Suifeng felt helpless when he saw his third master coming out of his wife's room, returning to the study, and staring at the pomegranate picture hanging on the wall.
Third Master, can we stand up for once and not be defeated every time?
In the study, Chu Yao emptied his mind. At this moment, he didn’t know what he was angry about?
Shi Liu said she didn't want to share her husband. He was obviously very happy, but when he heard her lightly saying the words "no more", a fire ignited in his heart.
Chu Yao suddenly smiled sadly. He discovered that his feelings for Shi Liu were a bit deeper than Shi Liu's feelings for him.
Therefore, Shiliu could say "no more" at will, but he was filled with anger because of these three words.
"Third Master, the princess sent someone to invite you to come over. She said yes. She said she wanted to discuss the matter of accepting the girl."
Sui Feng's cautious voice sounded at the door.
Chu Yao looked at the pomegranate picture without looking back. He thought about what Shi Liu had just said about his cousin joining the game voluntarily. He was silent for a moment and said, "I don't have time, let the mother and concubine make arrangements on her own."
Everything has a price. Since my cousin voluntarily becomes a concubine, she must bear the unseemly side of the 'concubine'.
To do this, firstly, he was unwilling to do so; secondly, he did not want to give his mother-in-law and cousin the illusion that he was satisfied with taking a concubine.
Third, if he behaves too positively, Shiliu will probably be unhappy, right?
Because the old princess showed little interest in taking in Guan Xiuyan, and Princess Guan kept thinking of what Shi Fuxin said to her, the rules for taking in concubines were somewhat sloppy.
Princess Guan wanted Shi Fuxin to do it, but unfortunately Shi Fuxin refused directly.
She had thought about putting pressure on Shi Fuxin, but Shi Fuxin just refused to accept the offer and said she didn't care. She didn't care at all. Seeing that the day of taking a concubine was coming, and nothing had been dealt with, she could only grit her teeth and take over.
Go.
It was just a concubine, and it didn’t need to be too grand. In addition, Princess Guan had been busy for a few days and was very tired, so she wanted to get over it quickly. But what she didn’t expect was that on the day of the concubine, the crown prince’s concubine actually sent a congratulatory gift.<
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With the prince taking the lead, other princes' concubines and concubines also got involved. In addition to giving gifts, there were also people who came to congratulate the family in person.
For a time, the palace was full of guests.
"Third Madam, the princess asked you to go to the main courtyard to entertain the guests."
"I don't agree with my husband taking concubines. Since my mother and concubine contributed to this matter, then I have to work hard for her."
"Third Madam, it's too shameful for you to do this. If outsiders see it, they might be planning something for you behind your back."
"The rare things in the palace have never stopped. Now it's just another piece of gossip. Don't worry, I can bear it."
Princess Guan really had a lot of opinions about Shi Fuxin, her daughter-in-law. She had no choice but to order her daughter-in-law, and she had no ability to control her.
Every time mother-in-law and daughter-in-law confront each other, she, the mother-in-law, is the one who loses.
When Fuxin didn't show up, everyone who came to watch the show was a little disappointed. When the auspicious time came, they found that Chu Yao was not back home, and they were all disappointed.
The two principals were gone, and no one had the heart to look at an insignificant orphan concubine. They stood up and left without even attending.
When Guan Xiuyan knew that the guests had left, she was so aggrieved that she burst into tears: "If my father and mother were still here, why would I be so humiliated?"
Hui'er could only comfort: "Girl, stop crying, be careful of the makeup."
Guan Xiuyan felt wronged, but Princess Guan was very angry: "Today is a good day for Brother Yao and Xiuyan, how can he not be in the house?"
"I've been busy for so long, who am I doing this for? Brother Yao, it's good that he doesn't take my hard work to heart at all."
"The mother works hard for her son, but the son is ungrateful. Outsiders don't know how to say that I don't know how to educate my son."
The confidant nanny could only say: "Princess, the third master has not been back to the house for more than half a month. The manager sent many people to the Supervision Department to inquire, and they all said that the third master has gone to work."
Princess Guan rubbed her forehead with a headache and took a few deep breaths: "Forget it, it's just a concubine. It doesn't matter whether Brother Yao shows up or not. Just let the etiquette lady take Xiuyan through it according to the procedure." p>
After Guan Xiuyan, who was wearing pink clothes, found out that Chu Yao had not returned home, her mood hit rock bottom. She stiffly followed the etiquette and walked around, and then she breathed a sigh of relief when she was helped into the new house.
"Girl, drink a cup of tea first to moisten your throat."
After Guan Xiuyan drank a whole cup of tea, she looked at Hui'er: "What kind of yard has my cousin arranged for me?"
Hui'er said with a smile: "It's the yard closest to Third Master's study. Although the yard is a bit small, it's very delicate. I just took a look at it and it's very well-kept."
Guan Xiuyan frowned: "I thought my cousin was going to put me in a remote yard. What she did made me a little confused."
Hui'er also felt strange: "Maybe it was the princess who ordered the third lady."
Guan Xiuyan shook her head: "My aunt has never been able to get involved in the affairs of Rong'an Hospital. If my cousin doesn't want to, the most I can do is call my cousin over and scold her for a few words. My cousin doesn't care about this, so I'll do whatever I have to do.
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"Well, let's not make any guesses here. Since my cousin showed kindness to me first, I will just respect her more in the future."
Watching the red candle swaying, Guan Xiuyan suddenly felt sad when she thought that Chu Yao hadn't even returned home: "My cousin must be angry with me."
Hui'er explained: "Girl, don't think too much. The third master must be busy with something."
Guan Xiuyan sighed: "I hope so." She said and smiled again, "Although I am a concubine, no matter what, I married my cousin and finally have a family."
Hui'er was also happy that Guan Xiuyan had achieved her wish: "Girl, you and the third master have been together for so many years. He will definitely treat you well in the future."
After hearing this, Guan Xiuyan's eyebrows relaxed a little.
Yes, she and her cousin have had a friendship that has been together for many years, which is something that her cousin does not have.
As long as she holds on to this, she can always get some of her cousin's attention from her cousin's sister-in-law.
Seeing Guan Xiuyan's tired face, Hui'er said, "Girl, let me help you wash up. I have to serve tea to the third lady tomorrow."
Guan Xiuyan didn't like these words, and instinctively wanted to refuse, but her reason told her that now she was a concubine, and it was the rule to serve tea to the wife, so she was silent for a while before saying 'hmm'.
The next day, Guan Xiuyan got up early, got dressed and went to Rong'an Hospital to pay her respects to Shi Fuxin.
It's a pity that she couldn't even enter the courtyard gate.
Aunt Leng stood at the entrance of the courtyard and looked at the shaky Guan Xiuyan: "Aunt Guan, Madam said, you only need to serve the princess well in the future. She doesn't need you to pay her respects here."
If the wife does not drink the concubine's tea, it means she does not recognize her identity. Guan Xiuyan suppressed the humiliation in her heart and gritted her teeth: "This is not etiquette."
Aunt Leng laughed and said: "Since Aunt Guan is so polite, then you should do your duty as a concubine and just obey your wife's orders."
"By the way, the madam also said, don't worry, if the third master wants to go to your yard, she will never stop him."
After saying that, without waiting for Guan Xiuyan's reaction, she turned around and entered the yard.
Guan Xiuyan looked at the closed courtyard door, bit her lip, and walked to the main courtyard to see Princess Guan.
About ten days after Chu Yao took his concubine, Shi Fuxin went to Hongyanxiao to see the cigarette bag. As soon as she arrived at Hongyanxiao, she saw her younger brother Shi Dinghao.
"Kuro, why are you here?"
Shi Dinghao took a closer look at Shi Fuxin's expression: "I knew you were coming over today, so I came here to wait for you."
Shi Fuxin wondered: "If you want to see me, go directly to the palace. Why do you have to come here to wait for me?"
Shi Dinghao snorted: "I don't want to go to the palace."
Shi Fuxin looked at him with a smile: "Let's go up and talk."
After entering the private room, Shi Dinghao asked Shi Fuxin anxiously: "Sister, are you okay?"
Shi Fuxin smiled: "What can I do wrong?"
Shi Dinghao had a bad look on his face: "Chu Yao's concubine didn't cause you any trouble, right?"
Shi Fuxin glanced at him sideways: "What Chu Yao, call me brother-in-law."
Shi Dinghao snorted: "I don't want to call him brother-in-law. I asked him to find a way to push back the Naguan family before, but he didn't want to."
"Sister, you do too. You should firmly express your disagreement on this matter."
Shi Fuxin smiled lightly and said: "Your brother-in-law's temperament, the more you force him to do something, the less he will do it."
"He has some affection for Mrs. Guan. Even if he tries to push the matter aside, if Mrs. Guan can't bear it and cries, makes a fuss and hangs himself, it might deepen his guilt."
"As for Guan, a person who cannot survive without the protection of others, what's the harm in following her wishes?"
"Chu Yao has no romantic feelings for her. Her existence may also promote the relationship between me and Chu Yao."
"So Jiulang, you don't have to complain for me."
Shi Dinghao was surprised: "Sister, don't you hate three wives and four concubines the most?"
Shi Fuxin: "I hate it. As long as your brother-in-law doesn't touch the Guan family, then they only have empty status."
Shi Dinghao: "Sister, you don't understand men very well. That Guan family is pretty good-looking, but also looks pitiful. Chu Yao may not be able to control her."
Shi Fuxin lowered her eyes: "I don't want the dirty things. Chu Yao is still worth my extra thought."
"Let's see if he and I are destined to grow old together."
Seeing Shi Fuxin like this, Shi Dinghao couldn't say anything more.
At this time, the cigarette bag came.
Seeing that Shi Fuxin and Yandang had something to say, Shi Dinghao stood up and left.
"Madam, this is the news about the Wei family that I have collected during this period."
Shi Fuxin took the information handed over from the cigarette bag, quickly looked through it, and shook her head: "It's not enough. If we want to bring down the Wei family, these are far from enough."
Hearing this, Yan Dang's eyelids suddenly twitched.
The sixth girl is so brave, she actually wants to attack the crown prince’s mother’s family!
Shi Fuxin looked at the cigarette bag: "Continue to collect information about the Wei family."
Yandang nodded in agreement, thought for a while and said: "Madam, the Wei family is powerful, and there are queen mothers, empresses, and princes behind them. If we want to take them down, unless we have fatal clues about them, it will be too difficult for us to investigate like this.
Not only is it easy to alert someone, but it also takes a long time.”
Shi Fuxin agreed with her face: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to find the fatal clue to the Wei family."
At this point, Shi Fuxin noticed that the cigarette bag was hesitant to speak, but he hesitated and did not say anything.
"Madam, if nothing happens, I will leave first."
Watching the cigarette bag leave, Shi Fuxin narrowed her eyes.
Cigarette Bag's reaction just now was a bit strange. She just asked him to investigate the situation of the Wei family, but he blurted out that he wanted to seize the fatal clues about the Wei family.
It’s like knowing that the Wei family has a fatal handle!
A fatal handle for the Wei family
The Wei family rebelled?
Shi Fuxin shook her head. There is a prince behind the Wei family. As long as the prince succeeds to the throne, there is really no need to take risks and rebel.
If it weren't for rebellion, what other crime could bring down the powerful Wei family?
Shi Fuxin began to ponder, and suddenly, her eyes turned towards the direction of the palace.
It is impossible for the Wei family to rebel, but what about the Wei family in the palace?
The Queen Mother, the Queen, and the Prince, maybe they have committed some unforgivable sin.
The harem is always the cruelest place for fights. The Queen Mother and the Queen can win. It is absolutely impossible to say that there is no sin in their hands.
There is also the prince. In order to suppress other princes and stabilize his position, he may do some things that the emperor cannot tolerate.
But how can a cigarette bag know this?
Cigarette Bag is relatively easy to get around in the inner city. He can't get involved in matters in the imperial city and palace, but his hesitant reaction just now.
Shi Fuxin's eyes suddenly lit up, and she raised her hand and patted her head. How could she forget the adoptive father of the cigarette bag?
That one came out of the palace!
She has always had doubts about Fu Changzai, the adoptive father of Cibao.
That's why Chu Qinghuan wanted to arrest him in the first place, but didn't kill him after arresting him, but kept him in an underground prison?
Shi Fuxin stood up. She had never seen this father-in-law again except when she rescued him when she rescued him. Maybe it was time to meet her old friend again.
After returning to his mansion with the cigarette bag, he thought about it for a while, then picked up the carriage and left the city.
The sixth girl wants to deal with the Wei family. She must talk to her adoptive father about this matter.
Fu Changzai did not live in the capital, but in a village on the outskirts of Beijing.
Fu Changzai was a little surprised when he saw that the cigarette bag that he had just visited two days ago was here again: "Dai'er, why are you here again? Why, do you want to be a father?"
Fu Changzai was boxing in the yard. The cigarette bag helped him into the house. He stepped back and then replied: "Father, I went to see Miss Six today. She wanted to deal with the Wei family. I seem to have let something slip in front of her.
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Fu Changzai looked serious: "What did you say to Miss Six?"
Cigarette bag: ".I said that in order to bring down the Wei family, we must seize the Wei family's fatal handle."
Fu Changzai's face suddenly turned serious.
Cigarette bag: "Father, Miss Six will not notice anything, right?"
Fu Changzai glanced at him: "It's hard to say that Miss Six was able to find the underground prison of the Yan Party, which shows that she is very keen."
As soon as the father and son said this, a servant came in: "Master, there is someone who claims to be Miss Six to pay my respects."
Hearing this, Fu Changzai and Cigarette Bag immediately looked at each other.
Cigarette Bag showed a wry smile: "In front of Miss Six, I really can't leak any clues."
"Okay, stop nagging. My legs and feet are not good. Go and invite people in."