As they sat down in the flower hall, hot tea was served again in Yujie. Fu Qiulan watched her exit and then smiled and said: "I remember that this girl was just because my sister got married, so my father bought it for you temporarily, but he didn't expect it. , Six or seven years have passed, and she has become such a successful person under your hands."
Fu Qiuning said with a smile: "My sister is joking, I don't know how to take care of people. It's all Yu Jie who strives for success. She is already smart and helps me raise the two children of the young marquis. It can be said that we share weal and woe without taking any advantage." Big, naturally everyone respects her."
Fu Qiulan smiled and said: "Although I think she is my sister's right-hand man, it's just that this person is not good enough to stay. I'm afraid Yu Jie is more than 20 years old, right? If you stay here, she will really become an old girl. In my house But there is a young housekeeper who has not yet married because his wife died. He is very honest and reliable... "
Before she could finish speaking, Fu Qiuning shook her head and said with a smile: "Thank you sister for taking the trouble to think about it. When she followed me and had no status, she naturally couldn't help her find a good family. Now it's our father who takes this matter to heart." I just found a house for her. Although her family is poorer, the people are very nice, and Yu Jie is also willing. Yes, it is approaching the New Year, and all the governments are very busy. I think the prince has become the crown prince now, so The Prince's Mansion must be even more prosperous and busy. Why did my sister come to me specifically if she didn't say she was helping out in the mansion?"
Fu Qiulan smiled and said: "No matter how busy I am, it's not my turn. The prince's wives and concubines are all capable. There are some things that my sister should know even if I don't tell them. Where is the status that I can fight for now? Instead of being in the palace If you listen to those gossips every day, why not come to my sister’s place for a walk and get some fresh air.”
Fu Qiuning was confused and glanced at Fu Qiulan's face, wondering if it was because he had fallen out of favor and lost power in Zhenjiang Prince's Palace that he came here on purpose? Because he remained calm at the moment and just drank tea slowly. Sure enough, Fu Qiulan started crying as she spoke, shook her head and said: "Our family is in bad luck. Now Prince Hong is far away in Shandong, and he has no chance to meet that wife. But dad and grandpa seemed to be determined before, and now they want to find her again. Who can trust a backer? My sister is still favored in the Duke of Jingguo's palace. Did the young marquis say that Prince Rong would accept his father? Besides, I was just an insignificant concubine in the prince's palace. That day I had I was pregnant, and His Highness made me his aunt. I was happy at that time. But in a blink of an eye, the child was gone, and there was news that Prince Hong had lost power. Now it is really adding to the misery. How can our Highness be willing to look at me again? I often think in my heart, if I had known about this, it would have been better that he would not have gotten this position."
"Sister, be careful, these words are child's play?" Fu Qiuning quickly stood up and walked to Fu Qiulan, but heard her say: "What are you afraid of? Sister, the reason why I sent all the servants out is that I hope I can talk to you freely. , otherwise it will kill me if I hold it in."
As soon as she said this, tears rolled down her cheeks, and then she pulled open her sleeves, and then opened her collar, revealing bruises all over her arms and white neck and chest. Fu Qiuning was shocked and lost his voice: "Who did this?"
"Who else could it be?" Fu Qiulan cried so hard that she shook her head and said, "Our cruel man, when I got married, he said so many sweet words, so what now? Last time he went to my room after drinking. , I couldn't get out of bed for three whole days. These are the scars left by my predecessor, and there are still some old wounds. Sister, I really envy you. The young marquis holds you in his hands. So what if Prince Rong loses his power? Your Majesty The Holy Family is everlasting. Even our Highness knows that he is a talented person in governing the country. He will not do anything to add insult to injury after he ascends the throne. My sister’s life of wealth is long-lasting. This is my sister’s blessing. I can’t envy it. But now I am worried about my father, uncle and grandpa. In the past few days, I have seen them frequently showing kindness to our father, but our father is indifferent. My status is low and I have no time to protect myself. How can I help them speak? Now It seems that I can only rely on my sister to say a few good words for them in front of the young Marquis. Prince Rong is currently losing power. Who knows if there will be any changes in the future? The emperor is still in good health... "
"younger sister… "
Fu Qiuning shouted suddenly, then grabbed Fu Qiulan's shoulders and scolded her harshly: "Even if you have any grievances in your heart? You shouldn't say such treacherous words. If others hear it, it will be a huge turmoil. Do you understand?" Have you carried all those trainings from women and girls to the dog's belly? Let alone the affairs of the country and the emperor, it is our men's affairs, and it is not your and my turn to discuss. So what if the emperor has appointed His Highness the Crown Prince as the crown prince? It's natural for him to be an old man. You will have your own considerations. We, the young marquis, have never said a word to each other and are still serving you diligently. But now that you say such things, how can you let me deal with you? "
"Sister, I know you don't believe me, but look at me like this, why are you still guarding me?" Fu Qiulan burst into tears, but Fu Qiuning wiped away her tears in distress, shook her head and said, "Okay, okay. , if you feel uncomfortable, you can come to my place to talk in the future. But if you still want to say these rebellious words, just don’t come to my door as soon as possible." As he said this, he helped her wipe away her tears. , and then he shouted out the door: "Here comes someone."
The door opened in response, and several maids from the corridor walked in. Most of them were brought by Fu Qiulan, and their faces were all red from the cold. Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "I think your aunt is not feeling very well these days, so why not?" Take her back and have a good rest. Yu Jie, pick up two boxes of the cream snacks delivered from the kitchen this morning and bring them back to your sister." After that, he said to Fu Qiulan: "Nowadays, there are more and more Westerners. This time, all nations After the civilization meeting, there was a lot left over, so I hired one to come back and make this Western cream pastry. It tastes good. My sister took it back to try it."
While saying this, Yu Jie came over with two boxes of snacks. A maid behind Fu Qiulan took them. She thanked Fu Qiuning and took her hand and said sincerely: "Sister, you can doubt me no matter what, but Dad, uncle and grandpa, please keep an eye on them, otherwise they will really have no way out."
"I have my own idea about this. Just take care of yourself." Fu Qiuning was naturally not stupid enough to give any guarantee to this sister with suspicious intentions. He just watched her get into the sedan chair. She stood outside the door for a long time. Then he sighed and said: "If you are really using a trick for me, sister, you have miscalculated. In such an era, it is not easy for me to take care of myself. How can I let myself be involved in the vortex of right and wrong for the sake of that family?"
After returning to the house for a while, Jin Feng lifted the curtain and came in. He said with a smile: "I heard that your sister left, so I came here. It's strange. I remember that she was not close to you before, but now she is here. What is it for?"
Fu Qiuning didn't hide anything from him, so he explained Fu Qiulan's purpose. Jin Fengju listened carefully, pondered for a while, then raised his head and looked at her with a smile and said, "You have always been kind-hearted. I was afraid that you would be deceived by this recklessness. But now it seems that I am worrying too much. Your sister is suffering." After such suffering, your father, grandfather and second uncle are also helpless at this time, Qiu Ning, don't you feel uncomfortable in your heart?"
"I mean well, but I don't mean too well." Fu Qiuning glanced at Jin Fengju angrily: "My Lord, if you have anything to say, just open the skylight and say it. Why are you testing me like this? No matter how uncomfortable I feel, I still know how to guard against others. The truth is that the heart is indispensable. Don’t I know the nature of my father and grandfather? If I believe this, I’m afraid I won’t know how I will die in the future. Besides, if I don’t believe it, I will be broad-minded in this regard, and I can really give up completely. Old grudges? Although my grandfather is a hereditary prince and my father is the heir apparent, neither of them hold real power. What I can say in front of the emperor is limited. I’m afraid I may not take them seriously, right?"
Jin Fengju hurriedly came over and said with a smile: "Look what you said, am I such a heartless person? To be honest, even though they slapped me in the face when they married you, now that I have you, it's just right It's a blessing in disguise, so there's nothing to complain about. I'm afraid your grandparents have a grudge and won't believe me. Prince Hong and His Royal Highness have joined forces, but they have always been at odds with their brother-in-law. Even if they have to rely on , we should also rely on the prince. If I really want to follow your path, it seems that I shouldn’t let your sister come here crying like this. Putting aside those pitiful feelings, it seems a bit puzzling. "
Fu Qiuning frowned and said: "I just think this is strange. In short, you are the most familiar with these things. You can make sure of it yourself. No matter how bad my grandparents are, they still gave birth to me and raised me. If you can be more generous, please don't kill them all. This is because you love me." Fu Qiuning actually wished that those heartless old guys in the Zhenjiang Palace were sent far away. Anyway, the only two relatives accepted him. After coming over, what does the life and death of that family have to do with her? However, what was important in ancient times was filial piety and affection. Jin Fengju didn't know that she had traveled through time and had nothing to do with those people. If she didn't speak up for that family, I'm afraid even her lover would think she was cruel.
Jin Fengju nodded and was about to say something when he heard Jian Feng's voice outside. Fu Qiuning hurriedly said, "Come in and answer." After saying that, Jian Feng walked in. After seeing the couple, he said cautiously, "Grandma , the little maids sent out by the slaves came back and said that after Aunt Lan entered the house, she first went to Second Grandma Wan, probably to report, and then came here."
Jin Fengju frowned and said, "It's a joke. Qiu Ning is now the head wife and is no longer the neglected person in Wanfengxuan. Even if she reported it, she should tell her wife. What's the matter with running to Wanying's place?" Is it the rule in their house that if you want to see your first wife, you have to report to your regular wife?"