pampering wife

Chapter 52

Arriving at the Liuli Courtyard, Qingmei told Xu about the most important things that happened today, which made her happy for a long time.Feeling that Gu Ronghua's mother and daughter behaved a little strangely, Qingmei called Lvzhu to her.

Because Qingmei has been afraid of the cold lately, when Luzhu came in, she happened to be holding the newly replaced hand stove, so Qingmei hugged the stove and asked bluntly: "I'm going to mother's place today, I see her complexion is not very good, is there something wrong?" What's the matter?"

Luzhu was stunned and said: "It's nothing."

"Think about it again." Qingmei was a little worried, "I feel uncomfortable when I see my mother's complexion. I want to comfort my mother, but I don't know where to start. I'm afraid it will make her even more unhappy. Did I go to the princess mansion recently? Did you make mother unhappy? Eldest sister also blamed me for this today."

After all, she is not a serious master, so Qingmei naturally doesn't have much confidence when she speaks.If it was Gu Ronghua or even Gu Hanying, all he had to do was coerce him to ask questions, so why lie and explain?Qing Mei found that she had a better identity, which was very useful.

"Girl thinks too much." Luzhu smiled, glanced away, and saw Yuchai outside bringing in a bowl of red dates and warm ginger soup, so she temporarily stopped talking and asked Qingmei to hold the stove tightly so as not to feel uncomfortable—this It was the second day of Kwai Shui, although Ome didn't feel any pain, it would be more comfortable to hold a hand stove after all.

After Yuchai walked out, Luzhu said: "Miss Rong is probably angry because of Erlang's affairs, and blamed others." Gu Ronghua is used to being arrogant at home, and really likes to use his petty temper on others. I have a deep understanding.

"What's wrong with the second brother?" Qing Mei took a sip of the ginger soup.

"Madam decides to tell Erlang about the girl from the Wen family, but Erlang is unwilling, so at noon they were bickering in Liufangtang."

"As a result, can the second elder brother beat mother?" Qingmei was curious.

Luzhu smiled and said: "Later, Madam invited Master to come forward, and Erlang agreed."

Qingmei had already drank a small bowl of jujube and ginger soup into her belly, she felt warm and comfortable all over her body, she nodded her head "Oh", which showed that she knew.Thinking of the estrangement between Mrs. Gu's mother and her son because of her, no matter who is right or wrong, Qingmei felt a little guilty after all, and was thinking about whether to find an opportunity to persuade Gu Changqing, when she saw Jinchai walk in the door and said: "Miss, master Send someone to tell you to go to Hanjin Hall."

Go to Hanjintang?Qingmei was a little surprised when she heard this.

The Hanjin Hall is adjacent to the Bogu Museum. It was originally built as a study room. Later, for the convenience of living, a living room was built in it, and people were also assigned to take care of it. However, compared with the inner courtyard, there are fewer maids in it. Just a few.The Bogu Museum is owned by Gu Changqing, and the Hanjin Hall is commonly used by Gu Shangshu.

Not only Qingmei, but even Luzhu was a little surprised, and asked Jinchai, "Did you hear clearly, are you sent by the master?"

Jinchai nodded and said: "I heard you clearly, it is Mama Hong from Hanjintang who is here to deliver the message, I recognize her."

Only then did Lu Zhu believe the news.Although Qingmei was surprised, she didn't dare to delay, and asked Jinchai to take a cloak to wear, and changed into warm sheepskin boots.Because it gets dark early in winter, it is almost dusk now, and the temperature outside is getting lower and lower. When she was weak, she was afraid of the cold wind, so she hugged the hand stove in her arms.

It is not close from Liuliyuan to Hanjintang, Qingmei saw that it was getting late, so she hurried away with her green beads, and had no time to look at the quiet rockery ice pond in the twilight, she just thought about why Gu Shangshu came to find her— —

After much deliberation, it is probably the matter of Princess Yongle, but Mrs. Gu said that these matters are fine, why bother him?Could it be for Junli?Although she doesn't understand the affairs of the court, Gu Shangshu and his sons are all officials in the court, and the princes and princesses were all brought up with the power of the court. If this is the case, the water inside will be deep.

I was undecided in my mind, and when I arrived at Dehanjin Hall, I saw that the lights and candles were bright inside, and I couldn't see the layout of the courtyard clearly in the dark sky.Qingmei followed Hong's mother into the house, and saw Gu Shangshu standing in front of the red sandalwood case, half of his body hidden behind a stack of tall documents.

"Say hello to father." She knelt on the ground, looking very respectful.

"Come and sit down." Although Gu Shangshu's face was serious, his tone was still calm, he waved his hand to get everyone to retreat, and asked Qingmei: "Did you know about your father back then?"

Qingmei never expected that he would bring this up, she stood up and nodded, "Nurse told me already."

Gu Shangshu nodded, staring at a document on the case, hesitated to speak.After a moment of silence, it seemed as if he swallowed back what he was going to say, but he said slowly: "After all, you are in the capital, so please be careful when you act in the future. I heard that you are appreciated by Princess Yongle, and you went to the Princess Mansion today ?”

To be appreciated by Princess Yongle?At this point, Qingmei didn't dare to elevate herself too much, and she didn't dare to actually sit on the round chair next to Gu Shangshu's order, she just replied: "Princess Yongle indeed summoned me and asked me to brew some fruit wine for her." Glancing secretly at Gu Shangshu's face, he was just surprised——

He obviously mentioned the matter of his father just now, why didn't he talk about it now?

At that time, the matter of Qu Heng's collusion with the enemy and treason caused a lot of trouble in the government and the public, and some people were relegated to plead for him. It took two or three years to calm down.Now after many years, when a politician mentions her father's case, Qingmei feels like a cat's claws are scratching her heart, but Gu Shangshu seems to have no intention of talking about it, should I mention it again?

"Then do it with your heart. It is your chance to be favored by Princess Yongle." Gu Shang's writing remained unchanged, and he turned around and took a book from the bookshelf behind him and handed it to Qing Mei, "If you are good at calligraphy, practice hard. After two days Tian and your mother will go to the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, Mrs. Chu likes girls who are thoughtful."

Such exhortations and exhortations sound like a loving father at first glance, it seems that he is very considerate of Qingmei.However, Qingmei thought it was strange to mention Wu'anhou's mansion without thinking.

But in the presence of an old fox like Gu Shangshu, Qingmei didn't dare to think too much, but obediently agreed.Gathering up her courage, she asked, "You mentioned my father just now, what's the matter?"

"It's nothing." Gu Shangshu waved his hand, called Hong's mother to come in and said, "It's getting late, let's take the girl back." Then Hong's mother sent Qing Mei out, and accompanied them to the Liuliyuan.

It was already dark outside, so Mama Hong found a glazed lantern and held it in her hand.

(End of this chapter)