Chapter 6
At the beginning, Liu once wondered if her brother-in-law Jia Yu was coaxed by those cheap hooves around her to disconnect from her sister Zhang, but she quickly overturned this assumption, because if this was the case, her sister should not only talk to her brother Zhang Shu.
So, is it the brother-in-law who made a big "mistake"? Or is it that the Jia family has offended some "noble"?
Before this hypothesis could be confirmed, Liu's initial foreboding came true - Zhang, along with his eldest son Jia Hu, went away.
Liu cried and asked Zhang Shu again, and even said that her guess that the brother-in-law of the Jia family had offended people. Liu remembered that although Zhang Shu was a little hesitant at that time, he still said in the end that his sister came back not because of this.
- Recalling the past is just a blink of an eye, Liu quickly sorted out his mood, and finally said:
"Lian'er, our family doesn't believe in those nonsense, in fact, it's because of one point - this 'spoiled concubine destroys wife', there must be that concubine, you say, right? At that time, there was no particularly favored concubine by your father's side. ”
In this regard, He Shi also took over the conversation, and she said in a slightly teasing tone: "Moreover, at that time, you were only about a year old." ”
The implication is like - if Jia Yu really spoils his concubine and kills his wife, then where did this sister-in-law come from!
Liu's He nodded to Jia Lian and left it to Jia Lian to think about it by himself.
In fact, it is not only this reason for making the two of them believe in Jia Yu - however, these other factors are all matters of the inner house, and it is not easy to say it to the masters, so Liu He and the others can only secretly slander:
Although their Zhang family does not dare to pretend to be a big family, they can also be called heirlooms of poetry and books.
The younger sister/aunt is not a good lady in charge of the house, and there is no one who is not praised; besides, the sister/aunt is respected by the brother-in-law/uncle, and there are two sisters-in-law under her knees, so the position is really very stable; that is, the brother-in-law/uncle is constantly surrounded by concubines and maids, so what? At least at that time, there were no half concubines and concubines at all.
No matter how much those cheap hooves jump, they can't get past their sister/aunt!There are a few who don't have long eyes, and they're just things that can be killed at will—so, what's there to be angry about?
If they are really angry, they, as mothers' families, have to correct this mind when they say anything!
- As for the murder of the eldest son, then thinking about it makes me feel even more illusory.
To be a concubine is to take great risks by means of unseemly means, let alone murder of a concubine? Moreover, there must be a reason for doing such a thing, such as the benefit from it.
But as mentioned above, none of Jia Yu's concubines at that time had given birth, so what good could it do to murder Jia Hu? It can't be said that it was to "make room" for his unborn child, isn't there another Jia Lian!
If it is said that he was bewitched by outsiders, it would be even more nonsense: what benefits can the other party gain by harming the Zhang family? Even if there is really someone, no suspicion or clues have been found.
- As for the reason why the Jia family dealt with several maids and concubines at that time, the Liu family and the He family are not clear, they only know that those people have no direct or indirect relationship with the Zhang family.
Finally, and most importantly, if anyone has this kind of means, it will work very well and it will be impossible to find out......
This "sky", doesn't it have to change?!
- After thinking about it, Liu saw that Jia Lian was also thinking about it, so he said: "Lian'er, in fact, after this rumor came out, I was also very worried, afraid that it would cause any bad impact...... But your uncle told me not to interfere, saying that he would deal with it, so I didn't make a move. Although our family left the capital soon, those rumors finally stopped—it was only then that I was relieved!"
After speaking, Liu Shi seemed to be afraid, and sighed on his chest.
——The Liu family probably never thought that this rumor would stop so quickly, all because the Zhang family left Beijing "in disgrace" at that time, which made outsiders jealous of the Jia family.
That said, the result is at least good. ——
Liu looked at Jia Lian and said in a cautious tone: "Lian'er, you listen to your aunt's advice, okay?"
Without waiting for Jia Lian to answer, Liu Shi said to himself:
"Lian'er, in fact, my aunt said this, which is a bit too much. But there are some things that you still have to be an elder, go and give you those who are juniors, and explain it clearly.
Actually, it was up to your grandmother to say it. But your grandmother is probably old, and your aunt heard that your grandmother is still watching the children at your second uncle's house, so she lacks energy and can't pay attention to many things, which is normal. Lian'er, you have to forgive your grandmother.
Therefore, when you come to your aunt's side today, your aunt is just open-faced, and she has to tell you about it. ”
Jia Lian looked at Liu and didn't speak. After a long time, he finally nodded.
Liu showed a loving smile, straightened the hair around Jia Lian's ear, and said, "Lian'er, your father is out of tune, but your aunt knows." But even so, he is worthy of your mother and brother who left early, and he is worthy of you. ”
After a pause, she continued, "Although my aunt is far away, she is not ignorant. Your father has continued to play the strings for so many years, and the one who came after you has not moved much, and even after you, he is only a concubine sister—it can be seen that your father is thinking of you. ”
Liu said, thinking: It's that my brother-in-law's continuation is now pregnant, but Lian'er will be able to start a family soon-this is a dozen years old, and the step-sister-in-law can shake the original sister-in-law who has grown up?
Not to mention a mere concubine.
"Your father's rumor is nonsense, and those nonsense are afraid that they will stain their ears when they hear it!" Liu Shi said again, "Moreover, that rumor has not been mentioned for more than ten years, and now it suddenly appears again, and suddenly you hear it again...... Someone must have done this on purpose. That man, what's the idea?
- Even, what did that rumor about your father come about?"
Although Jia Lian knew very well that his eldest aunt Liu was saying good things to his father Jia Yu. But I have to say that Liu's words are really very reasonable......
Even Jia Lian wanted to find something to refute, but he couldn't find half a sentence.
Seeing that Jia Lian had listened to it, Liu was also very satisfied—this is still a good thing to listen to! Just as she was about to say something more, she heard Jia Lian say:
"Auntie, those individuals...... Do you want me to be separated from my father?"
As soon as Jia Lian's words came out, Liu was even more satisfied.
Look at how clever this kid is, how can he be stupid as Jia Yu said in his letter? That is obviously caused by the poor environment of the Jia family.
No, as soon as he left the Jia family, this cleverness came out!
Thinking about it, Liu's face didn't show anything at all, she took Jia Lian's hand and said solemnly: "Lian'er, you can think of this, it means that you are not blinded by that rumor-aunt is relieved!"
Hearing Liu's words, Jia Lian thought of his purpose for coming to Jinling in the first place, and almost blushed uncontrollably.