At noon the next day, Chang Hongda and Chang Chinghuan, as well as Chen Ziquan and his eldest son Chen Qiushi, sat together in the private room of Baochun Restaurant and looked respectfully at Xiao Muting who was sitting there.
"The king held a banquet today to thank the four adults. It was well done. I would like to toast the two young masters. I will choose a better wife in the future." Xiao Muting said in a calm tone with no expression on his face.
The four of them all raised their wine glasses in fear and said in unison: "It is an honor for me to serve His Highness King Chen."
Xiao Muting nodded to them and said: "Do it!"
But he just took a sip of wine and put down the glass.
The four people didn't dare to ask, so they could only drink the wine in one gulp. After putting down their glasses, they still sat there in a polite and awkward manner, listening to the instructions.
Xiao Muting snorted coldly: "I have always had a bad reputation, but this time you all have seen it. You can't blame others for it. Who offended them is my most beloved niece."
The four of them glanced at each other, but none of them dared to answer.
Xiao Muting nodded to them again: "A few days ago, I met Mr. Ren at the gate of the Huichun Hall. At that time, you went to the two doctors of the medical center to ask questions."
Ren Jinghuan was so frightened that he immediately stood up and saluted: "His Royal Highness Chen Wang misunderstood. Someone reported the case and said that he was beaten during the consultation at the Huichun Hall. The subordinate followed the rules and took people to check, and happened to meet Princess Guiqi.
, I realized that it was a misunderstanding. Your Highness, King Chen, please give me a clear warning."
"Don't be afraid, I just want to ask. Please sit down and we will only talk about household matters today." Xiao Muting waved to him, seemingly very casual and kind.
But only they know how scary this is.
Ren Hongda also immediately helped to explain: "Yes, His Highness King Chen also knows that Mrs. Xiao was also the granddaughter of Prince Baoqing before. Since she came to the mansion, she has always been arrogant. The people she uses are not servants of the mansion, but
She brought them all from her mother's family, so it's hard for us to control them..."
Chen Ziquan also immediately expressed his position to excuse his son: "It is indeed the case. The same is true for the person in my house. Not only do the affairs in the house have to be taken care of everywhere, but there are also many inquiries about our public affairs. No matter what,
It is really difficult to explain to her that she will still be unhappy."
"Public affairs? Qiu Shi now works in the Caoyun Yamen. Why is she asking about these things? Does she understand?" Xiao Muting asked in confusion.
Chen Ziquan shook his head and nodded again: "Xia Guan also thought at first that she shouldn't understand the court affairs, but later I found that she seemed to really understand a little bit. The inside story of the incident she was asking about was still very legal, and after she listened
In the end, I didn’t do any analysis, I just listened, and I didn’t know why I came.”
Ren Hongda also said: "That's really the case. Xiao Siyi is not a very sensible person on a daily basis, but when it comes to asking about these events, she is still very shrewd and can get some ideas everywhere. Even the subordinates feel puzzled.
But the official didn't say anything to her."
Xiao Muting looked up at Ren Jinghuan again, and he immediately shook his head: "Xia Guan has never mentioned official events to her, but because Xi Guan is in Jingzhao Yinfu Yamen, she has also heard about some events that happened in Beijing.
, she would ask such a question, but the official would pass the blame on the grounds that the case was not settled. What’s more, the official did not have too close contact with her and rarely went to her yard..."
Xiao Muting suddenly raised his lips coldly: "Xiao Musheng, you really spared no effort. Even your own daughter can be put to such use. The four of you two are involved in four different departments of the court. It's really a good plan.
.”
When the four of them heard this, they immediately panicked. They all stood up and said to him: "Your Highness, I have never explained the situation in the Yamen to this woman."
Xiao Muting waved to them again and nodded lightly: "I understand, don't panic, just sit down. As I said, today is just about talking about family affairs, there is no need for this, just sit down."
The four of them were covered in cold sweat at this time. Even when they sat down, they felt uneasy as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Xiao Muting extended his hand to them again: "Eat vegetables, today the king is here to thank you for your help, and to celebrate for you. The two houses have also sent away a god of plague. From now on, your houses will be peaceful.
We are living in harmony and living a comfortable life. Now that both young adults have lost their real wives, I wonder what their plans are."
Ren Hongda and Chen Ziquan glanced at each other, and both shook their heads with a wry smile.
Ren Hongda said: "As for marriage, it cannot be forced. It depends on the fate of the children."
"Yes, they are right. It is the best. A peaceful home is better than anything else." Chen Ziquan also smiled and nodded.
Xiao Muting also nodded, and then looked at Chen Qiushi: "I heard that Mr. Chen originally had a childhood sweetheart, but he broke the woman's heart just because he needed to marry the Xiao family. Now that the position of the main wife is empty, it is better to take her back, which can be regarded as a gift.
kind of compensation.”
Chen Qiushi had some embarrassment on his face. He pursed his lips and said, "His Royal Highness Chen clearly knows that this girl has been carefully cared for by my subordinates. She has never been allowed to stay away, but she is not allowed to be brought into the mansion."
"I'm really wronged by Miss Song. She is the third daughter of Yushi Song, and she has become your concubine. Please prepare the gift quickly and marry her back as a matchmaker, so that the friendship between your Chen and Song families can be restored.
You know, your father and Song Yushi are classmates and close friends, so you have to break up." Xiao Muting smiled calmly and gave him an idea.
Chen Qiushi stood up again and bowed deeply to him: "Thank you very much, Your Highness, King Chen. When I return home, I will send someone to propose marriage. I will definitely marry Shu Man in a glorious manner."
Xiao Muting laughed again, waved her hand to him, and then said to Chen Ziquan: "Your son is indeed honest and not bad."
"My son is just too down-to-earth, but this is good. At least he doesn't have so many evil intentions." Chen Ziquan felt a little proud.
He was naturally happy to have Xiao Muting praise his son.
Xiao Muting looked at Ren Jinghuan again: "I heard that your current concubine, the Wang family, was originally your first wife. She was turned into a concubine just because she wanted to marry Xiao Siyi. Is this true?"
Ren Jinghuan and Ren Hongda looked embarrassed, but they both nodded.
Xiao Muting nodded and said: "Xiao Musheng has done too many evil things because of his status as the second son of the county prince. It is really helpless for me to have to deal with him."
"I have already thought about it, and will restore Wang's status as the head wife. I don't want her to be wronged anymore." Ren Jinghuan replied immediately after his father's secret signal.
"It should be so! This is a qualified man. He cannot let the woman who follows him suffer such grievances. When he turns around, I will give him a big gift. It can also be regarded as compensation for Xiao Musheng's previous mistakes. Who made him...
Where is the son of my uncle?" Xiao Muting said aggrievedly.
"Thank you for your kindness, His Highness King Chen!" Ren Jinghuan immediately thanked him.
But the four of them were still beating drums in their hearts, and they had no idea what kind of medicine Xiao Muting was selling.