The next day, after breakfast, Xu Wen ignored the beauties waiting outside and sat in the inner room, listening to what Cui Mama had to say. "Mrs. Zhang at the gate has suddenly become very generous. After some investigation, we discovered that she had accepted fifty taels of silver from Concubine Chun. The other four are either at the carriage station or at the farm. In our courtyard, there's only Xia Lian."
Just a few days after leaving, the evil spirits of the Sheng family in the capital appeared. It was okay for other people, but she had no idea who this Xia Lian was.
Seeing Xu Wen's bewildered expression, Madam Liu brought up Xia Lian. "Madam, Xia Lian is a new maid hired this year, cleaning the outer courtyard. My mother and Mrs. Zhang are related, and this time, it seems that Concubine Hong is also involved."
After rinsing her mouth, Xu Wen helped Qiu Ling to the hall. At a glance, she found that Aunt Chun had also come.
"Greetings to the Madam." Everyone saluted Xu Wen, and after Xu Wen took her seat, she raised her hand and called out.
Concubine Hong was already fat as a ball, and now her belly was also big. She was supported by two maids and was trembling as if she was about to roll over. Xu Wen looked at Concubine Hong, whose face was red and embarrassed, and her unhappiness was completely washed away.
After everyone stood up, no one spoke. Several concubines and maids looked at Concubine Chun, and secretly observed Xu Wen's expression. After an incense stick, Concubine Chun stood up to say goodbye: "Madam, I have to go back to see Brother Qian. I will go first." After saying this, she bowed and prepared to leave.
Xu Wen glanced at Mama Liu, who yelled, "Come here, take Aunt Chun down."
As soon as she finished speaking, two maids came into the room and were about to take Concubine Chun away. Concubine Chun screamed in surprise: "Madam, I..." Before Concubine Chun could finish her words, the maid covered her mouth and dragged her out.
Concubine Hong clutched her stomach and trembled. Several concubines and maids lowered their heads and dared not say a word. After Concubine Chun was dragged out, the whole room was silent. Only then did Xu Wen speak: "Everyone go back."
A quarter of an hour later, Madam Liu came in and replied, "Madam, Concubine Chun has been sent back to the manor." Then she continued, "The servants who tipped off and released her have all been sold off."
Xu Wen nodded and asked, "Where's Shan'er?"
Mother Liu said anxiously, "Shan'er was taken away by Song Gang, who is with the master."
"Oh?" Sheng Huairen actually jumped out. Xu Wen leaned back in her chair and said slowly, "After the master leaves the court, please ask him to come over."
At noon, Sheng Huairen was invited to the main courtyard by Mother Liu. Xu Wen was playing chess with black and white pieces by herself. When she saw Sheng Huairen come in, she stood up, bent her body, and sat back in her original seat.
After taking the oolong tea from Qiu Ling, Sheng Huairen drank a cup and asked, "Madam, what did you ask me for?"
Xu Wen, holding the black piece, said, "Mrs. Chun returned to the manor without permission and has been sent back to the manor today." Seeing Sheng Huairen nod in agreement, Xu Wen continued, "To avoid separation between mother and son, Shan'er should also go back to the manor."
Sheng Huairen paused slightly, put down the teacup in his hand and said, "After all, Shan'er is a boy. If he doesn't see his father for a long time, he might change his temperament. It's better for him to stay in the mansion."
Xu Wen put down the black piece and picked up a white piece and asked, "Who will take care of Xian'er if he stays in the mansion? I'm busy. Besides, Xian'er's biological mother is still alive, so he can't be raised by another concubine."
After a moment of silence, Sheng Huairen pleaded, "Madam, please consider that I am already over thirty years old and have just had two sons. Please raise Shan Ge'er together with me."
Xu Wen laughed sarcastically: "Sir, why do you have to make things difficult for me and give me the bad reputation of separating mother and son?" "Shu Ge'er will take the Tongsheng exam next year. Sir, please think about Shu Ge'er during this time."
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