[Red Mansion] Ronghua Road of Mrs. Hou's Mansion

Although he is Liu's butler now, Liu still wants to ask Sister Feng for her opinion on the matter of the banquet. After all, Gu Xingchi proposed to hold a banquet to relieve Sister Feng's boredom.

The Gu family has no friendship with the Jia family, but Sister Feng is different.But when Liu Shi asked Sister Feng if she wanted to post a post to the Jia family, Sister Feng directly refused.As for Second Sister You's thoughts, it was out of her consideration.

Compared with the howling north wind last night, today's weather is less chilly, but it is still chilly.The snowflakes fell from the tree and accidentally touched the skin, it was icy cold.

Jing'an Hou's Mansion is already bustling with guests and crowds.

Sister Feng was supported by someone, watching the scene outside the window.

Mrs. Jiang arrived early in the morning, stayed in Ning Xintang for a while, and then came to Yusheng Residence.

Mrs. Jiang looked around at the maids and furnishings in the room, then at Sister Feng's flushed cheeks, and said with a smile: "It seems that Master Hou has taken good care of you, so I can rest assured."

Sister Feng pulled Mrs. Jiang to sit down, "It can be regarded as seeing my aunt, you don't even know how bored I am at home these days."

"Stupid words again, Master Hou is not doing it for your own good." Mrs. Jiang looked down at Sister Feng's lower abdomen, "Is the child okay, is there any discomfort in your body?"

"Don't worry, Auntie, I'm fine, and so is the child." Sister Feng was a little embarrassed, "It's just that I ate too much, and I gained a lot of weight."

Mrs. Jiang sized her up again, and said, "It's almost the same as Su Ri, how come you gained a lot of weight?"

"Isn't Aunt coaxing me?" As she spoke, she stood up and observed again.

The maid in the room also laughed.

Mrs. Jiang smiled and asked her to sit down, "Originally, Xihe was also coming, but fortunately, Chaoan and sister-in-law persuaded her, otherwise, the whole family would have no peace."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "I'm going to be a mother, and she's still so eccentric. We should take this opportunity to arrest her."

Mrs. Jiang sighed: "Isn't it? The elder sister-in-law treats her well, and Chao'an also loves her, but after all, she is the wife of the eldest son, and she should change her temperament so that no one will pick her up and take advantage of her. The affairs of the Jiang family You know, my second sister-in-law has long planned to marry her niece from her natal family to be the wife of the eldest son. Fortunately, my eldest sister-in-law is a sensible person, and it is useless for the second sister-in-law to jump up and down. Later, Chaoan married Xihe smoothly, and now there are After having a child, the second sister-in-law couldn't tell why she was jealous."

Sister Feng said: "I have met the second wife of the Jiang family. Although she has little knowledge and speaks a bit harshly, fortunately she is just asking for a few cheap things. She has no evil intentions. I don't think she will come up with any bad ideas. Compared with the second wife of the Gu family Ma'am, she's already quite a person."

Mrs. Jiang's heart tightened, and she asked, "Didn't she trip you up?"

Sister Feng didn't want Mrs. Jiang to be too worried, so she said, "Auntie thinks I'm such a bully?"

"Having said that, but now that you have a child, you must not take it lightly."

Sister Feng's eyes were gentle, "Master Hou is here for everything."

Scanning the maid in the room without any trace, Mrs. Jiang approached her and whispered: "Master Hou has been resting with you since you were pregnant?"

Sister Feng was slightly taken aback.

"I mean, you didn't arrange someone for Lord Hou?"

Sister Feng understood, "I didn't."

"The old lady doesn't have one either?"

Sister Feng shook her head.

Mrs. Jiang looked approvingly and said: "That's good. Let me tell you, don't listen to those women, and learn from those virtuous and generous people. It will be you who will feel uncomfortable then."

Sister Feng naturally accepted Mrs. Jiang's kindness, and her heart softened, "Neither I nor Lord Hou will do it."

Mrs. Jiang nodded, and asked again: "Are these maidservants doing well?"

In other words, is there any maid who has other thoughts.

Sister Feng smiled and said: "They all do their best and keep their duty. The old lady also gave me the maids around her. They are the most calm."

Mrs. Jiang laughed softly, "Don't think I'm long-winded. In a family like ours, when a woman is pregnant and has children, these things are normal, but you can avoid them if you can. It is already a matter for a woman to bear children for a man. Hard work, don't bother yourself with these things again. There are many women who gave birth prematurely because of the common house, or because of the concubine's room."

Sister Feng nodded, "Auntie is right."

After half an hour, all the guests had arrived, so Sister Feng and Mrs. Jiang left Yusheng Residence together.

Because they were concerned about Sister Feng's body, the two of them walked very slowly, and after a while, they arrived at the place where the crowd gathered.

I saw a four-cornered pavilion surrounded by plum blossoms, with green gauze curtains hanging on all sides, floating with the wind, the plum blossoms lining it are both delicate and elegant.The fragrance of plum blossoms is faintly mixed with the fragrance of tea, and several ladies and girls can be seen drinking tea and laughing.

Sister Feng admired the red plums in the snow, and she felt much more relaxed.Just as she was about to break off a branch, she saw someone lift the gauze curtain, revealing an innocent face, "Sister-in-law three is here."

"Third Sister, Third Aunt." Sister Feng and Madam Jiang arrived at the pavilion, but Madam Lu and Lu Sirou were also there.

In addition, there are two unfamiliar faces.

Feeling unhappy, Mrs. Liu introduced to Sister Feng, "This is Mrs. Zhongyi, and this girl is a cousin of the Lu family."

Sister Feng and the others greeted each other, and then noticed the cousin girl from the Lu family.

This woman's clothes are plain and unremarkable in the crowd, but in such a scene, she looks different.She has a slender figure, pale jade face, crescent-like eyebrows, and sparkling eyes.The appearance is at best considered beautiful, but it is better than the weak and delicate, as if it will fall down when the wind blows.With just a quick glance, there is some Daiyu's demeanor, but if you take a closer look, the difference is obvious.She is just weak, but she doesn't have Daiyu's elegance and nobility in her bones.

Mrs. Lu said to Sister Feng: "This is my old lady's cousin, Miss Lin."

After saying that, the woman gave a salute, "Little girl Lin Suxian, I have met all the ladies."

Sister Feng was startled, and promptly swallowed a mouthful of hot water.It's a coincidence that the cousin of the Lu family is also surnamed Lin.

Mrs. Jiang thought for a while, but she remembered, and said in Sister Feng's ear: "Have you forgotten? The old lady of the Lu family has an older sister. Her husband's family died early and her family was in decline. She probably went to the Lu family. This girl is her." My sister's granddaughter."

I see.In this way, Sister Feng understood why Mrs. Lu brought Miss Lin here.

Looking at Mrs. Lu again, she really found a look of displeasure in her eyes, and she didn't want to bring Lin Suxian here either.

As for Mrs. Feng's sister-in-law, Mrs. Zhongyi, Sister Feng has also heard about it.I heard that Uncle Zhongyi has been working in other places, and was only recently transferred back to the capital.

Liu said with a smile: "Let's gossip here, so don't keep the children here. The scenery in the garden is just right, so let's take a walk around."

Mrs. Lu also said to Lin Suxian: "You go too. With Qiongju leading you, you won't disturb the distinguished guests."

After a while, Sister Feng also left. Mrs. Jiang told Ping'er and the others to take good care of Sister Feng, and waited until Sister Feng was gone before turning around and continuing to chat and laugh with the other wives.

Lu Sirou deliberately slowed down and walked side by side with Sister Feng.

"Not long ago, I came to the house with my mother as a guest. I just went to Fuyun Courtyard to meet Qiongju and Qionghua, and I didn't go to see you. I haven't seen you for a long time, and you look more and more radiant."

Sister Feng smiled, "Don't interrupt. Let me ask you, since your family has already decided on my girl, why didn't you come to propose marriage for so long? Could it be that my girl is not worthy of Lu Shizi? Or, does your family have other preparations?" Pick a girl?"

Seeing no one approaching, Lu Sirou whispered: "How do you know?"

Sister Feng said indifferently, "It seems to be true? But since the Lu family didn't necessarily want the second sister, why didn't they explain it earlier. The daughter of the Gu family is not waiting to be picked by others."

"That's not the case." Lu Sirou explained, "My mother really likes Qionghua, and she didn't think about picking out girls from other families while hanging on to the third wife of the Gu family. It's really because grandma doesn't agree with this marriage."

"Oh, I don't quite agree, or I haven't thought about agreeing."

Lu Sirou had a troubled expression on her face, she didn't know what to say.

Sister Feng said: "It's not that I'm aggressive, it's just that this kind of marriage has always been complicated. The longer it is delayed, the more it will hurt the woman. If Mrs. Lu is unwilling, please ask Mrs. Lu to explain to the third aunt as soon as possible, and the third aunt will also return it." In order to find another lover for Qionghua. If the Lu family refuses this marriage until the whole capital knows it, how will Qionghua behave? You know, the daughter of the Gu family is not unable to get married. , so many people come to marry my second sister."

Lu Sirou moved her lips and sighed, "Why don't I understand what you said? My mother really likes Qionghua, and I also want her to be my second sister-in-law, but my father and grandmother think..."

"You think Qionghua is not the concubine daughter of Gu's family, and the third uncle is not a high-ranking minister, so she is not worthy of the Lu family's heir?" Sister Feng raised her brows slightly, and smiled, "Since you all understand in your heart, you understand that this marriage is important. There is a lot of resistance, so why do you want to reveal the news to the third aunt, why do you still give them hope? Do you want the third aunt to work hard with you to make this marriage a success? With all due respect, since this door The marriage was proposed by you first, so shouldn't all obstacles be removed by you?"

Lu Sirou didn't want to give up, "But the third wife is also willing."

"The third aunt is willing, it is for the lifelong happiness of her daughter, and she doesn't want her to miss a better man, but the Gu family will not be willing. If you don't believe me, please ask Mrs. Lu to ask grandma, if she knows whether the Lu family agrees to marry Qionghua Under such circumstances, Mrs. Lu decided to talk about it in front of the third aunt, and even wanted the woman to let go of her reserve and work hard for this marriage with you. Will grandma be angry? Because this represents the face of the Gu family, your old lady It's obvious that we look down on Qionghua, if our Gu family rushed to let Qionghua marry, we would really become the laughing stock of the whole capital!"

The Sister Feng that Lu Sirou knew was always dignified and kind, and this was the first time she argued with someone like this.Lu Sirou wanted to defend her mother, but Sister Feng was right, she could only say: "My grandmother is my grandmother, and my mother is my mother, and their attitudes should not be confused. A woman as good as Qionghua, my brother I will definitely like her, and my mother will treat her well. After a long time, grandma will understand her kindness and will definitely accept her."

"Then what about your brother? What will he do? Yes, he has a good family background, a good talent, a good character, a good appearance... everything is good. However, if he asks his wife to compromise everywhere, he will do everything possible. It's all good, what's the use?"

The so-called good character is sometimes the most irritating thing, because this kind of good character also includes cowardice.

"What I said today may make you unhappy, so I will say more. To be honest, if you and Mrs. Lu hadn't made up your mind to remove the obstacles of the second and third bedrooms, your family would still be a mess. The reason why your second brother can study the imperial examinations with peace of mind and secure his position as the son of the eldest son is entirely dependent on your mother and daughter. Now Mrs. Lu wants to marry Qionghua for the son of Lu, she must obtain the consent of the Marquis of Nanning and Mrs. Lu. The love of the family also depends on Qionghua himself. Then, what can Lu Shizi do, as the future heir of the Lu family, besides studying, can he have some courage and skill?"

What Gu Xingchi said at the beginning was right, Lu Li is a weak person.He may be a good official, but he cannot be a good husband.

Hearing that Sister Feng demoted Lu Li, Lu Sirou blushed, but seeing Sister Feng's solemn face, she didn't know what to refute.Unexpectedly, such an excellent brother in her eyes is so useless in Sister Feng's eyes.

After a moment of silence, Sister Feng said slowly: "That's the end of the conversation, I won't say anything more. Mrs. Lu is an elder, I don't want to argue with her, so please tell her these words. Before grandma doesn't know Before Xiaoqian, explain to the third aunt early to give up this marriage. Then, the relationship between the Gu and Lu families can still be as before."

Sister Feng didn't want to say such harsh words, but a delicate, gentle and sensible girl like Qionghua shouldn't go to the Lu family to suffer.

Sister Feng thought that Daiyu might arrive later, so she wanted someone to inquire about it.As soon as the words fell, I saw Gu Qiongju trotting over, "Sister-in-law San, I have something to trouble you."

"What happened so anxiously?"

Gu Qiongju glanced at Lu Sirou, and said: "Father's birthday will be half a month later, and the second sister wanted to take advantage of the snow today to make a picture of plum blossoms for father, so she went to the secluded flower dock. Originally, no one went there, but Lu Li happened to go there to enjoy the scenery, and he was very excited to chant poems, and then alarmed the second sister. Naturally, he also found the second sister. Seeing the second sister painting, I don't know I started discussing it with my second sister. That's all. I never thought that the cousin of the Lu family would go there, and she sprained her ankle. Lu Li is a man, so how can I bring her back, so I can only quietly ask the third sister-in-law to help .”

Lu Sirou didn't expect Lu Li to get involved in such a thing, and felt anxious, "My second brother is also obsessed with painting, so he bothered Qionghua." In fact, it's not Lu Li's fault. Who would have thought that there would be women there in such a remote place? while painting?

"What's going on with Miss Lin, isn't she following you?"

Gu Qiongju twisted the handkerchief and said: "I asked the servant girl to take her to change clothes, who knows why she got lost..."

Sister Feng took a deep look at Lu Sirou, Lu Sirou blushed even more, and secretly blamed Lin Suxian for being careless.

"Ping'er, go find the two women and the third girl, avoid people, send Miss Lin to the guest room, and find some clothes to change for her. Then find the doctor Xia and Mrs. Lu to come over, remember to quietly , don’t be found out.”

Ping'er did as Sister Feng said, and a moment later, Sister Feng saw Lin Suxian again in the guest room.

"Doctor Xia, how is Miss Lin?"

Xia Yanqi put away the medicine box, "There is no injury to the muscles and bones, it will be fine after a period of rest." After a pause, he continued, "But this girl is not in good health, she still needs to be recuperated."

Lin Suxian bit her lip, endured the pain, her face was pale and sickly.

"Thank you, Doctor Xia. My body has been like this since I was a child, and there is no serious problem."

Xia Yanqi hesitated to speak, but he didn't receive any hint from Sister Feng, and he couldn't take the initiative to diagnose and treat her, so he went back with the medicine box.

"I'm sorry, cousin, to trouble you." Lin Suxian looked at Lu Li with a guilty expression, as if she was afraid that Lu Li would blame her.

Lu Li hurriedly said, "You were brought by my mother. It's our fault for not taking good care of you. You don't have to blame yourself."

Then, I thanked Sister Feng again.

When he saw Gu Qionghua, Lu Li's face was ashamed, and the roots of his ears turned red again, "I'm sorry, I ruined your picture of winter plums. If you don't dislike my poor drawing skills, I will pay you one... "

Before the words finished, Mrs. Lu opened the door and came in.Lin Suxian subconsciously stood up, her ankle hurt and she rushed forward.

"Cousin, be careful!" Lu Li supported her in time, and let her go after being stunned for a while.

There was a blush on Lin Suxian's pale face, "Thank you."

Mrs. Lu saw this scene as soon as she came in, and her face immediately darkened.

Lu Li still remembered the painting, and was about to say something, when Gu Qionghua smiled and said, "No need. The painting is not finished yet, and the painting is not very good, how dare you bother the young master? If you destroy it, you can destroy it, luckily. Only half drawn."

"Then...well then..." Lu Li was a little disappointed in his heart, but he didn't insist.

Seeing this scene, Lu Sirou suddenly understood something.

Mrs. Lu didn't like Lin Suxian, she suddenly had a bad feeling, but now she could only take Lin Suxian back.

Along the way, she wanted to say something to Gu Qionghua, but Gu Qionghua just followed behind.

At this time, a few men came towards them, and everyone stopped and turned sideways to avoid them.

"Aunt, cousin, cousin." King Qing said.

King Qing was a low-key person, and he was born with a dignified appearance, with sword eyebrows and star eyes, red lips and a bright nose, and an outstanding temperament.Although he is a noble man, he is not arrogant, but like a modest gentleman.

The two next to him are King Ning and King Fu.

That's all for King Ning, but Gu Xingchi doesn't want to see King Fu, so he dares to come?

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "His Royal Highness King Qing is also here to attend the banquet? I wonder if your mother is well?"

King Qing's eyes naturally skipped the crowd, stopped for a while, and fell on Mrs. Lu's face again, with a warm smile, "Mother and concubine are all well, but I miss my grandmother, let me go to Lu's house to visit her old man on her behalf."

Mrs. Lu said: "Mother will be very happy to see Your Highness." Then she remembered that there was another Lin Suxian, "Your Highness, this is Miss Lin, the granddaughter of my mother's natal sister."

Lin Suxian was supported by her maid, and saluted King Qing.

King Qing just nodded politely and didn't call her cousin.

"Ma'am, Miss Lin is here, I asked her to wait for you at Yusheng Residence." Xiang'er was a little awkward thinking that there was a Miss Lin here.

Sister Feng just took this opportunity to leave first, so she said goodbye and left.

King Ning said: "Madam Hou, please go ahead."

Gu Qiongju also pulled Gu Qionghua, "Sister-in-law, maybe we haven't seen Miss Lin for a long time, let's go with you."

Along the way, Gu Qiongju walked quickly, while Sister Feng and Gu Qionghua walked behind, and Ping'er and Xiang'er carefully protected Sister Feng from left to right.

Both of them are Sister Feng's confidantes, she didn't shy away too much, and said bluntly, "Second Sister, what's going on today?"

Gu Qionghua was restless all the way. Hearing this, he looked up at Sister Feng, "Sister-in-law three..."

"Qinghua, what are you thinking?" Sister Feng said, "You have always been a smart and sensible child, why did you do such a thing today?"

Gu Qionghua was a little anxious, "Sister-in-law, I didn't mean it, I just..."

Sister Feng was surprised.Originally, she was just cheating on her, but she actually admitted it.