There are no guards guarding the Chen family's house anymore, and the door is still closed. At this time, the door is also crowded with old, weak, women, and children. Some people are knocking on the door, some are crying, and some are lying on the ground.
"Taifu Chen - come out and say something."
"Chen Liehu—you are going to force us to death."
The housekeeper stood inside the door, listening to the shouting, crying and cursing outside, with a complicated expression on his face.
The Chen family moved here with the King of Wu when Emperor Gaozu granted him the title of Queen, and the housekeeper also moved here with the Chen family - their grandfather and son had been housekeepers in the Chen family for three generations.
This is the first time the Chen family has been scolded at the door.
"Master Dou." A guard asked with an uneasy look, "What, what should I do?"
Although the housekeeper's expression was complicated, there was no big fluctuation in his heart. It was probably because too many things had happened in the past six months. Not to mention the emperor's entry into Wu, the death of King Zhou, and the transformation of King Wu into King Zhou. Just talk about the major events of the court and state that they had reported.
At home, the young master Chen Danyang died in battle, the second young lady killed his uncle Li Liang, Li Liang rebelled, and the second young lady attracted the court envoy——
It's not a big deal if someone blocks the door.
"Don't worry about it," the housekeeper said calmly, "Just guard the door and don't let them break in."
The guard looked at the thick door, which made a thumping sound when being slapped by people outside, and smiled: "There is nothing else we can do. We can still guard our own door. Don't worry, Mr. Dou."
While they were talking here, the maid Xiaodie stood in the courtyard and called the housekeeper. The housekeeper felt uneasy and hurriedly walked over. Now the master seemed to have lost his mind. The eldest lady was pregnant and was taking medicine every day to support her. The housekeeper did not dare to close his eyes when sleeping at night.
"What's wrong, Xiaodie?" he asked hurriedly, "What do you need? What's wrong?"
Xiaodie shook her head: "The eldest lady, the second master and the third master all came over and asked what happened."
The housekeeper sighed: "Why did you alarm everyone? It's not a big deal. Is the eldest lady in good health?"
Xiaodie forced out a smile: "It's okay."
Good or bad will not be good for the current eldest lady.
The eldest lady is in poor health and cannot save this child. She will not be able to get pregnant again in the future. This life is over. The eldest lady is in good health and cannot save this child. The existence of this child is too embarrassing - his father was killed by his aunt.
Alas, how will the family get along in the future? Can they still be a family?
Xiaodie didn't dare to close her eyes when she went to bed every night. She could see that the eldest lady was struggling in her heart, and she had to secretly pour out the medicine several times.
If the eldest lady really wanted to dump it, she wouldn't know whether to stop it or pretend not to see it.
How did the good life turn into this? Xiaodie's throat was burning. She couldn't think about this day. She couldn't live it anymore just thinking about it, but she couldn't even think about it. Look at what was going on outside -
"The eldest lady said that even if you hide and don't know, things still exist." She said, "It's better to face it."
The housekeeper sighed and followed Xiaodie to the hall. Mr. Chen Er and Mr. Chen San were both there. Mr. Chen Er frowned in thought, while Mr. Chen San counted with his hands in front of him and muttered something. The two ladies were following in a low voice.
When Chen Danyan spoke, the topic should also be about asking about her body, because she looked a little embarrassed. This should have been the most suitable topic, but now it has become something that everyone doesn't know whether to ask.
Seeing him come in, everyone stopped and looked over.
"What's going on?" Mr. Chen Er asked, "The guards have left, and the people have come to surround our house instead? My eldest brother has annoyed the king, but not the people."
The steward said: "Actually, they are not considered citizens, they are all family members of officials."
Mr. Chen San said: "Then are they venting their anger on behalf of the king?"
The housekeeper hesitated for a moment and smiled bitterly: "No, it's - the second lady is out there -"
Seeing the hesitant look of the housekeeper, everyone sitting in the hall understood and felt relieved. It was nothing to make a fuss about. It was because of the second young lady of their family, just like everything before.
Chen Danyan asked in a low voice, "Tell me, what did she do again?"
The housekeeper thought about the words he heard at the door and whispered: "It seems that the second lady asked all the Wu officials to follow the emperor on his journey. No matter they are sick or anything, they must carry the coffin when they die, otherwise
He is an unjust minister who betrayed your Majesty."
Mr. Chen Er and others were stunned, and Mr. Chen San couldn't help coughing several times.
"When did A'Zhu become like this?" Mrs. Chen San was stunned.
A'Zhu is not as gentle as Chen Danyan, but she is not so arrogant at home.
What's going on? Are you an enemy of all your officials?
The housekeeper couldn't answer. She hadn't seen Chen Danzhu for a long time. Chen Danzhu was alone outside. She didn't know what she was doing or what she encountered——
"Although A'Zhu is naughty, she is not heinous. I don't think she would say such a thing for no reason." Chen Danyan said softly, "Probably out of necessity."
Alas, everyone in the hall sighed inwardly. Even though so many things had happened, Chen Danyan still couldn't bear to resent her sister.
Mrs. Chen San asked: "The outsiders are making trouble in front of our house. Do you want me to take back my words?"
Taifu Chen kicked Chen Danzhu out, but in the eyes of outsiders, Chen Danzhu and the Chen family were still one. What Chen Danzhu said was equivalent to what Taifu Chen said, so he came here to cause trouble.
"At this time, whether you take back these words or not, you won't have a good reputation." Mr. Chen Er shook his head, "Brother, if you take it back, it would be disrespectful to His Majesty and the King. If you go back on your word, others won't appreciate it. If you don't take it back, it goes without saying. Wu
The common enemy of my ministers is a wicked person."
Mr. Chen San nodded: "So now, just stay still and cope with the changes. I just made a prediction. Our Chen family should have this calamity——"
Mrs. Chen San glared at him angrily, "What time!"
Chen Danyan said: "That's it, let them scold them as they like——"
Before she finished speaking, a servant came in hurriedly: "Master is going out."
Everyone in the hall stood up in surprise. Officials sent by the king came here several times before, but Chen Liehu did not see them and did not go to see the king. Now——
"There is a difference between confronting the king and causing resentment among the officials." Mr. Chen San said in a low voice, "It is said in the book that the people cannot be bullied -"
Mrs. Chen San pushed him away: "Stop talking and leave quickly."
After hearing what the servant said, Chen Danyan immediately ran out and was already outside the hall.
Xiaodie hurriedly caught up to help, the housekeeper followed closely behind, and Mr. Chen Er and others also hurriedly regained their composure and followed.
When they rushed over, Chen Liehu had already opened the door and walked out. When they saw him coming out, the people outside stopped crying. Suddenly they saw the door opened and Mrs. Chen really walked out, and they were still shocked.
Especially Chen Liehu wearing armor and holding a long knife in one hand.
Do you want to beat someone or kill someone?
The old, weak, women and children all subconsciously stepped back.
Chen Liehu didn't hit or scold him, he looked at them calmly: "What do you want to say to me?"
