Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 274 Between Mother and Child ([-])

Mrs. Xiao had no choice but to stop her tears, and said with a wry smile: "Forget it, since the matter has come to this point, mother has nothing to say! Since you like the second young lady of the Yao family, she is the daughter-in-law of the Shen family."

Mrs. Xiao was disheartened and didn't want to explain anything.She missed her eldest son, why didn't she think about him?Since he believes that she only cares about her eldest son without him, even if she tells her, will he believe it!

He can marry whoever he likes, and she doesn't expect to put on any mother-in-law posture, and she doesn't expect to ask her daughter-in-law to come and set the rules, even if she doesn't ask for peace, she will burn incense and chant Buddha up!
"Thank you, mother." Shen Quan cupped his hands and bowed to her.Yao Cunhui was his true love, and he hoped that she would be accepted and recognized by his family, instead of being intimidated by the authority of the imperial decree.

"It's just, why are you different in such a big matter, what does mother say?" Mrs. Xiao sighed softly, "I don't know until the imperial decree arrives at the door?"

Shen Quan glanced back calmly, and said calmly: "Mother is worrying too much, and mother forgot, according to the usual practice, there will be a father-in-law in the palace to pass on the word of mouth later!"

Mrs. Xiao froze for a moment.

Sure enough, as soon as Shen Quan finished speaking, a clear and loud woman's voice sounded from the yard: "Oh, my sister-in-law is indeed here with the prince, so I can find it easily!"

The woman is about forty years old, with a peony temple on her arm, and a pearl flower dotted with precious stones, her face is fair and slightly round, her facial features are neat and neat, and she wears a pair of chestnut skirts with red and white butterflies. The hem and cuffs are inlaid with a two-finger-wide twig pattern, and the edges are slenderly locked with gold thread. The long skirt with water-colored jade pattern is tied, and there is a touch of elegance in the gorgeousness.Holding on to the hand of a servant girl, she came hurriedly, shaking her handkerchief, followed by two daughters-in-law.

This woman is Xue Shi, the wife of Shen Mingfeng, the second householder of the Shen family.After Mrs. Xiao lost her husband and son, she was hit hard, and her health was not as good as before. Mrs. Shen decided to order Mrs. Xue to co-manage the palace.After Shen Quan went to war, Mrs. Xiao cared about her only son day and night, thinking that if she lost her son and her husband long ago, what would be the use of being rich?Sooner or later, she will also make wedding clothes for others, and she is even more lazy and caring about the affairs of the mansion, and ignore it if she can. In the past two or three years, the big and small affairs have almost been decided by Mrs. Xue, and Mrs. Xiao doesn't care.

Mrs. Xue went up and met Mrs. Xiao and Shen Quan first, and Fang smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, there is an eunuch from the palace in the front hall to deliver an order, and they are waiting for you. Come with me quickly!"

Mrs. Xiao knew it was about Shen Quan's marriage as soon as she heard it, she glanced at Shen Quan, and hurriedly agreed to go.Mrs. Xue went out of Xihe Hall with her, and laughed hurriedly as they walked: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, the father-in-law said that you don't need to change clothes, just do the daily routine, just a few words!"

"That doesn't work either, at least I have to change into something a little more decent!"

"Uh, sister-in-law said yes!"

The corner of Xue's mouth twitched slightly, but she agreed with Mrs. Xiao with a smile on her face, and accompanied Mrs. Xiao back to Yanshunju to change clothes.

Seeing this, Madam Li couldn't help but cast a glance at Mrs. Xue, she couldn't help feeling relieved: the prince is not close to his wife, after all he is his wife's son, once he comes back, even if he doesn't do anything, the second wife of the Shen family will be more polite to his wife.

Mrs. Xiao hurriedly changed her clothes and cleansed her face, and came to the main hall. Eunuch Li, who delivered the decree, was accompanied by the second master and the housekeeper of Shen's residence. He received the red envelope and tasted good tea, but he was in no hurry. He stood up, flicked his sleeves and greeted Mrs. Xiao with a smile.

Mrs. Xiao was the original princess of Zhenxi Wang, and now the first-rank Mrs. Gaoming is of imperial rank, worthy of a greeting from the father-in-law in the palace, and when she hears this, she raises her hand and smiles, and then stands down respectfully. The first hearing purpose.

Eunuch Li got up immediately, cleared his throat, and relayed the Queen Mother Lu's oral order. The Queen Mother has approved the marriage proposal of King Zhenxi, and at a certain time tomorrow, the palace supervisor will come to the mansion to read out the imperial edict and so on.

After finishing speaking, he smiled and thanked Mrs. Xiao.

At this moment, Mrs. Xiao finally gave up completely, knowing that there is no room for turning around this matter!
Mrs. Xiao had something on her mind, so she forced a smile on her face and said some polite words, then asked the second master to send Eunuch Li out.

"Congratulations, sister-in-law! Congratulations to sister-in-law! This is really the first-class happy event for our Zhenxi Palace! This kind of decency is truly a great grace of the emperor! Sister-in-law, you are so lucky!"

As soon as Eunuch Li left, Mrs. Xue smiled all over her face and congratulated Mrs. Xiao happily. All the maids and women in the room were full of joy, and they knelt down and kowtowed to congratulate.

Mrs. Xue was really happy. She was worried that Shen Quan would marry a young lady from the Lu family, but when the young lady from the Lu family came in, the gift would naturally be handed over to her, so there was nothing wrong with her!What kind of second lady did she marry from the Yao family? Although she is also the princess of Zhenxi, that is different. At least, she can temporarily hold the power in her hands firmly, and then try to extend the "temporary" indefinitely. !
So, this "Congratulations" Mrs. Xue said was [-]% sincere, and her face was full of smiles. Of course, she couldn't help secretly despising Mrs. Xiao's mother and son: they didn't pick the Lu family and the Yao family, and they didn't know. What do mother and son think!

"Okay, okay!" Mrs. Xiao forced a smile and nodded repeatedly, "The reward will be given later, everyone will have a share! Brothers and sisters, look——"

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, it's not the first time our family has received an order. I know how to arrange it, and I can't make a mistake! When tomorrow comes, you and the prince will come out and lead us all to receive the order!" Before Mrs. Xiao could say Finished, Xue rushed to laugh.

Mrs. Xiao nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, brother and sister! I feel a little uncomfortable, so I will go back first!"

"Oh, it's not hard, it's not hard, the whole family should be! After receiving the decree, it's time to get busy preparing for the wedding! Sister-in-law, you have to take care of your health, and you will still be busy then!"

"Hehe, it's okay, isn't there still you!" Mrs. Xiao said kindly.

Mrs. Xue was even more happy when she heard this, her eyes lit up and she hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely prepare everything and won't disappoint my sister-in-law! Go back and rest, sister-in-law! I have to report to the old lady first, Let the ancestors be happy too!"

"That's not it," Mrs. Xiao suddenly regained her senses and tapped her head, and said with a smile, "Say hello to the old ancestor for me, I'll go and serve her old lady tomorrow!"

"Forget it! Rest if you feel uncomfortable, the ancestors have always been considerate of you! By the way," Xue said with a casual smile intentionally or unintentionally: "I just awarded 50 taels of silver to Eunuch Li..."

"What's the big deal, you just write it down in the public account." Mrs. Xiao smiled, and went with Mama Li, Jin Mei, Jin Ying and others.

"Even though it's a small matter, it's only in accordance with the rules to tell my sister-in-law! Go slowly, sister-in-law!" Xue said with a smile behind her.

Along the way, Mama Li glanced at Mrs. Xiao several times out of the corner of her eyes, and Madam Xiao noticed it, she slowed down her pace and asked with a smile: "How many years have we been masters and servants, what can we say?" Are you hiding it?"

Mama Li froze, looked around and saw that there was no one around, she took two steps to catch up with Mrs. Xiao, approached and couldn't help but said: "Is it true that the second lady is really in charge of the prince's marriage?"

"Otherwise, what should I do? I don't have the energy to take care of these trivial matters!" Mrs. Xiao sighed.The Shen family is an old honored family in central Beijing. The relationship between various relatives, friends, disciples and colleagues is intricate. In addition, there are imperial decrees in this marriage, so there are more things to pay attention to, as well as various purchases, decorations, and arrangements. , to Mrs. Xiao who has been ignoring for a long time, just thinking about it feels like a headache!
trivia?Li's mother suddenly felt like crying without tears.Xin Dao said that if this word reached the prince's ears, the prince might be so sad!It's no wonder that your relationship with the prince has never been good. With your attitude, can the prince stop thinking about it!

The prince's lifelong event is still a trivial matter, so what is a major event?
"Don't worry! There will be no mistakes," Mrs. Xiao saw Li's mother's face changed slightly, and thought she was worried about whether Mrs. Xue would mess up the matter, so she smiled and comforted: "Second brother and sister are smart and capable, and they have done a few things. For major events, it will be properly arranged and will not be rude to others!"

"Ma'am!" Li's mother was really anxious this time, and hurriedly said: "I think it's better for you to preside over this matter yourself. If you think about it, if you handle it yourself, the prince will definitely accept your favor! The harder you work, Doesn't it mean that you are more interested in the prince? The prince is a person who doesn't know what is good or bad!"

"Huh?" Mrs. Xiao was startled, concentrating on her thoughts, and unconsciously slowed down her pace.

"Besides, how can the marriage of a biological son be arranged by the aunt! Say it—"

"You're right," Mrs. Xiao nodded slowly, and immediately changed her tune: "I'll handle this matter myself! No matter what, I have to make this matter look good!"

"Madam is wise!" Li's mother was overjoyed.

Just as he was talking, he saw a woman in emerald green dark flower brocade gown and white silk skirt walking towards him with a woman, the master and servant stopped talking.

"Sister-in-law!" The woman stopped and stood sideways, and smiled with the old woman and knelt down to Mrs. Xiao to say hello.

Li's mother also bent her knees and called out with a smile, "Third Madam!"

The person who came was none other than Lu Shi, the wife of Shen Mingqi, the third-bedroom master of the Shen family.

"Third brothers and sisters!" Mrs. Xiao did not have much contact with Mrs. Lu on weekdays, so she nodded and smiled at her, and led Mama Li to wait.

Mrs. Lu seemed to have something to say, but Mrs. Xiao had already passed by before she opened her mouth just now, so she had to give up, and couldn't help curling her lips slightly in frustration.

"It doesn't matter ma'am, it will be the same when we go to Yanshunju later!" The mother-in-law Mei Mama beside her laughed hurriedly.

"That's true! I don't know if the news is true or not. It won't be too late for us to mention it when we're sure!" Shi Lu bit her lip.

As soon as she got the news that the queen mother had approved Shen Quan's request for marriage, she couldn't help but feel alive, thinking that this great event would require people everywhere in the mansion, and she also wanted to find something to do and get something out of it. A little benefit is good to subsidize the family.

It doesn't make sense to call the second room to take all the benefits!

Although the third master was born of my aunt, he is also a descendant of the Shen family.

Don't dare to compare with them. They eat meat, but she only asks for a sip of soup. Isn't this request too much?
(End of this chapter)