Xu Wanyi was going crazy. She was so confused and annoyed by her mother, sister-in-law and a group of female relatives. It was not because Xu Wanyi had no taboos after getting married or something. She used to be a girl.
Now these people suddenly stopped tabooing some words that they had never heard before. It was extremely shameful to ask.
For example, she asked Zhang Yanling if she had checked her red scarf. She had to show it to him before she could be recognized at home. For example, she could not let her husband get too far. She had to whet his appetite when it came to bed matters and let him beg her so that he could be able to do so in the future.
Keep him under control. For example, did you eat the soup before having sex to ensure that you can have a baby quickly? Xu Wanyi couldn't breathe when asked about these topics.
She is still a perfect girl, how can she withstand the bombardment of these words. But she cannot have an attack or tell the truth, otherwise it will shock the world and cause another round of trouble.
At the noon banquet, Zhang Yanling couldn't drink because of her injury. But it was obviously impossible not to drink on such an occasion, and she couldn't say that she was injured, so as not to attract questions. Fortunately, Xu Wanyi came to the rescue and made an excuse.
He said that Zhang Yanling didn't like to drink Qiulubai, so he brought a bottle of wine for Zhang Yanling to drink. When Zhang Yanling drank it, he knew it was boiled water, so he thanked Xu Wanyi for saving him.
When it was finally time to leave Duke Ding and return to the Zhang family in the afternoon, Xu Wanyi actually felt happy that she was freed. She could finally clear her ears and no longer had to listen to the nagging of her mother and sister-in-law, and she no longer had to pretend to be with Zhang Yanling.
Love is intimate.
After getting on the carriage, Xu Wanyi breathed a long sigh of relief the moment the carriage started.
Zhang Yanling was also very tired. When she was swaying home in the carriage, Zhang Yanling squinted her eyes and dozed off. She fell asleep before leaving the inner city. When the carriage turned, she leaned on Xu Wanyi's body.
Xu Wanyi wanted to push him awake, but after thinking about it, he didn't do that. Instead, he moved his body and let Zhang Yanling lean on his shoulder, making him lie more comfortably.
Along the way, listening to Zhang Yanling's snoring and looking at the lively scene on the street, Xu Wan's mood was ups and downs, and she thought a lot.
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A few days later, Zhang Yanling's wounds were scarred and basically healed. Since returning home, Xu Wanyi has never had any trouble again, and the family home has gradually become peaceful.
Except for the occasional stroll in the back garden, Xu Wanyi basically stayed in the main room. She was not idle at all. All the newly added furniture and items were cleared out because she needed to use it.
I didn't like the furniture I brought at home, but I didn't like the new furniture I bought for the wedding.
This is good news. Axiu's west courtyard has been replaced with new furniture and furnishings, and it is all red and looks like a new house.
In addition, Xu Wanyi also asked Ma Quanhuang Si and his servants to dig out and remove some flowers and trees in the courtyard of the main house and replace them with new varieties. The flowers and plants on the flower bed were also replaced.
.The only thing that has not been dug up is a clump of bamboo in the corner of the house.
Naturally, Zhang Yanling would not interfere with Xu Wanyi's actions. In fact, this proves that Xu Wanyi's mentality has gradually become more peaceful. Decorating his residence and courtyard are actions only done by a person with a peaceful mind and a stable mind.
And behavior. With Xu Wanyi's vindictive mentality before, how could he still have the mood to decorate his residence if he wanted to make himself restless?
Therefore, Zhang Yanling told Ma Quan and Huang Si to cooperate fully and obey the instructions. The only thing Zhang Yanling was worried about was whether the princess would dig up and plant all the plum trees in the west garden of Duke Dingguo's mansion. After all, she liked it.
If you have plum blossoms, you will probably plant a plum tree. Then, your father-in-law, Dingguo Gong Xu Guangzuo, will have to completely stop the annual plum blossom poetry appreciation party in the West Garden.
After the family settled down, Zhang Yanling's heart dropped. Originally, Zhang Yanling planned to take a few more days of rest through her wedding leave. After recovering from her injuries, she would find a way to go to Xishan Manor to choose a location for opening a smelting workshop, and then talk to the old blacksmith.
They discussed the issue of when to start construction. However, in the afternoon of April 15th, someone from the palace came with news.
Empress Dowager Zhou passed away!
Zhang Yanling was not particularly surprised when she heard the news. Empress Dowager Zhou was old, so it was normal for an older person to die.
But Zhang Zhong, who sent the message, said that the queen invited him to the palace for an audience. Zhang Yanling immediately felt that the matter was not that simple. If it was just the death of Queen Mother Zhou, there was no need for him to enter the palace. If the queen wanted to enter the palace by herself, there might be something else.
Hidden story. Considering what happened with Little Jasmine before, it may be related to this matter.
Zhang Yanling did not dare to neglect and entered the palace immediately.
A few months later, everything in the palace was as it was yesterday. When I arrived at the harem, I saw some palace maids and eunuchs busy changing the red palace lanterns and hanging white lanterns. White cloth tents were also hung on some gatehouses and corridors. This is also true.
He understood the fact that there was a mourning in the palace.
Kunning Palace is still the same as before. The white mourning curtains have not been replaced and hung up. The flowers and plants in the back hall are lush, and the Queen's sister's favorite crabapples are in bloom. They are colorful and seem to be more beautiful than what they remembered before.
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Empress Zhang was sitting in the Spring Pavilion with a frown on her face. When she saw Zhang Yanling arriving, she immediately stood up.
"Yanling has met the second sister." Zhang Yanling bowed and saluted.
Queen Zhang waved her hand and said, "Come and sit down, I have something to tell you."
Zhang Yanling looked around and whispered: "Where is the Emperor?"
Empress Zhang whispered: "We have gone to Renshou Palace. The Queen Mother's coffin has arrived, and the emperor went to preside over the burial."
Zhang Yanling nodded and asked: "When did the old Queen Mother die? How did she die?"
Empress Zhang pulled Zhang Yanling to sit down and lowered her voice: "I asked people to check it out a few days ago, and the old empress was still very strong. But she suddenly couldn't tell the truth two days ago. She couldn't get in water or rice, and she couldn't survive until this morning.
Gone."
Zhang Yanling said: "As people get older, maybe their time has come."
Empress Zhang shook her head and said: "If this is really the case, why did I ask you to come here? Zhang Zhong reported that the emperor went to see the old queen mother two days ago... After that, the queen mother became ill..."
Zhang Yanling was startled and frowned: "Seriously? Such a coincidence?"
Empress Zhang whispered: "And when the emperor came back, I asked him where he had been. He lied and said that he went to see the ministers to discuss matters. But what Zhang Zhong reported was that he went to the Hall of Renshou from Chu Geng.
By the second watch, I didn’t see the minister at all.”
Zhang Yanling frowned and said nothing.
Empress Zhang continued in a low voice: "Also, recently, the emperor seems to be asking me questions in a subtle way, and my questions are weird. If you want to ask what is weird, I can't tell you. But it always feels weird.
.In the past, the emperor would not avoid me when talking to his subordinates. But recently I have gone to see the emperor several times. When the emperor talked to Mou Bin and others, he immediately stopped talking when he saw me and talked about other topics. It seemed that he was hiding something. One day at the beginning of the month
, I went to Qianqing Palace to discuss with him about inviting him to attend your wedding. Outside, I heard him saying to Mou Bin, "We must find out and never tolerate it." As a result, as soon as I entered, I said goodbye immediately.
things."
Zhang Yanling was even more shocked. She said in a deep voice: "Second sister, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Empress Zhang said angrily: "I didn't realize there was anything wrong at the time. It wasn't until he refused to leave the palace to attend your wedding that day that I realized something was wrong. He had previously promised to attend your wedding in person."
A layer of cold sweat broke out down Zhang Yanling's spine. The emperor didn't come that day, so Zhang Yanling had some doubts in her heart. Now it seems that there is definitely something wrong here.