Chapter 68: The Eldest Sister (Part II)
"What is there to plead for. Prince and Princess Su eased her expression, beckoned to the green-shirted maid on the side and said, "Lead the way to Miss Shen and go to the grandmother's courtyard." ”
The girls surnamed Shen should go, Chunlan has long been tired of the dullness here, and naturally got up, Yilan and Mingyu naturally want to follow Miaolan, although Guerlain is not happy, she can't be left behind. For a while, the girls of the Shen family all got up and followed the green-shirted maid.
Second Mrs. Shen glanced at the third lady meaninglessly, and felt upset when she saw that she was still the rich old monk.
"It's really suffocating in the house, I'm going to walk around, you guys go to the eldest sister first. Chunlan has never had much contact with Peilan, and as soon as she goes out, she finds a reason to escape.
Guerlain rolled her eyes on the side, "This palace is not as good as our Hou Mansion, and it is inconvenient for my sister to be alone, so I should accompany you." ”
Shen Chunlan glanced at Guerlain, "What are you doing with me, do what you love to do." ”
"The third sister is for the good of the second sister, but don't refute the kindness of others. Shen Miaolan came out to adjust, and by the way, she gave He Mingyu a look.
He Mingyu understood, stepped forward and inserted between Shen Chunlan and Shen Jiaolan, holding one with one hand, "I'll go with my two cousins." ”
Although Chunlan hates Guerlain, she has no likes or dislikes for her cousin, and it is difficult to shirk it because of the number of etiquette. I had to reluctantly leave.
As soon as the three sisters left, Shen Miaolan made a gesture of invitation to the green-shirted maid, signaling her to continue to lead the way.
After bypassing the lake surrounded by green willows, passing through a small garden, and walking a long corridor, Miao Lan entered a very chic courtyard.
The maid stood at the gate of the courtyard, "This is the courtyard of the grandmother, girls, please come in." ”
Shen Miaolan looked up at the gate and saw the three words Yao Peiju written on the vermilion lacquer plaque, and was surprised in her heart. Unexpectedly, the name of the eldest sister's residence after marriage is the same as that of the boudoir.
The two sisters nodded to the maid, lifted the hem of their skirts and stepped over the threshold.
The little girl sitting under the corridor saw Miaolan and Yilan, she was stunned for a moment, and then said a little excitedly, "Fourth girl, fifth girl!"
Miaolan and Yilan smiled and nodded, knowing that this was Peilan's dowry girl.
One stayed behind to lift the curtain for the two, while the other went in to report.
As soon as Miaolan and Yilan entered the door, they smelled a smell of traditional Chinese medicine, and both of them were psychologically sinking.
"Is the fourth sister and the fifth sister here?" Shen Peilan's voice sounded from the cabinet, a little hoarse.
Shen Miaolan and Shen Yilan quickened their pace and walked in, and saw Pei Lan wrapped in a half-worn robe and leaning on the rosewood carved Arhat bed. His hair was scattered haphazardly, and his face was very pale.
"Eldest sister, what's wrong with you?" Yilan and Peilan had a good relationship, and she couldn't help but choke up when she saw her so haggard.
Pei Lan tugged at the corners of her mouth and smiled, "It's just an occasional cold, what are you anxious about." Sit down, and let me take a good look at you. ”
Miaolan and Yilan sat down according to their words, and Peilan's gaze fell on Miaolan, flashing a hint of surprise. couldn't help but admire, "When I got married, the fifth sister was barely above the table, but now she is so beautiful." ”
Xu remembered the days when she was a girl, and Pei Lan showed a somewhat relieved smile on her face.
"The big sister is still as good-looking as I remember. Shen Miaolan smiled innocently.
Yilan looked worried, "Eldest sister, can you ask the doctor to come and see?"
Shen Peilan nodded, "See, it's no big deal." ”
She was a little lacking in strength to speak, and her voice was vain. It is obvious that it is already riddled with old diseases, not new ones.
Miao Lan wanted to ask something, but she saw a young woman dressed as a woman bringing tea to the door, and was stopped by the big girl who had been guarding the house, "Grandma, I just have to serve here, I don't dare to work my aunt." ”
When the aunt heard this, she secretly glanced inside, looking aggrieved, "I have been with my grandmother since I was a child, and it is my duty to serve my grandmother. "She was not very beautiful, but she was full of charm between a smile and a smile. The voice is soft, and when you listen to it, you feel as if a feather brushes the tip of your heart.
Qiu Huai snorted coldly, and snatched the red lacquer carved tray with the tea bowl in her hand, "This time is not as good as in the past, what is the identity of my aunt now? After speaking, he didn't wait for the aunt to reply, turned around and came to Miaolan's side.
Not to be outdone, the aunt took a few steps forward and bowed to Shen Peilan. Qiu Huai, who put down the tea bowl, turned around and glared at her viciously, wanting to say something more, but was stopped by Pei Lan, "Qiu Huai, go and help Aunt Jin get up." ”
Qiu Huai stood still and glanced at Aunt Jin fiercely. Shen Peilan's face was a little embarrassed, and she coughed lightly twice. Qiu Huai felt sorry for Peilan, so he had to reluctantly step forward and pull Aunt Jin up.
"Now that my aunt has a body, she doesn't have to come to me to serve, so it's important to have a baby and raise a baby. Shen Peilan's face was cold, but her tone was quite gentle.
Aunt Jin stood at the bottom of the hall, looking sincerely afraid, "It is the duty of a concubine to serve the eldest grandmother." ”
Shen Peilan obviously didn't want to pay attention to her, but because of the presence of her sisters, she couldn't be mad. Yilan didn't understand Peilan's current mood, and after taking a closer look at Aunt Jin, she was surprised, "Isn't this the eldest sister's personal maidservant Qiu Jin?"
Aunt Jin raised her eyes to look at Yilan and Peilan, and gave a slight salute, "I've seen four girls and five girls." ”
"Are you pregnant?" Shen Miaolan glanced at Qiu Jin, saw that she was not pregnant, and raised her eyebrows and asked.
That Qiujin nodded in agreement, although he tried his best to make a humble appearance, he couldn't hide the smugness in his eyes.
"Did you get pregnant first or become an aunt first?" Shen Miaolan continued to ask.
This question was straightforward and embarrassing, Qiu Jin couldn't imagine that the girl from the Hou Mansion who was strict in governing the family would say such a thing. I was stunned at the moment, not knowing how to answer.
Qiu Huai was already resentful of her behavior, and snorted coldly, "The eldest grandmother misses the friendship of master and servant, and is afraid that the little master will be wronged, as soon as she knows that Qiu Jin is pregnant, she directly mentions her aunt from the girl." ”
Shen Peilan didn't want her mother's family to know her situation, so she glared at Qiu Huai.
Miao Lan looked Qiu Jin up and down with a cold gaze, and sighed regretfully, "The eldest sister really treats people well, but I don't know if this aunt is a noble person who can be blessed." ”
Qiu Jin was a little surprised, and didn't understand what Miao Lan meant. Yilan realized something and asked, "Fifth sister's words, we are confused." As the personal servant of the eldest sister, she must be an extraordinary person who can conceive the eldest brother-in-law's child under the nose of the eldest sister. How can there be no blessing?"