"My lord, madam, the second master and his wife are here." Lan Gu's eyes were unhappy, but she had to report it. Can't you even wait for this moment? The masters of the house haven't even had a bite of hot rice.
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The Duke of Guo paused his hands and looked at the Duke's wife apologetically.
"Please come in." What else can I do?
"Brother, congratulations to the eldest brother for his triumphant return. Mother has prepared a cleansing banquet. I can't wait for the eldest brother, so I brought my wife over to check it out." Luo Jinzhong strutted over and said, looking at this with raised eyebrows.
A sumptuous dinner.
For a moment, everyone in the hall was silent. If you are really ready, why don't you come over earlier to let me know? Madam and a group of maids and women are busy in the kitchen. Couldn't you hear it in Ning'an Hall? But I just thought again.
Just showing off the old lady's money.
Just now, I heard He Lingyao say that if you have palpitations, do you need to take care of yourself? Is this okay?
"Oh! My sister-in-law has made all the arrangements. Isn't it just a waste of mother's efforts?"
The person who said this was Luo Jinzhong's wife Chu Yingrou. She always spoke in a yin and yang manner, because she always felt that the Duke's wife was the closest to her in the old lady's heart. After all, her husband
He is the biological son of the old lady. Even if the Duke of Guo is favored by the emperor, he is not the biological son of the old lady. Therefore, Chu Yingrou always feels that she is superior to the Duke of Guo and his wife in front of her.
That’s right, Grand Duke Luo Bingang was born to the old Duke and his first wife, the old Duke’s wife, while Luo Jinzhong and Luo Jinhui were born to the old Duke’s step-sibling Su Xiu’e, who was one of the loyal princes.
Daughter, after marrying the old Duke, she gave birth to a son and a daughter, and she has been seeking the position of Duke for a lifetime, but the position of Duke cannot be inherited by anyone who wants to.
How can one do the porcelain work without that diamond? The title of Duke is won by real swords and guns on the battlefield, and cannot be taken over by a flower that has grown up in a greenhouse.
"That's really a waste of time for the old lady." The Duke's wife took a sip of tea and said lightly. Even when the Duke and his sons returned in triumph, they could hide in their own yard and pretend to be sick.
She was not afraid of being laughed at. Her husband provided her with food, clothing, housing, transportation, and status, but they still acted like they were not trying to show off their authority. How could they arrange the dinner table thoughtfully? It was impossible even to think about it.
She didn't know how this family's brains grew.
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean? Are you blaming the mother for not being considerate of her son? How can you be so dismissive of a mother who is dragging her sick body to prepare food for her children and grandchildren?" Chu Yingrou has always been an unreasonable and unreasonable person.
Disturbing a third of the people, they would think they had caught the Duke's wife, and her eyes would light up. She had long been covetous of the housekeeper's power. If she could get it, she could have the warehouse in the east courtyard as her own.
He came in and out at will. Who doesn't know that a military commander has a lot of money and water, and how much he pays filial piety to an old lady? Then what is in the warehouse is the good stuff.
"This is what my brother and sister said. I didn't say that." Madam Guogong glanced at Chu Yingrou lightly and sneered. A fool who had never seen the world could only look at this and stared at the one-third of an acre in front of her.
land.
"You..." Chu Yingrou was furious, but she didn't dare to be too presumptuous. Although the one above had no other imperial edicts, Dafang and his son had made a name for themselves at the border. Here was a Duke.
My father is so good that even his own son can be gilded with gold.
In Chu Yingrou's eyes, the Luo Jingkong brothers are definitely famous because of Luo Bingang.
"Are my brothers and sisters dissatisfied? Yes, my brothers and sisters have always been filial, so naturally they can't bear to see the old lady suffer. But the people in Ning'an Hall didn't know how to persuade the master, and they could still watch the master dragging his sick body around. It's really
Shouldn’t it be..."
"Lan Gu, go and select a group of people to replace those from Ning'antang. If you don't beat them for a while, they will be able to dominate the master's head."
"It's madam, my maid will go and make arrangements right away."
"Wait a minute...Sister-in-law, I said the wrong thing. Please forgive me for not remembering the faults of others." Chu Yingrou almost burst into tears. How could she forget that this is a bastard who is exactly the same as when she was young?
, she can do whatever she wants, but she has a big backer both before and after she gets married.
"What? My siblings are still not satisfied?"
"Sister-in-law, stay the same and just pretend that I have never been here." Chu Yingrou knew that if the old lady knew that because of her, the Gu family had changed the servant of Ning'antang again, the old lady would have to punish her.
"Okay, let's not worry about it today for the sake of our reunion." She didn't want to start a big fight today.
Luo Jingyao had a smile in her eyes, she was quite an interesting mother.
"Look at you, why are you talking to your elder sister-in-law? Don't be upset if your elder sister-in-law says a few words to you. That's what you should do. My eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. Do you understand? My mother is still waiting for my eldest brother. There is no need to do this.
She cares about trivial matters." There is nothing virtuous or virtuous about a sister-in-law.
Luo Jinzhong was very dissatisfied with the tit-for-tat confrontation between the Duke and his wife. Since there is a saying that a sister-in-law is like a mother, she should take care of her younger brothers and sisters. How could she be so unforgiving and even threaten her own wife.
"Brother-in-law, isn't he cursing the old lady? She is your own mother. Fortunately, this is in front of me and your eldest brother. We also know that the old lady has always been generous and kind to you. Otherwise, if people outside hear it, they will have to
It makes people think a lot.”
Who doesn't know how to make insinuations? The old lady is living a good life. What does it mean to have a sister-in-law like a mother? But she still wants to give her a reputation of being disrespectful and scolding her younger siblings for no reason. This is really not like a man. He uses these dirty words.
On the contrary, he is proficient. In the end, he is better than a woman's hands. He has no overall perspective at all, only immediate interests.
She estimated that it was because the old lady had a fit of trouble that she couldn't wait for their family to have a meal. After all, she was losing face as an old lady. If she didn't make the decision for the people in the yard, she would have no choice.
Lost people's hearts again.
The Duke's wife is very disdainful of the old lady's behavior. She is not afraid that they will lose more face if they go away. Without a legitimate reason, how could she act like a laborer and be so naive?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Luo Jin took a deep breath. It was really hurtful that the Duke and his wife did not give him face in front of so many people.
He hesitated for a moment, and his eyes signaled the Duke to say something fair.
result!
The Duke of Guo seemed not to have heard or seen.
Luo Jin fell down in anger!
Although Luo Jinzhong was so angry, they still had to go to Ning'an Hall. After all, the old lady was the elder.
Looking at the angry Luo Jinzhong and his wife, the Duke of Guo frowned. As soon as they came back, the father and his son went to the palace. Not only did they not get the treatment they deserved, they were stabbed a few times by the emperor without any pain.
Sentence. I didn’t even get a bite of hot food when I got home, and started making a lot of noise again.
Luo Jingkong brother and sister looked at each other. They didn't have any favorable impressions of their grandmother at all. Other people's families could at least pretend to be good, but theirs was not so good. The partiality was blatant. If their mother didn't have a powerful natal family, they looked at each other.
, and since he is a capable man, their big house will probably not have an easy time.
In Ning'an Hall, the old lady was sitting on the bed, and a young woman behind her was docilely beating her shoulders. She had a pretty face and was very similar to the old lady. This was the old lady's daughter, Luo Jinhui.
The smell of sandalwood made the old lady feel sleepy. After all, she was getting old.
"Mom, do you think they will come over there?"
The old lady raised her eyelids: "I am his mother."
Even if she is a stepmother, she is still a mother.
"Uncle is the most filial person. He will definitely choose the ornaments for your grandmother that suit your wishes."
He Lingyao brought the ginseng tea to the old lady's mouth, with a smile on her lips to make excuses for the Duke.
But this excuse reminded the old lady that she spent most of the time outside in the past years, but when she came here, she found several large boxes full of precious things. Although she was the daughter of the old loyal king, she was a concubine after all, but she only occupied a long time.
It was just a word, and she was not favored in the house. She was extremely happy with the things Luo Bingang brought every time.
"When the time comes, Yaoyao will choose a few more things for her dowry." He opened and closed his mouth and promised other people's things. He Lingyao happily took the old lady's arm and acted coquettishly.
"My mother has forgotten her daughter's existence since she had Yaoyao."
"Everything is available."
Ning'an Hall burst into laughter and laughter for a while, but the scene came to an abrupt end when Luo Jingyao's family came in.
The brothers and sisters looked at each other again, and when Luo Jinzhong and his wife walked in, they also passed their parents and saluted the old lady: "My grandson thanked the old lady for thinking about it. It is so late in the morning, but he still wants to let the sick person
The old lady arranges the meals herself, which is unfilial to her grandson and the hardworking old lady."
The eyes of the Duke and his wife twitched, but they also hurriedly stepped forward and said movedly: "Thank you, old lady. The old lady still loves the Duke. My son is away. It goes without saying that my mother is worried about him. My daughter-in-law is very moved."
The whole family talks to each other, as if the empty round wooden table is filled with delicacies from the mountains and seas arranged by the old lady herself.
It seems that the old lady with a rosy face who is half leaning on the head of the bed is the old lady with a pale face lying on the bed who is sick due to longing for her children as He Lingyao said.
Luo Jingyao was sincere and moved forward softly, squatting next to the old lady: "The old lady is still thinking about daddy. I know that daddy is running all the way, with a dry mouth and hungry stomach. I am really touched."
As she spoke, she raised her slender hand to wipe the crystal tears from the corners of her eyes. Her already beautiful little face shed tears as pitifully as a weak willow supporting the wind. As soon as she knelt down and said these few words, she was on the verge of collapse.
, was so frightened that the Duke and his family hurriedly stepped forward to help the person up.
"Grandma, my cousin is not in good health. It's not unfilial. I hope you can understand and don't blame her." He Lingyao found an opportunity and hurriedly stepped forward to excuse Luo Jingyao after Luo Jingkong and others helped her up.
Luo Jingyao paused and took a deep look at He Lingyao.
"Cousin Lingyao, the old lady has always been kind and loving. Everyone in the whole capital knows who doesn't know who. Naturally, you won't see your sister who is already in poor health catch a cold. The old lady treats you with all her heart.
, how can you make the old lady feel so cold? Doesn't this mean that the old lady treats her granddaughter who is in poor health harshly and unkindly? "
Luo Qingxue said with a look of disapproval.
He Lingyao's face turned pale and she hurriedly looked at the old lady. She was relying on the old lady. Now that the mirror could not be found, she had to rely on her even more. If possible, she would like to be recorded in the name of the Duke's wife. However,
The most important thing now is the old lady's attitude. Looking at it this way, you can see that the old lady's face dropped.
"Old madam, let's take a seat quickly. This child didn't even have to wait for dinner in order to have a meal with her father and several brothers. As soon as she heard the old lady setting out the meal, she pulled us over and was afraid.
I have kept you waiting for a long time, so the old lady must have missed the meal because she missed the Duke and his son." The Duke's wife stepped forward and prepared to help the old lady to eat.
He Lingyao did not expect that the Duke's wife would come forward.
In fact, she thought too much. The Duke's wife was unwilling to let her husband and children go hungry. As for talking about whether there was something or not, there was no point in talking about it. It was better to eat quickly and go to rest. As for the old lady's attitude, she
She never cared whether He Lingyao would fall out of favor with the old lady. She didn't care.
He Lingyao took one last look at Luo Jingyao, who was surrounded by several brothers, and gritted her teeth. Life was so good. There were always so many people standing up for her. Whatever she needed, there were always people who would help her choose the right one.
Heartfelt.
The old lady's face turned blue and white. Everyone was very thoughtful and did not take her seriously at all.
"Look at me, I'm getting older, my hands and feet are not flexible, and my brain is confused. I asked my mother to arrange meals, but why can't I see you now?"
"Go back to the old lady. Mother Lao is injured. Please be considerate of her and let her rest. The food has been left to the kitchen. There has been no movement for a long time. I guess the woman is lazy again." Haitang, the maid next to the old lady, stepped forward and replied.
talk.
"Then why don't you go and explain again! What time has it been? Yao Yatou is not in good health to begin with. What will happen if she is starved again?" She has been sick since she was a child, and nothing can be blamed on her.
The old lady thought so.
"Yes, yes, slave girl, go right away." Haitang went down to explain in fear.
The Duke's wife saw it in her eyes, and it was obvious that she wanted to take revenge on her because she took care of Mama Lao. After all, the kitchen was hers, and being able to find trouble would not only make her unhappy, but also take it away from her.
After all, the kitchen is well-oiled and an important place. No wonder it has always made the old lady and the second bedroom jealous.
Pity……
Seeing the servants leaving in a hurry, the old lady glanced at the Duke's wife. Seeing that the Duke's wife's expression did not change, the old lady's face dropped again.
"I heard that you rewarded my mother with a compliment?" I asked, picking up the tea cup and covering the smile at the corner of my mouth by drinking water.
"That's what happened." The Duke's wife remained calm, waiting to see how the old lady would regain her position.
"Oh? I wonder why you don't like it?" It's up to the owner to beat a dog. Mrs. Gu didn't give her any face, so it's really unreasonable.
