Spring is warm and fragrant

Chapter 173 If Uncle Sister Gossips

The scenery around Anguo Temple is quiet and there are many mountains and forests. Dong Yue'er was holding a bundle in one hand and holding her son in the other. Seeing that the woman in front of her was actually going to take her to a forest, Dong Yue'er suddenly became a little nervous.Looking at the woods in front of her, she stopped vigilantly and asked, "Where is your master?"

She looks good. These days some rascals or dandies are not good at doing things in Anguo Temple, so they lied to her that there was news about Chu Sui. Dong Yueer knew that Uncle Zhou was hiding in the dark, and she didn't get reminded. She didn't believe anyone. Today, Uncle Zhou Hinting that she might see Mrs. Tai, she relaxed her guard and followed.

The forty-year-old woman turned her head, pointed to the grove and said, "It's hot in summer, and my master is staying inside to escape the heat. Madam, don't worry, at the feet of the emperor, we are not such villains. Besides, my master is a wife, so I won't treat you What does the lady do?"

Dong Yue'er felt at ease after hearing this.Remembering that Uncle Zhou said that he would show up if something went wrong, Dong Yue'er resisted the urge to turn around, held her son's little hand tightly, and continued to follow the woman.Walking to the edge of the woods, I saw two figures in muslin clothes standing behind a tree. Both of them were wearing veiled caps, and they could only be seen as women.

They are all women, Dong Yue'er feels more at ease.

The [-]-year-old woman led their mother and son to the master and son, then bowed their heads and retreated to the distance to watch.

Through the veil, the disguised Mrs. Tai looked at the boy again intently, and asked directly: "How old is this child? When was he born?"

Her voice was not gentle, but rather majestic, a bit like interrogating maids who messed up errands.Dong Yue'er was born as a village girl, and when asked by Mrs. Tai, she didn't have the time to question who the other party was. She looked at her son who was leaning against her because of nervousness, and said succinctly, "I'm seven years old, in February of Bingshen year. Born at 26."

Mrs. Tai had already recalled with her daughter-in-law the time when her grandson returned to the capital. Counting the journey back to Beijing and the pregnancy in October, the child's birthday basically coincided.

"What's his name?" His gaze fell on the boy's face, and Mrs. Tai's tone changed slightly.

"Brother Run, moisten things silently." Dong Yue'er hugged her son in front of her, and asked Mrs. Tai expectantly, "Have you seen my husband? He is about this tall and very handsome. Brother Run is very special." Like him, ma'am, do you know where he is?"

Mrs. Tai looked at her hand and knew that she was gesturing to the size of her grandson at that time, so she said vaguely and perfunctorily: "There is a young man on the street where I live, and what you said is a bit similar, but I have to confirm what you said first." Is it true, otherwise I will take you there rashly, if he doesn't know you, I should be blamed, right?"

Dong Yue'er believed more and more that the person in front of her was Chu Sui's neighbor.

Uncle Zhou has his plan.Logically speaking, she shouldn't know Chu Sui's identity, so Uncle Zhou arranged for her to come to Anguo Temple first to claim her husband's name. That would be the best, if not, after kneeling for five days, she can fabricate a guide, and then go directly to the Duke of Chu's mansion to admit relatives.

Determined that the other party was Chu Sui's acquaintance, Dong Yue'er naturally knew everything, and told how she met Chu Sui and how Chu Sui abandoned her. She also said that she was not familiar with the place of life in Ezhou. Moving back to Yueyang with her servants, she met a gangster on the way. She survived by luck, and rented a house in a small town with the bank notes she kept close to her.When she found out that she was pregnant, Dong Yueer first took care of the fetus and had a child. Last year, her money was almost exhausted, and Dong Yueer was about to be unable to live on, so she resolutely went north to find her husband.

These words were taught by Uncle Zhou, and Dong Yueer could recite them fluently. When Mrs. Tai asked for details, such as the places she passed along the way, Dong Yueer could also answer them.

"Do you know how to read?" Mrs. Tai still had doubts when she thought that she claimed to be a village girl, but she could say "moisten things silently" and write such a husband-seeking notice.

Dong Yue'er's expression darkened, and she lowered her head and said, "I only know a few. My husband taught me. He is good at learning, writes beautifully, and can draw..." Recalling that Chu Sui had been kind to her before, and held her hand. Holding her hand to teach her how to read, Dong Yueer really shed tears.

Mrs. Chu pursed her lips, and couldn't help reminding her: "Without the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers, what kind of wife are you?"

Dong Yueer lowered her head in shame.

His mother was being taunted, Brother Run couldn't help leaning closer to his mother, staring fiercely at Mrs. Chu Er with his phoenix eyes, a seven-year-old boy, under the deliberate teaching of a caring person, Chengfu far surpassed other children, but the guardian Being a mother is by nature, so the hatred is clearly conveyed in those black and white eyes.

Mrs. Chu frowned, just looking at the child who was probably her own grandson, she twisted the veil and swallowed the rest of the reprimand.

"Okay, we all know the matter, and we will tell him for you when we go back, but I can't guarantee whether he is willing to recognize you. In this way, I will arrange for you mother and son to live temporarily in one of my Zhuangzi. I'll let you know when I have any news." Mrs. Tai said in a complicated mood, her eyes were mostly on Brother Run.

Dong Yue'er bowed her head and knelt down in thanks, guessing that the matter was very likely to be done.Chu Sui once sent someone to kill her, but now she has given birth to him a son who is smart and sensible, and who is so like him. As long as she pretends not to know that the assassin was sent by him, for the sake of her son, Chu Sui will accept it. Hers, after all, her brother Run is the great grandson of Duke Chu's mansion.

Holding on to hope, Dong Yueer led the child away.

The Second Madam Chu watched Brother Run's little back, feeling inexplicably reluctant in her heart.This child looks as beautiful as her son when he was a child. If it is really her grandson, she will never let her down. However, on the other hand, will the daughter-in-law be willing to have such a big bastard all of a sudden?It's okay for the daughter-in-law to say, what if the queen, the prince and the son-in-law are offended?After all, the daughter-in-law represents the face of Cheng Enhou's residence.

"Mother, what should we do?" Mrs. Chu asked her mother-in-law for help in a low voice.

Mrs. Tai seemed much calmer than her, and said calmly: "Go back to the mansion first, and ask Shi Qian about it."

However, on the way back to the capital, Mrs. Tai closed her eyes and leaned against the car, under those old eyelids, the eyes kept turning back and forth, obviously preoccupied.Mrs. Chu stared blankly at the curtains, with her grandson on one side and the concubine's daughter on the other, unable to make a choice for a long time.

It was almost noon, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law returned to the Duke's Mansion.

Dingfengtang got the news immediately.

Not long after Lu Mingyu got up, she sat beside Chu Xing to coax her daughter with him, and asked him suspiciously: "Didn't you say that you will come back when the evening is cooler?" We were on our way in the middle of the day, could something have happened?
Chu Xing was also worried, so he left his daughter in the care of the wet nurse, and the couple went to Sanqiu Hall together.

Mrs. Tai and the second Mrs. Chu had just learned that Chu Sui had gone out to socialize, and were about to send someone to find Chu Sui to come back, when they saw the couple from the eldest room.Seeing the eldest granddaughter-in-law who was finally willing to go out after two months of confinement, with bright eyes and white teeth, she was charming and beautiful, Mrs. Tai secretly clenched her hands and put on a smiling face.

"Grandmother, Second Aunt, why did you come back early?" After saluting, Chu Xing asked first, because seeing that the faces of the two elders were not quite right, Chu Xing's face was heavy.

Madam Tai didn't want her eldest grandson to know about Dong Yue'er for the time being, so she said helplessly: "Something happened in the temple, so we came back early. I didn't expect the road to be so hot... Hey, you husband and wife should go back first, and grandma should lie down to cool off first." It's cool, and Ah Nuan, you've just given birth, and it's so hot at noon, you'd better go out less."

The eyebrows are kind.

Lu Mingyu thanked her with a smile, stepped forward, took Mrs. Tai's arm from the maid, and said filially: "Grandmother is so tired and still loves me, Ah Nuan will help you to rest."

Mrs. Tai praised her a few more words.

Chu Xing stood in the hall, looking at his wife's gentle side face, he smiled unconsciously, and when Lu Mingyu came out after serving the elders, the couple went out side by side.Leaving the Sanqiu Hall, Cai Sang trotted to the master and offered the green umbrella in his hand.

Chu Xing took the umbrella and opened it to block the dazzling sunlight for his wife, and then walked towards Dingfeng Hall without haste.

In Mrs. Tai's bedroom, Mrs. Chu was sitting in front of the couch and gently fanned her mother-in-law, apologetically persuading her: "Mother, it's all because Shi Qian is ignorant. I'm tired of you worrying about it. He has to wait a while when he comes back from outside." Son, mother, use something first, don't be hungry."

Mrs. Tai closed her eyes and said tiredly: "Go and eat, I have no appetite."

The Second Madam Chu couldn't eat anymore, her mind was full of brother Run, staring blankly at her mother-in-law's clothes, fanning the wind absently.Fanning, I suddenly heard the meaningful voice of my mother-in-law, "Do you think that Mrs. Dong looks like Shi Jin's wife?"

Mrs. Chu raised her head in a daze, and met her mother-in-law's cloudy eyes. She couldn't help thinking of Dong Yue'er, and then nodded, "It's a bit like..."

In the middle of speaking, without the mother-in-law's reminder, Mrs. Chu's face changed suddenly, and she forgot to continue fanning in shock.That Dong Yueer was several years older than Lu Mingyu. When her son was with her, Lu Mingyu was still a child. At that time, it was impossible for his son to like Lu Mingyu... But if his son could fall in love with Dong Yueer, it would be Lu Mingyu's turn, who was far superior to Dong Yueer in appearance and background. , Is the son tempted?
"Never let her in." Mrs. Tai sat up at some point, staring at her daughter-in-law with heavy eyes.

The Second Madam Chu instantly understood what her mother-in-law meant.If Dong Yue'er came in, and outsiders saw that she looked exactly like his niece and daughter-in-law, there would definitely be gossip about his son and his niece and daughter-in-law.That's reputation, in case my nephew becomes suspicious from now on...

In the scorching midsummer, Mrs. Chu broke out in a cold sweat.

She looked at her mother-in-law in disbelief.

Mrs. Tai's sharp eyes had returned to calm, and after a few thoughts, the corners of her mouth gradually turned up, and she lay down again, feeling relaxed.On the way back to the house, she was frowning because there was Dong Yue'er, and now she didn't think about Dong Yue'er, and things were much simpler.

"Mother, do you have a solution?" Mrs. Chu's eyes lit up, and she approached her mother-in-law and asked.

Mrs. Tai motioned her to lower her head, and whispered.

(End of this chapter)