Wei Changying didn't take it to heart that her two cousins stopped her. After all, even if she couldn't marry into the Shen family, it was just a matter of words to deal with these two cousins who had no blood relationship with her grandmother. Son.
What's more, looking at the anxious and frightened looks of Wei Gaochan and Wei Changyan, it is estimated that in the past few days, even if they don't worry about their cousin coming in and out with them, they will be talked about, and their life will not be easy, let alone restless. , at least always remembering... How would I sue them in front of my grandmother if I offended myself
This grudge can be settled at any time, and the initiative lies in Wei Changying's hands, so it's not worth the trouble.
But the aunt Shuangzhu mentioned about coming from far away made her a little curious. Coming from far away? Or aunt? It is not easy for servants of this age who are called aunts to meet Mrs. Song, except for the housekeeper in the house, even if they are also housekeepers outside. Even if Mrs. Song temporarily acts as the eldest daughter-in-law for these few days, it is not an urgent matter. The old lady is impatient and reports to the servants as soon as she has something to do, which will definitely make people wait for Mrs. Song to come back when she is free.
Are you from Jiangnan? Could it be that there was something going on with my grandfather, so I was able to see Mrs. Song? Even though cousin Song Zaishui and his entourage have already arrived in the imperial capital, there has been no news of the successful divorce. Could it be...
With all these speculations, Wei Changying turned around the screen and saw Mrs. Song, dressed in homely clothes, sitting at the top. In addition to Chen Ruping, Shuangli, Shuangjiao and others, on the embroidery stool moved down below, there was indeed a strange woman chatting with her.
Judging from their faces, they seemed to be talking happily.
This scene made Wei Changying even more surprised. Mrs. Song's first confidant was of course Chen Ruping, the chief steward of Ruiyu Hall, and she was very respectful to Chen Ruping. Apart from her brighter eyes, this strange woman also has an average appearance. She has two hairpins stuck diagonally in her bun. The gold and beads are ordinary. She wears a narrow-sleeved blouse in an autumn-colored color with no decorative patterns, and a single tooth tie. Bailuo skirt - the skirts are all new. Because they are so new, it is even more obvious that this outfit was specially prepared to meet Mrs. Song.
No matter how you look at this woman, she is just a respectable servant in the family. She is so proud in front of Mrs. Song. Chen Ruping is even standing behind the old lady. At this age, a woman who can be Chen Ruping's daughter is regarded as such. Given an embroidery bench
Wei Changying glanced at Chen Ruping, and saw that the old woman had a kind expression. It was hard to see that she was dissatisfied with this. However, such an old grandma has always been calm and composed. Even if you have any thoughts in your heart, you can't easily let others see them.
She took two steps, and Mrs. Song had already caught a glimpse of her granddaughter. She stopped talking and asked with concern: "Didn't I say you caught the cold yesterday? Why did you come here again?"
"Drink ginger soup, sleep for a night, and you'll be fine when you wake up." Wei Changying stepped forward and made a family ceremony, smiling.
Mrs. Song felt relieved when she saw that her cheeks were naturally dizzy and her voice was full of energy. She waved her hand and said, "You came just in time. I was talking to Qian Xiu about your place."
Wei Changying glanced at the woman, thinking that this was probably the woman Qianxiu was talking about, and he couldn't help but feel a little surprised: This person's eyes are so tight, what does it have to do with my Shuangting Courtyard
Mrs. Song turned to the woman and said, "This is Chang Ying." Her tone was very familiar, just like when she spoke to Chen Ruping, and from this introduction, it seemed that the woman was no stranger to Wei Changying.
This discovery made Wei Changying a little more curious, and he saw the woman smiling at the corners of her mouth, standing up and saluting him elegantly: "My maid, Huang, was given the name Qianxiu by the old lady. I have met the eldest lady!" His eyes were very friendly, even with a bit of natural affection, and he sighed, "It's been so many years since we last saw each other. Fortunately, the old lady is as healthy as ever, and the eldest lady has grown up!"
"Auntie, there's no need to be polite." Wei Changying heard her tone as if he had seen him before, but he couldn't think of any impressions he had of this woman. He gave her a hand and said doubtfully, "Auntie used to Have you seen me?"
Mrs. Huang glanced at Mrs. Song with a smile. The old lady explained to her granddaughter with a smile: "Qianxiu is your grandma Chen's niece. She is two years older than your second aunt. She has been living in the imperial capital's house to help you. My aunt took care of you. When you were a baby, she and He took care of you."
Huang said humbly: "What the old lady said is a compliment to the maid. The maid is stupid and only does her little bit. It is the second lady who takes charge of the overall situation and makes the house in order. The maid does not dare to take credit. The eldest lady is still in her infancy. During those days, Sister He was the one doing the hard work, and the maid was just doing the dirty work. "
"So my aunt is from the imperial capital?" Wei Changying vaguely heard that this Huang family was probably someone who stayed in the imperial capital to keep an eye on the second uncle's family when his grandmother returned to Fengzhou. He just didn't know why he suddenly arrived in Fengzhou? Is there something that needs to be reported in person, or is it an order from grandma? She was thinking about it and said with a smile on her face, "I just heard from Shuangzhu that my grandmother was talking to an aunt from far away. I thought she was from the south of the Yangtze River! My aunt took care of me before, but it was a pity that I was too I don’t remember my aunt, don’t blame me!”
Mrs. Huang hurriedly said: "The eldest lady was still young at that time. Where can I remember people? Besides, the maid is just helping Sister He."
Mrs. Song smiled: "Originally we agreed that Qianxiu and He would take care of you together, but because of your grandfather's illness, we hurriedly returned to Fengzhou and many people didn't have time to take her with us, so we left her behind. In the imperial capital’s house. You haven’t seen him since you can remember, so it’s no wonder that you’ve gone to Jiangnan.”
After hearing this, Wei Changying thought that the reason why the Huang family had been in the imperial capital all these years was deliberately arranged by his grandmother. Otherwise, given Chen Ruping's status next to Mrs. Song, no matter how hurriedly she couldn't bring anyone with her, Chen Ruping's niece would never be forgotten, so she could only be left behind on purpose.
It's just that at that time, Huang was just as old as she is now. She was probably still a maid at such a young age. Even if she was married, she was still young enough. Can she supervise her second uncle's family? Even my grandfather praised my second uncle for his shrewdness.
Or was Mrs. Song not the only one left with the Huang family? Are there other older, more reliable studs out there who just aren't back with them this time
But Madam Song herself said that the Huang family helped the second lady Duanmu family to "take care of everything" in the imperial capital. It is said that once the old lady left, Duanmu would be the serious matron of the house in the imperial capital. Even if the Huang family can take advantage of the old lady, the mountains are high and the rivers are far away. If she doesn't have the ability, it has been more than ten or twenty years. The Duanmu family doesn't dare to kill her, so why can't she be completely ignored! Where is the room for her to help take care of everything
Looking at it this way, even if Madam Song had chosen more than just one nail from Huang to hammer into the second bedroom, Huang should have been the best among them.
Combining Huang's age when she was ordered to stay in the imperial capital and her current achievements, it can be seen that she is scheming. Otherwise, how could she be looked down upon by the old lady and entrusted with important tasks at such a young age
... But I don’t know why such a person suddenly returned to Fengzhou at this moment? This was the first time in more than ten years that Mrs. Huang had appeared in Ruiyu Hall, but Mrs. Song was still very familiar and casual with her. Obviously, it was impossible for the two parties to have no contact with each other for more than ten years. On the contrary, from this point of view, they should have exchanged messages frequently to maintain the familiarity of living in the same house more than ten years ago.
If it were an ordinary matter, there would be no need for Huang to go there in person. Since she came in person, it would not be a trivial matter!
But now it seems that Mrs. Song and Mrs. Huang both look relaxed. Mrs. Song even has the intention to help Mr. Huang get closer to her granddaughter... Wei Changying couldn't help but think suspiciously: Is there something that he doesn't want me to know? Is that why grandma and Aunt Huang are just joking and not talking about serious matters
Just as she was speculating, Mrs. Song had already continued, "Don't look at the age difference between Qianxiu and He. She is much more sophisticated than He. I feel relieved to have her by your side in the future!"
Wei Changying was startled and blurted out: "Grandma wants to drive Aunt He away?"
Although she guessed that it could not be just because of Chen Ruping that Mr. Huang was able to ask Mrs. Song to show her dignity like this, he must also be a very smart and capable person. It's just that although He is fierce and reckless, she has always been by Wei Changying's side. Wei Changying has a lot of affection for this wet nurse, so naturally he can't bear to be separated from her.
At this moment, he didn't even care that Huang was right next to him, and his face became anxious.
Mrs. Song was angry and funny, and said: "What do you mean by looking like you are eager to jump? Is it difficult for our family to survive if you have an extra aunt?" He stretched out his finger between her eyebrows bitterly, and this Cai Dao said, "You will leave the cabinet next year. Although you were born in the imperial capital, you grew up in Fengzhou, and the people around you are the same. Although your second aunt is also in the imperial capital, it is impossible for you to live in the Shen family with you for guidance. You... Qian Xiu was born and raised in the Imperial Capital and is most familiar with the customs and customs of the Imperial Capital. Do you really think you don’t want such a person around you? "
When Wei Chief Ying heard that he didn't want to drive Mr. He away, but just to find someone for himself, he turned from worry to joy and said angrily: "Ah, if grandma doesn't explain clearly, I think she wants to find another aunt for me!" Mrs. Huang was also there, and she was the aunt highly recommended by Mrs. Song. She apologized to her with a smile, "Aunt Huang, don't blame me. I felt friendly as soon as I saw my aunt. It's just that Aunt He has been with me for many years, so I can't bear to be separated."
Mrs. Huang had a smile on her face from beginning to end. Even when Wei Changying showed his unwillingness to drive away wet nurse He Shi for her, she did not waver or change. After listening to Wei Changying's words, the smile on her lips deepened and she said respectfully: "Why? Dare you blame the eldest lady? The eldest lady is kind and righteous. Besides, Sister He has been serving the eldest lady for many years. This maid is new here, so I need to ask Sister He for advice in the future."
Mrs. Song made the final decision and said: "Okay, Qianxiu and the He family are not strangers. There are several ready-made rooms in the Shuangshuang Court. You guys will go back together soon. Starting tomorrow, listen more Aunt Huang, tell me about the specialties of the imperial capital!"
Wei Changying immediately turned around and ordered Yan Ge behind him to go back first and let the He family prepare the house. Because he felt that Mrs. Song valued the Huang family and was vaguely dissatisfied with the He family, he was afraid that the He family would be betrayed by Huang in this matter. On Shikeng, he specifically said: "Unfortunately, it has been raining for the past two days. The rooms in the Shuangting Courtyard have not been used for a long time. Even if they are cleaned carefully now, I am afraid there will always be some smell."
"Miss, thank you for your trouble." Huang said softly, "My servant is not a delicate person. It's fine to have a room as long as you like. Just wait until the weather clears to take the things out to dry."
Looking at the gentle, considerate aunt like this, although Wei Changying is always wary of her because of the He family, there is nothing wrong with such a temperament; not to mention that the Huang family is familiar with the customs and customs of the imperial capital, and now she has Wei Changying, who will definitely marry into the Shen family, to be honest, there is a real shortage of such a person around him - even if he arrives in the imperial capital, he can find out from the Shen family's servants, but how can it be as reliable as the dowry given by his grandmother
Therefore, although Wei Changying was muttering in his heart that Aunt Huang had such a great background and was actually recommended to him by his grandmother personally, he should not rely on this to bully the He family and others - no matter how smart and capable the Huang family is, what can you say about the He family? , even the four Qin Ge, have been serving Wei Changying for a while, and have some affection. For someone like Huang who came out of the blue and entered the Shuangting Court halfway... Wei Changying always prefers the side he is more familiar with.
However, thinking about it conversely, Huang was able to take over the important task of supervising the second wife when she was only twenty-nine years old. Even after Mrs. Song left the imperial capital for more than ten years, her second aunt Duanmu still had to sit back and watch her share the power of the head wife. Such a powerful aunt, as long as she has no external intentions and has Huang by her side, she will have less to worry about in the future.
With this in mind, Wei Changying secretly hoped that after the Huang family arrived at the Shuangting Courtyard, he could live in harmony with the He family and others, be humble to each other, and that everyone would work together to help him.
Mrs. Song obviously attached great importance to Mrs. Huang, and during the subsequent chat, she would occasionally bring Mrs. Huang along to chat with her. Despite this, Mrs. Huang showed no arrogance at all, remained calm and gentle, and was gentle and humble. This made Wei Changying, who was worried that Mrs. Song would flatter Mr. Huang too much and embarrass Mr. He and others, heaved a sigh of relief. After all, it was his grandmother who chose him. He was really calm and he was not a shallow person who got carried away when he was slightly promoted.
It's just that this is in front of the old lady. Huang's true temperament can only be determined by seeing how he treats He and others after the title of Shuangting.
... They were not chatting happily here, at least they were talking happily. Intentionally or unintentionally, they forgot that Wei Gaochan and Wei Changyan were waiting to greet their grandmother outside.
Until nearly an hour later, Mrs. Song was going to let her granddaughter come down to have a meal with her, and asked Chen Ruping to accompany Mr. Huang to have some food at the back. It was also the aunt and nephew who wanted to say a few words... Shuangzhu poked his head at the door, and was called in to ask. , Shuangzhu said: "The fourth young lady and the fifth young lady waited for a long time, and then they started coughing."
The autumn rain of the past few days has already made the air cool, and there is a strong wind outside the door. Yesterday, Wei Changying felt the wind chill due to too much wind. Wei Gaochan and Wei Changyan, such authentic, demure and well-behaved ladies, also have The delicate body of a lady who abides by her duties... The autumn wind has been blowing for an hour, and she didn't bring her cloak and didn't dare to ask anyone to go back to get it. She was even tired from standing, so it was strange that nothing happened.
"Then let them go back." Mrs. Song did not hide her partiality at all, and said calmly without even raising her eyelids when she heard this.
Chen Ruping added: "The eldest lady's body and bones are not fully healed yet, and the old lady is getting older. Since the two young ladies have signs of cold, how can they still come in? What if the illness is over?"
Shuangzhu understood: "My maid will tell the two young ladies to stay in their rooms for the next few days and not to come out."
Mrs. Song waited for Shuangzhu to go out, looked at Wei Changying who had a complicated expression, and said calmly: "You can handle this matter yourself."
Wei Changying was stunned for a moment, then nodded thoughtfully. (To be continued)