Shu Ning was stunned, and immediately grabbed the girl's name in her mind: "Runyu? Is the surname Gualca? Is there another sister named Fuyu? Father is a state judge? How did you meet her? ”

Azaran's eyes widened: "How did the second sister-in-law know?" She does have an older sister, but I don't know what it's called. Didn't I argue with a girl on the street the other day? That's Runyu. Can you say it quickly? ”

Shu Ning frowned, feeling that it was really a mess here, and she asked again, "Did you meet her again later?" If you know who she is and have this in mind, why did you tell me until now? ”

Azaran heard that something was wrong, and the eagerness on his face was retracted, and he said coldly: "What? Has my second sister-in-law already helped me set up someone? Isn't it my sister-in-law's sister again? Or is it surnamed him? ”

Shu Ning stared at him with displeasure in her heart and said, "I won't do anything like that!" After a little slowdown, he said: "The candidate has not been decided yet, but today in the palace, I saw this beautiful girl named Runyu talking very happily with the king of Hengjun, and Wufujin also saw it, and he had already called someone to inquire about her." If King Hengjun really took the first step to ask her to go, even if I wanted to help you, I wouldn't have the ability. ”

Hearing this, Azaran sat down in his chair and said in frustration: "How can this be? It's hard to look at a pleasing one, why is it so appealing again? It's just the daughter of a petty official, and she's not a gentleman, so it shouldn't be to those people's tastes. ”

He wanted to make that girl suffer some hardships after suffering a loss, but he didn't expect to be tricked by her twice, but he thought she was very likable, and wanted to inquire about her, but he was told that she entered the palace and was elected. Because her little girl has a bit of beauty, he has a lot of time to play with him, but it is not until today that he asks the name and family background of the beautiful woman. I didn't expect to be stabbed sideways. I knew that I couldn't afford to pity the jade. directly forced the little girl to tell who her master was.

Seeing this, Shuning slowed down her voice and said, "Actually, this girl's father's official position is a bit too low, your eldest brother should not agree, and I don't know what the other party's mind is." Today, I saw a few show girls in the palace, and it's not bad to have land, I don't know what you think? She briefly introduced the appearances, words and deeds of the three show girls, and added: "Although the cousin of the sister-in-law is also among them. But when I saw that she was gentle in her words and submissive, she was a good girl, and you should not be choking. ”

Azaran frowned, "I've seen her twice and know what she's like." It's not that she's bad, it's just that her temperament is too soft and not interesting at all, so I don't want to please such a daughter-in-law. If she really wants to marry her, she will definitely obey her sister-in-law in everything. What else am I going to live? I don't know about the Ulanala clan, but the surname is Seketu, and it seems that there is a daughter in the family who married into the former Hui Wangfu. It's not a good thing to kill a man who killed his own when he wanted to kill his concubine. ”

Shuning was taken aback: "Huh? Is it a family? I hadn't heard of that. But if it's really this kind of people, it's impossible for a show girl to pass the second election, right? "This girl looked like a very dignified person, Concubine Tong didn't say anything wrong, it should just be the same surname, right?

Azalan said: "Anyway, I don't want to marry a woman with the surname Seketu. I still want Runyu, even if her father's official position is lower, and she doesn't want to be the main room. Besides, isn't she a distant relative of the crown princess? ”

Shuning was a little uncomfortable when she heard this: "But this time I'm going to marry you a wife." Besides, don't you like her very much? Azaran said casually: "Anyway, just marry back." That's it, this time it's my bad luck......" and then left without saying hello.

Shuning had a headache again. What is this? I can't say it for sure. She propped up her head and slowly wrote down the situation of the three show girls and thought about it. After all, the part of Seketu was erased.

Su Xin walked over gently and asked, "Madame Qiuyi, they have sent the newly made baby clothes, have they been washed and ironed, should they be put away?" ”

Shuning looked up to answer, but saw the pearl pendant hanging from her ear, pursed her lips and asked with a smile: "Where did it come from?" Did Namjoo make it? Su Xin's face turned red and said angrily: "Madam! Then he said hesitantly: "Anyway...... Brother Wen Jing also bought it with the silver of Bei Ziye's land...... What's so funny about that? ”

Shuning laughed enough before saying, "Okay, I won't laugh, it's naturally a good thing that you two are happy." The lichen should be folded and put into the box, and as soon as there is news of the production of the five blessings in the palace, it must be done. Also, Brother Ming'er will have his birthday in a few days, and he will have to prepare a gift for him, but you can do this, and you don't have to hand it over to Qiu Yi and them. ”

Su Xin rolled her eyes and smiled evilly: "Madam, don't patronize me, do you know what Holly has been doing lately?" ”

Holly? I should still be taking care of the small study, and I usually take Qiu Yi and the four of them to do needlework, right? Shu Ning looked at Su Xin suspiciously, but suddenly heard Holly say outside the window: "Su Xin, you are a dead girl, and you actually take advantage of my absence to speak ill of me?!" Beware of Brother Wen Jing who told you all the bad things you have done! ”

Su Xin jumped out with an "oops", and the two were playing outside the door, and Shuning was laughing when she heard it, but her mood was much better.

After Tongying came back, she was also a little sad to learn about today's events. However, it seems that Azaran is not very obsessed with whether he can marry that Runyu girl as a wife, and there should be no big problem. After the two discussed, they put the Seketu clan and the cousin of the Guarga clan on the list. As far as Tong Ying knows, after the death of her husband, her father was demoted from the capital, and now this show girl is only of the same clan, not a family, and her father is an official residence of the third grade, and her mother is also the daughter of a big family.

The information of the three show girls was sent to Prince Jane's mansion the next day, and Yarjianga was very satisfied, and only said that it would be decided as soon as possible. Shu Ning breathed a sigh of relief and concentrated on other things. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and it rains from time to time, and it is very hot and humid outside. Tong also wrote from Baoding that Zhang Bao's work this year was not good, because there was an uncooperative colleague and he was related to the DPRK, so the money for repairing water conservancy facilities in the province had not been allocated, but fortunately, the foundation of previous years was good and he could still survive. Shu Ning knew that the fourth elder brother was now in the household department, so she intentionally or unintentionally mentioned her mother's letter in front of Yumin, and I don't know if it has any effect.

It rained for several days. It was inconvenient to go out, so she was rarely idle, occasionally cooked, and made two casual clothes for Tongying, lest he sweat at home. He also asked someone to cook some tea to cool off the heat according to the place he had learned before, and asked the people with Tongying to bring a big pot with him. so that Tongying can drink it in the yamen.

Finally, the weather cleared up and it became hot again. The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent ice cubes and melons and fruits to cool off the heat, and she took out two portions, along with a cart of fresh lotus roots from the Juma River Zhuangzi and sent them back to the Baron's Mansion to her family. I also piggyback on the big house. Thinking that Fang Ning might also need it, he also sent one.

Xinran, who hadn't seen her for more than a month, came to the door for help at this time. Their family couldn't get the ice cubes of the House of Internal Affairs, Xiao Mingyu couldn't stand the hot weather, and was a little embarrassed...... Xinran was worried that her daughter was sick and could not get help from her in-laws. I had to come to Shuning. Shuning hurriedly asked people to take out the ice cubes stored in the basement and load them into the car, and then let Xinran into the house and make a pot of roses, apples, and flower tea herself.

Xinran looked at it and smiled: "So you remember?" I'm afraid that the child will knock over the glass teapot and cut his hand. On weekdays, only silver and copper cups and bowls are used, and I haven't seen this kind of flower tea for a long time. ”

Shuning said: "Even if you can't see it, you can still soak it and drink it, right?" Xinran shook his head: "Tea will taste if it is stained with bronze or silverware." Shuning smiled: "I don't pay so much attention to it, but the weather has been hot recently, so I often cook some tea to drink with red dates, and I usually use red dates, because you came." I took out the apple blossom. ”

Xinran smiled and drank a few sips of tea and ate snacks, and suddenly asked, "What is this?" Is it made of rice? Shuning nodded and said, "This is Lunjiao cake, which I haven't made for a long time when I learned from people in Guangzhou." I only remembered it yesterday. What do you think of rice milk fermented steaming? He nodded happily: "It's also soft and sweet." Ming Yu doesn't like to eat lately, she may like this, can you tell me the recipe? ”

Shuning smiled, took a pen and paper, wrote down the method, and explained it in detail, and then sighed: "Actually, I didn't do it enough, it should have been more delicious." Happily put away Fang Zi and glanced at her with a smile: "Are these words chilling me?" I can only cook a few small dishes now, please my husband and children, and naturally I can't compare to you. ”

The two laughed for a while, looked at her carefully, and asked, "What's wrong with you lately?" Seems to have lost a lot of weight. Shuning touched her face: "Really?" Maybe it's because of the hot weather? However, I am really busy in the land, and I have to take care of the people outside. However, being thin also has the benefit of being thin. ”

Xinran scoffed at this: "I've never heard that being thin is also good." After a pause, she said, "It seems that the status of men is high and the responsibilities are heavy, and the women in the family will be busy." You have to take care of a lot of things, it's not like I have nothing to do, you just need to pay attention to our family of three and a few close relatives, and you can be happy and comfortable on weekdays. But since you're up for yourself, I don't have much to say. At least your family is more prosperous than mine. ”

Shuning smiled bitterly: "I'd rather be as idle as you are, and it doesn't matter if my life is not so rich, my life when I was a child was much worse than you are now." I've never been good at human dealings, and now it's a thankless task to deal with them all day, and it's really annoying. ”

Xinran also knew something about her and Tongying, so she said, "Who let you marry a Beizi?" There are some decent people in the sect, most of them are like this, I first entered the door, and I followed my mother-in-law for a few months, until I got pregnant and moved out, so I got better. However, as soon as you get married, you will open a mansion alone, and there are many things to do, unlike our small courtyard. In fact, you don't like it, you just need to show your true nature, why force yourself to do something you're not good at? ”

Shuning smiled: "Nature? I'm not sure what my nature is. After taking a sip of tea, she changed her smile and said: "Actually, my life is not bad, Tongying treats me very well, the housekeeper in the house is very capable, and helps a lot." Although it is a little troublesome to communicate with people, Tongying has always been good friends with people, and now he is doing things in the court, and as a wife, I get along better with other people's relatives, which is also a help to him. As long as he is good, it is worth my hard work. ”

Xinran shook her head lightly and said, "If you say this, I can only wish you all the best." If it's really hard, make yourself better. Shuning smiled and nodded, and then pointed to another plate of dim sum: "Do you want to bring some back the dumplings made of fresh lotus root flour?" Xinran said: "I only need a few pieces of cake, and I also have lotus root flour at home." ”

Yahuan came to report that the ice cubes had been filled. Xinran said to Shuning: "Although I also want to talk to you more, but the child is still waiting at home, so I won't bother much." Come and play when you're free. Then he got up and took his leave.

Shu Ning stopped her and asked Su Xin to take a small box and said, "This is called Qingxin Pill, a prescription prescribed by an old lady doctor, and I asked my family to take good medicinal materials and prepare it." If someone in the family suffers from heat stroke. Just brew it in half a bowl with tea and drink it. If you want to give it to your child, you need to drink twice as much water. ”

Happily accepted the box, thanked him solemnly, and went home with half a cart of ice cubes.

In the evening, Tongying returned. Knowing that Xinran had come during the day, his face was a little strange. Shuning asked him what was wrong, and he smiled: "It's nothing, I only remembered when you talked about her." Recently, Yitai seems to have the intention of asking for release, but I don't know if it will work out. Shuning's eyes widened: "Why haven't I heard Xinran talk about it?" When? Tong Ying said: "Who knows? Maybe because the matter hasn't been done yet, Yitai's daughter-in-law didn't say it. What did you do today? Bring it to me and try it. Shuning listened. So he suppressed the doubts in his heart and asked someone to take a snack.

Two days later, it was the day of rest, and someone from Prince Jian's mansion invited Shuning and Tongying to go, but there was a difficult thing. For some reason, Azaran screwed up with his eldest brother and insisted on marrying the Runyu girl as his wife, so angry that Yaerjiang's face turned blue.

Shuning and Tongying looked at each other strangely. Judging by the situation of the last meeting. Azaran had come to terms with the fact that the girl he liked would be picked on by someone else, and even if he could get her, he only planned to make her a side room. Why is it that now it has become a non-Qing and does not marry?

Listen, Shu Ning also understood. Yarjianga doesn't seem to like any of the three show girls, but plans to choose another general's daughter as his sister-in-law. Azaran made a fuss. For this reason, Shuning also frowned and looked at Yaerjiang. I had a feeling that I didn't want to worry about it anymore.

Tongying opened his mouth and said: "This matter is not kind, but the eldest brother is not kind, you want my daughter-in-law to pick someone to pick it, you can't look down on it, why do you want to find another one, since the eldest brother has an idea, and let my daughter-in-law go to the palace to do activities?" ”

Yarjianga said with some embarrassment: "I really didn't think about this matter thoroughly. Originally, I also planned to choose one of the three show girls, but unfortunately there are two third brothers who can't look down on it, and your sister-in-law doesn't like the rest. It just so happened that the sister-in-law of a friend of mine was also selected, and I saw that her family background was really good, so I wanted my third brother to marry without intention. ”

Shuning tugged at Tongying's sleeve and said to Yaerjiang: "Although the eldest brother has decided to be someone, but the third brother refuses, what should I do?" The day after tomorrow is the day when the emperor will read the land in person, and this matter must be decided as soon as possible. ”

Without waiting for Yarjianga to say anything, Azaran sneered beside him: "Anyway, I just need Runyu and you can watch it." With that, he sat on the chair and lifted Erlang's legs.

A fierce light flashed in Yarjiang's eyes, and he reprimanded "presumptuous" and was about to step forward to scold. Tong Ying hurriedly persuaded him. Shuning took two steps forward and said to Azaran: "The third brother didn't say that, why did he suddenly change his words?" I told you that the fifth elder brother has some meaning to that girl, you don't know, what does it mean to say this now? What's more, you originally said that as long as you can marry back, why did you become only willing to marry her as a wife? ”

Azaran didn't raise his eyelids and said, "Anyway, I have a fancy for her, and it's your business to get people back." Even if you insist on helping me marry the daughter of another family, I will not recognize the land. Who knows who you're looking for?! ”

Shu Ning became angry when she heard this: "If the third brother deliberately said this just to embarrass us, it would be too rash for his life's events, right?" Your attitude is like this, no matter which girl marries you in the future, it is really too wronged. She turned around and said to Yaerjiang: "I can't do this matter of eldest brother Mingjian, and I really can't bear to harm other people's good girls like this, third brother!" ”

Yarjianga was a little uncomfortable when she heard this: "How can my brother and sister say this? No matter who you choose, you have to ask your younger siblings to greet the palace. Don't worry, this kid is just itchy for a while, and he will be obedient soon. His eyes glared fiercely at Azaran, who snorted coldly absently.

Tongying persuaded: "Forget it, if the third brother really refuses, he will delay others." Hengzhu, he's still young, and it's not too late to talk about it next time. Azaran froze and turned his head.

Yarjianga frowned and said, "But now that I have asked the palace for grace, how can I postpone it?" I'm afraid it's hard for my younger siblings, right? ”

Shu Ning said in her heart, since you know, don't make such a fuss, but she said: "If you say that you want to ask the prince and Guo Fujin, you can probably push it for a few days, and then you can choose among the registered show girls." If it is stubborn, I don't know what the third brother will do. The eldest brother wants to marry a friend for the sake of friendship between the two families, if it is too reluctant, it becomes an enmity, wouldn't it be bad? ”

Yarjianga also knew this truth, so he had to reluctantly agree. However, Azalaan's attitude was really annoying, and he secretly decided to turn around and write back to Mukden to complain to his father.

Azaran also had the same idea, but the object of his letter was his mother, Guo Fujin, who planned to tell her about these brothers and sisters-in-law, who were embarrassed by their evil deeds.

Shuning had no choice but to serve as the ambassador to the palace again, but she didn't want to care about it anymore. The eldest brother and sister-in-law who have their own plans are rebellious and ignorant, and the third brother lets them quarrel on their own!

The next day, she entered the palace as usual, and followed the little eunuch to Yanxi Palace as usual, silently repeating Tong Ying's instructions to herself, and thinking carefully about what she was going to say to Concubine Tong later.

Walking to the vicinity of Zhong Cui Palace, a light pink shadow appeared in front of her eyes, and when she looked up, she was stunned.

It was a girl who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in a light pink flag suit, a black crow combed into a small one, and a crystal bead flower with a crystal bead stuck obliquely on her head. It's just an ordinary dress, but people can't take their eyes off it. It is difficult to describe her appearance, it only makes people feel that the temperament is gentle, not glamorous, nor cowardly, if you want to describe it as a flower, it is an orchid gently swaying with dew drops in the moonlight, and the whole body exudes a tender, watery, but tranquil atmosphere.

The girl was a little embarrassed to see that Shuning had been looking at her, and she bit her lower lip lightly, and lowered her head slightly, revealing a neck as white and delicate as ivory. In this way, she walked in front of Shuning and entered the gate of Zhong Cui Palace.

It wasn't until her figure disappeared completely that Shu Ning sighed, turned her head to see that the little eunuch who led the way was still in a daze, and it wasn't until Shu Ning called him twice that he came to his senses and confessed with a flushed face. Shu Ning waved her hand absently and asked, "Who is that Fang Cai?" ”

The little eunuch replied in a low voice: "It's this year's show girl Jialun little master." ”

It turned out to be her.