In the evening. The couple meet. They were all a little tired and couldn't speak

Fu Tingyun hastily freshened up. I rested with Yoyo in the aural room.

Get up in the middle of the night and drink tea. The bamboo curtain separating the inner chamber from the transept was dimly lit.

She hesitated for a moment. Cloak went to the inner room.

Zhao Ling sat on the big kang near the window in his middle clothes. I'm looking at it with a gift slip. Hear the movement lifted. He got up. smiled at Fu Tingyun.

The smile is pure and hearty. It made her heart beat a few times like a drum.

Fu Tingyun's face turned red. Straightened his back as if hiding something. He sat on the edge of the bed with a light movement. Asked him softly, "What is the Ninth Master looking at?" ”

Zhao Ling didn't make a sound. He handed her the gift slip.

Fu Tingyun took a look. I didn't expect it to be Yingchuan Hou's gift list.

She looked at Zhao Ling with some confusion.

Zhao Ling let out a long sigh. In a low voice, "You found no. Yoyo's birthday. Although the Marquis of Yingchuan gave a generous gift. It's the right day. But he didn't even send a decent steward......"

Fu Tingyun was stunned.

Zhao Ling is not a stingy person. He does. There must have been a purpose for him······

She said with a straight face: "I thought it was because the Fuguo Mansion had not yet been separated. ”

The Fuguo Mansion also sent gifts. It's just two sets of children's clothes. A third-class steward was sent over to congratulate him.

"I'm afraid it's more than that." Zhao Ling stared at the gift list. He groaned. When we got married. In addition to the Auxiliary Mansion. The Marquis of Yingchuan also sent someone to send a courtesy. He also sent a steward to eat the wedding wine......"

Fu Tingyun listened with a flash of inspiration. remembered the message that Aunt Xiao asked the steward to bring her a few days ago: "...... Let me go to the house as a guest when I have free time. I think there are too many things to do in the Auxiliary Mansion. I didn't take it to heart. You see. Could there be any connection between these two things? "Again." Or. I used the excuse that they sent someone to give gifts, but I didn't send anyone to eat the banquet and go to the Fuguo Mansion to return the ceremony to meet Aunt Xiao? ”

"No need." Zhao Ling always felt that Fu Tingyun had suffered enough, so don't think about her worrying about this matter. Laughing. If there is something to do with Yingchuan Hou. You will just call me to talk about it. As for Aunt Xiao, it's okay if you don't see it. I've heard people say that. Since the death of Mrs. Yingchuan Hou. The two sons were kept in the lady's house. Now the Marquis of Yingchuan is going to Liaodong. It stands to reason that Aunt Xiao should follow to take office. As a result, Mrs. Tai said that she was old. It's a little too much to teach the two little sons again, Aunt Xiao is Mauff's personal maid. It is the one who has served Mrs. May. And honest duty. Let Aunt Xiao stay in the Fuguo Mansion. Help Mrs. Tai take care of the two little sons. Another virtuous lady was selected to take care of Yingchuan Hou's diet and daily life......"

Fu Tingyun was taken aback: "What did Yingchuan Hou say?" ”

"Marquis Yingchuan agreed." Zhao Ling said. It is said that Mrs. Tai fell in love with a niece and granddaughter of her mother's family. ”

Fu Tingyun was even more reluctant to see Aunt Xiao.

I never thought about it. A few days later, Aunt Xiao actually came to visit.

She said to Fu Tingyun with an apologetic face: "Master Hou will leave for Liaodong in a few days. I will stay and take care of the two little boys. I thought about it. Hou Ye was able to go to Liaodong smoothly thanks to Lord Zhao's strategy. Hou Ye has gone thousands of miles. If the two little sons are disobedient. There is Zhao-sama in Kyoto. There is also a response. I just want to meet Mrs. Zhao. After Hou Ye found out. But it taught me a hard lesson. Say. Hou Ye was a foreign minister in the future. If Lord Zhao stays in Kyoto. It is the Beijing official and the Beijing official to make friends with foreign ministers. It is a big taboo if it is put out to the border. but a great minister; Inevitably, there is suspicion of forming a party. I do. But it is to trap Lord Zhao in disloyalty and injustice. I listened with trepidation. I came to accompany Mrs. Zhao and asked Mrs. Zhao to tell Mrs. Zhao. If there is anything wrong with the concubine's body. Please bear with me. Forgive me for not being able to do it. ”

Fu Tingyun's heart was like a storm in an instant.

Originally. The Marquis of Yingchuan took advantage of Yo You's birthday to send a generous gift. It is a strategy to thank Zhao Ling for changing his defense. At the same time, he also broke off his friendship with Zhao Ling - the two will only have the friendship of colleagues from now on. There is no more subordination.

After sending Aunt Xiao away. Fu Tingyun hurriedly called Zheng San: "Master Hou went to the military department. You go to the military department to find Hou Ye. When you see him come out, let him come back. Said I had something urgent to find him. ”

Zheng San left in response.

Fu Tingyun absentmindedly played with Youyou flipping the flower rope.

Yan Qing came in and said, "Madam. The Yu family's steward, Yu Huai'an, is here again. It is said that it is to send our family the New Year's gift of the Dragon Boat Festival. ”

Fu Tingyun frowned slightly. said: "You just let him leave the gift list and leave." ”

Yan Qing was stunned.

Fu Tingyun also felt a little rude. The voice is softened. "You tell him. The Ninth Master went to the Yamen. The house is full of female dependents. Inconvenient hospitality. Let him leave the gift list. Wait for the ninth master to come back. I will go and thank you. ”

Or let Yu Huaian leave the gift list and leave. But the words were a little tactful.

Yan Qing breathed a sigh of relief. I went to the hall of the south room.

Yuwei said a little hesitantly: "Then should we also prepare some return gifts?" ”

"What kind of gift are you going to prepare?" Fu Tingyun said disappreciatively. I'm not going to deal with them. If they want to send it, they can send it. I want to be courteous to them. They don't have the qualifications yet. ”

The rain is slightly trusted. took out the list of gifts to be given to Fu Tingyun during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Fu Tingyun saw that the front row was written "Fuguo Mansion" and "Yingchuan Marquis". Leave the list: "Let's talk about it when I discuss it with the ninth master." Isn't there still seven or eight days left before the Dragon Boat Festival? ”

Rain smiled in response. Ask Yoyo, "Is it okay for me to turn the rope with you?" ”

Yo You got up and threw herself on Fu Tingyun's back: "Mother. Mother. Mother······" looked like she was afraid that Fu Tingyun wouldn't play with her.

The crowd burst out laughing.

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Yu Huai was at ease, but there was a nameless fire in his heart.

in Kyoto. No one dared to snub him like this.

He went to give gifts on behalf of the Yu family. The Zhao family received him with a small servant and didn't say anything. He was sent away without even a cup of tea······

When Yu Huai replied to Mrs. Yu. I couldn't help but show a little dissatisfaction.

Mrs. Yu took the teacup and smiled indifferently: "I want to be at the beginning. When the father of the master Shen Ge's hometown, Shu Hong, died. The lord let you go as far as Shuhong's hometown in Huzhou to mourn. The eldest master and the third master were quite unimpressed. But in the end, the old man can be valued by Shen Ge Lao. Manager Shu has contributed a lot...... Something. Don't just look at what is in front of you. ”

Yu Huai'an bowed his head and said yes. Cautiously retreated.

Mother Shu smiled and brought up the cherries on a crystal plate: "Madame taste it. I picked the top ones by myself. ”

Mrs. Yu nodded. I ate a cherry and put down the toothpick.

Shu's mother wanted to speak and stopped.

Mrs. Yu took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth. Said: "Say whatever you want. I don't know who I learned it from? ”

Shu's mother smiled when she heard this: "I'm thinking. Madame treats the girl of the Fu family really well. Mr. Yu is so busy. You also ordered him to go there himself..."

"What do you know," Mrs. Yu said abruptly. After all, our family is sorry for her...... In particular, Depu ...... I'm also a blessing for him."

Shu Mama was silent.

A little maid came in and said, "The eldest young master is here." ”

Mrs. Yu glanced at Shu's mother. Shu's mother shrewdly interrupted the topic. I personally stepped forward and lifted the curtain.

Yu Jingxiu, who was dressed in lake-colored Hangzhou silk and straight jacket, walked in with a free and easy demeanor.

Mrs. Yu watched. And joy welled up in his eyes.

She hurriedly instructed the maid to serve tea and snacks, and took her son's hand and asked him with concern, "Why did you come back so early?" ”

"The emperor went to Xiwan. Nothing to do today. Master Hu told us to disperse early. Yu Jingxiu sat down beside his mother. Help my mother pinch her shoulder." I went to the sauce garden and bought a few catties of my mother's favorite assorted pickles. I also deliberately asked the shopkeeper to help add more radish... ̈ At dinner, there will be multiple dishes on the mother's table. ”

Mrs. Yu smiled with relief when she heard this.

Yu Jingxiu asked about the Dragon Boat Festival: "... I heard that Huai'an went to Shijia Hutong early in the morning? ”

Mrs. Yu's smile faded. A little displeased with the "um".

Yu Jingxiu smiled and said, "Anyway. Huai'an is also the head of our family, how can he let him go to give gifts in person? Next time. Just tell me······"

The tone is brisk. If you have time to talk to your mother about family life.

When Mrs. Yu listened, she raised her eyebrows and instructed the servants around her: "You all go down."

The people in the house were surprised. But he quickly bowed his knees and retreated.

Only the mother and son were left in the house. Mrs. Yu said: "There are many things to do in the pedestrian division. You're busy every day with your feet don't touch the ground. Huai'an went to send the Boxing Gift. Your daughter-in-law told you that, right? ”

"It's not. It's not." A trace of remorse flashed in Yu Jingxiu's expression. He just watched his wife feel a little depressed for the past two days. I couldn't ask the reason again, and I inquired. That's what I knew. Mother doesn't like wife. Always think of his wife in the worst way...... He should have said it more tactfully. Nor will the mother put the account on her wife...... Thoughts flashed. He hurriedly said: "It was I who met Huai'an at the door......"

"Huai'an is not a mouthyman, or else. He couldn't have been the head of the street. Madame Yu interrupted him coldly. That Zuo Junjie. Have you found it? ”

His father also told him not to tell his mother. How did Mother know?

Something happened suddenly. Yu Jingxiu couldn't help but be shocked.

Mrs. Yu's eyes are sharp. There was a slight chill between his eyebrows. looked at him and said, "I didn't find it."

"Mother" Yu Jingxiu was a little embarrassed.

Mrs. Yu's gaze became even colder. The tone was even more indifferent: "What I look down on your daughter-in-law is her little family." What time is it. I only know how to fight for the wind and twist vinegar. If you really want to be virtuous. You should find a way to help you get through this hurdle. Reach out and don't hit the smiley person. You can't find Zuo Jun now. invited the Zhao family to come to the house to negotiate. and parted unhappily. I had to work on this little thing. I hope to impress Fu. I can leave you a way out. "Talking. The corners of his eyes and eyebrows are getting colder and colder." This should have been your daughter-in-law's business. Pity. Not only did she not think of it. Just watch me do it. I can't feel my painstaking work...... Now I have to let my old face stick to other people's cold faces." She pursed her lips and smiled. Self-deprecatingly: "I can't think of half my life as a noble. When I get old. It's time to tease Sun Xiangfu. would look at a junior's eyes in a low voice.

"Mother" Yu Jingxiu was ashamed and ashamed. Bowed his head.