first princess

Chapter 140 Mother and Child Recognition (1)
Four days later.

Qiao Hui counted the New Year's gifts from Suchenghou's mansion in the room, and selected some to send to the masters of the palace. Before getting married, she did some homework, what the prince likes, what the princess likes, and even the old lady She knows the habits of the king, mother-in-law, son, concubine, sister-in-law and husband-in-law.

"This box of spices is from Persia, not in Dazhou. After wrapping it up, I will send it to the second lady... This box of tea leaves belongs to the prince... The emerald Buddha beads belong to the princess... The chestnut cake is for the old lady..." Qiao Hui ordered one by one. , the little maids quickly packed the things in exquisite brocade boxes and tied them with ribbons.

"Second Young Mistress!" Xiu'er opened the curtain and came in. Qiao Hui tied the bowknot that was not pretty enough for the maid again, "I'm back."

Xiu'er stood beside Qiao Hui, and said cautiously: "Second Young Madam..." as if she had something to say!

Qiao Hui's eyes glanced around in a small area, and said calmly: "You guys go down, it's fine for Xiu'er to come and pack."

"Yes, Second Young Mistress." The two maids retreated respectfully and closed the door from the outside.

Qiao Hui sat down on the stool, untied the bow tied by the second maid, tied it herself, and asked, "Have you found it?"

Xiu'er nodded, looking a little hesitant, Qiao Hui glanced at her, she sighed slightly in her heart, and said bravely: "The Bauhinia Courtyard is the courtyard where Dong Jialin lived, and she will live in it when she passes the gate. Our Pingting Pavilion When the renovation was going on, the Bauhinia Courtyard was also being renovated, and the slaves took advantage of the lady Sasao to go in for a stroll..."

At this point, Xiu'er stopped talking!
Qiao Hui's heart suddenly felt a layer of uneasiness: "You said it!"

Xiu'er put her heart on the line, and said: "The furnishings and specifications in the courtyard seem to be smaller than those in Pingtingxuan, but... But the servant carefully inspected the main house and found that it was also painted furniture, but we used What she uses is mahogany, but what she uses is sandalwood, here we only have earthworms in the main house, and she even has wing rooms and study rooms!"

The appearance is the same, but the difference is more than a star and a half? !
The blood on Qiao Hui's face faded a bit!
Xiu'er thought it was bad news anyway, so she simply told you that one blow would be enough to save you from suffering several times: "Also, the servant girl asked, although Dong Jialin originally stayed in the palace in the name of taking care of the young lady. , but walked closest to the second lady, the fourth lady didn't like her, and the concubine was indifferent and didn't interact with each other very much. Dong Jialin must ask the second lady for instructions before sending something to the county king or meeting, and she will only do it if the second lady agrees. "

In other words, Dong Jialin was able to develop a relationship with Anjun Wang because of the second wife's matchmaking?
Qiao Hui's heart seemed to have been stabbed severely by something. She was born in an aristocratic family, and she couldn't understand the idea of ​​a mother giving her son a concubine before his marriage. It would not only damage the woman's reputation, but also the man's family. Her quality will also be questioned, if it weren't for the fact that the backing of the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is really attractive, her parents would never agree to this marriage!At first she was aggrieved and didn't want to marry, but at the lantern festival, she met the handsome and handsome Prince An, and her heart suddenly lost her sense of proportion...

Xiu'er also couldn't understand: "Second Young Mistress, tell me... Second Mistress, why did she do this? Since ancient times, mothers-in-law have always favored their daughter-in-law? Take ten thousand steps back and say, Dong Jialin's elder brother knows Yuan, and that's just Jie Yuan! Even if he gets the appreciation of the Long Live Lord in this year's palace examination and becomes the No. [-] scholar, it's no big deal! Without a family background, a No. [-] scholar can't get along in the capital at all! Dong Jialin can't surpass the status of a noble concubine even at the top!"

The speaker had no intention of listening, and Qiao Hui realized another meaning from it: "Yes, a decent mother-in-law is partial to her daughter-in-law, but she is not my decent mother-in-law! My mother-in-law is in Kashgar, and she is the wife of the patriarch!"

Since I was born as an aunt, I felt a bit of sympathy for Dong Jialin. Concubines will always be in the same camp as concubines!

Qiao Hui looked at the beautifully wrapped presents on the table, her eyes sharpened, "I'll send them to the prince and concubine personally."

In the study room of the main courtyard, Zhuge Liuyun looked at the letter that Uncle Yu handed him, and his deep eyes filled with astonishment and undercurrents: "Dong Jiaxue? How could Shui Linglong's mother be from Dong Jia's clan? What is the relationship between her and Dong Jia Jieyuan?"

Uncle Yu truthfully reported the information found by the hidden guards: "To the lord, Dong Jiaxue was originally the daughter of a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and was betrothed to the son of the Deng family as his wife, but Dong Jiaxue fell in love with a poor scholar and eloped with him Later, the couple hanged themselves because of business problems, leaving behind a pair of children Dong Jiajieyuan and Dong Jialin. The mother of the concubine was also named Dong Jiaxue for some reason, but the secret guards checked the Dong Jia family in Jiangnan, and found no evidence. When a person with the same name is found, the servant guesses that she...should be using a false identity."

False identity?
Zhuge Liuyun's eyes suddenly had a flash of light!

"Investigate! Continue to investigate for me! Start with Shui Hangge, Shui Hangge's words are tight-lipped..." Zhuge Liuyun paused, "Isn't there still a Shui Chenxiang in Lenggong?"

"Yes!" Uncle Yu responded respectfully, and was about to turn around and leave. At this moment, Zhuge Liuyun asked again, "Where did Zhaoyun go?"

Yu Bofu lowered his body and said expressionlessly: "I was called by the princess to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting again."

Zhuge Liuyun tapped the table with his index finger, and his tone was so flat that one couldn't hear the sorrow and joy: "Did you make things difficult for her?"

Uncle Yu shook his head: "No, everything is the same as what the concubine taught my aunt back then, strict and serious, but without any language or attitude."

Zhuge Liuyun gave a faint "Yes", and immediately a servant girl reported that the Second Young Mistress came to give gifts, Zhuge Liuyun pressed his drowsy head, and told Uncle Yu: "Tell me to rest."

Uncle Yu asked suspiciously: "My lord, are you feeling unwell?"

Zhuge Liuyun said indifferently: "I probably didn't sleep well, and I'm a little tired, it's okay, you can go."

Uncle Yu went outside, and friendly conveyed Zhuge Liuyun's intentions. Qiao Hui expressed her deep understanding of this. The prince didn't even see the concubine, so how could he condescend to see her?She just needs to be polite enough.Handing the gift to Uncle Yu with a pleasant smile, Qiao Hui turned to the second battlefield - Moheyuan. This time, she was still in vain.

In Mohe Courtyard, Shui Linglong is hugging Duoduo to "write". She dipped Duoduo's little paws into the ink pad, and then branded one footprint after another on the rice paper. She hated furry things at first, but after getting along for a long time, she started to like them.

Duoduo hates this kind of quiet game, it is more inclined to grab bones and jump through hoops, after playing for a while, Duoduo is not happy, twists and turns in Shui Linglong's arms, trying to break free.

Shui Linglong's desire to control was revealed at this moment, she pressed Duoduo's head, and snapped: "Don't move! If you move again, I'll throw you out!"

Zhifan and Zhong's mother suddenly found it funny, how can anyone give orders to dogs?Duoduo seemed to understand it, so obediently gave in!

Mother Zhong sewed a button, and said with a smile: "Miss, hurry up and give birth to a small son, so that we don't have to embarrass us a lot."

Shui Linglong rubbed her flat belly and said with a half-sigh: "Children are rare things, they are all about fate."

Mother Zhong gave her an angry look: "This servant doesn't like to hear it! It seems that it is not easy for you to conceive a child? Madam joined the master at the beginning, and the good news came out within a month. You have been married for three months. Not far away!"

Zhifan watched Duoduo "writing" on the rice paper, but what came to mind was Liu Lu's going in and out of the Qingyou Courtyard: "Miss, the princess calls Liu Lu to her side every day, is it really out of kindness? Slave servant Why do you think the princess is not such a magnanimous person?" You can't even tolerate an adopted son and daughter, so how can you tolerate a concubine?
Mama Zhong and Zhifan have always had different priorities. Mama Zhong has not participated in Shui Linglong's various plans, and has always lived a relatively simple life. After seeing through all kinds of faces and going through all kinds of conspiracies, she is more concerned about Shui Linglong's status in the palace.

Shui Linglong stroked Duoduo's little paw, and said casually: "If you give up, you will get something. She is rejected by Zhao Yun every day. This kind of magnanimous reputation has spread. Didn't the prince stay in her yard every other day?"

Zhi Fan showed a thoughtful look, as if... But it felt weird, as for what was wrong, she couldn't tell right now!
Mother Zhong was immersed in her own thoughts all the time, she didn't hear what Shui Linglong and Zhifan talked about at all!She looked up at Shui Linglong, squinted her eyes and said with a smile: "Miss, do you still remember the Putuo Temple where you had a blind date with your son?"

"remember."

"It was there that you and the eldest son formed a relationship, and the third lady also prayed for the peace talisman and marriage lottery there. As a result, among all the sisters, you and the third lady married the best! It can be seen, Putuo Temple It is very effective!"

Zhifan took a sip of tea and stuck it in his throat, and almost lost his breath!If Mama Zhong knew how the Eldest Miss plotted against the Third Miss, she probably wouldn't think that the position of the Governor's Wife was given by the Bodhisattva...

Shui Linglong glared at Zhifan, who quickly pursed her lips and lowered her head.

Mama Zhong didn't notice the difference between the two of them, she smiled to herself: "How about we go to Putuo Temple to offer incense another day? I heard that the third princess lives in Putuo Temple, praying for the Empress!"

Shui Linglong curled her lips, she hasn't had the daughter-in-law's tea that the third princess respected yet!Let go of Duoduo, and said: "It's better to hit the sun than to choose a day. I'll go to greet the princess and go to Putuo Temple in the afternoon."

Shui Linglong went to Qingyouyuan to explain what she meant: "The last time I went to the temple to offer incense was when I first met my mother and concubine in the winter of last year. I made a wish at that time, and now my long-cherished wish has been fulfilled. I want to make a wish."

Leng Youru smiled lightly, she didn't care if Shui Linglong lied or not, she wouldn't allow it, and when Zhuge Yu rested, Zhuge Yu would also take Shui Linglong there, "It's snowing, the road is slippery, bring more people, walk slowly on the road, Putuo Temple is not too far away, we should be able to make it back before dark."

Shui Linglong thanked her repeatedly, and took Ye Mao and Zhi Fan out of the palace.

But the plan couldn't keep up with the change. As soon as she stepped into the carriage, another carriage stopped in front of her and blocked her way.The curtain was lifted, and Shui Lingyu jumped down to the ground. This was the first time the two sisters met after Shui Lingyu got married. Shui Lingyu was wearing a goose-yellow satin jacket embroidered with roses, and a smoky green skirt sprinkled with flowers and flowers. , with a woman's bun on her head, a golden plum blossom hairpin on her hair, with long tassels that fall to her ears, shining brightly under the sunlight, subtly covering her childish face.

"Big Sister!" Shui Lingyu also looked at Shui Linglong, and saw that Shui Linglong was wearing a red short jacket with pipa buttons and a plain white pleated skirt. The style was simple, but she was full of luxury. She wore a more casual hair. The bun is slanted behind the head, a strand of blue silk hangs on the shoulders, there is no gold hairpin, only a pair of ruby ​​and white jade flower tines, but Shui Lingyu can see that this pair of flower tines alone can buy several Zhuangzi!She touched her buyao and secretly sighed, this is the real phoenix!
Shui Linglong's eyes filled with just-right surprise, she smiled and watched Shui Lingyu walking towards her: "Third Sister! Why are you here today?"

Shui Lingyu said very affectionately: "If I don't come, I'm afraid I may not be able to see Eldest Sister this year!"

Shui Linglong smiled: "Look at what you said! My brother-in-law is highly respected, and he is also the cousin of the Empress Empress. This time I am returning to Beijing for a short stay. The people who begged you almost broke through the threshold. I am afraid that my sister will not be able to squeeze in. I plan to wait for you to calm down." I'll visit you later, why does it sound like I'm hiding from you on purpose?"

Shui Lingyu smiled, and then said seriously: "Grandmother is ill, I'm here to invite you back to the house to have a look."

Shui Linglong gave her a sideways glance, got out of the car and went to Qingyouyuan, and reported the old lady's illness. Leng Youru graciously allowed her to go back to the Shangshu Mansion, and asked Mother Qiao to prepare two high-quality snowflakes. Participate in making up for the old lady.

After returning to Shangshu Mansion, Shui Linglong found out that the old lady had suffered a stroke. The old lady was lying on the bedside, her eyes were wide open, saliva was dripping from the corner of her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't articulate a single word!
Qin Fangyi and Shui Hangge were terrified. If the old lady died of illness, Shui Hangge would have to resign as Ding You for three years. This would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to Shui Hangge, who was in full swing in the imperial court!Shui Hangge and Qin Fangyi personally served the sick in the room, serving tea and water, squeezing shoulders and legs, all meticulous and cautious, making it seem that once the old lady died, they would die for love too!
Shui Minhui knelt beside the bed, weeping silently.

Shui Minyu stood aside, staring at him with disdain!
Shui Lingxi got the news early in the morning and returned home to visit very attentively. To be honest, this is not like her style.

Shui Linglong entered the room, looked away, and greeted everyone: "Grandmother, father, mother..."

The old lady's emotions gradually became agitated, "Ah... ah..." A few words, but couldn't express what was in her heart.

Shui Lingxi looked at Shui Linglong who hadn't seen her in two months and was much prettier, and felt that her red body hurt her eyes fiercely!

Qin Fangyi looked at Shui Linglong, who was dressed in a luxurious outfit, and glanced over her shoulder at Shui Lingyu, who was silent and drooping, her eyes flickered, and her attitude was surprisingly good: "Linglong is back, your grandmother is very ill, I am just now I was going to ask someone to bring you a message, but Ling Yu was one step ahead of me."

Shui Hangge frowned upon hearing this, and glared fiercely at Shui Lingyu!
Shui Lingyu's forehead felt cold, and she quickly retreated behind Shui Linglong.

Shui Linglong's inquisitive eyes fell on the dejected Shui Minhui, and asked, "Why did grandma suddenly have a stroke? What is Minhui doing kneeling again?"

Shui Hangge was not in a hurry, pointed at Shui Minyu's eyes like torches, and said: "Isn't this a villain? A good man insists on abandoning his literature and going into business. If I don't agree with him, he will ask the old lady! As a result, the old lady Life is so angry!"

Shui Minyu was having sex with a male pet in the classroom, and was caught by the dean. The news spread all over the capital. The emperor scolded Shui Hangge bloody. There was a war of words and guns in the court, one side demanded to keep Shui Hangge, and the other demanded to dismiss Shui Hangge from his position. More than half of the officials were persuaded by the "Dangge faction", and they submitted papers to demand that Shui Hangge be severely punished.Seeing that Shui Hangge and Prime Minister Qin were so isolated and helpless, the emperor immediately felt compassion and fined some salary symbolically, saying that he was helpless in raising his children, but nothing else.

Shui Hangge was spared, but Shui Minyu's official career was ruined. Therefore, Shui Hangge devoted all his efforts to Shui Minhui, hoping to train Shui Minhui to become a pillar of the court.Who knew that Shui Minhui was a person who couldn't stand the storm, as soon as he heard the news of Aunt Feng's death, he had the idea of ​​abandoning his literature and going into business, what else...he went to his second uncle!
Damn!

Even if he goes to a beggar, he is not allowed to go to Shui Qingge!
"That's it?" After listening to Shui Hangge's explanation, Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows suspiciously. Just abandoning literature and going into business wouldn't make the old lady have a stroke of anger. She pulled out Shui Lingyu who was trembling behind her, " What are you hiding from?"

Shui Ling hesitated and said nothing.

Shui Minyu smiled mockingly, and looked at Shui Linglong with eyes full of mockery: "What? The third sister tricked the elder sister to come here, and didn't tell the elder sister what she really wants to do?"

Shui Hangge glared at his son angrily: "Shut up!"

Shui Minyu broke the pot and fell, she had long lost the high spirits of last year, her face was still the same, but her eyes were deeply sunken, her cheekbones became more prominent, and her spirit was particularly bad.Hearing Shui Hangge's reprimand, he snorted contemptuously.

Shui Hangge wanted to get angry again, Qin Fangyi quickly made up with each other: "Master, don't be angry, Lingyu may not be calling Linglong because she wants her to intercede for Minhui!"

Shui Hangge stopped talking to Shui Minyu, but sternly reprimanded Shui Lingyu: "It's great to be the governor's wife, isn't it? You can disrespect your parents and grandmother, right? How dare you take Min Hui took Jiangnan to do business, saying that you will take care of him for the rest of his life! I can’t afford to raise a son in my majestic Shangshufu? Do you need a married daughter like you to take care of yourself?”

That being said, Shui Lingyu voted for it and said that Shui Minhui should "clean up and leave the house". Therefore, Shui Hangge was half-dead with anger, but Qin Fangyi was happy to see the result.

(End of this chapter)