Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 84
The prince is docile, always in harmony, but also cowardly and uninitiated. The emperor also agreed. Did he already have such an idea in his heart, and he just relayed it through the prince's mouth?

It's really unpredictable!

Thinking back then, the emperor was also an ambitious person, conquering Qulu in the north and Ding Yijiang in the south, how heroic he was, but he was old and thought of everything, so I am afraid that he was a little timid.

Sooner or later, the barbarians in the Northwest will cause trouble. Ji Chonglian already had such a premonition, but at that time it was Pei Yan's chance. Isn't joining the army just to make contributions?
She sincerely hopes that he can shine in the northwest sky and show his talents to everyone!
The Eldest Master Ji Mingde did things quite well. He arrived at the old house of Ji's family three days ago, but he was called to the study by the old man before his heels were warm. The old lady Ji could only call Aunt Hong to ask him understand.

Aunt Hong always thought that the eldest wife would follow her lead, she knew what the eldest wife would like to hear, and said it carefully, which made the eldest wife feel at ease.

"So, the old man's life in Zhan Shi's mansion is quite smooth, and the crown prince didn't pick on him because of the old man's affairs?"

The old lady Ji frowned, it was so smooth and made her feel a little uneasy, but considering that Ji Mingde is only a seventh-rank official, what a noble person the crown prince is, naturally he would not condescend It's too conspicuous to cause trouble for him, so it can create a rumor for those who are interested in it?
"The master's official servants and concubines didn't dare to intervene. They just waited on the side and didn't see him feeling uncomfortable. It was still the same as usual."

Aunt Hong lowered her head, she answered cautiously, the eldest lady watched from the side, and couldn't help laughing: "The old lady is also worried too much, it's a good thing if nothing happens, isn't our family just looking for peace now?"

The old lady Ji glanced at the eldest lady and fell silent.

The eldest lady was bored, her face was embarrassing, she could only talk about Aunt Hong, at one moment she was critical of the clothes she was wearing today, and at another moment she said that she shouldn't wear such a high bun.

Ji Furong blushed a little from the side, couldn't help tugging on the sleeve of the eldest wife, and said in a low voice: "Mother, the second sister is still waiting here, you should give them some time to reunite with their mother and daughter."

The eldest wife was spitting all over the place, and she was naturally displeased to be interrupted by Ji Furong, but seeing that it was her precious daughter, she just wiped the corner of her mouth with a silk handkerchief, and let Aunt Hong and Ji Haitang be merciful. I went to the flower hall next door to talk.

"Fifth girl, come and help me go to the small Buddhist hall to calm down!"

The old lady Ji beckoned to Ji Chonglian, she was a little surprised, but hurried over.

"Let's chat first, after a while the old man finishes asking, it's time for your family to get together!"

The old lady Ji nodded to the eldest lady, her eyes swept over Ji Furong's concerned face, her heart warmed slightly, and then she supported Ji Chonglian's arm, but without any strength, she walked towards the back of the courtyard with heavy steps.

Ji Chonglian, the small Buddhist hall in the back seat of Xuanyi Hall, stayed there for a while, and led the old lady Ji there familiarly. Both grandparents and grandchildren were silent along the way, and Song's mother hung far behind.

The statue of Avalokitesvara carved from white marble is enshrined in the Buddhist hall. Avalokitesvara hangs her head and closes her eyes, as if she can't bear to see all kinds of things in the world, and she has compassion in her heart, so she brushes her hands to drip dew, hoping that the drops of suet nectar can spread all over the living beings.

Ji Chonglian personally embroidered the Avalokitesvara statue on the wall, and it turned out to be enshrined with the white marble Avalokitesvara. Ji Chonglian was a little surprised when he saw it for the first time.

The old lady Ji seemed to have gotten used to it, she narrowed her eyes in the slightly dim light, and the corners of her lips were pursed into a straight line.

After a while, the old lady Ji raised her hand, and at some point, Mother Song stepped forward and lit three sticks of fragrance and handed it to the old lady.

Knowing that Mrs. Ji was going to worship Guanyin, Ji Chonglian couldn't help turning her side slightly and took a step back.

People in this era are very devout towards gods and Buddhas. Does Mrs. Ji come to worship Buddha at this moment because she has something in her heart?
Ji Chonglian guessed at the side, but it was difficult to ask in this quiet moment. After the old lady Ji finished her worship, she and Song's mother helped the old lady up from left to right.

"People are old and useless."

The old lady Ji shook her head as if sighing, and turned her head to look at Ji Chonglian kindly, but her eyes were full of thoughts, "We don't know who we can count on now..."

Ji Chonglian was startled, her heart shone like a mirror.

Does Mrs. Ji have no hope for the elder Ji Mingde?Or do you no longer have illusions about the old man getting up again?Or even worried about the future fate of the entire Ji family?
Ji Chonglian thought for a while, then said: "Grandmother's words are not entirely correct, the children and grandchildren of the Ji family are still young, how can you know that they will not have good luck in the future?"

The old lady Ji held the corner of her lips, her smile was very reluctant, "I don't expect the third room, after all, it is separated by a floor... Brother Bao was spoiled by your aunt, but now she doesn't care about it. For Brother Yu and Brother Tian, ​​but only she knows how much effort she can put in, and whether she has the perseverance and confidence depends on everyone's luck!"

Ji Chonglian smiled lightly. At this time, she couldn't point to her younger brother to praise. Brother Yu is really working hard now, but it really depends on one's talent. No one can tell what will happen in the future, but she believes that as long as you work hard There will be results, no matter whether the results are small or big, she is satisfied.

"Now the eldest uncle has also returned home, only the third uncle is missing...The third uncle delivered the letter early, could it be that something happened in the middle?"

Ji Chonglian changed the subject, but didn't want the atmosphere to be too solemn.

"He is... who can tell!"

The old lady Ji snorted coldly, and there was a hint of contempt and disdain in her tone.

The third master, Ji Mingzhong, has always been a thorn in her heart. If she hadn't softened her heart back then, how could she have tolerated the death of this concubine, even though she has watched and managed her under her nose for so many years, and tried her best not to give him up? A good future, but looking at it now, he is the last one of the Ji family to rely on.

Don't ask for a prosperous official career, but hope for a generous family fortune so that you can avoid suffering for the rest of your life. Now the old lady really understands this.

And Ji Mingzhong just grasped the economic lifeline of the Ji family!

Return to people on a snowy night.

On New Year's Eve, when everyone was sitting around having a reunion dinner, the third master Ji Mingzhong appeared in Ji's old house as if he had fallen from the sky, and a beautiful woman came back with him. The old lady was shocked at the time He slapped the chopsticks heavily on the mahogany Eight Immortals table.

The snow water hadn't melted yet, but it remained on the woman's gorgeous cloak, the white fox fur scarf set off her beautiful face, and her pair of beautiful eyes were gentle and gentle, Ji Chonglian felt a little fondness at just one glance.

(End of this chapter)