Chapter 31: Alone in the Empty House
The Earl's Marquis's Mansion did plan to go to Beijing the following year, but the old marquis did not publicize this matter at home at all, but became more and more cautious in his words and deeds, and even told people not to divulge half a sentence when they traveled.
Fang Haoming didn't take this seriously, in his opinion, once the crown prince ascended the throne, the Earl's Mansion would inevitably become the pillar of the imperial court, and the Prince's Mansion was now being ridiculed everywhere, and this Lin Mansion was one of them, and he didn't think there was anything worth hiding about this matter.
He is now the son of the world, and in a short time, he may be the "little marquis".
But before going out, the earl and marquis told him carefully, so that he should not tell outsiders about this matter, let alone the things in the capital, Fang Haoming was a little hesitant, although the two mansions have been married, but the old marquis is far-sighted, I am afraid that what he said may not be unreasonable.
Fang Haoming hesitated, thinking about the wording.
The two fathers and sons over there had a bottom in their hearts, looked at each other, and exchanged glances tacitly.
Lin Zhaitian laughed, "Hey! Next year's events are too far away, and it's useless to talk about this, but I don't know if my father-in-law is in good health during this time? A few days ago, I sent someone to dig up a few taels of wild ginseng from the mountains, don't look at the lack of things, a small section of that stem is worth a thousand gold, you can bring it back when you go back, let the old marquis take care of his body......"
The topic was removed, Fang Haoming quickly put his mind at ease, Lin Jinfeng laughed with him, but he didn't say a few words, and returned to the courtyard under the pretext of studying.
He wanted to see what was going on on Chen's side.
Compared with Yan Yan Yan in front of him, the atmosphere here in the Chen family is a little stagnant.
Under the cloud drunken pavilion with four corners of the cornices, Chen and Lin Jinmo sat on the left side, Aunt Xiao and Lin Qingqiu sat on the right, and Aunt Zhou consciously took over the work of her subordinates, put tea on both sides, and then retreated tremblingly.
It's useless to leave her, Chen is used to it, "Let's go, your body, two and a half days out of three days are lying in bed, and you can get up and move if you have nothing to do...... Forget it today, I'll let Dr. Jiang show you when I go back, don't make you sick and unlucky. ”
Aunt Zhou shuddered for a moment, and her eyes showed a bit of complexity and gratitude.
In all fairness, she ended up in this situation, and there was no shortage of Chen's help, which shows that after she was useless, Chen did not watch from the wall, and even moved her place to his side, just to facilitate her care.
Aunt Zhou said yes, and bowed to Aunt Xiao, but before she could speak, she heard Aunt Xiao say: "What Mrs. said is that my body has not been able to adapt to living here since I saw the third room, and if I can't keep it, I will sleep too much." ”
Lin Jinmo frowned, this Aunt Xiao was dressed up in a fancy way today, and her speech became sharper. Now that he is away from Lin Zhaitian, he dares to imply that Aunt Zhou's illness is because of the Chen family, saying that he has not been able to adapt to living here, and others still don't say that the Chen family is ruthless and jealous?
The Chen family is kind-hearted, and when he turns around, he calls it a big-tailed wolf, which is too aggrieved.
Lin Jinmo couldn't help but say: "Aunt Zhou's health is much better than in the previous two years, my mother has always asked people to take care of her, and she has followed the doctor's words, Aunt Xiao said this, it seems that my mother still has to ask Dr. Jiang when I look back, isn't it because his medical skills have not been refined recently?" ”
Lin Qingqiu smiled strangely, "The second sister is so good to Madame, she has learned to speak for her, this mother's kindness and filial piety are really the blessings of the Lin family." ”
Lin Jinmo's heart sank slightly, and he looked at Lin Qingqiu in disbelief.
No matter what the Chen family says, she is her own mother, she helps the Chen family, Lin Qingqiu is not happy and can't get used to it, what's going on with this yin and yang weird tone?
She just hates herself, and there is no need to find fault with herself in the matter of defending the Chen family, right?
Sure enough, as soon as Aunt Xiao heard the words of the young lady of the Earl's Mansion, her back became straighter and straighter, in the end, it was her own daughter, and she really helped herself.
Chen Shi was not angry, such verbal confrontations were too common, she couldn't afford any emotions anymore, just looked at Aunt Zhou who was nervous, looked at her fingers again, and sighed, "Go and rest, don't stay here, wait for the demon wind, beware of the cold." ”
Aunt Zhou nodded gratefully, and hurriedly turned to leave, as if someone would stop her.
Aunt Xiao snorted coldly, and said, "Madam, I still want to say something considerate to Sister Qing, I don't know what else Mrs. has to say?" If not, I'll take Sister Qing with me. ”
"What's the hurry?" Chen glared at her lightly, but didn't care about the arrogant attitude, but looked at Lin Qingqiu calmly, and was silent for a moment, "Let you come, naturally I have something to say." ”
Lin Qingqiu pursed his lower lip awkwardly, looking at Chen, it was as unreal as looking at the moon in the mirror, and he couldn't help but rub his fingers against the agate ring on his knuckles, as if he had a direction in his heart.
She is already Lin Qingqiu, Xiao is her mother, although Chen used to treat herself well, but now she has no good face for herself, thinking that the fate of mother and daughter is really broken, why be persistent?
It's better to find a way to raise Aunt Xiao's status in front of Lin Zhaitian, and the Lin family will be her backing in the future, and she will not carry this imposter to snatch it over.
And the Chen family is against Aunt Xiao, I am afraid that it will become a stumbling block in the future, and it is better to break this hesitation early.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Qingqiu quickly thought about it, and his expression became cold, "What does Madam want to say?" ”
Sensing Lin Qingqiu's estrangement and coldness, Chen frowned slightly, "It stands to reason that you are already seventeen, and there are some truths that you should understand without me saying it, but I have just seen it in the hall, but I feel that you are still a little not calm enough, and you will confront the elders in front of your husband's family after only three days of marriage, what will your brother Ming think, do you know?" ”
Lin Qingqiu was dumbfounded, in fact, as soon as Fang Cai's words came out, she herself regretted it a little.
What's the use of regretting? The fact is that it has already been said, it's a big deal to go back and be coquettish.
Lin Qingqiu didn't care, "Brother Ming only has me in his heart, and he is only for my good, what can he think?" Besides, when will I contradict the elders, but Madame, you are too fussy," she said, she glanced at Lin Jinmo, slightly disdainful, "The second sister is not married yet, and Madame is worried about her." ”
Chen became angry, "Even if you get married, I am also your mother-in-law, and you just talk to me like this?" Something with a bad mouth, ungrateful! ”
Lin Qingqiu was taken aback, he didn't expect the Chen family to be really angry.
Lin Jinmo also glanced at her strangely, but soon relieved, Lin Qingqiu was arrogant and rude, and it was inevitable that the Xiao family would bully others, and the Chen family probably wanted to deliberately suppress her prestige.
"Mother, don't be angry," Lin Jinmo stepped forward and rubbed her back distressedly, "Don't be angry." ”
Chen glanced at her and sighed, "If I wasn't my mother-in-law, how could I spend this effort?" ”
She stared at Lin Qingqiu solemnly, "The Earl and Marquis's Mansion is a place that pays attention to rules and humility, since you are married, you will take out the rules you have learned, how can Israel serve people for a long time?" If you can't hold your husband's respect, you will suffer hardships in the future, and no one will be able to help you! ”
Lin Qingqiu was not convinced, pouted and said, "Like you, you only have respect but keep the empty room alone every day? Scold. ”
Chen's face turned pale.