Chapter 303 Seeking
"Wait for Zhao Zhe's news first, and see why the shop was closed in addition to the superficial reasons, saying that it was a concealment of the tax amount, and it is necessary to find out which link went wrong, so that the tax officer can come to the conclusion of the concealment. In addition, we can't just count on Zhao Zhe's side, it's better to ask for someone than to ask for it, and we have to think of a way. Tomorrow, you ask Brother Qiao to go to the Chai Xi steward of the Yijun Palace, and see if he can inquire about the situation from other channels. Remember, the matter of looking for Chai Xi must be secret. β
"My son went to the lacquer shop early in the morning and talked to Brother Qiao." Cang'er responded, and saw Banniang's tired face, and persuaded, "The matter has already happened, don't worry about getting angry, although the loss is not big this time, it is better to have an accident at this time than an accident in the future." You should rest early, pay attention to your body, if you fall down again, what will your aunt do? β
Banniang was silent for a moment, nodded and got up, seeing that she was leaving, Cang'er unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but she didn't want Banniang to walk to the door, but she turned around, looked at Cang'er, and asked softly, "Di Yong, ...... What happened? β
The room was silent for a while, and Xia Rong stood outside the door and looked at Cang'er anxiously.
The blanching light of the shadows, flickering on and off, shone on Banniang's face.
Cang'er felt that her pale face had unusually big eyes. I couldn't help but shake the pair of eyes that I had been used to over the years, and the eyes that were as bent as Xuanyue when I smiled.
"Eighth sister," Cang'er sighed, "Second Prince Di...... Sick. β
"Sick?"
If it was just an ordinary illness, why did Cang'er and Xia Rong bother to hide it from her?
Although she never took the initiative to ask Di Yong's situation, it didn't mean that she wasn't worried or worried.
No, on the contrary, that person is the most important person in her life after her parents and family.
"Yes...... Sick," Cang'er gave Xia Rong a look behind her, and saw Xia Rong standing behind Banniang, making it look like she was going to help her at any time, before continuing, "We don't know too much about the specific situation, we only heard that the illness is more serious." It has been rumored in the city for several days, and the Tao is the Funing Palace, but I am afraid that I will have to withdraw from the Di family. β
Because of Di Yong's illness, Prince Funing is going to retire?
That's a marriage given by heaven, how can you withdraw if you want to? If it is really because of Di Yong's illness, this illness is only afraid that it has reached the point where it cannot be saved, otherwise why would the Funing Mansion ignore the mouth of Youyou, ignore the fact that this family affair is the thread of the matchmaker of the heavenly family, and at the time of Di Yong's illness, he betrayed his trust and did such a thing?
She wanted to ask Cang'er what the heavenly family meant.
But he laughed again, how could Cang'er know the meaning of the heavenly family? It's the boiling outside again, it's about the dignity of the royal family, before there is no official result, how can the heavenly family easily express its position?
"Xia Rong," Banniang turned around and said to Xia Rong, "You go to the outer courtyard and talk to Xu Shisan, let him be okay tomorrow, don't go out, I'm going to Yijun Wangfu." β
Although she has given up on him in her heart, if he is really on the verge of life and death, how can she abandon him?
Even if others don't know, it is impossible for Chai Nineteen not to know about Di Yong.
At this moment, she hated to have to fly to his side at all costs, if he was seriously ill, she hoped that at the last moment, she could accompany him. Even if you can't accompany you, it's good to see you.
can be her identity, if she wants to see Di Yong, now only Chai Shijiu can help.
Xia Rong glanced at Cang'er. hesitated whether to listen to Banniang.
Cang Er sighed and nodded towards Xia Rong.
Early the next morning, Banniang pretended to serve the Zhu family calmly and had breakfast, and laughed that she still had some business matters that she had to deal with. Zhu also knew that he had bothered Baniang these days, so he hurriedly said: "You just have to go, you don't have to worry about your mother here, besides, isn't there your second sister-in-law at home?" β
Banniang carefully told the stable woman she found and the maid and mother-in-law who took care of Zhu's daily life, and then she went out of the listening lotus courtyard.
Di Yongsheng is handsome and luxurious, with a graceful temperament, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first star of Kaifeng City, and now he is seriously ill, and he is all over the city, it is impossible for Chao Wenrou not to know this news, not to mention that because he is seriously ill, the Funing Royal Mansion does not want the favored Qinghe County Lord of his family to marry a widow, and he does not want her to be widowed before she passes the door, so he naturally wants to retire this family business before Di Yong dies.
But the relationship between the two is different from the usual marriage, after all, it is a marriage given by heaven, and even the date of marriage has been set, this looks like the day when the two get married, if Di Yong has not swallowed his breath by then, will it really be impossible for Qinghe to marry?
Princess Funing runs to the palace almost every day in this section, and Prince Funing, the idle prince who has never been conspicuous in the court, has been going to the palace more diligently these days. Prince Funing and the princess discussed, even if this family matter cannot be withdrawn for a while, at least the marriage must be postponed. At that time, if Di Jiaerlang is sick, it will be fine, if it is not good, his daughter will marry a dead husband, and an unmarried and dead fiancΓ©, it is the difference between heaven and earth.
One is the first beautiful man in Kaifeng City, the other is the first beautiful woman in Kaifeng City, and the relationship between the two is a marriage given by the emperor, and this marriage has attracted the attention of people all over the world.
Now that the Funing Mansion has revealed its intention to withdraw from the marriage, and there is even a news that there is no reason for the Funing Palace's secret words, no one will believe it.
The world has different reactions, some of them sigh that the second son of Di Xiangfu is jealous of his talents, there are those who pity Qinghe, the first beauty in Kaifeng, who will be widowed before she gets married, and there are all the girls in the city who are sad for the soon-to-be-born demon of their dream lover, and there are even those who secretly like Qinghe and feel that they finally have a chance.
In short, the most talked-about thing in Kaifeng City today is the illness of the second son of the Di Xiang family and the marriage between the second son of Di and Qinghe.
Chao Wenrou heard that Banniang was going to Yijun Wangfu, and saw her out of the teahouse, and the smiling face that she originally pretended to be was already a melancholy, so she knew that Banniang knew about Di Ergongzi.
Because of the worry, I couldn't help but hold Banniang's hand and comforted: "Little Eighth Sister, Di Ergong Ji is a celestial person, and it will be fine." β
Chao Wenrou also knows about her and Di Yong.
In front of her sister-in-law, Banniang didn't want to pretend anymore, but she couldn't say some words, so she said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry about me." β
Chao Wenrou didn't say much, but personally accompanied her to the Sanjin courtyard and helped her change out of clothes, although she is now guarding filial piety and needs to wear plain clothes, but Banniang is tall, and now she has lost a lot of weight.
Chao Wenrou also wanted to send her out, but was stopped by Banniang: "Sister-in-law, don't send it, there are a lot of things at home, so I can rest for a while here, you just go back to the front yard." Maybe the second brother will also talk to you. β
Recently, there have been a lot of things going on at home.
Zeng Ziye was discussing with Zeng Zigu that he wanted to help his father's coffin return to his hometown for burial, but it was not good to keep his father's coffin in the temple outside the city. But this homecoming is not an ordinary trip, and there are a lot of things to prepare. And Zhu's health is not good, so he definitely can't go back with him, so among these brothers, someone has to stay and take care of the family. Whoever goes back and who stays has to be discussed, Chao Wenrou is the first time to be in charge, although she has the help of her in-laws, she can't help but feel difficult.
Chai Shijiu was practicing calligraphy in the small study, when he heard Tongmo come to report that Miss Zeng Ba was visiting.
"Coming looking for me?" Chai Shijiu stopped his pen and asked Tong Modao.
If you come to look for him, nine times out of ten, it's for Di Yong's business. Otherwise, Banniang is a woman, and the one who came to visit the house and asked to see her should naturally be the princess of Yijun.
Di Yong didn't let him tell Banniang the truth, and Banniang obviously came to see him for Di Yong's matter, so when the time came, how did he speak?
Chai Shijiu hesitated, but even if she came, she couldn't see her, and besides, she had always been worried about her.
"You go and get her."
"Please come to the little study?"
Chai Nineteen nodded.
Although Tongmo felt that it was inappropriate, he didn't dare not go.
When Tong Mo was discharged from the hospital, Chai Shijiu thought about Tong Mo's hesitation for a moment, but laughed, and called the little maid guarding the porch outside: "Go and talk to the princess, Miss Zeng Jiaba came to visit, I asked her to talk in the small study, let the princess prepare a meal at noon, and asked me to keep Miss Zeng Ba at home for lunch." Wait a while, let the princess also come over to see Miss Zeng Ba. β
Banniang is a woman in the end, although the situation is special, it is definitely impossible not to say hello to the Liu family. Liu is his princess, since marrying himself, he can't say how much the two love each other, but he will definitely give the respect they deserve, and Liu's family is from everyone, her knowledge and talent are not bad, and her ability is also there, to be fair, she is indeed her own virtuous helper.
And I am also very satisfied with this princess. The two have lived together for so long, and sometimes he even feels that his princess has slowly taken root in his heart, and he can't get it out. Of course, he didn't want to dial it.
Whether it is the Liu family or the Liu family, he is very satisfied.
From time to time, Tong Mo led Banniang into the house, Chai Shijiu saw Banniang smile, put down the pen in his hand, cleaned his hands with the water brought by the little maid, wiped the handkerchief unhurriedly, and looked at Banniang carefully.
I couldn't help but sigh secretly.
Where is this still the girl I met a few years ago on the edge of the Xujiang River? Her face was pale, her body was thin, and she was dressed in plain clothes, which made her already tall and tall look like the wind was blowing.
"Sit down."
"Thank you, the king." Banniang sat down on the chair as she said.
Chai Nineteen took three or two steps to the couch leaning against the window, and beckoned to Banniang: "Little Eighth Sister, sit on the couch, we haven't seen each other for a long time, and it's inconvenient for me to go to your house often, it's rare for you to come over today, let's talk for a while, on the couch across the low table, while talking and tasting tea, and getting closer, I have asked people to call the princess, she will come to see you in a while." β
Although Banniang felt that it was inappropriate, when she heard him hear Princess Liu, she knew that Chai Nineteen was falling, and she was not good, so she was stubborn, and she was closer to talking on the couch. So he stepped forward and sat down opposite him.
Waiting for the servant to serve the tea and retreated, Chai Shijiu took a sip of the teacup and said, "You have always lost a lot of weight, I just asked the princess to tell you, leave you at home for a light meal, our medicinal diet is doing well, and I will let you make up for it when I go back." β
Seeing that he was like a homely talker, and didn't ask the purpose of his coming, Banniang said: "I came because I wanted to ask the nineteenth brother for something, and asked the nineteenth brother." β
Chai Shijiu knew that he couldn't get by, so he put down the teacup and said with a smile: "But it's for the recent events of your workshop and shop?" Don't worry, I've already handed it over to someone to solve, you just have to wait at home. No matter how tricky it is, there will always be a solution. I don't know, but this matter has nothing to do with me, and I won't leave it alone. β
Banniang didn't come for this.
With Chai Nineteen's cleverness, it is impossible not to know, but he wants to diverge from the words.
Banniang's heart is getting heavier and heavier, is Di Yong really ......
He was still so young and a martial artist, and no matter what, she didn't believe that he was really too sick to be cured.
"I came to see Brother Nineteen, not for business, I heard that Ah Yong is sick, and I know that Brother Nineteen should be clear about his illness, and I want to ask Ah Yong what kind of illness he has, and I also want to ask Brother Nineteen...... Think of a way to make me see him. β
Chai Jiujiu was stunned for a while, he just thought about how to say about Ah Yong, but he didn't expect that Banniang begged him to see Ah Yong.
As Erlang said, it is best not to let Banniang know the inside story of this matter. Uncle Funing was busy trying to make Uncle Huang relax, but Uncle Huang kept dragging it. The matter has not been resolved, if it does not work, there is really no need to let Banniang know.
But the way she is now......
"I know that Qinghe is your cousin, and now that Ah Yong and Qinghe have decided to marry again, I really shouldn't have made such a request to you, but Brother Nineteen, if he is really seriously ill, no matter what, I also want to see him, and ask Brother Nineteen to fulfill it."
Seeing Chai Shijiu's hesitation, she thought it was because of Qinghe, and her tone became more and more sincere.
She is a woman, even if she goes to Di Xiangfu in the name of condolences for her illness, she can't see Di Yong, and although outsiders don't know about her and Di Yong, Di Xiangfu and Funing Wangfu also know the inside story. Not to mention that she couldn't go, even her brothers couldn't go. Besides, ordinary people go, Di Yong is seriously ill, how can he see him?
Only when Chai Nineteen has been friends with Di Yong since he was a child and goes to visit can he see Di Yong.
"Eighth sister, if it's something else, I'm naturally willing to help you, but Erlang is really sick now, even if I go, I may not be able to see ......"
"Brother Nineteen."
Chai Shijiu avoided her gaze, but the pleading sadness in her eyes fell on her eyes, and she couldn't help but feel a faint pain in her heart.
After a long silence, he sighed: "Okay." β
"Thank you, Brother Nineteen."
Chai Nineteen smiled: "You used to call me Brother Nineteen, but I haven't been so happy." β
Banniang was a little embarrassed by what he said. Thinking about seeing Ah Yong again, I was sad and looking forward to it for a while.
Chai Shijiu didn't want to talk more about Di Yong's affairs, but asked about Banniang's business: "...... I heard Chai Xi say that there are a lot of losses in the workshop, and there is no way to do it, but others don't know, but I know that the loss may not be important to you, but the matter of the shop being closed should be solved first. As I said earlier, this doesn't necessarily have nothing to do with me. But it's not good for me to come forward to help you directly, but I have been the prince of the county for so many years, and some things are not easy to ask on the surface, but there are always my means in private. It's not convenient for me to tell you more, isn't your shop waiting for home in Dingnan? Zhao Zhe will help you solve it. Since someone wants to deal with you, it will not be unclear about the relationship between you and me, this is a slap in the face, and I will definitely be angry for you. But this matter is not in a hurry, hit the snake and hit seven inches. Either we don't do it, and if we do, we have to make the other party have no power to fight back. Otherwise, how will your business be stable in the future? If you call you Eighth Sister, you won't let people bully you plainly. Whoever bullied, let's pay it back tenfold and hundredfold. β
But these words are like his nature.
However, Chai Nineteen mentioned Dingnanhou, and said that Zhao Zhe would help solve it, Banniang's heart moved, could it be that Zhao Zhe was Chai Nineteen's person? But she also inquired, although one of the two is a royal family, the other is a noble son, and they are of the same age, it is impossible that there is no relationship, these two people know each other, but I heard that they have not dealt with each other since childhood, and they have never had any contact.
However, Chai Shijiu didn't mention it explicitly, and he had a special identity, so Banniang naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to ask, but said: "I didn't want to alarm you, but I have no foundation in the capital, so I can only borrow your momentum, so I asked Brother Qiao to find Chai Xi to inquire in the morning." β
"I asked the chief historian of my house to do this, Chai Xi doesn't know anything. Don't let people inquire in the future, there's no need to bother with that god, business matters, you are business as usual, what to plan, what to do. I'll let you know when I get the results. β
Banniang responded.
Chai 19 then said: "If you want to see Erlang, just today, I also planned to go to Di Xiang's Mansion today to visit Erlang, and when I go back, I will order someone to find a set of clothes for the little girl, you put it on, and dress up as my personal entourage." β
There is no other way, this method is not eye-catching, and it is extremely convenient.
Banniang said: "This is the easiest way." I listen to Brother Nineteen. β
While the two were talking, the little servant said outside: "Princess, please see you." β
"Please come in." Chai Nineteen responded.
Chai Nineteen was sitting, Banniang was not good to sit anymore, so she got up from the couch and saw Princess Liu Shi Ran enter the house.
Because she has been pregnant for several months, although the weather is cold at this time, it is not cold, and Princess Liu is wearing household clothes and is already pregnant. Banniang hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"I heard that the prince sent someone to say that Miss Zeng came over today, and ordered me to prepare lunch, come and see you, I ordered to go down, and I hurried over, Master Zeng died of illness, I couldn't go to the house to worship because I was pregnant, and I hope Miss Zeng will not blame."
"The princess is too polite, I originally heard that you were pregnant, and I should have come to congratulate you, but there are many things at home, and I really can't leave."
Princess Liu secretly looked at Banniang, and was very impressed in her heart.
The county prince's attention to this Miss Zeng Ba is different from ordinary people, and even more different from ordinary people. She was not without doubts in her heart. It was only later that Di Yong and Qinghe broke off that day, and she dispelled the doubts in her heart, plus when Chai Shijiu mentioned Zeng Banniang, although she was always happy and liked her very much, her expression was down, and it didn't seem like she had a personal relationship. On the contrary, he paid more attention to Banniang herself.
When I last saw Zeng Banniang, she was still a young lady who looked as cool and bright as a man. It's only been half a year, and she has lost weight like this, and she knows about her and Di Erlang, first Di Erlang and Qinghe set a relationship, and then her father died, and her mother dragged her sick body, and then there was such a big leak in the business, and now Di Erlang is seriously ill, although the two are no longer fated, but the person he has loved with all his heart, how can he not be sad?
It's no wonder she's such a pitiful person now.
couldn't help but feel a little pity for Banniang.
She married Shishilang as she wished, and the two were very affectionate after marriage, and they hoped that there would be lovers in the world who would eventually become married. Qinghe and her were partners when she was young, and now she is her sister-in-law, and in terms of personal affairs, she hopes that Qinghe and Di Yong will succeed, but it does not prevent her from sympathizing with Banniang.
Women who live smoothly and happily often have softer hearts than others.