Ordinary clear day

Chapter 232 Consoling Wife
At night, Shu Ning specially found an open space by the lake in the back garden, set up an incense table, and paid homage to Su Yunzhu who unfortunately died young alone.

She took out a box and opened it. Inside were a string of ox bone beads and four embroidered sachets.The bracelet was a gift she got when she gave Su Yunzhu the kaleidoscope that year, and she specially found it from the bottom of the glove box when she went back to her mother's house.As for the small sachet, it was originally Zhou Yinlan's thing, Su Yunzhu played with it, and later it fell into Shuning's hands, but because she lost one, she couldn't play with it long ago, so she put it in the same place as the bracelet.This is the only thing she has to do with Su Yunzhu.

It has been ten years now, the bracelet beads are still smooth, only the red silk cord has faded, and the embroidery on the sachet is no longer as bright as before, and even the edges are a little worn.Just like Su Yunzhu, who used to be flamboyant and bright, was tortured by life and lost her former color.And the self who used to laugh and walk all over the streets and alleys with friends, and live carefree, is also trying to manage the life of the family in this big mansion in the capital, dealing with those people who don't like and don't get along well with.Could it be that there will be a day when I will lose my freedom and happiness?

In fact, the current self has lost freedom and happiness to some extent?Once you are married, you can no longer do whatever you want like when you were a girl.And this aristocratic world can't tolerate any "unruly" women.

Shuning sniffed, put the box on the desk, took the sacrificial oration sent by Zhou Yinlan, read it softly, lit the fire, and put it into the copper basin next to it.

She wrote a letter to tell Zhou Yinlan about Su Yunzhu, and the other party was also very sad, and the reply was stained with tears.In comparison, Zhou Yinlan and Su Yunzhu have a deeper friendship and are more sad.It's just that she can't worship on her own at her husband's house, so she can only write a sacrificial letter and send it to Shuning on her behalf.Even so, he already ran the risk of being blamed by his mother-in-law.

In fact, she is also a woman who lost her former freedom and happiness after getting married.Even with the care and love of the husband-in-law, this cannot be concealed.

Shu Ning watched the flame go out bit by bit, a gust of wind blew out the candles, some ashes were blown up, and the incense in the copper stove on the table was gradually burnt out, leaving only the Yihe Pavilion in the distance The two lanterns in front of me sent a little dim light from afar.There are little waves in the lake, reflecting the shadow of a crescent moon in the sky, making the surroundings look more and more cold.

With a heavy shoulder, Shu Ning looked back, and it turned out that Tong Ying had put on a cloak for herself.She forced a smile, knowing that she didn't say a word, and ran to the back garden to worship sadly, which worried him.

Tong Ying frowned and said: "Although I don't know who you are offering sacrifices to, but the first month has not yet come out, although the sky has cleared, the night is still very cold, it's fun for you to come to this open place in this dress Is it? Where can I sacrifice it?"

Shu Ning said in a low voice: "I was wrong. I just thought that that man was a bright and public figure. He used to love angry horses in bright clothes. It was the most appropriate to sacrifice them in the racecourse. There are no such people here, so we had to go to the garden Come to the most open place. lest she suffer from restraint during her lifetime, and after she dies...she will have to submit..." She had a sore nose and hurriedly turned her head away.

Tong Ying looked at the incense table and asked, "Who is it? Why isn't there a god card?" Shuning said: "I just wanted to express my heart, and she and I are not relatives, so put a god card here It’s not good to let people know.” She didn’t believe in ghosts and gods at first, but she had some hope in her heart, hoping that Su Yunzhu could receive the favor from her old friend.

Tong Ying asked who it was again, Shu Ning paused, and said, "It's Jin Niu Hulu, the son of Prince Kang's son. Do you still remember that the flower of Fengtian, Miss Su Yunzhu Su? I used to be with her when I was young." Playing together, you must have heard of it."

Tong Ying sighed: "It turned out to be her. I have not only heard of it, but also seen it. I just forgot for many years. It turns out that she married into Prince Kang's Mansion. So you went to live in Prince Kang's Mansion a few days ago. It's been two days, have you seen her?"

Shu Ning nodded: "I also wanted to inquire about her before, but the Prince Kang's Mansion has strict rules, there are no connections, and no news is revealed. I only heard about her childbirth from her father a few years ago, and it was only the eldest son Fujin who came in. After that, she disappeared. Later..." She bit her lip and didn't say any more.

But Tong Ying understood: "I heard that his eldest son, Fujin, caused a lot of gossip in the clan. Although this Fujin's grandfather is gone, he is also from a wealthy family. Back then, it was the marriage that the Empress Dowager pointed out. Although there will be no punishment, there will probably be admonitions at the clan mansion, and there may be something to say in the palace."

What's the use of doing this after death?Shuning didn't care about it, so she didn't say anything.Seeing this, Tong Ying stepped forward and lit three sticks of incense, and said to the front: "Miss Su, I saw you when I was young, but you probably don't remember it. Unfortunately, you died young, and many people feel sorry for you , I hope you have a good journey and live a safe and happy life in your next life." After saying that, he bowed three times, inserted it in the incense burner, and lit the candle again.

After finishing all this, he turned to Shuning and said, "It's getting late, let's go back? Just ask someone to clean up the things later." Shuning said "Yes", facing the incense table, silently prayed a few words, and followed Tong Ying go back.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew, and the box containing the bracelet and sachet snapped shut, but the ashes in the copper basin rose up one after another and drifted away with the wind.Shu Ning looked back at the ashes scattered on the lake, among the grass and branches, or disappeared in the night sky, her eyes turned red, and she turned around and left the garden with Tong Ying.

For several days in a row, Shu Ning was not in a good mood, but she still insisted on making a small greeting every three days and a big greeting once every five days, making sure that Prince Jane's mansion could not find any faults. Of course, it was inevitable that Jifu Jinbo would meet Erzigit and his sister-in-law Guarjia.

Guarjiashi has restrained himself than before, and I don't know if it is because of Yarjan'a's warning, or because of the consideration of the fetus in the womb.Even so, as the eldest son of Fujin, she felt that her status was elevated, so she had to show off in front of others.Shuning's title is a few ranks lower than hers, and she is a sister-in-law of the same generation, so she is naturally the best object to show off.Shu Ning is not in the mood to pay attention to her at this moment, and when she sees her flaunting her power, she just pretends that she can't see or hear her, and let Guerjia punch her on the cotton, feeling very depressed.

However, Shuning's attitude of "calming things up" has been well received by Prince Jane, who thinks that the second daughter-in-law understands the general situation and takes into account the overall situation. The top daughter-in-law in the clan, at least can't imitate that family, she doesn't even have a sense of propriety, it makes people laugh."

How could Yaerjiang not understand?He hurriedly warned his wife to go.However, the Guerjia family was full of grievances. Recently, because of the rumors about Prince Nakang's eldest son, Fujin, all the eldest sons in the capital have been paid attention to, and they have been brought up as complaints all day long, but what does this have to do with her? "After all, she is a Mongolian from outside the customs. She doesn't know any rules, and no mother taught her the principles of being a wife. She is arrogant and self-willed, and she doesn't pay attention to us on weekdays. Now I have caused trouble, but it has caused us to be gossiped , It's really bad luck." She still complained to herself.

However, when these words were passed to Ji Fujin's ears, the taste changed.Although Borzigit and Prince Nakang's eldest son Fujin are far away, they share the same surname. Guarja's words hinted at contempt for the noble Mongolian girl. When she heard it, she was furious, but suppressed herself .Although Tongying and Shuning were not liked by her, compared with the thorny couple who damaged her authority, they were already pleasing to the eye.So she followed Prince Jane's tone, treated Shuning much more kindly, and even gave some small things from time to time.As for Yaerjiang's room, he quietly wooed Nairgenjueluoshi, spurred his men along the way, and sent a message to the other two concubines.

The Guerjia family noticed a little, so they took the opportunity to make things difficult, embarrassing several concubines, especially the Yiergenjueluo family, and added fuel to Yaerjiang's face.It's just that Yaerjiang'a had heard the report from Irgenjueluo's family a long time ago, so naturally he would not be suspicious of her, and the other two concubines, he also regarded them as disasters, and instead warned his wife not to mess around again.At this juncture, when wives and concubines compete for power, and the main wife destroys concubines, it is not Prince Kang's family that is being laughed at.

He even turned a deaf ear to his wife's slander against his stepmother and sister-in-law.He is in a stable position now, so his position is also very firm. He will not offend both his father and younger brother. Instead, because he heard what his wife said, he specially sent a lot of things to his younger brother Tongying, which is an apology for his wife.

When Ji Fujin heard that the Guerjia family ate turtles, they laughed secretly, but put on a virtuous face, persuading the daughter-in-law to live in harmony with the concubine's room, "family harmony and everything prospers", so that the Guerjia family has something to think about. The feeling of vomiting blood.But seeing that Yaerjiang's position as the eldest son is becoming more and more stable, and his relationship with Prince Jane's father and son is getting better and better, Ji Fujin has already made up his mind.It happened that the eldest son, Jingshun, cried to her about the heavy schoolwork and his classmates always bullied and neglected him, and he didn't want to go to school anymore. She felt sorry for her son, so she proposed to Prince Jane to go back to Fengtian as soon as possible.

Prince Jane was happy for his wife's understanding, and he had no intention of objecting after hearing it.He came to Beijing firstly to receive rewards after the war, secondly for the marriage of the second son, and thirdly for the title of the third son.Now the rewards have passed, Tongying has been married for several months, and the title of the third son, Azhalan, seems to have to wait until later, and he is currently studying in Zongxue, which is still passable.In the past few months, he has been traveling with other princes' mansions in Beijing, and he has to go to court again, and he is also a little tired. It will be much more leisurely when he returns to Fengtian, so he agreed and left in the early spring.

The whole Prince Jane's mansion was in motion. Yaerjiang repeatedly persuaded his father to stay, but he was not unhappy in his heart. Once his father left, this mansion would be his world, and he didn't have to be restrained in doing things.Instead, Tong Ying took the opportunity to spend a few more days with her father.

Guo Fujin and Li Fujin were a little uneasy, because Azhalan and Shige both entered the Zongxue, so they couldn't go back to Fengtian with them.The latter is fine, she has no idea whether to leave or stay, but the former is concerned about the two youngest sons who are staying in Fengtian, and at the same time worried that the eldest son will be left unattended in Beijing, and she is very uneasy.Moreover, at Azaran's age, she can already get married. She has some ideas, and wants to take advantage of this year's draft to find a good wife for her son, so that he will not be entangled with maids all day long and ruin his body.

But if her husband wanted to leave, it was impossible for her to stay. Seeing that Prince Jane had handed over the matter to the two eldest daughters-in-law, she had no choice but to accept it.Just thinking of Guerjia's personality, she said: "The eldest son Fujin is pregnant, and he is working hard during the draft, so you don't have to worry about this matter."

The Guerjia family had already made up their own plans, and said indifferently: "It's nothing, it's not the first time I was born, as the elder sister-in-law, how can I not help my brother? Don't worry, I will find him a good one." .”

After hearing this, Guo Fujin became even more disturbed, so he could only ask Shuning in private.Shu Ning didn't take the matter down, but said lightly that she would try her best.

As soon as Prince Jane and his party were sent away, Yaljana seemed to be relieved, and asked Tongying if he was interested in having a drink with him.But Tongying was a little embarrassed, because she had promised Shuning when she came here that she would accompany her back to her natal home.Seeing this, Shu Ning said to him: "I'll just go by myself, just sit with elder brother, just don't drink too much." She didn't want to stay, since her in-laws were away, she didn't want to face Guarjia What about that face?

Tong Ying thought for a while, then agreed, and sent his wife to the carriage all the time, told the people who followed the carriage a few words, and then went back to the palace with his elder brother.Shuning walked north on her own, and when she arrived at the baron's mansion, she didn't ask anyone to report, so she went to Huaiyuan on her own.

Unexpectedly, when I entered the inner courtyard, I heard someone yelling: "You are not from our family, what are you doing in front of me? You are just a freelancer!"

Shu Ning looked around, but saw that it was An Ning who was yelling at Xiao Bao, Xian Ning wanted to rush forward because of her brother's injustice, but was stopped by Xiao Bao firmly.

Shu Ning's face darkened, and she hurriedly called them to stop. Seeing her ugly face, An Ning knew that she had caused trouble, so she panicked and ran away.Shu Ning asked Xiao Bao and Xian Ning, and found out that it was Xiao Bao who performed well in his studies and was praised by both the government school and Mr. Yang.

Shu Ning was furious in her heart, and asked: "Is this the first time? Does Mr. Yang know?" Xian Ning answered first: "It happened before, Mr. knows, Mrs. Yang is now learning needlework with Maid Xue , Sometimes I would tell my sister-in-law. My sister-in-law has scolded Sixth Brother several times, but Brother Xiaobao said..." He sneaked a glance at Xiaobao and didn't continue.

Xiaobao stood with his hands down, expressionless.Shu Ning knew that he had scruples about her identity, she felt pity in her heart, and hurriedly said: "You have been at home for so many years, and you know how the family treats you, don't feel unhappy just because of his gossip. "Xiao Bao curled his mouth and said, "I see, sister, don't worry, he just said that because he couldn't compare with me in homework." Shu Ning nodded: "It's good that you know."

She dragged her two younger brothers back to the hospital, but she was angry in her heart, thinking how long since her parents left, would the people from the big house dare to bully her brothers?And judging from Xianning's tone, this is not the first time.Didn't Zhenzhen do something?

But as soon as she saw Zhenzhen's face, her anger gradually dissipated.Zhenzhen looked a little haggard, as if she was very tired.Thinking about it, once the mother left, she had to take on the family business by herself, and it would be difficult for her, even if there were some inconsiderations, there were still some.So he took Zhenzhen's hand and asked about the recent family affairs, and gave her a few words of advice about the troubles she felt.

After a while, Nala brought Cuiping and An Ning over to accompany her.Only then did Zhenzhen know what had happened, and felt ashamed.Shuning looked at Cuiping, remembering the rumor that Jinbao had taken another concubine, sighed inwardly, and said to Nala indifferently: "It's not uncommon for children to be ignorant. Auntie should teach you more. Sixth brother, he is not young anymore, he must know what is good, otherwise how will he get along with others when he becomes a job in the future?"

Nala hurriedly agreed, said a few more words to accompany her, and sent two pieces of material to Xiao Liu, before she took her away.Xiao Liu watched her go away and sighed.

Seeing this, Shu Ning said: "If Auntie is bored at home, why not go to Grandma Rong's house for a walk, or find old friends. If you are free, you can also go back to Fangshan for two days. It's quiet and quiet there. No one in the family is there, if Auntie can take care of Zhuangzi occasionally, we can rest assured." The most important thing is that Da Liu's husband, Rong Zhi, has been promoted to the fourth-rank defense captain. It's not one level or two levels, which can somewhat make the big house more cautious and be more polite to Xiao Liu.

Xiao Liu also understood it in her heart, but she was more interested in returning to Fangshan to live, but she couldn't let go of her son.Shu Ning laughed and said, "He's such an old man, and there are a lot of maids and women at home, can he still be cold and hungry? What's more, he is in a government school, and he doesn't go to class every day, and he is specially asked not to go to school." Days, just let him accompany you back to Fangshan to relax."

Xiao Liu agreed, Xiao Bao had a smile on her face, and Xian Ning had already clamored to go together.Seeing her younger brothers making a fuss, Shuning felt better.It's just that she was negligent for a while, but she forgot Zhenzhen.

However, after Duanning came back from the yamen, after listening to his wife's confession, he smiled and comforted her: "It's okay, how old are you? I'm not used to this at home. Occasionally negligent, my sister didn't blame you. Why are you uneasy?" Zhenzhen still felt that she was not considerate in her work, so Duanning had no choice but to let go of it slowly.

But after Shu Ning returned home, she told Tong Ying what happened today, Tong Ying rolled her eyes, thinking of her wife's gloomy expression recently, she came up with an idea: "Let Xiao Bao and Xian Ning come to our house to play often. Mr. Yang in your family is good at learning, but not the best. The students he leads are of different ages and levels. It must be very hard work. It is better to ask Mr. Shi to guide Xiaobao's homework. He came to our house. If there are too many, your uncle and aunt must have some scruples."

Shu Ning thought about it, so she agreed.So every few days, they sent people to pick up the two younger brothers to play, and sometimes they would invite Zhenzhen's mother and son and Xiao Liu, but Duanning was busy with errands every day, so he could only come when he was resting and taking a bath.

On Tongying's side, the fifth younger brother Shige was also invited.Originally, he thought that he and Xiaobao were close in age and could make friends, but he didn't expect that Xiaobao always disliked Xiaobao.But Xiaobao might still give way to his family members. To Shige, even though he knew that the other party was the son of Prince Jane's mansion, he didn't want to give in, so as not to embarrass his sister.After going back and forth, the two confronted each other a few times, and they actually became sympathetic to each other. Although they still quarreled from time to time, they were able to get along well.

Shu Ning watched them quarreling and found it funny, the smile on her face gradually increased.Seeing this, Tong Ying proposed to ride a horse in the suburbs together while the weather was fine.

They went directly out of Desheng Gate via Desheng Bridge, which was a large field.Now it's spring, and it's the season when the grass grows and the warbler flies. The grass is everywhere, and the wild flowers are blooming. I let go of the horse and run, and my mood becomes more relaxed.Shuning looked at Xiaobao, Xianning and Shige from a distance, they were running and making noise, with a smile on their lips.

Tongying got off the horse, led her horse rope and walked slowly, and said softly: "Are you feeling better? Taking advantage of the warm weather and I'm free again, do you want me to accompany you back to Fangshan for a few days? Or... Go to Baoding to see your parents?"

Shuning's heart was soft, knowing that what he had done recently was to make herself happy again, so she gave a soft "hmm".No matter what, Tongying has this intention, she will cherish it.Since she has chosen this person and chosen this path, she will keep going.

Xianning greeted them loudly from a distance, the couple looked at each other and smiled, and speeded up to catch up.

However, Tong Ying had to break his promise, because his errand was coming down soon, and he couldn't accompany Shu Ning to leave Beijing to relax.

(For the sake of the volume of this chapter, please forgive me... By the way, when I named this chapter, for some reason, I always thought of "Hu Yahu Bugui, Huyahu Bugui"... Cough, no Those who know will think I am crazy...)
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