For Qingluo, she usually faced people who wanted to buy and sell by force. They would snatch her away directly, or they would come after her brother to snatch the house deed.

At that time, I was like an old hen, holding a kitchen knife and sickle in my hand, protecting my younger brother and fighting against those with evil intentions.

But Qing Luo didn't know what to do if she gave it to someone like Zhang Zhongming who she had only heard of but had never seen Rouge, and who was usually very nice to her and didn't ask for anything from her.

Qing Luo didn't believe it if Zhang Zhongming didn't like her, but the most important thing was that Qing Luo didn't hate Zhang Zhongming. Although she didn't know Zhang Zhongming's specific status, but judging from his clothes, it seemed that it was because of his status or status.

The conditions inside the home are not bad.

Qing Luo shook her head and said in a voice like a mosquito, "Brother Zhang, please put it away, I won't accept it."

Zhang Zhongming was a little confused. It was as if he wanted to beat him. "Qingluo, I just want to give you a New Year's gift. I have no other intention."

Qingluo let out a long sigh and nodded heavily, as if she had thought it over, "Brother Zhang, there will be women who are much better than me who will like you in the future, so don't waste your time with me."

After saying that, Qing Luo turned around and continued chopping vegetables, ignoring Zhang Zhongming.

Zhang Zhongming froze on the spot, the rouge he held in his hand fell into his eyes, full of sadness. Qingshan came back at this time, holding two pieces of firewood in his arms, placing them on the ground, and then looked at the atmosphere that was a little strange

The two of them didn't know what happened.

Zhang Zhongming sat back near the stove blankly, not doing anything, just leaning there. Qingluo Lihua, who had his back to the two of them, was holding the rain, but did not make any sound.

During what was supposed to be a happy lunch, Zhang Zhongming and Qing Luo both ate in silence, not talking. Qing Shan sat there, the little guy was acting like a ghost. He asked Zhang Zhongming to eat and then gave Qing Luo some vegetables.

, the table had rich dishes, but in fact, neither of them had an appetite.

After lunch, Zhang Zhongming marinated the pork, green vegetables and green radish, and then left.

Qingshan stood at the door, waving to the departing Zhang Zhongming, his eyes full of reluctance. Qingluo did not follow Zhang Zhongming to see him off, but hid in the yard, washing the dishes that had just been used.

Qingshan sent Zhang Zhongming away, came to his sister's side, squatted down, and helped his sister clear the dishes.

"Sister, what happened to you and Brother Zhang?"

Qingluo put a plate at her feet, took a rice bowl from the dishes on the side, and put it in the hot water, "It's nothing."

Qingshan kept busy with his hands, but he said: "No, you and Brother Zhang were still talking and laughing before I went out to move firewood. Why did you act like this as soon as I went out? Is it Zhang?"

What did brother do to you?"

Qingluo hit Qingshan on the head: "What are you thinking about? Your brother Zhang is very good to us."

Qingshan groaned and did not avoid Qingluo's beating, "Although he is very kind to us, if Brother Zhang treats you badly, I will not agree to it."

Qing Luo felt warm in her heart and said with a smile: "No, it's nothing. It's just that your brother Zhang sent you a box of rouge. I refused and didn't accept it."

"ah."

Qingshan was stunned for a moment.

, who thought Zhang Zhongming was bullying his sister, did not expect that it was because of this incident that the elder brother Zhang and his sister were at odds.

But he couldn't understand. He just accepted a box of rouge. What was there? Brother Zhang bought a lot of things for them on weekdays, and this box of rouge was not missing.

"Sister, why don't you accept it?"

After Qingshan washed the last rice bowl, he put it in the basin in front of his sister, raised his head and looked at Qingluo.

Qing Luo just shook her head, looking a little miserable, and said softly: "That's different, it's different."

Qingshan felt very uncomfortable listening to his sister's tone, but he was still young and could not understand such things, so he had to squat there and scratch his head and ears.

Qing Luo got up. All the dishes had been washed. Now she had to put the dishes next to the stove. She was done with her work for the day. Next was preparation for the most important part of the New Year in the evening, making dumplings.

Qingshan directly took the dishes from his sister's hands and ran directly into the house. Qingluo saw Qingshan's actions and smiled. After the New Year, Qingshan will be nine years old, one year older, but she is one year older.

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At my age, the daughters of other families on this street are getting married early, and some even have children, but I am the only one who is still waiting to be married.

Over the years, there have been many matchmakers, not none. Qingluo herself has a sweet appearance and is a famous beauty in these streets. In addition, with such a big yard, although the house is a bit dilapidated, the yard

Still very big.

Therefore, not only matchmakers, but also local ruffians often came to this courtyard before Zhang Zhongming knew him.

However, Qing Luo had not thought about getting married, but the conditions she offered were that the other party would come to the house, take care of her younger brother with her, and not touch her property deed.

As a result, even those men who coveted Qingluo's beauty were deterred. However, there were still some who were unwilling to give up and wanted to have a kiss under the pretext of agreeing to Qingluo's conditions, but they were all driven away by Qingluo in the end.

Over time, Qingluo became a well-known tough woman in the neighborhood, and her reputation also changed from a good girl to an evil woman. It was said that she was the reincarnation of a lone star from heaven, who killed her parents, followed by her younger brother, and finally died alone.

Ended in depression.

Qing Luo didn't care. She lived day by day and raised her brother. This was what she cared about most. But after Zhang Zhongming appeared, everything changed. This man was just good to herself and his brother and never asked for anything in return.

, lived deeply in my heart.

Without knowing his family background, Qing Luo had not thought about being with him, but thinking about how she had her younger brother, not much money at home, and no dowry for her wedding, she still gave up. As long as Zhang Zhongming didn't

If you mention this matter, then you will pretend to be stupid. If you can stay with him for a day, you will be happy.

But it's different today. Brother Zhang gave him rouge. That thing is the best thing a man can give to the woman he likes to express his affection.

At a certain moment at that time, Qing Luo wanted to take Yan Zhi, but in the end her rationality told her that she must not drag down Brother Zhang, so Qing Luo refused.

No one knew how painful Qing Luo was at that time.

If Qingluo accepts Rouge herself, Brother Zhang will fall deeper and deeper into the trap. She and Brother Zhang are destined to

People from two worlds, just imagine two parallel lines. Originally there was no intersection, but now the two parallel lines overlap.

If Brother Zhang wants to be with him, he will not only face things in all aspects of life, but the biggest pressure comes from Brother Zhang's parents.

In this era where getting married is completely determined by the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, no one can refute the parents' decision on this matter.

At that time, Brother Zhang will feel uncomfortable and miserable. It is better for the two of them to nip this idea in the bud. It will be good for everyone.

But why, Qingluo felt her heart hurt so much when she wrote it.

Qingluo stretched out her hand and touched her cheek. There were water droplets on it. She put it in her mouth and tasted it. It was a bit salty.

It turned out to be tears.

Qingluo smiled bitterly, wiped away the tears on her cheeks, and looked in the direction of the door. She didn't know if she would see a familiar figure again in the future, gently knocking on the door, standing outside, waiting for her to open the door for him.

man.

"You must have a better life than me, you must."

Qingluo said softly.

Slowly getting up, Qing Luo sighed, calmed down her emotions, and went into the house to prepare to make dumplings for the evening. Brother Zhang bought a lot of pork, vegetables, and white noodles. It seemed that she could have a good New Year this year.

Why do you think of Brother Zhang again? It's really bad.

Qingluo laughed at herself, "Idiot."

Chang'an City, Yang Mansion.

In order to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in the Yang Mansion, Yang Zhao early brought over his family members who had been left in Huailai, Tingzhou. Perhaps very early on, everyone in the court thought that Yang Zhao did not have any family members, and many people used matchmakers and others to test them.

Passed by Yang Zhao.

Yang Zhao ignored these people and directly took his family members from his arms, blocking their mouths and making the matchmakers never dare to enter Yang's house again.

Yang Zhao had a few words with his wife about the major events that had happened in the imperial city before, because in the morning, he and his wife were going to the palace to visit his sister and Emperor Ming. This was etiquette, and it was also the reason why the Yang family came so many times.

A means of maintaining family ties.

After a few simple instructions, Yang Zhao took his wife and seven-year-old daughter into the palace.

The imperial concubine was very fond of her sister-in-law, and of course she was especially fond of the little girl who kept calling her aunt.

Unfortunately, Yang Zhao did not see the emperor. It was said that after the poisoning incident occurred, the emperor stayed outside the Cining Palace and saw no one.

After meeting the imperial concubine, Yang Zhao went straight back to the house without stopping for a moment. At the same time, he ordered that the Yang house closed the door and would not accept guests recently, so the housekeeper had no choice but to do so.

Recently, many people have come to send greetings, including those from the Prince's Palace, and many from King Zhao and King Dai. Almost every hour, they send one, and at the same time, they also send a lot of money. It's interesting to see

The butler was also greedy, but he didn't accept any of them. Instead, he looked at the concierge in front of him with a smile and said: "Send them all back. The master said that he hasn't seen anyone recently, so you should pay attention to the influence recently."

The concierge laughed along with him and nodded yes.

The housekeeper looked at the concierge and sneered in his heart. At the same time, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He knew that this person must have received a lot of money, otherwise it would be impossible for him to come to him many times to intercede for the sake of the people outside the door.
Chapter completed!