Chapter 577: Suspicion
But if you don't know anything because of this, I'm afraid Mrs. Yuan won't be happy.
The mother-in-law didn't say much, and said pointedly: "If the daughter-in-law can stand up, the mother-in-law will naturally be happy, but if the son stands on the daughter-in-law's side......"
It turned out that Uncle Xu agreed to give it away.
Fan Liu nodded, a little understanding what the woman meant.
But this is all a family affair in Xinglin Hutong, they are all servants, and it is normal for people to whisper a few words in private, but it is not right to discuss them in private.
Both of them stopped mentioning this matter, and after talking about the New Year, they went back to pay their errands.
Zhou Shaojin didn't take the matter of Xinglin Hutong coming to send the New Year's gift so late, and she wouldn't know what happened to Xinglin Hutong, Yuan has been lying in bed for almost a month on this side of Xinglin Hutong, lazily without a little energy, and found a doctor to see, only said that her mind was damaged, and she wanted to take the opportunity to let Min Jia come back to serve the sick, and then thought that Cheng Xu and Min Jia had no children yet, this heir is a big deal, how can you endure her giving birth to her eldest son, but you can understand that you understand, you know that you know, you know, It's hard to swallow.
Yuan thought about it, and he had to think of a way to know how Cheng Xu was doing in Mianzhu.
Cheng Jing went down to the ya, but came to her to discuss the return of Mrs. Guo for the New Year: "...... How's my mother's room going? The last Mid-Autumn Festival was spent at Chaoyangmen, and I saw that there were a lot of new dishes there, would there be a servant woman at home who would cook them? If not, send someone to copy a menu that is commonly used by the mother, and talk to Shiro's daughter-in-law about it. Let her send a few people from the stove to serve. There is also Brother Yun, my mother treats him like an eyeball, my mother is going to come back to live for more than a month, and there are no other children at home, I am afraid of emptiness under my knees, you go and ask Shiro's daughter-in-law to see if you can take Brother Yun over to live for a few days, and my mother must be happy in her heart. Speaking of this, you should learn from Qiu, you look at her. helped the second uncle take care of Ah Bao and Ah Ren, not to mention. On weekdays, if I have nothing to do, I take my brother and wife to visit my mother. When my mother is old, she likes to be happy and lively at home. You are the eldest daughter-in-law, the patriarch of the Cheng family, you should do better than them, it is ......" seven, seven, eighty, eight. It's all trivial. But nothing is too small. The explanation was careful and serious.
Yuan felt pain in his chest.
When she was alone in Jinling with her children to serve Mrs. Guo at that time, it was not easy for him to be considerate of himself, and it was just a few words of "you worked hard" when she met. There is no more than a word on the side, and now she is still comparing her with Qiu's, saying that she is not as good as Qiu's......
Yuan Shi couldn't take a breath, his face became ugly, and he said unceremoniously: "It is my duty to honor my mother-in-law, but I can take Brother Yun over and take care of it-are you too much?" As you said, Brother Yun is my mother's eyeballs, if I fall somewhere, how can I explain to my mother and four siblings? Don't you have nothing to do? β
Cheng Jing was displeased.
At his age, he can have a grandson of Yun Ge'er's age.
In his heart, Brother Yun'er, a nephew, is loved like a grandson.
Yuan's family has given birth to three children, which one is not good to grow up, or for the pox mother, there is no scar on the body, now that the Cheng Zheng sisters are married, Cheng Xu and his wife have gone to the post again, the family has nothing to do except for three meals a day, how can even a healthy child not be taken care of?
She clearly doesn't want to take care of Brother Yun!
It's clear that he doesn't like his brother's children!
Cheng Jing's expression gradually cooled, thinking about her several illnesses for no reason during this time, she felt more and more bored, and said, "That's good!" You're not feeling well these days, and it's not good for you to work on these anymore, you raise it first, I'll go to the fourth child to sit and see my mother. β
Yuan hurriedly called the little maid to come in and serve Cheng Jing to change clothes.
Cheng Jing refused, and said: "It's not too early, I have to go to the morning court tomorrow, so I'll change my clothes at Shiro's side." Then he thought about it and said, "I'll use it over there for dinner." β
Yuan frowned, feeling that Cheng Jing's appearance made her a little uneasy, and wanted to say something, but Cheng Jing had already thrown off the house and went out.
She had no choice but to keep her mind to the bottom of her heart, ready to wait for Cheng Jing to come back and talk to him in detail.
Cheng Jing urged the sedan chair driver all the way to Chaoyang Gate.
Cheng Chi has just stepped down.
However, he returned from a trip to the Pope's grandson in the afternoon.
Zhou Shaojin served him to change clothes.
The two whispered in the ear room: "...... The imperial grandson asked me today if I was familiar with the four princes. I told the imperial grandson about the relationship between the two families. The imperial grandson did not speak. I wondered what might have reached the ears of the imperial grandson. β
Zhou Shaojin was very worried when he heard this, and said, "Will the imperial grandson think that you are the person of the fourth prince?" β
"Probably not." Cheng Chi said with a smile, "The imperial grandson lives in the East Palace, and he is too young to go out when he is free. How could he suddenly ask the four princes, the person who delivered the message to the imperial grandson behind his back would definitely help the imperial grandson inquire about the news he wanted to know. There must be a reason why the imperial grandson chose me to ask about the four princes. However, there are not a few people like us who have dealings with the four princes. If the imperial grandson knew what the four princes had done, he would definitely be wary of the four princes. Just look at the reaction of the imperial grandson. β
If it's a bet worth betting, then bet on a treasure, and if not, just sit on the sidelines.
Anyway, Cheng Chi made up his mind not to let the four princes succeed to the throne.
Zhou Shaojin instructed him to be careful, and Cheng Jing arrived.
The brothers went together to greet Mrs. Guo.
Brother Yun was already able to run, he heard the report and ran out without waiting for Mrs. Guo to speak, pulled the curtain and said with a smile to Cheng Jing and Cheng Chi: "Come in, come in, it's cold outside the house." β
When the children were young, Cheng Jing was busy, Cheng Xiao's sisters' children were grandchildren, and they could only be seen during the New Year's holidays, Cheng Xu's knees were empty, he had no experience in dealing with children, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw this, bent down and hugged Brother Yun in his arms, and said with a smile: "Our Brother Yun is really filial!" β
Yun Ge'er likes to hear others praise him, showing a mouthful of small white teeth.
Cheng Chi frowned.
Children have begun to learn to speak, walk, and behave. Mrs. Guo was surrounded by people who served her, and Brother Yun also followed some servants to learn to lift the curtains.
originally planned to move the child out after the age of three, but he didn't expect that Yun Ge'er was much smarter than he expected, and it seemed that he had to take the child with him early.
Cheng Chi endured a smile in his heart and walked in, and sat down around Mrs. Guo after saluting Mrs. Guo.
Brother Yun was praised, and he was happy in his heart, he had to serve tea to Cheng Jing when the maid served refreshments.
Cheng Jing was overjoyed, and Mrs. Guo didn't stop her, and the maid who served Brother Yun carefully held Brother Yun'er's hand on the side, and Brother Yun served tea to Cheng Jing. Cheng Jing touched his body. gave the small seal he was wearing to Brother Yun.
Old Madam Guo looked at her eldest son and nodded with a smile. Let Brother Yun "thank you uncle".
This small seal was carved by Cheng Jing after he was admitted to the Jinshi that year, although the carver is still a little naΓ―ve, but it is a good omen.
Brother Yun bowed to Cheng Jing in a crisp voice and thanked him.
Cheng Jing laughed and hugged Brother Yun in his lap. Let Yun Ge'er play with his little seal. After greeting Mrs. Guo's daily life. talked about the New Year: "...... Do you see when you passed? I'm going to take a leave of absence, and I'm coming to pick you up. β
Mrs. Guo didn't want to go over at all.
First, I am used to living in it, and even if I move a small thing, I can't put it in the same place. Not smooth. Second, she was really guessed by Cheng Jing, and she was reluctant to Brother Yun. But if you bring Brother Yun over, Brother Yun's toys will be loaded into a car, and the child is still young, what should I do if I recognize that he was born?
Old Madam Guo looked a little hesitant.
Zhou Shaojin came in with the cut fruit and personally served it to Mrs. Guo.
Mrs. Guo looked at it, made up her mind, and said, "I don't think there is so much trouble." Jiashan is not there, Yuan is sick again, you have to entertain official business every day, if I go over again, you are afraid that you will not be busy. Why don't you come here with me for the New Year? I'll talk to Qiu again, let them come too, and everyone will have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner here, so that your daughter-in-law won't work." After so many years, she hasn't stopped, and this year let her have a good rest. β
"How is this good?" Cheng Jing thought that he was the eldest son, and said anxiously, "This is her business......"
Cheng Chi listened, and his heart moved.
It stands to reason that Cheng Jing and the others should come together to pick up Mrs. Guo, but now only Cheng Jing is here......
He sneered in his heart, but his face was gentle, and he smiled: "Big brother, you will listen to your mother this time, right?" My sister-in-law has worked hard for so many years, so let her rest this year, and it will be the same when we go to you for the New Year next year. Speaking of which, the sister-in-law is not too young, and if Jiashan's daughter-in-law is in Kyoto, we won't say anything. Now there is only one sister-in-law in the family, and she has to worry about her inside and out. Young couples and old companions, you should also feel heartache for her. β
Old Madam Guo said decisively when she heard this: "That's how this matter is said. Don't be stubborn, listen to me. β
Cheng Jing thought of Yuan's indifference before he went out, and when he heard his mother say this, his heart suddenly became angry.
Mother is no longer right, after all, she is an elder. When her mother heard that she was sick, she still felt sorry for her, but she didn't want to think about how old her mother was, and she was still sick at home......
He felt a little cold in his heart, and hardened his heart: "That is the case, if there is nothing to say from the second brother and sister, we will celebrate the New Year here in Shiro." β
Zhou Shaojin showed a happy face.
She likes to be lively the most, and she can talk to Xie Shi together, and everyone can come to her for the New Year, which is great.
Zhou Shaojin couldn't help but say happily without waiting for Mrs. Guo to speak: "Mother, then I'll send someone to talk to the second sister-in-law." When the time comes, the aunts and grandmothers will be on our side, right? I'd better go and book a church meeting early so that my aunts and grandmothers can have a good time. β
The kind of joy and entertainment from the bottom of his heart is a world of difference, Cheng Jing is also a university scholar, how can he not see it?
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
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