Lady of Rebirth

"Is Ming'er asleep?"

As soon as Zhong Ming lay down, she heard someone talking outside the door, it was Su Zimo's voice, and she was about to get out of bed, thinking about why she would get up when Su Zimo came, and lay down again.

Zhihua outside made his own decision and opened the door to let Su Zimo in.

I heard Zhishu say: "Miss is in the room." Followed by a sound of footsteps.

When Su Zimo came in, he only saw the back of Zhong Ming's head.

Su Zimo asked Zhi Hua and the others to go out, and when only she and Zhong Ming were left, he said: "Don't pretend to be asleep, I know you are awake."

Zhong Ming straightened his back, did not make a sound, and was still lying face-in.

Su Zimo smiled helplessly, sat down on the edge of the bed, and said, "I know you're angry with me, so I don't want to apologize to you."

Zhong Ming couldn't bear it anymore, turned over and sat up, and said angrily: "Since this is the case, why do you have to do that? I won't apologize every time I make a mistake, but I will accept it!" I saw dragon and phoenix pictures embroidered on the red obscene clothes, two snow-white arms were exposed, the chest was also extremely low, and hills and valleys could be seen vaguely.

Su Zimo didn't expect to see such a beautiful picture suddenly, he was slightly taken aback, and after he settled down, he said: "If I don't say that, do you think they will let it go?"

Zhong Ming was stunned for a moment, curled his lips and said: "It's a good word, but you can't push me into the fire pit?"

Su Zimo said innocently: "It seems that your mother suggested it?"

Zhong Ming had nothing to say, Su Zimo just repeated what his cousin said that day, the reason for this decision was not suggested by her mother and the old lady.

Su Zimo said again: "Although I am an outsider, I can tell that your mother loves you very much. Which mother would be willing to be a concubine for someone else? If you hadn't thought about it, your mother would not have made such a decision, right? "

Zhong Ming had nothing to say, she was indeed the one who misled her mother all along, making her think that she was not married to her cousin, but if she didn't, how could she go to Beijing for revenge?Although it's been so long, I haven't let my cousin lose a piece of meat, but at least Su Zimo has recognized his cousin's true colors. He must avenge her hatred, but it will take some time. Those who die will have their own rewards. She was just contributing to the flames, why bother to dirty her hands for a bitch.

Zhong Ming snorted coldly: "After all, you just want to say that it has nothing to do with you."

Su Zimo said helplessly: "If I really thought so, I wouldn't come to you so late."

Having said all this, Zhong Ming was still angry, but he couldn't let go of his face for a while, and said stiffly: "Although it's not your fault, it has something to do with you, and you admit that you used me to get away."

"That's why I came to apologize to you," Su Zimo took out a thing from his arms, and said, "I'll give it to you, don't get angry."

Zhong Ming took it unceremoniously, and saw a piece of silk wrapping a bracelet, the silk was exactly the same as the one given to her last time, and the white silk was embroidered with peonies, which was exactly the piece she saw embroidered on her hand during the day, and The bracelet was as white as fat. Zhong Ming was born in a wealthy family. He didn't know many words, but he had seen many good things. At a glance, he could tell that it was sheep fat jade, or a very rare baby jade. It was very precious, and some couldn't believe it. , "You sent me such a valuable thing?"

Su Zimo smiled and said: "How can I compare with you, it costs a few hundred taels of silver, and even the girl who bought me can spend 50 taels, you must know that is the silver she earned in a year, don't blame her Speak for you before me."

He was misunderstood by Su Zimo a few times because of Qing'er's talkativeness, and if the misunderstanding continues like this, it is not sure what kind of moths will come out. It is Zhong Ming's usual style to block people with money.

Su Zimo suddenly said: "Actually, this bracelet was left to me by my mother as a dowry."

Zhong Ming was taken aback, "Since it was left to you by your mother, it must be very important to you, so I can't accept it."

Su Zimo pushed the bracelet back, "Take it, anyway, these bracelets are a pair, and one is enough to keep as a souvenir." As he said, he rolled up his cuffs, and saw an identical bracelet on his white wrist .

Zhong Ming's heart moved, he took it back silently, and put it on his hand.

"And this," Su Zimo picked up the silk, "Not everyone can get what I embroidered, so don't throw it away, or I'll be really angry."

It was only then that Zhong Ming remembered that when he was angry during the day, he twisted and threw away the handkerchief Su Zimo gave her. It turned out that Su Zimo embroidered another piece for her. I like embroidering peonies."

Su Zimo said: "Don't you think Peony suits you well?"

When she used flowers as a metaphor, Zhong Ming was a little shy, and just wanted to say modestly, how can I be so beautiful.

I heard Su Zimo say: "They are all very rich."

Zhong Ming: "..." He wanted to put the handkerchief close to his body, but suddenly he screamed, and he got under the quilt.

Su Zimo looked at the ball in the quilt, raised the corners of his lips, and said, "You and I are both women, so there is no need to be embarrassed."

The words are good, but... I don't know why, showing my body naked in front of Su Zimo, I always feel that something is wrong, and I can't tell what is wrong.

"It's late, you should go back to rest early." There was a sound of bells and urns from under the quilt.

Su Zimo said: "Okay, but I want you to take back what you said."

Zhong Ming popped his head out from under the quilt, and asked suspiciously, "What are you talking about?"

"Bridge to bridge, road to road."

Zhong Ming got up early in the morning and wanted to find Su Zimo. Last night, he felt a little sorry for accepting such an expensive gift from her. So he picked the most expensive hairpin from his jewelry box and prepared to give it to her. Su Zimo was stunned when he saw Song Junjie coming out of the house.

Song Junjie also saw her, afraid that she might misunderstand, he hurriedly said: "Cousin, don't think about it, I just came here too, I have something to do with that Yasha, but she is not in the room."

Seeing Song Junjie in Su Zimo's room for some reason, Zhong Ming felt very uncomfortable. Hearing that he had just arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Where did cousin go?"

"People in her room said that the old lady had called."

The bell rang "Oh", turned around and was about to leave.

Only then did Song Junjie remember to ask Zhong Ming why he was looking for Su Zimo.

How could Zhong Ming tell him, he just said come and go, and asked Song Junjie what's the matter.

Song Junjie said: "Today I'm going to the Yamen to report, I'm afraid Su Houye will ask me about Yasha, so come here and chat with her, don't let my father-in-law see the clue."

Zhong Ming sneered: "You are so afraid of your father-in-law, how dare you take a concubine?"

Song Junjie thought she was angry, and quickly said: "Cousin, I assure you, even if Master Su objects, I will marry you."

Zhong Ming thought in his heart, whoever wants to marry you will go as far as his old mother, but he smiled on his face: "I don't know if my mother has told you about something."

Song Junjie asked: "What's the matter?"

Zhong Ming said: "It's about the dowry." He was able to sell her for money in his previous life, which shows that he is a person who regards money as his life, and asking him for money is undoubtedly digging his flesh.

Sure enough, Song Junjie's complexion changed, and he muttered in a low voice, "There's another thing." Marrying Su Zimo is not a lot of money.

Zhong Ming showed a very innocent expression, and said: "Yes, my mother said, it is not easy for her to raise me so big, and I am the only daughter, and I will be a concubine for others. I am afraid that I will have nowhere to depend on in the future, and I will ask for some money. Whether it’s for old age prevention or compensation, just try to feel comfortable.”

Song Junjie thought that the Zhong family was so rich, and Zhong Ming's ten thousand family fortune would belong to Zhong Ming in the future, so why would he care about such a small amount of money, maybe it was just for show, and said: "My cousin is right, I don't know how much money my aunt thinks is appropriate."

Zhong Ming stretched out two fingers.

Song Junjie said happily: "200 taels!"

Zhong Ming shook his head and whispered, "It's 2000 taels."

Song Junjie staggered and nearly fell to the ground, rubbing his hands together and said, "2000 taels seems a bit much."

Zhong Ming raised his eyebrows and said, "Why, my cousin thinks I'm not worth so much silver?" In her previous life, she sold her for 5000 taels of silver, and she already said it was less.

Song Junjie smiled apologetically: "Of course not, it's just that if you have to spend so much money for a while, you need to discuss it with my mother and the old lady."

Zhong Ming said: "There is no rush, you have plenty of time to discuss."

Song Junjie touched his forehead in cold sweat, found an excuse and left first.

Zhong Ming shouted to him from a distance: "Cousin, I'll wait for your good news!"

Chapter [-] When

"Grandma, I've finished writing it. Take a look." Su Zimo put down his pen and handed the account book to the old lady.

The old lady nodded while watching: "Clear and organized, the words are beautiful, not bad."

Su Zimo nodded and said humbly, "Grandma has won the prize."

The old lady closed the account book and said: "You must know the income and expenses of the family now."

Su Zimo nodded.

The old lady sighed: "Since your grandfather and Junjie's father passed away one after another, our Song family has been worsening day by day, relying on these few acres of land and two shops to barely support such a big family, you It's the daughter of Lord Hou's family, so I'm really wronged to let you marry me."

Su Zimo hurriedly said: "Grandma, please don't say that. The so-called marriage of a chicken is like a chicken, and a dog is like a dog. Since Zimo is married, he will not complain."

The old lady comforted: "What a sensible child, I will hand over the account books of the Song family to you now, and you will take care of the family from now on."

Su Zimo hastily declined: "Grandma must not force it!"

The old lady said: "You are the young lady of the Song family, so why not?"

"Zimo just got married, so I'm not familiar with everything yet."

"That's the first step."

Su Zimo said: "Grandma, you should tell me the truth, did you encounter any embarrassment?"

Surprise flashed in the old lady's eyes, and she praised: "It really is Bingxue smart."

Su Zimo didn't speak, but thought in his heart, how could a person who had held power for decades easily hand over the power in his hands, not to mention that she was a new daughter-in-law who had just passed the family and was not favored.

The old lady had a look of guilt on her face, she took Su Zimo's hand and said: "What happened yesterday really made you wronged."

Sure enough, it was about Song Junjie taking a concubine, Su Zimo preemptively said: "Actually, Zimo also did something wrong. I know grandma just wanted us to get back together and said that. Zimo didn't appreciate it."

The old lady nodded repeatedly and said: "It's good that you understand, I just didn't expect that you are also a stubborn child, and you would rather be wronged than forgive Junjie."

Su Zimo said: "Zimo is just sticking to the principles, and besides, Zimo doesn't feel wronged when the husband accepts concubines."

The old lady was drinking tea and almost choked, she put it in the teacup and said: "As the main wife, it is extremely rare to have such a heart."

Su Zimo pursed his lips and smiled.

The old lady said: "Ming'er is a good child, but she has a bad temper because of being spoiled by her mother. In the future, when you get along, I'm afraid you will have to be more tolerant."

Su Zimo lowered his head and said, "Zimo knows."

The old lady suddenly changed the topic and said: "Before Ming'er gets married, there is indeed a embarrassment."

"Grandma might as well speak up."

The old lady said: "That's right, Ming'er's mother came to me last night and said that Junjie would like to accept Ming'er as a concubine, but he needs some dowry." Seeing that Su Zimo didn't answer, she said, "It's not really strange. Wen Shu, Ming'er is her only daughter, and she has held her in her hand since she was a child. Now that she has been wronged to marry Junjie as a concubine, she must feel uncomfortable as a mother. Although the Zhong family is not short of money, it is appropriate to ask for some gifts. only……"

"Just what?" Su Zimo asked.

The old lady frowned, as if it was difficult to open her mouth, and she finally said after a while: "It's just a little too much, Wen Shu said it was 2000 taels, just now you also looked at the account book, it's not that we can't get it out, but after we get it, the family will pay you [-] taels." Really empty."

Su Zimo took another look at the account book on the table. She did read the account book carefully just now, but the Song family has been an official family for several generations. I hid some, but I just didn't want to take it out. Su Zimo didn't point it out, and followed her words: "It seems that there are indeed too many. My main wife is just a gift from grandma and mother-in-law when I get married. Auntie It's grandma's daughter, but the lion opened her mouth, and doesn't understand grandma's difficulties at all."

It was Su Zimo who said it lightly, and the old lady couldn't help but blush. This was a slap in the face. She coughed twice to cover up, and said: "Zimo confiscated a tael of silver as a gift when he married, it's all because of his father-in-law's understanding."

Su Zimo smiled and said nothing. Speaking of this, she was waiting for the old lady to beg her.

Sure enough, the old lady didn't see her say something considerate, so she had no choice but to make it clear with her old face, and said: "This matter is actually not difficult to say, as long as you tell the two mothers and daughters the truth, it's just that Wen Shu, after all, It's my daughter, and Ming'er is my granddaughter, if I were to say this, it would be a bit unpleasant."

Su Zimo continued: "Then let the husband discuss it. After all, he and Ming'er are 'comfortable with each other'." Su Zimo deliberately emphasized the word "comfortable love". I have never seen such a shameless family. She respects the old lady, so she speaks lightly. If her mother-in-law or Song Junjie came to say this to her, she would definitely scold her back. How can a husband want to take a concubine? , asking the main room to bargain is simply absurd, but he is also understanding, "As the saying goes, it is easy to find a priceless treasure, but it is rare to have a lover. I believe Ming'er can understand."

The old lady couldn't hear the sarcasm in her words, she didn't blame Su Zimo, she was indeed the first to make things difficult for others, and at the same time, she also learned how powerful Su Zimo was. He followed others, and even when he spoke, he had a hidden needle in his mouth. He pushed the problem back with four or two strokes, knowing that she would not agree if she was not given some benefits today, so she showed a kind smile and took out a bunch of keys from her bosom, together The ledgers were stuffed into Su Zimo's hands together, and he said, "I'm old and I don't have the energy to take care of this house anymore, so you should be considerate of me, an old woman, and don't refuse any more."

It's not a bad thing to be the master of the house. Before she got married, she was the one who took care of the entire Su family. The account books between her father and his colleagues were as thick as this account book. With the Song family's finances, how could it be difficult for her? , Su Zimo said: "Grandma has said so, if Zimo refuses to agree, it will be a disappointment to grandma's trust in Zimo. Okay, I promise you, I will do my best to manage this family well."

Seeing that the key she had held for decades was in Su Zimo's hands, the old lady suddenly felt a little bit reluctant, but what she said was like splashed water, and she couldn't take it back. Thinking about how old she was, why bother This big family has been worrying all day long, so it's time to rest and enjoy the blessings. Besides, with the shrewd and capable Su Zimo in charge, maybe the Song family will get better and better. Thinking about it, I let it go.

I heard Su Zimo say again: "Zimo is still young, and his knowledge is shallow. In the future, when he encounters a major event, he still has to ask grandma to decide."

The old lady was even happier and said yes repeatedly.

When Su Zimo was about to leave, the old lady solemnly explained again, "Zimo, I will leave all the matter of Ming'er's betrothal gift to you."

Su Zimo also solemnly agreed: "I will never fail Grandma's trust."

The old lady nodded in satisfaction.

When Su Zimo returned to the room, he saw Zhong Ming standing in the yard, staring at a spider plant in the corner in a daze. Su Zimo didn't even know she came back. Su Zimo called her, Zhong Ming turned around when he heard the sound, and saw Su Zimo, Immediately raised a bright smile, under the sun, Su Zimo felt dazzled for a while, this bell really looks good.

"What did grandma want you to do? You've been here for so long?" Zhong Ming asked.

Su Zimo didn't hide anything, pointing to the ledger and the key, he said, "The old lady let me be the head of the house."

Zhong Ming said "Oh" first, then nodded and said: "You can do it." He added in his heart, you are so smart.

Su Zimo looked at her, and said again: "The old lady also told me a tricky matter."

Zhong Ming asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

Su Zimo said: "This matter is related to you."