Ordinary clear day

Chapter 256

Shu Ning was stunned, and quickly recalled the unmarried servants who went with her, and realized: "Are you referring to Tianyang? The others have already married or are younger than you, although there are still two or three Guards, but with your temperament, you probably think they are rude, right?"

Qiu Yi's face was flushed, and she lowered her head shyly.Shu Ning sighed, and said: "It's a pity that Tianyang already has someone he likes, and this time I'm going to go with him. I'm planning to let him hold a wedding next year." What Tianyang likes is a rough girl with a simple temperament. In Prince Jian's mansion, he worked as an errand in Tongying courtyard.

Qiu Yi's face turned pale, she bit her lips, her eyes were slightly annoyed, and while she was thinking about who else would be suitable, she said, "Then...then... this servant still asks Madam for mercy, even if it is It’s okay to do rough work, please take the servant with you, the servant doesn’t want to be assigned casually.”

Now Shu Ning roughly understands that, in fact, most of the prominent maids in rich families have this kind of thinking. It is better to be a slave to the master's family, to be neglected by others, or not to marry for life, than to be married to a boy, for fear of being married again. I can't live a good life before getting married.Qiu Yi was probably a little moved because she saw that several girls had found good places to go, right?Anyway, the possibility of becoming Tongying's concubine is very small. Instead of being randomly matched with other maids, it is better to follow the master's side and have a chance to meet a good one, even if you can't marry into a good family like Dongqing and become a small landlord A mother-in-law, or become an official concubine like Huang Yinger, or at least marry a respectable steward, and be a housekeeper like Suxin.

Now that Qiu Yi has already said this, it's not good to ignore her thoughts. In fact, she just wants to pursue a better life. As long as she doesn't provoke Tong Ying, she won't object.

Shuning also thought that the two dowry girls would marry one after another, and they would not be able to go north with her, so it seemed that there were only two sandalwood and chrysanthemums left.However, she soon remembered that when she was a child, she only had one maid. Even if she returned to the capital and became a young lady, she would only have two maids to accompany her. , Is it difficult to change from extravagance to simplicity?Since we want to live a quiet life, two people are enough, not to mention the maid and daughter-in-law who do odd jobs.

But adding Qiuyi now, it's not a big problem.Shu Ning thought for a while, and then said: "Since you have said so, I am not a hard-hearted person, so I will discuss it with my master later, and if he does not object, I will let you go with me. It's just that you need to know what you need, maybe It will really make you messy."

Qiu Yi's eyes lit up and she wanted to kowtow again, but Shu Ning resolutely stopped her and sent her away just now.

When Shuning later mentioned to Tongying that she gave Dongqing jewelry and clothing, she told him Qiuyi's request.Tong Ying pondered for a while, and said: "That's okay, Ama brought a lot of attendants to the south. There is a shortage of manpower at Fengtian Old Prince's Mansion, and I heard that there is a shortage of maidservants in particular. It's just a matter of letting her stay in the mansion as an errand." Yes, there are many unmarried people over there, and the guards are all good."

Shu Ning agreed, and asked again: "Have you made up your mind to leave before the year? Others only go after the beginning of spring."

Tong Ying said with a smile: "It's better to leave earlier, and there will be a lot of red tape during the New Year, don't you think it's annoying?" Shu Ning thought about it, so she agreed with a smile, and discussed another matter with him, that Prepare the annual ceremony in advance, and then send it out by Manager Yin when it is almost the time, so as not to get Fengtian, you have to be busy settling down, have no energy to prepare, and waste manpower and material resources for transportation.

Tong Ying said: "I don't really understand these things, just make up your mind, don't forget that the palace, the palace, and your natal family are more important. As for the people with ordinary friendship, you don't have to give them away, even a few princes. Alright. Is the money enough?"

Shu Ning smiled and said: "That's enough, don't worry. I understand what you're thinking, it's fine anyway, why don't we discuss what we should buy together?"

Tong Ying nodded, and the two began to discuss.

Regarding Tongying's insistence on leaving as soon as possible, both Prince Jane and Yarjan'a disagreed. They lived in Fengtian for a long time and knew how cold the winter was there, not to mention that it was only two months before the Chinese New Year.Prince Jane also said: "The third child is about to get married, don't you even drink your brother's wedding wine and leave?"

Tong Ying replied: "His new yard just started a few days ago. How can I make it in time this year? Wait until the house is repaired, the wife's family will come to measure the size, and then go to make furniture. I'm afraid we may not be able to get married in the spring of next year. If we really wait to drink If we leave after the wedding, we will delay the errands. The business is important, didn't Ama always teach us to be loyal to the country and be diligent in political affairs?"

Prince Jane also knew that what he said was the truth, although he was reluctant, he nodded.However, Yaerjiang'a privately pulled his younger brother to the corner, handed him a few banknotes, and said, "This is my brother's private money. You can accept it. When you arrive in Fengtian, there will be a lot of expenses. You are living now." It’s not easy, and it’s good to have more money with you.”

Seeing that it was worth five or six thousand taels, Tong Ying originally wanted to push it away, but after hearing what her brother said, she hesitated for a while and still accepted it.Yarjana patted him on the shoulder happily, and enthusiastically dragged him to taste a jar of 6000-year-old daughter red that he had recently obtained.

Shu Ning was at her mother's side, when she mentioned that she was going to leave within a month, Duan Ning frowned when she heard that, but she had already agreed before, so she didn't say anything more.It's just that Xiao Liu pulled Shuning to wipe away tears again, Shuning could only comfort her softly, and told Xiaobao to be filial to his mother, help his brothers and sisters-in-law, and take care of his nephew.

Xiaobao agreed one by one, hesitated for a while, and when his mother was going to cook for his sister, he pulled Shuning over and whispered: "Sister, a few days ago... my aunt came to see me..."

Shuning didn't realize it at first, but later she remembered that he was referring to the former Aunt Guo, and frowned: "They are here again? Do they want money again? Don't agree easily, once you get entangled, it will never end."

Xiaobao nodded: "I know, I didn't tell my mother, and I told her to go out less, so as not to be disturbed. It seems that my cousin owed a gambling debt and the family had no money, so my aunt came to the door. They are members of the Guo family, and they should support their relatives. Huh, who are their relatives?! Although I helped them pay back the money this time, I made it clear that it was only this time, and it was not an example. I also told the people in the gambling house that if If they lent him money to gamble again, I would not recognize it. I also used Shi Gela as a cover, and the name of the little prince is really useful." He snickered.

Shu Ning also smiled, turned her head to look at Xiao Bao who was already half a head taller than her, and sighed: "It seems that you have really grown up, and you already know how to deal with things. With you here, I feel relieved." But She turned her serious expression again, and said: "Just remember, you can't do bad things and make your mother worry. To be honest, if they pull you to play, you should also know what is good for playing and what is not. It's time to get involved." Although Shige's character is good, it's common for the children of the clan to spend time and money, and Xiaobao can't let Xiaobao learn it badly.

Xiao Baozheng nodded emphatically, and made an oath.

Although it was common for Tongying to go on business before, and she knew what luggage she should bring on the road, but this time she was traveling with her wife and servants, and she would stay for a few more years, so she had to prepare a lot, and she had to prepare more Money just in case.

In addition to a few close relatives, people who are acquainted with each other on weekdays also want to say goodbye.When they went to Baltu's mansion, Xuxu cried for a long time, and was finally persuaded by her husband, Shuning and Tongying almost fled in despair.In order to avoid suspicion, Tong Ying did not go to the residences of several princes who had been close friends in the past to bid farewell, but the fifth elder brother unexpectedly ignored other people's objections and brought his wife to Tong Ying's house to see him off.

Shuning invited Wufu Jin Yuanning to the inner courtyard to talk, and seeing how their husband and wife got along, although they were just respectful to each other, not close, but seeing Yuanning's expression, she didn't care, she sighed secretly, didn't say anything, just Chatted some gossip and answered a few questions about travel preparations from Yuanning.

On the other hand, Tongying and fifth elder brother remained silent.After a long time, Tong Ying sighed: "What are you doing here? If others find out, it will be another trouble."

What he did before, although many people knew that he was a scapegoat, but some people who didn't know the inside story thought he was really a villain, and the emperor ordered him to participate in returning to the village, in the eyes of outsiders, it was no different from demotion , everyone thought that his holy family was no longer there, and it was too late to alienate him.It is really conspicuous for the fifth prince to come to the door like a big guest.

Brother Fifth snorted coldly, and said, "I'm not afraid. I don't look down on those guys who secretly use methods to frame their brothers in order to fight for power, and I also look down on people who dare not admit to their mistakes but want others to take the blame. I Come when you love me, why do others care about me?! You saved my life and gave me medicine to treat my wounds. If I kicked you aside because you fell down for a while, who would I be?!"

Tongying looked at him helplessly, walked out the door to check outside, and then came back and said: "Fortunately, no one else heard it, or if it spreads out, you won't get any good. I'm actually fine, and it's easier to go back to Fengtian. You You don't have to fight for me." After a pause, he continued: "When it comes to saving lives, it's just a handy hand, it's nothing, as for the medicine... don't say you don't know who got it .”

Fifth elder brother opened his mouth, turned his head away and did not speak.Tong Ying sighed and said: "Brothers in the family, what grudges should be remembered for several years? In fact, you know in your heart that he was wronged in that matter. You don't blame him for a long time, do you? But you still want to It's awkward. Make up quickly, don't let him down."

Until he left, the fifth elder brother didn't bring up this matter again. Although Tong Ying felt a little regretful, she still had other things to do, so she would not interfere in the entanglements between their brothers.

After more than half a month of preparation, in mid-November, the luggage was finally almost ready.Just the day before departure, after kowtowing in the palace and having farewell wine at Prince Jian's residence, Tong Ying wanted to bid farewell to teachers Jiao, Wang and Leng, and Shuning went back to her mother's house.

Recently, in order to get together before his younger sister goes out, Duanning always brings his wife and children to his sister's brother-in-law's house as guests, often bringing Xiao Liu's mother and son with him.It's just that Shuning still wants to take a walk in her natal baron's mansion, and say goodbye to Ermo and the old people.

As soon as she came to the gate, she was very surprised to see several carriages parked in the front yard, and the servants were busy packing their luggage, and she didn't know who was going to go out.I called someone to ask, and I was even more puzzled when I learned that it was Nala who was going to Changping.After saying hello to Zhenzhen who came to greet her, she heard that her uncle was at home, so she first went to the eldest room to say hello.

Jin Bao was already a bit old, his temples were covered with frost, and when he learned that his niece and daughter were going north tomorrow, he said in a straight and honest manner: "Fengtian is the place where my dynasty was prosperous, and the responsibility for returning to the village is heavy, and it is even more meritorious." Good opportunity. You were sent this job at a young age. I don’t know how many people are jealous. Since the emperor trusts his niece and son-in-law so much, as a wife, you must persuade him to do the job well and not let the emperor down, you know? "

Shuning resisted the urge to roll her eyes, obediently agreed, but then asked about Nala's trip.Jin Bao's complexion darkened, and he said with a straight face: "It's just that she was a little tired from her busy schedule a year ago, so she just planned to live in the village for a few days. It's not a big deal." Then he said a few words casually, He picked up the teacup.

Mrs. Nala hasn't been a housekeeper for a few years. When I went back to her mother's house to be a guest with Zhenzhen, she only said that Mrs. Li was preparing for the New Year. How could Mrs. Nala be tired?What's more, where is Zhuangzi in Changping in his family?Not even Nala's house?If you only live for a few days, why use so many carriages?Could it be that something happened to Wanning?

Seeing that Jin Bao didn't want to talk more, Shu Ning didn't ask any more questions, but just happened to meet Nala Shi after going out.The other party was in a hurry to go out, so he only exchanged a few hurried greetings, told him to be careful on the road, and left in a hurry.Mrs. Li sent her out, and when she turned around, her face was livid, and she forced a smile at Shuning, apologizing for her mother-in-law's rudeness.

Shu Ning took the opportunity to ask the reason of the matter, Li's face flashed with anger, and then took a few deep breaths, then stretched out his hand and dragged Shu Ning away until she entered the peach courtyard where she lived, and sent all the maids and women He rushed out of the room, closed the door, and then sat heavily on the edge of the kang, lowering his voice and shouting: "I can't bear it anymore. Third sister, why do I have such a hard life, but I have such a sister-in-law who killed me before I got married?" It's all right for the family to be so poor, but now that she's married, she's going to hurt her natal family!"

Sure enough, something happened to Wanning.Shu Ning hurriedly asked what was the matter, only to see that Li closed her eyes and suppressed the tears, finally calmed down a bit, and then said intermittently: "Her illness has almost recovered, but she has no energy. Every day I pestered Er Niang to accompany her. I saw that she was sick, so I didn't say anything, but I couldn't get used to her appearance! I thought she was really calm, but... if I hadn't been vigilant, she might still Coaxed Er Niang to help her escape!"

She rubbed her chest, calmed down, and then continued: "One day last month, she suddenly stumbled in the room, knocked her head on the corner of the table, and passed out. Si Fujin invited the imperial physician to come and see, and said There was nothing serious, but she just didn't wake up. Fearing that something might happen to her, Sifujin specially sent someone to invite Er Niang and me to stay there until the next morning before she woke up. I thought it was all right, but...she unexpectedly Said that she lost... Amnesia! I don't remember anything, I don't recognize anyone, and I just opened my mouth to ask, what year is it now, and who is the emperor! Knowing that she is the concubine Fu Jin of the fourth elder brother, she actually..." Li Shi tightly Holding the veil tightly, she tremblingly said: "What are you talking about...Why is it the fourth child, not the eighth child, even if it is ten 34... Oh my God, she used to just talk to the fourth elder brother, the fifth elder brother Elder brother is entangled, and it has already caused the family to be like this, and now he has to hook up with three princes, even the 11-year-old child, let people know, how can our family see people?!"

She kept crying, but she didn't dare to cry aloud, her sobs were so choked up that it made people uncomfortable to hear.Shu Ning was already dumbfounded, her mind went blank, and she felt an incredible feeling.When Li's crying stopped, she asked bluntly: "Then... what happened after that? Did Si Fujin know what she said?"

Li choked and replied: "At that time, Er Niang and I were the only ones in the house, but there was someone outside the house, and she spoke in a loud voice, I'm afraid the outside has heard it. Since then, her yard can no longer enter and leave at will. Only Er Niang can go and take care of her. Si Fujin only said that she should tell Er Niang to tell her the past one by one, so that she can learn the rules again. But... she was already self-willed enough when she remembered people, but now But it's even more outrageous than before, with no rules at all, standing without standing, sitting without sitting, eating like a starving ghost, clamoring to go out all day long...however, not only is she a different person now Even her mouth was as sweet as honey, which made Erniang full of joy. Today, Prince Yong and Fujin finally made up their mind to send her to the farm in Changping to recuperate. Erniang was afraid that she would have no one to take care of her. with her……"

Shu Ning opened her eyes wide, listening to Li Shi's every word, she thought to herself: Could it be what she thought?I don't know if Wanning lost her memory after time travel, or a new time traveler entered that body?Judging from what she said after waking up, it seemed that the latter was more likely.What about the original Wanning?Did you wear it back?Or did it go to an unknown place again?

Her mind was in a mess, she didn't know which one to worry about, the soul of Yuan Wanning who had disappeared, or the current Wanning.It stands to reason that only Wanning's body is related to her by blood, so she should be worried about this, but it is Wanning's soul who has known her for many years, and she doesn't even know the new one now.

When Shu Ning came to her senses again, she heard Li Shi say: "...I didn't put it by my side to raise, so I prefer to favor it, but I shouldn't leave everyone alone. I've given up on it now, Just take care of the whole family..." She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, sniffed her nose, then turned to Shu Ning and said, "Please don't tell anyone about this, the third younger sister and the eldest sister will not I know. Si elder brother and Si Fujin are also kind-hearted, and they didn't want to say anything, otherwise our family..." She couldn't continue.

Shu Ning nodded and said: "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Sister-in-law, don't worry too, you still have to take care of this big family." Li Shi nodded silently. After she said the words, she felt better Yes, the third sister has always been tight-lipped, and she is leaving Beijing again tomorrow, so she is not afraid of leaking the news.She still has to cheer up, there are a lot of housework to do.

Shuning's mind was occupied by this matter, until she went back to Huaiyuan to see Ermo, she temporarily put it away, and pestered her for a long time.After Duanning came back, she talked a lot, and she didn't go home until late in the evening.

Unexpectedly, Tong Ying hadn't come back yet, while Shu Ning re-counted the things to bring, she recalled the news she heard from Mrs. Li.She once had the urge to tell Tongying, but then she thought that this matter involved Wanning's privacy, and it was related to time travel, so it was better not to mention it, so she suppressed the thought.

After thinking wildly for an unknown amount of time, she suddenly woke up and hit her head hard.What are you worrying about so much?Regardless of whether Wanning lost her memory or wore it again, it is better to be able to live a quiet life in the farm than to be under house arrest in the palace.Anyway, I'm leaving tomorrow, so I can't help at all, so I might as well spend more time on my own affairs.

At this time, Tan Xiang entered the room and asked her if she wanted to serve dinner, she realized that her stomach was growling with hunger, and seeing that Tong Ying hadn't come back, she told her to have some snacks first, and then have dinner after Tong Ying came back.But she felt a little strange, logically speaking, Tong Ying should have come back?

In fact, Tong Ying left the homes of several teachers very early, but when she was returning to the inner city, she accidentally ran into the old department of Luan Yiwei.He felt a little sad, and planned to avoid it, but the other party greeted him first, so he had no choice but to go up to him with a smile.

Those Luanyi guards were very reluctant to hear that he was going north, and one of them said: "My lord... do you really want to leave? We used to be ignorant, but now we all know, are you For our own good, when...you can come back to Luan Yiwei, we will still be with you as before..."

The big men all nodded yes, but Tong Ying smiled lightly: "What stupid things did you say? I did make a mistake, and I should be punished. Now that you have a new boss, don't say such things in front of them .”

The new Minister of Security who is in charge of Luanyi is not the original popular candidate, but he was promoted from among the internal ministers, and the new envoy of Luanyi is a deputy general transferred back from other provinces. I heard that he is very strict. This person was used to being relaxed under him before, so he probably wasn't used to it.

A person whispered next to him: "Sir, we all know... You paid money to send the soul of the lesser family back home, and also sent his uncle's family away... Fortunately, they left early, and there are several brothers. ...Now I have suffered a lot..."

Tongying's expression froze: "What's going on? Someone retaliated against you?"

The other person looked around and replied in a low voice: "It's nothing, it's just that I was sent to a remote place... In fact, it's better to be quiet. Those of us who made a lot of noise in the past are now doing odd jobs. It's just a handyman, anyway, the one who replaced us is also my brother..."

The others also followed suit, but Tong Ying heard the clue, held back her anger, and said: "I can't help you much now, and I will tell my brother later to let him take care of you. You also Be careful, forget everything from the past, and don’t bring it up in front of others, otherwise..." After a pause, he sighed: "If there are still green hills left, I don’t worry about running out of firewood. As long as you don’t be stupid, it’s fine. I really can’t stand it. Stay here, let’s find a way to find an errand outside.”

After parting with the old subordinates, Tong Ying was in a bad mood, so she slowly rode home, but was stopped by someone halfway. When he saw the man, he was startled, only heard the man Said: "Si Ye invites you to drink a cup of tea and take a rest."

Tong Ying sighed, dismounted, and followed him to a remote alley, where there was a quiet small teahouse with the words "Old Fan Teahouse" written on it.After entering the teahouse, he was taken to a private room, and the people in the room turned around, and it turned out to be the fourth elder brother.

Tong Ying hesitated for a moment, but sat down anyway.A young man about 25 or [-] years old, elegant in appearance, came over with a tea set and tea leaves, and asked the fourth elder brother softly, "Is it still the same?" The fourth elder brother nodded slightly, and the young man began to make tea. After drinking two cups, I served them in front of the fourth elder brother and Tong Ying, and then said softly: "Please use." Then he backed out.

The fourth elder brother picked up the teacup and said with a faint smile: "This Boss Fan is very skilled, why don't you try it?" Tong Ying watched him gently blowing on the hot air, and sighed: "You didn't call me here today for tea. right?"

The fourth elder brother paused, put down his teacup, and said after a moment of silence: "A few days ago... thank you, and about the fifth brother..."

Tong Ying smiled lightly: "What is there to thank? Brother Wu will figure it out sooner or later, and that matter... I didn't admit it for you."

The fourth elder brother shook his head and said: "If it weren't for you, I might be the one who suffered. Anyway, I will keep your love in mind. It's a pity that I can't help you now, I can only help you..."

Tong Ying waved her hand: "You have grown up with me since I was a child. You said that. There is nothing wrong with it now. I proposed to go to Fengtian myself. You don't have to be such a mother-in-law. Call secretly I'm here to meet, and if people know about it, won't it cause gossip again? Just do your own thing, if you really want to help, take care of Luan Yiwei's brothers for me, don't let them suffer. "

The fourth elder brother nodded solemnly: "Don't worry. In the future...if there is anything that can help..." Tong Ying stopped him from continuing: "You don't need to say anything. If you really want to, if you gain power in the future, arrange it for me Just a casual job."

He looked up at the sky outside: "It's getting late, my wife is still waiting for me to eat, you should come back earlier." After finishing speaking, he took a sip of tea and let out a sigh of relief: "It really is good. Tea." Then he turned and left.The fourth elder brother silently watched him go away, and after a long while, he turned back to the teahouse owner and said, "Brother Jinchun, please help me find some good tea leaves for me to give as gifts next year, and I will send someone to pick them up in a few days."

In the early morning of the next day, Prince Jane's eldest sons, Yaerjiang'a and Duanning, both went to the homes of their younger siblings to see them off.Tong Ying and Shu Ning's group, with six carriages including their luggage and about twenty horse-riding entourages, set off from Deshengmen and headed north.

At this time, the twelfth lunar month was approaching, and the further north we went, the colder the weather became.The official road they traveled along the way did not meet many pedestrians.Since they set off earlier than other returnees, there was no time limit, so they hurried on their way slowly.This journey took ten days.While spending the night in the posthouse on the way, Tong Ying also asked the military officers passing by to Beijing about Fengtian's situation, and had some understanding of the current situation in Fengtian City.

During this journey, Shu Ning and Tong Ying stayed in the carriage with a stove, and they were dressed thickly, and each carried a hand stove, so they didn't feel cold at all.Shuning chatted with Tongying about her childhood with great interest, whether it was Fengtian or Guangzhou, the more she talked, the more excited she became.

As they and their party got closer and closer to Fengtian City, Shu Ning also gradually saw the long-lost large grassland. Although it is still covered by wind and snow, the wide avenue, the tall trees beside the road, the carriages coming and going, and the With the farmhouses dotted in the wilderness, the Fengtian in my memory gradually became clear.

When she saw the familiar yet unfamiliar Fengtian City Gate appearing in front of her eyes, she suddenly had a sore nose and almost shed tears.Tong Ying turned her head and smiled brightly at her, saying, "We're home."

(It seems impossible to conclude the essay at the end of the year. I will conclude it tomorrow. I am hesitating whether to write a large chapter or divide it into two chapters? In other words, today is really a record...)
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