After listening to Luo Ruxue's words, Qiqin's body trembled and her eyes were slightly red.
Fu Shiheng suddenly frowned and said: "What are you talking about? Qin'er and Ran... have known the county master since childhood. Shouldn't you come here to see her today? But you, on the other hand, don't have the tolerance and generosity of the Crown Prince's wife at all!"
Luo Ruxue wanted to speak, but Fang said: "Okay, you are heavy, don't stand all the time, sit down and take a rest."
"Oh. Yes, thank you mother."
Luo Ruxue sat back reluctantly.
In fact, she didn't want to stand and set the rules, but she had no choice. Half a year after getting married, Fu Shiheng used the excuse that it was inconvenient for her to be pregnant and refused to enter her house. If her mother-in-law no longer likes her, what prestige does she still have in the Duke's mansion?
Fu Yi came in from the outside at this time, looked around, and said coldly: "You're not here yet?"
Just as Fang was about to speak, she heard a message from a servant: "The county lord has arrived!"
Fu Yi's face darkened a little unconsciously.
In this house, he was the only one with a higher status than the county head. Even though Fang was the wife of the Duke of Jingguo, she had no official title because she was the step-brother.
Fang glanced at Fu Yi aggrievedly and stood up reluctantly.
Next came Fu Shiheng, Luo Ruxue and Fu Mingzhu looked at each other and had no choice but to stand up too.
Fu Jin'an dragged Luo Ran's arm with one hand and placed a weak hand on the back of her waist. When he came in, he specially reminded her: "Watch your steps."
Except for Fu Yi and Fu Shiheng, Fang and others all saluted Luo Ran.
Luo Ran looked at Fang who was saluting her, and felt a little happy. It turned out that she also had such a vain side. This was the first time that she felt that it would be good to marry the person next to her. Seeing that he had abandoned her like a pair of shoes, The people bowed their heads and immediately felt that the air in the Jingguo Palace was not so suffocating.
"Your Majesty, please excuse me. Everyone, please get up."
Luo Ran stepped forward and helped Fang up with a smile.
Mrs. Fang was obviously stunned for a moment when she heard the words "Mrs. the Duke".
Fu Jin'an had never called her mother, and he had a surly temperament. She had no chance to pretend to be her aunt.
Before, I was thinking that after finally waiting for this bastard to get married, I wanted to take out his anger on his wife, but I forgot for a moment that Luo Ran was the county owner, and his face suddenly turned a little ugly.
Fu Mingzhu felt very uncomfortable when she saw her mother saluting, and it took a lot of effort to endure it. When she heard Luo Ran call him this again, she remembered the injustice she suffered in the West Courtyard last night, and because this was the Duke's Mansion, her temper suddenly rose. Jiao shouted: "Sister-in-law, since you married into the Duke's house, you should abide by the rules of our house! How can there be any reason in the world for a mother-in-law to salute her daughter-in-law?"
Fu Jin'an turned to look at Luo Ran, who saw Luo Ran smiling slightly, looking at Fu Yida: "Does the Duke think so too?"
Without waiting for Fu Yi's answer, Luo Ran continued: "Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between kings and ministers. The emperor comes first and the ministers follow. If I don't accept this gift from my mother today, it will spread that the Duke of Jingguo does not take the emperor seriously and despises the emperor's power. Can you afford this crime?"
Fu Mingzhu wanted to speak, but Fu Yi glared at her and said, "What the Lord Shanning said makes sense, Mingzhu! Stop fooling around!"
Luo Ran then supported Fang's arm and asked her to sit down, then knelt on the futon prepared by You Qing, took the tea from Chun Yu's hand, and said straightly: "My lord, madam, please have tea."
Still did not call father and mother.
Although Fang was unwilling to do so, there was nothing he could do about it. Fu Yi didn't want to fall out because of a title. After all, he would have something to ask of this rebellious son soon.
After serving tea, recognizing relatives, and giving gifts, Fu Shiheng finally spoke: "Qin'er, haven't you been talking about it for a long time? Now I see... Why doesn't the county master speak?"
Ever since Luo Ran came in, Fu Shiheng's eyes had never left her.
He always knew she was good looking. It's just that when she first came back from Jiangnan, she was too rigid and not as delicate and agile as Luo Ruxue.
He was blindfolded for a moment and used the fish eyes as pearls.
Later, he finally realized how good she was, but it was too late. No matter how he behaved, she refused to look at him again.
When she came in just now, Fu Shiheng was almost blinded by the excitement. He was dressed in a gorgeous and dazzling county chief's clothes, which was nothing. What surprised him the most was the hint of charm in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
He has had countless women, whether they are maids at home or girls in Yichun Courtyard, even if they are civilian girls, depending on his status as the eldest son of Duke Jingguo, there are always women willing to climb into his bed with his fingers. But no color can match one-tenth of hers.
Coupled with her slightly furrowed brows and somewhat stiff body when she crossed the threshold, it was clear that she had been deeply loved by a man.
If possible, he could not wait to drag the person to his side immediately.
After hearing what he said, Qiqin stepped forward and said, "I'm here to see the county lord."
Luo Ran didn't seem to expect to see her here, and was so surprised that he didn't say anything.
Qiqin looked back at Fu Shiheng and said, "I thanked the county master for saving my life. But I couldn't trouble the county master too much, so I wanted to find a way to make a living. Who knew..."
As if he was talking about some difficulty, he couldn't say anything for a moment, so he picked up the handkerchief and put it to the corner of his eyes.
Only then did Luo Ruxue understand the reason why Fu Shiheng brought Qiqin here. She looked at Luo Ran in disbelief: "Do you know her?"
Luo Ran nodded and looked at Qiqin with emotion in his eyes: "At the beginning, I also saw that you were homeless, so I thought I should help you because we got to know each other. It's just that you shouldn't leave without saying goodbye. It made me send people to look for you for a long time."
Qiqin smiled and shook her head: "The county master has helped me so much, how can I have the nerve to trouble you all the time."
"So you followed my second brother and became my second brother's aunt?"
Fu Mingzhu couldn't help but said.
Qiqin showed embarrassment and said, "I have no repayment for the great kindness you have shown me."
Fu Mingzhu curled her lips disdainfully.
Fu Shiheng coughed twice, looked at Luo Ran and explained: "Qin'er was entangled by gangsters at the beginning. I saw that the house was not safe, so I brought her back."
As for how she became his concubine, there is no need to say more.
Luo Ran's face was a little sad, but he also expressed understanding: "You shouldn't be polite to me, but the matter has come to an end. I just hope that you will behave well in the future. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me if I can Those who arrive will definitely not sit idly by.”
It was just a concubine, neither Fu Yi nor Fang took it seriously. Fu Mingzhu looked like she was watching the fun.
Only Luo Ruxue, looking at Luo Ran's eyes, wanted to be angry, and said something unclear: "Big sister is really good at it!"
Luo Ran tilted his head as if confused: "What does this mean, Madam Shizi?"
Fu Shiheng said displeased: "Ruxue! You're not feeling well, so you should go back and rest! If not, go see your grandmother. It's been a long time since you went to pay her respects!"
Speaking of the bedridden old lady, a flash of schadenfreude flashed in Luo Ruxue's eyes: "Sister-in-law, you haven't gone to pay your respects to grandma yet!"
