First Concubine

Chapter 198 Shangguan Exposed (1)

 It’s night, and the bright moon is high. Ever since Shui Linglong made a jigsaw puzzle for Zhuge Yu, Zhuge Yu had an unbeatable entertainment activity before going to bed every day. "Okay, why don't you go to bed soon? What time is it?" Shui Linglong patted her daughter's shoulder and whispered to Zhuge Yu.

 Zhuge Yu sat cross-legged on the soft couch opposite the bed, studying another shape after the T-shape, rectangle and quadrilateral: "You go to bed first."

Shui Linglong suddenly felt funny. She just made a jigsaw puzzle on a whim, intending to develop the intelligence of her brother and sister in the future. When Zhuge Yu asked, she simply demonstrated it. This was good, and he was fascinated. On. Putting the sleeping sister on the inside of the bed, Shui Linglong also lay down to sleep. But somehow, even though she was sleepy, she just couldn't fall asleep. She always felt like something was missing. Turning over to face Zhuge Yu, he saw him staring at the jigsaw puzzle on the couch seriously. The candlelight reflected a soft line on his wheat-colored skin. His eyelashes, thicker and curled than the woman's, trembled gently with his even breathing. , unable to hide the charming look that flashed inadvertently in the corner of his eyes, a man who looks like this is simply a disaster for the country and the people! Shui Linglong secretly slandered, but her eyes slowly moved down along his eyebrows and landed on his red lips. She couldn't pull away for a long time: "Zhuge Yu! I told you to sleep, did you hear?"

 Zhuge Yu raised his thick eyebrows slightly, showing an innocent look like a child: "Why are you so angry? You go to sleep first, and I will play for a while."

 A woman can't stand that a man values ​​his career more than her, and she can't stand that a man is more obsessed with games than she is. Shui Linglong's eyes narrowed slightly: "Zhuge Yu, I'll count to three and go to bed!"

 “Why?” Zhuge Yu asked softly.

Shui Linglong blinked and said without blushing, "I can't sleep because you left the light on!"

Zhuge Yu said "oh" and said innocently: "You seemed to have to light up the lamp even if you took a nap in the past. Why do you have to turn off the lamp now?" "It's okay not to mention it. When Shui Linglong mentioned it, she realized that the habit of not sleeping without lights had been completely given up. It seemed that she felt much relieved when he was by her side. But the more this happened, the more Shui Linglong felt that he was not Should she abandon herself to play some **** jigsaw puzzle? Isn't a living person less interesting than a few pieces of wood? "Hmph! Just play! You can play until dawn and go directly to court! "After saying this angrily, Shui Linglong turned over and hugged her sister and fell asleep.

Zhuge Yu smelled a strong smell of gunpowder, neatly put the jigsaw puzzle into the brocade box and lay down next to Shui Linglong: "What's wrong? Are you angry again?"

Shui Linglong frowned sensitively: "Again? Am I often angry? Or do you remember me for a long time if I get angry once?"

Zhuge Yu cleared his throat, unreasonable little aunt, you just kicked me out of bed last night, did you forget? The reason is that I forgot to buy the Li Ji Yuanbao cake you wanted to eat, but I clearly remembered that what you wanted to eat was Zhang Ji’s Thousand Layer Cake. Zhuge Yu put his long arms around the back of her neck, took her petite body into his arms, and coaxed: "Oh, I said the wrong thing, my wife, please forgive me."

Shui Linglong curled her lips and said angrily: "You say that, but that's not what you think in your heart!"

Zhuge Yu’s throat slipped and he said confidently: “Why don’t I think so?”

Shui Linglong raised her head and glared at him weakly: "You must be thinking that I just kicked you out of bed last night. You are so tempered and unreasonable. Where did you say the word 'again' wrong?"

Zhuge Yu was speechless! Admitting is not, and denying is not.

Shui Linglong pushed him away unceremoniously: "Look, you acquiesced! Zhuge Yu, you were not like this before. You don't like me that much anymore. You can't tolerate me anymore. You still hold a grudge against me when I'm angry!"

The key is that my sister-in-law, you were not like this before... Zhuge Yu held his forehead, it was okay for her to be unreasonable. She had to work hard to deal with so many people and things during the day. Her sister's body was good and bad, and her heart was also in a state of confusion. , he understands, isn't it just to be her punching bag? He still has some sense of humility. It's just that she seems to be particularly angry today, and she doesn't know who provoked her, "Good wife, good wife, my husband is so heartbroken for you that the heaven and earth are weeping. The sun and the moon can tell, and the universe is aware of it, just like the water of the Yellow River. Endless, just like the Qishan Mountains that stretch endlessly..."

Shui Linglong laughed out loud: "I am getting better at coaxing women. It seems that I have gained a lot of knowledge during this period of socializing!"

Zhuge Yu said angrily: "Where is that? Who do you think I am? Are all those crooked melons and dates out there comparable to me, a woman who is shy of the moon, shy of flowers, and a fairy like a fairy?" In these days, not only have I learned In order to coax the child, I also learned to coax her.

Shui Linglong laughed again, then got into his arms after laughing, and said as if sighing: "Zhuge Yu, do you believe me?" Even if I tell you that your mother caused me to have a miscarriage, you will not do anything. Trust me and stand by me without hesitation?

Zhuge Yu looked down at her eyes, which were unwilling to raise her eyes to meet his, and said, "Why do you suddenly ask about this? Of course I believe you."

Shui Linglong had the urge to tell him the truth, but after thinking about it, she swallowed it: "It's nothing. I'm just nervous after giving birth. It's probably postpartum depression. If you can't stand it, tell me. I'll do the same." It’s better to be more restrained.”

"It's because I'm depressed because I'm depressed, but I'm not really angry anymore." Zhuge Yu chuckled and pressed his lips against hers, "In order for our daughter to eat healthy and safe food, you'd better take your anger out on me. Just give me some benefits later." As he spoke, his big palm reached into her clothes.

 The bodies of both of them trembled, Shui Linglong blushed slightly...the room was warm and charming in spring.

Compared with the warm scenery of Wisteria Courtyard, Qingya Courtyard was a mess, with maids and women coming in and out, hot and cold water being served in turns, and Doctor Hu was extremely busy. When Doctor Hu finally finished his work, half an hour had passed: "There is no fear of life, just wake up."

After Doctor Hu left, Shangguanshi cried like rain: "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have taken Brother Hao to fly a kite. I just thought that Brother Hao has not been out to play for so long since he came to Beijing. I was afraid that he would get bored and come up with such a new trick. Who would have thought..."

Zhuge Liuyun sat next to her, glanced at the unconscious Brother Hao, and said distressedly: "Forget it, it's not your fault, you have good intentions, and you are also injured."

Shangguan lowered his sleeves to cover the white gauze tied around his elbow, and leaned into Zhuge Liuyun's arms while crying: "Liuyun, I'm really scared!"

"Don't be afraid, Doctor Hu said it'll be fine if Brother Hao wakes up." Zhuge Liuyun stretched out his stiff arms and gently hugged her shoulders, but he felt a little repelled by such a move in his heart. He secretly cursed himself as a bastard. Did the former partners of eachother feed the dogs? Why can't you accept her properly and give her the intimacy she wants?

Shangguan hugged Zhuge Liuyun's waist and pressed her forehead into the soft crook of his neck. Zhuge Liuyun's body leaned back slightly, but she hugged him tighter: "I have nothing left, I only have Brother Hao and you. , but you don’t seem to belong to me anymore. I’ve been back for more than two months, and you haven’t even touched me, and Xiaoyu hasn’t been close to me. I admit all this. I was the one who was sorry for you and my son, and I shouldn’t have I was forced by the princess to go to South Vietnam on impulse! In fact, I regretted it after I arrived in South Vietnam, but I had no shame in going back to find you! Even if I did, you would not believe my innocence! This is a living example! "

Zhuge Liuyun felt a layer of intolerance in his heart: "I don't believe in your innocence."

Shangguan sniffed: "Don't deny it. I know you are in love with Leng Youru. You have forgotten all about our past! You don't remember the narrow escape in the desert, or the hardships and dangers in the swamp. , I don’t remember the lifelong love you promised me in the temple..."

Thinking of the years they spent together, Zhuge Liuyun's heart was pinched. He was trapped in the desert for six months. The clan sent warriors to search for him countless times. Everyone thought he had turned into a human being. Among the piles of bones, it was Shangguan Qian who rode a camel on the road alone, and found him dying in an abandoned inn. He would never forget her, dressed in red and riding a horse, as dazzling as the rising sun. Along the way, she never encountered a sandstorm or strayed into a quicksand whirlpool. It was simply a huge miracle. The clan firmly believed that she was guided by the gods. She was the lucky star of the whole clan, and she would serve the Zhuge family for good. Give birth to a noble bloodline. But originally, as the heir to the clan leader, she was not the default fiancée.

Zhuge Liuyun touched his forehead: "I am sorry for you."

 Does this mean you admit that you have changed your mind? Shangguan Qian, you are so blind that you fell in love with such a bastard! Shangguan's tone became cold, and he continued: "You and Leng Youru are living your little life, have you ever thought about how lonely Brother Hao and I are? That's it for me. People who have one foot in the loess, and After so many years of loneliness, what can't you endure? Anyway, I didn't expect you to forgive me before I came back. I just hope that you would be nice to Brother Hao for the sake of your daughter! He lost his mother when he was born and died at the age of three. Father, compared to Xiao Xi’s children and Xiao Yu’s children, he is so pitiful!” A lot of tears came out!

Zhuge Liuyun took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears on her face, feeling extremely guilty: "I will be kind to Brother Hao. When the old man returns to Kashgar for the celebration, I will edit the book and record Brother Hao in the family tree."

But Shangguan sat up straight and said, "I don't know when the old man will return to Kashgar to celebrate. Besides, what Brother Hao needs most now is not to be recorded in the genealogy, but to have family ties. He is too lonely. Although he goes to school He has a companion, but it's just a companion. He will still be lonely after school. I am weak and can't do anything, and I don't worry about letting him live in your and Leng Youru's yard. I don’t dare to give Ling’er’s child to her if I have harmed Xiao Xi and Ling Long.”

"She's not as pregnant as you think, she won't harm the child." Zhuge Liuyun retorted, Shangguan curled his lips and said nothing, and then thought of Brother Hao's autistic temperament, "Then what do you think we should do? "

Shangguan said: "Brother Hao will go to Wisteria Courtyard every day after school. What I mean is that instead of running around, it would be better for Brother Hao to live in Wisteria Courtyard. He can also be with Brother Hong and Nan Sister, take me with you!"

Zhuge Liuyun refused without thinking: "This won't work! It's hard enough for Linglong to raise a child, plus Brother Hao, she can't bear it! She was so fat when she was pregnant, but look at how thin she is now!"

Shangguan wiped her tears and said with a gentle smile: "Look at you! It's as if I deliberately tired Linglong. She is carrying our precious grandson, how can I bear to let her suffer? She is the only one who can do it! I just didn't To be clear, what I want to say is that Wisteria Courtyard is lively, and I heard that the wet nurse’s children are quite funny. This kind of environment is truly suitable for children to live in. I intend to let the wet nurse and my brother live in the yard. Linglong couldn't bear it. I just thought of this way. Don't worry, I will come with you. I will be responsible for Brother Hao's food and daily life, and I will also watch over him and prevent him from causing trouble...I can also help Linglong take care of her and her son. brothers."

"What? Madam is taking Brother Hao to move into Wisteria Courtyard?" Shui Linglong asked the Defu family in surprise, wondering if she heard wrongly. There are more than 20 courtyards in the palace. Why does Shangguan Qian want to live in her courtyard?

The member of the Defu family said with a smile: "Last night, my wife discussed it with the prince, and the prince agreed. However, the prince also said that he could ask the prince's opinion. If it is inconvenient for the prince, the matter can be dropped."

This was just a formality, and he obviously hoped that she would accept it. Shui Linglong slowly leaned back on the chair, a few thoughts flashed through her mind, and she said with a faint smile: "Father agreed, I don't have any objections, Madam is willing to come over to help me, I am very grateful, but I heard Brother Hao is injured."

The member of the Defu family sighed: "My cousin was flying a kite with my wife yesterday and fell down the hillside. My wife went to grab my cousin but failed. As a result, she fell down with my cousin and scratched her arm. Fortunately, my cousin today I woke up in the morning, but I was not very energetic. I had already asked the Master for leave. "

Xiao Xia, who was doing needlework, immediately trembled when she heard this, and the needle tip pierced her finger! Quan of the Defu family thought she was frightened and didn't take it to heart, but Shui Linglong looked at Xiao Xia with a thoughtful expression. After a moment, Shui Linglong smiled lightly and said: "In that case, let's wait for Madam and Brother Hao to recover, so as not to move around and touch the wounds, which is inappropriate, what do you think?"

 The word "you" flattered the Defu family: "What the imperial concubine said is absolutely true! I also think it would be better for my wife and cousin to come back after they have recovered from their injuries."

Shui Linglong looked around: "Wisteria Courtyard also needs to be tidied up a little. I have given the best rooms to the wet nurse. Let me buy a few sets of high-quality furniture. It won't take long, maybe ten days at most."

The Defu family responded respectfully: "The Crown Princess is very considerate!"

Even though the Defu family is just a servant, what she said also has good reference value. If she is willing to persuade Shangguan to wait a few days, Shangguan will definitely not rush in hastily. Shui Linglong touched Guo Yan's reply, now she was really racing against time.

Zhifan took away the tea cup from the Defu family and asked in confusion: "Madam, she has a lot of ailments from traveling all the way, and her own health is worried. Can I help you take care of the child?"

Shui Linglong flipped through the account book in her hand and said lazily: "I haven't heard from the Defu family. Is Madam's body well taken care of?"

"But..." Zhi Fan wanted to ask, but Shui Linglong winked at her. She understood, and took the cup to the tea room next door.

 In the room, only Xiaoxia was left. Xiaoxia lowered her eyebrows and carefully embroidered the clothes in her hands, but Shui Linglong noticed that after the Defu family explained some things about the Shangguan family, Xiaoxia not only pricked herself, but also sewed the stitches crookedly... It was obvious that she was absent-minded. !

"Xiao Xia." Shui Linglong called out with her thin lips slightly parted.

Xiao Xia's eyelashes blinked fiercely, and after she regained her composure, she looked at Shui Linglong: "What are your orders from the Crown Princess?"

Shui Linglong picked up the hot milk, but did not drink it: "Why did you lose your temper just now? You are not allowed to lie or cheat, otherwise, I will quit you today."

 Quit her? It's hard to find such a good job even with a lantern, not to mention that my husband's injury can't delay him for a moment, and he has to spend money every day! Therefore, she can't hide it. But...but if she tells the truth, she might lose her job, because...

Seeing Xiao Xia's brows furrowed in confusion, Shui Linglong chuckled and asked, "What? Is it difficult to say it?"

Xiao Xia put the needlework and clothes in her hands into the embroidery basket, leaned forward and remained silent. Shui Linglong knew that she had guessed correctly. Xiaoxia's gaffe just now was indeed related to Shangguan Qian. Shangguan Qian was the prince's woman. Although Xiao Xia didn't know that Shangguan Qian was Zhuge Yu's biological mother, she didn't dare to underestimate her. Shui Linglong said with a pleasant smile: "You are able to get this job, so I am really grateful to my mother-in-law. If my mother-in-law hadn't gone through so much trouble to pick you, I would never have been able to choose you. As for you, you must cherish the opportunity in front of you. I Mother and Concubine, if you use a bad servant once, you will never be willing to hire her a second time in your life!"

On the surface, it was a warning to Xiaoxia to tell the truth or else she would be fired, but in Xiaoxia's ears, it had another meaning: no matter how much the madam shows her kindness to the Crown Princess, she cannot replace the Princess after all. The Princess is the Crown Prince's biological mother and the palace. As the mistress and mother-in-law of the Crown Prince Concubine, the kindness the Crown Princess treats his wife may be all an act. Because the Crown Princess and the Princess are the serious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the Princess does not want to see Shangguan. How can the Crown Princess, as the daughter-in-law, like the Madam from the bottom of her heart? Then, he is not afraid of being resented by the Crown Princess if he tells his wife's story.

After thinking about this, Xiaoxia summoned up the courage to say what she had been hiding in her heart for a long time: "Prince Princess, a few months ago, my slave's husband... my slave's husband was injured by the madam! The madam has martial arts, there is absolutely no way that she can escape from the hillside. Fall down!"

 (End of this chapter)