The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 105 Cheng Zimo intends to get married
Mrs. Cheng has the habit of taking a lunch break for ten years, so during the years of marrying into Cheng's family, no matter whether her mother-in-law came to call her or Cheng Zimo came in person.Without exception, Mrs. Cheng would send someone back, and she would wait until she woke up to discuss any major or minor matters.

As time passed, the people in the house did not dare to disturb Madam, and Mrs. Cheng had always been jealous of her daughter-in-law's high family background, so she was not willing to let Madam Cheng come to serve her.On this day, Mrs. Cheng woke up from sleep, and when the little girl came in with water to wash her face, she saw Mrs. Cheng's companion talking back and forth.

"Ma'am, according to your intention, the post has been sent to the Xing family. The steward looked so happy, and thought it was a big tree in our house." Mrs. Cheng's companion despised the Xing family's actions: "Ma'am, I don't understand. A small sixth-grade head of the Xing family, even if they accepted the post, would they be ashamed to come? Tomorrow's appointments are all wives from the palaces of the princes and ministers. It's ugly, it's like a rat droppings mixed up a pot of good porridge. Wouldn't the Xing family ruin the reputation my wife built up so easily?"

Mrs. Cheng's mother is the direct sister of Princess Kaipinglai, that poor princess. Her young son was beaten to death by Xiaozong's eldest prince with a chessboard.Mrs. Cheng's ancestors were honorable, and she was raised by the old concubine since she was a child, and she has a wide range of social contacts in Beijing.

The marriage between her and Cheng Zimo was single-handedly arranged by Uncle Kaiping. Unexpectedly, Uncle Kaiping and Xiaozong fell out later, and Cheng Zimo helped Xiaozong suppress Uncle Kaiping instead.

Because of this incident, the relationship between Mrs. Cheng and her husband is not good. In addition, Cheng Zimo owes a few romantic debts from time to time. The husband and wife have almost been strangers to each other in recent years, let alone getting along.

Mrs. Cheng thought of the rumors about Miss Xing from the outside world, and couldn't help but sneer: "Our master is born to be a romantic, maybe he is planning some bad idea!" The companion immediately understood what Mrs. Cheng was referring to. The son hesitated for a moment: "The master is not so confused, after all. After all, he has invited many concubines! The old slave also heard that the elder brother of the Xing family entered Bishan Academy, and Mr. Bai personally took him to teach him. Don't you just become the emperor's younger brother? Madame is relieved, the master's heart is clear."

Seeing Mrs. Cheng's expression softened, the accompanying room hurriedly persuaded: "My good wife, you should treat the master softer, you always put on a cold face, even if the master wants to signal, he won't have a chance!"

"Bah, who wants to please him!" Mrs. Cheng thought of all the Yingying and Yanyan at home, and wished to drive them all out.

"Madam, don't be angry with the old slave. The master was obviously going to come to our yard that day, but you didn't allow the master to enter the door. You made that woman Su Xiaoluo cheaper. Madam wants to fight for the old uncle and the old princess, but the madam You should also think about yourself, and you should also think about the young master. The young master is now 12 years old, and the master was already a scholar when he was his age. It is said that the brother of the Xing family is only a little over six years old. Our young master is still half his age. My wife should not think about others."

Mrs. Cheng stood up abruptly, "That's right, that's right. Why didn't I think of this level? Although the master is absurd, he is very kind to Hui'er. He must have a deep meaning in inviting the Xing family. No, I have to ask." Understand, what kind of disrespectful thing the province will do tomorrow will make everyone a joke."

The accompanying room hurriedly caught up with Mrs. Cheng, followed by a large group of maids and daughters-in-law, who broke into Cheng Zimo's study in the front yard.

Let's say that Cheng Zimo and his staff are discussing matters, and they heard a report from outside, saying that his wife has come.Those staff members hurried out to dodge, and bumped into Mrs. Cheng at the main entrance. Everyone hurriedly bowed their heads to salute. Mrs. Cheng responded coldly, and walked into the study without stopping.

The staff were embarrassed, but they also understood the reason for Mrs. Cheng's cold face.These people are all relying on Cheng Zimo to live, and they have always focused on flattery. Everyone knows the shortcomings of Cheng Zimo's beauty, so they often offer some stunning beauties to the mansion. Mrs. Cheng is a famous tigress, how can I wait to see her? them?However, Cheng Zimo was not afraid of internal affairs, and the staff members naturally stood by Cheng Shangshu's side when they saw the confrontation between the two sides.

Cheng Zimo took the official documents on the table, and said with a smile: "Madam never enters my study outside, why am I so excited to come here?"

Seeing Cheng Zimo's good-tempered treatment of each other, Madam Cheng's anger was half-dispelled, and thinking of the housekeeper's mother's persuasion, Madam Cheng also felt that she and the master were separated, and she could only let those vixens take advantage of it.Mrs. Cheng smiled softly and said: "The things that the master told me have been done, and the invitations for the banquet have been sent to all the families. Now only the Xing family has not replied, and the rest are bound to come."

"No news from the Xing family?" Cheng Zimo looked at his wife suspiciously.

Mrs. Cheng's complexion began to be cloudy and uncertain, her stubborn temper came up, and she sneered: "Why, the master thought I was lying to you and didn't send a post to the Xing family? No matter how confused I am, I won't make fun of the master's business. .”

Cheng Zimo hurriedly stood up, and said apologetically, "Look madam, where did you go, how can I doubt you, madam?" Cheng Zimo comforted Madam Cheng on the seat, and said earnestly: "You may be strange, I Why don't you invite a sixth-rank official to come to your house? Madam, didn't you hear that the young master of the Xing family was able to worship Mr. Bai as his teacher, and it was actually Song Shangshu who helped him?"

Of course Mrs. Cheng heard about it: "Then Mrs. Song doesn't know what he is thinking. I heard that the Song family has several motivated children waiting to enter the academy. Because of this, Mrs. Song almost didn't talk to him. The old Shangshu is fighting."

Cheng Zimo smiled: "The Song family has always had very strict family rules. Even if Song Shangshu's house is restless, outsiders will not hear any gossip. It can be seen that outsiders have criticized it."

"Master's words are wrong. If the Song family is really strict, there will be no such scandal as the Qi family."

Men are flirtatious and women suffer. Although Mrs. Cheng is a junior, she does not agree with Song Shangshu's behavior.

Cheng Zimo rubbed his nose and laughed dryly: "Let's not mention this first, I just want to tell Madam something from the bottom of my heart. That old fox, Song Lian, has never been profitable. He is willing to run around for a young child in the Xing family. It can be seen that the inside story It's not easy. I also heard that Mr. Bai went to the palace to have a face-to-face meeting a while ago."

Mrs. Cheng was startled: "Didn't Mr. Bai never set foot in the court after the emperor ascended the throne? Why?" Seeing her husband couldn't stop smiling, Mrs. Cheng suddenly said, "It's for the brother of the Xing family?"

Cheng Zimo clapped his hands and said bitterly, "Do you know who that child looks most like?"

Mrs. Cheng's mind was spinning quickly, and she hurriedly connected the information that her husband had revealed to her.An unbelievable thought slowly rose in my heart: "Boss, it can't be, it can't be like His Majesty, right?"

Only in this way can everything be explained.Song Lian, a minister of the second rank, worked personally for the son of a minor official of the sixth rank. Mr. Bai, the emperor's teacher, quickly returned to the court after accepting his disciples, and only to meet the Holy Majesty.

"This kid is really"

Cheng Zimo was so frightened that he hurriedly covered his wife's mouth, and said in a low voice, "I don't dare to talk nonsense until the truth comes to light."

Mrs. Cheng nodded hastily: "Don't worry, master, I understand everything now, don't worry, as long as the Xing family comes, I will definitely make them feel at home, and make them feel comfortable for a day. But, how did the Xing family support the emperor?"

Cheng Zimo pondered for a while: "At first, I only suspected Song Lian's intentions, and asked someone to secretly visit the Xing family's origins. Who knew that Suzhou Feige sent a letter to report that the Xing family adopted an abandoned baby six years ago. Few people know about it. I became more and more suspicious of what Song Lian was doing here, so I met the child while visiting friends in the academy. Although this child is still immature, it can be described as very similar to the emperor. The few princes are not as good as one or two."

Mrs. Cheng's heartstrings were tense, and she already vaguely felt that what her husband was going to say next must be thrilling.

Sure enough, Cheng Zimo took a deep look at his wife: "I also know that these years, because of Uncle Wang's affairs, it has been difficult for Madam to be caught in the middle. But Madam thought, after all, he is the emperor's eldest son, and Uncle Wang is still more than [-] years old. I have been on the battlefield before, no matter how great the meritorious service is, it will disappear when the emperor abdicates. Our family is loyal to His Majesty, and only when His Majesty is safe can you and I be safe."

"But master, that eldest prince is too ruthless. Once such a person becomes the crown prince, we will have to live with it."

Cheng Zimo held his wife's hand: "So. We want to compete with the Song family for this opportunity. Now His Majesty's knot is that he has no son who can defeat King Fu's lineage. I have secretly paid attention to Xing Zhengde, this son can be worthy of great responsibility! The price of the gamble is too high, you know, the emperor may want him to recognize his ancestors, but what about the emperor? Even if the emperor agrees, there is still a queen mother!"

Mrs. Cheng nodded: "It's an open secret that the queen mother favors the son of King Fu. I heard that the queen mother intends to let the son of King Xuanfu, the Supreme Emperor, to study in the palace. The treatment is the same as that of the five princes! If it really happens, King Fu's heart will be clear. uncover."

Cheng Zimo felt a little emotional in his heart, as expected, he was trained by Princess Kaiping, and his political sense was far better than others.Cheng Zimo said with a smile: "Let's not talk about King Fu, just talk about the present, once the emperor recruits Xing Zhengde into the palace, the Xing family will either be executed secretly, or they will enter the court as a dignitary."

"What kind of ending does the master think will happen?"

"The latter may be bigger. After all, our Emperor Xiaozong attaches great importance to reputation. This child is really a legacy of the sea. The emperor killed the heroes. When the son grows up in the future, it is inevitable that he will have knots. In addition, this son has no power. How can we compete against King Fu in the future? Xing Zhong has a little bit of talent, and I am afraid that the emperor also intends to ask him to be loyal wholeheartedly." Cheng Zimo looked at his wife quietly: "I think. It is only this way that Zixuan and the Xing family are married. Come, the Xing family can regard us as friends."

Mrs. Cheng's expression changed drastically.

Cheng Zixuan is Cheng Zimo's direct younger brother. As early as two years ago, he made an appointment with Mrs. Cheng's natal younger sister. Because of the elder sister-in-law and elder sister, the two have a very good relationship and are childhood sweethearts. The two families had already discussed that they would get married when Zixuan was named on the gold list in the spring of next year.

Isn't the husband's words trying to force his sister to death!
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PS: I'm going to work tomorrow, and Xiao He suddenly feels like crying, what's wrong with that!
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