Beautiful step by step

Chapter 9

Even though he had a premonition in his heart, when he saw Ah Mao smiling lightly and firmly saying that he would not return to the Hou's mansion, Chu Lian still felt a big piece of his heart was dug out in an instant, and it hurt bloody.

But he knew very well that there was no point in retaining her now. When she was in the Hou Mansion, she had already expressed her intentions, and she had no affection for him, and she didn't want to be a concubine, she just wanted to live a peaceful and happy life.It's only because he didn't see Wu's true face that day, and naively thought that he could protect her for the rest of her life.

But can he really protect it?

He is not a stupid person, based on the court, he does not see titles but real power.In the face of Wu Jiashi's military power, the name of the Hou Mansion is like a piece of exquisite porcelain, which looks bright and beautiful, but it is only when it is head-to-head that you will know how fragile it is.

Thinking of this, he smiled sadly: "I hate that I read sage books in vain in the past, and I didn't know the world at all. Hongling, you have been wronged, and it is reasonable to want to forget the past of the Houfu. In the future, you will be Ah Mao, and what you do will never change Under the jurisdiction of the Marquis."

Although she didn't change her name to Ah Wei for this reason, seeing Wei's mother covering her face with a handkerchief next to her was also full of sadness, Wei Wei wisely didn't explain much.However, Shizi's ability to say these words had to surprise her.He came here with a misunderstanding, and he didn't immediately get angry when they met, but nervously asked her about her injuries; even though she misunderstood that she had embezzled the property of the Hou Mansion, he was not angry, but persuaded her softly, that she likes money Just ask me directly, and I will give it to you privately.

Even if there is a misunderstanding in it, it is not difficult to see his deep affection for Hong Ling.She thought that even if she bluntly stated her intention to leave, she would be kept and even pestered by him again and again, but she didn't expect him to let go so happily.

Stalking is the most annoying thing, so she couldn't help but look at Shizi high, with a sincere smile on her face: "You can't blame Shizi for this matter. The Hou's mansion is not an ordinary family, and vulgar things such as firewood, rice, oil, salt, etc. will never get your hands .Furthermore, people's hearts are inherently complicated. You come from a noble family, and you have always only been flattered by others, so you don't know that people's hearts are sinister."

The loss on Chu Lian's face faded a little: "I can't say that there is no fault at all. As Wei's mother said, she also watched me grow up, and Auntie, we were also companions since childhood, and in At the most critical moment, I can't trust you, it really shouldn't be."

Not only did he let go quickly, but he also sincerely reflected on himself.Especially when his bookish face was full of sincere confession, Wei Wei couldn't help but soften his heart.

"The son has not yet reached the weak crown, and it is not too late to understand these things now. I am a maid, and I don't understand why even the noble Hou's mansion has to avoid the edge of the Wu family. But with the wisdom of the son, as long as he works hard, he will be able to strike the sky in the future. Pengcheng thousands of miles."

It's not that Wei Wei doesn't understand what she said, she understands all the reasons.But as a maidservant, wouldn't it be embarrassing to the prince if she knew too much?The old lady is close to Wei's mother, and in her heart she still hopes that the son can completely turn around and forge ahead, instead of sticking to his status as an official N generation and enjoying himself to the fullest.

The biggest advantage of Chu Lian is that he listens to people's persuasion. After hearing this, he blushed a while: "What Ah Mao said is very true. A few days ago, my teacher wanted to recommend me to study in the Imperial Academy. I thought I was ignorant and wanted to read more. I will go to the book after two years. Now it seems that it is not a problem to read the book while copying the book."

Seeing that Ah Mao's smile became wider after hearing this, Chu Lian felt the emptiness in his heart getting bigger and bigger.How could Ah Mao be so nice, she didn't complain at all after suffering such a big grievance, instead she ignored the past and reminded him tactfully.After he left school since he was a child, he would always tell her what he learned that day.No one knew better than him how fast she learned.Therefore, after hearing what she said just now, he understood that Ah Mao was telling him that the prestige of the Hou Mansion did not lie in the brand name or the nepotism of the in-laws, but in the success of the children in the mansion.If one day he takes a foothold in the court and occupies a prominent position, then the Zhenbeihou's Mansion will be a veritable prince, duke, and rich family.

Secretly determined to become an official, he thought of another place.After three years of marriage, Wu Shi just changed ways to pester him to spend more time with her, and never persuaded him to make progress.And Ah Mao, who was following the old matriarch, was so much more sensible than Wu Shi.It seems that the child has to be raised by the old matriarch himself no matter what, even if the Wu family doesn't want it and the Wu family puts pressure on him, he has to hold back.

Wei Wei didn't know that at this moment, his brain circuit had gone out a thousand miles.Lala defended her mother's sleeves, letting her pay attention to Shizi's emotional changes, and at the same time she let out a long sigh of relief.

"When the son enters the court and becomes an official, the old lady will be pleased."

Wei's mother felt the same way: "Brother Lian has grown up too. If you are self-motivated, the old matriarch will be happy even if he suffers a little bit of grievance."

The three words "Old Madam" can be regarded as scratching Shizi's itch, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

"Why do you have to have one son at a time? Even if you leave the Hou Mansion, the relationship between you and me since childhood cannot be completely erased. You said that day that you only treat me as an elder brother. If this is the case, you will continue to be my sister in the future." .”

Wei Wei stared wide-eyed in shock, unable to speak for a long time.Brothers and sisters in ancient times were not Korean oppas who could be called casually. Even brothers and sisters who had no blood relationship were together as incest that was despised by the world.In this way, not only did she completely get rid of a piece of hot potato, Mr. Sweet Potato also transformed into a big thick leg that she could hug. Was she not dreaming?
Not only Wei Wei was surprised, but the five people standing in the small courtyard at the moment, except for the proposed son, the other three were also frightened to varying degrees.

The same was true for Yan Heng, but he was the first to recover from his concentration.As soon as he came back to his senses, he saw the man across from him staring at the dazed Ah Mao. His calm expression reminded him of himself when his mother was killed three years ago.Ning knows that the one he loves is about to go away, unable to return to heaven, so he can only agree to act as a soldier in the clan, get money to buy medicine, in exchange for a peace of mind, and hope for a slight possibility.

Sympathetic to each other, after reevaluating the son's feelings for Ah Mao, he uncontrollably loathes this person.Ah Mao is so nice, when we first met her, even though her face was dirty, she couldn't hide her surprise.Then, the wit when he confronted the old bustard, the kindness that helped her wash clothes last night, the calmness and wisdom when facing the wife's frame today, and the tolerance and reason when persuading the son, every detail touched his heart. He couldn't stop paying more attention to her.

The more he pays attention to him, the more he understands that it's good for a beautiful woman like Ah Mao to be clumsy, otherwise the better she behaves, the more she will be jealous and oppressed by the wife that Shizi Mingmei is marrying.If the son tied her up with brother and sister love, he would most likely put her in danger again.

Thinking that Ah Mao might lie on the hay covered with bruises again, he couldn't bear it anymore in his usual silence: "Maybe the son can be the master of the wife and Wu Shangshu?"

From the moment he entered the door, Chu Lian felt that this person was hostile to him.The same man, he can understand the other person's mind after thinking about it for a while.The rival in love was extremely jealous when they met, and the gentle prince couldn't help but become sharp at this moment.

"This is between me and Ah Mao, and has nothing to do with outsiders."

He is an outsider, and Yan Heng gripped the scabbard tightly, his hands trembling: "Even if I am an outsider, it doesn't hinder me from being fair. I come from the northwest, and I have a better understanding of the power of the Wu family than the people in Beijing. Say something It doesn't sound good, even if you are the eldest son, you can't stand in the way of your mother's family to seek justice for the married daughter. If you really want to protect Ah Mao, then you should establish a solid relationship between brother and sister. After signing the contract, the wife of the mansion can rest assured. "

Chu Lian knew that what he said was true, and he really had this idea.Thinking it was the same thing, when he thought that after signing the contract, there would be no possibility of being with Ah Mao in this life, his hands trembled a little.

"The prince doesn't speak, is it because he doesn't want to? Don't blame me for treating the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Could it be that the prince wants to use the brother-sister relationship to continue to break the relationship and trap Auntie into injustice?"

"Of course not, the Four Treasures of the Station's Study Room are simple and crude."

"The setting of the incense table is more effective than the contract for the alliance between the brothers and sisters of the Empress Dowager."

"it is good!"

Although Chu Lian was rushed to agree, but he is not the one who suffers completely.Before sworn oath, he forced Yan Heng to destroy the Yaxing contract.The reasons are all ready-made: how can my younger sister serve as a servant, as an elder brother, it is natural to help her regain her freedom, and it is her duty to do so.

Of course, Yan Heng would not stop him, not to mention that he has a crush on Ah Mao now, and Ah Mao's grand demeanor when they first met made him unconsciously put her on an equal footing, never treating her like a slave for a moment.

The post station was originally a resting place for officials, and imperial decrees often came, so the incense case was complete.When Wei Wei recovered from her astonishment, she found that the altar had been set up in front of her.With three incense sticks stuffed into her hands, she knelt down on the futon in a daze, thus confirming her brother-sister relationship with Chu Lian.

Until the oath was finished, she was still worried about one thing: "Our identities are very different, is this really appropriate?"

The views of families are not unreasonable, until she crossed over, commoner princesses, wealthy Cinderellas and the like were often in the news.Isn't it because it's rare that it's on the news?

Chu Lian's voice was a little weak: "I really never regarded Ah Mao as a maid. It's not early, and I should go back to the Imperial College to answer my teacher's words. Not to mention the shabby station, there are still men around, Ah Mao had better come back earlier Home."

After finishing speaking, he cupped his hands and left the post station as if fleeing. He whipped his horse and rushed towards the Imperial College.

(End of this chapter)