Farmhouse vicious stepmother, she is super fierce

Chapter 302 Forcing the Palace
Xun Jinyuan is still hesitating whether to speak out his plan.

Over there, Mrs. Xu had seen Xun Jinyuan's expression in the mirror, and her heart skipped a beat.

After sharing the same bed as a husband and wife for so many years, she can usually guess six or seven points of Xun Jinyuan's thoughts.

When she first came to ask Shen Jiayan what she said, she became somewhat suspicious. Seeing Xun Jinyuan's hesitant expression at this moment, what else does she not understand?
She opened her mouth several times, but seeing Xun Jinyuan's unpredictable expression, she still didn't open her mouth after all.

He just lowered his eyelids, combed his hair unconsciously, and waited for Xun Jinyuan to speak.

In the past three years, Xun Jinyuan has been promoted, entered the eyes of the emperor, and expanded a lot of contacts.

Although he is only a magistrate from the fourth rank, there is no one in Anlu Mansion who does not sell his face.

Even the nobles in the capital are polite.

In the past two years, Xun Jinyuan's officials have become more and more powerful, and the city has become more and more serious. Especially these three years have passed, and his master's worry has gradually deepened. He has been worried about the transfer problem after his term of office expires. It has been a long time.

She had noticed it a long time ago, but as a backdoor girl, she can only help so much, so she can only try her best not to cause trouble for him.

When Shen Jiayan came today, when she took out the rock candy, she was pleasantly surprised. With this, her master's promotion might not be hindered.

Speaking of it, she and Shen Jiayan fell in love on the one hand, but deep down in her heart, in fact, she regarded Shen Jiayan as the noble person of their husband and wife, and it was really thanks to Shen Jiayan that she was able to be where she is today.

So seeing that Xun Jinyuan seemed to be making a fuss about Shen Jiayan's marriage, Xu couldn't help feeling a little chilled.

It's more of a worry!

She knew that although her master admired Shen Jiayan and thought she was capable, she was still a bit arrogant in her nature and looked down on women.

Actually trying to intervene in Shen Jiayan's marriage, in order to better control Shen Jiayan, it might be possible to be another woman, and even without using so much brains, the goal can be achieved.

But can Shen Jiayan really get what he wants?
Based on Xu's understanding of Shen Jiayan, absolutely not!

Today's words, now that I think about it carefully, every word and every word is Shen Jiayan expressing her attitude, that she will not get married, and will not become anyone's pawn!If everyone is still the same as before, just continue to make money together amiably.

If you have other thoughts, I'm afraid that if you just shoot and break up, you won't follow if you risk your life!
Previously, Xu Shi thought that these words were spoken by Shen Jiayan and asked her to pass them on to other nobles who were interested in her.

Thinking about it now, I'm afraid it was for my master and myself, right?

Such a smart, resourceful, and scheming person can't be offended if he doesn't mention his affection but his interests, right?
Xu's thoughts changed sharply, and she bit her lips, thinking that if Xun Jinyuan didn't give up, she would have to persuade her anyway.

Anyway, she is very satisfied with her current life, she has ample money, and the money she has saved in the past three years is enough.

Xun Jinyuan is already from the fourth grade. As long as he doesn't go to the capital, he is also the object of everyone's welcome in the local area, and he has money in his hand. Isn't it a good life?

It's just that she also understands that men are different from women.

There is no limit to the ambition of a man in his official career, and the lifelong wish of a scholar to enter an official career is probably to worship a prime minister and join the cabinet.

Therefore, she is not very sure whether she can persuade Xun Jinyuan.

While thinking wildly, Xun Jin Yuanchang sighed: "Forget it! She has said all these words, it seems that she really doesn't want to marry! Although I am a righteous brother, I don't want to be such a villain and force her to marry! As the saying goes, twisted melons are not sweet, and we are really in a hurry, she has a fiery temper, if she flares up, I'm afraid we will all suffer!"

Xun Jinyuan can understand the truth that Xu can understand.

After thinking about it for a long time, although he was still a little bit unwilling, but in the end he was not the brazen person who wanted to force Shen Jiayan to marry him.

What's more, Xu can see clearly, Xun Jinyuan can see more clearly, Shen Jiayan is not the one who recognizes people.

In the past two years, she represented the Xu family and him, and had a lot of contacts with the nobles in the capital.

I don't know what method she used, but Prince Cheng valued her very much, and said more than once that he wanted Shen Jiayan to go to the capital to manage his shop and business for him.

If Shen Jiayan was really in a hurry and she took refuge in Prince Cheng, she would be fine, and my family would be in trouble.

Three years later, Shen Jiayan was no longer the down-and-out widow with three children who needed his protection.

But fortunately Shen Jiayan is also fond of nostalgia, for example, Bingtang, if she really has other thoughts, she can completely abandon him and the Xu family, and dedicate the house to Prince Cheng, and I am afraid that she will get even greater benefits.

But she still gave herself this prescription, and asked herself to seek benefits, and she also wanted to read this love!
It's also because I've been thinking leftwards about promotion these days, and I've gotten into a dead end!
After thinking it over, Xun Jinyuan couldn't help breaking out in a layer of cold sweat on his back. If he was really stubborn and insisted on going his own way, I'm afraid——

He didn't dare to continue thinking, and looked up at Mrs. Xu.

Mrs. Xu stopped combing her hair a long time ago, and was looking at him with concern, her eyes full of worry.

Xun Jinyuan's heart warmed, and he understood Xu's worry. He took a step forward, put his arms around Xu, and said in a low voice: "I made you worry! Don't worry, I was thinking left before, but now I want to understand!"

"Tomorrow, if you tell your sister-in-law, just say that I know all about it! Nothing else, it's still possible to protect your own sister and get married!"

Xu's heart relaxed, she held Xun Jinyuan's hand reassuringly, and said with a smile: "Master, don't worry, I will make it clear to my sister tomorrow! With us here, we can't let her be wronged anyway!"

The couple reached an agreement, looked at each other with a smile, and then stopped talking.

Shen Jiayan, however, had a good night's sleep and didn't worry too much. After all, she said clearly what she had to say. Both Xu and Xun Jinyuan are smart people. After thinking about it, they would think clearly about the entanglement of interests inside and give up any plans they shouldn't have.

Sure enough, he woke up the next day and had breakfast with Mrs. Xu.

Xu made her and Xun Jinyuan's attitude clear.

Shen Jiayan also breathed a sigh of relief, she was still optimistic about Xu Shi and Xun Jinyuan, although she had her own petty thoughts, but after all her thoughts were still clear, she was not the kind of person who had no lower limit.

Even if you really have any plans, after weighing it, you will give up if you know you can't do it.

So she really didn't want to change partners. With Xu Shi and Xun Jinyuan standing in front of her, she had a happy life today.

With this tacit understanding, Shen Jiayan and Xu Shi became closer.

Going in and out together every day, not to mention living in the same place, but also going shopping together, going to restaurants, listening to operas, or driving directly to the village outside the city to live for a few days, it is really a bit of a pleasure to think about leaving.

Xun Jinyuan was so busy these days that his feet never touched the ground. After returning home, Mrs. Xu was still not at home. Although there were servants serving him and two aunts, he always felt that something was wrong and couldn't tell.

Today, Shen Jiayan and Mrs. Xu were soaking in the hot spring in Zhuangzi, drinking plum dew, happy like gods.

With hurried footsteps outside, Madam Dong came in with a solemn face and reported: "Madam, aunt, the master sent someone to deliver a letter, telling us to go back to the mansion quickly, something serious happened—"

Xu and Shen Jiayan looked at each other. Although they didn't know what happened, it was difficult for Xun Jinyuan to send someone to notify him.

I got up and washed it, changed my clothes, combed my hair, and was about to set off.

The carriage had been prepared a long time ago, and the two got into the carriage and hurried to the city.

Running fast was a bit bumpy, but Shen Jiayan was okay, Xu's body was delicate and fleshy, she was so bumped that her whole body was about to fall apart, and she was even a little nauseous, which didn't make the driver slow down.

It was better for Shen Jiayan to find some preserved sweet and sour apricots that she had pickled herself from her purse and let Xu Shi hold them in her mouth.

After bumping for almost two hours, they finally arrived before the city gate closed.

After entering the magistrate's back office, Xun Jinyuan was already waiting.

There was no time for the two of them to wash up, and they let the waiters back down, and then said in a low voice: "There is news from the capital that His Majesty is seriously ill, and the second prince has forced the palace—"

what?
Xu's legs went limp, and if it wasn't for Shen Jiayan's support, she would have collapsed on the ground.

Even Shen Jiayan couldn't help but feel terrified.

This fight for the supreme chair will cost countless lives and blood!

Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down: "Now, is there a result? Who is the new emperor?"

Xun Jinyuan half-hugged and half-dragged Xu onto the chair and sat down, then said frowningly: "On the day the second prince forced the palace, the capital risked his life to send out this news. What is the situation in the capital now, who is it?" I don’t know! Our place is hundreds of miles away from the capital, and it takes at least eight or nine days to send a letter.”

"Right now, the capital is either in a mess, or the winner has already been decided and is being liquidated! It will be a while, and the news will definitely not come out!"

I couldn't help but worry, I don't know who the new emperor is?
I was scared for a while, but also happy!
At the beginning, some princes came into contact with him and wanted to intervene in the sugar production. He was still hesitant, but it was Shen Jiayan who reminded her that the emperor was getting old and the next few princes were restless.

It has never been so easy to follow the dragon, is it really necessary to block all the lives of the family?
It's better to be honest and only recognize the emperor!No matter who it is, be the emperor and recognize it!If you're not the emperor, you don't recognize him!
In this way, even if it is not as good as Conglong's contribution to Xuanhe, it is safe to win.

As long as Xindi doesn't lose his mind, he will always have to employ people!Although he couldn't become the new emperor's confidant, he didn't stand opposite him anyway, did he?

As time goes on, as long as you do well, you will always be able to catch the eyes of the new emperor!
Xun Jinyuan is very fortunate now, after thinking about it for a long time, he listened to Shen Jiayan's words.

He didn't accept any prince's solicitation, but chose Prince Cheng, not to mention the high position and power, he was also the emperor's younger brother, who was most trusted by the emperor.

What's even better is that half of the dry stock bonus distributed to Prince Cheng went into the emperor's private treasury!
Now even if the emperor is really dead, no matter who the new emperor is, the half of the dry stock bonus will belong to him, and it can be regarded as a vote for the new emperor!At least they can save their lives, right?
But now, we can only wait!

Waiting for the final winner!
Shen Jiayan also understands that there is nothing to do now, but to wait!It can't reveal the clue yet, everything is as usual.

Therefore, after discussing with Xun Jinyuan and Xu, these days, it is necessary to send out and tighten up.

Don't let outsiders notice, but internally, you should clean up your own house, check if there is any trouble, or something that is not very good, and deal with it in a timely manner.

Just be fully prepared.

After listening for a long time, Mrs. Xu regained her strength and courage.

Immediately said: "Leave the outside affairs to the master, and the master doesn't have to worry about the inner house! I will call me sick tomorrow, and I will arrest two aunts and two girls to attend to the sickness. Then I will entrust the inner house to my sister. Let the girl help to take care of them, just to investigate these people in the family. Although it is an old man for many years, our family is gentle, and there are some people who are unspeakable and shady these years. Taking this opportunity, we will clean them up!"

Xun Jinyuan waited for Xu Shi and Shen Jiayan to come back, that's why he told the news.

Seeing that they are all mentally prepared, I am relieved.

He still has to go to the front to discuss the matter ahead with the master, the government office, and the sugar workshop.

Therefore, he bowed his hands to Shen Jiayan and went forward.

Xu Shi and Shen Jiayan sat and discussed for a long time, how to check the servants at home, and they left when they were exhausted.

Dinner is served in their own yards.

In the middle of the night, the main courtyard lit a lamp, saying that Mrs. Xu was ill, and had a fever and talking nonsense, and asked Lianye to call for a doctor.

The whole family was so tossed that they didn't sleep well, and they were guarding outside.

The doctor took the pulse and said that he had a cold, and he felt frightened and depressed, which is why he had a fever.

Prescribed the medicine, after taking it and the fever subsided, it will be fine after a few days of conditioning.

Shen Jiayan went in to see Xu Shi, only to find that it was not for acting, but Xu Shi was really scared and sick by Xun Jinyuan's words.

I was completely speechless for a while.

After taking the medicine, Mrs. Xu's energy improved a little, and in front of everyone, she entrusted Shen Jiayan with the affairs of the backyard, and even handed over the card account book and keys.

Shen Jiayan refused twice, Xun Jinyuan opened his mouth and agreed.

But I only said to help take care of it for a few days, and hand it back when Mrs. Xu is well.

I never thought that Xu's fever would come and go again and again, but it would be difficult to get out of bed.

Only two aunts and two concubine children were allowed to serve the sick, and they were confined to a side room in the main courtyard, and they were not allowed to go out.

Shen Jiayan, on the other hand, took Madam Dong and Xun Jinyuan's confidants to take care of the affairs of the backyard.

Within a few days, many rats were found.

Because of Xun Jinyuan's high promotion, many people want to get more sugar, but there is no other way to go. In addition, Xun Jinyuan wants nothing but the filial piety that everyone has.

Those who are good at drilling camps put their ideas on these old people who are serving by Xun Jinyuan's side.

The benefits they have received over the years, coupled with Xu's generosity, ample money, and ample expenses in the mansion, have also been corrupted a lot by them.

One is in charge of buying, the other is in charge of the stove, and the second housekeeper. These three families have grown fat a lot in the past three years.

The person was found out, and the evidence was conclusive, all of which were placed in front of Xun Jinyuan and Xu.

Xun Jinyuan personally spoke and asked the housekeeper to take someone to search the house.

Each family copied one or two thousand silver, not to mention land deeds, house deeds and the like.

The three families came down with cash and land deeds, as well as various antique gold and silver, almost tens of thousands of silver.

Xu was so angry that he was cured of his illness, and he didn't lie on the bed for a while and sighed, feeling uncomfortable here and there.

(End of this chapter)