When Princess Wuyang asked Sheng Weiqiao whether she had offended Huan Yehe, Nan could hear it clearly. When Huan Yehe caught up with her and asked to speak to Sheng Weiqiao alone, she became very alert and moved to block Sheng Weiqiao. He said with a smile on his face: "County Lord, unfortunately, we have something urgent and we have to leave the palace quickly. I wonder if this child can be allowed to listen to the County Lord's orders another day?"
Huan Yehe smiled dignifiedly and cordially: "Madam, what you said is obvious. Miss Sheng and I are of the same age, what can I not give you? Miss Sheng has never been in Chang'an before, and this is the first time we have met each other, so there are still some Strange. Over time, after we get to know each other, we will become like sisters! Moreover, what I want to say is not that I must avoid my wife, but I feel a little embarrassed!"
While she was talking, she had already walked up to her aunt and nephew, plucked her hair that was blown by the north wind, and sighed, "Just now I took the initiative to bring up the matter of Bishui County. Do you think I am hostile to Miss Sheng?"
Neither Nan nor Sheng Weiqiao expected that she would say this. They were caught off guard for a moment and subconsciously covered it up: "Why did the county master say this? This was the Queen Mother's oral instruction seven days ago. This is why we entered the palace today. Even if the county lord doesn’t mention it, the Queen Mother will still ask about it.”
"Both of you are discerning people. How could you not see that the Queen Mother is not going to ask about the affairs of Bishui County at all?" Huan Ye closed his sleeves and stood up. The wind fur of his white fox fur was well developed, and the lush needle hair was fluttering. On the side of her cheek, her jade-like face and elegance were highlighted more and more. She curled her lips and smiled, her smile sincere and sincere, "When I mentioned it just now, both the Queen Mother and Princess Wuyang are more or less... He showed a look of disapproval—so I think you two might think I did it on purpose?”
Sheng Weiqiao was not familiar with either her or Princess Wuyang, but because of Tu Ruchuan, he felt that Princess Wuyang would not harm him, so he thought to himself: "If you didn't do it on purpose, then you did it on purpose!"
But she didn't hesitate to express this idea, and said hypocritically: "Where are the words! The county master must also have the idea of sharing the worries for the Queen Mother, so just ask!"
"Miss Sheng is really smart. I really want to share the worries of the Queen Mother!" Sheng Weiqiao was just talking casually. Unexpectedly, when Huan Yehe heard this, he actually nodded and said with a smile, "Because on the way to the palace today, I followed the guide. The father-in-law mentioned that Mrs. Nan and Miss Nan were already in the side hall, and he also knew the purpose of their visit. After entering the hall, he saw that the atmosphere in the hall did not seem like he had already talked about the incident in Bishui County, but Miss Sheng's expression was somewhat... I was uneasy, but it was not the nervousness of having no clue, but the fear that the draft would not be what the Queen Mother wanted. So I was curious, and seeing that the Queen Mother and Princess Wuyang didn’t mention it, I took the initiative to ask... Unexpectedly, Miss Sheng It’s really surprising!”
She stared into Sheng Weiqiao's eyes, the corners of her slightly curved lips raised a little more, and her tone was a little weird and suggestive, "In other words, brother Ling, it's really surprising!"
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know what she wanted to imply, and he didn't know whether what she said was true or false, so he smiled and said hypocritically: "I see, in fact, the county master really misunderstood, and we definitely did not think that the county master deliberately treated me It means something unfavorable. After all, this is the first time that the county master and I have met each other. We have no grievances in the past and have no enmity in the recent days. Why would the county master want to embarrass me? "
"Miss Sheng has a pure heart, she is innocent and simple, which makes people like her." Huan Yehe touched the hand stove in his sleeve and smiled softly, "So I would rather catch up with you and call you to explain yourself. I really don’t want to risk making you mistakenly think that I am hostile to you.”
Nan interjected: "Don't worry, County Lord. Everyone in Chang'an City knows who the County Lord is. He is gentle, virtuous and generous. Otherwise, how could the Empress Dowager love the County Lord so much at first sight?" ? Needless to say, the Queen Mother’s eyesight?”
He turned to Sheng Weiqiao and said, "He'er has been waiting at the palace gate. After such a long time, I don't know if there is enough charcoal in the carriage?"
Huan Yehe understood what she meant and hurriedly made a "please" gesture: "I'm sorry to disturb you two. If it's convenient for Miss Sheng another day, we can talk to you again. Please!"
Nan said politely: "Thank you for your understanding, the county master. Let's take the first step. Please help yourself!"
After bidding farewell to Huan Yehe, Nan was afraid that someone would catch up with Sheng Weiqiao and tell him something, so he asked Chensha to give Mr. Kuai a red envelope, telling him to walk faster.
He was rushing out of the palace in such a hurry, as if he was afraid of being chased by a beast behind him. Not only was Eunuch Kuai's head steaming, but the aunt and nephew were also flushed and had sweat on their foreheads.
Sheng Suihe listened to the coachman's reminder and came out of the carriage to see it. He was very surprised. While wiping Sheng Weiqiao's face with a handkerchief, he frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
"Get in the car and talk!" Nan looked gloomy and raised her chin towards her carriage. She originally thought that she would have a chance to have a heart-to-heart talk with Sheng Weiqiao on the way back and forth, so she specially chose the most spacious carriage and returned it. The teacher spent two days decorating and decorating it.
Although Sheng Suihe intervened this morning and did not let Sheng Weiqiao get into the car at all, in the rush, Nan did not change the car. Now he took the lead in the carriage, but did not lower the curtain and looked at the Sheng brothers and sisters coldly. - Sheng Suihe did not take her advice and pulled Sheng Weiqiao toward their carriage. However, Sheng Weiqiao hesitated for a while, then finally tugged on his sleeve and whispered: "Today's matter is still... Just explain it to your aunt!"
Seeing Sheng Suihe frowning, she was displeased and said, "If you don't want to go, then I'll go by myself!"
"I'll go with you!" Sheng Suihe had no choice but to tell his carriage to follow and led her into Nan's carriage.
The carriage was paved with thick mats, and there were mechanisms on the walls. A piece of wood originally attached to the wall was broken off and placed on the opposite side of the carriage, forming a ready-made table. At this time, Cinsha had already made three cups of tea and placed them on it. She also took some cakes and fruits from the secret grid and arranged them.
However, neither Nan nor Sheng Suihe or Sheng Weiqiao were in the mood to enjoy it at the moment. They took a sip of tea meaningfully. Nan's sharp eyes glanced back and forth on the faces of the brother and sister for a moment before asking Sheng Weiqiao: "Why did the Queen Mother obviously give enough?" Why do you want to do so much under the steps?! Do you know what you have done?!"
Sheng Weiqiao was about to answer, but Sheng Suihe waved his hand, with a gentle tone, but looked at Nan with hard eyes, and said: "Aunt and Wei Qiao are the only ones who entered the palace. How can I know the ins and outs of the matter, but my nephew knows everything?" I don’t know! So, before my aunt questions Wei Qiao, should I let my nephew listen to Wei Qiao’s explanation of what happened?”
Nan rolled her eyes at him bitterly and sneered: "Do you think I deliberately provoke discord between you brother and sister?! Ask Qiaoer yourself how much she has let down the Queen Mother's kindness today!"
As she spoke, she picked up the tea bowl and drank it all in one gulp as if to vent herself. Cinsha hurriedly filled it for her and whispered to her to calm down.
Sheng Suihe turned a blind eye to Nan Shibao's expression, and only listened intently to Sheng Weiqiao's brief and quick narration. After listening, he frowned: "This County Master Jingshu..."
"Is the most important question now is County Master Jingshu?!" Nan was so angry that she said, "It seems that I really wronged you when I reminded Qiaoer to be careful of you! What time has it been? You don't care. In your name, Qiaoer blamed Ruru for the incident in Bishui County, but instead he was concerned about the intentions of Lord Jingshu?!"
Sheng Weiqiao said awkwardly: "Aunt, please calm down - there is a reason why I directly explained to the Queen Mother and others that this is my brother's opinion!"
"What's the reason?!" Seeing that she still refused to admit her mistake, Nan was really going crazy, and her tone became angry, "The Queen Mother reminded you two or three times! The specific punishments have been laid out, just I have to tell you clearly that there is nothing you can do if you directly talk about the matter in Bishui County. After that, it is natural to go and make out with Princess Wuyang. What’s wrong?! Let’s keep the bright future and keep showing off!”
"Forget it if you show off to yourself!"
"After all, you are just a girl. Today, the Queen Mother and Princess Wuyang are both 'little girls'. It is understandable that you occasionally say the wrong words and do the wrong things!"
"But how can you say it was He'er's idea?!"
"He'er is a man and a scholar. He is going to join the official service in the coming spring!!!"
"What little things happen to you can be done to him?!"
"You said this in front of the Queen Mother today. If you find out later that it has nothing to do with Ruru, everyone in the world will laugh at him. He has high eyes and low hands. The imperial envoys, Bishui County, Meng family and King Gaomi's personnel, so many people are investigating. He dares to speak loudly about things that are not going to come out; when he encounters someone who is vicious and unyielding, he accuses him of having ulterior motives and deliberately provoking provocations. This is a crime that even your uncles dare not and cannot afford. How do you think you two children are going to bear it?!"
Nan was so anxious that she didn't even bother to coax her niece with nice words. She kept asking, "Taking a step back, even if it is found out that you are indeed related to Ruru, even if you just said He told the Empress Dowager that the imperial envoy actually had a clue, but he was just returning to Chang'an to present the evidence in person, so he kept saying that he had no clues - you underestimated the dangers of people's hearts! Do you think you gave the imperial envoy and them face like this? Will I be grateful to you?"
"wrong!"
"Not only will they not be grateful, but they will be jealous and even resent you brothers and sisters!"
"After all, so many people have been investigating the matter for so long, and there is no progress at all, but you brothers and sisters hit the nail on the head thousands of miles away! You said that by doing this, you are showing off how incompetent they are?!"
"Especially you brothers and sisters are still so young. There are many people among them who have been on the gold medal list, have backers, connections, and connections. Would you be willing to lose to you two kids and be a stepping stone for your reputation?!"
"This is impossible!!!"
"Just wait and see. It would be generous if those people only acted in the spring to make He'er's more than ten years of hard work come to nothing!"
"I'm afraid, they will simply blame you for what happened in Bishui County - don't blame you then, the whole Sheng family will not be affected!"
"Auntie, I am not saying this because I am afraid that you will implicate the Hou Mansion, but I am afraid that when the time comes, my Hou Mansion will risk everything and not be able to protect your Sheng family!!!"
Seeing Nan's furious look, Sheng Weiqiao said cautiously: "But, aunt, I only did this for the sake of my brother's future!"
Seeing Nan's eyes widen, and about to continue to attack, Sheng Suihe sighed, tapped the table with his fingers, and said slowly: "Auntie is very caring, and we brothers and sisters have seen it very clearly. ! It’s just that Wei Qiao is not as ignorant and reckless as aunt thinks. I wonder if aunt can calm down and listen to Wei Qiao explain the reason? If after she explains, aunt still doesn’t agree, is it too late to teach her a lesson? "