Zheshu

Chapter 56

It was getting colder and colder, and the old trees in the yard trembled with dry branches in the cold wind. If one was not careful, the stronger the wind, the dead branches would be broken.

The unswept leaves on the ground were also swept up by the wind, and the snow on the path had been swept away, leaving only a thin layer that fell later. When people walked up, it was a wet footprint.

"The concubine is here." The maid at the door hurried over, and after a short while, the heavy curtain was lifted, and several people sitting in the room raised their eyes and looked over.

Master Liu got up to meet the ceremony, but the Elder Master and Yuan Shuang remained motionless, not paying attention to Shen Qing at all.

But Shen Qing didn't come here to care about these things, she just stepped forward and said: "Uncle, you hurried to find me, but what's the matter?"

Yuan Song's complexion darkened, looking at Yuan Shuang, who had a pale face and lost his soul, he tightly closed his mouth, not knowing how to say this to Shen Qing.

Master Liu turned his head and handed over a file, and said with a gloomy expression, "Reporting to Princess Wang, the two suspects have already confessed to the murder of your personal maid."

Yuan Shuang stared at the file, and when she heard Master Liu's words, she felt her whole body froze, her face was tense, and her complexion was extremely ugly. It seemed that as long as Shen Qing opened the file, she would be able to settle down. It was like a death sentence for her.

She is not afraid of whether her name is on the case file. What she is most worried about now is that Mr. Liu will come and call off her marriage with this reason. If so, she will really not be able to marry an ordinary rich man in the future. .If she were reduced to a lowly civilian woman, she would not die.

Shen Qing opened it and looked, as expected, all of those two people were recruited.

"Did Uncle know?" Shen Qing closed the file and asked Yuan Song calmly.

Yuan Song's face was ashen, which showed that he was dissatisfied with this matter, but what he was even more dissatisfied with was that Shen Qing was born to make this matter so big.

Yuan Song said coldly: "It's just a maid's matter, and it's all a matter of our mansion. Wuhuan's daughter-in-law, in my opinion, it's better to end this matter. If that maid has a family member, we can get 300 yuan from Su Mu's mansion." Giving them two silver coins will make them worry-free for the rest of their lives. As for Shuang'er, she has also learned a lesson from this incident. After she gets married and goes to her husband's house, she will definitely abide by women's morals and abide by rules. .”

Hearing this, Shen Qing looked at Master Liu at the side, her face was obviously darkened.

Mr. Liu is upright, he usually accidentally killed the girl, he had no right to intervene, but this is obviously a cruel killing, and this vicious murderer will become his daughter-in-law, how can he bear it.

"Master Liu, what do you think?" Shen Qing sat down beside her and asked.

Lord Liu cupped his hands towards Yuan Song, then looked at Shen Qing and said: "The maid is originally the princess's personal maid, and the deed of selling herself belongs to the prince, so it has nothing to do with Su Mu's mansion. If the princess pursues it, the next official will definitely Handle it fairly!"

After Mr. Liu said these words, Yuan Shuang probably knew what he was thinking.With tears in her eyes, she looked at Shen Qing pitifully: "Sister-in-law, Shuang'er knew she was wrong, and Shuang'er didn't know that those people were so vicious. My original intention was just to let them scare that girl. .”

Shen Qing glanced at her, and didn't have any thoughts about how pitiful she is now.

Master Liu's expression became more and more embarrassing, Shen Qing said: "Master Liu, how about I tell you about this matter later? After all, it involves my concubine's family."

Mr. Liu felt that this was human nature, so he agreed, but when he left, he said to Yuansong: "Mr. Yuan, I don't think it is a long-term plan to discuss the marriage between Ling Ai and my Qing'er."

"Master Liu, you are trying to kill my daughter!" Yuan Song looked at him coldly, he didn't care if Yuan Shuang died now, but if Master Liu didn't marry, then Yuan Shuang's scandal would definitely not be hidden , when the time comes, how will Yuan Song have the face to meet his colleagues?

"Master Liu, Shuang'er made a mistake in this matter, and Shuang'er also knows that she is wrong. From now on, I will stay by your side and learn the rules..." Yuan Shuang also had to lower his arrogance.Where did she need this before? In the past, she just had to wait for men to come and bow down under her pomegranate skirt, but now she has to beg in a low voice, and she still asks to marry a crippled, incompetent and perverted Liu Qing people.

When Mr. Liu saw such a battle, how could he feel compassion in his heart?So he hurriedly stepped forward to help her up, and then looked at Shen Qing: "Princess Wang, let's wait for you to make a decision on this matter. The officials will never bend the law for personal reasons."

Shen Qing nodded slightly: "It's hard work, Mr. Liu."

"You—!" Seeing her saying that, Yuan Shuang's heart sank again.

But Shen Qing was unmoved at all, and only asked someone to send Mr. Liu to the side room, and then asked someone to guard the door, and then looked at Yuan Song indifferently.

"Actually, when I come here this time, I also have something to tell my uncle." Shen Qing said.

Yuan Song looked at her warily: "What's the matter?"

Shen Qing smiled faintly: "One small matter, the prince and I want to move out of the Sumu mansion temporarily. Although it is said that the parents are here and we do not separate the family, but the lord is a prince after all, and he always stays in the Sumu mansion, which also adds to everyone's blessings." It's a lot of trouble, it's better to move out earlier and find another mansion."

Yuan Song frowned slightly when he heard this.Whether it is Ji Wuhuan's real identity or his current status as King of Huainan, it is a protective umbrella for the Su Mu Gongfu. If he moves away now...

"Father..." Yuan Shuang couldn't think clearly about this relationship, she only knew that if Yuan Song didn't agree, then it would be over for her.

Yuan Song looked at Yuan Shuang, wishing he could strangle her to death.If she hadn't caused so many scandals in front of the public, he wouldn't be so difficult to make a decision now, he was timid, but he was controlled by this little girl in front of him.

Yuan Shuang was terrified of being stared at by him, and gritted his teeth slightly: "Father, Shuang'er is your biological daughter after all, and you have always loved Shuang'er for so many years, this time you will definitely not leave Shuang'er alone." right?"

Yuan Song took a deep breath, didn't bother to look at her, just looked directly at Shen Qing, and said, "Why do you suddenly want to move out? Now Su Mu Gongfu doesn't lack your rations."

Shen Qing smiled: "Grandma borrowed 10 taels of silver from me, and I have already printed it out for grandma. Now I see that my third aunt has started to save money, and if it is possible, Sister Shuang'er's marriage can also be settled, we just happen to Moving out will also lighten the burden on the government."

When Yuan Song heard the words, he just felt that he couldn't save face.The dignified and dignified old lady of the Duke's Mansion demanded 10 taels of silver from her grandson-in-law, and the third wife of the housekeeper was talking about saving money. Didn't this slap him in the face and say he was incompetent?Furthermore, did she mention Yuanshuang's marriage in order to threaten him?

"This matter must be discussed in a long-term manner." Yuan Song hesitated. If Ji Wuhuan left, the person above him would not be so concerned about Su Mu's mansion. It is not certain what will happen at that time, and the two What happened to the siblings back then has revealed clues, if they are really asked to find out...

Yuan Song frowned, but heard Shen Qing say again: "There is no need to think long-term. The prince is not too young, and it is time to build another mansion. Otherwise, wouldn't it be an arrogance to the Holy Grace?"

As soon as Shen Qing said this, Yuan Song's palms tightened suddenly, but any words that have something to do with the emperor can't be easily used.

He stared at Shen Qing closely, looked at him, without any timidity, and his words were more logical, pressing every step of the way. Why does such a person look more and more like a little princess raised in a deep palace?

Although he was so puzzled, he didn't think much about it. Yuan Shuang's face was already ashen. If she couldn't get married this time, he, Yuan Song, would lose face forever.

"Wu Huan also means this?"

"Of course, my niece and daughter-in-law don't dare to tell lies." Shen Qing smiled lightly.

Yuan Song gritted his teeth. This winter was much colder than previous years. Hearing the wind outside, he felt a chill all over his body, especially when he looked into the eyes of this niece and daughter-in-law.

"I will mention this matter to the old lady." Yuan Song left room in his words.

Shen Qing is not stupid, she said with a smile: "Since that's the case, I'll look for Master Liu later on about Sister Shuang'er."

She is clearly a threat!
Yuan Song's eyes widened, he never thought she would be so bold: "Don't forget, Ji Wuhuan's aunt still died in my study..."

"Then I'm going to ask Mr. Liu if he would like to investigate this case. Aunt Fangrui is fine, why did she suddenly die in Uncle's study!" Shen Qing was not to be outdone, and the servants in the room all bowed down. The head dare not speak.

Yuan Song was stunned for a moment, watching Shen Qing grit his teeth.

"Father..." Yuan Shuang opened her mouth, she didn't want to cause more trouble now.

Yuan Song's eyes were bulging, his complexion was black and red, and there were faintly bulging veins on his forehead.

Mr. Liu waited outside for a long time, but he didn't want to wait any longer, so he sent someone over: "Master, Mr. Liu said that the government still has some business to deal with..."

"Father!" Yuan Shuang knelt down when she heard that Lord Liu was going to leave, "If you don't do it, my daughter will die in front of you!" She said so, although she didn't have any thoughts of suicide in her heart.She can take the initiative to say not to marry, but she can't let the Liu family say not to marry, otherwise, she will be no different from death.

Yuan Song had never been so angry before, but looking at Shen Qing, still looking calm, he was so angry that he dropped the teacup in his hand.

Shen Qing was still not afraid, and looked up at him: "Although I know that my uncle can't decide this matter, but I believe that with my uncle's ability, it is more than enough. If you agree, we will move tomorrow."

Yuan Song looked at the person sent by Master Liu, then at the aggressive Shen Qing, and then at his unworthy daughter on the ground, he was too angry to speak, but still nodded stiffly.

Seeing this, Shen Qing smiled: "Nurse Yang, hurry up and tell the old lady, just say that the Elder Master has spoken and agrees to our leaving the house."

"Yes." Yang Nanny responded and hurried out.

Yuan Song saw that she was meticulous in her work, so he kept a gloomy face and stopped talking.

Shen Qing glanced at Xia Rao again: "Go and invite Master Liu in..."

After Mr. Liu came in, he was a little surprised by the atmosphere inside, but he didn't show too much, but when Shen Qing said that he would not pursue it, he still couldn't help asking: "You really don't pursue it."

Shen Qing nodded slightly, only lowered her eyes and fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand.It turned out that Little Bean Sprouts had given it to her, embroidered with a pale yellow nameless flower.But Xiaodou Sprout had been murdered so far, how could she let her go so easily, she felt that it was a waste of their talents to prevent Yuan Shuang from falling in love with Liu Qing.

Shen Qing saw that Lord Liu was present and set a wedding date with them in three days, and waited for Mammy Yang to come back before leaving, regardless of whether Yuan Song wanted to kill herself or not.

After leaving the gate of the courtyard, standing on the path paved with bluestone slabs, Shen Qing looked up at the snowflakes flying in the wind, and smiled lightly: "Send someone to inform the prince that we will move out tomorrow."

Nanny Yang was slightly startled: "Your lord doesn't know about this yet?"

Shen Qing smiled: "I don't know, but I will know soon." Now is the best time to move out, otherwise it will be difficult for Yuan Song and Xuanyuan Li to leave when they bite each other.

As she was walking, she suddenly remembered what Ji Wuhuan told herself before leaving, to wear more clothes and hold the hand warmer.

She tightened the cloak on her body, looked at the hand-warming stove she had disdained at all, held it obediently, and walked all the way to Nongyu Courtyard.

(End of this chapter)