Shen Zi looked at Shen Jin, who took it for granted, and didn't know how to refute it. Shen Qi also smiled, but she was also a little jealous. Shen Jin was able to say such things with confidence, naturally because her husband was very responsible to her. But what about myself
"You don't know shame." Shen Zi gritted her teeth and scolded, "Bo Yongning is tired enough to guard the frontier, but you can't be his virtuous wife, and you have to rely on everything, don't you feel ashamed?"
Shen Jin looked at Shen Zi, she didn't even know that the second sister still had such righteous words to fight against injustice, "Oh."
Shen Zi almost didn't come up, she never expected Shen Jin to be so calm, if her accusation was replaced by someone else, she would have felt aggrieved or angry, "You just say oh?"
"Second sister, you are so strange." Shen Jin frowned, "What else do you want me to say?"
Shen Zi was momentarily stopped by the question, what else did she want Shen Jin to say? She herself didn't know that if she hadn't been deceived by the slut back then, she would be the one who is so happy now, "Could it be that the third sister has climbed a high branch and looked down on us sisters?"
"Second sister." Shen Qi said in a deep voice, "Do you know what I'm talking about? The third sister married as a princess, and it's not the third sister who is really climbing the ladder."
Shen Zi sneered, "Third sister knows what I'm talking about. She thought Concubine Chen and Third Younger Sister were honest, but she didn't expect to be a traitor, and would do such vile things with an innocent face."
Shen Qi stood up directly, and slapped Shen Zi on the face, "Let me hear your nonsense again, be careful and I will tell mother."
Shen Zi jumped up, covered her face with one hand and pointed at Shen Qi, "Big sister, you hit me, did I say something wrong? If it wasn't for the third sister who robbed me of my marriage..."
"Shut up." Back then in Prince Rui's Mansion, although Shen Zi liked to be competitive and overwhelm others, it was not like this now, Shen Qi said with a serious face, "Second sister, some jokes are not allowed .”
Shen Zi looked at Shen Jin with hatred in her eyes.
Although there is no smile on Shen Jin's face, his expression is very calm. Sometimes ignorance is more aggrieved than hostility. In fact, although Shen Jin thinks Shen Zi's words are very irritating, it is not really angry, because she I don't care about Shen Zi, this is a habit that Shen Jin has developed since she was a child. If it weren't for this, she would have died of anger in Prince Rui's mansion before she married Chu Xiuming, "If the second sister has any questions, why not go back to the mansion and ask Father." Shen Jin looked at the distraught Shen Zi, and said, "It's not up to me to decide who to marry according to the orders of my parents and the matchmaker. I can't even make decisions about my own marriage, let alone make decisions for my second sister. If the second elder sister feels wronged by marrying into the Zheng family, she can go back and make an agreement with her father."
Shen Zi's complexion turned pale.
Shen Jin went on to say, "Besides, Second Sister cares about the affairs of my family, so it's better to be more concerned about Second Brother-in-law's injury."
These words are in response to Shen Zi's initial words, which are even more embarrassing than directly saying that Shen Zi is meddling.
Shen Zi's nails were firmly pressed into the palm of her hand, and her beautifully manicured nails were broken. The pain kept her calm. Thinking of what happened to the fourth sister in Prince Rui's Mansion yesterday, she forced a smile and said, "Third sister, don't be angry. It's only because you're worried about you for a while, after all, you're in a border town, and you don't have any family members there, so if something happens, there's no one to back you up."
"Oh?" Shen Qi sneered, "Could it be that the second younger sister has found the support of her father and king, and only went out today?"
"Look at what my sister said." Shen Zi thought about what her mother-in-law said after returning home yesterday, and felt that there was nothing wrong with marrying into the Zheng family. At least the whole Zheng family would support her. Even if she beat Zheng Jiaqu, no one blamed her , and even her mother-in-law drove Zheng Jiaqu to the Buddhist hall, and she could only eat some rough tea and light food as apology for three days, "My mother-in-law is kind." She said and swept Shen Qi's stomach. Regarding the concubine being driven away, she wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and said with a little flamboyance, "She left the housekeeper to me. It's only a matter of time before the husband and wife will be handed over to me."
Shen Qi's eyes flickered, and Shen Jin was also full of surprise, although she didn't know why Mrs. Zheng was like this, but how can there be a mother who doesn't love her own son, but prefers her daughter-in-law? No matter how you look at it, it's unreasonable. Could it be that the problem lies with the housekeeper? Mrs. Zheng was just looking for an excuse to make Shen Zi willing to keep the housekeeper silent, so she wouldn't be suspicious
But the Zheng family can be regarded as a family, so what can happen
"I heard that the third girl of Zheng's mansion is already engaged?" Shen Qi asked also full of surprise.
The third girl of the Zheng family is the younger sister of Zheng Jiaqu's compatriot. She is engaged to be a scholar. She is also from a scholarly family, but she is not from the capital. After the palace examination, the third girl of the Zheng family will marry.
Shen Zi heard the words and said, "That's right, that person will go to Beijing in a while, and he will temporarily stay at Zheng's house to prepare for the imperial examination."
"How is the dowry prepared?" Shen Qi asked.
Shen Zi said, "Mother-in-law prepared it, I don't feel comfortable asking."
Shen Qi nodded and didn't say anything else, Shen Jin felt that something was strange, but even though she had a good temper, she couldn't remind Shen Zi of such things just after being bullied, she thought about it but didn't say anything.
Shen Rong was brought here by the maid in the mansion, her face was a bit haggard, and she also looked a little timid when she saw Shen Jin. After saluting to Shen Qi and the others, she sat down under Shen Zi, with her head bowed. not talking.
Shen Zi frowned and asked, "Where is Fourth Sister?"
Shen Rong glanced at Shen Jin, but did not speak. After Shen Jin and the others left yesterday, Shen Xuan had an ugly face and asked the mother-in-law to send them directly to the main courtyard. King Rui and Princess Rui were talking, and they were all smiling. What, seeing them coming, King Rui greeted them with a smile, but Princess Rui's eyes flickered and she asked what was going on. After Shen Xuan and Shen Xi had told the story, King Rui's face turned red Then, Princess Rui's complexion also sank. This is the first time that Princess Rui's expression changed, and she asked someone to lock Shen Jing alone in a courtyard. No one could visit except a few nuns. She only said what about Shen Jing It's time to figure out when to learn to be sensible before you can let it go.
Concubine Rui is just as dignified and gentle, even in the past when Concubine Xu just entered the mansion and showed off King Rui's favor in front of Concubine Rui, she just smiled and walked away.
Shen Rong was almost scared out of her wits at the time, King Rui, who usually had a preference for them, didn't say a word, and even later, Princess Rui asked people to move her and her younger brother out of the Haitang courtyard, and asked the mother to beat many of them with a ruler. The side concubine didn't stop her when she closed the door and thought about her mistakes in her twenties. At that time, Shen Rong discovered that in the past, it was only Princess Rui who didn't want to talk to them. of.
Shen Zi also saw the look in Shen Rong's eyes, and she hated secretly, then looked at Shen Jin and said, "Third sisters are all from my own family..."
"Call me Mrs. Yongningbo." Shen Jin said expressionlessly.
It's just because of her appearance, even when she's not smiling, she's very pleasing, especially now that she wants to be serious, but somehow her eyes are moist and soft, and her lips are pink and tender, because just now Drinking tea is a bit more crystal clear, and it doesn't make people feel scared at all.
The corners of Shen Zi's eyes twitched, resisting the urge to grab the flower and Shen Jin continued, "They're all my sisters, the fourth sister didn't mean anything yesterday, I'm afraid it's the third sister..."
"Call me Mrs. Yongningbo." Shen Jin interrupted Shen Zi again.
Shen Zi gritted her teeth, the veil in her hand was about to be torn, Shen Qi took a look and thought it was funny, and even asked the servant girl to bring a new veil to Shen Zi and said, "Second sister, let's change the veil." Then he covered his mouth with a handkerchief and laughed.
"No need." Shen Zi refused bluntly, and then directly threw the handkerchief on the face of the maid behind her and cursed, "Is it because you don't have long eyes, and you don't want to serve me?"
This maid is Shen Zi's dowry maid, she was serving in Concubine Xu's courtyard back then, she was average in appearance even if she was considered clever, after she was favored by Shen Zi, she has been serving by Shen Zi's side, she didn't dare to say anything at this time, she chose He gave Shen Zi his own handkerchief, "Madam, use it first, I'll go get the handkerchief right away."
Shen Zi looked at it with some disgust, but just responded without saying anything.
The maid hurriedly saluted and backed out.
Shen Zi vented the grievance in her heart, and then continued, "I'm afraid it's the third sister..."
"Madame Yongning." Shen Jin said again.
Shen Zi gritted her teeth, feeling a fire burning in her heart. If she was the one who married Uncle Yongning back then... No, she should have married Uncle Yongning back then. hatred and humiliation.
"Well, I'll remember it later." Shen Jin didn't want to disregard sisterhood like this, but others didn't regard her as a sister, not to mention, as she said, Shen Jin now has the right to be willful.
Shen Zi lowered her eyes slightly and said, "I'm afraid you misunderstood, the fourth sister is just curious and caring about you."
There was a bit of coldness in Zhao Mama's eyes, she glanced at Anping, Anping suddenly said, "Madam, the master ordered you not to eat more snacks."
"Ah?" Shen Jin withdrew her hand reaching for the pastry, looked at Anping and said, "My husband clearly said that I can eat some."
"You have already eaten some." Mother Zhao said, "If you use too much, you will lose your appetite at noon, and the master will be worried."
"Oh." Although Shen Jin likes to eat, she is also the most sensible, knowing that it is for her own good, she doesn't move anymore.
Shen Qi smiled and said, "My brother-in-law really cares about my sister."
Shen Jin smiled at Shen Qi, her brows and eyes were crooked, with a hint of happiness, she didn't deny it.
Shen Rong saw that Shen Zi's face was ugly, her eyes were full of anger and hatred, her expression was almost distorted, she bit her lip in fright, touched Shen Zi's arm carefully, and whispered, "Sister, let's drink some tea."
"Drink, drink, what do you want to drink? Is there no tea for you at home?" Shen Zi scolded angrily.
Shen Rong shivered in fright. She was the most tempered of Concubine Xu's four children, because not long after she was born, her younger brother Shen Hao was born. The hard-working Shen Zi, and Shen Jing has been pampered for a long time because of the age interval, but even so, Shen Rong's kindness is limited, yesterday was frightened by Princess Rui, today Shen Zi yelled and said angrily, "If you don't drink, don't drink. What are you scolding me for? No matter how angry you are, it's not yours. Take it out on me for everything?"
Shen Zi's complexion became even uglier, she became angry from embarrassment, and slapped Shen Rong's face directly. Shen Qi slapped Shen Zi in the first place without leaving any traces. It didn't matter how serious it was, the nails scratched Shen Rong's face fiercely, and Shen Rong let out a cry of pain.
When Shen Qi and Shen Jin looked over, they saw a red mark appearing on Shen Rong's tender cheeks, oozing blood, not to mention Shen Rong, even Shen Qi's complexion changed, "Hurry up and get the sign and invite the imperial physician to come , and someone else will invite Doctor Qian."
A woman's face and hands are extremely important, especially for an unmarried woman, if scars are left, it may be a problem in kissing.
Shen Jin also said, "An Ning, go to the mansion quickly and get the box of snow lotus ointment bestowed by the emperor."
Shen Zi was already terrified, her nails were still stained with blood and flesh, she took a few steps back and screamed, "I won't do it on purpose..."
Shen Rong's eyes were red, she couldn't believe it when she looked at Shen Zi, that was her own sister, Shen Jin had already come over, and hurriedly said, "Don't cry, if the tears fall on them, there will be scars."
"Third sister..." Shen Rong's voice was full of tears.
Shen Qi pulled Shen Zi away, and then carefully looked at the bleeding wound on Shen Rong's face. Now she looked very scary, and seeing Shen Rong's pale lips, she comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it's just a light touch, I've already I sent someone to ask for a doctor."
Zhao Nanny glanced at Shen Zi's hand, her nails were dyed with impatiens, and Shen Zi didn't have any strength left, even because of the fight with Zheng Jia and Qu Gang. , subconsciously scratched Shen Rong's face with his fingers, I'm afraid it would be difficult to leave no scars, I just hope it won't be too deep.
In fact, Zhao Mama knew what to do at this time, but when she knew that there would be scars, she didn't say anything, and even gave Anping a wink. It was too close, and Shen Qi had the same concerns, and he didn't even touch Shen Rong, lest Concubine Xu would splash all the dirty water on her, and Shen Qi was afraid of being injured in the Yongning Hou Mansion. At that time, Concubine Xu would not let her go, she looked directly at Shen Zi and said sharply, "Fifth Sister is your direct sister, how cruel can you be?"
Shen Qi grabbed Shen Zi's hand as soon as she said that, who knew that she saw Shen Zi's nails, this time she was really shocked, anyone who saw such nails would think that Shen Zi did it on purpose, "You …”
Shen Rong also saw it, her legs softened and she screamed, "Sister, you actually... When did I offend you?"
"No, no..." Shen Zi shook her head vigorously, trying to pull her hand out, and she was about to cry, "I didn't mean it."
"Your nails are specially made like this and you don't mean it?" Shen Qi also felt that Shen Zi might not really want to grab Hua Shenrong's face, but at this moment he could only insist, "Fifth sister is young, even You can't be so cruel if you don't pay attention to what you say on weekdays, and the fifth sister is not engaged yet."
The mansion invited a doctor to call the imperial doctor. It is impossible to hide such a thing. Yongle Hou Shizi was shocked when he heard the news, and hurriedly brought his two wives and brothers over, because they were closer than the doctor, so they came here first. Who would have heard a shrill female voice yelling before entering the door, "Even if I wanted to grab that bastard's face, Hua Chenjin, how could I grab my own sister!"
As soon as Shen Zi yelled out, she knew it was broken. She was terrified, and she fell down on the chair directly, her face was pale and sweaty, and she shook her head for a while and said, "I'm talking nonsense, it's not true..."
Shen Jin also exclaimed in a low voice, and took a few steps back. Anping directly stood between Shen Jin and Shen Zi, and Mother Zhao even held Shen Jin in her arms, and said sharply, "Mrs. I will definitely tell Yongningbo the truth."
Prince Yongle Hou swallowed his saliva and looked at Shen Xuan. This is a private matter of Prince Rui's Mansion, and has nothing to do with their Yongle Hou Mansion.
"Shen Zi, you are so courageous." Shen Qi took it for granted when she heard Shen Zi's yelling. I was afraid that Shen Zi held a grudge against Shen Jin, and wanted to take the opportunity to grab Shen Jin's face, but who knew that Shen Rong's words would provoke anger. After forgetting about her nails, Shen Qi didn't know whether to call Shen Rong unlucky or Shen Zi cruel.
"No..." Shen Zi covered her ears with her hands and screamed, "No, I didn't..."
Shen Rong's eyes were dull, she held the maid's hand tightly, and kept asking, "I won't leave a scar, right? Why hasn't the imperial doctor come...my face..."
The maid kept comforting her, but she didn't dare to touch Shen Rong's face at all, and even grabbed her hand.
Shen Xuan strode in, stretched out his hand to grab Shen Zi's hand, and slapped it across the face. A man's strength is much greater than a woman's. This slap not only silenced Shen Zi, but the corners of his mouth were bleeding. Shen Zi saw Shen Xuan's hand. As if seeing a savior, holding Shen Xuan's hand, he couldn't even feel the pain on his face, "Brother, I didn't, it's really not me, it's all Shen Jin... yes, it's all her conspiracy..."
After another slap, Shen Xuan said coldly, "You'd better shut up."
"Big Brother...Big Brother, my face..." Shen Rong heard Shen Xuan's voice, looked up and shouted.
Shen Xi also came in. Although he didn't have a good relationship with Shen Rong, he felt distressed at this moment. After all, he was a relative of his family, and said, "Fifth Sister is fine."
Yongle Hou Shizi hesitated for a moment before walking in and said, "Have someone close the doors and windows, Fifth Younger Sister enters the inner room, don't catch the wind."
"Yes." Shen Qi also reacted, and said, "Hurry up and help Fifth Sister in." Then she looked at Shen Zi.
Shen Xuan said with a dark complexion, "I will watch her and send someone to invite mother over to the house."
Shen Qi nodded and said nothing more.
The maid helped Shen Rong to go to the inner room, Shen Xi and Shen Qi followed, Shen Jin leaned into Zhao Nanny's arms and whispered, "Mommy, I'm fine, elder brother is here."
Shen Xuan also said, "Don't worry, I will give my third sister an explanation."
Dr. Qian also came over at this time. Although he is a doctor of the Yongningbo Mansion, he is a foreigner after all, and he lives a little far away. When Yongle Hou Shizi saw him, he hurriedly said, "Go in and let people have a look. Forget it, I will bring you You go in."
Said Yongning Hou Shizi dragged his arm and walked inside, and whispered behind Shen Xuan's back, "If there will be scars, don't you know?"
"Yes." Doctor Qian was not a fool, he said after hearing the words.
Shen Jin hesitated for a moment, then came out of Zhao Mama's arms and said, "Shall we go and see too?"
Zhao Nanny said, "Alright."
An Ning looked at Shen Zi warily. Shen Zi's cheeks were red and swollen, and there was blood at the corner of her mouth. She looked at Shen Jin with hatred in her eyes, and said vaguely, "It's all you, you evil spirit..."
Shen Xuan frowned, and said, "Don't force me to gag you." After all, Shen Zi was already married, if she was still a girl from Prince Rui's Mansion, Shen Xuan would have been suppressed by someone.
Shen Jin bit her lip, and was protected by Nanny Zhao and walked inside. Nanny Zhao narrowed her eyes, and Anping walked behind Shen Jin. In fact, Nanny Zhao guessed that Shen Zi really didn't do it on purpose. It should be an accident to break this point, it's not that she trusts Shen Zi so much, but that Shen Zi is not that courageous, like a biting dog that doesn't bark, but Shen Zi just barks happily.
But so what? The fact is that Shen Zi scratched Shen Rong's face, and shouted that if he wanted to catch Shen Jin, it would be good if he didn't make trouble.
When Shen Jin entered, he happened to hear Doctor Qian say, "My medical skills are shallow, so let's wait for the imperial physician to come."
Shen Rong shook her body and asked, "Is there a scar on my face?"
"I really can't tell." Doctor Qian bowed his head and stepped aside after speaking.
Shen Qi blocked Shen Rong's sight and said, "Let's wait for the imperial doctor to come."
Shen Rong leaned weakly on the maidservant, feeling a little desperate.
Shen Jin didn't go over, but stood in the corner, Anping didn't follow in, but Nanny Zhao still stood by Shen Jin's side.
Concubine Rui arrived before the imperial physician, Mrs. Yongle Hou personally went to meet her. Seeing Concubine Rui who was in a hurry, she didn't know what to say, "I went to see it just now, I'm afraid there will be scars."
"It's causing trouble for the family." Princess Rui said softly.
Mrs. Yongle Hou sighed, "Where is it, as long as you don't blame me for not taking care of several younger ones, they are all sisters, why is this so?"
Princess Rui didn't answer, Mrs. Yonglehou also realized that what she said was too much, so she shut up and stopped talking. Shen Zi was still sitting in the hall and was watched by two women sent by Shen Xuan. When she saw Princess Rui, Shen Zi's whole body trembled, "Mother Concubine... Mother Concubine, save me... I didn't mean it."
"Xuan'er." Princess Rui didn't even look at Shen Zi, she just said, "Let the mother-in-law send him back to the Zheng family."
"No!" Shen Zi suddenly turned pale and covered her stomach, "It hurts..." The mother-in-law didn't see that she fell to the ground, curled up and screamed, "My stomach hurts..."