Sanniang stood at the door, watching Xue gently coaxing the daughter in her arms, and somehow felt a little envy in her heart.

Xue coaxed for a while, and the child really stopped crying, but he was getting more and more energetic when he looked at it.

Xue sighed with a smile: "Hey, it looks like she doesn't want to sleep." Well, I'll take you and talk to my sister. Xue looked up and saw Sanniang looking at them, walked over with a smile, and handed the child to Sanniang.

"Do you want a hug?"

The child's round eyes were very energetic. Sanniang subconsciously reached out to pick it up, but when she caught a glimpse of the bracelet in her hand, she paused, first withdrew the jewelry in her hand, handed it to the maid to collect, and then went to hug the child.

The weather is hot, the child wears less, the arms and legs are exposed, and the ornaments on the hands are easy to hurt the child's delicate skin.

Maybe it's because he's too young, and the child doesn't know how to recognize life, so he just rolls his eyes. Sanniang couldn't help but stretch out her finger to poke her fat face, and the child suddenly laughed.

Sanniang happily said to Xue: "She smiled, smiled." ”

Xue's Sanniang likes children, and she is also very happy, nodding and saying: "This child likes to laugh very much, but he also likes to cry." She's quite heavy, you can sit down with your arms. Xue pulled Sanniang to sit on the kang.

Sanniang carefully held the child's head in the crook of her arm, and looked at her with big eyes.

Xue asked people to bring the refreshments to this side of the room, and said to Sanniang with a smile: "You're also fast, right?" ”

Sanniang smiled, everyone likes to ask her this question recently. But where does the child want to have it? She has been married for more than seven months, but the couple has not spent much time together. There are some things that can't be rushed.

When Sanniang used to think of giving birth to a child, she was always a little afraid that her body was too young. But these days I have slowly figured it out, ancient women were born at this age, Xuan Shao herself is familiar with medical skills, she pays attention to some and raises her body well, there should be no problem. Especially when holding such a soft little guy in her hands, and thinking about the possible appearance of herself and Xuan Shao, Sanniang felt that her heart was about to melt.

In the future, she will take giving birth as a serious matter, Sanniang thought.

"By the way, is the name up?" Sanniang asked Xue Shidao.

Xue nodded: "The old man's name is Jue, you still call her Qi Niang." ”

Sanniang hugged the child and shouted softly: "Jue'er? Wang Jue? Qi Niang? Little Seven? ......" the child looked at her and smiled.

"It's still called Xiao Qi, right? It's smooth and good-sounding. Sanniang said with a smile.

At this time, someone outside reported that the master had returned.

Sanniang was stunned, and stood up with the child in her arms.

Wang Dong had already entered, and Sanniang bent her knees slightly and shouted to her father.

Wang Dong nodded. Xue Shi hurriedly beckoned someone to hand tea to Wang Dong.

"Why did the master come back so early?"

Walking to the east, he looked at what Sanniang was still in his hand, and said casually: "It's morning today." ”

Sanniang thought that Wang Dong wanted to hold Xiao Qi in her hand, so she handed the child over, but Wang Dong didn't stretch out his hand and walked away. Sanniang was stunned for a moment, looking at Xue's family, Xue's didn't mind much, and she was a little surprised.

"Change my clothes for me, I'll go to the outer courtyard." Wang Dong said to the Xue family.

The Xue family was busy recruiting the maid and entered the room on the right with Wang Dong. After a while, Wang Dong changed his clothes and went out, and Xue walked back.

was already asleep in Sanniang's arms, Xue took the child over and put it on the kang. The two returned to the secondary room on the left.

"The old man always said that he didn't hug his grandson, so he didn't hug Qi Niang either." Xue said to Sanniang.

Sanniang was speechless, she still thought that according to Wang Dong's love for the Xue family, she should love the house and Wu Ye looked at the Xue family's daughter differently, and it was not much better if she didn't want to be treated.

The mother and daughter sat and chatted while drinking tea, and Xue said: "Siniang's wedding date has been set, on the eighth day of the next month, and Liuniang's wedding date is scheduled for March next year." ”

Although Sanniang has been in Beijing for less than a year, she feels that the days in Shandong are far away from her, and when she heard the marriage date of Siniang and Liuniang, Sanniang still feels a little dazed.

"We definitely can't go back, but I've already prepared the gift. Prepare a copy and bring it with you when the time comes. Xue said to Sanniang.

Sanniang nodded, and suddenly remembered: "Ah, I also prepared a gift for Xiao Qi, and I forgot about talking and holding the child just now." So saying, he asked the maid to bring over the small clothes and shoes she had prepared, as well as a set of long-life locks and bracelets that had been ordered in the gold shop.

Xue Shi laughed and wrote it for Qi Niang. The needlework on the small clothes is good, and I can't help but praise a few words.

The two talked for a while, and someone outside reported that Wang Zheng was coming.

Sanniang got up and said, "I'll go to Ermen to pick up my aunt." Xue was afraid that her daughter would wake up, so she didn't go out with Sanniang.

Due to the recent tense atmosphere in Beijing, and the Xue family felt that he was embarrassed to raise a teacher after giving birth to a daughter, Qi Niang's full moon wine was not a big deal. only invited the peers or juniors in the family to come over, and even the Li family and Wang Xian were not invited, saying that they were afraid of disturbing the elders.

Before Sanniang walked to the second gate, Wang Zheng had already come in, and she showed a big smile when she saw Sanniang.

"My brother and sister-in-law, are they here?" Wang Zheng said that Wang Zhengkou's brother and sister-in-law are Wang Song and Bai, who have been passed on to Wang Xian.

Sanniang shook her head: "As long as the two of us came early, the second aunt is afraid that they will come later to come." ”

The two of them had only walked a few steps before they heard someone talking behind them, and when they turned around, they saw Wang Jing walking in with Su Minzhi and Xuan Shao.

Sanniang was stunned, why is it so early? Remembering that when Wang Dong came back just now, he said that it was early today, and Sanniang couldn't help but slander, could it be that the emperor always had a few days of inconvenience in a month?

Sanniang and Wang Zheng stopped, and Sanniang saluted Su Minzhi and Wang Jing.

Wang Zheng had already asked her question: "Didn't you say that you would arrive later?" Why did the two of you come over together so early? ”

Su Minzhi said: "I came over when I had nothing to do, and I happened to meet Xuan Shao on the way." ”

Knowing that Xuan Shao came in to greet the Xue family, several people went to the main room together. I had already seen the maid who came to report to the Xue family.

Su Minzhi also announced that they were not good at staying in the backyard for a long time after all, so after inviting An to see the ceremony, Sanniang sent Xuanshao out. Wang Zheng went to see Xiao Qi who was asleep, Wang Jing accompanied Su Minzhi in front, and Sanniang and Xuan Shao walked behind.

Family, friends, loved ones...... It feels so good to be together, and Sanniang is in a very good mood. It's no wonder she's heard that the best thing is that all good friends can live in one building.

"I'll go to the outer courtyard to play chess with Brother Su." The two stopped in front of the second gate, and Xuan Shao looked at Sanniang and said.

Sanniang nodded, although she always called Su Minzhi the ninth uncle like a mischief, Xuan Shao still called Su Minzhi Brother Su. Seniority or something, if you seriously investigate it, I'm afraid it's all messed up.

Xuan Shao was turning around to leave, when a porter came running from outside, she was stunned when she saw Sanniang, and hurriedly came over to ask for peace: "Third aunt, third aunt." ”

Sanniang smiled and nodded, but the mother-in-law immediately handed over an envelope in her hand and said, "Third aunt, this is a letter for you."

Sanniang was surprised: "For me?" How did it get here? Who sent it? ”

The mother-in-law thought for a while: "Just now, a strange mother-in-law sent it to the concierge, saying that it was for the third aunt and grandmother, and the other slaves and maids didn't know. ”

Sanniang took the letter, nodded and smiled at the woman: "Thank you." Bai Ying, who was behind Sanniang, consciously stepped forward and gave the mother-in-law a reward, and the mother-in-law happily left.

Sanniang looked down at the letter in her hand, the envelope was very ordinary, and it could be seen everywhere. But there was not even a single payment on the letter.

Sanniang frowned, she didn't know whether to open the letter or not. This thing itself is very weird, Sanniang is afraid that she will accidentally fall into someone else's trap.

He was hesitating, but his hand was empty. Sanniang looked up and saw that the envelope had reached Xuan Shao's hand.

"I'll show you?" Xuan Shao raised his eyebrows.

Sanniang looked at Xuan Shao and then at the letter in his hand, and said with some confusion: "Xianggong, if someone wants to harm us, will they poison the letter, and then as soon as you open the letter, you will be hit by a secret weapon or something?" ”

Xuan Shao: "......"

Looking at Xuan Shao's speechless expression, Sanniang knew that she might be thinking too much.

"As far as I know, there is no such poison." Xuan Shao said helplessly.

Sanniang nodded: "Since that's the case, then you can see." "Anyway, she doesn't have anything to do with people, and she's not afraid of being caught by Xuan Shao as an adulterer.

Xuan Shao opened the letter.

Sanniang stared at Xuan Shao: "What does the letter say?" "Seriously, she's still a little curious.

Xuan Shao only glanced at it a few times before handing it back to Sanniang, with an unfathomable expression.

Sanniang took it inexplicably, looked down, and couldn't help but be stunned. No wonder Xuan Shao finished reading it so quickly, there were only a dozen words on it: Si Shi, room B on the second floor of Dongsheng Inn, I will wait for you.

Sanniang sighed, how does this letter look like there is an adulterous affair. The date is at an inn, what other good thing can be? No wonder Xuan Shao's face was a little strange. But she did know that the letter had nothing to do with the glamorous story of cheating or something, because it was a woman who wrote it.

"Xianggong, how can you be?" Sanniang thought about it and felt that it was better to listen to Xuan Shao's meaning in this matter.

"Go."

"Huh?" Sanniang raised her head and looked at Xuan Shao in surprise.

Xuan Shao took back the letter in Sanniang's hand: "I'll go with you." ”

Sanniang blinked, could it be that Xuan Shao really thought he could catch the adulterer? So positive?

Did I tell you who wrote this letter? There was no signature on the letter, but it was in her handwriting.

Xuan Shao raised his eyebrows: "You know? ”

Sanniang nodded: "It's Wuniang, at least the handwriting on the letter interviewing her." ”

Xuan Shao thought for a while and said to Sanniang: "You go and talk to your mother, let's go out for a while and come back later." ”

Sanniang did not object. No matter who the other party is or what the purpose is, you will know when you meet. But if it were to save herself, she wouldn't go. With Xuan Shao's bodyguard here, Sanniang felt that she would not frown if the other party asked her to be in the deep mountains and old forests.

Sanniang went back to say hello to Xue, although Xue felt a little surprised, but when he heard that Xuan Shao went out with Sanniang, he didn't ask any more. She thought that the three husbands and wives wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to go out for a walk.

After Sanniang came out of Xue's room, she couldn't help but smile at him when she saw Xuan Shao still standing at the door waiting for her.

The two went out in a carriage this time, and in addition to the coachman, Xuan Shao only asked Bai Lan to accompany him. Because she has seen Bai Lan's force value, Sanniang has no opinion at all.

"Xianggong, when you read the letter, who did you guess in your heart?" Sanniang was very curious about this question, so she couldn't help but ask it in the carriage.

Because there was only one carriage, and Bai Lan was also in the car, Sanniang did not get into Xuan Shao's arms. In this regard, Sanniang also felt a little pity, because relying on Xuan Shao was more comfortable than leaning on the hard car wall.

Xuan Shao glanced at Sanniang: "I don't know." No matter who it is, if it wants to harm you, take this opportunity to get rid of it. ”

"......" It turned out that Xuan Shao was so active in going to the third appointment, she really misunderstood.

Any conspiracy and intrigue is full of clouds in the face of absolutely strong force. Sanniang thinks that violence is actually quite trouble-free.

Dongsheng Inn is still a little far away from Mao'eryan Hutong, not only far, but also remote.

The carriage had been gone for almost two quarters of an hour and finally arrived, and Bai Lan got out of the carriage to make arrangements without command. Then the carriage turned to the back street and entered the inn through the back door.

Xuan Shao helped Sanniang get out of the car and helped her to the second floor of the inn. This inn is a little old, the wooden stairs are still "creaking" when stepped on, but fortunately they are still clean and tidy, and the handrails of the stairs with paint off are also spotless. However, Sanniang still didn't reach out to help.

I went up to the second floor, and the second room to the right of the staircase was the B room. Bai Lan walked ahead and raised her hand and knocked on the door.

There was no movement in the room at first, and it was a short time before footsteps entered.

Then the door squeaked, but only a three-inch-wide gap was open enough for the person behind the door to show a face.

Behind the door was a little maid with raw eyes, she looked at Bai Lan and then at Sanniang and Xuan Shao behind Bai Lan, thought about it and closed the door again.

“……”

Bai Lan looked at Sanniang and Xuan Shao, and saw that both of them were standing there without speaking, and they didn't move after thinking about it.

Just now, the maid should have gone back to tell the people inside the appearance of the three people, and after a while, footsteps sounded, and then the door opened once, but this time it was Wu Niang's face that was revealed.

Third sister. "Seeing that it was really Sanniang outside, Wuniang was overjoyed.

Sanniang nodded: "Fifth sister." ”

Wu Niang's eyes swept to Xuan Shao, slightly surprised, and saw that Sanniang was standing very close to him, so she guessed Xuan Shao's identity, bowed her head and blessed her, and called the third brother-in-law.

Xuan Shao only nodded, then bowed his head and said to Sanniang, "I'll wait for you outside." ”

Sanniang smiled back at him, Xuan Shao turned around and walked away, Bai Lan did stay at the door and stand.

"Third sister, come in." Wu Niang pulled Sanniang's sleeve and shook it, she has liked to do this action since she was a child, but now Sanniang is pulled by her like this, but her mood is much more complicated.

She glanced at Bai Lan, and then followed Wu Niang in, and the little maid who had just opened the door retreated, stood outside with Bai Lan, and carefully closed the door again.

Wu Niang poured a cup of tea and held it to Sanniang: "Third sister, drink tea." ”

Sanniang took it and thanked her. The two sat down at the Eight Immortals table in the middle of the room.

The furniture of this inn is also very simple, there is nothing fancy, and the tea cup used to serve tea is also ordinary coarse white porcelain. But the washing is very clean.

Sanniang held the teacup and said softly, "When did you come back?" ”

Wu Niang bowed her head: "Yesterday." She glanced at Sanniang, "I came out by myself without telling them." ”

Sanniang sighed secretly, of course she knew that Wuniang had secretly run out, because the Wang family didn't know yet.

"Third sister, how are you doing?" Wu Niang asked.

Sanniang nodded: "I'm fine." How do you know I'm back in Mao'er's Eye Alley today? ”

Wu Niang shook her head: "I originally wanted someone to send a letter to Prince Zhuang's mansion, but the person who delivered the letter happened to see your carriage come out." After inquiring, I found out that you went back to Mao'er's Eye Alley today. ”

Sanniang looked at Wu Niang, I haven't seen her for a long time, Wu Niang is much thinner than before, but her eyes are getting bigger and bigger. The little childishness she still had had completely disappeared from her. In front of her was a beautiful and weak girl. Sanniang felt that the appearance of Wuniang and Aunt Cui was still somewhat similar. In the past, because of Wu Niang's naïve and childish demeanor, the two were not so similar.

"He should be nice to you, right? I can see that. Wu Niang looked at San Niang and smiled.

Sanniang didn't want to talk to Wuniang about herself, and she didn't want to talk about Xuanshao with her. She only nodded and diverted the topic: "Why did you enter Beijing quietly?" I didn't say hello without saying a word. If your uncle and grandmother knew that you were missing for no reason, they would be worried. ”

Wu Niang smiled bitterly: "Third sister, will anyone still worry about me?" In the Wang family, am I already a dead person? Even if I die like this in Zhuangzi, it will only be buried so easily in a coffin, and there won't even be a tombstone, right? ”

Sanniang frowned, she was about to say something, but Wuniang interrupted: "If I say hello and say I want to go back to Beijing, will my family agree to let me come back?" I'm afraid I'll be watched more closely, right? ”

Regarding Wu Niang's question, San Niang really has nothing to say. Because the Wang family is indeed unwilling to let Wu Niang come back.

Wu Niang smiled: "Third sister, you are like this, you can't even say a word to lie to me." That's why I like you. I'm not complaining about this with you, and I'm not complaining. I knew my family was forced to send me out. And that incident is also my aunt's retribution, and no one can blame me. ”

Sanniang looked at Wuniang: "Then why did you go back to Beijing this time?" "Sanniang can't figure it out, since Wuniang didn't secretly come back because the Wang family was dissatisfied with sending her away, then what was she for?

Wu Niang was silent, and there was some sorrow in her big charming eyes that San Niang couldn't understand.

Sanniang didn't ask anymore, since Wuniang would look for her, she would definitely talk to her. I don't think Wu Niang came to her for pure reminiscence.

Sure enough, Wu Niang said softly: "I didn't come back by myself, I ...... I begged my cousin to bring me with me. ”

Sanniang was taken aback when she heard this: "Sun Jinsheng? Did you see him? Where is he? ”

Wu Niang bit her lip: "He heard about the Sun family, so he came to Beijing and wanted to save his cousin and uncle." ”

Sanniang was helpless: "What can he do?" This matter ......" Sanniang paused, and said in addition, "He came to Beijing to save his father, why did he bring you with him?" You ...... "Sanniang wants to say to her, you two are lonely men and widows, what is this like! I thought about it and swallowed it. She has been here for a long time, and she has become accustomed to seeing things by the standards of the ancients.

Wu Niang bowed her head and said, "Cousin Jin Sheng and his aunt's Zhuangzi are near where I live, so we met. I heard that he was going back to Beijing, and I was afraid that he would not be entangled long enough to pack some of his jewelry and silver coins for him. I don't want his aunt to ...... His aunt said he was gone, so I chased him out. And then let him find out. ”

Wu Niang was a little eager to say something, obviously she didn't say something she didn't say.

Sanniang sighed, is this the so-called fate?

"Third sister, I want to ask you for something." Wu Niang was silent for a while, then suddenly raised her head and said.

Sanniang glanced at Wuniang and said lightly: "Do you want to ask me to help Sun Jinsheng save the Sun family?" ”

Wu Niang was stunned: "Third sister ......"

Sanniang shook her head: "Your expression already tells me what you want to say." In addition to this, Sanniang couldn't think of anything else that Wuniang could do to enter Beijing.

"Did Jin Sheng ask you to come to me?" Sanniang thought for a while and asked.

Wu Niang immediately shook her head: "Brother Jin Sheng said that this matter is not easy to find you, is it...... It's me...... I ...... myself."

Sanniang did interrupt: "It's not Jin Sheng, that's what his aunt begged you?" ”

Wu Niang was stunned, looked at Sanniang, she suddenly smiled bitterly: "Third sister, I really can't hide anything from you." I ......"

Sanniang knows Wuniang, she doesn't know anything about the court, and some of them are just some cleverness. So if she wants to help Sun Jinsheng, she can only think of a way to send silver. Will come to her, someone must have reminded her to do so.

Just now when she said that she went to give Sun Jinsheng silver, she mentioned that Sun Jinsheng's aunt wanted to stop talking, presumably hiding what Sun Jinsheng's aunt said to her. That's why she caught up with Sun Jinsheng and followed up with Jinglai.

Sanniang sighed, girls are always stupid in the face of emotional things. Wu Niang is afraid that she has some thoughts about Sun Jinsheng.

"Third sister, cousin Jin Sheng, he has nothing now, how can he save his cousin and uncle? Your uncle, grandfather and father are both officials in the court, and you married into the prince's mansion, and your husband also has a face in front of the emperor. If you are willing to help the Sun family, then won't your cousin and uncle be saved? Wu Niang said with hope in her eyes.

(Tianjin)