Chapter 10: Secrecy

Zheng's mother is over fifty years old, her hair is gray, and the corners of her eyes are wrinkled on her forehead. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info eyes flashed with fine light, and she looked like a capable woman.

Zheng's mother is Shen's nursing mother, Shen's family got married, Zheng's mother's family made a matching room, and went to Dingbei Hou's Mansion with Shen. I have been in the Gu family for more than ten years.

She is familiar with all the secrets of the Shen family, and is loyal to the Shen family, and has won the trust of the Shen family.

Now that Zheng's mother is getting older, Shen can't bear her to be busy, so she doesn't let her receive any more errands. Only let Zheng's mother stay by her side, and talk to herself when she has nothing to do.

All the maids and daughters in Guilan Courtyard know the weight of Mother Zheng in Shen's mind, and there are many people who please the stammers on weekdays.

When the Shen family was furious, only Zheng's mother dared to speak out to persuade her.

As soon as Zheng's mother spoke, Jasper Bitong invariably breathed a sigh of relief and immediately retreated.

"Bitong, your forehead is red and swollen. I've got a bottle of ointment, I'll bring it to you later. Out of the house, Jasper changed her silence just now, and was enthusiastic and attentive.

Hypocritical!

Shen didn't say a word when he was angry just now, but now he came to show his goodwill.

Bi Tong tugged at the corners of her lips, and her voice was quite cold: "No need." I'm just a cheap girl, what is this bitterness. Save your ointment for yourself later!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Biyu touched her nose and was a little embarrassed, and spat at Bitong's figure: "Phew!

Then he went back to his house in a huff.

……

“…… Mother Zheng, I feel so bitter in my heart. ”

Intermittent sobbing sounded in the room.

In front of Zheng's mother, who had raised herself since she was a child, Shen didn't take out Mrs. Dingbeihou's shelf, and cried with red eyes: "I'm just counting a few words about that girl in Guanning." Not only did she not listen to me, but she also spoke against me. Mrs. Tai was partial to Guanning, and actually punished me for kneeling for a long time for her, reprimanded me without saying anything, and asked me to leave Wanning alone in the future. ”

"I'm Wanning's mother. Am I going to hurt her?"

"At the end of the day, that old thing didn't really see me as family at all. On the surface, he is kind and angry, but he has been guarding against me in his heart!"

The last sentence was almost squeezed out between the teeth.

Shen wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, and his beautiful face was gloomy and distorted.

Zheng's mother whispered with relief: "Most of the mothers-in-law in the world are like this. Speaking of which, Mrs. Tai has been good to Mrs. over the years. didn't hold on to the inner house, and happily gave the housekeeper's rights to his wife. The marquis died three years ago, and the title was given to the uncle, and the housekeeper's affairs were still in the hands of the lady. ”

Shen sneered and didn't appreciate it: "Gu Chung and Gu Hai are both concubines, and Gu Zhan is her only biological son." Of course, she didn't want to cheapen the big house, so she wanted to leave the housekeeper's rights in the second room, but not for me. ”

Mother Zheng explained euphemistically: "That's what I said, but it's always Mrs. who gets face and benefits." With the support of Mrs. Tai, the big house can't turn over the wind and waves. If Madame and Madame fall out, wouldn't it be cheaper for the Wu family?"

"I don't know why. ”

Shen Shi had a look of humiliation: "So, I have to endure this sulking today." ”

Sooner or later, she will have to pay back the humiliation she suffered today!

Mother Zheng raised the Shen family single-handedly, knew her temperament well, and said in a low voice: "Mrs. Tai will grow old day by day, and how many years can she live? Future...... There are many opportunities to come up with this sulking. ”

This sentence can be regarded as speaking to the heart of the Shen family.

Shen's expression softened slightly.

Zheng's mother persuaded her: "Miss is still young, and I don't understand Madame's hard work." Since she wanted to practice martial arts, her wife simply let her go. When she has endured the hardships, she will naturally know that Madame has treated her well. ”

Speaking of Gu Wanning, Shen's mind reappeared with that sneering and awe-inspiring face, and he suddenly felt a little impetuous. blurted out: "I really don't know, how did I give birth to such a disobedient and unfilial thing." ”

Speaking of disobedience to the elders, what the Shen family did back then was much more "powerful" than Gu Guanning......

Mother Zheng muttered secretly in her heart, of course she didn't dare to say it clearly, and said with a smile: "Miss is the only girl from the Dingbei Hou Mansion, with a noble status, an aunt who is a princess, and a cousin who is the prince of Qi. It is inevitable to be arrogant. ”

Oh, yes!

In the beautiful ladies in the capital, who can compare to Gu Guanning's family background and talent?

There is no need to worry about family affairs. A wishful husband and a prosperous future await her.

Thinking of this, Shen didn't feel happy, and he didn't know what he thought of, but his expression darkened a little.

Mother Zheng thought for a while, and then guessed the reason why the Shen family was in a low mood, and opened the topic without moving: "Count the days, at most there will be three or four days, and the fifth master and Miss Lan will go to the capital." For so many years, Madame has never seen Miss Lan. Miss Lan is fourteen years old this year, and she doesn't know what she looks like and what her temperament is. ”

Speaking of his niece Shen Qinglan, whom he had never met, Shen's expression immediately softened, and he said softly: "The fifth brother was handsome and unparalleled when he was young, full of poetry and books, and his talent was outstanding. His daughter's appearance and temperament will not be bad. ”

"Yes!" Mother Zheng echoed with a smile: "The slave maid thinks, the fifth master is good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and Miss Lan has been by the fifth master's side for so many years, she must be a beautiful woman with both talent and appearance." ”

Shen's brows furrowed, and he couldn't help but think, will Sister Lan be born like the fifth brother, or ...... Will it be more like a mother?

I really want to see them right away!

The mind that has been suppressed for many years grows like weeds in my heart.

Shen's heart moved, he could hardly restrain himself, subconsciously held Zheng's mother's hand, sighed and murmured: "Mother Zheng, I really miss the fifth brother, I miss Sister Lan so much......"

The sound is so low that it is almost inaudible.

Mother Zheng's face changed slightly, and she clenched Shen's hand with her backhand, and whispered hurriedly: "Madam, be cautious!"

Shen's palm ached, and his expression was in a trance.

These words are unspeakable. ”

Zheng's mother increased her volume, and her voice was full of warnings: "Even if you think about it, you have to think less." Up and down in this house, there are many of Mrs. Tai's ears, eyes and eyes. Madame must be cautious in her words and deeds, and must not reveal the slightest hint of wrongness. ”

"Even if the fifth master and Miss Lan come to live in the mansion, the lady must abide by the rules and etiquette. Otherwise, once someone detects the clues, not only will the lady be ruined. Even the Fifth Master and Miss Lan will never end well!"

"What the slave and maid say, the lady must listen to in her heart. It must never be like this again!"

Shen finally came back to his senses.

Thinking of the gaffe just now, a cold sweat broke out on his back, and he was annoyed in his heart, and said in a low voice: "What Mother Zheng said is true." I was a momentary forgetful of my words just now, and I will never do it again. ”

When Mother Zheng saw Shen's pale and frightened appearance, her heart suddenly softened.

Shen was quite thin when she was first born, lying in her arms, like a kitten. She spent all her efforts to feed the Shen family little by little. watched her grow into a graceful girl, watched her stubbornly fall in love with someone she shouldn't love, and watched her marry into the Dingbei Hou Mansion full of despair......

has been together day and night for thirty years, and in her heart, the Shen family is much heavier than her husband and son.

"The suffering that the lady has suffered over the years, the slaves and maids have seen it. Mother Zheng comforted softly: "Wait a few days, the fifth master and Miss Lan will come, and Mrs. will be able to see them every day." It's also bittersweet. ”

"In the future...... There will always be a way for Madame to get her wish. ”

Shen snorted softly, and a trace of water flashed in his autumn-like eyes, which soon disappeared from the bottom of his eyes.

Mama Zheng was right.

She has survived so many years, and she will wait patiently for a few days.

Soon, she will be able to meet Fifth Brother and Sister Lan.

……

When the lady returned to the courtyard, she was furious and threw a whole set of tea bowls. When Bitong was cleaning up, she was hit on the forehead by her wife with a tea bowl lid. Linglong reported in a low voice: "Later, Mrs. only left Mother Zheng to speak." ”

As for what Mrs. and Mother Zheng said, there is no way to find out.

Gu Wanning hummed lightly, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Mother Zheng is the most loyal lackey of the Shen family, and knows all of Shen's secret past. The dirty things that Shen did were indispensable for Zheng's mother to give advice behind the scenes.

At this time, Mother Zheng will definitely persuade the Shen family to hold back for the time being, and wait patiently for Shen Qinglan's father and daughter to enter the mansion!

“…… Later, Bitong and Biyu seemed to have a quarrel and went back to the house. Linglong will report the news one by one.

Linglong is the daughter of Gu Bai, the leader of the Gu family, and has learned good martial arts with her father since she was a child, and is three years older than Gu Wanning. Since the age of twelve, he was selected by Mrs. Tai to be sent to Gu Guanning's side to serve closely, and it has been four years.

Linglong is neat, nimble, and sharp-minded. On weekdays, in addition to being responsible for protecting Gu Guanning's safety, he also shoulders the important task of finding out the news from all over the house.

A few days ago, Gu Wanning specially instructed Linglong to pay special attention to the movements in Rongde Hall.

There are more than 20 big and small maids in Rongde Hall, and most of them are born to families. Among them, there are three or four who are familiar with Linglong. Linglong didn't take much effort to find out what was going on in Rongde Hall.

Gu Wanning thought for a moment and ordered: "Linglong, you go find a bottle of good ointment, and find an opportunity to send it to Bitong tomorrow." Remember, don't let anyone know. ”

Linglong looked up in surprise: "Miss......"

Is this trying to win over Bitong?

"Bitong and you are the same age, and we have known each other since childhood. The two of you already have a bit of friendship, and it's not eye-catching to go back and forth in private. You go to Linlang later, and ask her to give you a hundred taels of silver. ”

Gu Guanning said lightly: "I don't care how I use this silver, in short, I want you to bring Bi Tong over in the shortest possible time." ”

Bitong is a first-class maid in Rongde Hall, and she serves the Shen family every day. With Bitong as eyeliner, you can clearly grasp Shen's every move.

Exquisite and graceful.