Yu Xiang sat down with her elder brother to say goodbye, and only then did she learn that Lin's family was helping Sanfang's family to testify against Yu Pinyan, and she was so angry that she almost gritted her silver teeth.
"Now Sanfang's family has been in the capital for almost a month. They live in the courtyard opposite Yonglehou's Mansion. Every day, they are running for peace. In order to bring down Xiangguo and completely eliminate the power of the prince in the court, the fifth prince He and the supporters of the Sixth Prince tried their best to facilitate this matter. Many people have rumored that Yu Junwei will not only be able to return to his post, but also inherit the title of Marquis of Yongle, and his eldest son's fame will also be restored. Sanfang will be the most prominent member of the Yu Mansion in the future. In the same line, the clan members who were punished by Yu Pinyan at the beginning are now gathered around Yu Junwei, and they are very likely to praise him as the patriarch. He is not as cruel and ruthless as Yu Pinyan. After returning, he took Lin and Yu Miaoqi into the mansion Take care of her, and go to visit the old lady every day, saying that she wants to support her." Shen Yuanqi slowly told the recent situation of the Yu family.
Yu Xiang heard that her fingertips were trembling, and said harshly, "What a third party, this is to anger my ancestors on purpose. They are so rampant before they gain power, and they will cry in the future. I always think Lin is right Anyway, my brother still has some feelings, but I didn't expect that she would slander his reputation as soon as she learned of his death. Is this treating him as a son or as an enemy? Tiger poison doesn't eat its offspring, she is even worse than a beast!"
Shen Yuanqi was extremely disdainful of Lin's actions, but in his heart he was not fair with his sister's favoritism, and joked, "Yu Pinyan has a mother who is not as good as a beast, a sister who is ruthless and ungrateful. I, Shen Yuanqi, are the most pitiful, leaving only a relative whose elbows are always turned outward, who flies away without saying a word, which makes me worry and sleepless every day."
Yu Xiang was very sorry for what he said, and quickly put her arms around him and acted like a baby. The two brothers and sisters get along with each other for a long time, and they feel more and more that they have similar personalities. The original rigidity and alienation have long been replaced by intimacy.
After coaxing her brother, Yu Xiang immediately prepared gifts and went to the suburbs of Beijing to visit the old lady.
On the other end, Yu Miaoqi was dressing up in the room. Standing behind her were two beautiful girls, both bought by Yu Junwei's wife Zhuo Shi.
"Miss, which of these hairstyles do you like?" The two maids held two boxes in each hand, which contained luxurious hairstyles decorated with gems and pearls.
Although Sanfang had just returned to the capital, because Yu Junwei was expected to reinstate the official and regain his title, and because the two princes deliberately wooed him, there was an endless stream of dignitaries and dignitaries who came to visit, and at the same time sent many valuables. They suffered a lot in Sichuan for several years, and when they came back, they only carried a few packages and looked very destitute. However, within a month or so, everything will be available. Just wait for the emperor's edict to vindicate the unjust prison, they will be able to open the Yonglehou Mansion that was sealed up opposite, and live in it in a splendid manner.
Therefore, although these sets of masks are expensive, they are nothing to the three-bedroom family.
Yu Miaoqi pointed to the ingeniously crafted Luanfeng Jade head, and said in a graceful voice, "Wear this set, it matches my skirt."
The girl hurriedly took out her hair and helped her pin it in her hair one by one. At that moment, Mrs. Lin opened the curtain and came in, walked to the dressing table, hesitated to speak. In just a few months, she became so thin that her original fair complexion was dry and sallow, and fine wrinkles appeared on her forehead, making her look decades older.
When Yu Miaoqi saw the interest in her eyes, she lost interest, waved away a few girls, and said impatiently, "What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I just feel uneasy staying alone, so I might as well come and see you." Sitting on the embroidered pier, Lin sighed, her face full of confusion and helplessness.
"Then just take a look, your daughter and I will soon be a phoenix." Yu Miaoqi touched the phoenix hairpin made of emerald and gold silk on her head with her fingertips, and said in a very confident tone, "Wait for all the dust If it is settled, that person will take me into the palace. With my merits, I can be a concubine at least. When I am prosperous, I will let the old man welcome you back in a good manner. You have to take care of the divorce letter , then I will let her swallow it alive!"
"No, you must not anger the old ancestor. She is my mother-in-law and your grandmother." Lin waved her hands again and again, and said worriedly, "I helped Sanfang to slander his reputation before Yan'er's bones were cold. Your father Quanxia will know You won't blame me?"
"Didn't I tell you that my status is too low now, and only by forming an alliance with my third uncle can I compete with other noble girls. You helped my third uncle regain his title, and he sent me into the palace. We are just using each other. In the future, when I give birth to a prince and ascend to the throne, I will definitely clear up my brother’s grievances. I still remember what my third uncle cheated on my eldest brother back then, and I will never spare him. Then I will only say that my third uncle used my life to force you to falsely accuse your parents and children. Others will always understand. Eldest brother has no offspring, I will definitely adopt a child with excellent qualifications from the tribe and give it to you to raise him to inherit the title of eldest brother. You don’t need to care about the slander of outsiders, let alone the third uncle’s family, your daughter will take care of it Yes." Yu Miaoqi patiently explained.
After hearing this, Mrs. Lin remained silent and only wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
Zhuo's shrill voice came from outside the door, and Yu Miaoqi quickly sat upright and straightened her temples in front of the mirror.
"Qi'er, is it ready? Okay, let's go now." Zhuo lifted the curtain and came in, walked around Yu Miaoqi twice, and praised, "Qi'er is really good-looking, no wonder the nobleman likes it so much, Qian Tell me, tell me, let me take good care of you. Do you like the four sets of heads that were just delivered? Don’t you like to let the shopkeeper of Jinxiu Pavilion go again and choose until you are satisfied."
"Auntie Xie, Miaoqi likes it very much. Can you bring me a message?" Yu Miaoqi's cheeks were flushed, her eyes shy.
"I've brought it, so you can wait with peace of mind. As long as this matter is over, he will definitely carry a big sedan chair to welcome you into the palace." Zhuo smiled sincerely, but there was endless sarcasm hidden deep in his eyes. That person's friendship with Yu Miaoqi was only to deal with Yu Pinyan, and now that Yu Pinyan was dead, Yu Miaoqi was dispensable. Don't talk about carrying a big sedan chair, it's not bad to be able to think of her.
If it weren't for the master's intention to send a woman from the Yu family into the palace with the idea of clinging to the new emperor; if it wasn't for her daughter who had already married in Shu; if it wasn't for Yu Miaoqi's really beautiful and graceful appearance; she would never have taken in the couple. mother and daughter.
Yu Miaoqi seemed to be touched, she lowered her eyes and smiled slightly.
The two adjusted their makeup again, ignored Mrs. Lin in the corner, got into the carriage and went straight to the suburbs of Beijing. Sanfang finally made it through, so he naturally wanted to vent his anger in front of the old lady. Zhuo Shi ostensibly advised the old lady to live with them, but in fact he used Yu Pinyan's death as an issue every now and then.
They brought many servants with them, and they easily broke through the gate and entered the inner hall. The old lady was drinking medicine, when she saw the person coming, she threw the medicine bowl over and cursed, "Bitch, you dare to come!"
"Mother calm down, don't vomit blood like last time. Look at where you live, the walls are moldy, why don't you come home with me. The master got the news, and in three days he will be reinstated. The decree of Xijue is about to come down, and the seal on the door of the Marquis of Yongle will be lifted. You have lived there all your life, and you should go back." Zhuo avoided the medicine bowl and sat on the grand teacher's chair, talking to himself.
"Grandmother, no matter who is in charge of the Hou Mansion, you are our elders, and we will definitely honor you. Although the eldest brother is gone, there is still Brother Hong. Both brothers are your direct grandsons." Yu Miaoqi pressed Sitting next to Zhuo Shi, he smiled slightly. The elder brother Hong she was talking about was Yu Junwei's son, Yu Pinhong, who was currently studying at home and was preparing to resume his official career.
The old lady's heart ached from the anger of the two, and she roared angrily, "Come on, beat these two damned things out!" Women and children, the young servants brought by Shangsanfang are really powerless.
The servants pushed and shoved, Yu Miaoqi and Zhuo Shi were still interested in drinking tea and watching the play, their postures were very leisurely. After hearing the news, Yu Siyu hurried over, and as soon as he reached the fork in the road, he saw the door opened again, and Yu Xiang meandered in wearing a bright red tulle and gold silk embroidered dress.
A gust of headwind blew, blowing the strong and intoxicating fragrance of flowers onto Yu Siyu's face. She took a deep breath involuntarily, and shouted in great surprise, "Xiang'er? You're back?"
"I'm back." Yu Xiang was about to raise her lips, when she heard the noise in the inner hall, her expression darkened immediately.
"Who is so brave to fight with my ancestors?" She untied the barbed whip around her waist and lashed at a servant.
The man covered his face and howled miserably, blood gurgling from between his fingers. Everyone was quiet for a moment, and they involuntarily opened a passage to let her walk to the front of the hall Shi Shiran.
"Xiang'er? Is that you, Xiang'er?" The old lady stared at her in disbelief.
"It's me. Old Ancestor, I'm here to see you!" She quickly stepped forward and hugged the old lady, and whispered in her ear, "Brother is fine, now he has defeated Xiyi and returned to the court, and he will arrive the day after tomorrow The capital is here. The emperor has his own arrangements, so don't say anything now!"
The old lady was shocked, and immediately hugged her and wept bitterly, while crying, she confessed, "Xiang'er, it would be nice if you could come and see me. I'm old and confused, and that's why I did something wrong. Don't bear any grudges." its me!"
"How come, I can't remember my own ancestors when I hate anyone. We will always be one family." Yu Xiang also felt something in his heart, and his eyes slowly flushed.
Yu Siyu pushed away the servants and walked over, and the grandparents and grandchildren hugged each other and cried bitterly.
"Yu Xiang, you're finally here. I thought you were never going to recognize your grandmother in your life." Yu Miaoqi broke the scene of the reunion of the three.
"The leg injury relapsed a few days ago and urgently needed to seek medical treatment, so I was delayed for several months. Unlike you, I am an ungrateful, ungrateful, white-eyed wolf." Yu Xiang helped the old lady sit upright, and poured her another cup of ginseng tea. Only then did he speak slowly.
Yu Miaoqi glared, and was about to refute, but Zhuo sneered, "Yu Xiang, oh no, look at my memory, I should be called Shen Xiang now. Your surname is Shen, and our surname is Yu. Why do you meddle in the Yu family's affairs?" ? Hurt my family's servants as soon as you come, you have such a big face, do you really think that you are the third daughter of the Yongle Hou Mansion?"
I didn't think of myself as the third daughter of the Hou Mansion, I only thought of myself as the serious Mrs. Hou of the Hou Mansion. Of course, Yu Xiang couldn't say these words, so she could only cover her mouth and smile, "I'm really big. Mrs. Zhuo must have forgotten that although I am not the concubine of the Hou family, I still have Mr. Si Nongxiang on my head." The title, if you talk about rank, you will kneel down and salute me when you see me."
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Zhuo Shi and Yu Miaoqi were speechless for a moment, with expressions as if they had swallowed hundreds of flies.