Second-hand lady

Chapter 34

"The third brother is back?"

At this time, the eldest brother Wen Yun came over. Wen Yun looked like Lord Zhen Guo, and even his rigid and serious temper was eight points like that.Because today is the Xiayuan Festival, he is wearing a dark uniform, with a flat expression, giving people a grand and solemn feeling.

A smile appeared on Wen Liang's face, and he said, "Brother, when will the ancestor worship begin?"

"There is still an hour." Wen Yun said, glanced at Miss Rucui beside Wen Liang, and then said to Wen Liang: "The third brother hasn't come home for a long time, and every time he comes back, he is in a hurry. The process is not clear. But you can stay in Beijing in the future, and I feel a little relieved for my brother. We haven't seen each other for a long time, come with me, and I will explain to you in detail."

After hearing this, Wen Liang smiled and did not refuse. He turned around and ordered Ru Cui, and then said to Mrs. Zhen Guo: "Mother, sister-in-law, my daughter-in-law doesn't know anything about ancestor worship, so please don't hesitate to teach her, so that you don't have to worry about it. It’s not right to make a mistake. Girl, follow your mother and sister-in-law to study hard.”

Miss Rucui solemnly assured: "Don't worry, I will study hard with my mother and sister-in-law. If you teach me carefully, there will never be any mistakes, right? Mother, sister-in-law." As she said, she turned to Mrs. Zhen Guogong Show a very happy smile.

The corners of Zhen Guogong's wife and Qin's eyes twitched, she had already said everything, what else could they say?If there was something wrong with the ancestor worship, didn't it mean that they didn't teach her well?This is a language trap, what a hateful woman...

The two cursed all kinds of things in their hearts, but in the presence of such a large crowd, Mrs. Zhen Guogong did not want to destroy her image as a loving mother, so she had to say insincerely: "This is natural, brother Liang, don't worry, you brothers haven't sat together for a long time. Let's talk, let's go."

While he was talking, there were soft footsteps not far away, and he saw a beautiful little girl walking quickly with her skirt in her hands. She was wearing a pink and green skirt with flying skirts. She was really cute and tight. Before arriving, the little girl was already yelling: "Mother, mother, is third brother back yet...."

As soon as Wen Yun saw the little girl, his brows immediately frowned. One was because of her undignified appearance, and the other was because of her overly bright and pretty clothes, which really did not conform to the rules.Although he didn't reprimand him, the people present could already feel his displeasure.It can be said that Wen Yun is the young master who most resembles Zhen Guogong among the many young masters in Zhen Guogong's mansion. A little stern face can make people silence and dare not speak again.

Mrs. Zhen Guogong looked at the daughter who came running full of excitement, and felt very helpless in her heart, and secretly regretted that she had not restrained her daughter because of spoiling. It is enough for the daughter to keep the basic things in order, but who knows that because of her and her husband's connivance, the daughter is sometimes too lively and jumpy, so she has to be strong.

Wen Wan ran up to Wen Liang, looked at him with a pair of beautiful big eyes, and shouted happily: "Third Brother, you are back!"

Wen Liang smiled decently and nodded towards the little girl.

"Wanwan, how tactful is it to shout so loudly!" Mrs. Zhen Guogong scolded: "Also, which girl prepared the clothes for you, don't you know that today is the Xiayuan Festival? Why don't you go and change them!"

The smile on Wen Wan's face froze, she was aggrieved by her mother's scolding, she naturally knew what day it was, but she heard the maid said that Wen Liang was so happy to be back, she came out before she had time to change into her formal clothes.After muttering for a while, I couldn't refute my mother's stern expression, especially when I saw the girl Rucui who was painting the mural beside me, I was ashamed and angry. I thought it would be fine to act like a baby to my mother as usual, but today's Zhen Guogong Madam was obviously not as pampered as before, and her expression was quite severe. The little girl who still had a bit of awe of her mother could only follow Mammy back to the room to change clothes with red eyes and aggrieved.

Wen Yun frowned slightly, and after saluting Mrs. Zhen Guogong, he and Wen Liang also went to the study, leaving only three women staring at each other.

At this moment, the fourth daughter-in-law, Mrs. Liu, came over and saw this scene, and her heart skipped a beat.But everyone saw her, so they hurried over to salute the three of them and said with a smile: "Mother, sister-in-law, the housekeeper said that the gold and silver bags are ready. Third sister-in-law, you are back."

Miss Rucui smiled at her, and called "Third Brother and Sister".

Compared with the eldest daughter-in-law Qin's status as the eldest sister-in-law and the fact that she is from the same family as the Duke of Zhen, she is highly valued by the Duke of Zhen. The third daughter-in-law, Rucui, is not only the sister-in-law of Su Wang, but also the daughter-in-law of the mansion. , and her status is even more superior to others, which makes the Liu family who is the fourth daughter-in-law really not outstanding under the two of them, and neither her natal family status nor her status as the concubine's daughter-in-law of Zhen Guogong's mansion are not enough, so her presence in the mansion Feelings are extremely low, and he also adheres to the principle of keeping a low profile in life, trying his best to avoid making enemies with others.

Mrs. Liu is very clear about Yemen. Although she married the young master of Duke Zhen's mansion, her husband Wen An is just a concubine. The family business of Duke Zhen's mansion has nothing to do with their husband and wife. The brothers inherit the Zhen Guogong Mansion, and these brothers will separate and go out to live their own lives. Since the family business is not their own, the Liu family will not interfere with the affairs of the mansion, even if the mother-in-law and sister-in-law want to deal with the third sister-in-law Xia Shi, at most, she would watch and understand the process of the matter, and neither side should offend.

Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was not right at this time, Liu felt that she had come at the wrong time, and secretly complained in her heart, only hoping that if something happened, she would not be implicated.

Fortunately, Mrs. Zhen Guogong also likes to do face-saving projects. Although she really doesn't want to see Miss Rucui in her heart, as the mistress of the Zhen Guogong's mansion, she still takes a few daughter-in-laws to the flower hall, and talks to them about the festival in detail. What should they do at the time of their ancestors.The three daughters-in-law listened carefully. Although this happens every year, but this year when the legitimate son of the mansion married his wife, everything has changed, especially for the eldest daughter-in-law Qin, the existence of Miss Rucui is like It was like a thorn in her heart.

It has been ten years since the Qin family married into the Duke of Zhen's mansion. Although she is not married to the legitimate son of the Duke of Zhen's mansion, her status as the eldest daughter-in-law still gives her an irreplaceable position in the Duke of Zhen's mansion.Moreover, Mrs. Zhen Guogong is also her direct aunt, which makes her highly relied on in the mansion, and her father-in-law and husband also respect her, sometimes making her feel that she is the future mistress of the Zhen Guogong mansion.

But when Wen Liang married his regular wife, everything changed.In the father-in-law's heart, the daughter-in-law is the most important thing, and in the husband's heart, he probably thinks that she can't surpass the third sibling who is the wife of the first son, and secretly tells her to get along with the third sibling and respect her.Qin's heart was resentful, she was the eldest daughter-in-law of Zhen Guogong's mansion, why did she want to curry favor with the third daughter-in-law?Even if she is the wife of the first son, it is not known who will inherit the Duke of Zhen's mansion in the future.

When Mrs. Zhen Guogong said everything about the same thing, Wen Wan, who was dressed in darker clothes, came over with her maid, and after greeting everyone present, she sat down at Mrs. Zhen Guogong. on the side.

"Mother, where's the third brother?" Wen Wan asked.

Mrs. Zhen Guo raised her eyebrows slightly, and replied: "I'm in the study with your elder brother." Seeing the little girl's expression moved slightly, she held her down secretly, and said, "I'm going to worship the ancestors in a moment, you sit down Come on, don't mess around like you used to, lest your father restrain you again."

Hearing this, Wen Wan gave up on going to find Wen Liang, but she has already blamed someone for being grounded by her father several times in recent days, so she looked at Miss Rucui who was drinking tea, and said with a sneer : "Mother, my father has been very tempered these days, and my daughter is a little scared. You see, when the other two elder brothers married the elder sister-in-law and the fourth sister-in-law, father was very easy-going. Why did it be the third sister-in-law's turn to come in, but only a few weeks later in half a month." The third flip made Dad angry? Dad is getting old, so he won't be angry, right? Wan Wan is really worried about Dad."

A smile flashed across Qin's eyes, he had long recognized her sister-in-law's trickery, and wished she would talk more to ridicule the third sibling.Mrs. Liu sat aside, pretending not to hear.

The corners of Mrs. Zhen Guo's mouth curled up, and she quickly flattened her lips. She pretended to be displeased and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Mother, I'm not talking nonsense. If you don't believe me, ask the elder sister-in-law and the fourth sister-in-law, if the third sister-in-law has been pissed off several times after the third sister-in-law came in, making the house smoky and restless."

This crime is serious, how could Miss Rucui be so slandered by others, she put down her teacup, and said calmly: "Fourth sister, what you said is wrong, father was only angry once because of the rumors, but father is Reasonable person, if you make it clear, Dad will not be angry anymore. You say that Dad is often angry. Doesn’t it mean that Dad is an unreasonable and angry person? How sad would Dad be if he knew what you said? But since the fourth sibling is worried about Dad I should invite an imperial physician to come over to show my father, knowing that my father's anger is not good for his health, so my fourth sister didn't ask anyone to invite an imperial physician, which made me very worried about my father."

Hearing the questioning words, Mrs. Zhen Guo's wife's expression froze slightly. Seeing her daughter standing up impulsively and glaring at the third daughter-in-law, she quickly grabbed her and said to Miss Rucui: "Master is fine, you are all Good boy, you are filial. Wanwan is only worried about her father and has no other intentions, don't think too much about a good brother and daughter-in-law."

Miss Rucui followed suit and nodded: "I also think that dad is fine, he can yell so arrogantly, how can something happen to dad? The fourth sister should not talk nonsense, lest the fourth sister will be guilty of talking too much if it becomes true !"

"you……."

"Wanwan!" Mrs. Zhen Guogong reprimanded, so that the little Wenwan could only reluctantly shut her mouth, and stared at Miss Rucui vigorously with a pair of eyes.

"Wanwan, please don't say a few words." Qin said lightly: "The third younger brother and sister are really eloquent. No wonder they are the capable maids by Princess Su's side. Wanwan, you have never served anyone before. How can you be with others?" What about it? Let’s say a few less words in the future, so as not to say the wrong thing again.”

Wen Wan burst out laughing, and said cheerfully to Qin's: "Sister-in-law is right, it's Wanwan who is showing off. Third sister-in-law, I'm sorry, Wanwan forgot that third sister-in-law used to be a servant."

Mrs. Zhen Guogong looked at them indifferently, and Mrs. Liu stared at the teacup in her hand, as if she didn't notice the stiff atmosphere around her.

Miss Rucui looked at them, her expression remained unchanged, and she said cheerfully to Wen Wan: "It's okay, who hasn't served others before, haven't Fourth Sister and Sister-in-law served others before? It's nothing."

The smiles of the two froze, and Mrs. Zhen Guogong looked at Miss Rucui displeasedly. She was so bold that she dared to imply that the daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law of Zhen Guogong's mansion were servants.

Miss Rucui said innocently: "Hasn't someone who is a child and daughter-in-law ever served her mother-in-law? It is a great blessing for me to serve Princess Su, and I am still the righteous sister of the prince. Princess Su is my sister-in-law. Don't you Do you think serving your elders is a blessing?"

False!

Several people were blocked by her unreasonable reasoning, and wanted to say that this should not be said together, but they were afraid that what they should not have said would spread to King Su and offend King Su, and the gain would outweigh the loss.Mrs. Zhen Guogong once again felt that she had miscalculated. The third daughter-in-law's background was not high, but she had the support of King Su's mansion. No matter what you said, she would go around to King Su's mansion. If you talked too much, if someone said you If you are disrespectful to Su Wang's mansion, something will happen.

"You, you are talking nonsense! How can a woman like you be worthy of my third brother?" Wen Wan scolded angrily.

Miss Rucui raised her eyebrows and said nonchalantly: "Fourth sister, what you said is wrong. My husband said that people who say we are not good enough are superficial, and you can only see the surface of things. Could it be that fourth sister is Husband talking about superficial people? Hey, don't stare at me, it was your third brother who said it, and I didn't say anything!"

Wen Wan had an expression of wanting to bite her to death, her voice squeezed out between her teeth: "You, you said I was superficial..."

"I didn't say that!" Miss Rucui sighed, and said sympathetically: "It seems that the fourth sister's ears are not very good, do you want me to ask Grandpa Hu to show you? Grandpa Hu's medical skills are very good , to ensure that the medicine will cure the disease!" Miss Rucui looked sincere and kind.

"you--"

At this time, Mrs. Zhen Guogong finally said: "Okay, Wanwan must not be rude to your third sister-in-law!" Mrs. Zhen Guogong hurriedly stopped her daughter and asked the two of them to continue talking. The daughter is probably going to be involved in the third daughter-in-law in the trap.Mrs. Zhen Guogong did not expect that this woman would be so powerful, it seems that they underestimated her.

Miss Rucui also understands the principle of accepting when she sees a deal, and since Mrs. Zhen Guogong's wife is trying to smooth things over, no one mentions this anymore.

Soon, all the female relatives in the mansion gathered at Mrs. Zhen Guogong's place, and when the auspicious time came, Mrs. Zhen Guogong led them to the ancestral hall.

Not far from the ancestral hall, they joined the men in the mansion.

Wen Liang walked up to Ru Cui and asked in a low voice, "Are you all right?"

Miss Rucui showed a happy smile and said, "It's all very well, but the fourth sister may not be very good at hearing, so she can't understand what I say." With a troubled expression on her face, "I don't think we should let Grandpa Hu will show her."

Wen Liang's eyes turned, and he also looked helpless: "Grandpa Hu once said that Wan Jin would not treat the people of Zhen Guogong's mansion if he came to invite him. I am also very helpless."

"..."

Liu Shi and Wen An, who were close by, heard the conversation between the couple, and could only lower their heads as if they hadn't heard such taunting words.

(End of this chapter)