The fourth girl made the whole family cry again

July in the Northern Dynasty came and went in a hurry.

Before Zhou Xixi had time to feel it, August ushered in.

The marriage of the first year old has been completely decided, and the date will be May next year.

Zhou Xixi's marriage has been decided, but the specific time remains to be discussed.

The second lady was very busy during this period. She handed over the dowry and other matters for Zhou Xixi's marriage to Liu Jiaojiao.

However, the dowry there is not simple.

The capital is too far away from Suzhou and Hangzhou, so the woman will have to deliver the furniture there years ago.

The second master found a famous furniture shop in Beijing and ordered all the best pear wood furniture for the second girl.

The style and size of the furniture are determined by the second wife.

After all, the rules in Suzhou and Hangzhou are still different from those in Beijing.

After finishing the furniture, the second lady immediately started organizing the second girl's wedding dress, jewelry, and dowry matters.

Due to time constraints, it was almost impossible for the second girl to embroider the wedding dress by herself, and the second wife would not take the risk. She found a Jiangnan Su embroidery workshop and handed over all the tasks such as the wedding dress and bedding to them.

As for the second girl, she only needs to embroider some handkerchiefs, purses, and shoes and socks for the aunt over there.

Even so, the second girl's time is also fully arranged.

When I got busy over there, I lost the thought of writing a storybook.

Fortunately, Zhou Xixi had prepared enough to support the library for a while.

In the afternoon of that day, Zhou Xixi went to Yilan Garden, where the chrysanthemums were already in bloom, and the four-color chrysanthemums decorated the entrance of the courtyard very beautifully.

Zhou Xixi picked one off and put it on Zhou Suisui's head.

"Ouch! Stop making trouble. I've been working hard these days and my neck is almost bent!"

Zhou Suisui rubbed his sore neck as he spoke.

Zhou Xixi picked up a purse at random and looked at it for a while, thinking that she would never be able to embroider it even to death.

"The same goes for my mother. All the wedding clothes and bedding have been handed over to the embroidery workshop. Why don't we let the other party take over all the shoes, socks, handkerchiefs and purses?"

"What do you know!" Zhou Suisui glared at Zhou Xixi, "These things are meant to express sincerity, how can they pass through other people's hands!"

Zhou Suisui glanced at Zhou Xixi and said again.

"You don't have to. The eldest princess's house probably won't need the shoes and socks you embroidered, but you should learn from them. Is it possible that in the future, your fourth brother-in-law's socks and underwear will also have to be handled by others?"

Zhou Xixi wanted to say there was nothing wrong with that, but she thought she might not be able to give it a try.

Zhou Xixi changed the topic.

"Second sister, have you discussed with my future brother-in-law? When you get married to Suzhou and Hangzhou, we can open our library and chess and card room there. Then you can also open a branch there and find a few If a smart person looks at it, he will have an income.

If I have a good book here, I will ask someone to bring it to you regularly, and if you have any strange things over there, I will also pass them over. "

I have really thought about this issue.

"I mentioned that he said to go back and think about it first, and then come here after a while to see how the library and chess and card room are doing."

"That's great! The territory in Suzhou and Hangzhou is huge, and my sister can also develop other downlines. When the time comes, she can open more stores and earn more money!"

Zhou Xixi came out of Yilan Garden and passed by the small warehouse in the second room. She saw the maid and her mother-in-law moving things out, mostly porcelain and the like.

The second lady came out of the warehouse and saw Zhou Xixi waving.

"Come, see which one you like, and put some in your house to add joy."

Zhou Xixi was not interested in these things before, but now she has changed slightly.

A girl's boudoir can't be like hers, empty with nothing when she enters.

Zhou Xixi randomly picked out a few items, all of which were fun things that girls liked.

The second lady was not reluctant to leave, and asked the maid who took notes to transfer these items from the account to the fourth girl's room.

After coming out of the west courtyard, Zhou Xixi was really bored, so she wandered around in the garden.

I actually saw the eldest young lady at the garden pavilion.

And the person sitting next to the eldest mistress turned out to be Zhou Chaochao.

"Sister-in-law, third sister, what a coincidence!"

Zhou Xixi walked in and greeted the two of them.

"Fourth sister, sit down quickly!"

Ms. Fang warmly entertained Zhou Xixi, "Try the dried fruits brought from home."

Compared with Fang's enthusiasm, Zhou Chaochao's face looked unnatural.

Like a little shy.

Zhou Xixi asked casually, "What are you talking about? It's so lively, why don't you join me!"

As soon as Zhou Xixi said these words, Zhou Chaochao's face turned red, stood up and ran out.

Zhou Xixi had some monks who were two feet tall, but they made Ms. Fang laugh so hard that her stomach hurt.

After pushing away the maid beside her, Ms. Fang spoke in a low voice.

"My father's second son, the big shopkeeper, is eighteen years old this year. He has followed my father around in business these years, and his marriage has not been decided yet.

My mother wrote and asked me to give one to Zhang Luo.

I have met this man before. Although he does not look outstanding, he is an ordinary person, but he is willing to work hard and is smart in business. My father plans to let him manage a branch in the capital. There is a lot of business here, and it is also a good job. My father also promised to give He shared a few points of dividends.

The main thing is that the children I watch grow up are no different from my own children and they are also trustworthy people.

I thought about telling the third girl, just because I was afraid that my father and mother would dislike him because he was from a merchant background!

But this man’s whole family is free, and my father never lets his men sell themselves!

Business is the same as being a human being. If you get along, you will break up. There is no need to differentiate between high and low status! "

Zhou Xixi feels that the Fang family's father is really a strange person. He understands such advanced business concepts. Is he still worried about not being able to do big business in the future?

"I think this marriage is a good one, and I'm not afraid of my sister-in-law's jokes. If the eldest princess hadn't asked for the marriage, then this marriage would be what my sister and I want!"

Why, my third sister doesn’t want to? "

Without waiting for Fang's reply, the person behind Zhou Xixi said.

"Fourth sister, are you sincere in what you say?"

Zhou Chaochao ran away and came back again after feeling a little rude. She heard both of their words, especially Zhou Xixi's words about the marriage that they wished for.

"Of course I'm sincere. Third sister, do you think I'm going to be hypocritical?"

Zhou Chaochao was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.

"If you don't know how, I will naturally believe you."

Fang became a little worried.

"How should I tell my parents about this?"

It would be great if the two people in the first room could be as sensible as the two people in the second room.

Zhou Xixi rolled her eyes.

"I have an idea. Why don't my sister-in-law mention it to my grandmother and just say that she wants to find a suitable girl? Don't mention who she is looking for. My grandmother will definitely not let the eldest sister marry, so the third sister will be left!"

Mrs. Fang asked: "What if my grandmother finds a suitable girl from another family?"

People in the General's Mansion are generally arrogant, and they don't look down on business people at all.

Therefore, Fang was in a dilemma!

Zhou Xixi raised her eyebrows.

"Then it depends on the second young master. If he wants to marry the third sister, he will naturally not look at the girls from other families!"

Mrs. Fang clapped her hands and said, "Fourth sister's idea is better. I'll go find out what grandma has to say first."

Mr. Fang has a fiery temperament, he can leave at any time, and he can still move freely even though his belly is full.

"Thank you to the fourth sister for putting aside the past grudges. My sister is currently in an awkward position, and it is a rare opportunity to have this opportunity."

Zhou Xixi stood up and was about to leave, but then stopped. "Third sister, I have never met the second young master. Is there anything that is certain? Sister, don't have too much hope. Too much hope will lead to disappointment. Even if you get married in the future, sister must live according to your own wishes. In this way I won’t be too tired!”

Zhou Chaochao was greatly shocked. She stood up and bowed to Zhou Xixi.

"Sister Four, of course I understand what I'm saying. I also believe that marriage is destined, and it's useless if I don't force it!"

About seven or eight days later, there was news from the main house that the third girl's marriage was settled, and it was said that she had found a young man from a big shopkeeper's family.

Zhou Xixi is busy with things in the library these days.

At the beginning of the month, the library officially opened. As one of the owners, Zhou Xixi had to go there every now and then.

On this day, she had just arrived at the door of the library in a carriage. Before she got out of the car, she heard someone shouting at the door of the library.

Is this here to cause trouble?

Zhou Xixi was so happy that someone was causing trouble in the eldest princess's area. She must be tired of living!

Zhou Xixi put on her hat and got out of the car, and saw Princess Jianing's carriage lying across the door of the library.

Her car is so unique in the capital that everyone who knows her knows it.

As soon as the carriage that looked like a peacock stopped at the door, the other girls who wanted to go into the library to read were blocked outside.

But she is Princess Jianing!

These big girls and young wives really dare to be angry but dare not speak out.

Zhou Xixi walked over, walked around the front of the car, and saw Princess Jianing, dressed in goose-yellow autumn clothes, sitting on the three-layered chair cushions spread by the maids. The two maids beside her were holding a bunch of grapes, and the other was holding a bunch of grapes. Holding a cup of tea, the waiter was very attentive.

Seeing Zhou Xixi walking over, Princess Jianing deliberately spit out the grape seeds in her mouth at her feet.

"Hey! Who does this princess think she is? Isn't she the concubine of the General's Mansion?"

Many people have heard of Zhou Xixi's name, but have never seen her in person.

The marriage between Zhou Xixi and Murong Bo caused a sensation in the whole capital some time ago, shattering the dreams of many young girls.

Now seeing the real person standing here, the naked hostility in the eyes of those girls was undisguised.

Zhou Xixi raised her head, not even intending to salute Princess Jianing.

Next to Princess Jianing, a maid with a long face pointed at Zhou Xixi with her hands on her hips.

"Bold, the princess is here, and you, a little concubine, don't even kowtow to say hello!"

Zhou Xixi laughed a few times.

"You want me to pay my respects to the prisoner? The Northern Dynasty doesn't care about that!"

When Jianing heard "prisoner", his eyes were as wide as Tongling.

"What did you say? Who is the prisoner?"

"you!"

Zhou Xixi was too lazy to say one more word.

Such a straightforward answer stunned Princess Jianing.

"You are bold and presumptuous! Believe it or not, I will have you taken away to punish you for the crime of disrespect!"

Jia Ning caught Zhou Xixi's fault this time and was ready to bite on it.

During this time, the grievances in her heart were about to burst out.

Who knows, Zhou Xixi said slowly.

"Okay! Then report it to the official. Let's also reason about it. As a relative of the emperor, he abused his power and hindered the legal operation of shops. This is considered a violation of the rule of law in the Great Northern Dynasty! As the saying goes, the prince who breaks the law is as guilty as the common people. Jianing County Lord, do you think you have a higher status or the prince has a higher status?"

Princess Jianing doesn't know anything about the rule of law. Isn't it common to block people's doors? I never saw him being arrested by the government!

"Hmph! Who are you lying to? Today I will block this door, and I will also punish you for being a disrespectful person. Let's see who dares to protect you?"

Jianing took a step forward and whispered in Zhou Xixi's ear.

"The eldest princess is in the palace now, and Murong Bo is handling the case outside. Even if I beat you to death, I'm afraid no one would dare to take care of you!"

No wonder they had the confidence to cause trouble, they were already prepared.

Zhou Xixi sneered and took off her hat.

Since the soft one is not enough, then let’s do the hard one!

As soon as Zhou Xixi's small face was revealed, the onlookers let out an exclamation.

Princess Jianing gritted her teeth and was about to scold her when she felt a cold hairpin hit her neck.

Zhou Xixi pressed Princess Jianing against the wall, still bending her legs and beating her back.

"The princess!"

The maids and wives were startled and backed away.

Anyone with a discerning eye could already see a bloody mark on Princess Jianing's neck.

Princess Jianing was so frightened that her legs went weak.

"Zhou...Zhou Xixi, what do you want to do?"

Zhou Xixi smiled coldly.

"Hey! Princess, you still know that I have a name, and you also know that my name does not contain the word concubine?"

"You are so brave. You kidnapped my princess in the street. Your life is too long!"

Princess Jianing tried to threaten Zhou Xixi, but she didn't believe that this Thursday girl really dared to attack her.

"what!"

As soon as Princess Jianing finished speaking, she felt her neck being stabbed hard, and warm liquid flowed out.

Zhou Xixi was not afraid at all.

"Princess, you'd better not be impulsive. I had to take this step to protect the princess!"

Jia Ning:......

After a quarter of an hour of stalemate, the sound of horse hooves was heard.

"Give way, the official is handling the case, and everyone waiting for you, please step back!"

As soon as Princess Jianing heard that the official was coming, she didn't know whether she was frightened or her legs were so weak that she slipped to the ground.

Half an hour later, Princess Jianing, Zhou Xixi, and several witnesses were taken to Jingzhao Mansion.

The governor of Jingzhao saw that a little concubine actually committed a murder in the street and stabbed Princess Jianing. There is no need to judge this case, just convict her directly.

Because Princess Jianing was present, the trial was not held in the lobby, but only in the small hall next to the government office.

"You are so bold! You don't kneel down when you see me. Do you know what crime you have committed?!"

Song Tianluo, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, was not angry and proud, but his voice startled several people onlookers.

Princess Jianing was sitting on a wooden chair nearby, and the imperial doctor was giving her medicine.

Zhou Xixi remained unmoved, staring at Song Tianluo with a pair of deer eyes, her eyes never blinking.

Song Tianluo Xin said, this beautiful girl in front of her is definitely a fool, how could she stare at a man like this!

Song Tianluo coughed unnaturally!

"Ahem! I'm asking you, are you deaf or mute?"

Zhou Xixi put away her eyes and glanced around.

"Where is the official? Why didn't I see it?"

Song Tianluo:......

I almost fell over in anger!

I am a big man standing here, are you blind?

"I am here. If you dare to despise me, you will be adding to your crime!"

Zhou Xixi seemed to have just understood what Song Tianluo said.

"Oh! You are an official! Folk girls always think that officials are tall, mighty, handsome men with jade trees in the wind. What's the matter? Do you look like a farmer?"

Four thousand words.