Chapter 533: It's Aunt, Not Sister [Thank You! Thanks Again! I Owe You 40k]

Turn around,

It's time (after ten o'clock in the morning)

Jiying Lane,

Sheng family,

Shouantang,

"The Lord is here."

Following the voice of the little maid outside the door,

Sheng Hong, who didn't even change into his official uniform after going to court, lowered his head and passed the door curtain with a solemn expression, and walked in.

Looking at Wang Ruofu and Hua Lan standing up in the hall, Sheng Hong smiled and nodded towards Hua Lan.

After walking a few steps, he came to the old lady not far away and bowed his hands: "Mother."

The old lady held the Buddhist string in her hand, nodded slightly and stretched out her hand to signal Sheng Hong to sit down.

"Hong'er, do you know about the Kang family?"

Listening to the old lady's question, Wang Ruofu looked at his officer intently and anxiously. Seeing Sheng Hong nodding, Wang Ruofu hurriedly said:

"Guardian, please find a way to save my brother-in-law quickly!"

"The official position he finally obtained is about to be removed and he will be held accountable. My sister is as anxious as anything."

Sheng Hong did not answer Wang Ruofu's words, but looked at Hua Lan with eyes full of relief and said, "Hua'er, what's wrong with you and why you're back today?"

"Father, my mother sent someone to send a message saying that there was something urgent at home, and my daughter came back in a hurry."

Hua Lan stood up and said.

Sheng Hong glared at Wang Ruofu with some anger in his eyes.

The old lady sitting cross-legged on the Arhat chair said: "Hong'er, although what happened before is still fresh in my mind, we are still relatives after all. If our family can help, please lend a hand."

Sheng Hong sat on the chair and bowed slightly towards the old lady: "Mother, my son knows, but"

After looking at Wang Ruofu and Hua Lan, Sheng Hong continued: "My son found out about this today, so he immediately went to find some old friends of the Wang family in the court, but all the adults avoided talking about it. ”

The old lady sat up straight and looked at Sheng Hong with a frown: "Avoid talking about it?"

"Yes, mother! My son asked some colleagues to insinuate him, and then he vaguely heard that the Feng family of Duke Cheng was behind it, and the Rong family also had a hand in it."

As he spoke, Sheng Hong looked at Wang Ruofu again.

"The Feng family and the Rong family?" The old lady was surprised for a moment, then narrowed her eyes in thought.

Wang Ruofu on the side stood up with a look of disbelief on his face and said:

"Official, did you hear wrongly? The Feng family? The Feng family are relatives of my natal family! How could my sister-in-law's natal family use force against the Kang family behind the scenes?"

The old lady looked at Hua Lan beside her and said, "Hua'er, you are well-informed in the Hou Mansion, have you heard anything?"

Hualan, who was sitting on the embroidery pier in front of the old lady's knees, frowned and glanced at Wang Ruofu, nodded thoughtfully and said:

"Grandma, Mrs. Wu happened to go to the Hou Mansion to find my mother-in-law before my granddaughter came home. She said that the cause of the fire in the Feng family the day before yesterday had been found."

"My granddaughter thought it was nothing, but the Feng family found out the reason. Yesterday, they tried hard to punish Uncle Kang's family. Could it be that..."

Hua Lan said, looking at the old lady with some disbelief in his eyes, and continued: "The cause of the fire was in the Kang family?"

Listening to Hualan's analysis, Wang Ruofu was full of confusion: "How is this possible? My sister was in the backyard that day. She doesn't know any magic. Where can she go to the Feng family's stable?" ”

The old lady looked at Wang Ruofu and shook her head gently: "Madam, of course I am not your biological sister, but have you forgotten what Ru'er said after returning home the day before yesterday?"

Wang Ruofu thought for a while and said in surprise: "Mother, you mean, those two girls, Yuner and Yuner? How old are they? How could they have such courage?"

The old lady sighed: "The Feng family has deep roots. Without conclusive evidence, they would not treat relatives like this."

"Miss Wei is here."

The voice of the little female messenger outside came.

After a while,

Wei Shuyi entered the hall with a serious face, bowed to everyone, lowered his eyebrows and said:

"Old Madam, Master, Madam, a letter came in from the Second Sect, saying that it was the steward of the relative Wang family in Beijing who asked for an audience."

"I've seen older girls."

The old lady nodded: "Madam, let's go and meet you."

Wang Ruofu quickly stood up, saluted the old lady, and walked out quickly with Liu's mother.

Seeing Wang Ruofu disappear behind the door curtain, Hua Lan smiled slightly at Wei Shuyi and nodded.

The old lady waved her hand towards Fang's mother. Fang's mother understood and walked towards the old lady's bedroom.

The old lady said to Hua Lan, "Hua'er, I just heard you say that there are guests coming to the Hou Mansion today?"

Hua Lan nodded: "Yes, grandma, the Marquis Fuchang family will be visiting the Marquis Mansion today, and the girls from the Gu family, Zhang family and Chai family will also go."

While talking,

Minglan and Changzhu were led out by Fang's mother.

"I've met my father and eldest sister."

Minglan and Changzhu each bowed and called people.

Sheng Hong nodded, and his smile became brighter after seeing Chang Zhu.

Hua Lan stood up and smiled and waved to Ming Lan and Chang Zhu. When Ming Lan, who had bright eyes and white teeth, approached, Hua Lan took Ming Lan's hand and said, "Grandma, Sixth Sister has really grown taller these days. Quite a bit, more and more like a big girl!”

The old lady looked at Minglan, smiled and nodded.

Wei Shuyi, who was standing by, looked at the scene with a smile.

Afterwards, Hua Lan sat back on the embroidered pier, looked at her younger brother Chang Zhu in front of her, and then at her father Sheng Hong, and said, "Father, when my daughter looks at Xiao Qi, he is cuter than Chang Bai when he was a child."

Sheng Hong smoothed his short beard under his chin, smiled and nodded.

"Xiao Qi, I heard that your handwriting is good. Come, let me have a look."

Hearing Hualan's compliment, Chang Zhu glanced at Sheng Hong with a smile, then at Wei Shuyi, and finally at the old lady.

The old lady smiled and shook her head and said, "Zhang'er, let's practice more."

After speaking, the old lady looked at Hua Land and said:

"The New Year will be celebrated in seven or eight days, and the Hou Mansion will definitely be busy! Besides, Hua'er, you will be back from your parents' home after the New Year. I'll let you see it then."

"Today those families are going to the Xu family to express their gratitude. If they go in the morning, they will have to trouble the Hou Mansion to prepare lunch! In this case, they will go in the afternoon. It is still early, so I won't let you have lunch."

Sheng Hong glanced at the old lady with some surprise in his eyes and said: "Hua'er, since your grandmother said so, then go back first! If there is anything at home, someone will tell you."

Hua Lan nodded, looked at Chang Zhu with a smile and said, "Xiao Qi, that sister can only come to visit after the new year."

Sheng Changzhu nodded.

The old lady put down her legs crossed, put on her shoes with the help of Fang's mother, stood up and said, "Let's go."

Putting on her thick coat and looking at the others who were about to follow, the old lady said: "Ming'er, Aniang will accompany Hong'er to change clothes. Ming'er, you and Mother Cui stay in the house and watch over your brother."

"Yes, old lady."

"Yes, Grandma."

Subsequently,

Hua Lan held a hand warmer in one hand and supported the old lady with the other, and they walked out together.

Just left Shou'an Hall,

Bathed in the bright sunshine of the morning,

The sun shines brightly,

The old lady and Hua Lan both narrowed their eyes slightly.

After walking for a while, when Sheng Hong and Wei Shuyi arrived at Jin'anzhai, the old lady said, "Hua'er, yesterday your mother came to my place to say hello and told a lot about what she had seen at Feng's house the day before yesterday."

Hualan looked at the old lady and waited patiently for what was to come.

"I heard that children from several wealthy families in Beijing are trying to get close to Brother Jing?"

Hua Lan smiled and nodded.

The old lady smiled slightly and said, "Your mother also said that Mrs. Chai of Cangzhou still favors Brother Jing from the time she entered the capital to this day?"

Hua Lan smiled and said, "Yes, grandma! You don't know at home that your grandnephew is now very popular in Bianjing."

The old lady smiled and nodded:

"Brother Jing, this kid is tall and handsome. He has a calm personality and is capable of both literary and martial arts. He is also a noble. I heard from your father that Brother Jing is still in the heart of the emperor!"

"Hey! Come to think of it, there hasn't been such a handsome young man in Bianjing for many years."

"Your father-in-law and mother-in-law taught me well."

The old lady said with pride and emotion.

Hualan on the side nodded in agreement and said: "Grandma, you are telling the truth! Xiaowu is so 'handsome' that my mother-in-law is worried about the marriage proposal!"

When the old lady heard this, she moved her hand away from the hand warmer, patted Hua Lan's hand and said, "That's right! I'm afraid your mother-in-law is being picky."

Hua Lan pursed her lips and looked around, then smiled and whispered a few words to the old lady.

After listening to Hua Lan's words, the old lady's eyes widened slightly and she whispered: "Hey! Did you hear that girl An Mei tell this?"

Hua Lan raised her eyebrows and nodded repeatedly.

The old lady looked like she didn't know whether to laugh or not, and said, "This boy is so outstanding. Tsk, it's not all a good thing!"

"By the way, how is your official's studies recently? Although the Xu family is a marquis's family, and your official also has a shadow official, the imperial examination is the right way, and you have to be there to encourage me!"

Hua Lan nodded repeatedly with some embarrassment on his face.

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"During the time when Mother Kong was out of the palace, she taught the ladies of several families in Bianjing. I will write to you after the new year and ask carefully. Then you can also give advice to your mother-in-law."

"Hey!" Hua Lan laughed.

At this time,

Zai Zhang also walked over from Changbai's courtyard.

He bowed his hands towards the old lady and said, "Great-aunt."

A smile appeared on the old lady's face and she nodded: "Brother Zhang, go back with Hua'er quickly."

After watching the Xu family's carriage disappear at the gate, the old lady returned to Shou'an Hall with the support of Fang's mother.

After taking off her coat, the old lady was about to watch Chang Zhu practice calligraphy when Wang Ruofu and Liu's mother entered the house with a embarrassed look on their faces amidst the sound of communication.

Wang Ruofu bowed and said, "Mother."

"Is the manager of the Wang family gone?"

Wang Ruofu shook his head and said, "Not yet. It was my daughter-in-law's brother who said that he wanted to prepare an apology to the Feng family. As a result, the Wang family in Beijing did not have enough money, so..."

"Well, that means Hua'er's guess is true?"

"Yes, letters from my daughter-in-law's mother and brother have also arrived."

"I still have to help with the Wang family's money. Go talk to your officials. Just say it to me, old lady, and I agree."

"Yes, mother."

Late noon (after 1 p.m.)

Quyuan Street

Yong Yi Hou Mansion,

Xu Zaijingyuan'er,

"Sir, Marquis Fuchang and his family are here. Mother Zhu has come to send a message, asking you to go to the main hall to meet the guests."

After lunch, Xu Zaijing was sitting behind the desk in the study room looking at his homework. He raised his head, looked at the grass at the door of the room and said, "Yes, I understand."

With that said, Xu Zaijing stood up and walked towards the outside.

Dressed neatly, he left the courtyard, walked through the corridor and passed through the door, and then came to the main hall of the outer courtyard.

"The fifth young master is here."

Seeing Xu Zaijing, the little girl outside the door, Yun Jinfu, bowed and shouted crisply.

As soon as these words came out,

The voices in the main hall faltered slightly.

Xu Zaijing nodded towards Yun Jin, then ducked through the cotton curtain and entered the house.

in the hall,

Xu Minghua and Marquis Fuchang sat at the top,

The chairs on both sides of the bottom were occupied by people from the Xu, Gu, Rong and Wu families.

Feeling the gazes from the room, Xu Zaijing took a few steps forward and bowed gracefully: "Meet my uncle and brother."

Slightly turning sideways, Xu Zaijing continued: "Madam, how are you, Miss Feiyan, how are you, and Sister Tingyi, how are you."

Rong Feiyan, who did not wear many gorgeous jewelry, but simply tied a light yellow headband and decorated with a few jade jewelry, blatantly looked at Xu Zaijing who was nearby and saluted, stood up with a smile, and returned the salute to Xu Zaijing with the maid behind her.

Gu Tingyi, who was sitting next to Pingmei, also stood up and saluted.

Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded, and then bowed to his parents, brothers and sisters, and sister-in-law.

At this time, Xu Zaijing's brothers and sisters, sister-in-law, and Gu Tingyi were sitting at the bottom of Marquis Yongyi.

On the other side, the wife of Marquis Fuchang was at the bottom, and Rong Feiyan was beside her. At the back was Rong Xian.

Rong Xian and Xu Zaijing were quite familiar with each other. After Xu Zaijing finished his ceremony, he smiled and waved to Xu Zaijing, saying, "Brother Jing, come and sit here with me!"

Looking at Xu Zaijing who had already sat down, Marquis Fuchang looked at Xu Zaijing with admiration and said.

"Marquis Xu, Brother Jing is really a talented boy! He is good at studying, martial arts, and horse training skills are superb!"

Xu Minghua smiled and said, "Marquis Rong, you are too kind."

Marquis Fuchang waved his hand and said, "Hey! Marquis Xu, I didn't praise you! Brother Xian told me about the situation that day. Yan'er was safe and sound, all thanks to Brother Jing."

"He and Brother Xian are good friends, and it is right to help as much as possible! You shouldn't bring so many things!" Xu Minghua said with a smile.

Marquis Fuchang shook his head: "Compared with Feiyan's safety, these things are nothing! And this is also what the Empress Rong of the palace has personally instructed."

Looking at the people in the hall, Marquis Fuchang continued: "In the future, if Marquis Xu needs our Rong family to do anything in the north, our family will certainly do its best."

Xu Minghua smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Marquis Rong, you are really loyal to the country."

Marquis Fuchang smiled.

The eldest lady of Marquis Fuchang didn't know what to say.

And Rong Feiyan was looking at Gu Tingyi,

Rong Xian was busy talking to Xu Zaijing in a low voice.

When the air was about to quiet down, Sun smiled and said to Mother Zhu: "Go, let the brothers and sisters come out to see the elders."

Mother Zhu bowed and responded.

The topic also smoothly turned to the children.

Soon,

Xu Xingdai and other children were brought or carried over, and after a round of greetings, they all received bulging purses from the eldest lady of Marquis Fuchang.

Xie held her daughter, and Xu Xingdai stood beside his mother Xie.

While everyone was talking,

the young Xu Xingdai would occasionally peek at Rong Feiyan across from him.

Mrs. Wu, who was sitting next to him, noticed it, leaned over to look at Xu Xingdai, and said, "Dai, what are you looking at?"

Xu Xingdai shook his head with embarrassment, "Grandma Wu, I'm not looking at anything."

Rong Feiyan looked at Gu Tingyi's teasing eyes and lowered her head a little shyly.

Mrs. Wu said with a smile, "Does the beautiful sister across from you look like a fairy?"

Xu Xingdai glanced at Rong Feiyan, nodded quickly, and then shook his head.

"Brother Dai, what do you mean by nodding and shaking your head?"

Everyone in the hall was also wondering, and when they looked at Xu Xingdai curiously,

Xu Xingdai looked at his grandmother Sun, then looked at Rong Feiyan, whose face was red and looking at him, and then turned to look at Gu Tingyi not far away, and said crisply: "Grandma Wu, the pretty one opposite is your aunt, not your sister."

As soon as these words came out,

everyone laughed,

"Ouch!"

Mrs. Wu also sat up straight and patted her thigh with a smile.

Mrs. Xie smiled and rubbed her son's face.

Rong Xian gave a thumbs up and said to Xu Zaijing: "Brother Jing, your nephew is smart!"