Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 153 Encounters in a small town, memories of the past (2)
"Time is fleeting, don't spend it in self-pity, third sister, think about it!"

After Ji Chonglian finished speaking, she stopped talking, but Ji Youlan fell into repeated deep thoughts.

Three days later, Ji Youlan brought Aunt Zeng to bid farewell, saying that Ji Mingzhong had a Zhuangzi in Xuzhou, and they planned to visit it all the way. There are clear mountains and clear waters, the air is pleasant, and it is a good place for self-cultivation.

Ji Chongliang also went with him. He felt that he was not a material for studying, but it would be better to find his father Ji Mingzhong and learn how to do business.

Naturally, Ji Chonglian didn't stop them, and told them to pay more attention along the way, to bring everything they should bring, not to reveal the money, and would rather invite a few more bodyguards to follow, people's safety is the first priority.

Ji Youlan smiled and agreed one by one, and went to bid farewell to Mrs. Ji, and the mother and son left together.

As soon as Ji Youlan and the others left, the Ji family's old house suddenly felt empty, and the third wife, Yao Shi, stayed at home and only lived with her son.

The eldest wife has been ill for a long time and never recovered. Ji Chonglian simply relieved Cui's mother's work and let her concentrate on serving her illness. Cui's mother gritted her teeth with hatred, but she couldn't show her loyalty at this critical moment, so she could only stay in front of the eldest wife. Act hard and bear no complaints, and give some eye drops from time to time, so that the eldest wife's misunderstanding and dissatisfaction with Ji Chonglian will be further increased.

Sansha Town is in the southernmost part of Daning Kingdom, next to the Four Sand Islands. It is a poor frontier town, and there are uncivilized barbaric tribes. The people there live by fishing, and the folk customs are quite simple.

When Ji Mingxuan and Aunt Liu rushed to Sansha Town with their two children, there was only an old man guarding the two-entry village, not even a rough envoy or maid.

Ji Mingxuan suffered a head injury. During the three months on the road, most of the time he fell asleep, so he didn't know the situation at all. He didn't want to cry until he woke up in a strange place.

Aunt Liu relayed the old lady Ji's words, now that the old lady Ji has passed away, no one would dare to disobey this old lady again, so once their fate is set, it is very difficult to change it.

Aunt Liu and Ji Ziwei couldn't get used to the lack of fine clothes, luxurious clothes and delicacies, and besides, there was no one serving them in front of them, and they had to do everything by themselves, which made them feel unbearably miserable!

The left-behind old man was deaf and dumb. Apart from being able to do the job of guarding the door, he couldn't do anything else, so washing and cooking became the jobs of the two mothers and daughters. Aunt Liu was in charge of the back kitchen for more than three years. So she turned from a beautiful woman like a flower to a yellow-faced woman who dared not see anyone with her hands outstretched.

Even though Ji Ziwei was better, Aunt Liu felt sorry for her daughter, so she naturally took on the heaviest and roughest job.

Although the young master of the Liu family came to Sansha Town with him, he was obviously not doing anything. He didn't know what to do except wandering around to pass the time every day.

But Ji Chongtian had no books to read, so he fooled around with Ji Mingxuan. The two father and son actually got into the bad habit of gambling, pawning everything at home, and life was even more difficult. Every time I think about it, Aunt Liu regrets it .

If she is more peaceful, then her life in Ji's family is not bad, and she will not be as miserable as she is now.

Fortunately, Mrs. Ji didn't cut off their way of life, and she brought money regularly every month, but that was only enough to make ends meet. If Ji Mingxuan accidentally snatched it away, then this month would be stretched. I also had to sew and mend for the neighbors to earn some meager living expenses.

Ji Ziwei was still crying at first, but then she had to accept her fate, but she cursed Ji Chonglian in her heart, why should their family come here to suffer, and Ji Chonglian, who is also the daughter of the fourth bedroom, can enjoy all the love?

Ji Ziwei also complained about Ji Mingxuan, he was the one who pissed old Mrs. Ji to death, but implicated them both in being punished, really wronged!

From winter to spring, at the end of spring and the beginning of summer, the sea breeze in Sansha Town is particularly warm, and even the weather gets hotter earlier.

In the blockhouse in the early morning, the gamblers who stayed up all night left one after another, Ji Mingxuan yawned and went out, touched the bulging purse on his waist, and immediately smiled with satisfaction.

He gained a lot yesterday, and he would have to pay Aunt Liu a few taels of silver when he goes back, so he will not have to worry about this month's life.

So there are winners and losers in this gamble, how can he always be so unlucky?
"Father, let's buy a fat fish today and let mother burn it!"

Ji Chongtian rubbed his hands aside, staring enviously at the purse on Ji Mingxuan's waist. Although he also likes to gamble, but with Ji Mingxuan watching, he can only get dozens of big money for gambling every time. How can he play it? Have fun?
At this moment, he wished that Ji Mingxuan would give him some rewards while he was happy, so that his wallet would be richer, so that he would be confident.

"You little brat!"

Ji Mingxuan smiled and patted Ji Chongtian's head. With a flick of his gray robe, he took out a piece of broken silver from his pocket and threw it over. He laughed and cursed: "After you buy the fish, the rest is yours. Save money." Take some money, if you lose, don't blame your father for not giving it to you!"

Ji Mingxuan's face was full of stubble, his eye sockets were dark blue, and his gray cloth robe was dotted with stains. Where could he see the chicness of the past, he was just a slovenly middle-aged uncle.

Ji Chongtian took the money with joy on his face, he turned his head and ran away after saying yes.

Ji Mingxuan smiled and looked at it for a while, then turned around and sat in a small street shop beside him, ordered two meat buns, a big bowl of porridge, and a small dish of sauced beef, and happily ate this sumptuous breakfast. After eating, he can pack it back for Aunt Liu's mother and daughter. The porridge here is full, so he regretted forgetting to carry a sheepskin bag in his bosom. When the time comes, pour two big bowls and save another meal.

In the morning, Sansha Town slowly became bustling, with bearers and vegetable sellers shouting one after another.

While tearing the buns, Ji Mingxuan listened to the two men at the next table talking nasty jokes. It was nothing more than a girl in a building who was gentle and affectionate, a widow in a house who stole someone again, and a few barbarians in Sansha Town Tribes and folk customs should also be more open.

Even Ji Mingxuan himself found a pretty little widow on the Internet, secretly gave some money to spend, and occasionally stayed overnight, but Aunt Liu didn't know about it.

It's not that he's betrayed Aunt Liu, but looking at her aging face, he really can't arouse any interest, and even the original tight and elastic skin is loose. What do men think?
After drinking a bowl of porridge, Ji Mingxuan suddenly felt a little emotional. Thinking back then, he was also romantic and handsome, gentle and rich. Which girl would not admire him, and he would be like these peddlers at any time, eating food from roadside stalls. The snacks are also delicious.

(End of this chapter)