Although Chu Yu has been a bride for nearly a year, she didn't feel like a daughter-in-law until Jiang Ning, and after the sweetness, she began to have the sensitivity and anxiety unique to a bride. That night, a family banquet was going to be held here in the weaving mansion to catch the wind for Cao Hao and his wife and Cao Song, but Chu Yu was worried about dressing.

She and Cao Hao went to greet Gao Taijun first, and then went back to the courtyard in front of them to change their clothes and prepare to attend the dinner. Chu Yu didn't feel anything when she saw that her mother-in-law was not wearing a flag costume at first, but when she saw that her grandmother was not wearing a flag suit, she was a little uncomfortable wearing a flag suit.

Although she wants to change, the current clothes are all married when she gets married, except for the flag or the flag, where is the other? She couldn't help but be a little annoyed that she hadn't thought it through at the beginning, and she hadn't made more clothes, so she couldn't do it, so she asked Cao Hao worriedly: "E, Chu Yu, these are all flag outfits...... What to do? ”

Cao Hao looked at her wrinkled nose and pouted, looking very worried, and couldn't help but smile dumbly: "What's wrong with the flag outfit?" Don't you wear all of this? ”

Chu Yu shook his head and said, "Mother-in-law doesn't wear this." ......Speaking of this, she paused for a moment, with a little frustration, and said, "Fang just went to my grandmother's place to say goodbye, and my grandmother didn't wear a flag outfit!" ”

Cao Hao was afraid that she would think too much, so he hurriedly persuaded: "This is because my grandmother and mother have lived in the south since childhood. Don't you see that the second aunt is wearing a flag costume? ”

Chu Yu still couldn't let go, hesitated for a moment, and said cautiously: "Grandmother Fang Cai looked at Chu Yu's dress, as if she didn't like it a little...... So...... It's better to think of a way! ”

Cao Hao was stunned for a moment, and thought about it for a while, when he went to greet Gao Taijun just now, Gao Taijun's attitude was indeed a little rusty. Even for Cao Hao, he is not as enthusiastic as he was when he left last year; As for Chu Yu, I don't know if it's because it's the first time we met, but after she looked at it a few times, she was a little lukewarm, and only said a few ordinary words lightly.

Because Gao Taijun has always been a quiet person, Cao Hao was immersed in the joy of just returning home at that time, and he didn't think much about it. But he still smiled on his face and comforted Chu Yu and said: "My grandmother only came to our house last year, maybe it wasn't because she looked down on us since she was a child, but she was also the same for me and Yi'er, and she wasn't particularly warm. In addition, he has always been a quiet surname, and he usually doesn't have much to say to anyone. You relax and don't think too much! ”

* Gao Taijun yard, upper room.

On the vermilion lacquer table, there is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva with blue and white glaze, three pillars of sandalwood have just been lit in the small white jade tripod in front, the incense is curling, Guanyin Bodhisattva's eyelids are lowered, the face is compassionate, and the world is merciful.

Gao Taijun sat on the kang, facing the Buddha shrine, and slowly counted the prayer beads, but did not read the scriptures, but fell into deep thought. It wasn't until the cry of a child sounded in the warm pavilion next door that she woke up and closed her eyes slightly.

After a while, ** came over with a baby girl in his arms. This baby girl is the daughter born to Lu Mei, who is now eleven months old, and her body is much stronger, white and fat, completely different from when she was born.

Although she can't speak yet, she will already recognize people, the moment she saw Gao Taijun, a cheerful smile immediately appeared on her little face, waving her little arms, babbling in her mouth, straight to the old Taijun's side, signaling to hug.

When Gao Taijun saw her, he couldn't help but smile sincerely, opened his arms and picked up the baby girl, coaxing her while swaying: "Wu'er is good, do you miss your grandmother?" Grandmother's careful liver, look at this sleep, little blushing! Your brother and sister-in-law are back, and you haven't even seen it! ”

Wu'er is the nickname of the baby girl, and her big name is Cao Di. The word "頔" is pronounced "Di", and the meaning of the word is "beautiful". Because she ranked fifth among her uncles and sisters, Gao Taijun gave her the nickname "Wu'er".

If there was no five children, Gao Taijun would have gone back to Suzhou a long time ago, but because he was not worried about this motherless child, he stayed in Jiangning.

Gao Taijun was coaxing Wu'er here, and Li came in outside. She saw that the old lady looked as usual, so she put it down, waved her hand and sent the maids to hold Wu'er and retreat temporarily.

The smile on Gao Taijun's face faded, and he didn't look at the Li family, and said coldly: "I'm okay here." As soon as the new daughter-in-law comes home for the first time, you, as a mother-in-law, are also busy, what are you doing here? ”

Seeing his mother's attitude, he remembered the treatment that Fang Cai Chuyu received when he came to invite An, and asked very embarrassedly: "Mother doesn't like her daughter-in-law?" ”

Gao didn't respond, but turned sideways and looked at the statue of Guanyin, his expression became more and more indifferent, and he was like two people with the kindness of Pingshu.

"Mother......" Li sighed and persuaded softly: "It's been so many years, why should my mother be bothered?" Besides, this old past can't be blamed on the daughter-in-law. ”

When Gao Taijun heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, pointed at the Li family, and complained: "Even if you are not a son, you are also a daughter, how can you say that?" Didn't this emperor give you a small favor and let you forget all the previous grudges? ”

Seeing that the old lady was angry, Li hurriedly came over to help her pat her back, and said more and more carefully: "Mother don't be annoyed, my daughter said this, but she couldn't bear to be embarrassed in the middle!" The daughter is just this one son, and when she came back this time, I heard that she would stay at home for ten and a half days at most, so she went to the north on an errand again, and I don't know when I came back! Mother...... Just look at her daughter and grandson on their faces......" She just said this, and her eyes turned red.

Gao Taijun looked at her for a long time, and finally sighed: "I said that I couldn't see out of sight and was quiet, and I had to go back to Suzhou first, but you and Cao's son-in-law stopped me, saying that it was the New Year's Pass, and it was not good to go back like this!" Right now, ......, alas, it's just that, don't embarrass you as a mother. Let's just say that I'm tired, so I don't need to call them over to say goodbye! ”

"Mother......" Li had to persuade again, but was frozen back by Gao Taijun's frost.

Gao Taijun no longer looked at her, looked at the Guanyin statue, and said solemnly: "Shuqing, you have to remember that even if you marry into the Cao family, you are also the daughter of the Li family!" The Li family has given you more than you can imagine, no matter how long we are, you can't forget this, otherwise even if my wife goes underground, it will be difficult to look at! ”

Seeing that Gao Taijun's words were so serious, Li Shi was anxious, and hurriedly said: "Mother, my daughter doesn't mean anything else, it's just that this daughter-in-law is indeed a good child, thinking that if you let go of your knots, let them honor you well in the future!" ”

Gao Taijun turned his head when he heard this, stared at Li's eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Shuqing, I'm not old and confused, in the past few years, your mansion has had less contact with your brother, and you specially picked me over last year, it doesn't seem like it's just because you miss me, right?" As she spoke, she changed her usual gentle and loving appearance, and her face was not only solemn, but also with a layer of coldness.

When Li heard Gao Taijun mention this, he was a little weak-hearted, and hesitated to think about what kind of explanation to find.

When Gao Taijun saw it, he shook his head: "Silly boy, when have you lied since you were a child?!" What are you two calculating, and what are you holding me back? It's not because I'm afraid of being involved, so I can take out my wife and son, so as not to be affected by the Li family, right? ”

In fact, Gao Taijun just guessed casually, but he didn't expect it to be correct. Li's face froze, and he couldn't find anything to justify.

Gao Taijun was unintentional, but seeing her reaction, this party felt that it was wrong, so he hurriedly took Li's hand and said urgently: "It seems that this is the old woman who said it?" What is the misfortune of your brother and his family that makes even you want to avoid suspicion like this? Speaking of this, anger grew on her face, and she shook Li's hand again, pointed at Li and said, "What did I just say?" You have left it all behind, and the Li family ...... to you The Li family ...... to you"

Gao Taijun was so angry that he couldn't speak, and Li was so aggrieved that he choked up and said, "Mother! So what do you ask your daughter to do? On the eldest brother's side, haven't we helped, haven't we been persuaded by each other? How many times has Hao'er's father not persuaded him in all these years? persuade him to rein in and repay the deficit as soon as possible; I advise you not to make too many mistakes, so as not to anger the emperor and cause unforeseen disasters. However, the eldest brother's temper, the mother is not ignorant, the most strong, how can she listen to advice? ”

Gao Taijun was relieved to hear that the Li family was worried about the deficit, and said, "What else should I be?" It's just that the two of you husband and wife are like frightened birds, and the grass and trees are all soldiers! I also heard your eldest brother and your aunt mention this before, and the deficit is not all the cost of driving a few years ago, and it is not our own expenses! Your eldest brother has a low official position, he doesn't have much money, and his family has a large number of people, so how can he have any savings? Even if you save some in these lifetimes, you still have to save some money for your children and grandchildren. used his own money to block the royal deficit, is it possible to let the children drink the northwest wind in the future? ”

"Mother, after all, the deficit is owed in the name of the eldest brother! In addition, I heard from Hao'er's father that in order to make up for the previous deficit, the eldest brother moved another silver tael in the salt administration! In case the emperor investigates it, it will be too late to make up for it! Moreover, this deficit is not a small amount, if you don't start as soon as possible, I am afraid that it will not be able to make up for it for a while. Li persuaded hard, and faintly hoped that if he could persuade his mother and let his mother persuade his eldest brother, maybe it would have a miraculous effect.

Gao Taijun shook his head disapprovingly, and snorted: "This deficit is the royal deficit, and the emperor should know about it." What's the use of being so careful? If the emperor wants to lift up any one, he will not pick you up; if the emperor wants to clean up any one, even if you don't have it, it's not! ”

Li couldn't help but wonder when he heard this, his mother was just a widowed woman for many years, how could she feel so emotional? Even if his father's death had something to do with the imperial court, he would not be so resentful. She looked at her mother in a daze, and she didn't know what to say.

Gao Taijun seemed to have noticed his gaffe, and immediately closed his voice, lowered his head and twisted the rosary, and for a long time, as if he had made up his mind, he said firmly: "Since your husband and wife are worried about being affected by the Li family, then my old wife can't stay on your side anymore!" I can't compare to your ruthlessness, even if the Li family is really in trouble, I will go back to accompany you! How your aunt treats me, how you treat you, this doesn't stop me, the old woman said, you know it! If there really is a case, I will go back and make things difficult for you, why bother? It's better to take advantage of the peace now, the two families will have less fighting, and then you will live your peace, and we will guard our disaster! ”

When Li Shi heard this, where could he stand it, and knelt on his knees in front of the kang: "Mother, how can my daughter mean this?" Even Hao'er's father never thought about protecting his own son! I have thought about it for a long time, as long as the two families are not in trouble at the same time, it is always good to support each other, just in case! When the mother said this, how could she tell her daughter to confess! ”

Gao Taijun moved his body away, and was not bowed down by the Li family, but he also knew that Fang Cai's words were serious, and just wanted to persuade him politely, he heard someone outside the door: "Mother, grandmother!" ”

Hearing Cao Hao's voice, Gao Taijun hurriedly whispered to Li to get up. After Li wiped his tears and cleaned up, Gao Taijun opened his mouth and asked Cao Hao to come in.

It turned out that in Kaiyang Courtyard, Cao Quan and Zhao Jia's had already brought a few children over. Cao Hao and Chu Yu also went, and the whole family waited for the Li family to invite Gao Taijun over. The Li family went for a while and didn't come back, so Cao Hao volunteered to come over, and by the way, he also wanted to see what his grandmother was unhappy about, thinking that he would prescribe the right medicine to make the old man happy.

As soon as he entered the room, Cao Hao noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Although Gao Taijun's face is still loving, and Li is also smiling, it always makes people feel a little stiff. Looking at my mother's eyes carefully, although the tears seemed to be wiped away, the slightly reddened circles under her eyes could not be concealed.

Cao Hao was a little sad, worried that it was for Chu Yu that his mother would be reprimanded by his grandmother. Although he had doubts in his heart, because he was a junior and his wife was involved, it was really difficult to ask him directly in person, so he looked as usual, smiled and invited his grandmother and mother to the banquet.

Gao Taijun was about to open his mouth to refuse, but seeing that Li's eyes were full of pleading, he sighed in his heart and nodded.

(To be continued)