The atmosphere was strangely quiet. Zhuang Xun raised his head and looked at Li Rusi's pretty face. Li Rusi's pretty face was stained with a layer of blush.
"Don't you strive for some benefits for the Li family?" Zhuang Xun felt that he had asked a tricky question.
"The Li family is the Li family, the Yongguo family is the Yongguo family, and our family is our family. It would be bad to confuse them." Li Rusi made the distinction very clearly.
"Huh?" Zhuang Xun was confused.
"Why does Duke Yongguo's house need anything from you, Mr. Zhuang? You are already a highly respected minister. As for the Li family, a big family that wants to develop into the four counties of Jiannan and Henan, what does it have to do with our Duke Yongguo's house? Even if my father is the patriarch ." Li Rusi analyzed that she wanted to separate her family from the entire Li family.
Whenever her own family needs something from Zhuang Xun, as she just said, she also needs to get some to support her husband's family.
"For the sake of relatives, I can take care of him a little, but I don't want to contribute money or effort, and I want to get an official position for free? How can there be such a good thing in the world." Li Rusi said with a sneer.
Relative, want to have sex for nothing? How can there be such a beautiful thing? You need to give some gift money to eat and drink, let alone get an official position.
Zhuang Xun gradually understood something, shook his head and said, "But I am short of people to begin with."
"So you sell your official position at a low price? Mr. Zhuang, the four counties in Henan are not desolate places like Jiannan. In such a place, if the other party does not exchange resources, how can you hand it over at will." Li Rusi was a little worried about Zhuang. The inquiry is honest and honest.
"Huh? What you said makes sense." Zhuang Xun corrected humbly.
I told Si Qinmi, but Si Qinmi said that it was said to be a dowry, but actually it belonged to the Li family and should be handled by the Li family. Part of it could be obtained in name, but in the context of marrying Li Rusi, all of this could The most important thing is to temporarily give up the difficulties and run Jiannan Road well.
But she didn't expect that the Li family would really use the dowry for her own use. Li Rusi's look made it clear that the dowry belonged to her and had been credited to her new family's account.
"That's right. Si'er acts as a middleman and asks the Li family for some materials to help the development of Jiannan. They are a big family in Chengguo." Li Rusi saw that Zhuang Xun corrected his mistakes and told him that he future plans.
"Is this really good? This is the land that General Li got thanks to his hard work. He is the patriarch of the Li family. Will this embarrass him?" Zhuang Xun looked at Li Rusi and felt a little cherished. The other party could consider him. , he must also consider the other party, only mutual benefit can last long.
"So why do you think Si'er said in the lobby that she set up a trap with Zhuang Lang? She exposed her shortcomings because she wanted to let you, Zhuang Lang, take your place. Zhuang Lang is willing to marry Si'er. It's because of Zhuang Lang's generosity and generosity, and the credit goes to the fathers of the four counties in Henan. The portion of the exchange must be handed over to Zhuang Lang in order to make up for Si'er's debt to Zhuang Lang. Furthermore, Zhuang Lang has made a meritorious service in this battle. This is a reward for Zhuang Lang. Due to emotion and reason, Henan Four The county belongs to our family and has little to do with the Li family."
Li Rusi explained, explaining the nature of her performance just now, exposing herself as a trap, and who owed whom was suddenly changed.
The elder of the Li family mentioned Zhuang Xun's relationship with Mrs. Jiang at the beginning, and later asked for an official position as a victim. Your relationship with Mrs. Jiang has given her so much, and now my Ru Si is marrying you as a child. , should you give more?
Originally, Zhuang Xun wanted to compensate the Li family for tarnishing Li Rusi's reputation, but now it became that Li Rusi forcibly married Zhuang Xun, and the Li family wanted to compensate Zhuang Xun.
"It's a shame for you. Your reputation is completely ruined now." Holding Li Rusi's hand with his backhand, Zhuang Xun had the urge to hug Li Rusi into his arms. Now Li Rusi's reputation would be added to that of a bad woman. , debauchery and the like.
"I don't have a good reputation to begin with, and Ru Si doesn't care what outsiders think. My heart is like a cypress, and I hope you will take pity on me." Li Rusi is not a character who doesn't say anything about things she does. If she does something, she will tell her sweetheart and ask for rewards. , I want you to know clearly how good I am to you.
"I..." What Zhuang Xun saw in his eyes was her big, soft face. How could he not be moved when he was moved? He was not someone who took everything for granted when a woman tried so hard to please him.
If there was no Si Qin Mi, he could immediately admit it and make a promise, but he had already made a promise to Si Qin Mi. No matter how much he loved Li Rusi now, he would not be able to make a promise to her, and he would not be able to make a second-level promise. Sorry.
"Don't worry, I won't compete with my sister, just give Si'er some love and affection besides my sister. After all, it's wrong for Si'er to get involved. I just like you too much, Mr. Zhuang." Li Rusi looked at Zhuang Xun and showed her face humbly. With a flattering look, the meal has to be eaten one bite at a time, and the man has to conquer it step by step. He can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
Zhuang Xun felt that his heart was hit hard. Regardless of whether Li Rusi was acting at this moment, such a soft and frail beauty, with graceful eyebrows and low eyebrows, looking at him almost flatteringly, Zhuang Xun could feel the softness in her words. Pay attention to yourself.
People's hearts are made of flesh. He is not the kind of person who loves love, and he doesn't like to owe others. The beating of his heart squeezes the blood and rushes to the top of his head, making people confused.
"Si'er, I'm sorry, I can only promise you that you will live up to me and I will live up to you. As my wife, I will naturally love you, but I don't want to lie to you. If you have a conflict with Lanzhi, I will most likely help you. Lanzhi." When Zhuang Xun said this, he knew that he was a scumbag. Is this what a normal person can say?
But he hates using lies to cover up his feelings even more. Whatever it is is what it is.
He held Li Rusi's hand, raised his head and looked into Li Rusi's almond-shaped eyes, and could see her tenderness.
"Si'er doesn't know. Don't worry, I won't embarrass you, Mr. Zhuang. Si'er won't conflict with my sister. Si'er will give in." Li Rusi showed a submissive expression.
Zhuang Xun is so understanding, really so understanding. As long as you are nice to him, he will remember to repay you, especially emotionally, just try your best to make him feel guilty.
"No, you shouldn't quarrel. After all, Lanzhi and you are both gentle women. I just want you to know my attitude. I'm sorry, but Lanzhi and I are destined to be married by God." Zhuang Xun said with shame, in front of Ping, who was about to marry him. My wife, she said that her marriage to her first wife was destined by God, which is too beastly.
The second time he said such words, he lowered his head. He really didn't have the face anymore, his skin was gone.
"Destined by God, it can't be compared. Si'er only knows how to cherish the people in front of you. After twenty-one years, Si'er finally waited for Mr. Zhuang." Li Rusi whispered, came closer, and smiled in Zhuang Xun's ear.
Before Zhuang Xun could react, Li Rusi seemed to have discovered something new.
"It is destined by God. It seems that my sister is really the wife that the girl from the Si Qin family found for you. She is not going to be the girl from the Si Qin family who came back to life." Li Rusi said teasingly, then she glanced at Zhuang Xun's frozen face and was suddenly startled. .
"It can't be true! Sister, she is the resurrected daughter of the Si Qin family." Li Rusi said in surprise. She said the least likely thing and waited for Zhuang Xun to deny it.
"Stop talking, stop talking, there is no such thing." Zhuang Xun hesitated for several seconds. In a way, Li Rusi was one of his own. He was still thinking about whether to hide this matter or not. What he said Soft too.
Li Rusi, who was well versed in human relations, could immediately make a judgment. Zhuang Xun's current wife, Wei Lanzhi, was Siqin Mi.
I understand, combined with the stories I heard, everything is clear. This affectionate relationship is still watery. It turns out that this ugly wife is the original Si Qinmi. No wonder she behaves like everyone. Then think about what Si Qinmi looks like. , originally the Duke's wife was so obedient and loving, no wonder Zhuang Xun was unwilling to betray her even if he was beaten to death.
"That's what's been rumored..."
"Madam!" Outside the door, the deliberately amplified voices of Zhihua and Yunyin interrupted Li Rusi's intention to continue asking.
The two quickly let go of their hands, each other feeling a little flustered.
"Bang..." The door was pushed open.
A middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties walked in. She had gray hair and a face that was somewhat similar to Concubine Li. Compared with the deserted Concubine Li, the middle-aged woman's features were a little more kind. She just walked in. With a bit of anger and a sullen face that carries the majesty of a person in charge of the Duke's palace, this is Li Pingyuan's first wife, Mrs. Zhu.
"Mom." Li Rusi shouted first and became nervous.
"Mom!" Zhuang Xun became nervous and shouted as well.
Li Rusi was surprised because Zhu's angry expression did not become angry, but became calm.
"What do you want to do to set up the censor? You don't want to keep any maids. What do you want to do?" Mrs. Zhu asked Li Rusi. She didn't seem to care that Zhuang Xun called her by the wrong name.
"Daughter, I'm just showing the censor her boudoir." Feeling out of breath in front of her mother, Li Rusi's tall figure hid behind Zhuang Xun.
"Look at the boudoir? Is this what you, an unmarried woman, can do with your male dependents?" Mrs. Zhu's face became serious, her eyes became sharp, and Li Rusi almost shrank into Zhuang Xun's back.
"Aunt, Ru Si is more innocent. She didn't think too much, and I didn't stop her. I'm sorry, it was my lack of consideration." Zhuang Xun took the initiative and said that his future wife brought him to tell him that she wanted to dowry, so naturally she wanted to Be protective.
"We're not married yet, but you're so protective of her. From now on, you will love this girl of mine to the heavens." Mrs. Zhu smiled unconsciously, feeling very happy when she saw Zhuang Xun protecting her daughter.
"It was Ru Si who doted on me to the heavens. Auntie, don't blame Ru Si. It was me who strongly requested to come. I said I had never seen a woman's boudoir." The first half of the sentence was correct. He felt that he had been doted on by Li Ru Si. Yes, a woman is willing to spend all her dowry on you. You are a man, what do you think?
"Whoever asked for it, I still know my identity clearly. There is no need to doubt the character of the censor. But this girl has only set up the censor once. What do you want to do this time." Zhu didn't believe it at all. It was not easy to get married before. In front of the hall, they were waiting in the back hall. Unexpectedly, what was waiting for them was the news that Li Rusi had taken Zhuang Xun and left.
After listening to Li Rusi's actions in the front hall, Zhu felt dizzy, and then she immediately came to arrest Li Rusi. She wanted to teach her how to speak, how could she say such treasonous words.
Now Zhuang Xun's excuse cannot be believed at all. Zhuang Xun has now successfully changed from a perpetrator to a victim, and he has graciously forgiven Li Rusi and plans to marry her as an equal wife. Zhu feels sorry just thinking about it. Zhuang Xun, Zhuang Xun is not a gentleman, he is a saint.
"My daughter didn't think about anything. She just wanted Zhuang Lang to see where her daughter lived before. Her goal was achieved and she didn't need to do anything." Li Rusi felt that she had been wronged. This time she just wanted to tell Zhuang She asked how good she was to him and let him remember how good she was. She really didn't think about anything else.
"You are still making excuses and don't want to eat at night." Zhu said directly as a punishment.
"Aunt..." It's not good to be hungry. Zhuang Xun wanted to intercede, but Li Rusi grabbed his clothes from behind.
"Stop pleading for her. You will be her husband from now on. You have to restrain her. If she is so unscrupulous and angers your wife when she comes to your house, she will have to suffer a lot." Mrs. Zhu looked at Zhuang Xun protecting Li. Ru Si warned.
Li Rusi's behavior today really made her angry. If she exposed her conspiracy like this, her reputation would be ruined. Originally, she couldn't get married because she was too strong in force and did not conform to the aesthetics of the weak. Now she has established a conspiracy identity like this. I can't even get married.
Fortunately, there was Zhuang Xun, and she was very happy when she heard Zhuang Xun come in and call her mother. She was really afraid that Zhuang Xun would turn his back and deny him, and then the reputation of Duke Yong's house and the Li family would be ruined, until Zhuang Xun called his mother. , she finally felt relieved.
Now that Zhuang Xun is willing to marry Li Rusi and protect Li Rusi, it means that he still has feelings for Li Rusi. This is good, this is good.
"..." With Li Rusi's reminder, Zhuang Xun fell silent. He couldn't plead for mercy. It was not good to agree with Zhu's words, so he could only remain silent.
"You girl, come here. When you marry the censor, you must be virtuous as a wife and learn the four virtues from your husband's sister. Do you understand?" He told Zhuang Xun that he wanted to hand her over in front of Zhuang Xun. .
"My daughter understands that she will serve Mr. Zhuang well, take her husband as her face, follow her husband's words, develop her husband's ambitions, and help her husband." Zhuang Xun recited the full text of Zhuang Xun's words at the Wanshou Banquet.
In this matter, Zhuang Xun was very proud. He talked about a person's virtue based on marrying a good wife, and now it has vaguely become the standard for wives.
"Put away your naughty nature and know what to do and what not to do. Don't do such impulsive things in the future. Don't embarrass the censor in your new home." Continuing to teach and reprimand, Zhu was asking Li Rusi to give Zhuang Xun was sure that it was a good thing that such a thing happened in his own home, as Li Pingyuan's prestige was somewhat neutralized. If it happened in someone else's home, Zhu wouldn't dare to think about it.
"My daughter understands, mother, my daughter is not married yet." Li Rusi was embarrassed to be picked up and lectured by her mother like this. Zhuang Xun was still watching from the side. Could anyone scold his own daughter like this?
"It will be too late for you to get married. How many more days? Half a month? A month? You are going to be a woman, and you can't say anything about this? Censor, I have asked the kitchen to prepare some side dishes, save them for lunch. "Ms. Zhu first scolded Li Rusi, then turned to Zhuang Xun and said kindly.
Zhuang Xun thought of a scene in later generations, the mother-in-law serving the dishes and the father-in-law carrying the knife. Otherwise, it could be said that human society is a spiral.
"Thank you, aunt. Uncle, everything should be fine." Although he knew he was an actor, Li Rusi's actions should have made him angry, so he shouldn't still be angry now.
"He regrets it now. It's all this girl's fault, which caused the censor to be exposed to rumors." Mrs. Zhu thought of her husband's flushed face.
"There is no such thing as nothing. Xun doesn't pay much attention to it. Ru Si is actually in line with Xun's wishes. Being able to marry Ru Si is also Xun's luck." Let Zhu relax, Zhuang Xun has eaten too many rumors. The pain and itchiness have long since gone away.
"She is also lucky to be able to marry the censor. I asked about the censor's reputation. When I met today, it was indeed well-deserved. After seeing her, I felt that Ru Si was clinging to the censor." What a real mother. She can do this. It is natural to harm your own daughter.
(End of chapter)
