With the confiscation of the He family, the grudges between the Shen and He families were settled.
Yang Tian knew very much about the affairs of the Shen and He families, but after the case was reviewed, he just said that he had nothing to do with the He family anymore, so he forgot about it and never thought of the Li family for a while.
When Wang Yan mentioned it, she immediately recalled it and couldn't help but let out a "yeah", "Is it the one who broke off the engagement?!"
She also knew that Miss He Wu had been married for a long time, but she only learned the details after the tragic stories of Mrs. He swallowing gold and Miss He trying to commit suicide with the gold hairpin reached the Yang family.
The Li family proposed to the He family to withdraw from the engagement on the grounds that their eldest son was seriously ill. At that time, Shen Zhou had just been dismissed from his official position by the He family. When the He family was arrogant and the Shen family was weak, no one thought that the Li family was doing it to draw a clear line. Those who broke off their engagement with the He family.
However, not long after he broke off the engagement, Wang Shouren's squadron returned to the court and brought back evidence that the He family was a Japanese invader. From then on, the He family suffered a complete defeat, and eventually ended up having their homes confiscated, beheaded and exiled.
Because the Li family left early, they neither got into trouble nor had their character questioned.
Although Miss He Wu did not die, she was exiled. Her fate may not be much better than death. Many boudoirs in the capital sympathized with her.
At that time, Yang Tian went to the banquet with the Yu family, and many ladies were whispering about this topic. Some people said that if the Li family had not broken off the engagement, and Miss He Wu had this engagement, she might still be able to stay in the Li family and avoid the pain of exile.
Of course, some people say that how can Miss He Wu feel at ease even if she stays in the capital, as her relatives will die in exile.
Even more humanely, I am afraid that even if the Li family recognizes this daughter-in-law, they will not treat her well.
Because this was a matter involving an enemy of the Shen family, Yang Tian only listened and did not say anything. He only heard his father and his eldest brother talking about Mrs. He's swallowing of gold after he came back. Although his father and brother looked down on the He family, But the Li family is not highly praised either.
"A few days ago, I heard that because the Tailing Mausoleum (the mausoleum of Emperor Hongzhi) was completed, the emperor gave a heavy reward to the new Ningbo Tan You built by the admiral, as well as Li Hao, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, and the commander of Jin Yiwei, Qian Shi Yu Zhi." Wang Yan was no stranger to talking about court affairs, which shows that Yang Shen did not hide anything from her at home.
In fact, Yang Tinghe also acquiesced in his eldest daughter-in-law's desire to listen to political affairs. He also hoped that her eldest daughter-in-law could become a good helper in his son's career.
Moreover, Yang Tinghe also discovered that sometimes, the eldest daughter-in-law had a keener political insight than her son, and she would no longer be afraid of her daughter-in-law knowing about political affairs.
Wang Yan said slowly: "The emperor valued the fact that he could hand over the Tailing project to Li Hao. After this heavy reward of money, he also handed over the Xiyuan project to him. The whole court regarded him as the emperor's sidekick for a while. New rich man. Now that he has been appreciated by the emperor, it is not unusual for him to make friends with our master, the emperor's mentor, but it is just a matter of marriage..."
"He was a little too eager when he came up to arrange marriage." Yang Tian nodded and said, "Besides, although the He family's case happened a few months ago, the eldest son of his family could say that at that time It was because I was terminally ill that I just broke off the engagement. In the past few months, I have been in good health and can arrange another marriage?! Don’t let anyone talk about it! If my Yang family agrees, I’m afraid there won’t be any good words.”
Wang Yan looked at Yang Tian approvingly, couldn't help but stretched out his hand to touch her little head, and said with a smile: "My Tian'er has grown up."
Yang Tian blushed and spat at her again: "You are so old-fashioned, Sister Chu Chu, how much older are you than me?!"
Wang Yan pinched her again with a smile, and then changed the topic and said: "Your elder brother and I also have this concern, but the master didn't say yes or no, he was just considering it, so it's not easy for us to talk. Even if we make a decision,
Marriage, there is another matter here..."
"Although everyone in the capital knows about Li Hao's family affairs, it is not easy to be the eldest son's daughter-in-law, but what is the identity of the eldest son of the Shilang Mansion? Although Miss He Wu was also a concubine at the beginning, she has always been a concubine.
He was raised by his aunt's side and named under his aunt's name." She paused and said, "Our wife will never be willing to put her second sister's son in her name. If a concubine's second daughter is married to her eldest son, then this is my Yang family's.
So high."
Yang Tian sighed, "Since you are so high-ranking, in the eyes of those who don't know what's going on, the reputation of the Yang family is probably worse than that of the Li family."
Yang Tian also knew that it was impossible for the Yu family to remember Yang Yue by name.
The poison of Aunt Jiang's plan this time was not only to trap her, Yang Tian, to death, but also to frame the Yu family and get rid of the Yu family as well. The Yu family should now hate Aunt Jiang to the core.
No matter whether the second sister is involved or not, as the daughter that Aunt Jiang is planning for, the Yu family will naturally hate her as well. If the Yu family is not even willing to raise Shiro, how can she be willing to let the second sister be recorded in her name?
.
What happened to Aunt Jiang this time was probably due to her father's daily connivance, which raised Aunt Jiang's heart. I'm afraid my father knew it well, and he felt guilty towards Mr. Yu. Therefore, no matter what happened to Mr. Yu's persistence,
It is impossible to forcefully demand Yu’s name.
"Now it just depends on what father wants." Wang Yan said, "I came here to talk to you because I also want to ask you if you know anything about the Li family from the Shen family? We should know better."
Yang Tian thought for a while and said: "It's the He family's business, it's nothing to do with the Li family..." She paused, suddenly widened her eyes, tapped her fingers, and said, "I really remembered something."
What she remembered was that Li Jun, Li Jun's elder brother, was currently an academic administrator in Jiangsu. Although he was related to the He family, he never showed any favoritism. He judged the Japanese case in Songjiang impartially and had a bad impression of the He family.
She told Wang Yan the whole story, and then said: "I've been talking about this for a long time. I remember it was Brother Shen who mentioned it when he came back from Songjiang last year. Just now I saw that my sister-in-law didn't seem to know. I think my eldest brother didn't pay attention.
,forgot."
"No, your elder brother doesn't pay any attention to such things." Wang Yan said with a bitter smile.
Yang Shen never mentioned this matter to her at all, so it was obvious that he had never cared about it. Wang Yan sighed inwardly. His husband was extremely talented, but he was impatient with worldly affairs. Little did he know that he would always have to face challenges when he embarked on an official career in the future.
to these.
She thought for a moment and then said: "In this case, this academic master is an upright person. I am afraid that he cannot tolerate a villain like the He family as an in-law. It is very likely that he has written to his brother early to ask him to break off the engagement.
But, Lord Minister..."
She twitched the corner of her mouth and showed a contemptuous smile, "I'm afraid she couldn't bear to marry the right person. At that time, He Dongsheng was still the minister of the Ministry of Justice. This wait and see lasted until the end of the year. I'm afraid it was also the south that sent the letter. Wang
Lord Shouren has the evidence to arrest the He family, so he can decisively break off the engagement."
Yang Tian nodded in agreement.
Wang Yan lowered his face and said coldly: "If this is the case, how can Li Hao behave like a villain?"
However, she also knew in her heart that her husband had never paid attention to Li Jun's affairs, and she did not believe that her father-in-law, Yang Tinghe, had not paid attention either. So Yang Tinghe did not refuse, but she was still worried.
Wang Yan pursed his lips and said, "No matter what, I will explain everything clearly to you when I go back today."
Wang Yan, who was in charge of the affairs, was no longer as carefree as when he first got married, and was as hurried as the Yu family. He reluctantly stayed with Yang Tian to have a meal and then rushed back.
Shen Rui was carefully examined by his uncle Yang Shen, and everything from the words to the writing was approved. Shen Rui also listened obediently. In terms of knowledge, he admitted from the bottom of his heart that he and his uncle There is still a gap.
After all, my eldest uncle is the top talent, and he is willing to communicate more with him.
After Yang Shen and his wife left, when Shen Rui talked to Yang Tian in private, he couldn't help but said: "After the eldest brother got married, he became more and more like an elder brother." It's a bit like an elder brother is like a father.
Yang Tian also smiled so hard that her eyes were crooked, and she was full of praise for her sister-in-law "Sister Chu Chu". She was also really happy to have such a sister-in-law.
She told Shen Rui about the marriage proposal from the Li family to the Yang family, and also told Shen Rui about her and her sister-in-law's analysis.
Shen Rui smiled coolly and said: "In fact, the water conservancy projects that this Minister Li previously presided over were all done beautifully. He is not a mediocre person, and it is human nature to seek benefits and avoid disadvantages."
He lowered his voice and added: "This person is under the command of Mr. Liu Ge. It is not known whether there is any instruction from Mr. Ge."
In fact, he was still wondering if there was any instruction from Brother Shou, but he couldn't bring this up casually.
After shaking Yang Tian's little hand, he returned to his normal voice and said: "Father-in-law has been dealing with these people for a longer time. After thinking about it, he knows these people well. Tian'er should not worry too much about this time. Father-in-law has the final say..."
He also doted on and teased: "If you don't like your second sister, just don't see her in the future. From now on, let Zhang Tian (father Banxia) take care of the concierge. You can decide who you see and who you don't see. Whether the door opens or not is all up to you, okay?" good?"
Yang Tian wrinkled his nose and said angrily: "We are talking seriously here, but you are just making jokes." He then flatly said: "After all, she is my sister, how can she really be turned away?" She felt worried. If you are not happy, you still have to save face and don't let others laugh at the Yang family's tutor.
As she said this, she remembered something she was even more unhappy about.
She frowned and said: "Also, my sister-in-law said that the second girl from Shouning Houfu and Ji Li actually left me a message about my relatives and sisters-in-law. Both my wife and sister-in-law were unhappy, and they didn't have any good feelings towards them, so they directly replaced me. Pushed."
Shen Rui immediately darkened his face and said coldly: "Don't even pay attention to them."
Yang Tian stared at Shen Rui. In terms of etiquette, after adoption, Shen Jin was just a member of the clan, but after all, there was still a blood relationship, and he could not be treated lightly.
Seeing the worry hidden in her eyes, Shen Rui understood something in his heart, and his voice became colder: "Tian'er, don't think too much, he is just an ordinary clan member. People in the clan can't get along with each other, and there are many people who would make a fuss when meeting. , What does this mean to us? We have already divided our clans, so who cares?"
He took Yang Tian's hand and said seriously: "Tian'er, I have said before that you don't have to wrong yourself for anyone. In the past, you had your father-in-law and your eldest brother. In the future, with me, I will try my best to make you live comfortably."
Yang Tian then smiled, then winked playfully, and said in a charming tone: "I was thinking that if you said 'it's okay to save face', then I would still have to save face, then Just let others go to the bookstore and buy the new issue of Women's Precepts and Women's Virtues, and give it to her to congratulate her on her hairpin. Since you said you don't need to save face, I will save half of the money."
The female preceptor had a strong accent, and at the end she spit out her lilac tongue and made a grimace.
Shen Rui was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and felt relieved. He stretched out his hand to scratch the tip of Yang Tian's nose and said with a smile: "You have become so narrow-minded!"
"I learned everything from the Lu family's sister-in-law." Yang Tian suddenly sighed, and when he spoke again, he brought out Zhang Qingbai's accent and intonation, saying: "I learned conversation faster than I learned kung fu from the Lu family's sister-in-law.
But what should I do..."
Hearing this, Shen Rui laughed out loud: "It's broken, it's broken, when I lift and open the hijab, I didn't marry a daughter-in-law from Shuzhong, but from Shandong! Could it be that someone slipped the bag? But what happened?
Okay..."
*
On May 28th, Zhang Yuxian, the second girl of the Shouning Hou Mansion, was given a gift of hairpins. A large banquet was held in the Hou Mansion and the house was packed with guests.
No matter what the court said about the emperor's attitude towards the Zhang family, the Zhang family was the most prominent family of relatives in the Hongzhi and Zhengde dynasties. Especially it is said that there will soon be another queen among the Zhang family's in-laws. In addition to the Zhang family in the civil and military circles,
For a few companies such as Han Wen, which are in stalemate, most of the courtiers want to give some face.
Of course, some people who are familiar with the Zhang family members secretly murmured: The second girl’s birthday in this photo was originally supposed to be in mid-May, so why was it delayed until the end of the month? This hairpin ceremony is so important to women...
However, the buzz from the outside world did not affect the liveliness of the Zhang family at all. The empress dowager and the empress dowager in the palace were all rewarded with brocades, and they were quite honored for a while.
Naturally, Yang Tian didn't pay attention that day. When she got up early in the morning, she and Shen Rui were busy making money from elm trees and discussing a banquet of elm money at noon.
However, when the two of them were taking a routine walk, they saw a dozen large elm trees beside a road in the village covered with elm coins, and several children from farmers were picking them there enthusiastically.
Yang Tian, a scholarly lady, didn't know that this food was actually edible. Shen Rui, remembering his past life, joked that he would pay for it.
He only knew how to eat Yu Qian'er's scrambled eggs. Mother Lin couldn't help but laugh and said: "You are a young master from a wealthy family. How do you know how poor people eat? Where can you get eggs? Put less rice and use them."
To cook porridge, some thick noodles can be used to stuff stuffing and bake pancakes..."
Shen Rui smiled and said: "It's not bitter now. Let's just eat scrambled eggs and fried meat, and Tian'er can also have a taste of it."
Yang Tian said, seeing how many knots there were in Yuqianer, he thought he might as well try them all.
Shen Rui then asked the boy to call the other children and give him half of the elm they picked today. He gave each of them ten chicken eggs and a pound of meat, and asked them to go home and fry the elm to make a delicious meal.
The children immediately cheered and picked more and more energetically.
In the middle of the excitement, someone came to the door over there and reported that the Lord of Qinghe County, the Sixth Girl of Uncle Wu Jing's Mansion, and a Miss Wu came to visit and asked to see Miss Yang.
Yang Tian couldn't help but be surprised and asked: "Why are the three of them here?"
It wasn't that she was curious about today, she didn't know that it was Zhang Yuxian and Hairpin today - that day, Wang Yan only said that Shouning Houfu sent a post and they rejected it, but he didn't say what day at all.
What Yang Tian was curious about was that Cai Miao, the king of Qinghe County, had not set a wedding date yet, but Zhao Tong was getting married on June 20th. Seeing that it was already June, how could the family allow her to run around!
She only saw Zhao Tong once on the second day after the crisis was over, and Zhao Tong had to wait at home to get married.
And Wu Xitong, isn’t Wu Xitong going to the palace?
The news about Wu Xitong was also brought to her by Zhao Tong. Every time Zhao Tong came to Xiang'an Village, he would always talk to her about the gossip in the ladies' circle. The two of them didn't have many friends in common, so they talked about it.
You can't beat those people on the left.
Wu Xitong was in a more dangerous situation than she was at that time. Not only was she frozen by the cold river water, but she also broke her head and was unconscious for more than ten days. She really had to save her life from the Temple of Hell. Fortunately, she stayed in the palace.
Eldest Princess Mansion, if I had gone back to Shouninghou Mansion at that time, I am afraid that I would have died long ago.
Fortunately, Wu Xitong grew up in the countryside, and his physical foundation was much stronger than that of ordinary weak girls raised in purdahs. Although this attack was fierce, it did not damage his foundation. After he regained consciousness, his health began to improve.
The eldest princess's palace was already very kind to Wu Xitong. When the decree came out from the palace, they sent a nun for education. The imperial doctors also took turns to come to consult, and various rare and valuable medicines were also given to Wu Xitong. Wu Xitong healed quickly from his injuries.
It's just that he has never come to see Yang Tian before, so he doesn't know what the purpose of this visit is.
Yang Tian thought to himself, and ordered people to quickly invite her to the flower hall where she was entertaining guests. At the same time, he smiled with Shen Rui and said, "What a coincidence, I don't think they have ever eaten this Yuqian, so I'll give them something fresh to eat."
"
Shen Rui smiled and said: "Wonderful, they must have never tasted it. Just tell them that this is a rare treasure and give them a bag later. This will save you a gift in return today."
Yang Tian shaved his face and said with a smile: "What a stingy Mr. Shen!" Amidst Shen Rui's laughter, Banxia Maidong quickly pushed her back to entertain the guests.
When they arrived at the flower hall, before the two parties could meet and salute, Zhao Tong complained first: "We are not outsiders, why did you bring us to the flower hall? There is no way you can sit still with your body. Take us to your courtyard quickly, and you can do it yourself."
Go and lie down, otherwise we wouldn't dare to talk properly."
Cai Miao also came forward and said with a smile: "She comes frequently, so you don't think she is a guest. Are we not guests? We treat you with the same heart as she does. If you treat us as guests,
, but it will break our hearts."
Yang Tian could only laugh and said: "You said this, and I was speechless."
Zhao Tong laughed and said: "What are you talking about? Go back quickly and lie down."
Yang Tian had no choice but to apologize to Wu Xitong: "I made Miss Wu laugh."
Wu Xitong was a little embarrassed, as she was the only unfamiliar stranger here, but she had already developed a harmonious temperament, and immediately stepped forward and said with a smile: "I am a guest, but as the saying goes, guests do as they please.
It’s not because you, the master, are so cheap that I can be so cheap.”
Everyone returned to the main courtyard talking and laughing. They saw a plain white wall with a light bamboo shadow on the top in the distance. Cai Miao praised it "wonderful" and said with a smile: "This courtyard is newly tidied up."
However, Yang Tian was getting better day by day, and Shen Rui, to distract her, worked with her to think about the rearrangement.
It was difficult to break ground in the city, but the manor had no scruples. The huge piece of land belonged to his family. He pushed down walls whenever he wanted and dug ponds whenever he wanted. Within a few months, the appearance of the main courtyard had changed.
After entering the courtyard, Cai Miao went to the clump of purple bamboos and saw that the earth was built as ridges, the surrounding water was a stream, the small bridges were delicate, and the stone steps were simple, showing a bit of the ancient style of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
She was full of praise, but couldn't help but say: "These black bamboos... look like those in Junyuan?"
The Junyuan Garden was a garden opened by merchants to sell flowers and trees.
Yang Tian shook his head and said: "These plants were given by the Lu family's sister-in-law. I really don't know where they came from, and I can't ask."
However, Zhang Zhenren not only did not cause trouble, but also attracted the attention of the nobles. Lu Erqilang and his wife were very grateful. They were afraid that giving money to the Shen family would be considered vulgar, so they specially inquired and bought some expensive flowers and trees to send.
Cai Miao couldn't bear to move her eyes away, and said regretfully: "Ah, count them, I'm afraid there is no better bamboo in the capital than his bamboos. Alas, the price of the garden is too high, I
I'm still working with my brother... Well, now that I've sold it to you, I don't have to worry about it now..."
Zhao Tong pushed her and said with a smile: "It's just a few bamboos. Look at you making such a fuss. When you marry in the south, there won't be enough bamboos."
When it came to marriage, Cai Miao was not shy at all. She curled her lips and said, "I can't get married at the moment. Grandma said she would keep me until I am twenty."
Zhao Tong clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Oh, that's great. I'm not waiting for you to see the Chengguo Duke's Mansion..."
Cai Miao pretended to twist her mouth and cursed with a smile: "Let's see if I don't tear your annoying mouth apart!"
Yang Tian watched the two people bickering and couldn't laugh or cry. He coughed and said with a smile: "Good sisters, let's go to the house. I haven't asked you properly yet. Sixth sister, didn't you get married on June 20th?"
I have collected all the posts, how come Madam Uncle still allows you to run outside now?"
Zhao Tong just took the opportunity to break away from Cai Miao, ran into the upper room laughing and joking, put his head in the room and said with a smile: "My mother doesn't care about me, it's just that the mothers are too busy..."
When Yang Tian and others entered the room, Zhao Tong pressed her down on the couch and called Banxia Maidong and other maids to come over and cover her with thin quilts. The others sat casually on the armchairs beside the couch.
Wu Xitong came here for the first time. He couldn't help but look at it all the way. He also saw that every decoration in Yang Tian's boudoir was unique and ingenious. He couldn't help but sigh that Yang Tian had a good life.
Zhao Tong drank a bowl of tea, then asked for another bowl, and said with a smile: "Is this new tea? It tastes good. Everything here is good. I'm coming to stay for a few days tomorrow."
He poked Yang Tian again and said: "It's a pity that I didn't recognize you for a long time, otherwise we would have put the house next to your house. Now there is not much room in Renshoufang. The house has been sold. Fortunately, Zhuangzi is still there, waiting for me to get married.
, I moved to Zhuangzi to keep you company."
Yang Tian smiled and said: "That's why I don't dare to ask for my ears."
Cai Miao couldn't help but joke that she hated getting married.
Zhao Tong was not shy at all, and said openly: "Nowadays, the ladies are really noisy. They don't allow this or that, and they don't ask me to go out, but I'm tired of it. I really wish I could get married early. In the house over there
Since my sister-in-law is in charge, the two of us can only go there happily."
She wanted to say that it would be better if she could live alone in a separate house, but she took one look at Wu Xitong and swallowed her words.
Cai Miao also looked at Wu Xitong and turned to talk about the reason for coming today, "It's a bit presumptuous to come here uninvited. You also know whose hairpin gift is being given today..."
Yang Tian really didn't know, but when he heard the word "hairpin ceremony", he knew it and didn't respond.
Zhao Tong said: "His family has a good memory. If he didn't leave a post with me, who would have the patience to go to his house! Xiao Qi'er didn't have the patience to go to his house even if there was a post. He said he came to see you. I was missing you, so I came.
Already."
Yang Tian smiled helplessly, and his eyes fell on Wu Xitong. Logically speaking, no matter who didn't go, why would Wu Xitong not go?
Cai Miao caught her gaze, sighed, and said, "Sister Tian, you also know that Atong has been living in my house these days. Someone from Shouninghou Mansion told her to take her back after six months."
Ji Xili went around.
Zhao Tong secretly turned his head and winked at Yang Tian. Yang Tian also realized that since Zhang Yuxian was not in the emperor's eyes, he was afraid that he would not be able to see this relative girl who was going to enter the palace.
Yang Tian then changed the subject with a smile and said: "You guys are here by chance. I made some money from the elm tree today. I'm afraid you haven't seen it, so it would be nice to have something fresh here."
Zhao Tong and Cai Miao really didn't know what it was. Wu Xitong grew up in the countryside, but he had eaten it before. He laughed and said, "But it's my sister's good stuff."
Cai Miao also smiled and said: "It was Atong who came to visit you, but we borrowed all the money."
After saying this, Wu Xitong stood up unexpectedly, took two steps forward, and suddenly knelt down straight towards Yang Tian.
Everyone in the room was startled, and Yang Tian was even more anxious, and hurriedly got up to dodge.
On the side, Zhao Tong quickly held Yang Tian to the side with quick eyes and hands to prevent her from falling off the bed. He already called his maid to help Wu Xitong up.
Zhao Tong's maids, all of whom were practitioners, helped Wu Xitong in two seconds. She was already leaning forward to kowtow, but she was picked up.
Even among peers, there is no reason to give such a big gift, not to mention that although she has not entered the palace, her status has been determined, who dares to accept this gift from her!
Zhao Tong was already annoyed and shouted angrily: "Wu Xitong, what are you doing! If you have something to say, please say it!"
Yang Tian came back to his senses and was grateful to Zhao Tong for protecting her. After hearing this, he also pinched Zhao Tong's hand, for fear that she would offend Wu Xitong by saying evil words - Wu Xitong would enter the palace one day and wanted to deal with it.
It’s not easy for them!
Cai Miao didn't expect Wu Xitong's move, so she hurriedly stood up to help her, and secretly glanced at Zhao Tong, with the same warning as Yang Tian, and said to smooth things over: "A Tong, what are you doing? Look at her."
They’re both scared! But it’s going to hurt someone.”
Wu Xitong was on the verge of tears, "It was me who caused sister Yang... I can't help my sister... I should kowtow to my sister and apologize and let my sister do whatever she wants..."
Zhao Tong took Yang Tian's hand and pressed it gently. Yang Tian understood and sighed in his heart.
She complained with a tone of voice: "Sister Wu, you have broken me. You and I are ordinary victims. If I don't hate that vicious person, why don't I hate you instead?"
Wu Xitong's eyes were filled with tears, and he reached out to hold Yang Tian's hand and said sincerely: "When I woke up, I heard that my sister was sick, and I wished I could take her place. But I was also very sick and couldn't get out of bed.
Come to plead guilty. I have been feeling better these days, so I thought I could come over and confess to my sister in person. My sister can do whatever she wants with me. Let me see that my sister is getting better, and I will feel more at ease..."
Yang Tian hurriedly said: "Sister, what are you talking about? How can you be guilty? If you say this again, I will be really annoyed. This is because my sister thinks so badly about me that she blames her and even punishes her.
elder sister?!"
Wu Xitong also gave up when he saw the good news. He hurriedly covered his mouth and blamed himself: "I made a mistake, I made a mistake. I know my sister has always been kind, otherwise she wouldn't have helped me in the first place. She only helped me for her great kindness and I have never thanked her."
, but I’m tired of my sister..." Seeing Yang Tian glare again, she quickly changed her words and said: "Look at me, saying such things again... I should be beaten, I should be beaten..."
Seeing that the heat was almost done, Cai Miao hurriedly gave Wu Xitong a hand and said with a smile: "Look, my sisters, I have said before that Sister Tian is the most kind-hearted. It's you who thinks too much. When we meet today,
That’s right.”
Then he turned to Yang Tian and explained: "She, her illness is not serious. If you touch it, the sunken area on her head has not evened out yet. Fortunately, her hair is thick enough to cover it up. She was unconscious for several days.
The fever persisted, and when she woke up and heard that you had suffered the same calamity as a fish in a pond, she became extremely worried and chanted every day, "I came to see you, so I had to go see her immediately and tell her your situation, so that she could take the medicine with peace of mind."
Cai Miao said, stroking Wu Xitong's temples again, and sighed: "She has never been able to get out of bed or come to your place. She has been dragging her back and forth until now. The former Shouning Houfu said in June
I was about to pick her up and leave. She was afraid that she would not be able to come out after entering Shouninghou Mansion and would not be able to come see you. I just had such a free time today, so I brought her here. Sister Tian, please don’t blame me for being troublesome.
.”
Yang Tian sighed: "Seventh sister also kept saying that I blame you, so I really don't know how to answer!"
Cai Miao smiled and said: "Come on, come on, you think I'm being polite again."
Zhao Tong smiled and said, "You're not being too polite! You're even saying that you're my sister. My sisters can't talk like that!"
Wu Xitong looked at Yang Tian with a hint of sadness, and sighed in a low voice: "I have always been grateful to Sister Yang. I didn't have any close friends, but you three sisters have always helped me. I will keep these friendships in my heart.
, if one day I am needed, I will not dare to resign."
Yang Tian has been sizing up Wu Xitong. Nowadays, her clothes are more colorful and luxurious, and her makeup is more delicate and bright. Although she has a sickly look, she is still dazzlingly beautiful.
There have always been rumors that Wu Xitong is the queen, but she is not. How could such a beauty not be favored by the emperor?
These words are already a huge commitment.
But Yang Tian only smiled. Although she didn't want to offend such a person, she also didn't want to get too involved with the palace. After all, her father, her brother, and her husband all followed the clean path.
Moreover, when I first noticed Wu Xitong's actions during the banquet, I knew that his city was very deep. No one knew how accurate this promise would be in the future.
Over there, Zhao Tong generously held up the tea cup as if drinking wine, "Since we are our sisters, why are we talking about these things? Once the cup is gone, this matter will be over, and we are not allowed to mention it again in the future, that's great!"
The three girls all smiled and responded happily, and each of the four drank a cup of tea.
Soon the few of them stopped continuing the topic they were talking about and started chatting about all kinds of things. Especially Zhao Tong, who was talking about the new cloth in the cloth shop and the new patterns she had come up with.
Cai Miao, who loves garden flowers and trees the most, also appreciated the newly added potted flowers in Yang Tian's bedroom.
After a while, a little maid from the Zhao family came in and said a few words into Zhao Tong's ear.
Zhao Tong then smiled and said to Cai Miao: "I see that you are quite bored in the house. Come and take a walk in the garden. There are new scenery in the garden of her village. Atong has never been here before."
Tian'er is weak and can't accompany me, so Xiao Qi'er, my elder sister, can do it for me."
Cai Miao had long wanted to go see the garden, but after hearing what Zhao Tong said, her heart changed a few times, and she pretended to be angry: "You are more familiar with me than me, Tian'er is not free, so you should lead the way."
Could it be that you want to send us away so that you can talk to Tian'er alone?"
Zhao Tong clapped his hands and said: "Ah, you found out. That's not true! I want to tell Tianer about the secrets of our Buzhuang, but I don't want you to hear it. If this is leaked, I don't want to lose money.
Got it!"
Cai Miao spat at her and said, "Who cares about your cloth head?" She smiled and took Wu Xitong to go to the garden.
Yang Tian apologized and asked the clever Banxia to follow him to serve him.
After they left the yard, Zhao Tong stopped laughing and sent everyone in the room out. Fang whispered to Yang Tian, "Zhang Er is here with the driver."
Yang Tian was startled, and instantly understood Zhao Tong's intention in sending them to the courtyard, fearing that the little emperor wanted to take a look at Wu Xitong. She nodded to indicate that she understood.
Zhao Tong sighed and said, "Don't blame me for being nosy and bringing Wu Xitong here without saying hello first."
Yang Tian was surprised and couldn't help but said: "Is it the noble man's order..."
Zhao Tong's eyes widened, then he chuckled and said: "No, no, this is really not..." and couldn't help but said: "If you have that intention, how can you not see it in the eldest princess's house! It's really bad today.
What a coincidence. We didn't know that the noble man was coming."
Yang Tian knew that he had misunderstood. Thinking that it was not a rule, he couldn't help but blush and said: "But I misunderstood."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Who knew it was such a coincidence, how could it not be misunderstood."
A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth and she said: "Wu Xitong has been insisting that she wants to see you. Qiniang and I tried to figure out what she was thinking, maybe she wanted to show her favor to you..." After a pause, she simply let go
She said: "Sister Tian, you are not an outsider, so I will tell you straight away. We guess she is thinking that Grand Scholar Yang is the emperor's master after all. If you get a compliment from your family, how much more weight will she gain in the emperor's heart?"
The reputation outside is a bit better."
Yang Tian frowned slightly, but just as he was about to speak, Zhao Tong hurriedly said: "We don't want to cause trouble for you, it's just that since she intends to show her kindness, you just agree to it, and it doesn't cost you any trouble.
On the contrary, it is not good to have people like her worry about such things."
Well, Te Te chose this day because he was afraid that Wu Xitong would not hate the Zhang family enough. Yang Tian could not help but slander her. However, she knew the intentions of these noble ladies and did not take it seriously.
Hearing Zhao Tong say good things for Cai Miao again, he said: "Hao Tian'er, just blame me, don't blame Qiniang. They are no better than your scholarly family, Qiniang and the others are noble relatives in the clan, and we are Xun who made his fortune through military exploits."
It's not the same as being expensive. As for the clan, you have to take more care of the palace. Wu Xitong was chosen after all, but in the future... who can say for sure."
Yang Tian nodded and said: "How could I blame you and Seventh Sister! This matter is over, sister, don't worry about it." He couldn't help but asked curiously: "In the palace...the position has been determined?"
Zhao Tong looked at her sideways and said with a smile: "I know what you want to ask, but there is no news." She lowered her voice, even half-mouthed, and said, "However, Wu Xitong cannot ascend to the phoenix position."
Seeing her certainty, Yang Tian couldn't help but widen his eyes.
However, Zhao Tong sneered and said: "How can the emperor let the Zhang family have another queen? And Wu Xitong is so smart, I am afraid that she will be harmed instead."
Seeing that Yang Tian was puzzled, Zhao Tong put on a sarcastic smile and said: "Smart people like two types of people, one is equally smart and willing to work, and the other is stupid but honest. In the end,
Look down on those who think they are smart and play tricks."
Her eyes were full of coldness, "Your Majesty, he is a very smart and intelligent man. It would be fine if Wu Xitong stopped showing off her tricks, otherwise, she would suffer."
Yang Tian sighed and didn't know what to say.
Zhao Tong then said: "However, Wu Xitong has such a good appearance, and the king's heart is unpredictable. However, the Zhang family is determined to steal the chicken this time and lose the rice. Wu Xitong is so fond of the Zhang family that he hates it.
, she also needs to find the Zhang family unhappy and unfavorable, and she is even more disgusted with the Zhang family for throwing her into this pit of fire, plus what happened with Zhang Yuting earlier, hey, it depends on how the Zhang family ends up."
Yang Tian frowned and said, "Actually, I'm also curious. After the incident on Shangsi Festival, why did the Zhang family still let Wu Xitong enter the palace?"
Zhao Tong curled her lips and said: "How could the Zhang family not think of this? It's just that her family is poor and has no one to support her, so it's easy to manipulate. Didn't you hear her say that she always pretends to be submissive? I'm afraid the Zhang family also misunderstood.
Already."
The Zhang family made a mistake. Where is the eldest princess's mansion?
The eldest princess's mansion tried its best to treat him, but Miss Cai Qi treated Wu Xitong like this, was she trying to pick something up?
The royal family, relatives, and clans are always wrestling with each other.
Yang Tian was silent for a moment, then sighed again and said: "Sixth sister, as you said, Wu Xitong... Well, in the future, we should stay away from her when we go back to the bridge. She, or maybe
Whether she and the Zhang family will be good or bad in the future is up to her."
Zhao Tong laughed, poked Yang Tian, and said: "Look, you are really interested. How can you and I get along with her? Well, just to urge Zhang Er and Shen Er to make progress, you and I have to
The imperial edict to be able to enter the palace will take at least ten years."
Yang Tian also smiled and shook his head, saying that he had thought too much.
Zhao Tong suddenly said sadly: "If you have military merit, you will be promoted quickly, but Zhang Eryi will not be able to be released to the outside world for a while. Anyway, if he really gets to be released to the army, I will also be detained in the capital. After all, I can't go out with him."
The horse kills the enemy..."
Yang Tian couldn't help but laugh, high-fived and praised: "Oh, my good sister, you are really a hero among women!"
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In the garden of Xiang'an Village, there is a small hill. It is not made of any strange rocks, but is made of soil dug out from the landscaping pond, fish pond, and irrigation canal.
Although the mountain is made of rammed earth, trees, flowers and grass are planted, and then gravel is used to pave the path. A small thatched pavilion on the top of the mountain has a unique sense of wildness.
Brother Shou was sitting on a bamboo chair in the pavilion, looking at the ivy and morning glories on half of the fence, and said with a smile: "It's quite interesting."
Zhang Hui, however, was not used to sitting on the bamboo chair, which creaked when he shook it, so he said to Shen Rui: "It is better to get a wooden one, which is stronger. If you want this wild feeling, a wooden pier is good."
Shen Rui smiled and said: "No, no, this bamboo chair is a good thing for practicing kung fu. You see, the emperor's upper and lower plates are more stable than you."
Brother Shou burst out laughing, pointed at Zhang Hui and said, "Stop sitting down and squat on horseback."
Zhang Hui said with a bitter face: "Don't ask, don't ask. I'll be more honest here."
While they were laughing and making noise, they heard a young eunuch giving a high-five in the distance. Shen Rui and Zhang Hui both understood. They all stood up to confess to Brother Shou. They left the pavilion and went to a quiet place, leaving only
Liu Zhong is by Brother Shou's side.
But it was Cai Miao who led Wu Xitong into the garden.
Although Wu Xitong did not enter the palace, she was the emperor's concubine who had already been appointed. Brother Shou didn't think it mattered to him. Shen Ruizhang would be a minister and should be avoided.
Shen Rui was also surprised when Brother Shou came over today, and Zhang Hui also didn't expect Zhao Tong and the others to come.
Hearing that Zhao Tong was here, Zhang Hui laughed at himself and said that he hadn't seen Zhao Tong for more than a month. Everyone also teased him that he would marry him next month and watch him every day and as often as he wanted.
Brother Shou casually asked why Zhao Tong came here, but Zhang Hui escorted him and Zhao Hongpei was not seen. Shen Rui had no choice but to report that he came with the Qinghe County Lord and Miss Wu Xitong.
Brother Shou suddenly decided on a whim that he wanted to see what Wu Xitong looked like.
Shen Rui knew that Yang Tian would never arrange such a thing, so he asked Zhang Hui to send someone to say hello to Zhao Tong.
This thatched pavilion is located on a high ground and is hidden among flowers and trees. Standing in the pavilion, Shou Ge cannot be seen by the people in the garden, but he can see them clearly.
Cai Miao has been in the palace frequently since she was a child, and Brother Shou is also very familiar with her. Liu Zhong does not need to introduce who is which.
In fact, there is no need to introduce her, because Wu Xitong is really stunning and stands out among the crowd.
Even Cai Miao is considered a beauty, and she pales in comparison when standing next to her.
Liu Zhong couldn't help but glance at Brother Shou's expression from the corner of his eye.
When Brother Shou told Empress Dowager Zhang that he wanted to choose Wu Xitong to join the harem, he did so because of his attractiveness.
Although Liu Zhong knew in his heart that it was just an excuse made by the young emperor, but now that he saw Wu Xitong in person, he couldn't help but wonder whether such stunning beauty could have touched the heart of the young emperor.
Brother Shou was seen tilting his head, with a child-like curious expression on his face, as if he was looking at a rare object.
Yes, there is only curiosity, no joy.
It's like, just to see how beautiful that person can be.
It's like wanting to see how high the leopard he raises can reach hanging pieces of meat.
Liu Zhong couldn't help but glance at the girl laughing in the garden. The girl was as beautiful as peonies and fragrant. Then he withdrew his gaze and lowered his head.
In just a moment, Brother Shou said calmly: "Let's go." After that, he walked down the mountain from the other side.
Liu Zhong responded, quickly gestured to the servants around him, and together they followed Brother Shou down the mountain.
On the path on the other side of the mountain, Zhang Hui whispered to Shen Rui: "Today, Chen Qing, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, has been promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Works of Nanjing."
Zhao Hongpei followed Chen Qing's path and finally got the shipbuilding approval from the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Shen Rui frowned and said, "Whose handiwork is this?"
Zhang Hui shook his head and said: "I don't know yet. Gu Zuo, the right minister of the Ministry of Finance, was promoted to the left minister of the headquarters, and Zhang Jin, the governor of Caoyun and the governor of Fengyang, the right deputy censor of the capital, Zhang Jin, was promoted to the right minister of the household. Gu Zuo and Han Wen have never been on good terms, so Zhang Jin
Not a member of the cabinet party."
After just saying a few words, I saw Brother Shou coming down from the mountain. The two of them looked at each other with different thoughts and walked towards him.
After returning and sitting down in the living room, Brother Shou threw a piece of snack into his mouth and took another sip of tea. He didn't mention his talents, but smiled and said to Shen Rui: "The Zhang family recommends you, um, clan brother, Xiao Shen Zhuangyuanlang"