"Mother, it's not that my daughter is shameless, my daughter was also familiar with "The Female Ring" at the beginning, but after so many years, my daughter also understood that the old man is dead, and the Chen family can't tolerate our mother and daughter! When the old man was there, who didn't come to stammer? To put it mildly, when I returned home, my father and eldest brother also had to give three points to our master! Zhao Qingru said with tears in her eyes: "But the old man is gone, the world is hot and cold, how many eyes have our mother and daughter looked at?" How many grievances have you suffered? Anyone can step on us! ”

"Now in the mansion, it is because of the protection of our mother that we can protect our mother and son, otherwise I am afraid that this Zhao Mansion will not be able to accommodate our mother and son!" Zhao Qingru said, tears fell.

After saying this, Mrs. Zhao's heart was mostly angry, and no mother was willing to let her daughter be a widow.

At the beginning, Zhao Qingru's husband was a county magistrate, and that was a serious official, who didn't say that her daughter married well? Every time Zhao Qingru came back to her parents' house, she also walked with the wind, hugging her back and forth, who would have thought that in the end, she would end up in such a field?

Old Mrs. Zhao sighed and patted her hands: "Who made your life bad?" At the beginning, I said earlier, let you have another one, even if you can't give birth to yourself, take another concubine, and then give birth to a son, record it in your name, and then send people away, what is the difference between it and your own child? As long as you have a son, you and Ying'er can be regarded as having a support. ”

"Mother, it's too late to say these things now, besides, it's not out of my stomach, it's a layer apart, how can it be reliable?" Zhao Qingru asked with tears in her eyes: "I can see it, in this life, I am like this, but Ying'er is different, my only reliance is Ying'er, as long as Ying'er has a good home, see who dares to look down on our mother and daughter!" ”

At the mention of this, Mrs. Zhao's face also turned cold: "Confused! You did such a thing in order to find a good home for her? Do you know that when the news spreads, Ying'er's reputation will be ruined! ”

Zhao Qingru stiffened her neck and said: "My daughter was also helpless, so she made this decision!" Mother, this is also for the sake of our Zhao family! ”

Mrs. Zhao felt sorry for her daughter, yes, but she wasn't really stupid, and when she heard this, she sneered noncommittally, feeling that she was simply perfunctory.

Zhao Qingru knew that she didn't believe it, and continued: "Mother, the prince obviously values the second brother, I see that the prince is young, but he has a plan in his heart, how can he be a person who is slaughtered by others?" He will use his second brother in the future, what is a simpler way to maintain a relationship than marriage? ”

"Even if the prince is interested, then it won't be Ying'er's turn, and the Zhao family will have no daughter?" Mrs. Zhao was unmoved.

Mrs. Zhao also has her own selfishness, no matter how much she loves her daughter, her daughter is not from the Zhao family, let alone Chen Wanying, she is surnamed Chen, if Li Junze really proposes to marry the Zhao family, she will still choose the granddaughter of the Zhao family.

Zhao Qingru said: "Mother, I know that my mother thinks that the daughter who married out of the water spilled out, and that the daughter is no longer the real Zhao family!" After a pause, she said again: "But mother, if the prince wants to marry, the first choice is naturally Siyan, and Siyan is not bad, but unfortunately it is affected by the background of the second sister-in-law, and it is impossible for the prince to choose a woman whose mother is a military general's family, even if it is a concubine!" ”

"Siyin is suitable, but mother, even now, can you be sure that your sister-in-law and you are of the same heart? Over the years, how much has my sister-in-law subsidized her mother's family, I don't believe that you don't know at all? It's just that the mother is generous, and she doesn't care about it! ”

Mrs. Zhao's face changed, she knew the small actions of the eldest lady in private, but they were not too serious, for the sake of her grandson, she didn't want to make the eldest lady ugly for such a trivial matter, and let her grandson be separated from her.

That's why for so many years, she hasn't had a seizure.

"After all, your sister-in-law gave birth to two grandchildren to the Zhao family, and Wen Yu and Wen Kang are also considered talents." Mrs. Zhao said.

Zhao Qingru smiled bitterly, in the final analysis, it was because of her son, she just suffered the loss of not having a son.

"Yes, but the sister-in-law is still worried about her mother's family, this time the Wang family had an accident, the sister-in-law went back without saying a word, even if Siyin can really follow the prince in the future, will the sister-in-law leave all the benefits in the Zhao family? Won't you plan for your own family? Zhao Qingru asked rhetorically: "Sister-in-law's maiden family, but there are still brothers!" ”

Old Mrs. Zhao's face suddenly changed: "She dares!" ”

"Sister-in-law naturally doesn't dare now, that's because her daughter hasn't married the prince yet! But if Siyin really marries the prince, in this house, she has the most respectable status, that is, her mother, can you still hold her down? Zhao Qingru asked rhetorically.

Old Lady Zhao's face was shocked and undecided.

Zhao Qingru looked at her face and continued in a low voice: "Mother, the Chen family drove me and Ying'er out of the house at the beginning, and they completely broke off the relationship, who doesn't know about this matter?" It was my mother who took us back and gave us a place to stay, if Ying'er can really marry the prince in the future, she also thinks of you, the grandmother! ”

I have to say that Zhao Qingru still has a bit of eloquence, and these words really spoke to Mrs. Zhao's heart.

Old Lady Zhao's face softened slightly, "You get up first." ”

This is no longer annoying her, Zhao Qingru knows that her biggest backer in the Zhao family is Mrs. Zhao, if her mother is disappointed in her, her life in the Zhao family is really difficult, so she must eliminate her mother's mustard for her.

Zhao Qingru wiped her tears and said: "Mother, I do want Wanying to find a good family, but I also want to add glory to my mother, Wanying is not a child without conscience, she remembers your kindness to her." ”

Mrs. Zhao sighed and patted her hands: "No wonder you, now that I'm still here, I can still protect your mother and daughter for a while, if I'm gone......"

"Mother! You'll live a long life! You're going to live a long life! Zhao Qingru said, and threw herself into the arms of Mrs. Zhao, just like when she was a child.

Mrs. Zhao gave birth to Zhao Qingru after giving birth to two sons, Zhao Qingru was also her pearl in the palm before, her own daughter, how could she not hurt? After listening to her words, my anger also disappeared.

"This matter can't ferment anymore, otherwise even if Ying'er can't marry the prince in the future, she won't be able to find other relatives." Mrs. Zhao groaned, "I still have to call your sister-in-law over." ”

It's not impossible to do such a thing, catch two maids and women out, kill a hundred people, and no one will dare to pass it on.

Zhao Qingru's eyes rolled, but she said: "Mother, this matter has reached this point, I'm afraid it can't be calmed down by disposing of the two maids." ”

Old Lady Zhao frowned: "Then what else are you prepared?" ”

Zhao Qingru rolled his eyes, approached her, lowered his voice and said: "When I was studying with my father before, I once heard a sentence called stealing beams and changing pillars, Li Dai Tao stiffened. ”

Mrs. Zhao was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?" ”

Zhao Qingru continued: "I also heard that after dinner yesterday, Siyan was not in the yard and came back late at night, and no one knew where she went. ”

Old Lady Zhao's brows suddenly furrowed fiercely: "It's just unreasonable!" Are there any rules? Sure enough, it was the mother who followed her, and she didn't know anything about it! ”

Mrs. Zhao seemed to have forgotten that the person she was talking about was her granddaughter, and she also forgot that Chen Wanying had also done such an unruly thing.

Zhao Qingru's face did not change, but continued: "Mother, you are my mother, I am dedicated to your good, think about it, the second brother had a lot of trouble with the family a few years ago, and you didn't speak for him, do you say that he doesn't resent you in his heart?" I've heard that over the years, the second brother has been more filial to his father-in-law than you and your father! ”

As soon as Mrs. Zhao thought of this, she became angry: "This white-eyed wolf, I gave birth to him for nothing!" ”

In fact, Mrs. Zhao's favorite son was Zhao Tingshan back then, because Zhao Tingshan was smarter than Zhao Tingxu, he studied hard, and he was also clever, so he would please her, but it was this smartest son who gave her the biggest blow in the end.

Over the years, Zhao Tingshan has indeed become closer to his father-in-law, that is, his master, and Mrs. Zhao is very dissatisfied with this, and always feels that this son was born in vain.

"Now that the second brother has the blue eyes of the prince, if the prince really intends to marry the Zhao family, he will definitely choose Siyan, and when Siyan marries the prince, the second brother and the second sister-in-law will not have you in their eyes! Over the years, you have always been cold to your second sister-in-law, I don't believe that your second sister-in-law doesn't resent you in her heart?! ”

Old Mrs. Zhao's eyes flowed with deep thought, and after thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "This can't be done, who will believe it if there is no evidence?" And if it ruins Siyan's reputation, it will also affect Siyin and Ying'er. ”

"You don't have to have evidence, rumors, it's just a matter of chasing the wind and shadows, even if it really comes out, the prince will definitely stand up and clarify it for the sake of his reputation." Zhao Qingru said softly.

When Li Junze came out to clarify, it was as if he disliked Zhao Siyan, so that since Chen Wanying's crisis could be solved, it could also prevent the prince from choosing Zhao Siyan.

It turned out that Zhao Qingru didn't take Zhao Siyan in her eyes, but her performance at this birthday banquet made her a little worried, in order to prevent Zhao Siyan from becoming Chen Wanying's way, she could only do this.

Old Mrs. Zhao frowned, still a little hesitant, Zhao Qingru said: "Mother, the most important thing now is to quell the rumors, after Ying'er woke up, she heard about it and cried and fainted again." ”

When Mrs. Zhao heard this, she called the maid in and asked the eldest lady to come over.

When the eldest lady heard the maid's words, the corners of her mouth hooked up a mocking smile, and she really let them guess correctly, the old lady came to clean up the aftermath of Chen Wanying.

The eldest lady was really tired of caring about Chen Wanying's affairs, but she still nodded: "You go back and tell the old lady first, and I'll change my clothes and go over." ”

The maid nodded: "The eldest lady can hurry up, the old lady is still waiting." ”

The eldest lady nodded, hurriedly went in to change her clothes, and went to Helan Garden.

The eldest lady saw Zhao Qingru and was more sure of her guess, but Zhao Qingru smiled at her gently.

"Mother, the daughter-in-law has to accuse you, she didn't restrain her subordinates, and let such rumors spread outside, ruining Ying'er's reputation, but don't worry, the daughter-in-law has already sent someone to investigate, it's a few old slaves, listening to the wind and the rain chewing the root of the tongue behind their backs, the daughter-in-law made her own opinion, beat two mothers-in-law, Ming'er called the tooth mother-in-law into the house, and sold people, our Zhao family can't tolerate such a broken minion!" The eldest lady's sharp teeth are not lost to Zhao Qingru.

Even Zhao Qingru didn't expect that the eldest lady's movements were so fast, and she had already disposed of people.

Mrs. Zhao was also a little surprised, but nodded at her with satisfaction: "Very good, you have done a good job and are also very thoughtful, this lady in charge has not done it in vain." ”

Mrs. Zhao's attitude towards her was extraordinarily pleasant, a few points better than before the birthday banquet, and it was really the same as what Yin'er said.

The eldest lady was disdainful in her heart, but the smile on her face was sincere, "Look at what my mother said, isn't this all good for my mother?" I've just learned a little bit of my mother's skin. ”

Mrs. Zhao's slightly satisfied chin was very useful to the eldest lady's respect.

Mrs. Zhao said: "Since you have already dealt with it, I won't say more, my mother believes that you can do a good job." After a pause, she said, "You aunts and sisters-in-law will go back together, and talk by the way." ”

The eldest lady chuckled in her heart, but she still smiled and responded.

Zhao Qingru grabbed the eldest lady's arm with just the right amount of enthusiasm: "I'll send my sister-in-law back!" Mother can rest assured! ”

Mrs. Zhao smiled and watched them leave together.

The two walked out of Helan Garden, and the eldest lady's expression faded a little, "Third sister, what do you mean?" Is it because you can't believe me? ”

"Look at what my sister-in-law said, how can I not believe my sister-in-law? Sister-in-law, I'm the most relieved, but this matter, can I do it more thoroughly? Zhao Qingru said meaningfully.

The eldest lady frowned and looked at her puzzled.

Zhao Qingru glanced at her meaningfully: "Sister-in-law, our family Ying'er has a hard life, her father went early, leaving us orphans and widows, unlike Yin'er, who are loved by their parents." ”

The eldest lady sneered in her heart, Chen Wanying still wants to compare with her daughter?

Then I heard Zhao Qingru continue: "But the Zhao family's concubine is not only Yin'er. ”

The eldest lady's face changed suddenly.

The heavy snow in the sky brought a blanket of silver, and it also brought a chill to the bone, and Mrs. Zhao exempted the guests from each room and let them all stay in the room, which was also to let them move around less and stop gossiping about Chen Wanying.

Zhao Siyan stayed in the room to practice calligraphy with peace of mind, and Zhao Tingshan stepped on the wind and snow and returned.

When Zhao Siyan saw him, he couldn't help but be stunned: "Dad, you didn't go back with the prince?" ”

Zhao Tingshan shook the snow on his body, and then replied: "Before, Zhang Hongming wrote a recital to impeach the prince, but we put it together, and the emperor's instructions arrived in a few days, and the prince said that he would not go back first, and wait for the holy decree of Shangjing to arrive." ”

Be obedient and listen to the point, what Zhao Tingshan means by this is that Li Junze will not leave for a while.

Zhao Siyan couldn't help but sigh and muttered, "He's not leaving?" Nor is it afraid of chastity! ”

"What did you say?"

Zhao Siyan came back to her senses and hurriedly shook her head: "It's nothing." ”

Zhao Siyan really felt worried, if something happened to Li Junze in the Zhao family, she really couldn't help it.

"Dad, the prince has a noble status, don't snub the prince, it's better for you to move to the outer courtyard these days, lest the prince be too lonely and feel treated lightly."

Zhao Tingshan didn't care: "Don't use it, right?" Shi Ziye is not the kind of person who cares. ”

Zhao Siyan looked at him with a smile.

For some reason, his daughter just looked at him with a smile and didn't do anything, but Zhao Tingshan had an inexplicable sense of crisis.

Before he could speak, Bao inquired about the little maid Green Lotus and came back angrily: "Miss! They went too far and actually splashed dirty water on Miss! ”

Before Zhao Siyan could speak, Zhao Tingshan was already furious: "What's the matter? Who would dare to bully my daughter?! ”

Zhao Siyan said calmly: "Dad, don't worry, listen to Luhe speak clearly." ”

Zhao Tingshan suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "You say, what's going on!" ”

The green lotus pursed her mouth and said with a depressed face: "Miss, this morning, the eldest lady had a lot of two mothers-in-law, and punished a few little maids, and no one dared to mention Miss Table's matter, but just now the slave maid went to the kitchen, but I heard someone talking, saying, that the person who went to find the prince last night was not only Miss Table, but also Miss!" After a pause, she looked indignant.

Zhao Tingshan was suddenly furious: "Who is chewing the root of the tongue behind your back!" Dare to slander my daughter! Lao Tzu plucked out her tongue! ”

Zhao Siyan sighed, speaking of which, this is really not slander, she really went yesterday, but although the purpose is not so, it is not wrong to say that she went to see the prince.

But yesterday's incident, she did it very carefully, is it because Yuncui went to buy her mother-in-law? But at that time, she also asked Zhao Yu to do it, just to make others think that it was instructed by Zhao Tingshan, how could it be involved in her?

"Miss, what can I do now? The old lady won't protect you! Green Lotus said bluntly.

Zhao Tingshan's face was ugly, of course he also knew the importance of reputation to women, and immediately said: "I'll go to find my sister-in-law, the people in this mansion have nothing to do on weekdays, is it just that they will pay attention to their masters?!" In my opinion, there are still fewer penalties! ”

"Dad, you don't have to go." Zhao Siyan stopped.

Zhao Tingshan was still very angry: "No, you have to give me an explanation for this matter...... After a pause, he became even more angry: "You have been worried about Wanying's reputation and the aftermath for her, but what about them?" But I don't want to think about it at all, you are also a girl's family, and you still want to use you as a sin lamb! ”

Zhao Siyan couldn't help but glance at Zhao Tingshan in surprise, but she didn't expect her father to be very sharp this time.

Zhao Tingshan was angry, but there was no solution, according to his mind, the best way he could think of was to go to Helan Yuan to make a fuss, in addition to making the family restless, in fact, there was no solution.

Zhao Tingshan looked at Zhao Siyan, his daughter was so smart, she would definitely be able to think of a way, but he was strange, why was Zhao Siyan not angry at all? There is no trace of anger on his face, but he is still very calm?

"Yanyan, did you guess that they would do this?" Zhao Tingshan said sullenly.

Zhao Siyan couldn't help laughing: "Dad, are you really a clever man?" Guess anything? After a pause, she lowered her eyes and said lightly: "It's just that for the Zhao family, no matter what they do, I don't think it's strange." ”

When Zhao Siyan mentioned the Zhao family, his tone was very indifferent, not at all like relatives whose blood was thicker than water, and even a little lighter than mentioning strangers.

Zhao Tingshan frowned, and he was about to get angry, but Zhao Siyan raised his head and glanced at him, but his clear and transparent eyes made him unable to say anything.

The family he wanted to defend was now hurting his daughter, and he was like he was being choked by the throat.

"Yanyan, what should I do now? Your hand, dad do it! Zhao Tingshan said with an oath.

Zhao Siyan thought for a while, and then said: "In this matter, you are not suitable to come forward, you can only come forward by the prince." ”

Zhao Tingshan was stunned, and a sneer appeared at the corner of Zhao Siyan's mouth: "Who do they think the prince is?" Is it casual and can be choreographed? The two girls of the Zhao family are related to the prince, how is this due to the prince? If it spreads out in the future, who will dare to stay overnight in Zhao's house? ”

Zhao Tingshan felt justified after hearing this, but he was a little worried, if Li Junze came forward, then the matter would not be trivial, after all, it was an honor for the prince to stay in the Zhao family, but if the hospitality was not good, it would be rude, and it would not be a good thing for the Zhao family.

Zhao Tingshan only hesitated for a moment, and his eyes became firm, now that the people of the Zhao family are about to bully his daughter, does he still have to take care of their face?

"Good! I'm going to find the prince! Zhao Tingshan said decisively.

Zhao Siyan knew that Zhao Tingshan understood what she meant, but he still didn't hesitate, between her and the Zhao family, he still chose her, which made her feel a mixed feeling.

In fact, she said that just now, but it was actually a bit tentative, right? Do you want to see if in Zhao Tingshan's heart, is the Zhao family important, or is her daughter important?

Zhao Siyan felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, feeling a little ashamed of her father, in fact, she knew that it was all because of the experience of the previous life, because of the previous life, she was betrayed by the Zhao family, and finally her grandmother wanted to give it to someone to be a concubine.

She has been hurt by her loved ones, and she has begun to have doubts about family affection, although she is determined to protect their family, but deep down, there always seems to be a trace of uncertainty.

"Dad," Zhao Siyan couldn't help but call, "I'm sorry." ”

Zhao Tingshan glanced at his daughter suspiciously, especially his daughter's eyes were a little red, like a little girl who was covered, he was a little satisfied, this is a bit like being someone's daughter, don't always look calm and capable, so that he has no sense of accomplishment as a father.