Mrs. Zhang wiped away her tears.
"If I don't make trouble, doesn't it mean that I agree with the mistress's punishment and think that the eldest son really made a mistake!"
"Obviously nothing happened. One is willing to be beaten and the other is willing to suffer. If the concubine of the Song family hadn't wanted to crawl into bed and begged the eldest son, how could the eldest son have made such a mistake!"
"The eldest young master is just soft-hearted and has to take the lead. I don't see how the eldest young master has harmed the Lian family. It's not that serious!"
The servant asked uncertainly: "But aunt, the mistress is very angry. The mistress has never taken any serious action. Is the matter really serious?"
Zhang said nonchalantly: "I just want her to know that the most important thing for me is our mother and son. My status in my heart is different. If she hadn't interfered in the first place, how could the eldest son stand up to the concubine?" Is your reputation looked down upon by others?"
"These words are not allowed to spread. If they reach Madam's ears, I will be fine. I can't guarantee what will happen to you!"
Servants should be cautious.
Mrs. Zhang heard the footsteps, winked at her servant, returned to the bed and lay down weakly.
The sky was dark and the light in the room was very dim. Lian Fangyu came in and asked his servants to light the lamps.
Mrs. Zhang pushed herself up and sat up, her eyes red.
"Did I cause trouble for the master? Is the madam angry? I go and apologize to the madam!"
She was the one who made trouble with Qin every time. After the trouble, she was the one who thoughtfully and generously said that she would apologize to Qin. Lian Fangyu sat down on the stool in front of the bed and looked at her intently.
"In the past, you made small troubles, and my wife and I didn't care about you. This time, if my wife hadn't discovered it earlier, Jialiang would have been in big trouble!"
On the way to Xilinyuan just now, he considered the pros and cons. If this matter came to pass, King Cheng would enjoy the benefits of being a fisherman, but he had already offended King Cheng because of his marriage to Lian Suisui. The king may not miss his feelings, but instead, he fell into the hands of King Cheng.
The Shouchang Hou Mansion will also blame him. Once the Shouchang Hou Mansion and King Cheng marry, it will be very unfavorable to King Yun's situation, and he will not be in a good position in front of King Yun.
It is tantamount to offending three parties at the same time.
Being accused by Lian Fangyu, Mrs. Zhang was stunned for a moment and said aggrievedly: "Master, I have been in Beijing for so many years and never left the door. I don't understand anything. As a mother, I can't bear the hardship of my children." …”
"I didn't mean to contradict madam. I am willing to accept the punishment. If madam still doesn't calm down, I will kneel in madam's courtyard tomorrow!"
Today, it was not Qin who was forcing her to kneel, but her own kneeling in the main courtyard to force Qin.
What she said in front of Lian Fangyu made people think that Qin was punishing her.
These years have not been easy for her. Even Fang Yu said softly: "Your health is important. I will plead for you with Madam. You can leave Jialiang alone. He should also suffer a little."
He rarely reflected on the education he had given Lian Jialiang. Zhang's eyes were filled with tears and he wanted to say something, but Lian Fangyu was unmoved and the words came to his lips.
"Yes, thank you sir."
Lian Fangyu told her a few more words, except for Xilinyuan. There were many small flying insects in the yard at night, and all kinds of flowers were in full bloom. Qin didn't welcome him there, and Zhang fell ill. In the warm evening, he felt a little restless.
When he went to Ma's place, Ma wanted to take him and talk to Lian Jiaying. The other aunts didn't dare to say a word when they saw him. They were so boring.
As they walked, they arrived outside Liu's yard.
The smell of rice wafts out from the small courtyard.
"Fourth Miss is so awesome. Today's dishes are all my aunt's favorite!"
The yard is very lively.
Lian Xiaoxiao made a table of dishes for Liu's birthday.
There were not many servants in Liu's yard, only a working woman and two servants, Ye'er.
"Today is my aunt's birthday. There are no outsiders in our yard. Let's all sit down to eat and have fun together!"
Lian Xiaoxiao took out the golden hairpin for Mrs. Liu, "Auntie, this is my gift to you, I will help you put it on!"
"Oh, it's too expensive. Keep it for yourself..."
Lian Xiaoxiao didn't wait for her to refuse and put the hairpin in her head. Mrs. Liu happily wiped her tears.
"Miss Fourth is interested."
Everyone was about to sit down. Ye'er's sharp eyes saw Lian Fangyu standing in the yard and said excitedly: "The master is here! I have met the master!"
As soon as she spoke, everyone noticed Lian Fangyu and hurriedly greeted her.
Lian Fangyu hadn't been here for a long time, and Mrs. Liu was in a hurry, not knowing whether to salute or serve tea first.
Lian Fangyu looked at a table of home-cooked dishes and asked in surprise: "Are these all made by Xiao Xiao?"
Growing up, Lian Xiao was noticed by Lian Fangyu when he was little. He said nervously: "Father, it was my daughter who did it."
She was still shy, but she became much more cheerful during her stay at Miaoshou Hall, and she hurriedly gave instructions to Ye'er.
"Hurry up and get a pair of bowls and chopsticks for father."
There were four sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table. Ye'er took away two sets and placed another set for Lian Fangyu.
Lian Fangyu sat down, and then Liu and Lian Xiaoxiao dared to sit down.
Mrs. Liu's cheeks were slightly red. She was the one who took in Lian Fangyu's house after he was drunk. Among all the aunts, she was the least outstanding. Even Mrs. Ma was prettier than her. In these years, even Fang Yu had never looked at her.
"No, I didn't know that the master would come over today..."
She couldn't speak and looked at Lian Xiaoxiao nervously.
After receiving her pleading look, Lian Xiaoxiao said, "Father, today is my aunt's birthday. My aunt can't speak. Don't mind."
She wasn't very good at talking, so after she finished speaking, she lowered her head, looked at the dishes in front of her, and had an idea.
"Father, please try the steamed fish made by your daughter."
"And this crispy lotus root..."
Lian Fangyu chuckled and apologized: "I didn't know that today is your birthday. I will prepare a birthday gift for you later."
Mrs. Liu said shyly: "No, no, sir, just come and eat more food!"
Lian Xiaoxiao hurriedly took a few bites of food into his mouth and excused himself to leave.
"There's still soup simmering in my kitchen. I'll go take a look."
She thoughtfully helped close the door.
When the lights in the main room were turned off and Lian Fangyu decided to stay here, the woman beside Liu wiped her tears and said happily: "It's not easy, my aunt has been waiting for so many years..."
"If Master had come earlier, our yard wouldn't be forgotten by everyone..."
The lights in the room were lit again, and the mother-in-law came to her senses and asked Lian Xiaoxiao to rest.
"Miss Fourth, go and have a rest. I'm here! I'll boil some hot water first..."
There were no clothes from Lian Fangyu in the Liu family's yard, so the mother-in-law made another trip to get some clothes from Zhang family.
Mrs. Zhang gritted her teeth with hatred.
"Let that little vixen from the Liu family succeed!"
She pretended to be sick, so naturally she couldn't open her mouth to stay with Lian Fangyu. Lian Fangyu would definitely go to someone else's yard.
"However, the fourth lady will get married sooner or later, so it doesn't matter even if she keeps the master..."
Zhang's mood improved again.
Lian Fangyu went to the Yamen in the morning, and King Yun's carriage stopped at the door of the ceremony gate.
The position of Minister of Rites that he was eyeing was snatched away by others, and he was somewhat marginalized when he returned to the Ministry of Rites. However, because the Sun family was raided, everyone cherished their feathers, and they did not feel sorry for him openly. It was just a bit unpleasant. Not very comfortable.
Seeing King Yun's carriage, he took the initiative to greet him.
"I've met the prince..."
