Chapter 2: Hou Ye

No, it won't.

When she first came, she still had such delusions. But now, she has seen his true colors.

He Runnian will not take her back to Beijing, no matter how good, gentle, and considerate she is, He Runnian can't see it. He will let himself die of old age in this village.

She cried and fussed, but to no avail.

If it weren't for the master who woke her up, she would probably still be looking forward to He Runnian's pity, waiting for him wholeheartedly, looking forward to him.

She no longer expects He Runnian's love now, in this case, what is she afraid of Chai Xiyue?

So, he tore his face, and took advantage of He Runnian's efforts to go out, pressed Chai Xiyue to the ground and beat him hard.

She still remembered that He Runnian looked at herself with wide eyes, and was speechless in shock: "You...... Where do you still have half of the appearance of Mrs. Houmen? Simply, it's no different from a vixen! โ€

Gu Chongyang stood up from Chai Xiyue, dusted off his clothes, looked at He Runnian with a smile, and said provocatively: "So what? Do you want to divorce me? โ€

"Don't think I dare!" He Runnian was so angry that he hugged Chai Xiyue and looked at Gu Chongyang with hatred.

Gu Chongyang sneered: "In that case, Master Hou will bring the letter of resignation!" โ€

"You ......"

Gu Chongyang's broken jar appearance made He Runnian defeated.

He stared at Gu Chongyang for a long time, and said: "You know that I won't divorce you, just for Brother Rui'er, I also want to raise you to old age." โ€

He Runnian is already in the year of establishment, but there is only one son of Brother Rui, and Brother Rui will inherit the title in the future, and there can be no half stain on his reputation.

At the mention of his son, Gu Chongyang paused, and there was a trace of unmistakable tenderness on his face.

Yes, she also has a son, and her son is the only male in the Yan'en Hou Mansion. He Runnian can't count on it anymore, and her son is the hope for the rest of her life.

As if he understood her thoughts, a trace of yin sting flashed in Chai Xiyue's eyes.

"Brother Rui'er's child is the most smart and sensible, it's only been half a month, and my aunt has been around me for a long time, and my aunt has been around me for a short time, but it really hurts, my sister gave birth to a good son."

After speaking, Chai Xiyue looked at Gu Chongyang half provocatively, half proudly.

Gu Chongyang's face changed greatly, and he glared at He Runnian accusatorily: "He Runnian, you actually let Chai Xiyue raise Brother Rui?" What about the rules of the Yan'en Mansion? โ€

He Runnian didn't dare to look directly at Gu Chongyang, and his eyes dodged: "My mother was sick last month, so I let Xiyue take care of her for half a month." Now that my mother is well, Brother Rui is still raised under my mother's knees, don't worry. Besides, I still have a lot of experience in raising children in the moon, and I will never be wronged by Brother Rui. โ€

The son who conceived in October with hard work was taken away by her mother-in-law when she was born, and she didn't even sleep with him all night.

She was his mother, but she could only look at him from afar. Mrs. Tai said that she was an ominous person, guarding her like a thief, and never allowed her to get close to Brother Rui.

When he left the capital, Brother Rui was only two years old.

Three years have passed, and he has not grown taller, and he can't remember himself. Gu Chongyang didn't know anything.

But she doesn't resent these, because Mrs. Tai will take good care of Brother Rui.

But now, Chai Xiyue actually stretched out her hand to take care of Brother Rui'er's affairs, and He Runnian still agreed very much.

As soon as she thought of her son, unsuspectingly circling around Chai Xiyue, Gu Chongyang's heart ached.

Who Chai Xiyue is, no one knows better than Gu Chongyang. She won't be merciful just because Brother Rui is a child.

Gu Chongyang suddenly felt mixed feelings in his heart, and he couldn't tell whether it was resentment or jealousy.

That's her son, Chai Xiyue can take care of it, why can't she, the biological mother, see her son?

In the past three years, five of the carriages she sent to the capital to deliver letters have been broken, but her son is still nowhere to be seen.

Gu Chongyang's heart was sour and astringent, and his hands were tightly clenched together.

"Sister, don't worry, Mrs. Tai and I will take good care of Brother Rui." Chai Xiyue approached and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Gu Chongyang, you still want to wait for your son to attack the lord, how about being the wife of the Hou Mansion?" I sue you, you dream! I'm not going to let you get it. โ€

Now Gu Chongyang has long lost any hope for He Runnian, and Brother Rui is her only concern.

Hearing Chai Xiyue say this, where could she still bear it?

Knowing that Brother Rui was raised by the old lady's side, Chai Xiyue didn't have that much courage. But I am afraid that Mrs. Tai will be negligent, so that Brother Rui will have something to lose.

knew that Chai Xiyue was deliberately provoking himself and making He Runnian disgusted with himself.

But Gu Chongyang still stretched out his hand and opened his bow left and right, and slapped Chai Xiyue a few times.

By the time He Runnian reflected and pulled them away, Chai Xiyue's face was already covered with blood marks.

The slap in front was a beating, and the slap in the back Gu Chongyang deliberately grabbed it with his fingers.

The long nails scratched Chai Xiyue's face. She was prepared, there was medicine hidden in her nails, and the scar on Chai Xiyue's face should not be thought about in this life.

That time, it was a complete tear of the face.

She thought that He Runnian would never come again, and let herself fend for herself in this Zhuangzi. Unexpectedly, today, half a year later, He Runnian is here again.

What did he come to do?

Could it be that Chai Xiyue came to take revenge on herself this time?

Hum! I, Gu Chongyang, won't be afraid of her!

Gu Chongyang clenched his fists tightly, his fighting spirit ignited in his heart, and he strode towards the courtyard.

There is a grape trellis planted in the courtyard, and the lush leaves are green and โ–กโ–ก, which was moved by Gu Chongyang in the year he first came.

The vines have to be transplanted for three years before they can bear fruit, and this year is exactly the third year. Bunches of grapes hang from the vines, round and shiny.

When Gu Chongyang saw it, his mood was much better than just now.

In two months, it will be the Begging Festival, and then she will be able to watch the Cowherd and Weaver Girl meet under the grape trellis. After seeing the meeting at the Magpie Bridge, you can also pick grapes to eat.

After three years of hard work, the vines finally bear fruit, which must be very sweet.

Chai Xiyue came to the Grange, just to see his down-and-out appearance. She couldn't let Chai Xiyue get her wish. If you lose, you don't lose, she Gu Chongyang can live a good life no matter where she is.

This trellis is the best proof of this. and the tenants on the grange, who respected and loved her. She is particularly proud of this.

Gu Chongyang's expression straightened, and his graceful figure disappeared into the thick shade cast by the grape trellis.

Passing through the grape trellis, you will find the main house.

Gu Chongyang's footsteps couldn't help but pause, and his heart was also tight.

The three steps at the entrance of the main house were cleaned, and the bamboo curtains of Xiangfei were hung high.

Under the corridor, two servant women of different ages guarded the door, one left and one right, with tall postures and high spirits.

These two people, Gu Chongyang recognized.

The old man on the left is Mama Cha, who is the confidant of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Yan Enhou. She has been serving by Mrs. Tai's side since she was a teenager, and she has the shadow of Mrs. Tai in her every move, and she is a strict and old-fashioned person.

When he first married into the Yanenhou Mansion, Gu Chongyang was taught a lot by her.

The young daughter-in-law on the right has her maiden name Zhao. Her mother, Mama Zhao, like Mama Cha, is Mrs. Tai's companion.

If you talk about closeness, it is naturally that Mama Zhao is closer to Mrs. Tai. Because Mama Zhao is still He Runnian's nurse.

Later, Mama Zhao died, and Mrs. Tai remembered the old days, so she ordered her daughter to serve in the house. also personally acted as a matchmaker and married Mama Zhao's daughter to Zheng Da, the son of the chief housekeeper of Yan'en Hou Mansion, so everyone in the Hou Mansion called her "Zheng Da's family".

Three years ago, when Gu Chongyang left the capital, Zheng Da had already inherited his father's business and became the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion. Zheng Da's family is the housekeeper of the Eight Classics, helping Mrs. Tai manage the inner house, and she is Mrs. Tai's arm.

How did these two come to the Grange?

If something goes wrong, there must be a demon!

Could it be that Mrs. Tai is here?

Gu Chongyang's heart suddenly burst and he was a little nervous.

She was a little afraid of this old-fashioned mother-in-law.

In the face of Chai Xiyue, she can tear her face, but in the face of her mother-in-law, she has to be careful. In addition to the former mother-in-law's prestige, the most important reason is that her son was raised under the knees of her mother-in-law.

Although Mrs. Tai loves Brother Rui, if she, as a mother, disobeys Mrs. Tai, it is difficult to guarantee that Mrs. Tai will not be angry with Brother Rui.

In the past, Brother Rui just ate the snacks she handed over, and Mrs. Tai hit Brother Rui'er's palm with a bamboo board.

At that time, Brother Rui was only less than two years old.

As a mother, she can't take care of Brother Rui, how can she still bring trouble to her son?

Since then, she has never dared to come near Rui Ge'er again.

When she thought about Brother Rui, she took a look at it from a distance. Every day when she went to ask for peace, she was the first to arrive, and tried her best to stay in Mrs. Tai's courtyard for a while, just to be able to see Brother Rui more.

"Madame is back!" Zheng Dajia's voice was loud, interrupting Gu Chongyang's thoughts.

Gu Chongyang hurriedly walked up the steps and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Mama Cha and Sister Li, why bother the two of you waiting for me?" It's hot today, and you two come in with me to rest? โ€

She can sneer at He Runnian, and she can fight with Chai Xiyue, but she can't unceremoniously deal with the people who serve Mrs. Tai.

Seeing her sincere tone and humble attitude, the smile on the corner of Zheng Dajia's mouth became much thinner, and her expression was a little reluctant: "Madame, don't be polite, go in quickly, Master Hou has been waiting for a long time." โ€

As he spoke, Zheng Da's family personally opened the curtain.

Gu Chongyang was flattered and hurriedly held up the curtain: "Thank you, Sister Li." โ€

After speaking, she walked in, ignoring the struggle and hesitation on Zheng Dajia's face, and the pity that flashed in Mama Cha's eyes.

He Runnian stood in the hall with his hands in his hands.

He wore a rain-soaked azure-colored muslin jacket, which made him more and more white-skinned and straight. A small beard on his elegant and handsome face added a bit of maturity to him.

Before the words "you come to ......" could be exported, Gu Chongyang froze.

Her heart raced, and her eyes widened in disbelief.