Chapter 317: The Wind Rises
"The head of the house...... It was a bit of a mess, and the old slave asked for the news, and was sent back. When Mama Xing spoke, she seemed to be a little sneering.
Mama Xing is Su's companion, and she also came out of Su's mansion, and she has served in front of Su's for so many years, and she is a first-class decent old mama. When she went to the Su family, Mama Xing should have been like a fish in water and received preferential treatment everywhere, but looking at Mama Xing's appearance, it didn't seem to be like that.
Su Shi returned it, but Su Qingnuan saw that something was wrong at a glance.
"Mama has worked hard." Su Qingnuan got up from Su's side and said to Mama Xing with a smile, "I want to come to the house because of the distant guests, I am very busy, maybe there are some other reasons, and I can't take care of it a lot." Thinking that Mama was not an outsider, he neglected Mama and made Mama feel wronged. β
"Don't dare, don't dare, where is it." Mama Xing just hurriedly laughed, "The house is busy, and the princess is in a hurry to listen to the letter, so I hurried back." β
"I know, you know some things, forget it." Su Shi said to Mama Xing.
Second Miss Su is back, the Su family is busy for a while, and the Su family can understand it better than anyone.
As Su Shi spoke, he sent Mama Xing down to rest.
"Aunt......" Su Qingnuan saw Su Shi frowning, and whispered beside her.
"Oh." Su Shi looked at Su Qingnuan, and suddenly thought of something, "She's back, why did your mother send someone to call you so quickly?" β
"Who knows, maybe my mother has lost her statute for a while, thinking that I can always ...... when I go back"
"That's it, that's it." Su Shi waved his hand, "Listen to my aunt's words, you are so born to live with your aunt, and you are not in a hurry to go back there these days." I'll wait for news from your mother. β
When Miss Su came back, many old things were inevitably revealed. The Su family didn't want Su Qingnuan, as well as the junior people in the Su Mansion and the Royal Mansion to be involved. Those things. The fewer people who know, the better.
"I listen to my aunt." Su Qingnuan nodded very obediently, and there was no objection at all.
"You go and rest, too. When you have time, go to accompany your eldest sister more, just remember not to mention your second sister. Su Shi instructed Su Qingnuan.
Su Qingnuan looked at Su's face, thought about it for a while, and then said goodbye and came out of Chunhui Hall.
"What an eventful time! After so many years, one by one they still refuse to stop...... "Sent Su Qingnuan away, Su sat on the couch alone, his face was cloudy.
Mama Wang happened to walk in with ginseng tea at this time, and she listened to Su's words into her ears. Mama Wang offered ginseng tea to Su and reminded Su that his body was important.
"The old slave is talkative. This year has indeed been a bit unfavorable. Listening to the old folk saying, I'm afraid I'm too old. Before that, our house was fine. "Everything was good in the house before, but there have been a lot of things this year. What's different in the palace this year?
Su Shi was the first to think of Liu Ruoxi, and his face suddenly became more and more ugly.
At night, the upper room of Yunshuiju is brightly lit. Rong Chenghan has no official documents to read today, and he has been accompanying Liu Ruoxi. The two of them teased the big cat Snowball for a while, and Rong Chenghan suddenly had an idea and asked someone to move a small box and send it in.
A not-so-large sheepskin chest. It looks like it's been a while, and the lid is just fastened and not locked.
"What's it, such a precious take." Liu Ruoxi asked Rong Chenghan.
"Wait until I take it out, you guess." Rong Chenghan smiled. He got up and opened the box, took out something from it, and put it in front of Liu Ruoxi. "Look, I don't know."
"Hah!" Liu Ruoxi looked at the things in Rong Chenghan's hand. His eyes suddenly lit up, "You and I haven't seen the world, can't you not know this thing." It's a shadow puppet, isn't it? β
"Exactly." was guessed by Liu Ruoxi at once. Rong Chenghan was not discouraged at all, but was even more happy, "I forgot about it, my father-in-law, and your grandfather are all well-informed people, so these things naturally can't stop you." β
It is popular to listen to music and play in the capital, but shadow puppetry can only be seen in the streets and alleys, and there are very few families in the capital who invite shadow puppet plays.
"My mother's library seems to have such a box, I heard that my grandfather left it." Liu Ruoxi took the shadow puppet in Rong Chenghan's hand and fiddled it in her hand. "Where are you from?"
"When I was in the north, everything was rare. There was just a few spare money, and when someone wanted to sell it, he sold it and put it away. Rong Chenghan said.
Liu Ruoxi raised her eyes and looked at Rong Chenghan, and the corners of her mouth seemed to be smiling.
"If you have spare money, I'll buy this, and I'll take it to drink. Ahan, you won't be ...... Love playing with this thing, right? β
Rong Chenghan touched his chin and laughed twice.
Liu Ruoxi knew that she was right.
"I also like to play this, but my mother doesn't let me play." Saying this, Liu Ruoxi asked Rong Chenghan to take out other shadow puppets, "In my opinion, the ones in your box are better than those of my grandfather." β
"Really!" Rong Chenghan heard Liu Ruoxi say this, and immediately became happy.
"Of course it's true." Liu Ruoxi said.
"It's okay to be idle," Rong Chenghan said to Liu Ruoxi, "Let's play with this shadow puppet for a while and show it to our son." β
"You ......" Liu Ruoxi was angry and funny, Rong Chenghan clearly wanted to play, and it was really unexpected to talk about the child in his belly...... Lovely.
"Okay." Liu Ruoxi said with a smile,
The two of them were not too old to talk about, and they were in love, so they immediately took action. Rong Chenghan also took great care to set up a small transparent kang screen, and the two of them held a shadow puppet and posed decently.
The baby in the womb didn't know how to feel, and the two of them were really happy to play by themselves.
"Master Hou, Mrs., Mama Xing is here, greet Lord Hou and Mrs. Hou outside." The two were having fun when they heard Mama Chang's report.
Rong Chenghan raised his head and glanced at the chiming clock in the corner.
"It's still early, so I'm here to watch the night."
It was indeed not yet time to turn off the lights at night, Liu Ruoxi glanced out the window, and saw that there were shadows in the yard, and it seemed that Mama Xing was talking to someone with someone.
"Please come in and have a cup of tea." Liu Ruoxi thought about it, and then instructed Mama Chang.
Rong Chenghan glanced at Liu Ruoxi.
Liu Ruoxi glanced at Rong Chenghan. Mama Xing has always been very eye-catching. Except for being sent by the Su family a few times at the beginning, Mama Xing refused to disturb Rong Chenghan and Liu Ruoxi for no reason.
Mama Xing is on patrol today. And came so early, is there any reason for that?
Rong Chenghan understood and immediately put away the shadow puppets. This time, I didn't carry it to the storeroom, but put it directly in the house. His preference can be regarded as a clear road in front of Liu Ruoxi, but fortunately, Liu Ruoxi not only does not object, but also likes it equally. In the future, not only will he not have to hide it, but he can also happily play with Liu Ruoxi.
Rong Chenghan's joy, Liu Ruoxi saw it in her eyes, and smiled secretly in her heart. The old prince seems to be a person who has no preferences except for business. But his three sons were not like him at all. For example, Rong Chengyi is obsessed with pear orchards. Rong Chengxiang has nothing to do except for business. Originally, everyone looked at Rong Chenghan, who was also the same as the old prince, but he also had this unknown little hobby.
Liu Ruoxi didn't feel that Rong Chenghan was not doing his job at all, on the contrary, because of the little shadow puppet, Liu Ruoxi felt that Rong Chenghan was a little cute.
When Mama Chang accompanied Mama Xing into the house, she saw Liu Ruoxi smiling, and although Rong Chenghan still had a strict face, her eyes were extraordinarily soft. The whole house is in a spring mood, as if it is back in April.
Mama Chang is used to seeing this kind of scene. So it's not surprising. Mama Xing couldn't help but wonder secretly. I all know that Lord Hou and Mrs. have a good relationship, but it is so good that Cheng DΓΉ, let alone in the palace, in a person with a temperament like Rong Chenghan. Even if it is placed in the entire capital, it is quite rare.
What an enviable little couple!
When Liu Ruoxi saw Mama Xing coming in, she was busy and asked the girl to bring tea. Mama Xing was humble at first. In the end, he couldn't push it, so he sat down on his feet and took the tea from the girl.
"Look at the lights in the room of Master Hou and Mrs. Hou are still on. The old slave dared to come and take a look. Master Hou is busy with business, and his wife is double, so he should have rested early. Mama Xing smiled politely.
It really wasn't sent by the Su family, it was Mama Xing herself.
"Mama Lao bothered, we'll rest in a while." Liu Ruoxi smiled and said, "It's that Mama works hard every day, and it's also very hard." β
"I don't dare to say that it's hard, it's just an old slave's business. However, today is really running away, the old slave is a few years old, and when he says presumptuously in front of the Hou Ye and his wife, his legs are a little sore. β
"What's the matter, do you want Mama to run errands herself? Why don't you send the little girl? Liu Ruoxi naturally asked.
Mama Xing glanced left and right, and there were only Mama Chang and June and Layue waiting in the room. Mama Xing knew from the beginning that these were the henchmen of Liu Ruoxi's henchmen. Liu Ruoxi's affairs have never been hidden from these people.
ββ¦β¦ I went to Su Mansion ......" Mama Xing seemed to be gossiping, so she euphemistically said that she went back to Su's house to find out the news for the Su family.
Mama Xing actually took the initiative to talk about it, Liu Ruoxi couldn't help but be surprised and happy, and glanced at Rong Chenghan. This is a good opportunity, Mama Xing is an old man by the Su family's side, and she also came from the Su family's room, if there are people around the Su family who know those old things, Mama Xing must be one of them.
"This second sister, why have you never heard of your mother?" Rong Chenghan opened his mouth and asked Mama Xing.
Mama Xing was suddenly a little flattered.
"Master Hou asked well, but the old slave shouldn't have said it." Even so, after all, people are old and fine, and Mama Xing still pushed it.
"Mama said that there is no one else here, and she is not afraid of leaking anything. There is a grandmother in front of the mother, and the service of the mother is very thorough, and we know it in our hearts. Liu Ruoxi said.
ββ¦β¦ The second aunt and grandmother came back very suddenly, and the lady seemed to be surprised, and there was no news in advance. "Mama Xing told Rong Chenghan and Liu Ruoxi, the arrival of the second girl Su made the Su family's east and west mansions a little messy.
"When the old slave went back, the lady of Xifu couldn't find time to see her, but she sent someone to bring a letter to the seventh girl early. The princess didn't know any news at all, so she sent the old slave to inquire......"
After saying this, Mama Xing got up and saluted and said goodbye.
"The old slave walked outside just now, the wind is a little strong, it's always good for Madame to be more careful." Mama Xing walked to the door and turned back to say.
ββ¦β¦ This is, what are you doing here? "Sent Mama Xing away, and Mama Chang came back. said in front of Liu Ruoxi.
"Those things must be something she doesn't dare to say." Liu Ruoxi said, Mama Xing didn't say a word about the old things about Miss Su's second girl, but Mama Xing didn't come without purpose this time, "This is to remind us that we are here." β
"What's the catch? It's the Seven Girls......"
"Yes." Liu Ruoxi nodded.
The problem lies with the little girl who came to report the news. There was such a thing in the Su Mansion, and the Su family sent someone to report to the Su family and said that it was in the past, and did not report to the Su family, but before the matter was sorted out, they hurriedly informed Su Qingnuan, I have to say. This is very inconsistent.
"You mean, this was deliberately arranged by the Seventh Sister herself?" Rong Chenghan asked.
"Very likely." Liu Ruoxi nodded, she was exactly what she suspected. It was so coincidental that she was suspicious at the time, but there was no further evidence. Now that Mama Xing came over and said this, it provided new information and just made up for the missing link.
Su Qingnuan is really not to be underestimated. Su Qingnuan returned to the palace this time, and the picture was not small. She has waited for so many years, but I'm afraid she can't wait.
Even. Su Er's sudden return, does it have anything to do with Su Qingnuan? Liu Ruoxi asked Rong Chenghan this question.
Rong Chenghan didn't speak for a long time, because the question seemed a little unbelievable. No matter what, Su Qingnuan is still very young. How could she be so bold to plan such a thing? The return of the second girl Su can certainly stimulate the princess, but it is also a stimulus for the Su family.
"I'll keep an eye out for someone to check it out." Rong Chenghan said contemplatively.
"Okay, do you want to give the prince a wake-up call?" Liu Ruoxi asked again.
"I'll look for opportunities." Rong Chenghan nodded.
What kind of thoughts does Rong Chengyi have for Su Qingnuan, whether he is affectionate or ruthless. Only Rong Chengyi himself knows. Brotherhood is deep, but issues related to women still have to be handled carefully. Liu Ruoxi is very sure that Su Qingnuan in Su's eyes is absolutely different from Su Qingnuan in her and Rong Chenghan's eyes. Then Su Qingnuan in Rong Chengyi's eyes will not be exactly the same as what they see in their eyes.
"Mama Xing said that it was windy outside......" After talking about the Su family, Liu Ruoxi did not forget the last words that Mama Xing said when she left. Mama, it's windy outside? β
"Madame Hui," Mama Chang hurriedly replied, "there is no wind tonight, a rare sunny day." β
"Mama Xing won't talk nonsense," Liu Ruoxi shook her head, since the weather was good, but Mama Xing said that there was wind and asked her to be careful, that was something else.
"Just be careful." Rong Chenghan said to Liu Ruoxi, "Mama Xing is still loyal to her mother." β
Although Mama Xing has repeatedly expressed her kindness to Liu Ruoxi and given Liu Ruoxi many reminders, she still fundamentally defends the Su family. So Mama Xing reminded her so vaguely that the person who reminded Liu Ruoxi to be careful would not be someone else, but only Su's.
"Either way, you don't have to pay attention to it, just push it on me." Rong Chenghan didn't have to think about it, he directly sued Liu Ruoxi.
"After so many things, the mother concubine will definitely not embarrass me directly...... "What will happen to the Su family, Liu Ruoxi really can't guess. She simply didn't guess, no matter what, it was just a soldier to block the water and cover the earth.
I didn't say anything all night, and after breakfast the next day, I sent Rong Chenghan to the court, and Liu Ruoxi watched Mama Chang lead people to open the box to find something. Seeing that the season is about to change again, she and Rong Chenghan have to add two clothes, and they have to come up with some rulers to prepare for rewards.
"It's not coral beads in that box, take it out too, just keep it for the fourth sister to add makeup." Liu Ruoxi watched Mama Chang clean up, and then commanded out loud.
The house was busy, and there was a little girl outside to report that Su was here.
Mama Chang, together with June, Layue, and several girls and daughters-in-law who often serve by Liu Ruoxi's side, suddenly became nervous. Everyone knows how the Su family treats Liu Ruoxi, and they are all worried that the Su family is not good.
"It doesn't matter." Liu Ruoxi waved her hand and asked Mama Chang to put away all the things, and then asked Layue and June to help herself out of the house to greet Su.
Su didn't bring anyone, only two personal little girls and two grandmothers of King Xing followed him. Liu Ruoxi looked over at a glance and saw that the two little girls were holding something in their hands, all of which were tightly covered by silk cloth.
Could this be the "windy" reminded by Mama Xing, which made Liu Ruoxi be careful?
Liu Ruoxi stepped forward and wanted to salute the Su family.
"Why did the mother come over, if you have something to say, just send a little girl over, and the daughter-in-law will naturally pass." Liu Ruoxi said that she was docile, and when she bent down slightly, she sighed, frowned, and pressed her stomach with her hand.
Now that she is pregnant, she naturally has to be careful to protect the little life in her belly. But at the same time, this little guy who is not yet born is also her best talisman.
No matter what the Su clan is, they can't ignore the heirs of the palace. If the Su family arrives at Yunshuiju, Liu Ruoxi's body will have problems, and the Su family will not be able to escape the blame. The old prince had already instructed the Su family, and the Su family did not dare to disobey the old prince.
Sure enough, when Su Shi on the opposite side saw Liu Ruoxi like this, his face immediately turned bitter.
"Your body is heavy, and I have long exempted you from saluting, so why should you bother?" Su Shi looked at Liu Ruoxi, and only felt that his heart was blocked, which was really bad. She just entered the gate of Yunshui Residence, and Liu Ruoxi was like this, obviously pretending. Other people's families are mothers-in-law who embarrass their daughters-in-law, but when they come to her, this daughter-in-law is covered with thorns, and she can't touch them at all, and she wants to be a mother-in-law to see her daughter-in-law's face! (To be continued......)