Chapter 318: Visiting the East Palace Again
After a night, Wen Yi and Liu Dongxing seemed to have forgotten that little turmoil, and they were still as affectionate and intimate as before, but no one mentioned the prince and Zhu Jingshen again. Wen Yi originally had the intention to persuade Liu Dongxing again and not to have a knot in his heart towards the prince, but when he saw Liu Dongxing's attitude, he couldn't help what he wanted to say.
Then, Liu Dongxing suddenly became busy, going out every day, and often visiting his neighbor Zhu's house. The two families lived in an alley, outsiders couldn't see it, but the family was clear, seeing that Liu Dongxing went diligently, sometimes three or four times a day, I couldn't help but feel weird.
Even Wen Hui saw it, and laughed with Wen Yi: "What's wrong with your man?" Could it be that I had a quarrel with you and ran to the neighbor's house to take refuge? ”
Wen Yi glanced at her: "Nonsense, every day I talk about people who want to become monks, and don't care about other people's family affairs"
Wen Hui pursed her lips and ignored her.
But her words really hit Wen Yi's heart, and she couldn't help but think about it in her heart. The neighbor Zhu family is an official of the General Administration Department, and he has also dealt with Liu Dongxing in the past, could it be that Liu Dongxing wanted to ask the General Administration Secretary for some news in the past?
Mrs. Zhu still came over to accompany Mrs. Lu to gossip twice in three days. In the past, she rarely interacted with other daughters because of her husband's identity, but now she has moved to Yangliver Hutong, and Mrs. Lu and Wen Yi are also half of her family's family members in the eyes of the people in the General Administration, so she has a lot less scruples, as long as she is free, she must come over. Wen Yi found a vacancy, and asked her about the purpose of Liu Dongxing's daily visit to Zhu's house, but she said: "It's nothing, our master has met with him before, and his temper is quite compatible, and the two of them have nothing to gossip." ”
How could Wen Yi believe it, but there was no way, in the evening, Liu Dongxing came back, and this time he even ate dinner outside. Wen Yi was a little angry.
Zhu Jingshen will hate Liu Dongxing, it is indeed caused by her, but what did she do wrong? But since the marriage proposal, she has always identified Liu Dongxing as a person, even if she knows that he may die on the battlefield, or be injured and mutilated, she still insists on marrying him before he goes on the expedition. She asked herself if there was anything to be sorry for him. If he felt aggrieved and lost his temper a little, she would admit it, but on the surface, he pretended to be casual, but in fact he was indifferent to her intentionally or unintentionally, she was not Yi Wenyi was no longer the little quail-like character she used to be, she clearly knew that sometimes if she consciously gave in, she might have to keep giving in in the future, but others didn't take it to heart.
So Wen Yi sent Yahuan away, and when Liu Dongxing changed into homely clothes and sat on the Luohan bed in the warm pavilion to drink tea and rest, he walked over and sat down opposite him, and said coldly: "Xianggong annoyed me because of the incident before?" If you really have something unhappy in your heart, it's better to say it directly, don't hold it in your heart, your grandmother and sixth sister are about to set off when you are sick, and soon after, we will also set off, there are still many unfinished preparations for packing up the luggage and disposing of the industry, and the letter sent back to Heng'an's hometown has not yet been written. This kind of big thing, the minister is not here, who should I talk to? It's not fun to delay the trip. If my husband doesn't want to see me hanging around in front of me, how about I go to my grandmother's to pass the time? ”
Liu Dongxing was stunned when he heard this: "What do you say?" Where am I angry? ”
Wen Yi's eyes were red: "You're not angry, don't be angry, what are you doing when you go out every day?" What attracts you to the Zhu family? You went out early in the morning and came back after dark, and stayed at the neighbor's house for a day, so Mrs. Zhu could only avoid going to our house to talk to my grandmother to pass the time. Now even the sixth sister can see that something is wrong, and my grandmother can't say anything, so she asked Mama Zhao to ask me quietly, and I don't know how to answer. Why don't you give me a good time," he couldn't help but want to shed tears aggrievedly.
Liu Dongxing hurriedly put down the tea bowl, took her hand and said, "How could I ever annoy you?" After hearing you say that incident that night, I was a little angry at first, but think about it, this is the willful nonsense of that deep son, what does it have to do with you? Besides, after I got angry, I stopped thinking about it, so why did I avoid going out every day because I was annoyed with you? It's really because of something. ”
Wen Yi wiped away her tears and glared: "What's the matter?" ”
Liu Dongxing hesitated for a moment before he said: "The eldest son of the Zhu family is named Zhu Hanjin, who ran away from home in his early years, and there has been no news of him again. Recently, I heard about his whereabouts, and Master Zhu has already sent someone to look for him, and I went over to accompany him to come up with ideas. Speaking of which, the eldest son of the Zhu family left home angrily because Lord Zhu had been on business for many years and could not accompany his family, and even his parents died and could not go home for the funeral. Lord Zhu has always been sad about this matter, and has never given up looking for it for many years, and now that he finally has news, he is naturally very excited, but unfortunately no one can listen to him pour out his thoughts. I am half an insider, and I have been mentioned by him before, so I have to accompany him. ”
Wen Yi heard it strangely: "I see, then why does Mrs. Zhu still come over to talk to her grandmother every day?" ”
Liu Dongxing smiled: "Lord Zhu, the eldest son, is from the Yuan match, but now this Mrs. Zhu is filling the house." He hugged Wen Yi again and coaxed: "I really didn't annoy you, good lady, don't be angry, I was negligent recently, and I won't dare to do it again." ”
Wen Yi raised her eyebrows, with a smile of belief on her face, but she quietly buried this question in her heart.
The next day, Liu Dongxing had breakfast and said hello: "I'm going out today, Xiaofu said that he would invite a group of our brothers to have a drink, because when he went to Li's house to ask for relatives that day, we thanked him for the battle, and I will come back for dinner in the evening." ”
Wen Yi responded, sent him out of the second gate, and called a little girl to follow, confirming that he was directly out of the alley. Unexpectedly, when Mrs. Zhu came over in the morning, she had already changed her words: "In the past few days, I am really embarrassed to bother General Liu for a few days for Brother Han, who ran away from our family in the early years. The person has been found, but it is in the field, and our lord is about to send someone to pick it up. ”
Wen Yi was suspicious in her heart, and couldn't help but remember that when Mrs. Zhongli arrived at the Zhu family, it didn't seem that she came from the sheep liver alley, could it be that the Zhu family still has a back door or a corner door elsewhere? Yesterday, Mrs. Zhu clearly didn't say this, why did she change her words just one night?
Mrs. Lu was asking Mrs. Zhu: "Brother Han of your family, but you mentioned it to me last time, the one left by Yuan Pei?" ”
Mrs. Zhu nodded: "It's him, he didn't have a mother when he was young, and our lord was busy with business and couldn't take care of him, after I entered the door, I originally treated him as my own son, but he somehow couldn't get close to me, so he had to be raised by my mother-in-law's side." Later, my mother-in-law went, and he stayed at home for less than half a year before he ran away on his own. In order to find him, the old man was really heartbroken, and he resigned from his business trip and returned to Beijing to do an idle job, and twenty years have passed, and he is old, so he has to retire. ”
Wen Yi's heart moved, thinking of Luo Mingmin's errand, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, it is really not easy to do the errand of the General Administration, like Luo Mingmin, it is already good to postpone the marriage date for official business, when Lord Zhu was young, he couldn't take care of his parents, wife and children because he had to go on a business trip, who could he talk to? Thinking of this, she was a little suspicious of Liu Dongxing, and sincerely hoped that the Zhu family had really found her long-lost son. Regardless of whether Liu Dongxing really has something to hide from her, at least, he is by her side.
Since then, Wen Yi has resumed her gentleness towards Liu Dongxing, and when she saw him go out, she didn't ask much, but persuaded him to wear two more clothes to avoid catching a cold, or bring some convenient snacks and tea to satisfy his hunger. Liu Dongxing was ironing in his heart, but he also had some doubts, and he always felt that his wife had something to hide from him.
Soon, someone came to the East Palace again. This time, it was the crown princess who summoned Wen Yi. Wen Yi had already heard Liu Dongxing mention it, and she was prepared, but she was not in a hurry, changed her clothes, said to Dongxing, her grandmother and others, and went to the sedan chair sent by the East Palace.
The crown princess Du Yuanru was pregnant, her lower abdomen was already slightly bulging at this time, her figure seemed to be a little fat, more and more rounded, her complexion was excellent, and the whole person looked radiant. Wen Yi made a big salute, looked at her carefully after sitting down, and when she saw her like this, she was also happy for her, and she hurriedly said a lot of good things.
Du Yuanru was in a very good mood, thanked him with a smile, and said: "I've heard about it, congratulations to General Liu for being promoted again, but it's a pity that you husband and wife are going to take office and meet again, at least three years later." The friend I knew before has left again, and I'm really reluctant. ”
Wen Yi smiled respectfully: "Her Royal Highness Princess Xie has been promoted, and I am reluctant to let Her Royal Highness do it, but there is an order from the imperial court, so naturally official affairs come first." But please rest assured, even if we are far away, I will always pray to heaven to bless His Highness's mother and son with good health. ”
Du Yuanru smiled, raised his head and instructed the palace people standing aside: "Where is the box of bird's nest cake that the queen mother rewarded yesterday?" Take it out, and I'll enjoy it with Yoo Gongren. ”
The palace people hesitated for a moment before they responded, and Wen Yi hurriedly said: "Since it is rewarded by the queen's mother, it is good for His Royal Highness to keep it for his own use." ”
"It's okay." Du Yuanru said with a smile, "The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother and the ladies of the harem send pastries and soup every day, where can I finish eating alone?" I wanted to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for help, but His Royal Highness thought that it was all things for women to eat, and refused to agree. This bird's nest cake tastes good, the most nourishing and nourishing beauty, but I can't bear to eat it every day, I'm tired of eating it, so you can help me. Wen Yi had no choice but to agree.
At this time, Xiao Bai came in, bowed to Du Yuanru in silence, and nodded. As if relieved, Du Yuanru smiled and wanted to say something to Wen Yi, but hesitated.
Wen Yi saw her embarrassment and couldn't help but wonder: "What does Your Highness command?" ”
Du Yuanru was still hesitating, there was a faint sense of weakness in his expression, but he didn't say anything, Xiao Bai glanced back, quickly walked to Wen Yi's side, and said in a low voice: "Liu Gongren, General Liu came to the East Palace a few days ago, and when he left, he met the prince of Qiankang near the palace gate, you know?" ”
Wen Yi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "I know, I mentioned it when my husband went home." ”
"The prince doesn't like General Liu, but General Liu doesn't seem to know about the prince's resentment?"
Wen Yi lowered his head: "He didn't know it originally, but I've told him now." ”
Xiao Bai seemed to be relieved, and looked at Du Yuanru: "Your Highness, the slave maid has said a long time ago that Liu Gongren is a smart person. Du Yuanru also smiled and nodded.
Wen Yi was confused by them: "Your Highness, little barberry girl, what kind of dumb riddle are you playing?" ”
Du Yuanru lowered his voice and said, "You must remember that General Liu and your husband and wife have no good impression of King Kang's mansion. Not only is it the Kang Palace, but also the Dongping Palace, or other palaces."
Wen Yi was shocked, and was about to ask more clearly, but the palace man had already come back with pastries, and seemed to be a little surprised that Xiao Bai appeared in this room, so he took a few more looks.
Xiao Bai remained silent and replied to Du Yuanru respectfully: "It has been prepared according to His Highness's wishes, and they are all the colors and styles that Liu Gong people liked in the past." ”
Du Yuanru smiled: "That's good." Sister Gu, don't be polite to me, this is Cheng Yi. You can even keep it as a thought. ”
Although Wen Yi didn't know what kind of medicine they were selling in their gourds, she also understood that she was deliberately acting behind the back of the palace people, so she answered with a smile: "In this case, I accepted it unceremoniously, thank Your Highness for the reward." ”
Du Yuanru smiled, although he instructed the palace people to serve pastries to Wen Yi, but he didn't say anything to persuade her to eat, but mentioned the Ruan family sisters and others: "They came to the palace to see me last time, and they were all complaining, saying that they haven't seen them since you got married, and blame you for treating people coldly." ”
Wen Yi couldn't help but feel guilty, and a little weak-hearted: "It's all mine." Originally, I was discussing with Sister Jiang that I was going to hold a chrysanthemum appreciation party during the Double Ninth Festival and invite all the young ladies to have fun for a day, but I didn't expect Sister Jiang to suddenly go to her father's office, I was embarrassed alone, and the matter was over. She glanced at Du Yuanru carefully: "It's all my fault, I always worry about this and that, but I live up to the friendship between friends." Several young ladies have helped me, but I ......"
Du Yuanru smiled and shook his head: "That's it, in fact, if you hadn't met me by chance, you and them would not have been all the way." Although they blame you for being cold, they also understand that after a woman marries, she is not as comfortable as when she was not married. Besides, you introduced the young ladies of the Li Commander's family to them, and they had a great time, even if they annoyed you a little, with Miss Li here, it was just a momentary anger. They were just annoyed because Miss Li was engaged, she was about to leave the cabinet at the end of the year, and she had one less playmate. But a few of them are almost ready to get married, and when that day comes, where can they pay attention to so much? ”
Wen Yi smiled carefully, but sighed secretly in her heart: she and those young ladies can't become real friends after all. Thinking of this, she remembered that Liu Dongxing had mentioned the prince's jealousy of the generals of the Huguo Gong family, and couldn't help but feel even more guilty, looked up at Du Yuanru, and wanted to remind her, but when she saw the other party's stomach, she hesitated a little, and couldn't help but glance at the barberry.
Xiao Bai found out, thought for a while, nodded slightly, and then said to Du Yuanru: "Your Highness, it's not too early, the imperial doctor is coming over soon, right?" Would you like to wait at the main hall first? ”
Du Yuanru thought for a while and said, "Okay, Your Highness also has something to ask the imperial doctor today, so I'll go over first." He smiled at Wen Yi embarrassedly: "Good sister, you wait a while, I'll be back soon, and I still have something to tell you." ”
Wen Yi responded with a smile and got up to send her out. Xiao Bai helped Du Yuanru out, turned around and gave Wen Yi a look, Wen Yi understood, so he obediently stayed in the house and waited.
After a while, a strange palace person came, looking at her dress, her status should be no less than the one who was waiting in front of Du Yuanru just now. She smiled and said to Wen Yi: "But Liu Gongren? Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, please come over. ”
Wen Yi was stunned: "This ...... Is it convenient? ”
"It's convenient, don't worry, please go this way."
Wen Yi had to follow her out of the side hall, but for some reason, she didn't go in the direction of the main hall, but turned into the path behind the hall. Wen Yi suddenly became vigilant and stopped: "Where are you going to take me?" ”。.。
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