There is nothing wrong with the old lady's health, but she is getting older and has been very tired these days. She was so noisy today that she has an unbearable headache.
Fortunately, the imperial doctor was very skilled. After a few injections on her head, the old lady stopped breathing heavily. After another moment, the old lady finally fell asleep, and the expressions of everyone in the room became relieved.
Shen Tinglan sent the imperial doctor out, while Shen Tingjun patted Shen Tingyi on the shoulder, and the two brothers walked out together.
"My mother was fine when I went to see the driver in the morning, but in just one day, my mother had a headache like this? Who did my mother see today?"
Shen Tingyi had a general idea of what happened this afternoon, but what he knew was just a general idea. He only knew that it had something to do with his aunt and cousin Xiuwen. As for the more details, he didn't have time to ask after he came back.
Fortunately, at this time, the second lady and Zhou Baolu came out of the back room. Seeing that her husband was sweating profusely and not knowing how to deal with her eldest brother, the second wife hurriedly recounted what had happened in the afternoon. Finally, he added, "It must be that my aunt was nagging a lot, and cousin Xiuwen was crying hard again. My mother was so noisy that her brain hurt. When she came back, she said her eyes were dark. I'm afraid my mother was also angry because of this incident. I’m so fed up.”
Shen Tingjun's already cold face became even more stern now. He glanced at the second lady and Zhou Baolu, both of whom were younger siblings. He couldn't say anything, so he asked again, "Where's Yao'er?"
"I went to my uncle's house to find cousin Lingwei. Today is cousin Lingwei's birthday. The little sisters made an appointment for an outing in the morning, a banquet in the afternoon, and a lantern display in the evening. Yao'er said before going out this morning that if I won’t be back until it gets late, and I’m staying with cousin Lingwei today.”
Shen Tingjun walked in at this moment. He listened to the second half, but he also knew what the elder brother meant. Then he said, "Brother, are you going to pick Yao'er back?"
"It's late today and mother is asleep. You go pick up Yao'er early tomorrow morning."
"Hey, then I will stay and watch tonight. Brother, you will accompany His Majesty on hunting tomorrow. You and the second brother will go back first. I will stay and watch tonight."
Shen Tingyi said, "Third brother, please go back. Rongan is still young and can't live without people. This hunting ground is full of blood, and there are some prey running around. Although our residence is heavily guarded, we are still afraid of anything unexpected. Third brother, please go back. , I just need to stay here to guard you today."
"But where can the second brother find Sister Xin..."
"There's no need to argue. You all go back. I'll stay with my mother tonight to keep vigil."
Shen Tingjun made a sound, and Shen Tingyi and Shen Tinglan looked over. Both brothers wanted to object. The eldest brother had been accompanying the driver for the past few days and had to work hard. It was not easy.
The hunting ground is the place where things are most likely to go wrong, not to mention that the sinners of the previous dynasty would ambush; even if those tigers, leopards and jackals really came out, they could kill people; and swords don’t have eyes, if an arrow is shot out, the charioteer will be shocked. …
The eldest brother has been accompanying the driver these past few days, and he is actually protecting the driver. I have been on tenterhooks all day, and the one who deserves the most rest is actually my eldest brother.
But why is the eldest brother a bachelor?
Both brothers have wives and children to take care of, so the eldest brother doesn't need to worry about anything else and can wholeheartedly take care of his mother.
In the end, Shen Tingyi and Shen Tinglan quickly retreated under the cold face of their eldest brother. However, the two brothers felt sorry for their eldest brother. Shen Tingyi said, "I will come over in the middle of the night to take your eldest brother's place and let him sleep for a while. Carrying him like this all day long is a god." I can’t stand it even after it comes.”
"Then I will accompany my mother during the day tomorrow, and we three brothers will take turns..."
The voices outside gradually faded away, leaving only the sound of insects chirping outside the window. Shen Tingjun sat down and drank a cup of refreshing tea. Seeing that his mother was sleeping soundly, he asked Shuangli to take care of her first. He quickly went back to the yard to wash up and came back feeling refreshed.
Shuangli served him tea again, not daring to look at Mr. Hou's overly handsome face. He bowed his head and bowed before going to watch outside.
Working as an errand in the Marquis' Mansion requires you to be especially observant, and in front of the Marquis, the most important thing is to keep your guard up.
Shuangli and Shuanglian said, "You go back first, I'll guard you for a while."
"But you have been staying with the old lady for a whole day."
"It doesn't matter, I can endure it. The old lady is asleep now, nothing else, but I'm afraid she will wake up several times in the second half of the night, and you will be a little tired by then."
Shuanglian said, "I'll take care of it. Don't worry about it, sister." Then she said goodbye and went back to her room to rest.
The night was dark and heavy, and not even the moon came out today. Only a few stars flickered in the sky.
The wind in Xishan is much stronger than that in the capital. The strong wind roars past and seems to break even the branches.
Winter is coming.
Shuangli was listening to the wind and thinking about the errands of the Hou Mansion, when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside.
She reflexively looked at the hourglass behind the door. It was almost time. What would happen at this time? Could it be that something went wrong with Your Majesty?
Shuangli hurriedly took a few steps forward to lift the curtain, but a long-jointed hand had already opened the curtain before her.
The Marquis walked out of the room in twos and twos, leaving only a silhouette of his tall body. He looked at the guards who came over in a hurry and asked in a cold voice, "What's the matter?"
The guard saluted and then looked troubled.
He didn't want to say anything disappointing, but he couldn't get rid of the guests in front of him.
The guard gritted his teeth and spoke in a low voice, "Princess Changrong is waiting for the Marquis outside the gate. She said she has something to tell you."
The wind in the dark night became even wilder, like a wild dog without restraint, wreaking havoc everywhere.
A flower pot from an unknown yard was blown to the ground, and the sound of broken porcelain came from afar, which sounded so harsh in the rich night. Then there were the sounds of children crying, and there seemed to be the sound of cats meowing.
Shen Tingjun listened to these noisy movements, but his face was covered with a layer of ice.
There was a dense mass of ink in his eyes, and his eyes were as deep as bottomless abyss. He felt sick even mentioning that title, and his voice was extremely condensed, "Gone. There's no need to report back later."
After saying these words, he turned and went back into the house. The guard suddenly said, "Master Hou."
Shen Tingjun put one hand behind his back and looked sideways. His eyes were cold, his aura was fierce, and his majesty could easily make the ministers bend their backs. There was no way a guard guarding the door could withstand it.
The guard immediately lowered his head to his chest and began to speak intermittently, "Princess Changrong, the princess said that she was waiting for the Marquis at the door. If the Marquis did not see her, she would keep waiting until the Marquis was willing to see her. until."
"Then let her wait."
As soon as he finished speaking, he walked back to the house with a few long steps, leaving only a cold and determined figure for the servants in the courtyard.
All the servants in the yard were trembling with fear, gritting their teeth to keep from making any frightened sounds.
The Marquis has not lost his temper for a long time. Even though his face is always cold and solemn, it is rare for the Marquis to be so violent.
Princess Changrong was really disgusted by the Marquis to the extreme.
It was at this moment that the confidants of the Hou Mansion, who had followed their masters, suddenly had a clear idea in their hearts: Princess Changrong wanted to turn back! It's a pity that the Marquis doesn't accept it! The Marquis has not gotten married all these years, and it’s not because of Princess Changrong. They are overthinking it!
At the same time, the two masters and servants standing outside the gate silently watched the guards return to their original positions and continue on duty, making no sound for a long time.
The wind was really loud and the weather was really cold. The maid was wearing thin clothes and was shivering from the cold. She couldn't bear it any longer, so she asked tentatively, "Princess, do we really want to keep waiting?"
The maid who spoke was named Que Ping, and she was Princess Changrong's confidant. At this time, she was looking eagerly at the carefully dressed woman in front of her, with deep prayer and longing in her eyes.
Princess Changrong is wearing a brocade palace dress with flowing clouds and dark flowers, and a brocade feather satin cloak with green patterns. She wears gold silk and ruby inlays on her head and double luans dotted with emerald green. There are white jade earrings in her ears, mutton-fat jade bracelets on her white and fragrant wrists, and sachets, belts and jade pendants hanging around her waist.
She is adorned with jingle bells, and her subtle fragrance is elegant and charming, but these external objects are just a foil in front of Princess Changrong, a beautiful woman with a beautiful country.
Princess Changrong was stunningly beautiful and graceful, but she was also noble. Her background as the emperor's daughter made her arrogant and arrogant, like a golden phoenix spreading its wings and about to fly.
But now this golden phoenix, which is sought after by everyone, has been left out in the dark night.
Princess Changrong was silent for a long time, and she allowed the cold wind with a knife-like feel to violently blow through every inch of her skin.
After a long time, he slowly said, "No wait, let's go back."
When she came today, she just wanted to see him in private. Since you can't see it, think of other ways.
Do you continue to stand here and wait?
Those were just threats from her. She would never do anything that would harm others and not benefit herself.
Besides, no one knows better than her how heartless that person is. He said he wouldn't see her, so he could really let her stand in the windy and cold night until dawn.
She wanted to get back to him, but since this cruelty trick didn't work for him, she would choose another method.
The night was long, Princess Changrong's steps out were so beautiful and moving, but yet so determined, just like her determination not to give up until she achieved her goal.
