Chapter 70 Recognizing the fragrance of flowers, there is really an inside story

The carved window opens out, and on the four-sided case of a pearwood inside, there are more than ten exquisite and small colorful glazed bowls. Between Zhen Mo's delicate jade fingers, there is a white oak tweezers, pick out the dry petals from the glazed bowl, carefully distinguish the fragrance at the end of the nose, and then carefully put in one In the silk sachet embroidered with white magnolia.

Sun thin screen window, dust around the peony beam, sitting under the red makeup window, unaware that the years are long.

The sunset in July is as beautiful as a red when a beauty is shy, shrouding a woman who knows the fragrance of flowers and is just the right age, which is a wonderful picture.

Suddenly, a "giant palm" stretched out, abruptly disturbing the harmony of the picture.

Zhen Sanlang lay flat on the other side of the table, grabbed a few petals of Fangfei randomly, piled them on his nose, took a deep breath, and suddenly sighed: "How can this lifeless flower be more fragrant than the fragrance of blooming branches?"

Zhen Mo said angrily, "How old are you? Why don't you have a rule? As soon as you come to me, you are like a child, either lying down or lying down, just like a bone. If A Niang sees it, she has to talk about you again."

Zhen Sanlang smiled and propped up half a dozen of his body. The petals on his face fell on the robe, and with his shaking legs, he finally fell on the floor aggrievedly and lay listlessly in a touch of glow.

The maid standing next to him immediately said sadly, "Sanlang doesn't know everything. These petals were originally picked when they were in full bloom and soaked in several kinds of fragrances and dew. After waiting, they took them out, put them away with a brocade bag and dried them in the rose bushes, so that they have a unique fragrance. They can be made into You have to waste some effort."

As he spoke, he picked up the petals on the ground, carefully blew the floating dust on it, and put them in the personal sachet.

Zhen Mo picked it out, and finally opened a sealed brocade box, picked out a piece of dry ink purple peony with tweezers, carefully put it into the sachet, strangled the silk on his mouth, and handed it to the maid to pick it up.

"The fourth sister is really impatient. With so many twists and turns, it's no different from the sachet bought outside." Zhen Sanlang curled the corners of his mouth and said disapprovingly.

Zhen Mo stared at him: "What do you know?"

"The sachet made by Si Niang's own hand is not comparable to those outside. Even the princess can't put it down. Over the years, four seasons have been counting on Si Niang's sachet." The talkative maid couldn't help correcting Sanlang's words.

"Fourth sister, don't you care about the attitude of the Duke of Wei today? In order to let him hear the farce, I also wasted some thoughts. Today, I sat with him for half an afternoon, and now I only felt that my waist and legs were swollen. Sanlang clenched his fist and smashed his leg fiercely, looking hateful.

"You have already said that the prince of Wei is very chivalrous, and Su Xi is a straightforward and reasonable person... We just arranged that scene, will there be any other results?" Zhen Mo said angrily, "I know that you have made contributions today, and you have prepared a thank-you gift."

Zhen Sanlang immediately smiled, his eyes were shining, and he looked at his fourth sister with anticipation.

Zhen Mo shook her head, took out a purse from the pillow beside her and threw it in Zhen Sanlang's arms.

Sanlang looked at it, smiled happily and became depressed. He opened his purse and saw that there were a few small ingots of Huang Cancan in it. Then he cheered up again and jumped up from the bed: "The fourth sister is really generous, so I won't bother you. Take a step first." Without saying a word, he strode out.

Zhen Mo sighed helplessly and asked the maid to follow behind her with a sachet. She also walked out of the yard and went to the main room where Mrs. Zhen lived.

Mrs Zhen was asking the maids in the courtyard to order medicinal supplements and put them in several brocade boxes, holding the prescriptions that Zhang worked hard to find in her hand. She looked anxiously and saw Zhen Mo entering. She only raised her eyelids and didn't pay much attention to it.

"Mother, where did you find this recipe?" Zhen Mo sat down next to her mother and glanced at the prescription, with a very clever smile on her face.

"It's your grandmother's request, although it's a prescription from a famous doctor. I heard that many women have become pregnant." Having said this, Mrs. Zhen's expression was very hesitant: "I'm also in a hurry to go to the hospital. Who let those prescriptions of the Imperial Hospital not work? The crown princess has been pregnant since that child... This is the fifth year, and there is no news at all, but the 'sacred hand of sending son' has been visited everywhere over the years, but it has been half a sound. There is no news."

The princess has been married for six years, and she has not been pregnant again after the minor birth five years ago. Although the two side concubines were injured by the minor birth, there is no fear for the time being. Those concubines have also been drugged, but they can't prevent the "fish that leaks the net". Not long ago, a maidservant was pregnant. Fortunately, the princess's ears and eyes are smart. Ming, he was so accurate that he didn't let the bitch succeed.

There is no queen in the East Palace. Although the empress dowager and the queen can indulge for a while, they will not indulge for a lifetime.

Mrs. Kong met Mrs. Zhen several times, and there was some warning in her speech.

Mrs Zhen also advised her eldest daughter that instead of letting the two side concubines from thewang clan give birth to a concubine, it is better to choose a concubine from a humble background. At worst, she will leave her son to the mother in the future and raise the child under her own lap, which is also an admonition to the royal family.

But the crown princess was not good at this matter, and Mrs. Zhen did not let go of her mouth how she persuaded her.

Three years ago, a folk visiting doctor came to the capital, which cured many difficult women to raise. Li, the servant of the Ministry of Industry, has been married for more than ten years. After 30 years, he was still infertile and rushed to the hospital. However, after being diagnosed and treated by the doctor, he gave birth to a big fat boy the next year! For a while, everyone called the folk travel doctor the "sacred hand" of sending sons.

However, the "sacred hand" is a visiting doctor, and there is no trace. When Mrs. Zhen heard the news, he had already left the country and did not know his whereabouts.

"It's better to persuade the eldest sister. The prince is 25 years old this year, and he still has no children under his knees. In the long run, the Empress Dowager and the Queen will not stand by." Zhen Mo followed Mrs. Zhen and sighed.

"How can your eldest sister listen to me?" Mrs. Zhen became more and more worried.

"Tomorrow, my mother is going to the East Palace, so I will bring this sachet to my eldest sister for my daughter. When she saw me last time, she made a special trip to mention it." Zhen Mo waved her hand and asked the maid to hand over the silk bag she had just prepared.

Mrs. Zhen didn't look at it. She directly asked the maid to put it away, and then asked, "Is everything going well with you today?"

"Can it not go well? Auntie, just be relieved.

Mrs Zhen nodded slightly, but suddenly sneered: "I broke the window paper with Huang today, but she was full of embarrassment, saying that she couldn't control the matter of the prince of Wei, and had to go back to report to the eldest princess."

Zhen Mo frowned slightly: "My daughter heard several little women in the Duke of Wei today. Since the Dong family returned to Jinyang, A Yin has been invited twice by the eldest princess's post. Not only is she very similar to beautiful scenery and Liu Niang, but also Yichen has become her handkerchief, and also the friendship between the eldest princess and Mrs. Dong... ..."

"So that's why I'm worried." Mrs. Zhen raised her eyebrows, and her a pair of apricot eyes seemed to be deeply disdainful: "After all, she is a common woman, and she is shrinking. Now she is also a child. She is still in charge of the middle-daughter of the government, but she is not decisive at all, but this is also good. In the future, when you marry, you will only flatter the eldest princess, Huang, the mother-in-law, is just A decoration."

"It's too early to say this now." Zhen Mo smiled and leaned over to hold her mother's arm: "Mother, if there is no obstruction from the Dong family, there must be 90% certainty of marriage with the Duke of Wei."

Mrs. Zhen raised her eyebrows again: "You mean..."

"My mother is going to enter the palace tomorrow. You can discuss it with your eldest sister first." Zhen Mo didn't explain the words, but then mentioned another thing: "Sister Qing helped her daughter today, and it's time to give her a reassurance."

When Mrs. Zhen heard this, her eyes shook disdainfully again: "After all, she is a woman from a small family. Her eyes are shallow. I was originally blind to look at her. Thinking of such a daughter-in-law in the future, I only feel that my heart is blocked." Mrs. Zhen seemed to forget that her mother was not from the Liao family.

"Mother..." Zhen Mo couldn't laugh or cry: "Do you really want your second brother to marry a girl from a noble family? Besides, Aqing's cowardice also has the benefits of cowardice. No matter how you handle it in the future, can she still have something to say?

Mrs. Zhen entered Zhen's mansion and gave birth to two daughters in a row. She was nearly 30 years old before she looked forward to a Sanlang, and later gave birth to Silang. Both Dalang and Erlang in front of her were commoners.

Dalang's mother was originally a maidservant of Mrs. Zhen. Naturally, she was not a threat to her, but she also "died" five years ago. Erlang's mother was Mrs. Zhen's maid. After giving birth to Erlang, she died in blood. Erlang was notorious for her mother-queathing since she was born, but she was quite popular with Mrs. Zhen's heart. Although she was a concubine He was also admitted to the National Prison, and it will be inevitable to become an official in the future.

How can Mrs. Zhen let Erlang marry Wang's daughter as his wife?

"Does he want to? A concubine, which daughter of the Wang clan is willing to marry? Fortunately, your grandmother still thinks that Liao's lin is low. Mrs. Zhen sneered.

Just now, I don't know who said that Aqing came from a small family and couldn't see it. Zhen Mo slandered her, but shook her mother's arm: "Although the second brother is a concubine, at least he is also in a family. At present, he is a prison student. It is still appropriate to match a famous concubine. A mother has to promote the marriage between the second brother and Ah Qing. , Grandma was a little dissatisfied. If you delay again, don't let the second brother take advantage of the loophole and marry you a unruly famous common girl.

Mrs. Zhen thought about it carefully. Liao's Aqing is cowardly, her family background is also a minor, and she is also a junior from her own outside family. Although her temperament is really unpleasant, she is not married to her own legitimate son. Erlang has such a wife. No matter how promising she will be in the future, it will be less than relying on it. When the waves came, he made up his mind and figured out how to blow the pillow today and persuade the child's father to allow the marriage.

At this time, in the Yuanying Hall of the Duke of Wei, under the knees of the eldest princess, she was also surrounded by grandchildren.

Returning from Zhen's house, Huang naturally had to take the younger generations to greet him. When Li heard that he also came dressed in gold and jade, holding the second mother in one hand and the fourth woman in the other, constantly asking the details of the guest in Zhen's house.

Siniang has removed the golden phoenix on her head and changed into a refreshing skirt. She only feels much more comfortable, but she is still not very enthusiastic about talking about Zhenfu.

Er Niang was very excited. She talked about how Zhen Mo intelligently captured the thief, and told her tolerant and generous deeds in detail. She was full of praise and flattery, which shocked Ba Niang. A pair of black grape-like eyes were round and stared at Er Niang.

Sanniang was immersed in grief and indignation - because she was a commoner, she couldn't accompany her today. She was a little resentful in her heart, and she was even more unwilling to ask about Deli's calculations.

The Zhen family is a family, and there is another crown princess, which has become a fake national relative! Zhen Sanlang and Silang are all the direct younger brothers of the Crown Princess. Their future is unlimited. How can they take advantage of Er Niang and Si Niang? Their biological mother is just a civilian born by a hunter. At least she is the daughter of the Duke of Wei. Is she worse than them?

but you are not even qualified to be a guest. How can people not hate the word "concubine"! As soon as she thought of this, Sanniang couldn't help but secretly take a look at Yijing, gritted her teeth with a blue face, and twisted the brocade to vent her anger.

"It turns out that such an accident has happened. It seems that Amo is indeed a wise child and tolerant." After listening to Er Niang's words, Huang seemed to sigh meaningfully.

The eldest princess just smiled, but did not say anything.

Yijing saw the eldest brother sitting on one side. Although he didn't speak, he only sip slowly with tea, but the corners of his lips smiled. He suddenly tightened the strings all over his body. After thinking about it, he said, "My mother said... If it were me, I wouldn't be so keen. I immediately thought of the maid brought by the guests."

"Oh? You used to look like a little smart guy, why are you dull again now? The eldest princess looked at the beautiful scenery and seemed to be very curious.

"Grandma didn't see the scene at that time." Jingjing was slightly annoy: "Since everyone wanted to play the piano, the maids went in and out with their hands, and there were also those who poured tea and fresh fruits with tea and fresh fruits. I just thought that even if the stolen goods were not found from them, maybe they had been transferred elsewhere early. How could I imagine that the maids of the guests were greedy. "

Huang was slightly stunned, but the eldest princess frowned.

"What's more, when we go out as guests, the maids are all close waiters. Of course, it's credible. Sister Mo said she would search her body, but I was surprised. As for her others, Qiu Yue and Qiu Shuang who went with me today must not be wronged in vain. I have no doubt about their innocence." Ying said again.

Er Niang quickly smiled and said good words for Zhen Mo: "That's what A Mo said, but he wanted to force the thief to mess up, and he didn't really search his body."

Yi Jing frequently nod: "That's why I said that Sister Mo is wise. If it were me, I'm afraid it would be messy and I could only deal with it with my elders."

The eldest princess was thinking about herself, but Mother Song took advantage of the opportunity to say, "After such a change, the little women can't make the decision, but it is reasonable to show it to the elders."

The eldest princess suddenly asked Jinchen, "Chen'er said, what should you do if such a thing happens in our family?"

Yichen was slightly stunned. Knowing that her grandmother was competing with her life, she did not say anything, thought about it carefully, and then answered cautiously: "Granddaughter is stupid. In the sudden event, she must not be as calm as Amo. At most, she is optimistic about those maids and won't let them go around, and report to her mother to make a decision."

"What if you find that the guest's maid is a little strange?" The eldest princess asked again, "If that guest is still close to us."

Yichen was stunned again. This time, he thought for a little longer.

Yijing sighed, knowing that the words just now have made her grandmother suspicious. In fact, Zhen Mo's arrangement is not without loopholes, but Er Niang is flattered. Of course, she will not notice that Si Niang and Liu Niang did not pay attention to it and will not think much about it, but after all, the grandmother is an elder, just listen to it casually. As a reminder, you will inevitably find something strange about it.

Thanks to Er Niang's excitement today, she brought up this topic, otherwise, she would have to waste some thoughts.

Looking at the eldest brother again, he also restrained his smile, put a tea bowl, and was absorbed in thinking about something.

The scenery is more relaxed.

After thinking for a while, Yichen also had an idea and answered thoughtfully: "If it were my granddaughter, I have noticed that the maid put the bracelet on the hundred treasure box, at most found it and returned it to the owner... Although this matter was the maid's greedy and impulsive behavior, it could be spread out, and it hurt the little lady more or less. Reputation, everyone was originally a relative, and it was reasonable to send a foreign guest away and expose it in private.

The eldest princess nodded with satisfaction, but did not comment on Zhen Mo's behavior.

Liu Niang took a look at the beautiful scenery and was silent for a moment. Contrary to her usual temperament that had nothing to do with herself, she actually said, "To talk about it, Liao's Aqing is also a little strange."

Huang immediately said solemnly, "Don't talk about other people's right and wrong behind it."

Liuniang said, "It's not that there's nothing wrong with Liao's Aqing, but according to what the maid said, she is just a maid bought from outside, and the time to enter the house is still short... As the fifth sister just said, when we go out as guests, the maids are close to the family. Even if they are not children, they must have been taught by the sisters. Guide, following the rules is basic and preventive, that is, if you make any mistakes in other people's words and deeds, and implicate the voice of the family. But the maid of the Liao family, even if her parents are sick and there is something difficult to say, the maid who is close to her master must have some face. She can ask for the lord's grace. Will the Liao family still die? Why did she give birth to such greed and other people's bracelets when she was a guest at a relative's house? She was a maid in the inner house and not a child. Even if she was lucky enough to be found, how could she replace the bracelet with silver to solve the danger of her parents?

It was rare for everyone to hear Liu Niang's long talk. For a moment, they were a little surprised. After thinking about it carefully, they really felt that this matter was strange.

But after all, whether it is the matter of the Zhen family, whether it is the eldest princess or the Huang family, even if they guess the truth, they will not say it clearly.

Yijing turned his mind and suddenly asked his eldest brother, "Big brother is also in Zhen's house today. I don't know what's interesting?"

Su Xing picked up the tea bowl again and smiled faintly when he heard the words: "I didn't have any friendship with Zhen Sanlang, but he was very enthusiastic today. He invited me to go to his house three times and five times to grind me to play chess in the afternoon."

"Oh? The big brother must be the winner, right?" The scenery is full of curiosity.

"There is no winner." Su Xun smiled again. Seeing that her grandmother seemed to be very concerned, she added, "Before the game was finished, you little women stroked the piano and quarreled the case."

The expressions of the eldest princess and Huang became delicate in an instant.

Only Lishi didn't understand what he was talking about, and stared at Huang with an eager smile.

The second mother was very surprised: "It turns out that my brother is next door!"

Su Yi raised his eyebrows: "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

The stone hanging in the heart of the scenery was completely put down. Looking at the eldest brother's attitude, he obviously understood the inside story of Zhen Sanlang's "enthusiasm" and "accidentally" to hear the strange events. Zhen Mo's careful arrangement was counterproductive.

Huang originally planned to avoid a group of juniors and talk about Mrs. Zhen's words with the eldest princess, but she didn't expect such a change and quietly looked at the princess's expression. She knew that today was not the right time, so she said goodbye. Unexpectedly, Li came out and asked Mrs. Zhen about the second and the fourth mother all the way. Happy, did you gently mention the marriage?

Huang couldn't laugh or cry. He stopped looking at Li for a long time. In the end, he remained silent.