The maid of the red house

Xue Yan frowned when she heard that Zhou Yuan was in prison. Although she had expected that something might happen to the Zhou family, she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

The death of the old concubine, and the imprison of important ministers in a blink of an eye, can be seen as the fierce battle between the two dragons.

Xueyan secretly sighed, Zhou University hurrah went to prison. After this incident, I don't know how many people should turn from envying Daiyu to sympathizing with her. It's not that she is a villain. It's human nature, just like when they changed from pity Daiyu to envy Daiyu, Daiyu's situation often determines the attitude of many people towards her.

Seeing that Xueyan seemed to be stupefied for a while and remained silent for a while, recalling that Daiyu suffered such a catastrophe just after she got engaged to her husband's house, Xin Rong couldn't help but a sympathy flashed in her eyes, and said: "Don't worry too much, just go to prison , Maybe he will be acquitted after the interrogation!"

Xueyan smiled wryly, how could Zhou Yuan get out of a confrontation between the emperor and the present?After entering the prison, you have to shed a layer of skin.

I can only hope that Zhou Yuan can escape the catastrophe.

After hearing Xinrong's words, Nanny Lai sighed slightly, Xinrong was taught by herself since she was a child, why is she not as calm as her in front of Xueyan?She cast a reproachful glance at Xinrong, and then said to Xueyan with concern: "The house is closed now, so you can't hear outside news, so it won't hinder you. I just want to remind you first, and tell you slowly when you go back. Miss Lin, please don't panic, Miss Lin, as Xin Rong said, she's only going to jail, and it's unknown whether she will be acquitted after interrogation."

Compared with other people watching with cold eyes, the Lai family sincerely hopes that Master Zhou is safe and sound, without him, Xueyan is the goddaughter of their family, and Daiyu will be Zhou's eldest son and daughter-in-law in the future, and his grandson can also borrow one from Zhou. family potential.

In this world, whether it is ordinary people or giant businessmen, there is no power to rely on, only a dead end.

Nanny Lai is an old lord in her own family, but she often goes to the Rongguo Mansion to pay her respects, and let her son and daughter-in-law stay in the Rongguo Mansion as errands. Maybe it's because she relies on the power of the Rongguo Mansion so that her grandson will be able to thrive without any disasters.

Leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade is the most reasonable thing through the ages.

Seeing that the Rongguo Mansion is gradually running out of money, if it weren't for the help of the Lin family's property to build the Grand View Garden, most of it would have collapsed. Although they can't betray the master, they still have to find another way of life. And live.Fortunately, now that the Empress is relying on her, the Rongguo Mansion is booming, and there is no sign of decline, but this does not prevent the Lai family from having another powerful family that they can rely on.

Although Xueyan is smart, but after all, she grew up in a big family of the Hou family. She only knows the intrigues in the mansion, and the outside is peaceful and peaceful, but she doesn't know the misery of the world outside. Thinking about it, he said: "Then there will be godfather and big brother. We don't know anything about it. If such a big thing happened, we have to tell our girls." Fortunately, they had expected it, but Not too surprised, just worried.

Seeing that she was not panicked by this, and her face was calm, Nanny Lai praised her unconsciously.

Xueyan asked: "Other than Mr. Zhou being imprisoned, what crimes does his family have?" What she is most worried about right now is Zhou Hong who is far away in Shanhaiguan, Mrs. Zhou and the other two sons and one daughter, especially Zhou Yan who is only now. seven years old.

Nanny Lai said: "The old concubine has passed away, and almost all of them have been ordered to send the spirit. Mrs. Zhou is also among them. I don't think she will be sent out just because Master Zhou is in prison, not to mention that she will have to wait for Master Zhou to be released. The crime was brought down, so the family has not been endangered for the time being."

Xueyan heard this, and said: "Grandmother means that Master Zhou is in prison?"

Nanny Lai nodded slowly, it was a blessing in misfortune.

Xueyan's mind relaxed, and said: "Please Godfather pay more attention to this, we girls know it, we must keep it in mind."

Nanny Lai smiled and said, "Don't worry, you don't need to tell me, I have already asked your godfather to investigate."

Xueyan couldn't help thanking her again and again when she heard the words.

There was no time for tea at Lai's house, so Xueyan left in a hurry. When she entered Rongguo Mansion through the back door, she stopped immediately, first whispered to Wang Zhong, asked him to take leave, and went to Sang Qing to find out about the current situation of the Zhou family. How is the situation, and then hurried back to the room, not even paying attention to the girl and mother-in-law all the way, found Daiyu and gently whispered the Zhou family's affairs.

Daiyu was startled, almost knocked over the inkstone, and said in a broken voice, "Really?"

Xueyan nodded lightly, and said: "Grandmother won't lie for no reason, since she told me first, it must be true. The girl has to make up her mind first, we can't just stand by when something happens to the Zhou family."

Daiyu said: "Naturally. You and I knew this earlier, but we didn't expect it to come so soon."

Xueyan sighed for a while, and Daiyu said the same thing as her.

A touch of melancholy hung over Daiyu's brows, but she was not anxious, but very worried. She hurriedly asked Mrs. Zhou and Zhou Hong's brothers and sisters about their safety. , but it is easy for a sage today to keep Young Master, after all he is outside and not in the capital."

Having said that, one has to know whether Emperor Changqian is willing to keep Zhou Hong and the Zhou family, regardless of the relationship between father and son. In such a position and situation, how can he be considerate of the relationship between the monarch and his ministers?

Xueyan wanted to ask Yu Liansheng what was going on, but she was here, and he was in the deep palace, and she couldn't see each other, so she had to give up.

Fortunately, there must be at least a few months of relaxation between being imprisoned, interrogated, and finally convicted. Besides, since the impeachment of Zhou Yuan was released when the emperor was in power, people must be sent to the local government to investigate. At present, there is no need He was worried about Zhou Yuan's life, but he was afraid that his superiors would take advantage of this time to attack Madam Zhou, mother and child.

Daiyu nodded and said, "I just hope that Mr. Zhou is innocent after the interrogation."

Xueyan said: "No matter what, since the emperor has made a move, it will always hurt Master Zhou's vitality."

Daiyu sighed, and said: "If you keep the green hills, you won't have to worry about no firewood. It's better to hurt your vitality than to lose your life."

Snow Goose thinks so.

Daiyu said again: "You said that it involved something that happened a few years ago. I really don't know how to say it. How can I find out what happened a few years ago? I'm afraid that the emperor will be charged with unwarranted crimes. Besides, Mr. Zhou has been an official for many years, and there will always be some hostile officials, and those officials will avenge their personal revenge publicly, and they will be charged even if there is no crime."

Xueyan smiled wryly: "The girl said so, how do you know that the outside world doesn't think so?"

One emperor and one courtier, compared with the ministers like Zhou Yuan who are gradually biased towards the present and only loyal to the present, more courtiers have lost power in front of the new emperor. Of course, they hope that the emperor will regain power, so they can repeat their glory. If so, they will flatter the emperor , all kinds of insults, Zhou Yuan's prospects are worrying.

After hearing Xueyan's speculation, Daiyu hated for the first time that women were confined in a high cabinet, which made her look like a blind man with her eyes open.

Rubbing her handkerchief, she walked around the room for a while, and said, "It's a pity that the emperor's orders have all been sent away, and we have no way out. You ask the nurse to ask for leave first, and quietly go to Qing'er to inquire about the news. . ” In others such as the Zhang family, etc., she only knew the mistresses of each family, but she was unable to meet the adults of each family, and at this time, it was not easy to involve them.

Xueyan hurriedly said: "When I came back from the back door, I already called Uncle Wang."

After hearing this, Daiyu felt relieved a little.

After a while, she calmed down from her anxiety, lowered her head in thought, and suddenly ordered Zijuan who was working outside: "Go and see what good things we have in our room, whether it's exquisite snacks, or bright melons and fruits, whatever it is. Prepare two things first, then ask someone to prepare a car, let Xueyan go out to see people off."

Xueyan was stunned when she heard the words, and then smiled, she also had the same intention, originally wanted to remind Daiyu to take care of the Zhou family's children, but Daiyu thought of this first, so there is no need for her to talk too much.

Zijuan didn't know what the two of them were whispering to each other, but she was always obedient, so she put down her needlework and went to cook. After half a day, she brought two little girls and brought four filigree brocade boxes, and opened them for Daiyu to see. Two kinds, a total of four snacks and four fresh fruits, said: "The outside has already ordered the mother and son to drive, and the snow geese can go out through the small corner gate on the west."

Although Lai Da guards the door and closes the house, Xueyan is his goddaughter, so it is very cheap to go out.

Daiyu said to Xueyan: "Go quickly, if it's really bad, you can take Miss Zhou over for two days."

Xueyan was stunned, and hurriedly said: "It was the girl's kindness to take Miss Zhou here, but how should I explain it here? After all, our surname is Lin." Although there is no man in charge of the house, they would rather ignore it than not stick to mess with.

Daiyu said in a low voice: "I'll go talk to my sister-in-law, I'm sure there will be some accommodation."

Xueyan said: "The matter is very important, how can Grandma be such a master?"

Daiyu couldn't help getting anxious, and she could see that Zhou Yuan was in a bad situation, and said, "According to you, what should I do? Miss Zhou is seven years old, and now I don't know what the panic is like. How can you and I Do you ignore her?"

Xueyan said decisively: "Then take advantage of the situation."

Daiyu couldn't help laughing, and said: "You and I are so lonely, who can you take advantage of? I see that you are confused."

Xueyan smiled and said: "Borrowing the power of Princess Yongchang."

Daiyu frowned and said, "I don't understand."

Xueyan said: "Miss and Miss Zhao are very nice. You might as well send someone to Princess Yongchang's mansion to deliver a letter, stating the ins and outs. Please ask Miss Zhao to come forward and entrust Miss Zhou to take care of Miss Zhou for two days. There must be everyone in the house who will not object."

Daiyu was overjoyed, and then said: "Sister Zhao has been close to me in recent years, but will she show up?"

Xueyan smiled and said: "Mrs. Zhou is the distant cousin of Yongchang's son-in-law. In terms of relatives, Ms. Zhou is also Ms. Zhao's cousin!"

Dai Yufang thought of the relationship between relatives during this festival, hurriedly repaired a book, and sent her mother-in-law to send it to Princess Yongchang's mansion. Princess Yongchang must have sent her spirit away, but Zhao Yanran didn't need it. I have correspondence and poetry with Daiyu.

Seeing that everything was in order, Xueyan went out immediately, and there was no time to change clothes. She ordered the two women to follow, got into the car in a hurry and went out with the things, and went straight to Zhou's house. Zhou Hongdi's two younger brothers, Zhou Yan, are eleven Zhou Lian was only nine years old, and Zhou Yan was even younger. Daiyu was worried that they would panic if something happened to them because they were young, so she ordered Xueyan to visit and comfort her.

It stands to reason that a girl like Xueyan shouldn't come forward to deliver things, but apart from her, Daiyu has no trustworthy person in front of her, and she can't tell Nanny Rong and others to make them worry about it, so she hastily acted on the matter and called Xueyan. The geese passed by.

Although the concierge was surprised that the snow geese came in and out in a hurry, but thinking of Lai Da, he smiled and said hello, and let her out without asking why.

When Xueyan arrived at Zhou's house, the Zhou family was in a state of panic and turmoil. The family was deserted and almost deserted. Although the housekeeper and housekeeper's wife had been ordered by Zhou Yuan and his wife to try their best to comfort them, Zhou Yuan was sent to prison suddenly. It was a sign that people in the mansion were in turmoil, no one could suppress it, Zhou Yan was so frightened that she whimpered and cried non-stop.

Compared with Daiyu who was careful when she was young in Rongguo Mansion, she always paid attention to every step, and she only cried in places where no one was around. Zhou Yan grew up with both parents, and her elder brother loves her, living in a honeypot. A little childish, when he heard that his father was in trouble, he started to cry immediately, Zhou Lian was only two years older, and also kept crying.

When Zhou Yan and the two nannies met, they couldn't be comforted no matter what, and they were sweating with anxiety.

Zhou Yan's eyes lit up when he heard that the snow geese had sent someone, and he hurried to please.

Zhou Lian and Zhou Yan heard that there was a guest, and the crying gradually stopped, and they were only sobbing beside them.

Nanny Wang, who put her arms around Zhou Yan to persuade her, also said: "Send someone here at some point, it shows that Miss Lin is very kind."

After Zhou Yuan was imprisoned early in the morning, Zhou Yan ordered people to take the post to meet relatives and friends, and asked each family to help find out the news, and wanted to know the ins and outs of his father's imprisonment. Although some families could not refuse, most of them still It is to avoid it and avoid it.

Compared with them, Daiyu immediately sent someone, how could Zhou Yan not have some respect for her?

Although Daiyu is already the daughter-in-law of Zhou's family by name, and she is hurt and prosperous, but because her husband's family is in trouble, the woman refuses to lend a helping hand and Zhou Yan has heard many stories about regretting her marriage.

Xueyan went to Lai's house first, and then came to Zhou's house. She didn't have time to change her clothes when she came out both times. In the rush, she couldn't help but look disheveled, but in the eyes of Zhou's brothers and sisters, she was immediately moved.

When she saw her, Zhou Yan hurriedly said: "There is no need to be too polite."

Xueyan had never seen them before, but the Zhou family only had the three of them at home, and they could recognize them at a glance. Seeing Zhou Yan's calm demeanor, he was still calm, but Zhou Lian and Zhou Yan were crying out of breath Annoyed, he said: "Such a big incident happened in the house. When our girl found out, she immediately sent someone to find out about the young cousin of the Sang family. Second and third masters, please rest assured. When we get the news, we will send it to call the second son immediately." The third master knows. But our girl is a girl's family, and every family is not at home, so there is no other way."

Although she still recognized Yu Liansheng, she couldn't easily see him. She didn't want to say much at this time. She just told the three of them what she learned from Lai and everyone, and finally said: "Your Excellency is not in danger right now, and there are still a few months to deal with." when."

After Zhou Yan heard this, his expression was very solemn, and he said: "Miss Laulin has missed her. This news is like rain from the sky. It relieves our brothers and sisters from worrying about our father. Go back and thank us on behalf of the three of us."

When Zhou Yan sent people to inquire, many people kept silent, fearing that they would cause trouble to their superiors. They probably understood the power struggle between the emperor and the present. Helping each other, Zhou Yan still didn't know why his father was imprisoned at this time, so he couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard Xueyan's words. Father will be safe and sound.

After calming down, Zhou Yan remembered what his father had told him that there might be accidents in the future, so maybe there was no danger.

Zhou Yuan left these words to reassure his son when the accident happened. To be honest, he didn't know what his future would be.

After hearing Zhou Yan's words, Xueyan hurriedly said: "Second master said that, it seems to be born. Our girl said that we got two fresh dim sum fruits, and sent them to the second master, third master and eldest girl to taste, and asked the mansion Well, if the young lady feels that the mansion is too disturbing, you might as well go to the mansion to stay with the young lady for a few days and avoid it for now."

Zhou Yan's heart moved, and he almost agreed.Ever since her father was imprisoned, the mansion was in a mess. Zhou Yan was living at home, so it was inevitable that she would hear some gossip, which was not good for her. Daiyu was willing to pick her up, which was naturally very good, but he hesitated: "The mansion There is a butler to restrain the subordinates and others, but it's okay if it's a little messy. It's just that Miss Lin picked up her younger sister, did she disturb the family too much? After all, it's inconvenient for Miss Lin, and my father is a guilty person, so I'm afraid it will bring trouble to the family. I don't see any need for it."

Xueyan secretly praised his spirit, he was considerate of Daiyu's situation in Rongguo Mansion, and Daiyu was not in vain to worry about their troubles, and said with a smile: "Our girl has entrusted Miss Zhao from the Princess Yongchang's mansion to come forward, I think it's time The sender is coming."

Zhou Yan was stunned, still puzzled, and sure enough, he heard that Princess Yongchang sent his mother-in-law over, so please hurry up.

Two women came, also common to Xueyan, and greeted her, said hello, and said with a smile: "Our girl said that the post from the mansion has been sent to the Rongguo mansion, but Naiyan is not feeling well. Miss Torin will take care of Cousin for a few days."

Zhao Yanran was willing to come forward, and it was logical for Daiyu to take over Zhou Yan's affairs.

Zhou Yanxi said: "Thank you, sister Zhao, for your help."

Then he thanked Xueyan for Daiyu's planning, and then ordered the housekeeper's daughter-in-law to sit down and pour tea for the two women. When they left, she personally sent them to the second gate. Rongguo Mansion wrote to Zhao Yanran quietly first, feeling very grateful in his heart, and said to Xueyan when he came back: "Since that's the case, Yan'er will ask sister Lin to take care of her."

Xueyan was making Zhou Yan laugh out of tears, and hurriedly said: "This is what a girl should do. The eldest girl went to the girl's place, and only the second and third masters are left in the house. You should be more careful."

Even though Daiyu is also worried about Zhou Yan and Zhou Lian brothers, but they are both men, so they can't just protect Zhou Yan.

But Zhou Yan said: "It's enough for Yan'er to go alone, and my third brother and I have to take charge of the family!"

After finishing speaking, he ordered people to pack Zhou Yan's bags, and ordered Nanny Wang to take two little maids to go with Zhou Yan. Their family suffered such a catastrophe, and Zhou Yan did not dare to bring more servant girls to avoid trouble. The government doesn't like it.

When going back, Xueyan first sent her mother-in-law to Lai Dachu to deliver a message. Unlike Daiyu who went to Beijing as a filial piety, although Master Zhou was imprisoned, Zhou Yan was still the eldest daughter of a first-rank official. It was entrusted by Princess Yongchang's mansion. Lai Dagang came back after inquiring about the news. He heard that he hurriedly ordered someone to open the door of the ceremony to welcome him in.

Daiyu got the news early and greeted her personally at the Chuihua Gate in Jiamu's courtyard.

Mrs. You has already accepted the post from Princess Yongchang's mansion, and seeing the mother-in-law sent by Princess Yongchang, she was entrusted by Princess Yongchang, so she had to come over to tell Daiyu carefully, and ordered all the people in the mansion not to neglect Miss Zhou's family.The matter of Zhou Yuan's imprisonment is of great importance, even though it has been rumored outside, but inside the women's family members don't know about it, and neither does Youshi.

When she saw Zhou Yan getting off the sedan chair, although she had taken care of the description, her eyes were still slightly red and swollen, and she looked panic-stricken. Daiyu felt sorry for her, and hurriedly took her hand, and said with a smile: "My sister came to my room. Just like at home, without restraint."

When Zhou Yan came, she got countless orders from her second and third brothers, so she hurriedly lowered her head to agree.

Seeing that her words and deeds were very similar to when she first entered the Rongguo Mansion, Daiyu couldn't help empathizing with her. She took her to sit down in her room, and ordered Zijuan to say: "The snow geese are very tired after running twice. Tell her to rest first, and you will accompany Sister Zhou's nanny to set up the cage, and Sister Zhou will live with me in my room."

With a promise, Zijuan leads Nanny Wang and two girls, Xia Ling and Qiugui, to Daiyu's bedroom.

Xueyan changed her clothes and washed up again, and saw that Zhou Yan had been teased by Daiyu so much that she couldn't help smiling knowingly, Daiyu was naturally clever, there were countless jokes to tell in her belly, and she was elegant and elegant. It's not common, Zhou Yan is only seven years old, and she has to be around her, and she forgets her worries in a moment, and she also likes this future sister-in-law very much in her heart when she meets for the first time.

Seeing the snow geese coming out, Daiyu said, "Why don't you rest?"

Xueyan smiled and said: "I'll go to ask my godfather. Godfather just came back from the outside, so he must know something. Earlier when he brought Miss Zhou into the mansion, it was difficult to ask in front of many people."

When Zhou Yan heard that she was asking for her father, she quickly stood up and thanked her.

Daiyu pulled her to sit down and said: "You don't have to thank her, let her handle things better than others."

After comforting Zhou Yan for a while, he raised his head and nodded to Xueyan, "Mr. Lai's news is coming soon. The nurse hasn't come back after being gone for half a day. You can ask carefully how the progress is, and then ask if you can find out about Zhou Yan's situation." If you need to take care of your lord's situation in prison, please be careful with Mr. Lai, and I will pay for all the expenses."

Zhou Yan hurriedly said: "How can I let my sister come out? It's our family who should come out."

Daiyu laughed and said, "Don't tell me you still have to go home because of this? It's so easy to pick you up, and I will let you go back when Lingtang comes back. You just need to live in peace and security, and I will take care of everything. "

He waved his hand, signaling Xue Yan to go first, and stay to persuade Zhou Yan.

Xueyan went out and found Lai Da, who was also waiting for her, quietly pulled her aside, and said in a low voice, "It's not so good outside."

Xueyan was startled, and hurriedly asked how the progress was going.

Lai Da said softly: "Since the impeachment, Mr. Zhou was imprisoned, and the emperor sent his confidants to interrogate him. At the same time, he ordered people to go to the place where Mr. Zhou was released to investigate. Suddenly, countless people in the court joined in the fun with trivial and trumped-up charges. , especially the few families that Mr. Zhou has never been in touch with, are jumping up and down, refusing to stop."

The person Lai Da said he had never had any contact with was obviously a hostile official whom Zhou Da had a suspicion of in his life.

Xueyan's heart sank, and she asked, "How does the sage do it today?"

Lai Da thought for a while, and said: "I don't know. Today, the world is governed by benevolence and filial piety. Since the emperor has made such an order, it is natural that there is nothing he can't do now. Besides, the people who impeached Mr. Zhou have righteous words. Today, they have to follow the emperor's will. Take Mr. Zhou into custody pending trial."

After hearing this, Xueyan was speechless for a while.

Lai Da comforted: "Don't panic, your uncle is safe and sound!"

Xueyan gave a wry smile, and said, "I'm afraid that Master Zhou's matter will involve Young Master."

Lai Da shook his head and said, "I don't think so."

Looking at Xueyan's surprised eyes, Lai Da calmly smiled and said: "Although the law of this dynasty is not in place, your uncle has won countless battles. If you punish him because of this, how will you explain to the world? Even if Mr. Zhou is convicted, you Grandpa is fine too."

Xueyan didn't take it seriously, if he really wanted to be punished, he could list all kinds of crimes, wouldn't Yue Fei be a trumped-up crime?

The emperor is now targeting Mr. Zhou because of his high position and authority and can influence the court. If he has no intention of taking care of Zhou Hong, it is probably because Zhou Hong has made meritorious service and has an official position, but he does not hold military power.

For Zhou Hong, Xue Yan did not dare to be optimistic. His father's conviction will inevitably affect him, but sooner or later that's all.

After listening to Daiyu's entrustment, Lai Dao said: "There is no order in the prison, and Mr. Zhou is not allowed to see anyone."

Xueyan was immediately disappointed, and came back to tell Daiyu, who also felt the same way.

In the evening, Wang Zhong sent word that Xue Yan went there, and it was the same as Lai Da's news, and it was the same.

Zhou Yan sat aside and listened to her words, and quickly tugged at Daiyu's sleeves and said, "Sister Lin, isn't father going to suffer?"

Daiyu didn't know what was going on in prison, so she looked at Xueyan, who had no choice but to go up to comfort her and said, "Young lady, don't worry, I've already asked my godfather, Master Zhou has a high position and authority, although he was imprisoned, he didn't take away his body." Official position, and has not yet been tried, and the charges have not yet been established, so naturally I dare not be negligent in prison, but after all, I am not as comfortable as at home."

Zhou Yan's eyes turned red, she almost cried, and then she held back.

In a blink of an eye, the next day came, and the sisters in the garden heard that Daiyu had brought her sister-in-law to live. Baoyu wanted to come here after hearing about it, but Li Wan thought about the style of the Zhou family. She was born in a scholarly family, so she knew the Zhou family very well. , hurriedly coaxing Fangguan and others to wait for him to wash the rouge in the garden, and then they stopped. When the rest of the sisters came to look at Daiyu, they all smiled and were very narrow.

Daiyu blushed unknowingly, and spat: "You are all tricky and weird, don't scare people, Yan'er is young and shy, he is not as good as you are used to Hu Dahai, you can't make fun of people for a day."

Tanchun smiled and said, "Sister, are you saying that we have thick skins? Before we even entered the door, we will cover up now."

The crowd laughed again.

They are all in the garden, and Lai Da is very restrained, so they don't know the wind and rain outside, so they can laugh like this.

Although Zhou Yan is a little younger, her father was already a second-rank official when she was born, and she was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child. Mrs. Zhou was not too spoiled, and she was still very proficient in what she should learn. Be generous.

Seeing that she advances and retreats with restraint, everyone couldn't help but praise her.

Li Wan Tanchun decided to host a small banquet in Daiyu's room, but Zhou Yan didn't dare to reveal the story of her father's suffering, but she refused to play with the wine, so she hurriedly pulled Daiyu's sleeve, with a look on her face. Difficult.

Daiyu understood very well, and hurriedly said: "I know your good intentions, but the edict was issued outside, let's not violate it."

Tanchun loves to have fun, so after hearing this, he said, "Can't we have some fun in private? Tomorrow's second brother's birthday, why not celebrate it for him? It's just that it's not as lively as the banquets in the past."

Daiyu patted Zhou Yan's hand holding her sleeve, and said with a smile: "I know you all love to drink, but Yan'er's family style is strict and she is young, so why don't you tell her to drink? Don't just worry about it. Forget about yourself, but forget about others. Although you can talk as you please, but you also have to make Yan'er feel at home, right?"

Then he pointed at Li Wan and said, "You are a sister-in-law, so don't worry about your sister-in-laws like this!"

Li Wan said with a smile to everyone: "Listen, she said that you are tricky and weird! You are all noble guests, what should I do? She protects her sister-in-law first, so it's my fault!"

Everyone laughed and said: "Amitabha, sister-in-law give her a few words before talking."

Zhou Yan listened, and moved to Daiyu's side.

Daiyu put her arms around her and said, "Why hit me? You guys are joking, so I can't say anything? Let me tell you, my sister-in-law will protect you first, and you still beat me. I really don't know what to do." Now that’s the case, let my sister-in-law take you to learn how to do needlework every day, and see how happy you are!”

Baochai chuckled and said, "Open your mouth quickly and let me see your teeth. How can you be so clever that people are speechless?"

But Youshi said: "After listening to Sister Lin's words, I think it makes sense. If you do this, you can skip the banquet."

After finishing speaking, she ordered Yindie to say: "In a while, you go to the kitchen to spread the word that there are guests in Miss Lin's room for the past two days, and the food must be cooked with high-quality food. It's a little bad, carefully, I will go back to them to settle the score! "

Yindie smiled and agreed.

Everyone chatted some gossip again, or looked at flowers, or read books, or had fun, and had a great time.

After finally waiting for everyone to leave, Zhou Yan asked in a low voice, "Sister, do they not know about my father's distress?"

Daiyu was stunned, and hurriedly said: "There is no man in charge of the house, and no news from outside is allowed to come in, you just need to rest assured."

Zhou Yan sighed, and said: "I knew it. If they knew, they would definitely not treat me like today." While speaking, there was a sadness in her heart, and a little bit of sadness inevitably appeared on her face. Although it was only a day later, But watching the anxious and angry attitudes of her two brothers at home, she could feel the coldness of the world.

Daiyu persuaded softly: "People in this world are mostly looking for advantages and avoiding disadvantages. They bear the honor and disgrace of the whole family, so naturally they can't easily cause trouble."

Zhou Yan said: "I know, it's one thing to understand, but another to be sad."

Daiyu comforted her in every possible way, only to make her persuade her a little bit.

Others in the room are okay, Nanny Rong and Nanny Zhang are so smart, and they have experienced the world, even though Daiyu didn't say anything, they guessed about half of it, they are the nuns who teach, not only do not persuade Daiyu to do this , on the contrary agree with it.

In the evening, Mother Rong asked Xueyan what was going on. Seeing that her expression had not changed, Xueyan whispered, and finally said: "The girl was afraid that the two mothers would be worried, and she didn't want everyone to know, so she didn't tell the two mothers. ma."

Mother Rong nodded and said: "I know, do you still blame the girl for this?"

After finishing speaking, she said with a smile: "Miss, this is a very kind move. Although the affairs of the Zhou family are a bit troublesome, if the girl stands by and watches, I will despise the girl. If Master Zhou is convicted in the future, the girl will have to be so kind."

Xueyan smiled and said, "Miss is that kind of person? Don't worry, mammy, even if the Zhou family is in trouble, the girl will not ignore it."

On this day, Wang Zhong still went to inquire about the news, but he came back at night and found nothing.

Xueyan was anxious in her heart, but she didn't dare to tell Daiyu, lest Zhou Yan could not eat or sleep well and was worried.

After a few days, when they heard that Julien was coming, Xueyan rushed to welcome him in.

Before Xue Yan could ask, Yu Liansheng said, "I know you are anxious, so I took the opportunity to tell you that you don't have to worry. I see what the saint means, and I won't ignore Mr. Zhou's affairs."

When Xue Yan heard this, she immediately beamed with joy. As long as she is willing to protect the Zhou family, Zhou Yuan will have a chance.

Thinking of this, she hurriedly said, "Brother, sit down a bit, I'll go and tell the girl first."

Yu Liansheng said knowingly, "Go and do your work first."

Xueyan turned around and went to Daiyu's room, and quietly told her and Zhou Yan about Liansheng's news. After Zhou Yan heard it, she immediately became happy, and hurriedly took Xueyan's hand and asked, "Sister Xueyan, what did you say?" But really? Do you really have this intention now?"

Xueyan smiled softly: "Hurry up and keep quiet, it's hard to find such a good person in the palace to inquire about news!"

Zhou Yan said: "I know, you can't tell anyone about this, so as not to bring disaster to sister Xueyan's elder brother, but I want to send the nanny home to tell the two brothers first, I don't know what to do? Don't worry, sister, I won't say yes Who said that."

Xueyan's heart warmed up, and she said with a smile: "Miss, just send someone to go, it's better for the second and third masters to rest assured earlier."

Zhou Yan nodded, and said: "Then before Eunuch Yu returns, I will send someone home first, and I will also tell my brother not to tell others, and still pretend to be anxious, so as not to arouse suspicion."

Xueyan secretly praised, although she is young, she is a lady of everyone, and she acts very well.

When Zhou Yan called Mrs. Wang to give her instructions to go home to pick up her things, Xue Yanfang came back to see Yu Liansheng. Seeing him reading the books on the case, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Brother is also literate now? In the past, I I just wanted to persuade my eldest brother to read and write, not for anything else, just to know some truths, but thinking that people are not allowed to read and write in the palace, I am afraid that I will cause trouble for my elder brother, so I have no choice but to let it go."

Yu Liansheng put down his book and said with a smile, "Eunuch Dai has taught me to read and write now!"

Xueyan said happily: "That's great, brother can read, and he has a better future in the future. I have many books and copybooks here that were given by the girl, and there are also many pens, ink, paper and inkstones. If you need it, brother, just take it. "

Yu Liansheng hurriedly stopped him and said: "I haven't finished learning the Three Character Classic, Hundred Surnames and Thousand Character Classic, so there is no need to rush to read these profound things, not to mention that everyone in the palace is in danger now, and I can't carry things in and out of the palace gate without permission." .”

Xueyan understood, and said: "Whenever you want it, brother, come and get it, I'll keep it for brother."

During this trip, Yu Liansheng not only told Xueyan about Zhou Yuan, but also inquired about Xueyan's parents in his hometown, mentioned Aunt Nanhua in the palace, and said with a smile: "You haven't seen Aunt Nanhua, I don't know that she grew up with you. So much alike."

Xueyan was stunned, and said: "Listen to what you said, Sister Baoqin and Sister Qiuju from Princess Yongchang's mansion said that I have a good face. I think I met Aunt Nanhua. I was puzzled at first. She really looks very similar to me. Like? I don’t believe it, I’ve been a girl for 11 years, and I never remember any family members, how could such a good thing happen to me.”

Yu Liansheng said with a smile: "But they look similar, there must be some reason. Ask my sister today, if it is, I will tell my sisters to reunite when I get back. If not, we can rest assured and have nothing to think about. "

As he spoke, he sighed, and said: "I have inquired about it, and it is said that Aunt Nanhua will die soon. There is only such a wish. Eunuch Dai is so anxious that he sent countless people to find Aunt Nanhua's younger sister. I also look at Aunt Nanhua Very poor."

Hearing that Aunt Nanhua had been paralyzed on the bed for seven or eight years but never forgot to look for her younger sister, Xueyan couldn't help feeling pity, and asked, "Then do you know what Aunt Nanhua's name is?"

Yu Liansheng hurriedly said: "I asked before I came. Aunt Nanhua's surname is Wang. Her original name was Da Niu, and her younger sister is Xiao Niu."

Xueyan was taken aback, and said, "My surname is also Wang, and my original name was indeed Wang Xiaoniu." These were clearly written on her birthday post, and she rarely spoke to others, and Yu Liansheng didn't even know what her surname was. , but how can there be such a coincidence in the world?She has been here for so many years, and suddenly a sister is alive.

Although Yu Liansheng was somewhat skeptical, he didn't expect her to be the real one, and asked, "Could it be that my younger sister is really Aunt Nanhua's younger sister?"

Xueyan said: "What a coincidence, if the palace knew about it, they might think that you and I deliberately fabricated our backgrounds in order to gain benefits! I think it's better not to talk about it." Anyway, she has nothing to do with the so-called elder sister. mutual affection.

Yu Liansheng smiled wryly, but he also knew that Xueyan was right, and said, "I heard that Aunt Nanhua's younger sister was sold to Jinling. Do you still remember where she was sold?"

Xueyan already believed that she was Aunt Nanhua's younger sister. She was indeed sold to the Lin family in Jinling. At that time, Lin Ruhai was an official in Jinling.