Chapter 20 Household Affairs
The next day, Yuan Enfu was restless and left the house early in the morning.
Cheng Xi thought to himself that according to his father's reaction last night, he should have been alert, so he put this matter aside for the time being.
She leaned on the bamboo lounge chair to cool off, Nianxin peeled her crystal grapes, and said:
"... The wife of the prince Chengenhou, who was originally a wealthy family in Jiangnan, lost her parents when she was young. She heard that she was raised by her aunt. The prince, who was always weak and sick, was soaked in medicine jars all year round. However, he was talented and even sought a master of Juren."
Cheng Xi was a little surprised.
Studying for science exams is an extremely hard and laborious task. People who are ill all year round can still pass the exam for juren, which is really talented.
Just listen to Nianxin continue to say:
"At that time, the Su family had not yet been outstanding. Mrs. Su was a powerful figure, and the daughter she gave birth to was given to the royal family... The prince is famous for his poor health. Such a mother-in-law and such a husband are not willing to marry her daughter."
Cheng Xi suddenly realized.
In that case, Mrs. Su was supported by her daughter who married the prince, while Rong Qian's father was not as virgin. In addition, his reputation for being sick was indeed not a good match.
Just talking about family background, Rong Qian's mother may be married, but she knows whether it is a good person or a good person after getting married.
Cheng Xi remembered that she married Zhang Ze in glory and then her father was ranked among the nine ministers and became prime minister, and her family became more and more prominent. Until Zhang Ze was granted the title of crown prince, and she was granted the title of crown prince. She walked to the main hall of the imperial city as a woman, and thanked the emperor for his gratitude under the attention of civil and military officials... It was truly a glorious one.
But so what?
She had no children shortly after she moved into the East Palace, but Zhang Ze turned around and accepted Wan Shunqing as the prince's good deity.
As Cheng Xi thought about it, a deep hatred appeared in his heart again.
Zhang Zejian didn't count himself, and his grandfather was so angry that he coughed up blood. He died of depression. He was so tired that his father, second uncle and brothers in his family went to prison, causing his mother and aunt, and his sister-in-law to be sent to the border as military slaves!
Cheng Xi couldn't help but feel so angry that his teeth were bitten tightly.
"...Miss?" Nianxin was shocked.
Cheng Xi came back to his senses and said with a slow expression:
"It's okay, you keep talking."
Nian Xin looked at Cheng Xi suspiciously for a while and continued:
"It's strange. After Miss Rong married, the prince's body actually got better day by day. Two years later, he had a child. Later, when the emperor ascended the throne, Mr. Su was awarded the title and begged, and Mr. Rong's father became the prince. His life was getting better and better, but who knew..."
Cheng Xi shook his face.
After that, Rong Qian's father suddenly fell ill and then died young. Rong Qian's mother had "mourned" for only a year.
Who can explain the privacy here clearly?
Rong Qian was only nine years old at that time... She remembered that day, Rong Qian's eyes were filled with hatred and whispered in her low name, and her heart suddenly seemed to be pinching hard.
She was so scared that she reached out to cover her heart.
Nianxin hurriedly asked her what was wrong. Cheng Xi was stunned, shook her head blankly, and frowned:
"What about the empathy?"
I thought of the heart and said:
"Cheng'enhou seems to be in charge. I heard that he has been in poor health over the years, so he started to be bedridden before the New Year."
Cheng Xi nodded, thinking that it would be easy to explain why Rong Qian suddenly came back.
But she was stunned. Unexpectedly, Feng Qian actually had some feelings for his grandfather... Since that's the case, why did he refuse to even admit the surname Su?
Cheng Xi was a little confused.
She asked again:
"How many sons does Mr. Su have?"
Cheng'en Hou Sujing has four sons and two daughters. Rong Qian's father was born by the original wife, while the second son and eldest daughter Empress Su were born to the current wife of Cheng'en Hou.
"Mr. Su Er gave birth to six daughters, but only one son, who was raised by his concubine in the name of Mrs. Zhengtou. I heard that Mrs. Cheng'en treated this Young Master Sun as a treasure like an eyeball and beat a maid to death for him!"
Cheng Xi suddenly stared at Nianxin and said curiously:
"Where did you find out about this?"
Nianxin smiled and was quite proud:
"You don't know that there are several places selling rouge and powdered flowers in the east city. The maids and mothers from all the prefectures and families in the central Beijing love to go there, and people often sit there to eat tea and chat!"
Cheng Xi couldn't help but feel moved after hearing this.
In other words, if someone wants to spread the news, you can also use that place. It is difficult for people to find the source if they are too crowded.
Nianxin suddenly hesitated:
"Miss, I heard the rumors outside that Cheng'en Houzi grew up in the countryside and was a ignorant person. She also said that he, uh, he said…" She glanced at Cheng Xi.
Cheng Xi frowned and said:
"What do you want to talk to and hesitate to do!"
Nian Xinnuannuo said:
“…Say he likes to hang out in a fun and feast, and often doesn’t go home at night…”
Cheng Xi was stunned and then reacted.
She sat up in anger and patted her on the lying chair and scolded:
"I'm disrespectful to you, and my eyes are so shallow! It seems that everyone is interested in the title and salary, so I'll make up such rumors!"
Nianxin also said unfairly:
"I guess someone is also organizing it! A few days ago, Mr. Rong stayed in the village except for taking you to King Wen's night banquet, but never went out. How could this be the case...uh?"
The master and servant suddenly looked at each other, feeling something was wrong.
Speaking of which, King Wen’s night banquet is not a good banquet. Rong Qian lived in the village without telling him that he did not return home at night...
Cheng Xi couldn't help but grab his head.
Calm down and think about it carefully, it is impossible for these rumors to be unknown.
Could it be that he intended to indulge?
She couldn't help asking:
"Have Qin Xiao's letter been sent yesterday?"
Nian Xin nodded:
"Qin Xiao said that Young Master Rong had left the village, but left two people there. Qin Xiao handed the letter to one of them and reported your identity. After hearing this, the man left without waiting."
Cheng Xi praised after hearing this:
"...Look, this guard is so stern and decisive!"
Looking at Qin Xiao again, sometimes I can’t even tell whether his master is her or Rong Qian!
Cheng Xi couldn't help but hum softly, but said with a smile:
"I'll let Qin Xiao go again tomorrow, and there will be a reply."
Nianxin should go to Qin Xiao without mentioning it.
On the second day, Cheng Xi went to the General's Mansion as promised.
When she arrived, she saw Min Xiao lying on the Arhat's bed with all her thoughts, and she was whispering in her mouth. Ai Ai was muttering something.
When Min Xiao saw Cheng Xi, she jumped up from the bed, stared at her with her hips and exploded with anger:
"You have shown your face! You haven't been playing with me for a long time since you've been back. I've been writing to you all the time... I'm so heartless!"
Cheng Xi walked over and sat down on the Luohan's bed, looking at her and sneered:
"Talk me well! I haven't seen you for a few years, but where did you learn this kind of resentful woman's tune?"
The maids serving in the room lowered their heads and smiled.
Minxiao choked and reached out to twist her. The two of them played and laughed and played for a while. Minxiao asked someone to arrange the tea and snacks, and then waved their hands to send the room out. Jinxin and Nianxin also retreated consciously.
There were only two of them left in the room. Min Xiao leaned on the table and leaned over and said with a bitter face to Cheng Xi:
"A few days later, did your mother tell you whom you want to see?"
Cheng Xi smiled and shook her head, held the iced plum juice and drank it in a small sip, and said:
"I'll just go and see the fun...whether of you?"
She knew that Min Xiao's family had chosen a relative for her.
Sure enough, I heard Min laugh:
"I have chosen someone at home for me, so I'll go and see this time." She said, and suddenly said in a low voice, "But there is someone in my heart..."
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Chapter completed!