No, as Zhao Yue had expected, within two days the Duke's Mansion sent someone to deliver a letter saying that Jin was unwell.
Cui Wenxi was worried about his old mother's health, so he ordered someone to say hello to Nanny Xue in Tingxue Hall, and then hurried back to the Duke's Mansion to visit her.
Nexiao arrived at Ruyitang and saw that Jin was in good shape and had no faults at all.
Cui Wenxi had a false alarm, and couldn't help but feel a little angry. She said angrily: "Mom, please don't make fun of your body in the future. My daughter was thinking so wildly along the way that she almost burst into tears."
Seeing her worried eyes, Mrs. Jin felt quite distressed. She held her hand and said, "I just want to take a look at you, but I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for you."
Cui Wenxi: "What's the inconvenience?" He added, "If you miss me, just send someone to let me know. I can come back to visit at any time."
Jin hesitated for a long time before asking: "In recent days, you and Prince Qing..."
Cui Wenxi replied: "We look so cool but we are so cold." After a moment, he said, "I like to be cold like this. Everyone can live their own lives without interfering with each other."
Jin looked at her and hesitated to speak.
Seeing that she seemed worried, Cui Wenxi asked curiously: "What's wrong with my mother? Why do you look like this?"
Jin thought about it and knew it was inevitable, so she said, "Second mother is back, she came back yesterday."
Hearing that his sister Cui Wenjiang had returned home, Cui Wenxi said happily: "Where is she now? I haven't seen her for a long time." He then asked, "Has Sanlang come back together?"
Jin replied: "Sanlang didn't come back, only your sister did."
Cui Wenxi frowned slightly, thinking that Cui Wenjiang had a conflict with her, so she immediately asked: "She came back to her parents' house after they had a fight?"
Jin shook his head, "No, Sanlang is busy these days, so she came back to see me by herself."
Cui Wenxi was relieved.
Cui Wenjiang and her are sisters from the same mother, four years younger than her. The two have been close friends since they were young. When they were young, they often slept under the same quilt, and they had a deep sibling bond.
Later, after getting married, Cui Wenxi entered Prince Qing's Mansion, while Cui Wenjiang fell in love with Feng Zheng, who was ranked second on the list.
That Feng Zheng was captured by Cui Wenjiang under the orders of Jiang, and he was the husband he personally selected.
Originally, it was wrong for the Feng family and the Cui family to be improperly married, but Cui Wenjiang could not help but like him. In addition, Feng Zhengsheng was handsome, talented, and of good character, so he caught the eye of the Duke of Zhen and made the final decision. This is a good marriage.
The couple had a harmonious relationship and had two sons and a daughter. This time Cui Wenjiang did not take them with her when she returned to her parents' home, but left them in the care of her parents-in-law.
Hearing that Cui Wenxi was back, Cui Wenjiang came over from the eldest family member Wang's side after a while.
As soon as the two sisters saw each other, Cui Wenxi smiled and joked: "I said some distinguished guest asked my mother-in-law to pretend to be sick to coax me back."
Cui Wenjiang looks similar to her, but her temperament is very different. She does not have her dignified and noble aura, but has a strong scholarly aura, and her whole body is elegant and elegant. The two sisters are completely influenced by two different upbringings. .
Seeing that his eldest sister was still so glamorous and beautiful even though they were quarreling with each other, and she didn't look haggard or anxious at all, Cui Wenjiang felt a little relieved and saluted and called her sister.
Cui Wenxi waved to her, "Second mother, come here."
Cui Wenjiang stepped forward.
Cui Wenxi held her hand and looked up and down: "It seems that the Qing Dynasty has decreased a bit. Did Feng Sanlang not give you anything to eat?"
Cui Wenjiang was amused and joked to himself: "I can't even open the pot."
Cui Wenxi curled his lips, "Look at the potential of your idea."
The family sat together and chatted.
The two sisters have not seen each other for a long time. When they mentioned some things from their childhood, Cui Wenjiang said coquettishly: "My mother is partial to my sister the most. I fell in love with a pair of begonia beads given by my grandmother back then, but my mother gave me a pair of begonia flowers." I gave all my children to my sister, which made me cry for a long time."
Jin said "ouch" and defended: "You were still young at that time, so you didn't need it."
Cui Wenxi also said disgustedly: "You still remember your grudge. Didn't I give you one at that time?"
Cui Wenjiang: "My sister gave it to me because she saw how pitiful I was."
These words made mother and daughter laugh.
Cui Wenjiang has been fond of poetry and books since she was a child, and she has a delicate mind. She is quite charming and savage like a young daughter. Unlike Cui Wenxi, who has a big belly and has been raised by Zhen Guogong as the mistress of the palace.
Therefore, Cui Wenxi would pamper her many times, because she was the eldest daughter, and the things she used were much better than this sister, and she was favored by her elders.
But after all, the two of them are from the same mother, and Cui Wenjiang likes to pester her despite the eldest sister's connivance.
After lunch, the two sisters went to Jinyuyuan to take a rest. Cui Wenxi half leaned on the beauty's couch and said, "When I came back, I saw that my mother was full of worries. She was probably worried about you."
Cui Wenjiang was silent, sat next to her and said, "I guess it won't be long before I have to leave Beijing."
Cui Wenxi was stunned and asked curiously: "Why?"
Cui Wenjiang: "The imperial court conducts a performance appraisal every three years, and the promotion, demotion, or transfer of officials are all conducted in the examination class of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Sanlang has been working as a scholar for several years, and this time the examination class will be done outsourcing to the local government. Parent Officer, starting from five years, I have to go out with him."
Cui Wenxi asked: "Do you know where to put it?"
Cui Wenjiang frowned and said: "I told my father about this earlier, and thanks to my family connections, I changed the place where Sanlang was sent to be closer. I heard that it is in Qianzhou. Yuntang County.”
Cui Wenxi said disgustedly: "It takes four or five months to go back and forth from Qianzhou to Gyeonggi."
Cui Wenjiang: "It's already very good. It's much closer than Nanyang before." He added, "Sanlang and I are going to Qianzhou. I guess we won't be able to return to Beijing for a while. My mother-in-law feels uncomfortable. If sister has free time, please spend more time with her."
Cui Wenxi was silent, as if she suddenly understood the reason why her mother was hesitant to speak when she came back. She asked tentatively: "My eldest brother is the minister of the Ministry of Industry. Have you ever thought of a way to send Saburo to a county in Gyeonggi Province?"
Cui Wenjiang responded: "I asked the Ministry of Civil Affairs for help, and then I changed the position from Nanyang to Qianzhou."
Cui Wenxi kept silent, feeling uncomfortable for a while. After a long time, she asked: "Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"
Cui Wenjiang said calmly: "We are all worried about you." He added, "Although dad is strict, he is partial to my sister in his heart. Knowing that you are making peace with King Qing, I can't hold you back, so I never mentioned this."
Cui Wenxi said nothing.
Cui Wenjiang continued: "It's good to be sent to Qianzhou. After my husband and I have settled down there, we will look for an opportunity to return to Beijing to visit our elders. I just need Sister Lao to take care of me more, and my sister will be able to go there." rest assured."
Cui Wenxi said sternly: "Qianzhou is too far away. You are dragging your family there with you. You are not familiar with the place, and your family cannot take care of you if anything happens. If you move to the Gyeonggi area, not only will it be convenient to go back and forth, but there will also be a lot of things to take care of at home for you." It’s better to suffer less.”
Cui Wenjiang was silent for a long time, and then said seriously: "Sister, if you are asked to bow down to King Qing because of Sanlang's matter, then I would rather go to Qianzhou.
"Marriage is like a fish that knows when it comes to drinking water. You have always been prudent in your actions. No matter what choice you make, there is a reason. Although I, as your sister, can't help you, I can't hold you back. , causing trouble for you."
These words made Cui Wenxi feel distressed, "Second mother..."
Cui Wenjiang held her hand, "I talked about you with dad last night. Although he sighed, he felt sorry for you in his heart. He said that if you insist on making peace, he will do whatever you want, and the worst will happen in the future. The Cui family will raise you until you grow old."
Cui Wenxi was dubious, "Don't try to coax me."
Cui Wenjiang: "What am I coaxing you to do?" He added, "Although our father is rigid and strict, he is a loving father. It's just that there are some things he can't say because of his face."
Cui Wenxi pursed her lips and smiled.
Cui Wenjiang whispered: "I didn't know that grandma pretended to be sick to coax you back. When dad and brother come back tonight, she will probably be punished."
Cui Wenxi: "My mother is reluctant to let you go to Qianzhou, and I am reluctant to let you go to Qianzhou. You are a spoiled brat, and there is no one to take care of you when you go there. The family is worried."
Cui Wenjiang: "I have grown up and am already the mother of three children. As a mother, I am strong. No matter how many storms I encounter in the future, as long as Sanlang is by my side, I will not be afraid of anything. But you, after leaving Qing The palace has to rely on itself to plan everything, and the road ahead will be much more difficult than mine."
Cui Wenxi pinched her face and said indifferently: "Don't worry about me blindly, I have my own way."
Cui Wenjiang said with a smile: "Yes, yes, my sister has been smart since she was a child, and she acts thoughtfully and securely. She is very independent."
Cui Wenxi waved the fan carelessly, "When my brother comes back in the evening, I will ask again to see if there is any way to change the place where Saburo is kept. It doesn't matter how much money I have."
Cui Wenjiang said helplessly: "It's probably not possible. If you can accomplish this without relying on King Qing, I will be convinced."
Cui Wenxi made a sound, "You think I've been working as Princess Qing for so many years for nothing. I'm going to find Yongning and Pingyang to see if they have any connections. Maybe we can succeed."
Cui Wenjiang was dubious, "Is it true or false?"
Cui Wenxi comforted her and said, "Don't worry, your sister will get twice the result with half the effort."
Cui Wenjiang was laughed at. She felt that her sister had always been like this since she was a child. No matter what happened, she never complained or got frustrated, and she would not make a fuss like other women. She would just calmly calm down. Maintaining her dignity and dignity, she faced the difficulties.
It’s as if she never knows what hardship is, and what she shows is all positive and uplifting power, which is always something people can’t help but look up to.
Sure enough, in the evening, when the Duke of Zhen Guo learned that Jin had coaxed Cui Wenxi back by pretending to be ill, he was very angry and scolded her.
Jin was full of grievances and said sadly: "I just couldn't bear to let Er Niang drag her family to Qianzhou. I was worried that she would suffer, so I asked Yuan Niang to help me think of something."
Cui Pingying was furious at this and pointed at her and said: "Yao Niang is confused! You can't force Yuan Niang to pave the way for Er Niang. They sisters have been intimate since they were young. If Er Niang knew about it, she would definitely not allow it." "
Jin said anxiously: "But..."
Cui Pingying: "Don't say any more. Dalang and I have already exhausted our options regarding Sanlang. Going to Qianzhou is the best result. At worst, we can wait for five years and then try to get him back."
Kim kept silent.
Cui Pingying said angrily: "You are a woman's benevolence. You know Yuan Niang's temperament. If she bends her back in front of Prince Qing because of Er Niang's affairs, how uncomfortable it will be for her. As a father, I can't see her groveling. That would be a slap in the face of me." Choi Ping Young’s face!”
Jin said nonchalantly: "I am indeed confused about this matter."
Cui Pingying: "Just think about it." He added, "Don't look depressed in front of her later, and don't bother her anymore, do you understand?"
Jin nodded.
Cui Pingying originally thought about avoiding the release, but Cui Wenxi took the initiative to bring it up. At the dinner table, she asked her elder brother Cui Wenjing if her brother-in-law Feng Zheng's release had been finalized.
Cui Pingying frowned and interrupted: "This matter has been decided. Why does Yuan Niang ask these questions?"
Cui Wenjiang looked at his old father and said, "Dad, I made it clear to my sister this afternoon."
Cui Pingying was stunned, and then showed an uncomfortable expression.
Cui Wenxi smiled and joked: "The water my married daughter threw away, such an important matter, my father and eldest brother actually hid it from me."
Cui Wenjing said helplessly: "Yuan Niang's words are wrong. Dad and I don't want you to worry."
Cui Wenxi curled her lips, "You can't wait until your second mother drags her family and her family out of Beijing before you tell me."
Cui Wenjing shut up and said nothing.
Cui Pingying explained: "Yuan Niang has been busy these days, so don't worry about your mother's family. Sanlang will be sent to Qianzhou for at least five years. We will find a way to transfer him back to Beijing. If he wants to be promoted in the future, , You have to go out and hone yourself before you can find a way out.”
Cui Wenxi said "hmm", "If you want to be promoted, you have to go down to the grassroots level, but you can be closer to the outside." After saying that, he looked at Cui Wenjing, "Brother, have you ever reconciled with the official department?"
Cui Wenjing replied: "This is already the result of my journey. At first, I also thought of moving Saburo to the Gyeonggi area, so that it would be more convenient to return to Beijing, but there are only a few places, and they are all competing for it secretly. .Then again, it has actually been pre-decided a long time ago, so relying on the Cui family’s connections alone won’t work.”
Cui Wenxi remained silent.
Seeing that she was not resistant to discussing this matter, Jin said cautiously: "If we want to keep Sanlang in the capital, I'm afraid we have to ask King Qing to talk to the palace before we can do it."
Cui Wenxi raised his eyebrows and said: "It's not necessary to let him come forward. I'll try the Yongning Mansion. The eldest princess is close to the palace, so I might have a chance."
Hearing this, Jin couldn't help but ignite hope, "Is this really possible?"
Cui Wenxi nodded, "Try it first before talking."
Cui Pingying breathed a sigh of relief and said: "This matter is quite difficult to handle. Yuanniang, please don't show off. As a father, I don't want you to embarrass yourself. If you are wronged because of Sanlang's matter, I believe Erniang will blame herself."
Cui Wenxi smiled and said: "Dad, what you said is obvious. In the past, you often taught me that only when a family works hard in one place can the family prosper. After all, I am the daughter of the Cui family. If I can help a family within my ability, Well, what happened?"
Cui Pingying said happily: "You can think so, I am very happy to be a father."
Cui Wenxi said sternly: "That's because my father and elder brother didn't treat Chang Yue as an outsider. They knew my difficulties and were willing to sincerely love me. I can never be ungrateful to such a family member."
Cui Wenjing said warmly: "In the future, if Yuanniang leaves Prince Qing's Mansion, she can come back if she wants. Jinyuyuan will always be reserved for you, and the Cui family will always have a place for you. If you don't want to come back, it doesn't matter. Whenever you feel homesick, just Come back and see us, we won’t restrict you.”
Cui Wenxi half-believed and half-questioned: "Is it true or false?"
Cui Pingying interjected: "I was pampered before I left the cabinet. If I come back, I won't have more to eat from you."
These words made Cui Wenxi happy, "Dad is so reasonable!"
Cui Pingying sighed helplessly: "I have thought carefully about it for a long time these days. If you keep compromising in Prince Qing's Mansion, how will you live the rest of your life? After thinking about it, I decided to forget it. As long as my daughter lives happily, everything else will be fine. Just let it happen.”
Hearing these words, Cui Wenxi smiled brightly. She loved this pedantic and stern old man to death.
He is usually rigid and authoritarian, a typical representative of patriarchy who insists on everything, but he still compromises in front of his daughter.
Nothing is more important than the daughter you have raised with so much hard work.
"Dad, let me toast you."
Cui Pingying raised his glass.
Cui Wenxi said: "Let me try again regarding Sanlang. If it doesn't work, that's it."
Cui Wenjiang: "Sister, please remember not to try and wrong yourself. If you have no choice but to follow King Qing's path in the end, I, my sister, will never be able to hold my head high."
Cui Wenxi: "Don't worry, I won't sell myself for your Sanlang."
Jin smiled and reprimanded: "You speak without restraint and you are not serious."
Cui Wenxi curled his lips.
She stayed one night in Jinyuyuan that day and went back early the next morning.
On the way back home, Cui Wenxi was in a good mood. She had a reliable natal family to rely on, and Yanlan, the outsider, was working hard to pry the wall off. She was already imagining the beautiful little life after divorce, which was really worth looking forward to.
After returning to Prince Qing's Mansion, Cui Wenxi sent someone to Yongning Mansion to first check if Yongning was there.
At noon, the slave came back and reported that the eldest princess would go to Changyin Pavilion to watch a play in the afternoon.
Cui Wenxi raised his hand, and the slave retreated.
Faang Ling served her lunch and asked, "Do you want to go to Changyin Pavilion later?"
Cui Wenxi nodded.
Fang Ling felt sorry for her running around and said, "The weather is hot now. It's not too late for me to take a nap before going. Don't get caught in the heat."
Cui Wenxi refused: "No, I'll go there earlier and wait."
Fang Ling couldn't help but complain, "My wife has too much time to take care of herself, and she also has to take care of her family's affairs. She is running around so much that I feel heartbroken to see you."
Cui Wenxi smiled and explained: "My mother-in-law's family is what I rely on. They treat me kindly and righteously. It's okay if I can lend a hand to help. What's more, my mother-in-law and I have a deep love for each other, and I don't want to see her suffer." , If you can help me, I will help you. When I am in trouble in the future, I will still have to rely on the Cui family."
Faang Ling: "A woman is still transparent."
Cui Wenxi picked up the spoon and said: "Exchanging hearts for hearts can last forever. If my parents and brother are willing to be lenient to me, I will naturally be willing to help them solve their problems. It is worthwhile to contribute to such a family."
Maybe she had something on her mind, so she withdrew without saying anything.
After the meal, Cui Wenxi washed up and changed her clothes. No matter when, she would maintain the most basic dignity, even if she was asking for help, she would still have to be decent.
You can hardly see her when she's embarrassed.
Of course, except for the time at the rockery, she chose to forget and ignore it. Anyway, nothing happened between her and Zhao Yue, not to mention that he was still a nephew.
Now that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, Cui Wenxi wore a refreshing moxa green, her hair was styled in a simple bun, and she wore a set of jade hair and face. Her makeup was extremely light, and her whole person showed a gentle and elegant feeling like clear water blooming with hibiscus.
Fang Ling held an umbrella to help her travel. She loved beauty very much and didn't want to get tanned at all.
At the gate of the mansion, Cui Wenxi took a carriage to Changyin Pavilion.
The sun was shining now, there were not many people coming and going on the streets, and it was quite hot in the carriage. She shook her fan in her hand, thinking about whether praying for Yongning would succeed.
Changyin Pavilion is located in Anhuafang, and it used to be three squares away.
When she arrived there, many people had gathered in Changyin Pavilion.
Today we rehearsed a play by Lady Miaoyin, singing "The Story of Zhen Niang". The content is about Zhen Niang being bullied by a heartless man, and she angrily beats the heartless man and rebels against the judge.
The plot has twists and turns and is very popular among the people in the market.
Yong Ning also likes to read it, and thinks that Zhen Niang is a very courageous character. She feels relieved when she angrily beats a betrayed man, and her clever plan to escape after being accused is also wonderful.
Fang Ling asked the shopkeeper at the counter, and the shopkeeper said to her: "The box of Yongning Mansion is reserved in Qiuyue Pavilion. Someone just came here. I'll ask Xiao Liu to take you up."
Later, the boy named Xiao Liu led the master and servant upstairs.
Cui Wenxi shook her fan and was supported by Feang Ling as she headed to Qiuyue Pavilion. On the way, many gentlemen glanced here frequently, and even girls whispered.
Fang Ling couldn't see those prying eyes, let alone hear those speculative words that were discussed behind the scenes.
Cui Wenxi ignored it, still maintaining his elegant demeanor, showing no trace of joy or anger.
The master and servant arrived at Qiuyue Pavilion, and the mother-in-law went in to report to Yongning.
Hearing Cui Wenxi's arrival, Yongning was surprised and made a gesture.
After a while, Cui Wenxi entered the private room. Yongning looked her up and down and said jokingly: "Look at what you are wearing, are you deliberately trying to undermine me?"
Cui Wenxi smiled and said: "Sister, I'm stingy. I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall today for anything. I'm here to beg you, the eldest sister. It depends on whether the eldest princess will give me face."
Yongning let out an "ouch" and tutted: "Can you still be patient? Look at your condescending attitude, does it look like you are asking for help?"
Cui Wenxi curled her lips, twisted her waist, walked up and poked her arm gently with the handle of the fan, and said coquettishly: "It's not a joke to ask for help."
Yongning deliberately showed an unbearable expression, "Hu Meizi, I won't accept this trick."
Cui Wenxi shamelessly sat next to her, and then she discovered that there was a young gentleman sitting behind a hollow screen in the box making tea. She felt curious, poked Yongning's shoulder with her index finger, and asked quietly: "Where can I find it?" of?"
Yongning: "???"
Cui Wenxi pointed with a round fan.
Yongning felt a little proud and lowered his voice: "Is he handsome or not?"
Cui Wenxi covered her face with a fan, revealing a pair of clever eyes, secretly observing the young man making tea. Judging from her age, she is probably not even older than her prime. She is dressed in plain white, looks like a boy and a girl, and is delicate and shy.
It's obvious that Yongning likes this handsome man.
"Jun." After a pause, "Old cows eat young grass. Sister, you are really good at it."
Yongning said shamelessly: "Are you envious or jealous?"
Cui Wenxi: "..."
The guy was too serious and said: "In the future, if you divorce your fourth child, you will be a second-married woman, and she has no children. In my opinion, don't think about getting married again, and find two young wives." It’s both worry-free and enjoyable for Mr. Lang to have fun, so why not do it?”
Cui Wenxi was silent, "No wonder Shiro is afraid that I will be led astray by you every time I hang out with you."
Yongning said in an experienced tone: "Hey, men are usually tolerant to themselves and harsh to others."
Cui Wenxi praised: "This is true."
After saying that, she looked at the young man behind the screen, but she didn't expect that the young man was also curious to spy on her.
I don't know if it was her illusion or something else, but she always felt that prying eyes were very familiar.
She thought hard for a long time before she remembered why it was familiar. Maybe young people were like this. Sometimes she noticed that Zhao Yue looked at her with the same kind of exploratory curiosity.
Later the young gentleman came forward to serve tea.
Cui Wenxi had something to say and didn't want outsiders to be present, so Yongning sent him away.
After there was no one else in the box, Cui Wenxi said seriously: "I have something to ask my sister for help. I wonder if she is willing?"
Yongning shook the tapestry peony fan he coaxed from Queen Ma and asked, "What's the matter?"
Cui Wenxi said sternly: "In a few days, my brother-in-law will be sent to Yuntang County, Qianzhou to take up a post. I don't want my sister to drag the family and her family so far. I want to be transferred closer so that I can have someone to take care of me in the future." , I wonder if Ajie has any connections that can be used as messengers?"
Yongning paused for a moment and replied: "This is a matter of the Ministry of Personnel, and it is related to political performance evaluation. I can't get involved."
Cui Wenxi shook her arm, put on her high hat and said, "Hey, who doesn't know that you are a jack of all trades? You can do anything wherever you go, and you can accomplish anything with just one sentence."
Yongning was delighted by these words, "Do you think I am the emperor?" He added, "Let Shiro handle this matter. Let him talk to the palace. What's the big deal?"
Cui Wenxi: "Are you deliberately angry with me?"
Yongning: “…”
She stared at her for a long time, her mind finally clear, and she came up with an idea: "This is a simple matter, you go find the prince."
Cui Wenxi was stunned.
Yongning said confidently: "Last time we played cards, didn't the Queen lose the bet and you asked her for a favor? At that time, Erlang said that the mother's debt is paid by the child, so you go to him now and ask him to transfer your brother-in-law to Gyeonggi."
Cui Wenxi held it in and said in embarrassment: "This involves government affairs and is not a child's play for a house girl."
Yongning said shamelessly: "Why do you care so much?"
Cui Wenxi: "But..."
Yongning interrupted her, "Cui Changyue, please remember, you are a girl, you can be unreasonable."
Cui Wenxi: "..."
Yong Ning: "You will go to the prince tomorrow to ask for your debt of favor."
Cui Wenxi: "What if he doesn't agree?"
Yongning acted like a rogue and said, "If he doesn't agree, just go and pester him until he obeys you."
Cui Wenxi: "..."