She remembered that Shen Xinlan's eldest son was sixteen this year, and her daughter was thirteen. This age is neither too old nor too young, but their temperaments have already formed, and they cannot be easily changed.
In this life, she had no contact with these two children, and her previous life was too long ago, and she didn't have a deep impression, so she didn't know what their temperament was like at the moment.
But no matter what, since the surname of this pair of children is Qi, there is no one in the father's family, so it should not be the responsibility of the Jing'an House.
On this point, she still had to find an opportunity to talk to her brother.
And Emperor Yuanyou dealt with the rebellious ministers and thieves, so naturally it was time to reward them for their merits.
British Duke Wei Junhang has already become the Duke of Chaopin, and there is nothing to seal. Emperor Yuanyou just issued a reward order and rewarded many rare and rare treasures. On the contrary, it was the eldest son Wei Chenglin who was promoted to the fourth rank Zhenwei General. Other meritorious soldiers also received corresponding commendations.
The general of Zhen Guo was granted the title of Marquis of Zhen Bei by Jin Dynasty, and he ruled for three generations.
General Zhen Guo trembled and knelt down to thank him, but he had mixed feelings in his heart. I only said that His Majesty is really a benevolent king, he didn't implicate the Murong clan because of the rebellious son, and he didn't obliterate their Murong clan's contribution.
However, Wei Junhang knew that if it wasn't for Murong Tao's incident, the title of Marquis of Zhenbei would not be inherited for three generations, but hereditary. The things Murong Tao did can't be put on the table, but it doesn't mean that Emperor Yuanyou doesn't have a lump in his heart, just look at the current Marquis who has been "initiated for three generations" to know.
Zhou Mao lowered his eyes, as if he didn't care about what happened in the hall at all, he just took a quick glance at Zhenbei Hou Xie En, and then lowered his eyes again, as if the old god was there.
On the day of Shen Huiran's marriage, Shen Xinyan and others arrived at Jing'an Bo's Mansion early in the morning.
Today's inner house of Uncle Jing'an's mansion is managed by Mrs. Cui, the wife of Uncle Jing'an's eldest son, Shen Feng. After all, Mrs. Cui is young, and it is the first time that Mrs. Cui presides over a wedding.
In any case, it is always more reassuring to have an elder sitting in charge, let alone an elder who is respected by his husband's family.
Shen Xinyan was dragged by Mrs. Cui to talk for a while, and finally got away before going to Shen Huiran's room.
When entering the room, besides Wei Yingzhi, there were several nieces from the next room, talking around Shen Huiran, seeing her coming in, she hurriedly stepped forward to greet her.
Back then, when he thought that the Bo family would be implicated by the Liang family, the second and third families proposed to separate in a panic. After that, Shen Xinyan had less contact with the two people, and only maintained superficial etiquette, so as not to be seen by others. It's a joke, but if you want to get closer, there will be no more.
Now that she saw the people in these two rooms again, she didn't feel too much, and responded to them one by one with a smile.
"I haven't seen you for a while, but my aunt looks younger and more radiant!" The girl in the second room said first.
"Isn't that right? If you were walking with Cousin Ying'er, those who didn't know would think you two are sisters!" The girl in the third room was not far behind.
"I haven't seen you for a long time, but your mouths are getting better and better." Shen Xinyan was in a very good mood when her niece and daughter got married, so she rarely joked with them.
Seeing her smiling face and her friendly tone, the spirits of all the girls were shocked, and they became more and more flattering.
"You cousins and cousins are really good at talking, you can make my mother smile." Wei Yingzhi, who was on the side, leaned into the ear of Shen Huiran who was already dressed, and said jokingly.
Shen Huiran took a look at her, and pinched the corner of her mouth as she did when she was a child: "If you go out, it won't be easy to make aunt smile?"
Wei Yingzhi grinned, and helped her up the phoenix hairpin on her bun, and heard Shen Huiran ask: "Did you bring Brother Ang here today? I haven't seen him before! But I don't know if he looks like him." You are more like Master Hou."
"This person comes and goes, how dare you bring him here? If he starts to cry, wouldn't it be a waste of this great day? As for who he looks like, my grandmother and mother said that they look more like Yunfu. Now Yunfu is proud of me all day long, and he only said that his son looks like him, which is really annoying!" Thinking of Yunfu's triumphant appearance, Wei Yingzhi felt unsteady.
She conceived in October and finally gave birth to a son. It is said that except for eyebrows and eyes, the rest looks like his father.
"It's better for a son to look like his father. If he is as diligent, studious and obedient as Hou Ye was when he was a child, then you, a mother, will be blessed." Shen Huiran chuckled.
The two sisters were talking, when Shen Xinyan, who had finally sent all the girls away, walked in, heard their conversation clearly, and said with a smile: "Brother An looks like his father, but that love The temperament of the troublemaker is more like his mother."
"Mother!" Wei Yingzhi angrily heard her teasing.
The three of them laughed and made a fuss, and Wei Yingzhi was called away by Cui Shi.
"Auntie, my mother asked me to hand it over to you." After only two aunts and nephews were left in the room, Shen Huiran took out a gold-painted brocade box and gently pushed it in front of Shen Xinyan.
"Your mother gave it to me? What is it?" Shen Xinyan asked puzzledly, took the brocade box and opened it, and saw that there was a thick stack of banknotes inside, good guy, Zhang Zhang's amount is not too small .
"My mother said that this is what she owed you back then, and now she will pay you back all the principal with interest." Shen Huiran said softly.
Without waiting for Shen Xinyan to say anything, she hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, aunt, my mother said that these are all the money she has earned from doing business over the years, and she has saved it for a long time, and it is all clean money."
Shen Xinyan's eyes were a bit complicated, she didn't expect that Mrs. Liang still remembered that she had coveted the money from her dowry shop back then, and had been silently saving the money to return to herself.
In fact, these years, Jing Anbo would give her a sum of money every month on behalf of the Liang family. Most of the money was used by her in various ways on the Shen Feng brothers and sisters. Shen Xinyan probably still knows a lot, and if she pays her such a not-so-small amount of silver taels every month, then relatively, there will be less money to stay in the mansion.
"I can't take the money. What she owed me back then, your father has paid it off on her behalf one after another over the years. So, she doesn't owe me anything anymore." Shen Xinyan pushed the brocade box back again.
"Girl, you must accept it, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to mother. Mother won't feel at ease." Seeing that she didn't accept it, Shen Huiran became anxious.
Shen Xinyan thought about it for a while, and then stopped forcing it.
It's good to accept it, not only Liang's, but also Shen Feng brothers and sisters can feel at ease.
Seeing that she was finally willing to accept it, Shen Huiran was relieved, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face instantly.
Seeing this, Shen Xinyan felt that her decision to accept it was right. No one wants to owe others something for the rest of their lives, Liang's is like this, and Shen Feng and Shen Huiran, brothers and sisters who learned about the incident back then, are also like this.
"Auntie, I want to ask you for someone." Shen Huiran said again.
"Oh? Who did you see next to my aunt?" Shen Xinyan was a little surprised.
"It's Zhu'er. Presumably I'm used to Zhu'er serving by my side. Ever since I returned to the mansion, I always feel that something is missing." Shen Huiran was slightly embarrassed.
Pearl? Shen Xinyan was only stunned for a moment, and then felt that it should be expected.
Zhu'er was sent by her to wait on Shen Huiran who lived in the Duke's Mansion back then. She said she was a waiter, but in fact Zhu'er was also responsible for observing Shen Huiran's words and deeds, because she was afraid that she would fall into the trap of Wei Chenglin in her previous life. In love that shouldn't be born.
Although in this life Shen Huiran still inevitably had unnecessary thoughts about Wei Chenglin, but after all, she was no longer as stubborn as in her previous life, disregarding the reservedness of the girl's family and the pride of being the daughter of the uncle's family. Instead, he resolutely swung his sword to cut the thread of love.
"If you don't dislike her, I'll have someone send her body deed to the Chen Mansion some other day. This can be regarded as her good luck."
"Thank you, aunt!" Shen Huiran breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Xinyan saw that the time was almost up, so she personally touched up her makeup. Soon, Cui Shi and Xi Niang came in one after another. Shen Xinyan didn't want to disturb, so she went to the flower hall full of congratulatory guests .
After the wedding cannons were set off 'crackling', it didn't take long before there was a festive sound of 'the bridegroom is coming'.
In a moment, the figure of the third son of the Chen family who was full of joy appeared in front of everyone. The man was tall and straight, handsome, with undisguised joy on his face, and the hasty steps of his steps broke his superficial composure.
In such an instant, Shen Xinyan's heart that had been hanging tightly fell back to reality.
She thought, in this life, her niece and daughter finally have a husband who belongs to her alone, in her arms alone, so there is no need to be envious or jealous, just manage her life well with peace of mind.
Wei Chenglin was also in the group of guests, watching Mr. Chen pick him up from afar, and somehow thought of Zhou Wanning's crazy words earlier, and shook his head helplessly.
As soon as he turned around, he stared blankly at the complicated eyes of the previous woman, and instantly recognized that she was Princess Changning.
Ever since he personally escorted Princess Changning to the mountain to recuperate, the marriage of the two families was cancelled, and he never saw Princess Changning again. He only knew that she returned to Beijing after recovering from illness, and he didn't know much about it.
However, even though he hadn't seen her for many years, he always remembered this woman who was praised by her family, especially after knowing that her illness was caused by his aunt, he had a lot more love for Princess Changning some guilt.
"Princess!" He collected himself and bowed his hands in salute.
"My son doesn't need to be polite." Princess Changning also felt a little complicated, and she didn't expect to meet him again.
No, in fact, she should have thought about it a long time ago. After all, Bo Jing'an is his uncle, and today's bride is his cousin.
Even, subconsciously, she chose to go to Jing'an Bo's Mansion instead of Chen's Mansion, because she wanted to meet him.
The two were relatively silent for a while.
After a while, it was Wei Chenglin who spoke first: "Is the Princess safe?"
"Thank you, my son, I'm safe now." Looking at the man who had faded from his youthful youth, Princess Changning sighed, lowered his eyes to cover it up, and said with a smile, "I have never congratulated my son on his victory and return to court. I would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations, congratulations to the crown prince on his triumphant return, and congratulations to the crown prince on his fame."
"Thank you princess."
Again relatively silent.
Wei Chenglin was originally a taciturn character. Although he and Princess Changning had the name of an unmarried couple, they had actually met countless times, and they had never had any contact in private. They didn't know much about each other. With such a bit of guilt, naturally there will be fewer words.
Princess Changning felt a little blocked, and suddenly she didn't know why she came to see him today. Come and meet him, okay? Or should I congratulate him for making such a great contribution at such a young age
"Brother, so you are here, and mother is looking for you!" At this moment, Wei Yingzhi came over, and was startled when she saw her elder brother talking to a woman. She looked closely and recognized the woman It turned out to be Princess Changning whom I hadn't seen for many years, and I was overjoyed.
"Princess!"
"Sister Yingzhi!" Princess Changning breathed a sigh of relief invisibly. The moment Wei Yingzhi appeared, the embarrassment and uneasiness that had been lingering were swept away immediately.
"The princess is here too, why don't you go looking for me? We haven't seen each other for many years, are you in good health?" Wei Yingzhi asked with a smile while holding her arm affectionately.
"You're a busy person right now, so why should I bother you? I'm already in good health, thank you for always remembering me." Princess Changning smiled.
"No matter how busy you are, you can't keep up with the princess! When did the princess return to Beijing? Why don't I know?"
"I just came back last month."
Over the years, Princess Changning lived on Yunyan Mountain more often, and only went back to Beijing to visit his parents from time to time. Although Concubine Ning was reluctant to part with her daughter, her condition improved after going to Yunyan Mountain, and she felt that it was really a blessed place, so she didn't stop her.
After experiencing it once, nothing can compare to the health of my daughter.
Wei Chenglin saw the two of them arm in arm and talking affectionately, unconsciously, the corners of their mouths rose slightly. For a moment, as if thinking of something, the smile became a bit bitter, and he sighed inaudibly, not wanting to disturb the two of them, and quietly left to see Shen Xinyan.
"Young Master Cai just met Princess Changning." In the room, Zi Yan reported to Shen Xinyan in a low voice.
Shen Xinyan was surprised: "Princess Changning is also here?"
For a moment, I had mixed feelings. If there hadn't been Fang's secret tricks back then, Princess Changning would have already become her daughter-in-law by this time, and she might even have given birth to a child.
In the final analysis, it was because her son did not have this blessing, and it was also because the two of them lacked some fate as a husband and wife.
"Mother, Ying'er said that mother is looking for me, is there something wrong?" Just as he was thinking, Wei Chenglin walked in.
"It's not a big deal, your cousin Feng is a bit busy, and I want you to help." Shen Xinyan regained her senses, and didn't intend to ask him about the meeting with Princess Changning, and replied with a smile.
"Understood, I'll go there now." Wei Chenglin didn't refuse, he asked where Shen Feng was and went there.
"It seems that Princess Changning is not married yet, and it just so happens that Brother Lin has never married either. Maybe these two are a destined couple, so even though they had no choice but to retire back then, and have been going around for so many years, they are still unmarried and unmarried. Just now Yang Shi also saw Wei Chenglin meeting Princess Changning, so he found time to talk to Shen Xinyan.
Shen Xinyan shook her head lightly, but she didn't know what to say.
"I see, it's better to pull the marriage line between these two people again, so that you, mother, and even Princess Ning have something on their minds." Yang said with a smile.
Shen Xinyan sighed lightly: "This matter is not something I can decide, let's wait and see!"
Seeing her like this, Yang couldn't say anything more, since he wasn't her son anyway, so why was she in a hurry.
When the guests gradually dispersed, Shen Xinyan was about to say goodbye and leave, but she saw Cui's face full of hesitation, as if hesitant to speak.
"But something to say?" she asked.
"Brother Rong and Sister Fang left behind by my third aunt..."
Shen Xinyan thought of this after being startled, and immediately slapped her forehead.
Look at her memory, she planned to tell her elder brother about Shen Xinlan's pair of children before she came, but today she completely forgot.
Just looking at Cui Shi's appearance, he was not very happy to let those two children stay. It's no wonder, first of all, the surname of these two children is Qi, and it's not that the Qi family has no clan members, so it's not their turn to be raised by Jing'anbo Mansion. Secondly, the child's father was involved in the treason case of King Cheng's son. Even though he was not executed and his clansmen were not implicated, no one who is involved in the crime of treason will have good results.
"I've already made up my mind about this matter, don't worry, I'll go and talk to my elder brother now." Shen Xinyan patted the back of her hand comfortingly.
Only then did Cui feel heaved a sigh of relief, as if she was afraid that Shen Xinyan might misunderstand, she hurriedly said: "It's not that I can't even tolerate two children, it's just..."
"I understand, what you are worried about is exactly what I am worried about." How could Shen Xinyan not know what she was thinking.
After a pause, she asked, "Where are the two children?"
"Brother Rong lives in the front yard temporarily, and Sister Fang lives in the house where her mother used to live. If Auntie wants to see her, I'll have someone call her."
"Let's not see each other for now!" Shen Xinyan shook her head, and decided to meet her brother first.
Uncle Jing An was sorting out his books in the study room. His daughter got married, and he had something on his mind, but he felt empty in his heart, so he decided to find something to do, so that he would not keep thinking about becoming someone else's wife daughter.
Hearing that his younger sister came to see him, he quickly put down the book and was getting up when he saw Shen Xinyan pushing the door and entering.
Seeing him pretending to be busy, Shen Xinyan knew that he was reluctant to part with his daughter, so she comforted him with a smile, and after the two sat down, she mentioned the purpose of this trip.
"Brother Rong and Sister Fang...they are good boys. My sister doesn't know that those members of the Qi clan treat them like scourges and bully them with no one to back them up. They even robbed the few taels of silver left by the third sister go."
"I really felt pity for them. I couldn't bear to see them living outside, so I took them back and wanted to give them a place to live." Jing Anbo said calmly.
Without waiting for Shen Xinyan to tell him clearly, he interrupted her words: "As for what my sister is worried about, I understand, but, how can everything be clear in this world. No matter what their parents are, this The two children are always innocent, and the crime is not as serious as the family members, even His Majesty only dealt with the third brother-in-law alone, and did not implicate his relatives, so it can be seen that the third brother-in-law was not involved too much that day."
"Your Majesty is a wise gentleman. Now that we have dealt with it, we will naturally not hold on to this matter in the future."
Although Jing Anbo is a soft-tempered person, the things he has decided cannot be opposed by others. Seeing him like this, Shen Xinyan knew that this trip was in vain, she sighed helplessly, and was still a little bit unwilling in the end : "Brother, you only need to remember that you must be on guard against others. For the rest, I, as a younger sister, can't say anything."
Jing Anbo nodded: "Okay, it's getting late, you should go back."
Shen Xinyan got up and said goodbye.
It wasn't until her figure disappeared that a teenager turned around the corner outside the door.
The young man looked at the direction she was leaving, and then at the door which had been closed again, his eyes were complicated.
Now their brother and sister have become objects that others can't avoid...
***
Ever since meeting Princess Changning again in Jing'anbo Mansion, Wei Yingzhi ran to Prince Ning's Mansion as soon as she was free, under the guise of reuniting with Princess Changning's sister, but in fact she had other plans.
Since Princess Changning left Beijing for a long time after being ill, she rarely saw her friends from her boudoir, and in the past few years when they married Lu Lu, they naturally saw even less. Therefore, I very much welcome Wei Yingzhi's arrival.
Princess Ning is also happy to see her daughter getting close to Wei Yingzhi.
Wei Yingzhi is different now, she is the only nephew and daughter-in-law of Concubine Rui, Mrs. Zhongyihou. Zhongyi Hou has military merits now, he is not a Marquis with a false title, making friends with her is extremely beneficial to his daughter and the palace.
"It's only at the princess's place that I have some peace. You don't know that the kid in my family is making trouble all day long, which makes my head dizzy. But I still protect everyone tightly. I, the mother, actually took him There is no way at all." On this day, Wei Yingzhi came to the door again, and Princess Ning personally welcomed her into the house of Princess Changning, and when only she and the princess were left in the room, she let out a long sigh.
Princess Changning brought a piece of red bean cake to her mouth, and smiled when she heard the words: "Who doesn't love a cute child like Brother An? You like to complain!"
Wei Yingzhi chewed the cake a few times, swallowed the pastry, wiped the corners of her mouth, and took a few more sips of tea before moving closer to her.
"My mother and grandmother are especially eccentric. It's obvious that An Ge'er is naughty. I say a few words to him, but they still blame me!"
"A milk baby, you still talk about him? I don't want to see if he understands." Princess Changning wanted to laugh.
Wei Yingzhi pursed her lips: "Although she is young, she is very smart! She is also very courageous. The other children dare not approach my brother, but when he saw my brother, he opened his hands and screamed for hugs."
Didn't miss that Princess Changning's smile froze when she heard Wei Chenglin, she gritted her teeth, and said tentatively: "My brother has never been around these years, and my sister is still... It can be seen..."
"I'm already engaged!" Princess Changning interrupted her suddenly.
"Engaged?" Wei Yingzhi was taken aback, her eyes widened in disbelief.
Princess Changning nodded: "He is the number one scholar in the last subject. When he was in Yunyan Mountain, Master Jingxu witnessed that my mother made the decision and betrothed me to him. My father has also agreed. Now he returns to his hometown to worship his ancestors. , only to get married after returning."
Wei Yingzhi opened her mouth slightly, and finally believed that what she said was true. She was a little discouraged, and then she was happy for her again, and said sincerely: "So, I will congratulate my sister, and I also wish my sister and brother-in-law a happy marriage for a hundred years."
A trace of tenderness flashed in Changning County Master's eyes, but he said generously: "Then I will accept your good words!"