Everyone couldn't help looking at Nangong Yue, and saw that there was no trace of shame or anger on her face, she was calm and extraordinary.
In contrast, Mrs. Fang San and Mrs. Qiao seemed domineering.
"The two elder sisters don't want to be so angry." A chubby lady walked up to Mrs. Qiao, sighed and said: "The concubine is still young, and she always does things a little incompletely. I think it may be that the concubine usually It's too hard to take care of the prince here!" The lady is in her thirties, with a golden gourd with a royal blue gourd double happiness pattern, a round white face, and narrow eyes. She should be as kind as a Maitreya Buddha, but Coupled with the way she looked at people, it seemed a little mean between the brows.
Everyone recognized her as the wife of General Du Liancheng, and they also knew that Du Liancheng was killed by the eldest son Xiao Yi with a thirty army stick to make an example of others the year before last.
Even the madam with the most blunt temper can taste something at this time.
"What Mrs. Du said is true." Mrs. Qiao sighed, with a look of worry for the younger generation, "it's because we elders didn't think carefully, and the concubine has not yet reached the age, so it's still childish , It's no wonder that you lose sight of the other. It's better to think of a way to share the work with the concubine..." As she spoke, she looked at the girl next to Mrs. Fang San, as if she had just seen her now, and asked Mrs. Fang, "My in-laws?" Sister, this girl looks dexterous, she must be intelligent and quick-witted, I don't know if she is..."
Mrs. Fang San held a handkerchief in her hand, covered her mouth and smiled and said, "This is sister Mo, the fifth daughter of my family. Although she is a concubine, she was raised by me since she was a child. She has always been obedient and filial!"
The little girl, Fang Zimo, shyly bowed to Mrs. Qiao.
She is indeed an extraordinary figure, with a small oval face, curved willow eyebrows, and fair and flawless skin as delicate as goat's milk curd. She glanced at Mrs. Qiao shyly and timidly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like the flapping wings of a butterfly, even a woman felt pity when she saw it, let alone a man.
The corner of Mrs. Fang's mouth raised slightly. She, a concubine, was the most beautiful girl in the Fang family. I couldn't believe that brat Xiao Yi couldn't be moved!
The play sang to this point, everyone present knew what was going on, it turned out that this was to send a concubine to the eldest son!
Mrs. Ji raised the corners of her lips sarcastically, and said in her heart: She really hasn't been able to play any new tricks for more than ten years. Back then, she gave concubines to her eldest brother Zhennan King and her husband. Now it's being delivered to my nephew again... It's not a maid, but a serious girl from the Fang family.
Mrs. Ji gave Nangong Yue a sympathetic look, seeing that her eyes were half-closed and she hadn't spoken for a long time, she must have been overwhelmed by this shameless person...
Mrs. Qiao was also glancing at Nangong Yue out of the corner of her eye, her eyes showing complacency.
"It turns out that Sister Mo was raised by her younger sister. No wonder she is so gentle and virtuous. I think it must be good!" Mrs. Qiao praised loudly, and then clapped her hands thoughtfully, "Why don't your sister-in-law How about Sister Mo's promise to the crown prince, there is a saying that "cousins, cousins and sisters are all relatives", and in the future, they can also share the concerns of the crown prince and concubine, which really kills two birds with one stone." As she said, Mrs. Qiao looked at Nangong Yue provocatively, her eyes seemed to say , since you don't eat a toast and take fine wine, then she won't be polite!
The ladies whispered to each other with different expressions.
Mrs. Qiao and Third Mrs. Fang are elders. They first blamed the concubine for being "unfilial", and then proposed to "share the worries" with the concubine, so Yu Li and the concubine had no reason to refuse.
I don't know how the concubine will respond, whether to accept it with the trend, or become angry? According to most wives, accepting it is the best way. Anyway, it is just a concubine, even if it is a noble concubine, it is not a concubine in the backyard. Is it right? It's just that with her cousin as a concubine, Shi Zifei might not feel at ease.
But if she refuses, the reputation of being unfilial first and jealousy later, the reputation of the crown prince will be completely ruined.
It's fine as usual, but this is the first time that the imperial concubine hosted a banquet for the female family members in southern Xinjiang. Whether she accepts or refuses, the imperial concubine will probably lose face.
Mrs. Tian secretly shook her head, thinking: It's really not easy for the concubine. At her age, I must have panicked in the face of such a situation.
Mrs. Fang San sighed slightly, and said: "My daughter has always been well-behaved, but I really don't want to part with it. But for the sake of the son and the concubine, I can only be willing if I don't want to, but I don't know what the concubine wants..."
"enough!"
Mrs. Fang San hadn't finished speaking when she was interrupted by a cold female voice.
For a moment, everyone's eyes followed the sound and fell on Xiao Fei who had a cold face. Xiao Fei looked sharply at Mrs. Fang San and Mrs. Qiao with cold eyes.
"Third Aunt!" Xiao Fei looked at Mrs. Fang San coldly, and bluntly said, "I'm a junior, so I shouldn't say too much, but you are not very decent! The eldest daughter of the family has already become a concubine in the Qi Palace. , I don’t know how to have an affair with others, even a cousin like me is ashamed to tell others that I have such a cousin!”
Mrs. Fang's eldest daughter is the fourth lady Fang Ziteng. At the beginning, Fang Ziteng's concubine in the Qi Palace was a sensation in Luoyue City. King Qi, even his own daughter is willing to send out to be a concubine!
Now listening to what Xiao Fei said, could it be that Fang Ziteng is not only a concubine but also has an affair with others
I heard that Xiao Fei just came back from the capital, so she must know some inside story, right? In this way, the girl from the third room of the Fang family is really... too shameless!
Everyone couldn't help looking at Mrs. Fang San with some contempt.
Mrs. Fang San turned pale.
Fang Ziteng had an affair with Prince Qi's son, and she was pregnant with a child whose biological father was unknown. Nangong Yue didn't want to pay attention to such dirty things, so she sent a letter to Fang's mansion directly. Therefore, Mrs. Fang San also knew the reason, but she never expected that Xiao Fei would say it in public! A girl who had not left her boudoir kept saying in front of everyone that her cousin was having an affair with someone. Faey is still shameless!
Xiao Fei continued coldly: "Third aunt, even ordinary people know that 'it is better to be a poor man's wife than a rich man's concubine', but only those whose families really can't get rid of it will send their daughters to be concubines as a last resort. How embarrassing is the family, first the concubine daughter, and now the concubine daughter, she has to be a concubine!" After a pause, Xiao Fei sneered, "Or, your daughter will be a concubine in the future?! If That's really the case, people like you who have no sense of shame, our Zhennan Palace doesn't welcome it!"
"Sister Fei, you actually talk to elders like this!" Madam Fang San was so angry that her whole face twisted and her chest heaved violently, "You...you were really taught by your sister-in-law!" She pointed at Nangong Yue angrily and said .
"Third aunt, you are clearly turning right and wrong into black and white!" Xiao Fei frowned, her expression becoming more displeased, and then she said seriously, "Sister-in-law has always been filial, and she not only presides over Bixiaotang's mid-career, but also takes care of My grandfather who is unable to move has done his best. Who in this palace does not know that sister-in-law is virtuous and respectful to the elders, but you rushed here out of nowhere, scolding sister-in-law for being unfilial in full view! What kind of heart do you have?! Just now you kept saying It is said that my mother is seriously ill, but when I went to say hello to my mother this morning, she was clearly well. If it is said that my mother became ill after your aunt went away, it could be that you made her angry and sick. Do you want to rely on sister-in-law?"
"Sister Fei, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I be angry with your mother?!" Mrs. Fang San almost yelled out. She never thought that the matter would develop to this point. Shouldn't the concubine be forced to be speechless by himself and Mrs. Qiao? Isn't the concubine the concubine who can only accept sister Mo because of face
Mrs. Fang San couldn't believe that the strong and decisive girl in front of her was the Xiao Fei she knew! In the past, Xiao Fei, Mrs. Fang San didn't pay attention to her, she just thought she was naive and ridiculous. After marrying her son Also easy to swing. Unexpectedly, after only a short time in the capital, the whole person has changed, not only aggressive, but also with a kind of natural power, which made him dare not look directly at him.
Mrs. Fang San found her voice with great difficulty. Because of her anger, her voice trembled a little, "Fei, Sister Fei..."
Xiao Fei didn't bother to pay attention to her any more, she blessed Nangong Yue, and said: "Sister-in-law, the third aunt came here without invitation, and she made a big fuss here, it's really out of style, I think it's better to see off the guests!"
"Sister Fei!" Mrs. Qiao sternly said, "Do you still have the rules! You don't have the right to interrupt what the elders are talking about!"
"There is an old saying: the virtuous and the unworthy cannot be separated, if fate cannot be changed, if beauty and evil cannot be changed." Nangong Yue paused every word, and said with a natural dignity, "My girl from Zhennan Palace has a clear conscience, so naturally I don't want to change it." Fear of wanton accusations from others, but Mrs. Qiao, you are a married aunt, scolding the girl in my Zhennan Palace for no reason, are you deceiving me that there is no one in Zhennan Palace?"
Nangong Yue slowly stepped down from the main seat.
She was not surprised by Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Fang's singing and matching just now, and she had her own way to make them feel bad, but what she didn't expect was that Xiao Fei would not hesitate to contradict her elders and defend her!
Even if she had been displeased with Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Fang just now, it had already disappeared with Xiao Fei's sincere words of protection.
Sister Fei has really grown up!
It's as if I sprinkled seeds in the soil, carefully watered and fertilized... The seeds unknowingly broke through the soil, germinated, and grew, and now they finally bear flower buds, ready to bud!
Nangong Yue smiled at Xiao Fei, her eyes fell on Mrs. Fang San, and said indifferently: "My concubine thinks what Sister Fei said is reasonable." Her eyes were as cold as frost, and she bluntly issued an order to chase away guests, " Third aunt, please!"
"You... how dare you!" Mrs. Fang San shouted forcefully.
Nangong Yue called out: "Nurse Lu."
It's been nearly two months since I came back to Southern Xinjiang, among other things, the whole Bixiao Hall is still tidy and docile.
As soon as the order was given, Nanny Lu, who was serving at the side, immediately stepped forward, and stretched out her hand to Mrs. Fang's third lady with a smirk, "Madam, please don't make things difficult for this old servant!"
Mrs. Fang San didn't expect that she would really dare to drive people away. Seeing the two women with big arms and thick waists staring at her like wolves behind Nanny Lu, Mrs. Fang San was also a person who knew the current affairs, and angrily shook her sleeves and said: : "You don't need to ask, I will go by myself!"
Mrs. Fang San left, so Fang Zimo could only keep up. When she came, she thought that even if she was a concubine, she would be a concubine in her own capacity. Unexpectedly, she has fallen to such a point now. Fang Zimo didn't know whether to hate her aunt or Xiao Fei. Now, she has become the joke of the whole southern border! What good marriage can she talk about in the future!
The more Fang Zimo thought about it, the more desperate she became, her back seemed to be bent a lot.
Nangong Yue's gaze shifted to Mrs. Qiao again, she glanced at her with a half-smile, then turned and returned to the main seat.
Although she didn't open her mouth to drive people away, Mrs. Qiao's complexion turned even worse. No matter whether she left or stayed at this time, her face was completely humiliated.
The female relatives around couldn't help whispering. On the one hand, they also didn't expect that the concubine Shizi would really be able to speak out; Self-possession, this kind of demeanor is really admirable.
This trip to the banquet is really not in vain!
Many wives are thoughtful, and when they think about going back, they should mention their men, so that they can know what they are doing.
"Sister-in-law," Xiao Fei said again at this time, "just now my aunt said that my mother is not feeling well, so I'll go and see first. Sister-in-law, you have guests here, so it's more important to entertain them. If mother is really unwell, you can go to take care of the sick Not too late."
Xiao Fei expressed her attitude in front of everyone. It's not that Nangong Yue didn't wait in front of her mother-in-law's bed, but now she doesn't even know if Xiao Fang is really sick. Everything is just what Mrs. Fang is talking about.
Nangong Yue knew her protection, nodded and said: "Then I will trouble my sister."
After Xiao Fei said she was being rude to everyone, she took Taoyao downstairs alone.
Almost the moment she walked out of the Linshui Pavilion, her complexion sank, thinking of what happened just now, her mood was extremely complicated. She asked herself, without the mother's consent, would the third aunt dare to use her mother's name to make a lot of jokes there
The answer naturally appeared in her mind, and she couldn't escape it.
Thinking about her grandfather, Mrs. Fang, a gloomy look flashed in Xiao Fei's eyes, but soon her eyes became firm again.
Taoyao looked at Xiao Fei with a distressed expression on her face, she just felt that it was not easy for her own girl, caught between the madam and the concubine... No matter how many madams there are, she is also the girl's biological mother!
In the complicated thoughts of the master and servant, the main courtyard arrived.
As soon as Xiao Fei entered the inner room, a pillow was thrown towards her... Taoyao took a quick step forward and caught the pillow.
Xiao Fei's heart sank, and she closed her eyes weakly, as expected.
The next moment, I heard Xiao Fang yelling: "You unfilial daughter, you dare to come to see me! Are you mad at me and I don't want to be reconciled?!"
Xiao Fang had already reported what happened just now, and when he saw Xiao Fei at this moment, his anger burst into flames.
Xiao Fei stood there numbly, and after a while, her emotions stabilized. She raised her eyes to meet Xiao Fang's eyes burning with rage, and said in a deep voice: "Mother, I don't know what my daughter did to make mother angry, so that The mother wants to put the name of unfilial piety on the daughter?"
Xiao Fang became even more angry when she heard the words, if Xiao Fei hadn't jumped out of her belly, she would have slapped her face long ago.
Xiao Fang took a deep breath, barely suppressed her anger, and asked: "Why do you care so much about your elder brother and sister-in-law?"
She had planned well at first, or Nangong Yue would bear the reputation of "unfilial" and "jealous", and she would lose face in Southern Xinjiang from then on. Or just obediently eat this boring loss and accept the concubine daughter of the lower family. Xiao Yi has a concubine and a concubine, let's see if they will be as close as they are now!
She was only one step away from success, but she didn't want such a good game of chess to be ruined in the hands of her own daughter.
Thinking about it, Xiao Fang almost vomited a mouthful of old blood.
Xiao Fei's heart was icy cold, she looked at Xiao Fang for a moment and said slowly: "Mother, my daughter will return this sentence to you!"
Xiao Fei repeated it meaningfully: "Why do you care so much about big brother and sister-in-law?"
The same sentence uttered by different people has different meanings.
Xiao Fang only became angrier after hearing Xiao Fei's words, and Xiao Fei didn't want to talk to Xiao Fang anymore.
Mother, let her down so much!
Xiao Fei couldn't help but think of a sentence: Different ways, don't conspire with each other!
Is this the case with myself and my mother
Destined to embark on two different paths, gradually drifting away...
Xiao Fei pursed her lips tightly into a straight line, and said to herself in her heart: I didn't do anything wrong, my mother made a mistake, so I can't make it right because of it! Otherwise, I will condone adultery, and may even cause my mother to make even bigger mistakes in the future , that is true unfilial piety!
Thinking about it, her expression became firm, but there was a hint of fragility... But she couldn't see it.
She walked faster and faster, and soon returned to Linshui Pavilion. At this time, the play on the stage had started again, and the two actors sang happily on the stage. in the pavilion.
Amidst the clear music of the flute and the sanxian, Xiao Fei's heart settled down, and she walked up to the second floor at a leisurely pace.
Her appearance immediately attracted a series of scrutinizing and probing eyes, but Xiao Fei didn't care, and still maintained her own pace, walked to Nangong Yue, and said blessedly: "Sister-in-law, I went to see Mother is gone, mother is fine, sister-in-law doesn't have to worry."
Nangong Yue nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "If that's the case, I'm relieved."
Xiao Fei's words caused ripples in the hearts of the women's relatives, and the wives even looked at Mrs. Qiao unabashedly, with a trace of contempt in their eyes.
Ever since Mrs. Fang was "invited" to leave, Mrs. Qiao has been on pins and needles. Seeing Xiao Fei go to see Xiao Fang, she thought that Xiao Fang could coax this ignorant girl. What an even greater shame!
Mrs. Qiao's face was extremely ugly. She stood up suddenly, and even bumped into the armchair behind her in a gaffe, making a rattling sound, which attracted the attention of all the ladies, girls and even servants on the second floor.
Mrs. Qiao forced herself to be calm, and said arrogantly: "Concubine Shizi, I think it's almost time, so I'll take my leave first."
Mrs. Qiao's behavior was extremely impolite. Although it was true that the time was almost up, the drama on the stage hadn't finished yet.
Qiao Ruolan also stood up, with a hint of embarrassment on her pretty face, and felt that the eyes of everyone present were piercing like needles.
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, and ordered unhurriedly: "Nurse Lu, send my aunt and cousin to me."
Nanny Lu hurriedly took orders.
Just now Madam Lu "invited" Third Mrs. Fang out, and now Madam Lu "sends" her off, everyone seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help sniggering.
Mrs. Qiao's complexion became even uglier, she stared at Nangong Yue stubbornly.
Nangong Yue didn't look at her, but shifted her gaze to Madam Du, and said with a smile: "I wonder if Madam Du wants to sit down for a while, or leave with my aunt?"
This sentence is completely disrespectful.
It was just now that Nangong Yue didn't "please go" Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Du immediately, and what she was waiting for was now.
If she had invited someone just now, it would only appear that Nangong Yue was aggressive, but now, the situation is clear. Although there is no explicit statement, the wives present have a clear understanding of the ins and outs of this play.
Nangong Yue wanted to show an attitude that Bi Xiaotang was not to be bullied.
There was a smile on her lips, but it made everyone present tremble. This concubine may not look very old, but her way of doing things is something that people dare not underestimate.