Chapter 11: Ulterior Motives
Led by You Guitai, the people who knelt on the ground in the courtyard.
Zhang Fu politely asked, "Where are the eldest lady of the You family and You Fengyi?" ”
You Tingjiao's face was full of joy, and she hurriedly spoke: "Here!" ”
You Tingrong's heart beat violently, and he took advantage of the time to raise his head and glanced quickly, on Zhang Fu's brown blouse, the position of the neckline and cuffs had red edges about a palm wide, which was unique to the eunuchs on the imperial errand.
Zhang Fu straightened his back and raised his head to pass the message: "Pass on Your Majesty's message, reward You Fengyi with a gilded peach blossom hairpin, Miss You has exquisite chess skills, and a set of chess equipment will be rewarded!" ”
After the decree, Zhang Fu resumed the eunuch's characteristic posture of bowing his head slightly and holding his chest, "Two thanks!" ”
After the two leaned over to thank them, the little eunuch in blue behind them held the things and sent them to the two of them, watching the two of them take it in person, and the auspicious words in their mouths were stringed one by one.
You Tingrong casually gave the silver as a reward, but You Tingjiao only looked at the box in her hand, the original sadness was swept away, and she was already dazzled by this gorgeous gold, as if the glory and wealth were in front of her.
This box is made of vermilion lacquered hardwood as the base, and the surrounding and corners are made of silver-burned blue sunflower patterns, which is very exquisite, and only look at this box to know that it must be worth a lot.
On the other hand, the box in You Tingrong's hand, although it is larger, only has a thin layer of lacquer, locked with a copper buckle, and there is no decoration on the whole body.
The third aunt also wiped her tears, showed joy, saw You Tingrong's movements, and happily followed and gave the silver.
You Guitai's face was ruddy, and when he looked at the eunuch, he knew that Zhang Fu was the boss, and he didn't care about the suspicion of stammering, so he ruthlessly took out ten taels of silver and stuffed it into his hand.
Zhang Fu took the money, weighed it secretly, and smiled deeper on his face, "You Fengyi is the only one in the palace, and the adult has raised a good daughter!" ”
"Tired father-in-law Jiyan, it's just that the lower officials don't understand something......" You Guitai lowered his voice, and saw that Zhang Fu was not dissatisfied, so he whispered: "Since Your Majesty is willing to give Fengyi an extra color, why did you make an exception and only give Fengyi?" ”
Zhang Fuhu glanced at him suspiciously, and said: "The thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace, how can I guess Your Majesty's thoughts!" ”
You Guitai knew that he was speechless, so he hurriedly agreed, and his body was pressed lower than Zhang Fu, "Yes, yes, the lower official is speechless." As he spoke, he shoved five taels into his hands, smiling humbly.
Zhang Fu then stuck to You Guitai and said half a mention and half a compliment: "Lord You, don't worry, your blessing is behind." ”
When he said this, Zhang Fu's eyes unconsciously looked at You Tingrong who was standing behind, his master Chang Shunke mentioned it, this reward was mainly for her, and this triumphant You Fengyi was just brought by the way.
sent Zhang Fu away, and You Tingjiao also got on the sedan chair.
You Guitai was still thinking about Zhang Fu's words in his heart, and he couldn't figure out if there was any deep meaning, and when You Tingjiao said goodbye to his parents, he was also absent-minded, just looking at the golden hairpin that You Tingjiao happily put on his head.
It's just gilt, which is naturally not as valuable as pure gold, but it is not unique in terms of pattern, and the workmanship is just mediocre. To put it mildly, the box containing the golden hairpin is worth more than this hairpin.
You Tingjiao's face was full of spring breeze, and she pretended to be affectionate and took You Tingrong's hand, "Thanks to my sister, if I didn't have my sister, how would I be where I am today?" ”
You Tingrong glanced at the rough-made hairpin, and he didn't know where Shan Yunxin picked up the tattered things, and his eyes when he looked at You Tingjiao also revealed pity, "Second sister is so blessed." ”
It's obviously a good thing, but You Tingrong said it so unhurriedly, full of sarcasm.
You Tingjiao couldn't see her lofty appearance, so she got close to her, and said viciously word by word: "You Tingrong, sooner or later, one day I want you to kneel in front of me and call me a mother!" ”
You Tingrong nodded and agreed with this sentence.
"Yes, but I'm afraid we won't see each other again." You Tingrong hooked his lips and smiled, and his tone was sincere: "I wish You Fengyi what he wants!" ”
The nurturing grandmother couldn't help but urge: "The time has come, please please." ”
You Tingjiao held her head high, took a deep breath, and sat in the sedan chair.
You Tingrong watched the small square-topped sedan chair walk away on the gray stone road, until it became a small point, and the things that had been pressed in her heart for a long time were reluctantly put down, this time, she completely changed the beginning of her fate.
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After a tired day, You Tingrong served the old lady with a decoction, and when she returned to the main room, she bumped into Mrs. You and sent someone to invite her.
was puzzled, but saw You Guitai sitting at the table, with his back to her, unable to see his expression.
The perspective shifted down slightly, and what was on the table was the chess set that had been rewarded today, which had been opened at this time.
Hearing the movement, You Guitai turned around, holding a chess piece in his hand.
The special southern cloud material has a delicate and round texture, firm but not brittle, heavy but not slippery. In particular, sunspots, as the saying goes, "look up like jasper, look down like paint".
At this moment, You Guitai was holding the chess pieces to look at the candlelight, the chess pieces exuded a faint blue and green brilliance, and the eyes of You Guitai seemed to be beating with restless light, and You Tingrong's heart gradually sank.
"Rong'er." Yu Guitai's tone is gentle.
You Tingrong leaned over and saluted, "Father." ”
You Guitai got up to help her and sat down together, "Where is the need for such a life between father and daughter, sit down!" ”
"Your Majesty's set of chess sets is really superb, I heard the maid say that you didn't even open it to take a look?" You Guitai looked casual, putting the chess pieces back in place, but his eyes were fixed on You Tingrong's face.
You Tingrong smiled slightly, "Where can you use the things that are given by the emperor, you can only offer them." ”
"Why does Your Majesty want to reward you?" This time, the tone was a little more urgent.
You Tingrong replied calmly: "Coincidentally, that day, I met His Majesty's private visit in Chi Mansion, and Mr. Chi played against His Majesty in the garden, and Miss Chi took us to watch the excitement." ”
"Your Majesty asked, and Miss Chi introduced that her daughter was her best friend, and her daughter was also touched by Miss Chi's light." You Tingrong's expression was free, his eyes looked at You Guitai calmly, and he pushed everything on Chi Qinghuan.
You Guitai didn't continue to delve into it, but patted his daughter's shoulder seriously, "Rong'er, your marriage father will think about it in the long run, and he will definitely find a wishful husband for you." ”
This sentence is especially cold when you hear it.
Shan Yunxin sent this gift with ulterior motives, which is to imply that he has intentions for himself.
Although You Guitai can't fully comprehend it, as long as there is a slight opportunity, he will re-evaluate You Tingrong's value, and he will not easily let go of her and marry her.
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Qianqing Palace
Zhang Fu came back from outside the palace, replied to his master Chang Shun as soon as possible, and told him the situation 1510.
"Lord You didn't even know about it, I thought it was You Fengyi's face, and the father was so blind that he was so blind." Zhang Fu handed You Guitai's filial piety silver to Chang Shun, "The apprentice mentioned it a little......"
"Don't say what you shouldn't say!" Chang Shun patted him on the head, "How many times have you said it, in the palace, you have to see more and talk less!" ”
"Don't worry, master, it's just a few auspicious words! The apprentice knows the measure. ”
"What do you know, Miss You specified that she deliberately hid it from her family." Chang Shun thought about the scene when You Tingrong met the saint, like a mouse who saw a cat.
"Why? That's a great thing! Zhang Fu wondered, how many people can't ask for the grace they can't get!
"It's because she's not happy that Your Majesty is catching up!" Chang Shun showed a smile: "It's okay not to see Your Majesty for the time being, but if you want to marry someone else, Your Majesty can't agree." ”
As soon as this reward is given, both the Chi family and Lord You should know that it is good or bad, even if Lord Xiao Chi likes it, the elders of the Chi family will not let him mess around.