After all these twists and turns, Old Lady Wei no longer had the mood to go to the banquet at the Linjiang Palace. It would be too much for her to go to the banquet at this time.
She thought for a moment, beckoned the Third Master over, and told him, "I won't go. If I go, I'll just cause trouble for others. Why bother?" She looked at the Third Master deeply and said, "Etiquette cannot be abandoned. Third Master, you go with the gift in person and apologize to the princess on my behalf."
The third master immediately understood what she meant, shuddered, and quickly agreed.
Old Madam Wei led Wei An, the Third Madam and others back to the Dingbei Marquis' Mansion.
As soon as the Third Lady got off the carriage, she hurried over to help the old lady get off. Her hands were still shaking, and she couldn't help but curse, "This is too much!"
Old Madam Wei herself was still very calm. She returned to He'an Courtyard and first instructed the Third Madam to prevent the servants from spreading rumors. She also asked the Third Madam to guard the door and not allow the servants to enter or leave at will.
Then he called Manager Lin and asked, "Is Wei Rui not back yet?"
After sending Yang Qinghe back to Beijing, Wei Rui led people to continue investigating the Zhu family's affairs. Until now, there has been no news that he has returned to Tongzhou.
Manager Lin quickly shook his head: "He hasn't come back yet. Old Zhang is still watching over Tongzhou."
Old Mrs. Wei closed her eyes.
Even if Cao Wen couldn't think of it, Cao An would definitely find a way to cover up the matter. The best way, of course, is to follow the excuse that Cao Wen used to cause trouble on the street.
When the time comes, we will capture Wei Rui, torture her, and then fabricate a charge that she is related to the Yunnan rebels, so as to find a suitable excuse for blocking her road today.
Aunt Hua was shocked and frightened. She brought tea and called out to her worriedly, "Old lady..."
Emperor Longqing originally sent an angel to visit Old Madam Wei because of the Zhu family's affairs, and he also reprimanded the imperial censors who reported the matter to him after hearing the news. But who knows what he was really thinking
If the Jinyiwei really does something this time, it is hard to say how long the remaining affection in Emperor Longqing's heart can last.
Old Madam Wei lowered her voice, held back her cough, and told Steward Lin: "Stay in the mansion these few days and don't go anywhere."
Manager Lin has been going out too frequently recently and has caught Cao Wen's attention. He has been arrested, and it is hard to say whether he is loyal or not.
Manager Lin lowered his head and responded submissively.
Old Madam Wei then asked Wei An, "The young master of the Xie family whom you rescued before, his father is the magistrate of Wanping?"
Wei An knew what Grandma Wei meant, and hummed, "Yes, it's because we have the pine painting at home that we were targeted. Grandma meant..."
Since the situation is already so chaotic, let's make it even more chaotic.
Old Madam Wei thought about it and asked someone to invite the Third Madam.
The third lady's name was called again just as her butt touched the cushion. She was very nervous. She went to the old lady's room and greeted her without saying a word.
Mrs. Wei was not polite and asked her first: "Are you willing to go back to your parents' home?"
Asking her if she was willing to go back to her parents' home was not really a question, it was clearly an invitation to her to go back. The third wife was moved and quickly agreed, "When does my mother want me to go back?"
Old Madam Wei coughed twice and sighed, "Go now and ask your father to come over and tell him that I'm sick from the shock."
Is it going to be the same as what happened to the Zhu family last time
Old Madam Wei nodded. Since there was no one else in the room, she did not hide it from the Third Madam: "Just tell the truth and tell your father what happened on the street today. Your father will naturally understand."
Next door to Kong Gongfeng's house lived Qin Tong, the Deputy Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, a man who hated evil the most.
The Third Lady finally understood what was going on. Regardless of the fact that it was already past noon, she took a sedan chair and went to her parents' home in the north city to invite Mr. Kong.
Mrs. Wei had just finished her lunch when Mr. Kong arrived.
Mrs. Wei didn't beat around the bush: "Do you know why I asked you to come?"
I have heard about this from the Third Lady at home. Kong Gongfeng nodded quickly and sighed: "The Jinyiwei are becoming more and more arrogant now..."
Old Madam Wei sneered, leaned back on the soft pillow, and asked him again: "Does Censor Qin know about this?"
Kong Gongfeng smiled bitterly, "Yes, I know. It just so happened that he saw Cao Wen when he was reading ancient books with Chen Yushi in Moshizhai on Zhuque Street. He was so bold that when he heard that I was coming to treat you, he was already very angry."
It's ok to be angry. Old Madam Wei smiled and shook her head at Kong Gongfeng: "I didn't ask you to come and see me. I have something else to ask of you."
Over the years, because Old Madam Wei did not like Princess Changning, the Third Madam had benefited greatly. Consecrator Kong knew the principle of repaying kindness very well, and after a slight hesitation, he said, "As long as I can do it, I will always try my best."
After all, they are in-laws. If something happens to Old Madam Wei, the Third Madam may not end up well either.
Old Madam Wei smiled with satisfaction: "It's not a big deal. It's just that nowadays, anyone who comes in and out of our house will be stared to death even if it's a mosquito. So I have to ask you to give me a discount..."
Kong Gongfeng listened carefully to what Old Lady Wei said, then stood up and said goodbye. When he went out, he saw his daughter waiting under the corridor, and he reminded her: "Serve the old lady well, we will all prosper together and suffer together. You should understand this principle without my teaching..."
As for the rest, it depends on fate.
The Third Madam had heard this before at her parents’ home. She pursed her lips and nodded silently.
She was not a person who didn't care about anything. If she wanted to enjoy the good life, she had to share the hardship. She had suppressed her panic for a long time and helped her father out: "You should also take the old lady's words to heart... Father, if not for my sake, please also look at your grandson and granddaughter..."
Kong Gongfeng sighed: "It hasn't come to that yet. Your old lady is calculating. Don't say such discouraging words."
After leaving the house, he asked someone to go to the drugstore in the north city owned by the Dingbei Marquis's Mansion and told the old doctor in the drugstore about Old Madam Wei's illness. He also took out the prescription and asked him to prescribe medicine, and specifically reminded him: "It is better to use ginseng that is a few years old."
After giving the instructions, he went in to choose and came out only after he had finished choosing.
Sure enough, when he got home, he heard the servant who followed the car say that someone was following him, and as soon as he left the pharmacy, someone went in.
The Wei family really has a lot of trouble. He stroked his beard and shook his head at Mrs. Kong who came to get him clothes: "I'm afraid this matter is not that simple. How did the Wei family offend Cao Wen?"
It would be a big deal to offend Cao Wen. Mrs. Kong was worried: "What should we do now?"
Kong Gongfeng drank a sip of tea and sat down: "What can we do now? Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate..."
-----Off topic, there is no problem with the esophagus, and the esophagus can be seen by gastroscopy. I just don’t know why. Chinese medicine has a theory that it is because the stomach qi is not descending. I don’t know what it is. Anyway, I have been eating a lot recently... ..