Chapter 243: Chapter 235 Discovered_1 Chapter 243: Chapter 235 Discovered_1 Indeed, Chunxi was secretly pleased that her scheme against Lin Yue had succeeded, only to find that not long after, word spread about her ingratitude. The news of selling the ‘bad eggs’ to Lin Yue ruined her reputation in Zhao Family Village, and wherever she went, people pointed and talked about her.
Even if Chunxi was enraged, what could she do? She had indeed been the one to do it, and now that she had been found out, she was lucky no one had come to make a scene at her doorstep. She dared not seek out anyone to argue with and could only walk around trying to avoid others as much as possible, all the while seething with anger inside, wondering how she had been discovered!
When Zhao Erhu returned and heard about Chunxi selling the bad eggs to his family, he figured such behavior wasn’t out of character for someone like Chunxi. Seeing his young wife was neither unhappy nor troubled by the matter, he was relieved but didn’t forget to give her a few words of advice.
“Wife, that’s just how people are, so in the future, when making friends, you need to keep your eyes peeled. It’s best to let me screen them for you first. You’re young and inexperienced; there’re some things you can’t see clearly, so you need someone to watch out for you.”
“Zhao Erhu, I’ve noticed you’re getting more and more fond of lecturing me. Do you feel a particular sense of achievement when you do so? I bet you just want to control everything I do,” Lin Yue said, rolling her eyes at Zhao Erhu.
Having spent a lot of time together, not only did Zhao Erhu understand Lin Yue more and more, but the reverse was also true. Because she had been hurt before, she cared more about and was more defensive of the things she valued. Zhao Erhu had a strong desire to control, wanting to manage and know about everything, whether it was a big issue or a small matter.
Lin Yue understood Zhao Erhu’s feelings. After all, she had nothing to hide, so it didn’t matter if Zhao Erhu knew everything. At any rate, Zhao Erhu was reasonable and very tolerant and indulgent towards her. Generally, as long as what she wanted to do didn’t harm herself, Zhao Erhu wouldn’t stop her.
“You’re really smart, wife. Your husband is just concerned about you. What if someone with ill intentions deceives you? Where would I find such a good wife again? One goes missing, and you’re not seen again. Come here, let your husband give you a hug,” Zhao Erhu said, not waiting for Lin Yue’s consent before embracing her in his arms.
“Zhao Erhu, where did you, an old man, learn such sweet talk? Disgusting,” Lin Yue said, but she allowed Zhao Erhu to hold her in his embrace, as she happened to have something to discuss with him.
Speaking of the invitation from the Wei Family to have a meal, both Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue had the same idea to let only Zhao Dahu’s family go back. He had no intention of going. No matter how rich or powerful Old Master Wei was, it was none of their business. They just needed to live their life well. Besides, that Old Master Wei didn’t leave a good impression on Zhao Erhu.
Zhao Erhu didn’t want to go, but the old home of the Zhao Family kept sending people to call them, not really because the Wei Family held Zhao Erhu in such high regard, but rather it was Wei Xingye’s intention.
Wei Xingye’s purpose in visiting the old Zhao home was to see Zhao Erhu and try to find out from him the exact nature of his relationship with the Magistrate. If possible, it would be even better to connect with the Magistrate through Zhao Erhu. Moreover, he had heard that the food made by Zhao Erhu’s family tasted very good. Owning several restaurants, if he could get the recipe from Zhao Erhu, it would be of great benefit to his business.
Of course, Wei Xingye wasn’t prepared to spend much money or pay a high price for the recipe; after all, he was the brother of his own concubine, so it was only natural for him to be of use to him.
“Lingxiang, you know as well as I do how tough that cursed cub Zhao Erhu is. Why does your master insist on inviting him over? Can’t we just have a good meal together as a family? Inviting him is just asking for trouble,” Mrs. Wei complained to her daughter, clearly not understanding why Wei Xingye was so insistent on having Zhao Erhu come for a meal.
“Mother, the master has his reasons for doing things. I, a mere concubine, dare not inquire about his affairs. If I anger him, I might not see him enter my room for a while, and then the other vixens in the courtyard will benefit. Just do as the master says,” replied Zhao Lingxiang, not hiding her lowly status in front of Wei Xingye from her own mother. She had been serving Old Master Wei for several years and had some idea of what he was planning. She suspected Zhao Erhu had something he wanted, or that Zhao Erhu could be of use to him; otherwise, why would the master accompany her, an unfavored concubine, back to her parents’ home and go out of his way to see that Zhao Erhu?