The Wang family of the Red Chamber has a wife

"Grandma, here it is!" Walking in from the outside with light footsteps, Xiu Fu blessed her body and presented the red sandalwood box in her arms to Shi Qingwan's hand.

Zhou Rui's family looked eagerly at the valuable box at first glance, as if they saw a pile of gold and silver glittering, and smiled flatteringly: "Our grandma often sighs at home, second grandma, you are the most She's kind, merciful, and caring for the younger generation—" After seeing Shi Qingwan's actions clearly, she suddenly seemed to be choked by someone, and she was stuck.

Shi Qingwan murmured flattery indifferently, glanced at Zhou Rui's family from the corner of her eye, and was suddenly dumbfounded. She laughed like she didn't see it, and handed the things in her hand to Xiufu: "After all, we are not elder brothers. Tell people to talk! It’s just that you were held in the palm of the palm of the hand by the old lady like eyeballs at home, and grew up with gold and jade. My sister-in-law couldn’t bear her to marry someone, but life was very tight. !"

Seeing Xiufu put a small wooden plaque in her hand on the high table next to Zhou Rui's house, Shi Qingwan pursed her lips and shook her head, and said with a smile: "Your grandma is also confused, how could you go to your elder brother's house to mortgage something?" The word about money? If it spreads out, will the face of our Wang family be worth it? Now I have an idea—” After a slight pause, seeing the dim and disappointed eyes of the woman underneath suddenly light up, she suppressed the emotion in her heart. It was funny, and he continued: "In the southeast corner of Chaoyang Street, near the city gate, there is a shop called 'Hanmoxuan', which is the property of the third daughter-in-law of Master Yang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War. I have some friendship with her. As you said earlier, When the family was separated, they got a lot of antique calligraphy and paintings, and with this wooden signboard, he picked one at random, so he won't underestimate the price by tricks!"

After these few words from her, Zhou Rui's family still didn't give up, and was about to say something else, when they saw a little girl with a double bun running in panting: "Grandma, my brother woke up, just now Crying and looking for you!"

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed across Shi Qingwan's eyes, she understood something, she turned her head to Xiufu and shook her head calmly; there was a little anxiety in her tone, but she was still polite: "Zhou Rui's family, how about you?" Go back! If your grandma thinks my compromise is feasible, then follow suit; if not, I have nothing to do!"

Zhou Rui's family didn't know what to do with Shang Shi Qingwan's helpless expression, and looked at the small wooden sign next to his hand with some embarrassment.The words were drawn with gold powder on it, against the vermilion lacquer background, although it looks really good-looking, but if you really take it back and return to your order, I am afraid that grandma will punish yourself for incompetence!

Seeing Zhou Rui's family's hesitant expression, Shi Qingwan became impatient.Wang Yuening's behavior was totally unreasonable, if it wasn't for the sake of Wang Ziteng's reputation, she wouldn't bother arguing with a maid here.

"You can also see that the house is very busy everywhere, and I can't greet you!" Shi Qingwan stood up, the pearls on the toe of the shoe were shining brightly on the hem of the wide embroidered skirt, and the lotus Step by step, but the jewels and emeralds on the waist are silent: "Hua Jin, go out and ask someone to prepare a car to take the lady of the Zhou family home!"

Hua Jin quickly agreed.

The master and the servant walked slowly on the corridor. Roses with flourishing branches and leaves were crawling on the flower wall. In the clear sky, the copper bells hanging under the eaves rang softly under the breeze, which made the air in early summer have an extraordinarily peaceful taste.

After holding back her anger for a long time, Xiufu finally couldn't help it anymore, and asked very depressedly: "Grandma, the second girl is so unreasonable, why didn't you just reject her directly?!"

Hearing the tone of resentment, Shi Qingwan shook her head, and her eyes fell on the pond in the garden. The small rockery made of stones in Taihu Lake has been completely covered with green, and it is more vibrant with the color of the water: "Your master Is it just tossing around by people's calculations?"

Hearing this, Xiu Fu frowned slightly, very puzzled: "She took the sign that Mrs. Xiao Yang gave you, don't you want to owe favors for this?"

"What kind of favor does this have? I gave Mrs. Xiao Yang the idea of ​​the brand, and she still has [-]% of my money in her Hanmoxuan. In this way, if I ask her to go there, it can be regarded as A deal has been made!" Shi Qingwan explained in detail that Xiu Fuxiu Rong is twin sisters with both parents and a brother. Although she understands the world situation, she is still naive in her bones. .After all, it can't compare to Xiurui Xiuming who has suffered so much since childhood, and can see clearly these twists and turns.

Noticing that Xiufu's dizzy eyes gradually cleared up, Shi Qingwan knew that she had figured out what was going on; with a smile on her lips, she lowered her eyes and stroked an ancient jade bracelet with a double butterfly pattern on her wrist "Xiufu, tell me, according to Wang Yuening's temper, if I reject her directly, what will she do? Not to mention, let my eccentric mother-in-law in Jinling old house know that I have neglected you." Her precious daughter, I'm afraid that scolding will be light! I don't want to disturb the whole family because of such an insignificant person—"

Xiufu was thoughtful.

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Jinlin Palace.

Whether it is the Shu brocade fringed curtain on the bed with fine workmanship, or the jingling bead curtain strung with Hetian jade beads in front of the window, and the hollowed-out ivory ball held by the owner, all show the beauty of this palace. luxury.

"Your Majesty, please spare me! Your Majesty, please spare my life! I know my mistake! I will never dare again!" The maid dressed in blue lay down on the ground, kowtowing heavily without pausing, her voice trembling weakly, full of fear and excitement. regret.

Caressing the snow-white cat in her arms, the woman sitting by the window turned her face to look down, only to see that she had a pair of red phoenix eyes, and a little flower tint was painted on the corner of the narrow and long eyes, showing a somewhat startling enchanting charm, red lips Pressing tightly together, the fingers of the plain hand resting on the chin are slender, and the nails are dyed with gorgeous Koudan.This makeup is not very heavy, but compared with her almost plain dress, it looks gorgeous.

This woman is the master of Jinlin Palace, the noble concubine Chen Shi.

She was stunned for a moment, and after seeing clearly, her delicately drawn black eyebrows frowned, and a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes: "Yuying, throw her out!"

Yuying, who was standing next to her with her hands down, heard the words, and noticed that the gold thread on the carpet had been stained a little red, and then looked at the palace lady's forehead, which was swollen high and slightly oozing blood; she hurriedly waved her hands Then, two servants who were guarding outside the screen came in, gagged the maid's mouth, and gently dragged her out.

Without waiting for her master's order, Yuying pulled up the carpet embroidered with golden chrysanthemums on the floor, and two court ladies had already carried the new carpet to replace it. The movements were done in one go, without the slightest hesitation in the middle, which showed that she was already proficient in doing it.

"Your Majesty, the Second Prince is here!"

Hearing this, Concubine Chen Guifei stood up and put the white cat in her arms on the rosewood marble table in front of her. The cat seemed to be startled by the sudden coolness, the fur on its tail frowned slightly, but slowly She calmed down with a gentle touch.

The entry-level young man wears royal blue tuanchi eight blessing brocade clothes, his jet-black hair is braided and tied on top of his head, he wears a purple gold crown with eight treasures, and white jade is hung around his waist. His eyebrows and eyes are similar to those of Chen Guifei. Five points for similarities.It's just that the face is like a crown jade, what a Pianpianjia son!

"Greetings to Concubine Mother!" He bowed to Concubine Chen without hesitation, and stood on the ground with a gentle and elegant style. He was Concubine Chen's own son and the second prince, Tu Wenfu, who was praised by literati Qingliu.

Concubine Chen Guifei looked at her only son whom she regarded as a treasure, raised her hand to avoid the ceremony, and beckoned him to sit beside her, and winked at Yuying, who silently led a group of maids and servants backed out.

"My son, did you arrange for Tian Cheng to write the letter?" Through the double-sided embroidered screen of the red sandalwood frame and the translucent glass gauze on it, one could just see Yuying guarding the door; Taking a deep breath, he asked.

Eyebrows raised, and when this matter was mentioned, Tu Wenfu was also a little confused. Seeing that there was something unusual in his mother's expression, he shook his head very cautiously: "Mother, concubine, the crown prince is very much loved by the emperor, such a thing as a slave to commit murder What is it? It’s not that the child doesn’t understand these things—it’s strange to say that I haven’t heard anything about this matter before!”

Hateing iron but not turning steel, she tapped Tu Wenfu's forehead, and Concubine Chen Guifei sighed: "You silly boy, you treat people with all your heart, and you don't even know you're being tricked!"

Seeing Tu Wenfu dumbfounded as if he still didn't understand what happened, Concubine Chen Guifei could only regret that she had protected him too tightly in the past, and for some reason, she had put him in foster care with her natal family for two years. The son had grown up for 19 years and didn't understand the deceitfulness of the human heart: "This Tian Cheng was originally your grandfather's protégé, and everyone knows that he is one of your subordinates; but how important it is to impeach the prince! You are also good, your grandfather That’s right, I don’t even know about it at all, who can believe it?!” She narrowed her phoenix eyes, flashing a dangerous light: “Nowadays, I’m afraid everyone thinks that this impeachment is your handwriting. This court has always paid attention to the elders and concubines, so your reputation among scholars may not be very good..."

Although Tu Wenfu was not good at these schemes and tricks, he was not an idiot either. He immediately understood what Chen Guifei was saying, and couldn't help being flustered, and turned his eyes to his mother for help.

Seeing her son's eyes full of admiration and trust for help, Concubine Chen Gui couldn't tell whether it was more of a headache or more of a relief, that's all, she had raised her son for so many years, and she wished to give him all the best things in the world. Make him feel helpless?Everything has to be done slowly - Concubine Chen Guifei thought so, and her words were persuasive: "Think about it, in this way, who will benefit the most?"

"But—the third brother is only 14 years old, it's too—" Tu Wenfu frowned, unable to believe his own deduction.

13 years old?Concubine Chen's mouth curled into a sarcastic smile. When his mother was 13 years old, she already knew how to seduce the emperor. In this royal family, where are there children?The loving and gentle eyes fell on Tu Wenfu, probably only this silly boy, who also regarded Tu Wenhuai as an innocent child who didn't know anything.

"Although he is young and doesn't have those tricks, can Concubine Zhen not plan for her? There is also the Zhen family in Jiangnan. Now they rely on your father to be so comfortable. They have almost become the tyrants of Jiangnan, so naturally they will Worried about the future——" Concubine Chen looked meaningfully at the decayed crabapple in front of the window, stretched out her hand and gently twirled it, and the petals with withered colors fell on the mud one after another: "Flowers are not happy for a hundred days. , There is no such thing as a thousand suns! Everything in the world is like this!"

"So, this Tian Cheng-" Tu Wenju had already figured out the clues, and he brought out one of the key points: "What should the concubine mother think about it? I think he must not be single-minded towards us..."

The cold light in Chen Guifei's eyes disappeared in an instant: "Don't worry about it, I will leave this matter to your grandfather after leaving the palace...!"