Compared with the comfortable life of the fellow idiots in the palace, the atmosphere in the twelfth room seemed too depressing.
As the Taoist idiot followed Wang Qi, the direct grandson of the clan, into the palace to accompany the prince, it became well known that the twelfth room adopted the concubine's son to the outer ninth room as an heir.[]
The person who passed away was from another family. Maybe some people would guess whether the inner house wanted to use a bastard to exchange the property of the head of the outer house. But the person who passed away was the twelve most powerful people in the clan who were second only to the clan.
House, I inherited one of the most meager nine houses in the family, so the idea of making money is untenable.
Some people also say that Wang Qinghong is wrong, but in the eyes of the Wang clan, Wang Qinghong, the Tanhua master, is the pride of the Wang clan; if there is anything wrong with the Twelve Houses, it will not be Wang Qinghong's responsibility, and all kinds of criticism will fall on it.
On Wang Yang's head.
Although the Twelve Fangs did not return until they were in office for more than ten years, when Wang Qinghong returned to his hometown to guard the system, the Wang Yang family also lived in Anlu for three or four years, and the female family members of the same clan naturally also interacted with each other.
Originally, most of the female relatives in the clan were envious of this imperial lady; even if they were jealous, they were afraid of the power of the Twelve Fangs and did not dare to speak out.
Now I have finally found the reason. How can these people be let go? It cannot be said that they are just the same. All kinds of viciousness have fallen on the Wang Yang family, and the rumors are spreading more and more.
Mrs. Wang Yang not only had a quarrel with her husband over the matter of her concubine, but also had a estrangement between her children. However, she had a strong temper and thought she had done nothing wrong, so of course she had no right to say more about this matter.
But she had forgotten that there was also the saying "three people make a tiger".
Not only the Wang family members are talking about it, but also outsiders know that there is a jealous wife in the twelfth room of the Wang family. Because of the Wang Yang family, few people mention the legitimate children of the twelfth room. Sanlang is smart, even the clan leader praises her;
Wulang was not yet one year old, so there was no way to find fault; the only one left was Wang Rongniang, the eldest daughter of the twelfth room.
As a boudoir lady, Wang Rongniang only appeared a handful of times after returning to her hometown. She only met aunts, aunts, sisters-in-law, and sisters in the family.
However, just a daughter from Master Tanhua's family is enough to make the sisters in the clan jealous of her.
After slandering the Wang Yang family, Wang Rongniang was not spared. Being taciturn in front of others was regarded as arrogant and rude, dressing up brightly was regarded as extravagant, rewarding servants was regarded as ostentation, and not going out often was regarded as looking down on the clan.
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A fourteen-year-old girl, who was gentle and quiet and never showed any disrespect in public, became an arrogant and domineering evil girl under the jealousy and slander of everyone.
Mrs. Wang Yang was already depressed because she had "taken the blame" for her mother-in-law, but in the face of filial piety, she couldn't reveal the matter openly. In that case, no matter whether outsiders believed it or not, she would be accused of "unfilial piety". That's ridiculous.
After the outside world slandered her daughter, she was so angry that she immediately vomited blood and fainted.
Nanny Xu was so frightened that she hurriedly helped Mrs. Wang Yang to the couch and ordered people to report around.
Because of the rumors outside, Sanlang had quit his religious studies and was now only studying for the exam at home; therefore, he and Rong Niang came over quickly after hearing the news.
Seeing Wang Yang's pale face, purple lips, and bloodshot eyes, Sanlang was worried and confused. Wang Rongniang was older and much calmer. She squatted in front of the couch and asked whether someone had called a doctor.
, while taking a handkerchief and wiping the cold sweat from Wang Yang’s forehead.
"Tap, tap, tap, tap." The footsteps outside were a little hurried, and as the curtain opened, Wang Qinghong hurried in from the outside.
Rong Niang stood up and gave Wang Qinghong her seat in front of the couch.
Wang Qinghong didn't care to talk to his children and rushed forward. He looked at his wife who was unconscious with her eyes closed, her face full of guilt.
Sanlang lowered his head to hide the confusion on his face; Rong Niang looked at Wang Qinghong with a cold face.
Wang Qinghong did not ask why his wife fainted. Even though he was recuperating at home, he was not deaf or blind, so he knew his wife's "grievance".
The elders of the clan came with airs and told him what to "cultivate oneself and manage the family"; several brothers who had friendship with him did not believe the rumors outside and asked him face to face to confirm the truth about the concubine's succession. Looking at that posture,
They are all complaining about him, and just waiting for him to say something, everyone will "refute the rumors" for him.
It’s not that no one has questioned the character of the concubine, wondering if he was too unworthy to be abandoned by the Twelve Fangs. It was actually because the reputation of the Outer Ninth Fangs was there, and the Taoist idiot entered the palace as a companion. If it is true.
No, how could the Wang Ning family recognize their step-grandson? How dare the clan leader send someone into the palace?
Since the secret does not lie with the children, then it lies with the adults.
Regarding the old lady and the man in the temple, Wang Qinghong could not tell the truth. He could only vaguely say that the elders made the decision.
In the eyes of everyone, since Wang Qinghong is the head of the family, the only elder who can take charge of him is the clan master. The clan clan master is well-known for being lenient, so how could he interfere in the family's housework carelessly?
Wang Qinghong's vague words seemed to be more and more confirmed to the outside world that the Wang Yang family was jealous and domineering, and abused the bastard, so much that the patriarch could not stand it and suggested a way to succeed.
Wang Yang's reputation as jealous and domineering came out, and Wang Qinghong's reputation as "henpecked" couldn't escape him. He had always been a tough-tempered person, so he couldn't bear the reputation of being "pecked with henpecks."
Some don't know how to face their wives.
Things were getting darker and darker. Wang Qinghong did not dare to say anything except staying behind closed doors. He just thought that the rumors would dissipate after a while.
Unexpectedly, what was waiting for him was his wife's death.
After two quarters of an hour, the doctor finally arrived. Since the doctor was old, his hair and beard were all white, and he often came to Wang's house for medical treatment, there was no need to avoid taboos.
Aunt Xu set up a square stool on the roof. The old doctor looked around and asked about it. Then he took Aunt Xu's hand and looked carefully at the bloody handkerchief, his brows getting tighter and tighter.
Whether it was Wang Qinghong, Sanlang or Rong Niang, their hearts were lifted.
Wang Yang's condition is indeed not good. According to the old doctor, Wang Yang's body was injured during childbirth in her early years, and she already suffered from deficiency of qi and blood. If she doesn't get pregnant again, it won't be a big deal if she can be recuperated; but she hasn't been properly treated.
, she became pregnant again and gave birth. Even if she survived the initial bloodshed, the root cause of the disease was finally revealed.
Fortunately, after many years of careful management, the symptoms gradually improved, otherwise I would not have given birth again after so many years. But after all, when a person reaches middle age, his vitality is greatly lost. There is nothing on his face, and his inside is empty. Then he traveled a long distance, feeling depressed and angry.
, if you don’t have enough Qi and blood, you won’t be able to hold it down.
Now that you have vomited blood, you should be careful, otherwise you may hinder your longevity.
Following the old doctor's words, the faces of the father and daughter became more and more confused. When they heard "It will hinder longevity", the two little ones couldn't help but blush. Wang Yang's body was injured during childbirth.
It was because of giving birth to Rong Niang; she got pregnant again and fought to the death to give birth to Sanlang; it was because of Wang Qinghong that she felt sad and angry during the long journey.
The old doctor and Twelfth Fang were family friends, and he knew a little about Twelfth Fang's family affairs. He had also heard the rumors from outside, but he did not believe that Mrs. Wang Yang was that kind of short-sighted and mean woman.
He wrote two prescriptions, looked at Wang Qinghong, and said with some profound meaning: "Heart disease still needs heart medicine. Mr. Wang still needs a good life and relief. He has already removed the heart knot for the lady. Only with the power of medicine and stone, it may be difficult." See results.”
Wang Qinghong was restless and did not notice the difference in the old doctor. He responded and ordered someone to send the money envelope.
Seeing him like this, the old doctor couldn't say anything anymore, so he shook his head and left.
Wang Sanlang lowered his head, his face full of self-blame and guilt; Rong Niang looked at the old doctor's back and couldn't see it before she looked away.
Wang Qinghong sat on a chair with a dull expression.
Rong Niang waved her hand and ordered Nanny Xu to take the little maid and push them out. Only the father and daughter were left in the main room.
"My mother has become like this, why do you still want to hide it from my father? Why on earth can't the old lady tolerate Shiro? Is there anything I can't tell the world about the secret of Shiro's succession? My father would rather ruin the reputation of my mother and daughter, but still Choose to keep silent?" Rong Niang looked at Wang Qinghong with a cold expression.
After Wang Sanlang heard this, he also looked at Wang Qinghong.
Wang Qinghong's face turned red when his two sons and daughters stared at him. He stood up suddenly and said angrily: "Whose family's rule is that a daughter comes to eat me? You can't tolerate these bastard words. Shiro is my son, and he is the successor." No matter whether it’s raising it outside or raising it outside, I still can’t make the decision?”
Wang Rongniang moved her eyes away and said calmly: "Of course I have the final say. I don't care about my daughter's reputation, but my wife is getting old. Can I trouble you to clear my wife's suspicion first? Is it really true? Only if I force my wife to death will I start to regret it."
Seeing that his daughter was not as soft as usual and spoke harshly, Wang Qinghong was so angry that he gasped and pointed at Wang Rongniang and said: "You unfilial daughter, you are cursing your mother!"
Wang Rongniang looked at Wang Qinghong and said: "I have forgotten what the doctor said. My wife is worried and angry, and her old illness has relapsed. If it is not cured, it will hinder her longevity. My daughter is begging me to save my wife."
Wang Qinghong only felt that his daughter's eyes were full of resentment and sarcasm, and even the words "Master" did not sound at all respectful.
He was so ashamed and angry that he stretched out his arms and threw his daughter away.
"Pa!" Wang Qinghong was so shocked that his palms were numb. He already regretted it in his heart, but his face was still tough. He wanted to speak and scold him again, only to realize that the slap did not fall on his daughter's face, but on his son.
Wang Sanlang blocked Rong Niang, slapped her, and begged: "Master, the eldest sister is confused because she is worried about my wife's illness. Master, please spare the eldest sister this time."
One was the daughter whom he regarded as the jewel in his palm, and the other was the legitimate son whom he loved most in the end. Wang Qinghong frowned and finally lowered his arms.
But the way the sister and brother were protecting each other and confronting him was really dazzling. He snorted coldly, pointed at San Lang, looked at Rong Niang impatiently and said: "Don't you want to know why the old lady can't tolerate Si Lang? That's right. For him, Shiro is tough and has the appearance of being punished. The old lady is afraid of overpowering Saburo, so she doesn’t dare to keep him at home. You think your mother is innocent, why doesn’t she dare to express her grievances outright? It’s because she is afraid that Saburo overpowers you. By default, the old lady kicked Shiro out..."
Wangfu, Lequn Hall, dining room.
Seeing the Taoist idiot put down his chopsticks after only using half a bowl of rice, Wang Qi asked curiously: "Why don't you eat?"
Dao Chi smiled and said, "Maybe I didn't get a good rest last night, so I lost my appetite."
Wang Qi asked worriedly: "Are you tired from studying? Do you want to take half a day off in the afternoon?"
Thinking that this afternoon was just a math class and there was nothing to learn, Dao Chi nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble Brother Qi to take me and my husband to ask for leave..."
Returning to the wing, Dao Chi wiped his face and lay down on the bed, wondering if he was really tired and why he felt inexplicably restless just now...