Chapter 153: The Feast
The assassin who was killed is said to be quite loved by the local people and is a rare Qing official. However, for their own selfish interests, King Yi and Zhao Zhong set many traps and put his whole family to death.
If it weren't for Yu Tingshi's family members being rescued by the Qin Sheren, I am afraid that this great grievance would never be revealed.
Zhao Zhong has always appeared in front of people's eyes with the image of being honest and fair, friendly and loving the people, but who knew that he would do such a ridiculous and terrible thing behind his back, he really knew the face and didn't know his heart, and it was terrible to think about it.
In this world, who is a good person and who is a bad person is not clear and impossible to guess.
In the blink of an eye, on the day of the ceremony, the Qin family got up and was busy before the sky was still bright. Although it should be arranged, it has been prepared for a long time, but on such an important day, everyone is very nervous, for fear that there will be something missing, so several stewards personally inspect each place, autumn is coming, the wind is strong, and from time to time there are leaves falling on the ground, they want the family to keep an eye on it, and must not let the ground in front of the hall without a little dust and fallen leaves, and told the maids and ladies who are responsible for serving the old lady and the lady to make sure that the clothes and jewelry are not missing.
Just after the hour, Yu Mingzhi and Mrs. Yu got up, bathed in incense, put on costumes, combed delicate high buns, and put on luxurious jewelry. When the jewelry was ready, they all sat down in the hall, waiting for the attendant to announce the decree.
Mrs. Yu asked, "What about Qin Jiren?"
Yu Mingzhi said: "I still have to go to court beyond the norm today, and I should come back with the proclamation." ”
"Oh. Mrs. Yu nodded, "How is Qin Ji's official promotion?"
Yu Mingzhi said: "I said that I would wait until you sealed the Lady of the Decree." ”
Mrs. Yu took a sip of tea. The towering bun and the precious gold and silver jewelry pressed heavily on the top of the head, and even when he was sitting, the time was uncomfortable. Yu Mingyang jumped up behind her, beat her mother's shoulder, and asked sweetly, "Mother, are you comfortable?" ”
Mrs. Yu's face was full of smiles, "Comfortable, very comfortable." We are amazing, and now we have such a powerful craft. ”
Yu Mingzhi said: "My sister is jealous and envious." ”
Yu Mingyang said: "I'll also pinch my sister's shoulder in a while." ”
Yu Mingzhi also laughed, "My sister is so good." But I'm exempt. When she met her mother's gaze. Explained: "I'm young, so that's out of the way. ”
Mrs. Yu said: "You can't be messy when you're young, and you must pay more attention to the things that matter about self-cultivation, otherwise you will suffer when you are older." Especially when you're still ready to have children......"
Yu Mingzhi nodded. "I see. Mother. "She and Qin Ji didn't have a child before, and they didn't tell their mother a little bit.
After all, that's not a good thing, and I still don't want my mother to worry and be sad.
She and Qin Ji both figured it out. They are all young, and there will still be children.
Mrs. Yu knew that her daughter was well-behaved and sensible, so she didn't say anything more, and smiled to make her little daughter happy.
In the middle of the day, Qin Ji finally came back, and with him and a large group of people from the palace, the inner servants led by him were beaming with joy, watching everyone in the Qin family kneel in front of him in a proper manner, and then unfolded the holy decree and read it.
The emperor praised Yu Tingshi's loyal heart for the country and the people, and expressed his inner regret and regret, and then praised Mrs. Yu for "being gentle and benevolent, quiet and dedicated", and was named "Mrs. Liang Guo".
Qin Ji led the family to kowtow and thank him, and Mrs. Yu received the holy decree and held it tightly in her arms, unable to calm down for a long time.
She was not happy because she was named Mrs. Liangguo, but on the contrary, she felt a little sad in her heart.
That was what Yan Shen bought with his life.
No matter how glorious their family is, they can't change their lives.
She was very melancholy in her heart, but she didn't dare to move in front of outsiders, and silently endured her tears.
Yu Mingzhi knew her mother's thoughts, supported her by the side, and returned to the house to sit.
Qin Ji brought silver money to reward the attendants who came to deliver the message, and exchanged a few words with them, and then set off for the eldest princess's mansion. Mother-in-law and Zhizhi had already visited the eldest princess a few days ago, chatted all day, and came back after dinner, according to what he inquired, the two families talked very happily, and the eldest princess had a feeling of hating to see each other, and felt that it was a very smart decision to accept Zhizhi as a righteous daughter.
The subordinates brought gifts to take to the eldest princess's mansion, and the long men and horses followed behind the carriage, attracting the people around to look over.
This Yu family is really lucky and happy.
First, the daughter married in the glory of the county lord, and then her parents were promoted, and now she has to set off to be the eldest princess's daughter.
That's a man who is going to be royal.
What a glory and wealth.
Qin Ji waited for Yu Mingzhi to help his mother and sister into the carriage before he carefully helped her up.
"To be honest, I was a little nervous. Yu Mingzhi sighed to him before he got into the carriage.
"I'm afraid that the gift I prepared won't be liked by the eldest princess?" Qin Ji asked with a smile.
Yu Mingzhi nodded.
Qin Ji rubbed her hand and said with a smile: "No matter what you prepare, the eldest princess will like it because of your heart." ”
Just because it's her thing, the eldest princess will definitely like it.
Yu Mingzhi glared at him, "Your words are really perfunctory. ”
If it weren't for the fact that there were too many onlookers, Qin Ji would have been able to comfort her by kissing her. He could only take his hand and press it on his heart, "Don't worry, I'm here." ”
Yu Mingzhi felt a solid and powerful heartbeat, raised his head and smiled at him, "Okay." She turned and slipped into the carriage.
Mrs. Yu said: "You two young people, there are always endless words. ”
Yu Mingzhi said: "Qin Ji comforted me twice, I am always afraid that I will not be thoughtful." ”
Mrs. Yu smiled and wiped her daughter's forehead with a handkerchief, "You did a good job." "The hard work that her daughter has paid to prepare a gift for the eldest princess during this time, she has seen it all, of course her daughter is like a jewel, and the things she prepared are naturally excellent.
Yu Mingzhi held his hair. Leaning on his mother's arms and hugging his sister.
Qin Ji led the way on horseback in front.
They are now a family of four, and they are with Meimei.
Nothing could make her happier than that.
Soon, their carriage stopped in front of the eldest princess's mansion, and the eldest princess's children and grandchildren came over one after another, greeting them and leading them into the mansion. The eldest princess and the pony had been waiting in the hall for a while, and when they saw them enter, they smiled and nodded.
Qin Ji took his mother-in-law and Mingyang to stand beside him, and only Yu Mingzhi stood in front of the eldest princess under the leadership of the female official.
"Yu Mingzhi is beautiful and wise, humble and respectful. Today I will take her as a righteous daughter. I hope that in the future, you and my mother and daughter will be filial ......," said the eldest princess.
Yu Mingzhi knelt down in front of the eldest princess and his wife, solemnly kowtowed three times, and offered tea to the princess and the concubine one by one, and obediently shouted "stepmother, stepfather".
The eldest princess and the pony smiled and drank their tea. The ceremony is half done.
At this time. Then Qin Ji came forward. With Yu Mingzhi saluting them again, it was a son-in-law to meet.
Then, under the leadership of the eldest princess. A large group of people came to the temple dedicated to the ancestors of the emperor, and kowtowed to the ancestors, and the ceremony was completed.
Originally, the righteous girl didn't have to come to tell the ancestors, but the emperor intended to make this matter lively, so he specially instructed it.
Walking out of the temple, the eldest princess held Yu Mingzhi's hand affectionately, smiled from ear to ear, and turned to Mrs. Yu and said, "We will be a family in the future." The family has prepared a feast, and on today's happy day, we must not get drunk and not return. ”
"Listen to the eldest princess. Mrs. Yu smiled.
The eldest princess said: "I'll treat you as a sister, just call me Zhaojing by my name in the future, but don't be angry." She patted Yu Mingzhi's hand, "I really like Mingzhi's child." ”
Mrs. Yu sighed silently, the melancholy in her heart still lingered, and she could only reluctantly smile to deal with the eldest princess.
The group returned to the princess's mansion in a majestic manner, and the banquet had already been prepared.
In the huge princess's mansion, guests have already gathered. The men drank and talked in the front yard, while the women enjoyed the flowers in the flower hall in the backyard, and the gentle breeze brought bursts of cinnamon incense and various chrysanthemums blooming in the garden.
Everyone drank chrysanthemum wine and chatted about family life, and the eldest princess had no royal relatives, just like a good friend.
Mrs. Yu had never been to the capital before, and the ladies and ladies of the various families did not know her. Now that the Yu family has a prominent identity, they enthusiastically gathered around and got to know each other and talked.
Mrs. Yu had to put her mind down for a while and deal with these ladies.
But fortunately, with the eldest daughter by her side, she shared a lot of problems.
Seeing her daughter's thoughtful response, she nodded with satisfaction and couldn't help but praise a few words.
"Mrs. Yu, Mrs. Qin. A female voice abruptly interjected into the conversation between their mother and daughter.
When Yu Mingzhi heard this voice, his brows furrowed without a trace, and then he looked at the middle-aged woman standing cramped in front of them with a faint smile, dressed in stone blue brocade clothes, although the material was luxurious, and the gold and silver jewelry on her head was also of good value, but it was difficult to hide her dark face and the embarrassment revealed in her eyes.
"Mrs. Fu?" Yu Mingzhi didn't expect that this Mrs. Fu could still stand in front of him openly.
Qin Ji said that Fu Ding was going to be arrested as well, so even if his family would not be thrown into prison, his freedom would be restricted, and he was already a family member of a criminal minister, how could he be qualified to appear in the eldest princess's mansion?
Mrs. Fu hesitated to take a step forward, "Actually, I have already reconciled with Fu Dingyao and returned to my parents' house, and I have nothing to do with their Fu family." Mrs. Qin, I used to be blinded by my lard and deceived by Fu Dingyao's hypocritical appearance, so I couldn't help you at the beginning, I hope you have a lot of money, and you won't blame the past, right? Today I specially came to apologize to you. ”
Yu Mingzhi got up and stopped her from taking another step forward.
What does it mean that "adults are considering, and the past is not to blame"? It means that if she continues to pursue the previous things, then she is a person with a small belly?
At the point of self-destruction today, you still want to take advantage of a word or two?
This Mrs. Fu isn't here to apologize at all, is she?
She thought about it, carefully looked at Mrs. Fu's clothes and hands, the dress looked fine, one hand naturally hung down to her side, and the other hand held the wine glass, held it in front of her chest, as if she wanted to drink wine to make amends.
She said to her mother: "Didn't Mingzhi say that when he asked for help from the Zuo Sanqi Chang Shi in the past, hoping that he could rehabilitate his father, he met a lady, not only did not get help, but was caught by the official messenger? ”
"It turned out to be you!" Mrs. Yu spoke softly, but with deep hatred, and immediately a pair of eyes burst out with anger,
If it weren't for the fact that these people were all beast-faced and protected by officials, why would my daughter have been arrested and put in prison and suffered so much?
Do you still have the face to ask for their forgiveness?
"Can you bring Yu Tingshi back from the dead? Can you make those things never happen? Even if I don't want the name of this Lady of Commandment, Yu Tingshi doesn't need the glory of posthumously coming back for him, can you?" Her voice was still very soft, and it was even inconspicuous in the noisy flower hall, but the words were like knives, poking deeply into the ears of everyone who heard these words.
Yes, a fluttering apology is like resolving this matter? Inevitably look at the suffering of other people's families and the lost names too lightly, and take yourself too seriously, right?
And after hearing that Zhao Zhong was arrested, Mrs. Fu immediately reconciled with Fu Changshi, took her son away, returned to her parents' house, and changed her surname to her mother's surname, as if she had nothing to do with Fu Dingyao.
It's really a greedy thing for life and afraid of death.
Do you think that the people of Qinshe will not come to you to settle accounts?
The eyes full of contempt and contempt fell on Mrs. Fu's body one after another, making her feel uncomfortable, and Mrs. Yu's question just now made her dumbfounded, and she didn't know how to answer a word.
Mrs. Yu sneered twice, and still sat quietly, like a dignified and graceful lady.
On the other hand, Mrs. Fu is becoming more and more disgraced, and she can't wait to find a place to get in.
She pursed her lips and was about to walk forward, but was blocked by Yu Mingzhi, "Does Mrs. Fu have anything else to say?"
Mrs. Fu's eyes were red, she stared at her toes, and said softly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry for you...... I really deserve to die, please give me a chance to mend my ways, please, Mrs. Yu, Mrs. Qin, ......" She said to the back, feeling embarrassed, crying bitterly, and then she walked forward, who knew that she was emotional and unsteady on her feet, her body threw forward, and the wine in her hand spilled out.
"Madam Qin, be careful!" someone shouted.
Immediately afterwards, Yu Mingzhi was hit hard and pushed aside, but he could avoid the spilled wine. (To be continued.) )