When Chu Xiangyue saw her mother say this, she raised her eyebrows and said, "What are your aunt's plans?" ”

Qian asked Chu Xiangyue to come over with his ear, and leaned closer and said: "Your father will come back in a while, and we will say that we have not seen Chu Qingtang come back later, and your father will definitely ground Chu Qingtang after he knows it, as long as we ground her, we will not be able to rectify her." ”

After hearing this, Chu Xiangyue felt that it was inappropriate, so she said to Qian Shi: "Auntie, my daughter thinks it's inappropriate, since Chu Qingtang has attached himself to the county lord, I'm afraid that grounding Chu Qingtang will cause the county lord to be suspicious." ”

"She Chu Qingtang only got acquainted with the county lord today, even if the county lord is suspicious, let's send someone to Taixue to say that Chu Qingtang is sick. Even if the county lord comes, she can't interfere in the affairs of our house. The Qian family relied on their favor, proudly thinking that this matter was seamless, and they were not worried that Ji Yueqin would come to help Chu Qingtang.

Chu Xiangyue frowned, wanting to say something, but didn't speak again.

Chu Xiangyu saw that the two of them didn't plan to talk to her, so she said unhappily: "What did my mother say to my sister again, why didn't you tell me." ”

Chu Xiangyue took Chu Xiangyu's hand and said affectionately: "Good sister, you will understand when Chu Qingtang comes back." ”

Here Chu Xiangyue and his entourage were talking in the Qian family's room, Chu Qingtang's father Chu Huaizhi had just entered the mansion, but he didn't see the Qian family come out to greet him, so he asked the next person what Aunt Qian was doing.

The subordinate said to Chu Huai that the aunt and the young ladies were in the room, so he walked straight to the house where the Qian mother and daughter were.

"Auntie, the master is back." Qian was still talking to his two daughters in the house about how to deal with Chu Qingtang, when he heard the shouts of the girl outside the house.

As soon as Qian heard this, he greeted him with a smile, and shouted at Chu Huaizhi in a very delicate voice, Chu Huaizhi seemed to be very money-eating, so he also looked at her with a smile.

Chu Xiangyue and Chu Xiangyu both greeted their father respectfully, Chu Huaizhi also nodded with great satisfaction, he was still very satisfied with these two daughters, at this time he suddenly remembered his daughter-in-law Chu Qingtang, so he asked Qian Shi: "Why don't you see Qingtang today?" ”

Although Qian was displeased when he heard Chu Huai mention Chu Qingtang, his expression showed a worried look and said: "Yes, Qingtang went to Taixue early this morning, and he hasn't returned yet, and the concubine is really worried." ”

After saying that, he made an anxious look, only to see Chu Huaizhi gently hold Qian's hand and comforted: "Qingtang is really blessed to have you as an aunt, but even if this ignorant girl returns late, she should send someone to report a letter, so that her aunt will worry about her!" ”

Chu Huaizhi became more and more angry, but thinking of Chu Qingtang's early death, he could be regarded as having no mother's upbringing, so he said: "Qingtang's mother left early, and there is no mother's teaching around her, so naturally it is worse in some aspects, and you, as an aunt, have to use more care." ”

Although Chu Huaizhi's words seemed to be helping Chu Qingtang speak, in fact, there was a hint of favoritism in Qian Shi, Qian Shi listened to it and hurriedly said: "What the master said is that the concubine has done too little, and when Qingtang comes back, I will take her to the master to admit her mistakes." ”

Chu Huai saw that the Qian family was gentle and well-behaved, and he couldn't help but have a little idea of wanting to straighten it out, but recently he put the matter aside because he was busy with business, but now seeing that the Qian family also took care of Chu Qingtang, who was not his daughter, he couldn't help but be very satisfied.

"Jiaying still needs you to take care of this mansion in the future, now you are in charge of the entire mansion alone, don't be tired, I still expect you to give me another son." Chu Huaizhi said softly to the Qian family.

Qian Shi heard Chu Huai call his girlfriend name, and couldn't help but say shyly: "Master, Xiangyue and Xiangyu are still there, let's talk about anything at night." ”

Chu Huai saw Qian's shy appearance, and didn't say anything more, so he prepared to go to the study to deal with his own affairs.

As soon as Chu Huai left, Qian put away her flattering appearance, but there was a trace of hatred in her eyes, and she said fiercely: "This Chu Qingtang, I will make her completely lose her position in front of the master this time." ”

......

A remnant sun spreads in the water, half of the river is sorrowful and half of the river is red. The sky illuminated by the setting sun was dyed with red glow, and when Chu Qingtang returned to the mansion, it was close to dinner time, and she was stopped by Chu Xiangyue when she just wanted to go back to her garden.

"Sister Qingtang, why did you come back so late? Daddy and aunt are waiting for you in the hall. Chu Xiangyue didn't show any dislike for Chu Qingtang, she just looked at Chu Qingtang with a shallow smile.

"After Taixue, I was called by the county lord to eat, didn't I send someone back to report?" Chu Qingtang was a little strange why Chu Xiangyue was waiting for her here.

"Hey, I didn't see anyone come back to report? Okay, sister, go to the hall quickly, don't let your father and aunt wait. Chu Xiangyue showed a hint of doubt, but in her heart she laughed at Chu Qingtang's stupidity, she was afraid that this Chu Qingtang would be sold by herself and think that she would be good to her.

Chu Qingtang also smiled at Chu Xiangyue, this sister was at least willing to call her sister, and now seeing that she was kind enough to remind herself, she walked to the hall.

As soon as I arrived outside the hall, I saw Chu Huaizhi sitting on the top, and Aunt Qian and Chu Xiangyu sitting on Chu Huaizhi's left hand side.

"Qingtang, why don't you go home quickly after school?" Chu Huai looked directly at herself, a daughter who was seven points like her mother, and said majestically.

"Back to my father's words, I intersected with the county lord of Anning in Taixue today, so the county lord invited Qingtang to go to Qianxi Palace to dine with her." Chu Qingtang lowered his head, as if he didn't want to see the Qian family and his father have a deep relationship.

"Oh? Is there such a thing? Why don't you send someone back and say it? Chu Huaizhi heard Chu Qingtang mention the county lord of Anning, and hurriedly asked.

"When I returned to my father's words, it was true. The person was specially sent by the county lord, because the daughter was worried that her father would blame her for returning late, so she asked the county lord to send someone back to inform her. Chu Qingtang's tone was neither humble nor arrogant, but he didn't know that he had fallen into the trap of the Qian family.

"Qingtang, it's not my aunt who said you, you are the master's daughter-in-law, the lord doesn't say anything about it, how can he blame you." Qian said to Chu Qingtang seemingly gently, but in fact, the sneer in his eyes was fully revealed.

"What's more, Qingtang is afraid that he is not with the county lord, I heard Yu'er say, I saw that you have a good relationship with the prince, and when I went out to buy some things today, I happened to meet you and the prince talking and laughing, so unhappy."

After Qian finished speaking, he deliberately raised his head and glanced at Chu Huaizhi, and said: "And today, if anyone comes to report the news, Qingtang should not hide it from the master, maybe the master will ...... you and the prince."

Before Qian's words were finished, he was interrupted by Chu Huaizhi's angry shout: "Enough!" ”

Chu Qingtang's face turned pale, thinking that he had met Wang Siming on the way back, and he deliberately got out of the carriage and talked to Wang Siming for a while, but he was seen by the Qian family, and even if he wasn't, he would be said to be yes.

"Chu Qingtang, do you know that it is against women's morality for men and women to teach and accept each other? How can I, Chu Huaizhi, have a daughter like you! Chu Huai looked at Chu Qingtang's face pale, and he was even more angry.

"Daddy, don't be angry." Chu Xiangyu said coquettishly to Chu Huai. "Sister Qingtang definitely didn't mean it."

When Chu Xiangyu said this, Chu Huaizhi was even more annoyed, pointed at Chu Qingtang and scolded: "Evil obstacles, look at your sister, and then look at yourself, as a concubine, you don't set an example for your sister, and you don't know how to teach and accept it privately with men!" From today onwards, you will have a good reflection in your Yutang Garden! ”

Chu Huaizhi was about to ground himself, so he knelt down with a plop, "Father, Qingtang is indeed with the county lord today, if my father doesn't believe it, he can send someone to the palace, just ask!" ”

"Enough! Have you learned to use the lord to crush your father now? Chu Huai was even more furious when he saw her mention the county lord.

"Father, you heard from your daughter that I and Wang Gongzi are not as ....... as you think"

"Someone! Bring the eldest lady back to Yutang Garden, no one is allowed to release the eldest lady without my order! Chu Huaizhi didn't want to listen to Chu Qingtang anymore, so he ordered someone to take Chu Qingtang away.

Qian was even more happy when he saw this, but he didn't dare to show it, but instead made a tolerant and generous appearance and said: "Master, you are angry, Qingtang just accidentally did something wrong, don't be too angry." In the future, the concubine will definitely discipline this child well, so that the master will not bother. ”

Chu Huaizhi was shaken by Chu Qingtang's hand holding the cup, and when he saw Qian saying this, he also nodded and said, "Jiaying has to worry a lot." ”

After saying that, he got up and left the hall and walked towards the study.

Qian and Chu Xiangyu also got up and saluted Chu Huai, and then left the hall and walked towards Chu Qingtang's Yutang Garden.

......

When Chu Qingtang was pulled back to Yutang Garden, her personal girl finally rushed out with a handful of snot and tears: "Miss, you are finally back, Cai Wei thought she wouldn't see Miss anymore." ”

"Silly girl, don't cry, isn't your young lady back?" Chu Qingtang looked at Cai Wei in front of him and showed a smile.

Cai Wei saw that her young lady was dragged back to the garden, and she couldn't help but be a little worried: "Miss, why were you pulled back by those people." When you came back so late today, Cai Wei thought something had happened to you. ”

Chu Qingtang saw that Cai Wei cared about herself so much, and her heart couldn't help but warm, I am afraid that she is the only one in this huge Chu Mansion who is sincere to herself.

Chu Qingtang touched Cai Wei's head and said softly: "I'm fine, but it's you, my aunt is not difficult for you, right?" ”

Cai Wei's eyes were filled with tears, but she smiled and said to Chu Qingtang: "Miss is fine, Cai Wei is fine." ”

At this moment, the Qian family and Chu Xiangyu also arrived at Yutang Garden, and when they saw Chu Qingtang and his maid at the door, the Qian family raised his voice and said, "What a master and servant!" ”