Wonderful Puppet

At nightfall, Fourth Uncle Luo went to Xikuayuan.

Mrs. Hu had to pay attention to brother Zhang who was lying in bed, and had to instruct the maids and servants to put the things they brought in properly. His face was already pale from exhaustion, and his eyes couldn't help but brighten up the moment Uncle Luo stepped in. The heart that was frozen hard in the twelfth lunar month finally regained some warmth.

"Master—" Like a little girl, Hu went up to hold Uncle Luo's hand.

The maids and wives of Xikuayuan were all brought from Baoling County, so they were not surprised.

Uncle Luo couldn't help but sighed.

Baoling County is located in a remote place, and the etiquette is not as strict as that of the capital. Hu is also a business woman, and she has been used to showing her face since she was a child. See, you have to beat him with a cane.

But seeing the genuine joy and tenderness on Hu's face, Fourth Uncle Luo's heart softened a bit.

After all, in this small courtyard, she doesn't have the opportunity to socialize like a concubine's wife, so even if there is something inappropriate, don't be too harsh.

For the Hu family, first it was the life-saving grace, then the couple got along with each other for several years, and they had Brother Zhang again. It is impossible to say that Uncle Luo has no feelings at all.

Although the current situation is a blunder, and Hu made his own choice, but he changed from wife to concubine. After all, he felt guilty and pity, so he softened his tone: "Go first and see Brother Zhang."

They went into the west room and looked at brother Zhang.

"Father—" Brother Zhang has already woken up, and he is very happy to see Fourth Uncle Luo.

Seeing his sickly son, Uncle Luo felt a little distressed.He reached out and rubbed Brother Zhang's head: "Brother Zhang, have you eaten yet?"

Brother Zhang felt aggrieved all of a sudden: "It's unpalatable, brother Zhang can't eat it, mother insists on brother Zhang..."

Uncle Luo was helpless: "Brother Zhang, you will feel better if you eat more, and you will be able to bounce around when you are better, instead of lying on the bed."

Brother Zhang's eyes lit up: "Brother Zhang is better, he can also be like—"

After thinking for a while, he asked, "Do you write big characters like Sixth Brother?"

He still remembers the prestige of that little man who was not more than two years older than him when he talked about being able to write big characters, just like his father.

Uncle Luo was slightly startled.Then there was genuine joy in the eyebrows and eyes, and the voice became more gentle: "Brother Zhang also wants to write big characters with Brother Six?"

"Thought." Brother Zhang nodded without hesitation.

Children are simple-minded, and the answers they give always come from their own hearts.

Uncle Luo breathed a sigh of relief almost subconsciously.

From this point of view, the two sons may get along well in the future.

If it was an ordinary bastard, he would not pay so much attention to his mood swings, but brother Zhang is different.He never knew the concept of a concubine, but after he came to the Duke's Mansion, especially with Hu Shi who became his concubine by his side, as he grew up, he would realize the difference between him and Liu Lang more and more.

He was afraid that brother Zhang would be lost and resentful.It will distort and end up hurting others and yourself.

This moment.Fourth Uncle Luo even changed his mind, and when he entered the east room, he tentatively said, "Mei Niang, since Brother Zhang wants to be recorded in Madam's name, how about bringing him up with Liu Lang?"

"Master, what do you mean?" Mrs. Hu turned pale with shock.

Fourth Uncle Luo understood Hu's thoughts and heaved a long sigh in his heart, unable to tell whether it was disappointment or self-deprecating.With a calm expression, he said: "Mei Niang, think about how to arrange Brother Zhang. Then make a decision, okay?"

Hu pinched his palms fiercely with his nails, so he didn't explode.

Yes, she used to be shrewd and used to it, and the master also relied on her for family matters, but she also understands that it is different now, if she lives as recklessly as before, it is tantamount to pushing the master to that woman .

"Master, you know, brother Zhang has always been weak, and I'm afraid he can't do without me. I, I only have brother Zhang."

"I understand what you mean."

Hu raised his head, his eyelashes trembling slightly: "Master, you, are you blaming me for being ignorant?"

"No, Mei Niang, I just hope you don't regret it." Fourth Uncle Luo chuckled.

Regret, how could she regret it, she would only regret it if the son she had worked so hard to have had a deep affection for another woman!

Hu lowered her eyes, covering her complex emotions, and said softly, "Master, we haven't seen each other for a long time, why do I feel that you don't miss me and brother Zhang at all?"

Fourth Uncle Luo sighed: "No, I have been thinking about you all the time."

"But you—" Mrs. Hu bit her lip, "You just picked us up now..."

Fourth Uncle Luo smiled and said, "Of course, mother is in charge of the inner house."

It turned out that Brother Zhang's grandmother arranged for it!

Mrs. Hu bit her lip, thinking about the torment of waiting in Baoling County during this period, secretly scolded the old whore, and looked at Fourth Uncle Luo with even more aggrieved eyes.

Unexpectedly, Fourth Uncle Luo added another sentence: "In the future, if there is any matter in our yard, you will listen to Madam."

Mrs. Hu pinched herself hard again, so she didn't lose her voice to refute, turned around and fetched water for Fourth Uncle Luo to scrub, and the two went to bed.

Zhen Miao saw Mrs. Hu who was led by Mrs. Qi to visit the old lady on the second day, but she did not see Mrs. Zhang.

The old lady also asked about it, and Mrs. Hu explained: "Brother Zhang has been weak since he was a child. He drank the medicine yesterday and was resting in bed this morning. I didn't bring him here. I hope the old lady will not blame me."

The old lady's eyes just fell on Hu's face, and she told Qi: "Since my brother is weak, you have to pay more attention. If you need to ask the imperial doctor, just tell Yangmao directly."

"Thank you, old lady, my daughter-in-law understands." Qi bowed slightly.

Mrs. Hu froze on the spot, her face turning blue and turning pale.

Only then did the old lady look at Mrs. Hu, and said: "Aunt Hu has worked hard to take care of the Fourth Master and Brother Zhang all these years. If you feel uncomfortable living in the mansion, please tell the Fourth Madam."

After speaking, I served tea.

Hu was stunned.

He actually kowtowed and let her go!

You must know that in Baoling County, she has dealt with the female relatives of those merchants a lot, and some of the regular wives don't like the master.It is not uncommon for a concubine to come forward to deal with human relations.

But the house was full of masters, except for the Mrs. Zhen who lived in the Hu Mansion, she didn't even know any of them, and no one wanted to introduce her, so she just sent her back.

Hu suddenly felt that the meeting gifts specially brought for the brothers and girls were a big joke. The main room where the earth dragon was burned was obviously warm as spring, but she seemed to be standing in a hole in the ice.

After returning to Yuyuan's Xikua Courtyard, Hu finally couldn't help crying to his confidant mother-in-law: "Nurse, I'm so stupid. Really, I know it's difficult to be a concubine, but I didn't expect it to be so difficult!"

The mother watched Hu grow up. Hu was raised as a son, and she never collapsed like this even in the most difficult time. Seeing this, she said distressedly: "Madam, why don't we go back to Baoling County. Now we The Hu family has become an imperial merchant, and the second young master is growing up day by day, you will have a good life in the future."

The second young master in the mother-in-law's mouth is Hu's little brother, Qi Ge'er, who is just over ten years old this year, and stays in Baoling to study and guard the family business.

"Go back? Can't! What will Brother Zhang do if we go back?" Hu raised his voice. "Mommy, did you see that brother Zhang came here, and the imperial doctor immediately consulted him. What kind of future can he have if he stays in that remote town?"

Speaking of this, he gradually regained his composure: "It's Qi Geer. When I get a firm foothold, I will also pick him up to study in the capital. I heard that the Guozijian in Beijing is the most talented, and all the officials' children are studying there. "

The mother-in-law was also happy when she heard it: "Sir, the second young master is said to be smart, and he entered the Imperial College after thinking about it. He won't be compared to others."

"So, no matter how difficult it is, I will endure it. Sister, how is your inquiry today?"

The Hu family is rich, and they use money to open the way. How can they not pry people's mouths open, so the old woman picked up the news from the money and asked for it, and said: "The old lady has been out of business for many years, but a few masters They are all filial, and once they open their mouths, they keep their promises. The family is usually run by several wives and grandmothers. The second wife, Mrs. Tian, ​​has been in charge of the house for more than ten years. Mrs. Fang is more profound. But if you want to say that the real mistress of the Duke's mansion, she will definitely be the grandma in the future."

"Is that Zhen Shi?"

"Yes." The mother-in-law looked around and lowered her voice, "The old lady of the big house passed away a long time ago, and her only son inherited the position of the eldest son. The Zhen family is the wife of the eldest son, and she is also the head of the county personally appointed by the emperor. .”

"What!" Mrs. Hu gasped, a little unbelievable, "How could it be the county head? I didn't hear the master say that Mrs. Zhen is the daughter of the clan."

"It was this time when she came back from Beihe, Princess Yong recognized her as her adopted daughter."

"This is really, really..."

People have the same destiny but different fates!

Envy flashed across Hu's face.

The mother-in-law persuaded: "Madam, since the eldest grandma went to the door of Hu's house back then, it means that she has a destiny with you. Didn't she even cook a meal for my brother? It can be seen that she is kind-hearted and caring for the child. "

Hu's heart moved, and he said: "Nurse, I just came here, and it's not convenient to walk around. You can run for me and bring the pair of red gold wishfuls to grandma, saying that brother has been thinking about her well." , and ask for the food recipe she made last time for me."

Asking for prescriptions is naturally just an excuse to communicate. If those who come and go can get closer to the county lord, that is the main thing.

Mrs. Hu thought about it and smiled, and said: "That grandma is warm-hearted and kind. Mother, if she is indifferent, if you ask more, it will be done."

Zhen Miao had just dried and folded the letter she had written to Zhen Yan, and ordered Qing Dai to send the letter and supplements to the Minister's Mansion, and when she heard that there was a woman in Yuyuan asking to see her, she was brought in.

"The old slave pays homage to the eldest grandma."

Zhen Miao said with a smile: "Mommy, get up, I don't know what's the matter with me?"

As for the fourth aunt, she is usually quiet and low-key, and has never sent anyone to Qingfengtang.

The mother-in-law told her why.

Zhen Miao was very surprised: "So it's not the mother-in-law next to Fourth Aunt!"

Whoever let someone in without asking clearly will deduct her monthly money later! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

ps: Thank you Lan Linghu for the reward of He's Bi, now when I see He's Bi, my heart is bleeding.Thank you lcy8382 for the sachet, thank you Maoyouji for the reward, and thank you for the pink children's shoes.I wish my dear children's shoes a happy Christmas Eve.Today is the [-]th anniversary of my husband and I being together, but I am struggling to code words, woo woo.

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