Back to Yuebiju, where they had been away for more than half a year, Taoyao and Baizhou were very excited, and Xiao Fei was no exception, as if even the fatigue accumulated during the previous journey dissipated in an instant.
Xiao Fei ordered Tao Yao and Bai Zhou to go down to wash up first, and then she went to the clean room with the help of two second-class maids.
After washing up and changing into a brand new dress, Xiao Fei went to the small study, seeing that the small study was still spotless during her absence, she nodded with satisfaction.
She casually took a miscellaneous journal from the bookshelf, and leaned against the window to read the book...
Time flies, and before you know it, the sky has become dark, and the maids have already quietly lit candles in the small study. They were all familiar with Xiao Fei's temperament, they didn't persuade her to go to bed early, and they didn't dare to interrupt her study at will.
It was quiet in the small study room, only the occasional sound of pages being turned... until a little maid in Tsing Yi came to Yuebi Residence.
"Miss," a second-class servant girl entered the room through the curtain, saluted, "Madam sent someone over."
Xiao Fei put down the book in her hand and followed the sound.
The little maid in Tsing Yi also bowed her knees and said respectfully: "Miss, madam invites you to have dinner in the main courtyard, and wants to welcome you."
Receiving the wind? Xiao Fei frowned slightly, the eldest brother is the eldest son of the royal family, and no one held a reception banquet for him when he returned home today, how can she, the eldest daughter of the royal family, not be more honored than the elder brother
Xiao Fei pondered for a while, and said to the little girl in Tsing Yi: "You go back and report to your mother that this welcome feast is a bit inappropriate. Eldest brother went back to the house with me, but it is against the rules to hold a welcome banquet for me over elder brother."
The little maid in Tsing Yi originally thought that this trip was an extremely simple errand, just to invite the eldest girl to the main courtyard for dinner, but she didn't expect to get such a reply. The little servant girl knew Xiao Fang's temperament, and felt a little apprehensive, but she still retreated in response.
Since it was interrupted, Xiao Fei didn't continue reading. She looked at the sky, and ordered the servant girl to go to the kitchen to deliver the meal.
Xiao Fei's order was five dishes and one soup. After the hot food was served, Xiao Fei moved her chopsticks a little, and a servant girl came to report that Madam is here.
Xiao Fei hurriedly put down her chopsticks and got up to greet her.
Xiao Fang originally came here full of anger, she didn't expect that she just wanted to hold a welcome banquet for Xiao Fei, and Xiao Fei would humiliate her like this.
But when she saw Xiao Fei's simple five dishes and one soup, her heart went out in the blink of an eye. My daughter has endured so much hardship outside, so she will not be allowed to go back to the palace and not even have a good meal.
She sighed, and said to Xiao Fei: "Sister Fei, don't be too polite, let's eat quickly."
Xiao Fei saluted anyway, and then said: "Mother needs dinner, why don't you use some at my daughter's place."
Of course Xiao Fang hasn't eaten yet, although there are still a group of aunts and concubines waiting to welcome Xiao Fei in the main courtyard, but these people are no more important than her daughter, Xiao Fang nodded without hesitation, and sat down with her After dinner, only one maid was sent back so that the aunts could retire.
Xiao Fei respected the rules, never said a word when eating or sleeping, this meal was eaten quietly.
After dinner, Xiao Fang took Xiao Fei to the inner room to talk about herself. She looked at Xiao Fei's thin cheeks and said worriedly: "Sister Fei, this time It really scared me to death. Fortunately, you are very lucky. You must not be so self-willed in the future, and quietly run to the capital alone!"
Xiao Fang sighed inwardly, the three of them had really bad luck recently, and she was deprived of her imperial order, her son Xiao Luan bored Zhennan King because of the battle with Baiyue, and her daughter went to the capital alone, which made her The king of Zhennan lost his temper... and angrily ran to Mingqing Temple to question her.
"Mother, I was wrong." Xiao Fei obediently admitted her mistake.
At that time, she didn't think there was any problem going to the king, but the hardships along the way, coupled with the teachings of her sister-in-law Chunchun when she was in the capital, made her understand that this world is not the peaceful and prosperous world written in the book.
Thinking back to the beginning, Xiao Fei's mood was still a little delicate, a little complicated, and a little emotional.
At that time, she traveled all the way to the capital for her mother, so how could she have expected the changes of today. But fortunately, I am getting better! As the ancients said: good teachers and good friends are by his side, poetry, books, rituals and music are in front of him, and it is rare to abandon them as bad ones.
After all, it was her own daughter, how could Xiao Fang be willing to teach her a lesson, she shook her head helplessly and said: "You child..." Thinking of Xiao Luan who was not up to date, he knew what Pian Pian was sticking to, and looking at Xiao Fei again, Xiao Fang couldn't help but Sigh: This woman really came to collect debts in her previous life!
Seeing her daughter being reprimanded by Xiao Fang, Taoyao quickly and cleverly served hot tea, trying to divert Xiao Fang's attention: "Madam, eldest girl, the slaves ordered the kitchen to make some calming tea." It's easy to do. Ordinary girls make mistakes and act coquettishly in front of their biological mothers, and it's over. The eldest girls who gave birth to them are straightforward, saying that one is one, and they are always not flexible, and they don't bother to be flexible. They have to help these servants sometimes. Make a scene.
Xiao Fang's face suddenly showed distress, and hurriedly said: "Sister Fei, drink quickly, you have worked hard on this journey." She frowned and remembered another thing, "Sister Fei ,Didn’t mother ask Madam Zhang to pick you up in the capital? Why don’t you come back with her?”
At first, when the king of Zhennan ordered the guards to take Lan Nanny all the way north to find someone, Xiao Fang hadn't returned from the Ming and Qing Temple, and when Lan Nanny was sent back by Xiao Fei, she said that Xiao Fei was coaxed by Nangong Yue He obeyed her words and did not want to go back to southern Xinjiang with her. Xiao Fang was anxious at that time, and hurriedly sent her confidant, Nanny Zhang.
Madam Zhang has always done things safely, Xiao Fang thought that there would be no problems this time, but unexpectedly, she was dismissed easily again.
Tao Yao felt a "thump" in her heart, secretly thinking something was wrong.
Before Xiao Fei could answer, Xiao Fang continued dissatisfied: "Did your sister-in-law stop you and not let you come back?"
The more Xiao Fang thinks about it, the more this is the case. This Nangong Yue must have intentionally kept Xiao Fei in the capital, trying to restrain herself! She really is a tricky woman! Xiao Yi was originally coaxed into submission by herself, She has always regarded herself as a mother, so she must have been in the capital for so many years, but she was blown by Nangong Yue's pillow so much that she forgot the kindness of raising him for many years.
The more Xiao Fang thought about it, the more she felt that this was the case, and she couldn't help but scolded: "Sister Fei, that sister-in-law of yours has a kind face and a wicked heart, and she looks kind-hearted, but her stomach is full of evil. Sister Fei, you But be careful with your sister-in-law, don't get too close to her..."
Xiao Fei frowned, and interrupted Xiao Fang: "Mother, it's wrong to talk about people's rights and wrongs behind their backs, not to mention insulting each other! Mother, how can you say that about my sister-in-law?" The sister-in-law is obviously so good!
Xiao Fei straightened her thoughts, and said patiently: "Mother, sister-in-law is virtuous, intelligent, and reasonable. You may have misunderstood..." Xiao Fei said the word "misunderstanding" a little difficultly. Mother and elder brother, mother and sister-in-law It is a "misunderstanding"!
Xiao Fang couldn't believe her ears, her daughter was talking to herself like this for Nangong Yue! Xiao Fang felt a rush of anger rushing straight to her head, and said without thinking: "Sister Fei, I'm all for you Good! Your eldest brother is separated from you by a layer of belly, how can your sister-in-law treat you sincerely? No matter what good things your sister-in-law said to you in the king, it is to deceive you... Think about how I was taken away Ordered? How could I suffer for a year in Mingqing Temple..."
The more Xiao Fang talked, the more angry she became, she was only focused on venting her emotions, but she didn't notice that Xiao Fei's eyes were even more disappointed.
It turned out that my mother went to Mingqing Temple to suffer, not to pray for the people in southern Xinjiang!
Recalling the emperor's edict ordering his mother to pray for blessings, Xiao Fei suddenly realized... the previous self must have been blind. The emperor was obviously trying to teach his mother a lesson, but he was so stupid that he believed it. He really thought that his mother voluntarily asked for an order to go to Mingqing Temple to pray for blessings.
There was a bit of bitterness in Xiao Fei's expression, looking at the mother who was still scolding her sister-in-law, she felt that the other party was really strange, so strange...
"Mother, my sister-in-law has never said anything against you in front of me!" Xiao Fei said slowly, almost word for word.
Xiao Fang's heart sank, and finally realized something was wrong. The daughter is more than just saying good things for Nangong Yue, she has clearly been bewitched by some kind of demon, and her whole heart is on Nangong Yue's side!
How unreasonable! Really unreasonable!
Xiao Fang couldn't hold back her breath, and instinctively wanted to train her daughter again. Seeing this, Nanny Qi quickly tugged on Xiao Fang's sleeve, and Xiao Fang finally managed to calm down.
Thinking about Xiao Fei's temper, Xiao Fang thought about her words and said: "Sister Fei, it's been a long time to see people's hearts. I don't want to say anything more. Today you are tired from working hard all the way, so hurry up and rest!"
yes. It takes a long time to see people's hearts... but I'm afraid that some people will cover their eyes and don't want to see or think about it.
Xiao Fei looked deeply at her mother and nodded.
Xiao Fang suppressed the anger in her heart and left. As soon as she got back to her room, she finally broke out uncontrollably, and there was a burst of bangs and clatters. Quickly avoided.
This Nangong Yue gave her a shame when she just started, but Xiao Fei turned to Nangong Yue everywhere, how could she not be angry, how could she not be annoyed
"Nurse Qi," Xiao Fang complained angrily, "what do you think Nangong Yue poured on Sister Fei!? Sister Fei would rather trust her than me as a mother! She is my mother! If she was conceived in October, I can still harm her!"
"What Ma'am said is true." Nanny Qi said in a deep voice, "The concubine Shizi is indeed not an easy person. The daughter of the second wife of the Nangong Mansion stole the limelight from the eldest daughter of the eldest son, and she became the Princess of Shaking Light all the way. She is also deeply favored by the emperor and empress dowager, so this method must be beyond the reach of others. This time, the concubine also went back to southern Xinjiang, and the slaves are really worried... "Worried that the eldest girl will be captured by the concubine from then on!
Even if Nanny Qi didn't go on, Xiao Fang thought of it. With her daughter Xiao Fei's bad temper who doesn't know how to turn, it's not impossible! I was too careless, I didn't expect Xiao Fei to run to the capital... This time I really lost my wife and lost my army!
Xiao Fang clenched her fists tightly. After she calmed down, her thoughts changed very quickly, and she said thoughtfully: "Sister Fei is stubborn, I'm afraid this matter is not easy to handle..."
Nanny Qi didn't dare to agree, she thought to herself: The eldest girl is not only stubborn, she is so stubborn that she can't even turn back a few old cows. It's just that Xiao Fang can say some things, but these slaves can't.
"You have to think of a way..."
That night, Xiao Fang slept very restlessly.
How can Xiao Fang feel at ease that the daughter he raised like a jewel like a treasure is so easily coaxed away.
After tossing and turning for most of the night, Xiao Fang woke up early the next day. The king of Zhennan rested at the place of a new concubine yesterday, and came here to have breakfast with her in the morning.
After dinner, Xiao Fang was serving Zhennan King with tea, when a servant girl came to report that the son and concubine came in to say hello.
King Zhennan took a sip of tea, and said with a little approval: "This Nangong family is a man who understands the rules."
Xiao Fang's face froze, but he understood what King Zhennan was saying. With his current embarrassing status, Nangong Yuetangtang is the first-rank princess, even if he can't come to Dingxing, others can't make a mistake. It's like when a princess or princess gets married, she doesn't need to set rules for her mother-in-law.
Xiao Fang was secretly annoyed, if it wasn't for the fact that her concubine's imperial concubine had not been taken away, how could she have come to such a state.
It's just that it took a lot of effort to coax King Zhennan to take her back to his mansion, and now he must not mess up his sense of proportion, because a little unbearable will lead to a big conspiracy!
Not long after, Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue were ushered in.
Xiao Yi was not surprised that the King of Zhennan would be here. From the past, no matter where the King of Zhennan rested at night, he would always come to Xiaofang's place in the morning.
After greeting the two of them, Xiao Yi proposed to bring Nangong Yueyun to the hill.
Zhennan Wang's face was a bit complicated, and then he nodded and said: "Since you are back, it is time to tell your grandparents."
While talking, Xiao Fei and several other concubines also arrived one after another. When they heard that they were going to Yunfu Mountain, Xiao Fei hurriedly said: "Brother and sister-in-law, I will go with you."
Nangong Yue glanced at Xiao Yi, and said with a smile, "Okay."
Xiao Fang's complexion changed, Yunfu Hill was the Xiao family's ancestral grave, not only the old Zhennan King and Princess were buried, but also Xiao Yi's biological mother, Da Fang. It's fine for Xiao Fei to visit her grandparents' graves, but if she goes with Xiao Yi and the others, wouldn't she be going to Dafang's tomb to be a filial son and daughter? How can this work!
Xiao Fang was about to speak out against it, but Zhennan Wang stepped forward and said: "Sister Fei should go too."
Xiao Fei bent her knees and replied, "Thank you, Father."
So the three of them retired first.
The carriage had been prepared long ago, and they were waiting at the second gate. Because Nangong Yue had just arrived, her Zhulun carriage had not been finished yet, so she and Xiao Fei boarded a black carriage with a flat head and a flat top. Xiao Yi Accompany on horseback.
The group traveled lightly and left the Zhennan Prince's Mansion soon.
Fushangang is a small hill more than three miles away from Luoyue City. The ancestral tomb of the Xiao family is now voluntarily left here by some old minions of Nanwang of the old town as tomb guards.
Everyone in the world pays attention to Fengshui in funerals, and the Xiao family is no exception, not to mention that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion is the local emperor of southern Xinjiang, and the Xiao family's ancestral graves are naturally the best Fengshui in this area. Tombstone, it looks more like a Zhuangzi with a pleasant scenery.
When Nangong Yue and his party arrived, those veterans and their families were already waiting at Zhuangzikou.
After Nangong Yue, Xiao Yi and Xiao Fei got off the carriage, they chatted with the veterans for a few words, and then walked towards the hill accompanied by them.
The Xiao family's ancestral tombs are naturally different from the overgrown Xishan Hill outside the royal capital. All the tombs on Fushan Hill have been cleaned up, and even the pine trees on the graves have been carefully pruned.
Xiao Yi walked in the front, chatting with the old soldier about his grandfather and the past while walking, while Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei walked side by side behind him. Under the guidance of veterans, they first arrived at the graves of the old Zhennan king and the old princess.
Several people knelt down one by one and kowtowed to the old Zhennan King and the old princess.
Xiao Yi murmured to the grave and introduced Nangong Yue, the granddaughter-in-law, to the old Zhennan King. The boastful tone made Nangong Yue laugh, but Xiao Fei naturally echoed it, making Xiao Yi also It was rare to give Xiao Fei a good look, and felt that this younger sister finally had a discerning eye.
After staying for a cup of tea, they left and went to Da Fang's grave.
Xiao Fei knelt down with Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue, kowtowed three times respectfully, feeling ashamed for her mother.
After burning incense, Xiao Yi helped Nangong Yue brag again in front of Dafang's grave, only boasting that she was the only good wife in the world.
Nangong Yue stood aside, and said secretly in her heart: Mother Concubine, please rest assured, I will definitely accompany Ah Yi and take good care of him...