With a bang, the wooden door of the inner room was kicked open by Yun Xuan!
The group rushed into Fenghe Garden in anger, only to find Su Qing lying on the bed, pale and unstable. Yun Ruoxue stood beside the bed, sobbing softly. Nanny Wang kept wiping Su Qing's forehead and palms with a cold handkerchief, while the other maids were busy running around, pouring cold water and blowing hot tea...
When everyone in the room saw Yun Xuanzhi rushing in angrily, they immediately stopped what they were doing and knelt down, "This servant greets the Prime Minister!"
But Yun Xuanzhi didn't care about all this. He was feeling both pained and angry. He had thought that after Su Qing became pregnant, she would stay in Fenghe Garden obediently and no longer conflict with the concubines in other courtyards. However, after being well-behaved for a while, Su Qing started to make trouble again and even killed his other child. How could Yun Xuanzhi not be angry?
What's more, the old lady of Baishun Hall is completely partial to the second son, and the second son's two sons are almost reaching the age of twenty. This makes Yun Xuanzhi appear calm on the surface, but he is already extremely anxious in his heart. He just hopes that these two people will give birth to two sons for him!
But now, Su Qing had directly killed the baby in Hua Yi Niang's belly. Yun Xuanzhi was so angry that he wanted to pull Su Qing out of bed and give her a good scolding. However, seeing Su Qing gasping for breath and looking pale, Yun Xuanzhi couldn't bring himself to do it. He suppressed his anger and yelled at Wang Fengjian, "I asked you to serve someone, and you made her like this? Yi Niang Su is in such a state, why don't you go and call a doctor? Are you too old to know how to do things? Do you need me to teach you step by step? Hmm?"
The last nasal sound was filled with anger, frightening Nanny Wang so much that she immediately kowtowed to Yun Xuanzhi and begged for mercy, "Prime Minister, please calm down! This old servant is also extremely anxious, but..."
As she spoke, Nanny Wang's voice became smaller and smaller. At this moment, she secretly looked up at Concubine Hua who was carried in by the maids. Fear flashed in her eyes. She immediately lowered her head again, and lay down on the ground with her whole body low, not daring to speak again!
"Just what? Explain it to me clearly!" Yun Xuanzhi naturally noticed Nanny Wang's little movements and eyes. He glanced coldly at Aunt Hua behind him, then turned his head and glared at Nanny Wang, pointing his finger straight at Nanny Wang's head and shouted loudly!
"Dad, do I even need to ask this? If Concubine Hua hadn't made such a fuss at the gate of Fenghe Garden just now, why wouldn't we go out and call a doctor? Mother was fine when she went to the garden this morning, but when she was carried in just now, her face changed and she almost fainted! Dad, how could you rush in just by believing one-sided words? Do you know how much grievance Mother has suffered recently? If Concubine Hua hadn't been so arrogant and domineering today, how could Mother be so angry?" There were some things that Nanny Wang naturally couldn't say. After all, although Concubine Hua was only a concubine, she was also half a master, and today she was quite favored by Yun Xuanzhi!
But Queen Wang couldn't say it, but Yun Ruoxue said it!
Even though Yun Ruoxue was only a concubine's daughter, she had Yun Xuanzhi's blood flowing in her veins, and she was the legitimate lady of the prime minister's mansion. No matter how favored Concubine Hua was, she still had to bow and salute when she saw Yun Ruoxue!
Therefore, when Nanny Wang pretended to be hesitant and timid and dared not tell the truth, Yun Ruoxue quickly stepped forward and knelt in front of Yun Xuanzhi. With a desolate look, she told him about the suffering Su Qing had suffered recently. At the appropriate time, she also described what Concubine Hua had done... arrogant and domineering. These four words summed it up. Concubine Hua, who was lying on the bed, was so angry that she trembled all over. She sat up excitedly, pointed at Yun Ruoxue and almost cursed!
Yun Qianmeng looked at Yun Ruoxue calmly at this moment. She was wearing a light-colored, half-worn skirt, and the only jewelry on her body and head was a simple white jade hairpin. At this moment, she had a sad face and a miserable expression, which made people feel pity!
And listening to what Yun Ruoxue said just now, it was obvious that this year the country had carefully thought about it. Every word she said was to dispel the fact that Su Qing pushed Aunt Hua, and instead pointed out Aunt Hua's usual bad behavior, which immediately suppressed Yun Xuanzhi's surging anger!
I have to say that Yun Ruoxue seems to be smarter today. She no longer rushes around like before and just keeps shouting!
I'm afraid that during the time I stayed in the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion, Su Qing spent all his time on training his daughter. And today, the results can be seen. Yun Ruoxue spoke some tearful words, which made Concubine Hua angry. She was furious, but she was afraid of Yun Xuanzhi's prestige and could only endure it!
Yun Xuanzhi looked at his youngest daughter, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Her eyes were red, her face was pale, and her dress was half-worn. The only jewelry she had on her head was a jade hairpin. He immediately felt pity for her. His eyes shot like cold arrows at Concubine Liu beside him, and he said coldly, "How do you manage this household? It's so hot in summer, why don't you buy some new jewelry for the Second Young Lady?"
As he spoke, Yun Xuanzhi glanced at Yun Qianmeng seemingly unintentionally. Seeing that although she was also dressed in a simple and elegant style, her clothing style and hair jewelry were the most sought-after by the young ladies and noble ladies in the capital, he rushed over in anger, "A concubine's daughter is also the mistress of the Prime Minister's Mansion. How can you favor one over the other? If this gets out, how can you run your family? How are you going to convince the public?"
Concubine Liu originally came to watch the fun today, but she didn't expect Yun Ruoxue to do such a thing. Not only was she dressed simply, but her words also implied that she was accusing herself of being harsh towards Su Qing and her daughter. For a moment, she was so angry that she was shaking all over. She felt that she was really wronged to be scolded. She immediately knelt down with an embarrassed look and explained, "Prime Minister, please allow me to explain! How can I, the head of the family, favor one over the other? The monthly allowance, meals, and distribution of clothes and fabrics for each courtyard, concubines, and young ladies are all handled strictly in accordance with the regulations of the mansion! This summer "I sent someone to Fenghe Garden to make Ji's clothes for Concubine Su and the Second Miss as early as the beginning of summer, and I personally delivered them here! If you don't believe me, you can take out the account book and check it carefully! Your Majesty trusts me and leaves the household affairs to me. How could I be the kind of person who is petty and capricious, saying one thing in public and another in private? If I had really done this, I'm afraid there would have been complaints in the Prime Minister's Mansion. How could they have waited until today to complain? I beg Your Majesty to investigate and clear my name!"
What Liu Hanyu said was reasonable and logical, and Yun Xuanzhi was not a completely confused person. While listening to her explanation, he naturally observed the expressions of everyone. Seeing that Concubine Hua, who was trying to die just now, did not object to Concubine Liu's words, he knew that Liu Hanyu must have not lied!
"Father, I am filial by staying by Aunt Su's side! Besides, serving others is hard work. I must be wearing old clothes for the convenience! Your heart is so clear that even the heavens can see it! However, I am the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion after all. Even if you just stay in your own courtyard, your every move represents the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion. There is no funeral in our mansion yet, so how can I dress so plainly and not let people gossip about me?" At this time, Yun Qianmeng took a step forward and first praised Yun Ruoxue with emotion. Then he changed the subject and pointed out the flaws and weaknesses in Yun Ruoxue's clothes in his seemingly caring words!
Yun Ruoxue couldn't help but look up at Yun Qianmeng. A hint of hatred flickered in her tearful eyes, but it quickly disappeared into the depths of her eyes. She immediately lowered her head and replied with a look of grievance, "Thank you for your advice, sister! It was my mistake. Please don't blame me, father!"
Seeing his usually spoiled daughter so obedient today, Yun Xuanzhi couldn't help but feel relieved, and his anger abated a little. He bent down and helped Yun Ruoxue up with one hand, then said to Liu Hanyu, "Get up!"
Liu Hanyu was resentful of Yun Xuanzhi's disparate attitudes towards the two of them, but she also knew that Su Qing had come prepared. Otherwise, with the Second Young Lady's naive mind, how could she have dragged herself into this dispute with just a few words? With this analysis, Liu Hanyu looked at Yun Qianmeng with some concern, but she saw her calm eyes and steady expression, as if she didn't care at all about what had just happened. Liu Hanyu couldn't help but admire her. This young lady was truly patient. She could keep her composure even so. She was afraid that no matter how Su Qing jumped around, she wouldn't be able to hurt her!
"Hmm..." At this time, Su Qing on the bed struggled to get up, but her body was heavy and weak. She just got half up and suddenly fell back on the bed!
If Yun Xuanzhi was angry before, he couldn't vent his anger after seeing her like this!
What's more, since Concubine Hua's child was gone, the only one left was the one in Su Qing's belly. Even if Yun Xuanzhi was angry, he could only wait until Su Qing gave birth to the child before venting his anger! Just as Wang Huangma Yun Ruoxue was about to get up to support Su Qing, Yun Xuanzhi had already stepped forward and sat down by the bed. He carefully picked up Su Qing and let her lean against his arms. He said with a little concern, "Don't walk around if you're not feeling well. It's really worrying that you're not lying in bed properly now!"
Upon hearing this, Su Qing's eyes immediately turned red, tears rolling down her face like a flood on a hillside. She said in a trembling voice, "I haven't seen the Prime Minister for a long time. Today, the sun is so bright, so I thought of going out for a walk. Maybe I can see the Prime Minister in the garden! Unexpectedly, I ran into Concubine Hua. I don't know what I said wrongly to make Concubine Hua unhappy. She blocked the road and refused to give way! The Prime Minister also knows that I am nearly five months pregnant, so my body is naturally heavier than Concubine Hua, but Sister Hua has been favored recently..."
Having said that, Su Qing fell silent and stopped talking. She just nestled in Yun Xuanzhi's arms and cried alone. Her delicate and weak appearance with tears in her eyes made Yun Xuanzhi feel distressed. His cold and sharp eyes immediately swept towards Aunt Hua on the soft couch!
Concubine Hua had been pampered by Yun Xuanzhi in recent months, so naturally she was more arrogant than others. Seeing that Su Qing, the outdated old woman, not only lied with her eyes open, but also pretended to be pitiful in front of Yun Xuanzhi, she immediately followed suit and cried softly, "Prime Minister, how could I not know Sister Su's reputation in the Prime Minister's Mansion? But Sister Su didn't treat me well when we met today. We did have some verbal disputes, but I had no disrespect for Sister Su! Sister Su rushed up and slapped me without saying a word! Lord, you see, there's still a palm print on my face! I was really angry at the time, but Sister Su was too pregnant to argue with her. But she kept making things difficult for me and even deliberately pushed me, causing me to lose my unborn child!"
After she finished speaking, Aunt Hua also covered her face and cried. Her crying voice was full of suppressed pain, which made people feel pity for her!
Yun Xuanzhi looked at Aunt Hua, whose face was pale and bloodless, with a little red on her white skirt, and he couldn't bear to blame her. Su Qing in his arms also looked aggrieved and uncomfortable. Moreover, the two of them insisted on their own stories, making it difficult for Yun Xuanzhi to tell the truth from the false. He could only frown and remain silent!
Yun Qianmeng had already seen through Yun Xuanzhi's thoughts at this time. Since Aunt Hua's child was gone, Yun Xuanzhi naturally wanted to keep the one in Su Qing's belly!
Therefore, even if Su Qing had deliberately pushed Concubine Hua today, now was not the time to really deal with Su Qing...
It was the hottest time of the day, and with so many people rushing into the inner room at once, it naturally felt extremely stuffy. And because Concubine Hua had just had a miscarriage, the stuffiness was mixed with a strong smell of blood, which made everyone in the room frown uncomfortably!
At this moment, a little girl came from the door to announce, "Prime Minister, Doctor Wei is here!"
"Let him in quickly!" Yun Xuanzhi let go of Su Qing and let her lie flat on the bed. He then sat on the first seat beside her. When he saw Doctor Wei coming in, he immediately stopped and asked him to diagnose Su Qing quickly!
Doctor Wei felt Su Qing's pulse through the curtain, asked her some questions, listened carefully to her voice, and then stood up and replied to Yun Xuanzhi, "Prime Minister, has your aunt been upset or hit today? Although the placenta is stable after three months, if it is greatly stimulated, the fetus will be unstable and cause miscarriage! Your body cannot withstand such a heavy blow!" Doctor Wei frowned and spoke earnestly, which made Yun Xuanzhi's heart rise. Just as he was about to ask what to do, he saw Doctor Wei take a deep breath and ask in a stern voice, "Why is there a smell of blood in this room? Your aunt is already showing signs of unstable fetus. If the smell of blood is too strong, I'm afraid it will really cause your aunt to miscarry!"
As soon as Doctor Wei finished speaking, everyone's eyes immediately turned to the ignorant Concubine Hua. Among them, Yun Xuanzhi's gaze was the coldest, which scared Concubine Hua so much that her lips trembled slightly and she couldn't speak for a long time!
Yun Qianmeng looked at Doctor Wei's pretentious expression and sneered, "Doctor Wei, you're so arrogant! You even dare to yell in front of Father! Since you said that Concubine Su couldn't be provoked again, aren't you afraid of frightening Concubine Su by suddenly speaking out without any scruples? Do you think being the heir to my family is such a trivial matter?"
After hearing Yun Qianmeng's words, Aunt Hua's eyes immediately showed gratitude, and her hatred for Su Qing became even deeper!
Yun Xuanzhi's attention, which was originally on Aunt Hua, was immediately shifted to Doctor Wei. He saw that the doctor looked like an honest teacher, but what he said and what he did were contradictory, which immediately made Yun Xuanzhi doubt Su Qing's physical condition!
Upon seeing this, Concubine Liu immediately stepped forward and suggested, "Prime Minister, the most important thing right now is to protect Concubine Su's unborn child! We must choose this doctor carefully and must not let anything happen to Concubine Su! In my opinion, this doctor's words and deeds are completely unreliable and really worrying!"
Liu Hanyu has also learned to be smart this time. She speaks directly and lets Yun Xuanzhi make the decision himself!
Even if something happens to Su Qing in the future, it cannot be blamed on her, Liu Hanyu!
Yun Qianmeng listened to Liu Hanyu's words with a sneer in her eyes. Su Qing thought that she could avoid harming Concubine Hua's child by using the child as a shield, but how could she let her have her way!
I'm afraid it's not just me, everyone else standing here wishes they could be like Su Qingruhua!
Su Qing was too clever for his own good. He thought that if he found a doctor he trusted and described his condition as worse, he would get Yun Xuanzhi's sympathy!
But she had overlooked something in her calculations. Doctor Wei had overacted and revealed a flaw. I'm afraid that Su Qing behind the curtain must have been clutching the thin blanket tightly in anger!
"Daddy, how can you listen to Aunt Liu and replace Doctor Wei? Doctor Wei has been serving Aunt since she became pregnant. If we ask another doctor to take over now, I'm afraid he won't be able to do his best!" Yun Ruoxue saw that Yun Xuanzhi's expression was moved by what Yun Qianmeng and Liu Han said, so she immediately refuted!
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Yun Qianmeng walked forward with a faint smile on her face, holding Yun Ruoxue's hand with heartache, and said helplessly, "Sister, you are wrong! If Doctor Wei had taken good care of her, how could Concubine Su have gotten into trouble so easily? Sister, you must also know that all of Father's hopes are placed on Concubine Su at this moment. How can we let someone with poor medical skills take care of Concubine Su? Sister, as Concubine Su's daughter, you must be more considerate of Concubine Su and not leave hidden dangers for the sake of temporary convenience. If Concubine Su gets into trouble, there will be no regrets!"
Yun Ruoxue opened her eyes wide and looked at Yun Qianmeng's hypocritical concern and smile. She wanted to pounce on Yun Qianmeng and tear her hypocritical face apart. Seeing that her hand was held by Yun Qianmeng, she felt disgusted and wanted to pull back. But Yun Qianmeng seemed to see through her thoughts and actions. The next second, he used both hands to hold Yun Ruoxue's hands tightly, making it impossible for her to break free!
Yun Ruoxue suddenly looked up at Yun Qianmeng, but saw a coldness in those smiling eyes, which made Yun Ruoxue feel as if she was in a world of ice and snow, and she couldn't help but shudder in her heart!
Yun Qianmeng, however, looked at Yun Ruoxue intently before turning to Yun Xuanzhi and asked cautiously, "Father, am I right?"
Seeing the two sisters displaying their deep sisterly love at a crucial moment, Yun Xuanzhi immediately had a favorable impression of Yun Qianmeng. He nodded and praised her, saying, "Meng'er, you are indeed thoughtful! Doctor Wei will go to the accounting office to settle the bill, so he won't have to come to the Prime Minister's Residence anymore! Concubine Liu will tell Butler Zhao to select a new doctor with superb medical skills to treat Concubine Su specifically!"
When Yun Ruoxue heard Yun Xuanzhi speak, her expression suddenly became very ugly. She looked at Nanny Wang, and both of them had eyes full of worry!
"My lord, I think the maids and servants in Fenghe Garden are not serving with all their heart. It would be better to replace some of them. I will pick some smart and capable ones to prevent Madam Su from getting into trouble again!" But the two were not over yet because Liu Hanyu made another suggestion!
After this incident, Yun Xuanzhi was also dissatisfied with the maids and servants in Fenghe Garden. Seeing Liu Hanyu's reminder, he was about to nod, but he saw Su Qing had already opened the curtain, revealing a pale little face. She looked at him pitifully and said in a bleak tone, "Prime Minister, these maids and servants have served me wholeheartedly! This time, there was a reason, which made it impossible to take care of them in time! They have been with me for a long time and have developed feelings for me. Please don't send them away!"
After saying that, Su Qing glanced coldly at Liu Hanyu and Yun Qianmeng from the corner of his eyes, cursing angrily in his heart, these two bitches saw that he was so weak, and they worked together to get rid of the trustworthy people around him!
But even if she tried her best, she would not let Yun Qianmeng and Liu Hanyu succeed. She wanted to see what other tricks they could come up with!
After hearing what Liu Hanyu said, the maids and servants who were originally standing in the room also knelt down one after another, and kept kowtowing to Yun Xuanzhi and begging for mercy, promising that they would do their best to serve Su Qing and asked Yun Xuanzhi not to drive them away!
Seeing the deep affection between master and servant, Yun Xuanzhi stood up and sat on the bed, supporting Su Qing and leaning against him. He said with a hint of reproach, "Why do you have to worry about this? Just take good care of yourself now. I'll let Aunt Liu take care of the rest!"
But Su Qing shook her head vigorously with tears in her eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "Prime Minister, I am used to these people. They also understand my intentions. Many things are done without my instructions! If I find new people who are not to my liking, won't it make me feel upset? It will affect the baby in my belly!"
Yun Xuanzhi sighed heavily after hearing her reasonable words, and then said: "In that case, then it's up to you! However, if something happens again, you can't plead for these slaves anymore!"
Hearing this, Su Qing's eyes showed a touching look, and she immediately snuggled up to Yun Xuanzhi's arms like a little bird, and replied softly, "Yeah!"
Liu Hanyu looked at the affectionate scene in front of her and felt very embarrassed. When she heard Yun Xuanzhi reject her proposal, she was furious for a moment. She rubbed the silk handkerchief in her hands tightly and thought of other ways!
"Father, the most important person in the mansion right now is naturally Aunt Su. To prevent others from being so foolish as to rush into Fenghe Garden, it's better to have Guard Liu assign a team of guards to guard Fenghe Garden to prevent any further incidents!" Yun Qianmeng released Yun Ruoxue's hands, smiled and said softly, "Aunt Su, please don't refuse anymore! Even if you've been protecting the child very well, there are new servants coming into the Prime Minister's Mansion from time to time. To prevent someone from bumping into you, we should be careful! On weekdays, you are not allowed to enter or leave Fenghe Garden at will. This is the only way to protect the child well!"
Yun Qianmeng said this with a sincere smile on her face, making people feel that she cared deeply about Su Qing and her son!
But only Su Qing knew in his heart that behind Yun Qianmeng's smile was hidden great hatred!
Su Qing was about to refuse when a flashback flashed through her mind. This was exactly how she had dealt with Qu Ruoli back then. Su Qing's eyes widened as she looked at Yun Qianmeng. But Yun Qianmeng's face was expressionless except for a smile. This faint smile, like a demonic seed, planted itself in Su Qing's heart. Fear flashed through her heart, and she couldn't help but cover her bulging belly with both hands! In the moment Su Qing lost consciousness, Yun Xuanzhi had already accepted Yun Qianmeng's proposal!
"In that case, I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother! I have been in the Fuguo Mansion for a long time and have not paid my respects to my grandmother. I will take my leave first!" However, Yun Qianmeng did not pursue Su Qing anymore. Instead, she respectfully bowed to Yun Xuanzhi and planned to go to Baishun Hall!
But when Yun Xuanzhi heard her say this, he handed Su Qing to Nanny Wang and stood up and said, "Father will go with you!"
Yun Qianmeng knew the reason, so she didn't say much. She glanced at Su Qing coldly and followed Yun Xuanzhi out of Fenghe Garden!
Before the two of them stepped into Baishun Hall, a string of joyful laughter came from inside, which made Yun Xuanzhi frown suddenly. A hint of determination emanated from his body. Then, without waiting for the maid outside to report, he strode into the inner room!
The ladies in the room immediately stopped smiling when they saw Yun Xiang approaching, and stood up to greet him. Yun Xuanzhi, however, completely changed his previous cold demeanor and approached the old lady with a refined smile on his face. He said gently, "Son greets mother! Ladies, please don't be shy!"
The old lady was immediately displeased when she saw Yun Xuanzhi enter without letting the servants know. After all, all those present today were distinguished ladies from prominent families. How could Yun Xuanzhi barge in without regard for gender? If he did so, who would dare to be invited to the prime minister's residence in the future?
But before the old lady could get angry, she heard a clear and pleasant voice saying, "Granddaughter greets grandmother!"
Everyone looked closely and saw Yun Qianmeng gracefully walk to the old lady. When Aunt Mi took the cushion and placed it in front of her, she knelt down and kowtowed three times respectfully to the old lady. Then she stood up with a smile on her face!
The old lady had never expected Yun Qianmeng to return to the Prime Minister's Residence today. She was already too stunned to react. Instead, Yun Yiyi smiled and walked towards Yun Qianmeng. She took Yun Qianmeng's arm affectionately and said happily, "It's been a long time since we last met, big sister! Are you feeling better now?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the young ladies present looked at Yun Qianmeng with strange eyes!
Yun Qianmeng, however, remained expressionless, her smile still impeccable. Her clear eyes looked at Yun Yiyi, who already regarded her as the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and she spoke softly, "Thank you for your concern, little sister! I missed Grandmother and little sister terribly at the Prince of the State's Mansion, so I begged the old lady to let me go! It's just that, after not seeing you for so long, I feel that you've become even more dazzling!"
Yun Qianmeng's reply made the old lady's eyes flash with displeasure, and the smile on Yun Yiyi's face froze instantly!
Yun Qianmeng's words were clearly meant to tell all the young ladies that Yun Yiyi only cared about having fun and didn't care about her sisters at home at all. Such a cold-hearted person really shouldn't be befriended!
And those young ladies also obviously understood the meaning of Yun Qianmeng's words. Everyone looked at Yun Yiyi with no longer the same affection as before. A sense of alienation gradually appeared under those smiling eyes. Yun Yiyi was so angry that she gritted her teeth secretly but could not lose her temper on the spot!
"Since you're back, go back to Qiluo Garden and have a rest! Why did you come here in such hot summer? Be careful not to catch a heat stroke, or you'll be the one who suffers!" The old lady said with a slightly cold expression when she saw Yun Yiyi was defeated!
"Mother, don't you know how filial Meng'er is? As soon as the child got off the carriage, he shouted that he wanted to come and pay his respects to his grandmother. Look, he hasn't even had lunch yet, but he's already here in a hurry!" Yun Xuanzhi naturally couldn't let the old lady bully Yun Qianmeng, so he smiled and continued!
When the daughters of wealthy families saw Yun Xiang's family reunited, they all stood up to say goodbye, which made the old lady feel dissatisfied again. Besides, there was no one else in the inner room, so she didn't need to force herself to smile. She simply closed her eyes with a gloomy face and kept turning the Buddhist beads in her hands!
Yun Qianmeng didn't care about the old lady's obvious indifference. Instead, she sat down gently beside Yun Xuanzhi and waited for the old lady to speak!
However, Yun Yiyi on the side couldn't wait to find out about Yun Qianmeng's life in the past two months, especially since the news that Yun Qianmeng was in the Sea Palace had been widely spread among the various palaces. Yun Yiyi was naturally very curious. After all, her grandmother wanted her to marry into the Chu Palace, and she would not allow Yun Qianmeng to run out and compete with her for the position of Chu's Consort!
"If you are very curious about this kind of banquet, I will take you there next time!" Yun Qianmeng saw that Yun Yiyi was longing for that kind of banquet, so she smiled and spoke, which made Yun Yiyi immediately hug her neck and was very happy!
When the old lady heard Yun Qianmeng's assurance, her eyes finally opened slowly. The anger in her eyes gradually lessened, and there was a hint of satisfaction in her eyes as she looked at Yun Qianmeng. She thought that this granddaughter still had some good points and was not so stingy. So she softened her tone and reminded Yun Yiyi, "You child, you are so busy being happy that you don't even remember to thank your big sister!"
The old lady was happy, but Yun Xuanzhi was unhappy in his heart. He had seen through the old lady's tricks. If Meng'er didn't give in today, he was afraid that the old lady would ignore Meng'er!
But didn't the old lady think she was being too greedy? Yun Yiyi's status at such a banquet would only bring shame to the Prime Minister's Mansion, making people think that the Prime Minister's Mansion had no one left, and even dragged her own niece out to make up the numbers!
Besides, how could they just attend a banquet at the Sea Prince's Mansion? Those prestigious families had sent out invitations, and the quotas were all given based on the status of the young ladies. At Old Lady Gu's birthday banquet, she hadn't stopped Yun Yiyi from coming because of the unusual number of relatives. But the old lady took the courtesy as a blessing, blindly believing herself to be a hotshot!
Seeing the excitement in the old lady and Yun Yiyi's eyes, Yun Xuanzhi smiled faintly and said, "Mother, this is not something Meng'er can decide! This girl is really kind-hearted. Seeing Yiyi's yearning, she made a promise! But each mansion has a limit on the number of people who can post invitations. How can we decide on our own? However, mother has been away from Kyoto for so many years, I'm afraid she is unfamiliar with these rules!"
Yun Xuanzhi said this without any consideration for the relationship between mother and son, but ever since the old lady ignored his aunt who had a miscarriage, Yun Xuanzhi must have been extremely disappointed with her and had given up hope, no longer hoping for that mother-son relationship. Besides, he was raising his mother and brother's child at this time, which was already the most he could do. You couldn't really ask him to give up the entire prime minister's mansion with both hands!
Hearing Yun Xuanzhi's heartless and cold words, the old lady's heart suddenly sank, her face instantly turned gloomy, and she stared at Yun Xuanzhi with sinister eyes for a long time without saying a word. Yun Xuanzhi was already looking back at the old lady with a gloomy face. The contest between mother and son was in the eye contact!
Yun Qianmeng noticed the tense atmosphere, so she stood up, bowed to the two of them, and said calmly, "Grandma, Father, Meng'er seems to have caught a bit of the heat, so I'll be returning to Qiluo Garden first!"
The two glanced at each other at the same time, their expressions improving slightly, and the tense atmosphere eased slightly. Yun Xuanzhi nodded, and said with a hint of concern, "Take good care of yourself in Qiluo Garden. If you need anything, ask Concubine Liu to take care of it..."
Yun Qianmeng nodded meekly, then turned and left Baishun Hall. When Mi Ma and Huang Muchun saw her coming out, they immediately held up a green oil-paper umbrella over Yun Qianmeng's head to protect her from being sunburned by the scorching sun. The master and his servants hurried towards Qiluo Garden!
After Yun Qianmeng left, the old lady sent Yun Yiyi back to her Qiubi Residence, leaving only Miao Tangtang, her confidant, by her side. She then stared at Yun Xuanzhi and said coldly, "It seems that you, my son, do not welcome the four of us, our grandparents, to the Prime Minister's Residence!"
Hearing the threat in the old lady's words, Yun Xuanzhi smiled elegantly and then spoke: "Mother, what do you mean by this? Are you angry because of what your son said just now? But what your son said is only the truth. It's better for you to face reality as soon as possible!"
But Yun Xuanzhi's words only earned a cold snort from the old lady. She was so angry that she clenched the Buddhist beads in her hand. If it weren't for Yun Xuanzhi's identity as the prime minister, she would have thrown the beads away long ago!
The old lady struggled to calm herself, twirling her Buddhist beads furiously before speaking, "Your brother hasn't achieved anything yet, so naturally I have to make careful plans for those three children! They can't compare to the Meng'er sisters, who have you as their father, the Prime Minister, and their powerful maternal grandfather! If you vent your anger on them over this, wouldn't it show that you, the Prime Minister, are truly too intolerant to even accommodate your own nephews and nieces?"
The old lady spoke earnestly, and her expression was even more sad when she was moved. If it were the Yun Xuanzhi of the past, he might have been moved by the old lady's earnest talk!
But today he was completely desperate about the old lady!
When the old lady drove the people sent by Liu Hanyu out of Baishun Hall, did she ever think that the baby in Hua Yi Niang's belly was also her grandson!
But she had watched him suffer from arguments in his backyard for such a ridiculous reason, causing him to lose a child!
But at this moment, the old lady was still only thinking about her second brother's child, which made Yun Xuanzhi's eyes gradually sneer. Then he stood up and said coldly, "Mother, if you have nothing to do in the future, you should stay in Baishun Hall and recite scriptures and chant Buddha's name! If the Prime Minister's Mansion wants to invite young ladies from other mansions, I will ask Concubine Liu to deliver the invitations. Mother, please don't invite people here privately again. It seems that the Prime Minister's Mansion is too unruly!"
After saying that, Yun Xuanzhi no longer looked at the old lady's face which had turned blue with anger. He walked out of Baishun Hall and sternly ordered Guard Liu to send people to protect Baishun Hall well. What happened today must not happen again!
The old lady's eyes bulged as she stared at the bead curtain that Yun Xuanzhi had thrown down with such force. One hand clutched her aching chest, and the other slammed the table, cursing loudly, "Unfilial son, he's trying to piss me off to death! Unfilial son..."
Miao Mahuang had never expected Yun Xuanzhi to behave so abnormally today. Seeing the old lady's face turning blue with anger, she immediately rubbed her back to calm her down, saying comfortingly, "Old lady, please don't get angry! You and the Prime Minister are mother and son. How can you get angry with your own child over a few words? Besides, Concubine Hua lost her child today, and the Prime Minister must be in a bad mood. Old lady, please be considerate of him!"
It would have been better if Madam Miao hadn't tried to persuade her. This, however, only inflamed the old lady's rage. She suddenly stood up, pointed in the direction of the gate, and began to curse, "He doesn't even consider my status. He wants me to care about the life and death of a concubine. He is clearly degrading his own mother! Back then, I carried him for ten months before giving birth to him, and it took me a lot of hardship to arrange a marriage for him in the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion! But he is so good, he turned his back on me after achieving success. No wonder he has so many concubines but can't give birth to a son!"
After the curse, the old lady's mood calmed down a bit. She sat down again and thought carefully about what Yun Xuanzhi had said today. Her eyes were cold. She called Rui Ma closer and instructed, "Go to Qiubi Residence and tell Yi Yi to go to Qiluo Garden more often and interact with her elder sister more often. It will definitely be beneficial!"
When Madam Miao heard the old lady's instructions, she recalled the disdain in the young ladies' eyes when they mentioned the eldest lady, and said worriedly, "Madam, the eldest lady's engagement was broken off after all. Letting the fourth lady get close to the eldest lady would be bad for her reputation!"
But just as Miao Mumu finished speaking, the old lady glared at her fiercely, "What do you know? Didn't you see that after Yun Qianmeng's engagement was broken off, she was lucky enough to be favored by the Chu Palace and the Rong Palace? Besides, I asked Yi Yi to go there, but I had other intentions. If she didn't go, how could she meet the Prime Minister or the King of Chu? Besides, the sisters were gathering in their own courtyard, and Yun Xuanzhi couldn't say anything!"
After she finished speaking, the old lady smiled mysteriously. Since he treated them as thieves, she wanted to see if he could prevent them!
In Qiluo Garden, Nanny Mi walked quickly into the inner room. Seeing that Yun Qianmeng had just finished bathing, she whispered in her ear, "Miss, the Prime Minister has ordered Guard Liu to send guards to protect Baishun Hall!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng's hand combing her hair did not stop for a moment, but the delicate face in the bronze mirror showed a smile like a lotus emerging from the water. "Really? It seems
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