Chapter 221 Strong rival
Peng Xin ran away, and the matter came to an end. Chen Danxia was about to ask Chen Danxun what happened. Xu Wen walked up to her and said with disgust: "Chen Danxun, you are really a troublemaker, you will feel loud when you get there."
"Cousin Wen, no matter how you twist the right and wrong, some things cannot be changed. Ling Tang's surname is not Peng." Chen Danxia said with a smile. He pointed directly at Xu Wen's niece in order to please the family of his original wife's mother's family, and he blamed Yuan Yu for her biological mother's niece.
"You...I don't." Xu Wen was so angry that she jumped. She didn't dislike her mother as her second wife, nor did she want to please Peng Xin. She just couldn't stand Chen Danxia.
Chen Danxia picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Xu Wen with his eyes slanted, everything was silent, right? Everyone here knew that this second family had no honor that the legitimate family had. Xu Wen had trouble saying that, and the Xu family's maid came to find Xu Wen for something, so Xu Wen took the opportunity to walk away.
After lunch, a girl who is close to Xu Wen suggested: "Sister Wen, I heard that for your grandmother's birthday, the birthday star and the twelve cranes were planted in this garden. You can take us to see it."
The girls agreed, and Xu Wen smiled and said, "If you don't mind the cold outside, I'll take you to see it."
Most of the girls got up, put on their cloaks, and prepared to go to the garden with Xu Wen. Chen Danxia sat down without moving, and took a tangerine and slowly peeled it. It was not that she was suspicious, but she always felt that Xu Wen was calculating something. This was Xu Wen's territory, so she was still staying honestly, and it was safest not to go out.
"Miss Chen, don't you go out and have a look?" someone asked.
"I won't go, I'm afraid of the cold." Chen Danxia made an excuse casually.
Xu Wen frowned and said, "Cousin Xia, why are you so unsociable?"
"My cousin's hospitality is really not a good idea." Chen Danxia was even more reluctant to go out now. Who knew what was waiting for her outside? He took a tangerine and sat down.
Xu Zhu said timidly: "Fifth Sister, I will stay and talk to my cousin Xia."
Chen Danxun immediately followed Chen Danxia and changed places. Chen Dan was married. She now took the third sister Ma Shizhan. Chen Dannian and Shen Danbi were a little hesitant, but in the end they still put on cloaks.
Xu Wen wanted Chen Danxia to go out again, but she couldn't force herself. She could only stare at Chen Danxia hatefully and took those who wanted to go out to the garden.
Chen Danxia didn't go to the garden. She knew about the things that happened in the garden later than other people who went to the garden. She told her after returning home. Mo Si learned from the maid next to Chen Danbi. Chen Danbi had a little friction with Peng Xin. Peng Xin was so disgusted by Chen Danbi's little tricks that he pushed Chen Danbi a hand. Chen Danbi grabbed the railing next to him and did not fall down. Peng Xin used too much force and fell into the pond.
Chen Danxia shivered in a conditioned reflex. Although it was not the cold winter month and October was also known as a small spring, the weather has become cold these days and it is about to snow. It is unimaginable how cold the water in this pond is. Peng Xin was harmful to others but himself, and he fell ill when he got home.
The incident of Peng Xin falling into the water was purely an accident. She was her own fault, not Xu Wen's way of dealing with Chen Danxia. Chen Danxia had no idea, but Xu Wen's private arrangements could not be hidden from the person Xu Lang's house. Although Xu Wen could not harm Chen Danxia, it was wrong for her to have this idea, so the matter was exposed to Xu Lang.
The cup in Xu Lang's hand hit the table hard, and gritted his teeth and said, "It's as vicious as her mother."
In order to prevent Xu Wen from having another erroneous thoughts, Xu Lang arranged for someone to stare at Xu Wen, and Peng Xin also placed someone beside him. He found that his uncle's cousin was not a good person, but just a verbal dispute, so he was such a ruthless move. After all, his little girl was still kind and smart, and she didn't participate in these things.
The weather was cold, and Chen Danxia was so angry that he didn't like to go out and stayed at home to read books. He was thanked by Zhang Shancong, an unreliable colleague who traveled through time. She had to study astronomy knowledge. Traveling across mountains was like crossing mountains. She looked at the almanacs and star scriptures with her eyes straight. Who could tell her that Canglong curled up on the left, Bai Cang held on the right, Vermilion Bird wings in front, Spiritual Turtle rings behind, and Huang Shen Xuanyuan in middle?
Of course, it is still useful to read these ancient books. At least some records about the twenty-eight constellations were found. The seven constellations of the eastern Qinglong: Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei, Ji, Northern Xuanwu constellations: Dou, Niu, Female, Xu, Wei, Shi, Bi, Bi, Shen, Seven Constellations of the western white tiger constellations: Kui, Lou, Wei, Ang, Bi, Wei, Shen, Seven Constellations of the southern Suzaku: Jing, Gui, Liu, Xing, Zhang, Yi, Zhen.
Knowing that it was the twenty-eight constellations, it was not very helpful for solving the mystery lock. Chen Danxia sighed. It seemed that he had to continue collecting the manuscripts of Zhang Dacaizi. Chen Danxia copied these on a piece of paper and handed them to Shen Bomi, "Brother, give this to Prince Anping and tell him that this mystery lock is difficult to solve, and I will have to give me some more time."
Shen Bo held the paper tightly and said silent for a moment: "We will no longer be controlled by him."
Chen Danxia nodded heavily, and she believed in her elder brother's ability.
That afternoon, someone came outside to bring two baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was snowy and snowy. Looking at the green cabbage, Dow's eyes were filled with joy.
"It must be that Lang Ge'er got it." Tao attributed this to Xu Lang. The son-in-law was indeed capable and much more useful than his two sons.
"Mom, I want to eat loofah soup." Chen Danxia also felt that it was Xu Lang's cause.
Tao happily went to cook loofah soup, and Chen Danxia went to the warm room to continue to make fun of the things. The person who sent the things did not know that there was such a misunderstanding and went back to report to his master, "Criminal Master, Mrs. Chen took those two baskets of fruits and vegetables."
On October 29, Shen Baiyu sent Chen Danxia to Yongning Hou Mansion. He originally wanted to find an opportunity to meet his lover, but he did not want to be caught by his elder brother-in-law Yongning Hou Yan Jintian and was taken to the study. Until Chen Danxia and Yan Suxin finished their accounts, Shen Baiyu was still forced to endorse the letter in the study.
Chen Danxia didn't care much about it. Shen Baiyu has been too lazy these days. It's time for him to take care of him. Otherwise, if he wanted to take care of him in the spring exam, he would be a fool to think about high school. After leaving Yongning Hou Mansion, Chen Danxia did not go home directly, but went to the Xinhua Bookstore she owned and got the latest published book.
Chen Danxia has a lot of spare time, and he has basically read all the books he can find on the market. In order to make time, she asked the shopkeeper of Xinhua Bookstore to hire several literati to write scripts. Her actions immediately enriched the cultural life of Jindu City. Although writing scripts are not allowed, this is a means for lower-class literati to make a living. Of course, these literati used a pseudonym when writing scripts. They would never admit this experience when they entered the career of the official career in the future.
When the shopkeeper saw that the boss had come, he smiled and greeted Chen Danxia, saying, "Miss, it was two hours late to hand over the copy of the book of the cultivation immortals. It was just printed and had not been delivered to the store. Can the girl go to the second floor and wait for a while?"
"Okay, find out the latest book of the bean hang saith, Zhenniang's message and leisure message for me. I'll read it upstairs while waiting." Chen Danxia walked upstairs.
"Girl, I will lead the way for you." Mo Mi rushed upstairs first.
Chen Danxia knew that she was disturbed by the last time when she returned to the Gubo Store. Although she felt that Zhao Chengzhi could not use the same method again, she was careful to make the Wannian Ship, and Mo Si wanted to explore the way first, so she let her. Mo Si entered the wing room, looked around, and confirmed that no one was hiding inside, so that Chen Danxia could enter.
The shopkeeper ordered the guy to bring charcoal basin, hot tea, pastries and the three new book of words. Chen Danxia sat on the ring chair with thick cotton mats and looked through the book of words. Just as he was fascinated by the sight, he suddenly heard the knock on the door, Mo Wang opened the door, looked at the person standing outside the door, and saluted: "I have seen Master Cousin, please pay my respects to Master Cousin."
Chen Danxia looked up and smiled and said, "Brother Lang."
Xu Lang walked in, Mo Si and Mo Wang retreated and closed the door. Chen Danxia looked at him and asked with a tense face, "How could I meet you as soon as I came out? Is there someone informing you?"
"I made an appointment with someone to have dinner in the restaurant in front. When I saw the carriage parked on the side of the road, I came in and asked, and I realized that you were here." Xu Lang explained. It was really a chance encounter, not by him.
Chen Danxia smiled playfully and said, "We are really destined to do it."
Xu Lang nodded, "The fate of heaven." He walked over and leaned over and pecked on her forehead.
Chen Danxia looked up at him, with his eyebrows and eyes curled, "Thank you for the fresh fruits and vegetables you sent before."
Xu Lang frowned slightly, "I didn't ask someone to send fresh fruits and vegetables to the house."
"You didn't ask someone to send it, who gave it to me? My mother and I thought it was you who gave it to me, and I had eaten it better." Chen Danxia bit the corner of his lower lip, his eyes flashed. Could it be that someone sent by Zhao Chengzhi?
"I'll eat it after eating. I'll send someone to check who gave it to me. I'll wait for my hot spring farm to deliver fruits and vegetables and give it to him." Xu Lang said calmly.
The two of them talked for a while, and when the cultivator passed the scroll down and sent it to the store, Chen Danxia stood up and said, "Then I'll leave." The two had not yet decided on their names and met in private. There was a saying that was against etiquette. It was better to let people know than to see them. Therefore, Chen Danxia took the lead to avoid suspicion.
Xu Lang nodded and stood there, watching her walking out holding the book.
There is a teahouse opposite the bookstore. Mrs. Peng Er made an appointment with a friend whom she hadn't seen for many years to drink tea. Before the agreed time was yet to arrive, the guest had not arrived yet. In the private room, she and Peng Xin were the only ones. The weather was cold and the windows were closed. Peng Xin was bored for a long time, so she opened the window to see the street view. She happened to see Chen Danxia walking out of the bookstore opposite.
Seeing her rival, Peng Xin's eyes were full of fire. The more she made her angry, Chen Danxia got on the carriage with a smile on her lips. When she saw Xu Lang coming out of the bookstore, Peng Xin was stunned and hurriedly shouted: "Mother."
"What's wrong?" Mrs. Peng Er looked out in her daughter's eyes, and her lips raised, "What a coincidence."
"Mother, I just saw the Fox Meizi named Chen, who also came out of the bookstore." Peng Xin said angrily. She was sick for more than half a month after being sick due to cold and had a cousin saying that she was busy with official business and never came to see her once, but he had time to have a private meeting with Fox Meizi.
Mrs. Peng Er's face looked ugly and she whispered: "Shen's family is innocent and shameless, as shameless as ever."
Peng Xin was full of sadness. My cousin had an affair with the Shen family’s daughter, what should she do? When she returned to Jindu, she was moved to marry her at the first sight of her cousin. What was she worse than the Shen family’s daughter? Why did my cousin only have that Shen family’s daughter in her eyes?
Seeing Peng Xin crying, Mrs. Peng frowned and said, "What are you doing with such a boring look? Lang Ge'er was stunned by the charming charm of the Shen family. Don't think about him anymore. Mom will pick another good family for you."
"I don't want it. I won't marry anyone except my cousin." Peng Xin wiped his tears, "Mother, you said you would think of a way for me, what about the way?"
"Xin'er, listen to my mother." Mrs. Peng Er didn't expect that her daughter had a deep love for Xu Lang.
"I don't listen, I don't listen. If you don't help me find a way to marry my cousin, I will peel my head and become a sister-in-law." Peng Xin was spoiled by Mrs. Peng and was very spoiled. Anyone she liked, she must get it.
"Don't mess around." Mrs. Peng Er shouted sternly.
"Mom, I'm not making a fool of myself, I'm serious." Peng Xin said with his cheeks bulging.
Mrs. Peng glared at her and said nothing with a stern face. Peng Xin walked up to her, squatted in front of her, grabbed her sleeve, and begged: "Mom, just help me. I really like my cousin. I just want to marry him, mom, mom, mom!"
"Okay, stop shouting, get up, mom, help you find a way to get what you want." Mrs. Peng could not resist Peng Xin.
"Thank you, mom." Peng Xin turned sadness into joy.
Shen Danxia was seen by the mother and daughter of the Peng family. She took Mo Si and Mo Wang to eat a bowl of fish noodles in a small shop on the street. She went to Daoxiangzhai to buy a few pastries. After returning home, she divided them into four portions and left them for herself. She personally sent one for Tao and gave one for Yuan Qingyin and Shen Danxun.
The next day, Mrs. Peng prepared a gift and went to Xu's house to visit Mrs. Xu. Mrs. Xu didn't like Mrs. Shen so much. If she knew that Xu Lang and the Shen family's daughter were involved, she would definitely stop her. She would not believe Xu Lang even dared to disobey Mrs. Xu's intentions.
Because of Peng and Xu Lang, Mrs. Xu loved the Peng family and missed her family. After hearing the notice, she asked someone to bring Mrs. Peng in. After a few polite words, Mrs. Peng fell down and smiled and said, "Mrs. Old lady, I don't want to say something. If you say something wrong, please ask Mrs. Old lady to be a lot and don't bother with me."
"What do you have to say, it's okay to just say it." Mrs. Xu said with a faint smile.
"Old lady, I remember Lang Ge'er was born in Taichang in the 17th year and is already twenty-one years old this year, right?" Mrs. Peng asked with a smile.
A glimmer flashed in Mrs. Xu's turbid eyes and said, "Lang Ge'er is twenty-one years old."
"Old lady, my sister-in-law went early. If Lang Ge'er hadn't been protected by you, it would be a question whether she could grow up." Mrs. Peng Er pinched the handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, wiping away tears that did not exist.
"He is my grandson. If I don't protect him, who else can I protect?" Mrs. Xu said emotionally.
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