Capital City Dongcheng Yongjing Palace Chunhui Courtyard Shangfang

Princess Yongjing was sitting on the imperial concubine's couch, holding a cup of fragrant tea in her hand, drinking it slowly, but her eyes couldn't help but look at her son Rong Chenghan who was sitting on the couch.

There are four rosewood chairs on each side of the imperial concubine's couch. The chairs are all made of Xiangfei color and are not old. Rong Chenghan is sitting on the second chair on the left. At this moment, he has taken off his handsome helmet.

He was wearing unicorn soft armor, and the black battle robe was replaced by a brocade robe with dark blue patterns. This brocade robe fit him perfectly, but it was just given to him by the princess to wear. Rong Chenghan

Sit upright on the chair, with your back straight and your eyes straight, as if you were still in the military.

There was silence in the room. The mother and son did not speak, and none of the little girls serving them dared to say a word.

After a long while, Princess Yongjing slowly put down the tea cup.

"Have you taken down everything your father has told you?"

"Back to my mother and concubine, I have written down everything." Rong Chenghan said, his voice was crisp and without any nonsense.

"Now that I'm back, let's stay in your Yunshui Residence... Then I'll sort out your letter. If there's anything missing, I'll send someone to your second sister-in-law to tell you." Princess Yongjing said slowly.

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"Yes." This time, Rong Chenghan said one word more directly.

"...We are still the same people we used to serve. Zi Wan is too old. Her mother and I asked her to marry her a few years ago. Now she is a woman who takes care of things. If you still want her to serve you, let her go back to your place.

In the yard.”

"But it's up to mother and concubine's arrangement."

"I just heard someone from outside come in and say that Liu Hanlin's family sent a post and some local things from the village?"

"yes."

"You just came back, why did he come to his house? Liu Hanlin is usually... very aloof."

"On the way into the city, I happened to meet Mrs. Liu Hanlin's horse that was sick. I lent the horse to Mrs. Liu Er."

"Oh...Mrs. Liu Er..." Prince Yongjing groaned and pondered for a while, "What a coincidence. No one knows about your return. Only Mrs. Liu Hanlin? They have a little daughter..."

"I don't care." Rong Chenghan said dryly.

"Only Mrs. Liu Hanlin? It's clear from the post..." Princess Yongjing read the post of thanks sent by Mr. Liu Er.

"Mrs. Hanlin also has a little girl with her." Rong Chenghan could only say, and couldn't help but glance at Princess Yongjing. Since he had read the post and already knew it, why did he still ask him like this?

"That must be the palm of both of them." Princess Yongjing said so, but her eyes narrowed and she looked carefully at Rong Chenghan's expression.

Rong Chenghan's face was solemn, with no other expression.

"What a coincidence." Princess Yongjing said.

Rong Chenghan said nothing.

"Since you have met the mother and daughter who are in trouble, it is natural for you to help them. They have also sent gifts, so you should not be rude. You must send a reply and one or two gifts in return."

"Yes." Rong Chenghan said, "Concubine, I have brought a few people back. Their families are not in Beijing, so it may be inconvenient to live outside. Please tell me if we can arrange them in the guest courtyard in front.

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"What's the matter? I'll ask someone to arrange it."

"Thank you, concubine."

Rong Chenghan seemed to have nothing to say, and the mother and son fell into silence again.

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Liufu

Liu Ruosi was a little angry and returned to her embroidery building. While eating, Mrs. Liu Er sent someone to call her. Then she went to Mrs. Liu Er's house again. Although Liu Yuwen still lived in the study room in the front yard,

When we returned to the mansion, we all had dinner with Mr. Liu Er and Mrs. Liu Er.

When Liu Yuwen heard that Mrs. Liu Er and Liu Ruosi went to the farm and the horses were poisoned and went bankrupt, Liu Yuwen showed worry and concern on her face, while she surprised Mrs. Liu Er and Liu Ruosi.

"Fortunately nothing happened. The person who poisoned him was so disgusting!" Liu Yuwen's expression and tone contained not only worry but also indignation.

Liu Yuwen is a smart child. Because he lost his parents early, his mind was forced to grow rapidly in front of such a brother and sister-in-law. He usually pays attention to everything. After living in the Liu family for so long, he has learned some things.

Slowly he understood everything. He also slowly realized that it turned out that his brother and sister-in-law treated him so harshly, but it was still easy to get rid of him. The shadows of swords and swords in the dark inside the gate of the mansion were even more cruel and terrifying.

And a large part of the reason for all this is because Mr. Liu Er and Mrs. Liu Er did not give birth to a son.

He wanted to share his worries with his uncle, aunt, and sister who treated him so kindly, and also wanted to be able to enjoy the warmth of home and the love of his family more legitimately from now on.

Thinking of Liu Ruosi's proposal that day, Liu Yuwen had already secretly made up his mind.

The little girls were coming in to ask if they wanted to serve food, and the person who had been sent to Prince Yongjing's Mansion came back. Mr. Liu Er took this matter very seriously. Firstly, he was grateful to Rong Chenghan for his help, and secondly, he would not be short of it.

Due to etiquette, the person sent to Prince Yongjing's residence was a scholar-turned-aide and steward who was very effective with him on weekdays.

The steward came back and reported to Mr. Liu Er that the palace had collected the horse and the gifts sent, and also sent a reply note and a gift in return, ordering him to take them back.

The prince's gift in return was two baskets of chayote from the south.

"It's a rare thing." Every season in the capital, fruits from the south are also sold, but at this time, such fresh bergamot is not available on the market. Mrs. Liu Er was very happy, not because of the chayote.

It's strange, but because Prince Yongjing's palace returned the gift like this.

"It is said that the princess is a first-rate virtuous and capable person, and she truly deserves her reputation."

Mrs. Liu Er sent someone to deliver the two baskets of Buddha's hands to Mrs. Liu's yard, and ordered people to serve food.

As soon as the meal was served, Mrs. Liu sent someone over. Of the two baskets of Buddha's Hands, Mrs. Liu only left one basket, and the other basket was sent back to Mrs. Liu Er.

The person Old Mrs. Liu sent was the eldest girl Shaoyao.

"The old lady has been feeling a little hungry these past two days. She liked the bergamot hands very much when she saw them, so she kept a basket. The other basket was still given to the second wife." In addition to sending back a basket of bergamot hands, Old Mrs. Liu also gave her a portion.

Here are the two dishes in the example, one is for Mrs. Liu Er and Liu Ruosi to calm down, and the other is Mr. Liu Er's favorite.

"The old lady is very happy, and she praises the filial piety of my wife and the third girl." After Shaoyao finished explaining what Mrs. Liu had said, she smiled and said to Mrs. Liu Er and Liu Ruosi.

It seems that Mrs. Liu is really very happy.

After sending away the peony, Mrs. Liu Er divided out some Buddha's hands and sent them to Mrs. Liu San. Then, after thinking about it, she divided two more portions and gave them to Mrs. Liu and Grandma Liu.

Send it.

After everything was arranged, a few people sat down at the table and had dinner.

After dinner, Mr. Liu Er took Liu Yuwen to the front study, saying that he wanted to test Liu Yuwen's homework. Liu Ruosi was still in Mrs. Liu Er's room, talking with Mrs. Liu Er.

After sending the Buddha's hand, Mrs. Liu San quickly sent a return gift. Then, Mrs. Liu also sent a basket of fresh mulberries.

Grandma Liu came personally with a small basket of Poria cocos to thank Mrs. Liu Er.

After greetings, Grandma Liu took the initiative to change the topic to the matter of horse poisoning, and said some words of regret and self-blame.

"What do we women in the inner house know? Even if someone brings that poisonous horse grass in front of me, I don't recognize it. This matter must be investigated clearly." Grandma Liu said very excitedly.

"Of course. The third master has already gone to the Yamen and settled everything. It will only be a matter of time before we find that servant," Mrs. Liu Er said.

"...My wife and I went back and thought about it carefully. This slave just hates us. Where does he get such courage? Could it be that there is someone behind it?" Grandma Liu said again.

Liu Ruosi couldn't help but look at Grandma Liu again. This was exactly their suspicion, and the object of suspicion included Grandma Liu. Grandma Liu actually said such a thing herself, what was the reason?

"What do you mean, sister-in-law?" Liu Ruosi asked.

"It's just a guess. This poisonous horse grass is said to be extremely rare and has never been seen before in the capital. We have been in the capital all the time. Where have we seen this? It must have been brought back by someone who came back from the outside and is well-informed."

Grandma Liu's words meant something, and Mrs. Liu Er and Liu Ruosi both understood it.

"Who could it be? We have never offended anyone." Liu Ruosi pretended not to understand and said deliberately.

"Third sister is still young and doesn't know the hardships of this world and the evil people's hearts. If someone wants to harm you, why do you have to offend him?... We are all pampered at home. We have always been in the capital and don't know what's going on outside.

Evil. There is nothing that those who are officials outside have not experienced or seen before. They are nothing like the feet of our emperor. They have experienced and done all kinds of evil things. In order to get promoted and make a fortune, there is nothing natural.

I am willing to do everything I want, including my wife, unlike us who are soft-hearted and timid."

What Liu Da/Grandma said became more and more clear.

"My aunt and my third sister just want to think that if this thing happens now, we won't be in any good. Although the old lady didn't say anything, I'm afraid she blames me and the eldest lady for not taking care of the house well.

Needless to say, my aunt and third sister almost lost their lives for such a thing... Third aunt has wanted to be the housekeeper since she came back. Now, she is the only one who is satisfied."

"It's the eldest wife and I who are the housekeepers, and something like this happened. If my aunt and third sister are a little confused, I'm afraid they will be separated from us. If we don't get along, who else can dominate this family!"

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What Grandma Liu said seems to make some sense. For example, Mr. Liu San, who has been working as a military attache outside, naturally has a chance to recognize this poisonous horse grass and get it.

"There's one more thing, I'm afraid Auntie doesn't know. Originally, today, I planned to go to Xiangguo Temple to offer incense and pray for my wife..."
Chapter completed!