The food served was very sumptuous, and it was not difficult to see that Zhou had spent a lot of money on it.
Let’s see:
The ancestors' offering table was filled with roasted suckling pig, white-striped rooster, oiled carp, etc., all of which were big hard dishes.
Looking at the Stove Lord's side, there are also rich dishes such as big fat chicken, big elbow, big meatballs, etc., which are also unambiguous.
Compared with previous years, this year is a big change!
Yes, Mrs. Zhou couldn't suppress her inner feelings after being granted the title of Lady of Imperial Order. She always felt that the neighbors would laugh at her if she served too shabby food, so she could not save this money.
What kind of logic is this?
The neighbors didn't climb on the wall of our house, so how do they know what food we serve?
However, Liu Quan still expressed support for this. She said that this year is the first New Year after the family came to Beijing, so they must be more careful.
Moreover, since my family is now an official, I can no longer deliberately live in poverty as before. At the very least, I have to follow the trend.
So, that’s it.
At present, all the dishes are ready, waiting for him, the head of the family, to burn incense.
…
Qi Yu worshiped them one by one according to etiquette, and then burned the paper money, which was considered a ceremony.
In the blink of an eye, I saw the lady making some small moves there.
Take a closer look.
But I saw her secretly burning a few sticks of incense at her ancestor's place, adding some dishes, and then bowing down, looking very pious.
Huh?
What a weird thing.
In my memory, every New Year's Eve, my wife would secretly add vegetables to the Kitchen God. Why did she become the ancestor this year?
Looking at her sad face again, she seemed a little depressed.
What's going on?
Could it be that she and her mother had a fight?
Apart from this reason, I can't think of any other reason.
You know, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been very harmonious, and there has never been any disagreement. Could it be that something unpleasant happened today?
Qi Yu frowned and hurriedly called his daughter over secretly.
"Daughter, did your mother and grandma have a fight?"
"No! The two of them were still talking and laughing while making dumplings today!"
"Oh... did the neighbors on the left and right have any disputes with our family?"
"No, the relationship between the neighbors and our family has always been very good."
Oh, then why?
Strange……
Xiaotong thought for a while and suddenly said: "Early this morning, an old man with a white beard came to our house. I heard from grandma that the man was an imperial doctor. He came here to take my mother's pulse and diagnose her illness... Well, yes Yes, it was after beating that old man and leaving that my mother became like this."
"You said that an imperial doctor came to our house?"
"Um!"
oh, I get it.
The lady now has the status of a married woman, and when the imperial doctor at the imperial hospital is not too busy, she will take time to come over and check Ping An's pulse.
Imperial doctors are different from imperial doctors. They only diagnose and treat ministers and their families.
this……
When the imperial doctor comes, could it be said that the lady is sick?
Just thinking of this, Qi Yu felt worried in his heart. He ran a few steps forward, took Liu Quan's hand and walked into the house.
Shao Qing, in the bedroom.
The couple sat opposite each other on the edge of the bed, staring at each other.
It's also very quiet.
Qi Yu took her delicate hand and stroked it while saying, "Madam, I heard that your imperial doctor took your pulse. I wonder, what was the final diagnosis?"
Liu Quan sighed softly and said softly: "The imperial doctor said that my health is fine and there is no serious illness."
Um? Something's wrong!
Since you are not sick, shouldn't you be happy?
Why do you frown and sigh?
Also, the lady's evasive look has never happened before.
There is definitely something fishy!
This matter must be asked, otherwise my heart will not be at ease.
"Madam, can you tell me why you are unhappy?"
"You think too much, I'm not unhappy."
Qi Yu gently hugged her and said softly: "Madam, do you know that the reason why I was able to reach the top of the imperial examination and become an official from a humble family is all because of the motivation given to me by this family. Otherwise, I would not be able to do it at all." I can't hold on. In my heart, home is everything to me; and you are the center of this home."
"Um……"
Qi Yu continued: "You are my wife and one of the closest people to me. You are happy and I am happy, and you are worried about me. I hope that we can be honest with each other and share the honor and disgrace. Only in this way can we Let’s truly support each other and love each other for a lifetime.”
"Ms. sir, I..."
It seemed that Liu Quan was a little moved. She frowned slightly and sighed quietly. Two lines of hot tears fell down her cheeks, and finally broke into pieces on her bare hands, flashing a sad and sad crystal light.
"Ms. sir, the imperial doctor said... my body has been damaged... and I will never be able to... get pregnant again."
ah!
I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it to be because of this!
After hiding it for so long, she finally failed to hide it. However, it was impossible to hide this kind of thing from her for a lifetime, and it was only a matter of time before she found out.
Seeing that there was no surprise on her husband's face, Liu Quan said resentfully: "My husband, you must have known about it for a long time, but you just deliberately didn't tell me."
Qi Yu scratched his head and said, "I didn't hide it from you on purpose. It's just that I don't know how to tell you."
"Sigh...I think our Qi family has always been a single generation for the past three generations. I didn't expect that when I came to Qi Xiao, I was still alone...Ms., I want to have another son..." After that, Liu Quan said She threw herself into her husband's arms and burst into tears.
Alas, why didn’t I think so?
However, it just happened to be the opposite!
Qi Yu comforted her and said: "As the saying goes, life will be unsatisfactory nine times out of ten. Since we can't get rid of it, let's face it calmly. I once heard someone say this, when God closes a door for you , will also open another window for you at the same time, but I can't see where this window is facing yet, but I am sure that our Qi family will never settle for mediocrity, and will definitely become a famous family."
Liu Quan was thoughtful after hearing this and slowly stopped crying.
It was quiet for a moment.
Suddenly, Liu Quan's face hardened and he said seriously: "Ms. sir, please take a concubine!"
What? ?
Do I take a concubine?
When Qi Yu heard this, he shuddered suddenly and almost fell off the bed in shock.
After calming down, he said decisively: "I will never!"
Then, there was silence again.
The couple also had their own thoughts.
As far as concubinage is concerned, according to the law, it is currently unfeasible.
Because the law stipulates that only a man who is forty years old and has no children can take a concubine. Moreover, taking in a concubine also requires household registration, and it is not just as simple as moving into a house.
However, the law is dead and man is alive.
It can be flexible.
To put it simply, it’s fine if you don’t register, but you won’t be able to give the woman her actual status. There are no other restrictions.
As far as Beijing is concerned, this phenomenon is very common.
Under normal circumstances, most of those families that have the conditions but lack men will consider taking in a concubine with one or two rooms to help them increase their income. Moreover, this requires the head wife to make arrangements herself.
Although Liu Quan felt awkward, he still had to express his position.
Qi Yu said with emotion: "Madam, I promise you, I will only love you as the only woman in my life. Apart from you, I can't tolerate anyone else in my heart. You know, you were injured because you blocked that knife for me. If I use this as an excuse to find a new love, where is my conscience?"
After a pause, he continued: "The ancients said: The knowledge of poverty and lowliness should not be forgotten, and the wife of chaff should not go to court. I, Qi Yu, am also a well-educated and sensible person. How could I do such a heartless and unjust thing? In this life, I will live and die in the same quilt with you, and we will stay with you forever."
Suddenly!
Liu Quan felt a warmth wash over his heart, and tears flowed out uncontrollably.
Qi Yu saw her eyes gradually clearing up, and then put on a smile again: "Today is a holiday, so don't cry and cry. This matter ends here, don't say any more."
"Um!"
