Within a moment, the door curtain was raised, and then a beautiful young woman and four women filed in. Behind them, there were several children and two or three wives.
The faces of these women were all a little reserved. Only the beautiful woman from before, when she saw Old Mrs. Jin, couldn't help but snatch her out of the crowd, threw herself in front of her bed and cried loudly: "Old Ancestor, Ancestor... My granddaughter only thinks that she will never see her ancestor again in this life. How pitiful is God that she allows her to have this opportunity. Even if I die now, I can rest in peace... "
Mrs. Jin couldn't help but cry. She hugged the beautiful woman and cried, "Silly boy, what nonsense are you talking about? Now that I can save my life, it's natural for me to pay homage to the gods. I won't go to see you soon." Mother, since your accident, she has not been able to eat well and sleep well for a day. Now that you are back safely, she can finally feel at ease."
Jin Yanfang stood up crying. When she saw her mother next to her, she couldn't help but threw herself into her arms and cried bitterly. After the catastrophe and the pressure of the world, she could still return to this home. How could she not feel so sad about it
Mrs. Jiang, Jiang Wanying, He and others wiped their tears and came forward to comfort them. Qiu Ning also tried to persuade the old lady who couldn't stop crying. Finally, everyone stopped crying, so the maid brought a futon, and Jin Yanfang took the few The women knelt down together and kowtowed to Mrs. Jin. Fu Qiuning watched from the side and thought: Well, the color is the same as when Daiyu entered the house, but Daiyu is alone, this time there are several.
While thinking about it, he couldn't help but take a closer look at the three girls behind Jin Yanfang. He secretly thought that their reputation was indeed well-deserved. No wonder their father thought he was a rare commodity. It was indeed something to be proud of having such a daughter. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this look is like a fairy from Yaochi descending to earth, not to mention the fish falling behind the moon and the flowers shy of the moon.
At this time, everyone's eyes fell on the three girls. They couldn't help but show timidity on their faces, but in the eyes of others, they were even more shocked. At this time, Jin Yanfang stood up, first pulled the middle-aged woman and said, "This is Aunt Mei." Then she pulled the three girls and introduced them one by one: "This is my eldest sister Feng Mingzhu, and this is my second sister Feng Mingzhu." Pearl, this is my cousin Han Qixue. Then he pulled a pair of children behind him and cried: "Quickly, please pay respects to my great-grandmother. It's a pity that these two children have been released since their father-in-law was born. They have never seen the face of their ancestors." "
The two children hurriedly bowed down and said, "Greetings to my great-grandmother." It was obvious that their mother had carefully taught them on the way. Mrs. Jin hurriedly ordered people to help her up, and Jin Luanfeng stepped forward to say hello. Because he was a man and there were many female relatives today, he left without saying a few words.
The maids here brought chairs and asked Aunt Mei, Jin Yanfang and others to sit down. They did not dare to ask about the incident that day for fear of arousing their sadness, but only asked what happened afterward. Jin Yanfang choked up and said: "That day my father-in-law and husband were killed, and all the other brothers and male servants died violently. Only the women were left behind. Fortunately, the bandits didn't seem to do anything to insult women. They only sold us for money. What a pitiful day." , they didn’t sell us to that shameful place. Even so, no one else knew where they were sold. Only Aunt Mei and the rest of us were lucky to be in the same place. The rich businessman was also very good and didn’t. Because of the beauty of Pearl Qixue, we coveted it, and we did not separate mother and son. We only said that we were lucky to end up in such a place, but unexpectedly, within a few days, my eldest brother came to our door. Only then did I know that there was a huge commotion in the house to find the granddaughter, but... it's just that the granddaughter really didn't have the face to see her ancestors. Now her father, uncle, and several brothers are all officials in the court. If the family reputation is clouded because of the granddaughter, Shame, isn't it true that even death can't atone for the sins of the granddaughter? The granddaughter was trained by the court at a young age. If she didn't have a pair of children who were still young, she should have died. However, there are too many worries in this world..." As he said that, he used his hands again He covered his face and cried. Aunt Mei and the sisters behind her also cried, and for a while, the room was filled with sobs again.
After finally being persuaded, Fu Qiuning asked a few questions about her trip to Beijing in order to calm the atmosphere. Jin Yanfang didn't know her, but saw her sitting next to Jiang Wanying. She couldn't help but wonder in her heart. Jiang Wanying smiled and said, "Sister, I don't know your sister-in-law anymore." ? Also, when my sister came in that day, I was afraid that she had not seen her, and you had forgotten? She is the first wife of your brother Fengju, the concubine of the heir apparent of the Prince of Zhenjiang."
As soon as these words came out, not only Jin Yanfang, but also Aunt Mei and the three girls behind her were shocked. They vaguely remembered that the young Marquis of Jin Xianghou Mansion had indeed married a wife with a bad background that day. But it seemed that she was forced, and I heard that the woman had been like an abandoned woman ever since she entered the Marquis' Mansion. Why now... isn't that the case at all now
Jin Yanfang was even more surprised. The entire Jin Xianghou Mansion was deeply humiliated by this incident that day. When she got married, they had almost forgotten the existence of this sister-in-law. Why did she suddenly appear in everyone's sight today with an expression on her face? Calm and quiet, it is obvious that life is very rich and happy.
Doubtful in her heart, but very affectionate in her mouth, Jin Yanfang quickly stood up with the girls to greet her again, and Fu Qiuning also hurriedly returned the gift. At this moment, I heard the maids outside saying: "Second Master is back." Then the door curtain opened, and Jin Fengju was wearing a light green gown with a jade belt around his waist. His hair was still as normal as usual because it was not tied with a crown. He picked up one with a jade hairpin and scattered the rest. He walked in gracefully, truly as elegant and graceful as jade.
"Second brother." When Jin Yanfang saw him, her eyes turned red and she rushed towards him excitedly. Jin Fengju hurriedly hugged her and said with a smile: "It's good to be back, and it's good to be safe."
Jin Yanfang nodded, wiped away her tears, and introduced several relatives of her family to Jin Fengju. The three girls had never seen this young marquis who was famous all over the capital. Now that they had met him in person, they couldn't help but feel happy. Jiafang's heart was beating wildly, and she was so busy that she saw the gift, with a faint layer of shame on her cheeks, making her look even more pitiful and cute.
Jin Fengju only glanced at it and thought that the rumors were indeed true. They were indeed beautiful women. He smiled lightly and said, "Sit down. It's just like your own home here. Don't be restrained." After that, he came to the old lady. , smiled and said: "My grandson pays respects to our ancestors, where is my eldest brother?"
Mrs. Jin smiled and said: "I just went out after seeing your sister off. I think I am in the study now. Are you okay at the Yamen today?"
Jin Fengju smiled and said: "It's a happy day for my sister to come back, so I have to postpone it." After that, he said to his mother: "Is there any news from my sister? Prince Rong saw me today, hesitating to speak. I don’t know what’s wrong with them. He asked me to come over a long time ago, but because of Sister Fang’s affairs these days, where do I have time?”
Mrs. Jiang asked doubtfully: "I've come here with no news. It should be fine, right?"
Jin Fengju nodded and said, "That's good. It seems like it's just a matter between the couple." Because he turned to Jin Yanfang again, he didn't dare to ask about being robbed and killed as usual. He only asked how many days he had lived in Yangzhou and how long it took him to go to Beijing. God waits for gossip. "Jin Yanfang answered them one by one.
Jin Fengju then stood up and said: "Ancestor, there is nothing going on here, so my grandson will leave. I will go to the study to find my eldest brother and ask him about his eldest brother in Yangzhou."
After saying that, Old Mrs. Jin smiled and said: "Go quickly, you are all doing business." He walked down with a slight smile, saw Qiu Ning sitting next to Jiang Wanying, and whispered a few words to her, Because the volume was low, everyone spoke individually and could not hear clearly. Moreover, Jin Yanfang was used to seeing them like this in the past year, so Jin Yanfang was really surprised.
Jin Fengju quietly asked Fu Qiuning if he would move to Fengya Building. He said that if he didn't move, someone else would take over. However, Qiu Ning rolled his eyes and spat lightly. He then left with a smile. Feng Mingzhu, Feng Zhenzhu and others all looked at him secretly, and then looked at Qiu Ning opposite, thinking that she was not so beautiful, so how could she win the favor of the young Marquis? Even those aunts were born better than her, not to mention the Grand Duke's granddaughter, whose status and appearance were far above hers.
Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard Mrs. Jin say: "Do the two Miss Feng and Miss Han have any clansmen or relatives in the capital?"
Sister Feng Zhenzhen and Han Qixue both trembled in their hearts and lowered their heads at the same time. Jin Yanfang sighed and said: "The Feng family has a small family, and my father-in-law was the most distant descendant in the family. Since he came to Beijing, he has not had much relationship with me. People in the clan come and go, and now that he is gone, I am afraid that the clan members may not be willing to take in the two sisters, let alone Sister Han."
Mrs. Jin then said: "In that case, you can stay here from now on. Yongcui Garden has arranged a place for you. You are tired from traveling, so I will ask my servants to take you to have a rest." Okay, let’s take a few girls around our house to get acquainted with them.”
Jin Yanfang, Feng Mingzhu and others all stood up and said, "Thank you, ancestors, for your care." So the old lady nodded and asked someone to take them down. Here Mrs. Jiang, Mrs. Fang, Jiang Wanying, Fu Qiuning and others were also busy saying goodbye. The old lady said: "Qiu Ning will stay here for a moment. I have something to tell her. You guys can go out."
Jiang Wanying looked at Fu Qiuning calmly. Although she was jealous in her heart, she could do nothing about it. She agreed and walked out. Seeing that she was surrounded by her confidant maids, the old lady smiled at Fu Qiuning and said, "Girl Ning, please don't embarrass yourself again." Feng Ju, if we move to Fengya Building as soon as possible, wouldn't it save everyone a lot of trouble?"
Fu Qiuning guessed that the old lady was going to speak out about this matter. He had already thought of a countermeasure in his mind and sighed: "Old ancestor, it's not that my grandson's daughter-in-law is ignorant, it's just that in the past six years, all the people who lived in Fengxuan that night were I'm used to it. What's more, you haven't seen the fight between my wife and Sister Wan a while ago. Even if I am in Wanfengxuan, I still arouse jealousy. If I move to the backyard, how much trouble will happen? How many calculations will I suffer? What's more, now When distant guests arrive, are we going to have to watch us being sour and jealous all day long? My ancestors, please forgive my granddaughter-in-law for speaking frankly, but grandson-in-law will not agree to it."
The old lady sighed and wanted to persuade her again, but seeing Fu Qiuning's firm expression, she vaguely remembered that she had the same personality back then. Once a decision is made in her heart, it is difficult to change it. So I had no choice but to nod my head and say, "That's all. Since you said that, my old lady has nothing to say, so I'll just do whatever you want."