royal palace.
The yellow tiles and red walls of Yuehua Tower look like warriors who have been waiting for thousands of years, glowing in the spring sunshine.
The marble lotus-carved floor is spotless, and a faint smoke comes out of the gilded copper cauldron beast's mouth.
A woman is wearing a light red palace dress with dark flowers and brocade. She has an exquisite appearance, a face as if it were a fleeing flower, and is full of charm. She is sitting on the couch with a slight coldness in her eyes.
The woman is none other than Concubine Yin, who is loved by thousands of people.
"Don't be upset, mother and concubine. This is just a rumor outside. Lifeng will never act like this."
Concubine Yin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "This child is already weak, yet he still acts so recklessly and willfully. It's really worrying."
Zhao Jingwei raised her sword eyebrows slightly and said: "Perhaps someone from the Gu family made something out of thin air and wanted to ruin the reputation of the British government."
Taking the jade palm down hard, Concubine Yin's face changed and she said: "I haven't had time to settle the matter with them before the emperor was bitten. Now I've set my sights on the British government again. It's a good thing."
"It's just a dog that belongs to the second brother. Why should the mother-in-law be angry about a dog? She just found an opportunity to knock out the dog's teeth, and the matter will be over."
"It's easier said than done. As the saying goes, beating a dog depends on the owner. Not to mention that there is a second child behind him. Even if he is Zhao Huayang, we have to take care of the old Prince Qi's palace."
Zhao Jingwei sneered repeatedly and said: "This old guy has some skills. He actually won the position of invigilator for Chungui this time and stole the show. Sooner or later..."
"Your Majesty!"
Concubine Yin's eyes were sharp and she said: "Too much talk will lead to mistakes. Don't do anything too hastily, and plan everything slowly. As long as we hold the Su family tightly in our hands, our chances of winning will be greater than that of the other side."
Zhao Jingyan nodded and said: "My son and I are reckless, and this is what my mother and concubine taught me."
"Go, go back to the palace and have a good talk with your princess. She is a smart person and knows how to behave. If she comes forward to give you some advice, it won't hurt the harmony."
Zhao Jingyan thought about that boring woman and felt reluctant in every way, but she couldn't agree to it.
Concubine Yin Guifei and others left, her eyes darkened, calling: "Come here!"
The personal palace maid hurriedly came in, "What are your orders?"
Caifengxi Peony's embroidered shoes fell on the marble floor, walking silently step by step, her bare hands touching her face, Concubine Yin's eyes were dark and unclear.
"Send someone to find out what the Queen is doing now?"
"Yes, concubine!"
No one could sleep in the Gu Mansion that night.
Young Master Gu and Young Master Gu, who had fallen behind, drank to soothe their sorrows. Each of them held a pot of good wine and hugged his roommate. They cried, laughed, sang and made noise, until they were too drunk to wake up.
Mr. Gu was filled with resentment because of the failure of his two grandchildren. He and several other guests were in the study room, sighing, beating their chests and feet, and lamenting loudly that they had no successors.
Second Master Gu was captivated by Aunt Xu's little songs, and the two were in love, in ecstasy.
Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Guan were thinking about how their son had failed in his studies because he worked so hard. They were frightened one day, stroking their hearts and weeping silently.
Mother and daughter Huayang were full of emotions. One was worried about how to talk to the Jiang family, and the other was worried about whether her tenderness would be mispaid.
Qingguan was even better. As soon as night fell, she was invited to Jin Mansion. Shi Minwei was anxious to see her and said that they had something important to discuss.
The night is deep.
The lanterns in the courtyard were blown to and fro by the night wind, and there was a little bit of rain in the wind. It seemed that the weather was going to change.
Qingguan was not in a hurry to see Shi Minwei, but went to see Mei Niang's condition first.
Her face had been swollen these days, and she was afraid that Qian Fu and the others would be worried if they saw her, so she handed over her illness to the Cao Ziang brothers and sisters.
Feeling the pulse, checking the wound, changing dressings... Half an hour had passed since all the work was done, and Qingguan took a rest and went to the flower hall.
In the flower hall, Shi Minwei was already restless. When he saw the sixth lady coming, he hurriedly went to greet her.
"Miss Sixth, I..."
Qingguan shook his head and said: "Master, don't worry, let me drink some tea and take a breath."
Shi Fawei must have discovered something by calling her here so urgently, and she had to calm down.
Qian Fu personally brewed a cup of hot tea and served it to Qingguan.
Qingguan looked up at him and saw that his eyes were bloodshot. His eyes darkened and he asked, "Have you stayed up late these days?"
Qian Fu nodded helplessly and said, "Miss, it's better to listen to Master first."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two booklets were already spread out in Qingguan's hands.
"Miss, take a look first."
Qingguan knew he couldn't escape, so he took two sips of tea before taking the booklet.
The handwriting copied by Juan was extremely beautiful, and her skill was evident in every stroke. She could read very quickly, and her eyes swept between the lines at a speed that could be said to be ten lines in one glance.
The tiny index finger of her right hand followed her gaze, tracing across the account book line by line... When she saw a familiar person, she bit her lips unconsciously.
Seeing that Miss Qian Fu had entered a situation where no one else was around, Qian Fu felt sad because it was the first time he had seen her.
Qingguan's head gradually dropped lower.
Seeing this, Qian Fu lit two more candles, and the room suddenly became brighter.
After reading two books, Qingguan looked up and saw another booklet handed over from the opposite side.
"What's this?"
Qingguan was surprised. A Li only gave her two booklets at the beginning, where did this third one come from.
"Sixth Miss, this is the prison execution record of the Sheng family back then. Qian Fu spent a lot of money to get it from the Ministry of Punishment." Shi Minwei said truthfully.
"Uncle Fu?" Qingguan raised his head in surprise.
Qian Fu said hurriedly: "Miss, Master said that there is a name in the Sheng family's household registration book that is a bit strange. I want to find the prison execution record from that year to verify... It is a coincidence that the person in charge of this record in the Ministry of Punishment, I once saved his life. "I promised him a thousand taels of silver and he copied it for me."
Qingguan became inexplicably nervous and refused to turn over it with trembling hands.
But Shi Minwei couldn't wait any longer, and he didn't shy away from suspicion. He walked up to the young lady, spread out two books of household registers and prison records, and pointed them to Qingguan one by one.
Qingguan's bright eyes narrowed, and her gaze slowly moved along with his fingertips.
Suddenly, Shi Minwei's fingers paused.
"Miss, what did you see?"
Qingguan followed his hand and read out a person's name softly: "Lao Yutou?"
"Qian Fu, do you still remember who this person is?" Shi Minwei asked.
Qian Fu frowned and tried to remember, but found nothing.
The Sheng family is prosperous. In addition to the children's family members, there are too many servants and servants coming and going. Although he and Qian Laoqian are often in the Sheng family, they are...
Qian Fu couldn't help but look at Miss Xiang. The young lady spent a lot of time in the Sheng family in her previous life.
Qingguan knew what Qian Fu meant by his glance, and asked calmly: "Is there anything wrong with this person?"
Shi Minwei frowned and said: "Miss, look at this person's name. It's weird. How could he have such a name? People in the world usually call people old and old. What does this 'zi' mean?"
As expected, he saw it carefully, Qingguan sighed in his heart.
"Miss, please look at this execution record again. It clearly says 'Old Yutou'. Why is there a discrepancy in the name?"
Why? Qingguan looked at Qian Fu with a questioning look in his eyes. Qian Fu shook his head truthfully.
"Miss, I don't remember that there is such a powerful person in my uncle's house."
Shi Minwei looked disappointed and sighed: "Who is this Old Yutou? Is he called Old Yutou or Old Yutou?"
"What's the difference?" Qingguan was puzzled.
"One word difference, a slightest difference, a thousand miles of difference." Shi Min said with certainty.
Qingguan lowered his eyes, stood up and walked to the door.
In a family of aristocratic families, the servants are divided according to their grades, which is extremely strict. Although she often goes to Sheng Mansion with her father, all she can see are first-class maids and servants. This kind of eunuch old man cannot enter the inner house at all.
Shi Minwei looked at Qingwan's background and suddenly said: "Miss, what if this son means a son?"
Suddenly, a ray of clarity flashed through his mind, and Qingguan suddenly turned around, staring at Shi Minwei tightly, unable to look away even a little bit.
Qian Fu saw that she looked wrong, so he hurriedly stepped forward, blocked his view, and said softly: "Miss."
Qingguan understood and covered it up: "Qian Fu, I feel a little uncomfortable in my chest right now. Please go into the back room and check my pulse. Master Shi, please wait a moment."
Shi Minwei's mind was entirely on the roster, and he said casually: "Miss, just go."
The master and servant entered the inner room.
Qian Fu lowered his voice and said, "Miss, what did you remember?"
Qingguan glanced at him approvingly, "I remember, this man's name is Lao Yutou, he is my grandfather's stable boy!"
From the time she can remember, she often sits cross-legged in her father's arms and listens to the men of the Sheng family talking about the hardships and dangers of their military careers in the past. She had heard about old people. "Old Yutou was my grandfather's personal attendant at first. During a battle outside the Great Wall, an eagle feather suddenly came out of the blue. It was Old Yutou who had quick eyes and quick hands and threw his grandfather off his horse, but he was hit by the arrow. The arrow hit him straight in the crotch. I brought the next thing with me... From then on, I became too old and unable to have children. My grandfather died because of saving his life.
Well, place him in the mansion to rest."
"Then what?" Qian Fu asked cautiously.
"Then, my grandfather took pity on his loneliness and allowed him to adopt a son..."
After only half a breath, the master and servant left and returned. Shi Minwei hurriedly asked: "Is the young lady feeling well?"
"Nothing's wrong."
Qingguan smiled and said, "However, when I was checking my pulse just now, Qian Fu remembered something."
"What's the matter?"
Qian Fu stepped forward and said, "I remember Master Sheng once asked me to come over for a pulse diagnosis, and it was this old man who diagnosed me."
"Oh?" Shi Minwei listened attentively.
Qian Fu looked at the young lady who nodded slightly, and continued: "This man was injured in a fierce battle while trying to save the object that Master Sheng was stepping on. Master Sheng invited famous doctors to treat his injuries. After my master checked his pulse , It was concluded that he would have no children in his life. Master Sheng was heartbroken and said that he would adopt a son for Lao Yutou. "
After Shi Minwei heard this, his eyes widened and he said sternly: "It makes sense! It makes sense. If you adopt a son, this son must be his son."
Qingguan's heart trembled and her body trembled a little.
"Miss, as the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, and having no heirs is the worst. Old Yutou has made great contributions to the savior, and Master Sheng is affectionate and reasonable, so he will definitely not fail him." Shi Min stood up with great enthusiasm, took two steps quickly, and looked at Qing Qing Wan said word by word: "Then the Sheng family has lost one person."