Chapter 3 Detailed discussion of the women, strange Song

"Have you really burned all those books?"

In Yuanying Hall, the eldest princess straightened up from a pot of camellia and handed the scissors in her hand to the maid beside her. While asking Mother Song, she walked to Mingtang.

"The maidservant came in earlier and happened to meet the Duke's wife on the road. I heard from her that she went to visit Wu Niang and mentioned that she wanted to take away those books. Wu Niang replied that it had been burned." Mother Song, dressed in apricot yellow dark flower satin narrow-sleeved clothes, followed the eldest father steadily and replied, "That's all, I don't know if Wu Niang is really burned or kept it secretly."

The golden curtain on the left side of the Mingtang, the eldest princess sat on the carved kang next to the window, took the hot tea handed over by Linglong, tasted it lightly, and then shook her head: "Jing'er is a straight person and will be the last to choke and hide. If she says it's burned, she will be really burned."

Mother Song smiled, took a fan, stood beside the eldest princess and slowly shook it: "I also think so. Thinking that Wu Niang still felt wronged in her heart, she took those words to vent her anger."

"Jing girl is pitiful, and there is no mother's love in her baby. Thinking of those years, Wan Niang was so sick that it was difficult to say a word, but she looked at the baby in the nanny's arms that she was reluctant to close her eyes, took my hand and begged with tears, entrusting Jinger and entrusted..."

Speaking of the deceased eldest daughter-in-law, the eldest princess closed her eyes slightly, as if recalling the situation at that time, and still felt uncomfortable: "Don't mention Jing'er, Chen'er and Xing'er were only three years old at that time. They didn't know anything about personnel, but they also knew that she was going to cry in front of Wan Niang's couch. No wonder Wan Niang was reluctant to give up... ...She left, and Dalang was in her prime, and the three children could not be taught by their mother. The sequel is inevitable. I also want Jianning Houfu to marry another daughter for the sake of the children... Wan Niang's direct sister Juan Niang is kind-hearted and gentle, which suits me very well. Besides, she has a good relationship with her sister, so she must not I will treat a few children badly... How could I have thought that my wife would not be willing to let the daughter of the concubine marry her as her successor.

After so many years, the eldest princess no longer complained about the old things, but at that time, she had a grudge against Mrs. Jianninghou: "It's not that I look down on the concubine's daughter, but the daughter of the concubine is not as good as the direct daughter. How many can really be loved by the direct mother? Besides, Mrs. Jianninghou is not a generous person. She has always been harsh to treat the children of concubines... I'm afraid that the concubine's daughter has a grudge against her eldest sister, which is not conducive to these three poor children.

"For good, the Duke's wife is kind and generous, and she regards the son, the aunt and the fifth mother as herself." Mother Song said with a smile.

"How could I have allowed this marriage if it hadn't been for her meek nature and there seemed to have no complaint against Mrs. Hou? After Huang started, she was also cautious. Even so, I was worried about handing over the children to her at first. However, later, when I saw her virtuousness, unlike a jealous woman with resentment, I was relieved. However, Jing'er was young and used to following me. I was also reluctant to leave her by my side all the time, which was really too spoiled. Some, this child is smart, but also honest **. He can look at people the most. I'm too strict with her this time. No wonder she is uncomfortable.

At this point, the eldest princess sighed again.

"I have a sentence, and I don't know if I should say it." Mother Song smiled and looked sincere and humble.

The eldest princess sat up slightly and scolded Mama with a smile: "When did you hide your words in front of me? Why don't you say it quickly?"

Mother Song smiled with a wrinkled face and coughed her throat: "In terms of these women in the house, the first lady is the most quiet. Although she is not her own child, over the years, the mother and daughter seem to have the same nature; the second wife... is spoiled by the second lady, and she is too competitive; the third wife She is also a strong person, unlike Aunt Cui, who is taciturned and gentle and obedient. Fortunately, the Duke's wife is impartial with her. With such a stepmother oppressing, she finally obeyed her. It goes without saying that the fourth wife is also taught by the princess. I look at it, decisively and frankly, with a little bit of the princess's character in those years, and the second wife. It's not similar; Liu Niang is still young, but she is not like the Duke's wife, and she is too taciturn, but she is not naughty. It can be seen that the Duke's wife is very strict with her; Qi Niang is in office with the third master, and I haven't seen her for many years, and I don't know if she is still as lively, sharp-toothed, like a little yellow warbler; Ba Niang and Liu Niang and Liu In the same year, my mother was not as provocative as Aunt Zhang's.

After evaluating the ladies of the Duke's Mansion, she saw that the eldest princess was focused and did not look unhappy. Mother Song said about the beautiful scene: "The eldest wife is more like the Duke of the country, but the fifth lady inherited the appearance of the Grand Duke. Although she is still small and her eyebrows are childish, it can be seen that she is the most outstanding of several wives. , it is rare that the ice and snow are smart, and they are taught by the princess yourself. They are all good at playing Xiaoqin, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even the empress dowager is full of praise. No wonder the princess loves her, but the fifth lady is noble and loved in thousands of ways. Although she is not to mention how domineering her temperament is, she is a little arrogant, and now she is still small. There is no problem with the princess's protection. The only thing I'm worried about is that I will leave the cabinet in the future. I'm afraid it's not easy for Wu Niang's to get together with her husband's family.

Although the Duke of Wei is a noble family and a relative of the emperor and honorable, the three wives of the Duke of Wei are not worthy of the ordinary government in the future. Maybe they will have to marry into the royal family. If they are too arrogant, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not suffer losses.

The eldest princess did not know this truth, but because Wu Niang was still young, she didn't have enough to think too much. At this time, when she heard Mother Song's words, her heart also became heavy. Thinking about the past, Wu Niang did not seem to be very close to her sisters, especially with Er Niang and San Niang, who often argued about small things, that is, although Ba Niang was weaker than Wu Niang, although she was weak. She is still two years younger, but she gives up this sister everywhere. Wu Niang and she get along well. It doesn't hurt to stbble between her sisters. However, when they grow older, they will always go out to communicate with the women in the nobles's prominent mansion. If they are too strong, they may offend others and plant grudges.

If she comes out of the cabinet in the future, she will become a sister-in-law with these noble women. Wu Niang is not a city government. She is proud and afraid she will suffer losses.

It seems that you can't be spoiled. It's time to be strict with this girl and teach her how to live.

"The fifth lady woke up now. Why don't the princess go to the green garden to look at her and say something, so that the fifth wife will not think more and more." Mother Song advised again.

The eldest princess seemed to be a little moved, but she hesitated for a while and shook her head: "She's better. I'm afraid she's not energetic. Let's wait for her to rest for two days."

Mother Song seemed to want to say something, so she opened her mouth and saw Linglong coming in with a curtain. With a sad face, she reluctantly reported: "Madam... Aunt Zhang came and knelt in the yard and said that she was here to greet the madam."

The eldest princess looked serious and specially raised her voice and said, "An aunt came to me to ask what's greeting. Tell her to go back. If she wants to make a rule, go to serve in front of the Duke's wife!"

But without waiting for Linglong to go out, he heard a sudden cry in the yard——

"Madam, there is really nothing I can do about my concubine. Please listen to my concubine. He is also your own grandson, just for his future..."

Seeing that the eldest princess became more and more impatient, and Linglong didn't know what to do, Mother Song found a place to use it, handed the fan in her hand to Linglong, asked her to stay in the room to fan the princess, and lifted the curtain out by herself.

In front of Yuanying Hall, a woman in a silver-red gauze knelt down the stairs and was stopped by several maids. If it hadn't been for this posture, she would have rushed in regardless. Mother Song snorted gently. When her face was covered with a cold and intimid smile, she slowly walked down the stairs and stretched out her hand. He picked up Aunt Zhang: "What is your aunt doing? She cried and knelt down. When others saw it, they thought it was the old lady who punished you."

- This Aunt Zhang, formerly known as Zidie, is a second-class maid beside the eldest princess, but she was not originally a slave. Her grandfather was also a soldier under the guard of the Chinese army governor at the time of Gaozu. She was an officer under the British public account. Later, she was convicted of Jiao Yue's conspiracy and beheaded. The female family members were all reduced to official slaves. There was only one in the Zhang family. A boy who was not in kindergarten was pardoned, that is Aunt Zhang's direct brother, who was not an official slave with his mother and five-year-old sister.

Because Aunt Zhang's mother was originally a female general in the Feifeng Department and had an old acquaintance with the eldest princess, the eldest princess felt pity for them and redeemed the mother and son back from the government office. Although she could not change her identity as a slave sinner, she could at least keep enough food and clothing from scolding.

Aunt Zhang's mother suffered such a great change and was finally depressed. However, she died in a year. The eldest princess became more and more pitiful to the brother and sister, letting her brother be the eldest son's companion to accompany her and raise her sister.

It is said that the eldest princess's treatment of these two brothers and sisters is as grateful as mountains, and she has never used them as slaves, but the saying that people are not enough to swallow each other has once again fulfilled the two brothers and sisters.

At that time, Su Yi, the eldest son, was still the son of the Duke of Wei. As soon as Huang's Wanniang was pregnant with her first child, the Zhang family colluded. One made the prince half drunk and went down the commonly used ** in the fireworks alley, and the other climbed into the prince's bed that night.

After knowing this, the eldest princess was furious and wanted to leave the two, but Aunt Zhang knelt in the yard and cried for two days. She fainted several times and repeatedly begged her mother who had died for many years. She also said that she really admired the son of the world. In addition, the virtuous Wan Niang also persuaded her, which softened the eldest princess's heart. , only sent Aunt Zhang's brother away to work in the village, but made his sister the concubine of the eldest son.

But Aunt Zhang has become a thorn in the heart of the eldest princess, so she doesn't want to see her again. Yuanying Hall is not allowed to take another step.

Five years ago, today's emperor ascended the throne and ordered an amnesty for the world. Aunt Zhang made another soft and hard bubble to persuade Wei Guo to sell public in addition to his brother's slaves, but also rewarded him with a shop for his brother to run and become a shopkeeper.

The Zhang family is a lively and tricky person. In a few years, he has run his business well. Now he has two inns and three restaurants, which have become a veritable rich businessman. Aunt Zhang has more confidence and is becoming more and more domineering. In the past, she used to dictate to her subordinates and often beat and scold them. I don't know why I bowed to kneel in front of the maids today.

"The old lady is so quiet that she can't hear the noise. It's better to go back to Jin Guiyuan with the old slave first. If there is anything, it's the same to tell the old slave." Seeing that Aunt Zhang still wanted to cry, Mother Song couldn't help pulling her out of the yard.

If there were other people, I'm afraid that Aunt Zhang would have thrown her mouth earlier, but first, this is in Yuanying Hall, and secondly, this person is Mother Song. Even if she is given ten courage, she dare not be presumptuous.

Who doesn't know Mother Song's "noble" identity?

She is not a domestic slave of the Duke's mansion, but a maid in the palace!

Her father turned out to be a minor official of Ninghai Mansion in the previous dynasty. Later, when she heard that Gao Zu had raised troops in Chuzhou, she went thousands of miles to join Gaozu and became a personal guard. Mother Song waited beside the eldest princess when she was a child. Later, Dalong founded the country and Gaozu became emperor. Mother Song officially became a maid of honor, and her father was awarded the title of Ninghai Mansion. Thousands of households in the next one.

To say, Mother Song is not only a slave, but also a serious official woman, but she would rather stay with the eldest princess to serve. She has never married and only recognized an adopted son, and now she is also the general manager of the front yard of the Duke! Nowadays, the eldest princess has no longer regarded Mother Song as a maid, but also specially set up a two-entry house on Banyan Tree Street adjacent to the Duke's Mansion, so as to teach Mother Song to live with Song's stewart family, but Mother Song is unwilling to take care of her life and still attend to the mansion day by day. The eldest princess has to follow her and no longer let her do those trivial things.

Such a mother, not to mention that her aunt who climbed the master's bed with medicine did not dare to offend, even the Duke's wife usually respect her.

Therefore, Aunt Zhang had to be "persuaded" to leave Yuanyingtang.

I couldn't help crying along the way. It's nothing more than regretting that I couldn't help doing something wrong because of my feelings. I can't help but feel sorry for the favor of the eldest princess for many years. Mother Song's slander - if I had known why today, even if it was repeated it again, maybe it would still make those dirty means.

But I still persuaded her all the way, and Mother Song's attitude was quite sincere.

In Jinguiyuan, Ba Niang was making needles and threads with several maids under the laurel in the yard. She saw her biological mother "leashed" by Mother Song. Her face was full of pink and dirt. She couldn't help but be shocked. She went forward and wanted to help Aunt Zhang's hand: "What's wrong with aunt?"

Aunt Zhang waved her arm and staggered Ba Niang fiercely: "I'm all complaining that I gave birth to such a stupid girl like you, which is not loved by your father, nor the pity of your wife. Even if you can say a few words in front of your mother, it won't make your brother..."

"Auntie, let's go into the room before talking. The maids don't look too much like this." Mother Song immediately made a decision and continued to "detain" Aunt Zhang in without looking at Ba Niang.

Fortunately, the maid helped her, and Ba Niang did not fall to the ground. Her eyes turned red, but she also squeezed out a smile that was worse than crying. She explained to the maids, "It turned out to be for my brother's business. No wonder my aunt is in a hurry to get angry. You have to be more careful these days and don't make your aunt angry."

However, Mother Song said that she "escorted" Aunt Zhang back to her room, and listened to express her regret endlessly. With her dislike of Ba Niang, she finally guided Aunt Zhang to speak the topic, understood the reason for her so gaffe today, persuaded a few good words, and finally warned conscientiously: "Auntie herself also understands herself. , the old lady is still annoyed with you. If you make so much noise, will the old lady pay attention to your difficulties? Although Erlang is a concubine, he is also the bloodline of the prince. Naturally, his future will not be bad. What do you have to worry about? The old slave said more and reminded his aunt that if it was really for the good of Erlang, he could not go to Yuanying Hall to disturb the old lady in the future, let alone cry desperately in front of the slaves. Who is the lady? How many Dongming soldiers did you kill with our flying phoenix? Can you compromise for a few cries for you? Auntie, think about it carefully.

Seeing that Mother Song got up and wanted to leave, Aunt Zhang quickly asked the maid to give her a ride.

As soon as the journey was sent, it almost arrived at Yuanyingtang. At first, Yinchao kept chatting about endless gossip. It was not until the fake stone garden, when he saw Yuanyingtang, as if he made up his mind and reached out to hold Mother Song's elbow: "Mama, I have something to say."

Mother Song's expression became very strange.

The two entered the fake stone garden. A full of an hour later, they came out one after another. Yin hairpin's face was a must-have smile, and Mother Song did not look back and walked to the Yuanying Hall.

It was not until in front of the hanging flower door that Mother Song turned around and looked at the graceful back of the silver cup from afar. Her eyes flashed by fiercely, but she calmed down for a moment, smiled faintly at the corners of her mouth, and hurried to the far Yingtang.

The eldest princess was leaning on the pillow to close her eyes to refresh herself, but she accurately recognized Mother Song's footsteps. She opened her eyes lazily and looked at her: "What on earth is Aunt Zhang for? Did Erlang get into trouble?

The old prince and the eldest princess are in love. They have been singing together for decades. Not to mention the concubine, there is not even a single room. The three sons and one daughter are the direct heirs. The prince of the State of Wei are the most abundant, with three sons and five daughters. Although the second master Su Ke also has two concubines, there are only two daughters born to the main room Li. The third master Su Yi is now released In Qiongzhou, there is already a son and a daughter, and the eldest princess's daughter, Lian Niang, who was nearly 40 years old, is still waiting for her.

The eldest princess said that Erlang at this time refers to Su Wei, the son of the Duke of Wei. He is just one year younger than Su Wei, the son of the Duke of Wei. This year, it was 14th, which was born by Aunt Zhang.

Mynam Song smiled and said, "Erlang is quiet. What kind of disaster can happen? The princess was relieved... Because she was not admitted to the national supervisor during the spring examination, Aunt Zhang wanted the prince to find someone to ask for a favor and let Erlang enter the national prison to study with the prince, but she was scolded by the prince, so she begged for the princess.

More displeasure appeared in the eldest princess's eyes: "She would think... The reason why the royal brother reformed the official system in those years and abolished the Renzi system of the previous dynasty was to avoid the children of the noble family from working hard, and they could serve as officials without talent and immorality. Later, they were further reformed and set up In addition to the abolition of the system, it is also not to allow senior officials and ministers to directly promote the children of the clan. If they want to be officials, they must pass the examination of the national supervision and the selection of the official department. Even so, in fact, the official system is still not clear. Now it is also very annoying for this matter. How many eyes are staring at it? Do we not lead by example, do we still need to those benefits? Do the people who want to be obsessed with each other? Erlang is still young. He can't do it this year. There is still a chance next year. What's wrong with her?

Mother Song nodded and bowed: "What does Aunt Zhang know? Where is your foresight?"

The eldest princess sighed: "I looked coldly. Erlang is also a person who studies hard. It's not as flexible as Xing'er. After all, it's still not enough. It's better for him to be tempered."

After saying that, the eldest princess closed her eyes and took a nap again. Mother Song also fell silent. Hearing the eldest princess's breathing gradually and evenly, she took the brocade and put it on her body and walked out of the room. She stood alone in the shade of the rus flowers, looking down and meditating, and her expression was very complicated.