The weather is getting warmer in spring. After bidding farewell to Xinran's family and Shunning's family, Shuning felt that her parents were a little lazy and had returned to Baoding, so she stayed at home and concentrated on housework.

It's just daylight, she sits on the chaise longue, flips through the account book, listens to the birdsong outside the window, smells the faint fragrance of flowers, and feels a little drowsy, is this the so-called spring sleepiness?

Frangipani happily walked in and showed one of the pages of the embroidery pattern album in her hand to Shu Ning and asked, "What does Madame think of this pattern?" Is it good to embroider this on the red hijab? ”

Shuning looked at it and smiled: "It's good, it's good, but why don't you embroider mandarin ducks but peony?" Su Xin blushed slightly and pursed her lips and smiled: "The embroidered flowers on the wedding dress just match this pattern." Just embroider the mandarin duck quilt on the surface. Then he turned around and walked away a little embarrassed, causing several other girls to hide their mouths and snicker.

Su Xin fell in love with the son of Mr. Yin, and she had been dragging it out and refused to accept the marriage, but last month, she quickly agreed to marry her "Brother Wenjing", but Yin Wenjing was afraid that she would regret it, and immediately asked her parents to propose to Shuning, and did a happy event as soon as possible, and she didn't even wait for Tongying to come back. Shuning also felt that Su Xin was not young, since the two parties were in love, she agreed to the marriage after asking the opinions of the Lin couple on Thursday.

Things must have come down, and Beizi's house began to be busy. Shuning sent a lot of ornaments and clothes, and the Zhou family helped buy furniture and household supplies. The Yin family tidied up the new house, frangipani and a few maids who were friendly with her, and hurried to make needlework. The date is set for April, and if Tongying comes back early, maybe she can still participate.

When it comes to Frangipani's marriage, Shuning inevitably thinks of another big girl, Holly. The winter youth Ji is older than Frangipani, but she has always refused to be asked by others for her, but the reason is only that she doesn't like it. I don't know what she thinks. Thinking of this, Shuning beckoned Holly and asked her in a low voice: "Frangipani already has a family, do you have any plans?" If you have someone you like, just let me know. ”

Holly was still laughing at Su Xin, but she blushed when she got off the horse: "Girl...... No...... Madame, how can you talk about me well? I, I, what do I like or like......" The sound behind it is not much louder than the buzzing of mosquitoes.

Shuning blinked and felt suspicious. I was about to ask, but Holly saw through the intention, panicked like a frightened rabbit, and said, "I, I'll go and see if the snack is steamed and ......" and hurriedly left. The frangipani who happened to enter the door was taken aback.

Frangipani asked strangely, "What's wrong?" Then he approached the shelf and got a sewing kit: "I almost forgot to take the gold thread." ”

Shuning told her about Fang Cai and asked, "Does Holly have someone you like?" Su Xin looked at her with some hesitation and said, "Let her tell you about this herself." Honestly, I really don't understand why she fell in love with that person......" and asked again without waiting for Shuning. He also left the room.

Shuning's doubts were even more acute. It seems that Holly really has someone to like. But the other party seems to be in poor condition, so Frangipani is not very optimistic about Holly, if she really wants to be with that person. Sooner or later, she will come to her for help, but if she doesn't want to mention it, she won't force it. Shuning made up her mind and waited for Holly to speak to her herself.

There was a daughter-in-law talking outside, Sandalwood went out for a while, and then took a letter into the house and said to Shuning: "The letter from Juma Hezhuang Wang Yin said that this year I invited a famous master to condition, the lotus grows well, and when the weather is warmer, it will definitely bloom very well, so that the lord and Mrs. have time to live for two days." ”

Shuning was aroused by her interest, took the letter and read it, and sure enough, Wang Yin also mentioned that there were official eunuchs in Beijing who bought property nearby, and the government built a river embankment, and the scenery of the Juma River this year must be more prosperous than in previous years. He had already asked someone to make a boat, and if she and Tongying went, they would be able to sail on the river.

Shuning became interested, she had been to the Juma River a few times before, and the place was really a little desolate, but the scenery of the mountains and waters was excellent. Since someone has improved the environment, she will go and enjoy it. It's a pity that Tongying doesn't know when she will come back, and even if she comes back, she may not have so many days to spare. Thinking of this, she was a little frustrated.

Wang Yin also mentioned in the letter that Xiao Lanzi's family had settled down in the village, and after being treated by a doctor, his father's leg injury had improved, but he was still bedridden, and his mother helped to do some needlework, and his younger siblings went fishing, and life was still good. His eldest brother was introduced to Gu Quansheng by Wang Yin, and he had a future as a young man in SF Grain Store.

Previously, because Xiao Lanzi and Qiu Yun and Lingrong were a little inappropriate, she asked people to investigate, but now the second daughter heard that Xiao Lanzi's father was injured and lost his errand, and the family was about to be unable to survive, so she funded his family in exchange for letting him help create opportunities to get close to Tongying in order to get on the throne. Shuning got the news, quickly arranged for Xiao Lanzi's family, and found two young and strong little stewards who had not yet married a wife in Changping Village, and married Qiu Yun and Lingrong.

Although those two young people are both people with good skills and good character, for some people who want to get ahead, this ending is very disappointing, right? The remaining two Diqiuyi and Lily of the Valley are also a lot more settled.

Shuning called Ju Xiang and said: "Go and tell Xiao Lanzi to refuse, Hezhuang came to write to him, the family is fine, his father's injuries have improved, and the eldest brother has found an errand to give him three days off and let him go back to his new home to see." Ju Xiang listened to it, and was also happy for this godbrother, so she hurriedly responded.

Shuning looked at the letter and smiled, and said to Sandalwood: "Wang Yin has a heart, but it's a pity that last year, for the sake of the birth of my cousin and the son of Fujin, I called his wife into Beijing, and then they followed and gave birth to children, causing them to be separated for a few months. I'm a little embarrassed to see them. Sandalwood smiled: "This is no way, there is a good stable wife at home and a doctor to guard, are you still looking for someone else outside?" The Wang family's heart may not be unwilling, and it will be washed several times. She's almost getting as much land as she had been in the previous two years. ”

Shuning smiled, took out the ledger again, and picked out some that didn't matter and talked to Sandalwood. Although Frangipani is still serving by her side after marriage, she has to learn to be a housekeeper and daughter-in-law, and Sandalwood is quite clever, so she chose to be Frangipani's successor.

The day was spent in a leisurely manner, but it was Luo Gonggong who brought the poster in the evening. said to Shuning: "Madame is from the Hengjun Palace, the post says that it is his family's Liu Fujin's newborn Xiao Gege full moon, and he wants to invite a few close female relatives to eat and drink to celebrate." What do you think of the reply? ”

Shuning frowned, took the post and glanced at it. Yuan Ning was obviously uncomfortable in her heart, and she still had to put on a good wife, she really didn't know what to say. But thinking of Suo Yuluo's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's noble face, as well as Yuan Ning's smiling face, she really didn't want to see it again. said to Luo Gong: "According to the example of Li Fujin's little brother full moon ceremony in Yongwangfu last year, change the jade Guanyin pendant into a pair of silver bracelets, add two boxes and cylinder stoves, and send a congratulatory gift." Let's just say that I've been unhappy lately. Don't go and confess my sins. ”

Father-in-law Luo answered and asked, "But send them from the Chen family?" Shuning nodded: "Let them speak smartly, don't say too many congratulatory words in front of Wufujin, and praise his family Dagege." ”

After discussing with Tongying years ago. From among the mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, a few people who are articulate, accustomed to observing words and feelings, and have sweet mouths were selected. Specializes in acting as a gift-giver. When giving a gift to another family. If she doesn't want to go in person, send them to the bottom of her mind. But at least it won't offend people. At the moment, it seems to be working well.

Although Shuning avoided a banquet, a few days later, Yuan Ning sent a letter to her, inviting her to be a guest on a certain day. Shu Ning was strange, suddenly remembered that it seemed to be Yuan Ning's birthday, and hurriedly answered, and asked people to buy a gift, and went to the Hengjun Mansion on the appointed day.

Because the fifth elder brother was not at home, Yuan Ning did not allow others to publicize it, so he did not celebrate in a big way, and sat and lay down as usual, but the palace, the internal affairs office and some princes' mansions all gave gifts. Sixteenk Literature Network: When Shuning saw her, she was asking ** about the eldest brother Hongsheng's diet, and she was very careful about her diet, as if she was treating the child she gave birth to.

The two cousins exchanged pleasantries for a while and said some gossip, which was nothing more than some gossip circulating among the clans and official families in the capital. Shu Ning looked at Yuan Ning while chatting, and saw that her expression was quite pleasant, and her complexion was good, and she no longer seemed to be sad about her husband's attitude towards her. Shuning brought a few pastries, she tasted them all over happily, and asked for a recipe.

While talking, a woman lifted the curtain and came in to reply, Shuning looked a little familiar, and when she looked at it, it was Yuehe, who she hadn't seen for a long time. She was now in a bun, and wore a water-red satin dress, but she was dressed as a woman, and the ornaments on her head were more precious than those of the servants, but she did not have the air of a noblewoman.

Yuehe didn't know that Shuning was there, and she was slightly stunned, and her expression was a little unnatural. Yuan Ning glanced at her and said to Shu Ning: "Third sister, do you remember?" In the past, the big house girl Yuehe has now changed her name back to Furong, but the locals here call her Ma Gege, who is already from our grandfather. He turned his head to Yuehe and said, "Why don't you see the courtesy?" It's really unruly. Yuehe bit her lip and saluted Shuning.

Shuning bowed back, and she was prepared in her heart, this girl who has always been a little high in her heart is still on top after all.

Yuehe is here to report the two expenses, and she seems to be working as an assistant to the housekeeper of Yuanningdi. After listening to her words, Yuan Ning said coldly: "What do you want from Fang Fujin, just promise Heng Zhu Ye not to feel distressed." As for Liu Fujin, he had already sent a lot of good medicinal herbs before, enough for her to eat for a month. If you're not at home, you can tell her to be safer. ”

Yuehe lowered her head and answered, glanced at Shuning's side, and retreated. Yuan Ning watched her disappear and turned to Shu Ning and said, "I heard about this girl before, and I thought she was a smart person, but I didn't expect that she was also a fool." Even if the master is blue-eyed for that person's sake, that person is always a thorn in the master's heart, and she still thinks that she can really get ahead. ”

Shu Ning said: "I have long heard that she entered your mansion or you are doing you a favor, how can you agree?" ”

"As soon as I got married, my lord asked me to accept her into the house, and it was always against his will. I saw that this girl was a high-minded girl, so I asked Ama to help her family vote for the flag, and it was under the banner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There was a bit of sneer on the corner of her mouth. Which house does not have a coat of clothing, and is born in Fujin? When she entered the house, I kept exalting her lord and praised me for being virtuous. Now that her whole family is on an errand in the house, isn't it just to get ahead? I heard that her younger brother had read a lot of sage books since he was a child, and he was specially transferred to the outer study as a small servant. ”

Shuning was speechless, coughed lightly twice, and talked about Da Gege in two sentences. Yuan Ning talked about her daughter. His face changed for the better, and he said a lot of interesting things, and let ** hug his daughter to see. The two watched the little girl doll crawling around on the couch and were very happy.

Near noon, Yuanning deliberately stayed for dinner, and Shuning heard that her mother's family did not come, and only gave a few gifts, so she stayed to accompany her. Yuan Ning was a little happy and ordered the kitchen to make a few specialty dishes. At this time, Yahuan came to report that Fang Fujin was coming.

This side Fujin Guerjia clan Runyu's appearance is three or four points similar to her sister's, but it is more colorful. A pair of peach blossom eyes, the corners of the eyes slightly upturned, have a unique style. When the thin white skin and red mouth laughed. Two small dimples appear on the cheeks. It added a coquettish atmosphere. Although I have long heard that she is like Wanning. But when I saw the real people, I saw that their faces were only slightly similar, and they only laughed. It makes people seem to see Wanning ten years ago, and there is a faint sense of superiority, but there is still some carelessness and innocence between her eyebrows.

Although Yuan Ning's attitude towards her was only light, she did not seem cold, and when she introduced Shu Ning, she only said that she was the third sister of her mother's family. Runyu smiled and stopped Shuning from saluting her, "I've heard about it a long time ago, and now I can see that it's really different from others." ”

Without waiting for Shuning to be modest, she said directly to Yuan Ning: "Fujin, I came today because I have a difficult matter and want to ask you. Yuan Ning raised her eyebrows and asked what it was, so she smiled and asked Yahuan to take a one-foot square rosewood box to open and said: "This is a few Western toys that I saw in my master's place, I thought I didn't care about it, and I liked it, so I asked for it." Yesterday in the East Palace, I heard the crown princess say that he didn't even want to ask for it, so he knew that these things were very valuable. I don't seem to be able to ask my grandfather for it, but now that he is not there, I don't know what to do, so I have to give it to Fujin. She smiled brightly: "Fujin, you can help me keep it first." ”

Yuan Ning tightened her handkerchief and took a deep breath and said, "Since the master rewarded you, take it, leave it to me to do?" This is something given by the Queen Mother, who the master loves to give it to, and others can't care. ”

"Really?" Runyu's face was full of joy, "Then I'll take it." Thank you Fujin. After a pause, she blushed a little and said embarrassedly, "That...... I ...... a few things that I appreciated in the palace a few days ago. I took a fancy to the bracelet, but it was Sister Liu's go, and she didn't seem to be very happy......"

Yuan Ning said lightly: "It's okay, she has already promised to send you, I have already confessed, and I am probably already in your house at this time." Go back and see. ”

Runyu happily thanked again, and said hesitantly: "The pair of bracelets I got is actually very good, more expensive than that bracelet, I gave it to Sister Liu in exchange, she won't blame me anymore, right?" ”

Yuan Ning was noncommittal, beat Runyu in a few words, turned back and smiled faintly at Shuning: "Fang Fujin is still young, the etiquette is not very thoughtful, don't be surprised by the third sister." ”

Shu Ning smiled and said that she would not feel sorry for her in her heart, and at the same time felt a little relieved. This side Fujin doesn't seem to be a scheming character, and it shouldn't be bad for Yuan Ning, right?

Back at Beizi Mansion, Manager Yin greeted him from afar and reported: "Madam, the grandmother of the mother's family is waiting for you, and I have been waiting for more than an hour. ”

Shuning was a little puzzled, and hurriedly entered the main house, and when she saw Li, she asked what was wrong. Li Shi said urgently: "The second sister is very sick, and she needs to be dispensed with ginseng for more than ten years. I don't know where to look for it for a while, and I think of you here, so I'll ask for it. ”

Shuning was very surprised, why did Wanning suddenly get sick? Hurriedly called Frangipani and they opened the warehouse to get ginseng, and asked Li: "Should there be some unused at home?" "Uncle Wu, who came to find his sister when he ran out of money, has already taken the silver and went to the outer city to buy it, and I don't know how it is now."

Shuning thought for a while and asked, "What the hell is going on?" How can you get sick if you're good? And so much ginseng? Li sighed and explained the matter in general.

It turned out that since Wan Ning got a limited permission to go out, in addition to going back to her parents' house and going to her grandfather's house, she only occasionally ran to the temple. Previously, the fifth elder brother's family was full of moon. Several women's gatherings, because some of them were also invited, Yumin took the Li family, the Song family, and Wanning together. Originally, Wan Ning was supposed to sit at a table with the Xiu Nu who was born in the Fujin Dynasty, but somehow she was arranged to sit at the concubine's table, and sat with the fifth elder brother and the concubine Yuehe.

Yuehe was a little sarcastic about Wan Ning during the conversation, and Wan Ning was not convinced, so she quarreled with her and wet half of her clothes. Sifu Jin Yumin and Wufu Jin Yuanning knew. It's all because Wanning doesn't understand the rules and reprimands in front of everyone. Wanning was angry, listened to a lot of gossip and caught a cold, and when she came home, she became ill and affected the old injury, but it dragged on for several days and did not heal. Yumin didn't look good, so she notified her mother's family to take care of it. The Nala clan is now guarding Wanning, and the Li clan came out to look for medicine.

"I heard that she was the sickest before. begged Lord Yong to see her, and the prince only said two words and left. The girls said that at that time, the prince's eyes were as cold as ice, and they were three feet away from her. There was a pause. She sighed: "It's actually not until today that the second sister knows what kind of situation she is in before she knows that she regrets it!" Her life is ruined, I just hope that she is really sensible this time, don't bother her mother's family again. ”

Talking and talking. Frangipani brought a packet of ginseng. There's another baggage. It is a medicinal herb that can be used. Li Shi took it and turned his head to Shuning and said, "Thank you, sister, I will thank you a lot when I turn around." You don't know. Now Qiaoyun and his wife have been blessed with the grace of the prince and donated a magistrate, and they have taken office. The second sister has lowered her status again, and her food and clothing are not as good as before, and the medicine is not a good medicine, so she can only rely on her mother's family to help. Let's just hope this is the last time. With that, he hurriedly saluted and left.

Shuning kept sending her out, sighed, and returned to the house, staring at the table and the residual tea in a daze.

Later, news came from the Baron's Palace, and Wan Ning seemed to be out of danger, but she was still in a lingering condition, and she was afraid that it would take a long time to get better. Shuning didn't think about it anymore, the Baron's Mansion had been allowed to send someone to take care of her, so she didn't have to worry about it herself.

Fast forward to April, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. Shuning received a message from Prince Jian's mansion saying that it was news from Fengtian, and Prince Jian had several minor illnesses since last winter, although it was not a big problem, but his health was much worse. Yarjana and Guerjia specially invited her to come over to discuss what should be done. Shuning hurriedly packed up and took the carriage to Prince Jane's mansion.

In the process of discussion, the Guerjia clan and the Ilgen Jue Luo clan have been fighting against each other, and Tai Shige did not dare to speak, and Azaran listened impatiently and said: "What are you arguing about? If you really care about the old man, just go back and take care of him. Everyone suddenly quieted down, and Ilgen Jue Luo suddenly smiled: "It is also said that the son and daughter-in-law are filial to their elders, and it is natural that the prince will probably be very happy to see his grandson." Then he said to Yarjiang: "It's better for the master to go as a concubine." ”

Guerjia gritted his teeth and said: "If you want to go, I will go, I am a serious daughter-in-law, what are you?" ”

Shuning frowned and felt a little strange. Sure enough, the matter was quickly decided, and the Guerjia clan took their two sons back to Fengtian to serve their father-in-law. But when the Guerjia clan saw the smile in Ilgenjue's eyes, Luo's eyes suddenly felt that he had been fooled.

Yarjianga put down a big hat that put filial piety first, and separated the wife and concubine. Shu Ning saw that there was nothing to do, and was about to leave, but was stopped by Ilgen Jue Luo and said with a smile: "There is one thing, what should I do if my younger brother and sister have to watch the housework." ”

She was the son of the world, and her status was not as good as before, and Shuning had to pay tribute to her, but she was still a little cautious in her heart, so she asked what was the matter. Ilgen felt that Luo smiled very kindly, invited her to his courtyard, called out a young woman, and said to her: "The little sister-in-law in my house is the son of the royal family, this is the one she grew up with, and the sister said that she used to be the one who waited in the second brother's house. Since the second brother got married, this girl has been in a bleak situation in the old palace, which is really unbearable. This time, she followed the messenger into Beijing, and saw that she was so close to her second brother in the past, so she took her back to her house, so she could give her a name. ”

Shuning only felt that her heart was getting colder and colder, looking at the woman-like comb on the head of the rather beautiful woman, her mind was blank. Ilgen Jue Luo smiled and took a sip of tea, and asked the woman to salute Shuning.

At this time, the Guerjia clan suddenly broke in and scolded: "Slut! Why are you leaving the people in my son's house?! ”

Ilgen felt that Luo was busy getting up and smiled: "What did my sister say?" That's all the meaning of the second elder brother, the people around him are really useless, and seeing that the eldest brother is old and there are more people around him, he just transferred two of them. ”

Guerjia was about to say something more, when he saw the situation in the house, he asked, "Who is this woman?" The woman hurriedly stepped forward to salute and claimed to be "Su Ping" in the old king's mansion who was waiting for Bei Ziye.

The Guerga clan looked at her suspiciously, and suddenly showed a strange smile: "Oh? Are you Suping? I heard that you gave it to your second brother after Fujin? Is it a drunken master who wants to climb into bed? I heard that the second brother married you off at that time, and he fled to Mongolia the next day, and never returned. Now why are the people in the house really thick-skinned? ”

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