Chapter 421: Turbulence (I)

Nan Yong's daughter-in-law hurriedly stepped forward to persuade: "Fourth young master, fifth young master, let's play again after a break!" ”

The two of them were also really tired, so they followed Nan Yong's daughter-in-law to the side of the pavilion and sat down, and Cha Xiang and Xiu'er hurriedly stepped forward to serve, or poured warm water for them to moisten their throats, or took a handkerchief to help them wipe their backs.

Xu Sizhen wants to go to Xiaojie.

The clean room is next to the flower wall, and from the Biyi Gate, you have to pass through a bluestone path full of thick and towering trees on both sides.

A little maid ran over and lit two incense sticks of orchid-scented incense, and Cha Xiang accompanied her to the clean room.

Xu Sizhen sat on the toilet and could hear the rustling sound of sweeping the floor outside.

The two women were staring at the sky without a match.

“…… In this way, except for Ji Ting's daughter-in-law, everyone else went! ”

"Hmm!" Another responded, "The first one is Yu's mother who is in charge of the warehouse." ”

"Really!" There was surprise in the tone of the previous speech, "Hasn't she always looked above the top?" Why did you take the initiative to invite everyone to celebrate the birthday of the fourth lady this time? ”

"She's not looking at the top, she's watching the food eat." The other smiled, "Now that the fourth lady is pregnant, and she has sent Mother Tao to the grange in a clear and honest manner, how dare she look down in front of the fourth lady." Speaking of this, he praised it, "The big maids, little daughters-in-law, and housekeepers up and down in this house, the one I admire the most is Ji Ting's daughter-in-law." Back then, everyone flocked to the second lady's side, and someone came up with Ji Ting's daughter-in-law and asked her to seize the opportunity of the second lady's liking of flowers and plants to find a way to help Ji Ting find a stewardship. As a result, there was no word from beginning to end. Later, the deceased fourth lady was in charge, and everyone went to the deceased fourth lady again. She is neither humble nor arrogant, what should she do......"

It seemed that a thousand bees were buzzing in his ears, and Xu Sizhen's attention could not be concentrated, and he didn't remember what the two women said later.

"Sister Chaxiang!" He took Cha Xiang's hand, "Are they all true?" ”

Cha Xiang is the second-class maid next to Mrs. Tai, and Mrs. Tai specially transferred to serve Xu Sichen. Hearing Xu Sizhen ask, she hurriedly said, "How can there be such a thing." Fourth Young Master, don't listen to their nonsense. Didn't you say that? It was Tao Cheng who broke his leg, and Tao's mother had to take care of him for some time......"

"That's not right!" Cha Xiang's answer was too fluent, which made Xu Sizhen instinctively feel a little flashy and not down-to-earth enough, "One winter, Tao Cheng fell into the river and almost drowned, Tao's mother scolded him in the house, but she didn't say anything to take care of him......" His eyes were full of puzzlement, "Why do you have to take care of Tao Cheng this time?" ”

Cha Xiang was stunned for a moment and said: "We are on an errand in the house, and we are the people in the house, how can we delay the affairs of the house because of the affairs of the family." Now the fourth lady sees that Tao's mother once served the deceased fourth lady, and treats her very favorably, and allows her to go back to see her son......"

Xu Sichen frowned when he heard this: "When my mother is here, I treat Tao's mother very well." And let me call Mama Tao to be 'Mom'......"

Cha Xiang didn't expect Xu Si, who is usually very talkative, to hold on to this topic. didn't wait for Xu Sizhen to finish speaking, and said with a smile: "So the fourth lady also respects Mother Tao very much." He was afraid that he would ask some more words that he couldn't answer, so he hurriedly changed the topic, "Fourth young master, let's go back to Biyi Gate quickly, right?" The Fifth Young Master is still waiting over there! In this April weather, the sun is setting and the cold air is rising, and you are only wearing a jacket and a cloak with the fourth lady! ”

Xu Sizhen was unmoved, and listened carefully, only the rustle of the wind through the treetops outside, and there was nothing else to hear.

He was a little disappointed, picked it up, and went to Biyi Gate with the fragrance of tea.

The pavilion was empty, leaving only the scarlet cushions and the wolf of the stone table, Xu Sijie's side of the service had long disappeared, but the original unoccupied open space was surrounded by maids, daughters-in-law, and mothers-in-law, and with the colorful juju thrown high, the sound of cheering came from time to time, which was much more lively than just now.

Xu Si was surprised.

Cha Xiang has seen a tall figure.

"The fourth young master, it's the fifth master." Her eyebrows and eyes were full of joy, "It's the fifth master who is bowing!" ”

He took his hand and squeezed into the crowd.

Everyone saw that it was their master and servant, and took the initiative to give way to it.

Xu Sizhen saw Xu Lingkuan's "Buddha Top Bead", held the juju high with his head, and then looked at Xu Sijie, who was looking at Xu Lingkuan in a daze, with a shocked face.

Xu Lingkuan heard the movement, glanced over from the corner of his eye, and saw that it was Xu Sizhen, a "fish on dry land", threw Keju into the air, and beckoned to Xu Sizhen: "Come, I'll tell you to play." ”

If it was usual, Xu Sichen would have run over happily, but this time, he was still thinking about the gossip he had just heard, and hesitated for a moment before walking over.

Xu Lingkuan stretched out his hand and gently hooked it, and took the juju that fell from mid-air in his hand.

"What's wrong?" He bent down and looked at Xu Sizhen with a smile, "You seem to be a little unhappy today?" ”

"Nope!" Lying to adults, Xu Sizhen was very uncomfortable, "I'm a little tired today!" ”

Xu Lingkuan didn't dare to force him, and threw Keju to the little guy on the side with a smile: "Then go back and rest early!" Tomorrow, Uncle Fifth will take you to play again. ”

Xu Si reluctantly smiled and answered, and pulled Xu Sijie to the eleventh mother's house.

The onlookers naturally dispersed.

Xu Sijie still recalled what he saw just now: "Fourth brother, let's play Keju tomorrow, right?" The fifth uncle is amazing. You weren't there just now, and I saw him crutch his elbow, and Keju flew high into the air......"

Xu Si responded absentmindedly and entered the courtyard with Xu Si.

The mothers who were in charge were coming out of the main house in twos and threes. When I met the two brothers, they all greeted each other with a smile.

Xu Sizhen looked at their faces, his eyes slightly darkened, and he ran towards the main house with a crackle.

Everyone was taken aback.

Someone laughed and said, "It's still a child after all!" ”

Some people also responded: "If there are no ten or eight years, where can it sink!" ”

Everyone talked and laughed out of the courtyard gate.

Eleven Niang asked the little maid to open all the windows in the house.

There are some housekeepers who smoke dry cigarettes, and there is always a smell on their bodies.

Xu Sizhen rushed in: "Mother, let's take Mother Tao back!" ”

"What's up!" Eleven Niang was stunned, "Why did you suddenly think of bringing Mother Tao back?" ”

"I miss Mama Tao!" Xu Si said earnestly, "Mother Tao is alone in the Grange, so she won't be able to eat the eight treasures of the brown in the house!" ”

Eleven Niang smiled: "She is in the Grange, and the Grange will also wrap the ...... of Babao Brown" Before she finished speaking, she covered her mouth.

Luyun was busy taking basins and pouring warm boiled water, serving Eleven Niang busy but not in a hurry.

Xu Sizhen felt that he had a lot to say, but none of the people who came and went in front of him noticed him.

He quietly retreated.

met Xu Sijie head-on: "Fourth brother, fourth brother, where are you going?" ”

If you are wronged, you must tell Mrs. Tai and Master Hou to make decisions for you......

I don't know why, Xu Sizhen's mind suddenly popped up with what Tao's mother said when she was leaving.

"I'm going to find Grandmother!"

"Oh!" Xu Sijie scratched his head, "I, I haven't said hello to my mother yet." Brother, wait for me for a while! ”

Usually at this time, the two of them will go together to greet Eleven Niang, and then go to Mrs. Tai's for dinner together.

Xu Si nodded carelessly.

Xu Sijie ran to greet Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang is feeling uncomfortable.

Xu Sijie stood aside worriedly, and he didn't dare to let out of the atmosphere.

Xu Sizhen waited outside for a while, only to feel anxious, confessed to Xu Sijie's maid Xiu'er, and hurriedly went to Mrs. Tai.

"Grandmother! Let's bring Mama Tao back! He threw himself into Mrs. Tai's arms as usual and sprinkled coquettishly, "I miss her!" ”

Mrs. Tai smiled: "Wait for Tao to be completed in a few days, and then it's not too late to bring Mother Tao back." Think about it, the Dragon Boat Festival is about to be celebrated, so let Tao's mother and Tao Cheng's mother and son celebrate the festival together! ”

"Then after the Dragon Boat Festival, will Mother Tao be able to come back?" Xu Sizhen looked at Mrs. Tai with a pair of eyes as clear as a mirror.

Mrs. Tai's expression was slightly sluggish, and she said, "I can't come back until Tao Cheng's leg is healed!" ”

"Grandmother, grandmother, then you can send someone to bring Mother Tao back!" Xu Si begged Mrs. Tai, "You want her to come back, she doesn't dare not come back!" ”

Mrs. Tai's brows frowned slightly when she heard this, and she quickly stretched out: "What's wrong with Brother Zhen today?" Why don't you even listen to your grandmother? The tone unconsciously brought a few sterns, "Mother Tao will wait for Tao Cheng's illness to recover before entering the house." You have now entered the academy, but you are no more calm than before. ”

Such a tone and admonition were something Xu Sizhen had never heard before.

His expression was a little stunned.

Could it be that someone said something in front of Brother Zhen? You have to call the tea fragrance to ask!

Mrs. Tai thought about it and coaxed Xu Sizhen: "Okay, go and clean your hands, and we will eat crispy duck later!" ”

The maid next to her who had her own organic spirit stepped forward and half-pushed and half-persuaded Xu Sizhen to clean her hands.

The cloisonné enamel painted basin with royal blue flowers was poured with water, and the lilies, honeysuckle flowers, and hosta flowers that could not be seen very clearly suddenly became clear.

Xu Sizhen's hand in the basin was gently clenched, and all those flowers turned into broken shadows, slowly rippling open.

Do you want to tell your father?

He hesitated.

The grim face and cold gaze of my father appeared in front of me......

Xu Sichen couldn't help but shudder, and his mouth tightly pursed into a slit.

After cleaning her hands, Mrs. Tai was still talking to Cha Xiang. The jade version didn't dare to lead Xu Sichen to the inner room, so they took the rope and wanted to sit on the big kang near the window in the east room with Xu Sizhen to play with the rope.

Xu Sizhen shook his head: "Why haven't I come here to see the fifth brother?" ”

Pedal and run out.

Biluo and Yuhua trotted to follow.

The jade version looked at the big red rooss in his hand: "What's wrong with the fourth young master today?" ”

Xu Sichen ran to the door of Yuan Niang's former residence in one breath before stopping.

He took a few deep breaths, and when his breathing was even, he slowly walked towards Yuan Niang's inner room.