The eldest daughter, she is proud and sassy

Chapter 372 Devil
Seeing Mrs. Cui's reluctance to say more, Cui Hengyue didn't ask too much about the affairs of the court.

However, by taking this opportunity, she might be able to explore the secrets of the Cui Mansion.

With eyes flashing, Cui Hengyue pretended to be casual and asked: "Auntie, why don't you see Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt walking around?

"I've been back home for so long, and I've seen all the uncles, even the elders of the clan, but I haven't seen the fourth uncle and the fourth aunt.

"Auntie, can I visit fourth uncle and fourth aunt in the fourth room?"

Mrs. Cui's expression froze for a moment, then she returned to her usual kind expression, and replied gently: "On the day you were born, your fourth aunt gave birth to a daughter, she is half an hour younger than you.

"However, her life was not good, and she died not long after. Your fourth aunt was too sad and hurt her body, and she has been unable to conceive a child since then.

"But your fourth aunt always wanted a child, so she searched for folk remedies everywhere, and finally conceived a child ten years ago."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Cui sighed sadly: "Oh, it's a pity that your fourth aunt has a bad luck. She fell and lost her child."
"Since then, your fourth aunt has been devastated, and her health is not good. She has been resting in bed and has never left her room.

"Your fourth uncle is an infatuated kind. He said that he will only marry your fourth aunt in this life and will not take concubines. Since then, your fourth uncle has closed the gate of the courtyard and never came out again."

Is that right?

She clearly saw that the fourth room was guarded by guards, and the queen mother's people went in and abused the fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

Cui Hengyue rolled her eyes and said, "If that's the case, can I go see fourth uncle?"

"no!"

Seeing Cui Hengyue looking at her suspiciously, Mrs. Cui explained: "The Duke issued an order that no one is allowed to disturb your fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

"So for so many years, except for those who went in to deliver things, no one else has entered the fourth room."

Cui Hengyue asked sympathetically: "Why? Fourth uncle and fourth aunt are in such a miserable situation, why don't people go to comfort them?

"They must be in pain when they lose their children. If we, nephews and nieces, were by their side, they would open up and get back on their feet.

"Maybe, they are in a better mood and in better health."

After hearing these words, Mrs. Cui felt relieved, and couldn't help reaching out and stroking Cui Hengyue's head: "What a good boy."

After a pause, she clarified Cui Hengyue's doubts again: "They lost their children, their hearts are in pain, and they don't want to see people, the Duke is helping them.

"But that's just one of the reasons. Another reason is that they angered the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager ordered them not to leave the fourth room, and no one else was allowed to enter the fourth room.

"Actually, your fourth uncle didn't want to come out either, but the Queen Mother's order fulfilled him instead."

Cui Hengyue interrupted Mrs. Cui: "How did the fourth uncle anger the Queen Mother?"

"Ugh--"

Mrs. Cui sighed again: "Speaking of this matter, your fourth uncle and fourth aunt were really wronged.

"On the second day after you were born, the queen mother gave birth to the emperor's heir, who is now His Majesty.

"In those two days, Cui's residence also had several more children, and the Queen Mother felt that His Majesty had a predestined relationship with these children, so she asked to send these children to the palace for her to see.

"After seeing it, the queen mother fell in love with your fourth uncle's daughter, and said that when your majesty grows up, let him marry your fourth uncle's daughter.

"After this, the queen mother gave a lot of good things to the fourth room, but I didn't expect that soon after, your fourth uncle's daughter died of a cold.

"The queen mother is very angry. She thinks that your fourth uncle and fourth aunt did not take good care of the children, so she ordered them to be placed under house arrest."

It turned out to be the case.

"I heard that the Empress Dowager is currently looking for a queen candidate for Her Majesty. If Her Majesty gets married, the Empress Dowager will not blame the Fourth Uncle and Aunt. Then the Fourth Uncle and Aunt will be able to come out." Cui Hengyue said.

Mrs. Cui looked unpredictable, and said quietly: "I hope so."

I'm afraid that with the temperament of the fourth child, if Tian Han doesn't pull himself together, he won't take half a step out of the fourth room.

Cui Hengyue observed Mrs. Cui's expression calmly, and cautiously probed: "I also heard that the Empress Dowager still prefers to choose a queen from the Cui family.

"Auntie, you and the queen mother have always been close, I wonder if the queen mother has revealed a little bit to you?"

Mrs. Cui's heart was excited, she looked at Cui Hengyue firmly: "Do you want to enter the palace and become a queen?"

"No, no, no, I don't want to." Cui Hengyue quickly waved his hands in denial: "Aniang once told me that the imperial palace is like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, so we must stay away from the imperial palace."

Hearing this, Mrs. Cui's heart finally came back to reality: "Your mother is right, the palace is not a good place to go, you must stay away from the palace.

"However, the Empress Dowager is from the Cui family. Naturally, she wants Her Majesty to marry the daughter of the Cui family, but the court ministers do not want to see Cui's daughter as the empress. The Queen Mother's wish may not be realized."

Cui Hengyue asked again: "Which young lady of the Cui family does the Empress Dowager prefer?"

Mrs. Cui's expression suddenly became worried: "It seems that I should make a marriage between you and Er Niang earlier."

Cui Hengyue: "."

When she finally left the big room, Cui Hengyue inquired about a lot of news, but she also managed to get Mrs. Cui to put her marriage on the agenda.

"Ugh--"

Cui Hengyue sighed again, careless.

Shui Rong didn't know why, and asked curiously: "Yuan Niang, what's wrong with you? Did Da Furen scold you?"

Cui Hengyue shook her head, but she didn't want to say more.

While walking, Cui Hengyue suddenly stopped and looked somewhere ahead.

After watching for a while, Cui Hengyue said, "Let's go to Sifang."

"However, the Duke issued an order that no one is allowed to approach the fourth room." Shui Rong dissuaded.

"Can't we just go quietly?"

After Cui Hengyue finished speaking, she looked around and saw no one around, so she rushed to another road.

The fourth room has too many secrets, she is going to find out.

Shui Rong had no choice but to follow.

The two avoided other people and quietly came outside the fourth room.

Cui Hengyue has been here before, and knowing the situation inside, she said to Shui Rong: "The guards are all inside, please make some noise, and help me lure them away, and I will go in again.

"After a stick of incense, we will meet here."

Shui Rong hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement.

She rushed to the gate of Sifangyuan and shouted loudly: "Help, there are assassins."

Then run to the northwest.

The next moment, the gate of the fourth room courtyard opened, and Bai Xinyuan ran out from inside. Seeing the shadow in the northwest direction, he immediately ordered: "You two follow me to chase, and the others stay behind and watch carefully."

After giving the order, he took two guards and chased towards the northwest.

Cui Hengyue raised her foot and was about to go out from behind the tree, but was stopped by someone.

She punched out with a backhand, but was dodged by the man.

"Yuan Niang, it's me." Ju Hong let go of her hand and hurriedly shouted, while not forgetting to lower her voice.

Cui Hengyue froze: "Why are you here?"

Facing Cui Hengyue's suspicious eyes, Ju Hong pretended not to see it, and replied naturally: "Miss Shui Fu heard that you have been out for a long time, so she ordered me to come find you."

"Oh." Cui Hengyue responded lightly, seeming to believe her.

Ju Hong peeked out, and asked curiously: "Yuan Niang, you are here, do you want to see Fourth Master?"

Cui Hengyue immediately became vigilant, and she was silent for a moment: "No, I heard that there is only fourth aunt in the backyard of fourth uncle, so I just wanted to see what fourth aunt looks like, and fourth uncle fell in love with her so much."

Hearing this, Tangerine's face changed drastically: "Don't go, Fourth Madam is a devil"

(End of this chapter)