Cui Pingying couldn't help showing an anxious look, and said quietly: "It's really difficult for her."
Cui Wenjing sighed and said nothing.
Cui Pingying reminded him: "Don't look downcast, go over first and talk later."
The father and son went to Ruyi Hall. When Jin saw them coming, he said happily: "I have something happy to tell you today. The transfer of Sanlang has been finalized, and he is in Song County, Gyeonggi Province."
When they heard the news, the two of them were greatly surprised. Cui Wenjing said in surprise: "Mom, don't try to coax me."
"Why are you coaxing me?"
This was what Cui Wenxi said. She lifted the curtain and came out of the wing. The brother and sister saluted each other.
Cui Pingying was very pleased and said happily: "Yuan Niang is really capable."
Cui Wenxi ordered Fangling to fetch Zhang Yanqi, and said secretly: "My daughter asked for Zhang Yanqi from her father earlier. She originally wanted to use it to do things, but she never thought that it would be useless. I will give it back to you again." ”
Cui Pingying was surprised and joked: "Is there such a good thing?"
Fangling presented Zhang Yanqi, and Cui Pingying was overjoyed. She opened the wooden box and took a closer look. Cui Wenxi said: "I originally used it as bait, but it turned out that they didn't want it, so dad got a good deal."
Cui Wenjing felt strange when he heard this, and asked curiously: "Whose path did Yuanniang follow?"
Cui Wenxi looked at him and replied: "Prince."
As soon as these words came out, Cui Wenjing was shocked.
Although Cui Pingying had some guesses, he was still surprised to hear her say it herself.
Cui Wenxi explained to them: "I begged Pingyang to help me bridge the gap and cleared the way for the prince. He only gave me face for Pingyang's sake. It will not happen a second time."
Cui Wenjing was half convinced, "Yuan Niang has met the prince in private?"
Cui Wenxi nodded, "Pingyang was there at the time, and I used Zhang Yanqi to coax him to Pingyang Mansion."
Cui Wenjing looked at his father with a complicated expression. Cui Pingying felt that this move was inappropriate and asked tentatively: "What was the prince's reaction when he learned of your intention?"
Cui Wenxi: "He reprimanded me, saying that he was the prince of the prison country, but I used bribes and broke the law knowingly. He also asked me why I didn't let King Qing come forward to talk to the saint about this. I didn't like to hear it, so he replied, He said nothing."
Cui Wenjing couldn't help but pointed at her, "You really took the courage of a leopard. The wife in the back house reached out to the East Palace. It's a blessing that the prince didn't accuse you."
Cui Wenxi defended: "Brother, what you said is wrong. I struggled for a long time before making the decision. After all, I am a housewife, and the matter of release involves government affairs, so I shouldn't be involved. But in the end, this happened. In addition to the relationship with Pingyang, most of this is supported by the Cui family's face, which shows that the prince is interested in the Cui family."
Cui Wenjing shut up and said nothing.
Cui Pingying stroked his beard and said, "Yuan Niang's words make sense. Although it is inappropriate for you to avoid Prince Qing and pursue the prince's path, since the East Palace has agreed, it shows that it still values the Cui family."
Cui Wenxi: "That's the truth. As a woman, I don't have the dignity to ask the prince to clear the way for me. It's probably because of my natal family background that I don't have any embarrassment. Besides, he has also said that he will not do it again."
Jin endured it for a long time and then whispered: "Perhaps this is just for the sake of Prince Qing."
Cui Wenxi: "Hey, it doesn't matter what I do, as long as it facilitates this matter." He added, "I am really happy, don't try to spoil my happiness."
Cui Pingying said with a smile: "Okay, okay, if I don't spoil your mood, our Yuanniang is promising. Without King Qing, she can still hold up half the sky."
These words made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and joyful.
The gloom that has enveloped the Cui family for a long time has finally dissipated a lot. People sit together and chat about daily life, and it is inevitable for couples to get into trouble and divorce.
Is this a knot in Jin's heart? After all, marriage is too important for a girl. She once again tried to ask: "If Prince Qing keeps delaying his reconciliation with you, what should Yuanniang do?" ?”
Everyone's eyes fell on Cui Wenxi, but she was not in a hurry and said with a smile: "My mother-in-law thinks too highly of him. Do you really think he can't let me go?"
Jin was confused, frowned and asked, "What do you mean by this?"
Cui Wenxi said sternly: "He has been staying in another courtyard these days. My husband and I are strangers, and we have rarely seen each other. He held back and refused, just because he wanted to save face, and was afraid of being with me at this juncture. Get rid of being reviled by the market.
"If you think about it carefully, he is such a face-loving person. He originally wrote a promise between two people. If he abandons his first wife when he has an heir, wouldn't it be a breach of trust? He will never do such a thing that damages his reputation."
Cui Pingying frowned and said, "But procrastinating like this is not a long-term solution."
Cui Wenxi comforted him and said, "Don't worry, dad. With the outer room here, I will be able to escape in a few months."
Seeing her certainty, Cui Pingying was half-convinced, "Can you really leave Prince Qing's Mansion?"
Cui Wenxi: "Whatever I want to coax you to do, I have my own way."
Cui Wenjing reminded her: "Yuan Niang, please don't try to annoy King Qing. He is the prince after all. Except in the palace, the Cui family cannot suppress him. If he does something to hurt you impulsively, regret it." It’s too late.”
Cui Wenxi shook her index finger and said, "Brother, please worry too much. There is no need to break my bones for such a small matter as the back house. There will always be someone to do it for me. There is no need for me to lose my dignity like a shrew."
Cui Wenjing said happily: "You have had your own opinions since you were a child, and you can stick to your heart in everything. This is not easy. As the eldest brother, I hope that everything goes well after you leave Prince Qing's Mansion, and don't be bothered by these worldly things. ."
Cui Pingying also said: "Yes, Yuan Niang's temperament makes me happy and worried at the same time. What makes me happy is that you are tougher than ordinary girls and has never been a person who is afraid of trouble. This proud father appreciates it very much. What makes me worried is that you will The future ahead will be difficult.”
Cui Wenxi felt quite worried, "Dad, don't worry about it blindly. Even if I leave Prince Qing's Mansion in the future, Pingyang and Yongning will still interact with me. I will never let go of my previous contacts. Hanging out with them will always make people do evil things behind their backs." I'm just a little worried."
Cui Pingying nodded, "As long as you understand in your mind." After saying that, he glanced at Cui Wenjing and felt that King Tiqing's leave of absence should not affect her at this time, so he said, "When your eldest brother was on duty today, he heard that King Qing had taken leave. ,did you know?"
"When did this happen?"
"Today, I'm told I'm going to take a few days off."
"I don't know. Does he know what he is doing on leave?"
Cui Wenjing coughed dryly and replied: "It is said that he took leave to stay with his wife to raise the baby."
They thought Cui Wenxi would be embarrassed, but unexpectedly she burst out laughing and asked, "Is it true?"
Everyone: "..."
Cui Wenxi quickly calmed down, with a smile on his face, and said enthusiastically: "It seems that the fetus in the outer room is unstable. Tomorrow I, the mistress, must go and have a look in person to avoid criticism. ."
Jin felt something wrong and frowned: "You're so good, why can't you sit still?"
Cui Wenxi pouted, "How do I know? It's not me who conceived it."
Mrs. Jin was dissatisfied with her carelessness and knowing the secrets in the back house of a wealthy family, so she secretly asked, "Are you the one stumbling behind her back?"
Cui Wenxi was startled and hurriedly said: "Auntie, don't scare me. I don't have the ability myself, and I can't stop others from pursuing their future." He added, "If I do that immoral thing, what will happen to me?" How can we divorce after marriage?"
Kim kept silent.
Cui Wenxi continued: "I hope that the baby will be delivered smoothly in the outer room, preferably a big fat boy, so that I can escape smoothly."
Seeing her gloating about her misfortune, Mrs. Jin always felt that something was wrong and said disgustedly: "Look at your expression. My husband took leave to accompany his wife, and he is still very happy."
Cui Wenxi smiled but didn't answer, and just said: "It's time to pass on the food, I'm already hungry."
The family enjoyed the dinner happily, and after the meal everyone sat for a while before going their separate ways.
Fang Ling served Cui Wenxi back to Jinyuyuan. She had doubts in her mind and said in confusion: "Then the outer room was fine a while ago, why is it suddenly necessary to raise a baby again?"
Cui Wenxi reminded: "Didn't I ask Mrs. Liu a few days ago?"
Fang Ling was puzzled, "Is it possible that you were scared?"
Cui Wenxi pursed her lips and smiled, "I really like this Yan Lan. I won't go back home tomorrow morning. I will go to the other courtyard to see her and let her be a little more frightened."
Fang Ling held it in and said, "Madam, don't add fuel to the fire. Prince Qing is also there. What should we do if trouble breaks out?"
Cui Wenxi smiled but did not answer, and only said: "Just look at it, I will probably be able to leave the house when autumn comes, and I will have to let Prince Qing come to beg me to reconcile."
Fang Ling was dubious.
No, Cui Wenxi went to Xing'anfang Courtyard the next morning.
At that time, King Qing had just gone out, and Xiao Tao in the courtyard was panicked when he learned that the mistress was coming. She hurriedly ran into the side room and said tremblingly: "Madam, Madam, Princess Qing is here!"
Yan Lan on the bed was startled, as if she couldn't believe her ears, she sat up and said, "What did you say?"
Xiao Tao almost burst into tears, "Princess Qing is here!"
Qingdong, the maid outside, led the master and servant into the front hall and prepared tea properly. Fang Ling asked with a serious face: "Where is Madam Yan, where are you now?"
Qingdong responded: "Ms. Yan is not feeling well. She is lying down in the wing. I will go and invite you."
After waiting for Mo Yue to drink tea, Yan Lan was helped by Xiao Tao to the front hall.
The master and servant bowed cautiously, but Cui Wenxi was not annoyed at all. He took the initiative to ask with concern: "I heard from my servant that Madam Yan is unwell. Have you asked Doctor Qin to come and see her?"
Yan Lan cautiously replied: "As for the princess, Doctor Qin came to see her, but she didn't feel well. I have been having nightmares every night and can't eat or sleep for several days."
Cui Wenxi said "Oh" softly, frowned and said: "This won't work. How can you bear it in the long run?" He added, "I am close to the palace. If not, please ask the imperial doctor from the Imperial Hospital." Come and see, what do you think?"
These words frightened Yan Lan, and she pretended to be calm and said: "Princess Lao has taken the trouble. Maybe she can just keep her for a while."
Cui Wenxi showed a sad expression and said: "Silang finally has a child, so nothing can go wrong. If you have any needs, just say so, and I will not be harsh on you."
Just when the two of them were going back and forth, Mrs. Liu outside was afraid that something would go wrong, so she hurriedly said hello to Qingdong and said that she would invite Prince Qing back. If something happened to the two girls, no one would be able to bear the responsibility.
Cui Wenxi came here on purpose to cause trouble for Yan Lan, but his attitude toward her was pleasant, soft-spoken, and full of concern, making it impossible for anyone to find anything wrong with her.
Yan Lan was obviously worried, but she didn't dare to have any dissatisfaction, so she had no choice but to deal with her.
Zhao Chengyan, who had been out for a while, came back in a hurry. Seeing that the courtyard was unusually quiet, he thought something was wrong, so he hurried into the front hall and called out, "Yan Niang?"
The two women looked at him at the same time.
Yan Lan, who had been calm and composed just now, suddenly lost her temper when she saw his figure, showing a pitiful expression, as if she had been bullied.
Cui Wenxi couldn't help but secretly applaud, such superb acting skills!
As expected, Zhao Chengyan immediately felt distressed, frowned and asked, "What is Yuan Niang doing here?"
Cui Wenxi said in a gentle manner: "I heard that Yanlan's fetus was unstable, and Silang took leave to accompany her, so I came to have a look." He added, "I asked Yanlan just now, and she said she had nightmares every night, and Doctor Qin didn't either. After a good diagnosis, I thought about asking the imperial doctor from the palace to come and take a look."
Zhao Chengyan half-believed this, "Will Yuanniang be so kind?"
Cui Wenxi smiled and said: "What Si Lang said is true. I hope that the child will be safe and sound more than you do. After all, it is the incense of Prince Qing's Mansion. Noisy is noisy, noisy is noisy. I understand which is more serious."
Zhao Chengyan shut up and said nothing, only looked at Xiao Tao and said: "Hel Madam Yan down so she can rest."
Xiao Tao responded and stepped forward to help Yan Lan down.
After they went down, Zhao Chengyan frowned and said, "The huge Prince Qing's Mansion is not big enough for you Yuanniang to make trouble, why would you come here to show off your power? Isn't it interesting?"
Fang Ling didn't like what she heard and her face turned angry. Cui Wenxi was good-tempered and pretended to be innocent: "Are you blaming me, Si Lang?"
Zhao Chengyan pointed outside and said, "Go back and don't step into this courtyard again."
Cui Wenxi looked at him, knowing that there must be ears outside, so he smiled and said: "Okay, okay, this yard will be clean in a short time." He then deliberately said, "After Yanlan gives birth safely, Shiro must not forget As you promised me back then, leave the mother and keep the son, I'm waiting."
Zhao Chengyan was stunned, as if he didn't expect her sudden change of mind, and couldn't react for a moment.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Have you forgotten, Shiro? You told me when you returned to Beijing from Weizhou that leaving my mother and leaving my son would ruin my dignity. Why, do you regret it?"
“…”
Zhao Chengyan was choked for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
Cui Wenxi pretended to be innocent and aggrieved, "When Shiro asked the palace to persuade the emperor to make peace, the queen once told me that if I didn't agree to the peace, she would personally take the decision to send Yanlan away and leave the mother and son to save my dignity. This I remember everything you said."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Chengyan couldn't help but feel his head as big as a bucket.
Yan Lan, who was eavesdropping outside, turned pale with anger. She didn't know whether she was angry or something else. Suddenly, she heard Xiao Tao's exclamation, and it turned out that Yan Lan had fainted.
Zhao Chengyan was frightened and hurried out to see the situation.
Cui Wenxi also stepped forward to watch the fun.
Zhao Chengyan hurriedly carried Yan Lan into the side room. Cui Wenxi said hypocritically: "Oh, why is she so delicate and her body so weak? How can she bear it in the future?"
These words made Zhao Chengyan angry, and he said angrily: "Shut up!"
Yan Lan, who was pretending to be dizzy, was even more angry to death, but Cui Wenxi didn't know what was good for her at all. She said to Fangling: "What are you doing? Hurry up and ask Doctor Qin. You have to save the child no matter what."
Fang Ling suppressed her laughter, responded yes, and immediately went down to give orders.
Zhao Chengyan was so angry that he sneered and said, "Why don't you get out of here?!"
Cui Wenxi curled his lips and got out of here.
She knew the tricks of Yanlan's little goblin, and before leaving, she said deliberately: "Silang, don't forget that I tolerate you coming to the other courtyard every day just to remember the blood of Prince Qing's family. After the child is born, I will I will take him back to Prince Qing’s Mansion and keep him under my knees. As for Yanlan, the Queen will make the final decision for me.”
Zhao Chengyan gritted his teeth and said, "Get out!"
Cui Wenxi bowed kindly and left in a swaggering manner.
Yan Lan, who was pretending to be dizzy, was shaking with anger.
After a while of tea, Yan Lan slowly woke up. She looked sadly at the man sitting on the edge of the bed, and two lines of clear tears quietly fell from her eyes.
Realizing that she was awake, Zhao Chengyan asked nervously: "Is there anything wrong with Yan Niang?"
Yan Lan was silent for a long time and then said sadly: "Silang, please let me go back. I want to go back to Weizhou and miss home."
Zhao Chengyan frowned, "You're so good, what are you going to do when you go back?"
Yan Lan shifted her gaze, fell on the curtain, and said sadly: "Silang doesn't want to let the slave go, because he wants the slave to die."
These words made Zhao Chengyan's heart tighten and he remained silent for a long time.
Yanlan thought to herself and said: "I must have done something wicked in my previous life, and now I have to repay my favor in this life. Not only did I save Shiro's life, but I also had to sacrifice my life for him. Tell me, how wicked did I do in my previous life to end up like this?" retribution?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Silang, can you tell your conscience, have you ever been sincere to Yan Niang?" After a pause, "Forget it, how can a country girl like this slave hope to gain His Highness's pity? I should be grateful. Gratitude can help." It is my slave's blessing to have the opportunity to give birth to an heir for His Highness."
"Yan Niang..."
"Your Highness, please go back. Prince Qing's Mansion is your home. Your wife is in the mansion, and she will be the one to marry you in the future. She also said just now that after the slave gives birth, she will take the child away and return it to you. The master of the palace has dismissed the slave. Your Highness, if you are a slave, how should you deal with yourself?"
"I… "
"Your Highness, I want to live. I am less than twenty years old, and I want to live a good life and honor my parents. It is true that Your Highness wants a child, but I am not willing to risk my life to give birth and risk my own life. Instead of this, I want to have a child." In this way, it will be enough to kill two people."
These words frightened Zhao Chengyan, and he said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense!"
Yan Lan was extremely calm, looked at him coldly and said: "This child should not have been born in the world. Since Your Highness is unwilling to let this slave go back to Weizhou, then I will give you this miserable life."
Zhao Chengyan’s face turned livid and he said anxiously: “Don’t go crazy!”
Yan Lan said calmly: "His Highness is the one who is going crazy. Princess Qing has made it very clear just now that the mother will leave the son, and the middle palace will decide how to deal with the slave. This slave is not a three-year-old child. His Highness wants the slave's life, slave." I admit it, but if His Highness wants the slave to risk his life to give birth to a child, and then wants to take the slave’s life, then the slave would rather take the child to the underworld.”
The more she spoke, the more cruel she became, which made Zhao Chengyan almost furious, but he did not dare to criticize her harshly. After all, she was pregnant and emotionally unstable, so she had to endure it.
Zhao Chengyan was so angry at being manipulated by two women that he was no longer in the mood to stay in the other courtyard, so he simply ran out to drink.
It wasn't until it was getting dark that he returned to Prince Qing's Mansion in low spirits.
Seeing how drunk he was, Grandma Xue frowned and asked, "Where did Mr. Lang go to drink?"
The guard who was waiting for him responded: "Your Highness feels uncomfortable. He has been drinking for a long time. Please give me more guidance."
Aunt Xue sighed heavily and hurriedly ordered her maid to prepare some sobering soup.
Zhao Chengyan was not so drunk that he was still conscious. After the guards left, he lay on the table and called: "Mommy."
Aunt Xue stepped forward and responded.
Zhao Chengyan said drunkenly: "I'm going crazy."
Aunt Xue: “…”
Zhao Chengyan: "Yan Lan makes me feel bad. She has a death wish."
These words made Nanny Xue frown, "Why did Mr. Lang say this?"
"Ms. Cui went to another courtyard today. She did it on purpose. She deliberately mentioned to Yan Lan that she wanted to leave her mother and keep her son. She also moved out of the palace to make the decision to send Yan Lan away for her. Yan Lan was frightened and fainted after hearing this. She woke up and begged me. Let her go back to Weizhou and beg me to spare her life."
Grandma Xue remained silent.
Zhao Chengyan continued: "Mommy, what do you think I should do?"
Aunt Xue responded helplessly, "That girl is very transparent and she definitely wants to find a future for herself."
Zhao Chengyan: "She once saved my life when we were in Weizhou, but now, not only do I want her to give birth to my son, but I also want her life. Do you think I'm a bastard?"
"this… "
"I can't help her."
"But Yuanniang will definitely not be able to tolerate her. Has Lang Jun ever thought about her situation?"
"I have no idea."
"Lang Jun's escape is not an option. Since he invited the Central Palace to persuade him to make peace, Yuan Niang can justifiably bring the child to her knees after Yan Lan gives birth to her son. Then she can ask the queen to come forward to deal with Yan Lan. Lang Jun will also There is no right to stop it.”
Zhao Chengyan was silent.
Aunt Xue couldn't bear to embarrass him and persuaded her: "Sugar cane is not sweet at both ends. The husband will have to give up one side to fulfill his own wishes. If you want to keep Yuan Niang, you have to give up Yan Lan and her son. Yanlan mother and son must leave Yuanniang and agree to her reconciliation."
Zhao Chengyan's lips moved, wanting to say something, but he finally endured it.
At this time, the maid presented him with sobering soup, and Grandma Xue fed him to drink it.
The room became silent for a moment.
I don’t know how long it took before Zhao Chengyan asked quietly: “Did I do something wrong?”
Nanny Xue replied: "As far as Yuan Niang is concerned, Langjun was right, but his mistake was to kill first and then report later. Langjun should not have rashly brought Yanlan back to Beijing, leaving her in a passive situation."
Zhao Chengyan's throat was sore, "Why can't she stand with me? After all these years, why can't she just cross this hurdle?"
Aunt Xue sighed, "Young Master should understand why she asked you to promise to be together for the rest of your life when you asked for marriage. This shows that you are a high-spirited girl who would rather give in than give in."
Mentioning this issue, Zhao Chengyan couldn't help but feel a little angry, "Could she be able to climb high again if she leaves me?"
Aunt Xue said rudely: "It's hard to persuade a damn ghost with good words. Let's not mention this issue for now. I just want to ask, if she suddenly changes her mind, what will your husband do?" After a moment, "What if she doesn't want to be with you?" After making peace and agreeing to leave the mother and keep the son, can Mr. Lang be willing to part with Yanlan?"
Zhao Chengyan: “…”
Aunt Xue: "Now that Yan Lan has learned about her future fate, how can she let it be manipulated? In order to save her own life, she will probably not let Lang Jun get the child, lest she initiates a violent riot and kills two. Fate, when the time comes, your husband will be like a chicken and an egg."
Zhao Chengyan’s head was as big as a bucket and he said: “This is exactly why I am troubled and I don’t know what to do.”
Aunt Xue comforted her and said, "It's getting late. Sir, don't think blindly. If you have a good sleep, the problem will always be solved."
After her patient comfort, Zhao Chengyan's irritability was slightly relieved.
At the same time, Yaoguang Yuan on the other side had learned that he returned home drunk.
After all, Fang Ling was a little worried that he would come to cause trouble, and said anxiously: "My wife's dose of strong medicine today was really too strong. I'm afraid that Yan Lan can't bear it."
Cui Wenxi sat on the couch and shook her fan. Now that the weather was starting to get hot in early summer, she said extremely calmly: "Don't worry, I have left her a way out. Today's move is just to stop Prince Qing from immersing himself in the dream of enjoying the blessings of everyone." inside."
Fang Ling said worriedly: "I'm afraid that Yanlan will cause trouble and end up with one dead and two dead, which will not end well."
Hearing this, Cui Wenxi couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile, and joked: "That little goblin has a lot of tricks. She is always sick and in pain. Pretending to be faint and dead is her specialty. If it's because I moved the middle palace, Scared her to the point of seeking death, you are looking down on her too much, you are just doing it to show Prince Qing."
Fangling: "..."
Cui Wenxi said happily: "Let's just wait and see. Prince Qing still has a big head. I haven't given any more powerful medicine yet."