Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 157

Chapter 157 When the River Rises, the Boat Floats High
Madam Liu was sitting on the bed making needles and threads. When he heard Xue Rengui talking to someone outside, he couldn’t help but be curious. Seeing Wu Meiniang walk in proudly, she hurriedly got off the bed and walked forward in surprise, “Is this girl looking for me?”

“Exactly.” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, you’re welcome. It’s cold. Let’s sit on the bed!”

“That’s good too.” Madam Liu looked at Wu Meiniang carefully and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Young lady is truly a celestial beauty, just like a fairy descending from the mortal world! Today, the immortal wind must have blown us into a golden phoenix!”-Young lady must be rich and expensive. If you don’t dislike the mess on this bed, please sit down and chat with me? I’ll pour tea for you. ”

“Sister-in-law is not busy.” Wu Meiniang chuckled and stretched out her hand to pull Madam Liu who was about to leave. She said intimately, “I’m already uneasy to disturb you, so how dare I trouble sister-in-law Yin Qing to entertain you? I’m just here to chat with sister-in-law. There’s no need to stir up trouble. Please sit down as well!”

“Alright, alright.” Mrs. Liu was obviously flattered. Although she was in her own home, the beautiful little beauty in front of her clearly had a good background. In such a remote place, seeing Wu Meiniang’s extraordinary temperament, the simple and ignorant Liu Clan, she couldn’t help but panic.

“Sister-in-law is really good at sewing!” Wu Meiniang casually picked up a handkerchief embroidered by Madam Liu and smiled as she praised, “I was born stupid. I can’t do fine work with thick hands and thick feet like a man, but I envy your good sewing skills.”

“No way, young lady, you really are making fun of me.” Madam Liu smiled a little embarrassedly. “Seeing that the girl is a noble and extraordinary person, why do you need to do such a lowly and crude job? Aiya, I’m really rude. The girl has been in the house for a long time and hasn’t asked for her honorable name yet!”

“I’m Chang’an Wu Zhao. If only sister-in-law didn’t mind calling me sister-in-law.” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, I have heard that the cave dwelling is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is indeed true! The cold wind outside is swishing, but the room is so warm. Sister-in-law is also carrying Xian Hui, cleaning up the house so cleanly and respectfully. If it were me, I would definitely make the house as dirty as a sheep pen.”

“Keke, this girl really knows how to joke!” Madam Liu was amused and laughed heartily. Wu Meiniang’s praise inadvertently made Madam Liu feel much more relaxed, and also shortened the distance between them. Now, Madam Liu felt that this little beauty in front of him really had a pair of clever little mouths. She was still a woman. If a man were to be coaxed by her like this, he would have to give her his heart?

“Hehe! Sister-in-law Liu, little sister is rude. May I ask how young sister-in-law is?” Wu Meiniang asked with a smile.

“I’m in my early twenties. We poor people in the countryside work all day long and look old. When we go out, people think that I’m thirty or forty years old. How can I compare to Miss Wu’s youthful beauty?” Madam Liu also praised Wu Meiniang.

“No, clearly not.” Wu Meiniang said seriously, “If I hadn’t known that you were married, I would have thought that you were about my age! Calling you sister-in-law would have called you old, why don’t I call you sister-in-law?”

“How … how dare you do this?” Madam Liu smiled awkwardly.

“What does it matter? Big sister is already older than me, chuckle!” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “Actually, Eldest Sister is really beautiful, but she doesn’t dress properly. If she can dress up, she will definitely become a rare beauty.”

“This … this is really teasing me!” Mrs. Liu smiled awkwardly and said, “My family is poor. It’s good to be able to uncover my stomach and not be hungry. How can I get free money to dress up?”

“Yi, something’s wrong!” Wu Meiniang pretended to be surprised, “Sister-in-law has done such a good job of needlework with such dexterity, which makes my husband have extraordinary aura and exceptional skills. How could he end up in such poverty?”

‘”Ah, that’s a long story” Madam Liu sighed softly and said, “Actually, there was a famous general named Xue Andu from my husband’s ancestor. The Xue clan was once a noble clan in Hedong. Unfortunately, he had been in decline since his grandfather’s generation. It’s our turn to survive. Although her husband was wearing a cold robe, his mood was rather high. He had a martial skill that was passed down from family to family. There were many people who wanted to hire him as a guardian attendant, but he didn’t go. He often said that he would definitely be able to make great achievements in the future, but there was no movement from him. As a woman, I can’t say anything more about him, so I have to marry a chicken to a dog. ”

“So it’s like this … It seems that my husband’s ambition is lofty. This is a good thing. Men are ambitious in all directions. Once they ascend to the sky, they might not know.” Wu Meiniang said, “Sister-in-law is right. We women can’t care too much about men. But we can do something ourselves to help them, right?”

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Liu’s curiosity was aroused as she asked.

“Sister-in-law might not know.” Wu Meiniang smiled lightly and said, “My late father, Taboo Scholar, was once a hero of the Tang Dynasty. He was one of the eight prime ministers during the reign of Wu De. Now, my eldest brother has inherited the Duke of the Kingdom that he left behind.” But now, our Wu Clan has also declined. The officials have underestimated our court and are on the verge of decay. Little Sister, although I am a woman, I have been in business since last year. Although I was disdained by officials, I did some practical things and earned a lot of money. In this way, life is rich and there is no need to rely on others. Those elegant people who looked down on businessmen, let them look down on them. What’s wrong with me not stealing or robbing to earn money from my own efforts to support myself? ”

“Ah!! So this young lady is still a prominent family? How disrespectful!” Madam Liu was instantly panicked and blinked his eyes a few times as if he suddenly remembered something. “Oh right! I went to the county today to rush to the morning market. I heard that there was a Wu clan female owner from Chang’an who came to relieve the disaster and reward the soldiers. In the Jishan generation, she was praised by everyone. Was it you?”

“It’s Little Sister.” Wu Meiniang chuckled, “Sister Liu, look, I’ve earned money. If I can’t spend enough, I can still give to help a lot of people. Isn’t it a good thing to be in a hurry and help people? What’s wrong with merchants? In fact, merchants are hardworking and hardworking. If it weren’t for this, they would definitely be a loss-making merchant.”

“Miss Wu, you’re amazing!” Madam Liu’s eyes widened as he looked at Wu Meiniang with admiration.

“Hehe, actually sister-in-law can also do it!” Wu Meiniang said, “Because I’m a girl who hasn’t left the pavilion, most of the traveling merchants are women, and most of them are the daughters of poor families in their twenties.” I have worked hard with them like sisters through thick and thin for a year before achieving a small success. “From the beginning, we didn’t understand anything. We slowly tried to study hard, but now they are all able to do it on their own!”

‘”Really? Miss Wu, you are so capable! And your sisters, they are all amazing people! How can we compare to you blind ladies like us who haven’t seen anything in the remote countryside?” Madam Liu said with envy and shame.

“Not necessarily!” Wu Meiniang giggled and said, “Actually, as long as you are willing to work hard, nothing can be impossible.” If eldest sister-in-law has such thoughts, I am willing to bring eldest sister-in-law into business together. If you don’t understand, then follow the girls beside me first. Everything will be easy after you get familiar with them. In fact, making money is very easy, very easy, really! “As long as you are willing to work hard, you will still be able to break the cave dwelling and the earth brick kang today. Tomorrow, you will be able to lie on the golden silk mattresses of the luxurious mansion in Chang’an and listen to music and eat snacks!”

“No, it can’t be that easy, right?” Madam Liu opened his mouth wide in shock. Obviously, he didn’t dare to believe it, but his heart was stirred.

Everyone is so rich and noble, who really likes to live in poverty? For a poor person, money and a wealthy life are too attractive!

“Keke, sister-in-law, there’s no need to be nervous. I’ll just casually say it.” Wu Meiniang smiled relaxedly and said, “You’re no better than us single women now that you’re married. If we leave you … Big Brother won’t get used to it either!”

Hearing that, Madam Liu was stunned. Just now, she said that she could bring her to do business and earn money. Who wouldn’t want to live a good life? But now, with a change of tone … he seemed to hate that she was already married, so it was inconvenient to take her away.

Half of the pie dropped in the sky, why did it stop?

Madam Liu was a little anxious.

“Miss Wu, in fact, there’s nothing inconvenient about my husband.” Mrs. Liu said, “Although he is a bit stubborn, he has always been very tolerant and trustworthy towards me. If I leave home to do something to earn money, he will generously agree. Of course, he will only be relieved when he goes out with someone as famous and trustworthy as Miss.”

“Is that so?” Wu Meiniang blinked her eyes a few times, “Can you really convince your husband and then go to Chang’an to do business with me?” Has sister-in-law ever heard of Qin Xianjiu? I have opened a big wine shop in Chang’an called ‘Number One Wine Under Heaven’. It specializes in this kind of Imperial Wine. Business is good. It’s simply going to be a day-to-day struggle. Right now, people could be admitted to the place at any time. With someone as graceful and respectful as sister-in-law, I can entrust the accounting room to you. As for the rest, I will definitely not treat you unfairly! ”

“Really?” Madam Liu was overjoyed, but he hesitated, “It’s just that … we met by chance. Why did you suddenly treat me so well?”

“Keke, sister-in-law is too suspicious, right?” Wu Meiniang smiled and whispered shyly, “To be honest, General Qin Mubai, who came to your house last time, is my husband, hehe!” He and your husband met once again, and when he saw his hero trapped in that mud and gloomy, he was hoping to help you out. However, Big Brother Xue was stubborn and refused to become an official, so it was not easy for him to force others to do so. Therefore, I want to see if I can help sister-in-law. At least, I can solve the problem of your poor life first! “If I can help you two a little, I’ll be happy to let Mubai feel relieved!”

“So that’s how it is! Miss Wu, you two are truly great benefactors of our family! I, I’m going to kowtow to you!” Madam Liu was so grateful that he was about to climb down from the bed.

“Sister-in-law, please don’t do this!” Wu Meiniang hurriedly pulled her back and said, “I am a businessman, so I will not help or give to anyone for nothing.” Who am I not hiring? Why don’t you hire a sister-in-law to work in my shop? It’s only natural for sister-in-law to go to work to get money. She can’t be considered to have taken advantage of me. Chang’an was a good place with an inch of land and an inch of gold. As long as he worked hard to get there, he wouldn’t be able to support his family. He wouldn’t be able to soar to fame one day. Big Brother Fu Xue was unwilling to become an official, and my husband was also a sincere person, unwilling to make things difficult for him. It’s just that he couldn’t bear to see the two of you living such a miserable life. Originally, I wanted to give some gold and silver directly, but I was afraid that Big Brother Xue would be arrogant and disdain these yellow and white things … That’s why I thought of inviting Big Sister-in-law to Chang’an for a job. Who said we women can only have children for sewing? Not to mention anything else, it’s not necessarily difficult to support the family! ”

“Good, good. Miss Wu is a natural genius. I’m willing to go to Chang’an with you! I know that Yulu won’t do anything, but leave some dishes to me. I will wash them clean and open for you!” Madam Liu said excitedly.

“No, I said I’m in charge of the accounting room. I won’t let you do those cheap jobs. If you don’t, I’ll send someone to teach you until you do.” Wu Meiniang smiled, but said seriously, “But shouldn’t eldest sister-in-law discuss it with big brother Xue before making a decision?”

‘”Hmph! I won’t discuss with him about that elm head of his! He left Han Shan to shoot his wild goose, and I’ll go to Chang’an to manage my account room. He doesn’t think for me, but I have to think for our future child! If the child is born without even a mouthful of rice porridge, I’ll see how he will explain it to the ancestors!” Miss Wu, rest assured, I will definitely be able to convince him! ” Madam Liu swore.

“This is the best.” Wu Meiniang happily said, “So sister-in-law is still pregnant. Congratulations!” Take advantage of your body and bones, come with me to Chang’an as soon as possible! It’s not tiring to take care of the work in the accounting room. It’s good to eat and live in Chang’an and raise a baby! You’re right, even if it’s not for your own sake, it should be for the sake of the unborn child. In our lives as women, other than our husband, aren’t we the most important children? Hehe! ”

“Wu Meiniang is right. This is a heartwarming remark!” Madam Liu smiled happily and grabbed Wu Meiniang’s hand and gently patted her palm. “You really are a fairy living Bodhisattva who descended from the heavens! She is beautiful, capable, and kind-hearted. Only an extraordinary man like General Qin has the fortune to marry you!”

Wu Meiniang smiled softly and her heart was filled with joy, “Hehe, I haven’t had a chance yet!” “Great, I’ve convinced Madam Liu!”

If Liu shi left, would Xue Rengui still be able to stay in the Dragon Gate alone? If Mrs. Liu goes to Chang’an with me, then it’s easy to invite Xue Rengui to go to Chang’an as well. After all, it’s good for the husband and wife to be reunited. She’s pregnant and needs to be taken care of.

Moreover, how could a grown man live with his face if he had to rely on a woman to support his family? Hmph, this is called the rise of the boat. If you, Xue Rengui, want to rely on women to support yourself, then you don’t deserve Mubai’s respect for you. When that time comes, I don’t believe you can still stay at home and not become an official!

“Haha, we’re almost done!” Wu Meiniang snickered in surprise, “When the time comes, we’ll bring Xue Rengui and his wife to Chang’an together. The Liu family will work in my shop, and Xue Rengui will serve under Mubai’s Hundred Cavalry. This family will all receive our kindness … If Xue Rengui soars into the world one day, will she forget about our old friendship?” Not to mention anything else, this honest and honest Liu Clan is eager to treat me like a Bodhisattva and not boast about Xue Rengui’s ears at the pillow, making you give up on Mu Bai? Hehe! Haha! “