Chapter 342: Decision

Knowing that Tao's mother was going to Gongxian Hutong to visit a doctor, Eleven Niang not only readily agreed, but also sent a carriage to take her there.

Qiniang brought Mu Fu over.

I am grateful to Mr. Marquis for taking care of me these days. We are sisters, so I won’t say more. But Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Wu have to thank each other. Zhu Anping and I discussed asking the chef of Chunxi Building to make noodles for the banquet. Please

The fifth wife, Mrs. Tai, and the children will go to Congxiang Pavilion tomorrow to have some fun, which can be regarded as fulfilling my wish.

Qiniang and Zhu Anping had been visiting relatives and friends to visit the Zen temple. Eleven Niang was busy entertaining Mrs. Jiang, so Qiniang did not mention the banquet with Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Wu at Congxiang Pavilion. No one thought of asking for a doctor.

The matter was settled so quickly. Now she has to start taking medicine, and she can no longer live in the Xu Mansion. But thinking about buying a house near the Xu Mansion is not something that can be done with money. Qiniang's affairs cannot wait. Before Zhu Anping

After thinking about it, she bought a three-bedroom house near where Si Niang lived and planned to move there in a few days. Qi Niang thought about how to bring the Taifu and Wu Fu to Congxiang Pavilion for a reunion.

Eleven Niang knew what she meant and accompanied her to the madam's place.

The weather was getting hotter and people were in high spirits. Qiniang accepted Cheng Cheng again, and the Dowager agreed with a smile. The next day, she went to Congxiang Pavilion with Eleven Niang, Mrs. Wu and her children.

Congxiang Pavilion, as its name implies, is planted with many plants and flowers. The crystal elbows of Chunxi Building are also famous in Yanjing. Qiniang held a banquet in the hall, with six snowflake-patterned fans in full bloom, and flowers blooming outside.

, there was a gentle breeze in the house, and everyone was drinking Jinhua wine, talking and laughing, and it was very comfortable.

After lunch, a few people moved to the east wing to wipe the cards.

A little maid ran over and said: The uncle and grandma from Gongxian Hutong are here.

This is really a good time rather than an early one. The madam smiled and hurriedly asked the little maid to welcome him in.

Luo Da Nai didn't expect Qiniang to host a banquet for the Xu family, and she looked a little uncomfortable. She smiled and greeted Mrs. Tai, but Mrs. Tai left her on the card table: Eleven Niang's skills are too poor.

, hesitating between playing cards, which delayed us all, it’s better for you to do it

Naturally, Eleven Niang wanted to get what she wanted, so she hurriedly gave up her seat to Luo Da Nai, and sat aside to read the cards.

Qiniang brought mung bean water to Luo Da Nai again to relieve her fatigue. They all played cards happily all afternoon. Luo Da Nai stayed to have dinner, got up and left, and then had the opportunity to talk to Eleven Niang who was sending her out.

Talk.

I heard that the Marquis has been working hard these days to establish Brother Chen as the heir apparent.

Luo Da Nai made a special trip to see her, naturally not to play cards with Mrs. Tai.

Thinking that Tao’s mother went to Gongxian Hutong yesterday, Eleven Niang had already vaguely guessed something. Hearing this, she smiled and said: Everyone knows it.

Luo Da Nai smiled and nodded, and asked tactfully: So, what are Aunt Eleven’s plans?

Since I came here under orders, it would be difficult to reply without asking clearly.

Eleven Niang expressed her position: Brother Chen is the legitimate son of the first wife, and according to law, he should inherit the family business. Now it is natural to ask him to be the crown prince.

Luo Da Nai showed some embarrassment after hearing this: I heard from my mother that according to the rules, if Brother Chen is granted the title of Crown Prince, he will have to set up a separate courtyard to live alone. I don’t know what Aunt Eleven has planned.

Although she had long accepted that she married into the Xu family just to take care of Brother Chen, when Eleven Niang heard these words, she didn't know why, but her heart still stung as if she had been bitten by an ant.

She couldn't help but straighten her back and said: Brother Chen grew up under the knees of Mrs. Tai. If the position of the heir apparent is determined, I think both Mrs. Tai and Lord Marquis should make arrangements. As for me,

Naturally, I hope that Mother Tao can be the mother in charge of Brother Zhun’s yard. She is the eldest sister’s wet nurse, and she has watched Brother Zhun grow up. However, the sacred intention of inviting the conferment has not yet come down. It is unavoidable to say this now.

Too early

Luo Da Nai felt even more uncomfortable when she saw Eleven Niang's solemn expression: Aunt Eleven's words made sense. It was too early to say these words. Then she said goodbye to Eleven Niang in a hurry.

Amber looked at Luo Mansion's carriage going away and couldn't help but feel a little angry.

I think this Mother Tao is too restless. I need to teach her a lesson.

There's no need for that. Eleven Niang said calmly that she was the eldest sister who stayed to take care of Brother Chen. If Brother Zhun set up his own courtyard to live alone, it would be natural for her to go with him. Besides, Mother Tao is a shrewd person, and with her by Brother Chen's side,

You can also take some responsibilities for us.

Hu Bo knew that what Eleven Niang said made sense, but when she thought of Tao's mother getting away from Dongqing's incident, and now instigating the big girl from the Luo family to warn Eleven Niang, she felt particularly uncomfortable, and she wanted to say something else,

When he looked up, he saw several young men walking towards Xu Lingyi, who was wearing court clothes.

He went into the palace to see the emperor today.

Amber quickly stopped the topic and followed Eleven Niang to salute Xu Lingyi.

Why are you standing here talking? Xu Lingyi said with a smile.

Just sent my sister-in-law away

Xu Lingyi knew that Qiniang was having a treat today, and without doubting his presence, he and Eleventh Niang went to Fishing Waterside Pavilion.

On the way, Eleven Niang asked with concern.

The emperor has approved it. Xu Lingyi said, all he needs to do is approve it on the note submitted by the Ministry of Rites.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised that it was so fast. I thought it would take some time.

Speed ​​is just a matter of one sentence. Xu Lingyi said with a smile, if the emperor has a word of mouth, the Ministry of Rites will naturally be faster. If the emperor does not speak, the Ministry of Rites will naturally be slower. What's more, Brother Zhun is the first wife's legitimate son, and there is no dispute.

Eleven Niang nodded: Then why don’t we start preparing for what Brother Chen has decided?

Xu Lingyi nodded: On our side, I am going to ask King Shun to be the matchmaker. What do you think?

If King Shun agrees, it would be great.

As the two of them talked, they entered the house. Xu Lingyi took out some pieces of paper from his arms and gave them to Eleven Niang: Look at the letter from the person sent to Cangzhou. Then he went to the clean room to freshen up.

Eleven Niang sat on the big bed near the window and read the content carefully.

It is written on the paper that the heirs of Shao Zhongran's family have never been prosperous. His great-grandfather and grandfather were both only sons. In his father's generation, there were only two brothers. In Shao Zhongran's generation, there were only three uncles, and Shao Zhongran was one.

He has a younger brother and a cousin. His father has a reputation as a martial arts scholar, is very proficient in common affairs, and his family is wealthy. His mother comes from a wealthy family in Cangzhou.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Shao Zhongran’s father was very good at managing money.

After Xu Lingyi finished cleaning up, Eleven Niang discussed with Xu Lingyi: I think I should also talk to Aunt Wen about this matter. She has been worried about Sister Zhen's affairs these days.

Xu Lingyi listened with a flash of hesitation in his eyes, and after a while he said: It doesn't hurt to let her listen. But you must not be soft-hearted and let her interfere in Sister Zhen's marriage, so as not to get involved with the Wen family.

That’s why I rushed to ask her what Aunt Wen said last time, right?

Eleven Niang responded and called Aunt Wen over early the next morning.

Aunt Wen looked overjoyed and said: Mr. Shao's father is only thirty-eight years old this year.

Eleven Niang was puzzled.

Aunt Wen smiled and said: Poor and humble couples are always sad. Mr. Shao’s father is good at common things and is in his prime, so the Shao family will not have to worry about money for at least twenty years. If Mr. Shao is chosen, what will happen to him?

Eleven Niang held back her laughter.

Then she told Xu Lingyi. Xu Lingyi snorted with a cold face: She only knew that she was thinking about these things in her heart, but she could not deny that Aunt Wen's words were reasonable. But if she decided to marry the Shao family like this, she still felt a little regretful. Li Ji was like this

Excellent son.

Just as he was hesitating, the decree came down to make Brother Chen the crown prince.

Xu Lingyi's expression was very calm when he received the order. On the contrary, Xu Lingkuan was very happy. He raised Brother Zhun high above his head and spun him around twice: Brother Zhun, you are the heir apparent now.

Brother Zhen turned pale with fright. He grabbed Xu Lingkuan's arm tightly and shouted to his fifth uncle with sobs.

The fifth lady was twisting Xu Lingkuan's arm: Do you want to scare brother Zhen?

The madam looked at it and said nervously: Put it down quickly, put it down quickly

Xu Lingkuan put down Brother Chen with a stern smile.

Sister Zhen hurriedly stepped forward and asked him: How are you?

Brother Zhen's face was as white as paper, he forced a smile and shook his head at Sister Zhen.

Eleven Niang is looking for Xu Siyu.

He stood alone under the camphor tree in the corner of the courtyard from a distance. Against the background of the thick tree pole hugged behind him, his small body looked thin and lonely.

She was hesitating whether to call him or not, but Sister Zhen's panicked call came from the other side: "Brother Zhun, Brother Zhun"

Eleven Niang turned her head and saw Brother Chen squatting on the ground vomiting.

Oops, it looks like I was frightened just now

As soon as her thoughts flashed, she ran towards Brother Zhen.

But Xu Lingyi was faster than her. Before she could get close to Brother Zhun, he was already holding Brother Zhun and calling doctor.

Everyone in the yard panicked.

Xu Lingkuan was even more frightened and said: Fourth brother, I don’t know

Now is not the time to talk about this. Xu Lingyi glanced at him calmly and told Eleven Niang to call the waiters around Brother Chen and let's go to the outer study.

They received the order in the main hall of the Xu family, which was closer to the outer study room.

Everyone followed Xu Lingyi to the outer study room in a hurry.

Xu Lingyi put Brother Chen on the Arhat bed in the living room.

The Fifth Madam had cleverly put a small dish on the bedside and asked the Madam to sit down, but the Madam gave it to the Second Madam: "You need to take his pulse first."
To be continued...