pampering wife

Chapter 29

In the first ten days of October, when the wine jar was unsealed, Qingmei put all kinds of fruit wine into the jug and sent some to Wu Boren, which naturally won the praise of the grandparents and grandson.Mrs. Xu wore fresh clothes and went to Gu's mansion. Of course, she couldn't bring Qingmei to the door directly. How to arrange it depends on Mrs. Gu's wishes.

In the early winter season, there were still osmanthus trees that had not withered in Gu's mansion exuding their fragrance. Mrs. Xu followed her mother-in-law all the way into the door, seeing the grandeur of Gu's mansion, secretly speechless.However, she was not in the mood to look at the scenery decoration, and only secretly planned how to deal with it later.

Mrs. Gu was taking a nap in the courtyard where she always lived, and she got up when Mrs. Xu entered, and she was combing her hair under the service of a maid.The old woman led Mrs. Xu in, and Mrs. Gu turned around with a smile: "After waiting for so many years, you are here." There was some concern on her graceful and dignified face, "How is Yan'er?"

"Mrs. Lao is concerned, everything is fine, girl." Mrs. Xu paid a salute to see her.Mrs. Gu has never seen Mrs. Gu since she became a monk. Now when they meet again after a long absence, thinking of Xu Zhu who has passed away long ago, Xu's eyes can't help but burst into tears.

Mrs. Gu asked Xu to stand up and sit down on the low stool next to her, and waved her hand to tell all the maids in the room to retreat, leaving only the close maids to serve by her side, and said, "That's good, where do you live now?"

"After going to Beijing, I didn't dare to come here rashly, so I stayed at my old friend's house first. I will ask my wife to tell you about the rest." Xu did not dare to take a seat, but only stood and bowed to answer.

The maid next to her poured tea, Madam Gu slowly skimmed off the froth, and when she looked at Mrs. Xu, she praised: "You have worked hard these years. On the [-]th, you took Yan'er to the Qingshan Temple outside the city. Bring her back to the mansion."

Mrs. Xu replied yes, and looked at Mrs. Gu as if asking, but didn't dare to speak directly.Of course Mrs. Gu understood, and said: "Yan'er's status is embarrassing. I discussed with the master and there are two ways. In the early years, my eldest daughter went to Rongshu. Now that Yan'er comes back, she can use her identity to the outside world, just say that she is separated." Just find it after many years." He paused and looked at Xu.

Mrs. Xu was surprised, she didn't understand Madam Gu's meaning, so she could only reply: "Madam, I forgive this old slave for neglecting his duties. He has not been able to properly support the girl these years. If he uses this identity, it may be inappropriate."

Mrs. Gu smiled with satisfaction and said, "Then I'll recognize Yan'er as my goddaughter. I'm her aunt, so that's all right." As she spoke, her eye circles turned red.

Xu's heart skipped a beat, but he still hurriedly agreed, and tried to persuade him a few more times.

When she left Gu's residence, Xu was very worried, her original expectations had been extinguished, but she felt cold and empty in her heart.Mrs. Gu wanted to recognize Qingmei as her goddaughter, but she didn't mention the marriage contract back then. Is she planning to renege on the promise back then?So where will Qingmei's marriage go?Xu's heart was full of ups and downs.

After returning to the residence, Mrs. Xu told about the situation in Gu's residence, but she was still frowning.Qingmei climbed onto Xu's shoulder and smiled to appease her worries and anxiety: "Wouldn't it be better if Mrs. Gu reneged on the marriage contract? It would be much better to marry into an ordinary family than to be in Shangshu's mansion. Didn't mother often say that I was naughty and active?" , unlike everyone who is a lady, if I really enter Gu's mansion, I still feel restrained."

Xu frowned and said: "But how could she break the engagement. When your mother was not out of the cabinet, the relationship between her sisters was so deep. You are your mother's only flesh and blood. Even if she doesn't treat you well, how can she... "The voice was slightly choked, Xu held Qingmei in his arms, and sighed.

Qingmei saw that she was stuck in Mrs. Gu's "treachery" and couldn't get out, so she could only say: "Back then when the Qu family was convicted, even if Mrs. Gu had such a heart, I'm afraid Gu Shangshu would not be willing. Underfoot, if I go in so rashly, can I hide my identity?"

Mentioning this incident, Xu's attention was also diverted, and in turn comforted Qingmei: "Since Mrs. Gu dared to let you go to Beijing, it must have been properly arranged. It's better than just not acting out of line."

Qingmei let out a "huh", hid her red face in Xu's arms, and stopped talking.

Ordinary daughters are full of expectations when they come to talk about marriage, and they are ignorant of Huaichun, but she is in the predicament created by this marriage contract, which is really a bit embarrassing.

On the twentieth day, it was time to visit Mrs. Gu at the Qingshan Temple, so Xu Huaiyuan specially asked for a rest for a day, and the three mothers dressed up and put the little one in the care of He Zimo's house, and went to the Qingshan Temple early up.

When they arrived at the temple, Mrs. Xu took the siblings to burn incense, and when they went out, they saw the big maid from yesterday standing outside the temple, beckoning to her.Mrs. Xu walked over and said, "Thank you for your hard work, girl."

"You can just call me Hongxiang." The servant girl glanced at Qingmei, then said with a smile, "I think this is Miss Qu, she really looks good." Then she led the three of them around the main hall, from He went out through the small door in the corner, and after a long detour, he arrived at a secluded Buddhist temple.

The incense in Qingshan Temple is very prosperous, but the Buddhist temple behind it is extremely clean.Although Qingmei had a lot of suspicions about Mrs. Gu, but that person was her aunt after all, she was her mother's close relative. At this time, she couldn't help but feel a little excited. Although she had been silent and didn't speak, her hands were sweating when her heart beat faster. .

Hong Xiang seemed to be able to see her emotions, so she comforted her: "Miss Qu, don't be nervous, Madam has been thinking about you all these years, and wants to see you every day."

Qing Mei just bit her lip and smiled, but didn't speak.

The Zen courtyard is secluded and narrow, but it is very tidy and tidy. There is no sound in the courtyard, and no idlers are seen.

(End of this chapter)