Splendid concubine

Chapter 53
Before it calmed down for a while, something happened to Liu's mansion again.

It was getting late, and before going to bed, I heard that Mrs. Zhao's natal family had come.

Zhao's natal family, in the early years, was no worse than the prime minister's mansion. At any rate, they were also the royal censor and the leader of the Qing Dynasty, especially Zhao's grandfather, who was an example of literati in the world. It was difficult to find a way to marry the Zhao family, so as to avoid being criticized.

However, with the death of Mrs. Zhao, the Zhao family gradually declined.The descendants can be regarded as ignorant and incompetent, with no great prospects, and they can only rely on the scenery left by their ancestors.

Of all the relatives in the Zhao family, the Zhao family is probably the most promising one.

It's no wonder that Mrs. Zhao asked Liu Xuanshuang to take care of the Zhao family all day long.

The person coming at this time must be because of Liu Xuanshuang and the Eldest Young Master's affairs.

The Zhao family had such two embarrassing births, they would definitely be locked up in the ancestral hall, and at worst they would have to "recover their illness". Seeing that the Zhao family had no hope, of course they wanted to make a fuss.

Liu Ruyi didn't really want to watch this lively event.

However, both Linglong and Xiangyi wanted to read it. After thinking about it, Liu Ruyi decided to get used to her maids. With two young maids, she took a copy of scriptures from the desk and went to the old lady's yard.

Along the way, I saw Liu Jiaren's mother and daughter again, apparently also running to watch the excitement. As soon as Liu Jiaren saw Liu Ruyi, she threw Aunt Jia away and ran over, putting her arms around Liu Ruyi's arms and acting like a spoiled child.

"Second Sister, tell me what the palace looks like?" As she spoke, she puffed her face and pouted, looking at Liu Ruyi pitifully.

"Thanks you didn't go, the palace is dangerous. The emperor, empress and concubines are very kind. It's those ladies, I really haven't seen the world, so I'm scared." Liu Ruyi looked terrified.

"Second Sister, what's the matter? Tell me about it." Liu Jiaren quickly hit the snake with the stick.

"Do you still remember the Mu Zitan we saw when we went up the mountain to burn incense last time?" Liu Ruyi lowered her head and asked Liu Jiaren.

"Remember, it's that very, very good-looking sister." Liu Jiaren naturally remembered that at that time Liu Ruyi also saw Liu Jiaren showing a jealous expression towards Mu Zitan's face, but it was a pity that it passed by.

"I didn't know anyone else when I entered the palace, so I knew Mu Zitan, so I was with Mu Zitan and met several groups of ladies. They either bullied others, or spoke harshly and humiliated them." Liu Ruyi said while observing Liu Jiaren. expression.

"Also, the big brother and the big sister didn't know who was framed in the palace. Now that I'm in this state, I was framed too. If it wasn't for a coincidence, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back after entering the palace today. I won't do it next time." Dare to attend any banquet."

However, the expression on Liu Jiaren's face was very obvious, as if to say, wasn't it you who caused the accident between the two of them.

Since Liu Jiaren didn't say it outright, then Liu Ruyi just pretended not to know.

Although Liu Jiaren and himself are not in a friendly alliance, they can still tacitly understand that at the moment, they will fight other people first, share the same hatred, and finally confront each other.

At that moment, Liu Ruyi told Liu Jiaren in detail how those people humiliated Mu Zitan, but she didn't mention how she refuted it. Liu Jiaren's eyes sparkled when she heard it.

At the end, when we were about to arrive at the old lady's courtyard, Liu Ruyi looked down at Liu Jiaren, with some sincerity, "Fifth sister, I am average-looking, and I can barely be considered handsome, and I can't rank among the ladies in the capital." , but you are no worse than Mu Zitan, Mu Zitan is stunning, but you are also cute and cute, you are different types."

After hearing this, Liu Jiaren immediately showed joy, "Second Sister really thinks so? You can't coax me."

"Of course I think so. Although they are all beauties, there are many kinds of beauties." Liu Ruyi said seriously.

Immediately, Liu Jiaren clapped her little hands and ran in first, her little face was full of smiles, Liu Ruyi thought, no matter how scheming she was, she was still a child after all.

When I went outside the old lady's yard, I heard a loud roar and a woman's cry.

Liu Ruyi pretended not to hear, walked in with the things in her hands, "Grandmother, granddaughter brought you... ah." Seeing so many people present, Liu Ruyi exclaimed in a low voice.

"Since grandma has guests, Ruyi will go back first and come back later." Liu Ruyi said pretendingly.

"Since you're here, let's stay here." The old lady sat on the main seat and said lightly.

The person sitting next to him was a middle-aged man, obviously Zhao's elder brother.

"Old lady, I respect your age, but we have to be reasonable. Why should you send Xuanshuang away? It's obvious that Xuanshuang was framed. Your family didn't help your family find the murderer, but also bullied your family. What's the reason?" Although the middle-aged man was a little angry, he was still polite.

"Mrs. Liu, now I respect you for being old. If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, you will be overwhelmed." A young man stood up, baring his teeth and claws.

Obviously, it is Zhao's nephew.

"If you want me to say, even if Xuanshuang's reputation is bad, it doesn't matter. I don't dislike it. What's the big deal, we can get closer. Our brothers are very fond of Xuanshuang." Another young man also stood up, looking Extremely proud.

"That's right, that's right, which one of our brothers does Xuanshuang take a fancy to, and whoever one is carried home in a palanquin." The more he said it, the more shameful it became, as if he was sure that Liu Xuanshuang of the Prime Minister's mansion would not be able to marry.

Liu Ruyi couldn't figure out what the people from the Zhao family were doing here.

Before the old lady could speak to Liu Ren'an, the two young men started yelling loudly again, "Why send it to the ancestral house? I don't want to send my skinny and tender cousin to that place to teach those old coffin boards."

"If you want me to say, if you want to send it somewhere else, wouldn't it be good to send it to your grandparent's house? It just happens to be close. Hehehe, there are not many girls in our family. They are all brothers. I must feel sorry for my little cousin."

"That's right, I'm sure I can take good care of my little cousin."

Obviously, the people from the Zhao Mansion are all generous, and they probably want to take advantage of it.

Seeing the decline of the Zhao family, it would be a great thing if they could get another relative.

However, before Liu Ruyi finished thinking, he was watching the fun, but suddenly the flames of war burned on him.

"I saw that this little girl looks pretty good. Did you call the old lady's grandmother just now? That's also your little cousin, cousin, I'm your big cousin, come and get close to your big cousin." Saying, He also came to hold Liu Ruyi's hand.

Liu Ruyi was stunned for a moment, obviously she didn't expect such a shameless person.

However, after all, she had practiced before, Liu Ruyi twisted her body and dodged it, "Grandmother hasn't introduced you yet, Ruyi dare not mistakenly identify relatives, please respect yourself, young master."

As she said that, worrying that something might happen again, Liu Ruyi quickly stood beside the old lady.

The old lady's angry hands were trembling a little, and Liu Ruyi pressed her arm, patted and comforted her, and she felt a little better.

Liu Ren'an's face was also ashen. Although the Zhao family was in decline, there were still some forces. If he summoned Doctor Yushi now, he was still a student from all over the world, and he could get a lot of responses.

The old lady almost stared at Liu Ruyi begging for help, with tears in her eyes.

"This little girl is also pretty, and she happened to be promised to my fifth younger brother. They are all about the same age. Little girl, what's your name? I'm your second cousin." As he said that, that shameless person went to tug Liu Jiaren's hand .

Liu Jiaren was so frightened that she was about to cry, Liu Ruyi hurried over and hid Liu Jiaren behind her back, "Grandmother hasn't introduced her yet, but Ruyi doesn't dare to let my younger sister recognize her cousin, besides, my relatives always want face. Your Excellency is like this. You must have admitted the wrong person."

"Yo, you have a strong temper, I like it, big brother, I like this girl, don't fight me." The more she said, the more unbearable she became, Liu Ruyi didn't know if there was some dispute between the two sides before she came in.

In my memory, although the Zhao family was not stingy, it was still considered good. After all, it was a scholarly family, so it wouldn't be so shameless. Isn't this humiliating the daughters of the Prime Minister's family one by one?
"Father, my daughter and Fifth Sister have been humiliated, but they don't know the name of the other party. They just call themselves cousins ​​and beg father to decide." Liu Ruyi turned around and knelt in front of Liu Ren'an.

Only then did he realize that Liu Ren'an's hands were also shaking in anger.

"Come here, see off." Liu Ren'an shouted loudly, but his voice was still trembling.

Several servants broke in, but they didn't dare to move forward.

Although Liu Ruyi "didn't know" people in the Zhao family, the servants who served Liu Ren'an did.

"If your Excellency is still so arrogant, don't blame me for reporting to the Liu Mansion." Liu Ruyi said in a serious manner.

"Haha, what a sharp-toothed and sharp-mouthed little girl, she really deserves her reputation, no wonder the emperor likes it, not bad, not bad, the Liu family has raised such a prickly girl, well, brother-in-law, our family doesn't say two Let me ask again, are you going to send Xuanshuang away or not?" The middle-aged man immediately laughed after hearing Liu Ruyi's anger.

"My own daughter, of course I feel distressed. It is expedient to send her away. When I come back, I will say that I am practicing in the temple. Wouldn't I still have a good reputation? Besides, I don't know who will harm me Xuanshuang, send her away At least I can protect Xuanshuang a little bit." Liu Ren'an was extremely disappointed with Liu Xuanshuang, and felt a little bit of giving up, but after being made such a fuss, he had no choice but to agree to continue to train Liu Xuanshuang.

"Of course I understand my brother-in-law's intentions. Since this is the case, brother-in-law should send someone to follow Xuanshuang well. If it is not enough, just tell me, no, I brought two nuns from the palace here. If you can’t take it off, just go and take care of Xuanshuang.” The middle-aged man laughed, obviously asking the two nuns to monitor the actions of the Liu Manor.

"Brother, don't worry, the Liu Manor will naturally make proper arrangements." Liu Ren'an replied forcefully suppressing the anger in his heart.

"That's good, that's good. Just now, the two boys didn't know what to do and said nothing. I will teach them well when I go back. I will leave first." After speaking, he really took his people away.

(End of this chapter)