After everyone had finished complaining to the Duke's wife, the Duke's wife turned the prayer beads in her hands without saying a word, and the scene suddenly fell into silence.
Mei'er looked at Luo Shouxun: "Master, if I said that these things have nothing to do with me, would you believe me?" Mei'er really didn't know what was going on. In Mei'er's view, even if it wasn't a frame-up, it was because they did it to each other. She won't poison people or do things that are harmful to nature, but she won't interfere with fights between concubines either.
Luo Shouxun was stunned. But looking at Meier's openness, there was no guilt or fear, only calmness. He was confused. He should trust Mel. But¡¡
Seeing that Luo Shouxun was silent, Mei'er asked for the last time: "Ms., I want to know, do you believe me or not?" Mei'er called her husband, not the prince. It's because Mei'er really wants to know what Luo Shouxun thinks of her and misses her.
There was struggle in Luo Shouxun¡¯s eyes. He wanted to believe it, but the facts were right in front of him. Conditionally, how can he believe it. But Luo Shouxun looked at Mei'er with an increasingly cold expression. I felt a little panicked. This was the first time he saw Meier like this.
Meier was extremely bitter: "Wenwan told me at the beginning that you have many shortcomings. But one thing is worth affirming, you will be good to me. You will respect me very much, yes, Wenwan knows you very well, and you are the best to me. Okay, you respect me too." Compared to other ladies from aristocratic families, Luo Shouxun was really nice to her. He did not spoil his concubine or destroy his wife, but gave her full trust in managing the backyard. She doesn't like women not included in the backyard. However, Meier felt very sour in her heart. Is this happiness? Seeing Wen Wan and Bai Shinian being so close, seeing Bai Shinian greeting Wen Wan with care and concern, he was so considerate that he couldn't bear to let Wen Wan suffer a little grievance. That's what happens. Still don't doubt Wen Wan at all. Wen Wan is really lucky to have such a good husband.
Luo Shouxun looked awe-inspiring. Gentle? Wenwan has never been able to tolerate sand in her eyes. If Meier really did such a thing, Wen Wan would dissuade her if she knew it. Luo Shouxun looked at the magnanimity in Mei'er's eyes again, and finally said, "I believe these things have nothing to do with you."
Meier was stunned, but soon showed a very complicated expression.
The old lady looked at the people present, then glanced at Luo Shouxun, with a smile on her face, "Xun'er, you have finally grown up." She nodded to Mei'er: "I also believe that Mei'er is not such a person."
Dou and his concubine, who were kneeling on the ground, listened to the words of Luo Shouxun and the wives of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. Mrs. Dou's face was ashen, and several concubines also had weak hands and feet.
Mei'er's tears couldn't stop falling. He walked over and knelt in front of the Duke's wife: "Mother" After calling this, Meier burst into tears.
The old lady looked at Luo Shouxun and patted Mei'er's hand: "Send these people back and lock them all up. Come in with me!"
After entering the back room, everyone else went down, leaving only three people in the room. The old lady kept turning the prayer beads in her hand and said nothing for a long time. The room was eerily quiet. Finally, he looked at Luo Shouxun and said, "Those troublemaking concubines have all been sold. Mr. Dou, let's divorce."
Luo Shouxun was stunned. Meier also looked shocked. Because Meier quickly realized the problem, she felt very confused at the moment. After a long time, he said: "Yes, mother."
Luo Shouxun's face was full of disbelief: "Mom? Why? Why do you do this? They, they are also your grandchildren."
The old lady turned the beads in her hand. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "Do you know how your eldest brother, second brother and brother Ni (Luo Shouxun's younger brother, later died of illness) died?"
Luo Shouxun looked at his mother's old face: "She was killed by Liu, Liu, that bastard."
The old lady's hand that turned the prayer beads stopped and said, "Yes, he was killed by him. Your eldest brother had an accident and drowned. Your second brother was poisoned by your father's concubine, and your younger brother was also drugged. , although he was rescued, his health was broken at such a young age. Although these two concubines were arranged by that person, if it wasn't for your father. Those two bitches are obsessed with their beauty, so how could you give them an opportunity? If your mother hadn't made a decisive decision, you would have been sent to your grandfather's house in the northwest, and you would have been able to grow up safely under the full protection of your grandfather. If you save your grandfather, no matter how hard I try, I may not be able to save any of my four sons.¡±
Luo Shouxun opened her mouth, and she was speechless for a long time.
The sadness in the old lady's eyes never stops: "Do you think that your two sons can live safely until now because of good luck? That's because of your wife's hard work and my careful protection in secret. Forgive me That's right. These people are stubborn. I don't allow you to take concubines, so you go against my will. I don't want your wife to be as soft-hearted as I was. Mercy is the lastregret but too late. "The Duke's wife was also soft-hearted at the beginning. Or maybe she wasn't ruthless enough. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been allowed to send away her three sons. Her heart was torn open and crushed. Now, whenever she thinks of those past events, she feels pain. She couldn't breathe, so she definitely didn't want such a tragedy to happen again.
What Luo Shouxun can say now, he can't say anything, he can only call out in a low voice: "Mother."
The old lady's eyes flashed with anger: "Now, these people dare to make trouble in the mansion before they have done anything. If they really give birth to children, you know what the consequences will be. Wealth is in danger, and there is nothing you can do for the title. To At that time, my tiger brother and leopard brother will become a thorn in their side, and they wish they could deal with it quickly. When my mother is old, she can no longer bear the pain of a white-haired person giving a black-haired person. No future troubles." The old lady had always insisted that children should be eight years old before they were allowed to have a bastard. But Luo Shouxun felt that having a legitimate son would be enough. I had a quarrel with the old lady about this. At the end of that time, Luo Shouxun was severely punished by the Duke of Zhen. Because of this, the old lady stopped mentioning this matter openly. But secretly, she did not allow any concubines to come out. I can be more honest without a son. If you have a son, you will be favored by his son. The Duke's wife would not allow any accidents to happen to her two direct grandchildren. The son could not protect him before, but now the grandson must not make the same mistake again. Except for bringing pregnant women into the Duke's Mansion from outside, the women in Luo Shouxun's backyard have only gotten pregnant once or twice in the past few years. In the end it all flowed out. Including those who come in with their bodies. It was all done by the old lady.
When the old lady saw that Luo Shouxun was silent, her eyes flashed with ruthlessness: "Your two elder brothers and younger brothers both died at the hands of that woman and that evil ghost. If you don't let go, Mr. Dou, from today on, don't cross the border again." If you step into my yard, I will treat you as my son.¡±
Mei'er hugged the Duke's wife and cried so sadly: "Mom, it's not worth it. Mei'er doesn't deserve you to be so kind to me. Mom."
The Duke's wife said lovingly: "Don't take matters into your own hands. Mom didn't do this for you. Mom doesn't want to look at those concubine things." At that time, her eldest son and his son had accidents one after another. Luo Shouxun was sent to the northwest. Children are like medicine jars. And those concubines dangled in her eyes every day, who could know how much she hated them in her heart. But she can't hate, she still has to take care of everything inside and outside virtuously. My heart is bleeding, but I still have a smile on my face. Now she can make the decision not to let her grandson fall into such danger again.
Meier burst into tears: "Mom." She is so lucky to have such a mother-in-law.
The old lady looked at Luo Shouxun and said: "Your wife is a good person and a tolerant person. I know what's on your mind. You always feel that your wife doesn't like you. So you always feel uncomfortable in your heart. But look, what's wrong with you? You deserve her respect. I won't talk about your bastards. There are so many troubles in the backyard, let alone your wife, I can't even stand them. "
Luo Shouxun looked ashamed and didn't say a word for a long time.
The Duke's wife waved her hand: "I don't want to hear what you have to say. Think about it for yourself! Once you think about it clearly, just do it. Forget it if you don't think clearly."
Back to Wutong Garden, Luo Shouxun said apologetically: "Madam, I'm sorry."
Meier looked at Luo Shouxun, even though Luo Shouxun trusted him from the beginning. But in the end, I still chose to believe her. Meier thinks it's not too bad: "I never envied Wen Wan before. Because Wen Wan is in a high and powerful position, but she also lives in trepidation. But now I envy her. Because Wen Wan has such a person who loves her wholeheartedly. Her husband, I know you always want me to give you my whole heart, but where is your wholeheartedness? How can I dare to give you my whole heart, but I am afraid. What you have given is heartbreak. My husband, I don¡¯t want my wife to be like a gentle princess and just let her husband be hers. ¡°But I know you can¡¯t do it yourself, so why should you ask her to do it. arrive.
After Meier finished speaking, she no longer looked at Luo Shouxun's expression. Turned around and entered the house. Luo Shouxun was left alone in a daze.
Wen Wan counted her fingers. Today is the first day of February, and the emperor has already written her a personal letter. Let her go back. Let Wenwan not be happy and miss Shu. Wen Wan held the letter very sadly. She was going back tomorrow and she really couldn't bear to leave. Xia Yao lives a happy life in Zhuangzi like a fairy.
When Bai Shinian entered the house, he saw Wen Wan in a daze holding a letter. Walking over, Wen Wan handed the letter in her hand to Bai Shinian. Bai Shinian was silent after reading it.
Wenwan whispered: "I don't want to go back."
Bai Shinian sighed slightly, why was he willing to go back. The more than half a month he spent in Zhuangzi was the most comfortable time he had ever lived. and,Wen Wan is still pregnant, and he can't even see his son being born. However, if you don¡¯t want to go back, you have to go back. Seeing Wen Wan's unwillingness to leave, the words on his lips finally changed to: "How about staying one more day and going back the day after tomorrow! The third day of the lunar month is too late." His return is scheduled for the first day of the lunar month. six. Going back on the third day of the Lunar New Year, and the fourth and fifth days of the Lunar New Year will not delay anything.
Nodding gently: "Okay."
Bai Shinian held Wen Wan's hand, "Don't be bored in the house, let's go out for a walk." Bai Shinian pulled Wen Wan and walked in the middle of the yard.
Wen Wan looked at the fondness in the eyes of the man next to her, thinking that the couple would separate and would not see each other again for ten years. Wen Wan suddenly felt like crying. My heart moved at will, and the tears really fell. Wen Wan wiped away her tears. She was just feeling very sad and didn't want to cry! Could it be that there is a girl in her belly, or a girl who loves to cry?
Bai Shinian's guilt became more and more serious. He hugged Wen Wan and said in a low voice: "I'm sorry, wife." Ten years, not ten days, Wen Wan must wait for him in the capital for ten years. He felt very sad when he thought about it.
¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll wait for you to come back safely.¡± With a gentle smile, the two of them were speechless. Wen Wan thought for a moment, and the last thing she wanted was a sentimental atmosphere. It would be better to find something to do. Wen Wan thought about it for a while. Entered the study room with Bai Shinian.
Wen Wan told Bai Shinian that she would read her letters at the border and learn the hidden information in the letters through her teaching method. Bai Shinian was extremely shocked: "Daughter-in-law, what are you doing?" What are Wen Wan doing? Why do you still have a secret message for him? If there is anything you cannot say directly in the letter.
After Wen Wan thought for a while, she said: "This can save a lot of trouble. The emperor's uncle knows that I want to build the island. But the prince and several princes do not know. In order to save trouble, I will write to you. There are some trivial things in the letter. But every time you read the letter, break it down according to the method I just taught you. "It doesn't happen every time, just as a precaution.
Bai Shinian looked at Wen Wan: "Daughter-in-law, why are you guarding against the emperor?" The so-called fear of the prince is just an excuse. If Wen Wan cared so much about the attitude of the prince and several princes, why would they always be rejected in the princess's mansion? What Wen Wan is really guarding against is the emperor.
¡°If someone else was guarding against the emperor, Bai Shinian would still understand. But I have seen Wen Wan and the emperor get along like biological father and daughter. Bai Shinian couldn't understand. Why should Wenwan beware of the emperor? Could it be that Wen Wan cannot trust the emperor? But Wen Wan's admiration for the emperor that day could not have been fake. Bai Shinian was a little confused.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Tender and speechless. He is smart when he should be smart, and he is very transparent when he shouldn't be smart. Ahem, a strong will is washed out in the sea of ??blood. Not much is known about these conspiracies. But it just complements her. If both of them were thoughtful and guarded, the previous matter would have fallen out. Wen Wan told Bai Shinian what was deep in her heart: "Of course I believe in the emperor's uncle. However, while believing, I still have to be careful. If it was not necessary before, but now, I have to be careful."
Bai Shinian didn't quite understand the meaning of Wen Wan's words.
Wen Wan smiled bitterly: "Why do you think I am so anxious to build five islands? I am not only guarding against the future emperor, but also the emperor's uncle. Don't even think about it. I have a large amount of money in my hand, and you have twenty The combination of military power and financial power is a huge disaster. If it were not for my special situation, I would not be able to get married now. Be on guard.¡±
Although Bai Shinian was vaguely worried, he didn't show it too much before: "Daughter-in-law, nothing will happen. These years have not always been good. When I come back, I will hand over the military power and don't care about anything. Just here I will keep you and your children at home. The emperor should let me go." Although he also knew that the cunning rabbit would die and the lackey would be angry. but. The emperor is not a narrow-minded person.
Wen Wan looked at Bai Shinian and gave her last smile: "You know why I am in a high position. I hold a lot of money and participate in political affairs. I have not aroused suspicion and have been safe and sound until now. Can I still marry you in the end?"
Bai Shinian wanted to say that Wen Wan and the emperor had always had a close relationship, but looking at Wen Wan's expression, he did not continue. It would be foolish for him to still believe what he saw with his eyes.
Wen Wan stood up and looked out the window, her eyes a bit bitter: "That's because I have been living under the eyes of the emperor's uncle. To the emperor's uncle, I am a transparent person."
Bai Shinian's complexion changed rapidly.
Wen Wan shook her arms, and her wide sleeves started to move: "There are two maids beside me. One is Xia Yao, given to me by the emperor's grandfather. The other is Xia Ying, given to me by the emperor's uncle. Xia Yao is very fond of me. She is very loyal and treats me like her own sister.He is my helper, helping me deal with many things and finding me anything I want. In fact, Xia Ying is also an eyes and ears placed by the emperor's uncle. The emperor's uncle knew every move I made. "At that time, it was because of knowing this relationship that Wen Wan did not take Xia Ying away. Instead of finding an unfamiliar person to keep by her side, it would be better to let Xia Ying stay by her side. At least although Xia Ying was loyal to the emperor's uncle, but I still have feelings for her.
Bai Shinian looked at Wen Wan: "Why?" Why did he still let her be around and entrust her with important responsibilities even though he knew it was the emperor's eyes and ears placed beside her.
Wen Wan spoke in a very erratic voice: "There is no reason. Without the emperor's uncle, I am nothing. Just let him know what he wants to know. Of course, I have nothing to hide from him. It's not that I am suspicious, but It's because this is my life. I am in such an environment. If I don't take one step and think three steps, I will be a bone. Bai Shinian, I know it is wrong to distrust you before, and I don't want to. , But this has become an instinct of mine." At this point, Wen Wan hugged the man standing next to her, but fortunately, God still took care of her: "Bai Shinian, thank you for always tolerating me. You have always trusted me. Thank you. Thank you for trusting me wholeheartedly, so she dared to give her heart. Now she no longer feels like she is alone. She finally found someone she could rely on and trust and stay with her for the rest of her life. very nice.
Bai Shinian felt strong pity, deep guilt, and secret happiness in his heart. All the complicated emotions were reduced to one sentence: "Fool, you are my wife, so I naturally trust you."
Wen Wan nestled in Bai Shinian's broad chest and smiled. Maybe. It was because this embrace made her feel at ease in the first place that she told him so much after being drunk, because he told her directly. This man is reliable. Otherwise, I really can¡¯t explain why I told him so much from my heart in the first place!
Bai Shinian finally asked worriedly: "Daughter-in-law, if you say so, what we are doing is" Will it arouse the emperor's suspicion even more?
Wen Wan shook his head: "Don't worry, as long as I don't exceed the emperor's uncle's bottom line, I will be safe and worry-free for the rest of my life. I will also take care of the affairs in the capital, so you don't have to worry about it. All you have to do is take care of yourself. yourself and come back safely."
Bai Shinian nodded heavily.
The emperor received a letter from Wen Wan, saying that he would be back on the third day of the Lunar New Year. He smiled and said, "This girl is reluctant to come back every time she goes to Zhuangzi. This time she doesn't want to come back."
Eunuch Sun said jokingly on the side: "I believe the emperor will be your uncle soon." The two lived in Zhuangzi for more than half a month, loving each other. The child is probably just around the corner.
The emperor had already received the news and guessed that Wen Wan would most likely be pregnant this time. It's good to have it. Otherwise, she wouldn't be pregnant because of her gentle temperament. I really know how to go to the border. Xia Yao also informed the emperor in advance just to be prepared. If the princess is not pregnant. The emperor had an idea of ??what would happen in the future, and things would be easy to handle.
In other words, when the emperor got the news, he was shocked. Later, I got the news that it was possible, and I breathed a sigh of relief. However, you have to be careful before the news is confirmed! This girl will come up with whatever she wants, and she is definitely someone who will not give up until she achieves her goal. You can¡¯t help but be on guard! The border is so dangerous, he wouldn't be at ease if he didn't keep it by his side!
The emperor was thinking about something when someone came outside. When the emperor heard the news, his face turned cold and there was murderous intent in his eyes: "Send this news to Wen Wan. How to deal with it is up to her to decide." He did not overstep his bounds. .
After the emperor and others left, he knocked his hand on the imperial case? Qi Quan What does this mean?
The emperor got the news faster than others. But other well-informed people were just a little slower. Regarding what was going to happen next, everyone who got the news had the attitude of watching a show.
Crown Princess Ruyu was shocked when she heard that Qi Liniang was already more than a hundred miles away: "Prince, I will have someone deliver a message to Wen Wan now." She also asked Wen Wan to make preparations in advance, and it would be best to deal with it. Qi Liniang, otherwise Wen Wan would be embarrassed if she really caused trouble.
The prince shook his head: "No need. Wen Wan has probably gotten the news by now no, he should have gotten the news a long time ago." Wen Wan's intelligence network was much stronger than his. Otherwise, we won¡¯t be able to take the lead in everything.
Ruyu asked in confusion: "Prince, how could Qi Liniang, a single woman, come back from a place so far away from the border? What is she doing back?" If she doesn't come back, she will stay at the border. When Bai Shinian comes back, he will definitely give Qi Quan an explanation, even if he can't As Bai Shinian's concubine, Bai Shinian will definitely deal with it properly for the sake of reputation. But Qi Liniang is simply seeking death when she returns to the capital. Because of a gentle word, Qi Liniang should report to the underworld.
The prince didn't think much about it: "I grew up in that place and could think of so much. Maybe she thought Bai Shinian had betrayed her, so she rushed back to ask Bai Shinian to give her an explanation. Speaking of which, this woman is also very perseverant. Since I received the news at the end of October last year, I have actually allowed her to return to the capital.¡±
"It's a pity that if the prince didn't have the ridicule at the corner of his mouth, he might have said it as a compliment. Think about it, abandoning Wen Wan is the person Bai Shinian has been waiting for. If Bai Shinian married a noble daughter from an ordinary family, it would make sense if she wanted to find an explanation. But who Wen Wan is, Qi Quan doesn't dare to say a word. What qualifications does a daughter of a concubine have to argue with Wen Wan (the so-called equal wife is also a noble concubine). I don¡¯t know how vast the sky is, but how little knowledge someone raised in a barbaric land has. (To be continued)