According to Mrs. Su's instructions, the petition requesting admission to the palace to plead guilty was delayed until the palace door was about to close before leaving the Taifu's residence. The servant delivering the form slowly walked all the way to the palace gate. Naturally, he saw that the palace gate was closed, so he had to sigh and turn around to return.
Early the next morning, Mrs. Su asked people to continue sending watches to the palace, while she led the female relatives of Shen Mansion to Su Mansion to continue drinking wedding wine...
The wedding banquet on this day was of course unintentional for everyone in the Shen family. Only Shen Zangning, who had no worries, was jumping up and down happily. During the process, he even pulled a girl in brocade clothes over and introduced to Wei Changying: "This is Sister Rouzhang of the Gu family."
Wei Changying was not only worried about going to the palace to plead guilty, but also thinking about what to do when he met his second uncle and second aunt this time. He had no intention of paying more attention to others, but he was afraid of offending Shen Zangning's face, so he had to force himself to go to those people. The girl looked at it—
This girl was about fifteen or sixteen years old. Like Shen Zangning, she wore a double-snail bun, a colorful ribbon, gemstones and beads, and a necklace. There were many accessories that a lady should have, but the beads and emeralds made her look a little too cute. A neat one.
She has a pretty oval face, thick and black eyebrows that fly into her temples, big and bright apricot eyes, a delicate nose and cherry lips, and her beauty is full of vitality.
Wei Changying felt relieved after taking a look at such a pretty girl. He was about to praise her casually and say a few words to pass it off... Unexpectedly, the girl named Gu Rouzhang suddenly raised her hand and came decisively. He cupped his fists in greeting and said crisply: "I, Gu Rouzhang, have met Sister Wei!"
"..." Guard Chief Ying Fu was half-way through his movements and didn't know whether to continue. He was stunned for a moment before forcing a smile and said, "Hello, sister Gu, who is the sister of the Gu family?" She is so naive! How could Shen Zangning, the sister-in-law's playmate, not cause a headache even though she has the status of a lady
For example, sisters Su Yufei and Su Yuyin, who love strange makeup and often scare the whole family after putting on makeup...
"My younger sister is the daughter of the Gu family in the imperial capital, and my brother is Gu Naizheng." Fortunately, except for the fact that Gu Rouzhang showed up at first with a man who came to salute and called himself "I'm here", this was a normal meeting. Fortunately, he didn't attract any more strange looks - Wei Chang Ying Qiang said with a smile: "Ah, it turns out she is Su Da's brother-in-law's sister. What a blessing to meet you. I have been married to the imperial capital for a few days, and I have never met my sister before. Fortunately, my fourth sister introduced her to her this time."
Gu Rouzhang said cheerfully: "Actually, Sister Wei would not have been able to see me even if she had arrived in the imperial capital two years earlier."
Wei Changying was stunned.
Shen Zangning explained on his behalf: "Sister Gu has been raised at my maternal ancestor's house in Youzhou for the past two years, and she only came back last month."
As for why Gu Rouzhang has been raised in the maternal ancestral home in Youzhou for the past two years, Wei Changying can guess - since she is Gu Naizheng's sister, no matter whether she is a direct descendant or a concubine, Gu Naizheng just showed her maternal filial piety a few months ago, and she wants to come to Gu Rouzhang It is also necessary to observe maternal filial piety. Moreover, considering Gu Rouzhang's age, when her mother passed away, she was not even old enough to have hairpins. A girl at this age is supposed to have been taught enough, but mid-teen is the time when she is most likely to learn bad things... Most likely because she was worried about her nurturing lessons, she went to live with her maternal grandfather.
Of course, the Gu family in the imperial capital was a wealthy family, so it was impossible that they would not be able to find an aunt to take care of her. Perhaps it was more likely that her maternal grandfather's family loved her very much. After her daughter's death, they were afraid that her aunt and uncle would not take care of her well enough. I specially picked her up to raise.
Wei Changying guessed in his heart, and continued his previous plan, praising Gu Rouzhang for her beauty, elegant manners, and good temperament. After hearing a few words, Gu Rouzhang laughed out loud and said: "When I was at my grandfather's house, my grandmother often said that I It gave her a headache, and she was afraid that I would be embarrassed when I came to the imperial capital. I didn’t expect that I was so good in Sister Wei’s eyes.”
"How could someone like Sister Gu be so embarrassed?" It was the first time that Wei Zhang Ying Jin'er met Gu Rouzhang, how could he know her true temperament? It was just a matter of scene, but Gu Rouzhang's words were a bit serious, and she couldn't help but feel that she was being teased.
Shen Zangning smoothed things over and said, "Sister Gu learned riding and shooting from my maternal relatives when she was in Youzhou. I heard that my third sister-in-law is very skilled in martial arts, so I really want to ask her for advice."
Wei Changying couldn't help but be stunned. Nowadays, ladies pay attention to being quiet and calm. Even the daughters of military commanders, such as Shen Zangning and Mrs. Su, are raised according to the requirements of gentleness and obedience. For example, she was able to practice martial arts only because Mrs. Song and Mrs. Song, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, had regrets about having biological children. They were reluctant to disobey the blood and blood they had obtained so easily, and even though they knew it was against the rules, they still indulged her.
Since arriving in the imperial capital, most of the girls from the Shen, Liu, and Su families I have seen are elegant ladies holding round fans and flapping butterflies. Regardless of their family background, they all look like they come from a scholarly family. Shen Zangning was lively and always causing trouble, but she was just a bit aggressive, not to the point of wielding swords and guns.
Unexpectedly, there is a young lady in the Gu family in the imperial capital who also practices martial arts
After Wei Changying was stunned, he thought about his motivation to persevere for more than ten years. He looked at Gu Rouzhang and was very sad and said: "Sister Gu, practicing martial arts is a hard job. It's not easy for you to persevere." Eighty-nine times out of ten, you are meeting someone with the same philosophy!
"Isn't it?" Gu Rouzhang said with emotion, "At first when I saw my grandfather shoot an arrow through a red-painted willow leaf a hundred steps away, I thought it was just a small skill. When I got started, I still can't get rid of my grandfather's... Zhang Gong knows how difficult it is to practice martial arts!"
Crossing a willow tree with a hundred steps is not an archery skill that ordinary people can achieve. When Wei Changying was a child, he heard Jiang Zheng praising her for her outstanding talent. However, he was not sure every time he wanted to do it. Wei Changying solemnly asked for advice: "I wonder who your grandma's family is?"
"Pei family of Youzhou." Just as Wei Changying expected, it turned out to be the famous Pei family of Youzhou. Gu Rouzhang sighed, "My martial arts were all taught by my grandfather. However, now that my eldest brother has married his sister-in-law, my father ordered me to return." Now that I am old enough, I am afraid that I will have to stay in the imperial capital forever. I am thinking that if I can’t learn this martial arts, what will I do in the future? Yes, my martial arts skills are average. That time, my brother was better than my elder brother. Unfortunately, I went to Xiliang again yesterday. When I talked to her, she recommended her. I think this is really a blessing from God. You won’t lose your Master if you leave Youzhou!”
"Sister Gu's heart for martial arts is really admirable." When Wei Changying saw that she wanted to teach her martial arts, he thought it was okay at first, because Jiang Zheng had clearly said it when he taught her martial arts. The Jiang family's martial arts were passed down from generation to generation. It must be passed on to the heirs, and the rest does not matter. Looking back on my hard work back then, it was rare to find a comrade among people of similar status, and I couldn't live up to it.
But when he was about to agree, he suddenly woke up: This Gu Rouzhang is very martial, can't the Gu family hire a mentor for her? The reason why she lost her Master after leaving Youzhou is probably because... The elders of the Gu family don't agree, right
Although Wei Changying felt that it was rare for a lady to meet someone who liked her, and she couldn't bear to refuse him - but she was currently entangled with many things, and she really had no time and no shame to cause trouble anymore. I think it's better to deal with it first, deal with Wei Changjuan's affairs later, and then consider the matter.
Unexpectedly, after she said this vaguely, Gu Rouzhang grabbed her hand with excitement and said happily: "I knew Sister Wei that you would accept me!"
Wei Changying was startled. Before he could realize what Gu Rouzhang meant, Gu Rouzhang grabbed her hand and knelt down very, very neatly. He said loudly: "Master, please bow to me!"
"...!!!" The sights from all directions were attracted by this sound, and there was a sudden silence in the hall!
Wei Changying stood dumbfounded on the spot... But sister-in-law Shen Zangning wanted to make trouble. She grabbed a cup of tea from nowhere with a smile and handed it to Gu Rouzhang: "Here, here, do you want to serve tea after becoming a disciple? Here comes the tea. !”
... Fortunately, Mrs. Su, who got the news, hurriedly apologized to the people at the table and ran over, holding Shen Zangning's ears and dragging her back, so that the farce ended.
Because of her old age and the fact that all the families were coming to congratulate her, Mrs. Deng did not have any seniority or status that required Mrs. Deng to personally greet her. Therefore, not long after the banquet started, Mrs. Deng excused herself to be tired and retreated to the back to rest. While I was drinking tea, I saw my daughter grabbing my granddaughter and running in hastily. The granddaughter-in-law was embarrassed and embarrassed and started to persuade her. Regardless of the reason, they started by saying to my daughter: "Zang Ning is so old, and today I am so lonely." It's a happy day. Why can't you tell her properly? You've never made a mistake before. Have I ever treated you like this? When your children are older, you have to leave something for them. Decent!”
Mrs. Su said angrily: "Mother, you don't know what this evildoer has done!"
Shen Zangning was dragged to the ground by her. Now he met his grandmother, and his grandmother helped him to speak. How could he remain silent? He immediately said: "My mother also said that she wants me to obey everything, but it turns out that my mother doesn't listen to my grandmother either!"
Mrs. Su couldn't get off the stage after saying this, and she raised her hand to hit her. Mrs. Deng had a gentle temperament and could not even be suppressed by her daughters-in-law. She always doted on and protected her grandchildren, and she liked her very much. How could Shen Zangning, his granddaughter, allow his daughter to beat her in front of him? She immediately scolded: "Did Zang Ning say it wrong? It would have been better if you had beaten her elsewhere. When you brought her to me, I asked you to save some dignity for her, but you still want to do it. You are disobeying your mother and giving her Look, can you blame her for learning from you?"
"I'm afraid there will be people everywhere else at this moment, so it's safer here with my mother. Besides, I beat her for a reason," Mrs. Su said angrily, "Last time, when Yu Li came out of the cabinet, Wei Changjuan of the Wei family , something has happened. Today, Wei Changjuan did not come out to cause trouble, but she came out to cause trouble! Mother, do you think I can leave her alone? "Because there are only Mrs. Deng and Mrs. Deng's confidants in this hall. Besides, it was only Mrs. Su's side, so Mrs. Su said directly, "My eldest sister-in-law has already had a rift due to the matter of hiding the pearl, and now this evil person has to make mischief at her cousin's wedding banquet. I'll tell my sister-in-law later, can I not hold a grudge?"
Mrs. Deng frowned and said, "Then what did Zang Ning do?"
Mrs. Su only listened to it for a while, and then she asked Wei Changying. Wei Changying was about to cry but had no tears, and said: "It seems that this matter has something to do with my wife..." After briefly telling the story, Mrs. Deng said: She was happy and said to Mrs. Su: "Isn't it just a girl from the Gu family who wants to become a disciple of her grandson-in-law? It's Miss Gu who wants to kneel down, and it's not your daughter who is pressing Miss Gu's head to kowtow to your daughter-in-law - how big a deal is that?"
"..." Mrs. Su was a little surprised when she heard what her daughter-in-law said. In fact, she was also frightened by Shen Zangning. This little daughter could cause trouble even in the palace. In addition, Wei Changying, the daughter-in-law who has always had a relationship with her even though she said that the origin of the incident had nothing to do with her since she entered the house, Mrs. Su heard that Wei Changying, Shen Zangning, Miss Gu, knelt down, and everyone Looking at these words, they immediately thought that Shen Zangning was causing trouble again...
In other words, Wei Changying and Shen Zangning caused trouble again.
Wei Changying is the daughter-in-law, and every time this daughter-in-law causes trouble, she is more or less unjust. Mrs. Su decisively grabbed her daughter and ran to Mrs. Deng's quiet place to teach her daughter-in-law. I don't want this time... Well, although it attracted people's attention, it's really not a big deal.
Not to mention it's a bad thing.
She realized that she had wrongly blamed her daughter, but Mrs. Su was not the one willing to coax her little daughter. She scolded Shen Zangning again: "Gu Rouzhang, a young lady from a wealthy family, wants to learn martial arts. Have you asked the elders in the family if they agree? Just go to your sister-in-law and lead her like this." She bowed down and went back to her family to blame your sister-in-law and anger her eldest cousin. What should you do? "
Shen Zangning said aggrievedly: "How did I know that Sister Gu was going to become a disciple on the spot?"
"Then give her tea!" Mrs. Su felt that she had a reason and scolded her daughter in a louder voice.
Shen Zangning hesitated and couldn't speak, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of his grandmother's unhappy face, and she burst into tears: "I don't think this is a big deal, why don't you just join in the fun! Grandma said it's not a big deal, mother. Scold me like that!”
When Mrs. Deng saw her granddaughter crying, she was really distressed. She hurriedly called Shen Zangning to come to her. Mrs. Su had no choice but to let go. Shen Zangning immediately threw herself into Mrs. Deng's arms and cried loudly. Mrs. Deng hugged her while She coaxed, while frowning and scolding Mrs. Su: "You are afraid of offending your natal sister-in-law! Don't you think that your father and I are still alive, are you now a little girl who has not left the cabinet, living with your brother and sister-in-law, you must Do you want to see my sister-in-law’s face? I’ve treated you like this before without any reason to beat my own flesh and blood!”
Mrs. Su wanted to argue, but Mrs. Deng didn't listen. She only said, "Besides, today the imperial concubine sent people to congratulate Yuli for leaving the cabinet. Last time when Yuli came out of the cabinet, the imperial concubine didn't send anyone to come. How do you, my sister-in-law, feel now?" It's so good that you don't care about such a trivial matter. It's better for you to deal with the person first, even if you are not so strict with the concubine and granddaughter, you are the one who gave birth to me, so you are inferior to others?"
Let Mrs. Su say, "Since your daughters-in-law are here, I won't say harsh things to you. You can go back to the banquet first! Zang Ning will stay with me for two days. When you figure out how to raise your daughter, you can come and pick her up!" If you don't understand, you still treat your daughter like an enemy. Just let her live with me until she leaves the palace, and I will treat her as an extra granddaughter! When she leaves the palace, I will prepare a dowry for her, even if it is shabby. It’s better than being beaten and scolded every three days in your hands!” (To be continued)