Wen Yi was stunned when she heard this, and walked more slowly. Behind him, the Jiang family was still saying: "The Zheng family has beaten the noble concubine Niangniang into the palace and gave birth to three princes, and they can get Laba porridge from the palace every year, and it has never been broken for 20 years. This year suddenly fell short, could it be because of the incident that Miss Zheng did before, which made the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Queen all annoy the Zheng family? ”

Old Madam Yu was silent for a while, and said unhurriedly: "It's just a porridge, not even exempt from reprimand, Miss Zheng's behavior is indeed too absurd, and it is reasonable for the palace to be cold to her." But if the queen mother and the emperor are annoyed by the Zheng family because of this, it is impossible, but the three princes are still there. ”

Jiang Shi was a little unwilling, and then said: "If this is the case, it only needs to be missing Miss Zheng's share, why is it that even Mrs. Zheng is ......?"

"Okay," Old Madam Yu interrupted her sharply, "The things rewarded in the palace, no matter who gets it or not, it is the grace of the king, we are subordinates, and we talk nonsense in private, what will it look like?" The matter that Miss Zheng did, whether it was in the palace or in the Lu Wangfu, had already closed the case, and it had nothing to do with us. As long as we take a good look at the six girls, don't let her be confused again, how about the Zheng family, and what are we doing? ”

Jiang Shi was speechless for a moment, and then fell silent.

Wen Yi naturally knew the reason for her silence, Wen Hui met with Zheng Lijun in private in the Great Huguo Temple, and said those threatening words, this matter is still hidden from the people of the Shilang Mansion. Jiang can hate to lock up his daughter in the name of pox, and of course he will not let her be reprimanded by other elders.

However, the Zheng family did not get the matter of Laba porridge...... It's reverie, maybe the queen mother, the emperor and the queen in the palace want to appease the Dongyang Marquis Mansion? It is also possible that the Zheng family was deliberately beaten. It seems that if there is no accident on the throne of the crown princess, it must be Du Yuanru's, but I don't know how Zheng Lijun's marriage will be arranged?

Wen Yi selfishly hopes that this scheming and ruthless eldest lady should not become the wife and concubine of the third prince, otherwise with her family background and background, she will inevitably call the wind and rain with the favor of the new monarch in the future, and when the time comes, what good end will the Gu family have?

Wen Yi was thinking about it, and suddenly saw a girl coming from the opposite side of the verandah, but it was the second-class girl arranged for the old lady Yu by the Shilang Mansion here, not Ruyi or Double Happiness, worried that she would see her here, so she hurriedly hurried a few steps and walked away.

Back in the room, the Laba porridge sent by Liu Dongxing had been placed on the table. Dong Kui put the bowls and spoons away one by one, scooped out half a bowl of porridge from the jar with a smile, and said to Wen Yi: "Miss, the slave maid went to ask about dinner, they said that Miss Six was sick today, and the kitchen was busy boiling medicine or something, and because Miss Fifth had just taken over the housework, she ordered to boil a few pots of laba porridge to prepare for gifting, so dinner was delayed." The slaves and maids are still worried about eating cold snacks, but fortunately, Uncle Liu sent this jar of porridge, and the young lady is eating to cushion her stomach first, right? ”

Wen Yi's face was slightly red, and she responded almost inaudibly, sat down to eat porridge, only to feel that the porridge was sweet in the mouth, and the red beans, peanuts, chestnuts, pine nuts and other things in it were all cooked softly, and there was also the fragrance of fruit peel and fresh rice, without the sweet and greasy taste in the Laba porridge that she usually eats, it only made people feel sweet and fragrant, and the aftertaste was deep.

The porridge was still hot, Wen Yi at first thought that the winter sunhock had been warmed by a small stove in advance, but after the latter's finger, it happened that the porridge jar was wrapped in a thick cotton cloth cover to prevent it from getting cold. Dong Kui also said: "The sister-in-law Zheng who sent the porridge said that as soon as the porridge left the pot, it was directly put on the cotton sleeve, and Uncle Liu ordered her to hold it in his arms all the way and send it over steadily, other people's porridge is not so careful."

Wen Yi's face turned red again, although she was moved, she was a little embarrassed, and she put aside her face and said, "I'll eat one bowl and I'll be enough, and you can share the rest." Dong Que smiled and thanked the reward, and asked, "Miss do you want to eat more bowls?" In fact, there is only porridge for two people in this jar, and the young lady can eat it alone. I ate with Xiuzhu separately, but it was less, so it was better to wait for Mama Zhao and everyone Zhao outside to send it

Wen Yi's face turned even redder, so she had to talk about it left and right: "Mama Zhao and everyone Zhao want to come in?" That's the best, I'm looking for Zhao everyone. "Now that I have a family, it is more convenient than before to inquire about the news, not to mention that the Zhao family has been in Beijing for a long time and is more familiar with the affairs of the capital.

Dong Kui responded with a smile, and sighed deliberately: "If the eldest old lady hadn't sent Sister-in-law Zheng away early, it would be good to come in at this time to talk for a while, maybe someone is worried about it."

Wen Yi bit her lip and scolded with a smile: "Why don't you go and spread the word and let Mama Zhao and everyone Zhao come in?" Otherwise, even if they send porridge, I won't let you eat a bite," Hollyhock laughed.

Wen Yi looked down at the porridge in the bowl, her face was red for a long time, and she slowly ate it all, and her dinner was much less than usual.

Early in the morning of the second day, Zhao Da and his family received Wen Yi's order, and on the grounds that they had just changed their residence and needed to buy some daily utensils, they went out to investigate, and came back to tell Wen Yi that the laba porridge given by the palace yesterday was not only the fact that the Zheng family had failed.

This year's lunar month is not better than before, the high-ranking officials and magnates in the capital, only because of the battle between the prince and the heir, lost a few, and moved a few, and the rest were convicted of this, but not to hurt the bones, after all, it was in front of the emperor to lose favor, so he did not get the porridge, only two families or because the previous generation was still the lord, or because the family married the clan, only to get a porridge. Overall, fewer people have been given porridge this year than in previous years. If the Zheng family didn't have the name of the three princes, it might not be so conspicuous.

The people who got the porridge, in addition to a few upstarts, the Du family of the Dongyang Hou Mansion and the Ruan family of the Huguo Mansion all got a lot of dignity, and there were also a few families that were usually inconspicuous and unthinkable, and they were also rewarded, including Lin Meier's family. Her father was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and his official position was not high, but he was outstanding in his studies, and he was even appreciated by the emperor and became good friends with King Lu. However, the queen gave the Lin family a lot of porridge, but it was not for Lin Mei'er, but for her cousin Miss Lin Yufei.

This Miss Lin's father is the brother of Master Lin, serving as the prefect in a small place, the official has done a steady job, it is already the fifth year of his term, and the annual evaluation is average, the official reputation is mediocre, and the political performance is mediocre. There is only one thing that can make people look at it slightly, that is, his main wife, Miss Lin Yufei's biological mother, is a distant relative of the Du family of Dongyang Houfu.

Zhao said: "People outside say that this Miss Lin only returned to the capital in the autumn, and she has been in office with her father before, so she has no reputation in the capital, and I only heard that she is a beauty with a gentle temperament." Because she is the cousin of the eldest lady of the Dongyang Hou Mansion, some people think that she is stained with the light of the prospective princess. ”

Wen Yi's heart moved, remembering that when Du Yuanru met her at the Du family, he privately mentioned a little careful thinking of Mrs. Dongyang Hou Ruan, could it be that Mrs. Dongyang Hou finally chose this Miss Lin Yufei?

The family background is not high or low, it is enough to be a good woman, her father is a foreign official with mediocre political achievements, her mother is the daughter of the Du family, she has a gentle temperament and good looks, if such a woman becomes the prince's concubine, she may not have much help to Du Yuanru, but she can't get in the way. Outsiders say that Mr. Lin is a person who is dedicated to studying poetry and knowledge, loves elegance, and is not good at power, so he will not help his niece and daughter to block the Du family in the future?

Wen Yi secretly came to a conclusion in his heart, so he put this matter aside for the time being, and then asked everyone Zhao: "Have you ever heard any news from the Zheng family?" ”

Zhao everyone's smile said: "There is no other news, I just heard that Miss Zheng went to the temple yesterday to worship Mrs. Zheng Jiatai, and she has not gone out since she returned home." This morning, the old man of the Zheng family went out to the court, and he heard that his face was not very good from a distance, because when the horse herd led the horse over, he walked a little slower, so he threw several whips over. Other than that, not anymore. If the young lady wants to know, let the little one inquire again? ”

Wen Yi thought for a while, shook his head and said, "That's it, this kind of thing has been done too much, if it alarms the Zheng family, won't it make you suffer?" Forget it. "Anyway, she believes that the eldest aunt Jiang will send someone to do it. She only has this family, so don't bother.

Zhao Dajia smiled and said: "Miss is too careful, these things are often done by a small family in the past." In the capital, if there is someone in the family who is an official, or who often deals with the official, who doesn't want to ask around for news? Especially in the past two years, it has not been very peaceful, if you are confused because you haven't heard important news for a while, wouldn't it make those big men vomit to death? Miss rest assured, the little ones are used to doing it and know how to do it. "Besides, although the little ones are stupid and new, they have also heard the rumors of the Zheng family's incident." The little ones are also worried that this young lady will cause trouble and affect the house."

Seeing this, Wen Yi smiled slightly: "In this case, I won't say anything, it's just that you are acting outside, you need to be cautious, don't let people pay attention." He also asked Dong Que to take ten taels of silver and give it to Zhao's family: "These will be given to you outside, don't lose yourself, if it's not enough, just tell me." ”

Zhao's eyes lit up, she was in that thousand households, and the two of them couldn't earn this amount in a month, I didn't expect the new owner to be so generous, thinking that Wen Yi was the granddaughter of the old master, and she had always respected her aunt (Zhao Mama), presumably her family could also have a good future, so she took the money gratefully, and said with a thousand thanks: "Thank you, Miss, don't worry, the little ones will be cautious and cautious, and they won't cause trouble to Miss."

Wen Yi smiled: "It's not that I'm afraid of trouble, I'm just worried that you will suffer." The capital is not as good as Pingyang, if you are in Pingyang, I can still protect you, but the capital is full of nobles, if something really happens, I am really powerless to save me, I can only hope that you can be careful. The news is a trivial matter, you are Mama's relatives, and I still hope that you can accompany Mama home and send her to the end of her life. There is no one in my family who is an official, as long as there is no major incident in the long house, I don't have the heart to take care of anything else. ”

Zhao immediately understood what Wen Yi meant, and their hearts were even more happy, and they responded in a loud voice.

Wen Yi asked about her two sons again, I heard that they are idle now, occasionally helping their parents go out to inquire about the news, but the eldest son has found a job as a shop man. Wen Yi thought of Liu Dongxing's pharmacy, moved her mouth, but still didn't say anything, just said: "Since they are idle, let them go to the dock and ask, is there a reliable boat back to Pingyang, how much is the boat fare?" If we hire a ship ourselves, how much will it cost? ”

Everyone Zhao was a little surprised: "Is Miss going back to Pingyang?" On this cold day, the river is frozen, and I'm afraid it's not very convenient to sail......"

Wen Yi thought for a while: "I don't have to go back now, but I inquired in advance and prepared to go back after the beginning of spring...... By the way, you can also inquire at the city gate or on the wharf, but there are students from Pingyang to catch the exam, my uncle's cousin is going to Beijing to take the exam this year, and the second brother of the clan must also come, I don't know when they will arrive, if there is any news, they will come back immediately to report to me. ”

When everyone Zhao heard this, they hurriedly responded, and retreated after a while.

Wen Yi walked to the window, looked at the sky outside, and sighed secretly. The eldest cousin of the Nie family has never liked Liu Dongxing, if he knew that he was engaged to Liu Dongxing, he didn't know what he would think...... has a big cousin, but he has the confidence, and he has a person to discuss in case of trouble......

Not to mention that Wen Yi was secretly entangled here, in the sheep liver alley, Liu Dongxing, who had just rushed home from outside, listened to the reply of Zheng Shangrong's family, and heard that there was something unusual in the Gu family yesterday, and the wife and eldest lady were sad, so they hurriedly asked: "How is Miss Gu Jiu?" Didn't get angry, did you? ”

Zheng Shangrong's family replied with a smile: "Back to the uncle's words, Miss Gu Jiu is fine, and she seems to be very happy when she sees the porridge sent by the uncle." It's just that the elders are present, so it's not good to ask more about the uncle."

Liu Dongxing curled the corners of his mouth slightly, secretly happy in his heart, and forgot about the urgent call of the General Administration Department yesterday and ordered him to go out of the city to do errands, so that he could not personally send Laba porridge to Shilang's mansion, and asked Zheng Shangrong's family vigorously, Wen Yi likes to eat that porridge.

Zheng Shangrong's family has long left the Shilang Mansion, where do you know this? But she has always been likable, so she smiled and said: "Miss Gu Jiu is from everyone, how can she praise the Laba porridge sent by the uncle in front of the small?" But look at her look, that is, the porridge is not delicious, and she likes it very much, not to mention that the porridge is the uncle's great effort, just smell the taste, you know how sweet it is. When the big * milk passed the door in the future, the uncle asked her by himself, wouldn't it be better? ”

Liu Dongxing smiled slightly, and then he had the leisure to sit down and drink tea, and asked what happened to the Gu family.

Zheng Shangrong's family is not very clear: "It seems that the sixth lady of his family has a sudden illness, or will she have a pox, I heard that everyone in the Shilang Mansion is waiting for her, and even the people who are waiting for Miss Gu Liu have been carefully selected, and you need the most reliable and meticulous to enter the courtyard where Miss Six lives." The doctor was already living in the Shilang Mansion, and the sixth lady was not allowed to leave if he did not get well for a day. In the morning, the little one still heard the legends of outsiders, and even the Lord Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites asked about Lord Gu Shilang, and asked him to go home to rest for a few days, and then go back to run errands when he was sure that he was not infected. "Paused," It's just that the little one is looking at it coldly in the Shilang Mansion, but it doesn't look like it's so serious. Although that Mrs. Gu had a sad face, she didn't see an anxious look......"

Liu Dongxing paused in his hand and raised his eyes to look at her.