Princess, the lord has come to beg for marriage again!

Chapter 777 Do you have something to do, or is it just putting on airs?
Chapter 777 Do you have something to do, or is it just putting on airs?
Liangjing, Mansion of Duke Wen.

Dugu Xuejiao supported Mrs. Shen, looked at her nose and heart, and walked towards the courtyard of the second bedroom.

Nanny Gui was leading the way. She was an old man beside Mrs. Cheng. She had grown up watching Mrs. Shen. This time she was sent out to meet people, probably because of her seniority.

At the very least, we can catch up with two sentences, so that we won't meet each other after four years and be embarrassed by each other.

But Mrs. Shen was obviously not that interested in inquiring about his health with this servant, and just nodded perfunctorily a few times.

Nanny Gui is very discerning to be able to become a popular person around the old lady. Seeing that she was in a bad mood, she stopped talking and quietly brought the mother and daughter to the main courtyard of the second bedroom.

As soon as Dugu Xuejiao followed Mrs. Shen into the door, she saw an acquaintance sitting above her. It was Mrs. Cheng, whom she had seen a few years ago.

I haven't seen her for a few years, she seems to be more than a few years old, her hair is all gray, alas, people who like to intrigue and have more eyes are prone to aging.

Mrs. Shen stepped forward to salute and say hello, Dugu Xuejiao followed obediently and called her grandmother.

Old Madam Cheng looked at the mother and daughter with a flash of light in her eyes, but she didn't make any big moves. She just waved her hand and signaled them to sit down beside her.

Looking at her demeanor, she didn't look like a daughter she hadn't seen in a few years, but like an ordinary guest from the mansion, without any warmth at all.

Dugu Xuejiao looked at her one more time, and sneered in her heart, but she didn't show it at all.

Sitting opposite Mrs. Shen was Shen Qihui's first wife, Mrs. Wang, and beside her was a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl, who was Dugu Xuejiao's third cousin Shen Yansui, who was only a few months older than her.

Mrs. Wang is outstanding in appearance, and all three children are born very well, Shen Huaixi, who was charming and charming before, and this little girl in front of her.

Shen Qingyi married to Prince Ning's Mansion back then, and hasn't been back much. She doesn't have a deep impression of the little girls in the two mansions. Now, after a few years, they are like flowers on the branches, all blooming, and they are Ming women.

She didn't have much impression of the girl in front of her.

Shen Yansui wore a pale scarlet magnolia twig gown with a Yuebailiu fairy dress underneath. She looked pretty, with penetrating eyes, and she had the air of a little daughter's home.

Dugu Xuejiao noticed her scrutinizing gaze, raised her head, and smiled slightly at her.

Like a frightened deer, Shen Yansui quickly looked away, her ears turning red.

The two brothers and sisters are very similar, and both are easily shy.

There were two people sitting next to Shen Yansui, Shen Qihui's concubine Aunt Zheng, and her little cousin Shen Yanrou.

Compared to Shen Yansui from the Ming Dynasty, Shen Yanrou's appearance can only be regarded as average, and her temper is a bit timid, she shrinks into a ball, with her goose yellow skirt, it looks like she is covering her head quail.

Although Aunt Zheng gave birth to a son, she still did her duty, not as arrogant as some aunts whose mothers depend on their sons.

But it's true, with such a strong mother-in-law, even Mrs. Wang can suppress her temper, let alone her as an aunt.

As soon as Dugu Xuejiao finished looking at the people in the room, the old lady Cheng spoke up.

"Has the person from the big room come yet?"

Mrs. Wang is very docile, and her voice is small.

"Sister-in-law said that there are still some things to be busy, and she will come later."

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As soon as these words came out, Old Madam Cheng put the teacup heavily on the table and sneered.

"Are you busy with something, or are you putting on airs? I told her a long time ago that Sister Jia is going back to her mother's house today, but she has something to be busy at this time. It's obviously a deliberate evasion!"

After all, the first room and the second room were not from the same mother's womb, and the relationship has always been bad.

After so many years, Da Fang has always been like this, and doesn't take her stepmother seriously.

It's a pity that Mrs. Cheng doesn't know who she is competing with, and she is still angry about this kind of thing.

Madam Shen lowered her head, took a sip of her tea lightly, and said nothing.

Aunt Zheng saw that no one was talking to her, so she hurriedly responded for fear of being left alone.

"Sister-in-law is serious. Even if she really has something to do, she should push it. If the concubine in the palace returns home, let's see if she has something to do. It's obviously not giving our little girl face."

What he said was of a very high level, he was obviously trying to provoke a fight without any trace, and compared Shen Rousi and Shen Roujia together for no reason.

I don't know if it was Mrs. Cheng's idea, or Aunt Zheng's own idea. She looks quite weak, but she hides her needles when she speaks angry.

Madam Shen raised her head and glanced at her lightly.

"I just returned to Liangjing yesterday, and not many people know about it. Even if my sister really knows, she is a concubine, and I am just the wife of the Duke. How can I compare with the nobles in the palace.

Aunt Zheng, don't say this casually in the future, everyone here is your own, so listen to it, if it spreads, people will say that you don't know how to measure. "

Aunt Zheng subconsciously turned her head to look at Old Madam Cheng, then quickly looked away with a flattering smile on her face.

"I made a mistake, sister-in-law, don't be angry, I was just speaking quickly, and I won't dare next time."

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Madam Wang quickly changed the subject.

"It just so happens that my sister-in-law is here, and I want to ask you for help."

Mrs. Shen turned her head to look at her, her eyes softened a little.

"What's the matter? I haven't been to Liangjing for many years. I'm a translucent person now. I don't think there are many people who can remember me. I don't know if I can help you. Sister-in-law, don't have too much hope."

Mrs. Shen's words are impeccable. Before she knew what was busy, she would not be so stupid as to say yes directly.

Mrs. Wang first exchanged glances with Mrs. Cheng, then turned to look at her.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, it's not a big deal, I just want you to see someone.

Brother Xi has now entered the Hanlin Academy, his studies have come to an end, and the family can rest assured that it is time to consider finding a wife for him.

Some time ago, I took a look at the fourth girl in the second bedroom of the Ministry of War's Shangshu Mansion through the flower viewing banquet. I think it's not bad, but I can't make the decision alone, so I want my sister-in-law to help me take a look. "

Mrs. Shen did not expect this to be the case. Thinking about it carefully, Mrs. Wang found her head, it is not a difficult task, because the Ministry of War Minister's Mansion is Duguduo's grandfather's home.

They guessed that she would come to visit, so they said that. At the same time, they also wanted to curry favor with her, so they could get closer. After all, there was some kind of kinship.

"Well, my husband and I will go to the Shangshu Mansion in the next few days, so please take a look at it then."

The old lady Cheng had been silent at first, sitting at the head and directing her daughter-in-law calmly, but when she heard this, her expression suddenly changed.

"Why didn't the son-in-law come together today?"

When Dugu Xuejiao heard this, she sneered inwardly.

It is estimated that Mrs. Cheng has held back for a long time. She originally wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with her son-in-law, but her daughter came alone, so how could she not be angry.

Now when Mrs. Shen said that she would go to the Shangshu Mansion with her husband, she felt that she was not balanced.

But she didn't think about it either, the Shangshu Mansion was Duguduo's serious maternal ancestral home, even if the two old people were gone, they would still be Liangjing's closest relatives.

Madam Shen put down the teacup calmly, and turned to look at Old Madam Cheng, as if she didn't notice her anger at all.

"Husband just came to Liangjing yesterday, and was called to the palace early this morning, how could he have time to come here.

Originally, I planned to come with my husband and pick a good day, but I received a message from my mother, so I had to bring my little daughter here. "

When Mrs. Cheng heard this, she almost vomited blood, and blamed her for being too impatient after talking for a long time?

She was bullied, her face flushed slightly, and she didn't hold back a word for a long time.

Mrs. Wang looked at her mother-in-law, then at her sister-in-law, stood up again as a peacemaker, and turned the topic to Aunt Zheng.

"Speaking of Brother Xi's marriage, I can't help but think of Brother Cheng. He is three years older than Brother Xi, and now he is in his twenties. If he doesn't get married again, what does he look like? There are rumors outside up.

At his age, children would run away. I don't know if my sister-in-law knows a suitable girl who can help me set up a relationship. "

When Aunt Zheng heard this, she immediately straightened her back, but her back felt cold, she was afraid that Mrs. Cheng would get angry.

Every time this topic is brought up, Mrs. Cheng will be furious, and this time is no exception.

"Your words have reminded me, Aunt Zheng, what is Brother Cheng thinking!

Someone introduced him to a nice girl before. The girl's family background and appearance are no better than his, and she didn't dislike him. He actually disagreed first! "

Aunt Zheng was sweating coldly on her forehead, her hands were tightly pinching the armrests of the chair.

"Mother, Brother Cheng, doesn't he have a reason for this? He is also an infatuated child, and he will never forget it..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Mrs. Cheng.

"What infatuation! Don't think I don't know what he looks like when he runs to Jiaofang every day!"

Dugu Xuejiao sat quietly on the chair, watching her nose and heart, eating melons with relish.

I didn't expect the two cousins ​​to be so expectant.

After listening for a long time, I finally figured out something. When I heard a person's name, my eyes flashed.

Shen Huaicheng is 20 years old and hasn't married yet, not because he lingered in the flowers, but because he was too dedicated.

Four years ago, when he was 16 years old, he was already engaged to Liu Suying, the eldest daughter of the previous servant of the household department, Mr. Liu, and he had a fiancée.

But who would have thought that the House of the Minister of the Household Department was confiscated overnight, and all the female family members who had grown up were filled into the Jiaofang.

Liu Suying is Liu Ruyan's concubine sister.

If Jun Qingchen hadn't secretly protected Liu Ruyan back then, as she is now, she would probably be in the Jiaofang Division.

Shen Huaicheng seems to be a cold and cold person, but he is determined, and he believes that Liu Suying is his fiancée, even if she enters the Jiaofang Division, he doesn't care at all.

After Dugu Xuejiao listened, she was surprised that Shen Huaicheng's fiancée was actually Liu Ruyan's sister, but after she calmed down, she was full of curiosity about that woman.

Liu Suying must be a woman with means, not only did Shen Huaicheng never forget her, but it took four years to sit in the seat of Secretary Fengluan of Jiaofang.

At least in Jiaofang Division, she is the boss.

The women in the Jiaofang Division are not ordinary prostitutes, they are all official girls whose homes have been confiscated, and who were also trained in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since childhood.

Aunt Zheng was speechless after being scolded by Mrs. Cheng, but what could she do? Shen Huaicheng didn't listen to her since she was a child. In both eyes, his calf twitched in fright.

Asking her to persuade her son is no different from sending her to the execution ground.

Aunt Zheng dared not get involved in Shen Huaicheng's affairs even if she was beaten to death.

"Mother, Brother Cheng has his own plans, and I don't dare to..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted again, but this time it was not Mrs. Cheng, but someone from outside, and the maid was announcing it.

"Old lady, the eldest lady is here."

The fire in Mrs. Cheng's heart grew higher and higher, but she also knew that now was not the time to lose her temper, so she suppressed it.

"Let them in."

(End of this chapter)