Kido

Chapter 21

Fourth Master Xie was sitting in the spacious and bright living room, sipping tea leisurely by himself.I heard bursts of laughter coming from behind the bead curtain in my ears, and my heart felt a little depressed.

Today when he visited Yiyuan, he got out of the carriage, and Zhang Xi brought Xiao Zhang Xi to welcome him out. Both father and son were polite, thoughtful and sincere, but they were only thoughtful and sincere.

When the wet nurse came down with Xiao Qi in her arms, it was very different: Zhang Yu immediately smiled, "The little one is here, what a rare person."Zhang Xi looked up at Xiaoqi eagerly, with a slanderous expression on his face.

Immediately after, an old man and three young children came out, all shouting, "Where is the little one, where is the little one?" If Xiao Qi didn't come, they would either go out to fight, or play freely in the backyard without seeing visitors.

He just saluted and greeted his host and guest, but when he saw Xiao Qi, his eyes lit up, "Ah Xie has a good eye, the little one is really cute, very tender!"

The white-bearded Shen Mai smiled flatteringly at Zhang Yu, "Ah, can you give me a hug for the little one?" It's not counting if Shen Mai has hugged him, but there are also Shen Chen, Yue Chi, Zhang Yi, and Zhang Yi. , one round at a time.It's also strange, Xiaoqi is always smiling, and no one hugs her and doesn't cry.

And even let Miss Zhang, whom she met for the first time in her life, be carried behind the bead curtain to see "Auntie".At first, the three brothers Shen Chen, Yue Chi, and Zhang Xie accompanied them in, then Zhang Xie also went in after sitting for a while, and then Shen Mai.

As the host and guest, he was left alone in the living room, which made Fourth Master Xie feel so uncomfortable.Fortunately, Shen Mai soon came out to accompany the guests, "Ling Ai is really smart, she can understand no matter what she says!" He praised Xie Liunian all the time.

At noon, fourth master Xie was let to sit on the kang, "Wan Hong, at this age, it's best to keep him warm." Zhang Yu said cheerfully with Xie Liunian in his arms.

The adults ate at the kang table, and Xie Liunian set up a small and exquisite kang table for Shan. It was obvious at a glance that it was specially made for children and adults could not use it.The tableware is also small, and the plates and saucers are only a little big.

Fish paste, tomato fish paste, pork liver and red root vegetable porridge, apple slush lean meat soup, bone and red date soup, small wontons, small buns, small dumplings, a small bowl of soft rice with oyster stems, pumpkin puree, Xie Liunian's Lunch is rich.

"Little one, these are made by my mother herself, they are delicious." Zhang Ni and Zhang Ni enthusiastically entertained the little guests, even the servants and nurses didn't need them, they took small bowls and spoons to feed Xie Liunian .

Zhang Yu refused. "The two of you are still children, don't make trouble." Without pretending to be a nurse, she picked up a plate of fish paste, scooped it up with a small spoon, and fed Xie Liunian herself, "Be good, little one, come and eat fish paste." Hey A mouthful of fish paste, then a spoonful of pork liver and red root vegetable porridge.

The fish paste is soft and fragrant, delicious!Xie Liunian took a mouthful of delicious fish paste, clapped his hands happily and smiled, and opened his mouth again, signaling to Zhang Yu to eat more. "You little one is so good!" Although Zhang Yu was tall and big, he was very gentle when feeding the child.

Before he knew it, Xie Liunian had already had a delicious lunch.She concentrates on eating, Zhang Yu concentrates on feeding, and the two cooperate tacitly.Zhang Yi and Zhang Yi, who had no time to feed the children, watched enviously from the sidelines, while Shen Chen and Yue Chi laughed secretly.

Fourth Master Xie had a graceful demeanor and took his meals in a leisurely manner.Yiyuan's dishes are excellent, full of color, fragrance and taste, but Fourth Master Xie doesn't know what to eat.Zhang Wuji can not only hold children, but also feed them.Xiao Qi puffed up her little cheeks and ate deliciously, she didn't even glance at her own father who was so close at hand.

"If Wuji likes Xiao Qi, you might as well consider her a goddaughter." Fourth Master Xie said generously.Xiaoqi is willing to be hugged and fed by him. It is also fate, so let's call him "Father".

"No, no." Zhang Xi shook his head again and again, "It's not okay to admit being a goddaughter. Wanhong, why don't you give me the little one to be your daughter-in-law." After admitting a goddaughter, where will Ah Xie marry a wife in the future.

Fourth Master Xie's face darkened.My daughter is only one year and two months old, and you want to snatch her away?Is it too early? "Wuji was joking." Fourth Master Xie smiled slightly, and talked about him from left to right, "Last time, Wuji gave Yuquan water, my parents were very happy, and ordered me to thank you."

"It's not worth anything, I'll give you another pot when I go home." Zhang Yu teased the little boy in his arms, "As long as Shi Bo and Aunt Shi like it." Xie's family has always been so elegant and good at tasting tea.Will it be the same when you grow up, little one?
After lunch, Fourth Master Xie wanted to say goodbye, but couldn't leave: Xiao Qi fell asleep.Fourth Master Xie watched his precious daughter stretch out her belly and fell asleep, so he had to cover her tightly so that she could sleep soundly.

After Xie Liunian woke up, Fourth Master Xie wanted to leave, but still couldn’t leave: Shen Mai took Shen Chen and Yue Chi to practice swords in the yard, while Zhang Yi and Zhang Yi stood aside to help and applaud, Xiao Qi was also addicted to watching it, so he refused Walk. "It's too good, it's too bad!"

After practicing the sword, it's time for afternoon tea.Xiaoqi An An Shengsheng sat down and enjoyed refreshments for children, Xiaofa cakes, steamed fish cakes, custard cakes, shrimp tofu, fresh lotus root and white fungus soup, and a small bowl of pimple soup.

My stomach is full.

When the father and daughter of Xie's family returned to Xie's mansion, it was already the beginning of the lights. "Why did you come back so late?" At the entrance of Xuanhui Hall, the fourth wife then thanked the fourth master and asked softly.Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Xie are waiting anxiously.

"I drank two more glasses." Fourth Master Xie slightly apologized.The Fourth Wife breathed a sigh of relief, "So that's how it is." Ever since the catastrophe happened yesterday, people who were frightened have become timid, fearing that something extraordinary will happen again.

There was no laughter in Xuanhui Hall tonight.Xiaoqi had a stern face and refused to smile, Xie Tangnian cared about his younger sister, with a worried look on his face.Usually the four of them are happy and harmonious, but now those two seem to be listless, so Xie Yannian and Xie Jinnian can't cheer up either.

The old lady Xie sighed, and ordered "everyone should go back to rest early." Xie Yannian and Xie Jinnian followed the fourth wife back to the main room, and the wet nurse carried Xie Liunian back to the Xikuan courtyard, and Xie Tangnian also washed up early and went to bed.

"Xiaoqi looks dumb, I'm afraid he was frightened." Mrs. Xie felt that something was wrong with her little granddaughter after seeing today from yesterday, "I'd better ask someone to call her." Stop that kind of intimidation.

Fourth Master Xie didn't believe this at first, but he didn't tell the truth, he just nodded in agreement, "Mother said so." It's useless, it's good to make the old man feel at ease.Anyway, please ask someone to call, and the daughter will not suffer.

Xiaoqi laughed so many times in Yiyuan today, and had so much fun, she didn't look scared.After leaving Yiyuan and getting on the carriage, his smile slowly disappeared, and after returning to Xie's mansion, his expression was even more unkind.

Fourth Master Xie felt a headache when he thought of this.Ever since I hurried back to the house yesterday and saw Xiao Qi in Baoxia, she just kept a stern face and ignored people, which seemed to be angry.Are you even angry with your own father?
Back in the main room, Fourth Master Xie looked dazed.The fourth wife felt guilty, with tears in her eyes, "Yulang, it's all my fault." If I hadn't been angry with the third wife, if I hadn't said "arbitrary interrogation", maybe the third wife would not have dared to act so boldly.What has become of myself?Accomplice?
From yesterday to today, the Fourth Wife heard a lot of gossip and rumors in the mansion, and cried several times angrily, "If I really want to rule over concubines and concubines, what am I going to do with such a stupid method?" As for colluding with people like the third wife?

Fourth Master Xie said softly: "The eyes are all red, it's really ugly." He ordered someone to bring ice cubes and put them on the fourth wife himself. "Yulang, you really don't blame me?" The fourth wife's eyes were red, "Mother doesn't blame me, and you don't blame me, I'm even more ashamed." Whether it's a husband or a mother-in-law, no matter how anxious you are, you can't blame me. Seeing himself without the slightest bit of blame.

Xuanhui Hall, Mrs. Xie stayed up late at night. "... When Huairou left Xikuayuan, it was the fourth wife who gave orders at the beginning. Later, it was Aunt Yuan's girl, Xiaoliu, who was crying and looking for her, saying that Aunt Yuan's abdominal pain was unbearable..." Of course, a doctor must be invited, and the medicine must be boiled according to the prescription. Medicine, even more time-consuming.

The old lady Xie's eyes were cold, and everyone was worried!Huai Ying pursed her lips and smiled, and added, "Old lady, Xiao Liu has a sister, Xiao Yang, who works in the second room. She is highly valued by the second wife." There may be something in it, or nothing , who knows.

The old lady Xie smiled lightly.Whether the second wife is honest or not, she is lazy to pay attention to her.Even if the third wife did something evil and the fourth wife couldn't get rid of the responsibility, she wouldn't use a bastard daughter-in-law as a housekeeper.No matter how bad the fourth wife, Mrs. Han, is Yulang's wife and his own direct daughter-in-law.

It's just that this direct daughter-in-law is really disappointing.At that time, the third wife came to the door, so she should first order someone to watch the Xikua courtyard tightly, "No one is allowed to enter or leave!" Then wait for the afternoon to drink the birthday wine and return to the house, and then interrogate and deal with the third wife together.

Is she young and naive, or did it on purpose?The old lady Xie closed her eyes tiredly.If you don't think carefully about things, it's fine, if you have malicious intentions, then brother Tang and Xiaoqi will be in trouble in the future.

At noon the next day, Mrs. Xie invited an old virtuous mother to call Xie Liunian's soul, "Xiao Qi, come back; Xiao Qi, come back." There was only this sentence over and over again. , with a bit of majesty in the gentleness, Xie Liunian fell asleep unknowingly after hearing such a voice.

After waking up, Mrs. Xie's expectant face was in front of her, with wrinkles all over her face, "Xiao Qi, good boy, are you awake?" His voice trembled slightly.Xie Liunian's heart softened, and he gave Mrs. Xie a sweet smile.

"Okay, okay, that's great." Mrs. Xie said repeatedly.Look, the little man still wants to scream when he is frightened, no, Xiao Qi will laugh again!

That night, there was laughter again in Xuanhui Hall, Xie Liunian laughed more than anyone else, and the laughter could be heard outside the door. "Miss Qi is well, the old lady is smiling now." The two little girls walked out of Xuanhui Hall muttering, "It's a good thing you called me back, or..."

The third wife hid in the darkness, feeling resentment and a little bit of rejoicing: that little girl is safe and sound, so should she be safe too?Since the incident happened the day before yesterday, Mrs. Xie claimed to be sick, and she didn't even ask for peace.Not only myself, but even the young year, the good year, and the old year, I can't see the old lady.

It would be fine if he was scolded for his head and face, or he would be beaten twice, and he would be fine after the beating and scolding.However, Mrs. Xie didn't say a word, and she didn't even see her face. The third wife felt more and more uncertain.

"I didn't do anything." The third wife walked to the third room in a daze, thinking wildly, "I just want to seek justice for Aunt Lu, have I interrogated Aunt He? She has nothing to do, that little girl That's fine." The more I thought about it, the more I felt that everything would be fine.

Though thinking so, the third wife was still uneasy.Two days later, at the time of appointment, the third master, uncle and uncle of the Miao family came to Xie's mansion with dark faces one after the other.

"...so so, so so, so so. It made our old lady sick with anger, and now she still has a chest pain, and can only lie on the bed..." The fourth wife choked up when she said the emotion.

The third master's face was ashen, "This unvirtuous woman doesn't pay attention to the old lady! Marrying a wife is to show filial piety to parents. Now not only can't filial piety, but it makes the old man sick. Uncle, sister-in-law, it's not me thanking you!" Wei is ruthless, it really makes it difficult for my sister to be a wife." He ordered people to prepare pens and inks to write a letter of divorce.

Uncle Miao's family is an honest man, he only apologizes repeatedly.The aunt and aunt have some city residences, and said with a smile: "Our Miao family has a small family, so it's nothing to bring back my aunt. I'm afraid it will hurt your family's century-old reputation." It is not a good thing for a woman's family to be divorced. The man's family has already had a son. Is it a good thing for a daughter-in-law's daughter-in-law?

The fourth wife also smiled, "Let's put down those who are not clear, and the relationship between Xie Miao and his family is important. How can we break up the friendship in the old life? Besides, our old lady, you two I know how the most magnanimous and benevolent will cause the second young lady and the seventh young master to lose their mothers."

What does it mean?The uncles and aunts of the Miao family listened intently.

The fourth wife smiled indifferently, and talked eloquently, "Why don't you two take Lingmei to her house first, so that she can teach her a little bit. If she can teach her well, it will be a blessing for the Xie Miao family; if she can't teach her well..."

The fourth wife sighed, and said leisurely: "Then, the fate of the Xie Miao family is over."

(End of this chapter)