Chapter 115: Beat the grass to scare the snake
Looking at the kind and friendly expressions on the faces of Old Lady Ren and Old Lady Ren, Ren Yaoqi lowered his eyes slightly.
This is the second time in her two lives combined that she has been looked at by her grandfather and grandmother with such attention, and they also had a long talk with her in the last life when the Ren family wanted to give her to Lu Jianjun.
What she said was nothing more than asking her to put the interests of the family first, serve the high-ranking eunuch well, and find ways to make profits for the Ren family.
Her first reaction was nausea, and she didn't understand how anyone could be so shameless.
Reliving a lifetime, Ren Yaoqi no longer has that cynical mood when he faces such a face again. She was extremely calm.
Trying to find ways to drill camp is the consistent style of the Ren family. Back then, the Ren family hired her mother for her father, but it was just because she wanted to have a "strange place to live".
Because before the king's mother, Concubine Wan, committed suicide, Concubine Wan's power should not be underestimated. When King Xian first came to Yanbei, the current emperor and the Yan family did not sit firmly, and King Xian may not have a chance to make a comeback.
It's just that what the Ren family didn't expect was Wan Guifei's determination and decisiveness, and they didn't expect that she would try her best to send King Xian to Yanbei, in fact, she really just wanted him to live peacefully, not to retreat to advance, in order to seek the future.
Later, with the support of the Yan family, the current emperor's country became more stable. The situation of the king is becoming more and more precarious, and the chess piece of the Li family, who married into the Ren family, is becoming more and more popular.
Ren Yaoqi sometimes couldn't help but rejoice, fortunately, the Xianwang family made the Empress Dowager Yan in Beijing unable to reach in Yanbei. Otherwise, as long as there is a little bit of trouble in the sacrifice of the king, the Li family will definitely become a victim of the Ren family.
And the reason why the Li family was able to survive after becoming an outcast must also be because of the Ren family's instinctive fear of the surname "Li".
If the court is in trouble to offer the king, they can naturally be regarded as showing merit to the court by killing the Li family, but the court has not moved the knife to the head of the king for the time being, and their action may cause trouble. So although the Li family has been aggrieved in the Ren family over the years, he has not lost his life.
Ren Yaoqi lowered his eyes slightly. The voice was still respectful and obedient: "The county lord said that the second son of Xiao is here to do business, and she will return to Yunyang City tomorrow, and she will go back with her." Today, the county lord has other places to go, and he can't be idle, where is the second son of Xiao...... The granddaughter didn't know how to invite Lu Dao. ”
Old Lady Ren frowned subconsciously when she heard this, and her tone was also a little reproachful: "Why don't you leave the county lord today?" If we can keep her in our house for one night, then everything will be easy. It's rare for the county lord to show closeness to you, and you won't take advantage of the opportunity? ”
Regarding this inexplicable accusation, Ren Yaochi just lowered his head more and more, and was a little uneasy: "The county lord said that he didn't want to enter the mansion. The granddaughter can't drag her along. ”
Old lady Ren wanted to say something, but Old Lady Ren smiled and played a round for Ren Yaoqi: "Okay, not inviting the county lord and Xiao Gongzi this time doesn't mean that there will be no chance next time." I see that the fifth girl is a smart person, otherwise she wouldn't have won the eyes of the county lord, so don't be too harsh on her. ”
Mrs. Ren is not sure what to say.
Old lady Ren said kindly: "Five girls, you have to remember, if you have the opportunity to invite King Yanbei Ren in next time, then you must find a way to invite in." You must know that if our Ren family can have contacts with Yanbei Wangfu. It was a great opportunity for us to come by. And only if the Ren family is good, you who live in the Ren family can be good. ”
Ren Yaoqi replied with a low "yes"
Old lady Ren was very satisfied with Ren Yaoqi's obedience, so he explained to Old Lady Ren: "I see that the fifth girl is an excellent one, but she is a little timid. You will spend more time on her in the future. Cultivate well. I think this kid will have a good future in the future! ”
Mrs. Ren glanced at Mrs. Ren, thinking that Mrs. Ren blamed her for being too negligent about this granddaughter, so that she could develop such a cowardly character?
"Yes, the concubine knows the way." Mrs. Ren was still very respectful in front of Mrs. Ren.
"You're tired too. Let's go back and rest. Old lady Ren explained lovingly to Ren Yaoqi.
Ren Yaoqi got up, saluted in a proper manner, and was about to retreat. Old lady Ren said again: "If the county lord goes back, you should remember to send her a letter of greetings every once in a while, don't let the county lord forget you." ”
"Yes, grandfather." Ren Yaoqi has been well-behaved and obedient from beginning to end.
In the meantime, Old Lady Ren and Old Lady Ren had no other explanation, and Ren Yaoqi gently retreated.
Before he opened the curtain and came out, Ren Yaoqi subconsciously took a deep breath, held his breath for a moment, and slowly spit it out.
There is no greenery in the courtyard of Ronghua Courtyard, and there is no breath of spring and summer, which makes people feel depressed when they stand in the courtyard. As much as she didn't like the place, her steps were slow and steady.
After Ren Yaoqi came out, Mrs. Ren asked Mrs. Ren: "Do you think the county lord really came to our Ren family to find the five girls this time?" ”
After Ren Yaochi left today, Mrs. Ren specially asked Li and a few people who had gone to Bailong Temple to serve that day, and they all said that the county lord had just shown that he was very close to her as soon as he saw Ren Yaoqi, and pulled her to drink tea.
However, no matter how you fall in love, you will not become intimate after only seeing a meeting and drinking tea once.
Old lady Ren was still a little suspicious of the county lord coming to Ren Yaoqi.
Old Lady Ren was thinking about it, and when she heard Old Lady Ren's words, she said, "Although it is a little strange, I can't see anything wrong for the time being." In any case, it is a good thing that the people of Yanbei Wangfu are close to our Ren family, and many people have already known about the matter of the county lord coming to our house today, and there are many people who have come to investigate. ”
The county lord of Yanbei Wangfu didn't go anywhere when he came to Baihe Town, first of all, he came to their Ren Mansion, which was a thing that made the Ren family very dignified.
"Five girls, you don't have to despise you like before in the future, being able to win the favor of nobles shows that she is a blessed person, and she may not know what will happen in the future." Old lady Ren told old lady Ren again.
Old Lady Ren was a little unimpressed: "What situation? Even if the five girls can get the favor of the county lord, can we still let her marry into the Yanbei Palace? ”
Mrs. Ren just said this casually, but she didn't want Mrs. Ren to touch her beard and groan.
Mrs. Ren has been married to her for many years, and when she saw him like this, she knew that Old Lady Ren must have something in her heart, and couldn't help but say tentatively: "Old man, do you really have this idea?" But where is the family affair of Yanbei Wangfu so easy to tie up? ”
Old lady Ren touched her beard. Shen groaned: "Originally, it was indeed difficult to tie the knot, but it was not completely without a chance. ”
"Oh?" Mrs. Ren was also a little interested, and straightened up to listen.
Old lady Ren said: "You should know the second son of Xiao Dao, right?" ”
Old lady Ren nodded: "Xiao Jingxi, the second son of the Xiao family, of course I know the way." ”
"This second son Xiao has been in poor health since he was a child, and he almost disappeared a few years ago, although he went on a long trip this time, and I heard that his condition has improved a lot after coming back. But can this disease brought out of the mother's womb really be cured? The drug can be controlled for a while, but it can't be controlled for a lifetime, and one day the body will collapse. "Old man Ren is determined.
Mrs. Ren pondered Mrs. Ren's words in her heart, worthy of being a husband and wife for many years, and suddenly looked at Mrs. Ren in surprise: "......What do you mean?"
Old lady Ren said indifferently: "We in Yanbei have had the custom of 'rushing to be happy' since ancient times. All the men who are terminally ill but have not yet married. When the oil is about to run out, the family will choose a woman with a lower family background and carry it into the house. Although the etiquette will be simpler, as long as the status is not too low, it is generally still the identity of the main room that the Ming media is marrying. ”
Mrs. Ren originally just guessed a little, what did the old lady Ren say so clearly, where did she not understand?
"Are you saying that when the Yanbei Royal Mansion wants to rejoice for Xiao Ergongzi, our Ren family will ......"
Old lady Ren touched her beard and was silent.
Old Lady Ren frowned and thought for a while: "If that's the case, then who do you think is suitable?" This second son of Xiao doesn't know how long Lu Dao can last, but several girls from the Ren family want to talk about others. ”
Old Man Ren said calmly: "The marriage of the third girl and the fourth girl can be decided first." The Han family's family affairs still need to wait and see, but the Qiu family's can be decided. ”
Mrs. Ren hesitated a little: "I originally thought that Hua'er could be given to the Han family, and Yin'er said to Yun'er." But now the Han family's family affairs are not successful. We can't go past Hua'er, the sister, to talk about Yin'er's family affairs first, right? Or marry Hua'er to the Qiu family? ”
Old Man Ren glanced at Mrs. Ren: "I know that you have always been in love with Hua'er, and you are more partial to her than other granddaughters." However, this marriage event cannot be based on preference, the most important thing is to see who is more suitable. ”
Mrs. Ren was a little embarrassed when she heard this. Excused: "Didn't I also take their rankings into account? ”
Old Man Ren didn't care about Mrs. Ren's defense, and said bluntly: "I think it's more appropriate to Yin'er, although Qiu Yun is the third in his generation, he is the eldest son of the Qiu family." In the future, the position of the patriarch of the Qiu family will definitely fall on him. His wife must be of a calm nature. Able to take on big responsibilities. Hua'er is not bad, but this kung fu of nourishing qi is never as good as Yin'er. And Yin'er is the daughter of the long house, and our family will also be the head of the long house in the future. Marrying Yin'er to the Qiu family, the relationship between the Ren family and the Qiu family will be closer in the future. ”
After hearing what Old Man Ren said, Mrs. Ren knew that he had already made a decision, so it was not good to say anything more. Ren Yaoyin also grew up with her, even if she is more partial to Ren Yaohua, this heart will not be too outrageous.
"Then the Yanbei Palace...... "What Old Lady Ren has already decided, Old Lady Ren will no longer entangle you in this matter."
Old lady Ren said: "Aren't the five girls on good terms with the county lord?" Maybe there will be a chance to show his face in front of the people of Yanbei Wangfu in the future. ”
The girls currently to be married in Xifu are Ren Yaoqi, Ren Yaoyu, and Ren Yaoying, except for Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoyin.
Ren Yaoyin and Old Lady Ren have already decided to give it to the Qiu family, Ren Yaohua didn't say that Old Lady Ren was reluctant, but she was a few years older in terms of age, and she was afraid that she couldn't afford to wait. Ren Yaoying is a concubine, and her status is low, and she is afraid that Yanbei Wangfu will not look down on her, so she will not consider this, and Ren Yaoyu is the granddaughter of the head of the Lin family, the old lady and the eldest lady of the Lin family are short-sighted, and there is no need for the Ren family to offend the Lin family for this matter. The rest is only Ren Yaoqi, which is the most suitable.
Mrs. Ren thought about it and understood. She has never been concerned about Ren Yaoqi's granddaughter, so for the old lady Ren's decision to send her to Yanbei Wangfu Chongxi, the old lady Ren did not feel that there was anything wrong. Marriage matters are naturally subject to the arrangements of the elders.
"But even if it's Chongxi, Yanbei Wangfu is also Yanbei Wangfu. There are also many people who are in a hurry to give them away. If it can't be on the table, Yanbei Wangfu can't look down on it. So the five girls, you have to be attentive, no matter how you don't like her, she will also be our Ren family's aunt and grandmother when she goes out in the future. ”
This is the third time that Old Man Ren has reminded Mrs. Ren not to despise Ren Yaoqi's words, and Mrs. Ren knows that this is Old Lady Ren is really interested in this matter, and she can't help but say: "Don't worry, where am I the kind of person who doesn't know the severity?" Five girls, I will teach you well in the future. ”
Old lady Ren was satisfied.
On the second day, Ren Yaochi obviously noticed the change in Mrs. Ren's attitude towards herself.
Originally, only Ren Yaoyin and Ren Yaohua's two granddaughters were lucky enough to have the old lady leave breakfast every day, and from this morning on, the old lady Ren also left Ren Yao.
After eating, Mrs. Ren also left her three granddaughters by her side to talk to her. The attitude towards Ren Yaoqi has also become unprecedentedly kind.
Such an obvious change was not only felt by Ren Yaoqi, but also by the people of the Ren family. The Ren family couldn't help but guess the reason for the 180-degree change in Mrs. Ren's attitude.
Although Ren Yaoqi guessed that it should have something to do with the incident when Xiao Jinglin came to find her, she hadn't guessed that Old Lady Ren wanted to marry her to Xiao Jingxi Chongxi.
stayed with Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoyin until it was almost time for lunch before returning to Ziwei Courtyard.
Although Ren Yaohua was also a little suspicious of Ren Yaoqi's sudden favor, she didn't say anything. However, the Li family was very happy to see that their two daughters had won the favor of the elders in the family. specially called the two sisters, Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua, over and gave an explanation. explained that Ren Yaohua should listen to her grandmother's words and not be disobedient, and also told Ren Yaohua to take good care of her sister. Remind her not to annoy the old lady.
In front of the Li family, Ren Yaoqi obediently agreed, and Ren Yaohua also nodded and agreed. Li looked at his two daughters and was very pleased.
Afternoon. Ren Yaochi went to visit Ren Shijia again, and happened to meet Sister-in-law Wen to bid farewell to Ren Shijia.
It turned out that Sister-in-law Wen was going to Yunyang City early tomorrow morning, and someone from the Lin family was going to Jiangning tomorrow, and Sister-in-law Wen would go with the people of the Lin family. This was arranged by Lin Kun for her.
In front of Ren Shijia, Sister-in-law Wen's drama was still very good. first expressed his reluctance to Ren Shijia, an old customer, and thanked her after Ren Shijia gave her some rewards.
Ren Yaoqi secretly observed from the sidelines. She always felt that Sister-in-law Wen's eyes were a little unwilling.
She didn't want to go back to Jiangning. Ren Yaoqi once affirmed this idea.
Ren Yaoqi was still a little curious about the involvement between Lin Kun and Aunt Fang, and she wanted to know what kind of medicine the two people were selling in their gourds.
But if Sister-in-law Wen is allowed to return to Jiangning like this, I am afraid that this line will be broken.
After coming out of Ren Shijia's courtyard, Ren Yaoqi thought all the way, and still planned to ask Zhu Ruomei, who happened to be still in Baihe Town, to do a favor.
So as soon as she returned to Ziwei Courtyard, she called Apple to her side, and instructed her carefully, asking her to go out to find the people of the Yuan family, and let the people of the Yuan family arrange for Apple to meet Zhu Ruomei.
After coming back from outside yesterday, Mrs. Ren specially called the apple over to ask for something, because the two times Ren Yao saw Xiao Jinglin, she only left the apple to serve on the side.
Ren Yaochi thought about it, and still asked Apple to meet Mrs. Ren, originally she was still a little worried, but she didn't want to be the last Apple's performance to make Ren Yaochi very satisfied.
No matter how Mama Gui beside Mrs. Ren used both hard and soft means, and inquired around the corner, even in front of Mrs. Ren, Apple always insisted that Ren Yaochi and Xiao Jinglin were just drinking tea and chatting, and saying some inconsequential interesting things. Xiao Jingxi was not mentioned.
She looked honest again, and the old lady asked a few words in person, and when she saw that she couldn't ask anything, she sent her out.
Apple, this girl, really didn't make Ren Yaoqi wrong, she is a person who can do big things. Although she may not be very clever, her loyalty is unquestionable.
So today, Ren Yaoqi handed over the matter of contacting Zhu Ruomei to Apple.
Apple has been gone for nearly two hours, and after coming back, he came straight to see Ren Yaoqi.
"What did he say?" Ren Yaoqi sat on the kang and embroidered without a stitch, although his skills were mediocre, he was not unable to take it. And her patterns are all painted by herself, which is much more chic and interesting than the ones bought outside.
Apple stepped forward and whispered: "The slave has given him exactly what you said, and he said that there is no problem, and that he will take care of this matter for you." I'll be able to explain it to you tomorrow. ”
Ren Yaoqi nodded when he heard this. But there is no sigh in my heart.
She didn't have much contact with Zhu Ruomei, and her help to him was just a gesture. But Zhu Ruomei is a man who really values affection.
The two things she explained to Zhu Ruomei sounded a little confusing and weird. If it were an ordinary person, listening to her half-old child telling this kind of thing, she would definitely be suspicious. But Zhu Ruomei responded twice, and she never did things perfunctory because she was young.
After Ren Yaoqi asked a few words, he let Apple go down to rest, and waited for Zhu Ruomei's response on the second day.
In the afternoon of the second day, news came from Yuan's sister-in-law. Ren Yaoqi knew that it must be the matter she told Zhu Ruomei to do.
However, since the last time Li instructed Ren Yaoqi not to go out to meet people by the way, Ren Yaoqi has not personally seen anyone in the outer courtyard. Although she actually wanted to ask Zhu Ruomei about it in person. But she didn't want Li to worry about her because of this kind of thing.
Therefore, Ren Yaoqi still gave a few words to Apple, and sent her to the outer courtyard to see Yuan's sister-in-law.
Yuan's sister-in-law secretly brought the apple to see Zhu Ruomei.
It took more than half an hour for Apple to return to Ziwei Courtyard.
Ren Yaochi sent the maids and mothers-in-law away: "You asked all the ones that I told you before?" ”
Apple nodded, and began to report without waiting for Ren Yaoqi to ask: "He said that he waited outside the city with his mask according to the instructions of Miss, and when the donkey cart that Sister-in-law Wen was sitting in walked to a remote place outside the city, he shot the handlebar with a slingshot and climbed into the carriage. Sister-in-law Wen originally thought that he was a robber who wanted to rob money, so she took out the fifty taels of silver in his hand and the gold hairpin on his head and gave it to him, and he pretended to be disdainful of the money and only wanted to kill people. Sister-in-law Wen was stunned for a moment, and suddenly seemed to understand something. Began to scold. ”
Ren Yaochi asked with interest: "Who is she scolding?" What did you swear? ”
This is the purpose of her asking Zhu Ruomei to deliberately intercept and kill Sister-in-law Wen, wanting her to think that someone is secretly trying to kill her.
Although Ren Yaoqi is not very clear about the involvement between Sister-in-law Wen, Lin Kun and Aunt Fang, since Sister-in-law Yuan is a little unwilling to leave, it must be a contradiction with others. Or coerced by someone.
Although Ren Yaoqi is a bit risky to do this, it is also a good way to startle the snake in the absence of news.
"Sister-in-law Wen's first sentence is to ask if Lin Liuye sent him to kill her!" Apple touched the fine beads of sweat on his forehead because he had rushed back too quickly, and replied.
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