Liu heard that Zhao Siyin and Chen Wanying had come, so they also came.

"What did your second sister and cousin say?"

Zhao Siyan helped her sit down, poured her a cup of tea in person, and said softly: "It's not a big deal, it's just that my grandmother is sick, mother, do you want to visit Helan Garden?" ”

When Liu Shi heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned: "The old lady is sick? I didn't hear about inviting a doctor into the house. ”

Zhao Siyan smiled when she heard this, and then said: "Grandmother is old, it is inevitable that she will have some headaches and brain fever, which is normal, but there have been a lot of things recently, mother, why don't we go to Ci'en Temple to pray for our grandmother?" By the way, I also asked my father to take a look at Ping'an Township, bless my father with a safe return, as well as my grandfather and uncle! ”

This time, Liu's father and brother also went to war.

The Liu family also wanted to avoid the environment of the Zhao family, and when he heard this, he nodded: "Okay, then it's up to you, after I go to visit your grandmother, I will talk about going out tomorrow." ”

It's too late today, Mrs. Zhao is still sick, she can't go out today, so she has to go tomorrow.

Zhao Siyan nodded.

The mother and daughter changed their clothes and went to Helan Garden to visit the sick. Interestingly, as soon as Zhao Siyin went back, the eldest lady was busy asking for a doctor, and she was afraid that it would be too late.

When Liu and Zhao Siyan arrived at Helan Garden, the doctor just finished asking for the pulse and was prescribing medicine, but he said something about being old and needing to recuperate, and the doctor retired.

Mrs. Zhao was wearing a royal blue forehead on her forehead, lying on the bed with a sick face, and her mouth was still making an uncomfortable moan, looking sick and weak.

After the Liu family came, Mrs. Zhao glanced at her, snorted coldly, and turned her head.

If it was before, Liu would definitely feel at a loss and guilty, and he would try to do something to alleviate the anxiety in his heart.

But this time, Mrs. Zhao actually wanted to marry her daughter to a concubine, or a lame person, to seek benefits for the big house, can the Liu family not complain in her heart?

Liu's wisdom will be extraordinarily bright every time she faces the affairs of her children, and this time Mrs. Zhao is sick, and she can guess what it is for, so she does not feel uneasy.

"It's really hard sister-in-law, my mother always says that my sister-in-law is careful and considerate, and her movements are gentle, unlike me who is always clumsy, and I don't have the comfort of my sister-in-law's service, and I have to bother my sister-in-law this time." Liu looked at the eldest lady and said sincerely.

The eldest lady couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, she didn't expect the Liu family to preemptively say this, so that the eldest lady served as a matter of course, and the Liu family could stand aside in a bright way.

The eldest lady said with a smile: "It's not hard, how can it be said that it is hard to serve my mother?" Being able to do something for my mother is also a blessing for me as a daughter-in-law. ”

Liu stood respectfully to the side, only occasionally handing a handkerchief, and did not interfere with anything else, looking a little wooden.

A smile flashed in Zhao Siyan's eyes.

Old Mrs. Zhao finally couldn't help it, she turned around, glared at Liu's angrily, and snorted coldly: "Let's go back quickly, now that my old wife is in the way of people's eyes, what she says doesn't work, who still looks at me as an old woman?" ”

The eldest lady hurriedly comforted her softly, "Mother, look at what you said, you are the heaven of our Zhao family, it doesn't work if you speak, who still works when you speak?" As she spoke, she looked at Liu, "Isn't it, second brother and sister?" ”

Liu raised his head, looked at Mrs. Zhao, and said seriously: "Mother, you make your sister-in-law sad like this, sister-in-law is busy serving you, even if there is any mistake, she is also unintentional, she is just a filial piety, always feel that the maid is not satisfied, you must not feel that the sister-in-law is neglecting you." ”

Old Mrs. Zhao was really angry now, she was pretending to be sick, but now she was about to become a real illness, she stretched out her hand and pointed at Liu angrily, "You...... How dare you! ”

Liu has been in the door for so many years, and he has never dared to talk to her like this! It can be seen that the marriage of the Zhang family this time really made her unhappy, and the eldest lady was very vigilant, if according to this situation, it is possible for the Liu family to break the net and oppose this family affair.

If the Liu family really recognizes the idea and opposes it, even if Mrs. Zhao occupies the word filial piety, but it really reaches that point, the marriage of the Zhang family may not be able to be kept, and Zhao Tingxu's position as the main book will naturally be gone.

It must not be to the point of no return!

The eldest lady hurriedly patted Mrs. Zhao's back, and said with a warm voice: "Mother, you are angry, you are all daughters-in-law, you don't take care of you, you must take care of your body, our Zhao family can't do without you!" As she spoke, she squeezed Mrs. Zhao's hand without a trace.

Only then did Mrs. Zhao react, now is not the time to attack the Liu family, but it is important to let the Liu family take the initiative to agree to this family business.

Old Mrs. Zhao's eyelids rolled, and she screamed again, pretending to be sick, she didn't believe that the Liu family dared to disobey her at this time!

The Liu family didn't step forward, and Zhao Siyan naturally had to stand aside, she stood obediently beside the Liu family, and then glanced at the Liu family without a trace.

Liu Shi understood, stepped forward and said: "Mother, having a sister-in-law by your side to serve your daughter-in-law will be relieved, but the daughter-in-law also wants to do her filial piety for her mother, so the daughter-in-law wants to go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace tomorrow to pray for her mother and husband." ”

Old Mrs. Zhao frowned, this is to hide out, how can she let her get her wish? Just wanted to refuse, but the eldest lady pinched her palm.

Old Madam Zhao did not speak.

The eldest lady said softly: "It's okay like this, it's also a piece of filial piety for the second brother and sister, I will arrange a carriage tomorrow, and then send someone over to invite you." ”

Liu looked at the eldest lady gratefully: "It's really troublesome sister-in-law." ”

"It's not troublesome, it's all family." The eldest lady said softly.

Zhao Siyan looked at Zhao Siyin at this time, and said softly: "Second sister will go with you too?" The second sister was also very worried about her grandmother's illness before. ”

Zhao Siyin looked at Zhao Siyan's gentle gaze, and instinctively wanted to refuse, but before she could speak, the eldest lady said: "It's okay, I can't go, just let Yin'er ask for a stick of incense for me." ”

Zhao Siyin responded in a low voice.

Zhao Siyan smiled kindly at her.

Liu and Zhao Siyan stayed for a while before leaving Helan Garden.

As soon as they left, Mrs. Zhao sat up, and she looked at the eldest lady: "Why are you stopping me?" And agreed to let her go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace? She's clearly avoiding us! ”

The eldest lady slowed down her voice, "Originally, Mrs. Taishou also said that she wanted to meet Siyan, wouldn't it be the best time to go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace?" After a pause, she continued: "We will reveal the news to Mrs. Taishou, I look, this time the Zhang family is more anxious than us to promote this marriage, when we arrive at the Temple of Mercy and Grace, everything will be arranged by Mrs. Taishou, and then it will be up to her!" ”

Mrs. Zhao was stunned, and couldn't help but look at her eldest daughter-in-law: "You mean ......?"

"I've already inquired, Lord Zhang urgently needs to repair the relationship with the prince, so he will come to propose marriage in such a hurry, I see, this Zhang family is more anxious than us." The eldest lady said meaningfully: "The incense of this Temple of Mercy and Grace is vigorous, and pilgrims gather, it is inevitable that there will be times when the hospitality is not thoughtful and collides, which can not be blamed on us!" ”

After all, the Temple of Mercy and Grace is just a temple, and there are too many places that can exploit loopholes, if the Zhang family is in such a hurry, they will definitely spare no effort to promote this matter.

Mrs. Zhao was still a little hesitant: "In this way, will it affect the reputation of Yin'er and Wanying?" ”

If Zhao Siyan had something ugly before she got married and ruined her reputation, the other girls of the Zhao family would also be influential.

The eldest lady said indifferently, "What's that?" The left and right are all members of the Zhang family, and with a marriage contract, no one can say anything. ”

"You have a point, but why did you want Yin'er to go with her? When the time comes, the sound will be implicated again. Mrs. Zhao said with some concern.

The eldest lady said: "When they go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace, there must be someone to cooperate with Mrs. Zhang, I think, let Yin'er show up, get acquainted with Mrs. Zhang, and also make a good fate, my mother can rest assured, I will tell Yin'er that she will not be implicated." ”

Mrs. Zhao showed a satisfied smile at this time, and she patted the eldest lady's hand: "It's still thoughtful for you, so let's do it." ”

The eldest lady answered, and the corners of her mouth hooked up a smug smile.

The marriage of the Zhang family, she is bound to win, and she is bound to let Zhao Siyin agree, there is no such shop in this village, even if she will use some extraordinary means, it is no wonder that she is, who made Zhao Siyan and the Liu family so ignorant and unwilling to cooperate?

Old Mrs. Zhao lay down, closed her eyes, and fell asleep peacefully.

She didn't feel that she was ruthless, on the contrary, she felt that it was all for Zhao Siyan's good, no matter how you look at it, the Zhang family is a good family, the son of Taishou, that is the high branch that many people want to climb, Zhao Siyan can have such a creation, and there is also the credit of the Zhao family.

As for being able to seek a position as the master book for Zhao Tingxu, in the eyes of Mrs. Zhao, this is completely a matter of course, otherwise wouldn't their Zhao family raise Zhao Siyan for nothing? This can be regarded as her greatest role.

The Zhang family is like that, the Liu family and Zhao Siyan are still not satisfied, they simply don't know the current affairs! As an elder, she naturally can't watch the junior push out the blessings she has received.

Early the next morning, Liu and Zhao Siyan got up early to wash, and after breakfast, they went to Helan Garden, and Mrs. Zhao didn't keep them longer, waved their hands and let them go out.

It's just that when Zhao Siyan walked out, he found that there was one more Chen Wanying in Shangxiang's team in addition to Zhao Siyin.

Zhao Siyan looked at Chen Wanying in some surprise.

Chen Wanying's eyebrows revealed a little sorrow, "I dreamed of my father last night, and I also wanted to go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace to offer incense to my father. ”

Zhao Siyan nodded, didn't say anything, and the group got into the carriage.

Ci'en Temple is also a frequent visit, the Zhao family did not add less incense money, as soon as the Zhao family's carriage arrived, the abbot sent someone out to greet him.

The group entered the main hall to offer incense, but they saw that a lady was already there, and the Liu family wanted to avoid it, but without thinking, the lady stood up and walked towards the Liu family.

This lady is in her thirties, wearing a royal blue embroidered white orchid jacket, with the same long skirt on the lower body, she looks dignified, her cheekbones are slightly high, with a bit of stereotype, her eyes are serious, she raises her head slightly, with a bit of superiority, and she looks a little difficult to get along with.

"This is Second Mrs. Zhao, right?" The lady was the first to speak, and there was a sense of superiority in her tone.

Liu Shi was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help asking, "I am, you are?" ”

Before the lady could speak, Zhao Siyin pulled the sleeve of Liu's coat and said in a low voice: "This is Lord Taishou's wife, Mrs. Zhang." ”

Liu Shi was stunned for a moment, and instinctively glanced at Zhao Siyan.

Mrs. Zhang followed Liu's gaze and glanced at Zhao Siyan with a bit of sternness, as if she was looking at a commodity waiting for sale.

Zhao Siyan didn't like her eyes very much, but she knew that Mrs. Zhang had obviously misunderstood, and the Liu family would look at her just now because she guessed correctly, and the people from the Zhang family really came.

Thinking of her speculation, the corners of Zhao Siyan's mouth couldn't help but float a mocking smile, this Zhao family has always valued rules, but at some times, they are the most unruly people, but they will use rules to demand others, which is really ironic.

Liu quickly came back to his senses and showed a very enthusiastic smile: "It turned out to be Mrs. Zhang, I have heard of it for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet here." ”

A faint flash of contempt flashed in Mrs. Zhang's eyes, as Mrs. Taishou, doesn't she hug every time she goes out? She is used to flattering and flattering others, she thinks that Liu, like those people, is to slap her because of her identity, which is what should be done, but she inevitably has a little contempt for such people.

"The second wife doesn't have to be polite, you and I are also close, and we should move around more." Mrs. Zhang said reservedly.

When she treats people, she can't help but show a little lofty posture, even if she thinks she has put on a very close attitude, but she still has a look of grace.

It is no wonder that Zhang Hongming is the highest-ranking official in Dengzhou, and as his wife, Mrs. Zhang does have confidence.

Therefore, the Zhao family did not immediately agree to this marriage, and the reason was because when the Liu family was reluctant, she was actually very angry and secretly annoyed that the Liu family did not know what to do.

But Master Zhang dissuaded her and asked her not to offend the Zhao family now, and he also hoped that Zhao Tingshan could save himself by setting up a relationship with Li Junze.

In fact, Mrs. Zhang herself is not optimistic about Zhao Siyan, but she is just the daughter of a military general, and her family has no power in the court.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Zhang looked at Zhao Siyan, with a little inquiry in her eyes: "I heard that the second wife has a smart and beautiful daughter, I don't know which one is?" ”

Zhao Siyan bowed, and her voice was gentle and moving: "I've seen Mrs. Zhang." ”

Mrs. Zhang hummed softly, with a slightly arrogant look, "I have a good appearance," after a pause, she asked again, "Have you read any books?" ”

Zhao Siyan's cheeks were slightly red, as if she was very embarrassed, and she said softly: "It's just a little bit of a word." ”

Mrs. Zhang said: "Everything is inferior, only if you read high, we women, we should also read more, so that we can understand the truth of being a child, a wife, and a mother, although you are young, you can't be sloppy." ”

Zhao Siyin said with a smile when she heard this: "Mrs. Zhang, this is my third sister's polite words, my third sister is all good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she is full of poetry and books. ”

Zhao Siyan just smiled and didn't speak, but Mrs. Zhang's face looked much better.

"That's it, my third sister is like this, low-key and humble, this time my grandmother is sick, and the third sister also proposed to pray for my grandmother, my third sister is filial and courteous!" Chen Wanying also said softly.

Zhao Siyan lowered her head, a little shy and shy: "How can there be, the second sister and cousin have praised it." ”

The expression on Mrs. Zhang's face was a little more satisfied.

"I see, then you go to the incense, I won't bother for now, after the incense will be finished, the second wife will go to my yard, and we will have a good chat." Mrs. Zhang's voice softened a little.

When Liu Shi heard this, he immediately showed a smile of surprise, "Then please wait for Mrs. Zhang for a while, and I will go over in a while." ”

She seemed to be very surprised to be invited, such a smile, Mrs. Zhang was not unfamiliar, but took it for granted.

Mrs. Zhang nodded proudly, and left the hall holding the maid's hand.

Liu immediately frowned, this Mrs. Zhang is a strong figure at a glance, with such a mother-in-law, Zhao Siyan must not be tortured to death if she marries? That Zhang Gongzi is still a concubine, and there will be no good fruit to eat.

The Liu family made up their minds in their hearts, and they must not let Zhao Siyan marry him.

Zhao Siyin looked at Zhao Siyan inquiringly: "Third sister, it seems that Mrs. Zhang has a good impression of you." ”

The attitude of the Liu family and Zhao Siyan made Zhao Siyin a little confused, this is not like a reluctance to marry.

Zhao Siyan said softly: "Mrs. Zhang is kind, isn't it the same for you and your cousin?" ”

The corners of Chen Wanying's mouth twitched, and she inexplicably admired Zhao Siyan in her heart, a difficult character like Mrs. Zhang, she can still give a kind evaluation without changing her face, and she is really a talent.

Zhao Siyin glanced at her deeply, and then said with a smile: "What the third sister said is very true. ”

After a few people finished the incense, they walked out, and the Liu family was about to go to Mrs. Zhang's courtyard to talk, but they ran into Gu Chenfeng halfway.

Gu Chenfeng saw them and said with a smile: "I heard the monks in the temple say that the female dependents of the Zhao family are also here, and I was still wondering who the person who came, but I didn't expect a few second aunts and several cousins to come." ”

Chen Wanying's eyes lit up, she didn't expect to meet Gu Chenfeng here, she secretly thought in her heart, if the Zhang family could succeed, Gu Chenfeng would definitely know about it at that time, and he would definitely be very disappointed in Zhao Siyan at that time.

Isn't that the best of both worlds?