The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 88
Qiao Jiuxiu and Qiao Liuxiu are preparing to relocate, because they will move their family to the capital, and there are many things that need to be taken care of, and the two of them have been very busy recently.But Jinxiu and Shuizhu came running over together, with anxious expressions on their faces, "Miss, Madam told us to stop all the relocation matters, and gather in the main hall immediately, saying that we have something important to talk to you about."

Qiao Jiuxiu and Qiao Liuxiu looked at each other, maybe something serious happened.You must know that my wife has always attached great importance to the relocation, and I really don't know what else can stop the relocation.So the two hurriedly put down their work and rushed to the main hall together with Jinxiu Shuizhu.

The main hall was already full of people, the ladies and aunts from all the houses had arrived, the wife sat on the main seat, frowning deeply, with a very serious expression.Seeing Qiao Jiuxiu and Qiao Liuxiu approaching, the expressions on their faces did not improve at all.Qiao Yuanxiu stood aside, her eyes were slightly red, and her expression was not as usual.

Qiao Jiuxiu was slightly silent in her heart, she looked like something must have happened.But what exactly happened, she didn't know.He could only carefully return to his seat and sit down, waiting for his wife to announce the news.Qiao Liuxiu was also very tactful, and sat beside Qiao Qixiu.Everyone was silent, waiting for the wife to speak.

"Liu girl, let's stop the relocation for now. This matter may need to be delayed." The wife raised her eyes to look at Qiao Liuxiu, her eyes were full of exhaustion, as if she suddenly aged ten years overnight.Although Qiao Liuxiu didn't know what happened, she could only nod her head in agreement.

The wife leaned her whole body on the chair, as if she had no strength to support her body, "There have been some problems in the palace recently, the emperor's cousin passed away, so the sending of beautiful women to the palace has been suspended. Yuan Xiu The time to enter the palace has been postponed, and we will have to wait until March next year. The master's deployment order has not yet arrived, so let's wait for a while before talking about relocation."

The wife's expression was like an eggplant beaten by frost, Qiao Jiuxiu also sighed.The incident happened too suddenly. If the eldest sister enters the palace after the new year, she may soon be coveted by the emperor. If the river melts in March, beautiful women from all over the country will enter the palace in batches , Yingying and Yanyan are everywhere, although the eldest sister is outstanding, it may be difficult to win the emperor's favor.No wonder the wife is so worried.

Everyone, look at me and I look at you. I know that it is best to say something at this time, at least to make my wife stop worrying, but I don’t know what to say, for fear that if I say something wrong, it will make my wife even more unhappy. up.Qiao Jiuxiu glanced at Qiao Yuanxiu, the eldest sister must be feeling very sad now, no wonder her eyes are red.

"Madam, the eldest sister is so beautiful and well-educated. Even if she is with those beautiful girls in March next year, she will definitely make the emperor's eyes shine. We don't have to worry too much. And didn't we ask Miao Zhu just now? Miao Zhu said that the elder sister must be You will be favored by the emperor. Gods will not deceive mortals. So, Madam, don't worry."

Qiao Liuxiu struggled for a while before speaking cautiously. "Besides, isn't my wife always reluctant to part with eldest sister? Now eldest sister can stay by your side for more than a month, which is not a bad thing."

Qiao Jiuxiu let out a sigh of relief, and had to say that Qiao Liuxiu was smart, these words were just right, and the timing was also right.The wife is in a bad mood now, these words touched her heart again, no wonder the wife likes Qiao Liuxiu, her mouth is really amazing.Wei Wei clenched her fists tightly, thinking that she would have to say something to comfort his wife, but when the words came to her lips, she didn't know what to say.

"Madam, don't worry." Qiao Liuxiu had already walked in front of his wife, "Besides, didn't Jiumei make a very beautiful dress for eldest sister? It must be very beautiful for eldest sister to wear, and I don't want to let the emperor It’s hard to pay attention.”

When the wife heard this, the expression on her face softened a lot.Qiao Jiuxiu looked at Qiao Liuxiu with some displeasure. Although what she said just now was a compliment, she felt that it was not a good taste after all. She wondered if the eldest sister entered the palace and did not get the favor of the emperor, would the wife send her to the palace? This account is settled on his own head.

"Forget it, let's leave it at that. You all go down first. I'm tired." The wife waved her hand. Although Qiao Yuanxiu could still enter the palace, she missed the best time, and she didn't know if she could get the emperor. like.If not, it would be a lonely death in the palace alone.Qiao Yuanxiu was her own daughter, and she couldn't bear to see her end up like this.

Everyone nodded and left one after another.Qiao Jiuxiu walked very slowly, as if she was specially waiting for Qiao Yuanxiu to come out. After waiting for a long time, Qiao Yuanxiu came out from inside, but her expression was a bit haggard.Qiao Jiuxiu sighed lightly, "Sister, don't think too much, you are so naturally beautiful, and if you enter the palace, the emperor will definitely like you."

Qiao Yuanxiu pulled the corners of her mouth hard, showing a very reluctant smile, "Jiumei, I hope to borrow your good words. You don't have to worry about relocation now. Come with me into the city in the afternoon. I want to listen to music , and by the way, call Shaotang, he hasn't gone out for a long time."

"Yes." Qiao Jiuxiu nodded. She really hadn't seen Qiao Shaotang for a long time, and she didn't know what he was busy with. Every time she passed by his yard, Jinxiu would find various reasons to say that she needed to hurry. When she went back, she didn't pay special visits.And she's been very busy recently, so she can't take care of so much.

"By the way, big sister, what is big brother doing recently? Why is he always hiding in the house? Is he working behind closed doors?" Qiao Jiuxiu asked half-jokingly, wanting to ease the atmosphere.Unexpectedly, Qiao Yuanxiu's expression became more serious, and her face turned pale, "Why, doesn't Jiumei know about this? Didn't Jinxiu tell you?"

"No." Qiao Jiuxiu faintly felt something was wrong, "She didn't say anything to me. She just asked me not to come here to disturb elder brother for the time being. Why, did something happen?"

"Yuzhi is dead." Qiao Yuanxiu squeezed out these four words from between his teeth.It has been more than ten days since Yuzhi passed away. The way of death is similar to that of Pearl. When Yuzhi's body was found in the river, Qiao Jiuxiu happened to go shopping with Hongxiu and the others. Jinxiu witnessed the whole process.Qiao Yuanxiu thought that Jinxiu had told Qiao Jiuxiu, but she didn't expect that she didn't know.

"Yu Zhi died?" Qiao Jiuxiu's eyes widened, "God, big sister, when did this happen? How did Yu Zhi die?" The news really came too suddenly.Yuzhi is a very good maid. I remember that when I was seriously ill, my elder brother asked Yuzhi to take care of me. If it wasn't for her, she wouldn't recover so quickly, and she wouldn't be able to handle the year-end affairs smoothly.

"It's been a while." Qiao Yuanxiu sighed, "She went there before the New Year's Eve, and I found her in the lake. Her body was already swollen at that time, and she hadn't breathed for a long time. In order not to It affects the end of the year, so I suppressed this matter to prevent people from talking about it."

Qiao Jiuxiu nodded lightly, still in disbelief.Qiao Yuanxiu let out a sigh. She also felt that this was not true. She also liked that girl Yuzhi very much, but she never thought of such a thing.She remembered that Qiao Shaotang had promised Yuzhi that after the Chinese New Year, he would accept her to fill in the house. Everyone thought that Yuzhi had come to the end of all hardships, but they didn't expect that she still couldn't wait.

"The elder brother must be very sad, very sad." Qiao Jiuxiu sighed lightly, Yuzhi has been with the elder brother for a long time, and the wife even hinted that the elder brother can accept Yuzhi to fill the house. It is a great honor to be half a young lady.Yuzhi waited until this day, but did not enjoy it for a moment.

"That's right. That's why he locked himself in the room, didn't speak, and didn't come out to meet people." Qiao Yuanxiu breathed out softly, "Compared with Yuzhi, I think I'm lucky. My marriage is just a marriage. It was more than a month late, but she lost her life because of her marriage."

Qiao Jiuxiu was slightly taken aback, Qiao Yuanxiu's words, did she understand that Yuzhi fell into the lake and drowned?This should be an accident, but why did the eldest sister say that she lost her life for her own marriage?
"Yuzhi was killed by someone." Qiao Yuanxiu looked at Qiao Jiuxiu firmly and said, "Yuzhi can't swim, so since she was a child, she always carefully stayed away from places with water. How could she be drowned if she was so cautious? Died in the lake? There must be a conspiracy."

After listening to Qiao Yuanxiu's words, Qiao Jiuxiu also frowned deeply, but Yuzhi is such a good person, she has never had any enemies in Qiao's residence, and gets along very well with everyone, who would want her life?This is really puzzling.Suddenly, remembering Qiao Yuanxiu's words just now, he bit his lips slightly, "So, it was because the eldest brother agreed to take her back that she was murdered?"

"That's right. That's why Shaotang fell into a slump, thinking that he killed Yuzhi." Qiao Yuanxiu sighed, "Jiumei, this time we go out, you should just take it easy with me and Shaotang. However, Don't mention Yuzhi, I'm afraid Shaotang will get hurt. Then it will be troublesome."

"Well, I see." Qiao Jiuxiu nodded slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable.She has always been clumsy and doesn't know how to comfort others. When she sees her eldest brother later, she doesn't know what to say.

Those words of consolation might not have the slightest effect at all, and might even tear the wound open again.

(End of this chapter)