Chapter 257: Senior Sister (5)
Chonghua's brows became tighter and tighter: "Ah Wei, I know that you hate them for persecuting you back then, and I also know that you are unhappy because you think of what happened in the past, but you have to believe me, this way of dealing with it is the best." β
Zhong Weiwei sighed: "I know, Senior Sister is such a proud person, and you are willing to say such things, right?" β
Chonghua shook his head: "No, she said it herself." β
Zhong Weiwei's heart was even more blocked.
Although she, Zhong Xinran, Chonghua, and Shiniang all know that she is the one who has been Chonghua's childhood sweetheart since childhood, and the person Chonghua loves is also her.
But if others don't see it that way, they will take it for granted that Zhong Xinran is Chonghua's justified fiancΓ©e, and she is the concubine of the Zhong family who was given to Chonghua by the first emperor.
And she, whose identity is unknown, can't see the light.
The reason why Chonghua was polite to Zhong Xinran's mother and daughter was because this was the widow and orphan of the ancestor, and he wanted to remember the old feelings, and he couldn't let people say that he was ungrateful, and he couldn't make the world's scholars feel cold.
The second reason is that he wants to use the mother and daughter of the Zhong family to give her a good reputation, so as to compete with the Empress Dowager Wei.
In the end, Chonghua's starting point is all good, all for her good, she can't drag him back and live up to his kindness.
Zhong Weiwei's inferiority complex and uncertainty in her heart, which was originally very small, grew bigger and bigger, and she lowered her head in a low mood: "Don't worry, I will go at night." β
Chonghua said worriedly: "If you really don't want to go, then don't go, it's not a big deal." They don't have a position and dare to make irresponsible remarks about you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have spared them. β
Zhong Weiwei pushed him: "Isn't there still government affairs to deal with?" Go, go. β
"Then you go back to sleep for a while, and I'll try to deal with things as soon as possible to accompany you." Chonghua did have urgent official business to deal with, so he explained a few words to Xiaotang and went to Zhaoren Palace.
Xiaotang is the person who knows Zhong Weiwei best, and accompanied Zhong Weiwei back to the Qingxin Palace, first moved a bunch of delicious things in front of her, sat down and said:
"I always feel that the big girl is a little different now than before."
Zhong Weiwei held his chin and looked at her: "How is it different?" β
Xiaotang folded his hands and counted: "When the eldest girl was in Cangshan in the past, she regarded herself as the most talented woman in the world, although she looked affectionate and kind, considerate and gentle to everyone, but in fact, no one was in her eyes at all.
The lord asked her who she wanted to marry, and she said that her future husband should not only be handsome and chic, but also have earth-shattering ambitions and the ability to govern the world.
I still remember, the old man joked with her and asked her how the two senior brothers were? What did she say? She said that the elder brother is wandering and not a good person.
I suspect that the second senior brother has a bad temper, is irritable and weird, withdrawn and unsociable, if it weren't for the money in the family, she might starve to death in the future, and she is not a good person, and she will not ......marry if she dies."
What did my stepfather say back then?
Zhong Weiwei also remembered that his father-in-law touched the hair of the senior sister with a smile and said, "What an unblessed child." β
Shi Niang probably didn't know Chonghua's true identity, and shouted: "How can you be a father like this? It is not a blessing to curse his own children. We are the best in luck! β
The father-in-law smiled and gave in: "Yes, yes, is it a blessing for Seong to lose his horse?" Marriage is predetermined, and no one can say for sure that it is not good. β
He asked her with a smile: "Who do we Ah Wei think is good?" β
She smiled and said nothing, but she knew in her heart that she just liked Chonghua, and the more ordinary Chonghua was, the better. It's a pity that Chonghua is not an ordinary person, he is an emperor.
The senior sister laughed at her: "Daddy, don't chase after her, Ah Wei is thin-skinned, she only likes the second senior brother." β
Shi Niang's face was full of unhappiness, and she muttered in a low voice: "Pot with pot, bucket with bucket, natural pair." β
The father-in-law stopped the master and said, "Ah Wei is very discerning, Chonghua is very good." I hope that my father-in-law will see you married and your children in groups. β
Now that I think about it, in fact, my father-in-law has acquiesced in her marriage contract with Chonghua.
Xiaotang saw that she remembered, and said in a low voice: "So you don't have to feel awkward, in the master's heart, you are the daughter who was promised to His Majesty, you are right, and you did not steal anyone's robbery." β
The person she really cares about is her father-in-law, and she doesn't have such a deep relationship with her sister and senior sister, and she doesn't have to think much about the eyes of outsiders, it's about their, it's about her.
The boulder that was pressing on Zhong Weiwei's mouth was half removed, she breathed a sigh of relief, and patted Xiaotang's hand sincerely: "Great wisdom and foolishness, thank you." β
Xiaotang was unconvinced: "What do you mean, do you mean that I am usually stupid?" β
Zhong Weiwei explained: "I didn't mean that, but if you really want to think like this, then it's up to you." β
"Really, kindness is not reciprocated." Xiaotang pouted and stuffed a peeled grape into Zhong Weiwei's mouth.
Zhong Weiwei stretched: "I'll sleep for a while, you go and inquire, where they are arranged, I'll go see them." β
Isn't it just a matter of face? She can't do it if anyone else can do it.
In Wan'an Palace, Mrs. Wei was drinking tea expressionlessly, and she didn't look at Zhong Xinran's mother and daughter standing below.
Mrs. Zhong was very uneasy and tugged at the veil, quietly glanced at the Empress Dowager Wei, and then gave Zhong Xinran a look.
Zhong Xinran was calm and calm, standing very upright and patient, without any intention of being anxious.
Miao Lin stepped forward to play a round game: "Niangniang, Mrs. Zhong and Miss Zhong came from afar, they are also tired, and there is a special reception banquet for His Majesty in the evening, so I have to clean up and dress up." Or the slave maid will lead them down to rest first? β
Empress Dowager Wei lazily raised her eyelids and looked at Zhong Xinran, and said with a smile:
"Miss Zhong is so bold and responsible! is really a heroine among women, a heroine. Presumably, if Mr. Zhong had knowledge under the spring, he would have laughed at Jiuquan. β
Zhong Xinran bowed his head slightly: "Xie Niangniang praised, the people dare not live up to their father's teachings, let alone the emperor's grace." β
"You're thinking about others, but what about her? Can I thank you for a little benefit?! Empress Dowager Wei suddenly raised her voice and threw the teacup in her hand at Zhong Xinran.
Mrs. Zhong was so frightened that she fell to her knees, trembling: "Niang Niang is angry!" Little girl, she is not sensible. β
Zhong Xinran bowed down calmly and said calmly: "Being a man and doing things only wants to be worthy of my heart, and it was the people's girls who did wrong in the early years."
Now that we have the opportunity to make amends, we should have the courage to admit our mistakes. Otherwise, not to mention that she will be spurned and despised, even the folk girl herself will not be able to get over it. β
"Hehehe......"
Empress Dowager Wei laughed suspiciously, and looked Zhong Xinran up and down:
"Yes, he has the style of a general, and he has the ability to open his eyes and tell nonsense, which is worthy of being raised by Zhong Nanjiang's old man himself. Get up and speak! (To be continued.) )