The man went into his stepmother's room at night and hid under the bed, and someone under the bed said to him, "You're finally here."
During the Kangxi period, there was a county magistrate named Li Dana. At the time of his sixties, he resolutely resigned from his official position and returned to his hometown. He bought a lot of real estate in the county seat, and bought dozens of acres of fertile land in the countryside, and collected rent regularly every year, and lived a very good life.
Soon after, Li Dana's wife passed away, and now he is only left with his only son, Li Musheng.
Li Musheng was born when Li Dana was in his forties, and he can be said to be an old man. Because he was too doting when raising him, Li Musheng didn't like to study and cultivate, and wandered around with a group of friends all day long.
Whenever he saw his son's inaction at home, Dana Li was always angry. However, out of love for his own son, he couldn't bear to make a move on Mu Sheng, so he could only reprimand him verbally. But to no avail, Mu Sheng couldn't listen to a word, and still did what he wanted.
Occasionally, Mu Sheng would make some frivolous suggestions: "Dad, you are so old, why don't you leave the family property to me to take care of, you can rest assured." ”
Li Dana had a plan to hand over the family property to himThat can only wait for the hungry stomach to freeze. Therefore, Kisheng is rejected every time for various reasons.
Every year after the autumn harvest, Li Dana will go to the countryside to collect rent. This year, it's time to collect rent. He packed his bags and prepared to head to the countryside, planning to stay a few more months before returning home until the end of the year. In fact, Dana Li is more to escape from the unadulterated son, away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the quiet country life.
As soon as he left, Li Musheng completely became the master of no supervision. He indulges in life and frequently entangles with the top lady in the county green building.
The cost of the Qinglou is comparable to running water, and when there is no money, Mu Sheng privately picks up the antique porcelain at home and pawns it, and no one asks about his behavior anyway.
The flowers bloom, each showing their own unique style.
Just when Mu Sheng's home was in a mess, Dana Li had already moved to the countryside and lived a quiet country life.
In the countryside, Dana Li won the love of the villagers, and people invited him to drink wine every day. On this day, the village chief invited him to his home as a guest.
Far away from the unadulterated son, Li Dana's mood was particularly comfortable. He walked and hummed a little song as he went to the village chief's house to enjoy a good time.
When Li Dana passed by a small river, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a place by the river and was immediately stunned.
Can you guess what he saw?He found a charming woman washing clothes by the river.
By this time, the woman had finished washing her clothes and was home, and Dana Lee quietly followed her and learned of her residence.
It doesn't look like the family is wealthy, but whether she's married or not, Dana Lee doesn't know.
Maybe it would be better to ask the village chief, so Li Dana quickened his pace.
After arriving at the village chief's house, Li Dana did not rush to revel in the wine and food, but carefully inquired about the beautiful woman's situation.
After the village chief understood, he said to Li Dana: "Master Li, you are talking about Wang Lanxiang." She has already started a family, but her husband is quite poor, and her in-laws are sick and lack money for medical treatment, and the family is living a very hard life!”
Li Dana learned that Wang Lanxiang was married, although he expected it in his heart, he was still disappointed.
The village chief was witty and clever, and sensed Li Dana's thoughts, guessing that he might be interested in Wang Lanxiang, so he asked tentatively: "Master Li, is it interesting to her?"”
Dana Li is also a lover, and he does not hide his thoughts: "Yes, my wife is deceased, and the family needs someone to take care of her." I'm thinking about taking her home so that at least she can be taken care of. ”
The village chief wanted to please Li Dana, so he patted his chest and said, "What's so difficult about this?"As long as Master Li is willing, I dare to guarantee that you can marry her!”
If that's the case, then I'll cut your rent in half this year!Li Dana was overjoyed when he heard that the village chief was so convinced.
So, the two talked and drank freely and had a good time.
The next day, the village chief went to Wang Lanxiang's house and patiently and meticulously persuaded her husband, Liu Dalong.
The village chief said to Liu Dalong: "Dalong, your parents are so sick that they have to spend money to see a doctor and take medicine. You are so poor, how can you take good care of your parents?In this way, Master Li in the county town is interested in Wang Lanxiang, instead of letting her suffer with you, it is better to let her follow Master Li to live a good life. Mr. Li said that if you agree, he is willing to bear the medical expenses of your parents, and the annual ground rent will no longer be charged. ”
At first, Liu Dalong's expression was not very pleasant, but after careful consideration, he nodded to the village chief.
Under the shackles of feudal society, women have no status at all, and since her husband Liu Dalong agreed, Wang Lanxiang could not refute it.
Li Dana originally planned to return to the county town to get married, but when he thought of his son, he decided to marry Wang Lanxiang in the countryside, and planned to deal with his son's reaction afterwards.
Three days later, Li Dana married Wang Lanxiang. The cave house spent candle nights, the husband and wife were deeply in love, and their happy life kicked off.
It is inevitable that an ugly daughter-in-law will see her in-laws, and a stepmother will see her stepson sooner or later. After spending his honeymoon in the countryside, Dana Li took Wang Lanxiang back home and asked his son Li Musheng to get to know the new stepmother.
Mu Sheng felt very angry, this stepmother was more than ten years older than himself, and he was unwilling to accept her, so he angrily asked Li Dana for a large sum of money, and then moved out of the house.
Seeing his son like this, Li Dana also chose not to pay attention to him anymore and was with Wang Lanxiang all day long.
Due to his age, his physical condition gradually deteriorated, and in less than a year, Li Dana passed away.
When Mu Sheng heard that his father had died, he decided to go home and divide the inheritance. However, Wang Lanxiang claimed that when Li Dana died, he had said that since Mu Sheng moved out and got some money, all his savings after his death should belong to her.
The servants in the family testified for Wang Lanxiang one after another, and Mu Sheng had no choice but to leave gloomily.
After a period of time, Mu Sheng gradually spent all the money of the family.
Dejected, Mu Sheng came to the Qinglou one afternoon to find Li Niang and told her about his predicament: "It seems that it will be difficult for us to meet again in the future." ”
Li Niang looked puzzled: "Why?".”
There's no money. Mu Sheng told her about Wang Lanxiang not giving him a little inheritance.
Li Niang was well-informed, and said with a smile after hearing this: "Don't look at you don't like to read, but you stay like a nerd." ”
Mu Sheng sensed that there was something in the words, and asked Li Niang: "Do you have a good way?"”
First, it doesn't matter if you say it, you have to ask your stepmother for a note;Second, since ancient times, the son has inherited the father's business, and your father's things are not yoursSince your stepmother won't give it to you, won't you steal it?Stealing your own stuff, this is still stealing?Li Niang patiently analyzed for Mu Sheng.
It makes sense, I'm going to find the clan elder and ask for justice!Mu Sheng said happily.
After leaving Liniang that afternoon, Mu Sheng came to the clan's old house and complained to him that he had not received an inheritance.
The clan elder thought for a moment and said to Mu Sheng: "Mu Sheng, I know about this, you go back first, and I will give you an answer." ”
The more Mu Sheng returned home, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became, and he felt that the clan elder might have received the benefits of Wang Lanxiang, so he decided to take the initiative. Tonight, he plans to go to Wang Lanxiang and steal back what should belong to him!
In the middle of the night, Mu Sheng climbed through the back wall into the courtyard and quietly slipped out of his stepmother's bedroom.
Mu Sheng thought to himself, those valuable things must be hidden in this mansion.
While he was thinking about how to sneak in, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Mu Sheng hurriedly hid in the corner of the room.
After a while, a family member came to Wang Lanxiang's door, knocked on the door and shouted, "Big lady, get up and take a trip, the patriarch has an urgent matter to find you." ”
Hearing this, Wang Lanxiang responded in the room: "Got it, please lead the patriarch to the living room first, and I'll go later." ”
After a commotion in the room, Wang Lanxiang pushed open the door and walked to the living room to see the patriarch.
It turned out that the patriarch was nervous because Mu Sheng asked him for the family property, because he had accepted bribes from Wang Lanxiang.
Throughout the night, the patriarch tossed and turned, worried about what would happen the next day, so he came to Wang Lanxiang late at night to discuss countermeasures.
After Wang Lanxiang left, Mu Sheng saw the opportunity, quietly entered the room, and began to carefully search for gold, silver and jewelry.
Just as Mu Sheng was concentrating on searching for the treasure, he heard the footsteps of Wang Lanxiang coming back from outside.
Oops!If you are found at this time, you will be caught, and your face will be lost, so it is safer to hide.
Without hesitation, Mu Sheng quickly hid under the bed, but he felt a strange atmosphere, as if there was a person next to him!
Suddenly, the man smiled wryly and said, "You're here!"”
Mu Sheng was startled, shouted loudly, and rushed out with a rolling belt!
The patriarch also heard the shouts and hurried to see what was going on!
After a mess, things gradually became clear!
It turned out that the person hiding under the bed was Wang Lanxiang's ex-husband Liu Dalong!
Since Li Dana's death, Wang Lanxiang has firmly grasped the family property, as the saying goes, "full of warm thoughts**" women are no exception, sometimes Wang Lanxiang secretly called her ex-husband Liu Dalong to spend time as husband and wife.
The patriarch suddenly came today, Wang Lanxiang was worried that the matter would be revealed, so she first asked Liu Dalong to hide under the bed, but she didn't expect to be bumped into by Mu Sheng, who came to steal.
The patriarch asked Mu Sheng why he was hiding under the bed, and Mu Sheng said hesitantly that it was to take his father Li Dana's family property.
Now, an adultery case and a theft case make the patriarch embarrassed, not to mention the problem of accepting ** bribes!
At this moment, Wang Lanxiang tried her best to excuse herself: "Reuniting with her ex-husband is not the same as adultery!."”
Li Musheng immediately counterattacked: "Even if you have an affair with your ex-husband after remarrying, it is also a manifestation of private collusion and adultery!."”
Li Musheng also tried to excuse himself: "A son's taking of his biological father's belongings cannot be counted as stealing!."”
Wang Lanxiang resolutely retorted: "The son can ask his biological father openly, instead of climbing over the wall and entering his stepmother's house in the middle of the night to steal!."”
It seems that the mother-in-law is reasonable, and the father-in-law is reasonable.
The patriarch sighed deeply, what the hell is wrong with this family!Li Dana, it's all because you are old, and you actually accepted a married woman home!
Stop arguing, everyone!As soon as the news got out, our whole family couldn't hold their heads up here. In this way, Wang Lanxiang, you can take out half of Li Dana's property, leave with your ex-husband, and start your life again elsewhere. Li Musheng, you took away the other half of the property and stayed at home, which can be regarded as a continuation of the family inheritance. In order to protect the family's reputation and face, the patriarch proposed this compromise plan.
Wang Lanxiang and Li Musheng saw that the patriarch's words were quite reasonable, after all, once this matter spread, it would become a lifelong humiliation. So, the two sides stopped arguing and acquiesced to the patriarch's proposal.
This dispute has been settled in this way, and it is really an unexpected ending!
Filial piety obeys parents, family and everything prospers!It's a pity that Dana Li's family doesn't seem to understand this truth, which has led to such an embarrassing evolution of the situation!