Chapter 1 — Envelope of Salvation

After my uncle went to prison, I assumed the identity of my sister and wrote a letter to her fiance, Thoi Nghien. I beg you to save me. Initially, Lord Cui's reply was satisfactory, gentle and respectful, just like him. But after exchanging love tokens, that humble gentleman gradually revealed his true nature. The letters sent later had revealing and unruly content, making people feel hot just by looking at them. Fortunately, after three months of bitterness, the uncle was released and his position restored. I pretended to be dead and left the capital. Life went by peacefully, until my uncle sent a letter from home. "Brother Anh, help." I quickly ran over, but my uncle was surprised again: "Ah Anh, why are you here? "What letter from home? "Where did I write?" 01The year I reached the age of birth, my uncle prepared a ceremony for me. My mother passed away early, my father didn't bother to ask about me, leaving my mother to torment me. In Wenfu, no one cared about the life and death of a concubine like me. Luckily, there was my uncle. Even though he was only eight years older than me, he always secretly protected me. But I couldn't wait for the ceremony. What I was waiting for was my uncle. I was told that my uncle was going to prison. I went to beg my father, but he didn't even lift his eyelids: "Your mother is dead, what does your uncle have to do with me?" The mother's daughter, On Manh Tinh, smiled very proudly: "My fiance just found out that he is a member of the Huu Concubine. "If you make me happy, maybe I can be your uncle's lover." I immediately wiped my tears, waiting for her to tell me. On Manh Tinh should have called me big sister, but she was too lazy to even call me by my name. That year, after my father entered the capital to take part in the exam, a lady of the Manh family caught his eye, so he covered it up. He hid the fact that he had gotten married and married a new wife. But after his father learned that his mother had married me, he forcibly brought her back to the capital and made her his concubine. One, to keep his bloodline, and the other to silence my words, to my father and mother, was like a needle sewn on a brocade shirt. On Manh Tinh also hated me. This time, she pointed to the pond in the garden: “Want to help your uncle, right? I lost one of my earrings, come down and pick them up." It was cold in December, the water surface was covered with a thin layer of ice. I searched all night, my winter shirt soaked in ice water weighed like a thousand pounds. My fingers were frozen to the point of not being able to shrink, I finally found that small earring. But she hated covering her lips. "It's so dirty, throw it out." She seemed to find an excuse and began to openly torment me. But I couldn't stand the torment, but the uncle in prison couldn't wait. So, I picked up a pen, pretended to be On Manh Tinh, and wrote a letter to her fiance. I told him about the injustice of the uncle Master Cui saved people. The letter responded very quickly. Cui Nghien wrote very beautifully, the words were gentle and respectful, he comforted me, and at the same time promised to investigate clearly. At the end of the letter, he asked: "What is the relationship between Miss Wen and Lord Tong Lam Tong?" After going back and forth a few times, letters began to be sent back and forth. 02 I went to the prison to visit my uncle. The person with hair as messy as a pothole, his handsome face full of dirty blood, looked at me and was stunned

"Ah Anh?" The bridge of my nose was stinging. No matter how much Wen Manh Tinh bullied me, I never shed a tear. At this point I couldn't help but cry. The uncle, surrounded by iron bars, advised me: "Don't cry, I'm useless, I can't perform the burial ceremony for you. "Under my bed there is a clay jar, inside there is fifty taels of silver, that's the dowry I saved for you. "Take the money and go back to Giang Chau. "From now on, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you anymore." I shook my head and told him in a low voice that I had found someone to save him. "It will definitely be okay." But he sighed: "It's useless, you're falsely accusing me of being from the Manh family." My mother was forced to return to Wen's palace when I was only eight years old. At that time, I could only grit my teeth and read books. Later, I graduated and moved to the capital, and often came to visit me. At first, my mother did not take it to heart, until my uncle passed away The Manh family immediately targeted him everywhere. The uncle was an honest official, so they could not find a weakness so they clearly wanted to force him to death. The Meng family is a big family, the power in the dynasty is deep and strong, even the marriage contract between On Manh Tinh and Cui Nghien was decided against the Manh family. So will Cui Nghien help the uncle for the time being? It'll be okay." Returning to the palace, Thoi Nghien's letters had just been delivered. In recent days, in addition to the story of his uncle, he also talked to me about a few other things. The moonflower, poetry from ca phu. It really felt a bit like an unmarried husband and wife sending letters back and forth. This time, a piece of jade pendant fell out of the envelope. "Take this jade pendant as a gift for you, I hope you will please accept it. If you give it back, I will be extremely happy. "This is a token of love that he gave to his fiancee. I still want a gift in return. I don't have money to buy a gift. I also can't get Wen Manh Qing's handkerchief or hairpin to return the gift. Knowing that, don't throw that earring away. Thinking about what Wen Manh Qing and his mother did, I had an evil thought. Imprinting lipstick on the note, that's a return gift. Even though the other person is the fiancee. Husband, this action is really beyond the norm. But On Manh Tinh is inherently inconsistent. It was very convenient to destroy her reputation. But as soon as the letter was sent, I regretted it. Cui Nghien was a gentleman. What if he was angry and refused to help? I was trying to find someone to stop the letter. "Miss Wen, what do you mean?" came. "Miss Wen, do you think Cui Mo is that kind of loose person?" My palm was covered with a thin layer of sweat. I was done, I was really unhappy. As soon as I finished reading, the third errand boy came over, blaming the previous two errand boys for running too fast. He snatched the letter from my hand and confirmed again and again: "You haven't seen it yet, have you?" Only then did he present the third envelope. "Miss Wen is indeed a person of sincere character. I like you, I love you." My hand that opened the letter stiffened. This matter was not over yet, the fourth letter followed. "Khanh khanh, that one is broken, print another one."... Obviously I used a hat to cover my face, but I felt like my face was gone. From then on, the humble gentleman gradually revealed his true nature. The letters sent after that had revealing and unruly content. Making people only look at one thing. Fortunately, after three months, my uncle was released and restored to his position. I decided to fake my death and leave the capital. I'm sure my mother will be able to let me take care of her

After everything was done, he faked a trail of falling down a cliff on the way to offer incense, and even the passersby who reported the news were already looking for him. Day out the door. Just met Thoi Nghien again. He brought the concubine and marriage letter to the door, looking at me from afar. I instinctively ran away. Wen Manh Tinh blocked his eyes and smiled gracefully: "Just a servant." Thinking that he didn't recognize me, I didn't pay attention to his eyes anymore and went straight out of the palace.03I returned to Giang Chau. Pawn the jade pendant from Thoi Nghien and start a silk business. Giang Chau is my mother's hometown. This place is famous for silk and has many beautiful ladies. It's not easy for a woman to do a lot of business, but no matter how easy it is, it's not as difficult as making a living in the Wen family. After earning money, I still redeemed that piece of jade. Maybe he's a bit prosperous, I thought to myself. Three years have passed, my silk shop has gained some reputation. If we have money in hand, we donate it to charity, orphans and widows. And send it to the uncle, let him take care of the way to become an official. But the coffin was returned intact. People say that officials must rely on their own strength and good heart. People who are attracted to money are not people on the same path, not worth planning for. At the end of the letter, the person mentioned Cui Nghien. "This Tui Thi Lang is very good, her aspirations are compatible with mine, you can say she is a soulmate." "It's just a bit too much, you keep asking me if I'm married yet, if I have someone in my heart?" "The national trouble is not yet settled, let alone my feelings! He still doesn't understand me very well..." He also said, the dowry saved for me is already eighty taels. I smiled and shook my head. My mother's story made me no longer have hope in love or marriage. Having that free time isn't the same as making some extra money. Everything went smoothly. Until the uncle lost contact for three months, then an envelope arrived at home. "Brother Anh, help."04Originally, I had planned to open a branch in the capital. Now I had to push the plan forward and immediately rush to the capital without stopping. As soon as I set foot down, I immediately asked someone to take care of the prison visit. While waiting for a response, I am not idle. The dentist has already selected a few shops as requested, taking us to see each place. Sure enough, I found a satisfactory space, neat frontage, and convenient traffic. Next door is Tran Bao Cac, doing business with high-ranking officials and noble people, very suitable for my silk shop. While thinking, a familiar voice came from next to him. "Toi Lang said, let me choose the birthday gift." Wen Manh Tinh saw a set of pure gold jewelry inlaid with red gems, dazzling and dazzling, with a powerful aura. The young ladies next to him hurriedly flattered him. "Sir Cui is young and talented, it's true that it's hard to find a good husband like that when you burn a lantern." "That's right, Sister Wen is truly blessed." "Master Cui not only acted generously, but was also thoughtful and meticulous. Last year's Mid-Autumn Festival, he personally gave gifts to us sisters, thanking us for accompanying Sister Wen." "At that time, I was so scared that I was stunned, that was the second person. Lang of the Cui family, such a character is like a fairy! He actually came to the door to thank me! But the proud look in his eyes could not be hidden. "When will you two get married? We can't wait to drink to celebrate." I don't know who mentioned such a sentence. The air cooled for a brief moment. They... are still not married yet? That year, didn't Cui Nghien bring concubines to the door?