from widow to dame

Chapter 66

The maid Mu Xiang gently pushed open the door, and glanced at the wooden bed carved with pineapple. Through the soft veil embroidered with lotus flowers, one could clearly see that the woman lying on the bed was soundly asleep.Mu Xiang was not in a hurry to wake up the master, but softly walked to the floor-to-ceiling wardrobe, and picked out a few clothes, because the master prefers light colors, so she chose light yellow, green and the like, which are light and elegant. Breathable clothes.

After finishing all this, Mu Xiang walked to the bedside and cried out in a low voice.

After a while, there was a rustling sound from inside the gauze tent, the greasy white hand stretched out first, and then a slightly sleepy sleeping face, Mu Xiang knelt down, straightened the embroidered shoes, and said to the woman: " There is nothing wrong with the family, the master can sleep for a while."

Su Huiniang shook her head after hearing this: "No need, I'm full of sleep."

After washing and dressing, Su Huiniang came to the flower hall. Breakfast, two bowls of porridge, a drawer of buns, and a few side dishes were already set on the carved round table in the middle.

"Where's the old lady?"

"Miss Hui, the old lady is feeding the dog in the backyard!"

Su Huiniang nodded after hearing this, and after a while, Mrs. Lin came in a hurry. To be honest, some people live in golden nests and silver nests for her, and she looks like a monkey wearing silk and satin. The outside looks the same, Lin is undoubtedly such a person, since she moved to the capital, and there are people at home to take care of her, Lin feels uncomfortable. When Huoxiang is working, she insists on rushing to do it. The little maid was terrified, but it was Su Huiniang who said that she followed the old lady's wishes, and then calmed down Huoxiang who was terrified.

"Mother, sit down quickly, the porridge will be cold in a while!" Su Huiniang handed her a pair of chopsticks with a smile.

The mother and daughter had dinner, and then sat and talked for a while. The boy next to Su Wen came back yesterday to report that he would be home today, so the two of them sat here and waited. At that time, Su Wen came back, not only that, he also brought back a guest.

"Aunt Su, Miss Su, long time no see." It was Chen Yu who came here.

It had been three years since the parting, and this was the first time the two families had met. In such a strange place, it was a pleasant surprise to meet someone they knew well.

Chen Yu was invited to take the seat, and the two of them looked at each other.

In Su Huiniang's eyes, Chen Yu has become more mature and imposing. He already looks like an upright man.

In Chen Yu's eyes, Su Huiniang became more and more beautiful, and her whole body exuded a soft feeling.Some images from memory suddenly came to mind, Chen Yu's heart beat heavily, and for some reason, a little sweat broke out in his palms.

Su Huiniang didn't notice the change in Chen Yu's heart. She first smiled and asked, "How did the two of you meet?"

Su Wen on the side answered first, and he said with some embarrassment: "I originally wanted to visit Jinyan (Chen Yu's name) after I settled down, but I didn't expect him to come here first."

"You still have the nerve to say it!" Chen Yu came back to his senses, and pretended to be angry and said, "If I hadn't gotten the news that the teacher was coming to the capital, and went to visit, I wouldn't have known that you had come with me. I think you are avoiding the teacher on purpose." Look at me, don't treat me as a friend!"

"No! No!" Su Wen waved his hands hastily after hearing this, "You are Uncle Mighty now, I'm afraid to visit rashly, some..." He lowered his head tremblingly.

"So what?" Chen Yu reprimanded angrily: "The most important thing in making friends is sincerity rather than identity. If you do this, it will chill my heart."

Su Wen couldn't help but stand up when he heard this, bowed to Chen Yu, and said in his mouth: "I missed this matter, please forgive me."

How could Chen Yu be really angry with him, he just laughed when he heard the words.

Su Huiniang was a little surprised. He glanced at Chen Yu. When did this person become an earl?

As if seeing her doubts, Chen Yu groaned slightly, and said with a sigh: "Three years ago, Uncle Mighty's mansion suffered a catastrophe. My uncle had one house, and he was extinct. The title of Uncle Mighty fell on me."

I see.Su Huiniang nodded, seeing his serious face, she couldn't help changing the subject: "How is Mrs. Chen?"

"My mother is in good health."

At noon, Su Huiniang hosted a banquet for Chen Yu. He and the Su family were also very familiar. Overwhelmed by alcohol, Mrs. Lin helped her back to her room to rest, so Su Huiniang accompanied Chen Yu to drink tea in the flower hall, and the two talked about their own trivial matters.During the chat, Su Huiniang knew that Chen Yu was still unmarried, she couldn't help being a little surprised, but thinking about his experience of being divorced, she became a little clearer, secretly said it was a pity.

Thinking of Chen Yu's current status, her heart moved again, why not take the opportunity to inquire about Wang Qilang, maybe he can know a little bit.

"Yongpinghou Mansion?" Chen Yu raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Su Huiniang knew that he was a trustworthy person, so she told the story of Wang Qilang directly and clearly.

After hearing this, Chen Yu was taken aback, showing an expression of disbelief, and murmured after a long while: "It turned out to be him!"

Su Huiniang showed an expression of all ears.

Chen Yu glanced at her with some hesitation, and then said: "There is such news that more than three years ago, Lord Yongping died suddenly and unexpectedly, and he had no male heir to inherit the title. For this matter, The brothers of Marquis Yongping quarreled for a while, but during the stalemate, Mrs. Marquis of Yongping actually brought back a child, saying that it was the son of Marquis who had been living abroad for many years. This happened at the time It was a sensation, and even the current emperor sent someone to intervene. Unexpectedly, that child turned out to be Qilang." The words were full of embarrassment.

"Who did the title end up with?" Su Huiniang asked the most central question directly.

Chen Yu shook his head: "This matter has been arguing for many years, but now it is not confirmed who will inherit the position. But—" He paused, with a hesitant expression on his face.

Su Huiniang asked anxiously, "But what?"

"I'm just listening to it with my ears, I don't know if it's true or not."

"Mr. Chen, please speak frankly."

After a while, he said with some reservations: "I heard that the son of the Yongping Hou Mansion has an absurd personality and acts abnormally. He once beat to death the servant girl who served him, and even tried to contradict his elders and speak rudely. In the circle, the reputation is very bad."

When Su Huiniang heard this, a wry smile appeared on her face.She knew that what Chen Yu said should have been simplified a lot. Is that child still so lawless?Su Huiniang didn't know whether she should be "comfortable" or scold "fool".

The two looked at each other silently for a long while, and after a while, Chen Yu left.

That night, Su Huiniang slept soundly like never before. No matter what, the child was still alive and kicking, wasn't he?

In this way, another two months passed, and during these two months, Chen Yu came back three times, sometimes with Su Wen, sometimes by himself, and he brought two pots of purple ink magnolia to Su Huiniang , and also sent a starling who can learn to call others, and Su Huiniang likes it very much.

However, Su Huiniang was not a fool after all, she could see some of Chen Yu's thoughts, and apart from finding it incredible, there was only a slight sense of absurdity left.However, it didn't make it clear there, and it's not easy for her to say anything directly here, but it is absolutely impossible between the two of them. If it really comes to that point, Su Huiniang hopes to clarify the words directly and save others. delayed.

On the seventh day of August, Su Huiniang received an invitation card from Uncle Weiwu's residence, which said that three days later, Su Huiniang and Mrs. Lin were invited to attend Mrs. Uncle Weiwu's birthday banquet.Su Huiniang thought for a while, and sent someone to the academy to ask if Su Wen would go with her. The servant wrote back saying that Su Wen had also received the invitation and was going.

Su Huiniang told Lin about this again, and Lin shook her head immediately, expressing that she would never go.Su Huiniang knew that she was afraid that she would make a fool of herself and be laughed at, but that kind of occasion was really not suitable for Mrs. Lin, so Su Huiniang didn't force it after hearing this.

The next day, she made a special trip to the silver building in the capital. The silver building is called "Baowen Building" and it is a century-old brand. It is trustworthy in terms of workmanship and reputation. Because of the super cheating device of portable space, Su Huiniang It is very generous in terms of money. With a wave of my little hand, I bought myself a total of 2000 taels of jewelry, including a set of red gold silk-wrapped head and ruby ​​inlaid, a white jade jade head, and a pair of hibiscus bearded shrimps. Bracelets, a few exquisite hairpins, hairpin rings, earrings and so on.

Three days later, Su Huiniang really got on the carriage to Uncle Weiwu's mansion.

The servant girl, Mu Xiang, sat beside her curiously and awkwardly, moving around a little frizzily.

Su Huiniang opened her eyes and glanced at her.

Mu Xiang stuck out her tongue: "Miss, what do you think the Mighty Mansion is like? Is it like in the drama, with boundless wealth and numerous servants?"

Su Huiniang raised a smile at the corner of her mouth: "You'll know when you get there."

"Your maidservant is a little nervous!" After several months of getting along, Mu Xiang already knew that her master is a kind person, so when she spoke, she didn't have the initial fear.

As long as you do your part and abide by the rules, Su Huiniang doesn't care about it at all, after all, no one wants to put a wooden stake by his side.

(End of this chapter)