The old lady's words directly brought out the sadness that had been hidden in Mrs. Qi's heart for a long time. She was almost defeated. She finally sat on a chair and covered her face with a handkerchief and cried.
It's just that at this time, no one will sympathize with the Qi family.
Although there is no factual evidence that Qi is related to what Jiang Shuhua did.
But everyone could see clearly that Mrs. Qi loved Jiang Shuhua to the core. Every time something happened, Mrs. Qi stood in front of her, protected her and pampered her.
No one knew whether the Qi family was involved in the fact that she was pregnant out of wedlock, or if she was really completely kept in the dark.
But no matter what the situation is, Qi has an unshirkable responsibility for Jiang Shuhua to do such a thing.
In other words, the Xie family was criticized outside, maliciously slandered, and even their family tradition was questioned. The Qi family was fully responsible.
It's just that as the wife of the second wife, Xie Yuncang's current wife, even if everyone is angry, they can only hold it in. No one can really go to the Summer Palace to accuse her.
But what the old lady said today really gave everyone a breath of relief and made them feel happy.
Mrs. Qi couldn't stop crying and couldn't even take a good bite of her two meals. In the evening, she gradually fell asleep.
However, I cried all the suppressed emotions in the past few days. Although I became a little sick because of this, I seemed to be in much better spirits.
"Is Shu'er really as bad as they say? I grew up watching her! Maybe what happened this time was just a moment of confusion..."
At this point, she couldn't continue talking.
No matter how much she doted on Jiang Shuhua, she was not completely indifferent to right from wrong because of this. No matter how much she used the child's ignorance to cover up, she could not convince herself that Jiang Shuhua did not know the consequences of doing such a thing.
What saddened her the most were the words the old lady pointed out.
In her eyes, Jiang Shuhua has almost become her only comfort in this family, and he is more considerate than her biological son. Because of Jiang Shuhua, her relationship with her family has gradually become farther and farther away, and now she even has many servants in the family.
They all lost respect for her.
She always felt that mother and daughter were teammates sailing on the sea in a small boat, comrades hugging each other for warmth in the cold night, and each other's only support and concern.
But how could Shuer hide such an important thing from her?
If she said it was impulsive or just an accident when something happened, then she should explain it to herself.
How could he plan to make a fool of himself in public again?
Mrs. Qi couldn't understand. In fact, it could be said that this was something she had been avoiding thinking about.
But now that her mind is clear, her reason forces her to face it and think about it.
Mother Liang was really tired during this time. Fortunately, the master still cared about the relationship between husband and wife, so he just had people keep the Summer Palace under strict guard, and did not transfer all the people who were serving them away.
She was busy during this period, hoping to get some news while worrying about what would happen to her wife.
Seeing Mrs. Qi looking so frustrated now, I feel really distressed.
But at this point, she knew that if she could not persuade Qi to come back, her wife would be doomed.
"Mrs. Jiang..."
Halfway through her words, she finally changed her words, "Although our girls are weak by nature, that's because of their physical condition. If you think about it carefully, we girls have always been very creative since we were young. Many times in the past, Madam, you can't make the decision on some things, but the girl makes the decision for you!"
Mrs. Qi looked at Mother Liang with some surprise, and Mother Liang no longer hid it, "Although I didn't handle those things, I still saw them. Madam, think about Aunt Lan in the past. There are Miss Li, Miss Zhou, and a few maids who are dishonest inside and out..."
Mrs. Qi was a little confused by what Liang's mother said. She seemed to have slowly come back to her senses. Over the years, those warblers and swallows in Xie Yuncang's backyard...
Mother Liang saw that she had already thought about this, so she continued: "So the old slave said that our girl has her own ideas. Although children are debts, my wife has worried enough for the girl these years, especially In the past two years, how many times have you had conflicts with the master over the girl's marriage?
Now this road is chosen by the girl herself. Since she has chosen this way, it at least shows that she has this calculation in her heart. What else can the madam do? Can she still worry about her heart in front of the Prince of the East Palace? Now you should think more Yes, it’s you!”
Mrs. Qi lowered her eyes, seemingly thinking about something, and did not answer.
Mother Liang then continued: "Look at the attitude of the government towards us now. In the past, when the eldest wife made trouble, the old lady would always turn to the madam. This shows that the old lady originally approved of you as my daughter-in-law. Do you really want to do this?" Is it really worth it to continue to quarrel with the old lady and the master over a third girl?"
Mrs. Qi actually had doubts about Jiang Shuhua in her heart, but when she heard what Liang's mother said, she couldn't help but said: "But Shu'er..."
"Madam!" Mother Liang raised her voice a little, "haven't you understood what the old slave said? Our girl's intelligence is not inferior to yours. She knows how to walk in the future. Even if it is difficult, she will be safe and sound. Go to the end, but where are you, madam? The girl went to the East Palace as soon as she said that, can you still follow her? "
When Mrs. Qi heard this, she couldn't help but feel sad when she thought of her current situation. She just felt as if she had no love left in her life.
In fact, Mother Liang really wanted to remind Mrs. Qi at this time that if she wanted to stand up again in the Xie family, Xie Songhua's place was the fastest shortcut.
Now the third girl has been granted the title of Princess Chen. She is undoubtedly the treasure in the eyes of everyone in the Xie family. She is Xie Songhua's biological mother. At this time, she takes a step back and gives in. The mother and daughter are reconciled and there is a second young master. Such a perfect pair. With your children supporting you, why worry about being unable to stand up in the inner palace of Xie Mansion?
But Mother Liang couldn't make up her mind. She didn't know what her wife was thinking about the third girl at the moment. If one of them didn't go well and caused trouble again, it would be better to take it easy!
but……
I am afraid that someone is about to come to the palace, and my wife, my own mother, should have firmly seized this opportunity.
According to the rules, Xie Songhua was given a marriage to King Chen, and he should go to the palace with King Chen to thank the emperor and empress, and then complete the six rites under the arrangements of the Ministry of Rites.
But now that King Chen was still in the palace and not in good health, it was impossible for him to leave the palace to pick her up. Xie Songhua had to go into the palace first to meet King Chen, and then go to thank him together.
But the Xie family waited and waited, but no news came from the palace, and everyone couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.
The old lady could still sit still at first, but then she became a little impatient.
Princess Huimin broke in that day and made a conversation. Although Princess Jingning explained a few words later, anyone with a little more vigilance could see some clues.
It's just that this matter involves the royal family's secrets, and everyone in the Xie family has sealed their mouths and will never let it out. As for the people who came that day, with the power of the eldest princess, there is no need to say more.
But at this moment, the old lady couldn't help but feel nervous, secretly wondering if Princess Huimin had gone to the palace to cause trouble, and might she have ruined the marriage?
Thinking of this, I became more and more anxious. Dang even called his youngest son over and asked, "What's going on? Isn't this matter handled by the Ministry of Rites? Why hasn't anyone come from the palace yet?"