Better to live forever [Rebirth]

Three days after Sima Yuqi's death, the urgent secret letter from Xianbei Mansion finally arrived in Luojing.

Emperor Zhenyuan didn't say a word for a long time after watching it.

The next day, the eunuch Dongsheng took the imperial decree to Sima Yuqi's mansion with white lanterns, and read out a decree that broke the heart of Sima Yuqi's mansion: "The sinful minister Sima Yuqi has done many unrighteous deeds. During this period, corrupt ink and dereliction of duty harmed the people in vain, causing the monarch and the people to be alienated, and the people complained to the sky. The crime is unforgivable. From now on, the guilty minister Sima Yuqi abolished the royal jade card and demoted him to the common people. His sons and heirs were exiled to Jiaozhou, and all the female relatives were confiscated as officials. As a slave, pardon is unavoidable. The Ministry of Punishment confiscated the family property and sealed off the mansion. Hereby."

Those who heard the decree were paralyzed on the ground, and no one had the strength to accept the decree.The eunuch Dongsheng repeated it three times before Sima Yuqi's wife raised her hands and cried: "Sin slaves accept the decree, thank you - Your Majesty Long En."

Eunuch Dongsheng walked out the door and could still hear crying inside, so he couldn't help shaking his head.

What about Sima Yuqi's mortuary mansion?His Majesty probably didn't want to think about the fact that he was dead, and when he was relegated, he wouldn't care whether he was dead or alive, let alone his past friendship.

This lord, he was really smart all his life, and he was ruined by being confused at this moment.

Not to mention how sad Sima Yuqi's mansion is inside the wall, Luojing City has been very lively recently.

Luo Jing in August is full of happy events.

The wedding day of the fifth princess is approaching, and the noble ladies who have imperial orders in Beijing handed over the papers of greetings to the palace one after another, and went to the palace to add makeup for the princess.

The fifth princess was born of a noble concubine, and has always been favored by Emperor Zhenyuan. She also performed outstandingly in women's schools, and I don't know how many mansions to marry her.Not to mention that the situation in the harem is changing nowadays, the empress's phoenix seal is still sealed after more than half a year, Huang Guifei and Shu Concubine are assisting in palace affairs, the value of the daughter of the noble concubine is naturally not the same.

Even the old lady of the Zhenbeihou Mansion bought a large coral ornament as a dowry for the fifth princess.

Coincidentally, Miss Zhu Wu's wedding was just two days after the fifth princess.

The previous young ladies of the Zhu family were not as lively as they were.Just because the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is different from the past, Marshal Zhu returned to Beijing last year to be honored and raised, and was named a first-rank hereditary military marquis. There are not many families with such a noble status in Luojing City, so they are naturally highly sought after.

When Zhu Dingbei ordered the gift list, he sighed: "I didn't expect these people to be related to our family. I don't even know which part of Luojing their family is in."

The old lady laughed at him: "You know it's okay. There are a lot of people here, but my old lady didn't know it until the first day."

Miss Zhu Wu said worriedly at the side: "Grandmother, it's fine if these outsiders give you extra hair, it's just... isn't the dowry list you prepared for me too thick?"

She is the youngest girl in the Zhu family, and she knows what happened when the four elder sisters above got married.This dowry made her feel uneasy, and she always felt sorry for them.

Before the old lady said anything, Zhu Dingbei said: "Sister, just keep it. Not only you, but I have already prepared for the other four sisters and sent them over, but I didn't let them say anything."

"Exactly."

The old lady smiled all over her face, "Since your elder brother returned to Beijing to take over the mess in my hands, the life in our house has become more and more relaxed. In the past, grandma didn't know how to run the business, but now it's different. You just Get married with peace of mind. It's not that our Zhu family doesn't have a man at home to support you. When you leave the Zhu family's door, you still have to remember that you are the daughter of the Zhu family, and no one can bully you. If your life is not going well, don't Hold back for the sake of face, just go home. Your grandpa and your younger brother will make decisions for you."

Before the words fell, Zhu Huarong's tears came down.

The old lady hurriedly pulled her to her side, patted the back of her hand and said, "Silly boy, why are you crying? In the past, I, a grandmother, failed to live up to expectations, so you sisters had no choice but to grow up early to support the appearance of our Houfu. Now The head of the family is back, you have the confidence to go out, don't wrong yourself in everything."

"Grandmother, grandson remembers."

Zhu Huarong wiped away tears, and couldn't help repeating the old saying: "When I get married, you are the most worrying person. You should pay attention to your health in the future. Don't ignore these small problems. As long as you are healthy Well, we will be happy in our in-law's house."

"Okay, grandma will remember."

The old lady's eyes were also red, and she let herself smile to hide the reluctance in her eyes.

Before the old Lord Hou returned to Beijing, the Zhenbei Hou Mansion was very deserted and lived a lonely life.It was the loving companionship of her granddaughter that kept her from living like a year.

Seeing them leave home one by one and become the daughter-in-law of someone else's family, she felt really uncomfortable.

Zhu Dingbei watched from the side, seeing the red eyes of the two, he couldn't help laughing.

Days like this made him feel that life was very meaningful.

Before going to bed, the old lady could not help but chatter with the old master about the marriage of her granddaughter. After the first month, the old lady started to make preparations. At this time, everything was safe, but she still couldn't help worrying.

Old Master Hou listened for a while, and said directly: "Even if you are reluctant, you can't keep the child as an old lady, right? Instead of remarrying in two years, it's better to leave the house now, and it will make you feel less uncomfortable."

"What are you talking about?"

The old lady said disapprovingly: "I brought up my granddaughter little by little, so there is no reason not to cherish it. What do you men know? When a newlywed arrives at her husband's house, she has to live by their faces. I have I feel sorry for them growing up, and I don't want them to bump into each other, but in the end, a sedan chair is carried away, and I become an outsider..."

"Didn't you also come here like this?" Old Hou Ye was very relieved, "Besides, the fifth aunt's house is in the capital, it's not like our old Zhu's men are out all year round. There is no one who doesn't like the fifth girl. Yes, you just wait to hold your great-grandson."

"I'm not worried about that. I also chose the fifth son-in-law after thousands of choices, and my in-laws are not mean people."

"That's it. Go to bed early, even if he dares to bully our girl in the future, won't it be fine if we divorce him and remarry? I'll beat him into a cripple then—"

"Bah, bah, shut your stinky mouth."

"... You are so unreasonable, mother-in-law. Forget it, I'm asleep, so stop nagging."

The old lady turned around and simply ignored him.

Here, Zhu Huarong's biological mother, Xiao Wang, urged her daughter to take out the dowry list, and after looking at it carefully, her face was full of joy.

"Okay, who dares to look down on you after you marry like this, when your grandpa comes back, our family will be settled."

Xiao Wang stroked the dowry list again and again.

Zhu Huarong confessed: "Auntie, I won't be away from home for a few days in the future, and you should take good care of yourself at home. Don't argue about everything that can be done by Aunt Lin. We are looking forward to this day after all. .”

"Huh, do you think I have a crush on her? I don't bother to pay attention to her."

Although Zhu Zhenliang is not in the house all the year round, and she and Lin have nothing to fight over, but living in the same courtyard will always cause some friction.

Zhu Huarong smiled and said: "That's it. I'm married, and the old lady has no company at home. You often walk around there, and it's okay to talk to grandma."

Xiao Wang sighed: "Do you think I don't want to? I am still the old lady's niece, so there is no reason not to be close. However, in our Zhu Mansion, either there is no aunt, and if there is one, it is nothing like a servant." It's different. Lin and I live in this small courtyard, and there are government soldiers watching when we go in and out, but I'm afraid of the rules in our house."

Zhu Huarong knew her difficulties, so he didn't say much.

In the Zhu Mansion, the status of a concubine is extremely humble.On weekdays alone, you can't have dinner with your noble lord at home, and you have to ask the housekeeper first if you want to go to the old lady's room, and you can't walk outside without the sight of the government soldiers.

Even if they gave birth to children, their status in front of their children was still inferior.

The mother and daughter took a break when it was time to watch the watch.

The five princesses are married to a consort with ten miles of red makeup, and Zhu Huarong will marry soon.

In Dajing, whether it is marrying a daughter or a wife, both parties will hold a banquet to celebrate, and the woman will hold a banquet one day earlier than the man.

Zhu Dingbei also invited several people from Ning Heng to come. Lengsu's Zhenbeihou Mansion was rarely decorated with lights and festoons, and all eyes were filled with festive colors of red silk.Lou Anning heard people say how beautiful the fifth princess was when she got married, so she shouted that she would also come to marry the bride tomorrow, to see her beauty.

Lou Ankang said harshly: "Grandfather only took a day off from the school, if you can persuade Grandpa to let you watch the fun, then you can come."

Lou Anning's mouth was so pouted that he could hang a bottle of oil on it.

Qin Xi sighed: "To this day, I haven't really seen a bride. It's fine if there is no elder sister in the family, and there is no cousin on my mother's side that I can marry."

Zhu Dingbei said: "When we go to the university, you don't want to go around on behalf of the family. I'm afraid you can't wait to hide away."

Originally, he didn't need to do anything for his fifth sister to get married, but today, just going out with Grandpa to greet guests made him sweat all over. He can share this kind of blessing with whoever wants it.

Jia Jiaming said: "Actually, it's okay. Changsheng is young, so he won't be afraid of being drunk when he gets married to his in-laws tomorrow."

The red light all over the house also reflected their complexions very well.

Hearing this, Zhu Dingbei snorted, "What's the matter?"

"Hey, why is it that you are upset on such a happy day?"

Lou Anning just wanted to see him laugh.

Zhu Dingbei said helplessly: "Originally, I was supposed to carry my elder sister out of the house...but my grandfather refused, saying that he should carry it himself."

There was only one chance in his lifetime to get married behind his sister's back, but he didn't expect that it still backfired.

Lou Anning quickly covered her mouth with a chuckle, Qin Xi laughed even more bluntly and said: "Haha, your grandpa is afraid that your small body will break halfway. Haha, your sister is probably two heads taller than you, right?" Fortunately, it wasn't you carrying her, otherwise people would really not be able to tell if it was you carrying her or you dragging her on the ground."

"Qin! Xi!"

Zhu Dingbei was furious and beat him after chasing him.

Lou Ankang grabbed his younger brother who wanted to join, turned his head and smiled at Ning Heng: "Unfortunately, if Ah Heng still wants to be brother-in-law with Changsheng, I'm afraid it will take two or thirty years."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed, and Marshal Zhu would not return to Beijing to report on his duties until two years later.Even if Changsheng was planted with a beautiful younger sister at that time, at least he would not leave the cabinet until he was eighteen or nineteen years old. By then, 20 years would have passed.

Zhu Dingbei cursed: "Fart! Who wants to marry my sister to the old man! Don't want to eat swan meat!"

"Haha, toad!"

Lou Anning laughed so hard that she fell on top of her elder brother, pointing at Ning Heng and trembling.

Ning Heng stretched out his long hand and grabbed Zhu Dingbei who was passing by, "It's time for your grandfather to find you, go over and greet someone."

"Yes, Lord Changxin."

Zhu Dingbei laughed so hard that he couldn't see his teeth, he patted his head and said: "It's useless to please me, I will never marry my sister to the old man."

Said, cheaply smiled and jumped away.

Ning Heng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but Lou Anning comforted him, "Ah Heng, don't be afraid, you will marry eighteen wives and concubines in the future, the Changsheng family doesn't have one, but my family has better ones."

Ning Heng glared at him, then looked at Zhu Dingbei, who had already run away.