Hearing this, Liu Ruoyu showed a trace of blush on her face. She lowered her eyes and whispered softly: "Sister Wei is too praised. I... I am clumsy, and the seventh sister never gives up. She always thinks about me." Her voice was soft and soft, a little fluttery, and she seemed neutral. Lack of energy.
Wei Changying smiled broadly: "Sister Liu is too humble. I can tell by looking at her slender fingers that she is a clever person." She came here today and was prepared to meet Liu Ruoyu. She had already prepared a bracelet. At this moment Just take it off your wrist as a greeting gift.
Liu Ruoyu quickly declined. Mrs. Liu smiled and said something about Wei Changying being too polite. Seeing that she insisted on giving it, she asked Liu Ruoyu to accept it.
Originally, the three of them wanted to say a few polite words, but Shen Shuyan ran over and pulled Wei Changying's skirt to hug her, so Wei Changying had no choice but to lean over and pick her up. When Mrs. Liu saw this, she called everyone to sit down.
Taking advantage of the situation, Shen Shuyan suddenly pulled out a golden walking stick from the side of Wei Changying's temples - Wei Changying noticed that his hair was falling down, subconsciously let out a low cry, and stretched out his hand to press it. Shen Shuyan's eldest sister, seven-year-old Shen Shurou, looked up and saw her, and hurriedly scolded her sister: "Xiao Si, be obedient, and quickly return Bu Yao to Third Aunt!"
But Shen Shuyan happily took the step with her hands and put it on her head. She was a four-year-old child and could only tie a few small silk flowers on her head. Wei Changying's golden step was enough. It's four inches long, where can it go? Instead, the neatly tied braids were loosened.
Wei Changying hugged her with one hand and pressed her hair with the other, and said with a smile: "I know Shu Yan likes me, so it turns out that she has fallen in love with this step wave?" Her golden step hairpin is made of red gold, but the hairpin is It is made of gold wire woven into the shape of a luan bird. The luan bird holds a string of blood-colored coral beads in its beak, its eyes are inlaid with obsidian, and its body is inlaid with colorful agate gemstones. The luan bird is very luxurious.
Of course, children may not understand luxury, but the colorful steps are very eye-catching. No wonder Shen Shuyan would put aside the familiar aunt and Liu Ruoyu who had been taking care of them for the past two days, and took the initiative to hug the new aunt. .
Mrs. Liu laughed when she saw it and said, "I didn't know Shu Yan liked hairpin rings so much. I'll ask someone to make a set of small ones for you tomorrow. You can only wear this one when you grow up." She stretched out her hand to Shen Shu Yan Yao planned to return Jin Bu Yao to Wei Changying.
Unexpectedly, Shen Shuyan liked this step very much, but she hugged her and refused to let go. Seeing that she was about to take Third Aunt's things for herself in front of so many people, Shen Shurou couldn't help but blush with embarrassment, ran over with her skirt in hand, and stood on tiptoe to grab it: "Give it back to Third Aunt quickly!"
Wei Changying saw Shen Shuyan hugging his neck and lifting the steps straight up, refusing to give it to his sister, so he hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter, it's just a hairpin. Shuyan liked it, so he gave it to her." It’s time to play.”
Shen Shurou blushed and said, "Thank you third aunt, but mother said we are not allowed to take the things given by eldest aunt and third aunt at will, lest it becomes a habit and breaks our habits."
He threatened Shen Shuyan, "You still won't pay it back? If you don't pay it back, I'll tell her when mother comes back and watch how she beats you!"
Shen Shuyan looked at Bu Yao and then at her sister. She was in a dilemma. Her big black grape-like eyes flickered, and she burst into tears. Now everyone couldn't care less about eating, and they were busy coaxing her.
Mrs. Liu said softly: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Your mother is still at your great-grandmother's house. She won't be able to come back now and won't be able to beat you. Your second sister is scaring you. Don't cry. Ah, hurry up." do not Cry!"
Shen Shurou pouted and said: "Auntie, after mother comes back, I will definitely tell her. In the first place, Xiaosi shouldn't have taken the third aunt's things!"
When Shen Shurou said this, Shen Shuyan cried even harder. Wei Changying quickly promised to intercede for her when the time comes, but Shen Shurou said seriously: "Third Aunt, you are not doing this right. If all the sisters see Third Aunt's good things and take it without telling them, this is the same as stealing. What's the difference? Besides, Xiao Si is still young. When she grows up, will her mother not prepare a hairpin ring for her? What's the point of taking Third Aunt's Jinbu Yao now? Hair on the temples!”
Wei Changying didn't expect Shen Shurou to be quiet and very thoughtful even though she was young, so he had to smile bitterly and said: "Yes, third aunt is wrong, but Shu Yan is still young..."
"She's just a child, so I have to teach her well." Shen Shurou looked at her sister seriously with a straight face like an adult, "My little four used to be disobedient, so she used to cry to avoid punishment. My mother always Ignore her, eldest aunt, third aunt, and Aunt Liu. The more you coax her, the more she will make a fuss. It’s better to leave her alone and let her reflect on it outside on the porch! "
Ms. Liu smiled bitterly and said, "How could this happen? She hasn't eaten yet."
"Then wait until she admits her mistake before we can eat!" The sister-in-law, who was very delicate and pink, burst into tears, but Shen Shurou was obviously a very stubborn eldest sister and was not soft-hearted at all, she said in a cold voice and a calm face.
Mrs. Liu and Wei Changying looked at each other a little bit. Ordinarily... Shen Shurou was Shen Shuyan's sister, and she also promoted the Duanmu family's rules. She should teach her younger sister. But as an aunt and uncle, I have food here, but I leave my little niece alone on the corridor to reflect...
As her head hurt, Liu Ruoyu blinked at Shen Shuyan and whispered: "Yan'er, be good, return Bu Yao to your aunt first, and eat first, okay?"
Perhaps Liu Ruoyu had been taking care of her these past few days, or she was afraid of Shen Shurou's complaint. Shen Shuyan thought for a moment with tears in her eyes, looked at her sister, then at Bu Yao, and finally at Liu Ruoyu, hesitating to leave. He let go.
Mrs. Liu and Wei Changying both breathed a sigh of relief and smoothed things over together: "Okay, okay, no one has fault. Since Shu Yan has realized his mistake, let's leave it as it is."
The serious Shen Shurou still disagreed a little. What she wanted to say, Wei Changying quickly said with a smile: "Shurou knows how to teach my sister at such a young age. She is such a good child. It's just that the third aunt also feels sorry for you. That's all. Zhi Buyao, if it makes you all unhappy, will the third aunt still dare to wear it in the future? "
Mrs. Liu also said: "It's over like this. If you continue to punish Shu Yan, your third aunt will still be able to wear it. But if you continue to punish Shu Yan, your third aunt will have to keep this matter in mind. Maybe she will get angry enough." It's on my head. You think it's a pity that I can't wear this good walking stick like this?"
In this way, the storm was covered up. After the meal, Liu Ruoyu and Shen Shujing took the rest of the people to leave. Liu left Wei Changying to drink tea. The two chatted, and they couldn't help but mention the second sister just now. Wei Changying said: "Although I have just passed through the family, looking at Shurou, I can see how strict my second sister-in-law is in raising her daughter. If she were older, she would be similar to Shu Jing."
Mrs. Liu smiled and said: "The second younger brother and sister are serious in nature and have always been particular about teaching their daughter. I didn't restrain Shu Jing very much. I just put the rules there. If you don't listen, there will be corresponding punishments."
"The elder sister-in-law is so gentle and quiet, she is very comfortable and prosperous, and she has the demeanor of the eldest granddaughter. In a few years, her reputation will definitely be spread among the boudoir."
"The third younger brother and sister are overly praised. She is still young and needs to learn hard." Mrs. Liu said this, but her smile became much deeper. She was obviously very proud of herself as the eldest daughter.
She said a few words about children - because Chief Wei Ying Shang had nothing to say, she probably praised Shen Shujing and Shen Shuming, and the Liu family was humble on behalf of their children. After a few words, Mrs. Liu gradually turned the topic to Liu Ruoyu, the clan sister, and said with emotion: "I'm not speaking for my sister, but Ruoyu is indeed a good person. It's a pity that the fate of the three younger brothers and sisters is not outsiders, I don't To hide it from my siblings, the child’s mother died early, my step-aunt was impatient, she didn’t get along well with Ruoyu, and she has a biological daughter... It was inevitable that she had been neglected.”
Wei Changying felt that Mrs. Liu and him were a little too close to each other when they said this, and he couldn't figure out her intention, so he tentatively said: "I think sister Ruoyu doesn't look very good. I thought she was born with a weak body. How come she is?" …Are you worried about the family affairs? Sister-in-law, don’t blame me for being blunt. In fact, I think sister Ruoyu is so old that she can’t worry about the family for more than a few days.”
"It's just because she's older that she has more worries. If she was still young, how could she be wronged like this now?" Ms. Liu sneered, waved away, and lowered her voice and said, "Miss Song family , the third younger sister is your direct cousin. Last year, Lord Sikong personally resigned from the position of Crown Princess on her behalf because of her appearance. Third younger sister, do you know who the Crown Prince will accept as his concubine now? "
When Wei Changying saw her sending the servants away, he became more and more suspicious. He just entered the door. He didn't know Mrs. Liu before. If he said what he said before, Mrs. Liu had a close relationship, but now his words were a bit heartfelt. That makes sense. Why does Mr. Liu believe in himself so much? What does she want to do
At this moment, hearing Mrs. Liu mention the new crown princess, she couldn't help being surprised and said, "Could it be...?"
"It's Ruoyu!" Ms. Liu sighed deeply and said, "There is no one else around now, so I won't hide it anymore. Although the Crown Princess is honorable, the palace gate is so deep, what about the wife of the Heavenly Family? Can she be as comfortable as ordinary people? Ruoyu is in poor health and has a delicate mind. I really don’t know how she will live her life in the future!”
While talking, Mrs. Liu shed tears.
Chief Wei Ying was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment: How should I put it, she and Mrs. Liu really didn't say such things, let alone Mrs. Liu shed tears in front of her as she said it...
And what exactly does Liu mean by this? Even if she guessed that her cousin Song Zaishui broke off the engagement with the prince and asked the Wei family to help, but Song Zaishui was her direct cousin, and coupled with the marriage between Wei and Song... who did Liu Ruoyu count? Speaking of which, I still have a personal grudge against the Liu family!
Does this sister-in-law want her to help Liu Ruoyu refuse marriage again? Is this possible
Wei Changying thought about the words, but Mrs. Liu quickly took out the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, and said with a forced smile: "I have been worrying about Ruoyu these days, but it makes my third brother and sister laugh."
"The eldest sister-in-law and sister Ruoyu have such a close relationship, which is really enviable." Wei Changying could only laugh.
Ms. Liu sighed: "We are all from the same family, and we can't have more brothers and sisters. My fifth uncle is just my cousin. There is a reason why he said he has a deep love for Ruoyu sisters. The third brother and sister thought that Ruoyu's biological mother was How did I die that year? I was only eleven years old before I left the court. A group of women from the Liu family went to Jinghu Lake outside the city for a spring outing. I accidentally fell into the lake. At that time, everyone was in a panic, except my former fifth aunt. She braved the harsh spring cold and waded into the water to pick me up. As a result, I survived, but she fell ill after returning home. She contracted typhoid fever within two days and was sent to a small village outside the city... She died within a few days. Ruoyu was just one week old at the time, and because typhoid fever can kill people, the fifth aunt...she never got to see Ruoyu again until her death!"
Mrs. Liu couldn't help but burst into tears and said, "That's why I felt guilty when I saw Ruoyu after that! If I hadn't been playful and fell into the water, causing trouble for the fifth aunt, how could Ruoyu suffer so many grievances if the fifth aunt was still alive? , Now I can’t trust a good person for my whole life? But Ruoyu has never blamed me, I... I feel even more guilty!"
Wei Changying looked at her at a loss, and hurriedly handed over the handkerchief: "Sister-in-law, please stop doing this, there is nothing you can do about it. My sister-in-law didn't mean to fall into the water on purpose... Sister Ruoyu must also understand. That’s why I don’t blame my sister-in-law.”
... By the way, sister-in-law, you sent me away, what did you want to say? ?
Mrs. Liu took the handkerchief and wiped her face, and finally said her purpose: "I know that Aunt Huang, who is married to the third brother and sister, is the person specially cultivated by the old lady of the Wei family for the third brother and sister. The old lady once tried every means to make her follow Ji Shen I have been through medicine for a while, so I would like to ask Aunt Huang to take a look at my poor tenth sister. Can her...her body be recuperated? "
Before she finished speaking, Ms. Liu burst into tears again and cried, "The prince originally... If the tenth sister became the prince and couldn't have biological flesh and blood, how would she live in the future? When the eldest prince committed suicide after he was deposed, The eldest prince's wife left, but after King Cai left, Princess Cai is still here. Isn't it because of King Cai? Third brother and sister, I know you have just passed away, but it is too much to say this to you now. You may not fully believe me, but the marriage decree will be issued in at most half a month. After the decree is issued, the tenth sister will definitely go home to get married, and I will not be able to intervene by then... "
It turned out that it was just to borrow money from the Huang family. Wei Changying secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly comforted him: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? Didn't you just ask Aunt Huang to show Sister Ruoyu a look? In fact, my eldest sister-in-law is here today. Don't tell me so much, I also thought about mentioning it to my sister-in-law in a few days! Sister Ruoyu, a beautiful and lovely girl, looks so bad, it makes people feel heartbroken." (To be continued)