Xue Shao really didn't understand why Qingrong could talk about living a good life with him one moment, but the next moment he persuaded Yang and Xue Sanlang to make peace without telling his family. It was such a coincidence that something like this happened at home today.
There was chaos, and the two people found her at this time, it was difficult not to make Xue Shao wonder if all this was a coincidence... What on earth did she want to do?
Qingrong's smile froze on her face. She didn't understand why Xue Shao suddenly mentioned this. Yang was also very kind. Considering that Qingrong was still the daughter-in-law of the Xue family and her status was delicate, it was rare to be willing to stand in her shoes.
, she couldn't embarrass Qing Rong, so after these things happened, she didn't even mention Qing Rong.
But now that Xue Shao knows about this, Qingrong doesn't find it strange. He has a keen mind, and she didn't deliberately hide it from him when she borrowed Xue Chang's money last time. It's not surprising that he guessed it. In fact, Xue Chang
He did tell him that Qingrong asked him, Yun Niang and others to find the doctor and interrogate him about the truth about Zhao Xiaoniang.
Qingrong quickly reacted. Xue Shao's abnormality in the past few days and his reaction just now showed that he mistakenly thought that he did this on purpose because he had a bigger conspiracy. Qingrong was silent for a moment, pretending to be timid.
, softened his tone: "Yes...I did persuade her to reconcile. Are you angry with me?"
After the last words fell, the room fell into silence, the atmosphere was dignified and subtle. Songyue and Azhen were both present at this time, but they did not even dare to speak out, for fear that Xue Shao would be angry with Qingrong.
Shao stared at Qingrong, as if there was some kind of invisible confrontation with her... But it was self-evident who had the upper hand.
He finally relented and asked, "Why did you do that?"
Qingrong lowered her eyes and sighed softly: "Actually, I didn't expect that this matter would turn out like this. I accidentally knew that Zhao Xiaoniang designed a fake pregnancy to frame the third sister-in-law, and I hesitated to tell the truth.
Third sister-in-law, but that day when third sister-in-law came back from grandma, she cried very aggrievedly. Grandma wanted to protect Zhao Xiaoniang, but she knew the truth but wanted third sister-in-law not to pursue the matter again..."
She couldn't help but feel sad as she spoke. Xue Shao looked at her with a somewhat relaxed expression.
Qingrong said: "The third sister-in-law said that she has been tolerant and obedient to the third brother since she got married, but no matter what, the third brother could never change her mind. When I saw her sad... I couldn't help but ask." Qingrong
He raised his eyes and looked at Xue Shao, feeling a little aggrieved, "I didn't have any agenda, I just saw that the third sister-in-law was too wronged, and I couldn't bear it for a while, so I persuaded her to stop the loss in time. How have the third sister-in-law done in these years, you are better than me
Understand, you also know how difficult it is for third sister-in-law, right?"
Although Xue Shao said nothing, the look in Qing Rong's eyes betrayed him and he chose to believe her.
Qingrong said: "As for what happened next, I didn't expect it. I guess the third sister-in-law was very determined to make peace with her, right? As for Fan Wenchong, I just happened to hear it from people outside. I didn't want to
You do have selfish motives for participating in the establishment of an heir. You know, the fourth mother is also in the palace now, so I am naturally worried about her, so I hope you can stay away from these things and stay safe."
What he said was true, but Qingrong didn't tell Xue Shao everything. After all, Xue Shao doubted herself, so how could she trust him if his words were true or false?
Xue Shao said in a deep voice: "I misunderstood you."
Qingrong looked at him, "Then can you believe me now?"
Xue Shao looked apologetic and held her hand, "Sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you."
Qingrong didn't take these words to heart. If he was suspicious, there was nothing she could do.
But Qingrong would not say these words at this moment.
She shook her head and said calmly: "If you have anything in the future, just tell me directly, so as to avoid unnecessary suspicion. Just once or twice is enough. If it goes on for a long time, it will inevitably make people sad and frustrated."
Xue Shao felt guilty and said, "I will change it in the future." In fact, he originally just wanted an explanation from her, but now that she is willing to tell him, what else does he have to be suspicious of? "
I will consider what you said, and I promise you that I will think twice and discuss everything with you."
Qingrong's hanging heart relaxed, and she nodded with a smile.
Xue Shao asked again: "Does anyone else know about the third sister-in-law?"
Qingrong said: "I don't know either, it's just that the third sister-in-law never mentioned me again, she seems to have hidden it for me."
Xue Shao looked at her face and hummed. Naturally, he would not talk about it to anyone. In fact, he had refused to get married before, because of Xue Cheng's experience, but he could not say anything because of his brother's status.
Now this... is good for everyone. "You are not wrong in this matter."
"You don't blame me?" Although Qingrong didn't feel that she was at fault in her heart, she still didn't forget to ask.
Xue Shao shook his head, "If you don't have such an idea in your heart, it's useless for others to persuade you. If you have such an idea, why do you care what others do? What's more, the third brother did not do well, and even if the third sister-in-law is dissatisfied with him and feels resentment, she still
should…"
Qingrong raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at him in surprise. He actually thought like this, "You actually think so too?"
Xue Shao glanced at her angrily and said patiently: "Since you are married to a wife, you should take on the responsibility of being a husband. If you are wrong, you are wrong, and there is no difference between men and women. Didn't the Buddha always say: All living beings
equality?"
Qingrong couldn't help but smile. She didn't expect that one day she would hear "Buddha's Saying" from a person like him. She nodded and said, "That's true, but there are not many men who think like this."
Everyone will say: All living beings are equal, but they are just saying it. In practice, men and women are still different, and men are superior to women.
Xue Shao rarely showed a sigh. He patted Qingrong's hand, as if to comfort him, "The world is like this, but not everyone is like this. Everyone thinks differently."
The world is like this, Qingrong said secretly in her heart. She didn't know why she said this to Xue Shao today, and she also felt a little emotional, "Is it supposed to be like this? The difference between men and women is not only based on etiquette, but also based on status.
…People in the world are always more demanding on women.”
It's not that Xue Shao couldn't understand. He had a good relationship with Cui Er, his third aunt's nephew, and he also knew that his life experience was not easy. He could feel the meaning of Qing Rong's words. He nodded, "The harsh demands on women are just
It's just the words of a strong man. If it were changed one day, you would have to be more demanding on men."
He rarely had such an honest conversation with Qingrong, so he wanted to talk to her more. He said: "Actually, I used to think that if a man has three wives and four concubines, a woman should be loyal to one person, but women are born with
Am I being generous? If I have something I love, I don’t want to share it with others. This may be human nature. How many people can be so generous? But how can I ask women to be generous in this matter? More
It was only after a long time that I realized that the way the world is like this is caused by power, and power is the ambition of the strong."
What he said was so straightforward that Qingrong was silent for a moment. Indeed, there may be people like Xue Shao who know it in their hearts, but they know clearly that the world will not change for one person. Reality is always called
People are powerless…
But Xue Shao's words today made her change her mind, and her impression of him became a little better. Maybe he was different from what she thought.
Xue Shaoke had no idea what Qing Rong was thinking. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, he changed the subject blankly, "What did you eat tonight?"
"ah?"
Qingrong looked at him and felt a little sudden.
Little did he know that her blank look was very cute in someone's eyes. Xue Shao rarely saw such a lively expression on her face. She was calm and gentle most of the time. He felt warm in his heart.
Said: "Would you like to rest early tonight?"
Qingrong shook her head.
"Why?" How did he offend her?
Qingrong said: "You'd better go take a shower and wash yourself first." The smell of alcohol was really unpleasant.
"Are you with me?"
Qingrong hurriedly stretched out her hand to cover his mouth and glared at him, "What did you say?" Azhen and Songyue were still in the room, and they couldn't stop talking. Seeing that the two of them had solved their misunderstanding, Azhen and Songyue started talking again.
Be intimate in words and deeds, look at each other and smile, and hold back silence.
Qingrong urged: "Go quickly."
After finally sending the people away, there were only three masters and servants, Qingrong, left in the room.
Azhen stepped forward and said, "I was really scared just now. I thought Alang would be angry with Madam Yang because of what happened to her?"
Qingrong also thought that he didn't expect that he would have such thoughts in his heart.
Songyue smiled and said: "It's rare for A Lang to understand Madam's intentions, but Madam, why are you helping Madam Yang like this?"
For what? In fact, it’s nothing. Qingrong said calmly: “This is all I can do. She treats me really well, not to mention that we are both women. Naturally, I hope she can be well and not get stuck in the mud.” What should be said, she
Having said that, I'm afraid she won't be able to help Yang more.
At this time, Yun Niang was coming in from outside. She paused when she heard the words, and she felt a little complicated in her heart. After a while, she entered the room and sent in the things Qing Rong had just asked to find.
In late spring in April, it seems that after the rain in the middle of the month, the temperature started to get hotter. The bright sun shone on the street, making people unable to open their eyes. The cicadas on the locust trees on both sides of the road screamed.
It's not over, it's annoying.
Qingrong also heard that Li Jin was going to the palace to escape the summer heat with his concubines and former ministers. The concubine Xian also went, and his fourth mother also accompanied him. Qingrong calculated carefully, it would take at least two days to go there.
It will take three months to come back, and I don't know what kind of trouble will be caused by then... I just hope that everything is safe for Siniang and Concubine Xian.
On April 20th, for the first time, the main entrance of Shuntianmen was set off from Shuntianmen for the new emperor of the dynasty to visit the Luyuan Palace. It was composed of four officials including Shizhong, Taiwei, Yushi Dafu, Zhongshu Ling and their full guard of honor.
The guide consists of 214 large carriages and 12 carriages. Followed by the Queen's guard of honor, and then the concubines of the harem and the Sixth Inner Palace. Nearly a thousand carriages accompanied them, meandering for miles, in an endless stream.