Wen Yi was stunned when she heard this, and wondered why her grandmother knew it so quickly, so she replied: "No, the second brother and sister came to the door to ask the eldest aunt for peace that day, and the sixth sister avoided the inner room and did not meet them. Then he asked, "Where did Grandmother find out?" ”

Old Madam Lu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and said, "Your ninth uncle and ninth aunt in the seventh room once came to Kangcheng and met Brother Ning's five girls, and I heard about it from the five girls. The fifth girl said that their husband and wife had met your aunt and the sixth girl, but they didn't mention the details, presumably your ninth aunt misunderstood. ”

Wen Yi frowned: "Ninth uncle and ninth aunt have been to Cannes?" Why doesn't the granddaughter know? The eldest aunt lives with me, Aunt Jiu is here, why do you have to come to the door, why did you only see Brother Ning and leave after seeing it? ”

"Their husband and wife seem to have gotten great news from Brother Ning, so they rushed back to the village that day, and naturally they didn't come to see your aunt again." Old Madam Lu said lightly, "Brother Ning told them that not only will Aunt Liu not be able to make a comeback after his death, but even the Dongping Mansion may be unlucky, and the Gu family still has to count on the long house, but it should not be too public, after all, a squire is not considered a high position in the capital, if something really happens, the capital is thousands of miles away, and it will not be of much help." Your ninth uncle and they are a little panicked, in the past, relying on the momentum of the Liu Gu family, maybe there are also the signboards of relatives in Dongping Wangfu, he has made a fortune, and more people are staring at him, after Aunt Liu returned to his hometown, he has lost two shops, if even the backer of the palace is gone, he still doesn't know what will happen, while the news has not yet spread, it is serious to quickly get rid of the troublesome industry. ”

Wen Yi was a little surprised: "I used to hear that Uncle Jiu's family did a good business, but it turned out that he borrowed the east wind of his relatives?" Will it cause trouble? It's okay if the industry can get rid of it, but I'm afraid that when it changes hands, I will lose my brother's affection and sister-in-law, and I have a grudge with someone, not to mention that his family will sell all the money-making properties, how will he make a living in the future? Is it just that little field? ”

"Where did it get to this?" Mrs. Lu smiled slightly, "There are also many people in Pingyang who do business, and I don't see that others can't do it without a backer, it's just that your ninth uncle took advantage of the difficulties of many families after the civil unrest the year before last, so he bought a lot of properties at a low price, most of which were quite profitable, which caused many people to be red, but it just hindered the dignity of our relatives of the Gu family, and no one dared to do it." Those things weren't taken seriously, so it's better to give them up. According to me, the lack of virtue that takes advantage of people's danger cannot be done in the first place."

Wen Yi was stunned. Soon after the civil rebellion ended, she went to Beijing with the long house, and she didn't know that Master Gu Jiu had done such a thing, even so, he had already accumulated merit in his previous life when he fell into his current situation, and there was nothing to be dissatisfied with.

So she smiled and said: "Uncle Nine can get the news from Brother Ning as soon as possible, and take out the property in his hand, which is also his creation, but these things are not bad for a day or two, if he must go back on the same day, send someone to talk to the eldest aunt and me, it is really ...... to come and go in such a hurry, and you can't enter the door" She paused and didn't continue.

Old Madam Lu shook her head: "When your eldest aunt was still in the village before, your ninth uncle and his wife were very polite to her, but there was a letter in the capital, saying that your eldest uncle and grandmother were coming back, and your second uncle said a lot of bad things about your eldest aunt to the clansmen, and now many people say that when the eldest old lady comes back, they will teach the unfilial daughter-in-law a lesson, so they are far away from your eldest aunt." Even your ninth aunt mentioned that Brother Ning and the fifth girl met the sixth girl, and she had to make up a few sentences, completely forgetting how she diligently said good things about her nephew in front of your eldest aunt, and wanted to settle this family business. ”

Wen Yi showed a hint of mockery, raised her eyebrows and said: "It's really embarrassing for Aunt Jiu, in fact, she really doesn't have to worry so much, the eldest aunt never thought of marrying her daughter to her maiden nephew, she didn't mention it" Mrs. Gu Jiu often mentioned her nephew, praising him for his outstanding talent, how shrewd and capable, how filial and courteous, and wanted to tell him a daughter-in-law from the clan, but he didn't want to be a daughter-in-law from the clan, he didn't want to be a concubine, and he didn't want to be ordinary, but he didn't pick it for two years. In fact, everyone in the clan knows that her nephew is a white body, helping the family to take care of two shops, but her biological mother died early, her father continued to have a wife's room, and she also gave birth to two little brothers in a row, who is very pampered, who knows if that family business can finally fall into his hands? In addition, he has always liked to have fun, and he has been mixed with some indiscreet people, if he is a clansman with a mediocre family, he may be willing to marry this family for the sake of the wealth of Uncle Jiu's family, but Aunt Jiu can't look down on it

Old Mrs. Lu was a little surprised when she heard her granddaughter's words: "What? Is your aunt really looking at people for the six girls? Your ninth aunt said that she once mentioned this in front of the five girls, and the five girls still looked unimpressed, saying that the children of the Pingyang family, the six girls must not look down on them, so let your ninth aunt not waste your efforts. ”

Wen Yi's face was a little heavy, what did Wen Xian mean by this? If Aunt Jiu returned to Pingyang and shouted indiscriminately, so that the people who intended to come to the door to propose marriage were misunderstood, wouldn't it ruin Wenhui's marriage?

She turned her head to look at the courtyard, and saw that Shu Ping took Lianxin and a few other big girls to carry the luggage for Mrs. Lu and Brother Wen Shunwen, and Wen Shunwen and the whole brothers also helped to get some books or something, and they couldn't take care of this side for a while, so they said to Mrs. Lu: "Grandmother must be tired after a long journey, Brother Kang and the sixteenth sister should also be warm, why don't you sit in the house first?" Everyone rests first, and then speaks seriously after eating. The eldest aunt took the sixth sister to see their newly rented house today, I am afraid that I will not come back until the evening, and now the house is full of my own family, so I don't need to worry too much about courtesy. ”

Mrs. Lu guessed that she must have something to discuss with her in private, so she smiled and said, "Then it's up to you, let the nurse carry the children to the wing." ”

Then came another rush. Wen Yi also saw Wen Kang Wen Yue's brothers and sisters again after more than a year, Wen Kang has grown a lot taller, and he is already very disciplined in his words and actions, just like a little adult, Wen Yue is also more than a year old, and she will call her sister, Wen Yi happily sent a thick meeting gift, and saw that their little faces were blue and white, so she knew that they must be cold and hungry, so she hurriedly passed tea and snacks, sent them to the warm pavilion, and ordered the nurse to take care of them.

Then Wen Shun and the brothers came again, they had already seen the accommodation that Wen Yi had prepared for them, and they were very satisfied, and repeatedly stated that they could bear the daily expenses by themselves, Wen Yi didn't have to bother anymore, Wen Shun also said: "Our brother is not to be polite to his sister and brother-in-law, but the situation at home is much better than the year before last, and he has already received the great favor of his uncle and grandmother. My sister will follow us. ”

Wen Yi secretly looked at her grandmother's expression, and when she nodded slightly, she knew that Jiufang was really capable of paying for the brothers' study in Cannes, so she stopped persuading and readily agreed. Then after talking about homely things for a while, Wen Shunwen went back to the courtyard to rest, and said that he would come over for dinner for a while.

After everyone left, Wen Yi had the opportunity to talk to Mrs. Lu in private, and she quietly told her grandmother about Jiang's family watching Wen Hui, and mentioned Han Tianshuang's matter.

Old Madam Lu's face was slightly gloomy: "What do you think?" I have also heard of this descendant of the Han family in my hometown, it is a good one, it seems that he is still related to your fourth aunt's sister-in-law, but he never likes to walk among relatives, so no one has mentioned his relatives. If it can really be said that this marriage is not enough, but the reputation of the six girls is almost bad in Pingyang, and the serious scholars may not be willing, and the people who are almost wronged by her have wronged her. The descendants of the Han family are also classmates and friends of Brother Xing'er, and they also saved your sisters, if there is something bad after you get married, and you feel resentful, it is not a good thing for your husband and wife. ”

Wen Yi was a little hesitant: "My granddaughter is the same, it's just ...... Every time I see the appearance of the sixth sister, I feel sorry for her. In fact, in addition to her bad temper, she used to be more arrogant, but there is not much harm, if she really ends the road of marriage from now on, it will be too miserable. "But...... Han Gongzi is a good person, and he is both civil and military, and his conduct is upright, so he should have a virtuous ......wife."

Old Madam Lu thought thoughtfully: "Nine girls, grandmother always feels a little strange, you seem to think that your sixth sister is pitiful, and on the other hand, you think that she is not worthy of a good marriage?" Are you still resentful of her bullying you when you were a child? ”

Wen Yi was shocked, immediately blushed, and whispered: "No...... I...... I also hope that she will have a good result......" But after thinking about it carefully, I felt that my grandmother's words were not untargeted, she still had a little resentment towards Wen Hui in her heart, but at the same time she felt that Wen Hui was pitiful, if Wen Hui could marry a good person, she would also be happy for this sister, but if that good person was known by herself, she felt entangled. This ambivalence is beyond words.

Old Madam Lu smiled and said: "You have not suffered less from their long house in the past, and the six girls have indeed done a lot of things wrong, and it is human nature that you have ideas in your heart." For example, this family matter, on the one hand, is an acquaintance of Brother Xing'er, and on the other hand, it is a sister of your same clan, if it was two years ago, it would naturally be a good thing, but now the reputation of the six girls is damaged, many people in Pingyang have heard the rumors, and the mother's family can not help her, if you reluctantly marry the Han family, what is bad in the future, the Han family remembers that you once made a match, and will blame your husband and wife for being troublesome. And if the sixth girl suffers in the Han family, your aunt and two brothers will also blame you. Even if their husband and wife are harmonious and have a happy love, the Han family's family background has been defeated, and the Han family's descendants fell off the list last year, what if the long house dislikes him and has no interest? Don't talk about it, don't you blame your husband and wife in your heart? That's why I said, you'd better not get involved in this matter, and let the two of them discuss it themselves, no matter what the result is, you can't be blamed. ”

Wen Yi hurriedly said: "The granddaughter is also this idea, no matter what kind of person the eldest aunt says to the sixth sister, she has to advocate for herself, the granddaughter has never interfered, but ......" She was a little embarrassed, "The eldest aunt and the sixth sister are still living with their granddaughter, they know about Han Gongzi, and they also inquired from the granddaughter and his wife, others know, they may not believe that the granddaughter has really not been involved......

Mrs. Lu said, "What's so difficult about this? Just now you mentioned that Brother Xing'er is now living in the office, and he will come back when he arrives at Xiumu, this is not a long-term solution, you are husband and wife, how can you live separately? It turned out that it was because you wanted to arrange some housing accommodation for Brother Shun and the brothers, but now that we have come, and the affairs of the family are taken care of, you should hurry up and go to the meeting with Brother Xing, except for kowtowing during the New Year's holidays, there is no need to come to Cannes. Whether it is the Changfang or the Han family, if they can't see your husband and wife, they will naturally not involve you in this matter. ”

Wen Yi showed hesitation, and her expression was a little unhappy. Old Madam Lu sank her face: "What? You don't want to? ”

Wen Yi hurriedly said: "How come? The granddaughter also thought about it before, and when the grandmother and brothers settled down, the eldest aunt and the sixth sister also moved out, so she went back to Kangnan to accompany her father-in-law. Xianggong also said that in the past few months, I have been busy training the army, even if it is a day off, I have something to do, and I can't take the time to come back, so let me take care of Brother Ning's study properly, and go over to meet him. After a pause, he leaned closer to his grandmother's ear: "King Zheng's rebellion also has something to do with the Dongping Palace, the palace is unstable, the Liu family has panicked, and the second uncle has specially ordered Brother Ning and his wife to take refuge in the south." ”

Old Madam Lu was taken aback, and then nodded slightly: "I see." I said that Brother Ning and his wife suddenly went south, there must be a reason, it turned out that there was an accident in the palace. When I was in the capital last year, I felt that the people of Dongping Wangfu were not acting properly, and sooner or later they would cause trouble. Could it be that Aunt Liu would ask Brother Xing'er for help, I remember that when Brother Xing'er was in Beijing, he knew a few big people, and he might be able to speak. It's just that the matter involves court disputes, and if Brother Xing'er, a military attache stationed abroad, easily intervenes in it, I'm afraid that there will be trouble, or stay away for the time being, as long as his second uncle does not commit a heinous felony and does not implicate the clansmen, and you take care of his family more afterwards, it can be regarded as fulfilling the feelings of the clansmen. ”

Wen Yi said with a smile: "Xianggong also means this, he knows that he will find a way to inquire about the news in Beijing and find someone to help dredge it." After all, it is a relative of the same family, if the second uncle's family is affected because it is the in-laws of the Dongping Palace, our family is the same, there will always be people who do not like Xianggong who are secretly calculating, so Xianggong said that helping the second uncle's family is actually helping himself. But Xianggong didn't want to be involved too deeply, so he didn't want to get too close to Brother Ning and his wife, and waited until the will of the imperial court came down. ”

Old Madam Lu nodded and said, "This is a comprehensive method. So what else would you not want to? Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds to go to Kangnan, not only to avoid the family affair between Changfang and the Han family, but also to stay away from Brother Ning and his wife? What do you still have to lose? ”

Wen Yi pursed her lips and pulled her grandmother's sleeve with little force: "I can't bear to grandmother...... I haven't seen her for months, and I want to spend a few more days with my grandmother, so how can you drive me away? ”

Mrs. Lu glanced at her, and couldn't help but show a little smile on her face: "Look at you, you are married to be a grandmother, and you are still like a child, quickly let go of your hand, let people see what it looks like."

Wen Yi smiled, not only did not let go, but hugged her hands with both hands, hugged her grandmother's arm, and made a coquettish appearance.

That night, everyone in Gu's family's room, sixth room and ninth room had a reunion dinner, everyone was in a happy mood, even Wen Hui laughed all night, Wen Yi was more and more reluctant to leave, but remembering that her husband was still living alone hundreds of miles away, she was a little distressed, and after hesitating, she decided to go over to accompany him.

But just as she was about to set off, good news came from the capital. Liu Dongxing was rewarded by the emperor for his meritorious service in helping to quell the rebellion, and at the same time, the holy decree also announced that he would send Zhu Jingshen, the former son of King Kang, south to Kangcheng to deal with the aftermath of King Kang's mansion.