Lady Zhao

Chapter 30

Mu Lanyan didn't realize that her pitiful crying that day still made her unable to stay in the Duke's mansion. He Jingyuan was already looking for a house outside, and when it came to the new house, he would match her with a few maidservants to serve her. Wronged.

Mu Lanyan couldn't help being grateful for such an appropriateness, but she couldn't help feeling ashamed and indignant that she was about to be kicked out, and hearing that this was the suggestion of the eldest girl Zhao Wenwan, the graceful look in the corners of her eyes and brows was even more intense, without any trace of sadness , if you carefully discern that the rising resentment is well covered up.

"Young Master He and Miss have treated me so kindly, I don't know what else I can give in return, especially you, Young Master..." She deliberately moved forward, her eyebrows lowered, her eyelashes trembling with tears, like a butterfly She flapped her wings in circles of beauty, and she knew that any man would not be able to bear such a look.

Sure enough, He Jingyuan was startled at first, wanting to pamper the woman in front of him itchingly, but another equally beautiful face flashed in his eyes in time, always calling him cousin indifferently, and might not be there The man rolled his eyes for no reason, or simply looked at him without saying a word, making him blushed. He Jingyuan grew up in the military camp. He was a group of men and lieutenant uncles. How could he understand his daughter's thoughts? , and couldn't understand his own changes, he was even a little at a loss.

Mu Lanyan looked at his dazed expression, and the resolute indifference in her eyes turned into a spring of tenderness. She was very satisfied with his reaction. "Master He..." She called out softly a few times, and seeing that he hadn't responded, she was even more happy in her heart. As long as a man has desires, that is her territory, and she can move forward invincibly, and finally get what she wants. everything of.

"Huh?" He Jingyuan finally came back to his senses, and when he responded with a flustered face, Mu Lanyan immediately misunderstood, lowered her head even deeper, and looked shy, "Master, is it because you are staring at my face like this? Where did the little girl spend her makeup?"

No matter how stupid He Jingyuan was, he understood that he was rude just now, hey, he sighed in his heart, he was not like himself because of his cousin, and apologized again and again, "Ms. Then I can find a place for the girl." After finishing speaking, he said that he still wanted to pay his respects to Mrs. Xipinghou's mother, and left in a hurry, but there was no way to greet her, and as soon as he went out, he went directly to the direction of Xiangzhu Garden .

Leaving Mu Lanyan staring at the handsome figure running away, she raised her head and smiled.

Mrs. Xipinghou also discovered something abnormal about her son recently. He was a child who was conceived in October. She knows his disposition best, and seeing his distraught appearance recently, she must have a spring-like thought. Hearing that he rescued a Young women think they understand.

She also really loves her son, look at her nephew Yuan Jin, before He Jingyuan grew up, he already had a housemaid, Xiping Hou always said that a man has ambitions everywhere, and he should not linger on his son's love, so he taught his son Became a nerd.He is now at the age of youth and vitality, and it is also the time when he needs a girl who can let him vent by his side, so he called the servant girl to the guest room to ask the girl Mu Lanyan to come and have a look, if she is a juicy and innocent girl, You can take it back to the Hou's mansion and take over a house, but you still have to check for your son first.

The servant girl came to the guest room and informed that Mrs. Xipinghou asked her to go. Mu Lanyan was startled at first, and then began to think carefully, and soon her brows and eyes were stained with a bit of a triumphant smile.

The little servant girl led her all the way to Mrs. Xipinghou's residence, walked along the Qingshi path for a few cups of tea, and suddenly felt anxious, so she asked her to wait where she was.Mu Lanyan was bored, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a garden called Jinglianyuan. The scenery inside the garden was very good, as if attracted by something, she raised her leg and stepped into the arched door with hanging flowers, looking at the flowers and plants all the way, so beautiful I don't know whose residence belongs to it?

It is so quiet that not even a servant is seen, surrounded by flowers, but it is unique.She pushed the door and saw that the inside was even more elegant. It seemed to be the boudoir of a young lady in the mansion. The curtain was made of crystal beads. On the long table beside the curtain was a pot of aquatic water lilies lazily budding in the daytime. Silhouettes were dancing around the window, and there was a lacquered guqin on the pear blossom table under the window, and a musical score next to it. She walked over and opened the musical score. A song with a melodious piano sound and a melodious tune, coupled with the clear and cold atmosphere around it, has a bit of charm and artistic conception.

"girl……"

When she turned her head, she saw a middle-aged woman and several maids carrying trays. Each tray contained exquisite items. The first one contained a hazy silver gauze gown and a jade-colored silk dress. The skirts with embroidered folded branches and flowers are stacked neatly, on top of which are a pair of brocade embroidered shoes with rippling red water, a suet-colored jasmine hairpin and a pair of white jade earrings are placed in the second tray, and a pair of white jade earrings are placed in the third tray. There were some rouge and gouache in the tray, Mu Lanyan was really afraid of being rude in the mansion, she quickly stood up and bowed her head, silent, as if she was frightened by something, now she was stirring the corner of her clothes, she really regretted touching those things indiscriminately .

The Jinglian Garden was prepared by the old lady for Zhao Wenxi who had been lost for many years. The old lady always refused to believe that the child had already gone. When choosing a yard for Zhao Wenwan, she also helped Zhao Wenxi choose it. She only thought that if the child came back, there would be no yard. How could it be possible? Originally, there were not many people coming here, only one or two young maids cleaned the house every day, planted flowers and plants, and looked at the yard, but every time this time, which was near the time when Zhao Wenxi left, the old lady would be very upset. Missing, but also very self-blaming, Zhao Wenxi is the only hope for the second room, she often ordered Yang's mother to send over some clothes and jewelry, every year, the wardrobe was changed from the clothes of the little girl to the clothes of the girl now , Jewelry has also changed from a beaded headband for tying hair to a beaded hairpin.

"It's so similar..." Yang's mother was stunned with an unbelievable expression on her face. She was surprised and hurriedly got closer to take a closer look. The girl turned around and gave a dazed look just now. She looked so good that she had already died in battle. The second master on the battlefield, "Where is the girl from? How did you come here?"

Mu Lanyan replied cautiously, "The little girl's surname is Mu, and her single name is Yan. She was rescued by the young master Biao and temporarily lived in the female family's guest room. Mrs. Hou asked the little girl to go over, and she got separated from the maid who led the way for a while, so she came here. , I wonder if it collided?"

When Mama Yang heard that she was in the women's room, she understood a little bit. Seeing her speaking softly, like a lady from a family who had studied, and she looked like the second master, she had some good feelings and said politely: "Don't be afraid, girl, I It's Mama Yang in the old lady's garden, this garden belongs to the second lady of our mansion, I'll clean it up."

"Girl, you are here. It is easy for me to find you. I asked some people along the way, but I couldn't find you. Why did you come here? If the girl runs around again, I don't want to bother God to find you anymore. "The little maid seemed to be complaining, and her attitude was not very polite.

Mu Lanyan hurriedly apologized, her expression showing a bit of embarrassment, "It's all my fault that I lost my way for a while, and seeing that the garden is elegantly arranged, I wandered a little longer, so that you can find it easier."

"Girl is playing happily, but I am exhausted, my arms and legs are almost broken." This maid is from the Hou's mansion, and she has never met Yang's mother. She is an ordinary mother, and it is useless to reprimand her. Notice.

Mu Lanyan lowered her head even more, not responding.

Mother Yang couldn't stand it anymore, and her face was serious, "You are so talkative girl, my aunt sent you to lead the way for the girl, but you didn't do your best, but you talked badly to the girl. Miss Mu lives in our Duke's mansion, which is the Duke's mansion." The guests of the mansion, my mother Yang dare not criticize the guests, but you are courageous enough."

As soon as the servant girl heard that she called herself Mama Yang, and took a closer look at the posture and clothes, she immediately understood that it must be the Mama Yang next to the old lady. If you have a bad attitude, don't take it seriously, girl."

"It's okay." Mu Lanyan glanced at Mama Yang, full of gratitude, but another thought came to her mind. She remembered what Mama Yang said when she first met her?She is like the second master in the house.

After coming to the mansion for a few days, she has inquired about the family affairs of Duke Dingguo's mansion intentionally or unintentionally, and she also knows about the second room. Her old mother also exclaimed in this way, Mu Lanyan is sure now that God is helping her everywhere, her dark eyes were stained with a calculating smile, and then floated on the maid who was fierce to her just now, His expression gradually turned cold.

Mu Lanyan went with the maid, and Mother Yang ordered to clean up here, so she hurried back to Mingxu Garden. When she saw the old lady, she smiled and said, "Old lady, who do you think I met just now?"

Mrs. Zhao was having tea, "Who did you meet when you went to Jinglian Garden?"

"Meet a girl who can play the rhythm of that piano score."

The old lady became a little interested, "Only my daughter-in-law in the second room can play that score, and there is a girl who has such a proficiency in rhythm?"

"No, what's even more coincidental is that the girl can not only play the score, but also looks very much like the second master."

The old lady held the cup for a while, "Where is she, please come and let me have a look."

"I have been invited by my aunt. I will invite her right now."

As soon as the old lady waved her hand, she was about to get up, "No, I'd better go and have a look in person." Then she got up.

When Mrs. Zhao came to Mrs. Xipinghou's place, Mu Lanyan was being looked up and down by Mrs. Xipinghou. Like everyone else, her expression of disbelief slowly turned into astonishment, and she murmured: "Why did you do this?" imagine."

The girl in front of her lowered her head. Seeing the old lady, Mrs. Xipinghou felt excited, "Mother, come and have a look at this Miss Mu, she really looks like my second brother."

Mother Yang supported the old lady to sit on the soft couch. The old lady pulled Mu Lanyan to the front and looked carefully from below. The old lady suddenly choked up, "How old is the girl?"

Mu Lanyan replied: "My little girl is thirteen this year."

When the old lady heard this, pain flashed across her eyes, she was the same age as the second child, if she hadn't lost it, she would have looked like this... Looking at it like this, the more she looked at it, the more bitter she felt. "Son, where is your home? Is there anyone else at home?"

Mu Lanyan's eyes were reddened by this question, it seemed that the grievances of the past few days had an outlet under the loving gaze of the old lady, and she talked about the ups and downs of her journey. Accounting, and forcing her to marry, she ran away overnight to her relatives in the capital, but she didn't expect that person to go there early, and now she has become a helpless orphan, not knowing what to do.

Perhaps it was this pear-blossoming and rainy crying that poked the old lady's heart. In short, it made the old lady feel distressed for a while, "Poor child..." As she said, she grabbed someone and patted her face gently. He stroked his back to soothe, and muttered in his mouth, but only the old lady knew whether it was Mu Lanyan or someone else who was muttering.

Mrs. Xipinghou was afraid that the old lady would be too sad, so she quickly interrupted and reminded: "Mother, this is Miss Mu."

Mu Lanyan felt that the old lady treated her unusually, but she didn't dare to make the old man feel sad because of herself, so she backed away a little bit, staring at the old lady with watery eyes, "Mu Lanyan is surprised by Mr. He and Mr. The lady rescued me, I have received a lot of care during the time in Duke Ding's mansion, and my illness has improved a lot, the old lady don't have to feel sorry for me, Mu Lanyan feels the happiest these days."

After all, the corners of her mouth curled up, revealing a sincere smile, such an easy-to-satisfy appearance made the old lady feel that it was not easy for her, "Look at this frail, Mama Yang, who is here at noon Banquet, let the cook do more to make up for the body."

"Old lady, don't get into trouble because of me..." Mu Lanyan panicked and said hastily.

"Everyone needs to eat, so it doesn't bother me. Girl, follow my fate. Don't be polite to my old lady." The old lady comforted her.

Tears glistened in Mu Lanyan's eyes, full of emotion, she choked up her voice and said slowly, "My grandmother also loves me so much... when I was young, I was the first to cling to me when I had something to eat, and she especially loved listening to me play the piano. Seeing me get married but I couldn't wait until that day."

The old lady felt something in her heart, and looked at her as if she was looking at someone through her appearance.

"I've been bothering you at Duke Dingguo's mansion for many days, and I haven't had a chance to thank you, Madam. Tomorrow...I'm leaving. It's great to have the opportunity today. I just happen to know how to make some Jiangnan dim sum. If there is anything the old lady likes to eat, I will do it, and I will do my best."

"...Let's go?" The old lady came back to her senses and blurted out immediately, "Let's just stay for a while."

"Mother?" Mrs. Xipinghou looked at the old lady with a little surprise. After a pause, the latter made up her mind and said, "This girl is my favorite, I like it, and I want to stay with you for a while. Miss, is she willing to accompany her?" Stay with me, old lady."

Mu Lanyan couldn't help being overjoyed, and then restrained herself a bit, and said awkwardly, "Of course I am willing, it's Mu Lanyan's honor that the old lady doesn't dislike it, but..."

"Then there is nothing to worry about, this matter is settled." The old lady made a final decision, looking at Mu Lanyan with more loving eyes.

Mrs. Xipinghou was stunned for a moment, but she didn't say anything against her. This girl really makes people feel distressed. Since the old lady likes it, she might as well stay for a while.Just looking at the relationship between the two of them again, they looked like a pair of grandparents and grandchildren. They raised their eyebrows and couldn't react to the fact that this matter was going too fast.

But that's all, the most important thing is that the old lady is happy.

At the beginning, it was like a misty jade hidden in a mountain, and gradually it was like a water lotus emerging from a wash.

The dots of ink fell, the pen was drawn, and a picture of a beauty was freshly released on the red sandalwood table. A middle-aged man dressed in royal blue twill embroidered chiffon, gently stroked his short beard under his jaw, and looked at himself with satisfaction. A new work.

Then Mrs. Xu walked in wearing a blue brocade skirt painted with dark patterns, holding a plate in her hand, filled with two soup bowls, put it on the table after entering the door, glanced at the figure on the portrait suddenly It exploded.

"I said what did you do in the hut in the morning? It turned out to be a drawing of a little vixen. You caught your eyes twice, and you missed it. Then Miss Mu is old enough to be your daughter. You are not ashamed." Damn, you're shameless!" Mrs. Xu had been strictly guarding against this area, wishing to nip any signs of it, but now she was caught, and suddenly became angry and yelled at Zhao Hongming.

Just as Zhao Hongming was about to invite her to come and see, he was sprayed with saliva, subconsciously wiped his face, and said helplessly, "What are you talking about, making people laugh. Come over carefully and take a look, isn't this girl There are the shadows of the second brother and the second sister-in-law, according to me, if the second brother's child hadn't been lost, it would probably be this big."

Mrs. Xu was taken aback when she heard the words, and then looked at him twice more. The latter let her see frankly that he didn't have any dirty intentions at all, but just liked beautiful things.Mrs. Xu suppressed her anger, and looked along the painting, thinking of which one came out yesterday, she couldn't help showing a hint of disdain, "That's why I have such a good appearance and the old lady's favor, I don't know who it is." Those who come from Shancheng, Wen Wan is also, everyone is brought into the mansion, and there is no fear of any trouble."

Even after hearing about Mu Lanyan's life experience, the little bit of sympathy has long been annihilated when I bumped into the painting just now, especially when I met the old lady again when I greeted you today, I almost received a cold reception. Mrs. Xu couldn't like the person the old lady liked, and even had some criticisms about Zhao Wenwan.

Zhao Hongming probably felt that Xu's words were not pleasant, Zhao Hongming frowned, but he didn't want to argue with her, and he was afraid that this person would still be narrow-minded, so he simply put the painting aside, and appreciate it when there is no one around.

"I just used Chaofan, what is this?" Zhao Hongming glanced at the things in the tray, and shifted.

When it comes to this, Mrs. Xu changed her pungent style, with a little bit of tact, "A while ago, my eldest brother went to Xishan, and I heard that the women in that area are very good at giving birth, and most of them give birth to boys. It is because of this medicine that I I asked my eldest brother to bring some over, and you can drink with me."

The expression on Zhao Hongming's face changed, and he leaned back slightly, "Aren't you fooling around? Last time you tossed so much that you almost lost half your life, so why are you messing around again? Sometimes fate must be there, and life must be Don't force it all the time, why can't you see it!"

"You're not me. I've been married to you for more than ten years, and I haven't had anything. You know how much pressure I bear. When I greet the old lady, I can't straighten my back. Yes, you don't dislike me, but You haven't heard what people say about me behind my back, do you think it's easy for me!" Mrs. Xu felt wronged when he scolded her, and she wiped her tears with a handkerchief as she spoke, and the matter was settled. Heart disease, unless there is another child, otherwise it will not be cured in this life.

Zhao Hongming felt pain in his forehead when she cried like this. He put his hand on her back to comfort her twice, and sighed, "It's because we don't have the fate of having children. It's not necessary to torment these things. Why bother to break the body? Now it's like this." Wouldn't it be nice to be unhurried?"

"Not good!" Mrs. Xu brushed his hand away when she heard the words, and stared at him with a pair of red eyes, "The first family member is Ding Xingwang, and the second family has long since disappeared. The name of Duke Ding has fallen on them for nothing. , I am not reconciled, if my child is still there, maybe he is more promising than Zhao Yuanli, and our third room will not be in such a decline!"

"You... why did you bring up that matter again?" Zhao Hongming felt a pain in his heart when he thought of the child who died young.

"It's all caused by Zhao Wenwan's little hoof, it's all caused by her..." Xu mentioned the sad thing, her heart was cold, and she couldn't stop crying.

Zhao Hongming was helpless, that incident back then was also an accident, seeing that she was on the edge of a corner again, so he had to explain it patiently, feeling a little bored in his heart.

Mrs. Xu cried for a while, and seeing that the people around her had no response, she gradually quieted down. Seeing the ghostly appearance of that person, her heart was blocked again, and she gritted her teeth secretly. Right now, she has nothing to do, and she only focuses on looking forward to it. If someone could show up, Zhao Wenwan would have a big fall!
It's just that Mrs. Xu doesn't know at this moment that the woman she doesn't want to see is the one she wholeheartedly prayed to God to let her appear. The peaceful life of Duke Ding's Mansion will not last for a few more days.

A lot of utensils are spread out on a ebony table with bats and clouds, and a huge flat wooden box is placed on the side. The wood looks old, but the four corners of the box are inlaid with chiseled cloud dragon patterns and golden ring patterns, which are gorgeous and radiant. There are a lot of fine powder scattered around, in different colors.

Zhao Wenxuan is wearing a magnolia green double embroidered plum blossom brocade dress, which is elegant and beautiful, with a little emerald and white jade bell hairpin on her head, and when she hangs her head, she can see the tinkling sound. , stuffed with a piece of wood wrapped in incense powder.

When Chen Xiang walked in and was about to speak, she let her hiss, and stood silently by the side waiting.When her movements were completed, Zhao Wenxuan straightened up, looked at Chen Xiang's empty hands and said, "Where is the Qianbuxiang I want?"

"Going back to Miss San, the servants went to the warehouse and said that they were all sent to Miss Mu in the west wing for recuperation." Chen Xiang immediately replied.

Zhao Wenxuan frowned immediately, "I'm used to blending spices, and I often use spices, so I should keep them in the warehouse. Who is on duty today?"

"It's Steward Huang, who always likes to follow the wind to make the rudder. When there is a little wind, he rushes to please. The old lady didn't stay, so she gave it all to Miss Mu."

"Bastard, co-authoring me is not as important as an outsider!" Zhao Wenxuan threw her cup angrily, with a jealous look on her face, "It was Zhao Wenwan who deceived me last time, that's all, now even a woman of unknown origin wants to Put me on the head! Chen Xiang, come with me to the West Wing, I want to see where the gods are, and coax grandma into confusion!"

Chen Xiang opened his mouth, wanting to persuade her, but seeing the wind blowing under Zhao Wenxuan's skirt, she could only obey and follow closely.

As soon as she approached the west wing room, she could smell the faint fragrance of Qianbuxiang permeating the air, which fueled Zhao Wenxuan's anger even more, and she stretched out her hand and pushed open the door.

The two masters and servants who were concentrating on doing a job in the house were startled. When Lu Yun saw the person coming, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly saluted. Mu Lanyan, who was sitting, put down her embroidered cloth , stood up to greet her, and said kindly, "Miss Wenxuan."

Zhao Wenxuan ignored it, stepped into the room, and looked around the room slowly. It was originally just a guest room, but it was obviously taken care of, and it looked more like a lady's boudoir, full of elegance.

The eyeballs rolled around, and finally landed on the slender woman who followed him, the corners of his mouth twitched, and a mocking arc was raised, "Oh, Miss Mu, do you think this is your own home?"

When Mu Lanyan heard this, a blush rose on her fair face, she bit her lower lip, and defended herself in a low voice, "Mrs. Meng will not give up, she just stays here for a few days, she will leave when she is healthy."

Zhao Wenxuan looked at her weak posture, crossed her arms around her chest, stared at her leisurely and said, "I didn't beat you or scold you, why are you making such a pitiful gesture, I don't know, you think I'm bullying you coming."

"Miss San misunderstood." Mu Lanyan seemed to be in a hurry to explain, and coughed twice, making her look even more pitiful.

There were no outsiders here, and Zhao Wenxuan's impatience was evident on her face, and she took two steps away from her, fearing that this sick child would not pass on some disease to her.

Seeing this, Lu Yun stepped forward to help the shaky woman with a worried face. "I'm going to bring the girl's medicine, and you'll be fine after drinking it."

After finishing speaking, he turned to the door, unexpectedly asked Chen Xiang to stop him at the door, the latter blocked the door, obviously got the master's signal.

"Want to move the rescuers?" Zhao Wenxuan raised her eyebrows, and said maliciously, "Let me stay here today, don't you like to stay here? People in the Zhao Mansion naturally have to obey the rules here."

"No, Miss San, Ms. Mu's illness is not fully recovered. The pharmacy has been out of medicine for two days. Now I'm empty, and I have to take medicine." Lu Yun wanted to help explain, but then caught Zhao Wenxuan's cold gaze, na na After closing his voice, it was obvious that the master didn't care about life or death at all.

Zhao Wenxuan stared at Luyun fiercely, stretched out her hand to slap her, and reprimanded: "The girl in the mansion is about to become someone else's, there is no rule at all, Chen Xiang, continue to slap her mouth."

Lu Yun's face turned pale.

"Boom", I heard a sound coming from beside me, accompanied by Lu Yun's exclamation, a slender figure fell to the ground together with the messy objects on the table, and there was no sound.

"..." Zhao Wenxuan was dumbfounded by this accident. How could this person faint?

Lvyun and Mu Lanyan got along with each other these days, and the latter treated her very well and accumulated feelings. Now, taking advantage of the moment when Zhao Wenxuan's master and servant were in a daze, she rushed out to invite the doctor.

In Liuxuyuan, the old lady's room was crowded with many people. A group of female family members such as Mrs. Ye, Mrs. Xu, and Mrs. Xipinghou occupied the seats. Except for the uninvited Aunt Xia who was still crying, there was no one in the room for a while. talk.

Zhao Wenxuan was kneeling, with her head bowed, her shoulders twitched from time to time because of the old lady's stern reprimand, and she looked pitiful at the moment.

"How long has it been since I taught you the etiquette of modesty and filial piety? Has it been returned to the nanny? Miss Mu is a guest in the mansion. Did the nanny teach you to criticize the guests and cause death? Grandpa spoils you too much, and you don’t have the rules that a young lady should have!” The old lady’s tea bowl fell on the table with a bang, and she said angrily, “Go to the nunnery in Lishan tomorrow, and reflect on it there, maybe That kind of place with the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng can let you learn well, and I will send someone to pick you up after you think it through."

Zhao Wenxuan's red eyes twitched, and when she heard the name of "Nun's Temple" in Lishan, her legs trembled and her face paled instantly.

It is said that the place was used by the imperial concubines and royal concubines who violated the law. Gradually, some ladies from aristocratic families did not observe the etiquette, or were pregnant before they were born, corrupted the chaste, or killed their husbands and fathers. Waiting for some female family members who can't really be convicted, and want to cover up their family ugliness, they say to the outside world that they see through the world, force them to shave their hair and become nuns, and spend a miserable life with the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha.

Although that place is no longer used to severely punish female relatives as before, it has also become a consensus among the aristocratic family officials that it is a place to discipline the naughty women in the mansion.Some noble families often send those young ladies who refuse to be restrained and refuse to be restrained in the mansion to reflect. It is because the Buddhist temple at home has become commonplace, and those who really can't be disciplined will be sent to that kind of place.

The current abbot, Mrs. Jing En, is a strict master. Firstly, the young ladies who entered the nunnery have a bad reputation. Second, the place is poor and barren. You have to personally experience the work of carrying burdens and picking vegetables. Some young ladies were sent there. I can often hear the crying of strange women and the floating white shadow, which is really creepy. In order to avoid going to that kind of place again, most of them are much more honest.

"Grandmother, I know I was wrong. It was because I was confused for a moment that I did such hurtful things. I just wanted to teach the servant girl a lesson. It's all Luyun. It's all Luyun. That maid doesn't understand the rules. I'm not real. If you want to harm Miss Mu, please forgive me."

Zhao Wenxuan cried heart-rendingly. The old lady's face showed a little looseness, but she still had a serious expression. When she thought of that girl Mu Lanyan passed out, her lovely and pitiful little face was horribly pale. In that snowy winter ten years ago, after the second son died in battle and was sent back, the lifeless pale face in the coffin was too similar to that girl, Mrs. Zhao seemed to be unable to bear the blow of that memory, Wearily closed his eyes.

Afterwards, Dingguo's mansion suffered successive misfortunes, and the second daughter-in-law was so depressed that she didn't even survive the winter, and finally went with Zhao Hongyuan, and soon Wenxi's child was taken to live with the second wife's natal family. ...had...died in that riot, otherwise, I couldn't find it after such a long time.Thinking back of everything, the old lady was breathless and couldn't hold back the painful sadness and guilt. It was she who failed to protect her granddaughter and the only blood of the second room.

Now Mu Lanyan's appearance is like rekindling a flame that is about to go out. The old lady puts all the wishes of the second room on Mu Lanyan regardless. Anyone who sees Mu Lanyan's appearance In the end, everyone understood why the old lady loved an orphan girl of unknown origin so much.Although her background is pitiful, Mrs. Zhao loves her as her own granddaughter. It is rumored in the house that the old lady wants Zhao Hongsheng to recognize her as her adopted daughter, so that Mu Lanyan can adopt her to the second room and stay in the mansion justifiably.

Mrs. Ye sat on the sidelines and watched coldly, without much expression on her face. After saying "my daughter-in-law is not disciplined strictly, please punish her", after the old lady waved her to sit back in her original position, she did not say another word.Ye Shi has done enough superficial skills, so naturally she doesn't want to say more, she hopes that Aunt Xia's bitch's daughter will have a hard time.Xu likes to see this kind of scene the most, but unlike Ye, who can hide his emotions, the corners of his mouth are slightly raised, looking like he is watching a good show.

The sisters have never seen their grandmother lose such a temper. Zhao Wenxuan usually likes to cling to Zhao Wenwan. In the eyes of others, she and Zhao Wenwan are friends and are the closest. Dare to make a sound, only Brother Rui pulled out a pair of small meaty legs under Aunt Xia's pushing and begging, and finally the old lady asked Mama Yang to ask the wet nurse to take him away.

Zhao Wenxuan cried and looked at Aunt Xia. Aunt Xia frowned and her face was even more gloomy. She had no idea. After struggling, she could only howl and knelt on the ground, begging the old lady not to see that Wenxuan was about to catch up. Sent to a nunnery.

What bothered the old lady most was Aunt Xia. She was rescued from Ye Ting because of her friendship with her mother's handkerchief and raised in Ming Xu Garden. It was a good marriage, but she climbed into her son's bed in an unethical manner.

Zhao Hongsheng and her were consensual, doting on her, the old lady couldn't say anything, and she didn't want to pay attention to such things, but she never thought that Aunt Xia was so dishonest, secretly forwarding some inconspicuous family property in the house to the younger brother who had an illegitimate child , using the Zhao family's money to support her younger brother's business, the old lady originally wanted to offend Aunt Xia because of this incident, that is, that year Aunt Xia had a brother Rui, so the matter finally ended.

Recently, Aunt Xia has become more and more daring. It is also because her younger brother who is doing business outside earns a lot of money. Aunt Xia has the backing, and she has a lot of confidence. She has no rules in the house, and even spoiled Zhao Wenxuan, look What kind of person has he been raised, the old lady thought in her heart, Rui Ge'er must not be raised by Aunt Xia anymore.

If Aunt Xia does not intercede, the old lady is still a little loose, and Aunt Xia kneels and howls, the old lady is upset, and immediately said, "There is nothing to beg for mercy on this matter, hurry up and clean up. Let's set off immediately, Mama Yang, go and tell the coachman to stand by outside the mansion." As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Wenxuan almost fainted from crying, regardless of her image, she wiped her nose and tears, and crawled to the old lady's legs step by step, keeping on Kowtow to admit his mistake.

"Old lady, please forgive Miss San. I'm all to blame for this matter. I fainted because of my weakness. It has nothing to do with Miss San." Suddenly a weak voice came into the room, and everyone saw it first. A pair of slender white hands rested on the door frame, and then there was the figure of Lu Yun.

Mu Lanyan, who was carefully supported by her, walked in. Mu Lanyan's clothes were thin, and a thicker dress was draped over her shoulders. Her hair was also scattered along her shoulders. It was obvious that she was in a hurry when she woke up. When I came to Yuanzi, I didn't even wash and wash. No one would say anything because of her impoliteness. Instead, everyone was very surprised and surprised by her generosity.

It is said that Bing Xi Shi, Bing Xi Shi, probably looks like this, looking at the pale and bloodless face under the long black hair, anyone who looks at it is full of distress, the figure is so delicate, it seems to be withered Like a leaf that may fall at any time.

Mu Lanyan knelt on the ground with difficulty, her body swaying slightly, "I beg the old lady to take back what she said just now, and spare Miss San from being punished. If there is a punishment, I am the one who should be punished the most, so let me go instead of Miss San." .” Her eyes were clear and clear, and she glanced at Zhao Wenxuan frankly.

Zhao Wenxuan was really surprised, how could someone be so stupid, and even come to plead for that person after being bullied, her heart trembled slightly, and a trace of guilt ran across her chest, but soon she felt that if it wasn't for this person, how could she have fallen into trouble now? So much so that he hated it again, his face was like a white cloud and gray dog, and his emotions changed several times involuntarily.

There was a flash of relief on the old lady's face, she was really a kind and sensible child, and then she was full of distress and asked Mama Yang to help him up quickly.

Mu Lanyan lowered her eyes and refused, "Old madam, how can my little girl He De get into your eyes, and I am content with your love, and I don't want to see you angry. If the old madam doesn't forgive the third lady, Mu Lanyan I'd rather kneel here and die here, I just hope you don't get angry, old lady." As she spoke, she coughed violently.

The old lady sighed, seeing her stubborn appearance, she also went down the steps: "Forget it, today is because of Mu girl's pleading, so I will not pursue this matter any more. If anyone will go to this poor girl for no reason in the future There will be no light punishment."

When Zhao Wenxuan thanked her grandmother repeatedly, the old lady hated iron for being weak and said coldly: "In the future, you will learn less from your biological mother. Don't thank me, old woman. Thank you Mu girl." Mother helped her to go to the back room.

Zhao Wenxuan sat slumped on the ground, with cold sweat dripping down her back, and finally escaped a catastrophe.Aunt Xia wanted to comfort her daughter, but for a moment Ye felt that there was nothing she wanted, so she called Aunt Xia to talk about the rules.Sanfang didn't see a good show, and was the first to leave.

When Mrs. Xiping Hou passed by Mu Lanyan, she felt pity in her heart, and because of today's incident, she felt that the girl had a big heart, and thought that she would ask someone to inquire about her family status later, and it would be a good thing to promise herself Jinger , by the way, it can also make the old lady really feel at ease.

But let's let him take care of his body first. Mrs. Xiping Hou looked at Mu Lanyan's weak body meaningfully, and the latter also raised her eyes, which were crystal clear. , Take good care of your body, I will ask Jingyuan to send you some nourishing food in a few days.

"Mrs. Xie's love." Mu Lanyan bowed her head in gratitude, and the moment she did lower her head, the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

Then he raised his head and looked quietly at Zhao Wenwan, who was still sitting not far away. The black hair scattered around the woman's shoulders was tied up with a hairpin of blood-red platycodon flower, and inserted obliquely into her black hair like a cloud.She wears thin makeup, her eyebrows are curved like willows, and her face is cold, with a bit of laziness. She looks at her lightly, as if all these things can't catch her eyes, arrogant and glamorous.

It's just that she has a good background... Mu Lanyan couldn't help being tinged with jealousy, if she also... seemed to think of something and clenched her hands tightly, showing a bit of unwillingness.

Lu Yun wanted to help Mu Lanyan stand up, but Mu Lanyan ordered: "Help the third lady up first."

"This..." Lu Yun was both scared and embarrassed.

Zhao Wenxuan is also very self-respecting, and she never needs the sympathy of others, especially the instigator, who immediately said angrily, "Don't be hypocritical."

Mu Lanyan was not annoyed, and went to help her up, "Miss San, don't misunderstand."

Zhao Wenxuan was angry and annoyed, she threw Mu Lanyan away, Mu Lanyan lost her balance and almost fell down again, Zhao Wenxuan was startled and it was too late to stop, why was she so impulsive, her heart was very flustered, she closed her eyes The eyes dare not look any more.

Zhao Wenwan stood up abruptly, blocked Mu Lanyan from behind, helped her up, pursed her lips and smiled, and asked lightly, "Ms. Mu, is everything okay?"

Mu Lanyan shook her head with red eyes, but she was very concerned about Zhao Wenxuan and said, "Miss San, you didn't hit anything, did you?"

No matter how willful Zhao Wenxuan was, no matter how hard-hearted Zhao Wenxuan was, she couldn't hold it anymore at this moment, and was about to leave with some embarrassment. After watching the "drama" for so long, Zhao Wenwan finally considered it to be over. She squinted her eyes and stared at Mu Lanyan deeply.

Was she dazzled just now? It looked like Mu Lanyan was going to fall on purpose. Zhao Wenxuan just shook her arm. She often plays this kind of scene on the set. The opponent's actor will not really push you , everything depends on acting skills, but acting itself is something that seems to be true and false, Zhao Wenwan dare not make more affirmations, but if Mu Lanyan really performs, Zhao Wenwan will have to admire her thoughts, so there will be more A little defensive.

Zhao Wenxuan knelt down until her legs went numb, Chen Xiang helped her back, Zhao Wenwan said coldly as she rubbed shoulders with her: "What a fool, it's not good for my sister to find someone to trouble her, but hers."

Zhao Wenxuan was so angry that she stomped her feet and her legs became numb.

(End of this chapter)