White Hedge Dream

Chapter 18 Going out

Zhou Jingyun had also anticipated that there would be social gatherings. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he wrote to his mother in advance to explain all the contacts between relatives and friends, waiting for him to come back, so as to avoid it.

Zhuang Li thought that with her background, Mrs. Dongyang Hou didn't want to bring her to see her relatives and friends and embarrass herself.

Unexpectedly, it could not be avoided.

It can be seen that things in this world are never perfect.

She could only come to see Mrs. Dongyang Hou, and tried to use Zhou Jingyun's words to refuse: "The prince said that he didn't want to work hard for his mother, so he would take me out to meet relatives and friends when he comes back, otherwise it would be considered disrespectful."

After hearing what Zhuang Li said outside, Mrs. Dongyang Hou sneered in her heart.

She doesn't want to go, she doesn't want to take her there yet!

Besides, the suspicion of disrespect was clearly because he was afraid that she would be embarrassed if she went out.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou scolded her son again in her heart, knowing that she would be embarrassed to find such a daughter-in-law. She would behead her first and then throw her back.

But what can be done? This is already the case.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou took a deep breath, walked out of Dongci Room, and looked at Zhuang Li standing in the hall.

Zhuang Li, who came here today, was wearing a goose-yellow shirt and a white linen skirt. Perhaps he had lived at home for a while, or the clothes had been modified by the embroiderer. He was no longer as reserved and strange as before.

The whole person relaxed.

She is quite adaptable, Mrs. Dongyang Hou murmured in her heart.

"You are getting married outside. You haven't held a wedding at home and haven't met your relatives and friends. You really shouldn't go out to meet people." She said solemnly, "It's just that the person you invited is my eldest sister's mother-in-law."

It wouldn't matter if she was just my sister's mother-in-law, but Mrs. Xue was still a relative of the emperor.

Mrs. Xue's father was the late emperor's uncle. In terms of seniority, the late emperor called her sister. However, the branch was a little far away and she was not favored by the late emperor. She did not get a title. In addition, the court was in turmoil. This lineage had almost nothing to do with the royal family. Come and go.

However, since more than half of the clan relatives had been eliminated in the hands of Empress Chiang, the new emperor wanted to get close to the clan relatives, so he found Mrs. Xue. The emperor called her aunt several times, and Mrs. Xue began to act like a princess.

I don’t know who instigated her. Mrs. Xue said that she was not in good health. She heard that Zhou Shizi had married a new wife and wanted to meet her to avoid the regret of not being able to see her again if she got seriously ill.

This old woman always pretended to be sick to tease her sister, and now she came to tease her again. Mrs. Dongyang Hou gritted her teeth, and she was not afraid that her curse would come true.

But she knew it was a lie but couldn't refuse. On the one hand, it would embarrass her sister. On the other hand, it would be bad if the old woman got angry and acted in front of the emperor.

Mrs. Dongyanghou was angry and helpless. This kind of thing was inevitable. There were so many princes and nobles in the capital, and there were people in the Dongyanghou Mansion who could not be offended. Zhou Jingyun thought that by not letting his wife see anyone, he could hide at home. ?

Although he didn't know what Mrs. Dongyanghou was complaining about in her heart, Zhuang Li also saw that going out this time was not something that Mrs. Dongyanghou could refuse.

In this case, if she insists on not going, it is not a matter between her and Mrs. Dongyang Hou's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

We can't let Dongyang Houfu attract more attention from outside.

Zhuang Li hurriedly responded and said: "Mother, if you are an elder who cannot refuse, of course I will go."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou's face softened slightly.

"I only have this one sister. Jingyun was often taken care of by her when she was a child. She can be considered as growing up in front of Mrs. Xue." She said lightly, not wanting to say more to Zhuang Li. She only looked at her again and called her mother: " Go get the pomegranate red dress I made for the eldest lady."

Mother Xu responded and quickly brought a dress and shirt.

"This is for the eldest sister to wear when she returns to her parents' home." Mrs. Dongyang Hou said, "She is about the same height as you. After all, she is going out to meet guests, so you should change into it first to make it more festive."

Zhuang Li didn't dislike other people's clothes, so Chun Yue hurriedly took them. Because time was tight, Xu's mother took them to change clothes next door.

When she came out, she not only changed into new clothes, but also combed her hair, touched up her makeup, and wore a pair of white pearl pendants.

"I made my own choice from Madam's makeup box." Xu's mother said with a smile, and praised, "Madam has good taste, this dress suits the young lady very well."

It was indeed a good match. Putting on this slightly bright dress, it did not overwhelm Zhuang Li's plain facial features, but made her face more soft, bright and elegant.

This look is a bit like what Zhou Jingyun said in his letter, elegance and vulgarity.

But what's the use of being good-looking? With such a background and good looks, it only gave Jing Yun a lustful reputation.

The thought of her daughter-in-law going out and being scrutinized and discussed was really a headache. Mrs. Dongyang Hou didn't want to look at Zhuang Li or call Hongxing again.

The maid Hongxing came forward holding a small box.

"Mrs. Xue has three granddaughters in the boudoir, and my sister has two grandsons." Mrs. Dongyang Hou said, "I have also prepared the meeting gifts. You can just give them to them when the time comes."

No matter what, we cannot let the children of outsiders ask, "Why didn't you give me a meeting gift?"

Let alone let her take out things like lotus branches.

Zhuang Li thanked him and Chunyue stepped forward to take it.

Mother Xu said that the car was ready, and then said, "Xue Liu is waiting by the car with the young lady's daily supplies."

Zhuang Li took Chunyue out first, and Mrs. Dongyang Hou sighed behind her: "Don't let her sit in the same car with me."

Mother Xu smiled lowly: "Our family doesn't have to go out with only one car." After saying that, she helped Mrs. Dongyang Hou out and reminded her carefully, "Mrs. Xue is not easy to deal with. Madam still has to warn the young lady. ”

Mrs. Dongyang Hou said angrily: "What's the use of admonishing her? It will be good if she can speak eloquently by then. Anyway, today is just for people to laugh at me. I will bear it with all my skin."

Mother Xu sighed and quickly changed the subject: "It would be good for my aunt to meet the young madam. She has always been worried that the prince will be heartbroken. Now that she can accommodate the newcomer, she is relieved."

That's true, if you can tolerate this person, you can tolerate other people. This is not good, but there are good things. Mrs. Dongyang Hou's expression softened.

The carriage swayed slightly as it drove out of the gate of Dongyang Marquis Mansion, and the noise from the street came through the curtains of the carriage.

This is a different feeling from nighttime and dreams. Zhuang Li looked at the swaying curtains and raised his hand to lift a corner of the car curtain. I wonder where Zhou Jingyun's aunt lives? She had already walked to the inner city last night, but she still couldn't take a few more steps. Those few lines of words couldn't hold the fragrance of Mengxiang, and almost burned her soul...

Thoughts flashed across her mind, and she felt uneasy. The noise coming from outside became fierce, biting at her body.

Chunyue reached out and pressed the car curtain, interrupting the noise.

"Young Madam, are you okay?" She looked at Zhuang Li's face carefully.

It seems to be worse than when I woke up in the morning, and even pink and white can't cover it up.

I didn't have a good rest, but I suddenly had to go out, so I was very nervous.

"Don't be afraid, young lady." Chunyue comforted, "My aunt is very nice."

Xue Liu also spoke from the side: "My aunt treats the prince like her own son."

This is not a comfort. Doesn't it mean that there is another mother-in-law to scrutinize? The more she treats her as her own son, the more critical and harsh she becomes towards her daughter-in-law. Chun Yue looks at Xue Liu helplessly and reproachfully.

Xue Liu pretended to be stupid and asked, "Am I wrong?"

Zhuang Li didn't care about the maid's tactful words. He leaned on the cushion and said calmly: "Okay, I understand, and I will treat her like my own mother-in-law."

This answer was really... Xue Liu didn't know what to say for a moment, Chunyue chuckled. Although the young lady looked weak, her eyes were still calm and she spoke so calmly. She suddenly wasn't so worried anymore.

Xue's family is located in the southwest corner of the capital. It is a large house. From a distance, the eaves are flying arches and the stone walls are carved, which shows that the family is well off.

As soon as she got out of the car at the second door, she was surrounded by flowers, willows, greenery, and jewels. At the same time, she heard the words "Auntie," "Mrs. Hou," and other titles. At the same time, countless gazes flooded Zhuang Li who was walking behind her.

"Oh, so small!"

There was also a female voice saying, the voice was loud enough to cover the noise.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou's face was stiff, this old woman actually called so many people!

…

…

Mrs. Xue was sixty-four or five years old, her face was sallow and she looked like she was sick, but her eyes were full of energy as she looked up and down at the fence standing in front of her.

"Have you got haircut yet?" she asked.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou forced out a smile and wanted to speak, but Zhuang Li had already spoken first.

"I'm sixteen this year," she said. "My birthday will be seventeen in the fall."

His words are soft, his expression is calm, his temperament is gentle, and he has no cowardice.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou glanced at her, but she didn't have stage fright and dared to speak?

Mrs. Xue stared at Zhuang Li and still said: "It doesn't look big enough, it looks small."

In short, it is necessary to conclude that Zhou Jingyun has found a baby wife.

Zhuang Li said with a smile: "It is often said that if a woman is pampered and raised, she will easily appear small."

Before Mrs. Xue could speak, a woman around asked, "Didn't you say that both parents died?"

Mrs. Dongyang Hou looked over fiercely and saw a woman she was not familiar with. Seeing Mrs. Dongyang Hou's expression was not friendly, she hid behind the person and whispered, "I also heard what others said."

Listen to what others say? Looking at the faces of the others, it was obvious that they knew a lot about this. Madam Dongyang Hou clenched her hands hidden in her sleeves. Zhou Jingyun did not hide the fact that he had married a new wife from the outside world, but the background of his wife was a private matter. Except for When I told my parents, I only told Uncle Anding, who was regarded as a close relative.

I knew Ding'anbo Mansion would talk about it everywhere!

There were whispers all around, and eyes pointed at Zhuang Li.

It is the rule of many families not to marry the eldest daughter of a widowed woman, but she didn't expect that she would be an orphan whose parents both died.

"Although both my parents are dead, my ancestor's family treated me as pampered and pampered as if they were their own son." Zhuang Li only continued to answer Mrs. Xue's words and smiled lightly.

A young girl standing behind Mrs. Xue partially covered her face with a fan, her eyes flashing: "There is someone to support her, so even if her parents die, the young lady will not be sad? She seems quite happy."

The death of both parents is the most tragic thing in the world. How can anyone not be sad? Can you still be happy?

Countless eyes instantly fell on Zhuang Li's face and saw the slight smile on her lips.

really!

How can anyone be happy when their parents die? This woman really doesn’t know etiquette!

There were whispers all around, and eyes pointed again.

Mrs. Xue looked disgusted. Elderly people hate this kind of late-born offspring the most. They are unfilial!

Mrs. Dongyang Hou was so angry that she wanted to vomit blood. What happened? You don’t have to laugh at everything you say! Mr. Zhuang is so nervous, his expression is messed up?

At this time, I regretted not giving Zhuang Li a few words. The wealthy people in the capital have the most vicious eyes, and their expressions can be picked out.

She could only find a way to save it.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou was about to speak: "She"

But Zhuang Li had already spoken first.

"My parents were sick, tortured and in great pain." She said softly, "I am really happy for them that they have recovered and are free from their illnesses."

Teacher Zhuang is getting ready for class.

(End of chapter)