urge Zhao to marry

Chapter 158 Filial Son-in-Law 2
Mu Zhaozhao originally planned to spend a pleasant day, but it was ruined because of this sudden scapegoat incident.

She carefully read what happened, and finally decided to turn the tide of disaster.

I am such a beautiful and well-behaved little girl, how can I take the blame?I can only work hard for Mrs. Hou in the Xuanping Hou Mansion.

Anyway, she planned to fall into the water at the beginning, and she hasn't paid back a thing or two.

Just took the opportunity to repay her, and let her know that it is not too late for the little girl to take revenge for a year.

As expected, Yu Song and Mu Youde did come to the door with dark faces and named Yu Wanniang by name.

They believed in their hearts that Mu Zhaozhao was still young and his status was embarrassing, and they were afraid that he was incapable of ordering people to stare at them, and it was most likely Yu Wanniang's idea.

But Mu Zhaozhao would definitely not let them see their mother. She came to meet them in the small living room in the front yard, and the moment she saw them, she wiped her eyes with a handkerchief dipped in pepper water, and the tears came instantly: "Father, uncle, are you all right?"

Before they could speak, she quickly choked up and said, "Before Madam Hou sent someone to say that father and uncle acted frivolously. They went to the place of fireworks when they arrived in the capital. They liked drinking and sex. They also said that the upper beam was not straight and the lower beam was crooked. If I have anything to do with you, they will divorce... woo woo woo..."

Yu Song and Mu Youde were furious when they came, but now they were dumbfounded when they heard what Mu Zhaozhao said.

Yu Song couldn't believe it and asked: "Is she too lenient?"

Mu Zhaozhao explained in a serious manner: "The honorable families in the capital are very particular, and when they get married, they wish they could find out the three generations of each other's ancestors."

"However, Madam Hou does not want to find a noble daughter for the son, but is worried that someone like me will embarrass the Xuanping Houfu."

"Don't they all say that one is prosperous and all are prosperous? This loss is also a loss for all..."

Mu Youde thought it was normal to go to the place of fireworks, but it was a bit embarrassing to mention it in front of his daughter.

He opened his mouth to explain: "Actually, the place we went to is not a place where people sing and dance, spend their days and drinks."

"The Peony Tower is an elegant place, with willows and willows in front of the door, and flowers in the yard. The girls in the Accord are just looking for friends with piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they are all performing arts instead of selling themselves."

Yu Song quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, it's exactly what your father said."

Mu Zhaozhao: I believe you ghosts.

With both talent and beauty, she believed that if she was a performer but not her body, she would only be able to deceive a three-year-old child.

But she was still very cooperative, and couldn't bear to let them down, so she nodded obediently: "It turns out that Madam Hou misunderstood, but she didn't like me in the first place, so she must be using it as an excuse. It's really deceiving people too much."

She looked at them expectantly: "Please ask my father and uncle to come to my door to seek justice."

When Yu Song and Mu Youde heard this, they believed her previous words.

However, they absolutely did not dare to confront the Hou Mansion over such a matter.

For example, Mu Youde, who can be regarded as a small official in the yamen, judges others by himself, and feels that if he really comes to ask for justice, he will be beyond his control.

He put his fist against his mouth and coughed a few times to hide his embarrassment: "This matter still needs to be considered again, peace is the most important thing!"

"That's right, it's more appropriate to let the elders of the Meng family ask for an explanation." Yu Song is a businessman, and he is even more afraid of dealing with officials. Well, I have to go to see the shop, the time is running out, I have to go first."

Mu Youde also immediately said, "I'll go with you."

After speaking, he forced a smile at his daughter: "If you have time, go and see your grandmother more."

After Mu Zhaozhao watched them leave, he was worried about them. How could this bully and fear of evil survive in a place like the capital, which eats people and doesn't spit out their bones?

Why did they come to this muddy water?

She was a little curious about whether they would go to find the Third Master Wang, and she was even more puzzled when she thought that Ling Xiao said that the man might be Meng Zicheng.

Meng Zicheng knew that the Meng family would not let him go easily, so how dare he appear near Mu Youde and the others?
Could it be that he has taken refuge in some noble person again, so he dares to take revenge unscrupulously?
Although she was very curious, she had no plans to go out recently, for fear that she would be tricked by them.

I hope Qin Mu and the others can bring good news to themselves.

...

Qin Mu believed in his intuition. Since he suspected that Baihualou was abnormal, he went directly to inquire about the news after he was on duty.

When Ling Xiao saw him, he hurriedly reported: "My son, I have already gone to see Miss Biao, and Miss Biao asked you to be careful, and later Miss Biao also asked Sister Mint to talk back, saying that the two had been sent away. "

"However, Xiao and Zixiao took turns leading people to watch Baihualou, and they didn't see anyone like Mr. Meng come out."

After Qin Mu heard this, he reached out and touched his stubbled chin: "Keep staring, let's find a way to sneak in at night, I always feel that the yard is weird, if there is no shameful thing, how can I be guarded?" so tight?"

"Then let Zi Xiao appear on the bright side at night?" Last night, Ling Xiao went out early and waited outside, and he also caught a glimpse of one of them who indeed looked a bit like Mr. Meng.

The main reason is that Meng Sanye was not a particularly noticeable person when he was in the Meng family, and they were not very impressed.

As for the other Chen family, he also took a closer look at it, and then drew it for everyone who was guarding there to see it.

If they came out, they would be spotted by those who were watching.

Qin Mu nodded: "You dress up as a servant and follow him, and Yun Xiao and I lead people to guard outside."

"Yes, don't worry, my son, we will find a way to make trouble."

When the night fell, the golden cave of Baihualou became lively again.

The crescent moon is very bright tonight, and there are still several lanterns hanging by the back door, so it is really not suitable for lurking.

Qin Mu had no choice but to hide far away on a big tree near the courtyard on the other side.

He was lucky that he had good eyesight, so he could see clearly the back door.

However, the back door was very deserted, and few people walked around.

He twisted his neck, and accidentally found that in the small courtyard, a few people suddenly appeared from the courtyard. They looked around vigilantly, then opened the door, and quickly disappeared into the night.

Qin Mu hesitated for a while, then quietly got down from the tree, climbed over the fence and entered, first looking vigilantly to see if there was a dog here.

After confirming that he didn't have a dog, he carefully went to the room to check.

I found that there were traces of many people living in the room here, all of which were Datong shops, and the cabinets were full of hard clothes, which looked similar to the colors and styles of the guards I saw last night.

To his shock, a dagger made of refined iron was also found here.

The Daqing Dynasty had very strict management of ironware, and ordinary mansions were not allowed to equip their mansions with swords and weapons.

He shook the weight of the dagger, put it back carefully, and quietly came to the yard, looked at the rockery in the corner, and did not move rashly, but left quietly again.

He sort of understood why Ling Xiao and the others didn't see the two of them leaving, they didn't take the usual way, they didn't go through the front door and the back door, but left from the ground.

The laws of Daqing clearly stipulate that if you hide more than a certain amount of prohibited items, you will be arrested and sentenced to prison.

Armor and armor, swords and weapons, horses, cattle, and military supplies and iron goods are all prohibited items.

Therefore, those who secretly sell prohibited items exceeding a hundred catties will be beheaded.

Those who arrest the case and the guards are all entrained together, or those who know it and then let it go, are guilty of the same crime as the prisoner.

He found Ling Xiao, and after a few whispered instructions, he quietly left.

In a blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of May.

The Dragon Boat Festival approaches midsummer, and the Qing Dynasty regains its growth.

The genius was bright, Mu Zhaozhao let his mother tie the five-color thread on his wrist, and then accompanied his pregnant mother to the main courtyard.

Along the way, I saw wormwood and calamus hanging on the doors and windows, which are said to be able to drive away evil spirits.

Mu Zhaozhao also told her some interesting stories about the family: "Grandfather insisted that today is May [-]th, and there is a competition to collect miscellaneous medicines, which can cure all kinds of diseases. I asked my grandfather, second uncle, and younger brother to accompany me early in the morning. Go out."

"Second Aunt felt sorry for Second Uncle, so she complained quietly to me that Great-Grandfather only allowed Second Uncle to bring Wudubing and Zongzi."

Yu Wanniang was also amused when she heard this: "Didn't I hear you say that there are several flavors of zongzi prepared in the kitchen? I think your second uncle can also eat what he likes."

"Your great-grandfather is getting older now, and some things are very serious. We should follow along."

When Mu Zhaozhao heard this, he couldn't help laughing and complaining: "Mother, the main reason is that great-grandfather didn't let us go with him, otherwise you would also want to escape."

Yu Wanniang was amused when she heard this: "What you said makes sense."

The mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled.

Su came over in a hurry, looked at them from a distance and said, "Oh, sister-in-law, it's getting late, we should go."

This is Mrs. Meng leading them to the Taoist temple to pray for safety.

For this trip, because of Qin Mu's reminder, there were about a dozen of their guards.

The masters sat in the front carriage, and the maids sat in the rear carriage.

Mrs. Su sat near the car window, fanned her round fan, and did not forget to show off: "My husband said that he would collect herbs for our mother and daughter to bathe."

Looking at Yu Wanniang again: "It's a pity that elder brother is not here, so sister-in-law has no one to collect medicine for you."

In midsummer, when the weather is hot, many people specially collect herbs for bathing on this day, also known as the "Yulan Festival".

The old man of the Meng family attached great importance to these old rules.

Yu Wanniang is also used to her sister-in-law showing off from time to time, she smiled slightly: "It's okay, Brother Yi said, he will pick good herbs for us."

Well, forgot there was a small one.

But this didn't affect Su's desire to find fault.

She looked at Mu Zhaozhao and asked, "Why haven't you seen Qin Mu these two days? Isn't he Muxiu today? Why didn't he go out with you?"

Mu Zhaozhao joked with a smile: "Cousin may be afraid of being caught by the great-grandfather to pick herbs? That's why he didn't dare to show his face."

In fact, she knew some news, but she couldn't tell it out, lest everyone be in a bad mood.

Meng Huiyi saw that her mother was about to say something, so she simply diverted her attention: "Mother, will cousin and the others really go together?"

"That's right." Sure enough, Su's mind became absent-minded: "It's possible that we came out a little earlier, otherwise why didn't we see their carriage?"

Not many people went out of the city gate today, so the Meng family's carriage also left the city smoothly, and saw two carriages parked not far away, and there were many guards beside them, but what they saw at a glance It was Mo Xiuhe.

He was riding a steed, wearing a red gown with auspicious clouds and flowers, his face was flying, and he was smiling brightly, leaning against the window of the carriage compartment and talking to the people inside.

After everyone greeted through the window, the carriage continued on its way.

When we arrived at the Taoist temple, we got to know more people. After greeting each other, we had a smooth "safe offering" and then had lunch in the Taoist temple.

The sun is shining today, everyone is resting in the guest room in the afternoon.

Su Hui came to look for Mu Zhaozhao: "Zhaozhao, don't sleep, you go outside with me, I can see a small river not far away."

Mu Zhaozhao lay on the couch and didn't want to get up, he said lazily, "What are you looking for me for? Just let Mo San accompany you?"

She didn't want to stand among them and be looked down upon by others.

"He's gone to rest!" Su Hui pulled her up: "Hurry up, I want you to accompany me!"

Mu Zhaozhao was forced to get up, and when she followed her out, Nian Xia also followed.

"The scenery around here is really nice." Su Hui dragged her to the river, where the breeze was blowing, and it was really cool.

She let out a breath, and couldn't help complaining: "Recently, my mother has been staring at me so closely that it almost drove me crazy. You don't even have a conscience to look at me."

Mu Zhaozhao was amused when he heard this: "If I remember correctly, Sister Yi and I went to deliver zongzi to you a while ago. Can it be said that we haven't seen each other for a long time? Could it be that seeing each other every day is like three autumns?"

Su Hui laughed when she heard this: "Don't be silly, you come to see me with your cousin every two or three days, otherwise I will be very boring."

"You're so embarrassed to call me boring, I heard from my second aunt that Mo San would go to court every now and then!" Mu Zhaozhao joked, "You hate being boring at home, don't you want to get married early?"

"What nonsense are you talking about!" She blushed a little, looked around, and pointed to a few loquat trees not far away: "Shall we go pick loquats?"

"Okay, okay!" Mu Zhaozhao knew that Su Hui might be nervous. Her wedding date had already been fixed, and it would be this autumn. Therefore, she was detained by her mother to do needlework on weekdays, and she rarely came out.

The branches of the loquat trees here are very thick and there are many branches, it is not difficult for Nian Xia to help them up.

The two of them were leaning on the branches, eating loquats, and gossiping, but they were very happy.

Nian Xia was bored, so she simply climbed to the top of the tree, just in time to see a dozen people running up the mountain.

She was a little curious: "Miss, look, there are many people coming to the Taoist temple at noon?"

Mu Zhaozhao also looked over, and quickly realized that something was wrong, his face changed, he pulled Su Hui and jumped down: "No, hurry up, there is something wrong with these people, you see they all have swords in their hands."

"Ouch!" Su Hui ran a few steps, accidentally tripped, and fell to the ground so painful that she couldn't get up.

Mu Zhaozhao quickly asked Nian Xia to squat down, and ran forward with Su Hui on his back.

It is possible that after Su Hui's fall, someone accidentally yelled whoops were heard, and those people hurried towards them aggressively: "Stop! Don't run!"

(End of this chapter)