Mrs. Bai came to find Su Tai to inquire about the reason for the increase in the price of strawberry jam. When she learned that Su Tai had brought her business to the imperial capital, she was so shocked that she couldn't sit still and praised her repeatedly, "I have seen so many ladies in the house before. To be honest, In my mind, the most powerful women are my aunt and Madam Zhu. I have always targeted them and strived to be like them. .
But now I find that they are just because of their good backgrounds. The real one is you!"
Even if Bai has no business acumen, she will know that once Su Tai takes over the imperial capital. The business there is revitalizing, and the Shen family's fortune is just around the corner. I'm afraid that the Ma family, the number one in Moshi Town, will abdicate.
Su Tai shook her head modestly, "Sister Bai, what you said is true! I am not the one taking the lead in this transaction, but I am just trying to get a relative to help me. In fact, the goods are not long-lasting, and it still falls into my hands. That money!
I don’t want to be a rich man. I just have some money left at home and live happily.”
Bai Shi nodded repeatedly. She believed what Su Tai said. If Su Tai was really ambitious, the Shen family would not still be in the village, and it was even less likely that Su Tai would not have a maid or servant.
For this she breathed a sigh of relief and asked tentatively: "If you bring your business to the imperial capital, will the county still take care of it?"
Su Tai knew her as soon as she heard it. What he meant, the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened, "Sister Bai, do you want to expand your business to the county?"
Ms. Bai nodded wildly and explained helplessly: "You also know the situation of my mother's family, my father My aunt and my aunt are not as energetic as before because my eldest brother died.
My father is a little better, but he is not as eager for quick success and quick gain as before."
Mrs. Bai leaned close to Su Tai's ear and lowered her voice: "I heard that my aunt was ill. It's strange. When I went back to visit her, she even asked me about my welfare and mentioned some interesting things about my childhood. What do you think? A person who treats you so politely suddenly changes her attitude. "What does she want to do?"
Bai couldn't figure it out, and her husband didn't understand women. When she told her, he said that his aunt had figured it out. , almost pissed her off.
After much thought, she realized that only Su Tai could express her true feelings, so she took the opportunity to express her doubts.
Su Tai was also surprised when she heard this, "Let me be blunt, don't be angry. Mrs. Bai is not a good person at all in my impression, and Grandma Li next to her, the two are the same. I My eldest uncle used to serve in Mrs. Bai's yard and was often put into small shoes by Aunt Li.
According to my aunt's wife, Aunt Li was the knife in Mrs. Bai's hand, and she would stab wherever Mrs. Bai pointed. Where, with Mrs. Bai's support, Grandma Li was doing all kinds of things in the Bai Mansion, suppressing the maids and servants, and not allowing any servants to suppress her.
If a servant is so petty and vicious, how can the master be any better? It was true that she didn't want to see you before, but now that her attitude has changed drastically, I'm afraid she has ulterior motives. "
"But I am a concubine, what can she want from me? "Ms. Bai has never been able to figure this out.
Su Tai shook her head, "Who knows! Now that she has no legitimate son, she always has to plan for her future. Don’t you still have a legitimate sister? What’s going on with her? "
Mrs. Bai sighed again, "My sister-in-law married well, and everyone was envious of her. Unfortunately, she didn't live up to expectations. She even gave birth to three children, all of whom were daughters, and her husband's family was a bit unkind. See her.
I only know that she has been worrying about giving birth to a son. Later, she got her wish and gave birth to a son, but her body was also completely broken. She stayed on the bed for more than a year and died. ”
Su Tai was stunned, "So Mrs. Bai's children are all gone?"
Ms. Bai nodded.
Su Tai suddenly had a bad premonition, so she had to talk a lot and reminded: "I think if you are fine, you should not run to your parents' house. Mrs. Bai's biological children are gone, but the concubine is doing well, especially... You are still in charge of the family, have a son and a daughter, and are happy. I don’t believe that she will not think of her daughter when she sees you. If one day she suddenly gets sick and takes action against you, you won’t even be able to hide!”
< br>Ms. Bai was so frightened by Su Tai's words that her face turned pale and her tea cup fell to the ground. Seeing that she was frightened, Su Tai quickly comforted her, "I just said it casually. It's all guesswork and may not be true."
Bai murmured absentmindedly, "No, I think you are right. No wonder her attitude towards me changed drastically when I went back to visit my aunt twice. Aunt Li still didn't give me a good look. Unless Aunt Li knew My aunt is not really nice to me, so she doesn’t have to pretend!
My dear sister! You have really helped me!”
She said and took it. She picked up a new cup and poured water, but her hands were shaking uncontrollably, which completely betrayed her.
Su Tai breathed a long sigh of relief, picked up the teapot and poured water for her.
Mr. Bai returned to Ma's house.
Ma Xingteng rushed over immediately, "Madam, what did Shen Yi's wife say? Can the price be reduced?"
Bai looked at Ma Xingteng with tears streaming down her face, shaking like chaff.
Ma Xingteng was shocked and stepped forward to grab her arm worriedly, "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"
Ms. Bai couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears. All the fear was vented, "Husband, what should I do?"
Ma Xingteng quickly picked her up and limped back to the yard.
After Bai was tired of crying and her mood stabilized, Ma Xingteng asked her what happened.
Ms. Bai spoke out Su Tai's analysis in one breath, hugging Ma Xingteng's sleeves tightly, "Husband, what Su Tai said must be true. She is very powerful and can understand people's hearts. , My aunt has evil intentions, what should I do?"
Ma Xingteng clapped Bai's hand solemnly, his eyes quickly turned, "If you really want to do what Su Tai said, you I will never go back to my parents’ home again.”
“But Moshi Town is not far from Zhaohua County. My aunt is ill and my father is not in the same spirit as before. My aunt is still alive and well. It's impossible not to go back forever. If she sends a message asking me to come over, I can't refuse." Bai had thought of many ways on her way back, but in the end there was no way to get the best of both worlds.
Ma Xingteng thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "The word filial piety is extremely important. If the Bai family uses filial piety to suppress you, we really can't resist, so the best way is to avoid it.
In this way, I will send you and Sangshi back to the countryside, and tell the public that Sangshi is ill and has a serious quarrel with your father at home. You have to accompany your mother-in-law to go out for medical treatment, and we leave quietly without telling anyone.
In addition, I will personally go to the county seat and tell my father-in-law that it would be best if your aunt can go to the nunnery to eat fast and pray, at least far away from your aunt. I will ask someone to take care of her and wait for your aunt's reaction. It's too late to come over and try to pinch you. "
Ms. Bai had no idea at all. She did it no matter what Ma Xingteng said.
At that moment, Ma Xingteng went to the yard outside Ma Yuan. The father and son discussed for a long time to release Sang. .(End of this chapter)