Chapter 438: Understanding People
The Pei family has a small population, which means that every family member is valued, which is of course a good thing.
On the third day, the man from the Pei family finally had time to go home. When he learned that the child was almost dead, he was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.
When he learned that it was the Empress who asked for help, he hurriedly sent someone to the palace to report the news. At least the young lady was out of danger and her life was saved.
In the palace, Concubine Su, who was more than four months pregnant, began to appear frequently.
She is very low-key now. The emperor is busy and doesn't come to see her. She has been staying at home for the past month.
Basically, I didn't go anywhere except to pay my respects.
I used to go to the garden for a walk, but now I don't do that anymore.
When Concubine Qian Shu couldn't find any trouble with Shen Chuliu, she went to look for Concubine Su, but Concubine Su also handled the situation with ease.
There were some verbal sparring in Fengzao Palace, but it was harmless.
After paying their respects, Shen Chuliu and Yao Baolin went to Luming Lake.
"Last time she was pregnant, she wasn't so cautious. This time it seems she wants to have a good baby." Shen Chuliu said.
Yao Baolin understood the meaning of her words and smiled: "Last time... Concubine Su was probably filled with hatred and injustice. Now... there is still a long time to go, so we must have some hope."
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Sister Yao is indeed worthy of having stayed in the palace for so many years. She has become more and more clear-sighted in things."
Yao Baolin smiled and shook his head. After a long time, he would be able to see some clues.
Back then, Su was determined to clear her family's name.
Now that she has her innocence, how can she be content to remain a beauty forever? She is pregnant, becomes a concubine, and gives birth to a child in the future. Who knows, there are many possibilities.
"But has your Majesty ever thought that when she only has hatred in her heart, it has nothing to do with you. But after she has a child, I am afraid she will not be willing to remain silent. This one has both character and means."
"When have I ever dared to look down on her? It just depends on whether she gives birth to a son or a daughter. Just wait and see, take your time. We will all live in this palace in the future. Who dares to look down on whom?" Shen Chuliu shook his head.
Having said that, I won’t talk about this anymore. The lotus flowers are in full bloom now. After this wave of blooming, there will be no such good lotus flowers this year.
Not all of Luming Lake is planted, only a part of it.
The color is just about to bloom at this time, white, pink and deep pink, with fluttering butterflies, bees collecting nectar, and dragonflies occasionally touching the water surface.
A breeze blew, the surface of the lake trembled, and the lotus flowers trembled too.
It was really beautiful to look at. Noisy and quiet.
But the weather is still too hot, probably because there was too much rain in the past few days, and now the sun is shining at a sultry rate.
Even if you want to enjoy the flowers, you can't stay outside.
You can only take a quick look and then go back.
Fortunately, there was plenty of ice in the house, so it wasn't too hot.
Zizhu brought sour plum soup and said, "The Pei family handed over a sign, saying first that the young lady is feeling much better, and second that they want to come in and pay their respects tomorrow."
"Okay." Shen Chuliu nodded.
She also wanted to tell Zizhu Zirui about her, which was perfect.
So, on the second day, the three female members of the Pei family entered the palace. According to the procedure, they first went to the Queen's place and then came to Cuiyunxuan.
He first thanked Shen Chuliu. After Shen Chuliu asked about the children at home and learned that they were fine, he told him about Zizhu and Zirui.
"After they get married, they are no longer slaves and will become ordinary people in the future. It depends on what their husband's family is like. If they are capable, it will be the best. If they are just average, they will become common people."
Zheng was stunned for a moment, then she understood that she should not marry someone who was in charge, but someone from outside.
"These are all capable people in front of the Majesty, first-class good girls. Since the Majesty has entrusted me with this, I will definitely do my best to find them. I will not let the Majesty down."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Grandmother. They are both good, down-to-earth girls, not the kind of people who are cunning and deceitful. As long as they get married, they will live a peaceful life. And neither of them has anyone to make decisions for them in their natal families. One of them came with me from the mansion, and the other came to serve me as soon as she came in. I know their temperaments best. Anyway, no matter who they marry, I can't control whether they are rich or poor, but if they are wronged, I will not ignore it."
This means that no matter what the man’s family is like, they must not be wronged.
Zheng and Lin quickly responded.
After thanking Shen Chuliu again and again, he hurried out of the palace before noon.
After returning to the mansion, in the main courtyard, Mrs. Ye spoke up, "I didn't dare to say it in the palace before, but there is a suitable one in my mother's family. He is one of my nephews. Although he also has the surname Ye, his family branch is far away. In his early years, his old man was not ambitious and lost all his property. Later, my nephew's father was a little better, but still average. When it came to my nephew's generation, he didn't have anything else, but he was good at business. He opened two shops, and last year he said he bought a farm. But he was unlucky. The girl died of illness before the marriage. Just after one year, his mother died of illness. As a result, he was dragged on until he was 26 and still hasn't gotten married. If... if it's possible, this would be great."
"He is a businessman, and he doesn't take the imperial examinations, so it's okay for him to marry a palace maid. Besides, his family has a small fortune, so at least the people around the queen won't be wronged. And he doesn't have a mother-in-law anymore. He can make the decisions as soon as he enters the house."
Zheng and Lin looked at each other and nodded: "That's good, but what about your nephew? If he has a bad temper... he is the one in front of the queen."
"No, I've always heard that he's kind. The maids and the housekeepers in the mansion all say he's nice. He also visits us during festivals..."
"You can't see the inside of this matter, just count it as one and tell the queen. After all, the two girls are old, and it's hard to find the best ones."
Zheng nodded and included this in the calculation.
A few days later, the Pei family sent over two pieces of paper.
There are four people listed above.
One is the one from the Ye family, and there are three others. One’s wife died, one was delayed for various reasons, and the other was injured in the army and came back, and used his own connections to get a job as a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of War.
Shen Chuliu directly pulled Zizhu and Zirui over: "Choose for yourself."
Both of them blushed.
In the end, after some hesitation, it still looks like this.
"Master, I'll just... this one." Zizhu pointed to the one who had returned from the army.
This one has the worst family background.
"Why is this?" Shen Chuliu was surprised.
"I think he is... a man who is willing to make progress. He must have been seriously injured after returning from the battlefield. Although he didn't say that his arm was broken or his eyes were blind, I'm afraid he was seriously injured. But he is so motivated. I think such a person can't be wrong. At least he can live a peaceful life."
Shen Chuliu smiled and nodded: "You are indeed a wise man."
(End of this chapter)
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