Wen felt that Wanqin was a little wronged. After the guests left, she specially called Wanqin over, comforted her for a while, asked the other party not to care about the words of others, and euphemistically said that if she was sick a few days ago and has not recovered her body, she can rest for a few more days.

In fact, it is implying that Wanqin doesn't want to listen to those official wives gossip about her anymore, so she doesn't have to go to the upper room to wait.

Wanqin replied very softly: "The concubine waits in the upper room, which is the duty of the concubine." In the past, it was the concubine who was confused and neglected his wife, so he never fulfilled his duties. Now that the concubine has woken up, there is no reason to be lazy anymore. As for a few gossips from others, what does it matter? In the past, whether the concubine was in the capital or in the master's foreign office, she had not heard others chew their tongues, and she had long been used to it. Besides, these wives are telling the truth, and occasionally they will praise the concubines. Even if there are a few bad accusations, it is because of caring for his wife and befriending his wife. The concubine is grateful to the ladies for their uplift, and there will never be any complaints, and she is very happy in her heart, these wives' families are all good friends with our Xie family, not the kind people who are kind on the face and hide evil intentions in private. ”

Wanqin is so aware of righteousness, and she is gentle and obedient, just as humble and considerate as she used to be in front of Cao Shuqing, what else can Wen say? Naturally, she could only acquiesce to her staying.

However, when talking to Xie Pu privately at night, Wen also mentioned Wanqin: "She wants to open it now, and she does everything very well, so that people can't find faults." In front of outsiders, I also take care of my face everywhere, and never care about other people's gossip. I always felt a little sorry for her, but I couldn't say good things for her in front of guests. There is Mrs. Wan, as soon as I hear that I defend the concubines and concubines, I must refute them, but I don't have to make Wanqin more reprimanded, and even the children are not well. ”

Xie Pu smiled lightly: "What's this?" Mrs. Wan doesn't like what she says, and you don't have to let her go everywhere. What if she is the daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Pyeongchang? Ten thousand senators don't dare to make a mistake in front of me, why do you give his wife face everywhere, but people don't know the height of the sky. ”

Wen Shi said angrily: "It's not that I don't know the proportion, besides, Mrs. Wan is still thinking about me, can I still refute the kindness of others in person?" Mrs. Wan's temper is not very good, but she is already our in-laws, and for the sake of the child's future life, I naturally want to save some face for her. It wasn't me who offended her, and she never blushed with me, but we, in order to marry Sister Rong, helped Wan Long by the way, and we had some calculations for her. I feel ashamed, in front of her, I can't help but give up three points. ”

Xie Pu said lightly: "What do you have to be ashamed of?" We helped Bandung, isn't Bandung her son? He didn't talk much about Mrs. Wan, but said, "Wanqin, you don't have to feel ashamed." Now she is just doing her duty as a concubine, and if you are willing to let her help entertain guests, you are also promoting her. This is a blessing for her. If it's someone else, even if it's Cao Shuqing, where can you accommodate a concubine with an outside heart?! If you really think she has done a good job and want to be rewarded, just give a few more purses. She is afraid that she does not have much silver on hand, and now that she has added her mother's family to Beiping, she must be short of money. As long as you don't give her a chance to meddle in the family's accounts, whatever you want to reward her, she can only be grateful to you. If you want more, you will be greedy. ”

Wen knew that her husband was still angry about Wanqin's behavior of turning her arm outward in the past, so she didn't persuade her much, so she casually agreed. When she saw Wanqin the next day, she avoided others and asked, "But what do you want?" You and Aunt Jin have worked hard for me in the past few days, and I will give you both a generous reward when I go back. If there's anything you want, tell me in advance, and I'll get someone ready to go. ”

Wanqin waited for Wen's words for several days, then showed a hesitant expression, and then said timidly: "The concubine also wants anything, the wife has arranged food, clothing, housing and transportation, everything is comprehensive, and there is no shortage of anything." If the wife is gracious, then ...... The concubine wanted to see her mother's relatives. I heard that the concubine's father has been sick for a while, and I don't know what is happening now. Even if you can send the girl's mother-in-law to visit, after all, it is not as reassuring as seeing it with your own eyes. ”

Wen Shi thought for a while and said, "I heard from the people below that Dao Ye Laogao's condition has been greatly improved, and he was still active in the yard before, and he wanted to go out to the temple fair with his family." It will be easy for you to see them, just send someone to hire a car and bring them into the house. Although it is inconvenient for outsiders to enter the second gate, the guest house is now empty. When you want to see them one day, say to the people in the front yard, send someone to pick them up, and then have them burn the kang in the main house of the guest house. After a pause, he added, "When the time comes, you can also let Sister Fen'er and Hanzhi go over to meet your father." ”

Wanqin bowed her head and was silent for a while before saluting and thanking her: "Thank you, Mrs. for your grace." In the past few days, there are many guests in the house, and when there are fewer guests and the family is idle, the concubine will send someone to tell her father. But the fourth young master and the fourth girl are both weak, although the concubine's father is no longer in serious condition, but I don't know if he is still sick, it is better not to let him get close to the fourth young master and the fourth girl. There will always be a time to meet in the future, and there is no need to rush for a while. ”

Wen nodded in agreement.

Later, Xie Yingfen heard the rumor and hurriedly went to Wanqin: "Aunt wants to meet with the Ye family, why don't you bring me and my fourth brother?" The fourth brother is weak, you are afraid that he will be too sick, so it's okay, but my little wind and cold have long been cured, and there is nothing to be afraid of at all. Why didn't my aunt let me go? ”

Wanqin sighed: "The fourth girl is worried that I have other ideas, and I will be bad when I meet my mother's family, right?" Don't worry, I'm not so confused! The Cao family is now difficult to protect itself, and my mother's family has traveled thousands of miles from the capital to Beiping in order to avoid danger, what else can I expect from the Cao family? ! It's just that there are some words, in front of you and the fourth young master, I don't want to let you go in front of my mother's family. Don't worry, Ginkgo is by my side, and the place where we meet is not outside, but in the guest courtyard of our Xie family's official residence. It's just that I'm confused, do the Ye family still dare to make a mistake? If they want to gain a foothold in Beiping, they have to rely on our Xie family! ”

Ginkgo biloba is Xie Yingfen's person, and this period of time has also been faintly revealed. After all, Wanqin grew up in the princely mansion of the Cao family, as long as you pay attention, it is impossible not to find this. She has nothing to be angry about, if she doesn't even have this scheming, how can she marry into a prominent family in the future? Although it is difficult for the Cao family to protect itself now, and their daughters may not be able to say anything good, let alone help an old maid's daughter say goodbye, according to Xie Pu's temper, I am afraid it is impossible to say anything prominent and good to the younger daughter, but Wanqin still has certain expectations for her daughter's scheming as a lady.

Ginkgo is a daughter of the person, it is better than the person who is the main room of the Wen family. Wanqin is not worried about using it at all. On the contrary, because Ginkgo is towards her daughter, she feels that the other party will also be towards herself. When facing the four relatives of her mother's family, she can still have a little more confidence.

It's not a bad thing not to meet at the place where the Ye family temporarily lives. Wanqin knew that Xie Pu and Wen must still be a little defensive about herself, but it didn't matter, she didn't want to do anything bad to deviate from her husband. She just wanted to avoid outsiders and carefully inquire about the situation in Jingzhong from her mother's family. She must know how bad the situation of the Cao family is, and will it implicate the Xie family, especially herself and a pair of children?