Misty rain, red mansion, Concubine Xiaoxiang
Chapter 82
"I really don't give up." Daiyu took a sip of the cool scented tea, her words were boring, but her demeanor was gentle and gentle, she leaned comfortably in Shui Rong's arms and admired the pond full of green lotus.
Shui Rong glanced at Ni Jin's wedding invitation, took a sip of tea, flipped the pages of the book in his hand, and said indifferently: "Thick-skinned people never know what rejection is."
Daiyu twisted the embroidered handkerchief in her hand in boredom, looked at the birds flying happily under the blue sky, nodded with deep sympathy and said: "Some people don't know what it means to refuse." She glanced at him and asked softly: " Did your little sister Yan'er bring you some heart-warming snacks today?" Shui Rong trembled, two drops of tea splashed out in his hand, he hugged her waist and pulled her up inch by inch, looking straight into her eyes and smiling Said: "I only have sister Lin."
"Sister Lin? Which Sister Lin? Why didn't I hear you mention it? When did you have a Sister Lin?" Daiyu looked up at Shui Rong with tears in her eyes, pointed at the tip of his nose and accused: "I know you People's thoughts are no longer on me, they should have left you sooner."
"Pretend to cry." Shui Rong threw away the book in his hand, and laid Daiyu on the couch with a idly posture. Pressing his fingers that were about to move, he held back a smile and said, "Oh, come to think of it, my surname is Lin, and Rong Ying must be talking about me. Oh, you are too, why don't you just say it clearly? Damn it I misunderstood in vain. Fortunately, I am still smart enough to turn your meaning around."
"Listen to what you're talking about!" Leaning over and biting her red lips, she said with a low laugh, "You don't forgive me at all, if there is a next time, I won't forgive you easily." Daiyu blushed, and pushed away his She also avoided the warm breath on her cheeks, and said angrily: "Who made your rotten peach blossoms bloom?" So many people wished to raise their feet and stomp their feet fiercely.
Shui Rong smiled lazily, sat up straight and hugged Daiyu in his arms, copied the book and pursed his lips with a smile: "Dai'er, come, follow me to learn to recite Buddhist scriptures to be pure and calm." Daiyu gave him a look, Leaning in his arms and closing his eyes, he said: "Rong Ying reads and listens to me."
The low voice was steady and charming, and Daiyu fell asleep while leaning in his arms and listening.When Shui Rong looked down, he saw her sleeping soundly with a sweet smile on her lips.Gently put the scroll on the table, pulled the cloak over her body, and slowly slid her white and slender fingers over her eyebrows, which were as pale as spring mountains. Seeing her frowning impatiently, she put it down. Holding her hand, he smiled and hugged her tightly in his arms.
"My lord." The man in black stood with his head bowed under the peach tree not far away, Shui Rong tilted his head to signal him to lower his voice, and patted his big hands lightly.
"Zhu Shunhe's biography has been handed over to the Holy Majesty, please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Shui Rong slightly nodded his head to express his understanding, and the man in black looked up at Daiyu, who was lying quietly in his arms, who had fallen asleep quietly, with a hesitant look on his face .
Shui Rong raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at him, and saw the man in black knelt down and said, "The Holy Majesty asked where the Supreme Emperor is, and my subordinates have already told him the address."
Shui Rong's hand paused for a moment, his sword eyebrows were furrowed into a three-pointed sternness, then he straightened his brows and said calmly: "Forget it, I still understand His Majesty's temper, he will definitely find out what he wants to know, you go first!"
"Our son is still very smart. He must be here soon." Knowing that others are in Gusu, they must have already guessed that he has found Daiyu. If he didn't come galloping on a flying horse, it would not be them child.
"The Supreme Emperor." The old housekeeper stepped forward to report in a slightly pale manner. Behind him was Shui Haoze who strode in. Kneeling on the ground before him, he said: "I respectfully invite the father, the queen and the queen to be safe." The handsome face was both surprised and happy, looking at Daiyu who was sleeping soundly in Shui Rong's arms, his eyes were slightly moist.
Shui Rong glanced at him indifferently, and said: "You run very fast, have you entrusted the affairs of the court?" Shui Haoze cupped his hands and said, "All the affairs of the court have been entrusted to Uncle Zhongshun. It only takes half a month to go back and forth across the south of the Yangtze River, and I will go back as soon as possible." After all, I haven't seen Daiyu for three years, and I can't hold back my calm temper, I stepped forward and gently shook Daiyu's hand and asked: "How is mother? Is everything all right?"
Shui Rong glanced at the hand he was holding Daiyu, waved it open, and took Daiyu's slender hand back as if nothing had happened, looked at him with phoenix eyes slightly, and said: "It's not all good, she, take it away." We have all forgotten." The brows and eyes are full of doting and helplessness, and the corners of the lips can't help but smile.
Shui Haoze didn't care about the back of his hand being patted red by Shui Rong, stared at Daiyu who was sleeping soundly in astonishment, and asked with a rare tongue-tied voice: "Mother, mother, have you really forgotten all of us?" He still didn't believe it, Daiyu Yu loves Shui Rong so much, how could the three brothers and sisters have the heart to forget them?
Before Shui Rong could answer, Daiyu waved her hands impatiently in her sleep, twisted Shui Rong's waist in displeasure, opened her starry eyes slightly and said angrily, "Who is Rong Ying talking to? I can't sleep because of the noise." When he opened his eyes, he saw Shui Haoze in front of him. He was almost dozed off, and suddenly sat up from Shui Rong's arms, held Shui Haoze's cheeks, and asked in surprise, "Rong Ying, when did you become so young?" ?”
"Mother, I, I am Hao Ze." Hao Ze?Daiyu's clear eyes were full of doubts, she blinked her eyes and turned to look at Shui Rong's face that seemed to be smiling but not a smile, then turned her head abruptly to stare at this very resembling Shui Rong's face, and examined it carefully for a long time, He pouted dissatisfiedly and said, "It's obviously my child, why doesn't it look like me at all? Does this outline have my shadow? You are not my son, but his son."
Shui Haoze looked at Daiyu with his mouth open, only now did he realize that what Shui Rong said was true, he wanted to grab Daiyu's arm but was glared at by Shui Rong, and obediently withdrew his hand, saying: "Mother, Have you really forgotten the three of you, Daddy and Haier?"
"Three brothers and sisters?" Daiyu didn't seem to be able to react for a moment, she just repeated Shui Haoze's words in a murmur, and the cold wind brought Qinghe with it, she came back to her senses, pulled his hand and got up , and asked with bright eyes: "You mean three brothers and sisters? What about the two of them? Is it a boy or a girl? Does it look like me or your father? Tell me quickly."
"Hao Ze." Shui Rong's deep voice came, Shui Haoze looked up at Shui Rong and already understood what he meant, with a half-smile on his face, he said casually: "Since Mother has already forgotten us , then forget it completely, before you remember it, I will not tell mother about them."
"Now I've really confirmed that you are indeed Rongying's son." It would be unbelievable to say the same tone and expression, Daiyu threw his hand away angrily, and said angrily, "You If you are not a filial son, it’s fine if you don’t say anything, I don’t care to recognize you as a son.” Yan Bi took the round fan on the table and shook his sleeves and walked into the room.
"Mother is angry!" Shui Haoze said with a smile after all the surprise on his face had disappeared.With a calmer face than half a year ago, Shui Rong nodded reassuringly, and said with a low smile, "It's okay, your mother's anger never lasts too long." When he took it back and looked at him, he said calmly: "As the governor of Liangjiang, Zhu Shunhe has accepted as many as one million bribes over the years, not to mention the rest of the silk and satin. With Zhu Shunhe's forces bullying men and women, and seizing people's fields, the crimes committed are all capital crimes, and such rotten moths must not be lightly forgiven him."
"What the Xu family did was to lie to the upper and lower levels to pass the customs and bribe. If the investigation continues, the officials from the upper and lower levels will be involved." Sitting beside Shui Rong, Shui Haoze watched the koi swimming in the pond. Swimming back and forth, shaking the green and clear lotus from time to time.
"When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples. The way of governing the country is the way of the king, and you should have a sense of proportion in your heart." The ivory bone folding fan tapped the palm of the hand lightly, and the phoenix eyes were low and cold. as ice.
"Yes, my son understands." Gong Jin stood up, and Shui Rong walked beside him and said, "Since you have already found it, go find a place where the housekeeper arranges your own living, but don't bother your mother if you have nothing to do. "The strong dissatisfaction and jealousy in the words made Shui Haoze chuckle silently, bowed and said: "I will obey the imperial father's will." Shui Rong paused slightly, looked at him for a while, and scolded with a smile: "Student!" It's getting more and more obedient!"
"Why did we come?" Daiyu looked at Shui Rong beside her in confusion.
"Since I accepted someone else's post, why not come to celebrate?" Shui Rong took her arm and walked slowly towards the magnificent Xu Mansion.
Is it necessary for a 60-year-old man to continue to marry and fill the house?Daiyu couldn't bring up even the slightest bit of interest that had faded, not to mention that if she entered Xu's mansion, she would definitely meet that annoying Mr. Xu, dragging her by Shui Rong's arm, and said shamelessly, "You're going to go?" You can go by yourself, I don't want to go."
Shui Rong smiled slightly and held her slender waist tightly by his side, dragging her effortlessly towards Xu's mansion, and said as he walked, "I sincerely invite Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Mu can't lose face at all." Don't you give it to me? It's not easy for us to refute his face by sincerely inviting you over and over again, isn't it? Dai'er, be good, let's go!"
Colorful red lanterns and silk satins are hung high, and the bright red happy characters pasted on the door are really dazzling.Daiyu felt shivering all over her body, looked sideways at Shui Rong and said, "Aren't all of you men so old-hearted? If your wife who has been with you for half your life dies, you should immediately find a new one to replace her?" Shui Rong glanced at her, After thinking about it seriously, he said with a light smile, "It varies from person to person."
There were countless passers-by watching the bustle by the gate, and Xu Peiming, who was standing by the gate to greet him, also greeted him with a smile on his face.Shui Rong knocked on the folding fan in his hand and stood in the crowd with Daiyu standing on his arm, watching carefully, his thin lips curled up playfully, it was a scene of collusion between officials and businessmen, I have never seen such a scene in the palace all the year round For wealthy families, these officials who receive imperial salaries are quite free.
"My lord, as the parent and official here, you are not only unable to make decisions for the women, but you also have to visit the Xu family to congratulate the Xu family. What kind of reason is this?" Daiyu turned her head to look at the noise coming from not far away, and saw The old woman with white hair sat down on the street, blocking the road opened by the government office, looking at the battle behind her, it should be the prefect of Gusu.
The old woman only had time to say this before she was kicked and beaten by the accompanying yamen servants. From the beginning to the end, the magistrate sitting in the sedan chair did not show even a trace of his face, only listening to him in an official tone. "It's such a great blessing for Mr. Xu to see your widowed daughter. If you don't know what's good or bad, it's better to retreat quickly." The official sedan chair was lifted up to the steps of Xu's residence, the curtain was lifted and walked out of the sedan chair. Looking at Xu Peiming with a smile, he said, "How dare you trouble Mr. Xu to greet you outside the door?"
With her plump body hidden under the official robe, Daiyu said with a hint of indignation in her contemptuous eyes: "How can such a condescending and obsequious thing be the magistrate guarding Gusu?" This official has done a pretty good job of earning future and money.
"The Xu family is a powerful figure in the Gusu area. Although the Xue family has some shops that can't twist their arms, they don't want to marry their daughter to Mr. Xu, but now they have to marry if they don't."
"That's right, but so is the girl from the Xue family. It's such a blessing to be favored by Mr. Xu, but she just said that she wants to wait for her husband to come back. If I say that she has never seen her husband appear in the past ten years, it is considered a blessing." I've really been married before, I'm afraid I've been abandoned by someone long ago." The conversation of the two women around her reached Daiyu's ears, and Daiyu frowned, why did she feel that the Xue family they were talking about was so familiar? Before he could think too much, he had already walked over slowly, holding Shui Rong's arm.
Beside the old woman who was dragged to the corner came two men and women about 40 years old, they looked like they should be husband and wife, they helped the old woman up, their faces were frowning, and when they saw Daiyu in profile, they were stunned. He froze in place, unable to move.
The old woman's lips trembled for a long time before she realized it. She knelt down in front of Daiyu, kowtowed vigorously, and repeated in her mouth: "I beg your mother to look at the sisterhood in the past and help me save Chai." Son, I beg your mother."
The old woman in front of her was actually Aunt Xue back then, Daiyu had already forgotten how she would remember Aunt Xue at this time, she just felt that they were a little familiar.Looking sideways at Shui Rong, Shui Rong had already seen who they were, glanced at the husband and wife kneeling in a daze behind him, and said calmly, "Help her up."
Seeing Daiyu here, Xue Biao and Xing Xiuyan knew that Shui Rong was by their side. Naturally, they knew the identity of Shui Rong Daiyu, and they understood that Shui Rong and Daiyu didn't want to reveal their identities, so they hurried forward to help Aunt Xue up, and said in a low voice : "This is on the street, so Auntie gets up first."
With the support of Xue Biao and Xing Xiuyan, Aunt Xue barely stood up with tears running down her old cheeks, and she whimpered softly: "My poor chai has been a widow for more than 20 years, that heartless But I never came back to take a look at her. Ten years ago, we heard that he was traveling around Gusu, so we sold our properties and moved the only remaining shop here. Who would have thought that after ten years, he has not been found. , but brought such a big disaster to my hairpin."
Xue Baochai?Jia Baoyu?These two names suddenly flashed in Daiyu's mind, and they were very determined.He looked up and was about to inquire, when he saw the middle-aged couple supporting the old woman and walking away, looking sideways at Shui Rong and frowning, he asked, "Xue Baochai, Jia Baoyu, who are they?"
Shui Rong stared at Daiyu with piercing eyes, bright as beautiful as pearls, and asked with a low smile: "Dai'er really doesn't remember?" Daiyu looked at his face full of joy and raised her eyebrows in puzzlement: "Why does Rong Ying have such an expression? What did the two of them have to do with me in the past?"
"No!" Shui Rong categorically broke Daiyu's thoughts, took her little hand with a little force, and said, "You don't recognize them." A little sunlight leaked through the fingers of the willow tree, and the water on the lake rippled and shimmered. Glittering, the water reflected Daiyu's beautiful face, and the cool jade slowly slid across the side of her forehead, Daiyu's heart suddenly became clear, she pursed her lips and smiled softly: "Rong Ying is jealous."
A few traces of blush rarely appeared on the water-soluble face, but it disappeared in an instant, and said with a twisted face: "Why should I be jealous? Now Dai'er is my wife, my child's mother, what should I do about the old things?" What else is vinegar good for?" Daiyu's bright eyes were mischievous, and she said with a light smile, "That's right, eating too much old vinegar is not good for your health."
Shui Rong looked at her indulgently and didn't refute, but just waved the folding fan in his hand, the white jade pendant swayed back and forth, becoming more and more warm under the sun, and said with a meaningful smile: "Today's performance is so wonderful even before it even started. Wouldn't it be a pity if I didn't go to see it?" Daiyu looked at his handsome profile, although she was smiling but it was frozen to the bone, smiling like a scheming fox, making her hair stand on end.
During these days by his side, I have already understood that he is extremely capable. He never does things that are not sure, because he has analyzed all the situations before doing things, and has drawn up the most detailed plan. Today is really There is going to be a good show.Holding his arm, he walked slowly towards Xu's mansion, looked up at the two big characters in Xu's mansion with full handwriting, the clouds floating in the sky happened to cover the two words, and the red gold framed plaque cast a layer of haze.
"Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Mu, it is a great honor to meet you two." Xu Peiming's eyes fell on Daiyu's softer and clearer face, and he said softly with a hint of obsession: "A while ago I heard that Mrs. Mu is not in good health, is she safe now? I have always wanted to visit but have never been able to come in. Seeing that Mrs. Mu looks good today, Xu can feel relieved."
The frown that seemed to be frowning suddenly turned upside down, Daiyu's thin face was full of anger, the coldness in her eyes emerged more and more, and she said coldly: "How is my wife's health? Doesn't it have much to do with Mr. Xu?" Mrs. Xu can be regarded as a person who is knowledgeable in books and etiquette, so it's better not to speak presumptuously."
The slightly flushed, angry face was as dazzling as a morning glow and hibiscus. Xu Peiming's eyes flickered unsteadily. Seeing his frivolous and cold eyes, the glimmering murderous aura suddenly rose, and he said lightly: "The so-called people who know the book and know the etiquette are in the world. It’s really rare, and it’s nothing more than a furry beast wearing a civilized skin.”
These words were pungent, unceremonious, and without empathy, Xu Peiming's cheeks turned purple immediately, and the coldness in his eyes became more and more serious. It took a long time before he sneered and said: "Mr. Mu is indeed a articulate person, my young master I'm willing to bow down. It's just that beauties are all worthy heroes. I heard that Mr. Mu is empty-handed and doesn't do anything. I don't know in which life he was blessed with such a beautiful family. This young master is really envious."
"It doesn't matter if you are envious. There are many people in the world who are envious of my son. It's just that Mr. Xu should have his son if he wants his father." Seeing Xu Peiming's angry face almost falling over but still holding back, Shui Rong was in a good mood Holding Daiyu's arm, he walked in slowly.
Daiyu held back her laughter until she went in and found a quiet place, lying in Shui Rong's arms and laughing endlessly, her eyes were bright and hibiscus bloomed on her cheeks, and it took a long time before she softened her smile and said: "I never thought that Rong Ying is actually So sharp and bright, his appearance really makes people laugh to death."
Shui Rong freed his hands to caress her delicate lotus face, and frowned with some displeasure in his heart: "Obviously, I have become a grandmother, but I am still being missed like this. This world is really unfair." Daiyu Slapping his big hand away with both irony and laughter, he said angrily: "What are you talking about? Let's go quickly. Then Mr. Xu looks at people who are not kind to people, Rong Ying should be more careful." Shui Rong nodded casually, his eyes flickering The look on her face was slightly cold, and she walked towards the bustling main hall holding Daiyu's hand.
The sound of firecrackers and the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras are very pleasant to the ear. Not only the wealthy merchants from Gusu gathered here, but also officials who are living on the salary of the imperial court.Shui Rong's eyes flicked up, and the circle of looking around was roughly clear. He took Daiyu's arm and slowly sat down in a quiet and inconspicuous place, listening to those people congratulating the old man with white beard and hair sitting in the main hall.
Daiyu wrung the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and lazily glanced at the old man. Most of the body of such a man had been buried in the loess, and he still imitated young people to marry a bride with great fanfare, and he came here by force Yes, what a shameless old brat.
The bright red silks and satins in the house are gracefully flying, the emerald green bonsai are arranged extremely elegantly, and all kinds of seasonal flowers are placed on the porch, so it's very lively. After all, it is a wealthy family who has cultivated it for generations and knows some taste. Daiyu looked carefully There was some appreciation in his eyes.
The sound of firecrackers suddenly rang out, shaking the sky, Shui Rong covered Daiyu's ears with her hands, Daiyu frowned slightly as she looked at the green smoke outside the main hall, which was almost invisible.Seeing those booing crowds surrounding the old man towards the door, Daiyu felt that her whole body was aching from the cold, so she simply leaned her body into Shui Rong's embrace, not wanting to look any further.
The bride with a red hijab was helped in by two bridesmaids, no, it should be said that she was pulled in forcefully.The white-headed old man was holding the red silk, smiling brightly like a chrysanthemum on his wrinkled face, and Xu Peiming who followed in also had a faint smile on his face.
His own father married his stepmother and was officially a house-filling wife. As the son of Mrs. Xu back then, didn't Xu Peiming not feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable at all?I can still laugh.
Shui Rong had always understood Daiyu's intentions better, now seeing her frown, she already understood three points, the smile on her face became more and more shallow, leaning forward and gently whispering in her ear: "In life, there are people who pursue you. Affection, some people pursue fame and fortune. For fame and fortune, you can throw away your wife and children, let alone a mother who has passed away and is of no use?"
"Mr. Mu, Mrs. Mu, you are hiding here quietly, and you are going to salute soon. How about you two come to the front to join in the fun?" Xu Peiming stepped up to Shui Rong and Daiyu, and invited them to the front row of the ceremony with a smile.
"Since it was Mr. Xu's invitation, it is better to be respectful than obey." Shui Rong looked at the magistrate who was sitting on the seat with slightly raised eyebrows, and slowly walked forward holding Daiyu's arm.Because of Xu Peiming's company, the guests only treated them as honored guests, and consciously made way for Shui Rong and Daiyu to come to the front unimpeded.
"When the banquet starts, I will toast Mr. Mu a glass." Xu Peiming's eyes overflowed with vicious eyes, Shui Rong waved his hand and said casually: "That's a very good relationship, I also want to respect Mr. Xu with a glass of water and wine." The two people were about to worship the heaven and the earth, but the bride's head was still unwilling to lower, and the bride forced her to bow down.
When the magistrate who was sitting in the upper position casually glanced at the faces of Shui Rong and Daiyu, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his frightened mind went blank, and the cold chill climbed straight from the soles of his feet to his heart, and his trembling hands could hardly hold the teacup in his hand .Shui Rong's cold eyes flicked over, and the magistrate sat on the chair paralyzed from fright and made a half-voiced sound.
When he returned to Beijing to report on his duties before, he had the honor to witness the dragon face of Emperor Jingye. At this time, he suddenly saw Shui Rong's heart trembled. He couldn't think of anything in his blank mind, but he couldn't make a sound. Muttering: "It's over, it's over."
"Why do I look at this bride as if she doesn't want to marry Mr. Xu?" Shui Rong looked up at the magistrate who was slumped on the chair with a smile that was not a smile, and the magistrate stood up suddenly like a puppet being lifted by a string , went straight to Shui Rong and was about to kneel down, but was stopped by Shui Rong's sharp eyes, his legs were trembling and he barely stood up, Shui Rong looked at him and said: "The magistrate is the parent official of Gusu, why don't the magistrate step forward and hand over the bride?" Take off the hijab, let everyone see if she is willing to marry Master Xu?"
Xu Peiming walked up to Shui Rong and Daiyu with a livid face, and said coldly: "I just invited you to congratulate Mrs. Mu because I think I have a lot of fate with Mrs. Mu. Mr. Mu, it's better if you don't know how to flatter." The magistrate almost trembled when he heard Xu Peiming's words, Shui Rong smiled indifferently and pointed his chin in the direction of the bride, not paying any attention to Xu Peiming's intentions.
Daiyu propped her chin and leaned on the chair with a smile that was not a smile, it was really a good show, she said indifferently: "Gusu has always regarded tranquility and peace as the priority for the prosperity of the people. When something about power and hegemony comes out, it's not easy for Liu Zhifu to explain to Shang Feng, right?"
"Yes, yes, what Madam said is very true." Yan Bina Liu Zhifu scrambled to the front of the bride, and lifted off the red hijab that was covered, the bride's plump face was stained with tears, With a cloth ball stuffed in his mouth, he was indescribably pitiful.When Daiyu saw her appearance, the memories in her mind fluttered like shuffled paper, but she still couldn't figure out a clue, only intermittent fragments.
"Sister Bao." Daiyu murmured. The woman who was forced to kneel on the ground looked up at Daiyu in disbelief. color.Shui Rong held Daiyu's little hand, patted it lightly to comfort her.
Suddenly seeing this change, all the guests in the hall were in an uproar. The bride came here bound, and the faces of those officials were very ugly.Although they all knew about this matter, no one dared to accept the case. Now that it was revealed in public, no one dared to come forward and say something under the eyes of everyone.
They didn't dare to offend the Xu family, and they didn't dare to go forward to avenge Xue's family.Everyone knows that the new emperor's thunderous tactics have dealt with how many corrupt and incompetent officials he has dealt with since he ascended the throne.
With a livid face, Xu Peiming ordered the servants in the mansion to come forward and take Shui Rong and Daiyu out. Shui Rong raised his eyebrows, but Liu Zhifu hurriedly stepped forward to stand in front of Shui Rong and Daiyu, and shouted sharply: "Xu Peiming, you Presumptuous, why don't you tell them to retreat quickly?"
Seeing Liu Zhifu's fearful expression as if he was facing an enemy, Xu Peiming's eyes were full of doubts, and he was not allowed to think about it. The servant outside the door had already stumbled in, out of breath, and said: "Master Young master, Master Zhu, the admiral of Liangjiang, has already arrived at the door."
There was a panic in the hall, and Xu Peiming hurriedly supported Mr. Xu to welcome him out, and the officials, gentry and wealthy people in the house also hurriedly greeted him out.Daiyu stepped forward to untie the rope that bound the bride, and removed the cloth from her mouth, saying: "You are free now, go back quickly." Baochai wiped the tears from her face and knelt down to worship Kowtowing and saying: "Thank you, the Empress Dowager." Daiyu instinctively stretched out her hand to help her up, and said softly, "Go." The tears on Baochai's dignified face quickly disappeared, she nodded, then turned and walked out.
Zhifu Liu wiped the cold sweat off his face and knelt down in front of Shui Rong and Daiyu, saying: "This humble official deserves death, please punish him by the Supreme Emperor."
"You deserve death, but the Taihuang shouldn't be punished, get out of here." Shui Rong kicked him away, holding Daiyu's arm and walking slowly towards the outside of the house.
The bright yellow canopy made everyone look dazed, and the gray-faced Zhu Shunhe looked at the people who were stunned in front of him, and rebuked in a low voice: "The sage is here, why don't you hurry up and bow down to Long Live?" No matter whether the people in front of them have reacted or not Hurling and kneeling all over the ground, Shui Haoze, who stepped down from the bright yellow board, didn't seem to see the people kneeling in front of him, but his smiling eyes fell on Shui Rong and Daiyu who were walking slowly, and he stepped forward to salute: "The son emperor kowtowed to the father and queen mother."
Shui Rong glanced at Ni Jin's wedding invitation, took a sip of tea, flipped the pages of the book in his hand, and said indifferently: "Thick-skinned people never know what rejection is."
Daiyu twisted the embroidered handkerchief in her hand in boredom, looked at the birds flying happily under the blue sky, nodded with deep sympathy and said: "Some people don't know what it means to refuse." She glanced at him and asked softly: " Did your little sister Yan'er bring you some heart-warming snacks today?" Shui Rong trembled, two drops of tea splashed out in his hand, he hugged her waist and pulled her up inch by inch, looking straight into her eyes and smiling Said: "I only have sister Lin."
"Sister Lin? Which Sister Lin? Why didn't I hear you mention it? When did you have a Sister Lin?" Daiyu looked up at Shui Rong with tears in her eyes, pointed at the tip of his nose and accused: "I know you People's thoughts are no longer on me, they should have left you sooner."
"Pretend to cry." Shui Rong threw away the book in his hand, and laid Daiyu on the couch with a idly posture. Pressing his fingers that were about to move, he held back a smile and said, "Oh, come to think of it, my surname is Lin, and Rong Ying must be talking about me. Oh, you are too, why don't you just say it clearly? Damn it I misunderstood in vain. Fortunately, I am still smart enough to turn your meaning around."
"Listen to what you're talking about!" Leaning over and biting her red lips, she said with a low laugh, "You don't forgive me at all, if there is a next time, I won't forgive you easily." Daiyu blushed, and pushed away his She also avoided the warm breath on her cheeks, and said angrily: "Who made your rotten peach blossoms bloom?" So many people wished to raise their feet and stomp their feet fiercely.
Shui Rong smiled lazily, sat up straight and hugged Daiyu in his arms, copied the book and pursed his lips with a smile: "Dai'er, come, follow me to learn to recite Buddhist scriptures to be pure and calm." Daiyu gave him a look, Leaning in his arms and closing his eyes, he said: "Rong Ying reads and listens to me."
The low voice was steady and charming, and Daiyu fell asleep while leaning in his arms and listening.When Shui Rong looked down, he saw her sleeping soundly with a sweet smile on her lips.Gently put the scroll on the table, pulled the cloak over her body, and slowly slid her white and slender fingers over her eyebrows, which were as pale as spring mountains. Seeing her frowning impatiently, she put it down. Holding her hand, he smiled and hugged her tightly in his arms.
"My lord." The man in black stood with his head bowed under the peach tree not far away, Shui Rong tilted his head to signal him to lower his voice, and patted his big hands lightly.
"Zhu Shunhe's biography has been handed over to the Holy Majesty, please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Shui Rong slightly nodded his head to express his understanding, and the man in black looked up at Daiyu, who was lying quietly in his arms, who had fallen asleep quietly, with a hesitant look on his face .
Shui Rong raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at him, and saw the man in black knelt down and said, "The Holy Majesty asked where the Supreme Emperor is, and my subordinates have already told him the address."
Shui Rong's hand paused for a moment, his sword eyebrows were furrowed into a three-pointed sternness, then he straightened his brows and said calmly: "Forget it, I still understand His Majesty's temper, he will definitely find out what he wants to know, you go first!"
"Our son is still very smart. He must be here soon." Knowing that others are in Gusu, they must have already guessed that he has found Daiyu. If he didn't come galloping on a flying horse, it would not be them child.
"The Supreme Emperor." The old housekeeper stepped forward to report in a slightly pale manner. Behind him was Shui Haoze who strode in. Kneeling on the ground before him, he said: "I respectfully invite the father, the queen and the queen to be safe." The handsome face was both surprised and happy, looking at Daiyu who was sleeping soundly in Shui Rong's arms, his eyes were slightly moist.
Shui Rong glanced at him indifferently, and said: "You run very fast, have you entrusted the affairs of the court?" Shui Haoze cupped his hands and said, "All the affairs of the court have been entrusted to Uncle Zhongshun. It only takes half a month to go back and forth across the south of the Yangtze River, and I will go back as soon as possible." After all, I haven't seen Daiyu for three years, and I can't hold back my calm temper, I stepped forward and gently shook Daiyu's hand and asked: "How is mother? Is everything all right?"
Shui Rong glanced at the hand he was holding Daiyu, waved it open, and took Daiyu's slender hand back as if nothing had happened, looked at him with phoenix eyes slightly, and said: "It's not all good, she, take it away." We have all forgotten." The brows and eyes are full of doting and helplessness, and the corners of the lips can't help but smile.
Shui Haoze didn't care about the back of his hand being patted red by Shui Rong, stared at Daiyu who was sleeping soundly in astonishment, and asked with a rare tongue-tied voice: "Mother, mother, have you really forgotten all of us?" He still didn't believe it, Daiyu Yu loves Shui Rong so much, how could the three brothers and sisters have the heart to forget them?
Before Shui Rong could answer, Daiyu waved her hands impatiently in her sleep, twisted Shui Rong's waist in displeasure, opened her starry eyes slightly and said angrily, "Who is Rong Ying talking to? I can't sleep because of the noise." When he opened his eyes, he saw Shui Haoze in front of him. He was almost dozed off, and suddenly sat up from Shui Rong's arms, held Shui Haoze's cheeks, and asked in surprise, "Rong Ying, when did you become so young?" ?”
"Mother, I, I am Hao Ze." Hao Ze?Daiyu's clear eyes were full of doubts, she blinked her eyes and turned to look at Shui Rong's face that seemed to be smiling but not a smile, then turned her head abruptly to stare at this very resembling Shui Rong's face, and examined it carefully for a long time, He pouted dissatisfiedly and said, "It's obviously my child, why doesn't it look like me at all? Does this outline have my shadow? You are not my son, but his son."
Shui Haoze looked at Daiyu with his mouth open, only now did he realize that what Shui Rong said was true, he wanted to grab Daiyu's arm but was glared at by Shui Rong, and obediently withdrew his hand, saying: "Mother, Have you really forgotten the three of you, Daddy and Haier?"
"Three brothers and sisters?" Daiyu didn't seem to be able to react for a moment, she just repeated Shui Haoze's words in a murmur, and the cold wind brought Qinghe with it, she came back to her senses, pulled his hand and got up , and asked with bright eyes: "You mean three brothers and sisters? What about the two of them? Is it a boy or a girl? Does it look like me or your father? Tell me quickly."
"Hao Ze." Shui Rong's deep voice came, Shui Haoze looked up at Shui Rong and already understood what he meant, with a half-smile on his face, he said casually: "Since Mother has already forgotten us , then forget it completely, before you remember it, I will not tell mother about them."
"Now I've really confirmed that you are indeed Rongying's son." It would be unbelievable to say the same tone and expression, Daiyu threw his hand away angrily, and said angrily, "You If you are not a filial son, it’s fine if you don’t say anything, I don’t care to recognize you as a son.” Yan Bi took the round fan on the table and shook his sleeves and walked into the room.
"Mother is angry!" Shui Haoze said with a smile after all the surprise on his face had disappeared.With a calmer face than half a year ago, Shui Rong nodded reassuringly, and said with a low smile, "It's okay, your mother's anger never lasts too long." When he took it back and looked at him, he said calmly: "As the governor of Liangjiang, Zhu Shunhe has accepted as many as one million bribes over the years, not to mention the rest of the silk and satin. With Zhu Shunhe's forces bullying men and women, and seizing people's fields, the crimes committed are all capital crimes, and such rotten moths must not be lightly forgiven him."
"What the Xu family did was to lie to the upper and lower levels to pass the customs and bribe. If the investigation continues, the officials from the upper and lower levels will be involved." Sitting beside Shui Rong, Shui Haoze watched the koi swimming in the pond. Swimming back and forth, shaking the green and clear lotus from time to time.
"When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples. The way of governing the country is the way of the king, and you should have a sense of proportion in your heart." The ivory bone folding fan tapped the palm of the hand lightly, and the phoenix eyes were low and cold. as ice.
"Yes, my son understands." Gong Jin stood up, and Shui Rong walked beside him and said, "Since you have already found it, go find a place where the housekeeper arranges your own living, but don't bother your mother if you have nothing to do. "The strong dissatisfaction and jealousy in the words made Shui Haoze chuckle silently, bowed and said: "I will obey the imperial father's will." Shui Rong paused slightly, looked at him for a while, and scolded with a smile: "Student!" It's getting more and more obedient!"
"Why did we come?" Daiyu looked at Shui Rong beside her in confusion.
"Since I accepted someone else's post, why not come to celebrate?" Shui Rong took her arm and walked slowly towards the magnificent Xu Mansion.
Is it necessary for a 60-year-old man to continue to marry and fill the house?Daiyu couldn't bring up even the slightest bit of interest that had faded, not to mention that if she entered Xu's mansion, she would definitely meet that annoying Mr. Xu, dragging her by Shui Rong's arm, and said shamelessly, "You're going to go?" You can go by yourself, I don't want to go."
Shui Rong smiled slightly and held her slender waist tightly by his side, dragging her effortlessly towards Xu's mansion, and said as he walked, "I sincerely invite Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Mu can't lose face at all." Don't you give it to me? It's not easy for us to refute his face by sincerely inviting you over and over again, isn't it? Dai'er, be good, let's go!"
Colorful red lanterns and silk satins are hung high, and the bright red happy characters pasted on the door are really dazzling.Daiyu felt shivering all over her body, looked sideways at Shui Rong and said, "Aren't all of you men so old-hearted? If your wife who has been with you for half your life dies, you should immediately find a new one to replace her?" Shui Rong glanced at her, After thinking about it seriously, he said with a light smile, "It varies from person to person."
There were countless passers-by watching the bustle by the gate, and Xu Peiming, who was standing by the gate to greet him, also greeted him with a smile on his face.Shui Rong knocked on the folding fan in his hand and stood in the crowd with Daiyu standing on his arm, watching carefully, his thin lips curled up playfully, it was a scene of collusion between officials and businessmen, I have never seen such a scene in the palace all the year round For wealthy families, these officials who receive imperial salaries are quite free.
"My lord, as the parent and official here, you are not only unable to make decisions for the women, but you also have to visit the Xu family to congratulate the Xu family. What kind of reason is this?" Daiyu turned her head to look at the noise coming from not far away, and saw The old woman with white hair sat down on the street, blocking the road opened by the government office, looking at the battle behind her, it should be the prefect of Gusu.
The old woman only had time to say this before she was kicked and beaten by the accompanying yamen servants. From the beginning to the end, the magistrate sitting in the sedan chair did not show even a trace of his face, only listening to him in an official tone. "It's such a great blessing for Mr. Xu to see your widowed daughter. If you don't know what's good or bad, it's better to retreat quickly." The official sedan chair was lifted up to the steps of Xu's residence, the curtain was lifted and walked out of the sedan chair. Looking at Xu Peiming with a smile, he said, "How dare you trouble Mr. Xu to greet you outside the door?"
With her plump body hidden under the official robe, Daiyu said with a hint of indignation in her contemptuous eyes: "How can such a condescending and obsequious thing be the magistrate guarding Gusu?" This official has done a pretty good job of earning future and money.
"The Xu family is a powerful figure in the Gusu area. Although the Xue family has some shops that can't twist their arms, they don't want to marry their daughter to Mr. Xu, but now they have to marry if they don't."
"That's right, but so is the girl from the Xue family. It's such a blessing to be favored by Mr. Xu, but she just said that she wants to wait for her husband to come back. If I say that she has never seen her husband appear in the past ten years, it is considered a blessing." I've really been married before, I'm afraid I've been abandoned by someone long ago." The conversation of the two women around her reached Daiyu's ears, and Daiyu frowned, why did she feel that the Xue family they were talking about was so familiar? Before he could think too much, he had already walked over slowly, holding Shui Rong's arm.
Beside the old woman who was dragged to the corner came two men and women about 40 years old, they looked like they should be husband and wife, they helped the old woman up, their faces were frowning, and when they saw Daiyu in profile, they were stunned. He froze in place, unable to move.
The old woman's lips trembled for a long time before she realized it. She knelt down in front of Daiyu, kowtowed vigorously, and repeated in her mouth: "I beg your mother to look at the sisterhood in the past and help me save Chai." Son, I beg your mother."
The old woman in front of her was actually Aunt Xue back then, Daiyu had already forgotten how she would remember Aunt Xue at this time, she just felt that they were a little familiar.Looking sideways at Shui Rong, Shui Rong had already seen who they were, glanced at the husband and wife kneeling in a daze behind him, and said calmly, "Help her up."
Seeing Daiyu here, Xue Biao and Xing Xiuyan knew that Shui Rong was by their side. Naturally, they knew the identity of Shui Rong Daiyu, and they understood that Shui Rong and Daiyu didn't want to reveal their identities, so they hurried forward to help Aunt Xue up, and said in a low voice : "This is on the street, so Auntie gets up first."
With the support of Xue Biao and Xing Xiuyan, Aunt Xue barely stood up with tears running down her old cheeks, and she whimpered softly: "My poor chai has been a widow for more than 20 years, that heartless But I never came back to take a look at her. Ten years ago, we heard that he was traveling around Gusu, so we sold our properties and moved the only remaining shop here. Who would have thought that after ten years, he has not been found. , but brought such a big disaster to my hairpin."
Xue Baochai?Jia Baoyu?These two names suddenly flashed in Daiyu's mind, and they were very determined.He looked up and was about to inquire, when he saw the middle-aged couple supporting the old woman and walking away, looking sideways at Shui Rong and frowning, he asked, "Xue Baochai, Jia Baoyu, who are they?"
Shui Rong stared at Daiyu with piercing eyes, bright as beautiful as pearls, and asked with a low smile: "Dai'er really doesn't remember?" Daiyu looked at his face full of joy and raised her eyebrows in puzzlement: "Why does Rong Ying have such an expression? What did the two of them have to do with me in the past?"
"No!" Shui Rong categorically broke Daiyu's thoughts, took her little hand with a little force, and said, "You don't recognize them." A little sunlight leaked through the fingers of the willow tree, and the water on the lake rippled and shimmered. Glittering, the water reflected Daiyu's beautiful face, and the cool jade slowly slid across the side of her forehead, Daiyu's heart suddenly became clear, she pursed her lips and smiled softly: "Rong Ying is jealous."
A few traces of blush rarely appeared on the water-soluble face, but it disappeared in an instant, and said with a twisted face: "Why should I be jealous? Now Dai'er is my wife, my child's mother, what should I do about the old things?" What else is vinegar good for?" Daiyu's bright eyes were mischievous, and she said with a light smile, "That's right, eating too much old vinegar is not good for your health."
Shui Rong looked at her indulgently and didn't refute, but just waved the folding fan in his hand, the white jade pendant swayed back and forth, becoming more and more warm under the sun, and said with a meaningful smile: "Today's performance is so wonderful even before it even started. Wouldn't it be a pity if I didn't go to see it?" Daiyu looked at his handsome profile, although she was smiling but it was frozen to the bone, smiling like a scheming fox, making her hair stand on end.
During these days by his side, I have already understood that he is extremely capable. He never does things that are not sure, because he has analyzed all the situations before doing things, and has drawn up the most detailed plan. Today is really There is going to be a good show.Holding his arm, he walked slowly towards Xu's mansion, looked up at the two big characters in Xu's mansion with full handwriting, the clouds floating in the sky happened to cover the two words, and the red gold framed plaque cast a layer of haze.
"Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Mu, it is a great honor to meet you two." Xu Peiming's eyes fell on Daiyu's softer and clearer face, and he said softly with a hint of obsession: "A while ago I heard that Mrs. Mu is not in good health, is she safe now? I have always wanted to visit but have never been able to come in. Seeing that Mrs. Mu looks good today, Xu can feel relieved."
The frown that seemed to be frowning suddenly turned upside down, Daiyu's thin face was full of anger, the coldness in her eyes emerged more and more, and she said coldly: "How is my wife's health? Doesn't it have much to do with Mr. Xu?" Mrs. Xu can be regarded as a person who is knowledgeable in books and etiquette, so it's better not to speak presumptuously."
The slightly flushed, angry face was as dazzling as a morning glow and hibiscus. Xu Peiming's eyes flickered unsteadily. Seeing his frivolous and cold eyes, the glimmering murderous aura suddenly rose, and he said lightly: "The so-called people who know the book and know the etiquette are in the world. It’s really rare, and it’s nothing more than a furry beast wearing a civilized skin.”
These words were pungent, unceremonious, and without empathy, Xu Peiming's cheeks turned purple immediately, and the coldness in his eyes became more and more serious. It took a long time before he sneered and said: "Mr. Mu is indeed a articulate person, my young master I'm willing to bow down. It's just that beauties are all worthy heroes. I heard that Mr. Mu is empty-handed and doesn't do anything. I don't know in which life he was blessed with such a beautiful family. This young master is really envious."
"It doesn't matter if you are envious. There are many people in the world who are envious of my son. It's just that Mr. Xu should have his son if he wants his father." Seeing Xu Peiming's angry face almost falling over but still holding back, Shui Rong was in a good mood Holding Daiyu's arm, he walked in slowly.
Daiyu held back her laughter until she went in and found a quiet place, lying in Shui Rong's arms and laughing endlessly, her eyes were bright and hibiscus bloomed on her cheeks, and it took a long time before she softened her smile and said: "I never thought that Rong Ying is actually So sharp and bright, his appearance really makes people laugh to death."
Shui Rong freed his hands to caress her delicate lotus face, and frowned with some displeasure in his heart: "Obviously, I have become a grandmother, but I am still being missed like this. This world is really unfair." Daiyu Slapping his big hand away with both irony and laughter, he said angrily: "What are you talking about? Let's go quickly. Then Mr. Xu looks at people who are not kind to people, Rong Ying should be more careful." Shui Rong nodded casually, his eyes flickering The look on her face was slightly cold, and she walked towards the bustling main hall holding Daiyu's hand.
The sound of firecrackers and the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras are very pleasant to the ear. Not only the wealthy merchants from Gusu gathered here, but also officials who are living on the salary of the imperial court.Shui Rong's eyes flicked up, and the circle of looking around was roughly clear. He took Daiyu's arm and slowly sat down in a quiet and inconspicuous place, listening to those people congratulating the old man with white beard and hair sitting in the main hall.
Daiyu wrung the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and lazily glanced at the old man. Most of the body of such a man had been buried in the loess, and he still imitated young people to marry a bride with great fanfare, and he came here by force Yes, what a shameless old brat.
The bright red silks and satins in the house are gracefully flying, the emerald green bonsai are arranged extremely elegantly, and all kinds of seasonal flowers are placed on the porch, so it's very lively. After all, it is a wealthy family who has cultivated it for generations and knows some taste. Daiyu looked carefully There was some appreciation in his eyes.
The sound of firecrackers suddenly rang out, shaking the sky, Shui Rong covered Daiyu's ears with her hands, Daiyu frowned slightly as she looked at the green smoke outside the main hall, which was almost invisible.Seeing those booing crowds surrounding the old man towards the door, Daiyu felt that her whole body was aching from the cold, so she simply leaned her body into Shui Rong's embrace, not wanting to look any further.
The bride with a red hijab was helped in by two bridesmaids, no, it should be said that she was pulled in forcefully.The white-headed old man was holding the red silk, smiling brightly like a chrysanthemum on his wrinkled face, and Xu Peiming who followed in also had a faint smile on his face.
His own father married his stepmother and was officially a house-filling wife. As the son of Mrs. Xu back then, didn't Xu Peiming not feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable at all?I can still laugh.
Shui Rong had always understood Daiyu's intentions better, now seeing her frown, she already understood three points, the smile on her face became more and more shallow, leaning forward and gently whispering in her ear: "In life, there are people who pursue you. Affection, some people pursue fame and fortune. For fame and fortune, you can throw away your wife and children, let alone a mother who has passed away and is of no use?"
"Mr. Mu, Mrs. Mu, you are hiding here quietly, and you are going to salute soon. How about you two come to the front to join in the fun?" Xu Peiming stepped up to Shui Rong and Daiyu, and invited them to the front row of the ceremony with a smile.
"Since it was Mr. Xu's invitation, it is better to be respectful than obey." Shui Rong looked at the magistrate who was sitting on the seat with slightly raised eyebrows, and slowly walked forward holding Daiyu's arm.Because of Xu Peiming's company, the guests only treated them as honored guests, and consciously made way for Shui Rong and Daiyu to come to the front unimpeded.
"When the banquet starts, I will toast Mr. Mu a glass." Xu Peiming's eyes overflowed with vicious eyes, Shui Rong waved his hand and said casually: "That's a very good relationship, I also want to respect Mr. Xu with a glass of water and wine." The two people were about to worship the heaven and the earth, but the bride's head was still unwilling to lower, and the bride forced her to bow down.
When the magistrate who was sitting in the upper position casually glanced at the faces of Shui Rong and Daiyu, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his frightened mind went blank, and the cold chill climbed straight from the soles of his feet to his heart, and his trembling hands could hardly hold the teacup in his hand .Shui Rong's cold eyes flicked over, and the magistrate sat on the chair paralyzed from fright and made a half-voiced sound.
When he returned to Beijing to report on his duties before, he had the honor to witness the dragon face of Emperor Jingye. At this time, he suddenly saw Shui Rong's heart trembled. He couldn't think of anything in his blank mind, but he couldn't make a sound. Muttering: "It's over, it's over."
"Why do I look at this bride as if she doesn't want to marry Mr. Xu?" Shui Rong looked up at the magistrate who was slumped on the chair with a smile that was not a smile, and the magistrate stood up suddenly like a puppet being lifted by a string , went straight to Shui Rong and was about to kneel down, but was stopped by Shui Rong's sharp eyes, his legs were trembling and he barely stood up, Shui Rong looked at him and said: "The magistrate is the parent official of Gusu, why don't the magistrate step forward and hand over the bride?" Take off the hijab, let everyone see if she is willing to marry Master Xu?"
Xu Peiming walked up to Shui Rong and Daiyu with a livid face, and said coldly: "I just invited you to congratulate Mrs. Mu because I think I have a lot of fate with Mrs. Mu. Mr. Mu, it's better if you don't know how to flatter." The magistrate almost trembled when he heard Xu Peiming's words, Shui Rong smiled indifferently and pointed his chin in the direction of the bride, not paying any attention to Xu Peiming's intentions.
Daiyu propped her chin and leaned on the chair with a smile that was not a smile, it was really a good show, she said indifferently: "Gusu has always regarded tranquility and peace as the priority for the prosperity of the people. When something about power and hegemony comes out, it's not easy for Liu Zhifu to explain to Shang Feng, right?"
"Yes, yes, what Madam said is very true." Yan Bina Liu Zhifu scrambled to the front of the bride, and lifted off the red hijab that was covered, the bride's plump face was stained with tears, With a cloth ball stuffed in his mouth, he was indescribably pitiful.When Daiyu saw her appearance, the memories in her mind fluttered like shuffled paper, but she still couldn't figure out a clue, only intermittent fragments.
"Sister Bao." Daiyu murmured. The woman who was forced to kneel on the ground looked up at Daiyu in disbelief. color.Shui Rong held Daiyu's little hand, patted it lightly to comfort her.
Suddenly seeing this change, all the guests in the hall were in an uproar. The bride came here bound, and the faces of those officials were very ugly.Although they all knew about this matter, no one dared to accept the case. Now that it was revealed in public, no one dared to come forward and say something under the eyes of everyone.
They didn't dare to offend the Xu family, and they didn't dare to go forward to avenge Xue's family.Everyone knows that the new emperor's thunderous tactics have dealt with how many corrupt and incompetent officials he has dealt with since he ascended the throne.
With a livid face, Xu Peiming ordered the servants in the mansion to come forward and take Shui Rong and Daiyu out. Shui Rong raised his eyebrows, but Liu Zhifu hurriedly stepped forward to stand in front of Shui Rong and Daiyu, and shouted sharply: "Xu Peiming, you Presumptuous, why don't you tell them to retreat quickly?"
Seeing Liu Zhifu's fearful expression as if he was facing an enemy, Xu Peiming's eyes were full of doubts, and he was not allowed to think about it. The servant outside the door had already stumbled in, out of breath, and said: "Master Young master, Master Zhu, the admiral of Liangjiang, has already arrived at the door."
There was a panic in the hall, and Xu Peiming hurriedly supported Mr. Xu to welcome him out, and the officials, gentry and wealthy people in the house also hurriedly greeted him out.Daiyu stepped forward to untie the rope that bound the bride, and removed the cloth from her mouth, saying: "You are free now, go back quickly." Baochai wiped the tears from her face and knelt down to worship Kowtowing and saying: "Thank you, the Empress Dowager." Daiyu instinctively stretched out her hand to help her up, and said softly, "Go." The tears on Baochai's dignified face quickly disappeared, she nodded, then turned and walked out.
Zhifu Liu wiped the cold sweat off his face and knelt down in front of Shui Rong and Daiyu, saying: "This humble official deserves death, please punish him by the Supreme Emperor."
"You deserve death, but the Taihuang shouldn't be punished, get out of here." Shui Rong kicked him away, holding Daiyu's arm and walking slowly towards the outside of the house.
The bright yellow canopy made everyone look dazed, and the gray-faced Zhu Shunhe looked at the people who were stunned in front of him, and rebuked in a low voice: "The sage is here, why don't you hurry up and bow down to Long Live?" No matter whether the people in front of them have reacted or not Hurling and kneeling all over the ground, Shui Haoze, who stepped down from the bright yellow board, didn't seem to see the people kneeling in front of him, but his smiling eyes fell on Shui Rong and Daiyu who were walking slowly, and he stepped forward to salute: "The son emperor kowtowed to the father and queen mother."
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