Mistress

Chapter 14

Li Yan stepped forward and bowed to Mrs. Tai, respectfully paying her respects, "Madam Tai, all blessings."

Mrs. Tai narrowed her eyes and took a closer look at Li Yan.Li Yan was thinking, can her presbyopic eyes see clearly?
Mrs. Tai spoke slowly, "You really recovered?"

Li Yan thought to herself, if she hadn't come here through time travel, Mrs. Tai, Aunt Zhang and others would be so happy at this time, because Li Nianyun finally died of illness under their expectation.

Now that they saw that Li Nianyun was alive and well, they must feel panicked.Li Yan wanted to express her anger for Li Nianyun, just to make them feel uncomfortable. She smiled like a flower and said, "My daughter-in-law is indeed cured, her body is refreshed, and her appetite is good. She drank two small bowls of porridge in the morning and a piece of spring pancake. I don't know How is Ma'am today?"

Mrs. Tai was troubled, paused, and said with a pursed mouth: "Even if I put one leg into the coffin, I have to crawl out of the coffin when I hear that Cheng'er is back!"

Sure enough, Mrs. Tai was suffocated.She should have said that even if her two legs had already been stretched into the coffin, seeing that Li Yan could eat so much early in the morning, she would crawl out of the coffin!
Li Yan smiled without saying a word, and took a peek at Xu Cheng.Xu Cheng sat there drinking tea with a calm expression, as if he was not listening to what the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were saying.

At this time, Mrs. Wang moved a chair for Li Yan. She hesitated for a while, not knowing whether to put the chair on the right side of Xu Cheng, or on the lower left side of Mrs. Tai.

In the end, she still put the chair on the lower left side of Mrs. Tai, and Li Yan came over and sat down generously.

Li Yan was looking at Mrs. Tai, didn't Mrs. Tai have something to say to her, she should not just ask her if she is recovering, but I don't know what this old woman is thinking about.

Mrs. Tai's face softened, and she said earnestly: "Nianyun, you have been ill for the past two months. They say that the illness comes like a mountain and goes away like a thread. You seem to be recovering, but you have to pay attention Careful generals are more secure in raising talents. Recently, Yuliu has been in charge of the affairs of the mansion, and she has taken care of all matters big and small. She is a careful person with a solid body. Don't worry about working hard, and rest well. These days I heard that Xiao'er has been refusing to study, and he has never touched a pen. If you have free time, you should discipline him with all your heart, but don't let him go, otherwise others will laugh at you , how could the prime minister’s son be so worthless?”

Li Yan was startled, what an old woman, Li Nianyun's father was a first-rank General Jingyuan, although he was guarding the Northwest camp, he was also a general who was valued by the emperor, right?Mrs. Tai came from the famous Ye family, she was well-bred since she was a child, and she should be reasonable in her actions. How could she bully her daughter-in-law like this in front of her son?
With just a few words from Mrs. Tai, Li Yan is about to lose her qualifications as the head of the house, leaving only Li Yan with an empty title as the main wife, and I don't know how long this empty title can last.Not only did she not let Li Yan take care of the affairs of the mansion, she even demoted her own grandson as worthless. Is there such a cruel grandma?
Li Yan was about to open her mouth to speak, but Madam Tai raised her hand and stopped Li Yan, which meant that she hadn't finished speaking yet, you junior, don't interrupt.

Li Yan didn't disobey her, she closed her mouth, and just complained secretly, mother-in-law, the ancient mother-in-law really had the qualification to rely on the old and sell the old, because the filial piety here is greater than the sky, as long as she is a mother-in-law, no matter right or wrong, she can be a daughter-in-law Neither can talk back.In the past, she failed to understand the deeper meaning of the phrase "a daughter-in-law who has survived for many years becomes a mother-in-law", but now she has a deep understanding that a mother-in-law can deprive her daughter-in-law of her right to speak.

Mrs. Tai continued: "I have been ill for two months, and Yuliu's filial piety is commendable. She is very busy with the affairs of the house, and she also comes to serve me with soup and medicine every day. It is really difficult for her."

Li Yan knew that Mrs. Tai was telling Xu Cheng deliberately, as long as Xu Cheng was smart, he shouldn't listen to his mother's words.Li Nianyun fell ill because of him, while Zhang Yuliu was jumping around, very busy. Does Xu Cheng know who is more affectionate to him?

Xu Cheng was a little bored listening to his mother nagging about these things, so he just listened. He heard that Zhang Yuliu had been in charge of the affairs of the mansion for the past two months, so he suddenly asked Li Yan uncomfortably, "I've been here in the mansion for the past two months. Did nothing happen?"

Li Yan felt that the opportunity had come, maybe Xu Cheng deliberately gave her a chance to defend herself, the old woman didn't let her speak, it was Xu Cheng who took the initiative to ask her.

Li Yan has crooked eyebrows, a slight smile, and warm eyes, like a ray of warm sunshine shining into Xu Cheng's eyes, "Master, everything is safe in the mansion for the past two months, sister Yuliu handles affairs properly, and everything is arranged in an orderly manner." On the eve of the New Year's Eve, Dr. Xu took away the valuable medicinal materials from the medicine hall, and Sun Deng acted even more recklessly, looting the gold and silver treasury and the jewelry treasury. Mr. Zhang is like a god in solving the case, and he recovered [-]% of his family's wealth yesterday afternoon. If it weren't for relying on Sister Yuliu's natal family, this case will not be solved at any time, and our Prime Minister's Mansion may have a decent meal I can’t even hold a family banquet.”

Xu Cheng's face turned blue when he heard that, he knew that there was a restless master in the mansion!There are so many people who think that he will never come back, so they can turn up the big waves.

After hearing this, Mrs. Tai hurriedly put gold on Zhang Yuliu's face, "Isn't it? If it weren't for Yuliu's keen mind to question some clues from those servants, and my brother-in-law handled the case overnight and recovered the family property, our big The prime minister's mansion may not last long. Yuliu also severely punished the servants who failed in duty, and now the two thieves need to be arrested and convicted. Fortunately, this matter happened in Yuliu's hands, and she acted calmly , Immediately pawn some antique utensils for money to appease everyone, so that some people will not panic for fear of running out of money, and the servants will not dare to yell around. If Nianyun you... I am afraid that you will be very sick. "

Li Yan's eyes widened. Was this old woman beating around the bush and saying that Li Nianyun was incompetent?Li Nianyun has been filial to her for so many years in vain!
Li Yan looked at Xu Cheng, hoping that Xu Cheng would say something fair for her.

Xu Cheng's face was sullen, as if he was thinking about something, he ignored Li Yan, he had no idea that Li Yan was asking him for help.

He suddenly beckoned to Qier next to him, "Go to Aunt Zhang and tell her to go and redeem the pawned antiques right now! How decent is the prime minister's mansion reduced to a pawn?" !"

Qi'er was in a dilemma, and whispered: "Master, Aunt Zhang is busy with the family banquet."

Xu Cheng's face was stern, and his tone was undeniable, "I haven't even eaten lunch yet, what's the rush for the dinner? There can be no delay in this matter, tell her to go immediately!"

Seeing that the master was angry, Qi'er ran out.

Mrs. Tai was a little displeased, "Cheng'er, you are a majestic prime minister, why bother to get angry over such a trivial matter. Which mansion doesn't have some thieves? They all hope that the masters will be in trouble, so they are so messy, it's only because we are not usually People with discerning eyes can't tell who is good and who is bad. It's not shameful for Yuliu to pawn antiques. Chief Zhang sent so many people to investigate the case. It can't be hidden from the outside. What can outsiders know? Didn’t all the family property be recovered in the end?”

Xu Cheng couldn't refute his mother's face, so he could only respond calmly: "Mom, most of those antique wares were rewarded by the emperor, and some were gifts from old friends and relatives. Pawning them will damage our family's face. Redemption will not fall into the hands of others."

With Xu Cheng's explanation, Mrs. Tai had nothing to say, so she changed the subject, "When you come back, everyone in the mansion is very happy, and we will have a good time together at night. Also, the children can get close to you." Get close, they all miss you. Jun Er mentioned you yesterday and cried and said that he missed his father and couldn't sleep. But he didn't dare to delay his homework recently, and always remembered your words, saying that he can go upstream to be a man, But he has the bones of a strong man, and Mr. Ji appreciates everything, saying that he will be promising in the future. He is kind and kind, and he never loses his sense of propriety in handling people and things. The brothers, sisters and servants in the mansion have no one. I don't like him. Let me see, Jun'er looks more and more like you."

Xu Cheng first took a look at Li Yan, seeing that she hadn't lost her composure, nor was she showing displeasure, then smiled and nodded to Mrs. Tai, "My son should be like his father, it's strange that he doesn't."

Li Yan found that Xu Cheng's smile was quite sunny, like a warm man, but when he lowered his face just now, he had a dark face. She had expected him to speak a fair word for her just now, did she substitute it? The feeling is too strong, do you really think of yourself as Li Nianyun?
What kind of feelings does Xu Cheng have for Li Nianyun?On the surface, at least he doesn't hate her.

Mrs. Tai also laughed, her eyes narrowed into slits, she felt that Xu Cheng always valued Jun'er, she felt happy, now she suddenly remembered to feel sorry for her son, and said: "You must be tired all the way. Hurry up, go back to your Zhihui Hall to eat something and have a good rest. I have asked the dining hall to prepare your meals, and it should be over soon. Meng'er, go to the gate of the mansion and tell the guards , no matter who comes to see the master, they will all be turned down, the master has no time to see today."

Meng'er is the little girl next to Mrs. Tai, who is ignorant of worldly affairs, and immediately replied: "If the second master or Princess Bao comes... what should I do?"

Mrs. Tai said angrily: "You stupid girl, if they want to come, they will definitely come to see me first, and I can let them disturb the master?"

Meng'er didn't dare to talk any more, and went out blushing.

Mrs. Tai specially emphasized that Xu Cheng should go back to his own Zhihui Hall to rest. Li Yan knew that Mrs. Tai was afraid that Xu Cheng would get too close to her. She is really a cunning and treacherous old woman!Fortunately, Li Yan was also afraid of being alone with Xu Cheng, so she could hide for a while.

Li Yan followed Xu Cheng and exited the Cui Song Yuan together.Li Yan was walking towards Jinxiu Courtyard, while Xu Cheng was going to his Zhihui Hall.

The two walked a few steps together, and there was a fork in the road.Li Yan looked at Xu Cheng's back, thinking that he was going to leave without looking back, and didn't take it seriously, and was about to walk to the other side, but Xu Cheng turned his head suddenly.

(End of this chapter)