Chapter 458: Exchange Jade Pendant for Jade Pendant

"Why go to the nunnery to observe mourning for three years?" In the gorgeous palace, the Queen Mother was stunned and almost dropped the string of beads in her hand. Princess Ruian clearly saw that the string of beads was sent by the previous master of Yuhui Nunnery. In the past, the Queen Mother liked to hold the polished Buddhist beads in her hands and rub them.

"Queen Mother, do you think this child is going to live in Duke Xingguo's mansion like this? It's only the first day, but she almost lost her life, and she calculated the timing so well that she actually wanted to destroy Zhuo Zhuo while she was taking a bath. Besides, there is also good kerosene, where do these come from?”

Princess Ruian's eyes were red and she wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said angrily.

She has always had a very good relationship with the Queen Mother. On the one hand, she got along well with the Queen Mother before she got married. On the other hand, it was also because after her husband died, her only daughter was gone. Her situation was extremely pitiful, but Even so, she is still very strong when in front of others. Only in front of the Queen Mother will her weakness be exposed.

Knowing that this child meant so much to her, the Queen Mother was unable to say anything against it.

"The Empress Dowager, there is a small ancestral hall behind my yard, which can also be used as a Buddhist temple, where Wanru can observe filial piety." The Dowager Queen of Xingguo Duke's Mansion thought for a while and said cautiously.

She still didn't want Shao Wanru to leave like this. She discussed it with her son and daughter-in-law for a long time last night but didn't come to any appropriate conclusion. She was just thinking about a little girl. She could still turn the world upside down, even with Princess Ruian's presence. After death, he must not have his own name to be justified.

It's okay to stay for a few days, but you can't live outside all the time.

The eldest princess of Ruian was furious. She glared at the concubine and said angrily: "You burned Zhuo Zhuo's yard. You wanted to kill Zhuo Zhuo. But in the end, you sent Zhuo Zhuo to the family temple and temple. What on earth do you have in mind?" ? This child’s parents have already been forced to death by you, are you planning to force their siblings to death as well?”

There has always been another saying about small Buddhist temples and ancestral halls in the mansion, which is that wives and young ladies who have committed crimes will be sent to live there for a period of time. This is almost an unwritten rule among aristocratic families.

The Queen Mother also became unhappy and snorted coldly: "What do you mean, the Queen Mother, is that Shao Wanru made a mistake?"

"How could Wan Ru have made a mistake? But since she must keep her filial piety for her parents, she should stay in the mansion. She can't be allowed to live outside as a young lady who has not yet left the palace!" said the Tai Madam with a worried look on her face. He seemed to really care about Shao Wanrudao.

"You don't feel at ease living outside. Then the eldest lady in your house has been living outside for a while, so why do you feel relieved? Is it possible that the eldest lady is nobler than Zhuo Zhuo and can live wherever she wants?"

Princess Ruian's words were compelling.

"Ru'er is here to learn painting..." The madam blushed and explained.

"Is it more important to study painting or to observe filial piety? Madam Tai only cares about romantic matters, but she has no concern for true filial piety." Princess Ruian mocked.

Learning to paint is not actually a romantic thing, but it is indeed an elegant thing. Being ignored by the eldest princess, even the Queen Mother felt that Miss Shao was extremely ignorant and uneasy at home. He actually ran away to live outside in order to study painting, and he was not afraid of his family worrying.

"Filial piety is naturally higher. Learning to paint is not as important as filial piety." The Queen Mother began to be partial.

I had long forgotten that when I heard about this before, I kept praising her. I only said that Miss Shao was a good woman, one of the most talented women in the capital, elegant and dignified, and had been well taught by Duke Xingguo.

The madam's face turned red, but she couldn't argue. During their discussion yesterday, she didn't expect Shao Wanru to make such a request, nor did she think of a way to deal with it. Just talking about Shao Yanru made her even more speechless. right.

When it comes to filial piety versus elegance, anyone can immediately come up with the answer. Naturally, filial piety is more important.

"How about you find out the original culprit of the courtyard burning incident in the past few days, and then let Zhuo Zhuo go back?" Princess Ruian sneered.

The madam became more and more angry and speechless. She actually doubted her daughter-in-law about what happened yesterday, but yesterday Mrs. Xingguo swore to God in her room, crying and making trouble, saying that she didn't know about this. It had nothing to do with her, otherwise she would never have burned down the garden, which almost killed her.

As soon as she said this, the wife believed her immediately, but if she wasn't her daughter-in-law, who was she? After thinking about it all night, Madam didn't even think about it, but she also knew that this matter was not easy to investigate.

"The investigation has failed, and the murderer has not been found. Letting my granddaughter live in your house again will be like killing her. Madam, you don't really have this intention, do you?" The eldest princess said tightly. He stared at the madam and asked sternly.

"Since your house has been investigating for some time, it is indeed not safe for Shao Wanru to live in your house. It is reasonable for Shao Wanru to live in Yuhui Nunnery in the name of observing filial piety for his parents, so it has been decided. Three years, let’s talk about other things after three years!”

Seeing that the Queen Mother was speechless by the eldest princess, the Queen Mother helped them to come to an agreement.

Now that this matter has come before her, she naturally wants to ask the Queen Mother to decide. Since the Queen Mother has said so, and the Xingguo Palace really has no reason to refuse, the Xingguo Palace was originally in the wrong regarding yesterday's arson. Yes, unless they find a strong person to solve the arson case last night, there won't be much room for kissing in this matter.

Since the Queen Mother said so, the Dowager Madam could only agree.

Shao Wanru breathed a sigh of relief at the bottom of the steps. This matter was finally approved by the Queen Mother.

"Come here!" The Queen Mother raised her eyes to look at Shao Wanru. After looking up and down, her eyes fell on a jade pendant around her waist, and she waved to her kindly.

A palace maid came over and helped her up.

Shao Wanru walked up the steps slowly and stood in front of the Queen Mother.

"Just sit down here. The Ai family still likes such a filial child!" the Queen Mother said gently.

A palace attendant hurriedly brought a chair over and placed it next to the Queen Mother.

Shao Wanru sat down politely, feeling worried. At this time, there should be nothing wrong. Can he go back home? Why did the Queen Mother leave her behind?

"This jade pendant is good, where did it come from?" The Queen Mother's eyes turned to her again, and suddenly her eyes fell on her waist, "Take a look at the Ai family!"

Shao Wanru hurriedly reached out and took off the jade pendant and presented it respectfully.

The Queen Mother picked up the jade pendant and looked at it carefully. She felt the warmth on the jade pendant and looked at Shao Wanru with an increasingly calm look.

Shao Wanru lowered her head nervously, looking down at her toes. She could feel the Queen Mother looking at her, and deeply regretted why she had brought this jade pendant into the palace.

He was originally afraid of meeting Chu Liuchen. He had told him before that he must bring the jade pendant. If he saw that he was not wearing it, something might happen, so he had to bring it with him just in case.

Unexpectedly, Chu Liuchen did not encounter it, but it attracted the attention of the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother must have discovered that this jade pendant belonged to Chu Liuchen, right?

Thinking of this, his face turned red.

"This jade pendant is good, where did it come from?" The Queen Mother looked through it a few times and asked calmly.

Hearing the Queen Mother's question, Shao Wanru knew that the Queen Mother's intention was not to expose the matter. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly replied: "Report to the Queen Mother, this is a gift from a friend!"

"Friend?" the Queen Mother looked at Shao Wanru with a half-smile.

Shao Wanru was frightened for a while, and quickly collected her thoughts. After she composed herself, her expression immediately became calm. Speaking of this jade pendant, she actually had a clear conscience. Chu Liuchen had to give it to her, and she was not forcing it. of.

"The Ai family likes this jade pendant. How about the Ai family exchange it with you for other jade pendants?" Seeing her expression calm down so quickly, the Queen Mother nodded secretly, but did not give Shao Wanru a chance to answer, and continued to ask.

"It's my blessing. If the Queen Mother likes it, there is no need to change it!" Shao Wanru said cautiously.

There was no need to change this in the first place. It belonged to Chu Liuchen and not hers.

"How could the Ai family take something belonging to a child like you? Come and fetch a jade pendant for the Ai family." The Queen Mother leaned back, smiled gently, and pointed to the chair on the side.

Shao Wanru obediently stepped forward and sat down.

A palace maid at the back had already brought out a jade pendant. The Queen Mother placed the jade pendant in her hand into the tray in the palace maid's hand, and took out the jade pendant from the tray. She looked at the smiling Shao Wanru, her eyes gentle. , approachable: "The Aijia can't take your jade pendant for nothing, this jade pendant will be yours!"

"Thank you, the Empress Dowager, for the reward!" Shao Wanru's long eyelashes fluttered a few times. I don't know what caused the trouble. The Empress Dowager took a fancy to Chu Liuchen's jade pendant?

She even came up with an extremely ridiculous idea. Could it be that the Queen Mother had already taken a liking to Chu Liuchen's jade pendant, but it was just inconvenient to "exchange" it with him. When she saw it in her hand, she immediately Did you change one for yourself?

"From now on, wear this jade on your body. This piece of jade from the Ai family is also very nurturing. It has been in the hands of the Ai family for many years and has not been appreciated by anyone. It is rare to see your jade pendant, and the Ai family is even more happy. I took this jade pendant in exchange for your favorite one." He looked at the somewhat ignorant girl sitting in front of him, with a dazed look on his face. His delicate facial features were pleasing to the eye, and the expression on the Queen Mother's face was The smile grew wider.

He is a good boy. He felt there was something wrong with his identity before, but now he seems to be completely worthy of his identity. He doesn't have to be a bad guy anymore. The original feeling of being unhappy because of the dirty reputation of General Ningyuan's Mansion is gone. Now, when I think about this child's life experience, I feel really pitiful. His current appearance is cute and lovable, and he is growing up so well. I feel satisfied just thinking about it.

This brat actually dared to give away Nuanyu, who supported him, to see if she didn't give him a harsh beating...