concubines are respected

Chapter 89
Lin Mohao felt relieved for a while before he backed down.However, that night, the old lady still tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, and did not fall asleep until the sky turned white.

At about [-] o'clock, the old lady got up under Yun Rong's service and had just finished combing.Then Zijuan entered the room to say hello, and the grandparents and grandchildren stopped talking, and Zijuan finally got to the point.

"What? How could Qian'er be so bold, Juan'er, did you recognize the wrong person?" The old matriarch held a silver spoon and gently stirred the blood swallow soup presented by Yun Rong. Purple silk said.

"Grandmother, although Juan'er has not been in the mansion for a long time, but the second younger sister often comes to the mansion, and Juan'er and her can be considered to have a slight intersection. Yesterday Zi'er saw the truth, how could he admit his mistake?"

Zi Juan stepped forward with frowning eyebrows, pretending to be heartbroken, and said, "Ju'er originally planned to pretend not to know, but after all, this matter has disgraced the Lin family. If it is spread, it will attract people's attention. Last night, Juan'er thought about it. All night long, he hesitated over and over again and finally decided to report this matter to his grandmother. The second sister's status is unusual now, but she is on the list of candidates for the fifth prince's concubine. If she already has someone else in her heart, she will definitely not serve the fifth prince wholeheartedly in the future , if this matter is taken to a small level, it will be a name that loses a woman's morality. But if it is taken seriously, it is a crime of deceiving the emperor. Not to mention that the second sister will cause trouble for the upper body, I am afraid that the entire Lin family is also guilty There is no escape. Juan'er is well aware of the seriousness of this matter, so she dares not hide the slightest thing and let her grandma make a decision."

What Zijuan said was just and stern, and the old matriarch's face was even more uncertain. He put the silver spoon in his hand into the bowl, and shouted in a low voice to the outside of the room, "Come on, pass on Suxian before you." Come see me!"

Yun Rong gave a soft response from outside, and hurriedly walked to the side branch mansion.

There was a slight smile on Zijuan's face, judging from the old matriarch's reaction, Lin Suxian would definitely not be able to please her.

Not long after, Suxian entered the wing room under Yun Rong's guidance, and seeing the old matriarch's expression was calm, Suxian's heart sank, and she saluted calmly, "Xian'er has seen the old matriarch."

The old matriarch did not respond, but stared at Su Xian's pretty face with twinkling eyes, and after looking at it for a long time, she asked softly, "Xian'er, did you meet anyone outside the house in private yesterday?"

Suxian was slightly startled, and unexpectedly raised her eyes to meet the eyes of the old matriarch, she glanced slightly from the corner of her eye, and the ridicule on Zijuan's face beside her fell into her eyes, she thought to herself, thinking that she and Marquis Annan were in Xinglin Xiaoxu yesterday by a troublesome person Aknowledge and go.

After thinking about it for a while, Suxian responded with a calm smile, "Old Madam, there were indeed many outsiders who came to the mansion yesterday. After talking to you, Qian'er walked around the mansion casually, but she was only seen from afar. , if you want to compare it with real children, it can't be regarded as a private meeting."

"Is it just a glimpse?" the old lady asked in a deep voice, her face full of suspicion.

"Of course I saw it from afar. The people who came to the mansion yesterday were all officials with important responsibilities. Don't say that Qian'er doesn't know anyone. Even if there are acquaintances, they are all busy with their errands. How can there be time for a few words with Qian'er, let alone a private meeting." Suxian Yingsheng said with a smile, eyes like ancient wells swept across Zijuan's face, and then continued to talk to the old lady Jun Yan said, "I don't know why the old lady asked such a question. Could it be because she heard the lies of people who talk badly?"

Although the words were said calmly, they were obviously aimed at Zijuan.

Zijuan was slightly startled, and quickly realized that Suxian was ridiculing her for being the one who broke her mouth. She simply stopped avoiding it and said, "Second sister, you are such a noble person who forgets things. Yesterday you met with me in the apricot forest. The man had a private meeting, and even accepted the promise of love, how could he forget it after only one night?"

"Sister Zijuan, if you don't have evidence, don't speak nonsense. Suxian is the daughter of a boudoir, how can she give and receive a man in private. As the saying goes, things can be eaten indiscriminately, but words can't be said. Sister Zijuan, you need to pay attention to yourself Words are the only thing." Suxian raised her eyebrows lightly, and said to Zijuan with a smile, but at the same time her heart jumped wildly, the jade buckle given by Marquis Annan yesterday was still in her arms, if Zijuan saw it clearly at that time, she was caught again. The old lady searched it out, but she couldn't tell clearly because she had a long mouth all over her body.

Seeing that Suxian refused to admit it, Zijuan was so angry that she immediately retorted, "How could I admit the wrong person. Although I don't know the name of the man who met you privately, I met him in the mansion. A few days ago, he was sipping tea with his cousin in the study, I must not be mistaken!"

Hearing this, the old matriarch frowned and thought to herself: The person who drank tea with Shu Yi in the study a few days ago, who is it but Annan Hou Murong Haotian?The two of them had a marriage contract before, could it be that Suxian didn't care about the fifth prince, and that's why he secretly crossed Chen Cang with Marquis Annan to meet in private?Not long after Zijuan entered the mansion, she didn't know that the two had a marriage contract, but pointed out Annanhou. It seems that the two had a private meeting in Xinglin yesterday.

Seeing that the old matriarch's face was dignified, Zijuan didn't say a word, so she couldn't help but turned to the old matriarch and whispered, "Grandmother, please say something, can't you just watch Suxian humiliate the Lin family?"

Reminded by Zijuan, the old lady suddenly woke up from her contemplation, raised her head and said to Suxian, "Xian'er, do you have something to say?"

Suxian stood with her head held high, without a hint of cowardice, and said loudly, "Old Madam, Xian'er has never done it, so I have nothing to say."

Now that things have happened, Suxian simply refuses to admit it, and believes that the old lady's love for her in the past will not make a body search.

Zijuan didn't expect Suxian to be so stubborn, she was speechless for a while, her eyes were wide open and she stared fixedly at Suxian, suddenly she saw a bright red silk fringe exposed from the skirt of Suxian's chest, the luster in her eyes flickered, and she looked up. Pointing to the red tassel, she shouted, "Grandmother, look quickly, this is the token of love that the man gave Suxian yesterday. I recognize that tassel!"

"Really, take it out and let me have a look." The old lady said in a cold tone.

Suxian didn't expect that the jade-buttoned tassels that were deeply held in her bosom would move with her figure and slip out of her pocket.Now that the old matriarch spoke, even though he was reluctant, he had to take it out of his chest pocket.

Seeing the jade buckle spread flat in Suxian's palm, Zijuan showed a triumphant smile, "It's it, I recognize it, the man gave this jade buckle to Suxian with his own hands yesterday."

Then he turned around and said to the old lady, "Grandmother, in a few days it will be the day when the fifth imperial concubine is to be elected. Suxian has a private meeting with a man at this time, obviously she has no intentions of the fifth prince. Grandma, how can you let Suxian To be elected?"

The purple silk face was flushed, and she was very excited to speak to the old lady, and she almost blurted out her desire to make Li Daitao stiff.

Suxian finally understands why Zijuan insists on this matter. It turns out that she covets the candidate position of the fifth concubine.The fifth imperial concubine to be elected was not her wish, and now that there is manpower to fight for her, she is naturally willing to give in.But if you want to bear the name of uncleanness, it is absolutely forbidden.

After thinking about it for a while, Suxian pretended to be calm and smiled, and tied the jade button around her waist generously, raised her head and said, "Sister Zijuan, you think too much. This thing was originally my Yes, how come it was given by someone else again. Suxian is innocent and frank, and she respects the defense of men and women, so she would accept things from others at will. Suxian asks herself that she has a clear conscience, if the old lady has concerns Suxian has no complaints, but if elementxian bears the name of uncleanness, it will be difficult for her to do so."

Suxian's attitude is very clear, it's okay to let her not run for the election, but the unclean name will not be easily carried.

When Zijuan heard the words, a gleam of joy flashed in her eyes, since Suxian had expressed her attitude, all that was left was a word from the old lady.If the old lady is willing to accept this matter, she will inform the palace another day, and it will only be a matter of lifting Suxian's name from the waiting list.

The room fell into silence, the old matriarch, Zijuan and Suxian had their own concerns and did not speak.

After a long time, the old lady suddenly raised her head and waved to Suxian, "Xian'er, come here and let me take a closer look."

Suxian didn't know, so she walked slowly towards the old matriarch, and when she got close to her, the old matriarch reached out and picked up the jade buckle tied around her waist, turned it over for a while, and then laughed loudly, "Haha, What kind of token of love, Juaner, you are really delusional!"

After finishing speaking, she loosened her fingers, and the jade button swayed back and forth on Suxian's waist. Zijuan was confused, opened her big watery eyes, and said to the old lady in a puzzled way, "Grandmother... Juan'er can't be mistaken, this jade button..."

"Okay, stop chasing rumors." The old lady's face straightened, and she waved her hand to stop Zijuan from speaking, and said loudly, "This jade button was given to Qian'er when she first entered Beijing. How could it be a gift from another man."

"Impossible!" Zijuan was startled, and her voice raised three points sharply, "Juan'er looks real, this jade button was clearly given to Suxian by another man, how could it be a gift from your grandmother?" ···”

"Enough!" The old lady's face suddenly changed, and she raised her hand and slammed it on the palm on the side of the seat. Due to the excessive force, the emerald beads string on the wrist was suddenly broken by the impact of external force, and the crystal clear jade beads were broken. It jumped to the ground, making a crisp dingy sound.

Beads were falling all over the floor, the old matriarch only glanced at it lightly, wiped off the broken strands of beads remaining on her wrist, put them lightly on the small purple wooden table by her side, raised her eyebrows and said to Zijuan, "This jade Kou'er, I said I gave it to Qian'er, and I gave it to Qian'er. Where did the man come from, and where did the token of love come from. These words are not allowed to be mentioned in the future. If I hear these words from others Words have ruined the reputation of the Lin family, and I will not forgive them lightly!"

Seeing that the old matriarch was angry, Zijuan immediately backed away shyly, tears of grievance rolled back and forth in her eyes, but she just bit her lower lip tightly and remained silent.

"Xian'er, Zijuan has not been in the mansion for long. I am not familiar with the personnel and affairs in the mansion. It was hot and hot yesterday. I think it was a moment of blindness and I mistook the person. Don't take it to heart. I understand that you are a good boy. I believe you won't do anything shameless." The old lady spoke to Suxian kindly.

Suxian was slightly stunned, and nodded repeatedly in response. She was very puzzled by the behavior of the old matriarch's deliberate protection.

Zijuan at the side finally couldn't hold back anymore, big teardrops dripped down, his shoulders trembled rapidly, and he sobbed in a very low voice.

Seeing this, the old matriarch calmed down and said softly, "Okay, Juan'er, don't be sad, you have admitted to the wrong person, Qian'er has promised not to care about it, today's matter will be exposed, and there is no need to mention it in the future. Look at you like a crying little cat, go back to your room and wash up."

Zijuan responded with a buzzing sound, blessed Fushen, cast a dark look at Suxian who had a pale complexion, turned back and retreated out of the room.

"Old Madam, Xian'er has also resigned." Seeing this, Suxian also wanted to turn away.

"Wait." The old lady smiled, pointed to the jade beads on the ground, and said, "It's not too late to tidy up the jade beads on the ground for me."

"Yes." Suxian responded lightly, then squatted down and picked up the jade beads scattered on the ground.

The movements of his hands did not stop, but his heart was very clear. It seems that the old lady's intention to keep her was not to pick up jade beads, but for another purpose.

The old matriarch quietly looked at Suxian who was squatting on the ground picking up beads, without any emotion in her eyes.After Suxian finished picking it up, she said softly, "Just put it on the table, and Qian'er will come over and talk to me."

As he spoke, he pointed to the mahogany moon bench beside him, with a gentle smile on his face.

Suxian placed the jade beads in her hand on the tray on the round table, and sat obediently beside the old matriarch, but her heart was beating a small drum, wondering what the old matriarch's plan would be when she received it.

"Xian'er, there is no one else in the room at this time, do you have something sweet to say to my old lady?" The old lady's tone was very light, as if she was afraid of startling Suxian.

Suxian immediately got up from the moon bench when she heard the words, and said respectfully to the old lady, "Thank you, old lady, Qian'er for protecting her, so that she won't lose face in front of Sister Zijuan, but... However, Xian'er and Hou Ye met yesterday in the forest by chance, not as miserable as Zijuan thought..."

"Okay, you don't have to pay attention to Zijuan's words, just sit down and talk." The old lady smiled, watched Suxian sit back on the moon stool again, and then said in a low voice with a slightly positive expression, "If I guessed correctly Wrong, you really don't intend to become attached to the Fifth Prince?"

"This..." The old lady said what was on Suxian's mind, but because she didn't know why the old lady asked this question, Suxian didn't answer directly, but responded respectfully, "Since ancient times, marriage matters have been decided by Parents' orders depend on the matchmaker's words, how can I make up my own mind. Besides, Qian'er is acting according to the order this time, and she dare not think otherwise. Therefore, what Xian'er thinks about the fifth prince, and It doesn't matter, what matters is whether you can win glory for the family."

Suxian's words really touched the old matriarch's heart.The woman she wants to send to the palace not only needs to be alert, intelligent, and quick-witted, but also needs to be wholeheartedly for the Lin family, caring about the honor and disgrace of the family.

"Okay, well said!" The old lady's eyes were full of admiration, and she nodded again and again, "Xian'er really understands the general situation. Since she is a descendant of the Lin family, she naturally takes the honor and disgrace of the Lin family as her own responsibility. You have this intention Don't worry, I will love you. Don't worry, Zijuan has been reprimanded by me, and I will never dare to talk nonsense and damage your reputation in the future. As long as you remember, no matter where you are, even if you are lucky enough to be selected, you will be admitted. Prince's Mansion, as long as you care about the rise and fall of your family, and always remember that Lin's blood is flowing on your body, my old lady will always cherish comfort."

(End of this chapter)