Chapter 87: Mother-in-law's Preferences
But it's nothing if you can't figure it out for the time being, in a few days, the people sent by the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom to visit Jian Pingyu will return to the imperial capital, and most of the people will be sent back to serve the old lord - by that time, these people will not be able to calm down!
Song Yixiao thought of this, and began to think about how to tell her mother-in-law about these things when she turned around.
She didn't think about it for long, and the subordinate who had been sent to the eldest princess's mansion came back to tell her, saying that the eldest princess had said it herself, and let her go over at any time.
The two stewards of Heng and Zhi interceded to no avail, so they had to follow Song Yixiao's meaning to send people away, and there was nothing to do in the Yanguo Mansion for the time being. Song Yi smiled when he heard this, and immediately packed up and got into the carriage.
When she arrived at the eldest princess's mansion, the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom did not see her in the main hall, but asked people to lead her to the water pavilion in the back garden.
Before I went in, I only saw a corner of the cornice exposed between the flowers and trees by the lake from a distance, and I could already hear the faint sound of silk and bamboo.
"Mother is listening to a tune?" Seeing this, Song Yi smiled and asked the maid who led the way.
The maid didn't know what to say, and paused for a moment before saying, "It should be Mr. Qiao who is playing the gong for His Royal Highness." β
"Mr. Joe?" Song Yi smiled at the girl's expression, and guessed that the identity of this "Mr. Qiao" was a little different, thinking of the rumored that his mother-in-law had some inhumane preferences, the corners of his mouth pulled slightly, and he only repeated it, but he didn't dare to ask about this Mr. Qiao's situation.
Things were similar to what she guessed - when they arrived outside the water pavilion, the maid went in to say goodbye, and the music inside immediately stopped, but after a while, the voice of the eldest princess came out, making Song Yi laugh in.
In the middle of this, Song Yixiao lowered her hands and eyes, and didn't dare to raise her head at all: not only to express her humility as a daughter-in-law; What's even worse is that because the windows around the water pavilion are wide open, only a heavy tulle hangs to obscure the vision, and with her age, her ears can clearly hear the rustling of clothes inside......
So much so that after she was admitted, she didn't dare to look at her mother-in-law on the throne except for looking at her mother-in-law.
I don't know if the eldest princess is weak or what she thinks, so she waived the courtesy of her daughter-in-law, and after she took her seat, she waited for the next person to serve fragrant tea, and pointed to a man not far from herself: "This is the gentleman in the house, surnamed Qiao, who is the master of the world." β
Song Yixiao glanced over there, pursed her lips and smiled: "Hello sir!" β
- This Mr. Qiao looks like he is in his thirties, wearing a jade-colored plate-collared shirt with a leather belt; The eyebrows are broad and clear-eyed, the complexion is fair, the outline is as neat and distinct as a knife and an axe, the short hair under the chin is quite beautiful, and the temperament is elegant; The posture of embracing Konghou is even more elegant and graceful, and Xiao Shuxuan lifts.
He is obviously a calm person, although there are some people serving in this water pavilion, but they are either chamberlains or maids, and they don't know who the people who are dressed in a hurry.
But this will not show any panic and embarrassment, and there is even some reserve in the calm, just looking at the demeanor, there is really everyone's style: "But it's just familiar, and it shouldn't be called 'everyone'!" β
He bowed his head slightly to Song Yixiao: "Fourth grandmother is also good!" β
The eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom knew that her daughter-in-law had not been through the door for a long time, and it was not yet time to be free, so she took the initiative to ask for a meeting, and there must be a reason. Although he was a little reluctant to give up on Mr. Naqiao, after a few words of greeting, he still hinted that he had retired.
When there were only two mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left in the water pavilion, she smiled and asked, "If your child doesn't come today, I was about to send someone to ask: I heard that my in-laws added a sister to you yesterday?" How are people doing now? Was your sister born like you? β
Song Yi smiled and hurriedly said: "Xie Niang cares, it's all good over there!" It's just that I haven't seen my sister yet, because I only went back from the East Palace to the banquet when I received a letter yesterday, and I didn't have time to bathe and change clothes, for fear that the wine would smoke her! β
"Just look at your appearance, your sister will definitely be good in the future." The eldest princess is not very interested in her daughter-in-law's maiden sister or half-sister, and it is nothing more than a scene.
I was more interested in what happened after the small banquet in the East Palace yesterday, "What's the matter with the girl from the Sikong family?" Supposedly fainted on the road? β
"My daughter-in-law doesn't understand Qihuang, and I don't know what's going on?" Song Yixiao didn't expect that the eldest princess already knew about yesterday afternoon's incident. I probably talked about it, but I didn't mention Wei Yinlian's persuasion of drinking-after all, Sikong Yiluo was sick, the reason was not here, and I didn't believe it yet-I just said, "At that time, I casually asked a family for help, and I happened to knock on the other courtyard of Su Jieyuan, the nephew of the queen's mother, but the old housekeeper of the other courtyard was kind-hearted, otherwise on the street at that time, the daughter-in-law and Sister Wei didn't know what to do." β
When the eldest princess heard Su Shaoge, she didn't clearly express her estrangement like Jian Xubai, but smiled a little faintly and said, "That child of the Su family, I have also met once." Not to mention, the appearance is excellent, I see that among the younger generation of the imperial capital, except for Ah Xu, there is no second person who can match him in terms of appearance and bearing! If it weren't for the queen's nephew, I would have liked to invite him over to the house often, his eyes ......"
Speaking of this, he suddenly realized that he was a daughter-in-law, not a daughter or a confidant - although Song Yixiao's face at this moment was solemn and unsmiling, as if her mother-in-law was not making a big mistake. The evaluation of identity is a handsome man who is younger than his eldest daughter and eldest son, but he is telling about national events that involve the livelihood of the society, but the kind of "daughter-in-law didn't hear anything, daughter-in-law didn't understand anything" also made the eldest princess feel hot for a while.
But it's also ear heat, after all, the eldest princess just talked to that Mr. Qiao about the "water pavilion", this level of embarrassment, I forgot it when I turned around. stroked the sideburns and hairpins, and changed his casual look: "This thing is really abrupt, what did you do at that time?" β
After asking some details and confirming that her daughter-in-law had nothing wrong in the handling of this matter, she bowed her head slightly, "There are two granddaughters under the knees of the True Yang Imperial Aunt, and they have always loved like treasures, but I hope that the child has his own natural appearance, and he will get better as soon as possible!" β
Having said that, the eldest princess's tone was very calm, obviously the relationship with the aunt of the eldest princess of Zhenyang was just like that. As for Sikong Yiluo, the junior, it is even more just a face-to-face affection.
Not long after Song Yixiao entered the door, although her mother-in-law taught her last time, she did not have an in-depth understanding of the human situation of her husband's family, so she naturally adhered to the principle of saying less and making fewer mistakes, and only echoed and did not express her opinions.
The eldest princess sighed for a few words, then put this matter behind her, and asked with a smile: "Is there anything else?" β
After hearing Song Yi laugh and talk about the poor service in the kitchen, the eldest princess frowned slightly: "These people are too disagreeable!" β
After pondering for a while, he said, "In this way, don't drag it out any longer, it just so happens that I have recently added some properties and am short of manpower!" Since you and your wife don't need the people you have now, you might as well give me the extra and send me the deedβand the money will be ......."
"Mother, what did you say?" Song Yixiao was very surprised by the eldest princess's decision, and her mother-in-law only nodded her head when she made a proposal last time, and she didn't mean to directly solve the trouble for her son and daughter-in-law.
Now, why do you want to take the initiative to help?
Although she was puzzled in her heart, she still hurriedly said, "You are not an outsider, don't you know the situation of the people in the Yanguo Mansion?" Now that you are an important person, that is your beloved son and daughter-in-law's heart, how can you still withdraw money? This is going to be spread, not to mention the reputation of the daughter-in-law, and the husband will also be scolded for being unfilial! β
The eldest princess didn't fight - she was a simple mother-in-law, and now she has saved a lot of money, and her younger son will always have a share in the future. So when I heard my daughter-in-law say this, I bowed my head and said, "Then you can watch it!" β
Song Yi smiled and saw her showing off the guest, and hurriedly said: "Actually, my daughter-in-law came over today, and she was mentioned by her husband." β
"Oh?" The eldest princess put down the tea bowl and said in surprise, "What did Ah Xu say?" β
"My husband said yesterday that his daughter-in-law is young and shallow, so she should always ask the Queen Mother and your mother for advice!" Song Yixiao thought of her mother's advice, "If you are good to your husband, you must let your mother-in-law know", so she said with a virtuous face, "So my daughter-in-law got up early this morning and sent her husband to the court, so I thought about coming to you to say goodbye!" β
Sure enough, when the eldest princess heard that she got up early in the morning, she went to court in order to serve Jian Xubai, showing a touch of satisfaction: "Ah Xuan is too disagreeable!" How old are you? This knowledge has also grown little by little, that is, he himself, is not learning by doing? If it's getting cold today, it's really hard for you to get up so early and do it for him! β
Song Yixiao thought of what happened this morning, and she was very happy with her conscience: "Mother, you are serious, the daughter-in-law has passed the door now, that is the husband's person, and it is too late for the daughter-in-law to be happy if she can get the husband's teachings!" I'm afraid that I'm too stupid and ruin my husband's interest! As for taking care of her husband, it is the duty of a daughter-in-law for a daughter-in-law......"
Hung his head shyly, "...... It is also a blessing for the daughter-in-law! β
These shameless words were greatly appreciated by the eldest princess, who rewarded her with a pair of mutton fat jade ruyi hairpins on the spot, and said to the left and right: "My son is a beautiful woman like this, what more can I ask for?" β
"Mother's praise!" Song Yi smiled happily and held the hairpin, and couldn't put it downβwhat she thought about was to look back and know the reason why she got this pair of hairpins, and she didn't know what her face was?
I really feel good when I think about it!
The eldest princess did not delay after rewarding her, and ordered someone to prepare a Luan to enter the palace to meet the queen mother.
This time, Song Yixiao also enjoyed the treatment of Pei Yourui before, and arrived at Qingxi Hall all the way unimpeded, and the Queen Mother was very happy to see her daughter and granddaughter-in-law coming: "Queen Fangcai brought the concubines to ask for peace, and mentioned you!" β
"What did they say?" The eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom sat down under the Queen Mother, took the tea handed by the palace people, dialed the tea lid, and asked with a smile, "Do you mean that my in-laws have added a new daughter?" β
The Queen Mother glanced at her, and Fang smiled: "Has the Hengshan Mansion added another heir?" The mourning family doesn't know yet - but it also has something to do with Princess Wei, Guanlun's child, the mourning family remembers that it is older than Ah Xu's daughter-in-law? β
Song Yi, who was standing behind her mother-in-law, was stunned and hurriedly said: "Back to the Queen Mother, Lu Sangongzi is indeed better than a courtier!" β
She won't talk about how old she is, after all, Lu Guanlun has no blood relationship with her and no name, and it is not a good thing to know the age of other men.
"For children of this age, it is basically related to talking about relatives." When the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom heard this, she asked, "Queen Mother, am I right?" β
"The Hengshan Palace's raising of sensible and intelligent children like Axu's daughter-in-law shows the upbringing and strength of the palace." The Queen Mother smiled and said, "These days, there are as many people who want to give their daughter to Guanlun as a carp crossing the river, no, the princess of Hengshan can't hold on!" Two days ago, I came to the palace and begged the mourning family to give her an idea! But the mourning family has not had much energy in the past two years, and the king of Wei and the king of Liang chose concubines to entrust Qingjiang to do it, where can I help her? The queen came over and discussed it. β
Song Yixiao couldn't help but prick up her ears when she heard that it was really Lu Guanlun's marriage: after all, Lu Guanlun was good to her, and she really hoped that this third son of Lu could have a happy marriage; Second, this matter involves the dispute between the sons of the Hengshan Palace, although Song Yixiao does not want to help his younger brother fight for the throne, he also hopes that Lu Guanlun will marry a good wife, and his brothers will be harmonious and friendly in the future, and his half-brothers and sisters can also have a good environment to grow up.
It's just that the queen mother wanted to tell the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom in detail, and the people from the palace outside came in and said: "Grandpa Jian is outside the palace gate, and he asked someone to send a message over, saying that he wants Grandma Song to go immediately, there is something important!" β
The whole Qingxi Palace was stunned when they heard this, and the Queen Mother asked in surprise: "What is the important matter?" β
The palace man's voice was not high, but what he said made the palace instantly silent: "The slave maid heard that a young lady of the Sikong family is gone!" β