Zheng Jiaqu waited for Shen Rong's master and servant to leave, and then let go of Shen Hao's hand, clenched his teeth, his expression became distorted, and he looked hideous and terrifying. Shen Hao was startled and took a few steps back, which alarmed Zheng Jiaqu , Zheng Jiaqu looked down at Shen Hao, and said in a deep voice, "Is this all true?"
Shen Hao shook his head vigorously and said, "I don't know..."
Zheng Jiaqu held Shen Hao's shoulders tightly with both hands. Although he was a literati, he never let go of the six arts of a gentleman. Such strength made Shen Hao cry out in pain. Zheng Jiaqu then relaxed his strength, looked down at Shen Hao and said, "Then what do you know?"
Thinking of what Shen Rong said, Shen Hao said with a tightened heart, "I know that mother and fourth sister were locked up because of second sister." Shen Rong asked Shen Hao to tell the truth, and if Zheng Jiaqu asked, he would tell him what he knew.
Zheng Jiaqu was not concerned about this, and continued to ask, "What about your second sister's marriage?"
Shen Hao shook his head vigorously, "I don't know... I went to bed first that day, and my father seemed to come to tell my mother about letting my second sister marry far away, and then my mother and sister started crying, and my mother also asked me to hold my father and cry. , I cried too, and finally got tired of crying and was taken down to rest."
These words are a bit confusing, but when Zheng Jiaqu thinks of Shen Rong's words, there is still something he doesn't understand. With human selfishness, there is no need for such a pure, kind and delicate woman to suffer in such a place of tigers and wolves.
Thinking of Shen Zi's intentions and plans after seeing Uncle Yongning, Zheng Jiaqu felt that he was half wearing a cuckold, "No wonder..." His heart was full of hatred, because of the selfishness of that poisonous woman, but he caused him...
Seeing Zheng Jiaqu's appearance, Shen Hao was even more frightened, but he didn't dare to say anything.
In Yilan Garden, Shen Zi had stood at the door for a long time but didn't dare to go in. When Shen Rong came over with her maid, she looked at Shen Zi's back, and the smile on her face was a little more mocking, but it disappeared in an instant. She called out tenderly, "Second Sister, why don't you go in?"
Shen Zi was startled, turned her head suddenly and saw that it was Shen Rong, frowned and said, "Why did you stand behind them quietly."
Shen Rong just smiled and said, "It's my fault."
Seeing Shen Rong like this, Shen Zi also felt a little guilty, knowing that she lost her temper just now, but before she got married, she was used to domineering among the sisters, so she just said, "Sister, come in with me .”
"Okay." Shen Rong lowered her eyes slightly, but took the lead to walk into the yard.
The gate of Yilan Garden was closed, and the servant girl stepped forward to call the door, and after a while, she saw a rough woman who opened the door from the inside. She saw Shen Zi and Shen Rong, and she moved aside politely. , didn't say much, Shen Rong took a look and stuffed a small purse for the gatekeeper woman, and then walked inside with Shen Zi.
There are other women to lead the way. Although the courtyard is remote, it is cleaned very clean. There are many flowers planted in the courtyard. The environment is quiet, which is very different from Shen Zi's imagination. Princess Rui hates them so much, she will definitely Take this opportunity to take revenge. Who would have thought that although there are few people, the rules are not bad everywhere, the tea in the house is also warm, and the pastries and fruits are also appropriate everywhere.
"Where's my mother?" Shen Zi originally thought that if she was slighted, she could go to her father's side to make a fuss, but looking at it now, she didn't know whether it was better to feel at ease or feel disappointed.
The mother-in-law didn't say anything, and led the two of them to see Concubine Xu and Shen Jing, and said at the door, "Please be careful, Second Princess and Fifth Miss."
"That's my mother, why be careful." Shen Zi frowned and said, stepped forward a few steps and pushed open the door of the room, only to see four rough envoys standing in the corner inside.
When Shen Zi entered, she saw a thin woman with gray hair wearing a satin dress, sitting in the middle of the room, holding a piece of red satin in her hand, poking it back and forth with a needle, He hummed a song from time to time, and didn't even lift his head when someone came in.
"Who is this?" Shen Zi's voice was sharp and full of disbelief.
Shen Rong stood at the door and said, "Mother has calmed down a lot. The imperial concubine specially invited the imperial physician to show her. The imperial physician is really good at medicine."
Shen Zi suddenly turned her head to look at Shen Rong, her eyes were full of horror, but Shen Rong smiled, "It's best not to disturb mother."
"What do you mean?" Shen Zi asked.
Shen Rong stopped talking, but asked, "Second sister, can I go to see fourth sister?"
Shen Zi bit her lower lip and glanced at Concubine Xu, she couldn't believe that this old and crazy looking woman was her beautiful and charming mother, she backed away in a panic, without turning her head. Back and ran out of the yard.
Shen Rong seemed to have expected it a long time ago, she stepped aside from Shen Zi, stood at the door looking at her mother in the room for a long time, and put a few purses into the hands of the rough envoy at the door, and then left, seeing Shen Zi He didn't wait for her at the door, didn't think it was strange, and didn't even mean to look for her, but went to the main courtyard to stay with Princess Rui.
Because Zheng Jiaqu and Shen Zi had to go back to Zheng's mansion, the time for dinner was much earlier in the evening. Not only did Shen Jin not come, but Shen Qi also asked the maid to greet Princess Rui, so they didn't come to eat together. When King Rui asked about it, Princess Rui explained softly, "The two of them are pregnant, and they don't smell the smell of alcohol. They kept silent at noon, and they simply didn't let the two of them come over at night. .”
King Rui frowned and said, "These two children are already mothers, why are they still so clueless?"
Princess Rui gave King Rui a look, and said softly, "Isn't this happy to see the prince, don't the two children want to disturb your interest?"
Hearing this, King Rui felt more and more caring about Shen Qi and Shen Jin, and said, "No wonder I saw that they didn't use anything at noon, so I told the steward that things would be tight in their small kitchen first."
Princess Rui agreed.
Yongle Hou Shizi who was sitting on the side heard his father-in-law's sigh, and his eyes twitched. He was sitting next to his wife at noon, and naturally he saw how much they ate, and he didn't know how his father-in-law could say this.
Because Shen Zi had something on her mind, she didn't notice so many things at all. It wasn't until she was sitting on the table that she realized that Shen Jin and Shen Qi hadn't arrived. She wanted to ask, but seeing Princess Rui's glance, she didn't dare to ask any more. He ate absent-mindedly, and didn't even notice that his husband beside him was in a bad mood, and his younger brother Shen Hao's dodging eyes.
After finishing their meal, Zheng Jiaqu and Shen Zi left first.
King Rui was in a good mood, so he took his three sons and a son-in-law to the study to continue talking. Shen Rong said, "Mother and Concubine, I'm going back to my room first."
Princess Rui looked at Shen Rong calmly, but Shen Rong broke out in a cold sweat, and then said, "En."
Shen Rong hurriedly left, Princess Rui frowned and said, "Cuixi, go and check."
"Yes." Cui Xi congratulated her.
In the Moyun Courtyard, Shen Jin was soaking her feet, and her white and tender feet were moving in the water. Hearing Concubine Chen and Nanny Zhao talking aside, she yawned and said, "It's just that there is nothing to discuss about diapers." Yes, you can’t embroider every piece, can you?”
As soon as these words came out, Concubine Chen glared at Shen Jin and said, "A child's skin is delicate, what if it hurts the child?"
Shen Jin felt that the water was a bit cold, so he stretched out his feet, Anping squatted aside to help Shen Jin dry, Shen Jin went directly to the bed, and said, "Then what is there to discuss?"
This time, not only Concubine Chen, but also Nanny Zhao took a look at Shen Jin and said, "It's all pigeon meat, why does Madam like roasted pigeons with honey instead of steamed ones?"
Shen Jin was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt that what Zhao Mama said made sense, thought for a while and said, "Then you guys continue discussing, I'm going to sleep."
"Little heartless." Concubine Chen said with a smile, but still put down the muslin cloth in her hand, got up and went to the bedside to tuck Shen Jin in the quilt and said, "Go to sleep."
Shen Jin pursed his lips and smiled, then blinked his eyes.
Concubine Chen was so teased that she laughed out loud, then she looked at Anping who was on guard today and said, "If Ma'am has something to do, just call someone."
"Yes." An Ping respectfully replied.
Zhao Momo carefully checked the windows in the house again, and then left with Concubine Chen, Anping went to close the door, and asked, "Ma'am, shall I turn off the light?"
"En." Lying on the bed, Shen Jin suddenly asked, "Anping, what do you think my husband is doing now?"
Anping turned off the lights in the room, and the room gradually darkened. Hearing this, he said, "I don't know."
Shen Jin responded, and Anping softly persuaded, "Madam, rest early, I think it won't be long before the general's letter should arrive."
"En." Shen Jin closed his eyes and said.
When Shen Jin missed Chu Xiuming, he didn't know that there were two people in Zheng's residence who were thinking about her, but one was cursing and the other was full of melancholy.
Master Liang of the Central Fujian Province looked at the imperial decree in his hand, and his face changed again and again. Chu Xiuming sat aside and took a sip of tea. Officials colluding with pirates.
If it is said that Lord Liang still had three points of loyalty to Emperor Cheng, all of them are gone at this time. Master Liang still trusts Emperor Cheng, after all, the most important thing in Master Liang's heart is himself.
Chu Xiuming took the imperial decree and put it away and said, "Does Master Liang really believe it now?"
Although Master Liang cooperated with Chu Xiuming, he did not trust Chu Xiuming, and had other plans in his heart. Today, Chu Xiuming took out this imperial decree. It can be said that Emperor Cheng blocked the way of Master Liang, Chu Xiuming said , "I'm afraid His Majesty is waiting for us to lose both. Are you sure that Master Liang is listening to you?"
If it was before this edict, Mr. Liang can say with certainty that the people around him are all with him, after all, their interests are the same.
Chu Xiuming threw the imperial decree on the table casually, and said, "Why did Your Majesty issue such an imperial decree? Master Liang has something in mind?"
Lord Liang has done a lot of things, and every one of them was exposed as a serious crime of beheading, but those around him who knew were dragged onto the boat, and those who were ignorant were also jointly signed by him and the rest of them. After participating in it, Master Liang really didn't know what Emperor Cheng had learned to give Chu Xiu this decree.
Chu Xiuming's eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and even the coldness dissipated a lot under the light, but now he was a little more sincere, "I haven't shown this imperial decree until now, and I only showed it to Mr. Liang. Your Excellency is not someone His Majesty arranges to monitor."
Mr. Liang's heart trembled, could it be that Emperor Cheng arranged for him to have nails? Thinking of Emperor Cheng's suspicious temperament, Mr. Liang has already believed eight points at this time, and the other two points are just cautious.
Chu Xiuming continued, "The matter of my cooperation with Mr. Liang is to know if the spy sent a letter back to Beijing."
Master Liang's complexion changed greatly, "Why didn't Uncle Yongning tell me in advance that day?"
Chu Xiuming sneered, and said with sarcasm, "How do I know who is the spy? Besides, if I don't agree to the cooperation, you and I have exchanged handles. I'm afraid Mr. Liang would have done it long ago. This place is Liang Your lord's site has been in business for a long time, it doesn't mean that the knife is real, it's just..." As he spoke, he glanced at the tea and snacks on the table, and stopped talking.
Master Liang was not angry when he heard the words, but he also knew that what Chu Xiuming said was true, "Then what does Yi Yongning Bo mean?"
"Since this place is Master Liang's territory, I will not interfere." Chu Xiuming stood up, reached for the imperial decree and said, "Master Liang should think carefully about what to do, and... His Majesty would not dare to directly issue an order to kill me like this .” Then he left with the imperial decree.
Mr. Liang swayed and sat on the chair, knowing in his heart that Chu Xiuming was telling the truth. At this moment, he was in a state of confusion. Who on earth betrayed him? Could it be... someone wanted to take his position? But it is also possible to think this way, after all, no one is willing to be inferior to others.
The more he thought about Mr. Liang, the more cold sweat grew on his body. He didn't think that this was Chu Xiuming's scheme, but the imperial decree could not be faked, not to mention that he and Chu Xiuming had no conflict of interest, so he stretched out his hand and rubbed his face fiercely. , "Come here, add three more layers to the gift given to Uncle Yongning."
"Yes." Only then did the people outside come in.
"Go and call... Forget it, call me Yi'er." Master Liang originally wanted to have people call the counselors in the mansion, but he felt that those counselors were not trustworthy. Someone called the eldest son Liang Yi, and this is the son that Master Liang can trust completely at this time.
The place where Chu Xiuming lived in central Fujian was not an inn, but a courtyard of a wealthy businessman arranged by Mr. Liang. The courtyard was extremely exquisite and beautiful, and even raised many rare birds and animals. It was originally used to entertain distinguished guests. Yes, it is suitable for Chu Xiuming to live here.
As soon as they arrived at the door, four women in pink dresses greeted them. Two of them were leading the way with glazed lamps in their hands, and the other two were walking behind Chu Xiuming. The swaying fringe of the dress adds to the charm, and the skirt is tight to the ankles, revealing the pair of three-inch golden lotus.
There was affection in their eyes, but they didn't dare to approach Chu Xiuming easily. After all, when they first came, some sisters didn't know it, and they still treated them like the guests in the past. In the end, Chu Xiuming sent someone to send them back to the host's house. I'm afraid the life of the sisters will be difficult. It's clean here anyway, and all the guests are served. It may not be so after returning to the Lord's house.
So the four of them behaved a lot, and they never dared to make their own claims, but they put more effort into dressing themselves up. If they could follow Yongningbo... Thinking of Yongningbo's appearance and figure, the woman walking behind bit her lip, and just Feel your legs go weak.
This courtyard is attracted by hot springs, and the bathing place is even more luxurious. There are several lotus jade carvings at the four corners of the white jade pool.
There are white veils hanging around the bathing pool. When the heat is lingering, it looks like a fairyland. After Chu Xiuming came in, there was a maid who prepared everything, and then saw that Chu Xiuming closed the door and went out without other orders. The last time The maid who wanted to serve Chu Xiuming to take a bath was directly thrown out by Chu Xiuming's guards, without any sympathy.
Only then did Chu Xiuming take off his coat, put on his trousers, entered the water, and leaned on the table. I thought that my wife would like this place. Thinking of the cute little lady, Chu Xiuming's eyes softened a lot, and he didn't know her What's going on now, I should have rested by this time, and I don't know if the child in my belly is making trouble.
Suddenly the window in the corner of the bathroom rang three times. If it wasn't for the deaf people, I'm afraid they wouldn't have noticed it at all. Chu Xiuming's eyes flashed, and the warmth disappeared without a trace, and it was restored again. In the coldness and calmness of the past, he grabbed a fruit and threw it towards the window. As soon as the fruit fell to the ground, the window was pushed open, and a young man in the mansion's clothes rolled over and closed the window again. , bent down to pick up the fruit, saw that the fruit was intact, wiped it off, and gnawed it, saying, "I didn't expect your kung fu to go one step further."
It was precisely because this person would come that Chu Xiuming only took off his shirt when taking a bath, and asked, "How is the investigation going?"
"It's not easy to check." The man walked to the edge of the pool and made a tsk-tsk sound, "This is really... People's fat and people's ointment."
Chu Xiuming looked at the man, and the man stopped joking and told him what he had found in a low voice. Chu Xiuming brought out two personal guards, and the rest were arranged by Emperor Cheng and Mr. Liang and the others. It was arranged, even if you want to find a place to talk, it's hard to find, so the two of you made an appointment at this place.
The more he listened to what the man said, the calmer Chu Xiuming's expression became. Just halfway through the conversation, the two of them heard footsteps outside. The footsteps sounded shallow. They were not experts, and they looked like women. They looked at each other. The man didn't leave either, and he took a few steps back and ran towards the bath. Chu Xiuming folded his hands and placed them under the man's feet, and then threw them up suddenly. The man used his strength to get on the beam to avoid it.
Chu Xiuming put his hands into the water, and the last trace disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and because of the veil, a figure was vaguely seen walking in, Chu Xiuming pressed the edge of the bath with one hand, jumped out of the water, grabbed the coat on the side, put it on, and just tied the belt , and saw a woman wrapped in a cloak and her face tightly exposed came in. The woman looked like a lotus, with a bit of shyness and embarrassment on her face, she bit her lip slightly, and said with a bow, "Linglong pays respects to Uncle Yongning." .”
"Get lost." Chu Xiuming said directly without even looking at the woman.
Linglong blushed and said, "Uncle Yongning, the little girl is not like that outside..." She couldn't continue, crying, "Please take care of Uncle Yongning, the little girl is also from a scholarly background, but her parents and brothers are all in Mr. Liang's house... If it weren't for such a little girl, how could she be so self-willed and humble."
"What does it have to do with me?" Chu Xiuming asked coldly, "Come here, throw it out."
Linglong didn't expect Chu Xiuming to be so reticent, she gritted her teeth and took off her cloak, and saw that she had a bi-color embroidered lotus pocket tight inside, and silk trousers of the same color underneath, with snow-white skin and a slender waist less than an inch With tears in his eyes, he begged, "Uncle Yongning..."
But seeing that Chu Xiuming didn't even look at it, his two guards came in regardless of a little girl outside, and said in a salute, "What's your order, uncle?"
"Throw it out." Chu Xiuming said in a deep voice.
"Yes." Those who can be with Chu Xiuming are not people who are sympathetic to each other. Besides, there is a general's wife who lived and died with them. What is such a woman? If you can't make up your own mind, before the woman came in, she was thrown away by the two of them.
Chu Xiuming said, "Stay at the door and don't allow anyone to come in."
"Yes."
The maid waiting at the door looked at this woman with sympathy in her eyes, it was more like watching a show, they were all doing ordinary things, no one was much more innocent than the other, just looking at what the woman said inside.
Chu Xiuming didn't take off his clothes at all, he just sat on the couch next to the bathing pool, the man came down from above along the pillars, walked up to Chu Xiuming and said, "What a blessing."
"That's all." In Chu Xiuming's eyes, these people are not as good as his wife Wanyi.
The man smiled, "By the way, congratulations on getting married."
When Shen Jin was mentioned, the coldness in Chu Xiuming's eyes dissipated and he nodded, "Go on."
"En." The man continued without wasting time, "That's all we can find out."
Chu Xiuming said, "Ambush first, don't startle the snakes, they will be in chaos without us doing it."
"En?" The man looked at Chu Xiuming suspiciously.
Chu Xiuming told about the imperial decree, the man looked at Chu Xiuming in disbelief and said, "Emperor Cheng is really here?"
"Naturally." Chu Xiuming sneered, "I'm afraid he is still complacent."
The sarcasm on the man's face became more obvious, and he said, "That's right, if it wasn't for the beginning..."
Chu Xiuming glanced at the man, and the man stopped talking, and suddenly asked curiously, "By the way, what would my siblings think if they found out about this? If they were here, what do you think she would do?"
"You're so boring." Chu Xiuming said, "She won't talk to that woman."
"Huh?" The man asked, "Can't you talk to me? Don't talk to me when you're all naked?"
Chu Xiuming pointed to the window where the man came, and the man knew he couldn't ask any more questions, "Okay, I'm leaving and you should be careful, I've already contacted those people."
"En." Chu Xiuming responded.