Since the death of his late son Chen Jing three years ago, Mr. Ma has taken off his hairpin and devoted himself to worshiping Buddha.
She set up a small Buddhist hall in the courtyard of the Hou Mansion. She stayed in the small Buddhist hall every day and rarely went out.
And this time she even missed the wedding of Chen Feng and Fu Zhao because she wanted to go to the temple to pray for Chen Jing.
But no one in the Hou family would say anything wrong about Ma.
Mrs. Ma is a poor person, and she has always been kind and kind to everyone in the Hou family. Even Mrs. Chen can't find anything wrong with Mrs. Ma, and she can't bear to say anything wrong with her.
Mr. Ma was sitting in the carriage, with peace and tranquility between his brows and eyes.
"Did you send all the money for the sesame oil over there?" Ma asked.
Her maid Chunying replied: "I have sent them all, don't worry."
"Well, those ever-burning lamps over there can't be extinguished. A few days ago, the prince gave me a dream and said he was scared." Thinking of that dream, Ma was still uneasy.
Chunying reminded: "The current prince is the fifth young master."
Ma laughed at himself and said, "Look at me, I always remember those things from the past. You are always there to remind me. If I call you by the wrong name again, my fifth brother and my fifth brother and sister will be unhappy."
Chunying said distressedly: "In the past, when the eldest young master was still alive, you were always worried about him. Now that he is gone, you have to take care of the thoughts of the people in the Marquis's house. My servants are watching from the side. You are living a real life."
It’s too tiring.”
Ma smiled bitterly, "Life is not long, I will get over it as soon as I endure it. I haven't seen Brother Ze for a month, and I don't know how he is doing."
Mentioning Chen Yize, the son of Mr. Ma and Chen Jing, Chunying also laughed, "Don't worry, Master Ze is the only male in the Hou family's grandchildren. The old lady always loves Master Ze very much. He is protected by the old lady.
, you can rest assured.”
There was finally a smile on Mr. Ma's face. Chunying said that Mrs. Chen had long ignored the affairs of the Hou Mansion. On weekdays, it was difficult for even the Marquis and Mrs. Chen to see Mrs. Chen.
But as long as it's about Chen Yize, Mrs. Chen is willing to come forward.
The carriage was approaching the city gate. Chunying poked her head out and saw Chen Feng waiting at the city gate in the distance.
Chunying smiled and said: "The Crown Prince has come to pick you up in person."
"It's hard for him to still remember me."
The carriage stopped at the city gate, and Chen Feng rode his horse to the side of the carriage.
"Sister-in-law, how is your journey going smoothly?" Chen Feng asked.
"Everything went well," Madam Ma opened the curtain, "It will be different after you get married. If your eldest brother knows that you are getting married and starting a family, he will definitely be happy."
When Chen Jing was mentioned, a complicated emotion flashed in Chen Feng's eyes. He hummed and rode to the front of the carriage.
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Fu Zhao arrived at Mrs. Chen's place early and waited with everyone for Ma's arrival.
Ma's son Chen Yize also came to Mrs. Chen's place and sat next to Mrs. Chen.
Chen Yize is six years old, sitting quietly and saying nothing.
But he is the only male among the juniors in the Hou family, so no one will really ignore him.
He's eyes were sore and he looked away from Chen Yize. Among the sisters-in-law, except for Fu Zhao, who had just passed away not long ago, she was the only one who had never given birth to a child, not even a girl.
People often say that flowers bloom first and then bear fruit, but she didn’t even bloom.
Over the years, she had seen many doctors and taken a lot of medicine, but there was still no news about her stomach.
If Fu Zhao gave birth to a child before her, how would she be able to gain a foothold in the Hou Mansion in the future?
Fu Zhao didn't think too much. She and Zhao sat side by side, talking quietly.
Ever since Fu Zhao helped Zhao get rid of the maid sent by Qian last time, Zhao has become more kind and enthusiastic towards Fu Zhao.
It was almost noon when Ma finally came in.
Fu Zhao was a little surprised when he saw Ma for the first time.
Ma's clothes were simple. If Fu Zhao hadn't known her identity, he would have mistaken her for Ma's servant.
Fu Zhao was completely unable to connect the Ma family with the eldest young lady of the Hou Mansion.
Everyone bowed to each other, and Mrs. Ma looked at Fu Zhao and said with a smile: "This must be the fifth younger brother and sister. No wonder the fifth younger brother has identified you and won't marry you unless you are the one."
Fu Zhao lowered his head and pretended to be shy, thinking in his mind, would Chen Feng not marry her?
Before getting married, the two of them had never met. Chen Feng didn't know her at all, so how could he not marry her?
Fu Zhao lowered his head and did not see Ma's eyes darken.
Ma sat down for a while, then took Chen Yize back to change his clothes.
After leaving Mrs. Chen's yard, Ma murmured: "No wonder they are twins, they look so alike."
Chunying said: "What did you say?"
"It's nothing, let's go."
Mrs. Ma changed her clothes and took Chen Yize back to Mrs. Chen's yard, where they all had lunch together.
After lunch, Mrs. Ma started talking about the principles taught by the master in the temple, and Mrs. Chen and others were almost entranced.
Fu Zhao listened very carefully. After all, she was resurrected from the dead and was even more in awe of these things.
Finally, Ma said: "Mom, brothers and sisters, if you have spare money, why not donate it as sesame oil money? It can be considered a meritorious deed."
Now that Ma had spoken, others responded one after another.
Qian was very wealthy and said first, "Then I will pay five thousand taels!"
He's face turned pale. To be honest, she didn't have much money to spare.
Her mother's family had no money, and the third young master she married was also someone who couldn't keep any money.
In addition, he had spent a lot of money seeking medical treatment over the years, and He could not afford much at all.
Qian took out five thousand taels at once, and He was really jealous.
Mrs. Chen then said: "I will pay one thousand taels."
Mrs. Zhao said timidly: "I don't have much money, so I'll give you a hundred taels."
Ma said with relief, "It's all my intention."
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then she would just pay a hundred taels, which is about the same as Zhao.
Seeing that Mr. He had no intention of speaking, Fu Zhao said first, "Then I will pay eight hundred taels."
Qian looked at He and said sarcastically: "Third brother and sister, you are the only one left. Don't you have much money to offer? The fifth brother and sister have all given out 800 taels, so don't take only 80 taels."
It’s embarrassing to come out.”
He glared at Fu Zhao bitterly, blaming Fu Zhao for paying 800 taels. If she paid less than Fu Zhao, wouldn't she be laughed at by Qian for the rest of her life?
He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll pay five hundred taels!"
This is already the most money she can afford. Taking out five hundred taels means that she will have to cut back on food and clothing later on.
Qian and her had already had a feud, but she didn't expect that even Fu Zhao would make her unable to step down like this.
He looked at Fu Zhao with dissatisfaction and hatred in his eyes.
Fu Zhao glanced at He inadvertently and was stunned for a moment. Why was He looking at him like this?
After thinking for a moment that she had done nothing wrong, she continued to talk to Ms. Zhao as usual.
