Since then, Sanqiao and Chen Shang have been interacting more and more frequently, like a loving couple.
Under the coercion and temptation of Xue Po, the two maids also chose to keep this secret.
Chen Shang often gave Sanqiao gorgeous clothes and exquisite jewelry, and also paid off half of the debt owed to Xue Po for Sanqiao. In less than half a year, Chen Shang has spent nearly a thousand dollars on this relationship.
The ancients said: "There is no feast in the world." ”
After the Lantern Festival in the second year, Chen Shang decided to return to his hometown because of business affairs.
One night, Chen Shang told Sanqiao about his parting feelings, and both of them seemed very reluctant. Sanqiao even wanted to bring some gold and silver and leave with Chen Shang, hoping to stay together.
After hearing this, Chen Shang hurriedly dissuaded: If your husband comes back and knows the ins and outs of the matter, he will definitely not give up. Lady, you wait patiently for the time being, and at this time next year, I will find a secluded place to settle down here, and then write quietly to inform you, and then we will meet again, and we will not know it, wouldn't it be wonderful?”
Sanqiao sighed: "What if you don't arrive as scheduled next year?"Chen Shang immediately swore that he would never live up to the friendship of Sanqiao.
Sanqiao said with tears: "Since you and I have this sincerity, I will not live up to your wishes." If you return to your hometown, if it is convenient, give me a message to Xue Po for me, so that I can feel at ease. Chen Shang agreed.
A few days later, Chen Shang hired a ship and came to Jiang's house again to say goodbye to Sanqiao.
On the fifth watch of the next day, Sanqiao got up and opened a box, took out a precious "pearl shirt", and gave it to Chen Shangdao: "This shirt is the ancestral heirloom of the Jiang family, and it is extremely cool to wear it in summer." Now that it's getting hotter, you're in need of it. I give it to you, and I have the right to keep it in mind. The two said goodbye again and again with tears in their eyes.
Since then, Chen Shang has been wearing this pearl shirt all the way, and it has been smooth sailing. In less than two months, they arrived at Fengqiao, Suzhou Prefecture. There are many traders here, and trading is prosperous.
One day, Chen Shang was invited to attend a banquet held by his fellow villagers. During the banquet, I met a handsome and dashing Xiangyang merchant. This merchant is none other than Brother Jiang Xing.
It turned out that Brother Xing bought a batch of pearls, sumac, agarwood and other goods in Guangdong, and this time he traveled with his companions, because his companions wanted to go to Suzhou ** These rare items. I heard that Suzhou is a prosperous place, and Brother Xing decided to do it.
Because he used a pseudonym in business, he was affectionately known as Luo Xiaoguanren by everyone. Chen Shang did not doubt this.
The two met in the sea of people, and because of the similarity of age and appearance, they developed a deep friendship with each other. With frequent interactions, they became confidants who talked about everything, and they often got together.
On this day, after receiving the last payment owed by the customer, Xing Ge planned to leave for his hometown. He came to Chen Shang's residence and prepared to say goodbye. Chen Shang prepared wine and food, and used it as a way to make a trip. The two had a long talk, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
It was late May, and the weather in the south was unusually hot, so the two took off their coats.
Chen Shang was wearing a pearl shirt given by Sanqiao, which surprised Brother Xing and puzzled him at the same time. He praised the beauty of this pearl shirt repeatedly, and Chen Shang regarded Brother Xing as a confidant, so he asked him if he knew about the Jiang Xing family in Xiangyang Dashi Street.
Xing Ge said frankly: "I have been away all the year round, although I have heard of this family, but I have never met it. Why did Brother Chen mention them?”
Chen Shang told Brother Xing all about his affair with Sanqiao. As he spoke, he still held the pearl shirt tightly, with tears in his eyes: "This pearl shirt is a gift from Sanqiao." Brother Luo is here, and I hope you can bring a letter on my behalf, and it will be delivered to your residence tomorrow morning. ”
Brother Xing immediately agreed, but secretly thought to himself in his heart: "There is such a thing!."Now there is a pearl shirt as proof, which seems to be true. Then he hurried away under the pretext that something had happened.
Brother Xing returned to his residence, immediately packed his bags, and boarded the ship early the next morning to prepare to leave.
Suddenly, a panting figure on the shore caught his attention - it was Chen Shang. He handed Brother Xing a package and begged for it to be delivered.
Brother Xing's face was pale, and he was in a dilemma. After Chen Shang left, he opened the letter and immediately became angry. He immediately tore up the letter and threw it into the river.
On second thought, however, he felt that it might be more appropriate to leave evidence. So he put the hairpin and sweat towel back into the package, and urged the boatman to set off immediately.
On the way back, Brother Xing was anxious and anxious to return to his hometown. When he actually arrived at the door, he couldn't help but burst into tears. Recalling the loving times of the former husband and wife, he bitterly blamed himself for abandoning her for the sake of meager profits, so that he had committed such a ridiculous wrongdoing.
At this time, Brother Xing was bitter and resentful in his heart, and hesitated whether to step into the house.
To be continued. December Creation Incentive Program