Chapter 78: Muddy Waters
Liu Lizi was very angry, and kept scolding Rong at Ou Qingjin: "This mother-in-law is really stupid and crazy, doing such a thing at this time, even if she wants to do it, she has to wait for the limelight to pass and the child is born." If it's a girl, you don't have to waste your energy, but if it's a boy, you won't get sick. I'm really. ”
Ou Qingjin didn't answer, and the deputy general Zhou Dingan coughed lowly.
Liu Lizi suddenly understood, what was Ou Qingjin's wife and sister in the Xia family, and couldn't help but smile awkwardly and patted Ou Qingjin on the shoulder: "I'm so angry that I forgot that it was your wife and sister." Don't mind. ”
Ou Qing said solemnly: "What if Concubine Rong didn't do this?" ”
Liu Lizi's eyes lit up, and he asked cautiously: "You mean, this matter is not necessarily done by Princess Rong?" Yes, it's entirely possible that he designed it himself and pushed it on Concubine Rong? The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was a play directed by Zhao Mingtao himself, the purpose of which was to muddy the waters and make excuses.
Ou Qing smiled silently, he understood the beginning and end of this matter very well. But he only plans to say half of it, cover up half of it, and let Liu Lizi guess it himself, after all, the so-called "truth" that he speculated by himself is far more convincing than the "truth" that others tell you directly.
In fact, in the later period, in order to prevent Rong's retaliation, Zhao Mingtao did a good job of Xia Ruibei's security measures. After all, although the Rong family does not have the support of the Women's Army, she still has a certain strength, and the Wen's Tea House is not simply a tea house. It also has a function, which is to serve as an intelligence transfer station for Rong Liugongzi, which is completely different from Liu Lizi's forces.
They hoped that the Rong family and Zhao Mingtao would coexist peacefully, and they did not approve of the Rong family's rampage in Xijing City and cause trouble, so they would not agree to the general unreasonable demands of the Rong family. But at critical moments, for example, the Rong family was greatly insulted, for example, someone directly threatened the status of the Rong family and gave birth to a son before her, this kind of problem, they can solve it tactfully.
If Xia Ruibei has been hiding in her mansion and doesn't come out, Rong wants to retaliate by drugging or knocking on the door, which is a bit difficult, and can't you just call Zhao Mingtao naked, right? If something happens like that, it will be difficult for the Rong family to save face.
In the same way, Xia Ruibei has to do it herself before planting it, which is also very difficult, and it is very likely that stealing chickens will not make rice, which is why she has not used the flowers she has prepared.
So Xia Ruibei chose this opportunity, and when Rong and Zhao Mingtao had just had a fierce conflict, and Rong tried to go to the door again, she came to give Mrs. Xia a funeral.
First, the reason for the funeral is very sufficient, after all, it is his own grandmother, and not accepting the funeral is limited by his status and status, but he can't even say that he will not send the funeral. Xia Ruibei's appearance on such an occasion is reasonable.
Second, the funeral procession is huge, there are many people, there are many people watching the excitement, all kinds of situations can happen, if Rong's doesn't do it, she will do it herself, even if Zhao Mingtao investigates, she can't find anything.
And the more clues can't be found, the more all the spearheads will be pointed at the Rong family and the Rong family behind her. It doesn't matter who did it, it's the result that matters. In this fight, no one is innocent, there is only the difference between the loser and the winner.
Ou Qing knows the truth, but it doesn't mean that he has to tell Liu Lizi everything, what he has to do is to select Xia Ruibei first, and then make the most of this matter to make a fuss, and increase the disagreement between Zhao Mingtao and Rong-
The new emperor may tolerate this nephew for a few more days, but Rong Dashuai can't tolerate such insults and disrespect. There is a saying that the king of Hades is difficult to deal with little ghosts, and the small shoes given by the people below are even more difficult to wear.
Ou Qing quietly looked at Liu Lizi, who was frowning and contemplative, waited for a moment, and saluted him: "Neiko is still at Yue's house, it's getting late, I'm going to pick her up." ”
Liu Lizi smiled: "Go ahead." It stands to reason that you have a lot of things at home these days, and you should be allowed to rest for a few days, but there are so many things and they are complicated, so, you see? ”
Ou Biao smiled lightly: "I'll come over early tomorrow morning." ”
"It's still your coolness, and you never push." Liu Lizi patted him on the shoulder, with a little intimacy: "How about the advice I gave you last time?" In a few days, General Xu will pass by here, and he is ordered to serve the emperor. He warmly invited you to work with him last time, he is much more powerful than me, do you want to go with him to serve the emperor and make greater contributions? If you want to seal your wife, this is the best opportunity. ”
Ou Qing lowered his eyes: "General Xie is very loving, the homeland is difficult to leave, I don't ask for much, just follow the general." ”
Liu Lizi frowned and said: "The big husband stands between heaven and earth, and the poor can't take away his ambition." Besides, you have great talents, and you come from a big family, you really shouldn't follow me, a rough person, and miss your life. You made such a great contribution last time, but you only got a subordinate five grades. If you follow Lao Xu, how can you get a positive five products. ”
Ou Qingjin raised his eyelids and looked directly into Liu Lizi's eyes: "I have been promoted by two levels all of a sudden, and Qingjin is content." If there were no generals, Qing Jin would still be without food and clothing, living a living, and his parents, wife and children would be wronged, so how could he be happy today? ”
Liu Lizi said: "You can think clearly, after this village, there will be no such shop." He sighed: "The general is that the world is calm, my background is too low, and I don't have much education, I'm afraid that I can't compete with that group of ruthless people from high-ranking families." ”
Ou Qingjin casually picked up the teacup in front of him and said, "Whether it's Ah Ke's matter or my family's business, I have never thanked the general." Today, you can swear in front of the general, if Ou Biao has half a point of inflammation, sees different thoughts, and forgets the fundamental idea for fame and wealth, he should be such a cup! ”
After a crisp sound, the teacup fell to pieces on the ground and shattered.
Liu Lizi looked at Ou Qingjin fixedly for a while, and laughed: "Okay, good, I didn't misread you, from now on, if I Liu Lizi eats a mouthful, I will have you." In this way, you are kind, and you can't help but think about you as an elder brother. Let your nephew Shang Shiqing follow Lao Xu! Now the battle is not as difficult as before, that kid is a powerful one, it won't be long before he comes out! Ou Qing clenched his fists and gave a deep salute: "I thank the general for Shiqing's love." ”
"My own people, why are you so polite? To be honest, you're good at everything, it's just too much courtesy. Liu Lizi didn't let Ou Qingjin's courtesy continue, he held his elbow, turned his head and smiled at Zhou Ding'an: "Anding, we will have another brother in the future." ”
Ou Qingjin finally breathed a sigh of relief, Liu Lizi went from the initial need for him to help stabilize Xijing City, to the idea of befriending him, and then to trust him today, speaking of which, the time is not long, but it is only five months, but among them, his effort and hardship are beyond the imagination of outsiders.
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In the old mansion of the Xia family, Xia Ruibei's face was pale, lying unconscious on the bed she slept on before leaving the pavilion, the child was gone, but her life finally survived in the hands of Master Xia.
Master Xia and Mrs. Xia knew that her life was safe, so they went out to get busy, and there were too many things to deal with. Xia Ruixi stayed by Xia Ruibei's bedside, constantly wiping away the sweat that kept pouring out for her.
The person who went to deliver the news around Xia Ruibei has been gone for a long time, and Zhao Mingtao has not yet come.
Xia Ruixi was very worried, she heard Xia Ruibei say that Zhao Mingtao attaches great importance to this child, and without the child as a talisman, will Zhao Mingtao let Xia Ruibei continue to live a good life? Will he be resentful and angry with Xia Ruibei?
Wang shouted to Xia Ruixi outside: "Xixi, you come out, I have something to tell you." ”
Xia Ruixi was a little impatient: "If the eldest aunt has something to say, come in and say, don't make noise about Beibei." ”
Wang wanted to step into the house, but he felt unlucky, and finally stopped at the door: "That, hurry up and send her back, right?" It's so bad to stay here all the time! ”
"Send her back?" Isn't this asking for Xia Ruibei's life? Xia Ruixi's face turned red with anger. "Auntie, you're worrying too much. When it's time to send her back, my father and mother will naturally send it, this is in my mother's house, and my father and mother and brother are not too unlucky, so you don't have to worry about it. ”
Wang snorted with a handkerchief, "How can I not worry? Feelings are not your home, huh? You two are quite good at calculating, and when the time comes, you will leave your hands and go to live in a new house, and leave this bad luck to us. I can't even say it, what is the reason? Wang was dissatisfied. Because Xia Ruibei actually had a miscarriage in her mother's house, this really her off. According to her thoughts, even if Xia Ruibei doesn't have time to go back, she should find a remote corner to solve it, how can she go back to her parents' house? This will attract the mother's children and the family will be ruined!
Although it is said that this house is still lived in the second room, it was said when the family was separated that as soon as the old lady left, the second room would move out. So speaking of this house, it is still hers's, a good house, and it is unlivable to Xia Ruibei with such a stain. If she wasn't afraid of Zhao Mingtao, she wouldn't let people in.
But Zhao Mingtao hasn't come yet...... Xia Ruibei shouldn't have lost her heart, right? If that's the case, you have to get her rid of it as soon as possible, and you have to ask the second room for some money to hire someone to get rid of the filth.
What the Wang family said is also the truth, Xia Ruixi knew that the ancients were very taboo about this, and the old man and his wife Xia were not necessarily taboo, but in the end, that was their biological daughter, and she had many nos, and when life and death were at stake, she never cared about that much, and she was reluctant to suffer. Of course, it is not excluded that Mrs. Xia's prank, before leaving, took the opportunity to take revenge on the Wang family.
But in short, if Xia Ruibei wants to be moved at this time, Xia Ruixi refuses to agree. She had a cold face at the moment: "Since the eldest aunt knows that this is not my family, she shouldn't come to talk to me, if there is anything, you go to find my mother." Beibei needs to rest, so she will not be accompanied. She got up and slammed the door in front of Wang.
Wang's low scolding voice came from outside the door, and she ignored it. Domineering and unreasonable, it is not reasonable, human life is the greatest, not to mention that she doesn't think it will bring much bad luck to Uncle Xia's family.
When the lamp was in hand, Zhao Mingtao finally came.