At the beginning of November, Madam Wan came personally with Concubine Xia's post.
After meeting Wen Guanbin in Zimingtang, Wen Qingfang was released.
In the garden of Yanyuan.
Aunt Yue walked with Wen Qingzhu and reported on the situation of the past few days.
"The flower snake last time has been found by the maid and concubine. It should have been released by someone from the West Courtyard."
Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes and looked at the West Courtyard with no emotion on his face: "It seems that the West Courtyard is not idle these days."
"My concubine has a suggestion." Aunt Yue suddenly said.
Wen Qingzhu looked away and nodded with a slight smile: "Auntie, please tell me."
Aunt Yue raised her hand, pushed all the maids away, and then whispered to Wen Qingzhu: "I think it is better to let them stay under the nose than to let them do small things in secret."
"Do you mean to let them leave the west courtyard?"
Aunt Yue nodded.
Wen Qingzhu thought for a while and felt that what Aunt Yue said made sense.
Aunt Wu and Wen Qinglan could only make mistakes if they appeared in front of others.
"Okay, you can do it." Wen Qingzhu agreed to her proposal.
After two days, everyone in Yanyuan was surprised. Aunt Wu and Wen Qinglan actually started walking around Yanyuan.
But soon, the servants noticed the direction of the wind.
Aunt Wu and Wen Qinglan came out because Aunt Yue assigned them things.
They have to report to Aunt Yue every day.
Naturally, Aunt Yue was dissatisfied here and there, and her faults made them redo them constantly.
After two days, Wen Qinglan couldn't stand it anymore.
Late at night, in Wen Qinglan's bedroom in the west courtyard.
Maid Yuan'er was applying plaster to Wen Qinglan's hands.
Aunt Wu sat next to her and patiently persuaded her: "Lan'er, now your uncle has not gained the trust of His Highness the Fifth Prince, you must endure it a little longer."
Wen Qinglan stared in the direction of the east courtyard with a full face of resentment.
"Auntie, originally we were in peace, but that bitch in the east courtyard tried her best to find trouble! Dafang set her up, and she has already taken revenge! Why did she vent her anger on us again!"
"It's not necessarily the one from the east courtyard. This time, I feel like the one from Tingqinxuan. Only she can think of this method." Aunt Wu did not agree with Wen Qinglan's opinion.
Hearing this, Wen Qinglan was furious: "The old bitch from Tingqinxuan has been in cahoots with the little bitch from the east courtyard for a long time! What's the difference!"
"No! There is a difference!" Aunt Wu said seriously.
Wen Qinglan heard the implication of Aunt Wu's words and turned to look over.
Aunt Wu explained in a low voice: "The reason why Aunt Yue wants to deal with us is because she noticed that we have contact with Dafang, and her purpose is to get Wen Qingmei to marry Master Wanze. If we can compare with Wen Qingzhu With better conditions, what do you think things would be like?”
Wen Qinglan was suddenly stunned. Is this Aunt Yue's purpose
Study room in the east courtyard.
Wen Qingzhu was practicing calligraphy when he suddenly sneezed.
Lu Tao hurried over and closed the window next to him.
After turning around, she said worriedly: "Miss, I have told you several times that it is already November. It is late at night and the cold wind blows in. You may catch the cold if you are not careful."
Wen Qingzhu put down his pen, waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay! I listen to you, close the windows."
Lu Tao saw that Wen Qingzhu was still like this, feeling angry and unable to work hard.
"Lu Tao, you don't have to worry about Miss. She has very good medical skills and knows her physical condition well." Shaoyao came in with a bowl of hot soup.
Wen Qingzhu left the desk and sat down at the round table.
After seeing Shaoyao put down the hot soup, he smiled and said, "Shaoyao still understands me."
Lu Tao followed, but was not convinced: "Miss likes the new and hates the old!"
Wen Qingzhu smiled helplessly and began to pick up the silver spoon and drink the soup.
Halfway through the drink, Wen Qingzhu suddenly thought of something: "Didn't Xi'er deliver soup before? Why did you deliver it today?"
Shaoyao pointed to the side room: "Xi'er is sick. My servant gave her some medicine and asked her to rest first."
"Why is she sick?" Wen Qingzhu felt strange.
Xi'er has always worked very hard and attentively, and her physical fitness is the best among the maids.
"I'll go take a look with you later." After Wen Qingzhu finished speaking, he continued to drink the soup.
Two quarters of an hour later, Shaoyao held a lamp in front and led Wen Qingzhu to Xi'er's wing.
Before he reached the door, he heard someone else's voice inside.
Shaoyao paused for a while and whispered to Wen Qingzhu: "Miss, this is Mother Qiu from the kitchen."
Wen Qingzhu paused for a while, and suddenly heard what Qiu's mother said.
"Miss Qi is so kind to you, she will definitely not let you suffer. Don't worry."
Wen Qingzhu frowned and signaled Shaoyao to push the door open.
With a creak, the door was pushed open, and the people inside were startled.
Inside the room, Xi'er was sitting on the bed with a sad face.
Mother Qiu was sitting on the edge of the bed, originally holding Xi'er's hand.
Seeing Wen Qingzhu and Shaoyao come in, he quickly let go of Xi'er's hand and stood up.
"Miss Seventh." Mother Qiu lowered her head with some guilt.
Xi'er saw this and started to get up. Shaoyao put down the lantern and walked over to stop her.
"You're still sick. There's no need to get up. It's not like you don't know Miss's temperament."
Xi'er then sat down.
Wen Qingzhu walked up to Qiu's mother and looked at her carefully.
This mother Qiu was transferred in later. According to normal circumstances, she should not be from any room in the Wen family.
After being silent for a long time, Wen Qingzhu asked: "Mother Qiu, you just said that I will not let Xi'er suffer. What happened?"
"Slave, please tell me!" Xi'er suddenly spoke eagerly, "Miss, please let Mother Qiu go back first. I will tell you everything."
Wen Qingzhu thought for a while, nodded, and motioned for Mother Qiu to go down.
Mother Qiu left the room uneasily.
After Shaoyao went to close the door, Wen Qingzhu walked to Xi'er.
Xi'er grabbed the corner of the quilt with both hands and explained in a low voice: "A few days ago, the slave was made trouble by the tenth master's servants outside the Zimingtang. She was rescued by Ahu who was next to the second master. Later, Ahu often came to look for her. Servant, say..."
Xi'er's face suddenly turned red: "He said he wanted to marry a slave!"
After saying these words, Xi'er's head completely lowered.
Wen Qingzhu's expression suddenly became solemn. How could he be from the big house
She would not suspect anyone else, but Wen Qingzhu subconsciously thought of Wen Qingfang and Wan Shi.
"Do you like that Ah Hu very much?" Wen Qingzhu thought that Xi'er was already thirteen years old this year, which was when he first started to fall in love.
"Okay, okay, but the slave's marriage is entirely up to the lady." Xi'er felt very uneasy.
Wen Qingzhu nodded: "Well, I understand. You need to have a good rest first. I'll ask you about it first. If it's suitable, wait two years and I'll go over there and ask for the news. If he's really interested, I'll give it to you." Prepare a generous dowry to make you worry-free for the rest of your life."
"Thank you, miss!" Xi'er quickly nodded her thanks.
Wen Qingzhu could tell that Xi'er might really be tempted.
After walking out of the wing, Wen Qingfang asked Shaoyao to bring a message to Jasmine.
After returning to the east courtyard, Wen Qingzhu sat in the study and did not move.
Not long after, Jasmine came back.
"How is it? Have you found out the matter?" Wen Qingzhu felt that Ahu was not simple.
Jasmine was confused for a long time before she said: "That Ahu... doesn't seem to have any problems, but I think his condition seems too clean."
"What should I say?" Wen Qingzhu was already inclined to think that there was something wrong with this Ah Hu.
Jasmine shook her head and said, "This is my instinct. Give me two more days and I will come back to give you news."
"Okay." Wen Qingzhu agreed.
Early the next morning, Wen Qingzhu had just finished breakfast when Shaoyao rushed over.
"Miss, the eldest lady came here with Miss Six and brought many gifts."
Wen Qingzhu thought about what happened last night, and the corner of his mouth curled up and he said, "I'll be there right away."
In the front hall.
Wan and Wen Qingfang saw her coming and greeted her politely.
Wen Qingzhu responded naturally and politely.
After exchanging a few words, the two parties sat down.
Wen Qingfang looked very unhappy and was much thinner than before.
There was a thick layer of makeup on her face, as if she was trying to cover something up.
Wanshi had been quietly sizing up Wen Qingzhu, and when she saw that she only glanced at Wen Qingfang but did not ask any questions, she understood her attitude.
"Xiao Qi, I'm here to apologize to you." Wan's face was full of guilt, she held the handkerchief in her hands, raised it to her heart, and sighed repeatedly.
"It's all my fault, it's all my fault."
Wen Qingzhu looked at her expressionlessly and had no reaction.
It seems that they have changed their strategy. If they are too hard, they are going to be soft.
As Wanshi spoke, her eyes really turned red, with tears hanging in her eyes.
It seems very worrying if I can't drop it.
But for Wen Qingzhu, who knew their true colors, there was really no fluctuation in his heart.
Wanshi sang a one-man show for a long time. When Wen Qingzhu didn't answer, she could only say again: "Xiao Qi, what happened last time was all because of my uncle's fault. I have already beaten that ignorant girl Dong Ling." , it’s sold, don’t worry, something like that will never happen again in the future.”
Wen Qingzhu's expression remained unchanged and he still looked at her.
Seeing Wen Qingzhu's unresponsiveness, Wan stood up again, pointed to the pile of gifts next to him and said, "These are all thank-you gifts for Xiao Qi. They are not as good as those of the fourth room, but they are what you usually use. Do you want them?" Take a look, do you like anything?"
Wen Qingzhu looked over and gave it a brief glance.
The things delivered are indeed good, and they are really what she uses every day.
But it's nothing expensive.
Wen Qingzhu finally decided to reply: "I have received your apology."
At this moment, Wen Qingfang suddenly stood up and bowed to Wen Qingzhu: "I'm really sorry for what happened last time. Sixth sister was so emotional that she pushed grandma and wanted to frame you. Please forgive sixth sister, seventh sister. .”
Hearing this, Wen Qingzhu was really surprised.
She never expected that Wen Qingfang would admit everything.
Those words were all made up by Wen Qingxin.
Although she also acquiesced in Wen Qingxin's words.
But Wen Qingfang's attitude today is really interesting.
Wen Qingzhu didn't reply, and Wen Qingfang kept kneeling.
After waiting quietly for a long time, until Wan Shi almost couldn't bear it anymore, Wen Qingzhu said calmly: "Sixth sister, you don't have to be so polite."
Wen Qingfang got up, but her body failed to stand still and fell to the side.
Wen Qingzhu ignored it, and Wan was so frightened that she hurried over to help her.
"Fang'er, are you okay?!" Wanshi looked really nervous.
Wen Qingzhu raised his hand calmly: "Auntie and Sixth Sister, please sit down. They are all members of the same family. There is no need to be polite."
"Yes, we are all a family." Wanshi quickly repeated this sentence with a smile.
Wen Qingzhu looked at Wan's hypocritical face and felt funny.
Empress Zheng's memorial day has passed, and they cannot enter the palace.
But they still came over to apologize, so what was their purpose
After Wan and Wen Qingfang sat down, the three of them did not speak in advance, and the atmosphere suddenly became strangely tense.
At this moment, the little maid outside came in to report.
"Miss, Aunt Yue is here."