As soon as it dawned, Mrs. Qu took people to pay her respects to the old lady. The old lady was not in good health right now, and she did not let Mrs. Qu go to pay her respects. Especially after what happened to Yunya, the old lady was very worried about Qu. Madam Qu became more and more calm, and Madam Qu also had a reputation for being self-aware, and would never get along with her if nothing happened.
It was a rare occasion to come over today to say hello. Before I even entered the door, I heard what the old lady and her close friend, Grandma Shen, were saying, accompanied by laughter. It was obvious that she was in a good mood, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. , his eyes twinkled slightly, and he walked in with a smile on his face.
A maid had already seen her coming and hurriedly went in to report her, and someone else came over to pick out the curtain for her.
When I entered the door, I saw that the old lady was wearing a suit of autumn-colored clothes with some longevity characters embroidered on the hem. She looked good and happy. She and Aunt Shen were looking at some pictures on the small table. Everyone was talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was good. When Mrs. Qu came in, the old lady raised her eyes and glanced at Mrs. Qu lightly.
"How are you today, mother? The weather is nice today. Do you want to go out for a walk?" Mrs. Qu stepped forward and saluted, then asked with a smile. The weather outside is indeed nice. It is the time of crisp autumn, the wind is not too strong and the sun is shining. It's not big either. It's the most comfortable time. Many people in the capital will go out to play and hang out at this time.
It’s just that the Fuguo Duke’s Mansion doesn’t have such a habit!
Since Luo Xia died, the old lady has been feeling depressed, her health is not good, and she is not in the mood, so she will not go out for a stroll at this time. At most, she will bask in the sun in the garden and walk a few times. walking path.
Mrs. Qu's question was a bit unusual, and the old lady glanced at her: "I won't go out. I'm too lazy to move on weekdays. Although I'm feeling better these days, I still can't stand walking around."
"Now that my mother's illness has improved, I naturally want to go for a walk. Anyway, there is nothing to do today, so I will go with my daughter-in-law to take a look, so as not to be bored in the house all the time. When Mingzhu came back, she blamed me for not taking her mother out to relax. ." Mrs. Qu's attitude today was very attentive, with a smile in her eyes, and she kept urging.
"You want to go out?" The old lady has always been a smart person. After hearing the meaning of Mrs. Qu's words, she frowned and asked rather displeasedly.
Mrs. Qu has been going out more often these days, which is really inconsistent with the low profile that the old lady has always advocated, and the old lady was a little dissatisfied.
"Mom, I'm not going out, but we're going to have a look together. It just so happens that we can also relax. Last time my wife went out, I heard that there was a shop with hundreds of years of ginseng, but because I was in a hurry last time, I didn't have time to go. Look, I happened to go there with my mother this time to take a look. If it is really old, I will sell it for my mother to replenish her health."
Looking at the old lady's eyes that seemed to understand the world, Mrs. Qu felt panicked, but then her expression became more sincere and gentle, and her smile was full of smiles, as if she really made this trip specifically just for the old lady. She looked like a good wife who thought about the old lady.
"Drug shop?" There was a faint coldness in the old lady's eyes, and she stared at Mrs. Qu so closely that she almost didn't dare to look directly at her. She was a little flustered and wanted to erase her head, but she felt that doing so would make her look a little guilty. I had to put on an almost frozen smile and try not to get stage fright.
"There aren't many good ginseng like this in the mansion anymore. When I went to see it last time, I just... I thought I would go out and find some when I had time, and put them in the mansion so that I could take them out when I wanted to use them. This saves you from missing something and making it inconvenient to use."
"Are there any shortage of medicinal materials in the mansion? I heard from the servants who went to pick up the medicine a few days ago that there are still a lot of medicinal materials in the warehouse. There will be no need to add any more for a while. A few months ago, another batch of new medicines came in. Is there anything missing?" The old lady leaned forward and asked.
A large aristocratic family like Fuguo Gongfu purchases a batch of medicinal materials every year. They have their own formal purchasing channels, and they are often their own business. This is also safer and there will be no mistakes. The medicine is good to use. It is used to heal people, but if used incorrectly, it can harm people!
Rich families are very cautious and will not use or buy medicines outside casually!
When the old lady asked this question, Mrs. Qu swallowed her saliva nervously, feeling uneasy. She originally thought that if she said this, the old lady would send her out even if she didn't want to go out, but no matter what, My goal was achieved. Unexpectedly, the old lady didn't answer her words, and instead asked her about the amount of medicine in stock.
How could this not make the scheming Mrs. Qu nervous
"Mom, there are some medicines in stock, but not many good medicines. The ginseng my daughter-in-law saw that day was really good. Mother, why don't we go and have a look together? If it's not good, we won't buy it. I originally thought That’s what I wanted to do.”
Mrs. Qu subconsciously avoided the old lady's gaze.
"Are you in a vacuum now? Is there nothing going on in the house?" The old lady looked at her, and Mrs. Qu could hardly hold it in, and then she asked lightly, with a hint of displeasure in her words, and her eyes narrowed. , those dim old eyes fell on Mrs. Qu with some sharp light.
Mrs. Qu was so flustered that she didn't think about the acknowledgment in the old lady's words. She thought she was really asking her if she had finished handling the matters in the house. She immediately stood up straight and said, "Mother, the matters in the house have been settled." I have finished handling it, and I have arranged the tasks of the heads of various departments, and there will be nothing else today."
"Is there anything going on in the backyard?" the old lady asked pointedly.
"Yes, nothing really happened. Don't worry, mother. The inner courtyard of our house is the cleanest, and there are usually no major issues to deal with. Mother and I will be fine after we go out."
Mrs. Qu promised again with a smile. With her smiling face, her posture was lowered. That look not only reflected a filial daughter-in-law, but also a capable daughter-in-law, who could take care of such a large mansion so effectively. Being organized is not something that ordinary people can do.
"Oh, our house is clean? When you said that, I remembered it. Don't go out yet. Come and take a look at this!"
The old lady said as she pushed the scroll on the table in front of her in the direction of Mrs. Qu, and said casually: "I'm afraid I won't be so worry-free from now on. When there are more people, the excitement is lively, but there are also worries." "More, it's just that I am an old man who likes to have fun, so I don't want you to worry about it anymore."
There seemed to be something in the words, and Mrs. Qu's heart skipped a beat when she heard it. She subconsciously landed on the scroll that Aunt Shen brought over. She had a bad feeling in her heart. Her eyelids twitched before she composed herself and took it from Aunt Shen. I looked at the scrolls in my hand one by one, and every one of them was a beautiful lady, all of whom looked enchanting and graceful.
"Mother, this is..." Mrs. Qu's eyes fell on the enchanting face of the woman in the painting, and she swallowed nervously, her eyes filled with caution.
"There are really few people in this mansion. We have to bring in a few people to make it more lively, and we can't have too few heirs. For a family like ours, having too few heirs means it is not prosperous and underdeveloped."
The old lady seemed to be explaining or talking to herself. She took the tea from Grandma Shen and took a sip without looking at Mrs. Qu's slow words.
"Mother, are you choosing a wife for the crown prince? My daughter-in-law is also familiar with the rich families of each family, but I can't tell which family's rich ladies these are. Why haven't I seen them before?" Mrs. Qu was even more confused, and she felt a strong desire in her heart. Uneasy, the handkerchief in his hand began to rub uneasily, and he inquired cautiously.
"Of course you have never seen them. These are all daughters of small families. The oldest one is just the daughter of a fifth-rank official. They are different from the families you usually associate with." The old lady said calmly.
The people who interacted with the Duke of Xiangfu were either one or two high-ranking officials, or even those from centuries-old families. It was impossible for them to associate with the daughter of a fifth-rank official, let alone those with smaller official positions.
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"Then they and the Crown Prince..." Such an identity and status are impossible to match with Luo Wenyou.
"Second Madam, of course these women have nothing to do with the Crown Prince. Think about it, how could the Crown Prince's wife choose from all these small families." Aunt Shen answered with a smile.
"What happened... and...?" These words almost came out of Mrs. Qu's mind. The handkerchief in her hand had been crumpled into a ball, almost out of shape, and there was a faint bloody smell in her throat.
"Of course this is for Bin'er. He belongs to a distinguished family and holds an important position in the court. He can't leave without an heir. A few years ago, I thought he would always have one, but now he looks a little older. We might as well pick a few more young ones and send them in so that Bin'er can have more branches and leaves."
The old lady said.
Mrs. Qu almost burst into tears when she said this!
Luo Bin's backyard is not actually without concubines, but several aunts are a bit older, and there are also aunts who were raised by Mrs. Qu's maid before she entered Fu Guogong's mansion. They are not as good as Mrs. Qu. , under the suppression of Mrs. Qu for so many years, he has behaved himself and dare not make any mistakes.
Therefore, the backyard of the Fuguogong Mansion is really clean.
But if someone younger comes in, Mrs. Qu will be filled with hatred and anger. The young women in the paintings all have charming faces, and they look like vixens at a glance. If such a woman is brought into the house, As the main wife, I have to grit my teeth with hatred every day.
But she couldn't say that Luo Bin was not allowed to take concubines. As the royal wife, she must be smart, tolerant, and tolerant.
"Bin'er is getting older. If he doesn't give birth to a son, he will no longer have a good relationship with him. I also know that it will be difficult for you to have a few more aunts at this time, but for the sake of Bin'er's heirs, I still have to let you suffer this grievance. Those who bear it may need to take care of themselves for a period of time, which will always make you feel a little tired."
The old lady's words were very pleasant to listen to and her reasoning was straightforward. She was at the level of Zisi. Even though Mrs. Qu crushed the veil, she had nothing to say. Especially what the old lady said next made her face even more expressionless. Abnormal and almost vomiting blood, she, the royal wife, had to decide on a candidate today.
Three days later, people will be welcomed in, and the inner courtyard will be decorated later. In a word, Mrs. Qu will be so busy today that she will not have time to leave the house, which will completely mess up her original plan! (To be continued)