Chapter 190 The first eighty-ninth chapter reads, cuts, steams, tastes, returns home, asks for heirs to speak like a tongue, hides grievances and plots

Ouyang Shuang originally felt that this man was getting more and more sympathetic and affectionate, so she had vowed to kill him long ago.It's just because I was lonely when I was young, and I was born in a humble family. There are many people competing for the deer, and the clouds and mud are separated.Wanqiu's mother and daughter are even more covetous, and they seem to have no choice but to be willing.Now that I am living under the fence of others, it is difficult to be few, so why dare I have any unreasonable thoughts.Although he was passionate in his heart, he was ruthless on the outside, forced himself to persevere, and pretended to be a cold face to face Xiao Yi; behind his back, he shed tears in front of the wind, sighed and swallowed to the moon, and hurt himself.Later, seeing that Xiao Yi's love affair was gradually seen through by Wan Qiu, he was even more cautious and respectful in every possible way.But it is still unavoidable that Wanqiu's suspicion and anger, cynicism, and unbearable idleness.Fortunately, Huang's mother went in without knowing it, and Wan Qiu's heart was still alive. She knew that her mother was too rigid and easy to mess things up, so she didn't dare to speak out, and treated each other kindly.A lonely and weak girl with nothing to belong to, so she had to endure it reluctantly.After staying for two years, I heard that Xiao Yi was favored by the whole village due to his outstanding intelligence, and he would soon be elected as the village head, so it was obvious that the whole village was an example and a leader.Knowing that the village owner can do everything cheaply, no one dares to criticize disobedience, as it was when the rules were set.Xiao Yi was satisfied, he had to find ways to fulfill his wish, and only then did he have some hope.

After a few days, Wanqiu suddenly made love with her deliberately, and they were as close as sisters.Ouyang Shuang is also extremely smart. In the past three years, she has seen that Wan Qiuji is insidious, full of tricks and tricks, and is always on guard.Seeing her being coquettish and courteous, her sweet words were not expected to have good intentions, so she was not willing to fall into her trap, and she was always respectful and respectful, and her words were not selfish.Wanqiu wanted to be hypocritical again, and refused to open his mouth.After fighting with each other for some time, Wan Qiu heard that Xiao Yi had been appointed as the throne because of the support of the whole village.Knowing this, as the village head, there is no doubt that he will marry Ouyang Shuang.Unable to bear it any longer, Fang began to let out a little breath on the pretext that the sisters love each other and that they would not part with each other in the future.Ouyang Shuang still pretended to be puzzled and evaded it vaguely.On the third day, things happened.After listening to Huang Mu's words, Ouyang Shuang knew that she was angry, but Xiao Yi had no elders, so she finally lived here, and it was proper for Huang Mu to preside over the matter.It's rare for her to say it in person, to save a lot of trouble, it's really great.The enemy is not at home, the century-old opportunity is fleeting, and the skin is extremely thin.Immediately fell to his knees, saying that he was cold and lonely, and let the old lady make decisions, obeying her orders, and dared not speak.Huang's mother was also angry, and she just wanted to take this opportunity to ridicule Xiao Yi, not only did she not audit, she didn't even say a word of self-effacing from Ouyang Shuang, she didn't take it seriously, she ordered someone to call Xiao Yi to come.Coincidentally, Xiao and Huang's family also had a cousin named Cui Wenhe named Cui Wenhe, whose appearance was only slightly inferior to Xiao Yi's, but not far behind in talent.Wan Qiuzhi has a big heart, so he naturally looks down on him, and never pretends to be false.Cui Lang was not discouraged because of this, he was still courteous after all the stares.This day is the auspicious time for Xiao Yi to be the head of the village. Among the old people in the village, several of them are good at calculating the fate of the stars. You Miao is that if there is a red luan and a happy star in the sky that day, it will be more able to save the day.He tried to persuade him several times beforehand, but Xiao Yi only said that the date had not yet arrived.Huang's mother is old and sick, and she often stays with each other and does not go out lightly.Wanqiu received a message from the village the next night, one was not willing to let his rival be believed and rejoiced; the other was to let Xiao Yi know about such a happy event, all the village chiefs and young ones gathered together, and only the one he loved did not come to watch the ceremony, which shows that he is usually indifferent to him True, without affection, that he might be discouraged, and thus self-destructive.Anyway, the old elders were free to go, and Ouyang Shuang happened not to be in front of her, so she simply concealed it from her mother and accompanying maid to avoid leaking.

Early the next morning, Huang Wanqiu rushed to the village venue to observe the ceremony and congratulate him.It was still early, Xiao Yi was already here to show his sincerity and respect, seeing Wan Qiu come alone, without his beloved pet, he was already unhappy.Ask Sister Shuang if she came when she was young?Wanqiu said two more wisecracks.Xiao Yi's heart is brighter than a mirror, and he has long known that Ouyang Shuang's love is deep and righteous.As soon as he arrived at Huang's house, his expression suddenly changed, he was cold on the outside and hot on the inside, and he really had a deep heart.Just because Wanqiu's surveillance is too strict, he can't express his heartfelt song, and his love gives birth to pity more and more, and the root of love is getting stronger day by day, how can these few words shake?It is expected that Wanqiu will be haunted again.With a smile, he walked away to deal with others, not answering Wanqiu any more.Because Xiao Yi has always been gentle and polite, once he became the village owner, he immediately changed his temper. How often has he experienced such boredom?Just when he was angry, Cui Wenhe came, saw Wanqiu, and rushed to greet him.Wan Qiu got angry, and wanted to show Xiao Yi some airs, deliberately pretending to be some words.Cui Wenhe was naturally flattered and overjoyed.Wanqiu chatted with him for a while, and when the ceremony was completed, he didn't come to the table, so he asked Cui Wenhe and three or five siblings of the same generation to hunt pheasants for fun in the vicinity of the cliff near the village.Cui Wenhe didn't know her intentions, in order to please her, he also forcefully persuaded those people to leave.Fortunately, there were a lot of people, and no one paid attention to the few people who left.Who would have thought that this would be self-defeating, as soon as she left here, Mother Huang ordered the servant girl to call Xiao Yi and go.The elders in the village knew that the Xiao and Huang's families had a marriage discussion. The village head here would not be unaware of the Huang's family. They suddenly complained, suspecting that it was related to the marriage.When he looked for Wanqiu, but he was never there, he thought that Wanqiu was shy.Not only did he urge Xiao Yi to come back to the table after he left, but he also secretly named several old adults to accompany him to facilitate his success.

Xiao Yiming saw that Wanqiu went to the back village with others and did not return home. His aunt suddenly called for something urgent, fearing that Ouyang Shuang would be bullied by Wanqiu and cause an accident, so he was very worried.Just because the ceremony was just completed, the whole village was present and it was inconvenient to leave, so they were happy to step down.He hurried over to see that it was for Ouyang Shuang's marriage with himself.Although I was very happy as I wished, I saw that my aunt's words were sarcasm and her words were not happy.Just as they were planning to answer, those elders heard the words and realized that Xiao Yi had firmly refused the marriage before, so it turned out that he was here and not there, and they desperately wanted it to happen, in order to respond to my omen.Seeing that he was silent and silent, knowing that he agreed, he told Huang Mu that the wishes of the whole village and today's red luan star were too coincidental, and that the master would be lucky, and everything should be done as soon as possible.Lisuo Ouyangshuang's horoscope is another sign of great auspiciousness, and the salute is held today, especially because there is nothing more to add, so I am very happy.On the one hand, he ordered people to inform the venue to postpone the attendance, and quickly invited several young and old women to bring the newcomer's clothes, come to help with makeup, and use the ready-made lanterns to add a little according to the routine, and it will be held on the same day.Although Huang's mother was jealous, she couldn't say anything.Xiao Yi and Ouyang Shuang were naturally satisfied, and the audience presided over the process without saying a word.

There are many people in the village, and everything is prepared.Yingji Congquan, accepting lottery and marrying are all held immediately, and they are still performed according to etiquette.It didn't take long to stop.Leading with fine music, advocating admission.The newlyweds saluted like a ceremonial ceremony, and double happiness came to the door; they thought it was the fate of the whole village, the young and old gathered together, the applause was thunderous, everyone was happy, and it was called an unprecedented prosperity.Only a few members of the Huang family are looking forward to it.When Huang's mother saw that the matter had been made, she remembered that her daughter had always been spoiled. This is the person her heart belongs to. Wouldn't it embarrass her?Originally wanted to humiliate Xiao Yi, and make him be criticized by the villagers, but unexpectedly the villagers love him so much, they do everything as they like, without right or wrong, but because they themselves contributed to it.The daughter has been away for a long time, and she must be sad because of this matter. How do you talk about it?I deeply regret my rashness and didn't think twice about it.The more I thought about it, the more sad I became, and I tried to blame myself, but I didn't show up.After the new couple left, she was afraid that her daughter would get sick from anger, so she was about to order someone to find her.Huang Wanqiu was also upset in the back village. He heard the drums and music in the distance, and the laughter was like a wave. He never thought of this part in his dreams.Later, I heard that the advocacy was different, and Fang felt strange.Suddenly a family member among the people in the company came and said that the village owner was married and urged them to congratulate him.When I asked who it was, I couldn't help but feel dizzy for a while, and could hardly control myself. Fortunately, I was leaning on the stone and didn't faint.After the visitor said it, all the young men and women who were in the same company rushed away if they were not happy.Huang Wanqiu was the only one left, leaning against the dangerous rock, dancing and dancing in the coolness, full of various feelings, and could not make a sound for a long time.

Women's natures are narrow, and the singing and singing in the venue are very detailed, and the laughter is noisy, which is blown by the wind from time to time.Desperate to touch the past, to lose the prime of life, cold and warm, how different it is from the past, more and more heartbroken and heartbroken.Thinking of the embarrassment, I just felt a puff of cold air, from the numbness of the spine, to the top of the head, to the heart, I couldn't tell whether it was sour, hot or bitter.Extremely sad, I couldn't help my eyelids sore, and the teardrops were like a fountain, falling down in a rustle.When I was feeling sad and angry, Gu Ying was confused, and I couldn't express my sorrow, I suddenly heard a voice of pity from a person behind me.When the good news spread, all the people who came with me jumped with joy and ran away. They should have gone away, but unexpectedly there were still others.Quickly turning his face to the side, it was Cui Wenhe, who had always been hated as a vulgar thing, standing behind him, with his hands slightly stretched forward, and his face was full of sorrow.Seeing Wan Qiu turn around, put down his hands in a panic, with a very embarrassed expression, as if he saw himself sad and wanted to approach him to comfort him, but he was afraid of offending him, not knowing what to do.Seeing him lurking behind him, Wan Qiu couldn't help getting angry, and was about to speak, when she stared at him, a big teardrop was about to fall, dripping on her arm.Suddenly thinking of just now, I will be seen through. I feel ashamed and discouraged, and I don't open my mouth.At the same time, I saw that he cared for me, and his love was deep and thirsty. When I was very frustrated, suddenly someone followed me, and I didn't advance or retreat with the popular customs. With this kind of concern, my heart softened a lot.I can't help lowering my head, full of emotions, complicated like messy threads, and don't know what to say.

Although Cui Wenhe's talent is not as good as Xiao Yi's, it's just that Wanqiu's vision is too high and he doesn't think of others, so he looks down on him.In terms of character, it is not vulgar and top-notch, but with the addition of natural affection, meticulous thoughts, and habit of being courteous, there is no reason why you can't see through it.Everyone dispersed after hearing the joy, leaving the original deep heart alone.He has been in love with Huang Wanqiu bitterly for a long time, only because Xiao Yizhuyu is in front of him, knowing that he is no enemy, he still wants to overcome all difficulties with perseverance, and compete with each other, let alone take advantage of the opportunity, how can he not be overjoyed.Seeing Wanqiu's grief and suffering first, knowing that she was frustrated in love, he immediately moved his mind.These actions are indeed out of passion, but half of them are unavoidable.Although this is a unique opportunity at first, Wanqiu has always hated himself, and he saw that today's appointment to travel together, under the guise of words, obviously has another purpose.Whether this move will move her is still unknown.On the surface, he acted in fear and sincerity, but secretly watched him with his eyes.My heart was beating wildly, but at first sight Wan Qiubo was alive, her beautiful eyes were full of anger, and her cheeks were filled with spring, full of anger, I was surprised and thought to myself that it was not good.I also saw Wan Qiuhu rhinoceros dew slightly, between the opening and closing of the cherry lips, where the star's eyes moved, tears flowed down my cheeks, all evenly round, like pearls of jade dew, falling down one after another.All of a sudden, the angry face is suppressed, the pink neck is drooping, the mist surrounds the wind, and the beauty is beautiful, the more people love and pity, the more they are willing to die for love.Knowing that a woman has good intentions, whether she wants to be angry or not, and if she is angry but not angry, this is the most critical moment in the love scene, and it must not be missed.Then he hesitated, leaned forward and said: "People are precious friends, why should Wanqiu be sad? It's important to take care of your jade body." Hearing this, Wanqiu's face suddenly changed, and she replied slightly annoyed: "Fuck you..." What's the matter?" Before he could say the word, he was sobbing, choking, and weeping in a low voice.Seeing her sad, Cui Wenhe didn't say anything else, and also burst into tears.The two looked at each other with tears in their eyes, and swallowed their tears for a while.Seeing him crying together, Wanqiu seemed to have thousands of words in his heart. He was about to vomit, but he was sincere and caring. I'm afraid someone will see it, can you follow me to the bottom of the cliff over there, and cry bitterly?" Cui Wenhe seemed so sad that he couldn't even answer, he just nodded his head and reached out to help Wanqiu.Wan Qiu's wonderful eyes were slightly annoyed, she turned her body to one side, and quickly shrank back in fright.Wan Qiu didn't blame him anymore, and went to the secluded cliff cave on the left first.

The boundary of Na'an Cave is remote, and it is the place where the whole village hides wine in midsummer. There are hardly any people around, and it is very quiet.The two wept side by side.As soon as he arrived, Cui Wenhe burst into tears as soon as he entered the cave.Wan Qiu originally invited Cui Wenhe to come here to vent out of his heartache, but at that time, he ignored everything and didn't think about it.When I arrived at the entrance of the cave, I suddenly thought of a lonely man and a widow, how sad they are in the cave.Although the village has always paid no attention to the defense of men and women, after all, they should not be too casual and do not avoid suspicion at all. If they are known by others, how can they explain themselves?Cui Wenhe also loves himself bitterly, if he makes any indecent remarks, even though he thinks he can hold him, he is not weaker than him in terms of ability, and if he will make a fuss, it will be hard to argue in the end.How can you be too sad and give someone a handle for no reason?Fang was hesitating at the door, hesitant to stop, unexpectedly Cui Wenhe was even more sad than himself, and burst into tears as soon as he entered the cave, he couldn't help but panic, followed in, stopped his tears and asked: "Brother Wen, I have something to hate." Sad, what are you crying for?" After asking several times, Cui Wenhe finally seemed to be coming from grief, and he couldn't stop.Wan Qiu also guessed the reason why he was crying, but in order to persuade him, she forgot why she came here.Seeing that I couldn't be persuaded again and again, I had to pretend to be angry and said, "I haven't seen a man who behaves like a child. What are you doing for it? Tell me!" Cui Wenhe saw Wanqiu's face full of coquettish anger. She replied, "Sister Wan, I'm so sad!" As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help crying again.Wan Qiu repeatedly asked why, Cui Wen and Fang Shi answered with sobs: "I have been sad for not a year and a half. I remember growing up with Wan Mei when I was young. At that time, I just wanted to play with Wan Mei and didn't want to be separated for a while. I can't tell why. Ever since I got older, sister Wan has gradually regarded me as nothing; and my sorrow and hatred have grown deeper and deeper. Knowing that the gods are transformed into people, they will never grow up with me, an ordinary person. , but wishful thinking, since like-minded close relatives, although they can’t offer fragrant flowers, if they can always bear the color and get back together, the wish is fulfilled. Who knows that if you don’t get it, you can’t get it. Every time you think about it, you will feel lazy and discouraged. I would hate to die. Today, sister Wan pretended to be my resignation, and went out together. I never dreamed of it. Seeing that sister Wan is miserable, I dare not persuade her. If she doesn't persuade her, she is anxious, and she is afraid that sister Wan will blame me for not avoiding her. Fang is in panic , I was suddenly seen by Wanmei, but I didn’t feel offended. I am so grateful. At first, Wanmei was uncomfortable and couldn’t be persuaded. The pain that has been depressed in my heart for many years, new sorrows and old hatreds, are stirring together, and I can't help but vent it, and I can't hold it back anymore." After saying that, he still couldn't stop crying.

This plan of mourning really moved Wanqiu.Wan Qiu heard the deep meaning in the words early, and thought to himself: "People value confidantes. Although Xiao Yi is good, it is because of this kind of fickleness. The most hateful thing is that with his talent and appearance, he is no better than a servant's daughter. Unexpectedly, Cui Yi Cousin is so affectionate, no matter how neglected he is on weekdays, he is always steadfast and never changes, and sees himself as being so respectful of the law. Although he is not as good as Xiao Yi in terms of talent, he is much better than Xiao Yi in terms of affection, concentration and gentle temperament. Both Yimin, It's a great talent, what's the use? It's better to form a close companion and return home together. I was so self-willed and strong at the time, and I almost let him down." The more I think about it, the more I feel that I was too mean to him before.Repenting for the rest of his life, his love was tied up, and he cleaned up all the thoughts that he looked down upon in the past, and instead felt deep pity.It's already promised, but Cui Wenhe didn't dare to ask clearly, so it's inconvenient to ask.After thinking for a while, he said shyly: "Brother Wen stayed, what good is it for me, worthy of your attention? After you came, I no longer feel sad and want to cry. I have been out for too long, and I am afraid that my mother will find me , send me back first, if you have anything to say, we will talk about it later, I will not abandon you." Cui Wenhe hurriedly wiped away his tears when he heard this, and looked at Wanqiu, full of surprises, and almost fell into a dream with suspicion.Seeing his hesitation, Wanqiu seemed to be happy or sad, and didn't dare to speak, and said slightly annoyed: "Although I am a woman, I don't want to see such an ugly appearance. If it happens again in the future, don't blame me for ignoring you. Don't let it go." Tears, come with me, take the path back, and be careful for others to see through." Cui Wenhe naturally made no promises, like Feng Lunyin.Both of them wiped away their tears with their shirts and towels, each of them let go of their worries, and enjoyed the spring breeze together.After leaving the cliff cave, along the path of the field ridge, the flowers and willows are divided, and the shadows return together.

Walking near the door of the house and turning into the right road, it happened that the little maidservant was ordered by Huang Mu, and after several times of searching but never met, she came to meet her.Because both of them have red eyes from crying, it’s okay to go home by themselves, but Wen He is inconvenient, so he hurriedly said: “Thank you for sending me home, I’m very grateful. I won’t let you sit at home today, see you tomorrow .You go home too, don't go to the side." Cui Wenhe seemed to be in love, reluctant to say goodbye, and followed a few steps.Seeing that the little maid was approaching, Wanqiu said coquettishly, "Didn't you see your eyes? Why don't you go back soon." As she spoke, she called out to the maid: "Kuixiang, go to the Spring Grass for me quickly. Pick some flowers and plants, I'll wait for you at home. Go quickly." The servant girl replied: "The old lady is looking for a young lady." When she was about to go forward, Wan Qiu shouted: "Understood, hurry up and pick flowers!" The servant girl turned around after hearing this.Wan Qiu said to Cui Wenhe: "You can go back at ease." After that, he walked forward.Wen He couldn't see her off again, so he stood still and watched her arrive home before turning around.At this time, it happened that everyone in the village was congratulating at the meeting place, and no one saw it.

As a result, Wen He often went to Huang's house to show courtesy to Huang's mother.Huang's mother made a mistake because of her anger in the past, fearing that her beloved daughter would become ill from anxiety, and wished to fulfill her wish of Xiangping early.It is an excellent opportunity for Wenhe to get married.In addition to the flattery of Huang's mother Nian Gaoxi, and seeing that her daughter has also changed her attitude towards Wen He, it is expected that she has already downgraded to seek each other.It was just the two hit it off, and within a few days, they became married. After getting married, Wenhe treated Wanqiu with tenderness in his heart, offering support from eyelids, and loved Wanqiu meticulously.Wan Qiuzhi has a big heart, and he married Wenhe out of anger, not in true love. No matter how gentle and considerate a husband-in-law is, he finally feels that there is a lack in his heart.However, after Xiao Yi got married, when he met Wan Qiu, there was always a hint of resentment in his eyes.Reminiscing about the past made her feel a little embarrassed, she felt ashamed, and she felt a little more polite.Wanqiu is so smart, he can see through it, the more he feels that Xiao Yi is not ruthless to himself, he just wants to live together with Yu Liang, and someone who is better than him is in the way, so that he misses the good marriage.As a result, more and more resentment was planted on Ouyang Shuang alone.She is narrow in nature and full of resourcefulness to benefit others, so Ouyang Shuang finally suffered from her and almost gave her life away. Wanqiu is already a married woman. Although she doesn't have deep affection and affection for Wenhe, she still has a deep affection for him and has no two hearts.Ouyang Shuang was furious and thought to herself: "You are a lowly servant, how dare you go past me and take away the good marriage I dreamed of for many years. I can't make it, and you don't want to grow old with Xiao Yi." for fast.On the surface, he was silent, pretending to be a normal person.First of all, he pulled Wenhe, deliberately had sex with Xiao Yi and his wife, and lived a life of almost nothing.At first, Ouyang Shuang also suspected that she had malicious intentions, so she was on guard.Knowing that Wanqiu's mansion is very deep, with the determination that he will hit every blow, and if he doesn't hit, he will make the falsehood look like the truth, without revealing the slightest tricks.Chatting to the sisters behind their backs, always talking about how affectionate and gentle Cui Wen and this husband are, how happy he is, unexpected and so on.After a long time, Ouyang Shuang is loyal after all, once he hears that his husband and wife are very affectionate, it doesn't seem that there is still jealousy, and Jia Wanqiu is also kind and courteous.Gradually, I couldn't help but be moved by her, my doubts disappeared, and I resented her for not coercing favors or expensive, and there was no worldly prejudice.Even before marrying Xiao Yi, the cynicism, all kinds of sufferings I suffered, I thought it was living in a different place.Seeing this, Wan Qiu knew that she was in a cage, but Xiao Yi and Ouyang Shuang had a deep relationship and they were both invulnerable. They couldn't think of a way to slander them, so they had to endure painstakingly and wait for the opportunity. In the second year, Ouyang Shuang became pregnant with twins, one male and one female.In the first year of Wanqiu's life, my husband had a daughter, Cui Yaoxian who was kidnapped by Tianmen God Lord Lin Rui and turned into a horse monkey.During Ouyang Shuang's confinement period, Wanqiu took advantage of this reason to visit more frequently, but she didn't have good intentions.Helplessly, Xiao Yi is good at medicine. Seeing his beloved wife's first child and twins, her vitality was injured, and she took care of her every day.Ouyang Shuang saw that she came too often, and because outsiders were not allowed to enter the confinement room, her husband did not come with her, and her husband was by his side all day long, so she did not shy away from it, and sat for a long time.Once, he peeked at her from the mirror, as if squinting at himself, with a murderous look on his face.Thinking of the past, I couldn't help being suspicious for a while, and then I looked carefully, and felt sincere, it seemed that there was no other, it was just a blind eye, and that's all.Wan Qiu's heart was vicious and scheming. Seeing that it was impossible to harm her enemy, she almost aroused her suspicion, and hated her even more, cursing secretly: "What a lowly servant girl, I killed you, but it's better for you. If that's the case, I won't make your husband and wife have a life together." Li, after suffering so much, it would be strange to die with hatred and shame in the ground." So he changed his mind and secretly planned a divorce.Although he thought well, with the strong love of Xiao Yi and his wife, if he wanted to turn them into enemies, it would be ten times more difficult than assassination. Wanqiu can really work hard and work hard.Apart from knowing what's on her mind, even Naifu couldn't see any difference in her plans.After Ouyang Shuang's full month, Wan Qiuyue worked hard on knotting and accepting. He really loved worry and happiness, and he loved everything as long as he could please Ouyang Shuang.And his expression was neither overbearing nor humble, showing no flattery at all.That means: You are so beautiful, I feel sorry for you, but you are lonely and have no relatives at home.You once fostered my family, and I don't have many brothers.In the past, I lived in the position of rivals in love. For example, Yu Liang was born side by side, and they naturally competed in the Central Plains.Two pairs of lovers are indistinguishable from each other, each gets what he wants, and donates all his grievances.Qing is a weak sister, and I am an elder sister. We should love and pity each other more than our friends, and we should always think that we are the best.As the saying goes: "As long as you work hard, an iron pestle can be ground into a needle." Even though Ouyang Shuang is clever, she couldn't help but fall into the trap and be tricked by her. At home, Xiao Yi set up a place to teach martial arts.Wanqiu first took her husband and went to school together.We live together day and night, and it has been several years before we know it.Ouyang Shuang gave birth to another son, named Xiao Zhen. The family is harmonious and beautiful, which is impeccable.Wanqiu didn't take revenge for his long-cherished revenge, he was doing it there, watching angry, gritting his teeth behind his back, when a chance came suddenly.At this time, the village was surrounded by mountains and isolated from the world. There was only one dark cave and waterway, and no one came in or out easily.It was Ouyang Shuang who deserved this catastrophe.It turns out that the tombs of the distant ancestors of the villagers are all in their hometowns, and other descendants stay behind.Those buried here are no more than two or three generations away.Since the villagers went to live in seclusion in the mountains, they have never returned to their hometowns to worship.In Qingming this year, because her mother's family was poor and her mother's tomb was far away in her hometown, but her father's tomb was buried in the village, Ouyang Shuang felt filial piety for a moment, and wanted to use the province of her hometown as a name, so she moved her mother's coffin to the village. He was buried with his father.After thinking about talking to Xiao Yi, Xiao Yisu had always believed her, and knew that although she was a girl, her martial arts were not weak.I have long wanted to go back to my ancestral home and the party, but the village is full of things to deal with, and I can't separate myself, and there is no suitable person to send.Beloved wife passed away, and she fulfilled her many years of filial piety, which really killed two birds with one stone.Fang planned to send two reliable people to accompany him there. Coincidentally, he was just in time to go out to buy salt. The village has been painstakingly managed by Xiao's father and son, and almost everything is available, except for salted tea and dyes.Whether the color is still flexible.In recent years, some tea trees have been planted, and they can be used as they are.Only this salt is necessary for daily use. As usual, the table salt is stored for six years, and then before half of it is used up, at the beginning of three years, people have to go out of the mountain to buy it.Even if the villagers want to buy some daily necessities in the city, they bring them back at this time.Because of the large number of people and the large amount of use, it must be done in a secret manner so that outsiders do not know. The matter is complicated and the responsibility is even greater.The people sent must be extremely sophisticated and capable.Every time we set off, pick up and see off, the villagers regard it as a grand ceremony.The two village elders, who were always accustomed to this task, brought a dozen wise and courageous villagers there.This time, both old people died of illness in the second year, and when they sent people in the third year, no one dared to respond.In the end Xiao Yi thought about it several times before deciding to send Cui Wen and his wife as the leader, leading the people who had been there before.Starting from the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, first the sand, medicinal materials and cloth produced in the mountains were transported by small boats from the water cave to the big town market to live in, and exchanged for silver.Then divide into shifts and lands, and go around to buy salt and supplies.When they arrived at the gathering place near the mountain, they changed the packaging and smuggled it into the mountain morning or night.Halfway through the journey, hand it over to the people sent by the village to wait for the pick-up.If you can't finish the purchase at one time, you will purchase it twice, one after another, until the quantity is shipped, and then turn around.It is always around Qingming that things can be done. This time, Cui Wenhe, Wanqiu and the others, because they are so strong, did it more properly than their predecessors.Not only did the goods that I brought out have been exchanged for high prices, but the useful things I brought back were not counted, and there was an extra two years of salt, and the return date was long before Qingming.But it also brought a funeral star to Ouyang Shuang.This person is Xiao Yi's close branch, named Xiao Yuan.It is his father Xiao Chengjie, a compatriot with Xiao Yi's father.When Xiao Zu retired, Xiao Chengjie was serving as the commander-in-chief of the daimyo.Xiao Zu wrote to him, saying that the world was in great chaos, only one descendant of the whole family was left to guard the tomb, and the rest went to live in seclusion in Ailao Mountain.It is scheduled to start in the autumn of the second year, and the duration is still more than a year. He is ordered to retreat bravely, lead his family back to his hometown, and retreat together.Xiao Chengjie has a great reputation, not only did he not obey his father's order, but he also wrote back a long report, saying that his father was too worrying about the world, and that he wanted to be a bandit, what is it?Even if there is no danger, relying on the skills of the heirloom, there is no danger of protecting the wealth and so on.Xiao Zu knew that he could not be persuaded, so he stopped replying.At that time, I will lead my family and a group of close relatives and friends, servants, servants and slaves who are willing to follow, and go into the mountain together to hide.Xiao Chengjie didn't expect his father to be so stubborn and prejudiced, so he just let it go afterwards.After a few years, he refused to serve as a servant because of his high meritorious service, and was envied by his superiors. Fortunately, he was convinced early and managed quickly, only losing his fame and not endangering his wealth.When he was dismissed from office and went back, he felt lazy and disheartened, thinking of what his father said.I ordered people to go to the mountain to inquire several times, but they couldn't find the whereabouts of my father's family.He guards a large family property, enjoys it at home, and intends to seek relatives, just to meet each other, not to follow her.After searching several times without a trace, it was pulled down.When he died of old age, only one young son was left behind. He was young and the world had changed.It was so easy to wait until the old man married his wife, the land property has been wiped out, and there are only two hectares of sacrifice land left.Naizu also reported to the official that the descendants who stayed behind in that house were dedicated to running the sacrificial sweep. Relying on the close family, it is okay to go to other people's house to eat a bowl of idle food, but it is absolutely impossible to sell it to seize it.Reluctantly, He endured for more than 20 years, and gave birth to a son, who is still in his arms.And because of being an extreme rascal, he was found out by stealing and selling trees from his ancestral graves, so he had nowhere to hide at home, and he had nowhere to go to in a hurry.He was smart and cruel, even sold the house that his relatives gave him to live in privately, broke the boat, took his wife, and went to Ailao Mountain.Fortunately, the evil deeds have never been exposed, as an outsider, you can always eat a bowl of Anle tea and rice. It happened by chance.But the father was in Japan, so he searched for it many times, but there was no trace.When he entered the mountain, he concluded that the Ailao Mountain stretched for thousands of miles, and his seclusion must be in the middle and lower reaches, close to the mountains and villages, in the secluded mountains, and never near the town.Sure enough, within a few months, they found the valley where Xiao Zu lived in seclusion before he moved to Woyun Village.He saw that the place was secluded, surrounded by mountains and rivers, the land was fertile, and the scenery was beautiful, and he was already tempted.Later, in the bushes, I found broken teacups and bowls and porcelain pieces used by the Han people. After washing off the mud, I found that there was a hall name made by the Chongde Hall of the Xiao family, and it became more and more certain that it was nearby.He didn't know that Woyun Village was surrounded by mountains and water, and there was no way to get through, so how could he find it easily.After searching for more than a month for nearly a hundred miles or so, don't say that the members of the Xiao family can't even find a piece of broken porcelain.He thought to himself: "The Xiao family is very numerous, and everyone is brave. Moreover, the disciples are all over the southwestern provinces, and they come here at once. Although there are wild beasts here, there is no trace of barbarians. Even if there is danger, some people will flee back. Reporting from my hometown, inviting people here to avenge, not one of them will stay. Maybe it’s a different place?” The heart will not die, relying on his wife, Wei Shi, who is also the daughter of a general, able to endure hard work, and is still looking for it in the mountains. Seeing despair this day, I accidentally walked to the high cliff near the water cave.It was dusk and the moon was up, and I was planning to find a place to stay, when suddenly there was the sound of sculls in the stream below the cliff.Quietly leaning down and looking down, under the moonlight, I saw a small boat coming out of nowhere from under the cliff, and a few Han people were seated on it.I guessed a little bit in my heart, but I haven't dared to take the liberty.Then he asked his wife to wait for a while, and secretly went around the cliff to spy in a secluded place.He was also really patient. After waiting for nearly two hours, he saw a pair of young men and women leading more than ten people, carrying big bags, chatting and laughing.Not far from the front, he rested and shouted, and five people from the small boat in the stream went ashore to meet him.One of the women said: "It's all done. Everyone is tired from walking. Anyway, the empty mountain is quiet at night, and there are no outsiders. It's not early, and it won't be light when we go back to the village. It's rare to have such a good moonlight. Let's take a break before leaving." After all, each of them took off the bags on his back, sat on the rock, and talked. Xiao Yuan listened intently, and vaguely heard that these people were the members of the Xiao family whom he had been searching for for many days and hadn't seen for many days.Seeing that everyone was about to get up, how could they dare to be negligent, they hurriedly shouted to stop, and rushed out.Cui and Huang almost regarded him as a foreign enemy. After cross-examination, they found out and called Wei Shi to meet him.There is an old rule in the village, except for the original villagers, no one is allowed to be introduced.Cui Wenhe didn't want to bring him into the village, but Wanqiu and the Wei family helped each other with evil, and wanted to take him in as a confidant. When they saw each other, they insisted on bringing them back, saying: "The Xiao family is close to the branch, how can we let him wander outside? Those who are not allowed to enter the village It refers to outsiders, and my own family is of course not included. Moreover, his couple trekked mountains and rivers for many years, suffered a lot of hardships, and their ambition to hide together is very firm and sincere, and they cannot refuse. I guarantee that his couple will abide by the rules." Cui Cui It is inconvenient for Wenhe and the villagers to say anything more.When I took it into the village and met Xiao Yi and others, I also said the same thing.People have entered the village, and they are their own people, so they have nothing to say.Xiao Yuan and his wife have endured hardships and hardships, and they are good at dealing with the world, and soon won the trust of everyone. It just so happened that Ouyang Shuang wanted to go back to his hometown to scan the grave and carry his mother's coffin. It was a long journey of thousands of miles, and the mountains and rivers were dangerous. He needed two suitable people to accompany him.Xiao Yi was considering who to choose, so Wan Qiu recommended Xiao Yuan and his wife to be the candidates, saying that the two are sincere, loyal, brave, and reliable, and they are better than anyone else going together.Xiao Yi also felt that Xiao Yuan had just arrived from his hometown, and he was familiar with the road, and it was even more rare that he and his wife were both skilled in martial arts, and they were also able to go.Laughing secretly at himself, there was someone in front of him, unexpectedly, he immediately agreed.Ouyang Shuang was filial and thoughtful, and she was afraid that this trip would be abandoned, but if she wanted to make it, anyone could go.Immediately packed up his luggage, and early in the morning of the second day, he took Jin Sha, Xiao Yuan and Wei Shi and set off together. All the way without words.After about a month's visit, I went back to my hometown and saw that the Xiao family's ancestor's tomb was managed by the Yifang clan who stayed behind, and it was well organized.In more than ten years, ten or twenty hectares have been added to the tomb field alone.Only the clansmen I saw, whenever Xiao Yuan was mentioned, most of them would gnash their teeth and scold bitterly, but no one said that his husband and wife are good.Before Ouyang Shuang arrived, Xiao Yuan and the Wei family tried to persuade them several times: "All clans are cunning and snobbish, and they don't recognize flesh and blood. If younger brothers and sisters meet them, they must suspect that we want to come back to share their land, so as not to have many children." Idle-hearted, we are still plotting against him. We are people who hide and live in seclusion, why bother to ask for trouble? Fortunately, the pine and catalpa are unharmed, and the clan is repaired, so there is no need to benefit. Your mother's family is very poor, why don't you carry them behind your back? The tombs quietly inspected the sacrificial sweeps. After the matter was over, they exchanged the gold dust they had brought for silver, half of it to help the mother's family, and the other half to buy more practical things, so as to avoid disputes. Wouldn't it kill three birds with one stone?" Ouyang Shuang was impressed by Xiao Yuan When the husband and wife arrived, they talked to Xiao Yi and the villagers about how to repair the ancestors, and how to reorganize and restock the tombs for offering sacrifices to the ancestors;It is very suspicious, and it is expected that there will be disadvantages.What's more, when I came here, my husband called the villagers together to discuss how to deal with the affairs in his hometown, and he made a list.The matter is agreed upon by the whole village. Could it be that one's own income decides to change it in private?So he politely declined and didn't listen to him.Xiao Yuan had no face to see his elders in his hometown again, and he refused to listen to the persuasion, so he had to let him go. Ouyang Shuang saw Xiao Yuan's many bad deeds after seeing the clansmen, and secretly laughed, but she didn't show it in words.So Governor Xiao Yuan was exposed, and seeing Ouyang Shuang being flattered and admired everywhere, he could only live outside, it was difficult to return home, and no one cared for him, so he became more and more resentful.He was also afraid that Ouyang Shuang would not be able to gain a foothold when he went back to the village to spread the word, so he secretly envoyed his wife, Wei Shi, to pay tribute to him repeatedly, saying that he was slandered because of his poverty, and that he was too weak in favor, so he would inevitably be slandered.Ouyang Shuang was not as deep as Wan Qiu, and replied at that time: "Who has no faults? The most important thing is to be able to change. If the elder brother is not squeezed, he will not be willing to resign. It is normal for a husband to be unreserved and careful. Now that he has entered the mountain, he is already Gengshi, outsiders still have to hide evil and promote good, let alone family members. This trip has helped each other, and we should only be grateful. How can we repay kindness with resentment? Please tell me and rest assured." Although he answered well, he still looked down on his wife in his heart.In addition, the schedule of the trip is very tight, and the whereabouts must be kept secret. After finishing the official business, I am busy looking for people from my mother's family, raising the coffin and moving the burial. How can I be perfunctory.Therefore, Xiao Yuan suspected her insincere words even more, sooner or later it would be revealed by her mouth, he was anxious and angry, thinking of a pre-emptive strategy every day. Ouyang's mother's family is cold, and there are not many relatives; she was too young when she left home, and her memory is not true.So after searching for a few days, I finally found the home of an aunt named Wu in a remote mountain village.姑母已经身故，只有两个表兄弟，一名吴燕，一名吴鸿。问起母家人丁，才知母家人已死绝。叔叔在世之日，有乃父入山前所遗数十亩祭田，连同主人所给安家之费，日子尚还过得舒服。因爱外甥吴鸿聪明品优，曾有过继之议，事未举行，忽无疾而终。彼时姑母尚在，便接了母家田产，令次子承袭，改姓欧阳，以延母族香烟。吴燕、欧阳鸿本对舅父孝顺，春秋祭扫，无时或缺。欧阳霜先还不甚信，又同他弟兄二人去往坟地一看，虽是小家茔坟，居然也是佳城郁郁，墓木成林，心已嘉慰。再一细查看欧阳鸿的人品，竟生得温文儒雅，骨秀神清，年才一十六岁，读了不少经书，志向尤其清高。闻得表姊家居世外乐土，红尘不到，此番还乡，又是来搬取灵柩，再三求说，携带同行。欧阳霜虽知村规素严，不纳外人，一则见他天资颖异，长在乡农人家，未免可惜，意欲加以深造；二则世正大乱，流寇四起，居民往往一夕数惊，恐有不测，绝了两家宗嗣。仗着夫妻恩爱，丈夫又是村主，好在萧元前例可援，拼担不是，把他带回村去，既承续父母的香烟，又造就出一个佳子弟，一举两得。来时与众亲族本是悄然而行，不辞而别。那地方又极荒僻，只请萧元夫妻相助，连同吴燕兄弟，将母柩从茔地中起出，用藤皮麻包扎好。留下些金银，即命吴燕代掌墓田，春秋祭扫。带了欧阳鸿，雇了挑担夫，水陆兼程，扶柩回去。 路上萧元夫妻见欧阳鸿生得美如处女，想下一条毒计：逢到坐船的时候，故意装着和魏氏恩爱，打情骂俏，全不避讳，使欧阳霜看不下眼去，又不便深说，只好躲他远些。同舟四人，一方是孑遗至亲，无殊手足，又有许多家乡的事要作详谈。与萧元夫妻一远，姊弟二人自然显得更近。萧元夫妻见状，愈发远避。欧阳霜心怀磊落，全不知奸人设有圈套，依旧行所无事。临快到哀牢山江边人村路上，萧元夫妻又装着讨好殷勤，帮欧阳鸿收拾行李，叫魏氏把欧阳霜一只准备弃入江心的旧鞋偷放在他的小书箱以内。欧阳鸿因是寄人篱下，也想得表姊的欢心，又是初出远门，闻见一宽，只顾陪同说话，指点烟岚，通没在意。 萧逸因爱妻此行搬运一口灵柩，还带有不少物事，带人太少，恐上下不便，早派人远出山中相候。来接的人，恰有畹秋在内。一旦相逢，各自会心，极力表示代欧阳霜姊弟说话，即时一同入村，无须事前请问。欧阳霜本欲把欧阳鸿先安置在外，等向村人言明，再行入内。经畹秋等一怂恿，也就罢了。萧逸见有生人，犯了村规。因爱妻新回，长途劳顿；村人又俱都破例相谅，毫无闲话，反多慰解，认为理所当然。虽是心中觉着身为村主，不应如此，有些愧对，但木已成舟，何苦又使爱妻不快？也就放过不提，仍旧快快活活，同过那优逸岁月，并推屋乌之爱，给内弟拨了田产牲畜，学习耕牧，随同习武。事前欧阳霜误信奸人之言，恐带的是个表亲，说不出去，一时疏虞，竟道是叔伯兄弟。又见丈夫面有难色，于是连对萧逸也未说真话，并还嘱咐乃弟，不可对人说出自身过继根底。日子久了，方觉着不该隐瞒丈夫；又因平时从未说谎，不便改口。好在事只萧元夫妻知道，别无人知，以为他有许多劣迹在自己手内，看回村以后小心翼翼情景，决不敢说闲话，来惹嫌怨，终没和丈夫说起。实则畹秋早闻魏氏泄了机密，欲擒先纵，成心装糊涂，不闻不问。魏氏更坏，一到家先将那小书箱藏过一旁。欧阳鸿年轻面嫩，不关紧要的一些旧书，哪好意思询问。加以自小就爱读书练武，母兄因他资质聪敏，不类农家之子，盼他改换门庭，反正袭有舅氏产业，衣食不愁，便没去管他。虽然来自田间，耕牧之事，并非所习。初学不易，又从姊夫习武，哪有工夫再去清理笔砚。这口小书箱就此搁起，成了他日欧阳霜的起祸根苗。 欧阳霜母族，只此亲丁；他又温文儒雅，事事得人，全村除了畹秋、萧元夫妻三奸别有用心外，谁都爱重着他，自然心里欢喜，格外待得厚些。畹秋见她姊弟亲热，愈发心喜，暗中把奸谋指示了魏氏，命萧元如言准备，静待时机成熟，即行发难。欧阳霜哪知祸在肘腋，依然梦中。最大错是不特未将萧元夫妻在故乡的种种恶迹，以及路上许多不堪情景，告知丈夫；反因到家前魏氏再三位求，说乃夫萧元为穷受谤，事非得已，现在除了本村，更无立足投奔之所，务望念在先人一脉，并长途服役微劳，在村主前多加美言，切莫轻信浮言，提说前事，以免村人轻视，又难存身等语，言词哀切，起了怜心，竟在丈夫前略微称赞了他夫妻几句。本心原知这一对夫妻全是小人，只不过受了甘言求告，情不可却，不得不当丈夫的面敷衍几句。谁知萧逸本就觉得他夫妻能干，此番长途千里护柩归来，所命之事，无不办理完善，再经爱妻一称许，越发证实了前言不虚，深庆得人，甚是礼重。欧阳霜见丈夫把自己几句虚赞信以为实，对萧元渐加重用，好生后悔。但话从口出，不好意思更改，只得暗告魏氏说：“你托的话，我已向村主说过，行即重用。这里章规严明，不比外间。请转告大哥，遇事谨慎一些，只要日久，信誉一立，休说人言是虚，就是真的有人跑来告发，也无用了。” 魏氏当面自然千恩万谢，定感盛情。人走以后，却立时寻来萧元，夫妇二人都往坏处设想，实定欧阳霜并非为好。必是在行船途中夫妇闲谈，说自己尚是中年，就此归隐，未免可惜，且到村中积弄些钱，再打主意，看事行事，被她听去。又信了族人之谗，见乃夫甚为看重，便不放心，特来警告。若非这婆娘告枕头状，谁会向村主告发？分明以前说过两句好话，短日期内不便改口中伤，特意拿话示威。把柄在人手里，如不先行下手，早晚必受其害。越想越可虑，更把欧阳霜恨入切骨，背地痛骂一场。又由魏氏寻找畹秋问计。畹秋微笑了笑，只嘱咐他夫妻对人谦和，做事谨慎，决无他虞。如有浮言，我当为你做主。用计陷害之言，一字不提。萧元夫妻虽做人为恶的工具，畹秋心事却并不十分深悉，仅知以前婚姻中变，畹秋为争萧逸未得，和欧阳霜阳奉阴违。有时说起欧阳霜，也仿佛怀恨；等自己迎合献策，又复淡然，不甚注意，至多叮嘱休对人说而已。直到这次回来，才看出两下里仇恨甚深。满心想他及早下手，不料总是推托迟延，好生不解。自己当然不敢妄发，只得依言行事，处处小心，以示无他。无奈欧阳霜成见已深，断定他夫妻不是善良之辈，毫不假以辞色，以致二人心中畏忌，图谋之心更切。 时光易过，不觉到了冬天。欧阳鸿极知上进，见姊夫和全村人众都看重他，毫无世俗门第之见，甚是高兴，乘着闲暇，习武更勤。萧逸夫妻也格外用心传授。这时萧逸已早迁居峰腰之上，所有居室，都循着山形而建，高低位列，错落不一。萧逸夫妻住在楼上，楼前平台便是习武场所。欧阳鸿原本住在山半阁亭，到了冬天，欧阳霜因阁亭高寒，正对北风，往来不甚方便，命他改在楼下书房以内，暇时还可观看房中藏书。欧阳鸿总是天还未明，众门徒未到以前，就去平台上练习内家功夫。等日出人齐以后，再随众学习。赶上萧逸有事，便由欧阳霜代为指点。畹秋夫妻无日不到。由当年起，欧阳霜为了方便，始终没有命兄弟搬回原住之处。到了腊月，欧阳霜又生了个双胎，依旧子女各一：先生的男名璇，次生的女名琏。看去骨格眉眼都很秀美，产妇也安健。 不料快要满月，时值上元期近，村中众儿童乘着放学，成群结伴，拿了自制花炮，在滨湖一带空地玩耍。欧阳霜先生的三个子女萧玮、萧玢、萧珍三人，也在其中。正玩得起劲，忽从当空飞过一只大怪鸟，那鸟飞得极高，迅速非常。村中树木又多，避到林内，本可无事。偏生萧家子女年幼，事出突然，一见狂风大作，天上嘘嘘有声，觉得稀奇，反倒昂起头来，望空注视。萧玮和两个村童正点着一个大花炮，也没撒手跑开，那鸟已经飞过。又吃炮声和儿童哗噪之声惊飞回来，望见下面群儿，两翼一收，弹丸飞坠般往下扑来。众儿童见天上飞落一个大怪物，方始害怕，哭喊奔逃，已是无及。吃怪鸟将萧玮、萧玢一爪一个抓起，往上便飞，眨眼没入云际。等到村人望见，取了弓矢器械追去，已经飞没影子。萧逸闻得凶信，自是痛悼万分，当时还不敢声张。直到满月以后，委实无可推诿，才告知了爱妻。欧阳霜闻耗，一痛几绝。由此苦思成疾，半年始愈。因药服得过多，断了生养，对于子女，自更珍爱。那新生子女又甚聪明，甫满周岁，便能呀呀学语。尤甚恋着舅氏，老是要欧阳鸿抱，简直不能见面，见了就扑，不依他就啼哭不止。欧阳鸿因是外甥，又生得那么灵巧秀美，自然也是喜爱。因为小儿索抱，又当无事之秋，除却习武，姊弟二人，无形中更是常在一起了。畹秋见那男婴眉目间颇与欧阳鸿相似，越发心喜，当时并不向人提起。那男孩也真是乃母、舅氏的冤孽，满岁不久，就生了重病，日夜啼哭，非要欧阳鸿抱不可。乳又未断，不能离母。萧逸夫妻钟爱幼子，内亲骨肉，原无避忌，除了夜间把小孩哄睡之时，欧阳鸿差不多整日都在乃姊房内。 畹秋见状，算计时机业已成熟，想按预定计谋，一一审慎布置。先向萧逸假说：“舅爷年长，男大当婚，该当娶妻的时候了。本村现有好几个美而且好的女子，何不给他完婚，也省得一人寂寞。年轻的人，血气未定，他姊姊想他用功，未必赞同。总是你代他做主，早定的好。”说时，故意露出十分关切为好的意思。欧阳霜爱子正病，哪有心肠及此。又知兄弟要学萧家秘传内功，不愿早婚。当初练武时，曾向畹秋提过，不是不知。况年未二十，忙着说亲作甚？以为是兄弟人品好，必是受人之托来此说媒，仍当出于善意，婉言谢过。萧逸为人爱用心思，什么都要想过，见畹秋突来与内弟提亲，不急之务，说得那么郑重，好生奇怪。却万想不到是和爱妻不利。心想：“内弟人才品行，俱是上等，无怪人多看中。畹秋必是受人之托，她所说那两家女子果然不差。先期定下也好，免得又辜负她一番好意。”便和爱妻商量。欧阳霜正在子病心烦的当儿，没好气答道：“表姊从不爱多说无益的话，这次璇儿病还未好，她却忙着给我兄弟提亲，真叫人不解。我兄弟要练内功，年纪也轻，暂还谈不到这件事吧。”萧逸说过，也就搁起。 第二日，畹秋乘无人之际，旧事重提，萧逸听出畹秋语意有些吞吐，只着重在内弟早婚，并非受人之托来为女家求婚，心中奇怪，只想不出是个什么缘故。当时仍用婉言回复了她。他因爱妻子病心烦，也没告知。过不几天，畹秋又点明说少年人血气未定，总是给他早完婚娶的好等话。萧逸渐听出来，似有难言之隐。疑心家中练武，男女同习，内中颇有两个貌美少女，莫非内弟年轻，看中人家，有什么不合礼的事被畹秋看破，恐怕将来闹出笑话，所以如此说法？继一想：“内弟人甚老成，练武总是和乃姊讨教的时候多，见了女人都说不出话来。近日更是多在乃姊房内招呼病儿。便那两个女弟子，也俱端庄静淑。练武时众目昭彰，同在一处，私底下向无往还，纵有情慷，无法通词。怎么想也不会出什么事故。但是空穴来风，事总有因，否则畹秋对内弟素来器重称许，为何如此说法？”口里不说，暗中却留了点心。 这日欧阳鸿因外甥的病有了点起色，不似日前磨人，偶得闲暇，往书房中翻阅书史。忽然想起先住居的阁亭以内，还有几件半旧衣服、一些零星物事不曾拿来。昨听姊夫说，小孩不久痊愈，有了闲心，那阁亭要打扫干净，准备赏雪会饮。难得今日有空，何不上去，将那些零碎东西取下，收过一旁，免得安排的人费手。跑上阁亭一看，除原有零星诸物外，还多着一口小书箱。暗忖：“这口小箱，内中所盛，只是数十本书册文具。记得来时，放在萧元夫妻行李一起，入村以后，井未交还。为赶农忙，无暇读书，箱中无甚需要物事；新来做客，人未送来，不好意思索要。秋收以后，虽从姊夫文武兼习，因一切用具俱都齐备，也不曾想到这口箱子。阁亭地高路险，甚是僻静，轻易无人走到，何时送回，怎么回忆不起？”当下以为无甚关系，便连箱子和所有零星物件，一并携回房内，择地放好，仍去乃姊房中照料病儿。 这日畹秋生日，欧阳霜因病儿未去，只萧逸一人赴宴。畹秋装作多吃了几杯酒，先隐隐约约向萧逸重提前事。明知萧逸惦记爱妻病儿，忙着早回。不等席散，便由乃夫自去陪客，与魏氏相约偕出，去至萧逸归途树林内相待，故意露出些可疑形迹，等萧逸走来入套。萧逸到时，本已问畹秋何以关心内弟，非忙着给做媒不可？见她答话吞吐，起了疑心。席散忍不住还想再问，一寻畹秋不在，只得作罢。在座亲友因崔文和受了阃命，强留夜宴，又值农隙，山居无事，俱都留住未走。 萧逸独自一人，闷闷走回。行近林外，微闻畹秋与人私语，心中一动，连忙止步，隐身树后，侧耳细听。只听畹秋对魏氏道：“当初回来，你就该对村主实说才是。我们虽是至亲，到底不好。”底下声音很低，听不甚真。后来仿佛又说：“我起初也很夸他，这话更难说出口了。都是你夫妻不好，谁知他两个不是亲骨肉呢？更早知道，也不致闹到这地步。我以前和她不对过，近年我很看重她，情感比真姊妹还好。不瞒你说，休说男人见了爱，连我都爱得她要命。无奈她那个脾气，明知我是成全她一生，想消祸于无形，几次劝说都不肯听，哪敢和她剖明利害，当面揭穿呢？不过这事只有你知我知，我连丈夫前都没说过一字。你夫妻如在人前泄露，她固不能饶你，我也定和你拼命呢。”萧逸在树后闻言，方悟畹秋屡次为内弟劝婚之由，大为骇异。当时怒气填胸，几乎急晕倒地。还算是为人深沉，心思细密，强忍悲忿，径直回去，并未发作。