The resentful best friend travels through daily life

Chapter 160 Accountability

The meal lasted a long time, and Su Zhiqiu had to ask about Zhou Ning and Zhou Wan's recent situation.

When Zheng Lian returned home and heard the news from his servants, he was surprised.

It turns out that this young female doctor is actually the granddaughter of the Su family.

"Someone, come and change my clothes. I want to go see this niece." Zheng Lian was about to ask the servants to change his clothes when he suddenly changed his mind.

Butler Fan asked the servant to change Zheng Lian's clothes.

"Not right, not right." Zheng Lian hurriedly stopped him and said to Butler Fan, "The county lady has been talking to me about food these days, and now this niece will probably tell me about this too. I can't see her, Butler Fan, go take a look and tell me what's going on over there."

Butler Fan sighed and went to investigate.

He did not go into the flower hall. The maid outside the flower hall was about to report, but was stopped by Butler Fan, who said that she did not want to disturb the master's chat and should just wait outside.

In the flower hall, Zhou Ning was indeed talking about borrowing grain.

"Aunt, I have a favor to ask you." Zhou Ning said.

After spending the past few days together, Su Zhiqiu had gotten to know Zhou Ning's temper. Although she cared about her health, she was quite unfriendly. So when Zhou Ning asked for help, Su Zhiqiu was a little surprised.

"What's the matter? Your aunt will definitely help you if she can solve it." Su Zhiqiu took the handkerchief given by Song Lan and wiped his mouth.

"Aunt, I'm sure you know why the county lord and I are here. We want to borrow grain." Zhou Ning was still a little nervous when she said this, fearing that Su Zhiqiu would refuse.

After all, so many years have passed, and I don’t know how much sisterhood is left.

"Madam, the dry rice in our county will be harvested in two months. Just hold on for two months and we will definitely pay you back." Shen You also pleaded.

Seeing Zhou Ning's tense face, Su Zhiqiu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't be so nervous. Although the Su family has retired, this money is..."

"But I can only lend you one month's worth of food for now. The rest..."

"I have just sent someone to deliver the letter to Qingzhou at full speed. I believe that my uncle will receive it soon. Why don't you go to Qingzhou with Ning and Wan? First, you can borrow food from the Su family. Second, my uncle will probably want to see you in person."

Zhou Wan subconsciously looked at Zhou Ning, as if waiting for Zhou Ning's opinion.

"Okay, then A Ning would like to thank my aunt on behalf of the people." Zhou Ning stood up and saluted Su Zhiqiu, finally feeling relieved.

It only takes half a month to get from here to Qingzhou by water.

After all, this food can provide temporary relief to Junlai Town.

Butler Fan heard everything outside and turned around to report to Zheng Lian.

When Zheng Lian heard this, he was wondering, could he just take a month's worth of food for the entire Junlai town?

Back then, Su Zhiqiu married him with a grand dowry. Now that Zheng Lian can reach this position, Su Zhiqiu’s dowry played a big role, at least half of it was used.

Originally, Zheng Lian thought that Su Zhiqiu didn't have much dowry, but it turns out that there is still so much?

Fortunately, although some couples have become estranged over the years, Zheng Lian did not dare to be disrespectful to Su Zhiqiu, so the two of them are still in harmony on the surface.

If I had known that Su Zhiqiu had so much dowry, I should have coaxed her into taking out the money so that she wouldn't have to look at other people's faces for so many years.

After Zheng Lian figured it out, he ordered someone to buy a piece of jadeite with decent water content.

night.

Zheng Lian watched Su Zhiqiu combing her hair in front of the mirror. She had aged a little over the years, but she didn't seem to have any wrinkles, which was acceptable.

Zheng Lian took out the jadeite and said with a smile, "Madam, look, what is this?"

Su Zhiqiu followed Zheng Lian's gaze and saw a jade bracelet.

She was stunned. It seemed like it had been several years since Zheng Lian had chosen jewelry for her and coaxed her like this.

Zheng Lian thought Su Zhiqiu was too happy, and continued, "I just returned home today, and I heard the housekeeper say that the young doctor turned out to be your cousin's daughter. This is a happy thing, but she asked to borrow a month's worth of food. Madam, you must be cautious. At this critical moment, you still have to take care of the people of Jincheng first."

"Of course, Madam, I am happy that you have found my sister's daughter. I understand this, but you did not raise this child under your care. I do not know what her character is like. What if she is trying to harm you? I hope you will be cautious."

As Su Zhiqiu listened to Zheng Lian's words, he suddenly felt that his face was a little blurry.

He talks a lot about morality, but his eyes are actually fixed on his own pocket.

She had noticed Zheng Lian's coldness towards her over the years, but she thought it was because he had no children, so she tried so hard to have a child.

But now...

Su Zhiqiu stood up, looked at Zheng Lian in disbelief, and said, "I understand that you didn't lend the food to Junlai Town because you wanted to protect yourself, but now I'm just lending them my dowry."

"This grain is valuable, but the gold-lacquered and kingfisher-emerald screen, the golden bracelet with two dragons playing with pearls, and the ink paintings of various masters, I have put so much effort into paving the way for you."

"I'm willing to give up all those things. Besides, Ning isn't using them for herself, but for the people. Why should I be reluctant to give them up?"

Zheng Lian blushed a little after being rebuked. This was the fact, but why did it sound so uncomfortable when it came from the mouth of his wife, who was always gentle and virtuous?

"You, you are the wife of an official now. You don't have any concubines at home, and you don't have any elders to restrict you. I have never said anything to you about your childlessness in ten years. What are you not satisfied with? You have even developed a spoiled personality?" Zheng Lian felt that no one in the world lived a more comfortable life than Su Zhiqiu.

Ordinary women, even if they marry down, will inevitably have to deal with intrigues with their mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, but Su Zhiqiu has never had such troubles.

"Heh." Su Zhiqiu snorted coldly and retorted, "You have no father or mother. Is this a gift to me?"

The Su family has always had a clean and upright family tradition. It is rare for the mother-in-law to make things difficult for the daughter-in-law, or for the concubine to cause chaos in the family. Therefore, Su Zhiqiu has always felt that this kind of life is a normal life.

As for the mother-in-law and the like, Su Zhiqiu just felt sorry for Zheng Lian for not having parents, and never thought about anything else.

"Zheng Lian, although you have no parents and your family is poor, I have never despised you for this. I married you with a grand wedding dress, helped you with relationships, and cleaned up the inner house for you. Do you think that a silkworm chrysalis with no foundation can only break out of its cocoon and become a butterfly if it has its own ambitions?"

Although Su Zhiqiu appears gentle on the surface, she is actually very proud in her heart. How could a rich lady who grew up being pampered allow herself to be ridiculed?

Every word was like a sharp knife piercing Zheng Lian's heart. This was the reason why he could never raise his head in front of Su Zhiqiu.

Because it is no exaggeration to say that everything he has was given by Su Zhiqiu.