I made a fortune by marrying a sickly woman!

Cuihua Hutong.

The Qin family has guests today.

Song Jin is entertaining Liu Jianfang.

To be honest, Song Jin had not expected that Liu Jianfang and Xiaoxi would suddenly come to his house. The reason was that Liu Jianfang was on a day off today and he suddenly decided to come over for a visit. Since they were neighbors, he did not hand in a visiting card.

Song Jinben believed what Liu Jianfang said.

Treat them as ordinary guests.

It can be said that Song Jin is cautious and will disguise himself when he is at home so that his true appearance will not be seen by the other party who suddenly comes to his house.

While the two were talking about medicinal materials, Song Jin also took Liu Jianfang to her processing room.

Liu Jianfang had seen tools that had signs of being used, but they were not used very frequently. "I didn't expect that you, the wife of an official, would be able to prepare medicinal herbs."

"I'm bored at home all day, so I'm looking for something to do." Song Jin said bluntly.

Liu Jianfang glanced at the cooking room again, "I thought you were going to be busy with socializing all day and wouldn't be able to come here."

"My husband said I couldn't handle that."

Song Jin acted like her husband was her god and she believed whatever her husband said was the truth. She was no different from any other ordinary woman out there, which made Liu Jianfang lose interest in testing her.

Liu Jianfang reminded casually, "Did he ask for a title for you? Officials of the fifth rank can ask for titles for their wives."

"There's no rush for this."

Song Jin hesitated, "My husband has only been in office for a short time, let's wait until he has established himself."

"Yeah, no rush."

Liu Jianfang envied Qin Chi.

It was easier for men to become officials than women. Although she had known that Qin Chi would soar to fame, he rose too fast, and she could not help but feel envious and jealous.

Including her husband Liu Ji.

He praised Qin Chi a lot outside, but he had some complaints at home, suspecting that Qin Chi had a deal behind the scenes.

Otherwise, why would it rise so quickly?

Knowing that she and Song Jin were old acquaintances, Liu Jianfang immediately encouraged her to come here to test the waters. However, after talking for so long, Liu Jianfang did not find out anything. When it came to the officialdom, Song Jin was clueless.

The court session was about to end.

Liu Jianfang stood up and said goodbye.

Song Jin politely escorted the master and servant to the door.

Wait until we return to Liu's house.

As soon as Liu Jianfang stepped into the yard, Liu Ji came up to her and asked, "How is it? Did you find out anything?"

"The Qin family is very ordinary. Their house does not violate any rules. On the contrary, they live a simple and plain life. They don't even have a decent decoration." Liu Jianfang took a look at her own elegant house, which also had expensive furniture and decorations. "Mrs. Qin is just an ordinary woman in the inner house. She keeps the house in order."

"that's it?"

Liu Ji frowned, "Is there really nothing suspicious?"

"No, if you don't believe me, ask someone to investigate."

Liu Jianfang sat down, and Xiaoxi served her tea. "The Qin family's tea is commonly available in tea shops outside, but it tastes bitter when you drink it. The tea at home is still better."

Liu Ji sat down on the chair and said, "I received news that there is someone behind Qin Qian'an. But it doesn't seem like that from what you said."

"Is there someone behind you?"

Liu Jianfang frowned, "They just came to the capital, and they have to rely on their wives to make a living. The place they rent is very small, and it doesn't look like there are people there."

"Then, could it be that when he was studying at the Imperial College, he secretly took refuge with someone?"

Liu Ji pondered this possibility carefully. "But according to the information from the investigation, the people who were closest to him still had normal interactions. If I had to pick one, it would be Ling Yuanhao who went to the military camp."

"You want to say that he has surrendered to Ling Yuanhao?"

Liu Jianfang thought that Ling Yuanhao was backed by the Ling Dinghou Mansion, "That's impossible. Why would a civil official join a military general? Besides, General Ling is not in Beijing."

If you want to go far in officialdom.

Qin Chi needs to find a civil servant to support him.

You must know that scholars look down on military men and look down on military officers the most.

Liu Ji thought about it and it was impossible.

Since Ling Yuanhao suddenly joined the army, he didn't seem to have much contact with Qin Chi. Qin Chi didn't seem to have made friends with anyone in the capital, and couldn't find anyone who seemed to be a backer.

"Forget it, I'll ask next time."

Liu Ji could only give up for the time being.

He immediately stood up, closed his folding fan and said, "I have an appointment with a classmate tonight, so you don't have to hold the door open for me."

"it is good."

Liu Jianfang gritted her teeth and watched Liu Ji stride out.

Xiao Xi, who was standing by, said angrily, "Miss, how could the son-in-law be like this? He must have been seduced by that vixen outside again."

"Shut up! Do you think you can make up the story about my son-in-law?" Liu Jianfang said in a low voice with a stern look.

Xiaoxi admitted her fault aggrievedly, "Yes, it was my fault."

"Xiao Xi, you have followed me for so many years, you should know the limits of certain things. I can indulge you, but if word gets out, your brother-in-law may not forgive you. Think about what happened to Xiao Tao last month, won't that make you remember it?" Liu Jianfang said seriously.

Hearing this, Xiaoxi’s face turned pale.

It seemed as if he had thought of something terrible.

Last month, Xiao Tao complained that Liu Ji was not good to Liu Jianfang. Then, Liu Ji ordered the housekeeper to punish her with 20 strokes of the cane and then sell her off. He said that the servant who instigated the discord between the master and the mistress did not need to stay at home.

Xiaoxi knelt down in fear, "Miss, I will never dare to do that again."

"It's good to remember this."

Liu Jianfang also did it for his little hobby.

The days after marriage were just as she had imagined before she got married, a mess.

The future seems to be dark and without any light.

……

Qin Chi returned home.

I soon learned that a guest had come today.

When the couple was together in private, Song Jin told Qin Chi everything, "She seemed to come to our house to check on us. She also told me a lot about you and lamented how difficult it was for you."

"Did the Liu family notice me?"

Qin Chi frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "What else did you say?"

"Why can't I ask for the imperial decree? I played dumb and fooled him." Song Jin thought that those people behind the Liu family might not necessarily suspect Qin Chi, but might just come to investigate as a routine matter.

The person the other party suspected was probably not just Qin Chi.

Qin Chi had the same idea, so he put the matter of Liu Ji and Liu Jianfang behind his mind and asked, "My wife, do you blame me?"

"What do you blame me for?" Song Jin was puzzled.

Qin Chi replied solemnly: "Please ask for the imperial edict."

Seeing his expression, Song Jin suddenly found it funny. "What's so strange about this? You have only been an official for a short time and you have no achievements. It is too early for you to ask for a title."

"Thank you for your understanding, ma'am."

Qin Chi stood up solemnly and bowed deeply to Song Jin.

Song Jin was slightly stunned.

Wasn't the most important point of the conversation just now about the Liu and Liu families coming to test him? I didn't expect that what he valued was the imperial edict she mentioned casually. Song Jin became anxious.

"My lord, you can't do that! I can't bear your gift."

Song Jin came to his senses and hurriedly dodged.

Qin Chi straightened his back, stood tall, and saluted her with a smile, "I am your husband, and you deserve it."

"This……"

Song Jin ran away, his cheeks inexplicably hot, and he walked out while saying quickly: "The kitchen is still cooking soup, I'll go take a look."

After she stepped out of the door.

I can also hear Qin Chi's happy laughter beside me.