Xu Qingran's face was blank. He had just been born when he won the title, so naturally he didn't know these old almanacs.
"What did mother say?" he asked.
Mrs. Xu knew a thing or two about what happened back then and explained it to Xu Qingran in detail.
"Mrs. Fu was very affectionate and had a good relationship with the old Marquis and his wife. Her only regret was that she did not have children of her own. When the old lady was thirty-seven or eighteen years old, she felt that there was no hope of having a child, so the old Marquis stepped forward to help the family. Adopted a two-year-old baby boy, who is now the famous Fu Tingye. The old Marquis personally taught Fu Tingye martial arts, and Mrs. Fu also regarded him as her own son... "
Mrs. Xu paused, sighed, and continued: "Unexpectedly, a few years later, Mrs. Fu actually became pregnant. At that time, she was already over forty years old, and her body was not as healthy as that of a young woman. It can be said that she was struggling. It was so difficult to give birth to a child in half her life, so you can imagine how much she cherished this hard-won child."
When Xu Qingran heard this, he understood vaguely and murmured: "Mrs. Fu has her own flesh and blood, and she will definitely not be willing to let the title fall to Fu Tingye."
"That's right." Mrs. Xu nodded, "The old Marquis values the rules the most. Although he pities the younger son, he does not want to treat the eldest son badly, so he disagreed. Mrs. Fu started making a fuss, and even the emperor and queen at the time were Alarmed, the old Marquis felt ashamed, and not long after the imperial edict was issued, he took ten-year-old Fu Tingye to the border camp."
Ten years old is the age when you are already informed and sensible.
Facing his mother's earth-shaking changes, it was impossible for ten-year-old Fu Tingye not to feel sad.
The old Marquis felt sorry for him and simply took him away from the Marquis Mansion to avoid facing his mother who had become harsh and cold day and night.
Mrs. Fu's heart was filled with her own flesh and blood, and she was not worried at all that the ten-year-old Fu Tingye might face swords, guns, and swords on the battlefield.
"General Fu is really a man." Xu Qingran said sincerely, "Up until now, I have never mentioned inheriting the title."
With his current status and rights, it would be easy for him to get his title back, but he didn't, obviously taking into account Mrs. Fu's mood.
In the eyes of Mrs. Fu, Fu Tingye is an outsider and is not qualified to enjoy the Fu family's generational title!
"The title is still vacant, and there is no other male in the Marquis House. The title will fall on Fu Tingye sooner or later. Mrs. Fu just wants Cheng Wanmiao to give birth to a child, and then record the child as the youngest son who died young. In order to inherit the title."
Mrs. Xu expressed her guess, and her tone became sad, "Mrs. Fu's obsession is too deep... She tried every means to not let Fu Tingye inherit the title."
After hearing this, Xu Qingran looked solemn, "That makes sense... No wonder Mrs. Fu would repeatedly shirk the marriage seeker. I see..."
There are many people in Shengjing who want to join the Hou Mansion, and in-laws are the easiest way. Although Cheng Wanmiao comes from the Hou Mansion, she is not from the Hou Mansion. It is easy to handle, and she can also get closer to the old lady. Over the years, they have discussed There are many close families, and the Xu family is just one of them.
But Mrs. Fu never relented. Seeing that Cheng Wanmiao was now sixteen, Mrs. Fu still refused. This attitude was thought-provoking...
Mrs. Xu sighed again, "But you saved Cheng Wanmiao today in full view of everyone. This marriage..."
"There is no need to worry, mother." Xu Qingran straightened his face and whispered, "If it is true as mother said, Cheng Wanmiao must not marry, otherwise, not only will she offend Mrs. Fu, but also General Fu. Let's leave it at that. .”
"But..." Mrs. Xu was uneasy, "Will Cheng Wanmiao pester you?"
When Xu Qingran thought about it, it was really possible. Every time the woman saw him, she would look at him with expressions that were both lustful and ashamed. It was very strange that she slipped and fell into the water today, which showed that she was not a peaceful person.
"The scientific examination will be held next year. I can go south to study for a while and come back after the storm subsides."
Xu Qingran made a decision quickly. He had originally been interested in Cheng Wanmiao because he thought it would be profitable, but now that he had discovered the clues, he decisively withdrew without any hesitation.
Mrs. Xu felt that this move was a bit harmful, but there was no other safer way at the moment, so she followed her son and nodded.
After the mother and son discussed it, they felt that the Hou Mansion was a place of right and wrong, especially Xu Qingran, who was afraid of being missed by Cheng Wanmiao again, so she left the flower banquet early on the excuse of being unwell.
All this happened invisibly and did not have any impact on Hua Qingxue who was attending the banquet.
She should be eating and drinking, admiring flowers and eating to kill time, because Fu Tingye was by her side the whole time, and ordinary people would not dare to come forward to talk even if they were curious about her identity.
Several respected ladies asked, and Fu Tingye introduced: "This is Hua Qingxue, Miss Hua."
Hua Qingxue
Chinese girl
…who
There is not even a single Washington Palace in Beijing.
When everyone was confused, someone finally came to his senses.
"I heard... Mrs. Si Bing seems to have a surname of Hua?"
"Huh? No, right..."
"She is the commander's wife?!"
"It doesn't look like much!"
A strong woman who can make swords and cannons, shouldn't she be tall and strong? Speak like a man? Ugly and vulgar appearance
Why is it so... so... uh, as delicate and elegant as the lady in the painting.
The contrast was too great, and everyone couldn't accept it.
Even the well-informed wife of the prime minister couldn't help complaining to Prime Minister Zuo after she returned: The wife of the military commander who made swords and cannons is as delicate as a piece of tender tofu! The kind that can make water come out with just a pinch!
And Fu Tingye is the loyal dog guarding the soft tofu, watching with eager eyes and not allowing anyone to approach.
…
Fu Tingye originally wanted to introduce Hua Qingxue to Mrs. Fu, but after Cheng Wanmiao was rescued, the old lady had been taking care of Cheng Wanmiao in her house and did not come out after waiting for a long time. Fu Tingye felt unhappy and even expressed his displeasure. Cheng Wanmiao also lost her favor.
However, Fu Tingye felt a little better when he saw the warm and ambiguous eyes around him and Hua Qingxue.
"There's something going on at home today, and it's not convenient for my mother. I'll pick you up another day." Fu Tingye was afraid that Hua Qingxue would be constrained by staying here, so he sent his bodyguard to take her back.
Hua Qingxue subconsciously wanted to nod, but suddenly she remembered the hairpin and precious stones on her head. She didn't dare to act rashly and said softly, "Hmm", looking even more gentle and lovely.
Looking at the well-behaved woman in front of him, Fu Tingye would have really wanted to do something to her if he hadn't been worried about the eyes staring around him...
Hua Qingxue didn't see the restlessness in the man's eyes at all, and told him seriously: "Don't forget to bring gifts to your mother and cousin."
When she came, she prepared a glass mirror for each of the old lady and cousin in the Hou Mansion.
Glass mirrors are novel and practical, making them perfect as gifts.
Fu Tingye nodded, and then whispered to her: "I will go find you later."
Hua Qingxue's face turned red, "General, go and do your work, don't worry about me."
Fu Tingye's face suddenly darkened, thinking that if Li Jingnan said he wanted to find her, she would definitely say yes directly!
He thought with some jealousy: Hua Qingxue is always quite indulgent towards Li Jingnan!
"General, it's too hard to run in both directions... Aren't we going to court tomorrow morning?" Hua Qingxue hesitated with a red face.
It turned out that I was worried that he was tired.
Fu Tingye's face softened slightly and he replied: "Then I will stay tonight."
Hua Qingxue's face suddenly turned red!
Fu Tingye said again: "Tell Aunt Li to clean up another room and come out."
Hua Qingxue: "..." Sure enough, she thought too much, so she just said it. How could the ancients not be so avant-garde about unmarried cohabitation...
Fu Tingye sent the blushing Hua Qingxue away from the flower banquet and watched her get into the carriage in person before he felt relieved.
His intimate manner had a self-evident effect in the eyes of the guests.
It didn’t take long for word to spread at the flower banquet—
"General Fu and this military commander's wife have a very unusual relationship!"
"The general's eyes never left her. He seems to be very interested in Si Bing's wife!"
"You are beautiful, and you can make knives and cannons for the general. How can you not be interested in her?"
"Yeah, I really didn't expect that Si Bing's wife would have such a good appearance..."
The guests who came to the banquet felt that they had gained a lot today. In summary, there were two things - the first thing was that the cousin of the Hou Mansion fell into the water; the second thing was that General Fu and Mrs. Si Bing showed their affection.
These words naturally reached Mrs. Fu’s ears.
She had just comforted Cheng Wanmiao, and when she suddenly learned about this, she felt a tightness in her chest!
Fu Tingye is twenty-eight years old and has never had a woman around him. She only thinks that her son is not enlightened. Who would have thought that he would suddenly bring a woman back? !
Mrs. Fu suppressed her irritable mood, waited until the flower banquet was over, and sent away the last wave of guests. She anxiously called Fu Tingye for questioning.
"I heard that Si Bing's wife also came to visit today?"
Mrs. Fu has always been like this. No matter how anxious she is, she will never show it on her face. As she asked, she secretly looked at Fu Tingye.
Fu Tingye replied calmly: "I wanted to bring her to meet my mother, but unexpectedly something like this happened today. I saw that my mother couldn't leave, so I asked her to go back first."
Mrs. Fu smiled and said, "You kid, why didn't you tell me? You are really neglecting the guests."
"She doesn't care about this." Fu Tingye replied, his words seemed very familiar and intimate.
Mrs. Fu's heart sank, and the smile on her face faded a little, and she said calmly: "You have been fighting on the battlefield all year round, and there is no woman around you who knows how to feel cold and hot. I have always been worried. I didn't expect that you I already have someone I like..."
Fu Tingye showed a rare faint smile. Although he didn't say anything, his expression said everything.
Seeing Fu Tingye's acquiescent attitude, Madam Fu felt a bad breath stuck in her throat, unable to come up or go down!
She had been preparing so hard for so many years, but someone got there first? !
If another woman gave birth to an heir of the Fu family, what would the title have to do with her? ! Cheng Wanmiao still had the same blood as hers after all!
"But..." Mrs. Fu pondered for a moment and then said, "I heard that Mrs. Si Bing is the reincarnation of Sirius and has a bad destiny, so she can just stay in the military camp. If she marries into the back house, I'm afraid the family will be restless and cause trouble... "