Since the Kong clan went to the yamen, the second lady An has been going up and down in her heart, sitting stiffly in the room, very nervous, for fear that the yamen will come to break the door and take Ruan Chubai away in the next moment.

Mrs. An waited and waited for a long time, until dusk, and then waited from dusk to nightfall.

It was quiet in the Pingguo Mansion, and there was no noise at all.

Second Mrs. An's heart was pounding, thinking that if the Kong family really had the evidence of her family's Bai'er, she would have come to arrest someone earlier, and she wouldn't have to wait until now.

She was relieved a little.

However, Second Mrs. An was still a little uneasy, she thought about it, called a maid over, and asked, "Has the confession banquet over there in Fuyuan Hall begun?" ”

The confession banquet in Fuhui Hall is a major event in the Pingguo Mansion, and the maid looked at the time and said, "If you go back to the second lady, there is still about half an hour before the banquet." ”

Second Mrs. An immediately stood up and walked inside in a hurry, shouting loudly for her personal maid to come and serve: "I want to change my clothes!" Go to Fleur Hall! ”

When Mrs. An arrived at the gate of the Fuhui Hall, she was surprised to find that although the lights in the Fuyuan Hall were brilliant, it was quiet, and there was a half-point banquet atmosphere.

Second Mrs. An was full of doubts and entered the Fuhui Hall.

"Mother, I'm late." Mrs. An smiled on her face, and the two maids next to her helped lift the heavy door curtain, and Mrs. An stepped in, thinking about saying a few words to warm the scene, but suddenly found that in the Fuyuan Hall, a large lacquered wood round table was placed in the center, and a table full of delicacies was placed on the table. The old lady of Pingguo, the daughter of the third room of the big house, the brother of the two grandchildren, and the three sisters and brothers of Fang Hanniang, sat around the table.

There is not a single gentleman in the outer court.

Second Mrs. An's words that were supposed to warm the scene froze in her throat.

Because the relationship between Second Mrs. An and Second Master Ruan was extremely stiff, Second Mrs. An was too lazy to pay attention to the affairs of Second Master Ruan, so she was confused about the outer courtyard of Ruan's Mansion, and she didn't know what was going on.

Second Mrs. An instinctively felt that something was not right.

Mrs. Mo San got up and let Mrs. Rang An with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, you sit here." ”

After Mrs. An took her seat in a daze, she saw that the family should have gathered together, regardless of gender, and the lively confession banquet had become a banquet for only the female dependents and the children.

Although several nieces and nephews and granddaughters greeted her politely as always, Mrs. An still felt that something was not right.

Second Mrs. An tentatively asked Mrs. Xiang Pingguo: "Mother...... How many masters? …… Why didn't you see them? ”

The old lady of Pingguo said with some regret: "...... This is also a helpless thing, I heard that the court has been worried about the snowstorm in recent days, and several masters in the house have been summoned to discuss things...... It's okay in the capital, I heard that many people have frozen to death in other places. ”

The old lady of Pingguo paused, and looked at Fang Zhiniang and Fang Minghuai with some apologies: "Zhi'er, Brother Huai'er, I originally planned to give you a good reception tonight...... Who knows......"

Fang Zhiniang hurriedly stood up, her small body was as straight and graceful as bamboo, her voice was soft and soft, and she was a little immature with a girl: "Grandmother, don't say that." Several uncles and cousins are going to do big things that benefit the country and the people, and my reception banquet with Brother Huai is a small thing. When a national crisis is at hand, it is natural to put the country first. We are a family, and it is good to meet a few uncles and cousins when we meet, and we don't just have to watch this reception banquet. ”

Seeing that Fang Zhiniang was so sensible at a young age, Mrs. Pingguo nodded with satisfaction, feeling more and more wronged by the two children.

The old lady of Pingguo pondered in her heart, and later she would have to go to her private vault in person to see what else was suitable for a few children in the private vault, and take it out for a few children to enjoy.

Such a good child, where can he be wronged.

Mrs. Mo San also looked appreciative and said: "What Zhi Niang said is that our Pingguo Mansion has been loyal and good for generations, so we naturally have to put national affairs first. ”

The mother-in-law spoke like this, and Grandma Qiu Er and Grandma Li Si echoed it again and again.

Second Lady An hesitated.

So that's the case?

At this time, the old lady of Pingguo sighed again, and said to the second lady An: "Second daughter-in-law, my wife and son are a lot older, they are all grandmothers, and their sons are also old, I really don't want to care about the affairs of your rooms...... However, these days, the things you have trouble with your second child still have to be stopped in moderation. ”

A touch of unnaturalness flashed on Mrs. An's face, she lowered her eyes, and didn't say anything.

Seeing this, the old lady of Pingguo became more and more sluggish, and she was even more reluctant to take care of the affairs of the second room.

Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, let them make trouble.

At this moment, Fang Hanniang and Lord Anping Weng exchanged a look covertly.

Yes, about the Kong family, Lord Anping Weng listened to Fang Hanniang's advice before, and not only told the prince of Pingguo about it, but also told the prince of Pingguo about it.

Sure enough, as Fang Hanniang expected, whether it was the prince of Pingguo or the prince of Pingguo, when he heard this, the expression on his face was very serious.

This is no small feat.

Several members of the Ruan family who began to participate in family affairs urgently went to the outer courtyard for a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

You must know that the speed of rumors is the most terrifying, and they delay for a while, not knowing what kind of cannibalism this gossip will become.

That is, the two juniors, Ruan Jiping, the grandson of the big house, and Ruan Jifeng, the grandson of the third room, are still young and have not yet participated in this level meeting, so they followed their respective mothers to participate in this recognition banquet.

Ruan Jiping is a smart and studious person, although Ruan Jifeng is a little noisy, but his brain is also extremely smart. Smart people love to play with smart people, although they are a few years different in age from Fang Minghuai, there are not so many detours between boys, as long as they are like-minded, they will soon become one.

Seeing that the atmosphere at the banquet was harmonious, what she said was really out of place, so she had to forcibly hold her thoughts, showing a reluctant smile, and absentmindedly joined the family recognition banquet.

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After the banquet, Fang Hanniang simply explained a few words to Fang Zhiniang Fang Minghuai, and hurriedly took her cloak and went out.

She really didn't feel at ease, after all, the reputation of the ladies of the Pingguo Mansion was too much involved this time, and this was almost a devastating blow to the reputation of the ladies of the back house, and she had to be cautious.

Fang Hanniang went to the outer courtyard.

When she went, only Ping Guogong and Ruan's second master were left in Ping Guogong's study.

In front of a few juniors, Ping Guogong, who is the eldest brother, naturally wants to save some face for the second brother Ruan Er. After they finished discussing, everyone went about their own business, and Ping Guogong left Second Master Ruan to speak alone.

"Tell me about what you've done." Ping Guogong has been the eldest brother for a long time, so he naturally has the prestige of the eldest brother, he has a straight face, and said coldly to the second master Ruan.

Second Master Ruan looked a little tired, as if he was a teenager old, and he looked even older than Ping Guogong, who was the eldest brother.

He sat in the chair a little depressed, supporting his head with his hands: "Big brother, I know that I caused this trouble...... If I hadn't found the Kong family for the sake of the heir, there would have been no trouble. ”

Ping Guogong interrupted Second Master Ruan's words: "Now is not the time for you to say these words!" Think about it, how to deal with this matter! …… Outside, it doesn't matter if the Kong family is your outer room or not, they only know that the Kong family is your second master Ruan's people, and they are all the female dependents of the Pingguo Mansion...... Do you want your wife, niece, niece, niece, and niece to ...... When you go out, your face is dull?! ”

The more Ruan Er listened, the more desperate he became.

Since ancient times, the mouth of the people has been more than the defense of Sichuan, and now the rumors are so turbulent, they have only discussed for a long time, but they have only a countermeasure to send their own people to mix into the crowd and set things right in the crowd as much as possible.

However, everyone knows that this countermeasure ...... Because it does not meet the expectations of the masses for the ugly things of the wealthy, not many people will listen to those words that are out of order, and they may feel that the Pingguo Mansion is deliberately lying and confusing the public.

This trick is too ruthless!

Pingguo Gong has already planned to check on Jing Zhaoyin in the next few days to see what kind of details he is, and he is going to make it so difficult for Pingguo Gongfu.

Second Master Ruan muttered dejectedly: "Big brother, what do you say...... " He raised his head sharply and looked at Ping Guogong, "Big brother, otherwise we will completely divide the government!" ”

Let's divide it up completely!

The five big characters shook Pingguo Gong.

"Nonsense!" Ping Guogong scolded, but did not say anything else.

Or, a complete division of the government is the best way to deal with it at the moment......

In fact, their Pingguo Mansion has long been separated, but because the old lady of Pingguo is still there, her old man has always liked the family and Meimei to be lively, so the three of them are not separated, and they still live together.

But that's the way it is......

After all, the Kong family is a person in the second room, if the house is completely divided, and others mention the Kong family, they will only say how the second room of the Ruan family is, then it is good, and the reputation of the big house and the third room can also be saved......

The second master Ruan, who was reprimanded by his eldest brother, thought about it more and more, and felt that it was a good idea. He stood up from his chair: "Big brother, divide the house!" You think, among the three bedrooms of the Ruan family, we have the least number of people in the second room. You and the third brother, don't say anything else, there are granddaughters who are discussing marriage, and you can't let this kind of thing ruin the future of Xiangxiang and Miaomiao......"

Ping Guogong was a little heartbroken.

Brothers for so many years, how can they get to this point!

"Mother won't agree." Ping Guogong's mood was a little low.

Second Master Ruan retorted loudly: "No, eldest brother, my mother may not disagree!" Have you forgotten that the two nieces are living with their mother in Fuhui Hall......"