Chapter 259: The Situation in Kyoto
Shen Zhen didn't show a surprised expression when he saw Shen Muqing, but pointed to the Taishi chair beside him: "Sit!" β
Shen Muqing blessed his body and sat down.
There is a small servant serving tea.
"This is Tieguanyin sent by Ruichun," Shen Zhen said with a smile, "It tastes very good." β
Shen Muqing smiled: "It's rare for the master to like it." β
Seeing this posture, Ying Fan gestured to the maids serving in the house, and everyone tiptoed back.
There were only father and daughter left in the room, and Shen Zhen opened his mouth bluntly: "I want to come to Xiao Sa to leave you a letter!" β
It is an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative sentence.
Shen Muqing nodded: "I also heard that Elder Wang Ge was sent to prison for the crime of conspiracy, and he is not lightly ill today." β
Shen Zhen nodded: "Don't punish the elder of the king's pavilion, don't take the right name." How can you not get sick when you suffer from this catastrophe today? β
Shen Muqing groaned: "Xianggong is going to Gansu here, is it related to this?" β
Shen Zhen took a sip of tea and looked solemn: "Four or five years have passed, and the emperor can still be restored after being confined." Now there is the support of the old department of the Lin family, and the king of Qin is ready to move, naturally there are more wait-and-see, and less contribution, the emperor wants to sit firmly in that position, but he does not take thunder means, and the situation in the court is naturally ambiguous. Fortunately, after Xiao Sa calmed down, he was able to plan and then act, taking advantage of the war in Gansu, he automatically asked Ying to share his worries for the country, and I was very much in favor of it...... Mu Qing, you have to take a long-term view and a relaxed mind, this battle is not overnight, but to get a hundred years. Above the court, although the merits of supporting the establishment are prominent, only pure ministers are the mainstay. What's more, Xiao Sa's promotion from the fourth grade to the third grade is also a good thing! β
Knowing the inside story of the matter, Shen Muqing was relieved. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir, I'm not that short woman." Thinking of Wang Shengyun's convicted prison of conspiracy, no more than Shen Zhen's greedy ink prison back then, he couldn't help but sigh, "That Wang Ge old ...... I'm afraid that there will be more luck than luck. It's just a pity for the three relatives and six relatives! β
Shen Zhen smiled bitterly: "If he supported the King of Qin back then, where would such a thing happen." This is providence! The tone was very embarrassing.
A peck and a drink, is it heavenly!
Shen Muqing was also quite emotional.
"Since you came alone, your in-laws shouldn't know about it!" Shen Zhen said, "She is not an ordinary boudoir, you will tell her about Xiao Sa when you go back." Although the house in Nanxunfang is good, it is not the right time to live in it at this time, so she is wronged and wronged, and she will settle in our Shen family for the time being. The emperor still has Wang Tu by his side, and I believe that the situation in the court will be clear in two or three months. Do not be in any hurry. β
Shen Muqing responded "yes", got up and said, "I'll go see the eldest lady." β
Shen Zhen nodded, Shen Muqing curtsied and retreated, turned around and went to the eldest lady.
Although the eldest lady was tired, she could think of today's events everywhere, where could she still sleep, and leaned on the big kang near the window to think about what happened during this time. I heard that Shen Muqing was coming, so I went to welcome him in person.
Shen Muqing glanced at the eldest wife, the eldest lady sent the people who served around her, Shen Muqing said the reason why Xiao Sa went to Gansu, and the eldest lady showed joy on her face: "Our Sa'er can marry you, it's really a blessing to cultivate." I am not uncommon in goods, I just hope that he can survive this catastrophe safely. β
"He can survive a dangerous place like Bahe," Shen Muqing said with a smile, "If you are in trouble, you will have a blessing." Rest easy, and the good news is good. β
The eldest lady nodded again and again, and said, "Since the in-laws asked us not to move for the time being, then I will be cheeky and stay." Taking advantage of the fact that we are guests and there are not many things at home, we might as well find a day to go to the temple to put incense on Xiao Sa, and ask the Bodhisattva to bless our family Sa'er smoothly and safely. β
Don't look at Shen Muqing's words full of confidence, but he is not very sure in his heart, at this time, he can go to the temple to offer incense, at least he can comfort himself.
She could understand the eldest lady's thoughts, not to mention that she wanted to go too.
Shen Muqing looked full of joy: "It's still thoughtful about you." "Please go and get the yellow calendar," you see when it is appropriate. β
The eldest lady flipped through the yellow calendar, and saw that there were no good days in these days, and there would be no good days for praying, sacrificing, and traveling until May 25.
"There are still six or seven days left," said the eldest lady, "and you can rest well these days." β
Shen Muqing nodded, the two talked and laughed, the eldest lady was heartbroken, naturally she no longer endured, tired and tired, Shen Muqing saw it, and got up to say goodbye after saying two words.
Back to Tingyuxuan, Shen Muqing also slept for a while, and when he woke up again, it was already dusk.
"Where are Yueying and Brother Xing?" She sat in front of the mirror and was combed by the maids, and asked Yingfen who was serving on the side.
"The big girl and Master Chang are playing in the back garden." Ying said with a smile, "Brother Xing is sleeping with Huang's mother." I just went to see it and haven't woken up yet. β
Li's mother stayed in Huding, and Zheng San's grandmother sent Huang's mother. She had been serving by Grandma Zheng San for many years, and Shen Muqing saw that she was calm, so he asked her to take charge of the work in Brother Xing's house.
"Is the eldest lady awake?"
"Not yet." Ying said with a smile, "It's just that my aunt has come to see grandma several times." Seeing that my grandmother was asleep, I didn't let anyone call. Look, do you want to tell your aunt, I'm afraid that the lord is just waiting for you to wake up and eat together. β
Shen Muqing nodded: "Then send someone to the eldest lady to take a look." If you haven't woken up yet, don't be alarmed, tell the master, we'll wait. β
Ying Fan left in response, turned back after a while, and said with a smile: "The eldest lady is also awake, and I sent Sister Hosta to ask if grandma is awake...... I've sent someone to report to my aunt. β
"Get Yueying back," Shen Muqing said with a smile, "Let the magpie help her wash - she and Master Chang went to the back garden, but I'm afraid that none of them will be clean." β
Ying Fen smiled and went.
After Yueying cleaned up and Brother Xing woke up, Shen Mu cleared Brother Xing, and then took a pair of children to the eldest wife, and the group went to the flower hall in the inner courtyard.
There were two seats in the flower hall, and the eldest lady, Shen Muqing, Dashe, Ren Xiang, Shi Jingshu, and Chang Hui arrived before and after, Shen Zhen smiled and said: "It's all the same family, don't shy away from anything, just serve the food like this!" β
Aunt Chen smiled and answered "yes", and Ren Xiang led the guests into the table, and the men and women sat at the table.
On the dishes, most of them are Shen Muqing's favorite food. Whether it was Shen Zhen's explanation or Aunt Chen's intentions, Shen Muqing was very grateful, and he naturally enjoyed a meal.
After the banquet was dispersed, Shen Zhen, Ren Xiang and others went to the study to drink tea, and the ladies moved to the side room to talk.
It was lively and lively, and it didn't disperse until the beginning of the year.
Shen Muqing hid her excitement, couldn't fall asleep over and over, got up in the middle of the night and wrote a letter to Xiao Yunniang, telling her what happened during this time, and saying that when the situation in Kyoto stabilized, she would invite her to bring her children to Kyoto to play. Later, he wrote a letter to Xiao Sa, telling him that he would always support his decision, let him relax, and she would arrange the family affairs.
After writing the letter, my heart that had been fluttering fell, and I fell asleep after going to bed for a while.
Early the next morning, she called Yingfen: "Send someone to deliver the letter." β
Ying Fan left in response, Shen Muqing packed up and took the child to ask the eldest lady to say goodbye, and then went to Shen Zhen: "I want to go to the temple and bring Yueying and Brother Xing to kowtow to the wife." β
Shen Zhen nodded: "Let Dashe accompany you!" Take a few more nurses. β
"Dashe wants to go to school, although he is said to be talented, it may be better not to delay or not to delay." Shen Muqing politely rejected Shen Zhen's proposal, "Let Ren Gongzi accompany usβI'll bring Chang Hui with me." β
Chang Hui went home last night and came early this morning, and had no plans to live with Liuniang.
With Chang Hui by his side, Shen Zhen was naturally relieved, explained a few words, and called Zhou Baimu to come in and prepare to go to the temple.
The eldest lady knew that Shen Muqing was going to pay homage to the Li family, so she changed into a plain dress, and she also wanted to follow: "...... If you don't see anyone, you have to go to worship to feel at ease. β
Five carriages, more than 20 nursing homes, and a group of people went to the temple.
Shen Muqing took Xiao Yueying to kowtow to the Li family, and Brother Xing looked around in the magpie's arms.
"Madam, I'm doing well now." She clasped her hands together and whispered, "The children are very healthy, Xiao Sa treats me well, if you have a spirit in the sky, bless your granddaughter and grandson Qingtai safely." β
Xiao Yueying followed her mother with her hands folded, but her eyes stared at the yellow curtain hanging on the main hall.
Shen Muqing asked Xiao Yueying to kowtow to her mother's tablet, and the eldest lady also stepped forward to offer incense and kowtow. Shen Muqing instructed Magpie and Huang's mother to take Xiao Yueying and Brother Xing to the side room to play, and he and his eldest wife helped Li's everlasting lamp to add oil.
The host saw his hands folded and recites Amitabha Buddha - Shen Muqing donated 1,000 taels of silver for the Li family.
At noon, the host left them to eat, and Shen Muqing thought that he was in a delicate situation at this time, so he looked at the eldest lady. And the eldest lady happened to want to go with her, refused the host's kindness, and rushed back with the child.
When I arrived at Alfalfa Mountain, it was the end of the day, and the people who came late were rushing to the temples, and the people who came early were going down the mountain, and for a time the road was full of traffic, very crowded, and the coachman consciously slowed down.
Xiao Yueying sat impatiently, often lifted the curtain of the car and looked out, except for the carriage and horses outside the car, there were pedestrians, everyone looked hurried, and it was very boring for a child who was less than three years old. She looked at it for a while and then put the curtain on the car, but it was even more boring to stay in the carriage, and she lifted the curtain and looked out, like this again and again, Shen Muqing felt sorry for her boredom, and coaxed her in a low voice: "Mother will tell you the story of Chang'e, okay?" β
Children don't listen to stories like adults, they are not interested in repeating stories, they just have stories to listen to, and it doesn't matter if you tell them three or five times. Sometimes I remember certain moments and take the initiative to continue to tell them, and if I get the praise of adults at this time, I prefer to listen to the story.
Xiao Yueying cheered and threw herself into Shen Muqing's arms.
Shen Muqing stroked her daughter's thin green silk and whispered to her the story of Chang'e.
As soon as she said that Chang'e regretted stealing the elixir, the car shook, and then stopped suddenly, and in the bumpy, Shen Muqing and the eldest lady almost fell into the carriage.
"What's going on?" The big lady was more stern than ever.
There were her granddaughters and grandchildren sitting in the car, and if there was a three-long and two-short, where would she find the regret medicine!
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