Chapter 397: Plague

In the past, Zhao Feiyan was a man of the year in the social circle of the capital. She is the daughter of a concubine, but she can become the second most talented woman in the capital, second only to Prime Minister Han Bing's daughter, and her means can be seen.

Now, without Han Bingqing's comparison, Zhao Feiyan is becoming more and more comfortable in the social circle. She led a group of little sisters to appear in various social occasions and became a force to be reckoned with. In view of her popularity, Han Bingqing was confined to her home again, and many of Han Bingqing's followers also put down their bodies and began to associate with her.

While Zhao Feiyan was busy socializing, Su Wen devoted most of his mind to teaching the emperor's grandson Xiaozhengtai. According to the Queen Mother's previous requirements, although she has moved out of the palace during this time, she still has to enter the palace every day to greet her.

When he arrived in the palace, Su Wen's main task was to continue to help the emperor's grandson Xiaozhengtai enlighten. She's already pretty good at these things, so she's pretty good at coping with them. In addition to enlightenment, she did not forget to take the emperor's grandson Xiao Zhengtai to take care of the experimental field, and took the opportunity to teach the little guy some agricultural knowledge.

For the crops in that field, the emperor Xiaozheng is quite concerned. He grew up in the palace, and although he could often see all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, it was rare to see this kind of scenery that could only be seen in the fields.

After a period of cultivation, the seeds sown in the field have sprouted one after another, and fresh seedlings have grown. Every day after completing the task of enlightenment, Su Wen will take the emperor's grandson Xiao Zhengtai to take a look. There are eunuchs and palace maids, they don't need to really do anything, if they want to do any work, they just need to give instructions to the eunuchs and palace maids around them.

In this busy and fulfilling state. Time passed quietly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the birthday of the old lady of the Zhao family. As Mo Yi's younger sister and the leader of a new generation of talented women, she naturally received an invitation sent by the Zhao family.

On the day of the old lady's birthday, Su Wen followed Mrs. Hong to celebrate her birthday early in the morning. With the experience of attending Chen Dequan's birthday banquet last time, she is now familiar with this set of processes. The people who can participate in this birthday banquet are the wives of the court and the daughters of various families, and she only needs to take out the social etiquette taught by Hua's mother and greet everyone she meets with a smile.

After following Mrs. Hong and greeting several noble ladies, Su Wen was invited to the ranks of young girls and young wives. Although this group of warblers and Yanyan are also very annoying, at least they are not as chattering as the group of middle-aged women. She was barely acceptable.

I saw Zhao Feiyan, who I hadn't seen for a long time. Su Wen greeted with a natural attitude, neither close nor distant. can get along with Zhao Feiyan with such a lukewarm attitude, thanks to Zhao Feiyan's peace and security during this time. If Zhao Feiyan continues to be obsessed, he will be as aggressive as when he was in Yunzhou before. She's certainly not going to have a good face.

chatted casually with Zhao Feiyan, who represented the master's family. Su Wen was pulled to the other side by Princess Qinshui and Ye Qianxue. She just wanted to calm down. took the opportunity to get out of the encirclement of a group of warblers and swallows.

After a few casual idle words, Ye Qianxue pretended to be mysterious and said, "Su Wen, have you heard of it?" Miss Zhao's family affairs seem to have eyebrows? It is said that the other party is the eldest son of a second-class official, and his talent and appearance are all first-class. To find such a family business, Miss Zhao's parents are also bothered. ”

When mentioning that she was good looking, Ye Qianxue's eyes flashed with disapproval. In her opinion, the son of a second-class official, even if the conditions are first-class and good in all aspects, it is not a big deal.

The daughters of a family like them look down on this kind of second-class official when choosing a son-in-law. They are the daughters of the family, and the only husbands who can enter their eyes are the royal relatives and the families of the same status. In comparison, the second-grade official that Zhao Feiyan wants to marry seems ordinary, and even a little low.

Seeing the disapproval in Ye Qianxue's eyes, Su Wen was amused. She knew what Ye Qianxue thought, and she couldn't help but sigh in her heart at the disparity in status between the concubines in this era.

Smiling helplessly, Princess Qinshui opened her mouth and said, "I heard that the prince has just been lifted in the spring, and his future is limitless. It is also a blessing that Miss Zhao can find such a good match. With the support of the Zhao family, I believe that the son will be able to get ahead as soon as possible, and Miss Zhao will also be rewarded by the imperial court at that time. ”

Seeing Princess Qinshui speak, Su Wen couldn't help but sigh again in his heart. Zhao Feiyan's marriage is difficult, where can this princess's marriage go smoothly?

Similar to the princesses of the Tang Dynasty, the princesses of this dynasty are very strong. Don't look at this princess of Qinshui's ladylike demeanor, it is not easy to provoke if she really launches a surge. It is precisely because of the fierce nature of the princess of this dynasty that it is more and more difficult to discuss marriage. Talented young talents all want to find a soft girl, and not many are willing to marry a Hedong lion.

In addition to the princess's fierce nature, the rule that concubines are not allowed is also a reason that hinders the princess from marrying. In these years, men have three wives and four concubines, and there are only a few who can really guard their wives and grow old together.

Coughing lightly, Su Wen smiled and said, "I heard that marriages are destined, Miss Zhao must have met the right person." Since that son is self-motivated, I believe that Miss Zhao will be able to live a peaceful and beautiful life in the future. You're all almost done, and it doesn't take long for you to start talking about marriage. ”

Seeing Su Wen's quip, Ye Qianxue's cheeks turned red, and she immediately said coquettishly: "Su Wen, what are you talking about." This kind of thing has to be listened to by parents, how can we talk about it in private? ”

Seeing Ye Qianxue's reaction, Princess Qinshui showed her fierce nature and said with a smile: "Xue'er, you are too shy. Marriage is a lifelong event that must be treated with care. Even if we have to listen to our parents about this kind of thing, we can't ignore it at all. I don't know how your family is, but at least my father will still consider my suggestion. ”

Seeing the flying look on Princess Qinshui's face, Su Wen's eyes flashed with a hint of clarity. If she guessed correctly, this princess probably already had a hunting target, but I don't know which son's son fell into her eyes?

Su Wen marveled at the fierceness of the royal princess in his heart, and silently pinched a cold sweat for the prince. Chosen by a princess, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse for that son? Fortunately, Princess Qinshui has a calm personality and should not make trouble, which is a blessing in misfortune.

was teased by Su Wen, and it stands to reason that the two should joke back. The problem is that Su Wen's identity as a female household is too sensitive, and both of them tacitly agreed not to continue to dwell on this topic.

Pulling Su Wen to her side, Ye Qianxue first glanced at a few girls who were busy talking around, and then whispered with a worried face: "Su Wen, have you heard that there is a plague in Hengzhou Mansion five hundred miles away?" This is a rumor I just heard before I went out, and I heard it while my parents were unprepared. ”

Hearing that there was a plague, Su Wen immediately raised his vigilance, and immediately lowered his voice and asked, "What plague, I haven't heard of it yet." You heard this news at random, is there a mistake? ”

Shaking her head, Ye Qianxue said with a solemn face: "Don't worry, I can't be mistaken." Before I went out, I saw my parents talking together, and my father's face was so gloomy that he could almost wring out water. Even if my ears are poor, my eyesight is fine, and I can't be mistaken. Not only his father, but even his mother also looked worried, and her face looked better after coming to Zhao's mansion. ”

Listening to Ye Qianxue's words, Su Wen's mood couldn't help but become heavy. Something that can worry the Ye family and his wife, even if it is not a plague, cannot be a trouble that can be easily solved.

Resisting the heaviness in his heart, Su Wen asked about the specific situation. It's a pity that Ye Qianxue knows very little, she only knows that it is a plague, but she doesn't know what kind of plague it is. I heard that this news came just before I went out, and I expected that more news would come after the birthday banquet.

Writing down this matter in his heart, Su Wen then changed the topic and mentioned the matter of taking the emperor's grandson Xiao Zhengtai to grow vegetables. As soon as she talked about the anecdote of the little guy, Ye Qianxue's attention was immediately diverted, after all, it was her own nephew.

Seeing that they talked about the anecdote of the emperor's grandson Xiao Zhengtai's vegetable planting, Princess Qinshui immediately participated in the discussion. She lives in the palace and often plays with Su Wen, so she knows a lot about Xiao Zhengtai's vegetable cultivation. They chatted vigorously, and even several girls from surrounding families were attracted and participated in the discussion.

Regarding Su Wen's ability to take on the role of the emperor's grandson Xiaozhengtai's enlightenment teacher, all the daughters of the family here are quite envious. Regardless of whether she has a clear name or not, she can be regarded as an emperor in the future, and she will still be a groundbreaking vote among women.

In the face of all kinds of envious, jealous and hateful eyes, Su Wen behaved quite calmly. She felt that she had done a good job and had lived up to the expectations of her parents, so she had nothing to be embarrassed about. In the modern world, she is a kindergarten teacher, and the only difference is that the identity of the students is different.

After chatting with everyone for a while, the birthday banquet officially began. She sat with Princess Qinshui and passed the rest of the time.

After the birthday banquet, Su Wen followed Mrs. Hong back to Hong's mansion. As soon as she went back, she was summoned into the study by Hong Qian, and it seemed that there was something important to discuss. As she hurried to the study, she thought back to the plague that Ye Qianxue had said. She had a strong instinct that this time Hong Qian came to her, most out of ten, to discuss dealing with the plague.

As soon as Su Wen came in, Hong Qian immediately dismissed the idle people, and then said with a serious face: "I just received the news today, there is a plague in Hengzhou Mansion, and it is said that the epidemic that broke out there this time is smallpox. (To be continued......)