Lord Quan teases Houmen's poisonous wife
Chapter 107 The Princess Goddess
Chapter 107 The Princess Goddess
When Concubine Feng De fell, the reputation of the Su family was greatly damaged.
After all, it is the largest family, so such a big event has naturally attracted the attention of those in the palace.
Thus, Princess Linglong was introduced into the palace.
Cining Palace.
The graceful and luxurious queen mother frowned tightly at this time, "Linglong, what's going on with the Su family?"
Feng Zong had a daughter who was a Concubine De. Feng Zong's honor and disgrace involved Concubine Feng De's honor and disgrace. Feng Zong's face was even more related to Concubine Feng De's face.
And Concubine Feng De is Emperor Yonglong's woman, if she has no face, where will Emperor Yonglong be honored?
Even though the Empress Dowager and Emperor Yonglong had some estrangement because of Empress Luo, she would not be so stupid as to separate public and private matters.
The matter of Feng Zong obviously affected Emperor Yonglong's face, how could she not be angry!
Princess Linglong pursed her lips.
The incident between Feng Zong and the third aunt Taichang was not rumored by outsiders, but it was true. Besides, everyone witnessed it with their own eyes that day, even if she wanted to keep a little bit of intercession, it was impossible.
With a sigh in his heart, Princess Linglong said: "The granddaughter doesn't know the details, it's just...just happened to see that scene when I went to listen to Fengyuan to meet the old man."
It is self-evident what "that scene" refers to, and the Empress Dowager frowned even deeper, "So, it's not a deliberate rumor, but it really happened?"
"Yes." Princess Linglong gritted her teeth and answered.
What's the use of lying at a time like this?The Empress Dowager is not someone to be fooled easily, she will still ask people to investigate afterwards.
"Confused!" The queen mother slapped the table heavily, furious, "Feng Zong, this little old man, it's fine to raise dancers and actors in his own house. He's so old, and he still looks like his sister-in-law's wife. Old face, how can you pull it off to do such a heartless thing!"
Princess Linglong pursed her lips and remained silent.
If she told the queen mother that Feng Zong threatened to take the third concubine to Feng's house afterwards, the queen mother would definitely faint from anger.
Fortunately, the third concubine has already been sent to the Shentang, otherwise, if Feng Zong really took her to Feng's house, then the faces of Su and Feng's family would have to be trampled by thousands of people from now on.
After getting angry, the Queen Mother asked again: "How did you deal with it in the end?"
Princess Linglong told the truth, "Third Aunt is too depressed. As for the second old man of the Feng family, I heard that he will not be well after going back. He has been watched by people for the past few days, so he is afraid to recite it all at once."
In fact, this kind of thing is not difficult to think about. Feng Zong, an elderly man, was given that kind of thing to vent on women. He is lucky that he did not die in the belly of the third wife. It's a miracle, and it's reasonable to lose your body now.
The Su family couldn't protect themselves, the old lady was in a state of desperation, she was so worried about this matter, she was still angry now, and ordered everyone in the Su family not to take care of Feng's family affairs, even if Feng Zong died, no one was allowed to come to the door Condolences.
"Hmph!" The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "It's better for a shameless thing to die, so as not to be ashamed to live in this world!"
The queen mother will be angry, not only because the reputation of the royal family has been affected, but also because of her well-behaved and sensible granddaughter.
Princess Linglong married Su Yang, the fourth master of the Su family. Su Yang was also the minister of the Ministry of War. He was a future cabinet minister. He had been in this position for many years. Now, because of the faint and lecherous second old master of the Feng family, Su Yang has been punished. Colleagues run on, the future is worrying.
The Empress Dowager is a granddaughter like Princess Linglong, who loves her on weekdays. Naturally, she can't see that her granddaughter's husband's family has encountered such a disaster. When she heard the news in the morning, she was so angry that she knocked over the breakfast table, and then spread the word. Princess Linglong came into the palace.
"Grandmother." Princess Linglong persuaded, "Calm down."
The queen mother didn't want to calm down, but Feng Zong did it so badly that it was hard for people not to be angry.
It took a long time for the queen mother to calm down, "Linglong, the Su family is now in a sensitive period. During this period, let your husband, Su Yang, act cautiously and don't let your colleagues get caught, otherwise it will damage your official career." , the Su family is really going to be devastated."
Princess Linglong nodded.
After a pause, the Empress Dowager said again: "Ai's family has never asked about Brother Li's matter, because they were afraid that you would be sad, and it has been so long, there is something that Ai's family has to say."
Princess Linglong respectfully said: "Grandmother, please tell me."
The queen mother said: "You and Su Yang are just such a son. This son died before he got married. After all, it is an untouchable scar in your parents' hearts. The Ai family can understand. But the Su family will eventually separate. When the time comes, what will you do if you have no children? With your bones, it is impossible to raise them again. If...if it is possible, take advantage of Su Yang's youth and vigor, and give him a few concubines sooner. Give birth to an heir, and when the time comes, you can adopt your own name, which can be regarded as all your mother's regret of losing her grandson."
Princess Linglong lowered her eyebrows. Her mother is a princess and her father is a son-in-law. In her father's life, her mother was the only woman. She was born in such a family since she was a child and was influenced by monogamy.So even though she knew that the Su family was not a princess' mansion, she still couldn't bear to share her husband with other women. Now that the queen mother asked her to take a concubine for her husband, Princess Linglong felt very sad.
"Grandmother." After thinking about it, Princess Linglong still couldn't agree with this one. She was straightforward, and she simply said clearly, "Yun Jingshu is already pregnant, and that is Li Ge'er's blood. Sifang will not be innocent. After."
The queen mother was startled, "Is Yun Jingshu pregnant?"
"Yes."
"But..." The Queen Mother hesitated, "By the time Yun Jingshu married, didn't Brother Li already die?"
At this moment, Princess Linglong didn't care about any embarrassment, "Before Brother Li left, he had sex with Yun Jingshu."
"So that's the case." The suspicion in the Empress Dowager's eyes receded, and then she sighed, "It's good to have a queen, and it will save you from worrying about taking concubines.
The Ai family knows that you have a strong temper and don't like to serve your husband with other women. The reason why the Ai family said that before is because of the fact that the current situation of the Su family is really bad.
The old lady and the old lady are very old, and it seems that they will not live for a few years. As long as the two elders leave, the Su family will definitely be divided. How can you not have a son to support you?
It's all right now, Yun Jingshu is pregnant, no matter if it's a boy or a girl, it's brother Li's blood after all, if it's a son, then it's even better, if it's a daughter, I will leave her a family to recruit a son-in-law in the future.In this way, she doesn't have to marry far away and be separated from you, but she can also honor your husband and wife for Brother Li. "
Princess Linglong nodded, "My granddaughter thinks so too."
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Feng Zong is not well, the doctor has been in and out of Feng's residence frequently in recent days, and there are constant letters from Su's house.
"I heard that the second uncle could still eat half a bowl of porridge yesterday, but this morning he couldn't even drink a drop of water. His face is pale and gray. Obviously, the situation is over."
Mother Qian reported it as such.
The old lady was upset when she heard it, "Didn't you tell me not to mention the Feng family's affairs again? Who brought these letters?"
"Old lady, uncle sent someone to bring it here." Mother Qian said: "What uncle means is that he made a big mistake by asking old lady to see second uncle for the last time no matter what. After all, they are still a family, and there is no reason to avoid seeing each other before dying."
The old lady was furious, "Why, he has the ability to come all the way to Su's house to seduce his sister-in-law's concubine, but now that he is dying, he has no ability to go to hell by himself, and he has to be sent for a ride before he will close his eyes?"
Mother Qian was also helpless, "Speaking of which, I always feel that what happened that day was a trap set up by someone, maybe... maybe the second uncle and third concubine were used by someone."
"Is it useful to talk about this now?" Mother Qian's doubts, the old lady never thought about it, but now that her reputation has spread, let alone the second uncle and Chang's already having an affair, even if they are innocent , Up to now, I can't wash it off by jumping into the Yellow River.
The reputation of the Su family has been completely lost to this pair of shameless adulterers.
"Old lady." Mother Qian asked in a low voice, "Should we go to the Feng family?"
"Don't go!" The old lady refused flatly, "Our family's own affairs haven't been clarified yet, how can I have so much free time to worry about my mother's family, isn't this not dead yet? We'll talk about it when we die. As for the wreath, just arrange for someone to do it. So what are you serious about? He died because of his greed and lust, and he gave Feng’s parents a face? Why don’t you call the whole family over to see him? Bah! Even me Feel ashamed of him!"
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Princess Linglong came back from the palace and immediately came to Rongxi Hall to see the old lady.
Seeing her, the old lady softened her expression, "My fourth daughter-in-law, did the Empress Dowager say anything to you?"
Don't think about it, the old lady also understands that the empress dowager specially passed Princess Linglong into the palace because of the scandal of the Su family.
Princess Linglong said: "It's nothing, I just asked a few words."
The old lady was even more nervous, "What did you ask?"
Princess Linglong couldn't hide it, so she said truthfully: "Grandmother asked me if the incident about our family was true."
"Then what do you say?"
Princess Linglong was full of helplessness, "So many people have seen it, how dare I lie in front of the queen mother, naturally I told the truth according to what I saw with my own eyes."
The old lady was shocked, "Then, how did the Empress Dowager react?"
Princess Linglong saw that she was nervous, and said with relief: "It is said that it is difficult for an upright official to break up housework. No matter how angry the queen mother is, she will never interfere with our internal affairs. She didn't say anything, but asked me to point out fourth master. You must be careful when you act, don't let your colleagues seize the opportunity to suppress you wantonly, otherwise the Su family will be in jeopardy once the fourth master collapses."
Isn't it?
There are only two sons of the Su family. The eldest master died three years ago. The fourth master suffered a lot from the loss of his beloved son a few days ago. Xia Ya came back with a tense expression on his face, even Princess Linglong had to be careful when talking to him, for fear of angering him with a wrong sentence.
The old lady Su didn't expect this, "What the Empress Dowager mentioned is that the current situation of our family is indeed in a precarious situation."
Except for Su Yan, the concubine who has been living alone for a long time, the rest of her concubine are not as high as the official position of the fourth child. Once the fourth child makes a mistake in government affairs, the old lady dare not go where the Su family will go. Continue to think about it.
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The Feng family has dominated the back house all her life, and the only ones she can control are the daughters-in-law and grand-daughters-in-law of the Su family who are confined to the back house all day long.
As for government affairs, no matter how capable Mrs. Su is, she still can't get involved.
Therefore, when the news came that the fourth master Su Yang was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and suspended for investigation because of corruption, the old lady fell ill in a fit of anger.
As the saying goes, everyone pushes the wall down.
As the number one family in the capital, the Su family has survived for many years, and it has already made many people jealous and dissatisfied.
Now because of Feng Zong and the third concubine, the reputation of the Su family has been greatly damaged. At this time, it is the best time to destroy the Su family, so Su Yang's colleagues who are usually very good, openly said compliments to him , In fact, secretly trying to bring him down.
Su Yang hadn't caught his breath because of Su Li's incident, and was affected by the third aunt's incident again. He was completely devastated, and he was completely caught off guard when his colleagues shot arrows in secret.
The serious crime of corruption has been put on his head like this. Even if he is in prison, he still can't figure out why there is still evidence leaking out of the accounts of the Ministry of War, which he clearly did perfectly.
However, the fact is that the evidence presented by his colleagues was disseminated to them by Su Yan in an unknown way.
An eldest master, Su Ping, and a fourth master, Su Yang, used to bully Su Yan when they were young.
At that time, Su Ping and Su Yang were about to get married and were adults.
In front of them, Su Yan was just a toddler, yet they were able to do it.
As for the reason, it is naturally because Feng Shi often mentions Qu Shi in front of his two legitimate sons intentionally or unintentionally that Qu Shi is a vicious, vicious person who shamelessly steals all their father's favor.
Therefore, Su Yang and Su Ping came to avenge their biological mother.
In those years, Su Yan was powerless, and every time he was punched and kicked, he could only silently swallow back his tears, and then vowed in his heart that he would return all the humiliation to them in the future.
In Su Yan's childhood, the skin on the whole body was rarely intact. Either he was whipped here, or he was pinched black and purple there.
Just imagine, the two adults, Su Yang and Su Ping, brought their servants in their own yard to do this kind of cruelty to a two or three-year-old child who has just learned to talk and walk. Who can forget such a shame?
So Su Yan remembered his grudge, and has kept it till now.
Three years ago, Su Yan took advantage of Qiu Lie to kill his elder brother Su Ping, and thinking about it later, it was too cheap for him.
Now it was Su Yang's turn, he didn't intend to put him to death all at once, he wanted to use this matter to slowly torture the old lady Su and avenge his biological mother, Qu Shi.
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Inside Rongxi Hall.
All the daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law were guarding in front of Feng's bed. Her condition seemed to be more serious than that of the old man.
"Mother."
The eldest wife Sun wiped her tears, "You must hold on!"
Feng's eyes passed over Sun's and fell on Princess Linglong.
Princess Linglong's eyes were already swollen from crying.
"Fourth daughter-in-law." Feng called out weakly.
Princess Linglong hurried forward, "Mother, my daughter-in-law is here!"
"Go...to find Lao Jiu." At this point, Feng can only pin his hopes on Su Yan, "Let him intercede for Lao Si."
She only has such a legitimate son left, and she must not be ruined by this unrequited case.
Princess Linglong was hesitant at first, but the old lady repeatedly emphasized that she must go to the Duke's Mansion to find Su Yan, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.
In fact, what Su Yang and Su Ping did to Xiao Su Yan in the early years, Princess Linglong knew part of it after she married, so she tried her best to suppress Su Yang, and she was also kind to Su Yan, just wanting to use this To make up for it, but all this seems to be of no use to Su Yan, his attitude towards the Su family is still lukewarm.
Obviously, Su Yan has always held a grudge against his fourth brother Su Yang.
Under such circumstances, Princess Linglong really has no chance of winning Su Yan's willingness to protect Su Yang.
I walked all the way to the Duke's Mansion with apprehension, and went straight into the front hall after the concierge informed me.
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan sat inside.
"Why is Fourth Sister-in-law here when you are free?" Yun Chu greeted him politely.
Princess Linglong had a gloomy look on her face, and she thought for a long time before she spoke, "Old Ninth Brother and Sister, I came here today to ask you something."
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan exchanged glances, pretending not to know, Su Yan asked: "If Sisister-in-law has anything to say, just say it."
Princess Linglong bit her lip, "Your fourth brother was involved in the case and was arrested and imprisoned."
Su Yan pretended to be surprised, "Involved in the case?"
"I don't know exactly what it is." Princess Linglong said distressedly: "After the old lady found out about this, she fell ill in a fit of anger, and she is still lying on the couch and can't get up. Lao Jiu, Sisao knows, you four Brother used to be a little sorry for you, but now the Su family is in critical condition, once something happens to your fourth brother, the Su family will be ruined, so I will be the fourth sister-in-law and beg you to find a way to keep your fourth brother."
After finishing speaking, he knelt down without hesitation.
Yun Chu was slightly startled, and immediately walked over to help Princess Linglong up, "What is Sisister-in-law doing, your big gift, our husband and wife can't afford it."
Princess Linglong's eyes were full of tears, "I can't help it either."
"Sister-in-law Si, don't do this." Yun Chuwei persuaded, while looking at Su Yan, "Master Jiu, is there a way to keep Brother-in-law, give me a sweet word, and don't make Sister-in-law worry about it."
Su Yan pondered for a moment, "There is no way, or..."
"What is it?"
"Fourth Brother's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it."
Yun Chuwei's eyes flickered, and he looked at Princess Linglong.
Princess Linglong became excited, "Is there really a way to keep fourth master safe and sound? I only want others to be good. As for the official position, it will be gone if it is gone."
Princess Linglong has never paid much attention to fame and fortune, not to mention that she can't choose at this time. Between fame and fortune and the life of the fourth master, she naturally values the life of the fourth master more. As long as she is there, everything can be said in the future.
Su Yan nodded, "Okay, tomorrow morning, I will stand up and protect him."
Princess Linglong burst into tears of gratitude, "Old Ninth, Fourth Sister-in-law really doesn't know what to say."
Su Yan said: "Siblings should help each other. Fourth sister-in-law is being polite."
This sentence is equivalent to slapping Sifang hard in the face.
Back then when Su Yang bullied the younger, he never admitted that Su Yan's younger brother was his half-brother.
Princess Linglong looked a little uncomfortable.
Su Yan had lost his patience, "We have something to do later, so we won't accompany you, four ships please go your own way."
Princess Linglong left the Duke's Mansion knowingly.
When I returned to Su Mansion again, I went to Rongxi Hall immediately.
The old lady still refused to sleep, she opened her eyes and waited for her.
"Old fourth daughter-in-law, how is it?"
Princess Linglong told the truth, "Lao Jiu said that he can stand up and save Fourth Master tomorrow morning, but... it's just that Fourth Master's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War may not be able to be kept."
The old lady's belly was full of blood, her eyes turned white, and she roared, "What do you mean you can't keep it? The old nine are high-ranking, and they are favored by the emperor. As long as he thinks, there are people he can't keep?"
This is blaming Su Yan for not doing his best.
Princess Linglong was very embarrassed, "Mother, Lao Jiu's willingness to show up has already given us enough face."
"What a joke!" Mrs. Su snorted coldly, "Even if he moved to his official residence, can Lao Jiu deny that he has the blood of the Su family? Since it is a family, if something happened here, he would take action." Isn't it natural to help? What does it mean to give us enough face? As his aunt, I need him to give me face if I ask him to do something? "
Princess Linglong frowned, "Mother."
At this time, shouldn't fourth master's safety come first?As for those who are not officials, what else matters?
"Don't talk about it!" The old lady knew that Princess Linglong didn't care about Su Yang's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War at all. Although she was a little angry in her heart, she couldn't vent her anger on her, after all, Princess Linglong's status was extraordinary.
Since Princess Linglong can't handle Lao Jiu, she can only support this old bone by herself.
"Help me up."
Princess Linglong was startled, "My mother is still ill, and the doctor ordered me not to walk around easily."
"Hmph!" The old lady said with a sullen face, "I still don't believe it. I dragged this sick body to the gate of the Duke's mansion in person, and the old nine could kill me in anger at his mansion."
Struggling to get up by himself, he told Mama Qian, "Get someone to prepare the sedan chair immediately, and go to the Duke's Mansion."
Princess Linglong tried to dissuade her again and again, but the old lady Su was like a madman, she couldn't listen to anything, and she was determined to go to the Duke's mansion to have a face-to-face interview with Su Yan.
Princess Linglong was afraid that something would happen soon, so she had no choice but to follow the soft sedan chair to the Duke's Mansion again.
It was still Su Yan and Yun Chuwei who received the reception in the front hall.
The old lady was dressed thickly, she threw off the supporting maid, and with a wolf's head stick in her hand, she stepped in step by step.
"old lady."
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan got up together.
The old lady Su snorted softly, and her eyes fell on Su Yan, "Old Jiu, what did your fourth sister-in-law tell you when she came to look for her?"
Su Yan's face was expressionless, "Since the fourth sister-in-law is here, why didn't the old lady ask her directly?"
"I'd like to hear with my own ears what you have to say."
The old lady walked aside and sat down with a domineering expression on her face.
Su Yan said indifferently: "Sisao asked me to come forward to save Brother Si, and I agreed."
"So, are you protecting people and official positions?" The old lady's tone was strong, as if as long as Su Yan dared to say no, she would immediately tear him apart.
"That's not true." Su Yan said: "I just promised my fourth sister-in-law to keep my fourth brother safe and sound. As for the official position, I don't care."
"Not counting?" The old lady sneered, "Why not?"
Su Yan answered unhurriedly: "Fourth brother is involved in the case, the evidence is solid, no matter how capable I am, I can't order the Ministry of Criminal Affairs to change the case without power. I hope the old lady will forgive me for changing the right and wrong."
Feng was furious, "Su Yan, stop playing word games with me, and I'll just ask you, can you keep the fourth son's official position?"
"No." Su Yan was not overwhelmed by the old lady's aura at all.
"Are you planning to piss me off at your house?" The old lady's voice became deeper and deeper, hinting at a warning.
Su Yan looked up at Feng Shi, and asked, "Why does the old lady think that I have the ability to keep the fourth brother's official position?"
"You are the only prince in Nanliang!" The old lady gritted her teeth and spoke in a correct voice.
Su Yan smiled, "If the old lady's statement is true, then the fourth sister-in-law's biological mother is the only biological daughter of the queen mother. Isn't the status of the eldest princess more noble than a courtier like me? If the eldest princess comes forward, I want to keep it. Fourth brother's person and official position are not a problem at all."
These words choked the old lady.
Even Princess Linglong was taken aback for a moment.
To be honest, Princess Linglong has never thought of going back to her mother's house for help since the accident, but now Su Yan refuted it with one sentence, and it seemed that what he said had some truth.
The old lady was speechless, but looked at Su Yan with hatred.
Sure enough, the son Hu Meizi gave birth to was just like her, eloquent and disgusting.
Seeing that the old lady hadn't left yet, Su Yan frowned indistinctly, "Is there anything else the old lady can do?"
When the old lady heard this, it was okay, "Do you dare to order me to evict the guest?"
"Don't dare." Su Yan looked respectful, "I just think that the situation of the fourth brother in prison is unknown, whether it is the fourth sister-in-law or the old lady, they should try their best to rescue him instead of wasting time on me Of course, I can also come forward, but it may not be able to keep the fourth brother's official position. On the contrary, it may be counterproductive and make the whole thing worse. If the old lady really dares to bet on me, she will stand against me tomorrow morning. Come out and try."
With Su Yan's earnest appearance, it was impossible to tell that she was lying. The old lady beat drums in her heart, puffed her cheeks, stood up and called Princess Linglong, "Let's go!"
Of course she didn't dare to gamble with Su Yan. Ever since Su Yan became the duke of the state, Mrs. Su has never been able to hold him.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly walked away.
Yun Chuwei watched the two go away, and then he let out a long sigh of relief, "Fortunately, we had expected that the old lady would come to the door in person and made preparations in advance, otherwise today, she would really be able to flatten and make balls at will."
Su Yan smiled absent-mindedly, "It's not more than ten years ago now, Su Yan is no longer the child who was bullied by others. After so many years, I have figured out a lot of the old lady's tricks, and I know how to do it." Completely strangled her seven inches so that she could not move."
Regarding the sad past when she was a child, Su Yan seldom mentioned it to Yun Chuwei, but Yun Chuwei had inquired about it in private, and hearing him talk about it now, she felt depressed and extremely uncomfortable.
Walking over, hugging his waist gently, "Master Jiu, let's not think about the unhappy things in the past, okay? I will make up for the rest of your life."
Su Yan lowered his head, gently stroking her face with his beautiful and slender fingers like jade bones, the tenderness in his eyes melted gently in her warm breath.
Such warm eyes made her involuntarily stand on tiptoe, clasped her hands on the back of his neck, and slowly moved her lips closer to his.
Seeing that he was unmoved, she smiled coquettishly, "I'm like a hungry wolf every night, why did you become an idiot today?"
Su Yan took a tight breath, and wrapped her arms around her waist with one hand, making her stick closer to him.
Yun Chuwei deliberately rubbed her moist thin lips against his lips, then moved away a little, giggling.
Su Yan carried her to the bed and lay flat on the bed, bent down, and kissed the red lips that had been lingering on both sides for a long time, and faintly heard a low voice between the lips and teeth, "Wei Wei."
The warm breath mixed with the coolness of the cold snow outside the window sprayed on her beautiful face little by little.
"Ok?"
A sliver of clarity emerged from the blurred sanity, she gently opened her eyes, and met the unexplainable light in his windy eyes.
"We agreed, we'll be like this for the rest of our lives, don't quarrel, don't separate, don't let each other suffer from lovesickness, okay?"
His hot lips rolled over her sensitive earlobe and neck. These words seemed to engrave a lifetime of tenderness and nostalgia into them, turning them into a solemn promise, no matter what life or death they experienced, they would hold each other's hand tightly. , will not be separated for a lifetime.
"Okay." She nodded the moment before her lips were sucked by him.
It's not because of a momentary emotion, but because she has already determined that she has fallen in love with this man.
He said that he will only love once in his life, once for a lifetime.
At this very moment, she thought, so did she.
Su Yan's breathing quickly became rapid, and the kiss gradually deepened, and her fingertips gently opened the buttons on the front of her clothes.
When the clothes are all faded, the hibiscus tent falls, and the red quilt billows, swaying the room in spring.
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After being reminded by Su Yan, the old lady really set her mind on Princess Linglong's biological mother, Princess Yiqing.She still has a bit of brains, and she didn't let Princess Linglong go directly, but intentionally or unintentionally mentioned Princess Yiqing, and secretly put pressure on Princess Linglong a little bit.
Princess Linglong is a smart person, so why didn't she understand what the old lady was up to? After deliberating, she really went back to her natal princess mansion and told Eldest Princess Yiqing about it.
Unsurprisingly, Eldest Princess Yiqing scolded, "It seems that you have completely forgotten what I have taught you since childhood, right? Your identity has only a slight relationship with the royal family. Strictly speaking, you are just an outsider to the royal family.
Yes, I am the eldest princess, the sister of the first mother, but so what?Could it be that because of my status as a princess, I can ask the Lord to pardon your husband's crimes regardless of right and wrong?
Once Bengong comes forward, Imakami may forgive your husband for the sake of Bengong.
and then?The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would know that Jinshang had pardoned a high-ranking official who had committed a corruption case in the face of his own sister.
As a king, if he left such an impression on his courtiers, wouldn't all the officials in the lower yamen follow the example of today's practice of deceiving the upper and lower, and the officials and officials protect each other?
Linglong, Linglong, I have always trained you a lot, hoping that you can break away from the squeamishness of most of the noble girls in Beijing, and become a different and proud woman. I didn't expect you to be confused on this matter. .
Regardless of whether you came to me on your own initiative, or your mother-in-law forced you to come, in a word, there is only one sentence in this palace: the clean will be clean, and the turbid will be turbid. The criminal investigation department of the imperial court will not wrong someone for no reason. A good person will never let any bad person go. If your husband is really innocent, then even if I don't need to come forward, he will be able to get out of the prison safe and sound in the end. "
After being married for so many years, princess Linglong seldom came back to her natal home, and even if she did, it was just to talk about other things. It was the first time she was educated by Princess Yiqing earnestly like today.
Princess Linglong was ashamed, "Mother taught me the lesson, and my daughter will remember it."
Elder Princess Yiqing rubbed her forehead and waved her hands, "Go back, I can't and won't help you with this favor. Even if you blame me and hate me, I won't soften my heart."
As a biological mother, how could she not hope for her daughter's well-being?When something happened to her son-in-law, Eldest Princess Yiqing was equally anxious, but no matter how anxious she was, she couldn't break her principles. She was a princess of a country, and she should establish righteousness for the royal family, instead of secretly instigating her daughter to use random means to keep her son-in-law safe for a while. This is not for their own good, but it will teach the couple badly, making them mistakenly think that every time they make a mistake in the future, they can be forgiven based on a strong relationship, which will make them go nowhere from now on.
A mother who really loves her daughter will never teach her daughter in such a stupid way.
At least that's what Princess Yiqing thinks so.
As for Su Yang's case, after Princess Linglong leaves, Elder Princess Yiqing will naturally go to the palace to face her, but she has her own opinion on what to say.
After receiving an education, Princess Linglong returned to the Su Mansion, and then told the old lady exactly what Princess Yiqing had said.
And those words are undoubtedly a big slap in the face of Feng Shi, the wife of a courtier who has no benefits.
As a princess, you can abide by the etiquette, but you are just a courtier's wife, but you are always thinking of seeking personal gain, with a face full of embarrassment?
In a day, first choked up by Su Yan, and then choked up by Princess Yiqing's words, Feng Shi lay on the bed, his old face turned blue.
Princess Linglong fed her the medicine and tucked the quilt for her herself, then got up and went out.
Princess Yiqing will soon enter the palace to face the saint. She did not intercede for Su Yang in front of Emperor Yonglong. Instead, she stood in the most fair position and let Emperor Yonglong deal with Su Yang according to the law.
Emperor Yonglong was quite pleased with Princess Yiqing's attitude.
Originally, he planned to demote Su Yang, but because of Princess Yiqing's face, Emperor Yonglong changed his mind temporarily, and the official was still demoted, but he was released. He was fined for one year, and then he was relegated from the Minister of the Ministry of War to the Minister of the Ministry of War. , directly downgraded to a rank, and will only take up the post after a year.
Regarding Su Yang's execution decree, it was promulgated on the third day.
Hearing that her husband was safe and well, and there was no need to let it out, Princess Linglong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The old lady was not so peaceful. When she heard that she had been demoted, she was in a bad mood, and she would get angry with anyone she saw.
The Su family lacked a military minister as a pillar, it can be said that most of the sky has collapsed.
After Su Yang came out, he came to the old lady's sick bed and knelt down to admit his mistake.
The old lady was so heartbroken that she couldn't even swear words, she just cried endlessly, complaining that she was useless, and lost all the face of her ancestors.
When she said this, Su Yang was even more ashamed, and he repeatedly promised that he would turn from evil to righteousness from now on, and would never use power for personal gain to take advantage of loopholes.
The old lady was already sick, and soon fell asleep from crying and exhausted. Su Yang then stood up with the support of Princess Linglong.
"Fourth Master, let's go back to the room first!" Princess Linglong whispered, "If you have anything to say, go back and talk about it."
"En." Su Yang nodded with red eyes, and followed Princess Linglong back to her yard.
Regarding past mistakes, Su Yang did know that he was wrong. He is not as stubborn as the old master Su Ping. In addition, he has been trained by Princess Linglong in the past few years and has restrained himself a lot. This time, he will be imprisoned again. I am even more determined to change my past mistakes.
Princess Linglong looked him over carefully and persuaded him after confirming that he was safe and sound: "Fourth Master, from now on, let's treat Lao Jiu better. You owe him too much."
Princess Linglong had a clear mind. After thinking about it after going to the Duke's Mansion that day, she vaguely noticed some signs: the reason why Fourth Master had an accident probably had something to do with Lao Jiu.
It's no wonder that he refuses to help fourth master keep his official position, and whoever has his tragic experience in his early years will not easily forgive those people who brought him misfortune.
Su Yang thought for a moment, then nodded, "I see."
After entering the prison, Su Yang discovered that it was the education methods of his biological mother in the early years that led him astray. It was only after being in prison once that Su Yang realized that what his biological mother said often did not necessarily make sense, but was instead irrational. For these juniors, if they are not guided on the right track at all, it will only make them farther and farther away from the right track.
So Su Yang really regretted that he and his elder brother had bullied Su Yan in those years.
(End of this chapter)
When Concubine Feng De fell, the reputation of the Su family was greatly damaged.
After all, it is the largest family, so such a big event has naturally attracted the attention of those in the palace.
Thus, Princess Linglong was introduced into the palace.
Cining Palace.
The graceful and luxurious queen mother frowned tightly at this time, "Linglong, what's going on with the Su family?"
Feng Zong had a daughter who was a Concubine De. Feng Zong's honor and disgrace involved Concubine Feng De's honor and disgrace. Feng Zong's face was even more related to Concubine Feng De's face.
And Concubine Feng De is Emperor Yonglong's woman, if she has no face, where will Emperor Yonglong be honored?
Even though the Empress Dowager and Emperor Yonglong had some estrangement because of Empress Luo, she would not be so stupid as to separate public and private matters.
The matter of Feng Zong obviously affected Emperor Yonglong's face, how could she not be angry!
Princess Linglong pursed her lips.
The incident between Feng Zong and the third aunt Taichang was not rumored by outsiders, but it was true. Besides, everyone witnessed it with their own eyes that day, even if she wanted to keep a little bit of intercession, it was impossible.
With a sigh in his heart, Princess Linglong said: "The granddaughter doesn't know the details, it's just...just happened to see that scene when I went to listen to Fengyuan to meet the old man."
It is self-evident what "that scene" refers to, and the Empress Dowager frowned even deeper, "So, it's not a deliberate rumor, but it really happened?"
"Yes." Princess Linglong gritted her teeth and answered.
What's the use of lying at a time like this?The Empress Dowager is not someone to be fooled easily, she will still ask people to investigate afterwards.
"Confused!" The queen mother slapped the table heavily, furious, "Feng Zong, this little old man, it's fine to raise dancers and actors in his own house. He's so old, and he still looks like his sister-in-law's wife. Old face, how can you pull it off to do such a heartless thing!"
Princess Linglong pursed her lips and remained silent.
If she told the queen mother that Feng Zong threatened to take the third concubine to Feng's house afterwards, the queen mother would definitely faint from anger.
Fortunately, the third concubine has already been sent to the Shentang, otherwise, if Feng Zong really took her to Feng's house, then the faces of Su and Feng's family would have to be trampled by thousands of people from now on.
After getting angry, the Queen Mother asked again: "How did you deal with it in the end?"
Princess Linglong told the truth, "Third Aunt is too depressed. As for the second old man of the Feng family, I heard that he will not be well after going back. He has been watched by people for the past few days, so he is afraid to recite it all at once."
In fact, this kind of thing is not difficult to think about. Feng Zong, an elderly man, was given that kind of thing to vent on women. He is lucky that he did not die in the belly of the third wife. It's a miracle, and it's reasonable to lose your body now.
The Su family couldn't protect themselves, the old lady was in a state of desperation, she was so worried about this matter, she was still angry now, and ordered everyone in the Su family not to take care of Feng's family affairs, even if Feng Zong died, no one was allowed to come to the door Condolences.
"Hmph!" The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "It's better for a shameless thing to die, so as not to be ashamed to live in this world!"
The queen mother will be angry, not only because the reputation of the royal family has been affected, but also because of her well-behaved and sensible granddaughter.
Princess Linglong married Su Yang, the fourth master of the Su family. Su Yang was also the minister of the Ministry of War. He was a future cabinet minister. He had been in this position for many years. Now, because of the faint and lecherous second old master of the Feng family, Su Yang has been punished. Colleagues run on, the future is worrying.
The Empress Dowager is a granddaughter like Princess Linglong, who loves her on weekdays. Naturally, she can't see that her granddaughter's husband's family has encountered such a disaster. When she heard the news in the morning, she was so angry that she knocked over the breakfast table, and then spread the word. Princess Linglong came into the palace.
"Grandmother." Princess Linglong persuaded, "Calm down."
The queen mother didn't want to calm down, but Feng Zong did it so badly that it was hard for people not to be angry.
It took a long time for the queen mother to calm down, "Linglong, the Su family is now in a sensitive period. During this period, let your husband, Su Yang, act cautiously and don't let your colleagues get caught, otherwise it will damage your official career." , the Su family is really going to be devastated."
Princess Linglong nodded.
After a pause, the Empress Dowager said again: "Ai's family has never asked about Brother Li's matter, because they were afraid that you would be sad, and it has been so long, there is something that Ai's family has to say."
Princess Linglong respectfully said: "Grandmother, please tell me."
The queen mother said: "You and Su Yang are just such a son. This son died before he got married. After all, it is an untouchable scar in your parents' hearts. The Ai family can understand. But the Su family will eventually separate. When the time comes, what will you do if you have no children? With your bones, it is impossible to raise them again. If...if it is possible, take advantage of Su Yang's youth and vigor, and give him a few concubines sooner. Give birth to an heir, and when the time comes, you can adopt your own name, which can be regarded as all your mother's regret of losing her grandson."
Princess Linglong lowered her eyebrows. Her mother is a princess and her father is a son-in-law. In her father's life, her mother was the only woman. She was born in such a family since she was a child and was influenced by monogamy.So even though she knew that the Su family was not a princess' mansion, she still couldn't bear to share her husband with other women. Now that the queen mother asked her to take a concubine for her husband, Princess Linglong felt very sad.
"Grandmother." After thinking about it, Princess Linglong still couldn't agree with this one. She was straightforward, and she simply said clearly, "Yun Jingshu is already pregnant, and that is Li Ge'er's blood. Sifang will not be innocent. After."
The queen mother was startled, "Is Yun Jingshu pregnant?"
"Yes."
"But..." The Queen Mother hesitated, "By the time Yun Jingshu married, didn't Brother Li already die?"
At this moment, Princess Linglong didn't care about any embarrassment, "Before Brother Li left, he had sex with Yun Jingshu."
"So that's the case." The suspicion in the Empress Dowager's eyes receded, and then she sighed, "It's good to have a queen, and it will save you from worrying about taking concubines.
The Ai family knows that you have a strong temper and don't like to serve your husband with other women. The reason why the Ai family said that before is because of the fact that the current situation of the Su family is really bad.
The old lady and the old lady are very old, and it seems that they will not live for a few years. As long as the two elders leave, the Su family will definitely be divided. How can you not have a son to support you?
It's all right now, Yun Jingshu is pregnant, no matter if it's a boy or a girl, it's brother Li's blood after all, if it's a son, then it's even better, if it's a daughter, I will leave her a family to recruit a son-in-law in the future.In this way, she doesn't have to marry far away and be separated from you, but she can also honor your husband and wife for Brother Li. "
Princess Linglong nodded, "My granddaughter thinks so too."
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Feng Zong is not well, the doctor has been in and out of Feng's residence frequently in recent days, and there are constant letters from Su's house.
"I heard that the second uncle could still eat half a bowl of porridge yesterday, but this morning he couldn't even drink a drop of water. His face is pale and gray. Obviously, the situation is over."
Mother Qian reported it as such.
The old lady was upset when she heard it, "Didn't you tell me not to mention the Feng family's affairs again? Who brought these letters?"
"Old lady, uncle sent someone to bring it here." Mother Qian said: "What uncle means is that he made a big mistake by asking old lady to see second uncle for the last time no matter what. After all, they are still a family, and there is no reason to avoid seeing each other before dying."
The old lady was furious, "Why, he has the ability to come all the way to Su's house to seduce his sister-in-law's concubine, but now that he is dying, he has no ability to go to hell by himself, and he has to be sent for a ride before he will close his eyes?"
Mother Qian was also helpless, "Speaking of which, I always feel that what happened that day was a trap set up by someone, maybe... maybe the second uncle and third concubine were used by someone."
"Is it useful to talk about this now?" Mother Qian's doubts, the old lady never thought about it, but now that her reputation has spread, let alone the second uncle and Chang's already having an affair, even if they are innocent , Up to now, I can't wash it off by jumping into the Yellow River.
The reputation of the Su family has been completely lost to this pair of shameless adulterers.
"Old lady." Mother Qian asked in a low voice, "Should we go to the Feng family?"
"Don't go!" The old lady refused flatly, "Our family's own affairs haven't been clarified yet, how can I have so much free time to worry about my mother's family, isn't this not dead yet? We'll talk about it when we die. As for the wreath, just arrange for someone to do it. So what are you serious about? He died because of his greed and lust, and he gave Feng’s parents a face? Why don’t you call the whole family over to see him? Bah! Even me Feel ashamed of him!"
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Princess Linglong came back from the palace and immediately came to Rongxi Hall to see the old lady.
Seeing her, the old lady softened her expression, "My fourth daughter-in-law, did the Empress Dowager say anything to you?"
Don't think about it, the old lady also understands that the empress dowager specially passed Princess Linglong into the palace because of the scandal of the Su family.
Princess Linglong said: "It's nothing, I just asked a few words."
The old lady was even more nervous, "What did you ask?"
Princess Linglong couldn't hide it, so she said truthfully: "Grandmother asked me if the incident about our family was true."
"Then what do you say?"
Princess Linglong was full of helplessness, "So many people have seen it, how dare I lie in front of the queen mother, naturally I told the truth according to what I saw with my own eyes."
The old lady was shocked, "Then, how did the Empress Dowager react?"
Princess Linglong saw that she was nervous, and said with relief: "It is said that it is difficult for an upright official to break up housework. No matter how angry the queen mother is, she will never interfere with our internal affairs. She didn't say anything, but asked me to point out fourth master. You must be careful when you act, don't let your colleagues seize the opportunity to suppress you wantonly, otherwise the Su family will be in jeopardy once the fourth master collapses."
Isn't it?
There are only two sons of the Su family. The eldest master died three years ago. The fourth master suffered a lot from the loss of his beloved son a few days ago. Xia Ya came back with a tense expression on his face, even Princess Linglong had to be careful when talking to him, for fear of angering him with a wrong sentence.
The old lady Su didn't expect this, "What the Empress Dowager mentioned is that the current situation of our family is indeed in a precarious situation."
Except for Su Yan, the concubine who has been living alone for a long time, the rest of her concubine are not as high as the official position of the fourth child. Once the fourth child makes a mistake in government affairs, the old lady dare not go where the Su family will go. Continue to think about it.
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The Feng family has dominated the back house all her life, and the only ones she can control are the daughters-in-law and grand-daughters-in-law of the Su family who are confined to the back house all day long.
As for government affairs, no matter how capable Mrs. Su is, she still can't get involved.
Therefore, when the news came that the fourth master Su Yang was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and suspended for investigation because of corruption, the old lady fell ill in a fit of anger.
As the saying goes, everyone pushes the wall down.
As the number one family in the capital, the Su family has survived for many years, and it has already made many people jealous and dissatisfied.
Now because of Feng Zong and the third concubine, the reputation of the Su family has been greatly damaged. At this time, it is the best time to destroy the Su family, so Su Yang's colleagues who are usually very good, openly said compliments to him , In fact, secretly trying to bring him down.
Su Yang hadn't caught his breath because of Su Li's incident, and was affected by the third aunt's incident again. He was completely devastated, and he was completely caught off guard when his colleagues shot arrows in secret.
The serious crime of corruption has been put on his head like this. Even if he is in prison, he still can't figure out why there is still evidence leaking out of the accounts of the Ministry of War, which he clearly did perfectly.
However, the fact is that the evidence presented by his colleagues was disseminated to them by Su Yan in an unknown way.
An eldest master, Su Ping, and a fourth master, Su Yang, used to bully Su Yan when they were young.
At that time, Su Ping and Su Yang were about to get married and were adults.
In front of them, Su Yan was just a toddler, yet they were able to do it.
As for the reason, it is naturally because Feng Shi often mentions Qu Shi in front of his two legitimate sons intentionally or unintentionally that Qu Shi is a vicious, vicious person who shamelessly steals all their father's favor.
Therefore, Su Yang and Su Ping came to avenge their biological mother.
In those years, Su Yan was powerless, and every time he was punched and kicked, he could only silently swallow back his tears, and then vowed in his heart that he would return all the humiliation to them in the future.
In Su Yan's childhood, the skin on the whole body was rarely intact. Either he was whipped here, or he was pinched black and purple there.
Just imagine, the two adults, Su Yang and Su Ping, brought their servants in their own yard to do this kind of cruelty to a two or three-year-old child who has just learned to talk and walk. Who can forget such a shame?
So Su Yan remembered his grudge, and has kept it till now.
Three years ago, Su Yan took advantage of Qiu Lie to kill his elder brother Su Ping, and thinking about it later, it was too cheap for him.
Now it was Su Yang's turn, he didn't intend to put him to death all at once, he wanted to use this matter to slowly torture the old lady Su and avenge his biological mother, Qu Shi.
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Inside Rongxi Hall.
All the daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law were guarding in front of Feng's bed. Her condition seemed to be more serious than that of the old man.
"Mother."
The eldest wife Sun wiped her tears, "You must hold on!"
Feng's eyes passed over Sun's and fell on Princess Linglong.
Princess Linglong's eyes were already swollen from crying.
"Fourth daughter-in-law." Feng called out weakly.
Princess Linglong hurried forward, "Mother, my daughter-in-law is here!"
"Go...to find Lao Jiu." At this point, Feng can only pin his hopes on Su Yan, "Let him intercede for Lao Si."
She only has such a legitimate son left, and she must not be ruined by this unrequited case.
Princess Linglong was hesitant at first, but the old lady repeatedly emphasized that she must go to the Duke's Mansion to find Su Yan, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.
In fact, what Su Yang and Su Ping did to Xiao Su Yan in the early years, Princess Linglong knew part of it after she married, so she tried her best to suppress Su Yang, and she was also kind to Su Yan, just wanting to use this To make up for it, but all this seems to be of no use to Su Yan, his attitude towards the Su family is still lukewarm.
Obviously, Su Yan has always held a grudge against his fourth brother Su Yang.
Under such circumstances, Princess Linglong really has no chance of winning Su Yan's willingness to protect Su Yang.
I walked all the way to the Duke's Mansion with apprehension, and went straight into the front hall after the concierge informed me.
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan sat inside.
"Why is Fourth Sister-in-law here when you are free?" Yun Chu greeted him politely.
Princess Linglong had a gloomy look on her face, and she thought for a long time before she spoke, "Old Ninth Brother and Sister, I came here today to ask you something."
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan exchanged glances, pretending not to know, Su Yan asked: "If Sisister-in-law has anything to say, just say it."
Princess Linglong bit her lip, "Your fourth brother was involved in the case and was arrested and imprisoned."
Su Yan pretended to be surprised, "Involved in the case?"
"I don't know exactly what it is." Princess Linglong said distressedly: "After the old lady found out about this, she fell ill in a fit of anger, and she is still lying on the couch and can't get up. Lao Jiu, Sisao knows, you four Brother used to be a little sorry for you, but now the Su family is in critical condition, once something happens to your fourth brother, the Su family will be ruined, so I will be the fourth sister-in-law and beg you to find a way to keep your fourth brother."
After finishing speaking, he knelt down without hesitation.
Yun Chu was slightly startled, and immediately walked over to help Princess Linglong up, "What is Sisister-in-law doing, your big gift, our husband and wife can't afford it."
Princess Linglong's eyes were full of tears, "I can't help it either."
"Sister-in-law Si, don't do this." Yun Chuwei persuaded, while looking at Su Yan, "Master Jiu, is there a way to keep Brother-in-law, give me a sweet word, and don't make Sister-in-law worry about it."
Su Yan pondered for a moment, "There is no way, or..."
"What is it?"
"Fourth Brother's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it."
Yun Chuwei's eyes flickered, and he looked at Princess Linglong.
Princess Linglong became excited, "Is there really a way to keep fourth master safe and sound? I only want others to be good. As for the official position, it will be gone if it is gone."
Princess Linglong has never paid much attention to fame and fortune, not to mention that she can't choose at this time. Between fame and fortune and the life of the fourth master, she naturally values the life of the fourth master more. As long as she is there, everything can be said in the future.
Su Yan nodded, "Okay, tomorrow morning, I will stand up and protect him."
Princess Linglong burst into tears of gratitude, "Old Ninth, Fourth Sister-in-law really doesn't know what to say."
Su Yan said: "Siblings should help each other. Fourth sister-in-law is being polite."
This sentence is equivalent to slapping Sifang hard in the face.
Back then when Su Yang bullied the younger, he never admitted that Su Yan's younger brother was his half-brother.
Princess Linglong looked a little uncomfortable.
Su Yan had lost his patience, "We have something to do later, so we won't accompany you, four ships please go your own way."
Princess Linglong left the Duke's Mansion knowingly.
When I returned to Su Mansion again, I went to Rongxi Hall immediately.
The old lady still refused to sleep, she opened her eyes and waited for her.
"Old fourth daughter-in-law, how is it?"
Princess Linglong told the truth, "Lao Jiu said that he can stand up and save Fourth Master tomorrow morning, but... it's just that Fourth Master's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War may not be able to be kept."
The old lady's belly was full of blood, her eyes turned white, and she roared, "What do you mean you can't keep it? The old nine are high-ranking, and they are favored by the emperor. As long as he thinks, there are people he can't keep?"
This is blaming Su Yan for not doing his best.
Princess Linglong was very embarrassed, "Mother, Lao Jiu's willingness to show up has already given us enough face."
"What a joke!" Mrs. Su snorted coldly, "Even if he moved to his official residence, can Lao Jiu deny that he has the blood of the Su family? Since it is a family, if something happened here, he would take action." Isn't it natural to help? What does it mean to give us enough face? As his aunt, I need him to give me face if I ask him to do something? "
Princess Linglong frowned, "Mother."
At this time, shouldn't fourth master's safety come first?As for those who are not officials, what else matters?
"Don't talk about it!" The old lady knew that Princess Linglong didn't care about Su Yang's position as Secretary of the Ministry of War at all. Although she was a little angry in her heart, she couldn't vent her anger on her, after all, Princess Linglong's status was extraordinary.
Since Princess Linglong can't handle Lao Jiu, she can only support this old bone by herself.
"Help me up."
Princess Linglong was startled, "My mother is still ill, and the doctor ordered me not to walk around easily."
"Hmph!" The old lady said with a sullen face, "I still don't believe it. I dragged this sick body to the gate of the Duke's mansion in person, and the old nine could kill me in anger at his mansion."
Struggling to get up by himself, he told Mama Qian, "Get someone to prepare the sedan chair immediately, and go to the Duke's Mansion."
Princess Linglong tried to dissuade her again and again, but the old lady Su was like a madman, she couldn't listen to anything, and she was determined to go to the Duke's mansion to have a face-to-face interview with Su Yan.
Princess Linglong was afraid that something would happen soon, so she had no choice but to follow the soft sedan chair to the Duke's Mansion again.
It was still Su Yan and Yun Chuwei who received the reception in the front hall.
The old lady was dressed thickly, she threw off the supporting maid, and with a wolf's head stick in her hand, she stepped in step by step.
"old lady."
Yun Chuwei and Su Yan got up together.
The old lady Su snorted softly, and her eyes fell on Su Yan, "Old Jiu, what did your fourth sister-in-law tell you when she came to look for her?"
Su Yan's face was expressionless, "Since the fourth sister-in-law is here, why didn't the old lady ask her directly?"
"I'd like to hear with my own ears what you have to say."
The old lady walked aside and sat down with a domineering expression on her face.
Su Yan said indifferently: "Sisao asked me to come forward to save Brother Si, and I agreed."
"So, are you protecting people and official positions?" The old lady's tone was strong, as if as long as Su Yan dared to say no, she would immediately tear him apart.
"That's not true." Su Yan said: "I just promised my fourth sister-in-law to keep my fourth brother safe and sound. As for the official position, I don't care."
"Not counting?" The old lady sneered, "Why not?"
Su Yan answered unhurriedly: "Fourth brother is involved in the case, the evidence is solid, no matter how capable I am, I can't order the Ministry of Criminal Affairs to change the case without power. I hope the old lady will forgive me for changing the right and wrong."
Feng was furious, "Su Yan, stop playing word games with me, and I'll just ask you, can you keep the fourth son's official position?"
"No." Su Yan was not overwhelmed by the old lady's aura at all.
"Are you planning to piss me off at your house?" The old lady's voice became deeper and deeper, hinting at a warning.
Su Yan looked up at Feng Shi, and asked, "Why does the old lady think that I have the ability to keep the fourth brother's official position?"
"You are the only prince in Nanliang!" The old lady gritted her teeth and spoke in a correct voice.
Su Yan smiled, "If the old lady's statement is true, then the fourth sister-in-law's biological mother is the only biological daughter of the queen mother. Isn't the status of the eldest princess more noble than a courtier like me? If the eldest princess comes forward, I want to keep it. Fourth brother's person and official position are not a problem at all."
These words choked the old lady.
Even Princess Linglong was taken aback for a moment.
To be honest, Princess Linglong has never thought of going back to her mother's house for help since the accident, but now Su Yan refuted it with one sentence, and it seemed that what he said had some truth.
The old lady was speechless, but looked at Su Yan with hatred.
Sure enough, the son Hu Meizi gave birth to was just like her, eloquent and disgusting.
Seeing that the old lady hadn't left yet, Su Yan frowned indistinctly, "Is there anything else the old lady can do?"
When the old lady heard this, it was okay, "Do you dare to order me to evict the guest?"
"Don't dare." Su Yan looked respectful, "I just think that the situation of the fourth brother in prison is unknown, whether it is the fourth sister-in-law or the old lady, they should try their best to rescue him instead of wasting time on me Of course, I can also come forward, but it may not be able to keep the fourth brother's official position. On the contrary, it may be counterproductive and make the whole thing worse. If the old lady really dares to bet on me, she will stand against me tomorrow morning. Come out and try."
With Su Yan's earnest appearance, it was impossible to tell that she was lying. The old lady beat drums in her heart, puffed her cheeks, stood up and called Princess Linglong, "Let's go!"
Of course she didn't dare to gamble with Su Yan. Ever since Su Yan became the duke of the state, Mrs. Su has never been able to hold him.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly walked away.
Yun Chuwei watched the two go away, and then he let out a long sigh of relief, "Fortunately, we had expected that the old lady would come to the door in person and made preparations in advance, otherwise today, she would really be able to flatten and make balls at will."
Su Yan smiled absent-mindedly, "It's not more than ten years ago now, Su Yan is no longer the child who was bullied by others. After so many years, I have figured out a lot of the old lady's tricks, and I know how to do it." Completely strangled her seven inches so that she could not move."
Regarding the sad past when she was a child, Su Yan seldom mentioned it to Yun Chuwei, but Yun Chuwei had inquired about it in private, and hearing him talk about it now, she felt depressed and extremely uncomfortable.
Walking over, hugging his waist gently, "Master Jiu, let's not think about the unhappy things in the past, okay? I will make up for the rest of your life."
Su Yan lowered his head, gently stroking her face with his beautiful and slender fingers like jade bones, the tenderness in his eyes melted gently in her warm breath.
Such warm eyes made her involuntarily stand on tiptoe, clasped her hands on the back of his neck, and slowly moved her lips closer to his.
Seeing that he was unmoved, she smiled coquettishly, "I'm like a hungry wolf every night, why did you become an idiot today?"
Su Yan took a tight breath, and wrapped her arms around her waist with one hand, making her stick closer to him.
Yun Chuwei deliberately rubbed her moist thin lips against his lips, then moved away a little, giggling.
Su Yan carried her to the bed and lay flat on the bed, bent down, and kissed the red lips that had been lingering on both sides for a long time, and faintly heard a low voice between the lips and teeth, "Wei Wei."
The warm breath mixed with the coolness of the cold snow outside the window sprayed on her beautiful face little by little.
"Ok?"
A sliver of clarity emerged from the blurred sanity, she gently opened her eyes, and met the unexplainable light in his windy eyes.
"We agreed, we'll be like this for the rest of our lives, don't quarrel, don't separate, don't let each other suffer from lovesickness, okay?"
His hot lips rolled over her sensitive earlobe and neck. These words seemed to engrave a lifetime of tenderness and nostalgia into them, turning them into a solemn promise, no matter what life or death they experienced, they would hold each other's hand tightly. , will not be separated for a lifetime.
"Okay." She nodded the moment before her lips were sucked by him.
It's not because of a momentary emotion, but because she has already determined that she has fallen in love with this man.
He said that he will only love once in his life, once for a lifetime.
At this very moment, she thought, so did she.
Su Yan's breathing quickly became rapid, and the kiss gradually deepened, and her fingertips gently opened the buttons on the front of her clothes.
When the clothes are all faded, the hibiscus tent falls, and the red quilt billows, swaying the room in spring.
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After being reminded by Su Yan, the old lady really set her mind on Princess Linglong's biological mother, Princess Yiqing.She still has a bit of brains, and she didn't let Princess Linglong go directly, but intentionally or unintentionally mentioned Princess Yiqing, and secretly put pressure on Princess Linglong a little bit.
Princess Linglong is a smart person, so why didn't she understand what the old lady was up to? After deliberating, she really went back to her natal princess mansion and told Eldest Princess Yiqing about it.
Unsurprisingly, Eldest Princess Yiqing scolded, "It seems that you have completely forgotten what I have taught you since childhood, right? Your identity has only a slight relationship with the royal family. Strictly speaking, you are just an outsider to the royal family.
Yes, I am the eldest princess, the sister of the first mother, but so what?Could it be that because of my status as a princess, I can ask the Lord to pardon your husband's crimes regardless of right and wrong?
Once Bengong comes forward, Imakami may forgive your husband for the sake of Bengong.
and then?The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would know that Jinshang had pardoned a high-ranking official who had committed a corruption case in the face of his own sister.
As a king, if he left such an impression on his courtiers, wouldn't all the officials in the lower yamen follow the example of today's practice of deceiving the upper and lower, and the officials and officials protect each other?
Linglong, Linglong, I have always trained you a lot, hoping that you can break away from the squeamishness of most of the noble girls in Beijing, and become a different and proud woman. I didn't expect you to be confused on this matter. .
Regardless of whether you came to me on your own initiative, or your mother-in-law forced you to come, in a word, there is only one sentence in this palace: the clean will be clean, and the turbid will be turbid. The criminal investigation department of the imperial court will not wrong someone for no reason. A good person will never let any bad person go. If your husband is really innocent, then even if I don't need to come forward, he will be able to get out of the prison safe and sound in the end. "
After being married for so many years, princess Linglong seldom came back to her natal home, and even if she did, it was just to talk about other things. It was the first time she was educated by Princess Yiqing earnestly like today.
Princess Linglong was ashamed, "Mother taught me the lesson, and my daughter will remember it."
Elder Princess Yiqing rubbed her forehead and waved her hands, "Go back, I can't and won't help you with this favor. Even if you blame me and hate me, I won't soften my heart."
As a biological mother, how could she not hope for her daughter's well-being?When something happened to her son-in-law, Eldest Princess Yiqing was equally anxious, but no matter how anxious she was, she couldn't break her principles. She was a princess of a country, and she should establish righteousness for the royal family, instead of secretly instigating her daughter to use random means to keep her son-in-law safe for a while. This is not for their own good, but it will teach the couple badly, making them mistakenly think that every time they make a mistake in the future, they can be forgiven based on a strong relationship, which will make them go nowhere from now on.
A mother who really loves her daughter will never teach her daughter in such a stupid way.
At least that's what Princess Yiqing thinks so.
As for Su Yang's case, after Princess Linglong leaves, Elder Princess Yiqing will naturally go to the palace to face her, but she has her own opinion on what to say.
After receiving an education, Princess Linglong returned to the Su Mansion, and then told the old lady exactly what Princess Yiqing had said.
And those words are undoubtedly a big slap in the face of Feng Shi, the wife of a courtier who has no benefits.
As a princess, you can abide by the etiquette, but you are just a courtier's wife, but you are always thinking of seeking personal gain, with a face full of embarrassment?
In a day, first choked up by Su Yan, and then choked up by Princess Yiqing's words, Feng Shi lay on the bed, his old face turned blue.
Princess Linglong fed her the medicine and tucked the quilt for her herself, then got up and went out.
Princess Yiqing will soon enter the palace to face the saint. She did not intercede for Su Yang in front of Emperor Yonglong. Instead, she stood in the most fair position and let Emperor Yonglong deal with Su Yang according to the law.
Emperor Yonglong was quite pleased with Princess Yiqing's attitude.
Originally, he planned to demote Su Yang, but because of Princess Yiqing's face, Emperor Yonglong changed his mind temporarily, and the official was still demoted, but he was released. He was fined for one year, and then he was relegated from the Minister of the Ministry of War to the Minister of the Ministry of War. , directly downgraded to a rank, and will only take up the post after a year.
Regarding Su Yang's execution decree, it was promulgated on the third day.
Hearing that her husband was safe and well, and there was no need to let it out, Princess Linglong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The old lady was not so peaceful. When she heard that she had been demoted, she was in a bad mood, and she would get angry with anyone she saw.
The Su family lacked a military minister as a pillar, it can be said that most of the sky has collapsed.
After Su Yang came out, he came to the old lady's sick bed and knelt down to admit his mistake.
The old lady was so heartbroken that she couldn't even swear words, she just cried endlessly, complaining that she was useless, and lost all the face of her ancestors.
When she said this, Su Yang was even more ashamed, and he repeatedly promised that he would turn from evil to righteousness from now on, and would never use power for personal gain to take advantage of loopholes.
The old lady was already sick, and soon fell asleep from crying and exhausted. Su Yang then stood up with the support of Princess Linglong.
"Fourth Master, let's go back to the room first!" Princess Linglong whispered, "If you have anything to say, go back and talk about it."
"En." Su Yang nodded with red eyes, and followed Princess Linglong back to her yard.
Regarding past mistakes, Su Yang did know that he was wrong. He is not as stubborn as the old master Su Ping. In addition, he has been trained by Princess Linglong in the past few years and has restrained himself a lot. This time, he will be imprisoned again. I am even more determined to change my past mistakes.
Princess Linglong looked him over carefully and persuaded him after confirming that he was safe and sound: "Fourth Master, from now on, let's treat Lao Jiu better. You owe him too much."
Princess Linglong had a clear mind. After thinking about it after going to the Duke's Mansion that day, she vaguely noticed some signs: the reason why Fourth Master had an accident probably had something to do with Lao Jiu.
It's no wonder that he refuses to help fourth master keep his official position, and whoever has his tragic experience in his early years will not easily forgive those people who brought him misfortune.
Su Yang thought for a moment, then nodded, "I see."
After entering the prison, Su Yang discovered that it was the education methods of his biological mother in the early years that led him astray. It was only after being in prison once that Su Yang realized that what his biological mother said often did not necessarily make sense, but was instead irrational. For these juniors, if they are not guided on the right track at all, it will only make them farther and farther away from the right track.
So Su Yang really regretted that he and his elder brother had bullied Su Yan in those years.
(End of this chapter)
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