Shao family has a daughter

Chapter 14 Conspiracy and calculation (3)
The other ladies naturally wanted to cooperate, they didn't say much, they all went to their girls to get the money.

When it was Xian Hui's turn, she was slightly taken aback.

No wonder Shao Tongyun had to drag him over to play cards. The Shao family issued the monthly payment at the beginning of the month, and the people from the East Court only arrived at the Shao residence in the middle of the month, so they haven't been issued yet.Biansheng prepared everything for going out today, checked carefully, but forgot to ask his mother or elder brother for money.Of course I can't look for my brother or my mother at this moment, the wives are all talking in the hall outside,—why are you going to yell and let everyone know that you can't even pay two taels of silver?The monthly bill has not been issued yet?What a joke that would be.

Shao Tongyun... just waited for this embarrassment.

Xianhui turned her head to look at her, her eyes were clear and shining, as dazzling as ice in winter.

Shao Tongyun was slightly uncomfortable.

Zhou Qiao didn't know what was going on, and shouted, "Why are you two stuck?"

Xianhui endured the anger in her heart, untied her purse, touched a piece of gold leaf, and laughed with everyone, "I'm in a hurry to go out today, I didn't bring any silver, I only brought this, I'll just press a piece of gold leaf."

Princess Xiaohe took a look, surprised.

Zhou Qiao got on the ground and reached out to grab the gold leaf. She exclaimed, "Ah! Isn't this the gold leaf made by the palace? It's a new style that just came out this year, and it's reserved for rewarding people. My mother still jokes about this year's gold leaf." The gold leaf is round, not like a leaf, but like a chayote."

——The scene suddenly became awkward.

Everyone's eyes fell on Xianhui, as if...she was a thief.

The golden leaf of Prince Qing's Mansion? !Xianhui was stunned.

Shao Tongyun was angry and hated, and bit his lip tightly.

Originally, he just wanted to make Xianhui look ugly, but he couldn't get any money, so he would make up for her by himself, and show his generosity and consideration by the way, who knew that such a scandal would happen!She didn't have the gold leaf that Prince Qing's Mansion just made this year, but she actually took it out. It wasn't stolen, and where did it come from?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but give Xian Hui a hard look.

Xianhui didn't care about her at all at the moment. Thinking of that person, the boy called him the fourth young master——if Jin Yezi belonged to Prince Qing's mansion, then he was naturally the master of Prince Qing's mansion. County king?
In the silence, Xiaohe Princess suddenly gave a "chuck" smile, "What's wrong with you?" Looking at Shao Tongyun and Xianhui, "In my opinion, this golden leaf was probably given to Tongyun by my sister-in-law, and then Tongyun passed it on to Xianhui Come on."

Zhou Qiao was regretting the embarrassment, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, it must be like this."

The other ladies present exchanged glances with each other without making a sound.

"Okay." Princess Xiaohe said with a smile, "It's just a misunderstanding." He said so, but his eyes looked out, "Why don't you call my sister-in-law in and ask, and it will be clear."

Shao Tongyun was very anxious when he heard the words,——Xiaohe Princess is a concubine, and he has never been able to get along with the eldest son of the concubine, especially with his cousin, the Princess of the Great County, and his sister-in-law for a long time.She wasn't trying to save the siege at all, but was going to call her cousin to make things worse, embarrassing both her cousin and the Shao family!

Feeling anxious, he hurriedly smiled at Xiao and the princess: "Why bother? Since it was a misunderstanding, if I seriously asked my cousin to come in for questioning, it would become darker and darker."

Princess Xiaohe smiled lightly and said: "The misunderstanding will only become clearer and clearer, how can it become darker and darker?" Ignoring her, he turned to order the maid, "Go quickly, and invite my sister-in-law to come in and talk."

The maid went out in a hurry.

Shao Tongyun couldn't stop it at all, and didn't dare to stop him, so he could only helplessly worry.

In the hall outside, the maid's crisp voice sounded, "Princess Dajun, Second Miss Shao took out a piece of gold leaf from the mansion just now. The princess said, it must be you who gave it to Miss Shao Second, please go in and explain, so as to prove Shao Er Second Miss's innocence."

Shao Tongyun's eyes suddenly went dark, these words...don't everyone who yelled know it?Today the house is full of guests, and when the word is passed back, the entire Shao family loses all face.

Princess Xiaohe poured tea in a leisurely manner.

"You don't need to be suspicious." Xianhui stood up suddenly, and said coldly: "I can explain the origin of this gold leaf clearly." Turning around, she pulled her pale sister up, "Come on, let's go out and talk about it."

"Second Sister!" Shao Tongyun saw that she not only didn't know how to dodge, but also went out, so he rushed forward to pull people away, "What can I say? Just now Xiao and the princess said..."

"Third sister, the golden leaf was not given to me by the Princess of the Great County." Xianhui didn't want to lie with her, so she interrupted directly, so as not to wait for her to say something, and her own way to make people laugh, "Don't worry , my gold leaf comes from a decent way, and there is nothing shady about it."

She waved her hand, regardless of Shao Tongyun, took her sister's hand and went out.

Princess Xiaohe is not afraid of being too tall when watching a play, so he took Zhou Qiao's arm and said with a smile, "Come on, let's go and have a look." He greeted the other young ladies, "Stop sitting still."

As soon as she opened her mouth, how dare the other girls refuse to obey?Everyone went out one after another.

Shao Tongyun was stunned for a while, hating and regretting, but he had no choice but to follow him to the hall. Seeing all the guests and women in the room staring at him, he really wanted to find a way to get in!
"What's going on?" Princess Qing asked quietly.

Xianhui stepped forward to bless her, "Greetings to the princess and empress."

He knew in his heart that he had gotten into trouble today, if he didn't prove his innocence, he would have to bear the name of a thief in the future, not to mention himself, but also his sister and the entire East Courtyard.

Princess Qing looked at her and said with a smile: "Whose girl is this? The voice sounds like an oriole coming out of the valley."

Xianhui replied: "Minnv is the second daughter of the Shao family, and she is a guest at the palace today."

Princess Qing turned her head to look at Princess Dajun, "It turned out to be from the Shao family." She waved her hand, "Come here, let me take a closer look." Her eyes were amazed, "It looks so good, I haven't seen such a well-groomed man for a long time." girl."

Princess Dajun laughed dryly, "Yes, Xianhui looks very juicy."

"Your name is Xianhui?" Princess Qing looked kindly, wearing a purple Tang-colored double-breasted jacket with ten thousand characters and a ginger-colored floral skirt, which made her quite graceful and luxurious, "What a good name." Turning to look at Shen Shi, "Sure enough, my daughter, Mother Xiao, you are a very good girl, and the other one is also good, a pair of sisters."

Shen Shi looked at the two daughters worriedly, and said uneasy: "The princess is too proud."

"It's the truth." Princess Qing smiled gently, as if she had forgotten what happened just now, "We elderly people talk in short, and you little girls don't like to hear it, so you better go back and play your flower cards .”

Shao Tongyun laughed quickly, "Okay, then we're going back."

Xiaohe princess was unwilling, but he didn't dare to disobey his aunt's words face to face.Besides, it doesn't matter, anyway, the matter is halfway out, and everyone will inquire later, what else do you not know?Princess Dajun and Shao Tongyun are still ashamed!Turning around and holding Zhou Qiao, "Let's go."

It was supposed to be the end of the matter.

"Wait." Xianhui could see that Princess Qing was making a rescue, but she couldn't just leave in such a daze.Taking a step forward, she said in a clasped suit: "Princess Wangfei, Minnv thank you for your love. But Rongminnv is presumptuous, and I have to tell everyone clearly about today's matter."

Seeing her clear eyes, Princess Qing couldn't help wondering, is it really just a misunderstanding?He hesitated, "You say."

"It's like this." Xianhui articulated clearly, turned her head and explained to everyone: "My mother and I originally lived in Xianzhi Town. Before we came to Jiangdu, our family earned a little money by doing needlework." Opening the purse , took out the remaining few gold leaves, "A young man bought my boots before, and this is the money he paid for the boots."

Making shoes for people is certainly not a glorious thing, but earning money with craftsmanship is much better than being a thief.

Princess Qing was silent for a moment, then thought about it: "The fourth son went out a while ago, counting the days, it's justified."

Everyone was thinking and whispering.

Someone already smoothed things over and said with a smile: "So that's the case, it seems that it was really a misunderstanding."

Princess Qing nodded, "It seems so."

"Prince Concubine." Xianhui blessed her, "I also ask Concubine Concubine to forgive the stubbornness of the people's daughter. It is a matter of reputation. The people's daughter really does not want to be misunderstood, not at all." Her voice was clear and clear, "Minister The woman has a way to prove that what she said is true."

The guests seemed to believe it, but they definitely didn't believe it in their hearts, it was just to save Princess Qing's face.

——Turn back like gossip.

Rong frowned and said, "Xianhui, what else do you want? Why don't you step back quickly?"

"Mrs. Rong, don't worry." Xianhui ignored her, turned her head and said, "Princess Wangfei, please give the girl a chance to explain."

Princess Qing frowned, she really felt that this little girl was too stubborn.But as she said, a person's reputation is the most important thing, no wonder she has to insist on it.It's strange, how can she prove her innocence?Three points of disbelief, three points of curiosity, "Tell me about it."

Xianhui turned around, and said clearly: "Last time I went to deliver boots to the four county kings. Although I had never seen them before, I had a few words with him through the door, so..."

She was organized and calm, and she explained her method clearly in a few words.

All the female relatives nodded their heads one after another.

After hearing this, Princess Qing also approved of it, and told the girl, "Call the fourth child to come over." Turning to look at Xianhui, I hope she is telling the truth, otherwise I won't be able to prove it later, and there will be such a big scene. But it can't be cleaned up.

Not long after, a girl's announcement came from outside, "The king of the four counties has arrived."

At this moment, a sixteen-panel floor-to-ceiling silk screen has already been moved into the hall. There are differences between men and women. Of course, it is inconvenient for the kings of the four counties to see the female relatives present.Outside the door, a tall and handsome young man came in, like a ray of light, immediately brightened the whole hall.

He bowed and saluted, "My son greets his mother."

That voice was clear and cool like a cold spring, naturally calming people's hearts.

"Come and sit down and talk." Princess Qing raised her head slightly, looked at her youngest son, and asked with a series of concerns: "How is the food and drink today? Have you been drinking?" She then urged: "Remember to persuade your elder brother , don’t drink too much, especially cold wine.”

King Qing has five sons and two daughters in total, among which the eldest daughter Princess Wuyang, the eldest son Gao Dun, the second son Gao Xi, and the fourth son Gao Chen are the concubines.Among the three descendants, the eldest prince is somewhat mediocre, the second prince has passed away, and only the fourth prince is young and promising, and he is Princess Qing's favorite youngest son.

Gao Chen replied: "Mother, don't worry, elder brother and I both have proper measure." Then he slightly bowed towards the screen, "Ladies and gentlemen, I came here today to congratulate Brother Quan on his birthday. I thank you for my brother and nephew. "After speaking, Shi Shiran sat down just now.

All the female relatives said "Don't dare" one after another. They should have said a few more polite words, but there is something to do today, and no one dared to say anything rashly, and quickly fell silent.

Princess Qing pointed to the other side of the screen, and said: "Among the guests who came today, there is a lady who said that you bought their boots when you were in Xianzhi Town, so you gave some gold leaves. This matter?"

Gao Chen's eyes were calm and unwavering, and he replied: "Yes."

Princess Qing breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "This matter is related to that young lady's innocence. Waiting for you to be a good witness, it will be a good deed to clear her of the suspicion."

"Mother, please tell me." Gao Chen spoke to his mother, naturally without the usual arrogance.

Princess Qing explained: "According to that young lady, you two said a few words through the door before. If so, you will naturally remember her voice. There will be a few young ladies who will talk to you one by one later, listen to it." Voice, distinguish carefully, if you can recognize the young lady's voice, naturally she is not lying."

"Okay." Gao Chen nodded, a trace of boredom flashed between his brows.

Behind the screen, a girl's voice sounded, "Young master, can you give me the old boots?"

Gao Chen shook his head, "No."

"My lord, can you give me your old boots?" Another childish female voice sounded, with a mischievous tone, "If you don't give it to me, I will call my mother to quarrel with you."

Gao Chen frowned and said, "Xiao Qiao, don't mess around."

Zhou Qiao's laughter sounded from behind the screen, and she was scolded by her mother, Princess Wuyang, "What are you doing? Come back quickly, or I will make you copy the female training a hundred times later!"

Someone said again through the screen: "My lord, can you give me the old boots?"

Gao Chen still shook his head, "No."

The atmosphere in the hall gradually became tense. For the female relatives who live in the back house, there are very few such tense things, and everyone's heartstrings were raised.After a while, a young girl's voice sounded as clear as water, "My lord..."

Gao Chen didn't even need to finish listening, he had already recognized that this was the real master.

His eyes were shining, and he glanced at the screen.

This was the first time she had come to Prince Qing's Mansion. As long as she recognized her voice, she could prove that what she said was true, and then explained the origin of the golden leaf logically, and returned her innocence.

——It’s a good idea.

However, how did she know that she would definitely come?In case I don't come, or if I can't remember her voice for a while, how will I get off the stage when she hangs in the air?There was a sneer in my heart.

Little girl, you are quite courageous!

Gao Chen's thoughts were so fast that his thoughts almost passed by in a flash.

He recognized Xianhui's voice, but he didn't rush to testify. Instead, he frowned slightly, "Girl, please repeat what you said just now." The credibility of waiting to speak is emphasized, and it is done in a natural way.

Xianhui said again: "Young master, can you give me the old boots?"

"Yes." Gao Chen finally nodded, "That's the girl, I can recognize her voice." He bowed to his mother first, and then said to the female family member of the screen: "I went to Xianzhi Town last month. At that time, I bought a pair of boots, which was sent by this girl, because it was inconvenient to go out, so I gave her some gold leaves."

Behind the screen, the voices of female family members whispering.

Princess Qing had other thoughts.

It stands to reason that the youngest son has enough things when he goes out, and there is no need to buy boots at all.It's strange enough to buy boots for no reason, so why would you want to go to Shao's house to buy boots?There...maybe there is something to do with it.

Thinking of the astonishing beauty of the second girl from the Shao family, she is also smart and can talk, and she can quickly think of a way to resolve such an astonishing scene like today, it can be said that she is not smart and astute.

Could it be... the youngest son has taken a fancy to her?

It's a pity that I don't have the time to think carefully at the moment. As soon as my thoughts changed, I answered with a smile: "It seems that what Xianhui said before is true. It was indeed a misunderstanding..." After a pause, some embarrassment put the girl's boudoir Having said that, he looked at everyone and smiled, "Since it was a false alarm, I'll drink an extra bowl of sweet soup later to suppress the alarm."

All the female relatives smiled politely.

As for Shen Shi, Ming Hui, Grandma Shao and others, they all breathed a long sigh of relief.

"The seventh day of the seventh lunar month." Gao Chen called a servant to come in. He is born with a meticulous and rigorous temperament, and strives to do his best in everything he does. Since he has testified for others, he must try his best to prove it irrefutable, and ordered: " You go and get both pairs of boots and show them to everybody."

"Hey." A cheerful young man's voice answered, and quickly left.

Seventh day?Xianhui thought back to the time when he was in Xianzhi Town, that handsome but difficult boy, his original name was Chu Qi?The name is weird.

Gao Chen said again: "My boots were dirty at the time." Naturally, he didn't say how it was dirty, so he skipped mentioning it, "I wanted to buy a pair in the small town, but I was worried that it wouldn't be well done, so it made people feel uncomfortable. than my boots did."

Concubine Qing's thoughts moved slightly, and sure enough... there are some twists and turns in it, I'm afraid the youngest son hasn't finished talking yet.

After a while, Chu Qi came over with two pairs of boots.

Princess Qing naturally understood her youngest son's mind, looked at it cooperatively, and said with a smile: "The two pairs of boots are really made exactly the same." She asked the maid to pass it over to the daughters-in-law.

(End of this chapter)