Chapter 36: Shock
Hearing this, a trace of unnaturalness flashed on Jiang's face, and then said: "It's nothing, the master has felt some wind and cold outside the past few days, and his body is a little unwell, the emperor sympathizes with his old age and high merit, and specially let him rest at home for a few days!" ā
Hearing her say this, Fang Mingzhu couldn't help but be a little disappointed, Fang Xiangye had been resting at home for the past few days, and he wasn't sure if he knew about Meng Yingqi's household. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć However, Xiang Ye Fang attached great importance to the affairs of the court before, and he should not have heard of it. Besides, the last time he returned to the door, he had already told him that Meng Yingqi was busy with official business. She had the heart to lead the topic to what she wanted to talk about, but she heard Jiang ask: "Last time I went back to the door, my uncle didn't come, you said that he was busy with business." Didn't he send you over this time? ā
Listening to her tone, she didn't seem to know anything about Meng Yingqi. Fang Mingzhu sighed secretly and nodded: "I really don't hide it from my mother, since the prime minister was recruited by the household department after marriage, he hasn't come back yet." In the first few days, there was still news that he was too busy to come back. In the past few days, there has been no news at all. The daughter was also anxious to wait at home, so she wanted to come back to relax, and by the way, she asked her father, do you know what the reason is? ā
Jiang Shi might as well that she actually said her intention at once, and it was not good to prevaricate her casually for a while. I had to fake surprise and said, "What? Is there such a thing? Isn't something big happening to Tobe? Don't panic, just sit down for a while. Your dad should be in the study at this time, and you know his habits. Even if you don't go to court, you have to deal with a lot of things every day. I'll have someone report it for you later, so tell him about your uncle!. ā
Fang Mingzhu knew that she was telling the truth, when she was at home, she was just a dispensable daughter with Fang Xiangye. Now my mother-in-law's attitude is already polite. immediately smiled and said: "Naturally, it's Daddy's business!" If there is really something big about the minister, someone from the household department should come to the door to notify him. It's also that my daughter is anxious and hasn't experienced anything big, so she panicked. Thank you mother for bothering. ā
Seeing that she was still cautious when she was at home, Jiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. I guess the woman in the backyard shouldn't have anything to do with her. It's just that I'm still a little worried, that woman is so tenacious, she hasn't let go of her mouth after so many years, and she refuses to bow her head, why did her daughter just get married, and she actually left everything and went like this? Could it be that she still left something behind, Fang Mingzhu didn't find it? Or, Fang Mingzhu found out, but deliberately withheld it?
The Jiang family had a ghost in his heart, so he was suspicious when he saw Fang Mingzhu left and right. It's just that this girl's temperament is something she has seen since she was a child, and she has always felt that it is prudent and sensible to say that it is good, and it is timid to say that it is difficult to hear. If she hadn't sent someone to coerce and lure her last time, she might not have had the courage to snatch Fang Zhu's husband. Speaking of which, she now has such a good family business, and she has to thank herself!
When he thought about it like this, Jiang dispelled his doubts a little. But he still used the words to put it in a way: "Silly boy, what are you polite to me?" Speaking of which, although you are not my own child, after all, I also brought it up. When your mother-in-law, Aunt Ning, was here, she was also very sisterly with me! At the beginning, the master favored her the most, and I liked her the most. It's a pity that such a delicate and weak person, but she is unlucky, she just gave birth to you, and she went! ā
Jiang Shi said sincerely, and there was even a trace of tears in his eyes. Fang Mingzhu didn't have any special reaction at all, but said with the same gratitude on his face as when he was at home: "Mother has always treated me as her own. After all, my aunt is not blessed! Mother, don't be sad, your kindness to me, my daughter will never forget in her life! ā
Seeing that she was behaving as usual, Jiang Shi temporarily pressed his doubts, and while asking the second lady Yuzhu to come over to talk to her sister, she sent someone to inform Xiangye not to mention it.
But he said Xiaohuan, turned left and right in the garden, and soon arrived at a secluded courtyard. "Mother Chang, is Mother Chang here?" Outside the empty courtyard, only her own voice could be heard.
It seems that no one has lived in this courtyard for a long time. Xiaohuan waited patiently for a while, but finally decided to try again. She walked gently to the gate of the courtyard, pushed the courtyard door, and the courtyard door made a rough creaking sound, but heard a burst of angry shouts from inside: "Which little hoof that doesn't open its eyes comes to be naughty?" said that the old woman drank a few more drinks last night. Come back and take a break! Why are you still looking for my bad luck! ā
It was a familiar voice, Xiaohuan was overjoyed, and hurriedly walked to the courtyard, and saw that the door of a room inside was hidden, so he pushed the door and entered: "Mom is me!" The little ring next to Miss Four! ā
The room was dimly lit, and a fat old woman was lying on her side on the bed, her eyes squinting and looking out. Clearly, she was adjusting to the light coming in from outside.
After seeing that it was Xiaohuan, her face showed a surprised expression: "Girl, didn't you marry with Miss Four?" How did you come back again? What are you doing here? ā
Her words were quick and fast, as if Xiaohuan had done something that she shouldn't have done.
"Mom, Miss Fourth has something to do and come back today. I'll just take the time to come and see you! At the beginning, the fourth lady was at home, thanks to your old man's mention, there was no mistake. She specially asked me to come and see you, by the way! Xiaohuan said sincerely, and took out a purse from the close-fitting bag and stuffed it into the woman's hand: "Mom, you are in the house, and there is no one to take care of it." This is a little bit of Miss Four's heart, you just take it, and it can be regarded as saving some pension money! ā
As soon as the woman's hand touched the purse, she suddenly said to Xiaohuan as if it had been burned: "Take it, take it!" Who would dare to use Miss Four's money? Are you afraid I'll not die fast enough? It's none of my business to be good to Miss Fourth before! I'm just a matter of loyalty! Now that the man is dead, I don't have to worry about it anymore! You go back and tell Miss Four, let her stop worrying about me, a lonely old woman! I'm not worth her attention! As she spoke, she slowly sat up with her hands on the edge of the bed.
"Mom, you can't say that! You are kind to our young lady, young lady can remember it in your heart! Speaking of which, I came to you this time, and I still want to ask for your help! Xiaohuan saw that her words were ruthless, but her expression was very sad. I know that she will have troubles.
Come to think of it, this Chang mother used to be the first of the decent housekeepers in this house. Just because he was ineffective once, he was caught wrong, and he was punished by his wife. After she was punished, she somehow began to drink heavily, and every time she drank, she would get drunk. Now not only is the previous dignity gone, but even the mother-in-law who has a little face dares to drive her to send her.
However, it is strange to say that it is this perennial drunk mother Chang, Mrs. has actually opened one eye and closed one eye to allow her to this day.
And it was also this Chang mother, when she was sober, she met Fang Mingzhu being bullied by her sisters, and casually pointed out a few words to Fang Mingzhu, which actually made her quickly get out of the dispute.
Therefore, Fang Mingzhu is just a face-saving affection for his nursing mother, but he has always respected this Chang mother. Whenever there is something big or troublesome, he will always send Xiaohuan to talk to her.
And Chang's mother rarely disappoints her. Every time she pointed out her words, she was stunned. This time, Fang Mingzhu returned home because of her husband's affairs, so she naturally thought of asking Xiaohuan to ask Chang's mother again.
However, her relationship with Chang's mother is very hidden, and no one in the house thought that the fourth lady, who has always been well-behaved and quiet, would be involved with a half-crazy female drunkard wife.
"This time, the old slave is really going to disappoint the fourth lady! Xiaohuan, you go back and tell her that the person who can guide her has gone! On the fifth day of March every year, let her not forget to put incense on her! It's a thought, too! I'm here, you don't want to come here in the future! The old woman's days are numbered! ā
Xiaohuan listened to her words, only to feel confused. "Haven't you always been the mother who gave us the idea? How can there be others? Mom, don't scare me! Could it be that you haven't woken up from yesterday's wine? ā
Chang's mother glanced at her and said, "Stinky girl!" You don't understand me, do you? Listen to what you should hear! Remember, the golden hairpin that Miss got last time must be kept by Miss Miss! That's what her own mother left for her! ā
Xiaohuan listened in a daze, and wanted to ask a few more words, but saw that Chang's mother was lying down again, with her back to her, and soon, snoring sounded in the room. Knowing that Chang's mother was unwilling to help anymore, Xiaohuan couldn't, so she had to put the purse she didn't take on the table again, and went out with a light step.
Not long after Xiaohuan left, a mother-in-law with a full face rushed over in a rough voice: "Chang Pozi, Chang Pozi, you are going to die!" Lazy again! There are few people outside to set up a table, so go over and take a hand! ā
No one paid attention to her, so she kicked open the courtyard door and rushed directly to Mrs. Chang's house. But seeing that Mrs. Chang really slept with her back to her, she just wanted to send another lion roar magic skill, and suddenly saw the bulging purse on the table.
She glanced at Mrs. Chang, and scooped up the purse with her hand, only to feel that the tentacles were heavy, so she opened it to take a closer look. At first glance, I was stunned, and the purse was actually full of silver barley. So he hurriedly stuffed the purse into his arms and walked out in a hurry.
"You girl, why are you so naughty? I'm just asking you to find a mat, and you've only come here until now! Where's your mat? Seeing the empty small ring, Fang Mingzhu deliberately resented.
"Miss, spare me! I met the magpie sister in the garden, and after a few gossips with her, I heard that the young lady had returned to the side hall, so I was lazy and didn't take it. In front of Fang Yuzhu, Xiaohuan didn't dare to be too casual with Fang Mingzhu.
"That is, my sister is so good-natured! If my girl dares to wander around like this, see that I don't break her legs! Fang Yuzhu didn't bother to come over to accompany Fang Mingzhu to say anything, but her mother had a life, so she had to come out to respond to the story. Now that Xiaohuan has a ready-made mistake for her, how can she not intervene and discipline?
Fang Mingzhu knew this sister's domineering temperament, if she was replaced, Xiaohuan would indeed have no good fruit to eat. However, she couldn't watch Xiaohuan being punished right in front of her. So he smiled and said, "That's exactly what I said!" It's also fortunate that she met me, a lazy person, so she got away with her like this. Sister don't have the same knowledge as her, show me your newly embroidered screen, I heard my mother say that my sister's embroidery skills have improved again! ā
Fang Yuzhu's one-handed needlework was her pride, and when she heard Fang Mingzhu praising her, she couldn't help but say proudly: "Speaking of this screen, it was also praised by Master Ji." I'm going to make a birthday gift for my dad on his birthday! ā
Seeing that she really diverted her attention, Fang Mingzhu hurriedly continued: "Sister, show me quickly!" Even the screen praised by Master Ji must be extraordinary! My little sister is stupid, and my needlework is not as good as my sister's! ā
Fang Yuzhu was flattered by her severely, and felt that this sister was married, but she seemed to be much more sensible than before. took away some of Su Rili's thoughts about belittling this sister, and said with a bit of show off and grace: "Let's go, I'll take you to see." But don't touch it! If you get dirty, you won't be able to pay for it. ā
Fang Mingzhu listened to her and stopped mentioning Xiaohuan, obviously mixed up. hurriedly followed behind her, with a tone ready to open her eyes.
As soon as the two of them walked to the Duiyu Building where Fang Yuzhu lived, Mother Wu beside the Jiang family came over and reported: "Fourth Miss, the master is waiting for you in the study!" ā
Fang Yuzhu couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this, but Fang Mingzhu had a deflated expression: "Oops! Second sister, why is it so unfortunate, but my father is looking for me at this time! Why don't you wait for me for a while, and I'll come when I go! ā
Fang Yuzhu originally sincerely wanted to show off in front of Fang Mingzhu. Hearing her say this, I couldn't help but feel very lost. However, she naturally didn't want to show anything in front of Fang Mingzhu, so she just said lightly: "Since your father called you, you should go quickly!" Don't keep Daddy waiting! ā
Fang Mingzhu actually couldn't wait for a long time. Now seeing that she was relieved, she hurriedly followed Mother Wu to Fang Xiangye's study.
Seeing Fang Mingzhu, Fang Xiangye's expression was still as faint as usual, but it was as if he already knew Fang Mingzhu's intention. Without waiting for her to speak, she said, "I know everything about Yingqi. He should be in the palace these days, don't make a noise when you go back. After a few days, he will naturally come back! ā
Hearing him say that Meng Yingqi was actually in the palace at the moment, Fang Mingzhu couldn't help but be shocked! What happened to Meng Yingqi to enter the palace? Thinking about it, this must be a big deal!