Seeing Xu Wen's curiosity, Sheng Huairen pointed to the sky and said, "Lord Lin's current position, if there are no weaknesses, will inevitably attract attacks from others. Besides, the higher-ups are also worried."
Officialdom has always been like this, a dark place, from ancient times to the present. If one is in a high position and does not make a single mistake, others will be watching him and finding faults every day. Instead of constantly being on guard against others, it is better to perform a show in the inner chamber.
The lack of distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children in the harem is a sign of unrest in the family. Having this shortcoming can, on the one hand, prevent constant scrutiny, and on the other, reassure those in power. As for whether the affairs of the harem are true or false, few know the truth.
The two of them had agreed to entertain Meng Lizhang and his wife, so Sheng Huairen stayed for lunch. Sheng Shu now lived and ate with Sheng Wei all day, and recently had been eating in the outer courtyard.
"Mrs. Meng, please come into the house." Xu Wen invited Meng Lizhang's wife, Luo, into the house.
Luo was tall and slender, with a slightly heroic look, yet she exuded a scholarly air. With a faint smile on her face, she said, "You're welcome."
First, he took Xu Wen to the flower hall in the backyard for tea and snacks. After sitting for a while, Xu Wen suggested, "Why don't I take Madam to visit the mansion?"
Mrs. Meng Luo readily agreed, and then walked around the Sheng residence with Xu Wen. Finally, the two of them arrived at the elegant courtyard in the outer courtyard. Xu Wen introduced, "This courtyard will be the location of the family school in the future. It faces the water in front and the mountains behind. Take a look."
After the two of them looked around the yard, Madam Meng looked at the place she had prepared for Meng Lizhang to take a nap, and said with satisfaction, "Madam Sheng is indeed very thoughtful. There is really not a single place that is not suitable."
At lunch, Xu Wen entertained Mrs. Meng alone, Meng Lizhang ate in the outer courtyard with Sheng Huairen and a few boys, and Li Yuxin and her two daughters ate in their own courtyard.
Xu Wen had been spending time with Sheng Hong and Sheng Yun these past few days, and had originally intended to take Sheng Hong with her to greet Madam Meng. However, Sheng Hong, perhaps feeling unwell due to the unfamiliar climate, stayed out.
After seeing Mrs. Meng off, Xu Wen went to Li Yuxin's yard to see Sheng Hong. Sheng Hong's face was a little pale, and she fell asleep on the bed after taking the medicine.
After seeing Sheng Hong and leaving the room, Xu Wen asked Li Yuxin, "Is Sister Hong feeling better?"
Li Yuxin nodded and said, "She was just feeling a little unwell. Don't worry too much about her. If it were in Yuyang, I wouldn't let her take any herbal remedies. All medicines are toxic."
Xu Wen, who was holding Sheng Yun, smiled and said, "Worried and confused? I see that you say you are not worried, but you dare not leave Hong Jie'er for a moment. After leaving the house, your eyes have never left Hong Jie'er's room. Why don't you go back and take care of her, and I will take care of Yun Jie'er."
Li Yuxin smiled sheepishly and said, "Then I'll leave it to you, sister-in-law. Sister Yun, you stay here for a few days. I'll come pick up Sister Hong when she's better."
Sheng Yun, who was standing aside, said sweetly, "Mom, don't worry, I will stay by your aunt's side. You take good care of my sister. I will visit you and my sister every day."
Seeing Sheng Yun's well-behaved appearance, Xu Wen felt very happy. She squatted down and pinched Sheng Yun's little face, and said with a smile: "Sister Yun is really sensible." Sheng Yun was pinched so shyly that she covered her face.
Li Yuxin also squatted down, touched Sheng Yun's hair and reminded her: "Go to bed early at night, okay? Don't be picky about food, don't just eat meat and not vegetables."
After hearing this, Sheng Yun nodded continuously and was about to leave while holding Xu Wen's hand.
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