Chapter Seventy-Nine: Dead Too
Updated: 2014-05-03
Wei Changying left the three children at the Gu family, asked Su Yuli to help take care of them, and rushed to the Zhou Mansion with the 'waiter' Wei Jiading and others - before they reached the 'door', they had already heard the boiling inside and the sky was so lively.
Although she was ready to pull the bias frame, she didn't expect Gu Rouzhang to make such a big fuss - the idlers outside the Zhou Mansion who were watching the excitement were surrounded inside and out, and they couldn't get in without the 'waiter' guard.
It is no problem to bully the Zhou family with the current power of the Shen family, but if you consider the situation, you can't go too far, in case you provoke the anger of the public, it will be more than worth the loss.
So Wei Changying thought about it for a while, decided not to enter the 'door' first, and ordered someone: "Go in and ask what's going on?" Let's just say that it is inconvenient for Cousin Su to come out today, so I came over to take a look on her behalf. β
The servant went in for a while, led a person who looked like a steward out, and saluted to the side of the car, and the steward said in a panic: "I don't know if the princess is coming, I miss the welcome!" I hope the princess forgives! β
The subordinate who was ordered by Wei Changying to go in to find someone to inquire before added on his behalf: "Princess, the second master of the Zhou family has just passed away, and the old lady of the Zhou family is overly grieved, and it is not good now. Now the house is in chaos, and no one is in charge, but Mrs. Gu is giving Mrs. Zhou a hand, so no one comes out to greet the princess. β
After the next person explained, the housekeeper of the Zhou family repeatedly pleaded guilty on behalf of the master.
"I also went to Cousin Su's place today, and I heard that there are some things here, so I ran on behalf of my eldest cousin." Wei Changying knew that Zhou Jianxian was the second master of the Zhou family that his subordinates said, and his heart skipped a beat - Zhou Jianxian also died this time? The enmity of the Deng and Zhou families......
The key to Deng Wanwan's reputation is difficult to say.
But that's all for later...... Wei Changying is now surprised to listen to the tone of the subordinates and the steward, at this moment, the excitement inside and outside the Zhou Mansion is not like Gu Rouzhang has caused trouble, but it seems that Gu Rouzhang has also helped the Zhou family, and he is suspicious and confused, and said casually, "Since this is the case, let's go talk first." β
When I got inside, I saw that the servants were hurriedly arranging the mourning hall - Deng Wanwan was said to have been taken back to the Deng family by Deng Zongqi to do the aftermath, and the Zhou Mansion obviously didn't give her a grand banner, and it was almost from scratch at the moment...... There is no capable person to keep an eye on, so everything is 'messy'.
In particular, many things were temporarily piled up under the corridor, and even the path of Wei Changying and his party was blocked. The steward had to go out to find someone to come and move away before leaving, Wei Changying glanced at it casually, thinking that after the fall of the imperial capital, the scholars were really hurt.
If this was put before, where would the huge mansion be without a look because of the illness and death of an old man and a young man? It's not just the main family that is withering, and there are not enough manpower to come out for scheduling. It is also that there are too many casualties among the servants, and there are few 'shrewd' old servants to support the scene.
At this time, when I walked to the main hall, I saw Gu Rouzhang, who was dressed in brocade, carelessly comforting a mournful and crying 'woman'.
The 'woman' was about seventeen or eighteen years old, beautiful and haggard, and was crying sadly, and she didn't even notice that Wei Changying had arrived.
"Sister Wei." However, Gu Rouzhang found Wei Changying, took a few steps down to greet her, and asked in surprise, "Why are you here?" β
"The Pei family sent someone to the Gu family, saying that you came here and wanted to invite Cousin Su to come and see you. But you also know that Cousin Su is still wearing Uncle Su's filial piety now, and it is not convenient to go out. I happened to be there, so I volunteered to run this 'leg' for her. Wei Changying said softly, glancing at the 'woman', "This is the second lady of the Zhou family?" Whose 'daughter' is it? Now is she the only one in the Zhou family who is in charge of the overall situation? β
Gu Rouzhang pulled her into the corner, and didn't allow anyone to come over, before she said: "It's the continuation of Zhou Jianxian's brother Zhou Muxian, the 'daughter' of the Xinghe Qian family, I haven't seen her much before, I don't know if I'm really panicked or too lazy to take care of the second room." β
"Is there anyone around the old lady of the Zhou family?" Wei Changying didn't know this Mrs. Qian either, so she continued to ask Gu Rouzhang.
"Yes, the third lady of the Zhou family, Zhang, is staying there, and the old lady is dying now, and she can't leave anyone for a moment." Gu Rouzhang said, "But this eldest lady has been crying all the way here, and I have been persuading her for a long time!" Sister Wei, you came just in time, otherwise, I would want to leave with my hands! β
Seeing that there was no one nearby, Wei Changying lowered his voice and said, "The person who reported to Cousin Su said that you came to Zhou's house to find trouble, why are you helping now?" β
"I'd like to come over and ask them a few words on behalf of Wanwan! But after entering the 'door', I saw the old lady of the Zhou family, and I haven't mentioned it yet! Gu Rouzhang said stupidly, "Zhou Jianxian reported the news that he was dead, and then the old lady of the Zhou family fainted in front of me...... I can't help without helping! β
Wei Changying shook his head and said, "I know that you are good with Wanwan, but you are confused about this." The Deng family is not without one, what is the matter with you rushing over like this? Thanks to your coincidence, I haven't questioned it yet. If you ask a few more words, Zhou Jianxian will die, and the Zhou family will definitely say that he was angry with you! β
Gu Rouzhang said disdainfully: "I'm afraid of them? β
"The Deng family and the Zhou family are already in a 'relationship', plus the Pei family and the Gu family, even the imperial capital of the New Year Festival is not so lively!" Wei Changying didn't really want to hate her, besides, Gu Rouzhang, Gu Naizheng's sister-in-law, is she a person who can change with a scolding?
So she said a few words casually and asked, "Is it inconvenient for the old lady of the Zhou family to meet outsiders now?" β
Gu Rouzhang said: "I don't think that old lady seems to be very good. β
Wei Changying thought for a while, and said with a self-deprecating smile: "Then the two of us really hit the 'door' headlong to help the Zhou family." β
She walked back with Gu Rouzhang, Mrs. Qian was still crying, and was reminded several times by the mother-in-law beside her to pull her sleeves and take the placket of her clothes, before she raised her head with tears in her eyes, and saw Wei Changying - but she didn't know her, after Gu Rouzhang's introduction, Mrs. Qian hurriedly greeted her.
Wei Changying naturally asked her not to be polite, explained the reason why she came here, said a few words of condolences, and asked her if she needed a hand.
Originally, this was a kind word, but Mrs. Qian didn't know if she couldn't hear it or if she really wanted someone to give her a hand, so she said that she was young and ignorant, and now that the elders in the family are sick and her husband is not there, please give Mrs. Gu more guidance on what to do?
Gu Rouzhang actually can't help much in this regard, after all, she is not a person in charge at home, otherwise she would not have let her relatives unanimously agree to 'hand' her only son to her sister-in-law to raise.
Before the subordinates began to arrange the mourning hall, it was the subordinate next to Gu Rouzhang who mentioned it, saying that since Zhou Jianxian was dead, the mourning hall should be arranged, and Mrs. Qian hurriedly sent people to do it.
But Wei Changying is an expert, and after being entrusted by Mrs. Qian, she summoned the people nearby, and asked if she had done anything except arrange the mourning hall, so she arranged it one by one.
In the past few years in Xiliang, she has already sharpened the handling of everything in the backyard, and she has sorted out the Zhou Mansion that was still 'messy' and messy, and Mrs. Qian didn't cry when she saw this, and thanked her repeatedly.
However, Wei Changying didn't come over today to help the Zhou family, so when she saw that she could tell everything, she said that she would meet the old lady of the Zhou family, Mrs. Qian said that the old lady was not in good health, and it was not suitable to see outsiders now, so she also said goodbye - only when she walked to the 'door', Mrs. Qian, who reacted, chased after her in person with her skirt regardless of her demeanor: "Auntie, she is in a very bad situation now, because of the second brother and sister, Miss Duanmu Ba is not willing to treat her aunt now, and begs the princess to make peace with our family!" β
Wei Changying immediately wondered: "I can't eat this either, although Xin Miao is my in-laws' righteous 'daughter', but Mrs. Qian, you also know that my in-laws have always spoiled her, and they have never pressed her with their identity." I don't dare 'force' her to come...... Besides, Xin Miao's 'sex' is not a person who is willing to give in if he is 'forced'. β
Mrs. Qian wanted to ask again, so Wei Changying said: "In this way, I will go back and send someone over to tell her that it would be best if she came, if she doesn't come, I will let Aunt Huang in front of me come to show the old lady of your family...... Ask Xin Miao again? Perhaps she will give such a face. β
"You are really kind...... Mrs. Qian knew that no matter how much she entangled, she would be fruitless, and she thanked her for sending her on the bus.
Wei Changying invited Gu Rouzhang to go with him - to return to Gu's mansion together, because it was not early, Su Yuli was coaxing Shen Shuyan and others who wanted to go back to the house on their own to stay, and when they heard that they were back, they hurriedly took the children out to welcome them out.
"How's it going?" Su Yuli glanced at her cousin and sister-in-law, and saw that the two of them were calm and relaxed, and their expressions were as usual, not like they were in trouble, so she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and asked while letting them in, "The Zhou family is now?" β
"Zhou Jianxian died, and the old lady of the Zhou family was said to be overly grieved, and she didn't know how long she could last. Duanmu Xinmiao is the same as before, and he resents Zhou Jianxian for treating Wanwan badly and refuses to go to the doctor. Mrs. Qian asked Sister Wei to invite-" Gu Rouzhang put down the matter after saying a few words, and beckoned to Shen Shuxie with a smile, "What are you holding in your hand?" Show Aunt Gu ......"
"How old a person is still like a child!" Su Yuli shook her head, Zhou Jianxian is also dead, this matter is not small, not to mention, Zhou Jianxian was good before, but he was beaten by Deng Zongqi and only had one breath left, so he was bedridden, and he died after a few days. said that it had nothing to do with Deng Zongqi's fight, and it was impossible for the Zhou family to admit it.
Deng Wanwan was killed by Zhou Jianxian before, even if Zhou Jianxian suspected that Deng Wanwan did not abide by the 'woman' way, but because there was no evidence, he was also at a loss. But now that Zhou Jianxian is dead, the Zhou family has also taken advantage of it - originally because of Deng Wanwan, the Deng and Zhou families have formed a feud, and now they don't know how to make trouble.
Gu Rouzhang is good, there will be kung fu to tease Shen Shuxie!
It's just that Shen Shuxie is not a person who can look at the 'color' of his eyes, and he has a good impression of this Aunt Gu, so he happily held it up and showed her: "It's a lotus seed, and my nephew peeled it by himself...... Does Aunt Gu want to taste it? β
"Your Aunt Gu has something to do now." Wei Changying frowned and 'touched' his head, and said, "Go back and play with your Aunt Gu again." β
Seeing this, Gu Jinzi 'exchanged' with Shen Shuyan and changed his eyes, and pulled Ji Yiren and the others to retire together.
At this time, it was convenient for the three of them to speakβnaturally they asked Gu Rouzhang to tell her the details of her trip to Zhou's house first.