New widow

The mother-in-law and the maid didn't expect that after so much time, Butler Qiu was still asking this question, so the two looked at each other, and after a while they both shook their heads.

"I didn't say anything, that's good, that's good." When Butler Qiu spoke, tears fell unconsciously.

"My wife was very happy those days. I remember that on the first day, I took the post and discussed it with the master. She also said with a smile, I heard that the daughter of that family is good. If you like it, just tell me and maybe you can return it. We can have children and in-laws. The master also said that it is too far here. But the wife said that she is also from this land, so she married the master differently. "

"Yes, I also remembered it." The maid said with a smile: "After hearing this, the master stopped talking. After a while, he asked the kitchen to prepare wine and food, saying that he and his wife would have a good drink. "

Have a drink? Butler Qiu frowned tightly. Although Chu Zhixian and his wife were not very old, and they were usually very affectionate, and it was normal for them to drink together, but the night before his death, Chu Zhixian specially ordered people to prepare wine and food. Why? What's wrong with you?

"What are you two talking about here?" The housekeeper had already lifted the curtain and came out, shouting at the two people. The two of them hurriedly shut up. Butler Qiu had already smiled at the butler: "As you know, my nephew is in prison. Every time I go in, he has to ask about family affairs. Knowing that his sister is gone, tell me , I must know how his sister spends her daily life, so I came to ask today."

"That said, who doesn't know that our husband and wife are famous for their love for each other." The housekeeper said, raising his sleeves to wipe his tears: "It's just a pity, our wife, her life is really miserable."

"Why are you talking about life being miserable now?" Butler Qiu asked deliberately. The steward just said it casually, but he didn't expect that Butler Qiu would catch him. So the steward hurriedly said: "What do you mean, our brother and sister We are still young, and we have left our master alone. Our wife takes care of his daily necessities, food, clothing, housing and transportation."

As he spoke, the housekeeper sighed: "Now that my wife is gone, our master doesn't even know where his clothes are. If you ask us, we are usually outside, so how would we know what's going on inside? Otherwise, our master wouldn't know where to put his clothes." I will consider extending my stay.”

"Yes, if we extend a room, you, the master, will have someone to take care of these things." Butler Qiu said very calmly. The butler waved the two people to leave, and sat next to Butler Qiu: "Yes, that day the master was still there He said, when I think of my wife, I feel sour in my heart."

Butler Qiu glanced at the room where Chu Zhixian was staying, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Yes, I feel sour in my heart, too. We have been husband and wife for almost twenty years. I still remember the first time I saw him, he At that time, he had just entered school and came here with his uncle. At that time, his uncle said that because his family was not as good as before and the room he had reserved was no longer available due to illness, he had not yet married a wife in his twenties. "

Chu Zhixian was in the house just now and heard the maid and mother-in-law talking about the situation of Mrs. Chu the night before her death. He was afraid that they would say something harmful to him, so he sent the housekeeper out. When he heard the housekeeper Qiu mention the original , Chu Zhixian's face couldn't help but turn red and white.

Chu Zhixian's father died early, and his mother relied on a few acres of land to support her son's education. When Chu Zhixian was admitted as a scholar, the family became poorer and poorer. Chu Zhixian's uncle was a businessman, and seeing that his nephew was not yet married, The original family refused to return the betrothal gift and could not afford a second one.

So the uncle took Chu Zhixian with him, saying that he could make some money on the way by asking Chu Zhixian to follow him. Secondly, he wanted to see if there was a suitable marriage and arrange for one. After all, a new scholar can still find a wife who has a dowry and does not compete for the bride price.

By the time they got here, my uncle and Butler Qiu had known each other, and they had agreed upon it after a long visit. Butler Qiu naturally hoped to make a fortune in Chu Zhi County, and he had prepared a generous dowry.

At this moment, Magistrate Chu was worried that Butler Qiu would reveal his own details if he continued talking, so Magistrate Chu could not sit still, but raised the curtain and walked out, saying to Butler Qiu: "I know this matter better than the people below. If you want to ask, just ask me."

"What do you know?" Butler Qiu did not look at Chu Zhixian. Chu Zhixian smiled and said, "Of course it's my wife's original business."

"Yes, you are husband and wife, so naturally you know it best." Butler Qiu sighed as he spoke: "It's a pity that you are different from before, and you must not be willing to talk about the past."

"If you talk about other things, I can't remember it, but when it comes to my wife, of course I still remember it very clearly." When Chu Zhixian came out, the housekeeper stood up. At this time, Chu Zhixian was talking, and the housekeeper supported Chu Zhixian. The magistrate sat down.

"Then do you still remember what your uncle said back then?" Butler Qiu stared at Chu Zhixian's eyes. Chu Zhixian couldn't shirk him even if he wanted to, so Chu Zhixian said: "My uncle once said that if you can get married with the Qiu family, ,very good."

At that time, the magistrate of Chu County was also willing to have this marriage. Qiu's appearance was beautiful, her temperament was not arrogant, and her dowry was also very good. If you take the dowry home, you can live for several years.

As for the uncle in Chu Zhi County, not to mention, being able to marry Butler Qiu is equivalent to climbing the high branches of Wang Shangshu, and doing business here will be better. Therefore, both parties are very satisfied with this marriage.

"Now, when I think back to that time, I really regret it so much!" Butler Qiu's words made Chu Zhixian stunned, and then Chu Zhixian said: "As time passes, people will always change."

"Frankness turns into arrogance. As for other things..." Butler Qiu looked at Chu Zhixian. Chu Zhixian felt a fire burning in his heart. He reached out and patted the table: "What's the use of all this?"

"Don't you think you feel sorry for her death at all?" Butler Qiu stood up and pointed to the decorated room: "She has only been gone for ten days, so you can move her coffin out now. Decorating the house brand new, but also taking a concubine first and then marrying a wife, will your heart hurt?"

"She is my married wife." When Chu Zhixian said these words, his voice was already trembling: "My married wife was married when I was young. My family was poor at first. She took care of the housework and took care of the family after she came here. I spent money to buy fields and the house was kept clean. Only after marrying her did I know what a good life is."

You don't have to worry about family affairs, just study and form associations with others, and your wife will support you. Chu Zhixian's voice trembled. After he got the official position, he disliked Qiu's family background as not good enough to bring honor to his face, but when it came to At this time, Chu Zhixian thought of all the kindness his wife had done to him.