Jade color and fragrance

Chapter 9 The Empress Dowager's Decree
After Yan Yu returned to the mansion, she stayed behind closed doors, only playing with the newly acquired Dongzhu every day, quietly waiting for the Queen Mother's order.No one came to "borrow" things, and the girls in the house did not come to provoke.Yan Yu spent a few days of leisurely life.

Everyone in the Yan Mansion was terrified and uneasy.What happened on the day of the birthday banquet was well-known throughout the capital, and it is impossible for the Empress Dowager to let it go this time.

In the main room of the big house, Mrs. Dong was rubbing her forehead with a handkerchief, chatting with Madam Liu: "Mother, why bother to hold on to the past and embarrass an orphan, I, as a daughter-in-law, can only be like her." If not, I am afraid that my right to head the family will be withdrawn. The three brothers and sisters are looking forward to it every day. But now that something like this happens, it is my son who suffers. What will happen to Fuer's reputation in the future? ? The Queen Mother still doesn’t know how to deal with it.”

Although Nanny Liu was also worried, she could only comfort Madam in a gentle voice. "Ma'am, my aunt is fine after all, so the Queen Mother won't disregard the Duke's face just because of her."

After finishing speaking, he took another step closer and whispered: "The servant has already ordered someone to let go of the words. It was my aunt who hurt people and slandered the old lady that day, so the eldest girl taught me a lesson. No matter what, I have to win for the eldest girl." The reputation of filial piety. And the little aunt said it herself, the falling into the water was caused by her stepping into the air, and it has nothing to do with the eldest girl."

In this way, even if some people are dubious, Yan Fu's reputation can be restored.

"You've done a good job, so that's the only way to go. Fu'er is impulsive. This person comes and goes, so why can't she hold her temper and teach her a lesson in private. It's really a waste of my years of teaching."

"Ma'am, there is nothing new under the sun. In a few days, there will be new rumors in the capital, and our matter will be over."

"I hope. Now the Duke wants to treat Yan Yu kindly, but the old lady won't let go. You say I'm caught in the middle, how difficult it is to be a human being."

"Madam, you still have to listen to the master on the surface, and you can't let outsiders take advantage of it. The old lady also understands, but she can't save face."

In the backyard of the Duke's Mansion, there is a huge lotus pond, where pink, white and deep red lotus flowers compete for beauty.In the gazebo, the second and third wives are appreciating the lotus under the meticulous service of the maids.

The second wife Fang's health is not good, and she doesn't like her husband, so she always dresses in plain clothes, and she doesn't care about her own affairs.

"The one who offended my sister-in-law was the first room. Our second room and the third room have always been dependent on others. Even if there are occasional quarrels between the girls, it's harmless. Why are you worried?"

Looking at the third wife, Zhang, Fang's heart was filled with soreness. She was born as a daughter of a small official family, but after marrying into the Duke's mansion, it was a world of difference.The third child is the youngest son, who is doted on by the old lady. Although he doesn't want to make progress, he is only white, but he is in charge of the family's property.The third child has no skills, so the old lady found a few stewards to take care of it. On the surface, the third child appeared to be shrewd and capable, earning enough face.And the third child is still a good one, only guarding Zhang's life alone, and has a lot of love with Zhang, and has given birth to sons and daughters one after another.Zhang's face is radiant all day long, and she is in a good mood, unlike her who always sighs and sighs.Although there is only a two-year age difference between the two, she is already showing signs of aging, but time has never left traces on Zhang's face.

"I'm talking about the second sister-in-law, you didn't understand me. Think about it, if the queen mother really reprimanded the old lady, the reputation of our family will be ruined, and it will be difficult for the girls to say goodbye. My two girls are still young, But your Yan Xuan is already twelve, so she can't be delayed." Mrs. Zhang grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and chewed them bit by bit.

The Fang family only gave birth to such a daughter, and when they heard this, they immediately felt distressed.Even knowing that the husband's concubine gave birth to a son, I have never been so worried.

In these years, Yan Xuan has been the only focus of her life.

Just thinking about it, what can I do.The husband has little kindness and little love, and only the elder brother is the leader. Even though the two have equal official positions, he is still the real power, but he never thought of replacing him.Separation is even more impossible.

She and Xuan'er could only drift with the waves on this boat.

Fang suddenly lost the mood to admire the lotus, and went back to the house holding the maid's hand.

Only Mrs. Zhang is still eating melon seeds, dreaming that one day, she can take over the power of the family from her sister-in-law.

After a few more days, the Queen Mother Yizhi finally arrived.

Everyone in Yan's mansion knelt down to welcome Eunuch Huang to read out the decree, to the effect that: Yan Guogong was not strict in governing the family and fined his salary for half a year; Yan Fu disrespected her elders and was arrogant and domineering. Female household; the marriage contract with Liuxian County Prince's Mansion will be terminated immediately, and the marriage between the two will have nothing to do with each other.

Just reprimanded Yan Guogong and Yan Fu, it is considered to be handled lightly, the Duke of the country deeply feels the empress dowager Long En.As for Yan Yu's independent female household and the dissolution of the marriage contract, we can only discuss it later.

Yan Guogong forced himself to bid farewell to Eunuch Huang, and when he returned home, he saw the old lady slumped on an armchair, and the female relatives of the big house glared at Yan Yu; Yan Yu shivered behind Lan Yue and Aunt Xian.The second- and third-bedroom female relatives are sentimental on the surface, but it is not known how much schadenfreude is actually in it.Fortunately, the second and third younger brothers are still worried about the future of the family.

Even though Dong was pulling her, Yan Fu finally couldn't control her anger and broke free.He rushed to Yan Yu and pulled away the two servants, and slapped Yan Yu hard.Immediately afterwards, Yan Yu's hair was pulled.Yan Fu's speed is jaw-dropping.

"You bastard, I fought with you, I lost my reputation, and you still want to start a female household, don't even think about it, I won't make it easy for you. Ah!"

Lanyue and Aunt Xian grabbed her in time, Yan Yu's hair was not harmed, but the rapid swelling of her face was obvious to all.

Yan Guogong felt deeply that his family was unlucky, and shouted angrily: "If you don't stop this evil obstacle, do you still want to resist Yi's decree?"

Seeing the happy expression on his mother's face, Yan Guogong deeply felt that this could not go on like this, otherwise for the sake of his mother's little knot, the entire family would be destroyed.

"Mother, I beg you, Yu'er will start her own family in two months. During this time, please calm down, let's turn our hostility into friendship and live in peace?" The Duke knelt down in front of his mother.

"You unfilial son, you talk to your mother like this? I want to sue you for disobedience." The old lady was so angry that she pushed her chest up. She has been pampered and respected for many years, and it has been a long time since she was confronted face to face.

"Mother, calm down, listen to elder brother speak slowly." The third master rushed forward and grabbed the old lady's hand.

"Yu'er, you go back to the courtyard first, and the elder brother will come and talk to you later. Don't worry, the elder brother will give you an explanation."

At the same time, I told my servants to take the best swelling and beauty plaster to the flower garden.

Nanny Xian and Lanyue helped the dizzy Yan Yu away.

Once back in the house, the two quickly closed the door and helped Yan Yu to lie down.While applying the ointment, Nurse Xian said distressedly: "Girl, why did you do this? If you insist on dragging your servant to be slapped, why do you bother to suffer this crime. You should teach the eldest girl a lesson, don't rush it for a while."

"Nurse, I know you love me. I assure you, this is the last time I will use this cruel trick." Yan Yu felt that her teeth were loosened by the beating, and she still underestimated the strength of the eldest girl.

"Hey! Our girl grows up, and the days to come will only have more and more hope. You have to be patient, this ointment has to be applied thickly to heal quickly."

(End of this chapter)