Chapter 542 Talking

He mentioned the relationship several times and clearly identified the people involved. He even suggested that Shiyi Niang send someone to Huzhou to inquire.

Eleventh Lady thought about Fang's marriage to a lower class and the Fang family's willingness to meet her every request... It seemed like there was a reasonable explanation for all of this. She believed that this was not groundless.

But why did Jiang Jinkui do this?

If there was any special purpose, she couldn't think of any conflict of interest between Fang and Jiang Jinkui; if she was warning her out of kindness, it didn't seem like they had such a relationship. Or maybe she just had nothing better to do and wanted to gossip?

Eleventh Lady thought about it and looked at Jiang Jinkui carefully again.

Jiang Jinkui frowned slightly, drooped her eyelids, and said hesitantly: "If your family knew about this, they would definitely not marry into the Fang family. But I really didn't lie to you." Then she bent her knees and bowed, "I'm leaving!" Her voice was very depressed, and she walked past her with her shoulders drooping.

In a flash, Shiyi Niang suddenly understood Jiang Jinkui a little.

After traveling thousands of miles to marry into the princess's mansion, her mother-in-law is both noble and well-mannered, her husband is vicious, cunning, domineering, and has a special hobby that everyone knows is embarrassing. She is like an out-of-place decoration. Not only can she not find her place in the princess's mansion, but her life must be humble, depressed, and lonely. In the stagnant days, she suddenly heard a piece of gossip that would interest anyone who heard it... and then it grew and spread in her heart like a weed... How could she bear it!

"I believe you didn't lie to me." Eleventh Lady grabbed Jiang Jinkui's sleeve and asked, "Who else knows about this?" Her voice was a little low, and she sounded very dignified.

Jiang Jinkui turned around, his face lit up, and he said hastily: "Except for me, no one should know! No, it's Yanjing who knows. Even Huzhou" not many people know. If I hadn't asked, my mother wouldn't have told me about this "…………We are not talkative people..."

From her somewhat disorganized speech, Eleventh Lady had obtained a lot of information.

First, Jiang Jinkui had known about this matter for a short time and only occasionally. She did not mention it to anyone else. Second, the rumor that Fang was a jinx was only spread among some relatives and was not widely publicized. Otherwise, the Fang family would not have dared to marry their daughter off with great fanfare.

"Thank you for telling me this..." She looked at Jiang Jinkui honestly, "Please keep this secret for our family..."

Before Eleven Niang could say anything, Jiang Jinkui nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry. I know the importance of it, and no one said it..." Then he emphasized, "I didn't say it even the princess..." and then said, "You still want to Let’s resolve this matter quickly! Paper cannot hold fire. There are many officials borrowed from Jiangnan in Yanjing, and sooner or later this matter will be spread. Everyone will definitely see the excitement in your house..." As she said that, she said hurriedly, "The princess has entered the main hall." I can't say more to you. If you have anything to ask me, just ask someone to leave a message for me. .

Although the husband has some conflicts with the Duke of Mao's Mansion, he does not take the Duke of Mao's Mansion seriously. Instead, he values ​​the Marquis very much. Knowing that it is you who invites me, the husband will definitely let me go. As long as the husband says something, the princess dare not refute it. "While speaking, she knelt down and bowed to Eleventh Lady, and said, "I am leaving" and stood up and walked quickly to the main hall.

Shiyi Niang certainly didn't believe in the saying "unlucky husband..." Besides, it had been more than a year since Xu Siqin and Fang got engaged and married. If Fang was really unlucky husband, how could Xu Siqin still be so lively and energetic like now!

I don’t know whether the third wife knows about this.

If we knew, it would be easy to deal with. We can just find a way to resolve the matter.

If you don’t know…

She couldn't help but feel a headache when she thought of the smug look on the Third Lady's face when she married the eldest daughter-in-law.

It’s hard to say what kind of trouble the third room will cause by then!

But this isn't the right occasion to think about these things.

Eleventh Lady quickly gathered her thoughts and walked quickly to the main hall.

Madam Zhou took the opportunity to ask her quietly, "What did Jiang Shi want to talk to you about?" After asking, she did not wait for Shiyi Niang to answer, and continued, "I feel anxious just looking at her. Her husband is already like that, but she still looks so timid that she would be afraid of being stepped on by an ant. When others see her, they look down on her. No wonder Lord Chang Ning is angry at her for not fighting back and shakes his head when he mentions her."

As a result, a vicious cycle was formed. The more inferior she felt, the more timid she became. The more timid she became, the more she was timid and helpless. The more she was blamed by her husband and mother-in-law, the more inferior she felt.

"It's nothing important." Eleventh Lady sighed secretly in her heart and said vaguely, "They said we all married from Jiangnan, so we should walk around more when we have time."

"Ah!" Mrs. Zhou asked curiously, "When did she change her personality?" Before she finished speaking, she heard a burst of laughter coming from the Crown Princess.

The two of them stopped talking and walked over.

…

After returning home, Shiyi Niang kept thinking about this matter.

I always feel like it's a time bomb, which makes me a little uneasy.

Xu Lingyi thought she was worried about what happened when she entered the palace today, so he put on his clothes and sat up to talk to her: "...The Empress is a sensible person. She won't take the eldest princess' words to heart. Don't worry. In my opinion, this is a good thing. In the future, the palace will not casually summon Jian'er to the palace, and Jian'er won't be restrained. When he grows up and knows how to control his temper, it will be the same when he goes to pay his respects to the Emperor and the Empress*..."

Some things are still unclear, and Shiyi Niang doesn't want to tell Xu Lingyi so early.

"I am just worrying about nothing." She smiled to calm the situation, "You have disturbed the Marquis too much. You have to take Brother Zhe to Chen Ge's hometown tomorrow morning!"

Speaking of this topic, it was Xu Lingyi's turn to feel a little depressed.

"What do you think? Should we pick a better servant for Brother Zhe?" He pondered, "I see that none of the people around him have their own opinions."

"It's not easy to find such a person..." Xu Sizhen often went out for social events with Xu Lingyi these days. Compared with the past, his interpersonal communication has improved a lot, but he is not enthusiastic. From Xu Lingyi's tone, he is very passive. It's okay when he is with people of the same age or younger than him, but if he meets someone older and stern, he will show some timidity. Xu Lingyi was very dissatisfied and took him out more frequently. Eleventh Lady also felt that Xu Sizhen needed more opportunities to practice, and was more supportive of Xu Lingyi taking him with him when he visited senior officials in the court or attended some banquets. She thought of Linbo and Zhaoying, who would have to work in the outer courtyard in a few days due to their age. She suggested: "How about finding one of Linbo and Zhaoying to be with Brother Xu? Do you think it's okay?"

Xu Lingyi thought for a moment, then said carefully: "These two have been serving me since they were seven or eight years old, so they are naturally very well behaved. However, Fujian is in need of talented people, so these two will have to go to Guangdong to make a living..." After all, he was the prince whom he had high hopes for, so although he refused, there was some hesitation in his tone.

Eleventh Lady was startled and sat up: "Mr. Hou, is it the Qu family?"

Seeing that she was only wearing a small dress, Xu Lingyi took off his clothes and put them on her body, and whispered: "Man proposes, God disposes..."

The words have been made very clear.

Eleventh Lady nodded slightly and couldn't help but hold Xu Lingyi's hand: "My Lord, we will definitely get what we want."

Xu Lingyi smiled and stroked her hair: "Go to sleep! Jian'er has been getting more and more naughty these days. If you find it difficult, just let the maids and old women play with him. Don't force yourself. If you fall ill, it will be more troublesome*..."

Eleventh Lady responded by lying down and continued chatting with Xu Lingyi: "When are you going to pick a personal servant? Otherwise, why don't you pick one for Brother Zhe as well? He is the prince, and sometimes being a little special can help him establish his authority..."

Xu Lingyi said "hmm" and the two of them fell asleep while chatting about their family's gossip.

The next day, when Xu Siyu came to pay his respects, Shiyi Niang asked him, "How are you doing with the task that Mr. Jiang asked you to do?"

Xu Siyu smiled and said, "Thanks to the help of Uncle Fang, I am just waiting for the results of the palace examination to come out..."

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "Now that you are done with your work, please invite Uncle Fang to your home for a meal! It will be a way of thanking him."

Xu Siyu replied respectfully, "Yes."

Outside the house, there was the sound of a boy crying loudly.

The two were startled and rushed out of the inner room.

I saw Jianger standing in the middle of the hall, crying towards the door curtain with his face red. Several maids surrounded him but did not dare to approach him. Gu Mama squatted down to comfort him, but he slapped her in the face.

Eleventh Lady had never seen Jian'er so irritable. She quickly squatted down to pick up Jian'er and was about to ask Mother Gu what happened when she heard Xu Siyu loudly scolding Mother Gu: "How can you be a wet nurse? How could the Sixth Young Master cry like this!" The voice was more severe than ever before. Not to mention Mother Gu, even Eleventh Lady looked at Xu Siyu in surprise.

Everyone was silent for a moment. Only Jiange'er's cry was louder and more earth-shattering.

Then the curtain was lifted and Xu Lingyi walked in.

"What's going on..."

He wore a mutton-fat jade hairpin and a plain raven-blue silk gown. He had a sullen face and his hands were behind his back. He exuded a chilling aura that was so pressing that the maids and old women serving him in the room all shuddered.

Xu Sizhen, who was following behind him, also felt his father's unhappiness and stood at the door, feeling a little at a loss.

Eleventh Lady hurriedly stood up holding Zhe'er and said, "The child is angry, I can comfort him. My Lord, you should leave quickly, so as not to delay your business."

Although Jian Ge'er is only a little over one year old, he is as big as a two-year-old child. Shiyi Niang stopped breastfeeding him and fed him a diet of chicken, duck, fish, meat, vegetables and fruits. He has grown fair and rosy, and is strong and vigorous. She can no longer hold him.

As he spoke, he sat down on the big kang next to the window.

Jiang'er's voice gradually became smaller and he sobbed and fell on Shiyi Niang's shoulder.

Xu Lingyi nodded, turned around and took a few steps.

Jiange'er burst into tears again.

While crying, she twisted her body and yelled, "I want daddy, I want daddy!"

Four words: clear and distinct.

Everyone in the room was stunned.

Especially Eleventh Lady, her tears suddenly welled up, she put Jian'er in her arms on the kang, and looked at him seriously: "Jian'er, what did you say?" Her expression was very excited.

Jian'er didn't even look at Shiyi Niang, he cried heartbrokenly with his throat open, choking and saying "I want my daddy..."

Xu Lingyi was delighted and surprised. He quickly went forward and held Jiange'er in his arms: "Okay, okay, okay. Don't cry!"