Chapter 168 Looking for the Alliance

Aunt Shen nods with satisfaction and said, "Lingzhu, your female red has specially invited Mrs. Su to teach, and the calligraphy and painting have also been taught by the teacher. They are all good. If you can embroider the longevity picture and send it to the ancestors, I'm afraid she will be very happy. It's just that the embroidery of Baishoutu takes some effort. I'm afraid you're going to start preparing now.

Hao Lingzhu nodded lightly and said, "Auntie, don't worry, it's too late. There are still nearly three months left."

Aunt Shen smiled and said, "That's really going to bother you. If the ancestors know it later, it may be how happy it is." After praising Hao Lingzhu's filial piety, Aunt Shen over there raised her eyebrows at Hao Lingwei and scolded in a low voice, "Lingwei, listen to me, Lingzhu is preparing for the birthday of her ancestors so carefully. Why don't you have any idea? Is it possible that the ancestors have loved you for nothing?

Hao Lingwei curled her lips and muttered, "I haven't seen my ancestors before. Is there any pain?"

Ding Page was stunned, but he didn't expect that Hao Lingwei had never seen her ancestors since she was born. It is also possible to think about it. It is said that the ancestors went to the capital more than ten years ago and have been with their eldest son Hao Zhongguo's family. Hao Zhongguo is currently the secretary of the Ministry of Ceremonies. When he was in power, his ancestors lived in the capital with a lot of face. I can't help but think of what Hao Ling said last night. Hao Lingzhu's marriage was also decided in the capital. Probably the ancestors were also very good to Hao Lingzhu when she went to the capital. Otherwise, at her current age, I'm afraid she will only see her ancestors in her in her infancy, and she won't have any impression.

Hearing Hao Lingwei's words, Aunt Shen's face darkened again, "Lingwei, how do you talk? How did your mother teach you? Where did you put the filial piety? The 60th birthday of your ancestors is the time when you show filial piety. How can you say such rebellious words?

Even if Aunt Shen spoke harshly at this moment, Hao Lingwei didn't look annoyed at all. It seemed that she was used to being used to by Aunt Shen, but it was very strange. She heard that Aunt Shen has always been spoiled by Hao Lingwei. There is no reason to be scold in front of them now. Hao Lingwei didn't react at all, right?

Unless... Aunt Shen's words have other meanings.

Ding Nianzi looked at the people in the room. Except for Hao Lingzhu and Hao Lingwei, she was the only young lady. Is it possible that the words were told to her?

After Aunt Shen finished training Hao Lingwei, her cold face changed. In an instant, she looked at Ding Page with a smile and asked with a smile, "Page, have you thought about what to prepare for your ancestors?"

Ding Page was stunned, and then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Auntie, I just know that the first month of next year is the birthday of my ancestors, and I haven't had time to think about what to prepare. When Hao Ling comes back in the evening, I will ask him what he wants to do. Anyway, it's still a long time. Don't worry for a while.

Aunt Shen nodded with satisfaction and said, "It's the best. Now that you are a family, it's naturally the best to have a good deal in everything. If you come up with a good idea, just tell me."

Ding Xiaozi nods with a faint smile and accepts Aunt Shen's words.

As for how to prepare, she still has no idea, so she can only wait for Hao Ling to come back and ask him at night. Think about the identity of the old lady. One son is a high-ranking official, and the other son is a rich man. At home, there is no need to worry about food, clothing, and no need for the filial piety of children. For such a person, she doesn't care about ordinary things. Instead, what she makes herself can make her happy for a while. For example, Hao Lingzhu said that the Baishou picture she wants to prepare is the best gift.

But she doesn't know anything. She doesn't have the ability to make tofu. What handmade objects do she take to filial piety?

Well... In fact, she thinks that as long as she wants it, she doesn't need any handicrafts, right?

Then Aunt Shen told me something else. The general intention was to let Hao Lingzhu tell her if she lacked anything, and if she was short of help, she would also take care of it. As soon as Aunt Shen's words came out, Ding's mind flashed in his mind, and he suddenly came up with an idea.

Although Zishuang's temper is not very good, I heard that her embroidery is very good. She has also embroidered two handkerchiefs for her before. According to her unprofessional perspective, it is indeed okay, but she doesn't know whether she can meet the level required by Hao Lingzhu.

As soon as the idea came out, Ding Yizi decided to discuss it with Hao Lingzhu. If it is feasible, it is naturally the best. If she can send Zishuang out, Qinglian is easy to deal with. She is softer, unlike Zishuang who is too bold.

After coming out of Aunt Shen, Ding Baizi walked beside Hao Lingzhu and stayed farther away from the south courtyard. Ding Baizi sent Donger back first. Hao Lingzhu was not a stupid person. Seeing that Ding Baizi did this, she knew that she must have something to tell her, and she simply made her personal maid. Xi sent him back first.

There was no one left or right. When looking at Ding Page, Hao Lingzhu pulled a smile on her indifferent face and asked, "Sister-in-law, do you have something to tell me?"

Ding Xiaozi nodded hurriedly and said with a smile, "To tell you the truth, I really have one thing to ask you."

"Oh?" Hao Lingzhu asked in surprise, "What's the matter?"

Ding Xiaozi clenched his hands, struggled for a while, and said with a smile, "Lingzhu, it's too cold outside. Why don't we go into the room and talk?"

Hao Lingzhu didn't pay much attention to it. Anyway, Ding's page is her own sister-in-law, and naturally she won't hurt her. She nodded and said yes, and then asked, "Is that going to the East Courtyard or to my room to talk?"

Ding Yizi hurriedly said, "Let's go to your room. It's not very convenient to talk in the East Courtyard."

Hao Lingzhu grew up in an environment like Haofu. She has heard a lot of things. Naturally, she soon understood the reason why Ding's page was inconvenient. She laughed and said, "Yes, sister-in-law, please invite you first."

After saying that, Hao Lingzhu slightly gave way and motioned Ding Page to go first.

Ding Yizi generously put his arms around Hao Lingzhu's arm and said with a smile, "Let's go together."

Hao Lingzhu was stunned and subconsciously wanted to break away from Ding's hand. After all, in terms of the upbringing she has received since she was a child, she has always paid great attention to women's appearance and women's morality. Even between women, she also pays great attention to her behavior. Now Ding's hands with her in public, which inevitably makes her a little unaccustomed.

Ding Xiaozi felt her movements and couldn't help laughing and asking, "What's wrong? But I'm not used to it?"

Hao Lingzhu nod awkwardly.

Ding said, "It doesn't matter. I'm your sister-in-law. Just think of our sister-in-law as having a good relationship. It's okay. Come on, I have something to discuss with you."

With that, Ding's page pulled Hao Lingzhu's arm and left.

I don't know why. Hao Lingzhu, who has always been a cold person, can't say anything against it at this time. Obviously, she doesn't like this kind of shoulder-to-back action, but the reaction of Ding Page is really too ordinary, as if it should be. Obviously, she should have felt that she was domineering and rude, but there was a faint warm feeling in her heart, and she couldn't help walking forward with her movements.

When they arrived at Hao Lingzhu's yard in the north courtyard, the two went directly to the warm pavilion. Xiaoxi was ready for tea. When Ding Xiaozi came in with Hao Lingzhu, Xiaoxi also retreated. Instead, Ding Baizi couldn't help looking up at her. The maid seemed to be silent, but in fact she was very clever.

The two of them sat down on the chair with warm cushions, picked up the tea cup and drank hot tea, and warmed up their bodies. Ding Yizi just said, "Lingzhu, do you know a little about the situation in the East Courtyard? There was no maid around your brother. Anxin did everything. Now that I got married, Aunt Shen sent four maids to the East Courtyard. Even if I don't say it, you should understand a little, right? To tell you the truth, Qinglian and Zishuang are the maids given to your brother by Aunt Shen as an elder.

"You know what happened before. Aunt Shen has been thinking about letting Shen Yan marry your brother, and even used such a bad means."

"What means?" Hao Lingzhu suddenly interrupted Ding's words and asked puzzledly.

Ding's page just remembered that the matter of Shen Yan's drugging did not spread outside. It was also for the sake of Shen Yan's boudoir reputation. If it spread out, Shen Yan's reputation would be ruined, and Hao Ling had to marry her. This would not be what Ding's page wanted.

Ding Page clicked softly and meditated for a long time, but he was still considering whether to tell the truth to Hao Lingzhu.

Hao Lingzhu saw her dilemma and was also very interested in what she said earlier. After all, she had only one brother, and her father was still a shared father with others. Naturally, she was most concerned about Hao Ling's affairs. He said in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, if there is anything, I hope you can tell me the truth. I also care about my brother's affairs. Don't hide it from me, okay?"

Hao Lingzhu said so. After thinking twice, Ding Shizi also felt that he could talk to Hao Lingzhu. According to her current understanding of Hao Lingzhu, Hao Lingzhu is definitely not the kind of person who acted rashly. After knowing that, she should also know all their hidden intentions.

"Lingzhu, this is the thing. Do you still remember your brother's illness before?" Ding Page said solemnly.

Hao Lingzhu nod, "I remember that my brother didn't go out to drink and socialize that day, and I don't know how he fell into the lake. If it hadn't been found in time, I'm afraid the consequences would be unimaginable."

At the end, Hao Lingzhu also vaguely felt that something was wrong. On that day, she was very puzzled about the reason for Hao Lingluo Lake, but there were no bystanders and no one to ask why. Finally, her father said that her brother was just walking carelessly, so he confused the matter. .

"Is there another reason?" Hao Lingzhu frowned and asked in astonishment.