But it was said that the Lou family listened to Ling Yi's words, and she was always worried in her heart, the reason why she left Xue Yu to drive Xue Zheng back was because she was afraid that the two of them would delay their own affairs, this father and son, one must leave, and the other must stay.

Xue Yu stayed, and Lou Qicai had an excuse to live in the Ling Mansion with him, and Xue Zheng left, so that Lou could carry out his own plan.

After separating from the Zou family, the Lou family hurriedly went to the Anju Pavilion, and before anyone could go in to report, he broke in.

Xue Yu was fascinated by reading books, and suddenly the book in his hand was snatched away by one hand, he frowned and was about to attack, only to look up and see that it was his mother, his anger suddenly dissipated, and he said respectfully: "Mother." ”

"Do you still know what I told you when I went out to call my mother, and how did you promise me?" Lou threw the book on the ground angrily and roared angrily.

The second monk Xue Yuzhang was puzzled, "Mother, what is it that makes you so angry?" ”

Lou Shi was breathless, gritted his teeth and asked, "Let me ask you, are you going to write a letter back?" ”

"Write a letter?" Xue Yu shook his head blankly: "I didn't write back, who did my mother listen to?" ”

"Even if you didn't write a letter, are you going to send it back? I tell you, if you dare to send a letter back to Lizhou, I don't have your son. She trembled with anger and said nothing.

After a pause, as if remembering something, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Did you say anything to Ling Yi?" ”。

"Mother-" Xue Yu shouted, her eyes innocent and wronged, and there was a faint sadness.

He took a deep breath for a long time. Only then did he say in a low voice: "I didn't tell my cousin anything, how could my mother have told me anything, you asked me to try to bring Cousin Lou over." I brought it, and you didn't allow me to go back with my father, and I agreed, but mother, what are you going to do, you are in the Ling family, what are you going to do-"

"Smack-" Lou's eyes were red. Because of the excessive force, the palm of the hand has been faintly numb.

Xue Yu looked at Lou Shi in astonishment, his face was hot and painful.

He clenched his fists. The green tendons on his face burst out, and he said word by word: "Mother, you look down on your father and look down on me." Look down on our Xue family. I can not complain about these things, because you are my mother.

But if you want to do something hurtful, then please forgive your son for not agreeing. ”

Lou Shi looked at the five finger prints on his face, feeling distressed, and afraid that he would make a mistake if he was in a hurry, so he whimpered and softened:

"Yu'er. Mother shouldn't beat you, mother is just too anxious. You know, the Xue family looks glamorous on the surface, but your father's income is meager, and the family expenses are large, if it weren't for my hard work, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to survive life.

I just want to make my family better, I'm your mother, don't you even believe me? I have no power to restrain the chicken, what can I do to hurt the heavens and reason, you say this, it really hurts my mother's heart. ”

Xue Yu is a person who eats soft and does not eat hard, Lou's Chu Chu is pitiful, and he is his mother, he can't bear it, sighs, pulls Lou Shi and says: "Mother, I said the wrong thing, I know that my mother is very tired for the family, mother rest assured, I will study hard, and I will gain fame in the future, so as not to let my mother be so tired." ”

Lou Shi wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, and said with relief: "It's good that you know, in a place like Lizhou, you can only get in the way, and your mother is bent on sending you to the capital, which is also the reason, only in the capital, your way out is big." ”

As long as you work hard, the environment is just an aid. Xue Yu swallowed this sentence into his heart.

persuaded Xue Yu, Lou no longer worried, in short, the plan was arranged tonight, as long as it was past tonight, then everything she wanted was no longer a dream.

*

Ling Yi waited in the Lan Pavilion with peace of mind, as if the disputes outside had nothing to do with her.

Zhi Yu brought the reply of the maid in the inner courtyard and entered the house and said: "Miss, the Lou family has just come out of the Anju Pavilion, it seems that it is indeed as you expected, the Lizhou side, I don't know that the Lou family is a guest in the Ling Mansion. ”

Ling Yi smiled slightly, this was actually very easy to think of.

In her memory, her grandfather was serious, but she really loved her mother in her heart, and her mother died only a few years after marrying into the Ling family, and it was impossible for her grandfather to have no stalk in his heart.

In this way, can he still agree that Xue Zheng and Lou will come to congratulate his father's concubine on his birthday? Don't even think about it, if the old man knows about this, I'm just afraid that he will jump to his feet in anger.

Although Xue Zheng also had resentment, he was generous, and the fear of internal problems he had cultivated over the years allowed Lou to successfully persuade him to come to the capital with him.

As for Xue Yu, he is also a docile child, Lou only needs to sell a little pitiful, he will obey, as long as it does not touch the moral bottom line, he will probably follow his mother.

The maternal grandparents are old, and the Xue family's big house is all decided by the Lou family, if the two old people go away, then I am afraid that there will be no place for Xue Zheng to speak.

Lou Qi is the son of Lou's eldest brother and Xue Yu's cousin.

Seeing that Ling Yi was silent, Zhi Yu said softly: "Miss, now that the matter of dinner has begun outside, many guests have sat down, are we going out to meet the guests?" ”

Ling Yi glanced at the sky, and it was dark and dreary, as if it was about to be pressed down at any time.

She pondered for a moment, then got up and said, "Let's go." ”

After walking a few steps, I remembered something and asked, "How did it get out there?" ”

Weaving Yu knew what she was asking, and said in a low voice: "The maid inquired, the servants almost don't know about it, but those noble wives should have passed on to each other. ”

Ling Yi snorted coldly: "She also knows that she has to hide it from her grandmother and father at this time, and the servants don't know about it, even if I go to my grandmother to explain it in person, the Zou family won't admit it."

Not to mention those noble ladies, who were originally invited to watch the show, but in the end it was like I was a thief and a thief. ”

Ori Yu thought for a moment, "What does the eldest lady mean, Mrs. Aunt took advantage of everyone who came today?" ”

If this is the case, you can tell those people about this, and then the truth will be revealed, and the Zou family's conspiracy will not succeed.

"She didn't take advantage of it, she just took advantage of her birthday. I invited these ladies over, and she didn't say anything, but did something misleading. At that time, even if the incident happens, she can claim that she is wronged, and others have no reason to say anything, only blame herself for thinking too much. ”

Ori Yu's brows furrowed more and more, and he couldn't help muttering, "It's really hateful." ”

Ling Yi smiled and walked out quickly.

*

In Qinxin Garden, Zou paced back and forth. Although the anxiety in his eyes was tried to hide as much as possible, it was still reflected on his face.

Ling Hui took Lingxiu into the door and said, "Mother, everyone has been arranged." As soon as the signal comes out, they will be able to play. ”

Lou also brought people in at this time, and he didn't say much, only nodding slightly to the two people in the house.

Zou will know. The stone in my heart fell halfway. As long as everything goes according to your plan, then there will be no problems.

She straightened her clothes and said with a smile: "Let's go, it's not good to keep the guests waiting for a long time." ”

The women's banquet is in the backyard, and the lanterns are lit on the left and right, and the courtyard is as bright as day.

Zou appeared on the stage, and as soon as he came on the stage, he laughed and apologized: "Sisters, I can't help it." There are some things that have been delayed temporarily, so I will punish myself with three cups to make amends for everyone. ”

Lou stood next to Zou with a smile.

Most of the ladies heard the news. I knew it in my heart, and I didn't blame it, after all, the birthday star was the biggest, of course they wouldn't let Zou really drink three cups, just take a sip.

"Grandmother, you eat something first, they drink, let's eat meat." Ling Yi obediently served Lan's vegetables.

Lan smiled and nodded her nose, "You, there are no rules, the guests haven't moved their chopsticks yet, how can the host eat first." Although it is a reproach, there is no reproach in the tone.

Ling Yi didn't care much, so she simply handed Shou Tao to the Lan family, nibbled on one herself, and muttered: "Anyway, I'm still young, and it doesn't matter if I don't understand the rules, besides, who will say it to my face, at most I will talk about it behind my back, just like now, you look at the way they look at me, isn't it weird?" ”

Lan really observed a few more times, and sighed lightly, "It's true, there are a few people, their eyes can't stop glancing at you, don't eat it, and let people gossip when it spreads." ”

Ling Yi ate more happily, her cheeks bulging, "What are you afraid of, anyway, my grandson is not afraid of what people say." ”

The grandfather and grandson talked very happily, and on the other side, the Zou family had finished toasting and asked everyone to sit down to eat.

Although it is Zou's birthday, she still has to be filial piety by Lan's side, giving Lan's vegetables on the one hand, and greeting the guests below.

Lan didn't eat much at night, and after a while, he was tired and ready to go back, "It's okay for you young people to drink more, my old man is useless, I won't accompany you, what's the matter, let people go to Lanyuan to inform me." ”

Zou hurriedly got up, "The old lady is good." He glanced at the maid Cui'er who was standing behind Cheng's family.

Cui'er understood, and actually helped the Lan family one step ahead of the Cheng family, and said obediently and flatteringly: "Old lady, the maid will help you go back to rest." ”

Cheng was displeased, "No need, the old lady is used to me serving, you are clumsy, in case-"

"It's not in the way, it's just a trip back, you have indeed been busy all day today, hurry up and rest and rest." Lan comforted.

Cheng still insisted, but Zou spoke slowly, and his tone was gentle, "Mother Cheng, just listen to the old lady's words, she feels sorry for you to let you rest, others can't ask for it, why doesn't Mother Cheng appreciate it?" ”

"Go ahead." Lan persuaded again.

Cheng had no choice but to give thanks.

Ling Yi sent the Lan family out of the hospital with a smile and returned.

Without the Lan family, the atmosphere on the scene was indeed lively, before everyone considered that they didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of the old people, but now as soon as the people left, a few people who were good friends with the Zou family were in a hurry to make a fuss, holding wine glasses and playing tricks, which was more than ordinary people.

Lan returned to Lan Yuan, and Cui'er immediately brought hot water to wash her face and feet.

"Old lady, it's not the maid who pats the fart, the maid thinks that you are really a blessed person." Cui'er said with some envy.

Lan laughed: "Blessed? I am blessed, and my sons and grandchildren can be happy on their knees, which is a blessing. ”

Cui'er said with a smile: "The eldest lady is about to leave the cabinet, the old lady is in such good health, she will definitely be able to hold her great-grandson when the time comes, and that is a great blessing." ”

The Lan family couldn't help but be gloomy, seeing that Ling Yi was about to be fourteen, if it was normal, at this time, he could choose the right person, secretly set his in-laws, and wait for fifteen years to get married.

As if she hadn't seen it, Cui'er continued: "The maid thinks that the eldest lady and her young master are really a good match, and when I saw them standing together talking and laughing that day, they were really a beautiful couple. (To be continued......)