Chapter 84 Angry and helpless
How could Aunt Zhao know that someone was cursing her in secret?
Having a reunion dinner at home!
Her husband's surname was Qian, and they had two sons and a daughter. One of the sons was surnamed Qian, and the other was surnamed Zhao.
Several grandchildren.
Zhao Zuo and Zhao You were born to the second son and were given the surname Zhao.
Daughter Qian Yongle and her two children were also there, and her son-in-law Wan Daoping was in charge of the affairs of the Prince of Qi's palace. He was very busy on weekdays and rarely came home. The daughter had not been in good health, and her parents were worried about her, so they asked her to spend the New Year with her children at her parents' home.
The old couple had just had two drinks when they received news from Zhou Dong’s wife and children.
"Settled in Liujia Hutong?" Nanny Zhao and her husband looked at each other, both a little surprised.
The house in Liujia Hutong was Queen Zhao’s dowry. It had a large courtyard with three entrances and a garden.
For many years, it has been occupied by Queen Zhao's cousin.
That cousin, Ms. Sun, was also a miserable person. Her parents died early, and she grew up in the Zhao family. She had a sisterly relationship with Queen Zhao.
When she grew up, she found a husband who was a successful candidate in the imperial examination. She followed her husband to a distant place and gave birth to only one son. Her husband died in an accident while in office.
Sun returned to her husband's home and suffered a lot.
The news reached the Zhao family, who sent people to negotiate. The Zhao family was powerful, and the husband's family had no choice but to let her go.
But she wanted to take her son with her, so her in-laws put forward a condition: leaving behind the dowry.
My son is the root of my husband's family. Even the Zhao family has no right to take him away.
For the sake of her son, Sun gritted her teeth and accepted it.
After returning to Beijing, she was afraid that being a widow with a child would cause conflicts with all parties.
Empress Zhao arranged for her to live here alone. Her son was very successful, passed the imperial examination, and was sent to a distant place with his wife. Worried about the hardships of traveling outside, she left her mother in the capital. She has been living in Liujia Hutong!
Why did Feng Li'niang arrange for Zhou Dong's family to be included?
The yard is quite big, two families living together?!
Considering the concubine's temperament, she probably wouldn't...
Madam Zhao was worried, so she put down her chopsticks, took some Yuanxiao and gifts, and went to Liujia Hutong accompanied by Zhao Zuo and Zhao You.
After knocking on the door and entering, I saw Zhou Dong’s wife, Tu, and her son and daughter.
Tu is of medium height, pretty and has a hearty laugh.
Aunt Zhao was a little embarrassed: "It's a bit rude to come here so suddenly. Please don't take it as an offense!"
"Why would I be surprised? Although I have never met Aunt Zhao, my husband has mentioned you a lot! Thank you for your teachings over the years! My husband said that he has been an orphan since he was a child, so he thinks of you as his mother."
Aunt Zhao laughed, "Just hope he doesn't blame me for always spanking him! They were naughty and got spanked a lot!"
"You taught me well! When they first came, my father liked me at first sight. He said that I was always clean and tidy, I took care of my own affairs, I never lost anything, and I spoke in a very elegant manner, which was different from those soldiers.
Later, when we got married, I found that he really didn't need anyone to take care of him. When he went out, he would wash his own clothes. When I asked him, I found out that it was you who taught him since he was a child!"
"Zhou Dong is smart and hardworking, and he is appreciated by the prince. He has achieved what he has now at such a young age. Good days are ahead for you and the children!"
"That's because the prince appreciates him, and he also benefits from everyone's help."
This Tu is a very presentable person.
"Before I came back, my husband told me that the accommodation in the capital was both tight and expensive, so he asked me to make do with it for a few days and wait for him to come.
I didn't expect that the Concubine would arrange it so well! Such a grand house, with all the food and manpower, all prepared, I can move in directly, without worrying about anything! Oh my God, I am so grateful that I can't express it in words! I went to the palace to pay New Year's greetings that day, but I didn't see the prince, and I didn't get to thank him properly!"
Zhao Mama has already discovered that Tu's mother and son live here, so what about the concubine? After thinking about it, she didn't ask directly, "There will always be a chance. I just came to see you today. We have a long way to go."
After saying goodbye, the maid next to Zhao Ma said, "Madam, I have asked. The concubine moved out two days after the prince returned to Beijing. She said she moved to Machang Xie Street temporarily. She moved in a hurry... This Madam Zhou, the house was empty when she came. She didn't know what happened before."
Thinking of my aunt, who hurriedly moved away before the New Year...
Her son was not around and she had to clean up by herself. How did she feel?
Besides: Although Zhou Dong is a useful person under the prince, he is not yet qualified to live here! If he lives here, what about the others? What is this Feng Li Niang doing?
A surge of anger rushed to Zhao Ma's forehead. She took a deep breath, looked at the gift in the car, and said, "Let's go now!"
The small courtyard on Machang Xiejie is owned by the Zhao family. It is much smaller than the courtyard in Liujia Hutong. The location is good and it is quite neat.
Occasionally, relatives and friends come to Beijing for business and stay here.
I went up to knock on the door. After a while, a maid finally opened the door. She looked and said, "Oh, it's Aunt Zhao! Please come in quickly!"
A little girl followed behind her. When she heard who was coming, she ran inside.
Madam Zhao walked in and saw a pile of things covered with tarpaulin in the yard. They must have been put away too late or had no place to put them.
"Madam Zhao? Why are you here at this time?" A woman came out to greet her.
"Auntie! Happy New Year!"
“Happy New Year!”
This woman was none other than Concubine Sun.
"I've been busy with the prince's return these days and didn't pay attention to you. I just found out today that you moved here!"
The woman smiled and said, "We moved here last year! Come sit down, I just cooked some Yuanxiao, would you like a bowl?"
Seeing the slightly messy room, Nanny Zhao couldn't suppress her anger and said nothing. She really hadn't been this angry in many years.
Sun saw through it and said gently, "This is what happened: Yunqi sent a letter saying that he will go to Beijing to report on his work this summer and has already planned a position in the Ministry of Personnel. He asked me to find a suitable courtyard nearby and discuss whether to rent or buy it.
For so many years, I lived alone in Liujia Hutong. It was too big and too empty. If there weren't a few girls coming to play, it would be too lonely. After hearing what Yunqi said, I moved here. Compared with Liujia Hutong, this place meets Yunqi's requirements better.
Moreover, for so many years, I have always wanted to follow him into office, so I didn’t buy anything in the capital, so it would be easy to move.”
"Everything is fine here, and the people who serve me have been with me for many years. I heard from Yunqi that the prince helped him come back this time. Over the years, the prince has done so much for us mother and son! Aunt Zhao, please don't bother him with such trivial matters. Otherwise... I will be the one who feels the most guilty! Do you understand?"
Sun looked at Nanny Zhao seriously.
Zhao Mama's nose was sore. "I understand. In this way, I will ask Lao Qian to find another yard and buy it. You can tidy it up according to your own wishes. When Yunqi comes back, he can live in the new house directly!"
"There's no rush. Wait until he comes back..."
"Even if he comes back, there will be a lot of things waiting for him! My daughter-in-law has children to take care of. You, do what you can. Back then, you were quite opinionated!"
Sun thought for a moment and said, "That's fine! He has given me money over the years. Let Lao Qian find two more places. I have to take a look!"
"Yes. Then I'll go back first."
The maid who opened the door escorted her out. Aunt Zhao asked with a bad look on her face, "Tell me what happened."
The old woman looked into the room and said, "Someone from the palace came to deliver something the other day, and then told our wife that General Zhou's wife and children would return to Beijing in a few days, and the prince asked the concubine to make arrangements, because it happened suddenly and it was difficult to raise funds for the time being. Especially since they have children with them. It is not convenient to always live in the guest room. Ask the aunt if it is convenient for them to make room for a yard.
You know, my wife has lived in Liujia Hutong for free for so many years, without rent, and even gives money back to people. She gives gifts from time to time! My wife has been feeling bad for a long time. If it weren’t for the fact that my master is not in Beijing all year round, I would have moved out long ago. It just so happens that my master sent me a letter a while ago, and my wife said that we should move here first, and then think of a way after my master comes to Beijing.”
Aunt Zhao was somewhat helpless. "Since it has come to this, you should take good care of the Madam first and don't let her get sick. Don't worry, I will take care of the rest."
On the way back, I felt angry but couldn't express myself. I felt right but couldn't express myself...
It’s terrible…
(End of this chapter)
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