The sound of the driver whipping his whip and shouting came from outside, and then the wheels rumbled. Inside the half-dark car, with the brocade curtains moving, a few strands of light from outside entered, making the inside a little brighter. The person sitting there was not Who is Gu Tingye? [Ye*] [*]
It was surprisingly quiet in the car. He leaned slightly and said slowly: "Aunt, I haven't seen you for many days."
Mrs. Yang Gu never dreamed that he would appear here. She was so shocked that she sat froze on the spot. After being stunned for a moment, she asked sharply: "What are you doing here!"
Gu Tingye did not answer this, but said something else: "When Marquis Xuanmen married a daughter, it was a great event in the capital. When Princess Pingning came out of the cabinet, Marquis Xiangyang married countless people, and it was inevitable that the queen would be envious."
Mrs. Yang Gu's eyelids suddenly jumped and she looked straight at Gu Tingye - she had barely had half a cup of tea when she came out of Mrs. Tai's house! She said solemnly: "What a good ear and eyes, now it is indeed different from the past."
Gu Tingye didn't seem to care at all, and said with a smile: "About ten years ago, Xuanmenhou was ordered to guard Yantong Prefecture in the northwest. Unexpectedly, he was attacked by a heavy army of Xirong. There were only a few thousand remaining soldiers in the city, and there was no way to rescue him. The city was destroyed. , the four fathers of the Marquis Xuanmen were about to die in the city. The Rui family, a wealthy family in the neighboring city, got the letter, and the old governor Rui who was serving as an official at home was upright. He immediately sent the clan's younger brothers and soldiers from the Ding Mansion to rescue them, and finally the reinforcements arrived to relieve the siege. The Hou family was saved, but unfortunately Mr. Rui, the minister, was full of children and grandchildren, and only one concubine was left."
After saying this, he stopped continuing and just looked at Mrs. Yang Gu, with a mocking look in her eyes. Mrs. Yang was filled with anger, but it was inconvenient to lose her temper. How could she not know what happened back then, so Just now, I had the same tone as Mrs. Tai.
Gu Tingye was very satisfied with this expression, and then he said slowly: "After Hou Xuanmen returned to Beijing, he married his daughter-in-law to the younger brother of the Rui family, and half of the family property was used as a dowry. I didn't know that the Han consort's family was in the Gu family Is there such a profound kindness?"
Mrs. Yang Gu's face turned black, her teeth made a slight chattering sound, but she remained silent, acting as a non-violent non-resistance.
"As for Princess Pingning coming out of the cabinet..." Gu Tingye smiled, "My nephew was still young at the time. I only remember that the old lady of the Yang family personally acted as matchmaker for this marriage, and my aunt also took several cousins to have a drink. Don’t you know the connection?”
Mrs. Yang Gu still resisted with silence and refused to communicate. Gu Tingye gradually faded away his smile and said solemnly and coldly: "My aunt has changed her nature and is so calm. I think Mrs. Tai must have put in a lot of 'efforts'."
Mrs. Yang Gu was already very fierce, so she couldn't bear it and said loudly: "You don't have to provoke me! I'm old enough, and I'm about to have a great-grandson, so I'm not afraid of you getting involved in dirty things. Just tell me, what do you do?" How to do it!"
"Nothing, but I want my aunt to say something." Gu Tingye's tone was calm, and he pressed the other party like an invisible palm, with a hint of power. Mrs. Yang Gu endured it again and again, and took a few heavy breaths before saying: "...Yes, this is the matter. What she did was not honest, I have already told her. If she does not change, I will never interfere in this marriage! How about it, are you satisfied?"
These words were spoken angrily and urgently, like a barrage of firecrackers, and a faint smile appeared on Gu Tingye's lips.
Old Mrs. Yang Gu couldn't suppress her anger. She glanced at him from the corner of her wrinkled eyes and said, "Although this is wrong, it is excusable. Who knows that little girl Can can't have a capable brother to rely on?" If not, how can her mother not be worried? She has been kind and kind all her life, but she just did this one thing wrong. Do you deserve to be so unforgiving?"
Gu Tingye showed contempt and snorted coldly: "She gave away the Gu family's land that had not been touched for hundreds of years. She was so kind and kind that it would be better not to give it away!" Every word was like a sharp knife.
Old Mrs. Yang Gu did not admit defeat and sneered in a strange tone: "Yes, I almost forgot, it was all thanks to your mother that the Gu family's ancestral property was saved. You don't need to remind me, all the young and old of the Gu family cherish this kindness."
, I dare not forget it!”
"Is this how the Gu family repays?!" Gu Tingye's eyes were as cold as ice.
"What a joke! Is it the Gu family's fault that you are naughty and untamed? Haven't you ever scolded or taught me about your mischief outside all day long? You can't help yourself up the wall, but you blame others!"
If these words had been said earlier, Gu Tingye would have been furious, but at this time, he had been polished by Jianghu Fengshuang until his skin was rough and his flesh was thick. He didn't take it seriously and only sneered back coldly: "I never deny what I do!
But am I the only one in the Gu family like this? The master is kept in the dark and doesn’t know, and aunt, you don’t know either outside."
The aunt and nephew are somewhat similar in nature. They speak closely to each other, tit for tat, and neither gives in to the other. Old lady Yang Gu choked on the last sentence. Beijing is prosperous, and there are many kinds of entertainment, and the rich and powerful brothers are more or less
There are some bad habits, but you may get better after you become an adult and get a wife, or you may learn how to cover up and clean up your own mess.
Gu Tingbing was greedy for money and coveted wealth and prominence, Gu Tingyang was lustful, and his younger daughter-in-law, Sister Yao, had never scrupulously tolerated meat and fish. The two of them had never caused trouble outside, and even life-threatening lawsuits. All these were concealed by the help of the dowager, so they had four or five rooms.
I am very grateful to her. I went to Gu Tingye...
"You are married to a salt merchant and you are embarrassing your aunt in the Yang family?" Gu Tingye lowered his shoulders and leaned against the car wall, half-mocking and half-smiling unhurriedly.
Old Mrs. Yang Gu was speechless for a moment, as the past suddenly came to her mind.
At that time, she gave birth to two daughters in a row. Seeing that the concubine was getting older, her mother-in-law was powerful, and her sisters-in-law were not in trouble, she had all kinds of difficulties as the eldest daughter-in-law. But it happened that her mother-in-law's brother married such a
If you are not a good wife, your husband's family will murmur and ridicule you openly and secretly. Even if the food is bland, they will make people joke, "My sister-in-law is too frugal, why don't you ask your mother-in-law's family for some salt?" and then laugh hard.
During the last meal, she had always been arrogant and unwilling to explain, so she could only force herself to smile.
She knew that her eldest brother was in trouble, Qin's sister-in-law was pitiful, and her parents were helpless, so she pounced on the Bai family with nowhere to vent her resentment, and naturally, it also extended to Gu Tingye.
Her throat rumbled a few times, and she wanted to say something, but she couldn't. When she raised her head, she saw the dim light floating in the car. The light that penetrated the car was no longer bright and green, but a dim and reddish afterglow of the sunset. The person sitting opposite
The broad forehead and straight nose are surprisingly similar to the old and dying face in my memory.
"Brother... before your father passed away, he was always thinking about you." She suddenly spoke, her eyes were extremely dim, as if she had aged a lot in an instant, and her voice was low and hoarse, "Later, eldest brother no longer recognized people, he just kept calling
When people come back to look for you, don't sleep outside in the open, for fear that you will suffer hardship, but it's a pity..."
Although he had known it for a long time, when he heard this again, Gu Tingye still felt his heart tightening and felt as if he was suffocating.
"Having said this today, I simply let it go. From the very beginning, I have determined that your mother is not worthy of being the wife of the Gu family, and what you have done since then has made me realize that you are not worthy of inheriting the title. Therefore, some
Even though I knew the matter, I never said anything. Who knows, people are not as good as God, and now..." Old Mrs. Yang Gu slowly narrated, her eyes were tense and almost bleak. In fact, since the death of her eldest brother, she felt guilty in her heart.
, and no longer set foot in Ningyuan Hou Mansion. ~
Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a sense of arrogance in her heart. She raised her head and sneered, "Gu has no regrets about his actions. I am not the fourth or fifth old man. One is stupid and the other has no bones! I never helped you when you were down. Now,
You have become so prosperous, and I won’t come to take advantage of you! I didn’t even come to you to get married, so you can treat me as your aunt. Even if the Yang family is in trouble one day, I will never come to look for you!”
After saying this categorically, her old bones seemed to fall apart. She said in a hoarse voice, "Sister Kecan... Nephew Wei is used to being comfortable. You have little relationship with her brother and sister. Her maternal family is Dongchang.
The Marquis Mansion has been destroyed a long time ago. I can't just sit back and watch her life-long events. At least I can find a suitable in-law, and I can be considered a worthy eldest brother."
"When your sister's marriage is finalized, I will no longer visit the Gu family. Don't worry, and let your wife rest assured that I won't come to arrange your aunt's family tree again." Mrs. Yang Gu gritted her teeth and paused.
He said in a low voice, "...If the marriage of the Han family fails, you have to go and see other families. Can girl is not sensible. You can help me at least. After all, they are brothers and sisters."
Gu Tingye was the one she looked up to, and he was arrogant by nature. It was just a dream to expect him to retaliate with kindness. It would be nice if he didn't return him as he was. It would be hard to get a better deal. How could he continue to rely on his elders to show off his prestige? She could see this very clearly.
, this morning is different from the past.
That day when she came to Gu Tingcan's house to announce her marriage, all her difficult intentions were just the result of habitual attacks. When she saw the plump and nourishing young couple, she became so angry that she felt so depressed that when she returned home, she regretted that she couldn't hold back her anger, so why did she take it upon herself?
It was humiliating. But no matter how hard she worked, she still couldn't control her anger when she saw this disgusting nephew.
Gu Tingye listened quietly, then suddenly smiled: "Auntie, don't worry, the Han family's marriage will definitely come true."
"How...how do you know?" Mrs. Yang Gu asked curiously.
"After all this fuss, if the Han family agrees to the marriage, both parties will be able to get over it." Gu Tingye mocked, "Seventh sister is no longer old enough to choose slowly, and the Madam has a high vision, so she will not be willing to give in.
"
He gently lifted the corner of the car curtain and looked sideways at the sky outside, "My wife will definitely know what is best."
"Could it be..." Mrs. Yang Gu's heart moved, "You did this."
Gu Tingye glanced at her lightly. Mrs. Yang Gu felt cold for no reason at this glance. Her fingers trembled a few times, but she heard him say: "Auntie, do you think the Madam has been wronged?"
It is indeed a fact that Mrs. Yang Gu is silent. There is nothing to be wronged about.
"It's best to talk things over today." Gu Tingye put down the curtain and put one hand lightly on the small table. "My family doesn't have any deep hatred. Although there are some disagreements, they are not difficult to deal with. When the seventh sister comes out of the cabinet, please
My aunt is here to have a drink."
Old Mrs. Yang Gu chewed carefully, understood the meaning of the words, nodded and said: "Now that you are the head of the family, I will save you."
She only felt that the fatigue and excitement of this day could almost take away ten years of her life. She knew the reason for Gu Tingye's visit today. In fact, she was already considered a family member after getting married. He didn't mind having such a relative, but he hoped
Without an aunt to scold him and cause trouble, as soon as he inherited the title, he took turns squeezing all the elders closest to him. It would not sound good if word got out.
Anyway, she has said what she needs to say. From now on, she will stop putting up fights with her elders, and Gu Tingye will not remember old grudges. The past is in the past. Now she can't keep up her face to communicate with each other, that's all. Anyway, she will have one less enemy.
It is good.
"It's getting late, my nephew will go back soon." Gu Tingye said goodbye with his hands in hand.
As soon as I stopped the car and raised the curtain, I saw two weeping maids and a timid daughter-in-law standing outside the car. It was the one who helped the old lady into the car just now. There was also a frightened coachman, followed by a group of people.
A team of brave and vigorous horseback guards.
"Old lady, I, we..." The coachman and the wife hurriedly defended themselves.
Mrs. Yang Gu waved her hand impatiently: "We'll talk about it when we get back."
It was dark now, and there was no one in this alley. It was very quiet. When the first guard dismounted, led a powerful horse over, and respectfully handed the reins to Gu Tingye, the old lady suddenly made a sound.
: "Wait a minute."
Gu Tingye was slightly surprised. He looked back at her and walked a few steps over. He heard her say hurriedly: "I know you don't want to see her. She did have inappropriate thoughts about you and acted inappropriately. But these few decades
Over the past few years, she has managed the whole family, and she has worked hard without any credit. You, at least, for your father's sake, just raise your hand."
Gu Tingye laughed and said, "Auntie, please rest assured. If she doesn't do anything else until now, I won't argue with women all the time. But if she doesn't give up, then..." He had no idea.
He laughed twice.
The old lady was dejected. She herself had been a daughter-in-law for many years and had become a mother-in-law. The twists and turns in the inner house were very clear. Xiao Qin was a smart person. She was the most kind person to those insignificant relatives, but for
He would spare no effort in blocking her path. After all, it was due to the sister-in-law's affection for many years, so he had spoken for her after all.
She whispered: "It's the best thing for you to think like this."
"Don't worry, aunt. Those little grievances are worth my effort!" Gu Tingye saw the worried look on the old lady's face, walked away with a sneer, and got on his horse neatly, "How can a man rely only on his ancestors' kindness and his own ability to make contributions?
It’s a journey! After all, if the third brother has a big future, she will be the king of the Gu family!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of horses whipping was heard, and the sound of horse hooves hitting the bluestone was as loud as the wind passing by. The group of athletes disappeared deep in the alley in a moment. The old lady watched them leave,
Sitting alone in the car, my mind was filled with thoughts.
…
Two sets of bowls, chopsticks and dishes had already been placed on the exquisite small round table surrounded by begonia flowers. Minglan was leaning against the beautiful lady in the back room, reading a joke book about "The Golden Jade Slave Beats the Lover with a Stick".
Danjue came in from outside and reported softly: "Madam, are you ready to serve the food?" Minglan freed up a hand and shook it: "No, the Marquis hasn't come back yet."
Danju advised: "I don't know when the Marquis will return home. Madam is now twins. Why don't you use some first?"
Minglan still held the scroll upright and joked without raising her head: "My good girl, your wife and I have eaten five meals today, so I should take a breather even if I am feeding pigs."
Xiao Tao was holding a pair of copper pliers with brocade-cotton handles in one hand, and holding a stove grille inlaid with frozen garnet in one hand. She was gently stirring the charcoal fire through the charcoal gas. After hearing these words, she burst into laughter. Danjubai
He glanced at her, stepped forward and took a small white jade stove from Minglan's hand, walked to Xiaotao's side to add new charcoal fire, and just pinched two small pieces of silver wire charcoal, and the door curtain was gently opened.
Mother Cui came in carrying a small tea tray.
Cui's mother walked up to Minglan and said, "It's okay to wait for Mr. Marquis. Eat this first. It won't fill your stomach at all and won't hinder your meal later." On the small tea tray was a steaming warm cup.
When I opened the lid, a rich milky and fruity aroma hit my nostrils, which was very tempting. This custard is made from fresh cow and goat milk, mixed with a little egg yolk juice, some apple puree, and a little crushed amber.
Colored longan grains are used as garnish, and they are delicious only after they are steamed thoroughly.
"This is a new one from Zhuang Shangli today. It was delivered to the house two hours ago. It's very fresh. Eat it while it's hot." Mother Cui couldn't help but break up, took the scroll from Minglan's hand, and went to
She stuffed a spoon into her hand, and there was still a cold air in the wrinkles on her face. The custard was delicious, and Cui's mother stood beside her like a diamond, staring at her. Even though she was not hungry at all, Minglan had no choice but to
Eat up.
Cui's mother saw that the food she ate was delicious, and a smile appeared on her indifferent face. She couldn't help but said a few words: "While the madam is not hungry now, eat more. The old lady was pregnant back then."
Son, you will vomit whatever you see..." She suddenly stopped talking. Old Mrs. Sheng's child who died young is a sad taboo that no one dares to mention.
She was good at serving and caring for her. When she was able to raise Minglan, who was like a little kitten, until she was fat and white, she had two brushes. The amount of milk soup was only as much as the palm of her hand, and Minglan quickly ran out of it.
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Cui's mother glanced at the two girls and said: "There are still some more. I left them for you. They are heating on the stove. Go get them and eat them." Xiao Tao had already been feeling greedy for a long time, so she heard this.
He happily went out carrying the empty cup.
Danju sleeps well and knows that Cui's mother has something to say to Minglan privately, so she puts the white jade stove back into Minglan's hand, then puts down the thick cotton curtain, closes the door, and goes to the outer room to guard it.
Xiao Tao had already walked to the door. Seeing this situation, she felt a little embarrassed, so she leaned into Dan Ju's ear and said, "Good sister, I'll bring it to you to eat."
"Xiao Ho, you have a conscience." Dan Ju smiled and poked her forehead with his finger.
In the room - "Madam..." Cui's mother is not good at words. After saying these two words, she didn't know how to continue.
Minglan heard something strange in her voice, smiled and waited for the next step: "Mom, please tell me."
Cui's mother took a breath and said, "Madam, I heard that the third wife gave a favor to a girl and asked her to serve the third master."
Minglan was slightly shocked: "I remember that when my sister-in-law was just pregnant, she already had sex with a girl." Besides, it's not like Gu Tingwei didn't have concubines, so his wife wouldn't have a woman to sleep with once she got pregnant.
Cui's mother looked a little disdainful, but she still said: "It's just that girl. She said she was in poor health and couldn't serve her anymore, so the third wife sent a new one over."
"Not in good health?" Ming Lan asked curiously. Could it be that the third wife was jealous and resentful and committed a murderous attack?
Mother Cui smacked her lips helplessly and lowered her voice: "I heard she is pregnant."
Minglan was stunned and said oh. Neither of them spoke for a while, and the room was quiet. After a while, Minglan whispered: "I know what mom means."
Cui's mother was also extremely embarrassed. How could the child she raised be willing to be wronged?
If someone who doesn't know the basics comes here, it's better to ask someone reliable and honest to serve the Marquis."
Minglan smiled bitterly in her heart, she knew this day would come.
When Cui's mother saw that Minglan didn't speak, she thought she was upset: "Madam, I know you are unhappy, but there's nothing you can do about it." She remembered that the old lady had argued with Mr. Sheng many times over trivial matters, which eventually led to a quarrel between the couple.
Discord, she said worriedly, "I have seen these girls over the years, and they are all good. Xiaotao is honest, Danju is loyal, and although Luzhi has a sharper mouth, he is also a real person, not as good as..."
Minglan shook her head slowly and sighed: "Mom, you are an old man of the Sheng family. Do you still remember Aunt Xiang, the biological mother of the sixth brother?"
Cui's mother was not prepared for Minglan to suddenly mention this, and she was confused for a moment. Minglan added: "Aunt Xiang used to be my wife's personal maid, and she has been with me since she was a child. I heard that the master and servant used to be as good as sisters. But what happened later?
...After Aunt Xiang showed up, the wife began to be jealous of her, and the two of them became estranged. Many years later, after Aunt Xiang gave birth to her sixth brother, that little affection had long since disappeared.”
"Who says it's not the case?" Cui's mother sighed, "It's Aunt Xiang who can endure it. No matter how much food, clothing, food, or treatment she receives, she never complains. She only says good things about my wife in front of others, and even the Sixth Young Master doesn't dare to take anything away from her.
With only half of the principal's money, my wife tolerated their mother."
Minglan nodded. Aunt Xiang was a good example of a concubine. She was cautious and did not dare to be evil. In the Sheng family, even the housekeeper or the proud mother were more respectable than her. Minglan asked in reply: "
But can this be said to mean that the wife is narrow-minded? Once a woman has her own flesh and blood, it will be hard to say..."
Cui's mother choked, what she said was true. It would be better if she gave birth to a daughter. A concubine could not become a prostitute, and the concubine could be more peaceful. If it was a son...who wouldn't want a son to have a future and earn more points?
family property.
After all, there are only a few people who have harmonious wives and concubines, and harmonious half-brothers.
Minglan said slowly: "When you need it, ask them to do it, and when it's not needed, just be careful. If they come up with it on their own, that's it, otherwise... I can't do it by treating them like objects.
It's probably because I don't have the capacity to tolerate others, and I can't really treat the younger ones as sisters." For Yao Yiyi, ancient education was nothing more than a skin.
"What did Madam say? There are a few people in this world who can treat Xiao Xing'er as a sister, but... what should I do?" Cui's mother was clumsy and was at a loss for words.
"There's always a way." Minglan smiled and didn't want to say more. It's very easy for men in this era to steal sex. On the contrary, it takes a lot of perseverance to resist the temptations of the Yingying Yanyans, so she just
Don't rush to make yourself sick, just let nature take its course.
At this time, Danju outside reported loudly: "Master Hou is back."
Minglan woke up slightly and saw Gu Tingye striding in from the outside. Cui's mother came over and stood up respectfully, said hello to him, and then left. Minglan wanted to get up to undress him, but called him
He hugged her and the two of them leaned on the head of the couch, half leaning and half sitting.
Gu Tingye smelled the fruity milky fragrance that filled Minglan's body, and sniffed her face and neck: "What does it smell like?" Minglan made his beard prick itchy, and smiled sweetly: "Just now
I used some snacks. If you like them, why don't you try them?" Gu Tingye shook his head. In fact, he didn't like sweets, but Ming Lan's ones were like milk lambs. They were fragrant and smelled great.
"Have you made everything clear to your aunt?" Minglan pulled her head hard on her neck and kissed her indiscriminately.
Gu Tingye snorted vaguely. Minglan didn't understand what he meant and asked again: "You won't instigate people to take Yang's cousins to a flower bar?" Gu Tingye put his big hand on her belly and said reluctantly: "
Think of it as a way to accumulate virtue for this little brat."
Minglan really wanted to reply, 'Your son is a little rabbit, so you are not a rabbit yourself.' However, the old lady will not come to find trouble in the future, which is a good thing after all, so she smiled and did not reply.
"However," Gu Tingye hesitated, "you are pregnant now. If you give up your choice, what should you do with such a big family...? No, please wait a minute."
Minglan thought for a while, then faced his face and said seriously: "Do you think I am the kind of person who will work hard and work hard?"
If Zhuge Liang could live to the age of Qianlong, he would probably be named Liu. Sima Yi's body could not stand up to him. He must be in good health to continue.
Gu Tingye also thought about it seriously: "Absolutely not."
The answer was too neat, and someone was a little unhappy.
Minglan is actually not very worried. Now that she is pregnant, it is an extraordinary performance to manage the Hou Mansion well, and it is reasonable to fail to manage it well. If there is any complaint, she will go outside and cry and complain that the madam deliberately bullies her. It will be early
If you don't hand over your power, you won't hand it over until later. But she handed it back as soon as she got pregnant. What a good excuse.
Because there were so many things sent from the village, they were not fresh after being stored for a long time. Granny Ge made some cheese and egg pastry pastries. Minglan ordered them to be sent to various places to taste, and Kou Xiangyuan also received some.
"Well, these milk rolls are so fragrant, and they are still warm. Maybe they have just been cooked. Sister, please try them." Qiuniang took a bite in her mouth, feeling the fragrance lingering on her teeth and cheeks, and praised, "The taste is so strong.
It’s fragrant, but I don’t know how much freshness was added.”
Gong Hongxiao stroked a cluster of green and apricot-yellow wintersweet embroidered on her sleeve: "This is for Sister Rong. How can we be so lucky? If Madam finds out, she will think that we sisters are picking on girls all day long."
Qiuniang stopped holding the snacks in her hand and seemed a little embarrassed. A maid who was sorting the food box behind her couldn't help but said: "Auntie, please don't scare her. When I took the things from my mother-in-law, they said
Clearly, the small box of food is for the eldest lady, and this box is for you two." After saying this, he left angrily, and even swung the door curtain forcefully when he went out.
"What Little Lotus Root said is that Madam will not care about this with us." Qiuniang watched her leave, seeming to breathe a sigh of relief.
Hong Xiao glanced at her, stood up with a smile, closed the door, and turned around and said: "Good sister, I just thought about it. In the past, I was worried that Madam was not easy to get along with, but you still have it."
I have some friendship with Mr. Marquis, but I am alone and don’t know how to get people to caress me. But these days, Madam treats us really well!"
Qiuniang looked at the candlelight in a daze and sighed: "Yes. Madam, you have a very good heart."
Hong Xiao's eyes flashed, and she sat next to Qiu Niang and said affectionately: "I can see that Madam is kind and kind. Even if we accidentally make a mistake, she never takes it seriously.
"
Qiuniang's face turned red. She knew what she was referring to and lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Now that my wife is pregnant, you have to share her worries."
Qiuniang was stunned: "How to share the worries?"
"You are so stupid, of course you are the Marquis." Hongxiao smiled so hard that the hairpins on her temples couldn't help but tremble, "Sister, think about it carefully, the Marquis is picky and is not used to being served by others, but Madam is in such a situation, and
It's not good to make her tired."
To be able to hang out in the house till now, no matter how honest the girl is, she must have some instincts. No matter how dull Qiuniang is, she can still tell that Hongxiao has bad intentions. But sometimes, the simplest strategy is also the most effective.
of.
Thinking that Gu Tingye didn't have a considerate person to serve him, Qiuniang couldn't help but worry, and a thought that had been dormant for a long time jumped out again. Rather than letting the restless and distracted girl take advantage of the opportunity, it would be better for her, Madam.
You can understand it if you think about it.
Hong Xiao looked at her coldly, knowing that her thoughts were aroused, so she didn't say much at the moment and slowly returned to her room.
Qiuniang returned to the house undecided. She sat in front of the makeup mirror and looked at her still pretty face. She couldn't help but feel excited. At this moment, Little Lotus Root came in with a basin of hot water, followed by a little girl carrying a paris.
"Little Lotus Root," Qiuniang bit her lip, "Tomorrow morning you will come with me to pay my respects to Madam. Aren't you on good terms with some sisters in the courtyard? You can inquire about some things for me..."
"Girl!" Little Lotus Root interrupted her angrily, "Although my life is not as valuable as yours, I have followed you since I was ten years old, and I have served you faithfully for many years. If you want to commit suicide, go ahead! Don't do it to me.
Just put on the quilt!"
"What nonsense are you talking about, you damn girl!" Qiuniang was yelled at and scolded her back while patting the makeup case.
Little Lotus Root vigorously put the copper basin on the stand for a while, turned around and put her hands on her hips and said: "Don't take stock of Madam's kindness, so you ate lard and got blinded! Look what happened to Wu'er. He dared to go to the study to show off his charm and call the steward to be cruel.
After a beating, her legs were broken, and she was asked to move to the village to recuperate. Even if she recovers, she might become lame. I heard yesterday that the village's mother was going to marry her! Now the house opposite is quiet.
Now, are you going to start jumping around again?!"
Qiuniang's face turned green and red, her fingers pinched tightly into the material of her clothes, and she said angrily: "I haven't said anything yet! You just poured out a dustpan! But you forgot who is the master!"
"Okay, okay!" Another little girl hurriedly came out to smooth things over. While closing the door, she came over and took Qiuniang's hand, saying softly, "Good girl, don't take it to heart. You know Sister Lianyou's nature. She,
It's just a word of mouth, you have been friends for so many years, and she is doing it for your own good!"
Qiuniang calmed down a little. Although the little girl is young, she is very good at persuading people. "Master Hou's meaning is already very clear. He sent Sister Rong to you as a favor to you! In the future, you will
There is someone to rely on, so you just need to take good care of your sister. If the Marquis comes to look for you, that's all. But if you point your head and lean towards the Marquis, let alone the Marquis feel disgusted in his heart, and feel that you don't know what's good or bad. I'm afraid.
Even the people in the government will laugh at you for not being ashamed."
Having said these words, Little Lotus Root also whispered: "Girl, it's all my fault, my mouth is really a disaster! I'm not afraid that you will suffer from the evil spirit opposite and let her manipulate you. Sister Rong's letter
You, I like you again, let's live a good and peaceful life, nothing better. Madam also said last time that when Sister Rong turns ten years old, she will support your aunt, and if it is suitable, she will also support you.
You are always running errands with your brother."
One of the two girls was soft and the other was tough. Even though Qiuniang was unwilling to do so, she shrank back.
After serving Qiuniang to bed, the two girls went out and walked more than ten steps before speaking.
"Hey, Sister Lian Yue, thank you for your courage to speak today, otherwise Miss Qiu would be confused again." The little girl patted her chest.
Little Lotus Root sighed and said: "Well, she is actually a smart person and has a good heart. She just can't let go of Mr. Hou in her heart. She always thinks about the day when God will open her eyes. But she doesn't want to think about it. In two years, she will be three
She's ten years old, how can she ask for favors? Isn't this embarrassing? Even if Madam wants to show favor to this girl, there are so many capable and trustworthy people around her, but she still doesn't use her. I've been with her for so many years, and I don't want to see her causing trouble.
joke."
The little girl complimented: "Sister, you are so kind. The girl is really lucky to have you by her side to give advice. I heard from my sister at the madam's office that even the madam thinks you are a good person. She also ordered your family to do something good.
I’ll try my best to find a match for you.”
Little Lotus Root blushed and spat: "Children are talking nonsense! We are so young, but we are thinking about this all day long!" Then he sighed again, "No one is stupid, your godmother told us to watch Miss Qiu,
It’s also for her own good.”
The little girl nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes."
Little Lotus Root sneered: "Actually, if Madam wants to punish Miss Luoqiu, it would be better to watch her get into trouble. The result is that she just works hard and can't bear it. Speaking of which, the master of Xuanrui Hall
He’s the best at this!”
Xuanrui Hall is located in the very center of the main hall of Ningyuanhou Mansion.
At this time, it had just fallen into the night, and Mrs. Tai was in a bad mood, with waves of anger welling up in her chest. She almost crushed the tea cup with her well-maintained hands. She asked Mrs. Yang Gu for a squeeze in the afternoon, but she still hadn't figured out a countermeasure.
This happened again in the evening.
Mrs. Zhu on the side held her belly with difficulty and said with a smile: "Mom, don't be angry. It's your daughter-in-law's fault if you get hurt. It's a good thing that the third master is prosperous. I've assigned my mother-in-law to take care of Xin'er. I think it's okay.
of."
The madam clapped her hands heavily and cursed at Gu Tingwei who was kneeling below: "You are a loser. You can't study or practice martial arts. You only do these trivial things! You hurt such a virtuous wife like this.
Her heart?! How can I go see her father!"
Gu Tingwei knelt so hard that his knees ached, but he didn't dare to answer. Mrs. Zhu had no choice but to help persuade: "Mother, don't blame the third master. If you say that Xin'er is smart and well-behaved, I like it when I see it. If I give birth to a child in the future, he will also be a wise brother."
My arms are not."
"Why are you so good!" Madam Tai scolded, "This little fox is very clever. I clearly gave the instructions to Mrs. Tang Yao, but she dared to secretly pour the medicine. Even if she wants to have more grandchildren, she doesn't want the seed of this bitch.
!Quickly, go call someone to bundle it up and take it to the village to fill it with medicine. Don’t dirty the grounds of the Hou Mansion!"
"Mother!" Gu Tingwei said with a look of unbearable expression, "Xin'er is a weak girl, let alone a child, she is afraid of her life..."
"Shut up! How dare you be disobedient!" Madam Tai asked sternly. Gu Tingye had always been filial and had no choice but to endure it.
The madam turned around and took Zhu's hand, and said lovingly: "My dear, don't worry, no one will dare to wrong you as long as I am here!"
Mrs. Zhu was both ashamed and moved: "Mother, is this appropriate?"
"Don't worry about this matter. I have my own sense of discretion." Madam Tai said decisively, "You are too heavy, so go back and rest quickly. I will teach this little brat a lesson!"
Mrs. Zhu responded, leaned against the maid and slowly went out.
Gu Tingwei watched after Zhu went out and the thick curtain at the door was slowly lowered, and then whispered: "Mom, do you really want to deal with Xin'er? Isn't she the one you rewarded me with?"
The madam slowly picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Get up, you stupid thing! That stupid girl, who succeeds more than fails, dares to go against my words. Today she dares to show off in front of me.
If you have the decency to do such a thing, you will dare to step on your mistress’s head someday! It would not be a pity to die.”
Gu Tingwei felt a little dizzy and slowly got up from the ground: "But...Xin'er..."
"Don't mention her again!" The Dowager Madam was sullen. Looking at her only son, she couldn't help but feel soft. She said slowly, "Don't you know my painstaking efforts? What time is it now? It's the uncle Taiping's house that I have to rely on.
At that time, your father-in-law was just such a daughter, you, you... are done, let's talk about something else. It's hard for you to go back and do the errands you did before, I..."
Gu Tingwei lowered his head and looked listless. After hearing this, he raised his head and said, "Mom, don't worry about this. My second brother has found a new job for me. There happens to be a vacancy in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
The madam was stunned for a moment, and Gu Tingwei said quickly: "The military and horse department is much fatter than the military and imperial guards."
After a while, the wife slowly said: "Your second brother has always been capable."
"Second sister-in-law's eldest brother-in-law is the second master of the Yuan family in Uncle Zhongqin's mansion. He is now leading the administration of a city. I heard he is a very cheerful and heroic elder brother. I would like to get to know him."
"Your second sister-in-law is also capable."
The madam let go of her fingers that were tightly gripping the armrest. Her well-maintained face looked like that of a woman in her forties, but the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes could not be concealed. The fine lines were layered and intertwined like a dense spider web.
.
She showed an endearing smile and said, "I think if the Marquis Mansion is in her hands, everything will be in order."
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The wind blows fiercely at night, and the window panes make a soft sound, and the thick and delicate paper satin flutters lightly, like an unruly moth flapping its thin wings, eager to break free from the shackles of the night, trying to flutter away regardless of its fragile body. Ming
Lan, with her semi-wet hair hanging loose, sat in front of the warm smoke cage, leaning on the table with one hand, listening to the strange and wonderful sound.
"Madam, the Marquis has sent someone to say that he and Mr. Gongsun are afraid it will be late to discuss matters, so he wants you to go to bed first." Danjue came in quietly, holding a dry and soft towel in his hand, and slowly helped Minglan.
Rubbing his hair.
Minglan nodded and remained silent. Danju asked curiously: "What is Madam thinking about."
"Listening to the wind outside, it sounds like it's going to rain."
Danju smiled and said: "Yes, during these days, it will get colder if it rains for a while."
"I'm afraid snakes, insects, rats and ants are going to come out of their holes."
Minglan looked at the slightly distorted light around the heater and smiled lightly. Some things will not come just because you are afraid of them, and don't try to make peace with them. Maybe they won't accept prisoners of war.
Seven days later, the Dowager Lady handed over the list of ancestral land deeds to Gu Tingye, and invited the elders of the Gu family to attend the count; half a month later, the Princess Mansion invited a mediator to come to the Hou Mansion to make a small decision.
The author has something to say:
It was so boring that I couldn't get up last night, so I simply revised it again. The chapter about Fatty was still a pleasure to write.