North Courtyard, outside the small Buddha Hall.

Concubine Lin's dress is a little less delicate than in the past, and she is a little blue and black now.

With an anxious look on her face, she whispered to an old woman: "Mama, please tell your mother, I really have something urgent." ”

The old lady's temples were gray, and she was not young, but her hands were not muddy at all, and she looked radiant.

Her back was straight, her eyelids were slightly lowered to look at each other, and her voice was flat and respectful: "Niangniang has long had an order, and no idle people are allowed to disturb when chanting, and please don't embarrass the old slave." ”

Concubine Lin's face was red and white for a while, and she faintly felt that something was wrong in her heart.

Obviously, Concubine Wei took a lot of care of herself when she was in the palace before, and when Pei was there, the things she gave were always the same on both sides, and after Pei left, she called herself into the palace to talk to her every now and then, as if she was a daughter-in-law. As a result, at the end of last year, he suddenly left the palace like this, and after living in the palace, there seemed to be a gap between the two, and his attitude towards himself was also very subtle.

On the contrary, it was Aunt Qin, who was born in the palace, who was originally the most non-existent in the mansion, and actually climbed up to Concubine Wei, and was stunned and moved to the North Courtyard to serve her old man.

Although this Qin family is also good-looking, whether it is when the Pei family is there or after leaving, the prince has not been to her much, and she herself often complains of illness. So much so, compared to the lowly aunt Liu who gave birth to the eldest son of the prince, Concubine Lin really didn't take this childless and unfavored Qin family very seriously.

Concubine Lin felt that Bacheng, the Qin family, had taken some kind of eye medicine in front of Concubine Wei, after all, the Qin family was a person given by Concubine Wei, and he was once a person in Concubine Wei's palace, and the love between master and servant was understandable. But she knew that in this situation, except for her maiden family, the Marquis of Zhongwu's Mansion, that is, Concubine Wei could be her support. Even if Concubine Wei had a lot of complaints about her because of the Qin family, she couldn't act arbitrarily and send this trump card to the Pei family.

Therefore, although she was not resentful of the old lady's faint slow treatment, she still barely suppressed her temper and honestly waited outside for an hour.

Although, when Concubine Wei finally came out to meet her, she saw the Qin clan who was walking beside Concubine Wei Nana, and a burst of anger burst out in her heart.

She took a deep breath, ignored the existence of the Qin family, and sang and sighed according to the plan, crying out all the grievances in her heart. Of course, the object of the accusation is not Concubine Wei, but the Pei family, whose identity has not yet crossed the clear road, but has already caused rumors!

"Mother, people can't be resurrected after death, when Pei's body was sent back to Beijing, we all saw it with our own eyes, how could it be fake? The Pei family who took over this time is eighty percent of a Xibei cargo. I don't know why the prince fell in love with such a foxy man, and actually let her live in the main courtyard, which is the treatment that only the princess has! The prince ......"

She was still chattering, and suddenly saw Concubine Wei frowning, and slowly spoke: "Pei's name is not your name, but the princess." After saying this, Concubine Wei kept silent again, and looked at her lightly, as if encouraging her to continue.

It's just that for some reason, Concubine Lin suddenly felt a sigh in her heart, and she always felt that Concubine Wei's attitude was a little strange.

She bit her lip, and then pressed the abdominal draft she had laid down earlier: "It is said that the child was born like the prince, and the concubine has seen it from a distance, and it is indeed a little similar." It's just that, don't forget, mother, how long has Princess Pei and Princess Pei been away from the capital before the accident, even if there is something with the prince, but she had an accident in January, but this child is the birthday of November 26, and it is completely wrong! During that time, the prince was busy in the capital, and he could see her wherever he might have time. If you want to see the concubine, even if it is really the princess who is lucky not to die, there is a big problem with the child's bloodline. But the prince is now shaving his head and picking his head, and he is already letting Zongzheng Temple go to the jade, this ......"

After hesitating, Concubine Lin still said the line that had been brewing for a long time: "Mother, you are now eating fast and reciting Buddha, ignoring the outside affairs, but you can't ignore such a major event that confuses the royal bloodline!" ”

Facing Concubine Shanglin's earnest eyes, Concubine Wei just said, "I know", and simply sent the person away. He sent out all the people who were waiting, leaving only Mama He to speak.

No one knew what the master and servant in the north courtyard were whispering, but Concubine Lin, who had just come out of the north courtyard, was frowning tightly and walking heavily.

Leaving far away, the Lin clan suddenly stopped in front of the rockery, looked back in the direction of the north courtyard, and said with a worried expression: "What do you say, what is the concubine's mind?" ”

The two who came out with her today were Xiuyu and Biyu, the former didn't speak, and the latter had to comfort: "No matter what the concubine thinks, what the master says is the truth." Even if that is really the princess, she can't be confused by this bloodline. ”

Concubine Lin muttered, "You're right. It's just over there at Soshoji Temple...... No, I still have to go home to see my father......" As he spoke, he instructed Xiuyu to take care of the trip, and he hurriedly returned to the West Courtyard with Biyu and the others.

After everyone walked cleanly, a little maid with a double bun came out after the rockery, looked at the group of people in the distance thoughtfully, and quickly disappeared in another direction.

Not to mention how the Marquis of Zhongwu's Mansion had a secret conversation after welcoming Concubine Lin, a foreign married girl, the Pei Mansion at this time was not as clean as before.

As the maiden family of Princess Pei, who came back to the throne from the bizarre death, almost the entire upper circle in the capital walked around the Pei family, or also posted a post or tried it openly or secretly.

The Pei family naturally knew the inside story, and they were probably the first to get the news in the whole capital.

At that time, Pei Shangshu, who received the letter from Qingzhou, didn't know the content, but it was a routine letter from the eldest son of the eldest son. As a result, it almost didn't frighten him to fall off the chair and almost flash his old waist.

Pei Shangshu has had a very smooth life in this life.

He has a good life, he will be reincarnated, he is cast in the Pei family, he has a good brain, he writes a good article, the imperial examination was very smooth that year, and he has never been out of the capital since he became an official, and he mixed his qualifications step by step in the six departments. On the northern tour, he was originally ordered by the first emperor to go together, but it happened that he accidentally fell off his horse before setting off, and he could only regretfully recuperate at home. As a result, he escaped death like this, and because the accompanying predecessor of the Ministry of Rites was hanging, he was promoted naturally.

For Pei Shangshu, there are only two unfortunate Kanyomo in his life, one is the first emperor who appreciates him the most, unfortunately died in Ganzhou, and the other is his eldest daughter who became a princess died not long after. Other than that, his life is simply surprisingly uneventful.

Therefore, the eldest daughter, who had been dead for three years, suddenly miraculously came back and was still alive, which made Pei Shangshu very frightened. Yes, this surprise is mixed with eight points of surprise and two points of joy.

Pei Shangshu muttered: "It's just a story that only exists in the playbook~" and then thought about it, no matter how you say it, it's a good thing that the girl is not dead, and you don't have to worry about the son-in-law marrying someone else.

But the rest of the Pei family is not so optimistic.

On the same day, when the contents of Pei Zimeng's family letter were transmitted back to the inner courtyard, everyone was shocked. The big house and the third room are all beaming with joy on their faces. Although Yang was surprised, he was still stable. In contrast, it was Pei Siniang who reacted the most.

She was originally standing beside Yang, with an elegant demeanor and a smile on the corner of her mouth. After hearing the news announced by her grandmother, Mrs. Pei, the smile on her face suddenly turned into panic and disbelief.

Pei Si blurted out: "How is it possible? She, isn't she dead? ”

This ill-intentioned question was particularly abrupt in a jubilant atmosphere, and Mrs. Pei glanced at this granddaughter, who was usually used to behaving and please, and a trace of dissatisfaction crossed her eyes.

"The princess is safe and sound, it is the blessing of my Pei family. As for the inside story of the year, it must be clear when the prince and princess return to Beijing. ”

Pei Siniang wanted to say something, but she was desperately dragged by Yang's hand hidden under the wide sleeves, and the sharp nails pierced the back of her hand, and the pain made her sober up.

The eldest lady Ke Shi smiled: "Since it is a happy event for our family, it is natural for everyone to be happy." The daughter-in-law is brave, why don't you give double the monthly money to the servants this month, and make everyone happy? ”

The third lady Huang also smiled and laughed: "Old lady, this is a good idea, but it is almost the end of the month, and the daughter-in-law is afraid that the money in the official will not be able to be transferred." How about the daughter-in-law being a wicked person and cheekily asking the eldest sister-in-law for this happy money? ”

Ke Shi immediately wrinkled his face and complained bitterly, and was about to respond bitterly, but Mrs. Pei, who was not smiling on weekdays, was also amused by their singing and harmony.

"Okay, okay, don't sell here, my wife is just out of the house for this little money. Late your ......"

The sound of everyone laughing echoed in Pei Siniang's ears, but it sounded as far away as the sky.

She felt like she was having a nightmare, but she didn't come to her senses until the crowd had dispersed and Yang dragged her all the way back to her room and began to admonish her in a serious voice. It turned out that it was not a dream.

"Auntie, I don't understand, why...... Those things that I couldn't get with all my might, she could always get them easily, and she didn't cherish them at all......" Pei Siniang's eyes were wide open, but her gaze was scattered and confused.

Yang saw that she couldn't listen to what she said, so she had to be ruthless, retreat from everyone, pick up a cup of cold tea on the table and pour it on her daughter's head.

The slightly cool tea mixed with hot teardrops snaked down Pei Siniang's delicate face, and her expression finally changed, from confusion to unwillingness and resentment.

"Why is her life so good? I, I'm so unwilling! Auntie, help me, help me find a way! ”

Yang had a splitting headache, and suddenly felt that the little girl in front of him had become strange.

This fourth lady is too obsessed, and she knows that she can't do anything but hit the south wall. In the past few years, the palace has presided over the operation of the water and land dojo, and the Pei Mansion will also send people every time. Because the prince himself will definitely go, and he will eat fasting and chant Buddha for seven days, these four ladies will not fall in the past again and again. In the eyes of others, everyone said that she had a deep sisterhood with the princess, who could have known that she was just going to take a look at her brother-in-law from afar to relieve the pain of lovesickness.

The Yang family is not a smart person, and he doesn't get along well with Pei Shu, a stepdaughter, and feels that the glory of this princess has not been brought to him, if the girl who crawled out of her belly can be a princess, it is not a great joy. She wanted to promote this, but she was rejected by her husband, and her mother-in-law sneered, so she slowly stopped thinking about it. Now that the main master is back, it is even more useless, even if the fourth lady is infatuated again, the daughter of the dignified scholar has no reason to be willing to be sent to the door to be a concubine.

She shook her head, and directly called someone to order: "The fourth lady is not feeling well, so let's raise it in the house first." You're all waiting for you, you know? ”

Pei Siniang's heart sank, is this to ground herself?

She smiled sadly, now even her mother has given up on herself? locked himself up, was he afraid that he would do something when he saw her and damage the reputation of the Pei family?

Since that day, Pei Siniang has been "sick", and even when Pei Baoer really returned to Beijing, the news of the regent's sister-in-law slowly spread in the upper circles, and the Yang family did not dare to reveal the slightest news to her.

After learning about this, the Pei family was naturally overjoyed. The only thing that worries is that Princess Pei has been back in Beijing for several days, except for the unobtrusive Princess Medea, she has never seen anyone else, not even her mother's house, and she hasn't even sent a message. If it weren't for being unwell, could it be because the Pei family didn't go all out to search and rescue people and hastily handle the funeral?

Just when Mrs. Pei led a group of daughters-in-law to think hard about the reason, Pei Baoer was staring coldly at an uninvited guest reflected in the dressing mirror.