splendid heap

Chapter 148 Defense
The reason why Zeng Shaoqing didn't show any surprise at the words of his servant was that he already knew this. Even after the incident was discovered earlier, Wu Shizi himself was ashamed and annoyed, so he talked to him all the time, which can be regarded as an explanation for him that day. Why did she walk to the lotus pond with the third lady in the mansion.

Ordinarily, he shouldn't have any criticism of other people's actions, but as far as Zeng Shaoqing is concerned, he really feels that Wu Shizi is still a bit indecisive. What a rotten excuse!

'Second sister has always been weak, but she has always loved lotus, we can't disturb her rest, we can only think of picking a flower with our own hands and sending it to the girl for comfort. . Now recalling this passage again, Zeng Shaoqing felt like laughing again. Fortunately, he was not standing too close at that time, and he only heard the general idea of ​​what the two said, but he caught sight of Miss San's expression when she spoke. Unusual, this is not the appearance of worrying about her sister, it is completely a shy girl who sees the boy she admires, what a good parenting!

Seeing that the young master still didn't speak, Fu Bao felt discouraged. He really felt that there was nothing to stay in the Duke of Wei's mansion, especially that the Second Young Master Shi looked like an idiot. He saw such a person a lot. Then I couldn't help thinking of the master's explanation when I came, let myself take a good look at the young master not to let him be spoiled by some bad people, I was stunned for a while, and I was not interested in entangled with the second lady of the Shi family. It's the young master, looked at the young master, and said tangledly: "Young master, don't drink too much when you meet guests at night, the master told you not to let you drink too much when you came here." That's all he could say, other things he But I dare not reveal it at all.

As soon as Fu Bao's words came out, Young Master Zeng could hear the sound, but he was not rebellious, but he could listen to his father's words. In fact, he admired his father very much, so he nodded and said: "I know it well, you Don't worry, by the way, if someone pours me wine at the banquet, you can remember what we discussed when we were at home, and if you have to tell me that I'm sick and I can't drink more, we can't be designed by others." To be honest In his heart, he was still afraid that he would be tricked by the people in the Duke's mansion like Shi Shizi, and he would really be at a loss.

Seeing that his young master listened to the persuasion, Fu Bao regained his energy immediately, nodded hurriedly and said: "Okay, I will remember, I will definitely say the truth when the time comes, so I won't let the young master suffer, alas, in fact, if there is no People like Second Young Master Shi probably don't need to be on guard, it's really troublesome."

Hearing these words, Zeng Shaoqing frowned too. Since he saw the Second Young Master Shi, he was not very interested in the young master of this country's mansion. He felt that such a man could come out of such a mansion. There was a problem with his sincere upbringing, except for the young master. The knowledge is not bad, other people don't need to look forward to it, so they said to Fubao unconsciously: "Stop saying what you were going to say just now, and stay away when you hear it in the future, anyway, we will leave tomorrow, if you want to borrow The power of the Duke's Mansion is useless, the relationship with the Duke's Mansion is enough." He no longer wanted to look forward to seeing the dignified eldest son of the Duke of Guo in this mansion.

After hearing this, Fu Bao felt right, so he nodded and said: "Well, I heard from the young master, there is no Duke in this mansion, it is true that the Marquis Mansion is not well informed."

Hearing what his servant said, Zeng Shaoqing only glanced lightly, and didn't say much. After all, he also felt that there was really no one in this mansion who could take the lead. He was really disappointed with the chaotic scene in the Duke's mansion. , I had no expectations for the second young lady and the third young master that Fu Bao talked about, so the master and servant stopped talking and waited for the evening banquet.

It was not only the master and servant of the Zeng family who were waiting for this banquet, but also Shi Can who had just left Master Zeng. As soon as he returned to the room, he happened to see his younger brother waiting in the room a little impatiently. Seeing him coming in, he hurriedly got up and left. Going up to him, he asked, "Brother, has Mr. Zeng accepted?"

Shi Can is different from his mother in that he treats his younger brother well. The younger brother who listened to him asked, and hurriedly said: "Yes, you are too, so you are in such a hurry? I have already said that Mr. Zeng is a good person, and he will not lose face. But the family still has to leave tomorrow, by the way, don’t talk too much when you go back, if you let your father know about your grandfather’s family, you will definitely be even more unhappy, alas!” Thinking of this Shi Can is really a headache, for the sake of my grandfather’s family , How many years have my father and mother been arguing.

When Shi Cong listened to his brother's explanation, he was overjoyed at first, and then sighed. He also knew that his father didn't like the people in the Duke's mansion too much. In the past, they came to the Duke's mansion just to meet and have a meal. He didn't expect this time They stayed for a few days, although he didn't know why his father didn't urge them to go back, but he also knew it was definitely not because his father had changed his view of the Duke's mansion, so he nodded and said, "Well, don't worry, brother, I'll save you, I won't talk nonsense, Besides, this is about the reputation of the third cousin. I will definitely not go out and talk nonsense, but will the eldest brother, Master Zeng, spread the word? Now that he agrees to stay, he should not talk nonsense, right? "After speaking, the young man blushed. After all, he still felt ashamed to talk about people's right and wrong behind their backs.

When Shi Can saw his younger brother like this, he knew that he was being stupid again, so he sighed unconsciously. Although his family didn't have any disputes with other families, this younger brother was too soft, and he was really worried about him. Fearing that he would be bullied by others in the future, he hurriedly explained: "You! What's so embarrassing about this, but if this happened in the Zeng family, wouldn't he be jealous just because he is a good friend?"

Seeing that his brother was still very stupid after speaking, Shi Can had to smile wryly, and continued: "You must know that what happened before is very big or small, how can we not be considerate, alas! I also blame my brother, my third cousin Kindly told me about the second cousin's situation, but I didn't pay attention to follow her on the uneven road. If I had paid more attention, it probably wouldn't have happened. Now the tired third cousin has been wronged and hindered her. It's not easy for me to find my grandmother to intercede for the third cousin's reputation, otherwise it will make the third cousin even more confused."

Wu Cong was not there at the time, so he didn't know what the situation was, but he believed in his brother and knew what happened a few years ago. Thinking of his brother's guilt over the past few years for causing his second cousin to fall into the water, he persuaded him: " How many years have passed since the eldest brother, and the second cousin may not have been sick all the time because of what happened back then. I heard that she seems to be so weak since birth, and she has been raised for so many years, and there is nothing serious about it. You Don't think about it anymore. This time, don't blame yourself for the third cousin. When you get back, talk to your mother and ask her to send some jewelry, pearls, etc. for girls. This matter is over. Fortunately, Master Zeng is not a talkative person, so don't worry about it, brother."

After listening to his younger brother, Shi Can could only put it down first. Actually, the reason why he wanted to know more about his second cousin so much this time was because he really felt a little guilty, and secondly, because he knew that her mother came to the Duke's mansion. Although his mother kept it a secret, he was not someone who could not get any news. Besides, this time when his mother was in a hurry to return home, he knew that her mother had probably changed her mind again, otherwise, depending on her temperament, she would not After smoothing things out, he would never throw them away easily. For this, he felt even more sorry for his cousin, although he was very glad that this matter did not work out, otherwise he would be embarrassed.

Seeing his younger brother's concern, Shi Can suppressed his guilt towards his second cousin, smiled and said: "Well, don't worry, big brother will save you, and won't be too entangled, but big brother did make a mistake back then, no matter what Is it misleading by others? In short, the second cousin is just a girl. I did it too much. Fortunately, my mother sent a lot of tonics after the incident. I heard that her body is in good shape. Who knows why something went wrong again. That's why I asked my third cousin a few more questions, but I didn't know that something happened, alas! In the future, it's better for my brother to stay away from the lotus pond of my grandmother's house."

Hearing this, Wu Cong also felt very evil. He felt that it was really hard to say about this matter. He could only say that his brother was unlucky, but it was not easy to say it outright. Said: "Brother, this matter is now involving the eldest cousin again. I think it is better for my brother to stay away from her in the future. I always feel that the eldest cousin is a bit..." Because he didn't want to speak ill of girls, Wu Cong Speaking of this, I can't go on.

If he didn't say anything, it didn't mean that Wu Can didn't understand, so he smiled indifferently and said, "Okay, brother knows, it will be far away in the future, besides, although we are cousins, we are both over seven years old. It's an old saying not to sit at a banquet at the age of seven, and you will have to avoid it in the future, so you can rest assured."

Shi Cong actually doesn't know why he just doesn't like this elder cousin very much, maybe the eldest cousin looks at him wrongly, or there are many bad things that have her shadow, so he doesn't like it, anyway, brother can listen to him If you don't want to provoke the big cousin.

The two brothers thought that they had arranged it themselves, and the matter would be over, but unfortunately there was something waiting for them at night.

In the middle of the afternoon, the table prepared by the eldest young master was ready, and all the people he invited were present. Everyone was alike because they were all students. Even the second young master Shi didn't dare to make a fuss because of the elder brother's presence. A table was set up in the pavilion near the water in the West Back Garden, and a few people enjoyed the cool breeze blowing in the scenery, and they were very comfortable asking for advice, reciting poems, and even Fu Bao, who had been worried that his young master would be drunk, relaxed. Comfortably nestled on the steps outside the pavilion with a few other boys, eating fruit and gossiping.

They are talking and drinking here, but there are a few pairs of eyes watching from a distance.At the east corner gate of the garden, there is the most secluded corner, Xinghua looked at Cao'er who came with her and said, "Go and let the second lady in the courtyard guide Xiangyu to the pavilion near the main road in the east garden. Wait, you must delay her for a while, but remember."

Cao'er is very popular with Xinghua now, although she doesn't know why she did it, but she knows it must be nothing good, but she won't remind anyone carelessly, so she nodded and said: "Okay, I Go, Sister Xinghua, be careful." After speaking, she lifted her skirt and left.

(End of this chapter)