She had long known what Mr. He was like. If Mr. He was so grateful to her now, she would feel something was wrong.
Ma was the most benevolent person in the Hou family. She frowned and hesitated for a moment before asking: "Third brother and sister, can I go in and take a look?"
Mrs. He frowned. She didn't like others to inquire about things in her yard in order to accuse her or teach her a lesson.
But if the other party is Ma...
He thought for a moment, then agreed, and said politely: "Sister-in-law is well-informed. If she is willing to help me, I will be very grateful."
Seeing He's completely biased attitude, Mrs. Qian curled her lips and called him a flatterer in contempt.
But everyone in the Hou Mansion was convinced by Ma, so Qian didn't say anything to embarrass Ma.
Qian said: "Fourth brother and sister, fifth brother and sister, we are disturbing other people's eyes here, so we should be sensible and leave first."
Fu Zhao and Zhao responded and followed Qian out.
When the three of them were about to leave the yard, He stared at Fu Zhao's back and moved his lips, as if he had a lot to say.
She really wanted to ask Fu Zhao why Fu Zhao was safe and sound, and what happened to Pingle County Lord?
Is the disappearance of Pingle County Lord related to Fu Zhao?
But He knew that she couldn't ask these questions.
She looked at Fu Zhao deeply and pursed her lips tightly.
Ma said: "Third brothers and sisters, let's go in."
He glanced at Chen Xin, who was still sad, with a hint of timidity flashing across his face.
She looked at Mr. Ma, calmed down, and went into the house with Mr. Ma.
When Chen Xin heard the noise, he turned around and saw He, his eyes could burst out with fire.
Chen Xin shouted: "You still have the nerve to come here!"
Ma took a few steps forward, walked behind Chen Xin, and glanced over Chen Xin at the bed.
I saw the mother and son on the bed, and they were indeed lifeless.
A smile appeared on the corner of Ma's mouth, but he quickly covered it up, revealing a sad look.
Ma put her hand on Chen Xin's shoulder and advised: "Third brother, let's not talk about that now. It's better to bury the mother and son properly first. After the mother and son rest in peace, we can't say those words again."
It’s not too late.”
Chen Xin choked twice and wiped his face with his sleeve, "I listen to my sister-in-law."
Ma's family withdrew and went to persuade He's family again.
*
Fu Zhao and the others came out of He's yard. Zhao's face turned pale and her hands were cold. She was frightened by what happened to Yue Ji's mother and son.
Mrs. Zhao whispered: "Fifth younger brother and sister, are their mother and son... really dead?"
She was standing behind the crowd just now, too scared to look further.
Now that I have left He's courtyard, there is still an unreal feeling.
Fu Zhao didn't speak, but nodded heavily.
Qian glanced at Zhao and sneered: "Fourth brother and sister, what are you afraid of? This matter has nothing to do with you."
Mrs. Zhao twitched her lips and forced a smile, "Second sister-in-law knows that I have always been timid."
Qian sneered and went back without saying anything else.
After Zhao said goodbye to Fu Zhao, she hurried back.
Mrs. Zhao hurriedly returned to her yard, and she rushed directly into Chen Sirui's house.
When the maids and wives saw that Mrs. Zhao's face was extremely pale, they thought something had happened.
Mrs. Zhao picked up the sleeping Chen Sirui and felt relieved when she felt the tenderness in her arms.
Chen Sirui was woken up, rubbed her eyes with her little hands, and said drowsily: "Mom, is daddy back? Did you buy me lanterns?"
Mrs. Zhao comforted her softly, "Your father hasn't come back yet. Sister Rui, please sleep a little longer."
Chen Sirui hummed and closed her eyes again.
Mrs. Zhao held Chen Sirui and sat there for a while, then put Chen Sirui on the bed and went out gently.
Walking outside, she asked her confidant Su Niang, "Su Niang, are you back?"
Su Niang replied: "Not yet."
Mrs. Zhao looked lonely and felt a sense of powerlessness in her heart.
In the past, at this time, Chen Wen would stay at home and accompany his mother and daughter.
This year, during the Lantern Festival without Chen Wen, she felt extremely lonely, with no one to tell her fears.
It was late at night, until Zhao almost fell asleep, before Chen Wen came back.
Mrs. Zhao patted her face to wake herself up, then got up and went to help Chen Wen change.
"Why are you back so late? What's going on outside?" Ms. Zhao couldn't help but asked complainingly.
"Oh, I met a few classmates and friends, so I had a few more drinks." Chen Wen explained.
Mrs. Zhao pursed her lips and continued to take off Chen Wen's coat.
She held the coat in her arms and suddenly smelled the scent of rouge and gouache.
She smelled it carefully and found that it was coming from Chen Wen's clothes.
There was a thump in her heart, and she felt angry for no reason, and asked, "Where have you been? Did you go to a place of debauchery?"
"What do you mean?" Chen Wen's angry voice came from above her head, "I am a grown man, and I went out with a few friends to drink a few glasses of wine, and you are suspicious of this and that? Do you mean that I am a grown man?
Are you happy to be with your mother and daughter every day?"
Chen Wen seemed very angry and walked around the room.
Seeing that Chen Wen, who had always been gentle and elegant, was angry, He quickly said guiltily: "It's my fault, it's me who is suspicious. Don't be angry with me."
Chen Wen snorted, "As long as you know, I will go to the study to sleep tonight."
After saying that, he tossed his sleeves and left.
He chased for a few steps in a daze, and finally stood at the door.
She always felt that Chen Wen tonight was very strange, so strange that she could hardly recognize him.
Su Niang came in from outside. It was the first time she saw Chen Wenfa so angry, and she felt uneasy.
Su Niang saw that Mr. He's face was not good-looking, so she asked cautiously: "Did you quarrel with the young master?"
He smiled bitterly, "How dare I quarrel with him."
But what happened tonight was because she said the wrong thing and made Chen Wen unhappy.
He said: "You can ask the kitchen to make some soup or something and send it to the young master."
"Yes." Su Niang went out.
*
Fu Zhao returned to the house and saw that Chen Feng was nowhere to be seen, so he went to freshen up first.
Too many things happened today, and now that I have some free time, I feel exhausted in my bones.
Fu Zhao sighed heavily.
Liangsui brought a tea bowl over and said, "Drink some water. Do you want some more midnight snacks?"
Fu Zhao shook his head, "I won't eat anymore. I won't be able to sleep at night if I eat too much."
Fu Zhao drank some water and sat down on the edge of the bed.
Chen Feng hasn't come back yet, and she doesn't want to sleep yet.
Not long after waiting, Chen Feng came back.
Chen Feng had also washed himself, and his body smelled like soap locust.
The soap used by Fu Zhao is still mixed with the fragrance of osmanthus.
