atypical prostitute

Chapter 6 Mother and Son

At the turn of spring and winter, it got dark early, just after You Hour, and the lights of Fu Mansion had been lit one after another. In Sizhi Hall, the old lady was dressed in plain clothes, holding a rosary, sitting in front of the small Buddhist altar bestowed by the emperor.

"Madam, the master is here." The woman in charge came forward to report, and the old man who was reciting the Buddhist scriptures seemed to have not heard the report, and just chanted the scriptures to himself, until the footsteps became more and more clear and finally stopped behind him. Put your hands together, bow to the Buddha, then turn around and sit on the bed.

The person who came was Fu Zhu, but his complexion looked very bad, and the few beards on his chin were already a little yellow due to negligence.It turned out that the eighth prince Xiliang was fighting for rebellion and advancing all the way, but the sixth department was about to cry—it was the time when winter was coming and spring was coming, and even if there was local assistance, it would be difficult to solve the problem of food and grass supplies for hundreds of thousands of troops.Today, he attaches great importance to the record of the Eighth Prince. After learning that the food and grass had been delayed more than once, he became furious and reprimanded the six departments for their incompetence every day. Naturally, the Ministry of War was the first to bear the brunt.

Fortunately, he is not a man who will bring the mood of the court to the backyard. Although his eyes are bloodshot, his expression is calm.

"Mother asked Lan Shi to come over, but did Shuniang manage the house improperly?"

Fu Liu's boudoir name is Liu Shuniang.

"Sunniang has always been capable, how can she handle things improperly, I think she has done a great job!"

The old lady thumped the red sandalwood carving table heavily, her face was frosty.

"Lan Shi doesn't understand what mother means."

Fu Zhu said calmly, because the old lady was displeased, and the maid who was serving at the side didn't know whether he should step forward to add a cushion to the master, so he simply found a bamboo table covered with brocade cushions, and sat down cross-legged.

"Let me ask you, why didn't she tell me about such a major event as repairing the ancestral hall, and took a million dollars to Cui Guanshi to return to the North to preside over it?"

"Mother said that all the big and small affairs of this family are left to Shuniang to take care of, and there is no need to alarm you if there is no big thing."

"Isn't it a big deal to repair the ancestral hall? It's not a big deal to spend a million dollars? Even the fact that Sanlang changed to Shuniang's name is not a big deal! In this way, nothing in this family is a big deal!"

really.

Fu Zhu raised his head and told in detail:
"Lanshi's knees are weak, but fortunately Sanlang knows how to make progress. My son and daughter-in-law are thinking about changing Sanlang to Shuniang's name earlier, so as to avoid long nights and dreams."

Speaking of this, he seemed to add a sentence inadvertently.

"Don't repeat the lessons learned by Duke Anping."

Anping Jungong was the military god of Emperor Xuan of the Xie Dynasty.

The Duke of the county was born in a side branch of the Ye family in Yinzhou. Because of his poor family and lonely youth, he served by the side of Emperor Xuan who was still a vassal king at that time, and was vigorously cultivated.After Emperor Xuan came to the throne, the Duke of the county was entrusted with important tasks and made great contributions, but he also delayed his life's major events.It was not until the year of Erli that Emperor Xuan bestowed a marriage to the princess, and then the princess presided over the Northern Expedition, ended the grudges of the three dynasties, and achieved the great cause of unification, but was envied by the sky, and died at the age of 45.After the death of the Duke of Anping, there was no son to inherit the title. Fortunately, the princess of Anping knew the righteousness.

Later generations lamented that Emperor Xuan and Ye Gong knew each other and promised each other, and the princess and the princess were deeply in love with each other. After all, there is a difference between concubine and concubine.Even if the main wife has the great virtuousness of Anping Princess, if it weren't for Emperor Xuan's special favor, it would be impossible for the eldest son of Anping County Duke and Concubine to want to become a prince.

"It's related to Xijue. Of course, Saburo's matter should be handled early. I just don't understand why you couple didn't tell me about such a big matter!"

"My mother has devoted herself to Buddha these years. Lan Shi doesn't want to tire her mother with worldly things. The coronation ceremony is imminent, and the matter of changing Sanlang into a legitimate son requires the consent of all uncles. I think this matter must be done before the coronation ceremony, so let Shu Niang sent Cui Guanshi back to the north to take care of it early."

"Is it really just filial piety? I think you and Shuniang have other plans in mind. I'm afraid my old lady will find out and ruin your plan!"

Seeing Fu Zhu's perfunctory words of filial piety, the old lady simply opened up the conversation.

"Uncles in the family, knowing that you are proud in Beijing, the only thing you worry about is the issue of your children. Changing Sanlang to the name of his wife is a major event related to the prosperity of the Fu family for generations. Their hearts are like a mirror. No convenience. You and your wife stole millions of dollars to build the ancestral hall without telling me, and all you want is to take this opportunity to change the fourth lady into a prostitute! How bold!"

Facing his mother's anger, Fu Zhu replied neither humble nor overbearing: "The first lady was able to be hired as the prince Liangdi, and Aunt Shen contributed a lot during this process. She put all her heart and effort into it, and she just wanted to give the fourth lady a face. And I think Si Niangzi speaks and behaves very well, and the Eldest Princess is happy, so I intend to preside over the Jiji ceremony for her. Whether in public or private, the title of this prostitute should be given to Si Niangzi."

"But she was born by my aunt after all!"

Mrs. Fu pressed on step by step.

"Who doesn't know that changing the genealogy is to deceive future generations and not today's people! Even if the eldest princess is the master, who's eldest son is willing to marry this so-called first daughter? Only those who are eager for quick success and instant benefits are willing. Marry a tiger wolf Home, what is there to brag about! It will hinder Wu Niangzi's marriage!"

It turned out that it was worried that changing Si Niangzi from a concubine to a concubine would affect the marriage of Wu Niangzi, an authentic concubine.

After all, Mrs. Fu didn't like Aunt Shen and the fourth lady she brought into the door, and made them a great shame in this life.

But Fu Zhu can obey his mother in everything else, except this one.

"Sure enough, after more than 20 years, my mother still thinks that Li Ji is on behalf of her sister to collect the Fu family's desperate debt!"

"you!"

Suddenly being poked at a sore spot, Mrs. Fu's face was suddenly covered with clouds. She beat the red sandalwood table, and the shock caused the white jade fingers to shatter in two and fell on the floor, sending jade shavings flying around.

"Give me a sigh!"

Fu Zhu stood up, straightened his waist, and spoke righteously.

"My son never speaks of my mother's faults, but regarding the matter of the Shen family, my mother's decision is chilling. Back then, I and the eldest lady of the Shen family had already exchanged old posts. My mother should not have insisted on regretting the marriage just because the Shen family was involved in a treason case. It ended up killing her!"

The laws of the Xie Dynasty stipulated that among the first-class relatives of treason criminals, men were hanged, women (mothers, daughters, wives and concubines, etc.) were confiscated into Yeting as slaves, and their family properties were confiscated.If the woman is engaged and accepts the betrothal letter from the man, she will be exempted from punishment, and she can also get her own dowry back from the family property of the official.

The old lady of the Fu family chose to regret her marriage at the most difficult time for the Shen family. Although this decision was beneficial to the Fu family, it was unjust after all.In order to atone for his sins, Fu Zhu invited himself to the border for five years, but after returning to Beijing, he met Shen Jiali's wife again at the eldest princess's place.

The old scar was suddenly torn bloody, Mrs. Fu couldn't restrain her turbulent emotions, but fortunately, the lady calmed down quickly.

She counted the rosary and recited a few Buddhist scriptures silently, then took a deep breath and said:

"I'm sorry for Mrs. Shen's matter. Fortunately, you have done enough for Shen Liji these years. If Mrs. Shen still has grievances, she will only report it to my old lady. body."

"My mother suspects that Li Ji has resentment, and she has never been able to accept her. But after all these years, my mother has also seen that Li Ji is a good woman. She helps Shu Niang to manage the housework, and she dare not slack off in the slightest."

"So you also recognize that wild species! And let Shuniang record her in the genealogy as a prostitute?!"

The sound is not loud, but the content is sharp enough to bleed.

"Mother!"

Fu Zhu's face turned livid in an instant, and he even went straight to the old lady, sat opposite her, and looked straight at her.

"Si Niangzi has always been my flesh and blood! Although Lan Shi thinks he is mediocre, he dares to act bravely."

"Rebel!"

How could the son speak to himself in this tone? !The old lady's cheeks were flushed with anger, just at this time a maid served ginseng soup, and the old lady grabbed the soup and poured it on Fu Zhu's body.

"Old lady, you can't do it!"

The maids and women hurried forward to stop him, but unfortunately the soup still spilled out and wet their sleeves.

At this point in the mother-son conversation, it was impossible to continue. Fu Zhu pushed away the woman who was wiping his sleeves, stood up, stood in front of his mother, and made two false obeisances.

"Mother, Lanshi Shijun Zhilu is worried about the king's worries. The battle in Xiliang is full of victories. However, the longer the battle line, the more difficult it is for the army to supply. In the past half a month, all the six ministries have been trembling, for fear of missing the eighth prince's opportunity. At this moment Wushi is approaching, and my son is going back to the Ministry of War to preside over it. If there is something inappropriate about the inner house, you can denounce me. Lan Shi only asks my mother not to trip me in the backyard in the name of loyalty and filial piety, and miss the important military affairs .”

As soon as he finished speaking, he dragged his wet sleeves and turned around and strode towards the door.

Unexpectedly, her son would say such a thing to herself, Mrs. Fu was stunned, and it took a long time to recover.

"—Bastard! You stop for me!"

At this time, Fu Zhu was ready to put on his shoes, and he turned around immediately after hearing the words, and said humbly, "What else can mother order?"

"If you move out of the emperor, I, as a mother, will not be unreasonable and trip you up with small things about the house. You feel that you owe the Shen family and want to change the fourth lady into a legitimate daughter. The lady has no objection, and I can't say anything. It's just you There are too many favors for Fourth Lady, shouldn't I also take care of Second Lady once in a while?"

Hearing this, Fu Zhu raised his brows: "Is she telling stories in front of you again?"

"Ju Xiang is a responsible person. In front of me, she only said that Shu Niang is good, and never mentioned unhappy things. It's just that Mama Liu had a drink with Mama Qian yesterday, and happened to bump into Ruomei who was in front of Er Niangzi. That's how I knew Juxiang's life is so difficult that she has to secretly receive some embroidery work subsidies outside. Poor second lady, who is as bright as a flower, wears all old clothes. On the other hand, fourth lady, what she wears on her body or on her hands, which one is not very good Yes, especially the white jade bracelet and the color of the water, even the daughters of meritorious families may not all have it."

As she spoke, the old lady couldn't help but shed tears, "I know these things are rewarded by the eldest princess. You are always fair, and you are not biased towards your children, and it is even more impossible for you to do such violations as pampering your concubine and destroying your wife." It's a matter of nature. But those who read our family's jokes, if they know it, they will definitely say that you, Yiyanghou, are a villain who tends to power. In order to cling to the eldest princess's high branch, he treats a concubine as a concubine. The maid born by the maid, unexpectedly Unwelcome like a mustard!"

"Mother, you feel sorry for Er Niangzi. If you want to add some luggage, just tell Shuniang to do it. Why—"

Fu Zhu pretended to be humble, but there was a sneer in his heart.

The old lady used such a big battle to punish Shuniang for her mismanagement of the family, conniving with her aunt, and contempt for her elders, but she didn't want Fu Zhu to defend her wholeheartedly. The old lady was forced to bring out the matter of Shu Niang's harsh treatment of the second lady in order to save face for herself.

It's just that in this way, it seems that she is making a fuss out of a molehill.

As the saying goes, Taoism and all things prosper, since the old lady has suffered a dark loss, there will be another dispute in the backyard, and he is also happy to make a gesture of filial piety to his son, standing by his side with his hands down, as if the conflict just now had never happened.

"Second lady's life is difficult, it's all my fault. When Shuniang was pregnant with the first lady, I gave you two housemaids. At that time, I only wanted to add more incense to the Fu family, but I didn't know Doing so makes her seem intolerant. Mei Xiang has a strong stomach, and she was able to give birth to a gentleman, so she vented all her anger on Ju Xiang. But you also think that Ju Xiang's status is low. Don't ask. Who in this entire family is not sharp-eyed, so they naturally know how to bow down, and the life of Ju Xiang and Er Niangzi will become more and more difficult."

"I was negligent. I will ask Shuniang to observe the rules in the precept hall tomorrow." Fu Zhu said perfunctorily.

"Forget it, setting rules and so on is all false. You reprimanded Shu Niang, and the second lady is just to gain face in front of others, and she doesn't know how to be ruined by the queen! When the weather gets warmer, let the second lady move to the fourth place. Let Zhitang chant Buddha with me. She is a poor child, the mother-in-law doesn't care, and the mother-in-law is helpless, I don't stand up for her, who else would think of this bitter weed."

"The mother has made a decision, and she should carry it out as her son."

Fu Zhu lowered his head and said nothing to his mother's decision.

finally--

"You paid a lot of money to hire Mrs. Wei to teach the piano?"

"Yes, the class will be officially taught next month."

"At that time, let Er Niangzi also go to listen. After all, she is the daughter of the Hou family, so she can't be the same as ordinary girls. Except for female celebrities, there is nothing she can do. Our Northland Fu family can't afford to lose face!"

"Lan Shi understands."

(End of this chapter)