The night passed quietly, and early the next morning, as the maid who got up early in the backyard of Zheng Guogong's mansion let out a shrill scream, commotion and chaos spread out of the huge Duke's mansion at a very fast speed and quickly filled the whole city!
As soon as Nan received the news, she ordered a carriage to go to Shengzhai. She didn't even have time to change into clothes to go out. After arriving at Shengzhai, she entered the door and asked anxiously: "I heard that Qiao Er and the three of them Did you also go to Zheng Guogong’s mansion for a banquet yesterday?”
Sheng Suihe received her with a surprised look on his face: "That's what happened, but because my dear girl she felt uncomfortable during the trip, she came back early after being helped by County Master Jingshu and explained to her family... Fortunately, She had a fever that night when she came back. Although she had taken medicine, she was still lying in the room! That day when she felt uncomfortable because she was a good girl, she was with her eighth sister, Ying Jiang, and County Master Jingshu. I was afraid The illness spread to the people at the table, and all four of them left in advance."
After briefly explaining the reasons why Sheng Weiqiao and the others left the Duke Zheng's Mansion early yesterday, he deliberately asked, "The unknown aunt came here in such a hurry, but what happened to the Duke Zheng's Mansion after they came back?"
"It's not that early, it happened last night." Nan frowned, "It is said that Zheng Guogong's beloved concubine Jiaoyu has disappeared from the fifteenth lady of the Meng family who was the daughter of Jiaoyu!"
"How could it be?!" Sheng Suihe's acting skills were very good, and his expressions of surprise and thought were just right. It was a normal reaction of a scholar who had little connection with any of the high-ranking sects in Chang'an after hearing the bad news from a high-ranking sect. With a look of joy on his face, he said, "Fortunately, they were gone last night. If something happened during the day, I wonder if it would affect the good girls and the others?"
Nan sighed and said, "That's what I thought too! The wives and concubines of Duke Zheng's house have been at odds with each other for a long time. This time, Mrs. Xiang couldn't bear it anymore and killed her... It is said that Jiaoyu's mother and daughter did not die together, but They were killed separately. I wonder why Mrs. Xiang didn’t even spare Miss Meng Fifteen? After all, Mrs. Xiang’s backer was the Queen Mother. No matter how much she was favored by Duke Zheng, she was just a concubine. The Queen Mother didn’t take it to heart at all. Yes, if you die, you will die!"
"Miss Meng Shishi is also the biological flesh and blood of Duke Zheng and the niece of the Queen Mother!"
"Even if the Queen Mother doesn't like her personality very much, she may not be happy to see Mrs. Xiang kill her as well... Now I don't know how Mrs. Xiang will end it? I hope this turmoil will happen within the Meng family. Okay, please don’t involve Qiao Er and the others!”
"Auntie, you are worrying too much!" Sheng Suihe comforted him with a smile, "Not to mention that Guainannan and the others came back early yesterday, but Auntie Jiaoyu and her two children only happened at night. It's impossible to even get together! Just say that at yesterday's birthday banquet, there were so many congratulatory guests, Guainannan and the others were not impressive at all, and their relationship with the Meng family was really not that deep. , after all, my aunt also knows that the reason why Guainan and the others attended this birthday banquet was mainly because of Her Highness Princess Wuyang’s request, and the Empress Dowager nodded... It was not a direct invitation from the Meng family!”
He added, "Moreover, before we left the Duke Zheng's residence yesterday, Guainan and the others were with County Master Jingshu. Auntie should know that the County Master is very good at mediating between various families. He always only takes advantage and does not suffer any losses." . In this way, even if someone bothers to investigate the whereabouts of the good girl and the others at the banquet and the reason for leaving early, there is still the county head who is at the forefront!"
Hearing this, Nan felt that it made sense, and then he breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to ask Sheng Weiqiao's condition in detail: "How come you have a fever when you are fine? Is it important? What did the doctor you brought say?"
Sheng Suihe looked calm and said: "Aunt, you know, we grew up in the south. In the winter in Nanfeng County, there are very few opportunities to wear fur clothes. A stronger man can just wear a jacket. It’s passed. Even girls like Guainannan and the others rarely wear a lot of clothes inside and outside. But it’s much colder in Chang’an. After the eighth sister caught a cold from the cold, I kept her in the room to raise her. It took several days, but with the grace of the Queen Mother, I asked the imperial doctor to help me prescribe a prescription, and I took it for several days before I recovered. I guess my dear daughter has not been able to withstand the climate here, either?"
"Well, I am rough-skinned and thick-skinned, but I forgot that this child is very delicate." Nan sighed and said, "It's almost the Lantern Festival. When the first month is over, it will be spring in early February. After that, the imperial examination Or whatever, it is estimated that Qiao Er and the others will be able to return to Nanfeng County in April or May, and then they will no longer have to endure the pain of this phenological difference!"
When it came to Sheng Weiqiao's return, although Sheng Suihe was not happy, Nan herself felt that her heart was filled with panic. Sheng Suihe happened to be receiving her in the main hall right now. She couldn't help but sigh, "When you arrived last year, I thought it was... I met my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, and I deliberately forced your uncle to take a leave of absence. He also packed up the whole family and went to the pier to greet her, just to see Qiao Er as soon as possible!"
"Who knew our old Xu family was not lucky..."
Nan smiled bitterly. She didn't know whether she was thinking of Xu Baomo's chaos and abandonment the year before last and the bastard sleeping with the maid Ming Cui not long ago, or she was thinking of Xu Caikui's recklessness and impulsiveness, but no matter what, it was obvious that she couldn't say it now. Let Sheng Weiqiao marry Xu Baomo.
Just like Mrs. Xiahou said, since her own child is such an unlucky thing, she can't trick anyone like her family friend!
Now Sheng Weiqiao has changed her mind and wants to marry Xu Baomo, and Nan has no choice but to stop her.
It's just that Nan has always trusted her father-in-law and mother-in-law's vision. For example, she was picked by her parents-in-law. Especially since Sheng Weiqiao came to Chang'an, although she behaved very recklessly when meeting the Queen Mother and other nobles, she couldn't resist her good luck and took risks every time. Not only did she pass the test, she was even tempted to stretch out her thighs for her to hold. In addition, this girl's words and deeds were very much to Zhongnan's liking.
Especially when there was a sleeping crane standing next to her, Nan felt that her niece in this life was really so gentle and cute!
Now that she has missed this girl as her daughter-in-law, Nan can't help feeling regretful.
But speaking in front of Sheng Suihe now is not only to express his reluctance, but also to repair the relationship between the Xu Sheng family.
After all, no matter how you look at it, the Xu family is responsible for the failure of this marriage.
As the matron of the Xu family, Nan should also express her apology to the Sheng family and her appreciation for Sheng Weiqiao.
It's a pity that Sheng Suihe was wary when he heard this. He looked at her suspiciously for a while, then insinuated that she really didn't expect Sheng Weiqiao to marry Xu Baomo, and didn't even approve of the marriage. Then he smiled, hypocritically. He comforted him and said, "The marriage is destined by God! Brother Xu Shi is brave, handsome, talented and educated, and he is not very young. In the future, he will definitely marry a wife that will satisfy my aunt, and he will be filial to you and Uncle Shi together!"
Well, based on his understanding of Xu Baomo, it is not certain whether the future wife will satisfy the Nan family, but Nan family and Xu Zijing will probably have no shortage of filial piety people.
After all, that lifelong ideal is for the mother-in-law to travel all over the world, collect all the beauties from the north and the south, and make the whole country graceful!
Nan, who didn't even dare to take another look at the pretty maid who was under her husband's care, was she tolerant of her son's behavior, or was she training him strictly in line with her husband's requirements
If it's the former, I'm afraid the excitement in Ningweihou's Mansion will never stop;
If it was the latter, Sheng Suihe sighed with compassion: Brother Shi, if you have time to look back, I will remember to send someone to burn some paper in front of your grave!
"As for that bastard boy, it would be great if he doesn't make us mad to death. How can we still expect him to fulfill his filial piety?!" Nan obviously didn't care about her son's future marriage. Hearing this, he sneered, "Now I just hope that my uncle and I will be together." You can stay in such good health, lest you get too old in the future and be unable to impress him, and you can only watch him get worse and worse!"
Speaking of this, looking at Sheng Sleeping He, who was the same age as his son and even more beautiful in appearance, heroic and elegant, Nan's Xu was because it was rare for the two of them to have a peaceful conversation. The nephew's fear and disgust disappeared, and he actually liked it a little. He couldn't help but said enthusiastically, "You are old enough! After the spring is over, do you want my aunt to look for you carefully? You can also take advantage of Qiao'er's return to Nanfeng County. When the time comes, I will help you keep an eye on her, lest you marry the kind of wife she dislikes the most, which will lead to discord between the sister-in-law and you in the middle!"
Sheng Suihe's smile froze for a moment, and he felt very helpless when he looked at Nan who said, "Although you were a bastard before, my aunt is so generous. Not only does she not care about it now, but she also helps you tell you whether you are moved or not by kissing her." She felt very helpless: It was rare for him to think With this aunt thinking about them so much during the first month of the year, she didn't even have time to change her clothes when she went out, so she came over to tell her news and express condolences. She was so kind and kind, so she had to reciprocate her kindness. She should have a nicer attitude toward her and less thorns in her words... Why is this so? Auntie just wants to cause trouble
So he kept his handsome and charming smile and said softly: "I appreciate my aunt's love! But I think my aunt is very worried about Brother Xu Shi's future marriage. The so-called distance and distance, Brother Xu Shi has not yet gotten married, which is a major event in my life. , why should I just let my aunt worry about it? Please ask my aunt to help Brother Xu Shi find a noble girl with a noble birth, talent and beauty who is deeply loved by her father's family, and then I dare to ask my aunt to help with the details!"
Haha, how many noble girls from noble families, talented and beautiful, and deeply loved by their father's family have no temper at all
Although the Ningwei Marquis Mansion also has the title of marquis, its foundation is shallow. As the only son, Xu Zijing does not even have any helpers such as brothers. In the court, he is basically a mere commander. Only a real high-ranking family will not be afraid of their family!
When the time comes, Xu Baomo, who is full of desires to flirt with women, will be surprised if he can get along harmoniously with such a wife!
Sheng Suihe wanted to see if Nanshi was still in the mood to play matchmaker for him as Ningweihou's mansion was bustling with activity.
How did Nan know his sinister intentions
Hearing this, he secretly praised him for being sensible. He felt that Xu Baomo was being compared by more than just one or two points, and said to himself: "Sure enough, children can't be pampered! Look at this He'er, most likely because he was raised outside since he was a child, he has suffered a lot of grievances. , so after acknowledging my ancestor and returning to my clan, I am not arrogant or frivolous, and I treat people in a safe manner! How can I be like the bastard I gave birth to, who was spoiled rotten by my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"
She was about to sigh, but Sheng Suihe was afraid that she would continue to mention the marriage to him, so he quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Miss Meng Shishi's birthday party was held yesterday. Didn't the two younger sisters receive the message? Or did they? Didn’t you go after receiving the post?”
Invitations were widely distributed for Meng Bijun's birthday this time. Except for the people from King Gaomi who didn't give them, people from Meng's family and people like Ningwei Houfu who were dragging their feet and refused to express their opinions, supposedly they should have received them
Sure enough, Nan said: "They received it, but Cai Kui's wedding is scheduled for April. She is getting married right now and is very busy! So I explained the situation to the person who sent the post and sent the manager yesterday. Just give her a gift and forget about it. If she doesn’t go, Caifu is only a little old, so of course she won’t go either.”
"Is Caikui Shimei going to leave the court?" Sheng Suihe raised his eyebrows, "Is it because of my good girl? Aunt, this life-long event is very important. You can't let Caikui Shimei suffer such injustice just for a mere quarrel. ah!"
In fact, he was indifferent in his heart. He didn't care at all about Xu Caikui's future and fate, and even wished that she would be unlucky.
But this performance obviously moved Nan, and he said with emotion: "Oh, you said that, I am really ashamed! I don't know why, I would teach such a heartless thing... But you must not be ashamed Responsibility, the reason why her wedding date was brought forward this time is actually because before we had time to tell her husband’s family, her husband’s family was worried that her future father-in-law would be unwell and miss the opportunity of the younger generations. Qingchun, specially sent someone to discuss the matter, so that they can get married sooner rather than later."
Sheng Suihe then "breathed a sigh of relief" and said with a smile: "Then I'm relieved... Shimei must give us a post when she leaves the cabinet. We have to go and congratulate her!"
The aunt and nephew exchanged greetings together for a while, because the medicine Sheng Weiqiao took contained calming ingredients and kept her asleep. Nan, as the mistress of the first house, was really busy in the first month, so she knew that there was nothing big going on in Sheng's house. , after sitting for a while, he left.
Not long after she left, Huan Yehe, dressed in disguise, entered Sheng's house through the back door and quietly reached Sheng Suihe's study.