It's not the first time Song Rong'er has seen Xia Sushuang.

When Xia Niangzi arrived at the Guogong Mansion on the first day, she had seen it once from a distance through the courtyard gate, but she couldn't see it really.

People in the guest courtyard came in and out, and Song Rong'er probed outside the courtyard, wanting to see if the prince brother was there, and then saw a very unreal scene.

Xia Niangzi, who had just arrived at the Guogong Mansion, seemed to be tired of traveling, taking a nap in the pavilion in the courtyard, and simmering tea on the stove next to her.

Brother Shizi stayed by her side, his eyes kept looking at the sleeping Xia Niangzi, and he didn't move for a moment, and the big hat he often wore was covered with her.

From so far away, Song Rong'er could feel how different the prince brother was from before.

In her memory, this brother, who had just returned to the house two years ago, had always been a dignified and unsmiling person, he was not swayed by people, he would not do anything wrong, and he treated the sisters in the house equally.

She couldn't imagine that her brother would have such a gentle side.

So gentle that you don't have to look into his eyes to know that guarding the sleeping man wholeheartedly is the most important thing in the world for him.

At that time, Song Rong'er only had one thought: all the unseemly feelings of the prince's brother, preference, willfulness, and jealousy...... I'm afraid it's not all given to this female master.

She went back and told her aunt what she had seen, and her aunt only told her: "You little girl can understand something, don't go outside and talk nonsense, don't have no evidence, carefully cause trouble for yourself!" ”

Although she was asked not to talk nonsense, she also told her to find an opportunity to get close to Xia Niangzi, and she could also cultivate some brother and sister feelings with Brother Shizi.

In this huge palace, the eldest lady is the first person they avoid, she will not give the concubines and their children a good face, and the prince brother is much more magnanimous, he will deal with the offenders impartially, and will not let the aunts and sisters be treated harshly because they are not favored.

The aunt said that the elder brother of the prince is the future head of the family, and he has a good relationship with him, so that the aunt and her can have a good life in the future.

Before Song Rong'er came over, she was still a little unsure, but now that she sees Xia Sushuang treating her so kindly, she is much more relieved.

She untied a sachet and handed it to Xia Sushuang, "Rong'er is in a hurry, this sachet will be given to Xia Niangzi to talk about her heart, it was newly made yesterday, the material is willing to make new clothes to wear in the New Year, the eldest lady only sent one to each room, and the petals in it are the white begonias picked by Rong'er herself, Xia Niangzi should not dislike it." ”

The little girl handed the sachet to herself was too cute, and her words were so sincere and sincere, Xia Sushuang's heart softened, how could she refuse.

Xiang Jingkui saw that she was close to the master's set, and was very unhappy, "Do you still know that you carry a sachet with you to give it away, do you have calculated what pearls were not stolen, but picked up by others, so you prepared this one?" ”

The little apprentice didn't pay attention to etiquette, which caused Xia Sushuang to frown: "Little sunflower." ”

"Hmph-" Xiang Jingkui turned over.

Song Rong'er withdrew her hand crampedly, and said: "This was originally because Rong'er was worried that she wouldn't be able to find it back, so she made amends to her aunt, if Xia Niangzi doesn't like it, Rong'er will make a new one tomorrow and give it to Xia Niangzi, or what Xia Niangzi likes......"

Xia Sushuang hurriedly took it: "This sachet is so beautiful, I like it very much." ”

After only a few words, it was time for lunch, and Xia Sushuang took the opportunity to leave Song Rong'er to eat.

After the meal, they chatted for a while, Song Rong'er was full of flowers, and she always made Xia Sushuang sigh, at such a young age, she actually looked good when she spoke, and her head was Tao, and she was not as good as an adult.

When it was time to Shen, the sunlight pulled out a long shadow from the eaves, and Song Rong'er reluctantly said goodbye.

Before leaving, she said, "Tomorrow, can I still come to talk to Xia Niangzi?" ”

Xiang Jingkui was the first to speak: "No, Master is going to play at my house tomorrow, you don't need it." ”

Song Rong'er was a little disappointed, "When will Mrs. Xia come back?" ”

"This ......"

Xia Sushuang can't say it well, she went to the Xiyue Marquis Mansion to avoid the big apprentice, so it's best not to see her for a while.

As for when she will be able to face the big apprentice calmly, she doesn't know yet.

Seeing that Xia Sushuang didn't answer, Song Rong'er was a little disappointed, "If Xia Niangzi finds it inconvenient, then Rong'er won't bother in the future." ”

Xia Sushuang shook his head: "Don't get me wrong, I don't know the date of return when I leave the mansion this time, I'm worried that you will come to the air, so as soon as I return to the mansion, I'll go to you, okay?" ”

"Hmmm! Then I'll wait for Xia Niangzi to come back! She was cheerful again.

When Song Rong'er left, Xiang Jingkui snorted coldly, "If you find the pearl, you don't send it back quickly, but you delay a lot of work with the master here, don't be in a hurry at all, this Miss Song Si's Taoism is still a little shallow." ”

"So what?"

Xiang Jingkui was not surprised at all when she saw her master, and said hurriedly: "This woman who grew up in the capital city, which one is simple, how could she come over to show her goodwill for no reason, Master, don't be deceived by her." ”

Xia Sushuang may not know, but she understands Song Rong'er, a ten-year-old girl, how hard she has to plan for herself.

She said, "Even if she has other intentions, she has not provoked you at this time, and you should not have talked to a little girl like this before." ”

She was angry that the little apprentice was too rude to outsiders.

Seeing that the master looked serious, Xiang Jingkui thought about it carefully, felt that she was a little too much, and hurriedly hugged her coquettishly: "Thank you Master for teaching, the apprentice knows that he is wrong......"

Xia Sushuang touched her head: "You, carefully let your senior brother see it." ”

mentioned the big apprentice casually, and Xia Sushuang realized it after speaking, and began to be unnatural.

"Senior brother is not like this when I am not here, he usually doesn't let me be so unruly, it must be because he is a man, and he is embarrassed to say that he wants the master to hug him, so he controls me everywhere."

"Nonsense."

What can't you hug ......

Xiang Jingkui was unaware of Master's strange appearance, and beckoned to her before leaving: "Master, I'll pick you up tomorrow." ”

Seeing the little apprentice leave, Xia Sushuang glanced at the sky.

It's time for Ah Ji and the eldest lady to come back from the Yang Mansion.

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When the Yang family and Song Guanqiong arrived, the Yang Mansion had already erected a white flag, and Yang Chunli had lost his son to the outside world, and he was too sad to avoid people.

There were two people lying on the coffin in the mourning hall, who were Yang Shaolian's biological father and mother.

They passed their son to the main branch of the Yang family, hoping that their son would take advantage of the east wind of the Guogong Mansion and soar, how could they have thought that he would die unexpectedly.

"How to invite the monk! Ask the Taoist! Ask for a Taoist priest for my son! ”

Yang Shaolian's mother, known as Yang Wu's sister-in-law, saw Yang and Song Guanqiong coming, screamed, and smashed the porcelain jar containing wine and rice on the ground.

People inside and out look sideways.

Yang opened his eyes slightly, and for the sake of the face of the Guogong Mansion, he didn't take a step back, but his face was already not good-looking.

Song Guanqiong knew that this was Yang Shaolian's father's first dismount, and raised his hand to let people close the door of the mourning hall, blocking the line of sight to see the excitement.

Fifth sister-in-law Yang's voice was even higher: "Why don't you let people take a look, you haven't done anything wrong, why are you afraid of people seeing!" ”

Within the high gate, everything should be said behind closed doors first, and the interests and disadvantages should be clarified, and there will be no trouble in the public, and those who ask someone to comment will only lose face in vain and let people watch it as a stage.

Yang didn't bother to explain to Yang Wu's sister-in-law, so he asked the female envoy to light incense and leave after worshipping.

Yang Wu's sister-in-law pounced on her and didn't let her put on the incense, but was blocked by the guards, she shouted: "My son died in your house, but you don't care, doesn't this matter have anything to do with your Guogong Mansion?" ”

Yang said contemptuously: "He himself was drunk and ran around, and froze to death outside, so he blamed the Guogong Mansion?" Besides, he has passed to the Yang family, and he has nothing to do with you, what's the matter, the Yang family has spent all the money you have? ”

"Can a little silver buy my son's life, I tell you, it's not that simple! I'm going to make trouble! Go to the saint and ask your family to bury my son! ”

The Yang family laughed at the words of Yang Fifth Sister-in-law, which was really a big breath.

Song Guanqiong finally spoke at this time, "When Yang Shaolian succeeded to the Yang family, my mother was already married, Yang Shaolian is the son of my grandfather, and it has nothing to do with the Guogong Mansion,"

At this, he paused.

Yang Wu's sister-in-law refused to listen, and wanted to make a fuss like a shrew in the market, but he was fixed on the spot with a look, and she didn't dare to move her neck.

Song Guanqiong then said unhurriedly: "He takes the Guogong Mansion as his cousin, and he uses the name of the Guogong Mansion when he acts outside, and when he arrives in the mansion, he regards himself as his uncle, and his behavior is insignificant, and the people in the mansion often complain, since you are still Yang Shaolian's father, then these things, the Guogong Mansion should also be counted with you." ”

This is very clear, as a father, you can't just take advantage of your son's succession, and not take the fault of your son.

Fifth sister-in-law Yang's courage faded a little, "Don't scare me, my son can do anything hurtful, even if there is, he is also dead, you killed him!" ”

"It's just hurting colleagues, accepting bribes, buying and selling banned drugs, and giving Oiran a favor, and owing thousands of taels of silver."

In this way, not counting the big and small things he made in the house.

"Forget it......" Yang Shaolian pulled the sleeve of his father and Yang Fifth Sister-in-law.

He is in his sixties, and there are several sons in the family, so why should he harm a few members of the family for a son who has passed away.

"Forget it!" Fifth sister-in-law Yang shook off his hand.

Although Yang Wu's sister-in-law is also afraid of the Guogong Mansion, she knows a truth, big families don't like to delay work with small families like her, as long as she shows a little sign that can be calmed down, and asks to say that it is not too much to say to the Guogong Mansion, they will agree.

As long as he earns a chance for his remaining sons, there will always be one who can be promising.

The door of the mourning hall was closed for nearly a cup of tea, and then reopened.

Yang walked out of it, and slowly said to Song Guanqiong behind him: "The original succession was really wrong, the family didn't have a fuel-efficient lamp, it was good to die, it was clean when it died, otherwise it couldn't be picked up." ”

Song Guanqiong didn't say a word, he glanced back, Yang Wu's sister-in-law and his wife were no longer lying on the coffin, turned around and hurriedly left Yang's mansion.

At this time, the housekeeper of the Yang Mansion came over and said to the Yang family: "Miss, the old man is not in good spirits, and the funeral of the past few days will be bothered by Miss Miss." ”

Yang subconsciously wanted to throw this matter to Song Guanqiong, but the housekeeper stopped it in time, "The master said that he was ashamed of this son and wanted to give him dignity at the funeral, but his body was really poor, and after thinking about it, he still asked Miss to host, which is a part of Miss's heart for her younger brother as an elder sister, and it is also a good story to spread it." ”

Seeing that he couldn't leave the errand, Yang pulled his lips and smiled, "I know, go and ask Daddy to give me a few hours, and I will go back to the Gongfu to arrange the affairs of these days, and then pack some clothes." ”

The steward went back and forth.

Yang Chunli waved his hand in the room: "Go and come back quickly." ”

Out of the Yang Mansion, the Yang family has been calm.

Someone who didn't have a long eye came up to talk to her, it was the wife of a distant relative of a petty official, and she said that her daughter-in-law couldn't come if she was pregnant.

Yang responded coldly and left.

Back at the Guogong Mansion, the Yang family walked in front without saying a word, and Song Guanqiong only followed one step behind, and the solidified atmosphere had no effect on him.

The Yang family was already particularly angry about yesterday's events, and even suppressed a fire in the Yang Mansion and had nowhere to disperse, seeing that Song Guanqiong was calm, he was angry with him and said: "You will kill that white fox with your own hands today." ”

After saying that, she felt that she had made a brilliant decision.

Last night, I heard that the fox was his master's pet, and Yang thought that it was just right, and his son killed him with his own hands, and he had a quarrel with the female master, and it was good for the master and apprentice to be separated, so as not to let him stand out for a female martial artist who looked like a subordinate and touch her scales.

On the other side, Xia Sushuang was thinking about saying goodbye to the Yang family and Song Guanqiong, and was walking towards Yangrong Hall.