The couple lay down. That night, Hua Rong tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. These days, she was brainwashed by the Queen Mother, Tianwei, Fourth Sister Gao and others in turn. Although Li Yian's "descendants" once said something so enlightening, even though she was Li Yian, her husband also wanted to take a concubine, and the defense line in her heart had gradually lost. Faintly, she always felt that it was a heinous crime to prevent her husband from taking a concubine. Now, seeing Zhao Deji personally choose a concubine to send, both the emperor and the emperor After being threatened and reprimanded by the Queen Mother, I just thought that if I can make Pengju have a wife, I will take a concubine.
However, no matter how I was brainwashed, I only felt a dull pain in my heart, and I didn’t know where the pain was. I just kept my eyes wide open until dawn.
Although her head was groggy and she didn't want to go back to sleep, she heard Yue Pengju turn over and immediately got up with him. As soon as she got up and walked to the door, she heard a gentle voice: "Madam, the wash water and breakfast are ready. The slave's servants Madam and husband are having dinner..."
Hua Rong was startled and looked at the sudden appearance of a woman in the house. At this time, Li Qiaoniang had already brought water in person, came over, and said softly: "Madam please, Mr. Yue please..."
Yue Pengju went to work while Hua Rong stayed at home, but he saw that Li Qiaoniang was very capable and kept everything in order. Hua Rong just looked at her coldly, at this extra woman in the family.
But Li Qiaoniang didn't seem to be aware of it, and she was still busy busying herself diligently, as if she was very familiar with this place as soon as she arrived.
It was almost noon, and Li Qiaoniang finished her work and brought out a pot of hot tea. She was very attentive and said: "Madam, please drink a cup of hot tea."
Hua Rong was at a loss when she was like this, as if she was a guest in someone else's home. She felt even worse in her heart. Before she could say anything, she saw Senior Sister Gao coming over with her child in her arms. Li Qiaoniang hurriedly greeted her and handed the child a piece of candy. He also called the fourth sister Gao by her title of concubine: "Good luck to you, Gao Ru."
The two met yesterday. Li Qiaoniang was well-behaved and smart, and quickly won the favor of the fourth sister. The fourth sister was familiar with the habits of Yue Pengju and his wife, so she explained their situation to her in detail, so she understood the situation so quickly. .
Hua Rong also said hello, and Li Qiaoniang was very obedient: "You two ladies, let's chat for now while I go get some refreshments."
After she stepped back, Fourth Sister Gao lowered her voice: "Mrs. Yue, you might as well relax your mind." She was familiar with Hua Rong, and she had arranged a lot for Hua and Yue to get married. Hua Rong had a good relationship with her, so he listened to her Even though she felt uncomfortable with these words, she knew she meant well, so she just said: "Thank you, Senior Sister Gao, for taking the trouble."
Fourth Sister Gao added: "The slave family thinks that this woman surnamed Li has a docile personality, is diligent and virtuous, and is a lowly child. Madam only cares about Pengju's future generations. As long as a child is born, it will be in the name of Madam. You also know Pengju's temperament. , attach great importance to love and righteousness, and never forget the old love when you have a new love... "
How to talk about old love and new love
Hua Rong only said slowly: "It's just Pengju's temperament. I don't know if he is willing to..."
Fourth Sister Gao chuckled: "Last night, the Nu family discussed with Zhang Xian, saying that Mr. Yue was infatuated and devoted. But the offspring of his children are related to human relations and justice, and he had to consider his ancestors. Mr. Yue is a serious person, and he and his wife have gone through many hardships. , I’m sure she won’t accept other women easily, so Mrs. Yue needs to take a lot of trouble... "
"How can I bother?"
"Madam, you have to create opportunities for them to increase Xianggong Yue's favor for Qiao Niang. Otherwise, with his temper, when will he be able to consummate the marriage?"
Hua Rong felt panicked and thought, is this asking Pengju and Li Qiaoniang to consummate their marriage? Only then did she remember a very critical issue. After this woman moved into her home, consummating the marriage became a very urgent issue. If the marriage was not consummated, how could she give birth to a child? It is impossible that if there is an extra woman in the family, she can give birth to a child just by doing housework every day.
But, how can we make Pengju consummate the marriage with her? And how could I just watch Pengju consummate his marriage with another woman
Seeing that she was silent, Fourth Sister Gao sighed softly: "Mr. Yue has a very specific temperament, so he will definitely not allow it. If my wife can have a boy and a girl, you two will really be the companions of gods..."
However, there was no boy or girl, so it was Mr. and Mrs. Chaimi.
Hua Rong said to herself: "Do you still want me to help him consummate his marriage with other women?" She just thought about this and never said it out loud. Looking at Sister Gao again, she suddenly felt her gentle face behind her. Very disgusting. Thinking of the Queen Mother, Tianwei and others, they all felt disgusting.
She didn't know why she had such terrible thoughts, but she felt surrounded by enemies. There was even another woman living in her home. She had to put on a smile and think about how to make her husband fall in love with that woman, consummate her marriage, and have children. Sun, in this way, you can achieve your reputation and virtue as a good wife.
Seeing the earnest look in her senior sister's eyes, she just nodded and said, "I'll think of something."
The fourth sister Gao was overjoyed when she heard this, and said sincerely: "The only regret I have with you and your wife is that I am worried that Zhongliang will not have an heir. Now that I see that my wife is so virtuous, I know that God will protect Zhongliang and will not let him have an heir..."
She was jealous because Zhongliang was the last to be crowned the queen - with such a big hat being pulled off, Hua Rong found it difficult to breathe and couldn't say anything. At this time, Li Qiaoniang had already come out with tea and was teasing the children.
Day after day, Hua Rong discovered the huge changes caused by the addition of a woman to the family. Li Qiaoniang was good at cooking. She could change her cooking style every day and would not repeat it for three to five days. Once the simple meals were in her hands, they became So delicious. She was good at communication and sociability. Within half a month, she had a very close relationship with the generals and their families around her, especially those who were extremely close to Yue Pengju, and was very popular with them. She was skillful, could embroider, and made shoes The pattern has become an object for women to imitate. Privately, the family members have identified her as Yue Pengju's wife. They know that Hua Rong has never given birth. If she gives birth to a son in the future, the mother will be more valuable based on the son. Although she does not replace Hua Rong's status, she will It is inevitable to be favored by your husband. At that time, it was very common for generals to have three wives and four concubines. Even the most famous generals in the army had concubines. Therefore, everyone loved Li Qiaoniang.
Li Qiaoniang herself is not arrogant about this. She serves Hua Rong and his wife as much as she did on the first day. She is careful to please and never goes beyond the half step, putting herself in the position of a slave.
At first, Yue Pengju often went to the police station, and when he came home at night, his wife would accompany him. He did not realize how much changes had happened at home. Until one day when he returned home early, he heard the sound of a piano. He was attracted by the sound of the piano and approached, but It was Li Qiaoniang who was playing the pipa, and the sound was like weeping and complaining.
When Li Qiaoniang saw him, she immediately put down her pipa and saluted: "My husband is back."
Yue Pengju asked: "Where is Madam?"
"Madam went out and hasn't come back yet. Sir, do you want to have a meal? I will send it to you right away."
"No, I'll have dinner with my wife."
Being a lonely man and a widow, Yue Pengju rarely spends time alone with women. He didn't want to say more, so he went back to the living room and sat down. Li Qiaoniang had already brought out the fragrant tea at the right time and took out a plate of refreshments: "This is made by my own hands. Sir, please taste it." .”
Yue Pengju tasted it and found it extremely delicious. He praised it: "It's very good."
Li Qiaoniang smiled and said, "Thank you very much for your compliment."
Seeing that Yue Pengju was holding a scroll and wanted to read, she immediately lit a candle. She lit a big candle. Yue Pengju frowned, and she immediately explained: "The slave family saw that the light was dim, and they were afraid that my husband would damage his eyes."
Yue Pengju then said: "Thank you very much, little lady, for your thoughtfulness."
He thought for a while and then said: "Young lady, your youth is wasted in my family. In the future, I will personally choose another marriage for you..."
Li Qiaoniang's tears fell: "Does Mr. Yue dislike the slave family?"
Yue Pengju saw her face full of tears and looked pitiful, so he hurriedly said: "Why did you say this, little lady?"
Li Qiaoniang sobbed and said: "My family has been living in exile all my life. Although I was sent here by the Queen Mother, these days I have been treated well by my husband and my wife, and I finally feel like home. My wife, in particular, treats my family as a biological sister, which makes my family very grateful..." "
Yue Pengju heard that she was talking about a wife and saw how pitiful she was, so he had no choice but to say: "You stay here, and I will ask my wife to keep an eye on your wishful husband for you in the future..."
Hua Rong usually seldom hangs out with his family members in the army, but seeing Li Qiaoniang replace her, she has become Yue Pengju as if she were his wife, shuttling among the family members. As a result, she is even more reluctant to show up and listen to them talk about their children and their three wives. The fight between the four concubines had nothing to do, so I often went to Dongting Lake alone to check on the situation.
After dusk, a ray of sunset was reflected in the water, but I felt the vastness of the Dongting Lake. I suddenly thought of Du Fu's poem: "Wu Chu is southeast of Wu, the universe floats day and night." I was amazed that every word of Du Fu's words is so exquisite, I would not have visited it in person. Dongting, you can never appreciate the wonderful artistic conception of the poem.
She was so absorbed in the beautiful scenery that she completely forgot about her worries. It wasn't until it got dark that she remembered that she had to go home - to go back and face the endless worries that a woman only has - the worry of not being able to have children.
She rode her horse without speeding up, and just walked forward slowly. Thinking of Lu Wenlong, she felt even more sad.
"Home" lay in front of her. She dismounted her horse, handed it over to the groom in charge, and walked slowly in. She heard laughter and laughter coming from the house, so she stepped lightly. She walked slowly to the door and found that the door was open. Yes, Li Qiaoniang was dressed in a light red dress. She stretched out her bare hands and was using scissors to cut the wick of a candle. Beside her, Yue Pengju was holding a roll of military literature.
An uncontrollable jealousy surged in my heart, and I suddenly remembered that when I came home so late, Peng Ju, who had never come out to pick me up since a certain day.
Maybe he thought this was a military camp and it was safe, so there was no need to come out to pick him up
She stood silently at the door, her heart as painful as if she had just torn out a piece of gall.
After a while, Yue Pengju raised his head and saw his wife standing at the door. He immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Sister Seventeen is back? I'm waiting for you to eat. I'm so hungry..."
He immediately came out and took his wife's hand and went to sit down at the dining table. Li Qiaoniang also said hurriedly: "I will prepare the food immediately."
Hua Rong forced a smile and sat down opposite her husband.
Yue Pengju saw her smiling face and asked, "Where have you been today?"
"I went to see the beautiful scenery of Dongting. If there weren't Yang Mo and other water thieves, it would be a fairy cave, a rich and beautiful place."