Jin Yanqiu at her younger brother twice over, abruptly letting out a long sigh and saying, "I will return to the royal residence tonight. Living at home for so many days also did not give me a good feeling and you were even dragged into my troubles. Sigh, what Qiuning said was right. Why were we born as women? We do not even have half an iota of control over our own lives."
Jin Fengju's gaze flashed and he suddenly laughed: "How can you say that? When you were in this estate, did anyone else dare to give you a hard time?"
Jin Yanqiu laughed bitterly, "Yes, of course, no one dares to vent their frustration on me, and even my parents also talked with caution to me, but do not I see it? Everyone is as anxious as ants on the hot pot. If anyone had magic powers, they would probably have given me a lift back to the royal estate with a gust of wind."
When Jin Fengju heard her say that, he knew that though she was complaining on the surface, the knot in her heart had almost been completely untied, so he laughed and said, "Where is it even close to what you exaggerated? Also, this injury of mine was something caused by my own family, being even more unrelated to Elder Sister. Don't just keep thinking of bearing all the burden yourself."
Jin Yanqiu snorted, "Your injury is naturally not my business, but don't think that I don't know that in court today, the emperor gave you leave, saying it was compassionate, but why is it that you have to wait for summons before you can attend court again? This is to punish you. If your brother-in-law and I hadn't made this scene, I'm afraid you wouldn't have followed us and eaten this burden."
Hearing her say that, Jin Fengju was astonished and sat up to ask, "Sister, who told you that?" His grim expression startled her and she said, "What is it? I may not have set foot outside the estate, but I still have people at the palace. After morning court, Royal Husband told someone the moment he returned to the palace and when my maid heard it, she rushed over to tell me. She even told me that the emperor had asked Prince Lie, Prince Hong and that enemy of our family to stay back to get their views on Chu Daxiu's censure report."
Jin Fengju did not seem to take this matter to heart, whatever he had to say to Prince Rong had already been said. He thought that his brother-in-law would do as he said. He was only worried about one thing, so he asked urgently, "in that case, do Yanfang and those sisters know?"
Jin Yanqiu frowned and said, "How would I know that? However, getting censured by that damnable Chu Daxiu today, how would Prince Lie or Prince Hong let go of this opportunity? I'm afraid that in a few days, news of what happened in this estate will be spread around, right? As the saying goes, there is no airtight wall. Isn't Yanfang and them knowing about it only a matter of time?"
Jin Fengju also frowned for a long time before saying, "En, I know. I'll handle this matter. Ah, yes, Elder Sister is going back to the palace tonight, so have you sent someone back to inform Brother-in-law?"
Jin Yanqiu sneered, "Why tell him? Can't I still expect him to pick me up? At this time, I'm afraid that he still doesn't know how annoyed I am at him. Pei, why don't you even look at what you have done."
Jin Fengju smiled and said, "Brother-in-law is not such a person. Truth be told, Brother-in-law has a straightforward personality. Though he may be prone to impulsiveness or silly actions at times, he is a good person at heart. He is a curiously generous person, yet not stupid. This is rare. Not to mention, he loves and respects Elder Sister very much.
Elder Sister, listen to Younger Brother. There are some things which are difficult to not muddle through. You are now married to a man like Brother-in-law. If you were married to Prince Hong or Prince Lie, even if they did not let the courtesan bear their children, they would keep the seven or eight more outside the estate, while having countless more concubines within the family. Would that be better? I think it may not be."
Jin Yanqiu coldly snorted again but did not speak more.
But Jin Fengju just had to laugh, "I think it should be around noon by now. After lunch, I will ask Jin Ming to go to the palace for a stroll. Whatever is said, this time the fault is also more on Brother-in-law, so let him come to pick you back. Otherwise, if you go back to the palace yourself, what status or face will you have left to speak of? Elder Sister, what do you think?"
Jin Yanqiu stood up and sneered again, "You are not allowed to go to tell him. If you tell him to come to pick me up, then I will not return. Enough, it's better for you to rest here and take care of yourself rather than mess around with these emotional troubles. I will return first." She quickly walked out of the room while leaving those words.
Jin Fengju smiled, knowing that although his elder sister had said that, in fact, it was a tacit approval of his own approach.
After the meal, he ordered Jin Ming to take care of that matter. Midway into the afternoon, Jin Ming returned, saying that everything was done. Jin Fengju deliberated a bit before saying, "You, go to Qiuning's place, tell her that these days I am very busy and will not go to Night Breeze Pavilion. She is likely to be busy with Aunt Yu's matter as well and I should not disturb her. Telling her that saves the trouble of arousing her suspicion. I'm afraid that if she finds out that I am injured, she would feel bad."
Jin Ming gave a sound of acknowledgement while thinking: Master, are you sure it is not just you being pretentious? The Second Madam is cold and indifferent. I'm afraid that even if she knows that you will not visit Night Breeze Pavilion these days, it would be just what she wants, letting her enjoy her peace and quiet. But how would I dare to say this out loud?
Arriving at Night Breeze Pavilion, indeed, Fu Qiuning and the others were choosing satin to make veils for Aunt. Seeing him arrive, they asked what Jin Fengju was up to. Jin Ming also answered them one by one according to his master's words. He didn't know if it was his misconception, but it felt like the Second Madam's gaze flashed, as if she realised something. Jin Ming also did not dare to dawdle around, afraid that this clever Second Madam would discover a flaw through her questions, so he found an excuse and retreated.
After Jin Ming left, Aunt Yu and Yu Jie saw Fu Qiuning put down the satin in a daze. They both wondered, "What's wrong, Madam? Is it because the young marquis can not come over these days, you feel hurt? In fact, not a few days later, it would be as Madam said, being six years since his first arrival."
Fu Qiuning looked at her and shook her head, "Am I that kind of person? It's just that there's something wrong with this. Enough, Jian Feng, go pack up a box of spring rolls and snacks that were fried this morning and send them to Health & Longevity Court. Ask around in the meantime. The young marquis must be up to something."
Jian Feng acknowledged the order, picked up the snacks and left. Fu Qiuning also was not in the mood to do any more work, only sitting on the couch, secretly thinking: Even if Jin Fengju is busy at this time, it is impossible for him not to come. Whatever happened in the courtroom today, he should come and tell me a word or two about it, right? Last night, it was so late, yet he still came over by himself…
As her thoughts wandered around, she suddenly thought of the thunderstorm that morning when he left. The garden was mostly filled with trees, and she couldn't help but sit up straight, thinking: He wouldn't have actually been struck by lightning, would he? No, no, if it were so, someone would have run to report the news. Not to mention that back when he abandoned his wife and sons, God also did not send lightning to strike him. Now, looking at it, the whitewashing has been successful, so would God rouse His own spirit to settle old scores? This was absolutely impossible.
If he was not struck by lightning, then he must have been accidentally injured. Did he fear that I would become worried, and so he refused to let me know? Fu Qiuning got up and paced a few steps around the house, growing more and more irritable. With much difficulty, she waited until Jian Feng had returned and asked her.
It was true that Jin Fengju was injured. While Jian Feng was moving around, it just so happened that the Old Madam also went to the Clear Soft Pavilion. It could be seen that the injury was not very light.
Although Fu Qiuning had guessed eighty or ninety percent correctly, when she actually heard the news, she was still shocked to hear Jian Feng say that he was stabbed by a sharp rock in the garden when dodging a falling tree. Because of that, the emperor also let him rest at home for a few days to await a summons before he can attend court again. Her heart felt as if it was squashed heavily by a huge boulder. She held her forehead groaning, "This calamity star, I have said that I would move in after the Dragon Boat Festival, how has he still suffered such a mishap out of nowhere?"
She wanted to get up to go to visit Jin Fengju. However, remembering Jiang Wanying and the other mouths awaiting her at Clear Soft Pavilion, she hesitated. Just then, there were sounds of footsteps outside. It turned out that the Old Madam sent a maid to invite Qiuning over, saying that the Princess Consort would be returning to the Palace that day and asking her to escort them along.
Fu Qiuning know Princess Consort had finally straightened her thoughts and could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, secretly thinking: No matter what, this storm has finally passed. Only, I do not know how the emperor views Prince Rong in his heart in the end. Does he also have no chance at the crown prince's position from now on?
She hastily agreed, and after changing her clothes, brought Jian Feng along with her to Health & Longevity Court.
When she arrived at the Health & Longevity Court, she saw that Jin Yanqiu, Madam Jiang, Wanying and the others were already there. Fu Qiuning first greeted the Old Madam and the Princess Consort, and while the others were talking, she went to the Old Madam and asked in a quiet voice, "Old ancestor, how is Lord Husband? He sent Jin Ming to tell me that he couldn't go to Night Breeze Pavilion for the next few days, so I knew something was definitely wrong. What kind of injury takes so many days to heal? Old Ancestor, at least leave some hints for me so that I can have some idea."
Old Madam Jin laughed, "When I heard that Jian Feng had come, I knew that you must be the one who sent her to spy. I think my grandson is also smart, yet foolish at the same time, so when Jin Ming said those words, wasn't it like the saying "There aren't three hundred taels of silver here"?
No wonder you noticed it right away."
Before Fu Qiuning could reply, Jin Yanqiu had snuck over who knew when, smiled and said "Where would it be saying there weren't three hundred taels of silver there? Fengju also had no choice. If he didn't send someone over to report, I'm afraid his brothers and sisters would be more worried, and more likely to be suspicious. It was better to send Jin Ming to send word, perhaps it would have been muddled through somehow."
She talked while looking at Fu Qiuning nod and smile, continuing, "I really don't know. My younger brother is smart and arrogant. Just what kind of ability do you have, able to subdue him to such an extent?"
Fu Qiuning blushed so red that she could produce red cloth and said softly, "Princess Consort must be joking, how could it be like that?"
Jin Yanqiu laughed, "What? Still being stubborn with me? My younger brother is also pitiful. His leg was stabbed by a stone and the bones were even exposed, yet he still cannot exchange that for his wife's concern. This injury ah, he deserves to suffer it for nothing. If you go over and show yourself, it might recover sooner."
Letting the Princess Consort poke these jokes, Fu Qiuning simply did not know what to say. Peeking around, fortunately, no one paid attention to her side. She also overheard that the children had returned from school. It turned out that Old Madam Jin sent someone to the school to talk to the teacher and asked for the children to be able to leave school early to come over.
The room was lively for a while, and then someone said that Prince Rong had come and was drinking tea with the Old Master in the study. Jin Yanqiu then slowly got up and bowed three times in front of the Old Madam and Madam Jiang. When she stood up, she was already shedding tears. Old Madam Jin and Madam Jiang were also wet in their eyes, choking as they pulled her hand, "Go, go… Later, do not be capricious any more, ah."
Fu Qiuning can't help but think of the Dream of the Red Chamber chapter about Princess Consort Yuanchun visiting her parents, thinking that Princess Consort was still better off than Princess Consort Yuan back then. Although it was also difficult for her to return to her maiden home, she did not have to be as strict as Yuanchun visiting her relatives. Not to mention, Princess Consort Yuan only had a few hours' worth of time while Princess Consort Jin could stay at home for a few days. It was far better than her counterpart.
Sure enough, from the side, she heard Jin Yanqiu say, "When I was at home, you just couldn't wait for me to hurry up and go. Now that I am leaving, what are you wiping your eyes and tears for? The capital is right next door, and when everything is alright in the future, I will return home to see you again, so don't be sad." Saying that, in the end, she still turned back three times each step, reluctantly leaving under the crowd's watchful eyes, surrounded by the subordinates of the palace.
A little while later, they heard the news from the front, saying that Prince Rong had accompanied the Princess Consort and left. The atmosphere in the room was gloomy for a moment, and then slowly warmed up under the deliberate efforts of Jiang Wanying and others. After gathering for a while longer, the people gradually dispersed.
Seeing that Jiang Wanying and Madam Jiang were leaving, Fu Qiuning couldn't care less and made up her mind, thinking: What? I am Jin Fengju's official wife, isn't visiting him the most natural thing to do? Why should I have to hesitate and consider anything else?
Because of that thought, she went forward to Jiang Wanying and said, "Younger Sister, I heard that Lord Husband is recuperating in Clear Soft Pavilion. I do not know what kind of injuries he has and I have the intention to go to visit, but I would like to ask Younger Sister for a favour."
Jiang Wanying looked at her. By that time, they had walked out of the room. Within the courtyard, only Madam Jiang was in front and several concubines were in the back. There was no opportunity more fitting than this one to boss around Fu'shi, so she sneered and said, "Elder Sister, your words are very odd. Isn't visiting Lord Husband the most natural thing for you to do? What favour do you want from me?"
Fu Qiuning had long known that she wanted to show off how glib her tongue was. However, though she had to go to the other side's territory, she did not want to swallow this insult. She was now very clear, if she gave these women an inch, they would smugly take ten miles. And She was the official wife of Jin Fengju. With that identity of hers, if she still allowed people to bully her, then she could only blame herself for being incompetent.
So, she smiled slightly and said, "Is that so? I seem to have underestimated Younger Sister. I would never have thought Younger Sister would be so understanding and have such foresight. I was afraid that Younger Sister would set a few vicious dogs at the gates to block the path, but now that I've heard Younger Sister's words, I'm the one who has tried to read a lady's intent with a bitch's heart, so why don't I compensate Younger Sister here?"
"You…" Jiang Wanying was so riled up she was stunned, eyes sternly glaring at Fu Qiuning. But she saw that the other party was looking at her neither humbly nor proudly, refusing to give even half a step away. Shaking herself twice, she sneered, "Elder Sister, feel free to go in. Younger Sister was only afraid that you would have no face in front of the young marquis. If Elder Sister did not guard her own purity so tightly, only wanting to avoid everything while living in the Night Breeze Pavilion, our Lord husband would not have met such an unwarranted disaster as today. If Elder Sister does not feel any shame in her heart and rushes in to see Lord Husband, well then, I naturally have nothing else to say."
Fu Qiuning laughed and said, "I am not worried about the Lord Husband's side. As long as Younger Sister does not create obstructions, that's good enough. I think when the time comes, if Lord Husband is angry with me and publicly disgraces me, would not that fulfil all of you sisters' wishes? No wonder Younger Sister is so happy today, so it was all for this.
This is also nothing much. For a wife, even if the husband was hit on his body, the duties that should be done, must be done. Lord Husband not giving me face is something I acknowledge, but this courtesy must be carried out. Younger Sister comes from a noble family, so I think this truth must be well understood."
Being rebutted like that, Jiang Wanying actually did not know how to refute to stop it. Racking her brain, she suddenly saw Yanfang rushing from behind, saying as she smiled, "I and a few other sisters just want to go together to see Second Brother. It so happens that Sister-in-law also wants to go, and be a companion on the way back when the time comes."
Jiang Wanying frowned, eyes flashing with a stern glare and an unhappy heart, secretly thinking: Why are you, whose husband has died and are squatting under someone else's roof, coming to join in the scene? Calling you with an "Aunt" title was to show respect to you, so what now? Did you really think of yourself as an aunt now? Why don't you look at whose house you live in, whose food you eat and whose things you use? You don't even know just who you should seek refuge from anymore?
The more she thought of it, the angrier she became. She suddenly heard Madam Jiang say plainly, "Since you are so willing, go over and take a seat, but don't delay too long, your second brother still has to recuperate."
Jin Yanfang agreed and winked at Fu Qiuning as she passed by. However, Fu Qiuning looked at Madam Jiang's back and was a bit dazed. She originally thought that when Jiang Wanying was at her wit's end, Madam Jiang should have stepped in, but she didn't expect the other side to let themselves off so lightly. Even with Jin Yanfang's help, the result was really unexpected.
In fact, Madam Jiang had also done it out of helplessness. According to her thoughts, just why would she do something so noble, helping Fu Qiuning out of a tight spot? She just couldn't help it. Her son liked this woman, and he wanted her so much that if he could hold her tightly in his hand or in his mouth, he would. He was hurt so badly, yet he still kept thinking and saying how he would not let her go and cause trouble for that woman.
She previously hated that this woman did not know when to advance or retreat, becoming so arrogant after being pampered. Now, hearing that she was going to visit her son, apparently, she still had some conscience. Her son was injured, and perhaps if he saw her, he would be ecstatic.
Because of this, thinking over it back and forth, she could only say those words under utter helplessness. No matter how angry she was that her son doted on Fu Qiuning, she still had a parent's heart after all. This love for her own child was enough to overcome any other hate or disgust she harboured.
Listening to her aunt's words, Jiang Wanying was shocked, envious and hateful, but she just could not do anything about it and had to lead Fu Qiuning and others to Clear Soft Pavilion. On the way, Jin Changfeng and Jin Changjiao only found out that their father was injured again at that time, receiving quite a shock. Holding their mother's hand, they wished they could stick some wings on and fly to their father's side to see how he really was.
Meanwhile, as they arrived at Clear Soft Pavilion, Jin Fengju was leaning on the bed and reading a book. Prince Rong had also just come to visit him, taking the chance to say that the emperor would call them to the study for questioning. Now that the situation was not clear, more talk would not be beneficial, so after sitting for a while, he also left.
Jin Fengju thought: This storm should be around 80% passed, and as long as the Princess Consort goes to the Queen Mother to admit a mistake later, though the emperor might mete out some light punishment towards Prince Rong, it should not be so severe that he will be kicked out as the Crown Prince candidate. However, that's all good and all, but what are they going to do about the courtesan and the child in her belly? Brother-in-law should also not dare to bring people into the palace while still under public scrutiny, right?
His hand holding a book while his brain was pondering about these chaotic things, he suddenly heard the noisy sound of footsteps outside, He reached out to support his forehead, thinking: This is called 'recuperating'? From noon to now, the people who have come to visit have never stopped, and now I don't know which family's matron has come due to their master's order, or it might be the estate's housekeeper or maid or something like that. Aiyo, my heavens, this is annoying me to death.
Ending his thoughts there, he was just about to lie down and pretend to sleep when he heard a familiar voice from the tip of his heart ring out: "Is he in the inner room? I wonder, is Lord Husband asleep? Let's keep it down and take a peek."
If was not Qiuning, who else could it be? Probably afraid that he had already fallen asleep, the voice was very quiet, but what kind of ears did Jin Fengju have? Especially since it was the voice of his beloved, how would he not listen to every word as clear as crystal?
And so, with his face full of impatience, all of a sudden replaced by excitement and joy, he put down the book and said loudly, "Is it Qiuning? Why are you here?"
Before the words had faded away, the door curtains were pulled apart, followed by Fu Qiuning, Jin Yanfang, the shy and timid three Feng sisters, Jiang Wanying and the others all crowded in.
Jin Changfeng and Jin Changjiao greeted their father and immediately jumped in front of his bed, grabbing his hand and asking with tears in their eyes, "Father, what's wrong? Mother said you were injured, are you bleeding? Does it hurt? Let Jiao'er blow on Father's wounds, and then the pain will fly away."
Jin Fengju rubbed the two children's heads. Because the stuffy feeling of being bedridden all day had been thrown all the way to the Java Kingdom, he felt that the injury was very worth it. Gaining the emperor's sympathy, gaining his elder sister's heartache, and now gaining Qiuning's and children's concern, this was simply killing three birds with one stone, one shot three kills.
Jiang Wanying called everyone to sit down and ordered Qiu Xia to serve tea. There, Jin Fengju smiled and said, "Did you come over from the old ancestor's place? Have the Princess Consort and the Prince returned to the palace?"
Jiang Wanying answered in a hurry. Jin Fengju nodded, looked at Fu Qiuning and smiled, "I specifically asked Old Ancestor not to say anything about me, and only asked Jin Ming to tell you that I am very busy these days. How did you still find out about it? Did the news accidentally leak out from somewhere?"
Fu Qiuning smiled warmly and said, "It wasn't someone that leaked anything. I thought it was strange and I had just made some snacks, so I asked Jian Feng to send them to Health & Longevity Court. How did you get hurt? The day you left, lightning flashed in the sky. I kept feeling uneasy, but I thought that the lightning wasn't too heavy, so how could there be such a coincidence? Lord Husband has very good karma. I don't know how many people you saved on your trip to Yangzhou and the lightning should not have fallen on your head, but who knew that something would still happen in the end?
Jin Fengju laughed and said, "It's just that I've been too much of a burden to you and your children, and now I'm getting my retribution. In fact, this can be counted as the Heavenly King leaving me a way out of disaster, not wanting my life. It is just a stone piercing into the leg, letting out a little blood, you do not have to worry."
The two of them chatted there, completely looking as if they talking about daily affairs as if they did not have any other people within their sight. The three Feng sisters kept their heads down, but the corner of their eyes could not help but look at Jin Fengju from time to time, only feeling a maiden's heart beating wildly, yet Jin Fengju was not even sparing them a glance.
Suddenly, Jiang Wanying interjected, "The injury is not a problem, at most, it just needs a few more days to recuperate. But what about the Emperor's punishment? I heard people say that the emperor let Lord Husband recuperate, but you have to wait for a summons before you can attend court again this is not a reward, right? Otherwise, Once Lod Husband's injury has recovered, being able to attend court once again should be the correct thing to do. I heard it's all because of that Chu Daxiu …"
"Cough cough cough…" Before Jiang Wanying could finish, Jin Fengju coughed violently, then silently and calmly glared at her. Jin Yanfang and others did not understand, but Fu Qiuning understood in her heart that this was a sign of his extreme displeasure.
However, Jiang Wanying's heart was preoccupied with hatred about the matter back then where Jin Yanfang helped Fu Qiuning escape a difficult situation. She was used to being on top, and except for the Old Madam and several other old ladies, Jin Fengju and these two concubines, who else dared not hold her up like the stars holding up the moon? A few squatting widows and orphans actually dared to not even hold her in their eyes, how could she stand it? So, even though she thought Jin Fengju was unhappy, she was not going to give in to his wishes. She simply must make these women realize their status.
Engrossed with those thoughts, she hurriedly got up, took a cup of tea and brought it to Jin Fengju's mouth, pretending to help him pat his back while also pretending to be indignant, rebuking, "Lord Husband, drink a cup of tea to moisten your throat. You also do not have to worry, what does that Chu Daxiu think he amounts to? Does he even have a turn to participate in our family's affairs? What lax moral values? Hmph, could his own estate not contain any dirty things either? Not to mention his…"
Interrupting her, Jin Fengju dropped the tea cup heavily onto the table, his face as gloomy as deep water, "Enough, as a woman, what are you researching courtly matters all day for? If you have time, why don't you make some women's handicrafts and read some books, cultivating your body and temperament? That would also save your own womanly virtues from being forgotten."
In truth, not a single word from Jiang Wanying was overtly aimed at Jin Yanfang. However, just what kind of person was Jin Yanfang? She was also someone who grew up in a treacherous noble house her entire life and was naturally sensitive to such topics. The single line 'lax moral values' was enough to cause all the women's expressions to change.
On Fu Qiuning's side, she could only put a hand over her mouth as she gasped in aghast at Jiang Wanying's faux pas. She sighed and thought: Sis, ah. Please stop digging, ah.
Jin Fengju, seeing his cousin's expression, hurriedly said, "Dear sister, have you heard? Your sister-in-law actually got lost at Yong Cui Garden once. It caused a great uproar at that time, but we can laugh about it now. Hahaha. Even so, she had been busy arranging the nuptials for one of her maids and could not visit you. Dear wife, you must visit my sister when you have the time. When you move into Elegant Mansion in a few days, you must make sure to visit my sister and be more familiar with the garden."
"…of course." Look at this man, he did not forget to coerce me even as he soothed his cousin's ruffled feathers.
Unfortunately, despite his attempt at humour, Jin Yanfang's mood had already sunk. She turned to Jin Fengju and said in a grave voice, "Second Brother, please tell me the truth. That Chu Daxiu's censor… was it about myself and my sisters?"
"Look at you overthinking matters again. How could that be? Even he is not that shameless…" Jin Fengju beamed strongly at her. However, Jin Yanfang had already stood up with tears in her eyes. "Does Second Brother think that just because you do not say it, I would not know? This matter must be the talk of the entire Capital. Rather than inquiring into it myself, I would rather hear it from you."
"Aiyo, this is all my fault. This is because of my careless words. Little Sister, you mustn't think too much. If the matter was really because of you, even I would not dare to bring it up like this, ah." Jiang Wanying was also quick to beam and cheerfully deny everything to smooth things over.
Jin Fengju looked at her hypocritical smile, disgust growing in his heart, overtaking the guilt of not being able to reciprocate her infatuation. Right now, he only felt that this woman was like a snake. She must have known that those words alone could pressure Jin Yanfang and others to death.
Jin Yanfang's eyes reddened. She stared at Jin Fengju, who was mentally flopping around trying to up the best lie to fit the circumstances and soothe his sister, when the sudden sounds of footsteps came from outside. It sounded rather flustered and soon Jin Ming's urgent voice came through, "Master! Not good, Prince Rong… Prince Rong's mistress hung herself! The prince's palace just sent news."
"What?"
Jin Fengju sat up sharply and called out, "Did the people from the palace say why she did it? Is she dead?"
Jin Ming said, "According to that person, she had apparently hung herself after realising she had caused trouble for Prince Rong. Fortunately, her maid dropped a scented sachet while serving her and came back to the room to fetch it, when she unexpectedly found someone hanging on the beam. Even more fortunately, the maid was sharp and did not just scream for help, but jumped onto a table and cut the rope instead. The person still draws breath, but it is unclear whether she can be saved. The prince also dared not call for an imperial physician."
Jin Fengju urgently said, "Idiot, idiot, what is he doing worrying about principles now? Jin Ming, you go and inform the Royal Prince to take the person into his palace and have the best imperial physician come and treat her. So long as there is a trace of hope, we must save her life. Inform the Princess Consort as well and tell her that this is a critical life or death moment and that she must let go of all of her previous grievances. Also, have a few competent people go with you on horseback. No matter the news, you must relay it to me immediately."
Jin Ming also had not expected his master to be so anxious. He privately thought: Luckily I did not delay the matter. If I had delayed this news until the next day, not only would I have been chased out of this estate, my master would be troubled too.
Thus, this loyal servant quickly got onto a fast horse and hurried over to relay Jin Fengju's message to Prince Rong.
"Lord Husband, do not be anxious. This is no serious matter," Jiang Wanying's expression was a little uncertain. Beside her, the other women also looked at each other warily, unsure of what was going on. As for Fu Qiuning, she blinked slowly as Jin Fengju continued with his solo dramatics.
Wow, Jin Ming's news came just at the right time for Jin Fengju to effectively perform a quick 'topic change'. It was all very realistic too. However, she, [a4] Fu Qiuning, of all people should know that in a man's harem, a woman's death was no big deal. Especially so for one of low birth and lower status. [a5] In fact, one could say that once they died, their death would solve everything. Back when the original Fu Qiuning committed suicide at Night Breeze Pavilion, all she received was a pair of unloved twins, and the sneer of a man who was forced to marry her.
It was still shocking to her how this very same man imagined that she could conveniently forget the hardships of five years, six if she included the year that drove poor original Fu Qiuning to death.
As a ruse to distract Jin Yanfang and the others, it was pretty successful. However, Jin Fengju was not done yet. He dramatically got out of bed and loudly declared, "Cai Lian, Bi Yu, get some servant boys to bring a spring bench here. I shall be leaving for Night Breeze Pavilion."
While Fu Qiuning was privately aghast at being made use of by this man to punish his other wife, the shameless man turned to Jin Yanfang and the girls, saying, "You come with me as well. You have not yet visited your sister-in-law's place, correct? Her culinary skills are excellent. Let us all go and have her cook us some fancy dishes to sample."
Fu Qiuning… was in a dillemma. She knew that this Jin Fengju was afraid that Jin Yanfang would become depressed and wanted to persuade them somehow. However, she did not want these virtual strangers in her place. Therefore, she could only say, "Lord Husband troubles me with your compliments. I fear my humble fare would not live up to the sisters' palate."
Jin Fengju's reaction was to laugh heartily and declare, "No need to be modest. Your Shepherd's Purse Dumplings are very good, I never forget the taste. Yanfang, Miss Feng, you must all come with me and try it. Without your support, I fear Qiuning would refuse to make them for me."
With Jin Fengju coming down strongly each time she presented an argument, Fu Qiuning was helpless to protest. Short of saying 'I don't want you there', there was nothing she could do but say, "Lord Husband, your injury…"
Jiang Wanying took the opportunity to jump in and say, "Indeed, Lord Husband's injuries have not yet healed. The imperial physician said that you must not move around too much. Come, lie down now. What's more, did you not say that news from Prince Rong would be arriving shortly? Isn't Night Breeze Pavilion too far away for urgent correspondence?"
Fu Qiuning privately gave Jiang Wanying a thumbs up, but, as she had half expected, Jin Fengju made a disgusted face and sneered, "What are you worried about? Don't we have servant boys to carry the spring bench? Do I even need to move?"
Fu Qiuning added immediately, "Little Sister has a point. If we talk about relaying news, Night Breeze Pavilion is indeed inconvenient."
Jin Fengju's heart tightened and he looked at Qiuning, secretly thinking: At this time, you are not helping me?
On the other hand, Jiang Wanying was relieved and looked pleased with herself.
Who knew that the next moment, Jin Yanfang would suddenly say, "I heard that Elegant Mansion has long been prepared for habitation, that there are people cleaning the place every day. Why don't we pay a short visit there for the moment?"
A dawning smile appeared on Jin Fengju's face as he continued to stare at Fu Qiuning, he could barely keep himself from laughing as he said, "Indeed, what a wonderful thought. Yes, we can move a few servants from Night Breeze Pavilion over, and slowly move the people there."
"But-"
Before she could fully form her protest, Jin Fengju smiled faintly and held Fu Qiuning's hand. He said softly: "Let us follow this arrangement. I shall be sure to remember this rare moment of kindness from you."
It was all she could do not to kick his bandaged leg. She was furious, helpless and speechless. However, before she could do anything that could be considered a crime against womanly virtues, Cai Lian and Bi Yu interrupted to say, "Master, the spring bench is ready."
A large group of people departed from Clear Soft Pavilion in a stately manner, leaving Jiang Wanying alone in her chair, as still as a wooden carving or clay statue. After a long time, she sneered and muttered to herself, "Lord Husband, you really are a heartless person. So be it, do not blame me for also being unrighteous. I really am a fool, if I had known that today would happen, why did I not do more at the beginning, delaying matters until today? Hahaha… hahaha…"
Jin Zhenxuan and Jin Xiuzhen had been staying in Cui'shi's room all that time. When they heard that Fu'shi had dragged their father away, the two were furious. They rushed out of their room, wanting to speak to their mother, but froze in place when they heard the harsh laughter coming from inside the room.
Let us speak of Jin Fengju and the line of procession towards Elegant Mansion.
When they arrived, the matron on duty at the door was so startled that she jumped a foot into the air. Naturally, when Second Madam Ning, the much anticipated future mistress of that place, ordered her to call a few people from Night Breeze Pavilion over, she rushed so quickly to fulfil this request that it was like she had disappeared in a puff of smoke.
When Yu Jie and Aunt Yu received this order, they were immediately ecstatic and quickly rushed to obey their Madam before she could change her mind. They had to move quickly and make sure their Madam was so comfortable at Elegant Mansion that she would not want to move back again. If they managed to convince their Madam to stay, who knew what kind of things the master would reward them?
The mood between Jin Yanfang and the rest of the ladies was a little solemn. Fu Qiuning automatically tasked Yu Jie to serve the ladies and had Aunt Yu lead a few people to prepare some meals for them.
Unbeknownst to her, Aunt Yu ordered two bowls of Snake Soup to be made for Jin Fengju to nourish his body. Naturally, this largess was only limited to their beloved master.
Meanwhile, Jin Yanfang was once more pressing Jin Fengju about the Chu Daxiu matter. Fu Qiuning watched as Jin Fengju squirmed under the questioning,
wondering just how this person was praised as the most intelligent of all the people in the capital when he could not fend off the questions from his own relative. Perhaps, it's because all female-related things were automatically delegated to Jiang Wanying? Was that it? Wait, was she supposed to take up Jiang Wanying's post now and solve all his harem conflicts for him?
Fu Qiuning watched the awkward back and forth happening for a moment before resigning herself to be the stand-in Jiang Wanying, and said, "Your brother clearly has something heavy ongoing in his heart. How about I tell you all about it after the meal?"
"This…"
"Naturally, I shall tell you after sending the other sisters back to their courtyard."
Finally, Jin Yanfang blushed and, realising that the matter probably has something to do with Jin Fengju's position as the main pillar that decided the rise and fall of her Jin Family, backed down.
Satisfied that her Jiang Wanying roleplay was done quite well, she looked at Jin Fengju, expecting to see him beam happily at her in that obnoxiously 'approving' way, but she was a little surprised to see him frowning. What now? What is he dissatisfied about now? When silence did not beget answers, she said, "Lord Husband, this matter is not very serious, right? Why is Lord Husband so solemn?"
Jin Fengju sighed, looked at Qiuning and said, "Have you forgotten your wounds so quickly? If I had not handled the rumour about your embroidery in time. I fear that it would have reached an unmanageable level."
Fu Qiuning blinked. Embroidery matter? "Oh, the embroidery matter? I fear the injury on the family name and your honour is greater than any suffering I would have endured. I had truly forgotten it. Moreover, I had been doing my utmost best to be a forgiving person, as I have been reminded by many people around me to be more benevolent to those who had done me wrong. Or, is Lord Husband hinting for me to practise less benevolence? After all, a woman who forgives too easily would be looked down on by everyone as a pushover. If that is Lord Husband's advice, I shall harden my heart and be-"
"Hahaha! Indeed, Qiuning is right! The Emperor is an enlightened person and will not easily believe in rumours. As a prestigious noble house, of course, we would attract all sorts of odd rumours! Qiuning is right to forget all previous transgressions, haha! Your benevolence is your greatest charm. Prince Rong's kind-heartedness is also his greatest charm and rumours of him silencing people would never be believed. The emperor must know this too!"
Look at how this person reverses his argument, thought Fu Qiuning. "It is as you say."
Jin Fengju then sighed dramatically and said, "Although this may be true, with this matter happening on the day Elder Sister returns to the palace, I fear she cannot endure being so maliciously slandered."
When he said this, Fu Qiuning understood that he was afraid that some people would seize this matter to make a fuss, and only said that in order to calm the incident as soon as possible and bring back the princess, Prince Rong did not hesitate to kill that hot potato. Anyway, how to deal with this jerk is a difficult problem. In addition, Princess Rong returned to the mansion today. It seems that Prince Rong is afraid of trouble and cruelty. I am afraid that the emperor will lose his judgment in a fit of anger. If he becomes cannon fodder, then even if the emperor changes his mind in the future and decides that there is something tricky here, he will probably not admit that he has wronged his son. Even if you make a mistake, you must refuse to admit and repent.
Thinking of this, my heart couldn't help but hang up, and suddenly I heard the sound of footsteps outside, and then a servant's voice said: "I have seen Lord Hou, Second Mistress and Auntie, and I came here to report to Master Jin at the order of Manager Jin. , Miss Qiuju's life has been saved, but she is still in a coma. She has been admitted to the palace, and she has been treated by an imperial doctor. The prince said that he understands what the young master means, and please rest assured to heal the wounded."
Jin Fengju said: "I see, I will report any letters. Let's reward together tomorrow."
The boy quickly thanked him. Here Jin Fengju heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "As long as you are alive, you don't have to worry about it. It's just that my sister is going to suffer some grievances. I don't know why I hate me in my heart."
Fu Qiuning remained silent, knowing in his heart that this matter was originally a hot potato, and Prince Rong probably didn't know how to deal with it, but because of this trouble, that girl Qiu Ju was taken into the palace, if the emperor knew about it, Of course, it can impress him that Prince Rong really values friendship, and for the sake of this woman and the fetus in his womb, he is not afraid to offend the emperor and wants to be accepted into the mansion, but in this way, the woman will have a foothold in the palace. It's impossible for Princess Rong to drive her out.
Because he looked at Jin Fengju, he saw a trace of worry in his eyes, obviously he didn't understand that woman, whether she was really strong-tempered, or if she deliberately stole the maid's sachet, hung it on the beam, and was discovered again.
If this is the case, then this woman has a deep scheming heart, and I'm afraid that Princess Rong will be in trouble in the future. But first of all, this strategy is very risky, once the servant girl becomes dull and goes back to look for the sachet later, she may really die, even if this girl has a deep plan, she may not have such courage. Secondly, Princess Rong is also from a big family, and when it comes to these house fighting methods, she is definitely not an ordinary fighter, so Fu Qiuning thought about it, and then he was relieved, secretly thinking that Princess Rong and Wang Xifeng have similar temperaments, she can do it Get this done.
When dinner came for a while, Yu Niang did cook some fresh dishes, and heard that Jin Fengju wanted to eat in a box of shepherd's purse. Since she didn't have shepherd's purse, she used young spinach instead, and roasted a few zygotes with meat residue. Sure enough, Jin Fengju After eating this bite, I also found it delicious, but Jin Yanfang and the others didn't have much thought. Although the dishes were novel, they only ate a few chopsticks and put them down.
But he heard the patter of rain outside again, and saw that the sky was getting dark. Fu Qiuning stood up and said to Jin Feng: "Master, please lie down on the bed. It's getting late, I'll send some younger sisters back."
Jin Fengju said: "Alright, talk to them well. Tell the woman who guards the gate that I am here. You went to the Zhenyue Pavilion. Let someone check elsewhere at night and close the courtyard when you come back." Door.
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "It's still necessary to order, don't I know?" Jin Fengju also laughed and said: "I know you know, but it's just a word of advice."
Because a group of people went out in coir raincoats, it was raining lightly outside. Fu Qiuning laughed and said: "I love rainy and snowy days very much. Now that it is raining lightly and there is no wind, I think I should hold an oil-paper umbrella, quietly thread flowers around trees, and walk across bridges and roads. It's not a picturesque scene." view?"
Jin Yanfang forced a smile and said, "Sister-in-law is very interested, isn't this the style of the Jiangnan side? When we were in Jiangnan, it happened to be rainy when we took the boat, and the Jiangnan woman in the rain was holding a beautiful oil-paper umbrella , wearing willows, green flowers and red flowers, it does have a different style in the rain. It's just that the road ahead is so vast at that time, there is no way to appreciate it."
Fu Qiuning said with a smile: "At that time, I didn't have the intention to appreciate it, but now I should have it? Now I hurried into Fengya Building without preparing anything. In the future, I will ask your brother to buy some beautiful oil-paper umbrellas for special use. Come out to play in the rainy day, the scenery of this garden is not worse than that of Jiangnan, although I am mediocre, but with girls like you who are beautiful, just walk around in the garden, isn't the scenery better than that of Jiangnan?"
Jin Yanfang heard that she was comforting herself, and was moved. But my heart was still very heavy, so I stopped talking.
A group of people returned to Pillow Moon Pavilion in silence.
When Feng Yuanzhan and Feng Yuzhi saw guests coming, they came over to salute. They also met a few aunts. Concubine Mei took them with them. It was obvious that the two children had a very good relationship with her.
"Brothers and sisters are familiar with this mansion after thinking about it. I can let them walk around after a few days. What does my sister mean?" Fu Qiuning gave each of the two children an auspicious golden child, rubbed their heads again, and then asked Concubine Mei to take them away.
When mentioning the child, Jin Yanfang slightly relaxed her brows, and said softly: "Yes, it's time to go out for a walk, but I'm still a little worried. Anyway, in this situation, if I really walk around in the mansion more, I'm afraid it's not that bad."
Fu Qiuning knew what she was worried about, and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, the children of the poor are the first to lead the family. Why do poor families produce good children, but rich families produce dudes? So, sometimes children should also temper themselves and suffer. A little setback is nothing. Look at my two children. If you talk about the situation, your second brother wished he had never given birth to them before, isn't he worse than his elder brother and sister? How about now? I will still let them enter the family , your second elder brother also likes what they like, although it is said that it is hard work, but if there is no previous tempering, I am afraid that it would not be as hard work as it is now."
Jin Yanfang bowed her head and replied softly: "Sister-in-law said that children should be like this." After finishing speaking, she raised her head hesitantly, and said softly but firmly: "Sister-in-law said that she knows the ins and outs of that matter, I want to know what's going on ."
Fu Qiuning secretly thought that this is coming, well, I have travelled through time, and I really became a psychological counsellor. I only finished enlightening that princess, and now I have to enlighten a few poor women who are dependent on others. No, Jin Fengju has to give me a raise no matter what, modern psychological counsellors earn a lot of money.
Thinking in his heart, but without showing any emotion on his face, he slowly put down the teacup and said: "Listening to my sister, I must know the ins and outs of this matter. I just want to ask, even if I know, even if it is because of you, let that An official surnamed Chu has read a book, so how are you going to do it? Are you going to strangle yourself with a rope for the sake of family style? With all due respect, now that your brother has finished negotiating with others in the court, what are you doing now? It's no good committing suicide with a rope. So what?"
Jin Yanfang was also stunned when she said a word, she had no idea in her mind, she gritted her teeth after thinking for a while and said, "Anyway, I…I just want to know the truth…"
"The truth is that the official surnamed Chu is shameless. When he saw that Prince Lie joined Prince Rong, he thought it was a good opportunity to make trouble, so he didn't hesitate to use his brains on you. In fact, these court struggles are closed to us women. What's the matter? It's really shameless for him to do this. Don't you want to put yourself in it because of such a shameless person? Not to mention the daughters of Feng's and Jin's houses, even girls from ordinary people's families. There is no such thing as foolishness."
After she finished speaking, she saw Jin Yanfang biting her lips, tears streaming down her eyes, and the girls of the Feng family were also sobbing, and she heard her choked up and said, "Then…then what should I do? Now the second elder brother has been punished by the emperor for this." , we… we can't do anything but trouble him, so… what can we do?"
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "If you talk about this, you don't have to worry. You don't know your second brother's temper? When you disappeared that day, he rushed back to the mansion, and the first thing he said was to tell the second wife that you are as long as you are alive. , I will definitely bring you into the mansion, and no one is allowed to say a bad word. It's not that I praise my husband, but my master's knowledge is not comparable to those vulgar and hateful men in the world. After that, I will try my best to find and rescue you. Do your best. When your uncle found you, did you ever ask something you should not ask? In those few days, from the old lady to the women and maids, they were all worried about you. I only hoped for your safe return, and it finally came. According to your second brother's thoughts, the Yasukuni Mansion will be your home from now on, and it will be a place for you to escape from the wind and rain. Seriously speaking, everyone in the world knows about you Now, where can there be no gossip? But have you heard one in this mansion? This is all the painstaking efforts of the old lady, wife, second wife, your uncle, father, and young master. I'm afraid you will suffer a little bit of grievance and feel uncomfortable It can be seen that he has you in mind. It's funny to say that all civil and military officials in the court know about it, but no one talks about it. Originally, why should they worry about our family affairs? But Chu Daxiu just wanted to make trouble, even Talk about this matter, don't you think about it, is your second elder brother usually willing to suffer? What's more, Chu Daxiu secretly slandered your innocence. It's good that he didn't fight the other party in court. He is not an impulsive person either. He endured many things face to face, and he will come back later for revenge. But why was he impulsive this time? Wasn't it because it related to you? When he came back, he took great pains not to let anyone leak his words, just for fear that you would know Worry about guilt."
When she said this, she sighed, shook her head and smiled wryly: "Speaking seriously, I have caused my sister to be troubled by this matter. If you hadn't helped me out this afternoon, Second Madam Wan would not have hated her. It's just that she is also jealous. Now that your brother is angry with her and has left Clear Soft Pavilion, it is enough for her to learn a lesson. My sister doesn't need to take it to heart. As for your second brother being punished by the emperor, there is no need Take it to heart. Although it is a punishment, shouldn't he be allowed to recuperate on the surface? The emperor's heart is still towards him. He must have been presumptuous in the court because of his anger. For everyone's sake, it's not good to be too partial, so I came up with such a story about rewards and punishments."
Seeing that the expressions of Jin Yanfang and the others loosened, Fu Qiuning heaved a sigh of relief, secretly thinking that he was finally convinced. Not to mention, it was quite easy to be a psychological counsellor in ancient times. At least these women's minds are actually quite simple. Even Jiang Wanying, who is said to be a house fighter, if they are used in our modern workplace, they will probably be cannon fodder. In the final analysis, this person has no knowledge, and the fighting power of women who can only be locked in the deep gate compound is weaker, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to persuade them with my few words.
As he was thinking about it, he threw out another heavy punch, and said in a low voice: "There is something that I didn't want you to know, but now seeing you like this, I must be sad in my heart, and I don't care about those many things." Yes. Ever since Prince Rong was imprisoned, I haven't slept well for several nights. When I saw him today, my brows were loosened, so I thought, maybe Chu Daxiu's enrolment in our house might still be It's a good deed. Let them attack in groups like this, the emperor may have a little compassion for Prince Rong. This matter is very important. This kind of compassion may be related to life and death. , I think you all understand, I don't need to go into too much detail. Let's stop at this point. You only know that Chu Daxiu was wrong, and you also unintentionally helped Prince Rong. Just help our Duke's mansion."
After Fu Qiuning finished speaking, his mouth felt dry, so he picked up the teacup and took a sip. After thinking about it, he couldn't help but said, "Besides, these two children, my sister, are not your hope and support in the future? If something happens to you, the rest What about the next two children? There are three other girls, all of whom are in the state of the country. Given time, let the young master slowly search for those rich and rich dudes in the capital. A loyal and honest young talent who can be entrusted with his life, step by step in the future, and slowly manage, maybe twenty or thirty years later, he will be a first-class man. Throw it all away? Don't you think so?"
Jin Yanfang sighed and said: "Thank you sister-in-law for your enlightenment. After listening to your words, I realized that we are living in a dream all day long. You go back and let the second brother rest assured that we will not do stupid things and make our relatives hurt our enemies." quick."
Fu Qiuning clapped his hands and said with a smile: "True, that's the point. It's just such a reason. As the saying goes, if you survive a catastrophe, you will have a future. You escaped with your life from the bandits. This is a great disaster." It's hard to die, but you can't just spoil the blessings bestowed by God just because you can't think about it for a while." While talking, she stood up and said with a smile: "It's all said and done, my sisters are all smart people, I'll talk to you again. It's useless to say more, I'm going back to Fengya Building now, you don't need to send it off, it's raining outside, the road is slippery, be careful not to fall."
After finishing speaking, she walked out of the Pillow Moon Pavilion with the two little maids. Jin Yanfang came to the window and pushed it open. In the twilight, the light of the lantern gradually faded away, and finally disappeared into the boundless night.
All kinds of quilts in Fengya Building are complete. When Fu Qiuning came back, Yu Jie had already made the bed, Yuniang was doing needlework, and Jin Fengju was lying on the couch reading a book. Seeing her come back, Yuniang put down her needlework and said with a gentle smile, "Grandma is a little wet, I ordered them to bring in the hot water."
Fu Qiuning nodded and said with a smile: "Originally, we said that we would send you out of the pavilion, and we would move here again, but unexpectedly, we moved here at this time. There is still more than a month before you get married. How about it? Nothing wrong Is it convenient?"
Yuniang blushed, and said softly, "What's the inconvenience? Thanks to the blessings of my grandfather and grandmother, I can spend a few more days in this garden." After speaking, she went out and ordered someone to boil water.
Here, Fu Qiuning took off the wet clothes outside, changed into a set of homely clothes, came to Jin Fengju and asked, "How about it? Why don't I wipe your body for you? The wound is afraid that it won't touch water, so we can only Wipe off the rest of your body."
Jin Fengju laughed and said, "It's exactly what I wish for, but how can I be so kind today?" While speaking, she picked up a lock of Qiu Ning's hair and played with it, sniffing the wisps of fragrance on it.
"Of course, I didn't do it for nothing." Fu Qiuning also smiled: "After you recover from your injury, go out and buy me a few of those beautiful oil-paper umbrellas. You know what patterns I like. If you don't buy the ones you like, you will be fined." Draw me some pictures."
Jin Fengju said with a smile: "Young lady is a talented woman, if you can't buy the one you like, why don't you draw it yourself?"
Fu Qiuning snorted and said, "I don't want to paint, but I want you to paint, why? Don't you agree with this idea?"
Jin Fengju is now in this elegant building, sitting next to Fu Qiuning, she just feels that the wound on her leg doesn't hurt anymore, she just thinks that if she can spend the whole life with Qiuning like this day and night, it will be the most beautiful and satisfying thing in life. Yin smiled and said: "Of course I am very willing, I am afraid that grandma will not like my paintings, you know I am not very good at this."
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "That's nothing, I only want this heart. That's right, what's the matter with the emperor's reward and punishment? Is there any news from the palace?"
Jin Fengju said with a smile: "It's nothing, because I ran a few words against Chu Daxiu in the court hall, the emperor probably wanted to appease everyone, so that he would not be too partial to me, so I used this method, in fact, don't worry about it. A letter just came from the palace Said, the fetus is fine, the person wakes up once, drank some water and fell asleep again, I think there is nothing serious about it. Now I am thinking about making the best use of the situation, and then I will take Prince Nalie and Prince Hong into the army."
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "Come on, I'm not interested in this, I just wait for the master to plan a strategy, and when things come to fruition in the future, it will be a great honour to tell me the story."
Jin Fengju knew that she was deliberately avoiding suspicion. After all, he suspected that someone in the mansion had tipped off Prince Lie, so he naturally refused to suspect the other party, but since Qiu Ning said so, he followed suit.
Once the hot water was ready, Fu Qiuning wiped Jin Fengju's body, which only made him feel refreshed immediately. Afterwards, Fu Qiuning also took a bath, discussed some moving matters with Yuniang Yujie and Jianfeng, and then fell asleep.
The next day, Jin Ming came back from Prince Rong's mansion, and only said that Miss Qiuju was fine and could drink rice soup now. Jin Fengju gave him some instructions in a low voice, so Jin Ming left in a hurry and didn't return until evening. No one knew what he did that day.
However, the news he brought back made Jin Fengju frowned. It turned out that in just this day, rumors that Prince Rong was cruel and murderous had spread in the capital. This was indeed a little too fast, but yesterday I left Qingwan Pavilion angrily, and the servants in the palace did not avoid people when they reported the news, so many people in the mansion knew that the outer room committed suicide. So there's really no way to check.
Jin Fengju felt uncomfortable. Now he was sure that someone in the mansion communicated with Prince Nalie's mansion, but he didn't know which one. But the matter has come to this point, it is useless to think about it, not to mention that in this incident, letting them spread rumours first is in my favour.
Yin sneered in his heart and said: "Okay, just jump around and see which of us will laugh last this time. Thinking of this, I feel relieved." Seeing that Qiu Ning was reading a book, his heart suddenly felt itchy, and he said, "It's a little boring, why don't you sing an opera and listen to it?"
Seeing that he was very interested, Fu Qiuning knew that this guy must have made several more calculations, so he couldn't help but smiled and said, "Okay, what do you want to hear?"
Jin Fengju said with a smile: "I want to hear it all, but I really don't know how to choose it. Let's sing a piece of "Fortune Telling" by the Desert Prince."
Fu Qiuning knew that he liked this section very much, and the singing of this section of Yue opera was indeed beautiful and melodious. He also liked to sing that day, so he cleared his throat and sang: "Holding the qin, my heart is miserable, and I will decide my own fate… …"
In the blink of an eye, another eight or nine days passed, Jin Fengju's leg injury was almost healed, and all the things in Wanfengxuan were moved into Fengya Building. Jin Fengju was invited out for a drink by a friend on this day, so Fu Qiuning was rarely seen. Without him pestering, I just watched Zhang Sanjia's betrothal gifts with Yu Niang Yujie in Fengya Building.
Although Zhang San's family is poor, this dowry gift is not too thin. The three of them were sighing, when suddenly they heard a rush of footsteps outside the courtyard, and then a small figure came in, but it was a gold seal. He said anxiously: "Grandma, grandma, it's not good, the young master and the young master Zhen Yi fought, the young master threw the inkstone over and injured the young master Zhen Yi's head."
"What?" Fu Qiuning stood up in shock, almost stunned. In her mind, Jin Zangfeng was the most calm and sensible child, not to mention that she had mentioned him before, and he had long been aware of the teasing of his brothers. Originally, no matter what happened, he would never be unable to bear it. For more than half a year, this is how he endured it. It is absolutely impossible for him to be teased into his temper, and he shot first to hurt someone. In other words, this is a big taboo in house fighting.
But after being taken aback for a moment, she quickly came back to her senses.
"Where is the young master now, don't panic, tell me what happened carefully." Fu Qiuning sat down slowly, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down slowly. Perhaps her composure infected Jin Zhuan, and the little guy wasn't as flustered as before.
"I don't know exactly what happened. The young master and I listened to the class for half the morning, and Mr. Lin went home to rest. Let us play freely for a while. He is always like this, and we don't care. The young master is warming up in the school. Books, the other young masters ran out to play, the young master asked me to go to the eldest girl to ask for a handkerchief, because I was in a hurry in the morning, I didn't know where I dropped it, so I went out, and when I came back, I saw a group of people gathered together. There, everyone said that the young master beat someone. I saw a big bump on the young master Zhenyi's head, and the young master stood there without saying a word. Later, when the husband came, they all told him that the young master beat someone, sir Master Punishment knelt down in the school and said he would tell Master about it. Master Zhen Yi was sent back, so I hurried back to report the news. Grandma, please think of a way to save Master. I often provoke the young master, but the young master ignores him, I don't know why today…why I can't hold back."