After changing her clothes and disguising herself as a seriously ill woman, Kuroiwa Nami walked and coughed all the way until she finally reached the city gate.
She took a walk around the city and saw many people talking about the Jia family's happy news yesterday.
Humph~ Do you think she is a fool?
Shen did this just to shut others up. She hadn't returned for nearly two days and one night, and her clean reputation was long gone.
Why are you pretending to have escaped death?
Nami Kuroiwa delusionally wanted to hear people say that her reputation was damaged.
In some places in Jiangnan, if a woman didn't return home for such a long time, she would either be announced dead or buried in a Buddhist temple.
Who is as shameless as Shen? Nami Kuroiwa walked around the city gate, but what everyone talked about most was the grand occasion of picking up money, and no one mentioned the reputation of the Shen family.
Bah~ Still in the capital?
Not even as good as Jiangnan.
Don’t you want any more propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame?
Kuroiwa Nami gritted her teeth, but could do nothing about it.
In order to avoid the soldiers' suspicion, she even waited outside for a long time before queuing up again to enter the city.
This time, she went to the teahouse frequented by the censors.
I heard that the censor can report things based on hearsay.
Shen has been missing for so long, aren't they interested at all? But Kuroiwa Nami heard that if any official ordered a few more dishes in a restaurant, he would be impeached for extravagance and debauchery.
When Jia Zhen entered the Dragon Guards, she didn't believe that he had no enemies at all.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Nanny Lai couldn't do it anymore, so she had to think of another way.
"I want to apply to join the inquiry mission."
The young censor said to his colleagues, "The small country of Japan is going too far!"
"Yes, I went to see the head outside the city yesterday."
The middle-aged censor said: “I heard that the wound on Madam Shen’s face was caused by him.”
He also looked angry.
Ever since Madam Shen's ten boards helped Dazhao win several prefectures in Luosha Country, he admired her the most. "These Japanese don't know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is. So why don't we sign a joint letter tomorrow and set off with the inquiry delegation, and we will also have our army."
"Add me one!"
"And me!"
Walking to the window, Kuroiwa Nami, who was pretending to rest, was suddenly confused.
Why is it a crime-inquiry mission? Aren’t they… a country that does not want to be conquered?
Kuroiwa Nami's face gradually turned pale.
In the previous dynasty, they were a country that did not conquer others, but now Dazhao...
Nami Kuroiwa listened to the indignant discussion inside. In such a hot day, she couldn't help but shiver.
Last year, when Emperor Taishang of Da Zhao had not yet fallen, the national strength was far inferior to that of the previous dynasty.
The court was in even greater chaos. How could it become like this in such a short period of time? Sweeping across the Rakshasa Kingdom in the north, they were defeated just like that. After all the busy work, did it make Dazhao even stronger? After arriving in Beijing, although she did a lot of research, she still felt it was not real.
Thinking back to when their delegation and the Rakshasa delegation came here together, everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie here and then get a piece of the pie from the Rakshasa side. It's only been a few months, how come it suddenly became like this?
she……
Nami Kuroiwa couldn't sit still any longer.
She had to return home immediately and report what happened here to the adults.
As Kuroiwa Nami hurriedly stood up, she looked reluctantly at the young man who spoke the loudest and was most dissatisfied with their Japanese country.
The next day, before daybreak, the lord who should have gotten up to attend court showed no sign of movement. The servant came knocking on the door with a lantern, but he never expected that the moment he pushed the door open, he would see their lord's head with eyes wide open with anger.
Fresh blood was dripping down the large desk, soaking the written documents.
…
In Ningguo Mansion, Shen Ning half closed her eyes and listened to Xing'er reporting the news outside.
The envoys who were questioning the emperor and the army that were going to accompany them quickly passed through the court, attracting everyone's attention.
After Xing Er finished reporting everything, he remembered something else, "Oh, Madam, early this morning, Censor Duan, who was transferred from the Imperial Academy to the Imperial Censorate this year, was found beheaded in his study. His death was extremely tragic."
"Who did he offend?"
"We don't know yet. Shuntian Prefecture is investigating."
Xing'er said, "However, I heard that the emperor intends to make him a member of the envoy to question the emperor. Since he entered the Censorate, he has impeached eleven officials in Jiangnan. All of them have been demoted or dismissed from their posts."
He is a very capable young censor.
The fact that the emperor transferred him from the Hanlin Academy to the Censorate and allowed him to join the mission to question the emperor showed that he was trying to promote him.
It's a pity that he passed away so early.
"Send a high-quality gift."
What Xing'er could think of, Shen Ning could naturally think of as well, "If there is news from Shuntian Prefecture, report it immediately."
"yes!"
Xing'er nodded.
"Let someone from Xuzhou Prefecture conduct a thorough investigation."
The serious criminal in prison actually faked his death and escaped.
The new prefect of Xuzhou cannot escape blame for any dereliction of duty.
"Also, go to Tianjin in person and ask the Japanese envoys in prison if they know Kuroiwa Nami."
Shen Ning's foot hasn't healed yet, "No matter if you know them or not, find a way to beat them up for me."
She is just petty.
"Tell them that all the Japanese in Dazhao are unlucky because of Kuroiwa Nami. If necessary, you can inform the envoys and the accompanying army."
"yes!"
Shen Ning waved her hand, "Go meet Qing Cheng!" She had agreed to their marriage last year, "I'll do your thing when I come back from Tianjin."
"Yes~"
Xing'er's voice suddenly became much louder, "Thank you, ma'am!"
“…”
Shen Ning felt reluctant to see him leave excitedly.
Qingcheng's departure means that all the maids of the Qing generation will leave one after another.
"Qingzhu, ask Qingcheng later if she is willing to work in my sewing room after you get married."
She is used to wearing clothes made by Qingcheng.
"She certainly will!"
Qingzhu smiled, "Last time she told me that she didn't want to stay at home."
The lady sent a chime clock to the sewing room. Every quarter and a half, when the clock rang, everyone in the sewing room had to rest for half a quarter.
It's for their eyes.
My wife also taught us how to do eye exercises.
Qingcheng said that life in the sewing room is much better now than before.
"Then tell her that I will write her a letter of employment later."
Chen Ning was happy, "And the same goes for you guys, if there is nothing to do at home, just come back, whether you want to be the housekeeper in Yue'er's room or the housekeeper here."
As Jia Yue grew older, her life was in danger, so she wanted to send her daughter to another school.
If my daughter had been with her that day...
Shen Ning was extremely grateful that Jia Wen helped to take her daughter away because she was too tired that day. Otherwise, if both mother and daughter were caught together, she would never be able to escape.
"Thank you, ma'am. Don't worry, everyone is fine and will definitely be willing to come back."
It's free out there! But no matter how good the outside world is, it is not as good as the mansion.
Qingzhu went home twice. Her parents were only polite to her, and her brothers, sisters-in-law and brothers were only envious of her.
What they cared about most was the silver, jewelry and even clothes she had saved from the lady.
I wish she could leave everything behind.
And the same goes for my husband's family.
Qingzhu sometimes feels quite boring.
The man who passed the imperial examination and seemed to be a good person at first, gradually, seemed to be different from what she thought.
He started to act arrogant, as if she was not good enough for him.
But her handwriting is better than his.
Many of the books he read were borrowed from the mansion with her help.
But even so, he was still not enough.
He wished she could take care of all his writing materials.
People say her handwriting is good because her pens, ink, paper and inkstone are even better.
Huh~ Don’t you know your own identity anymore? "It's not convenient to come back. This is also your mother's home."
Shen Ning felt that Qing Zhu's brows were a little depressed, and said: "If you have anything to say, just tell me."
"Um!"
Qingzhu nodded, but she didn't intend to bother the madam with her little matter. "Madam, The Return of the Condor Heroes will be officially sold in the grandmother's bookstore tomorrow. This time, more copies will be printed. If it sells well, will the limited number of copies be sold every day like before?"
Now, she and Qingping are following up on this matter.
"…If it sells well, ask your grandmother to buy more pens, inkstones, and paper and sell them together."
Chen Ning smiled and said, "For example, a book originally cost six taels, but now it costs nine taels, of which three taels can be used for writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone. When it sells well, we will share the dividends of the writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone with her."
All proceeds from the book will go to some Salesian Bureau in need.
But she can't just be busy like this!
"Grandma must think you didn't tie enough."
Qingzhu knew Youshi.
Thinking of Youshi's appearance as a profiteer, Shen Ning couldn't help but laugh, "It's okay, if she wants to tie someone up, then let her tie them up. Anyway, if she ties more people, we can make more money."
While they were talking about Youshi, Youshi received a letter from You's mother.
According to the time, there is still more than half a month left, which is almost the time for her to give birth. Her stepmother is worried about her and wants to bring her two younger sisters over.
You was very hesitant.
Although my stepmother and sister are not my biological relatives, we got along well during those years.
The family was in financial difficulty at the time, but her stepmother gave all the betrothal gifts sent by the Jia family as her dowry.
The two sisters had no father because their father saved their father.
Now I am worried about her and want to accompany her during the birth...
Secretly, You Shi actually wanted them to come.
Her mother-in-law is very nice, Jia Zhen is very nice, Rong Ge'er and Keqing are also very nice, but they are not her family members.
Now that her father is gone, her stepmother and sisters are her closest relatives.
After thinking about it again and again, she finally came to Shen Ning with the letter.
"My mother-in-law is coming? Then clean up the yard!"
Shen Ning really likes Sister You San in the Red Mansion.
Although the road was bumpy, he was strong-willed and courageous in pursuing love.
Moreover, based on what was written in the book, Shen Ning didn't think that Third Sister You was really seduced by Jia Zhen and Jia Lian.
She looked down on these two people.
Although she was unrestrained and even had a night banquet with Jia Zhen and Jia Lian, she frightened both of them that day.
In Shen Ning's opinion, she was using that alternative way to protect her own innocence.
"By the way, you have two younger sisters. How old are they? How about cleaning up two more yards?"
Old Lady You can live closer to Jia Zhen, Youshi and others, but the two girls don't need to.
Chen Ning was also afraid that Jia Zhen would abuse people.
Yu Shi in the Red Mansion is fine, but that doesn’t mean she is not sad.
At this moment, Youshi was at a critical moment again.
Chen Ning made up her mind and said, "The Yusheng Residence behind the rockery is also quite spacious. Why don't you let your two sisters live there? It's close to Ningcuixuan, so you can play with Yingchun and the others occasionally. If you need to go to school, tell Mr. Zhan and it will be convenient to go there."
"Well, I'll listen to you."
Yu's eyes sparkled. She had just started talking when her mother-in-law said so much.
I don't dislike her family at all.
"As for whether or not to go to school, I'll ask them later."
I have two younger sisters, one is gentle and the other is fierce, but they are both pretty good.
After being married for several years, they only communicated through letters.
But between the lines, Youshi could sense that her personality had not changed. Her third sister was afraid that she would be bullied by Jia Zhen, and she taught her in the letter not to be afraid. Although she was the second wife, she was married in a formal way, and she should act like a mistress.
"Girls all love beauty."
Shen Ning said: “Get some more good ornaments from the warehouse and put them on display.”
She patted You's hand and said, "You are my elder sister, take better care of her. Zhen'er won't say anything."
"Um!"
Yu nodded vigorously.
She happily went to clean up the house for her stepmother and two younger sisters. Chen Ning immediately asked Qingzhu to pack some gifts for her.
You Erjie is a little silly.
However, her own character is not very upright.
But no matter how you look at it, ending up like that was too much.
Shen Ning remembered that her in-laws were not very good either.
These are just the things that you need to see in person before you can really comment.
At this time, Old Lady You brought her two daughters to Beijing, mainly with the intention of seeking refuge.
As the two daughters grow up, they start to talk about other people.
Referring to herself, what can be said about a good family?
If they find their sister, their lives may be different.
So, this time when she came here, she also sold a lot of things.
Today, Old Lady You simply looks down upon the Zhang family, which had arranged a marriage for You Erjie when she was still in that family.
She had already inquired about it and found out that the Zhang family was very poor.
The former head of the imperial grain farm was involved in a lawsuit, lost his property, and became unable to afford food and clothing.
How can her budding daughter have a good life if she marries into a family like that?
It just so happened that she married into the You family, and the Zhang family had no news of her for more than ten years.
"My sister may not be having a good life either."
Different from the expectations of Old Lady You and her elder sister, Third Sister You was very worried, "He is from the Duke's mansion. Wasn't it because he wanted to marry my sister because our family was easy to control?"
No matter what happened, they were powerless to help her.
“Nonsense, your sister was chosen by Madam Shen herself.”
Old Lady You still had to work hard to support her family, so she was well-informed about the outside world. "She was considering her grandson, so it's true that she chose your sister, but she's not the kind of person who would waste time on others."
In the past year or two, there has been a lightness in the words of my eldest sister's letters.
"Now that you are going to have a nephew, you just need to be respectful to his family. We just need to take care of the health of your sister and nephew."
She doesn't force anything else.
Halfway through her life, with two husbands dead, Old Lady You had already accepted her fate.
It doesn’t matter whether others respect you or not. What matters is whether you can live a good life. (End of this chapter)
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