first princess

Chapter 230 The Marriage of the Two Governments (2)
Shui Linglong smiled and said nothing, but she felt really emotional in her heart. Two years ago, Feng Yanying was determined not to make such a joke. Feng Yanying and Dong Jialin had similar temperaments. But she is becoming more and more like a lady who is at home among the rich and powerful.

Zhifan served tea with honey and lemon, and watermelon and grapes.Shui Linglong glanced at it, but she wasn't very interested. She picked up the celadon cup filled with goji berry and chrysanthemum tea, and said in a warm voice, "I see Brother Zhi every day. He is well-educated and has a strong body. But Brother Tong, I haven't heard about him for a long time. It’s news, but it’s also high?”

Feng Yanying's eyes softened a little: "Brother Zhi often mentioned to me that Jin Jin treats her first, he wished he could live in the palace and never leave again!"

Shui Linglong smiled slightly: "He is also obedient and likable."

Feng Yanying covered her mouth with her sleeve, and the smile in her eyes was even wider: "Brother Tong is growing up, a two-and-a-half-year-old child can run and jump, and is more naughty than his brother. It is about to drive my mother-in-law crazy."

Shui Linglong echoed: "I remember the first time I saw Tong Ge'er who was only half a year old, a small ball, time flies so fast, this is two and a half years old."

"Isn't it? Your babies are over a year old!" Feng Yanying paused, her eyes swept away, and said in surprise, "By the way, why didn't you see Brother Hong and Sister Yun?"

Shui Linglong said kindly, "Playing in the bedroom, I was afraid that you would come to me for something, so I didn't let them come and make trouble."

Feng Yanying didn't force her anymore, but with a twinkle in her eyes, she said with a smile: "I came with my sister-in-law today, I went to Tian'anju to see the old lady first, and then I came to see you."

Zhuge Xi is here too?Shui Linglong didn't ignore the narrowness that flashed in Feng Yanying's eyes. Shui Linglong wanted to ask, but she heard Feng Yanying say, "I really need you!" Feng Yanying took out a folded list from her purse, slowly opened it, He laughed so hard that he couldn't see his eyeballs, "Ajue is old enough to get married. I told him about a few daughters from good families, but he refused all of them. At first I wondered what happened to him? You can find out if you ask him carefully, he has taken a fancy to your Miss Fifth!"

Shui Linglong doesn't believe that she really only found out now, if she doesn't even have the ability to "extort a confession", I'm afraid she won't be able to handle a man like Yao Yu!But I didn't mention it at the beginning, probably because I felt that Ah Jue was not good enough for Shui Lingqing, and later I didn't mention it, probably because I thought Shui Lingqing could not be a helper for Ah Jue to climb up. Now... I don't know why she agreed to this marriage again .

Shui Linglong picked up the list and looked at it, slightly surprised: "Second young lady... why did you show me the gift list for Dong Jia's servant?" She is not Qin Fangyi, and it is Zhuge Yu's blessing to keep Shui Lingqing's freedom of marriage However, it is really not her turn to intervene in the specific matters of marriage.

Feng Yanying smiled meaningfully: "Miss Fifth respects you as the elder sister the most in her heart. Naturally, I will give you the purpose of the gift list first. If you are satisfied, I will take it to the Shangshu Mansion for employment."

He cared so much about her attitude!Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows, pushed the list to Feng Yanying's hand, and said with a faint smile: "My mother is still alive, and I am a married daughter. It is better for Second Young Mistress to ask my mother about these matters."

Feng Yanying didn't insist this time, she folded the list and put it back in her purse with a smile: "Since that's the case, I will come to the Shangshufu to hire another day."

The two exchanged some more pleasantries, Feng Yanying got up to leave, and Shui Linglong went to Tian'anju alone, the sun was too harsh outside, she was afraid of heatstroke, so she left her brother and sister in the wisteria courtyard.

"Grandma, is that the deal?"

"Well, try it first, if it doesn't work, it's nothing!"

Shui Linglong walked to the door of the old matriarch's bedroom, just in time to hear Zhuge Xi and the old matriarch talking about something, she paused, and walked inside with a bright smile: "Grandma, big sister!"

The old lady smiled and beckoned her to sit down on the kang, and Zhuge Xi greeted her kindly on the bed beside her: "Long time no see, you look more and more beautiful."

Shui Linglong smiled: "No matter how beautiful it is, it's not as beautiful as eldest sister. I am like a willow, looking forward to the fall of autumn. Eldest sister is like a pine and cypress, luxuriant with frost!"

"Ouch, this mouth is really amazing, usually it doesn't bully Xiaoyu to the point of being helpless!" Zhuge Xi said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Shui Linglong smiled slightly: "It's him who bullied me. It's rare that the elder sister comes back to the door. Later, you can listen to my complaints and understand his [-] major crimes! It's best to seek justice for me too! "

The old lady and Zhuge Xi both covered their faces and laughed!Finally, Zhuge Xi covered his lips with a handkerchief: "That's also bullying you on the bed, but you really don't like it?"

Shui Linglong blushed, the old matriarch stared and said angrily, "Aren't you ashamed to say this?"

Zhuge Xi smiled again and Shui Linglong took a while to get down to business: "How are my little nephew and my little nephew?"

Shui Linglong wiped her flushed face with a handkerchief, and said, "My brother is pretty skinny, my sister is quieter, and she is in good health. Where are Ji and Xin? They can chase you all over the world, right?" ?”

Speaking of his son, Zhuge Xi was in high spirits: "That's it! It's exactly the same as Xiao Yu when he was a child, I'm so exhausted!"

"If you're tired, throw it here and bring it to me!" The old lady snorted angrily!
"Come on, you have Brother Hong and Sister Yun, how do you remember my son?" After Zhuge Xi finished eating, the old lady couldn't help laughing, and Zhuge Xi said again, "Linglong, come here! I want to come back for dinner a few days ago, and eat barbecue and buffet hot pot in the open air like the year before last, I really think about it these days!"

If she remembers correctly, Zhuge Xi didn't seem to like hot pot and barbecue the year before last!Shui Linglong looked at Zhuge Xi again, and the moment their eyes met, Zhuge Xi's eyes flashed, and Shui Linglong's thoughts flashed in her mind. Remembering Feng Yanying also had such an expression, she couldn't help but wondered, what was in the gourd of these two people? What kind of medicine do you sell?Shui Linglong's pupils moved, and she responded with a smile: "Okay, I'll start preparations in these two days, how about three days from now?"

Zhuge Xi exchanged glances with the old matriarch, and then happily said: "It happens to be three days later, and your brother-in-law is also free. The princess is pregnant, so there is no need to invite her." When talking about Leng Youru, his voice was visibly colder. , "Except her, everyone else is called!"

other people?This range... is very wide!Zhuge Xi didn't mention any more, leaving room for Shui Linglong to think about it by herself.Shui Linglong measured it secretly, and had a general idea, and suddenly remembered another matter, she smiled at the old lady and said: "By the way, grandma, I want to talk to you about something."

However, after Feng Yanying bid farewell to Shui Linglong, she did not leave the palace immediately, but went to Dong Jialin Bauhinia Courtyard.Dong Jialin is sewing Xianhe Tengyun's purse. She can't remember which number it is. Anyway, she does it when she has nothing to do. She doesn't give it away when she makes it, but keeps it for herself.

Xing'er frowned slightly when she saw how she was threading needles and threads. At this moment, the little maid reported that Feng Yanying was here. Xing'er's eyes lit up, and she walked quickly to the door to welcome Feng Yanying in: "Second Young Mistress! What are you doing today?" Are you here?" I moved my eyelids!
A cold light flashed across Feng Yanying's eyes, but she said kindly: "I'll accompany my sister-in-law back to the house, and discuss with the Shi Zifei about the marriage between Ah Jue and Miss Fifth, so why don't you just run away?"

Dong Jialin hurriedly put down her needle and thread, stuffed her purse together with her under the pillow, and quickly adjusted her expression: "Cousin, why didn't you know I'd be greeted when you came? I'll pick you up at the door! It's a hot day, and I'm exhausted from running around." right?"

Feng Yanying walked to the bed, flipped over the pillow, grabbed the unfinished crane Tengyun purse and asked, "Who is this for?"

Dong Jialin's scalp went numb, and she smiled sarcastically: "I made it for the county king, cousin, why are you so angry?"

Feng Yanying glanced at her coldly, leaned over and took out a small box from under the bed, dumped all the contents on the ground, there were purses, silk handkerchiefs, hand warmers, tassels... Dong Jialin suddenly changed color!Feng Yanying picked up the hand warmer and covered it, and said with stern eyes: "This is also for the county king? The winter is over, why haven't you sent it yet? Don't tell me you plan to give it away at the end of this year. Dong Jialin, I bought this rabbit fur material last year." I'll give it to you in November."

Dong Jialin took a step back in admiration, and said with a pale face, "Cousin...I..." She glanced at Xing'er from the corner of her eye.Xing'er pretended not to notice.

"What are you staring at her for? Don't you have to make a fuss so everyone knows that you can't be saved before you are willing?" Feng Yanying was so angry, "I can't figure it out, what's wrong with the county king, you have to empathize? No Just neglected you for a period of time? Men need to be coaxed. The more he neglects you, the more you have to find ways to win his favor. Women can’t pick and choose after marriage, just like no one can choose Your own background is the same. You have only one way to go, and that is to be a man's vassal. Of course, you can't control men, but the premise is that you have to conquer men. Dong Jialin, you don't do anything, just stay in the room all day long If you are whimsical, or compassionate, who do you expect to take good care of you?"

Dong Jialin's eyes turned red, and tears fell down!Feng Yanying was so angry that she pointed at her forehead and said softly: "Crying? You know how to cry when things happen? If I also resign myself to depravity like you, how can I have a place in the Yao family? You and A Jue Where did the eaves come from to keep out the wind and rain?"

Dong Jialin's crying stopped abruptly!Feng Yanying pressed her forehead, and said with restraint: "Even if you don't think about yourself or me, don't you think about your brother? How much did he suffer in order to reach the capital smoothly, and how much did he suffer while protecting you? Hit? Break two pieces of a steamed bun, or give you the big piece... You don’t even remember any of this! You can do whatever you want, regardless of his official career!”

Dong Jialin's heart trembled, and she shed tears again!Feng Yanying said bitterly: "Do you know what kind of impact the rumor of aunt and uncle hooking up will bring to your brother? Let me tell you clearly, he will be dismissed from office! Not only is he unlucky, but he is also powerless to control his wife and concubines." The prince of the county will also be punished! My uncle, he, will be imprisoned on charges of adultery! The Zhuge family and the Yao family will certainly be notorious, and the queen mother and queen will face many accusations... All of this is thanks to you, Dong Jialin Give! As for yourself, dip, pig, cage!"

Dong Jialin's legs went limp, and she slumped on the ground...

"Oh, I thought what was the matter! Your grandmother is not in good health, you should go back and have a look... Your fifth sister has always been close to you, seeing that she is getting older and wants to discuss marriage, you are the eldest sister, go back more often It’s good to accompany her and talk to her about the way to be a wife. Now that you are in charge of the house, you don’t have to ask me or your concubine about everything.” The old matriarch smiled kindly, “Which day are you planning to return? I’m good. Prepare some small gifts for the old lady."

Shui Linglong hugged the old matriarch's arm and said softly, "Thank you grandma, I'll ask in advance, and I won't be back until the end of the month."

After leaving Tian'anju, Shui Linglong ordered her servants to start moving the yard. Although the Wisteria yard and Mohe yard are only separated by a wall, but there are too many things, and if you don't pay attention, something may go wrong if you don't pay attention.After tidying up, she found that there were a lot of heavy objects, and Shui Linglong called Anping again. Anping happily moved in and out, and was busy with everyone until the sunset, and finally got things in order.

Shui Linglong rewarded everyone with ten days of monthly money, and everyone thanked them happily.Taking advantage of his unpreparedness, Anping took out a silver hairpin from his bosom and stuffed it into Zhifan's hand.Zhifan didn't want it, and planned to give it back to him, but he ran away in a hurry, Zhifan was so angry that he almost gritted his silver teeth!
This year, there was another flood in the south of the Yangtze River. The flood control and rescue work in the south of the Yangtze River is in full swing. Although there is a project to drain the water from the south to the west, the drought in Kashgar has been brought under control last year. It is not suitable to receive too much water. As for the flood storage tank and the dam The construction has not yet been completed, and the flood situation in the south once again sounded the alarm.All households cut down on food and clothing one after another, responding to the imperial court's call to "put an end to extravagance and waste".

Shui Linglong looked at the densely packed recipes on the table, dipped a pen in cinnabar, circled "Abalone", "Hairy Crab", "Venison", "Turtle", and "Blood Swallow". If you drop it, you will not be allowed to buy it in the future.”

Mother Zhong took the list and looked at it, with a look of embarrassment on her face: "Oh, tomorrow's dinner includes a few ingredients that you have banned. If you remove these, you won't have much to give. It's too shabby, it's the face of the palace, why don't you... wait until after tomorrow night to send an announcement?"

Shui Linglong shook her head, and said sternly: "No, it will be implemented from now on! Face is not important, it is the worst thing to let people catch the extravagance and lust." Suddenly thought of something, and said, "Is there still a lot of money in my closet?" There are blood swallows and Tianshan snow lotus?"

Mother Zhong nodded: "Yes, after the battle in the Hu country, the son of the eldest son brought you two catties of top-quality blood swallows and two top-quality Tianshan snow lotus plants from the Xi clan. Do you want to eat them? I will stew them tonight."

Shui Linglong let out a thin breath: "I won't eat. The old lady and the princess each have a catty of blood swallows and a Tianshan snow lotus."

Mother Zhong frowned distressedly: "Okay, I see."

At dawn, Zhifan heard the news from Anping that Liufeng divorced his wife, and Shangguanhong went back to Shangguan's house alone, and has been with Qingdeng ever since.Shui Linglong is not surprised by this result. In Zhuge Liufeng's heart, Kashgar's interests are above all else. When personal feelings conflict with national interests, he will choose the latter without hesitation.Shangguanhong's bitter plan may not have touched Liufeng's heart, but the windmill irrigation map she drew for him would benefit Kashgar, whose production conditions are backward, but she only drew half of it.Liufeng is the blessing of the common people, but it is Shangguanhong's sorrow.Shui Linglong took out the other half of the drawing, sealed it in a brocade box and handed it to Zhifan: "Send it to Zhuge's family in Kashgar."

Zhuge Xi said that he would not invite Leng Youru first, but that was what Zhuge Xi meant, Shui Linglong went to Qingyou Courtyard to invite Leng Youru in person: "Mother, concubine, we will have barbecue and hot pot by the lake tonight, if it is convenient for you tonight Come together."

Leng Youru pressed her chest, her nausea was severe, and she felt like throwing up again: "Are Xiaoxi and Yao Cheng coming too?"

Shui Linglong nodded: "Yes, here we come."

Leng Youru looked at the Xueyan and Tianshan Xuelian on the cabinet, her eyes flickered, and she said lightly: "I vomited badly, I can't eat those, so I won't go."

In this way, she did not offend either side.Shui Linglong took a deep look at Leng Youru, her eyes were complicated.

At nightfall, five barbecue stoves were set up on the open grass, and three small round tables were set up. The old lady, Shui Linglong, Zhuge Yu, brother and sister were at the same table; Zhen Shi, An Junwang, Qiao Hui and Dong Jialin One table; one table for people from Yao Mansion.If Leng Youru didn't come, brother Hao didn't come either, the prince is out on business.

The people from Wang's Mansion sat down, and the people from Yao's Mansion came stepping on Yuehui.Yao Cheng held Zhuge Xi's hand like a loving newlyweds, beside them were sister Hui, brother Ji and brother Xin.Brother Ji held Zhuge Xi's hand, and Brother Xin held Yao Cheng's hand. Both of them seemed very excited, shouting and jumping. The cute and cute Hui followed quietly, with her little hand on her aunt Yao Xin. hands.

Yao Xin was wearing a plain white top, a green smoked skirt, and a bun on her hair, which was fixed with pearl strings and thinly applied with powder. Her eyebrows were particularly beautiful, unlike the willow-leaf eyebrows of ordinary women, her eyebrows were peaked. Sharp, quite heroic.Shui Linglong smiled at her and nodded, and she also nodded with a smile, but her smile was very faint, like a cloud that seemed to exist under the clear blue sky.

"Oh! My great-grandson is here! Come and give me a hug!" The old matriarch stretched out his arms towards the two children, and Brother Ji immediately threw off Zhuge Xi's hand and threw himself into the old matriarch's arms. "Grandma Zeng!"

The old lady couldn't be happier, and quickly took out the "private money" that was secretly hidden from her purse and handed it to Brother Ji. Brother Ji took the candy and said with a smile, "Thank you, Grandma Zeng!"

Brother Xin was a little shy and didn't dare to go forward, but seeing his brother got the candy, he also strengthened his courage and walked up to the old matriarch, calling out a little embarrassedly: "Grandma Zeng."

(End of this chapter)