. Someone from the Qi family will be coming to propose marriage soon."
Xu Zhichun was shocked and opened his eyes wide in horror.
Madam Yu beside Madam Fan smiled faintly. "Our Madam and Young Master Qi's mother are cousins from the same grandfather, and have been close since childhood. Our Madam came all the way to Qingshan County in person for this marriage, and she even met you in person. She's truly honored Madam Xu."
Who cares about this decency!
Seeing Mrs. Fan's expression that said, "I'm treating you with respect, don't be too touched," Xu Zhichun became even more depressed.
"I'm so sorry, Madam Fan. I've already sworn that I will never remarry in this lifetime. I'm a Liang family daughter-in-law in life and a ghost daughter-in-law in death. If I break my oath, heaven and earth will not forgive me."
Mrs. Fan was furious: "What do you mean? Are you rejecting me?"
Xu Zhichun: “.” Isn’t that obvious enough?
Madam Yu angrily scolded, "How dare you! How dare you challenge the honor of the Tongzhi's wife?"
Madam Fan sneered, "Perhaps you haven't understood yet. I'm informing you, not asking for your opinion. Do you think that just because I call you 'Madam Xu' you'll truly be on equal footing with me? Madam Xu is far too naive. Even if you have the title 'Madam Benevolent and Merciful,' so what? A title is just a title. It doesn't equate to power or strength. If I'm willing to give you some face, then the title will be useful. If I don't want to give you face, what do you think the title will mean?"
Nanny Yu smiled and said, "Madam Xu, you must have heard the saying 'It's easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark', right?"
Madam Fan glared at her and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Is there any need to be so cunning when I want to deal with someone?"
"Yes, yes, I was wrong. Madam, you don't need to do anything yourself if you want to. As long as you show some interest, there will be many people who are happy to serve you."
"snort."
Mrs. Fan and her servant sang in unison and glanced at Xu Zhichun.
This is an educated person, unlike those stupid civilians, so he should be able to understand, right?
Xu Zhichun felt even worse when he understood.
She knew that what Mrs. Fan said was true.
The emperor was far away, and as a kind lady without any foundation, she was like a mascot. When things were fine, everyone was friendly and no one dared to offend her. But for someone like Madam Fan, she naturally didn't dare to give them any handle in public, but it was hard to say what she would do in private.
Xu Zhichun didn't think there was anything to complain about.
Since ancient times, strength has been respected. Many emperors were sidelined by powerful ministers, let alone her, a mere lady of kindness.
Madam Fan snorted softly, "It seems that Madam Xu has no objection. Then go back and wait patiently."
That mad dog from the Qi family!
Xu Zhichun felt sick whenever he thought about it.
Why is Young Master Qi so determined to kill me?
"Mrs. Fan, I swore that I would never remarry in this life."
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