On the way to Duke Jingping's residence, Song Zaishui had a sullen face, making everyone in the carriage, from the captain of the guard Ying down to the little maid serving tea, look at their noses and noses, and behaved extremely well. It's just that she was raised as a future queen, which is the most obvious thing. Although he kept a straight face all the way, when he arrived at the Jingping Palace, Song Zaishui instantly changed into a gentle and noble person with a warm smile on his face as soon as the car curtain was lifted. "Everyone's ladylike manners" and other words.
The two sisters were helped out of the carriage, and before they even straightened their skirts, they heard someone on the stone steps nearby saying in a voice like an oriole: "Hey, third sister, you brought a guest here? Is this Miss Song? "
When Song Zaishui turned around, he saw three or five people standing on the steps and corridors. Among them was a young woman wearing a moon-white lotus flower, wide sleeves, a cross-collared blouse, and a water-colored hidden flower skirt - some people in the house still wore it for their birthdays. With such plainness, he must be the current owner, the widowed Wei Changxian herself.
Sure enough, Wei Changying saluted the young woman and said politely: "How are you doing, second sister? This is indeed the cousin of the Song family."
"I'm fine." Wei Changxian smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes at all, showing politeness and indifference. His eyes flicked to Song Zaishui, he slightly raised his sleeves, half-covered his mouth, and said, "What I said , looking at her appearance and behavior, she is different from ordinary ladies, exudes grandeur... A few days ago, I heard that Miss Song is now staying at the second uncle's house, but I am an unlucky person, and I don't dare to do this to Miss Song easily. Your Excellency posted this, but I didn’t expect that Miss Song would come in person, which really surprises me and makes me feel ashamed.”
As he said this, he wanted to apologize to Song Zaishui.
Song Zaishui hurriedly stopped him and said, "What are you talking about, Sister Wei Er? I'm very grateful that my sister doesn't dislike me for coming here rashly. Besides, my husband sacrificed his life for the country and has a heroic soul. Although Zaishui only heard about it, he also deeply admires it." ! My sister keeps integrity to her husband and is a pure and pure woman. How can she say the word 'unlucky'?"
As she spoke, she looked at Miss Wei Er carefully. Although Song Zaishui was influenced by his cousin Wei Changying and had no favorable impression of Wei Changxian, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful: Wei Changxian was only a little over double ten at most. The face is like a full moon, the eyebrows are very long, the eyes are like autumn water, the lips are red and the nose is beautiful, the body is slightly plump, but not bloated, but rather round and round.
Because she was a widow, she did not apply makeup. In the summer, she was on the porch. Although the maid beside her carried an ice basin, a thin layer of sweat oozed from the tip of her nose, making her skin look even more delicate and white. Her black hair was tied into a simple bun, and only two flat hairpins without patterns were inserted. The whole person looked fresh and generous, graceful and beautiful, not at all like the resentful woman in the boudoir that Song Zaishui had imagined before, and she still looked like a lady among everyone. Yi... Thinking that she was born into a noble family, but in such a young age, she had to observe the festival for her deceased husband and survive the remaining decades alone. Song Zaishui also felt that Miss Wei Er was really destined to have a bad fate.
After listening to Song Zaishui's words, Wei Changxian's eyes suddenly turned sad, and his eyes couldn't help but turn red. He choked and said, "Miss Song is serious, I'm just a widow, how can I set an example?" Liu Jizhao sacrificed his life for the country, Wei Changxian said with sobs. She was both sad and proud, so even though today was her birthday, she did not feel offended when Song Zaishui mentioned it directly. Instead, she spoke softly and said, "It's hot today, let's go see mother first." stop."
Wei Changying glanced at Song Zaishui and thought to himself, I know that my cousin, who talks nonsense to others and to ghosts, just wants to make the second sister happy - it's lucky that Wei Changxian didn't say these words, otherwise Song Zaishui will definitely make her very angry again...
Wei Changxian was probably trying hard to calm down his emotions along the way and kept silent. When he arrived in front of the wife of Duke Jingping, he calmed down and introduced them to both parties.
Of course Wei Changying was no stranger to this aunt, but Song Zaishui met this little Liu for the first time. The reason why he called her Little Liu behind her back was because she was the eldest son of Wei Zhengya, the prince of Jingping Gong. Mr. Liu died of illness ten years ago. After Wei Zhengya stayed with his wife for a year, he remarried because Mrs. Jingping had passed away and his daughter Wei Changxian was just a young lady at that time and needed the upbringing of female elders. Liu's cousin.
So this little Liu is nominally the mother of Wei Changxian and others, but she is actually less than thirty years old. She has been pampered and beautiful for many years, and looks more like sisters to Wei Changxian.
Hearing that the future crown princess came to congratulate Wei Changxian on her birthday with her cousin, Xiao Liu was of course in awe and thanked Song Zaishui very politely.
Song Zaishui has always been very good at handling situations like this. With just a few words she made everyone fall in love with her. They all felt like they were sitting on a spring breeze. Everyone secretly thought to themselves that she was chosen by the royal family at a young age. She was really born with it. He has an exquisite heart and crystal courage, but it was just the first time for him to meet everyone, and he was so perfunctory that everyone in the room was so perfunctory, as if he had been friends with everyone for more than ten years and was as harmonious as ever.
With Song Zaishui holding the scene, Wei Changying hid his laziness and concentrated on picking the grapes on the plate to eat. While they were eating, Wei Changfeng and others who entered the house through the front door also came over to pay their respects to Mr. Liu.
Originally, they were all descendants of the Wei family, so this talent was just a hint, just call them in. However, now that Song Zaishui was here, the young female guest was born well and had been appointed by the royal family for a long time. Xiao Liu couldn't help but hesitate, and after thinking about it, she said: "They are all our own flesh and blood, and they are all here." It’s not like we don’t see people traveling thousands of miles away from Fengzhou, so why should we be so polite? It’s a hot day, and most of them come on horseback, so we should go and take a rest first, so as not to catch the heat.”
That's what she said, but everyone could tell that she was wary of Song Zaishui being here and didn't want her husband to hit her.
In order to avoid Song Zaishui's embarrassment, Xiao Liu was about to immediately change the subject and talk about something else, but Wei Changxian suddenly said calmly: "You're really welcome. I originally said that my life was not good. It was a hot day. When I landed, My late mother has suffered enough, and the confinement period is even more difficult! She came back a few years ago... What's there to celebrate her birthday now?"
"You kid." A flash of embarrassment flashed across Xiao Liu's face. She understood that what she just said made Wei Changxian think it was a reference to her birthday today, but it was a hot day, so she seemed to dislike the trouble and said hurriedly, "The family is reunited. We are together just to make you happy. What do you think of Miss Song, your sister-in-law, and your sister? They think you don’t want to see them!"
Xiao Liu was trying to smooth things over with a smile and annoyance, and her confidant, Aunt Qiao, also said: "The Wei family in Fengzhou is one of the top famous families in the country, and the second lady is the only daughter of the eldest son of the sect. If the second lady’s birthday is not good, how many people in this world can be?”
Both the stepmother and the nanny had said this, but Wei Changxian's expression was still calm: "Mom, I think too much. I just hurt myself a little, and I didn't mean anything else."
After hearing this, Mr. Liu smiled and sighed: "Don't think about those sad things in the good days." He then said softly, "When the Liu family sends the child over, you can teach him well. What is called kindness?" It's not as good as raising a favor, it's an heir. If you raise him from a young age, it's actually no different from your own."
Song Zaishui's eyes flashed, thinking that Wei Changxian was really easy to be careless. With such a stepdaughter, Xiao Liu probably had a lot of headaches - even with her stepmother. No wonder Wei Changying was annoyed with her cousin. Originally, Liu Jizhao died for his country, and Wei Changying was so martial, so he shouldn't have been so disgusted with his widow despite being cousins with Wei Changxian.
Because Xiao Liu directly mentioned the matter of the heir, Wei Changying also wanted to ask a few questions. Wei Changxian said calmly: "I haven't seen him before. Is he a child? I heard from the letter that he looks a bit like Ji Zhao."
"Looks like the second brother-in-law?" The heir hasn't been sent over yet, and Wei Changxian is too carefree, so it's really hard to answer this. Wei Changying quickly thought about the wording, and then said dryly, " That’s also related to my second sister.”
When Xiao Liu saw Wei Changxian suddenly turned his head away and said nothing, he had no choice but to deal with it for her, saying: "The child turned one month old half a month ago and will be here in two days."
Wei Changying suddenly remembered something and said, "Auntie, is this child still in Donghu now?"
"Of course the Liu family's children are in Donghu." Little Liu glanced at her and said in surprise, "Why did Chang Ying ask like that?"
"I..." Wei Changying paused as he spoke, then glanced at Wei Changxian and whispered, "I just thought it was hot today and the children were traveling..."
Xiao Liu hurriedly said: "The child is very strong, and there are people taking good care of him on the road. He is of Liu family blood. How could he be wronged?"
"I was too talkative." Wei Changying realized that he had gone too far and apologized.
"Are you polite to Auntie?" Mrs. Liu smiled dignifiedly and scolded her. Song Zaishui also joined in to chat a few words. Wei Changxian suddenly said: "I thought my sister-in-law would be coming to my place soon. I'll take her with her first." Are Miss Song and Chang Ying going back? "
This stepdaughter is so caring, but she is also the daughter of a first wife, and she is also a virtuous widow, so she cannot help but treat her well. Just now, Mrs. Liu was almost unable to step down from the stage because of her in public, and now she wishes she would leave her soon to avoid rebirth. The details were good, and he immediately said: "I have forgotten the light of the day when I talk... You are all young, and it is too boring to be here all the time. Come over quickly."
He smiled and told Song Zaishui, who was visiting him for the first time, not to be restrained.
After exchanging pleasantries with Xiao Liu, they left and after leaving the courtyard, Wei Changxian asked, "Aren't the fourth and fifth sisters together?"
Wei Changying thought to herself that you would not ignore this question, and she sighed in a pretentious manner: "The third aunt was feeling a little unwell this morning. The fourth and fifth sisters were worried, so they both stayed at home to serve the soup. They asked me to bring the congratulatory gifts. Come on, second sister, don’t be offended.”
Hearing this, Wei Changxian's face suddenly darkened, his brows furrowed, he snorted and said, "Really? It's such a coincidence?"
"Yeah, maybe it's because it's been hot these days and there are too many ice jars at night?" Wei Chief Ying said matter-of-factly.
Song Zaishui interrupted at the right moment: "Second Miss, don't worry, Mrs. Pei is just a little unwell. I expect she will be fine in a day or two."
Of course, what Wei Changxian cares about is not Pei's body, but Pei, Wei Gaochan, and Wei Changyan. This move clearly shows that they are deliberately avoiding her. But now Song Zaishui said this with a gentle and virtuous face. Before, He also said that Wei Changxian "can set an example for women". After all, Wei Changxian is not as shameless as Wei Changying. In this short moment, he can throw down the high hat he wears by default and step on it - not to mention Song Zaishui's special status and his It was the first time he came to congratulate me. After all, I couldn't ignore her like I did to my cousin or stepmother. I had to recognize her reputation as virtuous and considerate, and replied lukewarmly, "Is that so? That's good."
She is not stupid. Before, she thought that Song Zaishui was well-spoken and easy to talk to, and she thought he was a trustworthy person. Now she realized that this young lady from the Song family was brought by Wei Changying, and she dug it for herself as soon as they met. She felt annoyed, and her face showed a hint of anger - she was unhappy, and Wei Changying and Song Zaishui were not people who would please her. Since their words were not congenial, they simply stopped talking.
In this way, we arrived at the courtyard where Wei Changxian lived. As soon as we entered, a maid in simple clothes came up to report that the second young master had vomited just after eating a bowl of lotus seed soup, so she had come to congratulate Wei Changxian and arranged it for her. The eldest lady Su at the family banquet was worried about her second son, so she hurried back to see her, leaving the maid to confess on her behalf.
"Gui'er vomited? Is it important?" When Wei Changxian heard this, he was immediately surprised. The expression on his face that had been deliberately shown to Wei Changying and Song Zaishui along the way disappeared and he asked anxiously.
The second son Wei Shangui the maid mentioned was the great-great-grandson of Duke Jingping. This child is only three years old now. It is said that it was because Su became pregnant with him not long after she was born. She had given birth to her brother, The eldest son, Wei Shan, had lost his vitality at the beginning, so the second son was born with some deficiencies. Like his uncle Wei Zheng Hong, he was weak from birth.
For this reason, Wei Shangui became a worry for the Su family after he was born. He cared more about his second son than his eldest son. When he heard that he had vomited while eating, he was so anxious that he immediately dropped everything and rushed back - even today I don’t care if I offend my sister-in-law.
Although Wei Changxian was a loving and caring person, her husband died before she had any children after she got married. Although she was expecting a step-heir now, he had no blood relationship with her. On the contrary, the nephews surnamed Wei are of the same family as hers. They have always been very concerned about Wei Changxu's two legitimate sons. At this moment, they have no intention to care about Su's abandonment of her own birthday for her son. She is worried about it. Get excited. (To be continued)