blue bird song

Chapter 85 The Newlywed Adventure (4)
"Niu Niu is easy to talk, so we can't just pick Niu Niu to bully me." Deng Qi rubbed Ning Guogong's back red with force, "Think about it, Niu Niu suffers a loss in our house. If you continue like this , I’m ashamed to see Niu Niu.”

Ning Guogong didn't scold Deng Qi this time, and he was surprisingly calm, "Do you think I want to? Niuniu is a junior, your grandmother is an elder, and even your wicked daughter-in-law has the title of stepmother, so she is also an elder. Which family? Doesn't the younger generation suffer, and the younger generation suffer? There is nothing to say."

"Then my daughter can't suffer for the rest of her life." Deng Qi muttered.

"She won't suffer in the future." Ning Guogong smiled bitterly, "Even if she doesn't mind, would King Jin not mind? Qi'er, we can't afford to mess with King Jin."

"Niu Niu's little son-in-law is not bad, I like it!" Mentioning King Jin, Deng Qi smiled wryly, "At first I didn't like him, but seeing him do everything to Niu Niu, I feel comfortable again."

Deng Qi came over happily with a bucket of hot water, and washed Ning Guogong from top to bottom, "It's done, it's clean."

"What do you think Brother Han will do?" Deng Qi asked Ning Guogong enthusiastically.

Ning Guogong shook his head, "I don't know. My mother, your great-grandmother, is a very kind and gentle woman. I don't have a vicious mother, I can't imagine it."

Deng Qi touched his nose, "I don't have a vicious mother, and I can't imagine it."

The Xuanfu was only four hundred miles away from the capital, and Deng Zhihan, who received a letter from his family and was very anxious, immediately asked for leave to return to Beijing.With only four personal attendants, he rode his horse and galloped all the way, fearing that one of them would not be able to catch up and save his mother's life.

When he rushed back to Ningguo Duke's Mansion and rushed to the Shenmo Courtyard, seeing that his mother was still alive and unharmed, he suddenly lost his strength and collapsed on the chair.The journey was non-stop, and he was really exhausted.

Shen Mo pounced in front of him and begged, "Brother Han, if you want to save me, you must save me! Your father is determined to kill me this time, and he has left all the affection between me and him behind. Ignore it. Brother Han, mother only has you."

When Deng Zhiping heard that his younger brother had returned, he hurried over.When she saw her younger brother, she saw her relatives, her eyes were misty with tears, and she was extremely pitiful, "Brother Han, you are not at home, mother and sister are helpless, and feel very desolate."

Deng Zhihan smiled wryly, "Please allow me to wash away the dust first, have a couple of mouthfuls of rice, and then the two of you complain about it, how about it?" Deng Zhiping hurriedly ordered the maid to bring hot water to help him freshen up, and then ordered someone to pass the rice in the kitchen.

While Deng Zhihan was washing and eating, Shen Mo kept talking beside him, talking about her own fears, fears, and insomnia at night, "Brother Han, look at me, my hair has turned white from fright." I can't sleep all night and have nightmares all the time. Brother Han, my life is so miserable."

Shen Mo only said these things, as for the cause of the incident, she didn't mention a word.

Deng Zhihan ate with his head depressed, and didn't respond.Deng Zhiping watched, his heart suddenly sank.Brother Han doesn't look right. Although he has come back, he is very impatient, and he is not close to his mother or himself.Deng Zhiping suddenly felt very strange to his younger brother whom he hadn't seen in the past two years.

After Deng Zhihan finished his meal, he said briefly: "I'm going to pay my respects to my great-grandfather." He stood up and wanted to leave.Shen Mo grabbed him in panic, "No, Brother Han, you can't leave! Your father will really kill me!"

Deng Zhihan was a full head taller than her. Although his face was still a little childish, he was much more capable than two years ago.He looked down at Shen Mo, and said in a rough voice: "Don't worry, I will save your life no matter what." After speaking, he pushed Shen Mo away and strode away.

Deng Zhihan went to the main courtyard to greet Ning Guogong.Ning Guogong looked him up and down, and saw that he had grown a lot taller, his body was strong, and his face had a look of determination. It was obvious that he hadn't wasted his time in the past two years, so he was very satisfied, "Brother Han, you are fine. .”

Deng Qi was also there, and Deng Zhihan stepped forward to meet him, and knocked his head three times.Deng Qi stretched out his hand to pull him, but he refused to get up, "Father, please spare my mother's life." Deng Qi sighed, "Brother Han, get up and talk. You haven't returned to Xuan Mansion for two years, and you have to deal with family matters." I don’t know. Daddy will tell you from beginning to end, okay?”

Seeing that his father's expression softened, Deng Zhihan didn't look like he wanted his mother's life, so he stood up obediently and listened attentively.

"...The first time she harmed you, Niu Niu, you knew the details. This time, she wanted to harm Niu Niu, but ended up killing your great-grandfather. Brother Han, your great-grandfather is such a hero, but because of your great-grandmother, Because of her, she was sent to Dali Prison!"

"Brother Han, you are the future head of the Deng family, and she is your own mother. Today I will hand her over to you. No matter what you decide, daddy will agree."

Deng Zhihan didn't expect that Deng Qi would let her decide Shen Mo's fate, so he hesitated for a while.Both Ning Guogong and Deng Qi looked at him quietly, without any intention of urging him.

Deng Zhihan's expression changed, it was obvious that he was at war between heaven and man, and he couldn't make up his mind.Patriarch of the Deng family, when he speaks again, he is no longer a willful young man, but the future Patriarch of the Deng family.He can decide Shen Mo's life or death, but no matter what the decision is, there must be sufficient reasons.

The head of the family does not just have to be arrogant and unreasonable, he must convince others with virtue.

Deng Zhihan thought for a long time, then slowly opened his mouth, "It was all my mother's fault that happened back then. However, my mother is an elder, and my sister is an inferior. According to the laws of this court, an elder committing an inferior is not a capital crime."

What he said couldn't be wrong.It is true in the law that the elder commits the inferior, and the closer the kinship, the lighter the sentence.Shen Mo is Qingque's stepmother legally, and the stepmother intends to kill her stepdaughter, so she cannot be sentenced to death.

Deng Qi lowered his face, "Accordingly, if your sister is harmed by her, it will be in vain, right?" Deng Zhihan raised his head stubbornly, refusing to answer.

Ning Guogong said indifferently: "Let's not talk about what happened back then, what about this one now?"

A look of shame appeared on Deng Zhihan's face. After struggling for a while, he said boldly: "My mother instigated the third aunt to write a letter, expose my sister, and cause trouble. It is her fault. But the great-grandmother came to Ningshou Palace to talk nonsense, without any scruples about family and family relations." Great-grandfather, but great-grandmother. The same is true, since great-grandmother An An was born in a temple to recuperate, my mother is not a death penalty!"

Deng Qi was furious, "Stinky boy! Even your great-grandmother made it up, is this the reason for you to be a junior?" Deng Zhihan knelt down with a plop, and kowtowed several times, "I know my mistake."

Deng Qi stretched out his hand to pull him up, and asked, "I can't kill him, so let him go like this? Brother Han, the entire Deng family will be handed over to you in the future, you can't blindly favor her and ignore the overall situation!"

"Who said it was easy to let it go." Deng Zhihan blushed and his neck was thick. "My great-grandmother has become a monk. Can my mother still be a noble lady? Daddy, I came here based on reason, and I didn't blindly take sides."

"Then what do you say?" Deng Qi asked.

Deng Zhihan gritted his teeth and said loudly: "It was so hard for great-grandfather to earn this family business, but it was almost destroyed in her hands. Isn't she ashamed? She should go back to Huiting's hometown, in the ancestral home, in front of the ancestors, and confess herself fault!"

"Ancestral home, ancestral home." Deng Qi murmured.The Deng family will return to their hometown to worship their ancestors in about three, five, or even ten or eight years. If Shen Mo returns to his hometown, it will be almost cut off from the Ningguo government in the capital.Very good, very good.

"How long?" Deng Qi suddenly thought of a very serious question.

"Forever!" Deng Zhihan looked tragic.

Tears welled up in Deng Qi's eyes, and he patted Deng Zhihan's shoulder vigorously, "Son, I'm making things difficult for you." No matter how bad Shen Mo is, she is also Brother Han's mother, and Brother Han can open his mouth to banish Shen Mo for a lifetime, it's hard for him.

Deng Zhihan burst into tears.

Ning Guogong said slowly: "The customs of my hometown are simple and simple. If your mother can often communicate with her neighbors, she must be influenced and get rid of her evil thoughts."

For a young lady of the Duke's Mansion who has lived in the capital for decades, suddenly being sent to the countryside, where she can only hang out with a bunch of farmers, is not a light punishment.Ning Guogong still feels very relieved that Deng Zhihan can be ruthless.

"Why do you often communicate with your neighbors?" Deng Zhihan wiped his tears with his hand, and said stubbornly: "My great-grandmother has been practicing hard in the temple. Can she still communicate with her neighbors and live comfortably? She built a small temple in her ancestral home. Eating fast and reciting Buddha’s name in the temple.”

As soon as these words came out, Deng Zhihan felt a huge pain in his chest.That's my mother!Give birth to me and raise my own mother!After the great pain, Deng Zhihan is also proud. As the eldest grandson of Deng's family and the future head of the Deng family, I am not selfish, and I can take care of the overall situation!

Deng Qi was overjoyed, stretched out his arms to hug Deng Zhihan, and slapped him hard twice, not knowing how to be affectionate, "Son, you didn't disappoint Dad!"

Deng Zhihan blushed, "Do you think that I am still a child, and I don't know that farming is difficult? Great-grandfather has made great military achievements, and has already aroused suspicion in the court. If we are not careful, we can't even manage the family members. I don't know when disaster will strike! "

Ning Guogong's contribution is indeed great, and it is so great that people hate him.During the Chenghua period, there were officials impeaching Ning Guogong for doing good deeds and plotting wrongdoing. Fortunately, the late emperor and his family were rich, so they ignored those impeachments.Now it is the reign of Hongzhi, the sage is lenient and benevolent, but the Xun family's angry words can send the head of the family, Ning Guogong, to prison. Do you think Ning Guogong's mansion dares to act recklessly?Do you want to strictly control your family members?It's not easy to make a family, but to destroy a family, hehe, one or two stupid women can do it.

Deng Qi laughed in satisfaction, "Farewell for three days, let's look at each other with admiration!"

There was also a smile on Ning Guogong's majestic face, and he felt much lighter all over his body.The great-grandson Deng Zhihan already looks like an adult, can he rest as a great-grandfather?The burden is always on the shoulders of young people.When people are old, they should rest and recuperate.

Ning Guogong, who was still looking forward to his prestige, suddenly felt that he was getting old.

Deng Zhihan paid homage to Ning Guogong, and went to visit his grandfather, grandmother, uncles, and aunts in each house. He met his younger brothers, sisters, and cousins ​​one by one, and expressed his parting feelings.Next, Deng Zhihan didn't go out, except for Ding Xing in the morning and evening, he silently accompanied Shen Mo.Although Shen Mo had her own son by her side, her heart became more and more flustered, "Brother Han, you will save your mother, right?" Deng Zhihan often comforted briefly, "Don't worry, I will definitely save your life."

The fear in Shen Mo's heart became more and more intense, and it gradually overwhelmed her.

"I don't just want to live, do you understand?" Shen Mo pulled Deng Zhihan irritably, wanting to get angry and pleading, "I'm used to living a good life, and I want to live a good life! I want to live a good life, Touted by others, you know?"

"When I was in your grandfather's house, I was the most favored eldest daughter. The best clothes, the brightest room, and the most delicious food in the house were all mine! , I must be dressed up neatly, and I will go to the appointment with your grandmother."

"Shortly after marrying into the Deng family, the Deng family changed from Funinghou's mansion to Ningguo's mansion. I followed the tide and was envied by my wife. Brother Han, I have been married to Deng's family for almost 20 years, and I have been in it for 20 years. My dear lady! When I go home, I will have dozens of maids and women who will serve me wholeheartedly and drive me. When I go out, I will ask for a BMW and a fragrant car, and a dozen beauties wrapped in silk and satin will talk and laugh and flatter me. I am like the stars holding the moon!"

"These noble families in the capital, whether they are princesses or concubines, princes, princes, or high-ranking officials in the court, which one would have exposed me at a banquet? Gather together with a group of jeweled, graceful and luxurious young women, and say It doesn’t matter whether it’s makeup or clothing, or showing off your husband and son-in-law and children, how can I be worse than others? Brother Han, I’m the grandson wife of Ningguo Duke’s mansion, your father’s wife, your biological mother! I'm gone, I'm gone, and no one dares to look down on me!"

When Shen Mo said this, her originally haggard face became brighter, and her eyes shone with pride.

Deng Zhihan couldn't help it, and asked her in a hoarse voice, "Since that's the case, let's live a good life, but what are you fussing about?"

Shen Mo's eyes flickered, she didn't dare to look into Deng Zhihan's eyes, and defended without confidence, "I want to reverse the case for your grandfather, and, sister Ping has never had a good marriage..."

Deng Zhihan looked Shen Mo up and down as if looking at a monster, "Because of this, you want to write to the Ningshou Palace to expose the elder sister's life experience? Do you know what will happen to the elder sister if the empress dowager gets serious about it?" tragic?"

Shen Mo really wanted to blurt out, "The more miserable she is, the better!" However, thinking about Deng Zhihan growing up in a foreign school, he was educated more by Ning Guogong and Deng Qi than by himself, so he endured these words. Did not say.

"Even if the eldest sister is really unlucky, the Shen family will not be able to overturn the case!" Deng Zhihan's face was gloomy, "The case of my grandfather was personally approved by the late emperor. Overturning the case for the Shen family is tantamount to overthrowing everything and starting over. It is not easy. His Majesty is notoriously filial. , haven't you heard?"

Although Deng Zhihan made the verdict with dignity and awe, he felt extremely guilty in his heart, feeling really sorry for the mother who gave birth to him.At this moment, Deng Zhihan was secretly rejoicing: Fortunately, he didn't soften his heart!If my mother stayed in the capital, nothing might happen again.It is impossible to reverse the case for the Shen family, she can't even understand such a simple truth!
Shen Mo was stunned for a long while, covering her face and crying, "Can't get over the case? Can't get over the case again? Brother Han, I'm not reconciled! My father and brothers died unjustly, and my mother is still suffering in the northwest! Thinking of her old man , I can't even sleep!"

Deng Zhihan pushed her away in annoyance, and stood up, "The case has been settled, and the person has been exiled for life. You only want to reverse the case sooner or later. It's too late!"

Even my own son is impatient!Shen Mo smiled wryly, and defended unwillingly, "Your grandfather was wronged, and the Shen family was wronged! It's all because Qi Qingque was too ruthless, and the Shen family came to this point! I hate, I hate that girl... "

Deng Zhihan interrupted her, "Stop talking, I have ordered someone to pack your luggage, and I will send you back to your hometown tomorrow. You are facing the wall in your hometown and thinking about what you have done. Do you feel sorry for my ancestors of the Deng family!"

Shen Mo was so stupid that it took him a cup of tea before she came back to her senses. She threw herself in front of Deng Zhihan and begged, "Mother knows I was wrong, mother will never dare again! Son, please go and beg your great-grandfather, please!" Please father, please forgive mother this time!"

Deng Zhihan was cruel, and said in a low voice: "I decided to send you back to your hometown, mother, it was me."

Shen Mo looked up at him in disbelief, her eyes staring like copper bells, her eyes were filled with astonishment, anger, and endless sadness, pain, and disappointment.

"It's you, brother Han, it's you?" Shen Mo's face turned pale, even her lips were pale, "It's you who wants to drive mother out of the capital and send her back to her hometown to suffer?"

Deng Zhihan clenched his fists and admitted hard-heartedly, "Yes, it's me."

Shen Mo looked at him as if she didn't know him, and smiled stupidly, "I made a careless move and missed it. Not only did I lose the favor of Mrs. Weng and my son-in-law, but even my own son started to deal with me. Being a man , is there anyone more miserable than me?"

Shen Mo shook her head with tears in her eyes, "No, don't, I won't go back to my hometown, and I won't go back when I die. Brother Han, if you have the heart, just kill me with one knife!"

"I'll see you off tomorrow." Deng Zhihan turned his head to look at the empty wall, with a bitter voice, "I'll leave at the hour of tomorrow, don't delay for a moment."

Deng Zhihan didn't look at Shen Mo again, and strode towards the door.Shen Mo screamed and wanted to jump over to stop him, but the woman next to her had already been ordered, and she was not allowed to act rashly, so she quickly went up and restrained her.Shen Mo's sharp crying sound spread far away, Deng Zhihan's footsteps paused, but he didn't stop.

The next day, when it was daylight, Shen Mo was sent to the carriage, left the capital, and returned to her hometown.

She will never come back.

Such is the consequence of slandering and slandering Princess Jin.Anyang Hou was forced to divorce a daughter-in-law and abandon two grandchildren.In Ningguo's mansion, the Xun family became a monk, and Shen Mo was expelled.

(End of this chapter)