Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 26
Murong Lan's eyes lit up, and she laughed: "Mother is right, she will have a hard time after she gets married. But what if she gives birth to a child? So what if the concubine gives birth to a child?"

The eldest lady smiled meaningfully, but didn't say anything.

There are many ways to make people unable to have children.

After Baoxia came out, Murong Wan'er felt annoyed, she didn't know why Da Furen had said so well before, why she suddenly changed her mind now.

She was not reconciled, she said something about Prince Jing's mansion before, but she didn't see any move to propose marriage in Prince Jing's house, it was clearly useless.

She didn't want to climb up, but this time, the Liu family and their family are family friends, and they are well-matched, why should they give up such a good marriage to the third sister?

Said to choose a good marriage for her, who knows if she will choose sesame seeds and lose watermelon in the end, and then she will regret it.

Although the sons and brothers of Gongqing's family in the capital are motivated, most of them are playboys and don't do business.

She can't get up to those who have a title, and most of them who don't have a title are not doing their job properly. She is not willing to marry and suffer.

She is not the eldest lady's own daughter, how can she worry about her matters?

Murong Wan'er gritted her teeth, thinking of what Aunt Fang said, there are some things that should be fought over and must be fought over, and the opportunity should not be missed.

"It can't be left alone."

In the garden

"Cousin Pingyi, I admire you. You are also the bastard of the family. You see, you have already made a name for yourself, and I am nothing."

Murong Guan set up wine and dishes in the listening pavilion, now he drank some wine, his face flushed, a little drunk, and he spoke from his heart.

Liu Pingyi drank his wine absent-mindedly, "Cousin, as long as you work hard, it's not too late."

Murong Guan waved his hand, "I'm not as capable as you, cousin. I heard that practicing martial arts is very hard. I'm afraid I can't bear that crime."

Liu Pingyi looked at her appearance and frowned: "Cousin, if you exercise more, it will be good for your health. You are still young, so you should drink less."

Murong Guan laughed loudly and said, "It's okay, I'm not young anymore..."

He didn't hold much alcohol, and after a few drinks he became a little drunk, Liu Pingyi saw him like that, so he simply asked the servants around him to help him go back to rest.

He sat alone in the pavilion, and because he was in a bad mood, he drank a few more glasses.

Suddenly, a faint voice came from the front.

The pavilion is surrounded by flowers and trees, and the location is a bit high, but it is actually very hidden, maybe those people didn't see him.

"Sister, you were beaten by Miss San again, right?"

Miss Three?
Liu Pingyi was just wanting to know about Miss Murong San, so naturally she would not refuse to listen to this matter.

"It's not...Look..." The maid burst into tears.

"God, you have needle holes all over your arms. I never expected that Miss San, who looks so dignified and virtuous on the surface, would actually use such a vicious method. Did she pinch you with a needle? What is the reason this time?"

"That's right, it was exposed in the open so that people could say that she abused her servants, but how would others know that she used this method? It wasn't about the jealousy with Fourth Miss this time. The old lady rewarded Fourth Miss with a bloody swallow. Miss San is not happy."

Liu Pingyi frowned. Earlier he saw that the third lady was a kind-hearted woman who knew how to advance and retreat. Could it be that it was just a superficial situation?
"Why is Miss San like this? Sister, you are her big maid, she..."

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't be overheard. The young lady of the Liu family is here today. The third lady is very happy. I heard that the old lady intends to marry the third lady. I will definitely go as a dowry maid." , as long as I serve the third lady well, we will not be in charge of the servants in the mansion in the future? With the methods of the third lady, I am afraid that I will be able to control my uncle and not even a concubine."

"real or fake?"

"What did I lie to you? The third lady went to her uncle Zhou's house before, and saw her aunt was angry about the concubines. On the way back, she told me that it would be better if she had cured them a long time ago. It’s not even a concubine. It’s bad, why should I tell you this, you are my own sister, you can’t talk nonsense about this, if the lady finds out, I will be miserable.”

"Of course, you know I'm always tight-lipped."

"What are you two doing here idle? If you have nothing to do, go ahead and do something." There was a burst of shouting.

"Big butler!"

"Let's go, sister, why are you so unlucky to be caught by the big housekeeper, and you have to work for another day."

"Come on, don't dawdle."

Liu Pingyi sat in the pavilion with a sullen face, he was very surprised by what the two maids said.

However, if it is said that someone is deliberately slandering and spreading rumors, it doesn't seem like it, because the conversation between the two people is orderly, no matter whether it is at the old lady's blood swallow or Mr. Zhou's, it is very reasonable.

Moreover, the other party is Murong Wei's eldest maid, if it is another maid, she may deliberately spread rumors, but what reason does the other party have to ruin the master's reputation like this, if it is true as she said, Murong Wei really wants to marry him, let alone Maybe indulge the maid to say these words.

After all, they didn't know that they were here, so he didn't think that a rich lady like Murong Wei would take the initiative to slander her reputation.

The more Liu Pingyi thought about it, the more sullen she felt. Fortunately, she had heard the news early on. If she really married her and went back, the family would be restless.

He has already wronged Qing Ning very much, if he marries such a vicious woman back home, she will act one way on the surface and another on the other side, I am afraid that Qing Ning's sincere and kind nature will be killed by her sooner or later.

Liu Pingyi's heart shuddered, and he drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Although my eldest aunt also liked this girl before, but now I must not marry her. Although I will not speak out about the girl in the boudoir to make people bad, but I must choose someone else.

After all, I have already compromised, if they still can't let him choose a wife who is at least submissive, then it is absolutely impossible.

Liu Pingyi felt bored for a moment, and was thinking of leaving to find her aunt to discuss it, when she suddenly heard a coquettish voice: "Brother Liu, why are you here alone, have you ever seen my second brother?"

Liu Pingyi looked back and saw that it was Murong Wan'er, "My cousin is drunk, I asked someone to help him back."

Murong Wan'er has now changed into a silver-red jacket with golden persimmon pedicle pattern on the ground, a lotus-colored gold lanthanum overlay skirt, and a silver-red five-bat beaded silk ribbon tied around her waist, which swings between the skirts as she walks, Really eye-catching.

Liu Pingyi raised her eyebrows. The reason why the eldest aunt wanted to marry the Murong family was also because of the old lady's relationship. After all, in the matter between him and Qing Ning, if he married someone else's family, there would inevitably be twists and turns in the future.

But if it's with the Murong family, at least they know each other well, and there is no conflict.

The relationship between the in-laws and the family is very good, and he wants to take the road of a military officer. His uncle, as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, can't help much, and only the old man Murong, who is the elder of the pavilion, is different.

Even if the eldest aunt has seen some families, people from the family of military generals may not be willing to marry this family of civil servants.

Since ancient times, civil and military have different ways, so it is difficult to intervene in the opponent's system.

Liu Pingyi's eyes flickered. He didn't want to marry a wife at first, but now that he had no choice but to choose a submissive and obedient wife, it didn't matter even if he wasn't very smart, as long as he was a good wife.

He didn't want his future wife to argue with Qing Ning.

"Really, I'm here to find my second brother. Look at him, how can he leave my cousin here alone? It's really rude."

Murong Wan'er giggled, her voice was as crisp as a silver bell, her eyes were full of the delicacy and innocence of a girl, she did not look like a scheming person at all.

"It's nothing. Since we are cousins, how can we talk about so much etiquette? The fourth cousin can go find him."

Murong Wan'er smiled and said: "My second elder brother is always a straightforward person, sometimes he is quite confused. Ying'er, go and get someone to prepare some snacks and food for my cousin, how can I let you sit here alone?"

Yinger went down in response.

Liu Pingyi poured a glass of wine, his eyes were calm, not like those princes in the capital who were full of incense, their eyes were clear and straight, quite masculine.

Smelling the man's refreshing breath, Murong Wan'er's heartbeat quickened, and her face was also stained a thin layer of red. Now she felt more and more that Liu Pingyi was a rare and good man, much better than those idle dudes.

The more she thinks about it, the more determined she is, no matter what today, she will...

"What's bothering you, cousin? You're going to get drunk this way." She asked worriedly.

Liu Pingyi glanced at her: "I seldom come to the capital. I came here a few times when I was a child, but I don't remember the appearance of my cousins. This time we meet, but everyone has grown up. Both the first cousin and the second cousin are engaged. , I don’t know if I will have the chance to see them get married.”

Murong Wan'er rested her chin with one hand, and blinked her black pupils: "Yes, we are sisters, the eldest sister is the eldest daughter, and she has been smart since she was a child, the second sister has a virtuous temperament, and the third sister...hehe , the third sister is well-known, the fifth sister is still young, and the sixth and seventh sisters are even younger... I am used to being called a silly girl by my grandmother."

Liu Pingyi pondered her words carefully.

Known as a virtuous person, so to speak, this third lady is a woman with a very good reputation in the eyes of outsiders.

It can be seen that she has done a good job on the surface, but who can know what kind of temperament she is in private?Even her sister is afraid that she doesn't know, right?
The more others praised her, the more Liu Pingyi felt that she could not marry her.

Such a woman must be terrifying.

Liu Pingyi felt awe-inspiring.

"The cousins ​​of Murong's family are naturally good daughters, and the fourth cousin is also a smart and lively person, so why are you so stupid? It's just a joke from my aunt."

Murong Wan'er lowered her eyes, and her eyelashes trembled slightly: "I am indeed a bit stupid, but unlike you, cousin, who has both civil and military skills at a young age. I have always admired those generals who gallop on the battlefield the most. It's time to offer prisoners."

When Liu Pingyi heard her mention King Jing, a legendary figure, she also had a longing look on her face, "When the time comes, you must see King Jing's demeanor so that you will not be in vain this time to the capital. King Jing uses his soldiers like a god. , thanks to him being the commander in chief, we were able to go straight to Huanglong, killing the barbarian Maya King's Court and fleeing."

"No, those barbarians are really annoying. Fortunately, the army is going back to the court now."

The two chatted happily for a while.

This place is built on several terraces and pavilions. It is located high and down, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around. The two of them were talking and enjoying the scenery, and the time passed by.

"Oh, this Yinger, let her go to prepare some food, why did she never return?"

Murong Wan'er stood up and looked into the distance: "Let me take a look."

"Fourth cousin, there's no need. I'm afraid that I will go back home with my aunt."

Murong Wan'er shook her head and was about to speak when suddenly her almond eyes widened and she rushed towards him with a look of horror on her face: "Snake, there is a snake!"

Liu Pingyi subconsciously caught her, and was about to ask her where the snake was, when Murong Wan'er hugged his neck tightly and cried out: "It's over, it's here, cousin, get rid of it quickly..."

Liu Pingyi just felt that it was inappropriate and wanted to separate her, so she stretched out her hand to grab Murong Wan'er's shoulder, when she suddenly heard a loud shout: "You let go, how dare you bully my sister!"

Liu Pingyi was startled, and then saw Murong Guan rushing up angrily, followed by Murong Fu, who was wearing a light blue silk dark pattern narrow-sleeved dark dress, Dongpo scarf on his head, and white jade on his waist.

Before Murong Guan went back to his yard, drank some hangover soup and took a nap, but Murong Fu woke him up again and asked him where he took Liu Pingyi, saying that his father wanted to see him.

Murong Guan was most afraid of this elder brother, even though he had a headache when he was drunk, he didn't dare to delay, so he immediately brought Murong Fu to look for Liu Pingyi.

Unexpectedly, the two brothers came to this place with the servant girl, and they were climbing up the stairs, but they happened to see this scene. This ambiguous situation immediately made them dumbfounded.

Even brothers and sisters, it's not easy to get close when they grow up, let alone they are cousins, hugging each other like this, no matter what it looks like, it looks like they are giving each other privately.

Immediately, Murong Guan got drunk and rushed forward to find Liu Pingyi to reason with him.

Liu Pingyi immediately left Murong Wan'er, "Second cousin, this is a misunderstanding, just now fourth cousin found a snake swimming in the grass and was frightened, so..."

Murong Guanqi said: "Where is the snake? Why didn't I see it? When I found a snake, I needed to hug my sister? Are you still a man? Do you dare to act or not? Sister, don't worry, if he bullies me today I will give you justice!"

Those little servants and maids all started whispering, they didn't expect to see such a thing.

Murong Wan's eyes turned red, and she began to cry: "It's nothing to do with Cousin Liu, second brother, don't do this."

Liu Pingyi looked around helplessly, and seeing that this matter was actually seen by many servants, she suddenly became a little nervous.

Although it is true that he is not to blame for this matter, it is always unreasonable to be seen cuddling with his cousin like this.

But if Murong Wan'er is to be blamed, it's hard to say, this matter can only be regarded as a coincidence and misunderstanding.

Murong Fu frowned, glanced at him disapprovingly, and ordered those servants: "No one is allowed to spread the matter of today, otherwise we will follow the family law!"

The servants of course knew that this matter was a scandal, so how could it be leaked out, so they naturally claimed it was.

After Murong Fu finished speaking, he temporarily sent them away, leaving only the four of them in the whole pavilion.

"Pingyi, I'm not talking about you. If you are in love with Simei, you can ask your elders to make the decision. It's not good to be seen in broad daylight. I'm afraid it will damage your reputation if people see you. What do you want Simei to do? where?"

Murong Fu's words made Liu Pingyi even more depressed, his face was completely black, what a joke, what could happen between him and Murong Wan'er!

"Hmph, if he cared about my sister's reputation, how could he do such a thing? Brother, didn't you say that father wants to see him? It's just right, let's go and explain it to father together. I want to see what it means!"

Murong Guan yelled angrily, with a pale face, he pulled Murong Fu to talk non-stop.

Murong Fu glared at him, but Murong Wan'er said: "Brother and Brother, you guys really misunderstood. It wasn't what you thought just now, Cousin Liu and I are innocent, don't bother with Dad, let Cousin It’s hard to do. I’m ashamed to see people.”

Liu Pingyi glanced at her and saw that she was also crying with tears in her eyes, so what if she was annoyed?Could it be possible to scold her for real?

Murong Fu said coldly: "Now it's not something you want to think about. For the sake of the reputation of the two families, you must go to your father and make it clear. Pingyi, Wan'er, let's go!"

After finishing speaking, brothers Murong Fu and Murong Guan took the depressed Liu Pingyi and the weeping Murong Wan'er to see Master Murong.

Murong Wei is playing the piano, ambush from ten sides, has entered the final stage of the piece.

Xiangtao found an excuse to come back, with a hint of joy on her face: "Miss, I'm back."

With a bang, the sound of the piano stopped abruptly.

Murong Wei pressed down on the strings and looked at her with piercing eyes: "How, have you done what you asked to do?"

"It's done, miss, don't worry." Xiang Tao said with a smile.

Murong Wei was relieved at this moment.

If there is no accident, Liu Pingyi should not marry her.

She rubbed her forehead, and only then realized that although she had already thought about everything, she still became nervous involuntarily.

After all, this matter is related to her life, how can she not care about it?
She didn't want to marry and insert herself into other people's emotional world, let alone such a marriage.

Now she was in a much better mood, so she asked Lu'er to put away the piano box, smiled and rewarded Xiangtao, and gave her red gold twisted silk bracelet to Xiangtao.

Murong Wei copied a section of Buddhist scriptures in a good mood, covered it with green gauze, and when the ink was dry, she picked it up and put it in a box, and went to the old lady.

Unexpectedly, when I got there, through the curtain, I saw the old lady with an ugly face and said to Mrs. Liu at the side: "Since this kind of thing happened, the paper can't cover the fire, and it will damage the reputation of the fourth girl. Change Geng Tie as soon as possible to make an engagement for them."

Mrs. Liu was also a little embarrassed, and her face was not very good: "This child is really messing around. Auntie, don't worry, he will be responsible anyway. Since our two families are going to discuss marriage, I will make the decision."

Fourth sister?

What happened to the fourth sister? What happened?

Murong Wei was a little surprised, and Yun Xiang at the side gave her a wink, Murong Wei knew it was time to go in, so she sat down on the rose chair in the main hall and put down the box.

Yun Xiang made tea for her, and said in a low voice: "Young Master Liu and Fourth Young Miss... have a private relationship, but were bumped into by Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master, and took them to Master..."

Murong Wei really couldn't believe it at the moment, Fourth Sister and Liu Pingyi were giving and receiving privately, don't joke about it!

Then, since Liu Pingyi had a stalemate with the family because of the daughter of the master of the martial arts gym, how could he secretly teach and accept with the fourth sister?
Thinking of Murong Wan'er's deliberate attitude in front of her before this morning, she suddenly realized.

It turns out that the fourth sister likes Liu Pingyi?

She was speechless for a moment, what kind of gossip did Murong Wan'er hear?Fearing that she would marry Liu Pingyi and resort to such means, even disregarding her reputation.

Fortunately, it was the eldest brother and the second brother who bumped into each other. If it was someone else, I don't know what to say.

This girl's move is a risky move, and she doesn't even think about it, what if someone just refuses to marry her and decides that it has nothing to do with this matter, saying that she is a cousin, what should she do?

When the time comes, there will be trouble, will her reputation be lost or not?

Murong Wei rubbed her temples, she was speechless for a while.

In order not to marry Liu Pingyi, she resorted to all means, but Murong Wan'er even gave up her own reputation in order to marry him.

The two sisters are really...

Now that the deal is done, the elders of both parties are also afraid that this matter will spread, and they are afraid that they will be engaged soon.

Does Murong Wan'er know about Liu Pingyi?
If you don't know, won't she be unwilling when she knows?

Although this matter has nothing to do with her, but thinking of Murong Wan'er, she lost all joy for a while.

This younger sister, if you say she is smart, she likes Liu Pingyi as good looking, but if you say she is stupid, she is also impatient.

If you regret it in the future, you can't blame others.

Murong Wei's thoughts fluctuated for a while, and after a cup of tea, Mrs. Liu opened the curtain and came out.

Seeing her, his eyes were unpredictable, and he looked at her with a bit of pity.

Murong Wei felt cold all over when she looked at her, and hurriedly said: "Aunt Biao is leaving now?"

Mrs. Liu smiled and said, "I was going to your mother's place to discuss matters, and you came back so soon?"

Murong Wei held the box and said: "I just brought the Buddhist scriptures and asked my grandmother to offer them to keep the whole family safe and healthy."

"What a good and filial child." Mrs. Liu said approvingly, feeling even more depressed.

Originally, she was looking at Murong Wei, but who would have thought that such a thing would happen.

"My cousin won the prize, this is what I should do."

Mrs. Liu took her hand and talked, and then left.

Murong Wei went in with the box in her hands, and saw the old lady leaning on the large ginger pillow with a heavy expression on her face.

Zhou Fang's family was beating her legs without saying a word.

Murong Wei said softly: "Grandmother, my granddaughter has brought the Buddhist scriptures, this time I copied the Diamond Sutra."

The old lady raised her head to look at her, carefully sizing up the granddaughter in front of her, the more she looked at her, the more uncomfortable she felt.

Originally, he wanted to talk to her about a good marriage, but who would have imagined it to be like this.

Thinking about it now, Liu Pingyi was a little confused before, but today's matter is even more... It is inevitable that the girls of the Liu family will suffer in the future.It's a pity that the fourth girl has no brains to do such things.

It was a waste of her pain.

"Wei'er, come and sit with grandma." The old lady beckoned lovingly.

Murong Wei held the box and sat beside the old lady, "Grandmother is not feeling well? I've been dry and irritable in autumn recently. You're getting older. It's better to eat something that nourishes the lungs and relieves dryness."

The old lady took her hand and said with a smile: "Grandmother knows. Wei'er, don't be sad. Grandmother will definitely choose a good marriage for you."

Murong Wei felt helpless when she heard that, although she knew that this was the kindness of her elders, if it was a "good marriage" like Liu Pingyi, it would be better not to.

"What did grandma say, what happened?" she asked with a look of surprise.

Seeing that she didn't seem to know, the old lady smiled and said: "It's nothing, you are always sensible, your cousin Liu is going to be engaged to your fourth sister."

Murong Wei smiled and said, "This is a good thing, congratulations to grandma."

The old lady felt relieved when she saw that there was nothing unusual about her.

Before leaving, the old lady sent someone to send a few taels of extremely expensive blood swallows, but Murong Wei accepted it.

She doesn't eat this food, so she can take it to Aunt Zhou, she is pregnant, so it's very good to eat this.

This is an excellent supplement.

When leaving, Murong Wei couldn't help being a little bit dumbfounded.

What is this called.

Back in the ink garden, she walked unhurriedly through the verandah, she was really in a good mood, she saw Murong Wan'er from a distance, and when she saw her, she quickened her pace.

"Isn't this the third sister? Where are you going?" She had a smug look on her face, as if she had finally defeated Murong Wei. She was full of ambition and elated, which made Murong Wei amused.

A's arsenic, B's poison, she has no interest in arguing with her about Liu Pingyi.

Murong Wei smiled and said, "I just came out from my grandmother's place and was about to go back to the garden. I heard that my fourth sister is going to be engaged to Cousin Liu. Congratulations."

She smiled so sincerely that Murong Wan'er, who wanted to show off, was so angry that she couldn't hold her breath. It was as if she had punched the cotton but it hit the cotton, powerlessly driving people crazy.

(End of this chapter)