Concubine like a house

Chapter 167 The old people and old grievances turned into treasures (1)
Cloud House.

On the last day of August, Mrs. Tai learned two pieces of news in Rongjin Hall: first, Yun Cheng would go to Beidi in person to regain Yun's business; marriage.

The first news came within Mrs. Tai's expectations. After all, Yun Cheng had officially inherited the title, and Chuxiu had exchanged the Nanxi water transportation rights to return to the Northland business. The road had been paved, and Yun Cheng would naturally be responsible for this matter personally.

Since the reunification of the North and the South, the "Northern Propaganda" country has officially become history.There are a total of nine states in this continent, and Beixuan occupies five of them, so the world habitually refers to the old land of Beixuan as the "Five Northern States".

It is a good way for Yun Cheng to quickly establish his reputation in a short period of time by personally going to the five northern states to recover the business.Originally, this was a good thing, and Mrs. Tai also expressed her support, but her happy mood lasted less than an hour before being disturbed by Cheng Wang Nie Peixiao's marriage.

When she heard the news, Mrs. Tai accidentally knocked over the teacup: "Quick! Go and call Chuxiu!"

Mrs. Tai looked solemn and solemn, not angry, but more sighing.This made Madam Chi's heart tighten, and she hurriedly sent someone to Zhiyanxuan to invite her out of Xiu. During this process, Mrs. Tai remained silent.It wasn't until she arrived at Rongjin Hall that she spoke again, backing away from the left and right: "You all go down."

Mother Chi led a few maidservants and bowed to say yes. The moment she stepped over the threshold and turned to close the door, facing the bright light in the room, she saw some tears in the corners of Mrs. Tai's eyes.

There was a slight sound of closing the door, and only when she was sure that there was no one else in the house, did Mrs. Tai sigh to Chuxiu: "Nie Jiu is going to get married, and Nie Qi has already issued a marriage decree today."

Hearing this, Chuxiu was stunned for a moment, then smiled calmly and said: "This is a good thing. At His Royal Highness Cheng's age, we should have gotten married a long time ago." She was really happy for Nie Peixiao, and felt relieved. Mou thought for a while, and then asked, "Which family will Princess Cheng spend the money on?"

"It's my natal niece and granddaughter, Xie Peili." When Mrs. Tai said this, a strong look of grief suddenly appeared on her face.

Chuxiu saw the tears in the corner of her eyes, and asked puzzledly: "This is a good thing, isn't mother happy, or is it because you have a grudge with Queen Mother Ye and you don't approve of this marriage?"

"Up to now, there is nothing to agree or disapprove of. I never thought that Ye Yingfei would be so courageous, and finally won a round against me." After Mrs. Tai said these words, she could no longer contain her sobs. Yi, sighed while weeping, "She entrusted her son to me!"

Chuxiu was even more puzzled: "Mother, what do you mean by that..."

"Within ten days, Ye Yingfei will die." Mrs. Tai didn't want to explain too much. On her old and shrewd face, she understood all the vicissitudes of life. It won’t be where it is today.”

"Empress Dowager Ye will die?" Chuxiu was surprised and suspicious, and couldn't help but exclaimed.She frowned slightly and lowered her eyebrows in meditation. After a while, she asked four words in doubt: "Mother alive?"

Mrs. Tai sighed and silently acquiesced.

"Emperor Tianshou is too scary!" Chuxiu was greatly moved, "One is his adoptive mother who has raised him for more than ten years, and the other is his loyal sibling. How could he do it?"

"If you don't let go, how can Nie Qi have everything today?" Mrs. Tai narrowed her eyes and calmly analyzed, "Actually, I can't blame him entirely. Anyone who sits in this position will worry about gain and loss, and will not recognize his relatives. It is Ye Yingfei herself is too greedy, and she is not satisfied with being a queen mother, she always wants her own son to be the emperor. If I were Nie Qi, I would be more ruthless and simply kill the grass."

"Having said that, does he not care about the relationship between mother and child? He can imprison Queen Mother Ye for life, or..."

"You are a woman's benevolence!" Mrs. Tai interrupted before Chuxiu finished speaking, "Ye Yingfei has been proud and refused to admit defeat all her life, and she will be imprisoned for life. She must not be able to bear this insult. Besides, she loves her son dearly." , it can be regarded as 'putting it to death and rebirth', exchanging one's own life for Nie Jiu's life."

"In this case, King Cheng is also very dangerous!" Chuxiu couldn't help feeling worried for Nie Peixiao.

"That's why I said that after Ye Yingfei's death, I will not let me live in peace. She let Nie Jiu marry my Xie family's daughter, and she is going to hand over her son's life to me." Mrs. Tai raised her hand to wipe the moist corner of her eyes, She continued, "Ever since she became the empress dowager, I had expected that she would end up dying, but I didn't expect that after she died, she would drag me into the water."

Mrs. Tai closed her eyes slightly, as if she was recalling the past: "She was so cruel to me! After fighting for a lifetime, I am only convinced now that I have lost." Thinking of what the Queen Mother Ye did for Nie Peixiao, and comparing it with how she treated Nie Peixiao Yun Ci, Mrs. Tai finally felt ashamed: "As a mother, she is indeed a hundred times better than me."

At this point, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were speechless.After a long time, Chuxiu came back to his senses first, and asked softly: "Then what will King Cheng do? If he knows the truth..."

"So what if you know the truth? You have to marry the person you should marry, and you have to live your life." Mrs. Tai squinted at Chuxiu, "Nie Jiu has become my nephew and son-in-law. If I don't care about him, Ye Yingfei Even a ghost will not let me go."

With Mrs. Tai's promise, Chuxiu felt a little relieved.

At this time, Mrs. Tai sighed again: "I don't know what I have been busy with in my life. My husband is dead, my son is dead, my daughter-in-law is going to remarry, and now even my opponent is dead... In the end, a pile of gold and silver dead things are left behind. If you don’t bring it and don’t take it with you, it’s really boring.”

Yes, she Xie Badan finally regretted it!Regret not being on par with her husband in the prime of youth; regret not caring for her beloved son when she lost her legs; regret not being lenient to others when the population was prosperous... But now, a good cloud mansion is really gone!

Mrs. Xie at this moment is like a beast that has lost its fighting spirit, sad, depressed, and bitter.Chuxiu saw it in his eyes, and couldn't help but comfort him: "Don't think about it, isn't there still Cheng'er and Yiran here? When they spread out, the mansion will become lively, and you will play with your great-grandson, and life will be endless." Not far away."

"Isn't it far?" Mrs. Tai couldn't help being a little anxious, "Cheng'er has been married for almost a year, and Yiran's stomach has never moved. It's really worrying. If it's a few years later, I'm afraid I won't be able to see it!"

"Cheng'er and Yiran are only 16 years old, they are still young, don't worry." Chuxiu quickly persuaded, "You are in good health, and you will live another hundred or eighty years without any problem!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Tai finally pulled out a smile: "When did your mouth become sweet? Did you learn from Shen Yu?"

"Mother!" Chuxiu immediately blushed, and was about to explain a few words, but heard Chi's mother report outside the door: "Mrs. Madam, Mrs. Hou and his wife are here."

"Let them in quickly." Mrs. Tai ordered.

Yun Cheng and his wife came at the right time, they entered the door hand in hand, and both greeted each other: "I have seen my grandmother, I have seen my mother."

Mrs. Tai and Chuxiu nodded back at the same time, the former quickly recovered his usual expression, and asked with a smile, "Why are you here at this hour?"

Yun Cheng didn't beat around the bush, and said bluntly: "Isn't my grandson going to the Northland to regain business? I just found someone to calculate the date, and the third day of next month is the best time to start."

"The third day?" Madam Tai frowned, "Is it too hasty? You only have two days to prepare."

"It's too late." Yun Cheng smiled confidently, "Grandson has already started to prepare, these two days only need to pack your bags."

Only then did Mrs. Tai say "hmm": "I know it's a good habit to make preparations early. Since the auspicious day is counted, I won't change it, but I guess I won't be able to come back for the New Year."

After counting the time, he also instructed: "The Northland is no better than Yanlan City. It is very cold in winter. You should pay attention to keeping warm."

Yun Cheng smiled and said, "Mother forgot? I used to grow up in Minzhou, and I only came to Yanlan City when I was nine years old."

When he mentioned this, Chuxiu also remembered that Yun Cheng was inherited from Beixuan Minzhou, and he should be more familiar with the weather in Beidi than she is.So she laughed at herself and didn't continue talking.

On the contrary, Mrs. Tai looked at Zhuang Yiran and asked, "Just for this matter, why did you ask Yiran to come over? Why, do you want to take her to the Northland?"

"No, grandma will be wrong." Yun Cheng denied with a smile, "Grandson will go out of the house this time, at least four or five months...I want to send Yiran to Rongjintang and entrust you to take care of it."

Mrs. Tai snorted coldly: "You are too good at worrying! How old is Yi Ran, and she still doesn't know how to take care of herself?"

The grandfather and grandson had just finished their conversation, but Chuxiu immediately reacted and asked in surprise, "Could it be that you are happy?"

Yun Cheng instantly bowed his head and remained silent.Zhuang Yiran answered the words coquettishly: "It's only been two months, and the doctor said it's less than three months."

"Fool! You can't tell outsiders about that. Don't tell me you're still hiding it from your own family?" Mrs. Tai immediately got up from her seat, overjoyed, "Good! Good! Finally, there is some good news!"

Zhuang Yiran's delicate face had already turned red, and she said in a voice like a gnat: "I used to think about it, but I couldn't get pregnant. Recently, I don't think about it, but instead..."

"It's best to let nature take its course." Chuxiu felt even more comforted in her heart, this child came at the right time!Mrs. Tai was overwhelmed with grief, and she was about to leave with Shen Yu, and this child could just make up for all the regrets and bring hope to Yunfu!

"Yi Ran is pregnant, and you still want to go to Beidi?" Chuxiu suddenly thought of this matter, fearing that the young couple would be reluctant to part with each other, and also afraid that Zhuang Yiran's heart would be affected by the fetal gas.

Madam Tai also squinted her eyes, wanting to see how Yun Cheng would reply.

"Of course we're going! Recovering the business is a big deal! We've been planning for years, and we can't delay any longer." Yun Cheng said while looking at Zhuang Yiran with a gentle smile in his eyes, "As a Lixinhou, naturally we must put our family business first. Yiran is also very supportive of me."

Zhuang Yiran also answered with a smile: "I am honored to be the wife of the Marquis, so naturally I should be a good helper, not a burden to him."

Hearing this, Mrs. Tai was very relieved and nodded repeatedly: "As the saying goes, 'sons and daughters love each other long and heroes are short of breath', Cheng'er knows that family business is the most important thing, very good! very good!" Two "very good" are enough to cover everything .

"Grandmother, don't praise me any more. Isn't your grandson causing trouble for you?" Yun Cheng couldn't help holding Zhuang Yiran's hand, and pleaded, "Grandma please take care of Yiran during this period. I hope my mother can take care of it temporarily."

"It should be, Yiran needs a lot of rest." Mrs. Tai smiled happily, and made a guarantee to Yun Cheng, "You just go to the North without worry, and I will guarantee the safety of Yiran's mother and child! I will take care of both inside and outside, and guarantee that the business will be safe!"

"You even promised me this, I can't even refuse." Chuxiu said it humorously, which made everyone laugh.

"Grandmother, please don't worry, if you go to the Northland, your grandson will successfully recover our business, and you won't embarrass the Marquis of Lixin." Yun Cheng also made such a promise.

"Well, it can be regarded as a great gift for your unborn child!" Mrs. Tai became more and more happy as she talked, and Yun Cheng and Zhuang Yiran also smiled relatively.

Seeing the young couple looking at each other affectionately, they felt dazed for a while when they came out of Xiu.The scene in front of her is so familiar, and she and Yun Ci had such a tacit understanding in the past...however, they are separated forever!
Not being able to grow old with Yunci and give birth to a child for him is the eternal pain in Chuxiu's heart.Now Yun Cheng and Zhuang Yiran have made up for her regrets!Thinking of this, Chuxiu felt a little comforted, and said to Yun Cheng: "Since Yiran is pregnant, you should not leave the house these few days, and spend more time with her. Otherwise, the next time we meet, we really have to wait until the next year gone."

"Son, save it."

Mrs. Tai also waved her hands considerately: "You young couple are about to part, don't stay here with my old lady, go back and make love."

These words were quite explicit, Zhuang Yiran was very shy, and Yun Cheng also said a little uncomfortably: "Grandmother..."

Mrs. Tai covered her face and laughed: "I'm so happy, I can't hold back my words. Go quickly! I have something to discuss with your mother."

Yun Chengsui bowed and resigned, carefully helping his beloved wife to leave.

As soon as the two walked away, Mrs. Tai told Chuxiu: "You have been working hard for the past few months. I am happy that Cheng'er is not here, and the business and general affairs of the mansion must be entrusted to you."

"Don't worry." Chuxiu agreed.

Mrs. Tai pondered for a moment, and then added: "According to the date, Yiran will give birth in May next year. When she is confinement, it will be almost three years. I won't delay you and Shen Yu's departure."

"Mother! How do you bring this up in a decent way?" Actually, in Chuxiu's heart, she avoided it a little. Every time she mentioned Shen Yu, she always felt it was a betrayal of Yun Ci.

Mrs. Tai naturally knew what she was thinking, so she deliberately said with a straight face: "In the future, the population in the mansion will become more and more prosperous. If you stick around, it will be an eyesore. If you leave earlier, I will be clean."

When I heard the words from Xiuxiu, I felt even more guilty: "Mother...I..."

"Okay, okay, don't be so sad all the time! Just add bad luck to Yiran!" Mrs. Tai frowned impatiently, "It was supposed to be a happy event, but I'm not happy if you say something like that."

Chuxiu didn't dare to say any more, and quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake.

Only then did Mrs. Tai's face turn pale, and she smiled again slowly: "I don't know how Shen Yu is in the north, it's been almost a year, should I come back?"

Chuxiu couldn't answer this question, she was just as worried as Mrs. Tai, wondering when Shen Yu would come back.

Fortunately, Mrs. Tai didn't say any more, and changed the subject again: "During Yiran's delivery, you have to watch the second room carefully, and be careful that Hua Wuying's mother and daughter come out to make trouble."

"They are living in another courtyard now, so there must be nothing wrong with them." Chuxiu tentatively asked, "Xiangrong has been missing for many days, do you really ignore her?"

"She's not going to die yet!" Mrs. Tai sneered, "For my unborn great-grandson's sake, I'll let her go first. If she dares to make trouble again, she will be imprisoned in the execution hall forever!"

At this time, Mrs. Xie has regained her coldness and shrewdness.The sorrow of losing her opponent was no match for Zhuang Yiran's joy of being pregnant, and she rekindled her fighting spirit for her unborn great-grandson.

Seeing this, Chuxiu finally felt relieved, and said: "Calm down, Xiangrong's trick has been exposed, and there is no shame to do anything else. Besides, Second Aunt and Min'er are still in another courtyard, and I have ordered people to guard them strictly. Once you find that Xiang Rong has returned, report it immediately."

The corner of Mrs. Tai's mouth twitched, as if she wanted to say something more, but she didn't say anything after all, she just sighed: "Be careful yourself, there are too many things recently, and it's Nie Jiu getting married, and we're taking back the business... If you can't If you go out, try not to go out, it is safest to stay in Zhiyan Xuan."

Chuxiu pursed her lips and smiled, and replied: "What are you worried about? Ming Ying has already been caught, and now she is in Fangzhou Prison. Except for her and Xiang Rong, there is no one to deal with me."

"That's what I said, but I'm always uneasy in my heart." Mrs. Tai looked at Chuxiu carefully, frowned and sighed, "They all say 'beautiful women are troublesome'. My old woman has been 'doing evil' for so many years, and I haven't encountered many You are a vengeful; you just have this face, and you have attracted a bunch of women to ask for your life."

Chuxiu was so blocked that he didn't know how to answer, so he could only lower his eyes and remain silent.

Mrs. Tai also knew that she was not feeling well, so she comforted her: "I didn't mean to blame you, I just said it casually, you should be careful. Don't forget to go to Jiyuntang to see Yiran in these two days, and wait for Cheng'er As soon as she leaves, let her move to my place."

"Yes." Chuxiu Yingying leaned over to accept the order, and was about to leave when she heard Mrs. Tai cough lightly, as if she still had something to say.

"What other orders does mother have?" Chuxiu asked again.

Mrs. Tai didn't mention it, and didn't let Chuxiu leave, she just frowned and thought.Chuxiu understood her temperament, so she was not in a hurry, and stood there quietly waiting for her instruction.

After a long while, the wife spoke again, her tone was very forced: "It's a big deal to be happy, please remember to inform the third child to come back and drink the full moon wine. He is an uncle, so it's inappropriate not to come back."

Chuxiu immediately cheered up and asked cautiously: "Then Luanqing..."

"The third child is back, so naturally Luanqing will also come back." Mrs. Tai's expression was very awkward, and it could be seen that she must have experienced some psychological struggle.

Chuxiu was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Let me first thank you for your kindness on behalf of the third master."

(End of this chapter)