The princess is beautiful and Ziye

Chapter 157 Ji Shu
lotus village

A carriage was driving on the road in the field. It was very hot in the countryside in midsummer, and many villagers were working in the fields under the sun.

The carriage passed by, and the villagers in the countryside looked up, wiped off their sweat and talked and laughed with the people around them:
"The carriage that passed just now is so magnificent."

Lianhua Village is just outside the capital city, and because they are close together, there are often horse-drawn carriages coming in and out. The one that came today is obviously more grand.

The other person narrowed his eyes and looked at the carriage going away, and then said loudly: "Yuxiu from Lao Ye's family has come back! I remember seeing this carriage once before."

"Lao Ye's daughter is back?"

After a while, the carriage stopped in front of the small gate of a brick house in the village, and Yuxiu got off the carriage.

"Father! Mother!"

The door of the yard was open, Yuxiu's father was fetching water in the yard, one second he wondered why the carriage was parked in front of his house, and the next second he saw his daughter jumping off the carriage.

Father Ye was so happy that he even let go of the bucket in his hand. He didn't care about fetching water, and ran over after rubbing his hands casually on his body.

"Girl, why are you back! Come out soon, my mother! Xiu'er is back!"

Father Ye just ran out the door and was about to hug his daughter when Yuxiu took a step back.

"Father, wait."

As soon as Yuxiu finished speaking, the curtain of the carriage behind her was picked up by a hand.

Xie Tinglan, who was wearing ordinary clothes, came out of the carriage, smiled and nodded at Father Ye, calling, "Uncle Ye."

Yuxiu helped Xie Tinglan down with her hands.

Father Ye was startled, and after a moment of stunned, he hurriedly bowed down, saying: "Caomin has seen the princess concubine..."

Xie Tinglan was taken aback, and quickly said, "Uncle Ye, please leave first. Let's talk in the yard!"

Fortunately, there was no one around the Ye family's courtyard, Xie Tinglan and Yu Xiu half pushed Ye's father into the courtyard, Xie Tinglan closed the courtyard door with his backhand.

Ye's mother ran out in a hurry, also happy to hug her daughter first, and then found that Xie Tinglan was there, her reaction was exactly the same as Ye's father.

Xie Tinglan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he helped the two old people up, and said with a smile: "I came back to visit you with Xiu'er specially today, uncle and aunt are doing me a favor by doing this."

In fact, Xie Tinglan had come back with Yuxiu before, but the two old people were obviously restrained, so she only gave things and didn't come.

But not long ago, Yuxiu's mother was seriously ill, and now she is recovering from the serious illness, Xie Tinglan felt that she still had to come to see her, so she followed her this time.

After Yuxiu told her mother the reason for Xie Tinglan's visit, Ye's mother was very moved, and quickly thanked her: "Your Majesty values ​​Xiu'er so much, Cao Min is very grateful to Madam. Cao Min's illness doesn't matter, thank you Madam for your concern."

Xie Tinglan's brain ached from the two of them yelling at each other.

Yuxiu also felt bad, and said: "Miss and His Highness the Crown Prince are not married yet, this title is fine in private, if it is heard by interested people, it will harm Miss."

"Uncle and aunt just call me Tinglan."

Father Ye and mother Ye were overwhelmed by flattery, so they dared not call her, and finally followed her daughter to call her Miss Xie Tinglan.

After entering the house, the two behaved very restrained. Fortunately, Xie Tinglan came prepared, and quickly calmed down the two old people.

"Xiu'er has been taken care of by Miss Meng for so many years." Mother Ye smiled softly, and put the scented tea in front of Xie Tinglan.

"Xiu'er told us that Miss doesn't like to drink tea. This scented tea is brewed with our own sun-dried flowers. Please try it, Miss."

Xie Tinglan took a sip, his eyes lit up, and he said appreciatively: "It's delicious, my aunt's cooking skills are really good."

"Where. The lady likes it. I'll go bag it and wait for the lady to take it back later."

Father Ye looked at his wife who had left, and said with a smile, "You are here today, otherwise we would have discussed that in a few days, sister Xiu'er would bring her to Beijing for you."

Xie Tinglan smiled and said, "I heard from Xiu'er before that her sister is pregnant now, so how can I let her make this trip. Is she in good health now?"

"Yes, dad, what happened to my sister and brother-in-law?"

Mother Ye happened to come out of the house with the wrapped dried flowers in her arms. Hearing this, she couldn't help frowning.

Father Ye sighed, and said, "It's okay. Her husband treats her well, but..."

Yuxiu frowned, "Just what? My sister got angry at her husband's house? Mother, why didn't you tell me the last time you sent a letter! My sister is pregnant now, what if something happens!"

Xie Tinglan said seriously: "If you have any difficulties, just tell me. Xiu'er has been with me for more than ten years, just like my sister, her sister is naturally my sister."

Father Ye was flattered and quickly waved his hands, "This, this, this... how can we marry Miss."

Mother Ye stepped forward and patted Father Ye on the shoulder. She could sense Xie Tinglan's kindness, and also felt that they were so strict, but they actually didn't respect Xie Tinglan.

"It's nothing. Xiu'er's sister, A Yu, and the eldest son of the Li Chang's family also really love each other. After marriage, the husband and wife support each other, and they live comfortably, but it's just..."

Mother Ye sat down beside Father Ye, sighed and said, "The eldest son of the elder family here has a brother who is ten years younger than him. , after his second son came in, he has been excluded at home. However, this child has a good temper. He passed the examination of scholar a few years ago and is preparing for the rural examination in August this year. He can both study and work in the fields. Ever since Ah Yu became pregnant, he has been reading while doing work, and Ah Yu's life is full of hope."

Mother Ye couldn't help rambling about family affairs, but Xie Tinglan didn't feel impatient at all, and thought in her heart that Sister Yuxiu was married well.

But then, Mother Ye changed her mind.

"It's just that there are no people in the elder's family here."

Father Ye couldn't help being agitated as he listened, and he rushed ahead of Mother Ye and said, "When Ah Yu was negotiating marriage with the eldest son of the Li Chang's family, the Li Chang's family came to hire us and mocked us openly and secretly. It’s for the position and money of the Li Chang’s family.”

"The ones who grow up there are not good people. She seized all the things left by the lady in front of her son. There is only one yard left, and she still thinks about it. After A Yu got married, she lived in that yard with her husband-in-law. Her eldest son Not happy, insisting that Ah Yu move to live with them. It’s not appropriate to live in two courtyards without a separate family.”

Father Ye gasped angrily, and said: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see what she thinks! This kind of mother-in-law, if it weren't for A Yu and him being in love, that kid would be quite up to date. I wouldn't have agreed to it at the beginning." This marriage! Now that Ah Yu is pregnant, she is still tossing about letting Ah Yu go back to live! I don’t even think about the things that happened in her house. If I take Ah Yu back, can the child in this belly be kept! Can Ah Yu stop? !"

Yuxiu asked: "So what happened to the elder's family there?"

Mother Ye said: "About half a month ago, the second young master of the Li Chang's family wanted to take the lady named Ji from the east of our village as his concubine..."

Yuxiu's eyes widened, "The second young master of Li Chang's family—isn't he the same age as me? That Mrs. Ji is a round older than him, it seems that her daughter is five or six years old."

Father Ye spat: "Didn't that kid just look at Mrs. Ji's face? You're a stinky and shameless thing. It's really bad luck for eight lifetimes to be in-law with such a family."

"The young master was obsessed with lust, and he did not know what tricks he used to get Mrs. Ji to agree. Who knew that on the day of the appointment, Mrs. Ji hanged herself, and her daughter smashed the young master's head. Although no one was killed, But the official family there is clamoring to take her to the government."

"These days, the Chang's house is really smoky. Ah Yu and his husband's yard is next to their house. If you don't want to hear it, you have to hear it. The Chang's family also asked Ah Yu's husband to find a former official. Classmate, let the little girl be convicted and imprisoned. Mr. A Yu refuses, so she comes to make trouble every day..."

Xie Tinglan frowned and said, "It's better to take her home and live there. Pregnant people can't bear to be disturbed."

"I got it back." Father Ye straightened his back, "Why don't you pick it up! She came to the door to make a fuss once, so I went to find that kid and brought Ah Yu back."

"A Yu's husband also thinks it's more appropriate for her to come back. She has lived with us for a while, and when things get better at the Li Chang's family, A Yu just went back not long ago."

Yuxiu asked: "What happened afterwards? Did Madam Ji's daughter really let them go to jail?"

Mother Ye shook her head, "I don't know about that. Anyway, I haven't seen that little girl in the past few days, hey... It's also a hard life."

Yuxiu tutted her head and shook her head, "Mrs. Ji is so pitiful. Not to mention being a widow at a young age, she also met such a bastard. The elder family here is really not human!"

Xie Tinglan said lightly: "After I go back, I will find Shuntian Fucheng and ask him to investigate the chief carefully."

Father Ye and Mother Ye were very grateful, and Mother Ye said: "Miss, if you can save the mother and daughter of the Ji family, you will really be a living Bodhisattva. The mother and daughter are good-natured, but the experience is too bitter..."

Xie Tinglan said with a smile: "Don't worry, auntie, I certainly won't let the elders here get away with it. By the way, what's the name of the girl who was taken away? I'll ask Fu Cheng to ask and see if she is right now. It was closed by which government office."

"The little girl has her mother's surname. The single name has the word Shu."

Ji Shu?

Xie Tinglan's pupils shrank.

After returning to Xie's Mansion, Xie Tinglan immediately went to Shuntian Mansion to meet Gu Fucheng.

Gu Fucheng thought Ji Shu was someone close to Xie Tinglan, so he immediately agreed and said that he would investigate right away.

People came to Shuntian Mansion that night, but Gu Mansion Cheng said that the five-year-old girl Xie Tinglan mentioned was not found in all the prisons in the capital.

"No……"

Xie Tinglan twirled her fingertips.

The person who came was the general judge of Shuntian Mansion, and he said to Xie Tinglan: "A child around five years old, even if he commits a crime, will not be sent to a prison. Moreover, the lower officials have already inquired about it in various government offices. However, no one took the little girl to the Yamen. Miss Xie may think about it in other directions, or... that person did not send her to the government in the capital."

"Thank you, Mr. Tongju."

Xie Tinglan thanked him politely, and asked Yuxiu to send Tongsan out of Xie's residence.

She paced back and forth in the room, thinking for a long time.

Finally a flash of inspiration!
"Shen Jiu!"

Shen Jiu, who was waiting in the dark, appeared, and Xie Tinglan said anxiously: "You and Sansi and the others, go to the flower shop in the city to look for it now. See if Ji Shu is there."

Shen Jiu took the order and went to do it immediately.

Xie Tinglan felt a little cold, not caused by the midsummer evening wind, but from his bones.

...

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The next day, Shengfu

Fei'er helped Fu Zhaoyao, got off the carriage, and went up to talk to the porter under Fu Zhaoyao's instructions.

"My princess is here to visit Mrs. Sheng."

Fei'er showed the token, and the concierge glanced at it, then quickly saluted Fu Zhaoyao who was walking behind.

Fu Zhaoyao gently asked him to stand up, followed the porter into the main hall.

Not long after, Sheng Fuqing hurried into the front yard.

His clothes were not as rigorous as in the palace, his body smelled of medicine, and there were brown dried marks on his sleeves, like soup.

Sheng Fu moved a distance from Fu Zhaoyao considerately, and said, "Why is the princess here? Why didn't you tell the lower official yesterday. The lower official..."

Fu Zhaoyao smiled gently, "I'm afraid you're busy entertaining me again. Mrs. Sheng is ill, and since I'm here to visit, how can I ask you to make a big fuss."

Sheng Fuqing was somewhat satisfied, nodded with a smile on his face, and said, "Thank you, princess, for caring about my mother."

"Where's Madame?"

"My mother is in the backyard. I'll take the princess there."

Sheng Fuqing took her to Sheng's mother's room.

Sheng Mu wore a windproof forehead on her head, her face was red, she was leaning on the imperial concubine's couch, drinking the medicine given by the maid.

Sheng Fu walked lightly to the partition and said, "Mother, the princess is here."

Sheng's mother raised her eyes, and saw that Fu Zhaoyao's appearance was impeccable. Like Concubine Xian, she was gentle and majestic, a look that would make the elders like it.

Mother Sheng smiled with satisfaction, stood up, and pretended to go down to the ground to salute.

"I have seen the princess..."

Fu Zhaoyao stepped forward and said, "Madam, there is no need to be polite. Since Madam is sick, you should lie down."

"Mother concubine asked me to bring you some supplements. It is effective in curing wind and cold. Ask someone to cook a bowl for you."

Sheng's mother rolled her eyes and said, "The people in my house are clumsy. Let's forget it. Your Highness and Empress are too polite. Just put it on the table."

Fei'er frowned slightly, always feeling that Madam Sheng's tone was a bit bossy.

She murmured in her heart, and under Fu Zhaoyao's signal, she put the things in the place designated by Sheng's mother.

Mother Sheng saw this action.

She exhaled through her nostrils in displeasure.

Even the maid brought by the daughter-in-law has to obey the head of the family, and she is the mother of the head of the family, so this girl should obey her.

But if she still wanted to ask Fu Zhaoyao for instructions, then she would just acquiesce that Fu Zhaoyao's position was higher than hers.

Mother Sheng was displeased for a moment, but didn't show it.

After a while, she said again: "Hey...Qing'er, go and fry the medicine for mother. You can't refute the wishes of the empress and the princess."

Fu Zhaoyao was a little surprised, this lady didn't let the servants do things, and asked Sheng Fu to decoct the medicine.

But thinking about it, Sheng Fuqing is a dutiful son, so there is nothing wrong with decocting medicine for his mother.

She stood there smiling very dignifiedly, watching Sheng Fu leave gently.

Sheng Mu's mouth drooped again.

(End of this chapter)