"Fifth Miss, what's wrong?" Steward Sun personally drove the carriage today. It was originally Luo Zhizheng's order. Otherwise, why would a steward like him come here personally to drive the carriage?
Yu also looked at Yao Niang, wondering why she was like that.
Yao Niang said, "I heard someone calling for help outside. As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I think we should go and take a look."
Yu and Shi Yu, who were sitting in the carriage, agreed: "Yes, Steward Sun."
Steward Sun thought that the women were generally soft-hearted, so he immediately followed the order and went. Yao Niang lifted a corner of the curtain and prepared to go down to take a look, but she saw Steward Sun hurriedly running over and said, "Fifth Miss, that person has already died and cannot be saved."
Did Lu Xiao die of suffocation? No, he lived to be more than 20 years old in his previous life.
When getting off the carriage, Yao Niang saw Madam Lu at a glance. She burst into tears. She didn't know why Yao Niang's eyes were also sore. Yu Shi originally had a son and a daughter. When Jinghao was a child, he almost couldn't grow up, so she was very worried.
"Please give ten taels of silver to my sister-in-law for her funeral," said Yu.
Yao Niang also added ten taels of silver. No matter what, they were husband and wife in their previous life, so they should show some consideration. Mrs. Lu was still the same as in her previous life. Although she was only the wife of a general, she knew the etiquette and specially put down her son to express her gratitude.
Yu said, "Don't be polite. Just bury him properly."
Yao Niang looked at Lu Xiao lying on the ground from a distance and felt that something was not right, because why was he only over five feet tall? You should know that when she and Lu Xiao got married, Lu Xiao was over eight feet tall, almost nine feet tall, which was also the reason why Cheng Yun and Cheng Ze were both very tall. But why was he only over five feet tall now?
Even if it can grow more, it is impossible to grow that much taller in just a few years.
She was a person of action, and thinking of this, she pushed through the crowd and went forward to look at Lu Xiao's body. Yu tried to pull her away, but saw that her face turned pale.
"What's wrong?" Yu felt a little regretful. Her daughter was still young, and being hit by a dead body was no joke.
Yao Niang shook her head and smiled palely: "No, nothing."
Is it Zhuang Sheng's dream butterfly?
So is her so-called past life real? The real Lu Xiao is completely different from the Lu Xiao she knows, so is her so-called rebirth real?
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Inside Mandarin Hall
Yu frowned, "If I had known that, I should have sent some money over that day. Yao Niang accidentally saw a dead body and has been lying in bed for two days. It seems like she was hit by an accident."
"No, it will be fine in a few days." Luo Zhizheng felt a little regretful.
In the past, their daughter was always chirping, but they were happy. Now that their daughter had been lying down all day, they were very worried. Yu Shi didn't think much of it before, but today she found that her husband couldn't even eat dinner. Instead, she said, "Grandpa, don't worry about the children. Just eat well."
"I don't need it. You should finish eating quickly."
Bai Ying wiped the sweat off Yao Niang's forehead. Yao Niang was sweating all over and her mood calmed down a lot: "I'm fine, you don't have to stay with me."
The voices of her parents came from outside. Yao Niang was about to get out of bed, but was held down by Yu Shi who came in: "No need, just lie down well. It's not convenient for your father to come in, and he is also worried about you."
"My parents are here, how can I not get up?" Yao Niang breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.
Yu touched her forehead and found that she was not feverish. She felt relieved and asked her, "You usually look healthy. How come you are like this? Are you okay? Do you want me to come over and sleep with you?"
Yao Niang smiled and said, "It's okay, mother, you don't have to worry."
I thought that the things in my past life were a thing of the past after my rebirth, but now I feel that they have become unforgettable memories. What can I do? Many things in this life are different and can never be returned.
Fortunately, her parents and younger brother are still there, and her life has become completely different.
After all, Yao Niang was open-minded and she was full of energy after lying down for two days, but Luo Jingrou started to get sick. In this life, Yao Niang would not be as stupid as she was in her previous life. She worried about her illness, visited her often, and was said badly behind her back. In the end, she was even tricked by Luo Jingrou.
Luo Jingrou was born competitive, so this Chinese New Year was certainly different as she opened her own business. She tried her best to get things done perfectly, and thus put in all her effort. By the end of the Chinese New Year, she had a minor ailment, but it turned into a serious problem as she kept procrastinating.
Most people would think like Yao Niang, they would finish one thing at a time and would not think so much every day, but she thought about it all day long. Like Yao Niang, she would not socialize if she did not want to, and would not let others gossip about her.
Luo Jingrou's body was originally weak, and she had traveled a long way from Huguang, but now she couldn't get up.
Yu took Fan and Zhu to visit the patient. On the way, Yu said to her two daughters-in-law, "When you go, don't mention too much. Just let her rest well. She is still young. Think about it. Your aunt passed the imperial examination this year. In a few days, she will take the palace examination. If she scores high, she will be the wife of a Jinshi. She should be happy."
The meaning was to say more good things. Fan knew that, as she was Jingrou's sister-in-law, so she immediately said, "Don't worry, Madam. We will definitely persuade Third Sister well."
They all thought that Luo Jingrou probably had a blocked blood circulation, which was why she fell down due to dizziness. They were all women who had given birth, and they all knew how weak their bodies were after giving birth. Even Fan had a back pain problem because of giving birth.
But after seeing Luo Jingrou's expression, everyone was shocked.
Luo Jingrou used to look quite elegant and noble, and she was well-dressed and had the right makeup, so she looked like a young lady. But now she has a face as pale as gold paper and a blue forehead.
Even Yu couldn't bear it any more: "Third Madam, what's wrong with you? Have you asked a doctor to come over and take a look?"
Luo Jingrou smiled and nodded: "I have already asked someone to see me. I have had this disease since I was a child. I am afraid it cannot be cured this time. Madam and sisters-in-law do not need to worry about me."
She was actually afraid in her heart, afraid that she would really die while others were still alive and well...
But she couldn't really play weak in front of Yu and the others, because none of her sisters had a good relationship with her. Shi Yu and Yao Niang were in the same group, one of them had a fiancé who had passed the imperial examination, and the other's husband was the third prince, both of whom lived better than her. If the news spread back, they would only feel sorry for themselves.
Now she doesn't need anyone to pity her.
I don't want anyone to laugh at my joke.
Yu said, "We brought some herbs with us, but how can you do it alone? Why don't we ask someone to come and take a look? I know a doctor named Liao, he is an expert in gynecology."
Luo Jingrou declined, but Yu still asked someone to bring Luo Zhizheng's invitation and invite Doctor Liao over.
Doctor Liao took a look at Luo Jingrou and knew that she was weak and it was not conducive for her to have children. However, she gave birth to several children without any interval. How could she not fall ill with such a body?
When both Qi and blood are empty, it's like a hot water pot. All the hot water has burned out and it would be strange if the pot is not burned through.
Fan privately advised Luo Jingrou: "Sister, it is rare for your aunt to pass the imperial examination at such a young age. If you pass the palace examination, you will be a Jinshi. Everyone is so jealous of you. You must take good care of yourself."
"Yes, he finally passed the exam, but it's a pity that I'm afraid I won't be able to see it." A smile appeared on Luo Jingrou's pale face.
She understood what Doctor Liao had said just now. She could no longer bear children in her current condition. If she could not have children, she could not have sex and would even have to take medicine all year round.
It was hard to imagine that she smelled of medicine and couldn't be married to Wang Zongmu. Could she bear to become like that? It would be better to leave the regret behind when she was young and beautiful, rather than being an old-faced woman and being despised by others.
Especially since her husband is in his youth, a young scholar, and has a prominent family, but she has become a sickly, yellow-faced woman. How could she accept that?
It would be better to die early.
Mrs. Fan said, "Don't say that. Doctor Liao is a famous doctor. You will be fine. Besides, you still have An Ge and Song Jie. Can you bear to abandon them?"
"Sister-in-law, I know my own health. If I am not well in the future, I don't want to leave An Ge'er and Song Jie'er in the Wang family. He will definitely remarry. I leave these two children to you." Luo Jingrou pleaded with Fan.
She really had no choice. She had originally planned to let Yao Niang become Wang Zongmu's second wife, but Yao Niang was already the prince's consort. It was impossible for her to be the successor, and she couldn't do anything to Yao Niang.
Fan thought this was an ominous sign and could only force a smile and say a few words to comfort her.
Luo Jingrou knew that Luo Shizhen's affairs had no impact on Yao Niang, and she was vaguely disappointed. If a woman was abandoned by the royal family, she would never be able to marry again in the future.
It's a pity that the secret thought in her heart did not come true, and now Luo Shizhen is gone.
She no longer had any help in framing Yao Niang. Yao Niang rarely interacted with her and did not even come to their house during the Chinese New Year. She was unable to set up a trap. Luo Jingrou felt like she was fighting a battle between a trapped beast and a helpless beast.
Yao Niang heard Fan, who was visiting the patient, mention Luo Jingrou. She whispered to Yao Niang, "You see, what your third sister said makes me feel a little ominous, but I really don't know what to say. She is still so young, it is impossible for her to..."
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, the third sister will be fine."
Without her as a scapegoat in this life, Shi Yu had already been engaged, so she couldn't use her many tricks. In fact, Yao Niang couldn't figure it out. She didn't have any serious illness and could live.
Fan probably didn't know the actual reason, and Erzhen followed the whole process, so she whispered a few words in Yao Niang's ear.
Of course it was hard to tell an unmarried girl that she could no longer have children, but Erzhen knew that Miss Xiaowu was not someone else, so she did not dare to hide it.
When Yao Niang heard this, she did not think about not being able to have sex. She just remembered that Luo Jingrou died at the age of about 20 in her previous life. But from the tone of the imperial physician, it would be okay if she just took good care of herself. So why did Luo Jingrou have to be so determined to die?
Bai Ying brought over some Tremella soup. Yao Niang ate a bowl with a smile. Bai Ying then said, "This Tremella soup is good for your complexion. Madam also told you to drink it often."
"I've drunk enough. I drink these supplements every day." Yao Niang smiled and shook her head. Sometimes she didn't want to eat, but after all, it was her mother's thoughtfulness.
"Look at what you said, which woman doesn't want to look good? In a family like ours, every girl is like this. Look at the third girl, when she is at home, she can't wait to rinse her mouth with bird's nest." Bai Ying said.
Yao Niang seemed to suddenly remember something. All women love beauty. Luo Jingrou was the same in her previous life. Even though she was thin and haggard, she still put on full makeup when she met people. She even had to do her makeup again every time she met Lin Weinan. She could not tolerate any negligence in herself.
People like Luo Jingrou are not afraid of death, but more afraid of the decline of their beauty.
Ordinary people would not think like this, for example, Luo Shizhen clearly wanted to cheat money and didn't care about anything else, while she just wanted to have a status to support her mother and brother, and even Shi Yu, as a concubine's daughter, wanted to marry into the same scholarly family.
But they usually only work for their own goals, instead of harming others for no reason. Luo Jingrou has been thinking about harming herself since she was twelve years old, even though she had no grudge against her. In her previous life, she knew that she wanted to marry someone of the same age, but she insisted on making her marry Lin Weinan, and even thought that she was marrying above her station. Everyone is grateful for Luo Jingrou's arrangement, but everyone knows that she is not as good as Luo Jingrou.
She just wanted to live her life without any flaws, so she often said nine truths and one lie. Even when Yu later found out that she had problems, she couldn't find any faults.
In fact, Luo Zhizheng was very kind to his eldest daughter. He took the initiative to let her live in his home for a long time and raised his son-in-law as his own son.
This person lives such a fake life that she wants to leave the best impression in everyone's mind. It is definitely not easy for everyone to see her as an unloved and resentful woman.
I am even willing to die early for this image.
Probably in her previous life, Luo Jingrou had a companion like herself, and since she was not tempted in this life, she wanted to send her children to the Luo family.
This person is really too extreme!
However, she thought that her death would leave a good impression in everyone's mind, but she didn't know that death is like the extinguishing of a light. Even though she was framed and caught cheating, she never thought about dying. Only when a person is alive can there be many possibilities.
She was a woman who was scolded as crazy, fat and ugly, but eventually she became a first-rank lady of the State of Yan. She was so beautiful that countless people envied her. Who still remembered what Luo, the original wife of Marquis Zhongjing, was like?
Even Marquis Zhongjing's subsequent marriage, Mrs. Zhong, took her place. As time went by, who would remember her except the person involved?
But Yao Niang still had to tell Yu Shi about this matter, so as not to catch her off guard. However, Yu Shi was more indifferent than expected. She advised Yao Niang: "You don't have to feel sad for her. If she wants to die, no one can stop her. There are some things you should just pretend you don't know. The less people care, the more likely she will not die."
"Besides, she has children. It's not as ridiculous as you say."
If it was Yu herself, she would not be able to understand it, because her face might age and she might be abandoned by her husband and die.
Yao Niang curled her lips. Although people in this world seem to be bound by rules and regulations, they are actually different.
When the palace examination list came out, Wang Zongmu, as expected, passed the exam and became a Jinshi. Luo Zhizheng's two sons-in-law also passed the exam and he was of course overjoyed.
When everyone was preparing to go to the Wang family to congratulate them, Luo Jingrou came out first despite her sick body to greet them. Until Wang Zongmu came back in the evening, Luo Jingrou behaved very gently.
"Congratulations, but unfortunately I am not feeling well today and cannot visit you."
Thinking of this, Luo Jingrou felt that Wang Zongmu's high spirits made her feel inferior. She was originally proud. Her family background was better than Wang Zongmu's. Wang Zongmu had not passed the imperial examination for several years. Among all the daughters-in-law in the Wang family, she could even look down on everyone.
But now, the man has become successful, but she has already faded and become old. She must choose a more beautiful and younger woman to serve her husband. In the future, she will just be a decoration and have to look at her husband's mood.
Why is she like this?
Wang Zongmu was drunk and full of youthful vigor. He couldn't help but put his wife's hand to his lips, but Luo Jingrou pulled her hand away: "I'm still sick."
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault." Wang Zongmu still smiled.
Luo Jingrou asked for a bowl of sobering soup and couldn't help saying, "My husband, the moonlight is so beautiful today. I've never played the piano for you before. I'll play it for you today, okay?"
Wang Zongmu was a man of temperament. Although he wanted to refuse when he saw her pale face and some exhaustion, he could not help but nodded when he saw the determination in her eyes.
To be fair, although Luo Jingrou had been lazy for a few years, her song "Love Song" was still very moving. Wang Zongmu felt very sorry for her when she heard it. When the song ended, Luo Jingrou cried beside the guqin.
Wang Zongmu sobered up immediately.
…
The Luo family received the letter announcing the death at five o'clock in the morning. Yu was shocked, and Luo Zhizheng was also in disbelief: "Jingrou was so young, how could she..."
Yao Niang was still thinking about this matter during the day, but she didn't expect that Luo Jingrou would die the next day.
Wang Zongmu was in Huguang, and he was very proud of himself. But because his wife died, he had to ask not to be assigned to work and return home. Luo's family also helped with the funeral, and they felt sad when they saw An Ge'er and Song Jie'er.
Luo Zhizheng looked at Wang Zongmu and knew that he was a very affectionate person. However, seeing his wife's death, he could not help but say, "Aunt, don't worry. It is my daughter who does not have this blessing. You still have two children, An Ge'er and Song Jie'er. You must cheer up. When you return to Beijing in the future, I will make arrangements for you."
Because both the father-in-law and the son-in-law are passionate people, Wang Zongmu usually gets along well with Luo Zhizheng. Today, after hearing what his father-in-law said, he couldn't help but wet his collar with tears.
Last night my wife died beside the guqin in a white dress, like a white crane crying blood.
Yu also brought Yao Niang and others to help with the burial while crying.
No one expected Luo Jingrou to die so quickly. I heard that she was still playing the piano last night, and she was gone after she finished a song. Perhaps she thought that she could stay in Wang Zongmu's heart forever in this way.
Yu and Fan were considering other issues: "Aunt just said that she wanted to bring Ang'er and Song'er home to observe mourning. Third aunt is only in her twenties. She is so young, she will definitely remarry. Why don't we send a few people to follow them and have a child at home..."
Yao Niang burned paper in front of her spirit. When she finished burning the paper, she thought silently, Third sister, you always think about everything, but you are a coward after all...
After all the calculations, you ended up calculating yourself. You probably didn't expect that as soon as you died, someone would be eyeing your position.
The shock of the past few days was really great. Lu Xiao, who was her husband in her previous life, was completely different from the Lu Xiao she knew, and he was even dead. And Luo Jingrou, who had harmed her the most in her previous life, just died like that.
I have clearly experienced all of this, yet it seems as if I have not experienced it.
Life is really unpredictable, she thought.
Yu asked Fan to take care of Luo Jingrou's funeral and burial, while Yu took care of Wang Zongmu's return to Huguang. Yao Niang helped Yu. She was young and had a very good memory. She was quick and efficient in doing things and could sort out anything. For a while, all the details in the household were taken care of by her.
Even after Luo Zhizheng came back, the fragrant tea he drank was made by her personally. He rarely praised his daughter to Yu: "Mrs. Yao is a very good housekeeper."
"Master, there is no need to praise her like that." Yu was very happy.
After the death of his daughter, Luo Zhizheng had a different view. He said, "A woman's appearance and housekeeper are not important. The most important thing is her character."
"Why do you say that, Master?" Yu didn't understand.
Luo Zhizheng was very smart. Although he advised his son-in-law on the surface, he privately asked people around his daughter one by one and soon found out what was going on.
Whether a man or a woman, one must have a strong character. In this respect, Yao Niang is better than Jing Rou.
Everyone knew that the Third Prince might follow in King Heng's footsteps, but she had always favored the Third Prince, and after being betrothed to him, she had never shown any resentment.
Life is a gamble, and every step is on the edge of a knife.
…
Before the Dragon Boat Festival, Yu went to Ci'en Temple to perform a ritual for Luo Jingrou because of her case, and Yao Niang of course went with her. She was wearing very plain clothes today, and the breeze blew, which had a different meaning than usual.
They also wanted to light a long-burning lantern for Luo Jingrou. After Yao Niang went in, she saw Lu Xiao's long-burning lantern. She could not help but avoid the crowd and found the monk in charge of reception and said, "I met this man on the road last time. I heard him calling for help and was about to get off the carriage, but it was too late to rescue him. Now that I have seen him, I still have ten taels here. You can keep it for him."
The monk in charge of reception refused to accept the money. Yao Niang was about to ask why, but a man came in. The monk in charge of reception pointed at the man and said, "Miss, this young master has already given money to light the eternal lamp."
Yao Niang raised her eyes and saw who else could it be but His Royal Highness Prince Chen.
Gao Xuance was also confused for a moment. He had learned of Lu Xiao's death. After all, he had borrowed his identity in his previous life, so he came here privately to set up a Taoist temple for him. He had no idea that he would meet Yao Niang.
Seeing her fiancé for a while outside, Yao Niang was a little shy and was about to greet him, but Gao Xuance hurriedly said, "Miss Luo, there is no need to be polite. What are you doing here?"
Without making a single move, Gao Xuan turned the guest into the host.
Yao Niang said, "Today I am holding a ceremony for my third sister, and I came here to light a long-burning lamp. I never expected to see this person's lamp. A few months ago, I went out with my parents and saw this mother named Lu Xiao crying for help. I wanted to help her, but I didn't know that she had already died. I happened to see her here, and I didn't expect that you came here for her as well."
So that's how it was. Gao Xuance saw that her eyes were clear and she didn't seem to be panicking, so he quickly praised her, "You really have a kind heart like a bodhisattva, you are really like a pearl and jade. This Lu Xiao used to be my horse boy, how could I know that he died suddenly? It just so happened that I went to play chess with the abbot here, and that's when I heard about his story."
I didn't expect the Prince to be so kind and beautiful. Yao Niang nodded and said, "You are the one with the heart of a bodhisattva."
As the two talked, another gust of wind blew through the hall. Gao Xuance saw that Yao Niang had a gentle expression all the time. He knew that although she cared about Lu Xiao, it was entirely out of compassion. Otherwise, Lu Xiao was completely different from his previous life. There was no change on her face. Of course, even if she was reborn, he would dispel her doubts.
Therefore, he smiled slightly, took off his cloak and put it on her himself. Yao Niang was reserved as a girl, so she naturally took a step back. Gao Xuance smiled and said, "When you walk out the door and see your maid, just throw the cloak away. It would be bad if it gets caught in the wind. Go back quickly. It would be bad if you get separated from your family."
Yao Niang's heart warmed. Apart from her own mother, no one else was so considerate of her! She pursed her lips and glanced at Gao Xuance, who seemed to be watching her with concern. She felt a little sweet and intoxicated in her heart.
When Yao Niang really left, Gao Xuance called his followers over and said, "You should tell the Lu family that Lu Xiao is my stable boy."
Ma Tong's identity was of course fake, but since he had lied, he had to cover up such a small lie.
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