After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Chapter 377: The Hou Mansion paid for the pretty girl

The emperor took this opportunity to summon all the princes for a lecture, allowing them to reflect deeply on the recent turmoil.

Among them, the second prince got very close to Song Ling'er, the daughter of a powerful man, because he had nothing to do.

Song Ling'er relied on her family's financial advantage to strongly support the second prince, which greatly increased his reputation in a short period of time and gradually made him famous in the court.

However, Gu Huaijing never relaxed. He knew that this was only temporary peace and the real battle was still going on.

He and Tan Zhixu gathered together to discuss how to further explore the forces hidden in the dark and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

"Master Gu, you have made great contributions this time. Why are you still responsible for escorting the gold?"

Tan Zhixu frowned and looked at Gu Huaijing.

This gold has been delayed for such a long time. If it is sent to the border now, it will definitely be criticized by the general there.

"Don't worry, Xu Xu," Gu Huaijing confidently responded to Tan Zhixu's worries, "I have a close relationship with the general on the border, he will understand. Moreover, in addition to escorting gold, I also want to follow the clues and conduct in-depth investigations during this trip. Those border generals who may have colluded with the Southern Dynasties. Only by completely eliminating these hidden dangers can we ensure border stability and national tranquility."

The next day, with the sun rising and the sound of gongs and drums, Gu Huaijing, surrounded by many soldiers, embarked on the road to the frontier.

Tan Zhixu stood in the crowd, his eyes full of concern and support for him. She watched Gu Huaijing's figure fading away, silently thinking of peace in her heart.

Returning to the Hou Mansion, Tan Zhixu continued to deal with daily affairs, while Jiao Niang studied enthusiastically on the side. The two of them jointly took care of the shops in the mansion, making the shops that had been dormant for a long time gradually regain their vitality.

When Song Ling'er saw that Tan Zhixu and Jiao Niang were getting closer and closer, she felt jealous and hurried to Jing'an Hall, planning to tell her mother about Tan Zhixu's fault.

"Mother, do you know that Tan Zhixu has gone too far recently!" Song Ling'er angrily broke into Jing'an Hall, her words full of jealousy and dissatisfaction with Tan Zhixu, "She actually wooed the big house's Does the aunt next to me want to isolate me and covet my status?"

In Jing'an Hall, the old lady sat in the middle, listening to Song Ling'er's complaints, with a hint of helplessness and worry in her eyes that was not easy to detect.

She knew very well that the disputes inside and outside the Hou Mansion might have just begun...

On the other side, Gu Huaijing, who was on the road, was completely unaware of these trivial matters at home. He only wanted to reach the border as soon as possible, uncover the truth hidden behind the gold case, and protect the health of his family and country.

In Jing'an Hall, when the old lady heard Song Ling'er's complaint, her face was calm, but her eyes were shining with seriousness and majesty.

"Ling'er, when did you become so short-sighted?" Although her words were soft, every word hit Song Ling'er's heart. "What you should see now is not only the trivial matters within the Hou Mansion, but also the future of the entire Hou Mansion."

The old lady stood up slowly, walked to the window, and looked into the distance.

"No matter how hard Tan Zhixu and Jiao Niang work, they are just fulfilling their duties as the daughter-in-law of the Hou Mansion. And who is really in charge of the overall situation of the Hou Mansion? It's me, the heads of the family."

She turned around and her eyes fell firmly on Song Ling'er, "You don't need to worry about whether they can steal anything, because as long as the Hou Mansion is prosperous, we will only benefit in the end."

"You should learn to take a longer view and think about how to make the entire Hou family work together and prosper together. Instead of staring at these trivial matters all day long, questioning this and that." The old lady patted the back of Song Ling'er's hand. , said sincerely, "Remember, people's hearts are the most unpredictable and important. If you can win people's hearts, why worry about the Hou Mansion not being happy?" Song Ling'er lowered her head in thought, with a trace of shame and disenchantment on her face. "What my mother taught me is that my daughter does care too much about these little things." She bit her lip, seeming to realize something. "I will try to understand and support them. After all, they are doing it for the good of the Hou family."

The old lady nodded with satisfaction and smiled slightly.

"This is my good daughter. You have to believe that using people's hearts is the best weapon."

Song Ling'er stepped back in response, already having a new plan in mind.

After leaving Jing'an Hall, Song Ling'er adjusted her mentality, put on a friendly smile, and came to Fuzhong Shop.

She saw Tan Zhixu busy among the piles of account books, while Jiao Niang was entertaining the guests enthusiastically behind the counter.

Song Linger walked forward quickly, and instead of the previous tit-for-tat confrontation, she thoughtfully said to Tan Zhixu: "Second sister-in-law, I see you are very busy here, do you need my help?"

Tan Zhixu raised his eyes and looked at Song Ling'er. Although he knew that Song Ling'er's move must have deep meaning, on the surface he still smiled gently and nodded, "If Ling'er is willing to help, of course it is a blessing."

So Song Ling'er rolled up her sleeves and began to sort out the cloth and satin on the shelves skillfully. For a while, the store presented a rare and harmonious scene.

Seeing this, Jiao Niang became even more confused. She took advantage of the opportunity to quietly come to Tan Zhixu and asked in a low voice: "Second Madam, why is Miss Song so enthusiastic today? She has never helped us like this before. "

Tan Zhixu gently closed the account book and replied in a low voice: "No matter what her purpose is, we only need to do our own thing well. Sometimes, it is also a kind of wisdom to see through but not tell. In the Marquis Mansion, The right way is to work together to help everyone.”

The girl smiled knowingly and nodded.

Song Ling'er was busy in the shop for almost an hour before leaving.

After sending Song Ling'er away, Miss Song Ling'er breathed a sigh of relief, "Second Madam, the pressure on this big girl here has really dropped. I think this big girl is here to show her kindness to us."

Tan Zhixu did not deny what Jiao Niang said, but she knew that Song Ling'er had bad intentions, but it didn't matter, it would always come to this point, regardless of whether she was sincere or not.

While the two were talking, a woman in gorgeous clothes walked into the door of the store. She glanced at the dazzling array of products, and finally stopped in front of the exquisite rouge counter.

Wearing an emerald green jade bracelet on her wrist, it is particularly eye-catching.

With her sharp eyes, Jiao Niang recognized at a glance that it was a precious ornament worn by the concubines in the palace, and immediately went forward to receive it.

"Miss, you have really good taste. This rouge is a new tribute from our store. It has pure color and fine texture. It is most suitable for a beautiful woman with outstanding temperament like you." The girl was smiling all over her face, trying her best to show off her own rouge. commodity.

The mysterious woman smiled slightly, as if she was not surprised by Jiao Niang's enthusiasm. She picked up Rouge and looked at it carefully, but Jiao Niang was staring at the bracelet from beginning to end.

Tan Zhixu was confused in his heart, but there was no wave on his face.