novelden Chapter 211: Marry me or take me in as your son-in-law?
Chapter 211: Marry me or take me in as your son-in-law?
Several brothers of the Jiang family had become eunuchs, so they were naturally calm and willing but unable to do anything. However, it was old man Jiang who was actually heartbroken and felt a little bit reluctant.
All of this was seen by Jiang Xun and others who were hiding outside the house and eavesdropping. They had sneers in their eyes. This family is really interesting.
Jiang Chen was already dissatisfied with Lin Xueqing and suspected that she was not faithful to her husband. It was even more impossible for him to let her leave home. Who knew which strange man she would hook up with?
"What you said is not right, sister-in-law. Whether Lin is my wife or concubine, she is my woman. As for the three children..."
Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "I'll take care of them."
How to deal with it?
Mrs. Jiang wanted to ask something, but Boss Jiang pulled her sleeve and she didn't ask in the end.
Jiang Xun and the other two were a little worried. Jiang Yu looked so pitiful that he was about to cry, but he didn't dare to. A child who is not loved by his parents has no right to cry.
Holding Jiang Ke's hand tightly, seeking a slight sense of security.
Jiang Xun sneered in his heart. It wasn't that easy for him to get rid of him so easily.
Jiang Xun gestured to his younger brothers and sisters and left quietly without disturbing them.
Jiang Ke remained silent and waited to see what Jiang Xun had to say. Anyway, Jiang Xun was so opinionated now and wouldn't listen to anything he said, so he might as well let him take the lead.
The two cheap brothers are young, but they are very smart.
"They want to send us away."
Jiang Ke said: "Isn't this obvious? Who wants to keep a few burdens? No matter how much work we do, they will not be satisfied."
Jiang Yu: "Does mother really not want us anymore?"
Jiang Xun suddenly got angry. "Don't mention that woman. I have never seen such a cruel and heartless woman. After all, she raised us for two years and now she just wants to throw us away. She is so unkind and unsympathetic.
She is just like the rest of the Jiang family, selfish and cold-hearted. She just uses us to please Jiang Chen. She has never considered us as her own children."
Jiang Ke: "What's the point of you saying this? At worst you can just go begging again. You have to find a way to survive."
Jiang Xun: "I have an idea, you have to help me."
"What's the idea?"
Jiang Xun whispered in his ear but didn't let Jiang Yu know. She was still young and a girl, so it was better for her not to know about such dirty things.
……
Shen Nanzhi knew about it the moment Jiang Chen came back. Hu Shuiyun's mother came to visit relatives, so she came to her place and told her about the things in the village.
Shui Yunniang was smart. She could see that Shen Nanzhi still hated the Jiang family and must be happy to see the Jiang family suffer. She would also take action against the Jiang family and would come to inform them as soon as anything happened.
Of course, it was also because Shen Nanzhi was generous. She would never leave empty-handed every time she came. She would bring candies, snacks, a piece of coarse cloth, and even a few pounds of tea eggs. Not only were they valuable, but they were also her token of love.
The two of them understood each other tacitly. Shen Nanzhi would not put all her hopes on Jiang Ke. This kid was rebellious and difficult to control.
Shui Yunniang, on the other hand, was more capable and it was pleasant to get along with her.
When Shui Yunniang was leaving, she ran into Shen Huai'en. There was something meaningful in her eyes. She waited for Shen Huai'en to go far away, and whispered to Shen Nanzhi: "Your head foreman is really pretty. You are still so young. You will get married and have children in the future. It is better to keep her. It will be convenient whether you marry or marry."
Shen Nanzhi: "..."
You're overthinking this. Huai'en is going to take the imperial examination, so how can he marry into the family?
This is not a marriage, it is an enmity, which will hinder someone's future.
"Aunt Hu is right. I will consider it."
"Hey, I'm an experienced person, and what I'm telling you is my heartfelt words. There's still a long time to go. You're busy during the day and don't feel anything. But the nights are long and you're alone and can't sleep. Only those who have experienced that know how lonely it feels.
This man doesn't need to be very capable, he just needs to be honest and kind to you. Having a companion makes life more enjoyable."
Shen Nanzhi laughed dryly, "You are right, everything you said is right, walk slowly."
Shen Nanzhi turned around and went back to the house, walked around the screen wall, and suddenly bumped into a wall, which was still warm. A clear and rich masculine scent lingered around his nose, and he unexpectedly bumped into Shen Huaien.
"Why are you standing here? You scared me!"
"It's normal for me to stand here. I'm not blocking the way. It's you who's distracted. Are you considering marrying me or marrying me as a son-in-law? I'm fine with either. I'll just listen to your orders."
Shen Nanzhi blushed, "Did you hear everything? Don't listen to Aunt Hu's nonsense. I haven't even considered it. Just study hard for the imperial examination and become a high-ranking official in the future. Just protect our business from being taken away by others."
Since ancient times, if you want to do business, you need to have connections in the court, then your business will go smoothly. Otherwise, the government will make things difficult for you and just block you, which will be very serious.
You spend money to please people and end up getting bullied, and you don't make much money. Shen Nanzhi wanted to avoid the suffering he had experienced in his previous life as soon as possible in this life.
"Okay, I will pass the imperial examination and become a high-ranking official to protect our family."
"Hey, that's right."
It’s just that ‘our home’ sounds a bit weird, as if we are also a family.
Shen Huai'en returned to the room, and Shen Nanzhi chased after him and said, "Jiang Chen is back."
"Well, then what?"
"I have to give him some trouble. This bastard has been hiding in the academy like a turtle, and now he has finally come back. I have to vent my anger."
Shen Huai'en asked: "How are you going to vent your anger?"
Shen Nanzhi: "I haven't thought about it yet, let's see how things go. But Aunt Hu said that they had a quarrel at home, and the dog-eat-dog drama must be very interesting."
"Then let's let it be dog-eat-dog."
Shen Huai'en did not return to the room, but turned and walked out: "I'm going out for a while."
"Oh, come back soon. We have to decide on a location for the academy. Mr. Yuan will come to visit in a few days, and we have to prepare a place to stay."
"understood."
The affairs of the Jiang family are the spice of Shen Nanzhi's busy life. This winter, she will finalize the architectural drawings of the academy and plan for the future. All she has to do are important things.
"Girl, there's a customer looking for you."
Shen Nanzhi came out and saw that it was Doctor Li. "Doctor Li, please come in. How is business in the city?"
Doctor Li looked bitter: "Not very good. Although there are many people in the county, there are also many pharmacies. They are old brands. I can't compete with them for customers. The rent, the food, and the food are barely enough to cover the expenses.
I want to go to the mountains to collect herbs when I return to the village, and prepare them myself to save some money on medicine. "
"Oh, I see. The expenses in the county town are really high. Even a handful of vegetables costs money."
Shen Nanzhi thought that doctors could get by anywhere, but ignored the competition. Looking at his own planning drawings, he said, "How about you come back, Doctor Li? I want to open a college here, and Mr. Yuan has agreed. In the future, a commercial street will be opened around the college, and doctors will definitely be needed.
I can make the decision in our village and reserve the best position for you. The villagers are familiar with you and you are also a long-established brand, so it will be easier to make money this way."
Doctor Li was surprised. "Open a school? Build a commercial street? Will anyone come?"