Mrs. Sun had really wanted to please this future daughter-in-law. After all, there were not many daughters in the Duke's mansion. If she could have one in her family, it would be smoke rising from her ancestral graves.
As long as it helps her son's career, even if it means offering him a gift. Previously, Deng Ruyue was too arrogant and didn't take people seriously. Although she felt uncomfortable, she also planned to endure it.
She can do anything for her son.
However, now that the two of them have no relationship, and the sister-in-law’s daughter has become a princess, she naturally does not need to be so polite to Deng Ruyue. Besides, there has been a lot of unhappiness between the two sisters. If she supports this girl too much
, what should Ruyu do if she gets angry with her later?
Thinking of this, she immediately thought that there was no need to give this girl a good look, it was better to ridicule her.
"Hey, a distinguished guest is coming, why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Deng Ruyue looked unhappy: "I'm looking for Mr. Sun."
"You two are no longer an unmarried couple. The man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried. It is not good for a man and a woman to live alone. If you have anything to say to me, I will convey it to you." Mrs. Sun looked her up and down:
"What's going on in the Duke's Mansion? You're dressed like this. People who don't know would think you're on the run."
Deng Ruyue gritted her teeth: "I really have something important to discuss with Mr. Sun."
"No." Mrs. Sun refused flatly. Not to mention her son's appearance at the moment, and the marriage has been called off, she would never dare to disobey Ruyu's wishes and let the two get involved again.
Deng Ruyue looked unhappy: "Auntie..."
"I can't afford it." Mrs. Sun interrupted her hastily: "You are the daughter of a government official, and I am an ordinary citizen. I really can't afford it."
Deng Ruyue glared at her: "If you act like this, you will destroy your son."
Mrs. Sun was a little confused: "Where do you start talking about this?"
It is better to believe that it exists than to believe that it does not exist. What if it happens?
Deng Ruyue took a deep look at her. Originally, she planned to discuss it directly with Sun Huayao, but now that she couldn't see anyone, she could only do the next best thing. However, Mrs. Sun might not be so easily tempted.
"You all can see how much Mr. Sun cares about my second sister. Now that my second sister is about to become the prince's concubine, Mr. Sun has not shown up for many days. He must have been hit by this!"
She spoke firmly and continued, "I have a way to cheer him up."
Mrs. Sun scoffed, but she still wanted to hear what this girl wanted to do, and immediately asked curiously: "What method?"
When she asked this question, she also showed some appropriate worries.
Deng Ruyue pretended that she really had no doubts. She backed away and lowered her voice: "Let Mr. Sun have his wish."
Mrs. Sun: "..." Is this woman crazy?
Let the Sun family compete with the prince for people, how much water must she have in her head to do it?
Deng Ruyue noticed her strange gaze: "I know that you may not have the guts to compete with the prince's palace for people. But Mr. Sun..."
Mrs. Sun couldn't listen any longer and ordered: "Someone, please send this girl back to the Duke's mansion and tell him exactly what she just said."
Hearing this, Deng Ruyue's face turned pale: "Even if you think my proposal is unreliable, there is no need...Aren't you afraid that I will retaliate against you?"
Mrs. Sun turned around and left.
When Luo Shi heard that someone from the Sun family had come and escorted Deng Ruyue back, she immediately laughed angrily. The girl was obviously locked up in the house, but she, the head of the house, had no idea when she was going out.
The people below have learned to obey and disobey, how can Luo not be angry?
When she saw Deng Ruyue, she sent away the Sun family members in a good manner, and said she would come to the house to say thank you someday. When only the mother and daughter were left in the house, she stepped forward and slapped Deng Ruyue hard twice.
"You are quite courageous."
Deng Ruyue's cheeks were in great pain, and her hands were tied behind her back. She couldn't even hide, let alone fight back. She was so painful that she burst into tears and hurriedly kowtowed to admit her mistake.
Luo Shi looked at her embarrassment with cold eyes, and said for a long time: "Come here, please help me."
Deng Ruyue's eyes widened.
The family method of the Duke's Mansion is to use a wooden board to hit a person's body, which will instantly cause redness and swelling, and blood beads can be faintly seen. Even a grown man can't bear a few blows. How can she, a delicate girl, endure it?
Besides, it was fine if it was hit on the back, but if it was hit on the face, it would be disfigured. She was immediately frightened and hurriedly cried and begged for mercy.
Luo Shi was determined to teach her a lesson, so he had someone slap her twenty times, ten times on her back and five times on her palms.
When the beating was over, Deng Ruyue collapsed on the ground, her hands helplessly placed in front of her body. She was already breathing more out and less breathing in. Such a small amount of punishment was far from life-threatening. Deng Ruyue was so weak simply because she had not been able to breathe since she was a child.
Suffered.
"Send her back to reflect. She is not allowed to see anyone without my instructions, and no one is allowed to see her."
The implication is that not even doctors can do it.
Deng Ruyue suddenly raised her eyes and was about to beg for mercy, but the woman beside her quickly covered her mouth with quick eyes and hands, and she was dragged out by them uncontrollably.
Luo Shi watched her go away, and walked around the room twice with her hands behind her hands. Her hurried footsteps revealed her anxiety. After a while, she raised her voice and ordered: "Go and invite the eldest girl."
Deng Jiahua has not gone out to meet people these days, and is really shameless. There were rumors in the capital that she and the sixth prince were in love, and sooner or later they would get married. Now that the prince's concubine has been born in the Duke's Mansion, but
She is a concubine... If she was 80% sure of becoming the sixth prince's concubine, now she probably only has less than 50%.
She was so embarrassed, how could she dare to go out? Even in this mansion, she always felt that those people were secretly laughing at her, wishing she could dig a hole and bury herself in it.
However, her mother sent people to look for her, so she still had to go there.
After the marriage was granted, Deng Jiahua lost a lot of weight. In the past, when Luo Shi looked at such a daughter, she would have already stepped forward to greet her and comforted her. But not today. She looked at the girl in front of her with particularly complicated eyes.
Deng Jiahua listened to her mother's instructions and closed the door. When she turned around, she immediately noticed something was wrong when she saw her mother's expression: "Mom, why are you looking at me like this?"
Luo Shi stood up slowly, walked in front of her, and suddenly raised his hand and slapped her hard.
If Deng Ruyue has never experienced hardship, Deng Jiahua simply grew up in a honeypot. As the only legitimate daughter in the family, let alone being beaten since she was a child, as long as she shows her thoughts about what she wants, people will immediately praise her.
Being in front of her and being beaten... this was the first time.
Deng Jiahua covered his face with disbelief: "Mom! Why did you hit me?"
"You were the one who was beaten." Luo Shi felt uncomfortable, and she couldn't let outsiders know about this. She was filled with anger but tried hard to suppress her voice, which made her throat hoarse: "Jiahua, you are too courageous."
Deng Jiahua lowered his eyes: "My daughter doesn't understand what you mean."
"You're still pretending to me." Luo Shi glared at her: "Deng Ruyue went to Sun's house, asked Sun Huayao to renew his relationship with your second sister, and encouraged him to take people away to fly away. How dare you say that it has nothing to do with you?
?”
Deng Jiahua turned away and said, "I don't even know about this. This is the first time I've heard about it. Mom, don't listen to the wind and rain. You will blame me for everything."
"Jiahua!" Luo Shi was so angry that he broke his voice: "I have been in charge of the backyard for many years, and the people in this palace are not only 100% loyal to me, but 80% loyal to me. I won't let the people out, but they are
You just happened to show up at the Sun family. How could this be without your handiwork? Just now I asked Mrs. Fang, who is guarding the gate, that she is the aunt of the second-class maid in your yard! When Ruyue went out, it was the maid beside you who took her with her.
Go the other way!"
Deng Jiahua's face turned pale: "Mom, I'm not willing to give in."
How could Luo Shi be willing to accept his fate?
Previously, she was unwilling to believe that this was related to her daughter. After hearing this, what else did she not understand? This was clearly an admission. She said sadly: "Jiahua, you are confused! If people find out what you have done,
, what other reputation can you have?”
Deng Jiahua looked disapproving: "I didn't give Ruyue the idea. The maid would take her out, and it was the people around her who bought her with money."
In other words, Deng Jiahua successfully removed himself.
"There is no airtight wall in the world, but everything that has happened can be traced. What if Deng Ruyue becomes suspicious?" Luo Shi said with a look of hatred: "You can discuss with me what you want to do.
I'll do it for you! Why do you have to do it yourself?"
Deng Jiahua could feel her mother's love and protection for her. Even if she scolded her, everything was for her own good. She cried and said: "Mom, it's obvious that the Sixth Prince and I are fine, why should I give it to that dead girl?"
Give way? In the past many years, you have always said that the two sisters are my stepping stones and the people who help me. Why are you making me a foil now? "
"This is all God's will." Luo Shi sighed: "I really didn't see that girl Ruyu was so capable before, otherwise..." He would have been convinced long ago.
Even if she refuses to accept the pressure, she will never let her go out and give her a chance to turn over.
Not to mention the conversation between mother and daughter in the Duke's Mansion, Chu Yunli was living quite comfortably in the suburbs.
Kuang Xi'an has improved a lot. He used to be out of breath after taking two steps, but now he can walk around for two-quarters of an hour. These signs were sent to the emperor, so when Kuang Xi'an proposed to get married as soon as possible, the emperor couldn't help but stutter.
He didn't fight, so he immediately ordered the etiquette department to prepare for the wedding, which was scheduled for two months later.
Kuang Xi'an already had a prince's residence a few years ago, but because he was weak and the eldest son of the emperor, he never moved out.
Now that he is married, he is not willing to let Chu Yunli go to the palace to suffer anger, and proposes to hold the wedding ceremony in his prince's palace. The emperor also happily agreed.
As long as my son doesn't die, these are all trivial matters.
The Prince's Mansion had been renovated before and had people taking care of it. But if you want to hold a happy event, you still have to arrange it well. So, the etiquette department was so busy that the six ministers in the palace who were serving the master's food, clothing, housing and transportation all put down what they were doing.
The marriage of the emperor's eldest son is the most important thing in life.
Many people are busy and have nothing to do with these two.
"It's so quiet these days, I'm not used to it." Kuang Xian was tired from walking, so he lay leisurely under the big tree, looking at the sunlight shining through the gaps between the branches and leaves, and said, "As the eldest son, I should be getting better.
Many people can’t sit still.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the concierge came to report that the Sixth Prince had come to visit.
Kuang Xian was immediately happy: "It's not easy for the prince to leave the palace, but he is serious about it."
Chu Yunli was noncommittal.
After seeing Deng Ruyu who had never paid attention to him before, the sixth prince just nodded and said hello. It was different today. After entering the door, he first greeted Kuang Xian and then looked at Chu Yunli: "Miss Deng
.”
After a pause, he continued: "My Third Emperor Brother's condition is thanks to Miss Deng. I used to dream about Brother Three Emperors getting well, but now that my dream has come true, I can't believe it."
Chu Yunli said casually: "Your Highness, please don't be so polite. This is probably just a coincidence."
She was humble, and the sixth prince spoke more and more politely.
Chu Yunli was too lazy to make excuses with her. He just had no excuse and went out to go back to his village, waiting for the others to leave before coming back.
As soon as I went out, I saw a carriage parked not far away, which belonged to Deng Jiahua.
Deng Jiahua was surprised to see her. He looked around and then jumped down: "Second sister, is Your Highness inside?"
"Here." Chu Yunli was curious: "What are you..."
Deng Jiahua did not hide anything: "I heard that His Highness was out of the city, and I came after him specially." She straightened her clothes and said: "Second sister, His Highness Six and I were about to be married by the Emperor, but you interfered with it.
, you owe me this."
Chu Yunli looked surprised: "Where do you start talking about this? Sister, you have to be reasonable in life." She realized something: "In the past, I always felt that Deng Ruyue always said the right things, but now it seems that most of them are talking to you.
Learned."
"You!" Deng Jiahua was a little annoyed: "Ruyu, don't think that you can sit back and relax for the rest of your life after becoming the prince's concubine. The Third Highness is a sick man. Everyone in the capital knows what happened this time. I don't know when you will guard it.
How can a widowed prince and concubine find the ability to quarrel with me?"
She narrowed her eyes and spoke with a threat: "If the second sister had time, she would send someone to inquire about the situation of the concubines in the cold palace, and she would not be so arrogant."
Chu Yunli asked funnyly: "Are you threatening me? Do you think you can help me in the future and let me flatter you now?"
Deng Jiahua snorted coldly and did not answer, but that was what he meant.
"Okay, I understand." Chu Yunli waved her hand and stepped forward to enter her yard.
Deng Jiahua looked at her back and frowned. Ever since they were young, the two younger sisters had been trying to please her, but they had never left before and said cold words to her like this.
It seems that marriage is really about people's courage, and Deng Ruyu dares to show her face now.
"Ruyu, wait a minute."
When Chu Yunli heard her call, he stopped and turned around.
Deng Jiahua gritted his teeth: "Can you enter and leave the yard next door at will?"
Sort of.
Chu Yunli nodded.
Deng Jiahua's eyes lit up: "Take me in. Your Highness is now my future brother-in-law. I've already arrived at his door. It's unreasonable not to go in and say hello."
Chu Yunli looked surprised.
"Sister, Ruyue always opposed me in the past, but you... are really impressive."
Deng Jiahua heard the sarcasm in her words and glared at her: "If you don't want to, I will sue my father later. If I am determined to ruin your marriage, I can still think of a way."
If a girl's family's reputation is ruined and she wants to be a prince's concubine, that's just a fool's errand.
Chu Yunli sneered in her heart and wanted to see how the sixth prince treated her. She immediately seemed to be frightened: "I'll take you there."
Deng Jiahua got what he wanted and immediately smiled: "I know you are a smart person and know what choice is best for you. Don't worry, you will benefit from it in the future."
The two sisters went next door, and the concierge did not stop Chu Yunli. When he saw her, he even bent down and saluted, with a very humble attitude.
Deng Jiahua saw this and couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. The sixth prince was kind to her and patient. But the people around him did not lose the royal dignity, and Deng Jiahua had to please those people in turn.
Thinking about this in her mind, she also stepped through the door. As soon as she took a step, she heard a clang, the crisp sound of weapons being exchanged, and the sharp blade was right in front of her eyes.
It turned out that the two gatekeepers each held a knife in front of her.
Deng Jiahua, as a daughter of the Duke of Guo, had never seen such a battle before. She was immediately frightened, her face turned pale, her two legs were fighting, and she could hardly stand.
Chu Yunli turned around when he heard the movement: "Ah, why did you move your hands?"
The two gatekeepers did not stop, one of them said respectfully: "The emperor has already ordered that outsiders are not allowed to enter this courtyard. If you want to force your way in, you will be killed without mercy."
When he said the last sentence, his tone already contained murderous intent.
Deng Jiahua's legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.
"I came in with your future prince and concubine. I just wanted to pay your respects to His Highness. I had no bad intentions at all. I can swear to God."
As he spoke, there was a hint of crying in his tone.
Chu Yunli walked back and pushed away the two men's knives: "This is my sister, a woman with no power to restrain a chicken. She will not harm His Highness. I can guarantee it."
As soon as these words came out, one of them said: "If something happens to His Highness..."
"Look for me." Chu Yunli grabbed Deng Jiahua's hand, pulled him in, and whispered: "Sister, are you scared?"
Deng Jiahua had known that it would be so dangerous, so she wouldn't have come in. However, after struggling to get in, she didn't want to go out.
"Ruyu, the two people at the door are so fierce, why didn't you remind me?"
Chu Yunli didn't even look back: "If I said it's not easy for outsiders to come in, they would probably think it was an excuse because I didn't want to bring you in. Sister, don't blame me for not reminding you that a prince is like a tiger, and the prince is not easy to be around.
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Deng Jiahua pulled back his hand: "Ruyu, don't think that you are the only smart person here. You have coaxed His Highness to think that you are so powerful that you can look down on me from above."
Chu Yunli smiled half-heartedly: "If I shout that there is an assassin right now, what will you do?"
Deng Jiahua: "...We are sisters, you would not do this to me. If I am unlucky, you can't forgive me."
The piles here are not big, and the two sisters have already reached outside the main room while talking. At this moment, the door of the main room is open, and the two brothers are sitting and drinking tea. Deng Jiahua calmed down his mind and walked in slowly, enjoying himself.
"Greetings to your two highnesses."
Kuang Xian glanced at Chu Yunli, locked eyes with her, frowned and said, "Who is this? Dressed like this, it's so irritating to the eyes."
Deng Jiahua is wearing a bright red dress today. She looks gorgeous. Wearing this gorgeous dress makes her look even more noble. At first glance, she feels like a wealthy flower in the world.
Hearing Kuang Xian's words, Deng Jiahua couldn't keep the gentle smile on her face. She subconsciously looked at the expression of the sixth prince over there.
The sixth prince's expression was calm, as if he didn't recognize her. Deng Jiahua's heart skipped a beat.
Before today, she really thought that there was love between the two, and that even if the sixth prince was not obsessed with marrying her, he still cared a little about her. But now it seems that she is overthinking it.
"It's my sister." Chu Yunli answered with a smile: "She heard that you were recuperating here and happened to be passing by, so she wanted to come in and visit."
"It turns out to be Miss Deng." Kuang Xi'an nodded: "Brother Sixth Emperor, you two have a chat."
With that said, he stood up and left.
Many people know that the sixth prince has a relationship with the daughter of the Duke, but the two are not an unmarried couple and have not yet been engaged. If he does not know the rules and gets too close to the girl, no one in the capital will dare to say anything, but in the father's eyes
There, it is inevitable that you will get the impression of being a carefree and romantic person.
As an emperor, you must not be lustful. The sixth prince said hurriedly: "She and I are just acquaintances, not what the third emperor brother thinks. Besides, she is here to visit you."
"I'm not good-looking." Kuang Xian waved his hand: "Besides, except for my fiancée, I will not be sensitive to the concerns of other women. Brother Sixth Emperor, I have heard about what happened between the two of you a long time ago. Don't worry about me.
That's polite. By the way, you must have not seen each other for a long time, so the eldest girl chased you here. It's better not to disappoint anyone."
While talking, the two of them went out hand in hand.
The sixth prince turned around and looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. He really felt that she was like a hot potato.
The Duke's Mansion... He did want to win over her at the beginning, but he didn't want to promise the position of the concubine. Now that a concubine has become the emperor's wife, and then let the concubine be his concubine, this is
It can't be justified no matter what.
After thinking about it in his mind, he had no choice but to reluctantly give up the help of the Duke's Mansion.
"Miss Deng, are you really here to visit Brother Three Emperors?"
Deng Jiahua's cheeks turned red with embarrassment: "I...I heard that you came to the suburbs, so..."
The Sixth Prince interrupted her: "Young lady, please be careful. We are neither relatives nor friends. It is really inappropriate for you to chase me like this. I have a different identity. If you keep an eye on my whereabouts, you will arouse suspicion. If you are caught,
If you are suspected of being an assassin, you will probably be tortured."
The blush on Deng Jiahua's pretty face faded, and she instantly turned pale. She raised her eyes and looked at the man in front of her in disbelief: "Your Highness!"
The sixth prince waved his hand: "I still have something to do, so let's take a step first. By the way, the third prince brother seems to have misunderstood our relationship. You'd better explain it to the second girl later."