Glory all the way

Chapter 36 Calculation
The night was getting darker, and the main room of Qing'an Hall was so quiet that one could hear a needle drop to the ground.

Sitting beside Bai Shizhong, Mrs. Xue stared fiercely at the second wife who was sitting opposite her, but the second lady lowered her head and completely ignored Mr. Xue. It made her feel like her eyes were about to pop out of her eye sockets.

Last night, Cheng Huanju was not very peaceful. At first there were some screams, babbling like actors on the stage, and after a while, it turned into the cry of a baby. The sound was high-pitched and usually quiet. After a while, when people thought that there would be no further movement, there was another sudden sound, which was unusually frightening and frightening.

Even Xue Shi and Bai Shizhong, who entered Mingya Garden for the second time, heard it clearly, not to mention that Qing'an Hall is next to Chenghuan Residence.

Sure enough, when I went to Qing'an Hall to pay my respects again this morning, the old lady Bai was haggard and old, and her eyes became more and more chaotic, which made people feel unbearable.

After leaving the gate of Qing'an Hall, Mrs. Xue sent Bai Shizhong out of the house to go to court, but Bai Shizhong complained a few words. The implication was that Mrs. Xue should have made preparations early when she knew that the Ghost Festival was coming. Old lady Bai was shocked at her age.

After some words, although Xue responded softly, the grievance in her heart also spread overwhelmingly.

You know, Cheng Huan has lived vacantly for more than ten years, except for the previous three years when Bai Shiming and Liu's death anniversary would invite people to come over to set up a dojo, after that, he never took care of it. So many years?
Thinking like this, but Xue Shi also knew that since he was taking care of the Zhongfu in the Jing'an Hou Mansion, these things should naturally be his responsibility.

After sending Bai Shizhong to the second gate, Xue Shi went back to the house, thinking about how to solve the current trouble, unexpectedly, he met the second wife.

The second wife enthusiastically offered an idea, saying that since it is haunted, you might as well invite a monk to read a few scriptures, or go to a Taoist temple in the suburbs of Beijing and ask a Taoist priest to come over and see what happened. Only when there is a problem, can we prescribe the right medicine.

Xue Shi thought about it, and it was indeed the case, so she nodded and went back to the house, summoned the housekeeper, and asked him to go to the Baiyun temple outside the city to invite a priest to come over.

The richer the family, the more particular they are. For weddings, funerals, and relocations, special people will be invited to look at Feng Shui, so as to attract good fortune and avoid disasters.

The housekeeper went out of the city to Baiyun Temple, and successfully invited a Taoist priest, and the Taoist priest did have a bit of a fairy-like appearance. After looking around Chenghuanju, he bluntly said that it has been a long time since no one lived there. , the yin is too heavy, that's why ghosts were attracted on such a special day as the Hungry Ghost Festival, and so many disturbances were made.

Everything the Taoist said was in line with the truth, so Xue believed it, but when she knew the way to resolve it, Xue's heart thumped, and she knew immediately that she had fallen into the trap of the second room.

During the day, the Taoist priest made such a big commotion in Chenghuanju, even if he wanted to hide it from Old Madam Bai, it was impossible. Thinking this way, after sending the Taoist priest away, Mrs. Xue went to the old lady Bai and waited for a while. Replied ten times.

Back at Mingya Garden, Xue wished that the second wife was right in front of her, otherwise, she would definitely spit on her face and ask her what her intentions were.

Ever since Bai Shiming and Mrs. Liu passed away, Cheng Huan Residence became vacant. For so many years, the second and fourth bedrooms have always made plans for Cheng Huan Residence. Usually, given the opportunity, the second wife and the fourth master would carefully test it out in front of Old Master Bai and Old Madam Bai. But there was no response, and now, he was put together by the second room.

Xue was angry in her heart, but she hired a housekeeper to invite Taoist priests. Now the old lady Bai didn't say anything, and she rushed to defend herself, which made her look like a small belly. Xue had to hold back her anger.

Just now, the old lady Bai said lightly: "You must all know what happened in Chenghuanju last night, and the solution given by the priest, right? What do you think?"

After the old lady Bai finished speaking, the Qing'an hall suddenly fell into a dead silence.

Bai Shizhong is the eldest son of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion, he, the Xue family, and a group of concubines and servants occupy the entire Erjin, so whoever lives in the Chenghuan Residence has no influence on the Dafang at all.

The second master and the fourth master are both Bai Shizhong's direct younger brothers, and they have a deep brotherhood. No matter who he speaks of, it will inevitably create a gap in the other person's heart. Naturally, Bai Shizhong will not do such a thing.

As for Mrs. Xue, although she hated the second lady in her heart at this moment, she also had the same calculations as Bai Shizhong.

The second room and the fourth room naturally hope that their first room can move to Chenghuanju, but yesterday was the Ghost Festival, and the old lady Bai went to Chenghuanju to sit for a quarter of an hour during the day, and she must have thought of her favorite but young The third son who passed away, if he was eager to speak at this moment, he would definitely be at a disadvantage, which made the old lady Bai feel unhappy, and instead lost the opportunity.

The three couples each had their own little calculations in their hearts, and the main room became so quiet for a while, even the ticking of the clock on the ancient shelf could be heard clearly.

"Why, no idea?"

Raising her eyelids slightly and scanning the crowd, the old lady Bai asked in a deep voice.

"Cheng Huanju used to be lived by the third brother and the third younger sister, which is what the old lady meant. The sons have no objection to this. Now, the third brother and the third younger sister have left early, and the house is vacant. Who should live in it?" According to what the old lady meant, after all, Cheng Huan Residence is closer to Qing'an Hall, so it's not because the daughter-in-law arranged it improperly and disturbed the old lady's tranquility."

Glancing at Bai Shizhong, seeing that the old god who watched his eyes and nose was watching his heart was there, Xue Shi cleared his throat and said softly, very gentle and virtuous.

There was a dismissive smile on the corner of the second lady's lips, which was fleeting.

Uncompromising, the old lady Bai turned her head to look at the second and fourth masters, "Second, fourth, what do you say?"

The second master looked back at the second lady, saw her pouting at him, coughed lightly and said: "Old lady, elder brother and sister-in-law live in Mingya Garden with a few nephews and nieces, and we have nothing to do with it. Today, there are only two children, Brother Ru and Sister Hui, in the fourth room. They live in the West Wing Room, which is quite spacious. We only have the second room. When the children grow up, the population will increase, and Qiu Ranxuan will be a bit crowded. Well, according to my son's wishes, it would be perfect for the second room to move into Chenghuanju."

"Second brother, what you said, my brother doesn't think it's very pleasant. Are you trying to curse our fourth room in a different way?"

The fourth master Bai Shiqun looked worried, turned his head to look at the second master and asked.

The words of the second master imply that the population of the fourth bedroom is not as large as that of the second bedroom, so it is naturally the second bedroom's turn to live in Cheng Huanju.

But now everyone in the room could tell that Erfang didn't have such intentions, but at this time, it would be good if they could find a chance to attack the other party and gain their own benefit. The master and the second lady glanced at each other and said: "My brother has only two children under his knees, Brother Ru and Sister Hui, but Aunt Ning is already pregnant. In the future, whether it is Mei Fen or the other aunts, it is impossible to do it. Have you given birth? In a few more years, the fourth room will naturally be as prosperous as the eldest brother and second brother's room. Besides..."

After a pause, the fourth master raised his eyes to look at the old lady Bai, and saw that she didn't look displeased, so he continued: "What's more, only our fourth room's child is still young, and mother is the one who spoils her grandchildren now." Good day, even the last time the doctor came to pay his respects, he also said that the old lady was in a better mood and smiled more, which is sure to be better than taking any tonic. Therefore, I think it is very suitable for Sifang to live in Chenghuanju. On weekdays When there is nothing to do, it is more convenient for Meifen to come to greet the old lady with the children. Now, the children are young and their legs and feet are slower. Every time they come back to Qing'an Hall, they have to walk for a while. Since the second brother is the elder brother Yes, the story of Kong Rong making pears is known to Huang Kou, but the second elder brother doesn’t know about it, right?”

After the fourth master finished speaking, he looked back at his wife triumphantly, with a determined expression on his face.

"you……"

On weekdays, this younger brother is also a good friend, but unexpectedly, he has such a sharp-tongued side, and he has no words to refute. The second master turned his head and glared at the fourth master, but he didn't know what to say , just flicked his sleeves angrily, picked up the tea bowl and poured a bowl of tea.

As if feeling that her master was a bit useless, the second wife gave the second master a sideways glance, Fang raised her eyes to look at the old lady Bai and said: "Old lady, my daughter-in-law has a word, I don't know if I should say it or not."

"Tell me..."

Seeing that the brothers who used to be amicable fought for a yard, showing their disgusting face, the old lady Bai felt emotional in her heart, but she missed her third son who had been humble and polite since childhood.

Seeing the Second Madam's pretentiousness, Old Madam Bai lost her temper and simply fell down on the soft pillow beside her and closed her eyes.

The second lady got bored, but the expression on her face instantly darkened.

"My concubine was blessed to marry into the Marquis of Jing'an. For so many years, I have served my parents-in-law, husband and child, and I have worked hard without credit. Although my sister-in-law is taking care of the inner house, my concubine is not completely I only care about enjoying the blessings, and whenever there is something in the mansion, I would take the initiative to go to Mingya Garden to pick up errands for me, and I have never mentioned the hardships of this in front of others."

While speaking, the corners of the second lady's eyes welled up with a few tears.

The second lady's words immediately reminded Xue Shi of the day. Seeing her red mouth and white teeth upside down, taking the credit for all the hard work in taking care of the inner house for so many years, Xue Shi blushed and stared at the second lady.

The second lady remained indifferent and continued to weep secretly.

The old lady Bai couldn't listen anymore, she opened her eyes suddenly, and said forcefully, "I thought you brothers and sisters would be able to settle this matter tonight, since we can't figure it out, Then simply let it go, and wait for your father to come back later, and we will talk about it slowly."

Suddenly, everyone in the room changed their expressions.

(End of this chapter)