Chapter 209: Calculation
"Oh......" Su Shi heard Miss Wei Liu's words, and carefully looked at Miss Wei Liu's face, but actually put the topic aside and didn't ask anything more.
Then, somehow, the atmosphere in the room became a little weird. Mrs. Dingyuan, who was the most talkative, suddenly talked a lot less, and Su Shi was even more obviously distracted. Miss Wei Wu and Miss Wei Jiu glanced at Miss Wei Liu from time to time, but their eyes were not friendly at all.
However, Su Qingnuan was still talking and laughing freely, and it seemed that she didn't notice the strangeness of the atmosphere in the room.
Second Mrs. Liu was about to leave, so she got up and told Su Shi again at this time. Now that there is a big family, Mrs. Liu is old, and the eldest lady is sick again, and they have been out for a long time, and it is time to go back.
This time, Su Shi did not stop him, but he politely said a few words, and asked Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Liu, and a few girls to come over to the house to talk at any time, so he instructed Lloy's on the side to send Mrs. Liu, Liu Ruoxi and others out.
The ladies of the Liu family were just about to go out, and Mrs. Dingyuan also stood up, saying that it was not too early and that they were going back. Su didn't hold on too much.
Coming out of Chunhui Hall and arriving at the second gate, Mrs. Dingyuan said hello to Lao's, and took a few girls from the Wei family to the car. Look at her face pretending to be calm, but there is still a faint hint of anxiety and eagerness in her demeanor. Mrs. Liu calmly said a few words to Lloyd's, and then took Liu Ruoxi into the car.
Sitting in the car, the curtain had not completely fallen, Liu Ruoxi saw a little girl hurriedly come out of the door, walked to Lloyd's, and said something in Lloyd's ear, Lloyd's face changed.
Almost as soon as Mrs. Liu's carriage started, Lloy's had already turned around and led a group of girls and women into the door quickly.
"It's not easy to take charge of the big family of the palace." Mrs. Liu Er also saw it while sitting in the car. said to Liu Ruoxi, "Thanks to her being a capable person." ”
Lowe's seems to have been born with an expressionless face and is unapologetic to people. In the capital, Lloyd's does not have a reputation for being virtuous, but he is notoriously capable. When Mrs. Liu saw Lloyd's like this, she felt that Lloyd's, the housekeeper's grandmother, had complicated affairs and was very busy.
"I'm afraid it's not an ordinary thing." Liu Ruoxi said. Lloyd's is so capable, and has been in charge of the palace for many years, where the general housework will make her face change, this must be something terrible in the palace.
"Sister. You ...... just now" When Mrs. Liu heard Liu Ruoxi say this, she felt reasonable, and while thinking of the matter of Liu Ruoxi and others falling into the water, in Chunhui Hall, Mrs. Liu Er's wife was not good at asking Liu Ruoxi in detail, so she asked with concern at this time.
"Mother, I'm fine." Liu Ruoxi first calmed the second Mrs. Liu, "However, there are some strange things ...... just now." It's hard to talk in the car, and I'll explain it to my mother when I get home. ”
"It's fine." Second Mrs. Liu nodded, since Liu Ruoxi was fine, Second Mrs. Liu had nothing to worry about. Naturally, there is no hurry.
When they returned to Liufu, everyone went to Mrs. Liu to say goodbye. Mrs. Liu asked everyone how they were in the palace, and everyone said it, and she also briefly mentioned what happened in Zhiting. This time, the Su family set up a banquet. Only invited the daughters of the Dingyuan Uncle and the Liu family, which shows that the relationship between the Liu family and the Yongjing Mansion is now extraordinary. Mrs. Liu listened and went out quite smoothly this time. I was satisfied, and after talking for a while, I let everyone disperse.
Coming out of Mrs. Liu's yard, Mrs. Liu San glanced at Mrs. Liu, took Liu Ruoshan, and followed Mrs. Liu and Liu Ruoxi to Mrs. Liu's house.
“…… I was in the car, and Shan'er had already told me something, what was going on? When she arrived at Mrs. Liu's house, Mrs. Liu was busy asking Liu Ruoxi.
The first thing Mrs. Liu San asked was that several of them fell into the water, it was really an accident, or someone deliberately framed them.
"Fourth sister, what do you think?" Liu Ruoshan thought about it and didn't speak, but asked Liu Ruoshan first.
“…… Ting's steps were a little slippery, but it wasn't enough to fall, it was someone behind me who bumped me, and I couldn't stand steadily, so I hit the third sister. Liu Ruoshan said this, but she was also a little unsure.
"Who is standing behind you, do you still have an impression?" Mrs. Liu Second and Mrs. Liu San both asked Liu Ruoshan.
“…… There is a little girl from the palace, and Miss Wei Liu, I can't remember the others. Liu Ruoshan thought about it for a long time before saying.
Because everyone fell into the water in the end, and she and Liu Ruoshan were not the most serious, so Liu Ruoshan didn't take this matter to heart at that time. Still on the way back, I was asked by Mrs. Liu San, and I found out the suspicion.
"Isn't it your eldest sister and second sister?" Mrs. Liu San asked, her eyebrows slightly raised.
"It's none of their business this time." Liu Ruoxi and Liu Ruoshan both said. Today, when they went to the palace for a banquet, Liu Ruoyuan and Liu Ruojuan were quite honest, and they were afraid to think about it, and they didn't dare to cause trouble anymore.
"The last time I went to the palace, the Tingbu by the Zhiting Pavilion, we happened to pass by, and I also looked at it carefully, it was very safe. It's really strange that you fell into the water this time. I suspect that nine times out of ten, someone is calculating. Mrs. Liu San was sure of it.
"We all just stepped on wet shoes and soiled the corners of our skirts, and Miss Wei Liu almost fell into the water." Liu Ruoxi said suddenly.
"Is someone calculating Miss Wei Liu?" Mrs. Liu said.
"Miss Wei Liu...... What is she calculating? Mrs. Liu San disagreed.
Several people discussed in one place for a long time, but did not come to a definite conclusion. If it is true that someone is calculating this matter, then I have to say that this person chose a very good time, and he also calculated very well.
"Let's put this matter aside for the time being, there is one more thing ......" Liu Ruoxi thought about it, and sent a little girl to Dayu, and later told Second Mrs. Liu and Third Mrs. Liu about the strange behavior of Miss Wei Liu. In Chunhui Hall just now, looking at the appearance of Miss Wei Liu, there must be a follow-up to this matter, so Liu Ruoxi felt that she had made the situation clear, and Mrs. Liu Second and Mrs. Liu San also knew what to expect.
"So that's ......" Mrs. Liu San listened carefully to Liu Ruoxi and Liu Ruoshan's narration, clapped her hands, and suddenly realized.
Second Mrs. Liu and Third Mrs. Liu naturally also noticed the strangeness of Miss Wei Liu, as well as the strange reactions of Su Shi and Mrs. Dingyuanbo, and they were originally wondering in their hearts, but what Liu Ruoxi said made these two people suddenly brighten.
"I can't imagine ......," Second Mrs. Liu lowered her head and pondered for a while, "That Sixth Miss Wei looked cowardly, and dared to do such a thing." ”
"Where can this man see the surface?" Mrs. Liu San said, "Those girls, which one is a fuel-efficient lamp!" Second sister-in-law, you may not know that the sixth girl's house is very unbearable......"
Mrs. Liu San told Mrs. Liu that the relationship between Miss Wei Liu's family and Uncle Dingyuan was already a little distant, but they were living in the capital attached to Uncle Dingyuan's family.
“…… He is a bastard drunkard, as long as he drinks with money, he doesn't care about anything else, and only relies on a few of them to do needlework. So how to get by, I have to rely on Uncle Dingyuan, so I can get some firewood and rice, and the seriousness is very shabby, not even as good as an ordinary family. …… Fortunately, this daughter gave birth to a better one, and I hope that by borrowing Uncle Yuan's door, I can climb a good family business and lead their family. …… What kind of tutor can such a family have? Mrs. Liu San said, very disdainful.
“…… It seems that he is also in a hurry. Mrs. Liu sighed, her face was a little unsightly.
Mrs. Liu San saw that Mrs. Liu was in a bad mood on the side, and then looked at Liu Ruoxi, but she was nothing. Mrs. Liu San's heart turned.
"If you really let her climb like this, it can be regarded as cheap for her. However, she is really not worthy, at most, she is just a concubine. …… Although there are some blockages, it is not difficult to send away the thoughts later. Mrs. Liu San said with a smile.
Mrs. Liu responded vaguely and fell silent.
Mrs. Liu San saw that she couldn't say anything more at this time, so she took Liu Ruoshan to say goodbye and left.
"The man behind the bushes, Hi-'er, did you see it, is it...... It's not ......" Waiting for Mrs. Liu San to leave, Mrs. Liu sat on the kang for a long time, and suddenly asked Liu Ruoxi.
"I didn't see anyone." Liu Ruoxi just didn't know what Second Mrs. Liu was thinking, and said casually, "Mother, it's useless for us to worry about other people's affairs, mother, don't think about it." ”
"You kid, you're more careless than I am." Second Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Ruoxi and sighed helplessly.
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Dingyuan Bofu
“…… Sixth girl, tell you the truth, where did you go and who did you meet? That garment, but it can be worn in front of people, are you afraid that people don't know it and can't see it? Mrs. Dingyuan changed her smiling face in front of people, and sat on the couch with a pale face, interrogating Miss Wei Liu.
Miss Wei Jiu sat next to Mrs. Dingyuanbo, with a straight face, pursed her lips, and also stared at Miss Wei Liu.
Miss Wei Liu knelt on the ground, and Mrs. Wei Qi, the mother of Miss Wei Liu, stood aside tremblingly, not daring to speak for her daughter, but just blindly chattering, "You just say it, you just say it." ”
Miss Wei Liu was still delicate and timid at the moment, but there was a rare firmness in her eyes.
"I didn't go anywhere, and I didn't see anyone." When Miss Wei Liu said this, she paused for a moment before she said, "Auntie, please rest assured, within three days, the Yongjing Mansion will come to the door to propose marriage." ”
"Propose, what promote?" Miss Wei Jiu couldn't help it, and asked in a sharp voice.
"Who will propose, and to whom?" Although Mrs. Dingyuan Bo was already mentally prepared, her heart still jumped violently when she heard Miss Wei Liu say this. (To be continued......)