Chapter 65: Withering Part 1

On March 18th, the eldest man got up before dawn, worshiped his ancestors, and talked about some things that should be paid attention to in the next exam. Then he met with the eldest wife, grandma, five mothers, ten mothers, eleven mothers, and the maids.

A large group of people escorted Luo Zhenxing to the door.

The carriages and horses outside were already ready. The boy held a lantern and helped Luo Zhenxing get into the carriage. Until he was out of sight, the eldest lady still stood there and looked around.

Go back. The old man looked at it and said with a smile, "There are still a few days left."

The imperial examinations of the Great Zhou Dynasty were held in three consecutive examinations, and the examinations were not completed until Luo Zhenxing on the 21st.

The eldest lady nodded and followed the eldest man back to the house. She was still thinking on the way: I don't know if there is anyone around Mr. Qian to take care of him.

Don't worry so much. The old man said, in this kind of thing, it's up to people to plan things, and to succeed, it's up to God. Otherwise, why would there be so many talented people who have failed in their studies?

The eldest lady understood that it made sense and stopped nagging her. She just started chanting sutras after breakfast. The eldest grandma was also very uneasy and chanted along with the eldest lady.

People all over the room were silent and tiptoeing.

When it was time to have lunch, Fourth Master Luo Zhensheng came.

The elder's face turned cold when he heard that. When Luo Zhensheng came in, the chopsticks in his hand were thrown in his face: You finally knew you were here. Do you know where your elder brother will end up today?

Sixteen-year-old Luo Zhensheng is in the growth stage. He is tall, fair and thin. He always holds his chest as if he can't stand straight, which makes him look a little timid.

Seeing his father angry, he immediately turned pale with fright and stood there blankly, not knowing what to do.

The eldest lady winked at Mother Xu who was standing aside, then stood up with a smile and persuaded: Okay, okay. The child has never traveled far, so it is normal for him to be late for a few days. Today is a good day for Brother Xing, so you can

Don't lose your temper. Just swallow the word "bad luck" and change your words. It's inappropriate.

The eldest man glared at Luo Zhensheng, and the eldest wife hurriedly told Wu Xiaoquan who had brought Luo Zhensheng back from Tongzhou: "Fourth Master is tired from the journey, let's go down and have lunch."

Luo Zhensheng hurriedly saluted the eldest man and his wife, and Wu Xiaoquan led him out.

The Fifth Lady over there heard the news and sent her maid Ziwei to greet her: Fourth Master, are you here?

Luo Zhensheng hurriedly took Ziwei's hand: Sister Ziwei, go and tell Fifth Sister that Di Jin is sick.

Ziwei was startled, then saw Luo Zhensheng sweating profusely, responded, and hurried to Wuniang's place.

Di Jin is two years older than Luo Zhensheng. She has served him since she was a child and is loyal to him. She is the most trusted person of Third Yiniang and Fifth Niang. Now that she heard that she was sick, Fifth Niang was also very anxious and hurriedly got off her shoes and kang:

Where does Fourth Master live?

Ziwei, who lives in the east wing of the main courtyard, said hesitantly.

Wu Niang's movements slowed down. After thinking about it, she said: "Go and see where Dijin is feeling uncomfortable. I also have some Lily Gujin Pills, Zhishi Xunzhi Pills, and Wuling Pills here."

Ziwei responded and went to see Dijin.

Di Jin's face was pale and dejected: It was all my fault that the Fourth Master's schedule was delayed. I have nothing to do, tell Miss Fifth, it's just seasickness.

Seeing that she was just in a bad mood, Ziwei comforted her for a few words and returned to Wuniang.

Wu Niang was still a little worried and asked Ziwei to bring some Lily Gujin Pills.

As they were going in and out like this, Eleven Niang also got the news. She sent Amber to say hello and came back saying: Sister Dijin is also seasick.

Eleven Niang asked Hu Bo to send a bag of Longjing tea: drinking some light tea will make people feel better.

Dijin thanked Eleven Niang for her kindness, and Hubo sat there and chatted with her for a long time. During this period, a little maid brought in noodle soup. Dijin felt uncomfortable after taking one sip, and felt dizzy and wanted to sleep. Hubo left when he saw it.

. Go back and tell Eleven Niang: something happened at home, Wu Yiniang often cried at first. Later, Wu Xiao’s family often went to enlighten Wu Yiniang. When Di Jin and others came, Wu Yiniang was much better and began to eat Changzhai with the master of Ci’an Temple.

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Eleven Niang's eyes couldn't help but darken.

Fifth Yiniang is not yet thirty years old

Hu Bo knows that Eleven Niang is worried about her biological mother, but what's the use of worrying unless she can get married?

As soon as I thought about it, I was startled, and I changed the subject as if I was running away: Miss, the fourth master went to the eldest master to answer the question. I don’t know what the eldest master will do to the fourth master.

What has happened now is just a few words of admonishment. Eleven Niang braced herself and dealt with it for a few words, and then asked someone to get needle and thread to do it.

Amber saw this and said nothing. He took a small spoon and sat down next to Eleven Niang. He helped the grandmother to make the shoes and socks for Wu Niang's wedding and asked the people in Eleven Niang's room to do sewing according to the list.

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As Eleven Niang said, after scolding Luo Zhensheng, the eldest man lost a lot of his anger. Then he looked at his cowering look, sighed deeply, and asked him to retreat.

He went to see Wu Niang.

Wu Niang must tell him: You left someone in Tongzhou to take care of Dijin, why don't you bring someone here yourself, but it has to drag on for these days. Father just threw you a chopstick, which is already a light thing.

Luo Zhensheng smiled submissively.

Wu Niang looked at it and shook her head, and could only smile and said: When will you be able to make people stop worrying? Then she asked, how is Third Yi Niang?

Luo Zhensheng laughed and said: Not long after you left, you caught some wind and cold. I went to Hangzhou and invited a doctor to treat my aunt. I also used the best ginseng and bird's nest. My aunt's illness was quickly cured.

Wu Niang couldn't help but stare after hearing this: How could you go to Hangzhou to ask someone to see a doctor for your aunt? There is no doctor in Yuhang? And you also used good ginseng and bird's nest, did you get it from the storehouse, or did you buy it from outside? If you get it from the storehouse,

, did you have sex before you came?

Luo Zhensheng was a little disappointed when his sister said this, and whispered: Why do you say the same thing to your aunt?

Wu Niang patted the table lightly: Where did those ginseng and bird's nests come from?

Luo Zhensheng was startled and said hurriedly: "I got it from the library. However, my aunt made up for it for me."

Wu Niang breathed a sigh of relief. Then a blush came over her face: You're fine, don't cause trouble. If your brother-in-law is in high school this time, I'll ask him to take you to a job, and you don't have to do this to become a master or something like that.

So restrained.

Luo Zhensheng was stunned when he heard: What kind of brother-in-law is the fourth brother-in-law? If he wanted to invite the master, he would only invite the third brother. How could it be my turn?

Ziwei covered her mouth and smiled: It's our young lady. Our young lady just got engaged a few days ago. My uncle is my uncle's classmate in the Imperial College, and he will also take part in the examination today.

Luo Zhensheng was shocked when he heard this: Really, really this is a great good thing

Wu Niang smiled and said nothing.

The two siblings were happy when the little maid from Luo Zhensheng's side came in and said: Fourth Master, Sister Dijin just vomited again.

Luo Zhensheng's face immediately showed a look of panic when he heard this. He hurriedly said to his sister that he would come see you later, and followed the little maid.

Wu Niang couldn't help frowning as she looked at it: When did this Dijin become so delicate?

Just as he was talking, Ziwei came in and said: Miss, people from the Yongping Marquis Mansion have come to invite the eldest lady again.

Wu Niang couldn't help being slightly startled, and murmured: Could it be that it can't be delayed?

The eldest lady hurriedly followed Yanhong to Yuanniang's residence. As soon as she entered the door, she was startled.

The room was filled with people standing silently. The third and fifth ladies, Aunt Wen and the new Aunt Qiao were all there, all holding handkerchiefs and wiping the corners of their eyes.

The eldest lady's heart skipped a beat when she looked at it.

Just as he was about to ask, Wei Zi, who was beside Madam, came over with a solemn expression: Madam, please come with me. After saying that, he turned around and headed towards the inner room.

The eldest lady had no choice but to follow in.

Then he saw the lady sitting on the bed beside the bed and weeping. Next to her stood a waiter wearing a round-neck shirt with a sunflower pattern on the chest and back.

Seeing the eldest lady walking in, the waiter had sympathy in his eyes.

The eldest lady already understood somewhat. Her legs were so weak that she couldn't even take a step forward.

Mother Xu on the side quickly helped the eldest lady.

When the madam heard the noise, she stood up, wiped the corners of her eyes gently, and said softly: Madam, please sit over here, her voice was choked with sobs.

The eldest lady only felt weak all over. Supported by Xu’s mother, she stumbled to Yuan Niang’s bed: Yuan Niang, Yuan Niang

Yuan Niang's face was like a sketch, her lips were blue-grey, she lay there motionless, she couldn't even feel the rise and fall of her chest.

The eldest lady couldn't help but hold her daughter's hand, and just called Yuan Niang, Yuan Niang's eyelids moved slightly and she opened her eyes.

They were a pair of unfocused eyes, their gaze was blurry and lifeless.

Mom, she shouted softly.

The eldest lady’s tears fell like rain: Yes, it’s me.

Yuan Niang twitched the corners of her mouth, wanting to laugh, but she didn't.

After I die, Brother Zhun will be handed over to my sister Shiyi Niang. She said these words loudly, and people began to breathe heavily.

This is my daughter giving her last words

The eldest lady couldn't help crying, but she still said loudly: I know, I know

For a moment, there was a low sobbing sound inside and outside the house.

Yuan Niang called out "Green Calyx" with great difficulty.

Lu'e answered yes with tears in her eyes, and then took out a red-lacquered box from under Yuan Niang's pillow.

To the noble one. Yuan Niang’s voice is like a mosquito, please help me to hand it over to the empress.

Lu E handed it over respectfully.
To be continued...