First Concubine

Chapter 62 Mother and son meet again (2)

Guo Yan looked around and said seriously: "You can think that I just listened to the inference of a certain eminent monk, but believe me, Yun Li can't become the emperor! Not only Yun Li, but also the entire Yun family will be destroyed. Don't Have anything to do with them!" As for Zhuge Yu, at least he had a good ending in his previous life. If Linglong really marries him, she might be able to live a good life!

 How did Guo Yan know the fate of the Yun family? Shui Linglong's heart seemed to have been hit hard by a giant tree: "What about you?"

"I..." If the history books are correct, Guo Yan will not survive this winter! He didn't want to die. He hadn't indulged in her arms yet, and he hadn't enjoyed the lost intimacy between mother and son for a day, so...how could he be willing to do so? But he was not familiar with Guo Yan's fate in his previous life, and he had no confidence in changing it. I just hope that before he dies, he can atone for the sins of his previous life.

He chose a more relaxed tone, "I...I really like the third princess! And she's just a princess, harmless, and not a prince! What I'm telling you is really not sensational! You might as well just pretend to be sick, like losing your temper. If you are crazy, then you don’t have to marry Yunli!”

Shui Linglong did not ignore Guo Yan's words, "Just think that I listened to the inference of some eminent monk." In this way, he didn't just listen to someone's inference, but he knew it himself!

Why?

  Could it be that Guo Yan, like her, was... reborn?

Shui Linglong’s breathing suddenly stagnated, could it be like this? Are there two reborn people in the world? So why did Guo Yan help her? In her memory, Guo Yan died early, and she and he didn't even exchange a few words. Shui Linglong wanted to ask again, but at this time, the third princess came over happily: "Guo Yan! Linglong!" She said in a nonchalant tone, but Shui Linglong clearly felt a hint of jealousy from it.

Guo Yan let go and cleared his throat awkwardly: "Princess."

Shui Linglong knelt down and said, "Wish you all the best for the third princess."

The third princess's smile stiffened for a moment, and soon her smile became as bright as a flower again. She walked between Guo Yan and Shui Linglong, took Guo Yan's arm domineeringly, looked at Shui Linglong and said with a smile: "Why don't you two come here? Go in and find me?"

Shui Linglong smiled slightly and said in a calm tone: "I was about to go in to find the princess, but the princess came over unexpectedly."

“Is that so, Brother Yan?” The third princess blinked her watery eyes and asked Guo Yan innocently.

Shui Linglong sighed secretly, the jealousy of the third princess was overturned!

Guo Yan stared at Shui Linglong and nodded: "Well, we happened to meet her and exchanged a few words."

The third princess clenched her fists, but she looked relieved: "Oh, really? In that case, let's go play hut!"

 Guo Yan subconsciously wanted to brush away the third princess's hand. There are differences between men and women. Even if we were engaged to kiss me in public, it would be unreasonable for me. Especially, in front of Zhen Shui Linglong, he was a little embarrassed!

Shui Linglong had no intention of watching the show of affection between the third princess and Guo Yan, so she smiled and said, "Third princess and General Guo go ahead. I'll talk to the eldest mistress about something, and I'll come back to you later."

 “You…” Guo Yan stopped talking.

The third princess's teeth were so sore that she tried her best to smile kindly: "Well, you can be busy! Anyway, I'm in Yao Mansion every day!" It means you don't have to rush, just go back to Shangshu Mansion tonight. !

The woman's heart ached. Shui Linglong seemed to have vaguely guessed the reason why the third princess was so affectionate to her. If this was true, then this princess's life was too miserable. Shui Linglong bowed: "My maid, please leave."

 Guo Yan cast his cold eyes on the third princess, who snorted stubbornly. She could accommodate Guo Yan without being seen and even help Guo Yan take care of Shui Linglong, but she did not allow the two of them to secretly visit Chen Cang! The premise of all her tolerance is that Guo Yan can only be hers in the end!

After Shui Linglong said goodbye to the third princess, she walked to Zhuge Xi's yard. Her original intention was to discuss something with Old Mrs. Yao, but she couldn't disturb Old Mrs. Yao while he was playing cards, so she went to see Zhuge Xi first. Xi, Mrs. Yao seemed to have asked her to persuade Zhuge Xi last time.

As she approached the courtyard, Shui Linglong heard a very fierce quarrel: "Zhuge Xi, don't you think this is too disgraceful?"

"Who is it that is disgraceful? Who took advantage of me and fell in love with my cousin? There are so many maids in the house and so many prostitutes outside. It's not good for you to touch anyone, but you want to touch my cousin? What on earth did you do? Heart? Do you have to embarrass the Yao family, the Zhuge family, and the Leng family before you can give up?" Zhuge Xi shouted with almost all his strength.

Yao Cheng took a breath, held back his anger, and forced himself to lower his voice: "I said I didn't mean it! I was..."

Zhuge Xi interrupted him mercilessly: "You were so animalistic at that time! You were burning with desire! You were worse than a beast!"

Yao Cheng's anger that he had finally suppressed surged again: "Zhuge Xi, are you finished?"

 Zhuge Xi pulled off the bracelet and threw it towards Yao Cheng. Yao Cheng dodged and the bracelet worth thousands of gold was destroyed: "I'm not done yet! You want me to fulfill your dreams!"

Shui Linglong was stunned, something like this happened to Yao Cheng and Zhuge Xi! Zhuge Xi's mother-in-law came from the Leng family, and the cousin she mentioned was probably the daughter of the Leng family.

Yao Cheng found that he and Zhuge Xi couldn't talk to each other, and he was so angry that his chest was clogged: "I have really spoiled you too much these years! You...have no femininity at all! You are like a female Vajra all the time, never gentle. You are considerate, what man can stand you?”

"Yao Cheng!" Zhuge Xi roared hysterically, with tears streaming down his face. "You are finally willing to speak your mind, right? Yao Cheng, who did you disregard your honor and integrity when you got the epidemic?" , I took care of you for a whole month with my clothes on? If I were as gentle and fragile as other women, Yao Cheng, tell me, could I withstand the pressure of the world and run to take care of you? "

A flash of pain flashed through Yao Cheng's eyes. He didn't mean to slander her like that. He was just talking... and he unconsciously said whatever hurtful things. Seeing her cry, his heart softened and he stepped forward to hug her. She: "Xiao Xi, you..."

Zhuge Xi pushed him away: "Get out! You hypocritical bastard! Since you can't stand me, and I can't accept Leng Wei, let's just break up! Let's leave!"

Yao Cheng's eyes widened: "Zhuge Xi, you are crazy!"

 “It’s you who are crazy, Yao Cheng!”

“Zhuge Xi, why are you holding on to my small mistake? Isn’t it just an accident? Is your mind too narrow-minded?”

Yao Cheng’s answer was a loud slap in the face!

Yao Cheng was furious. He found that this wife was becoming more and more unreasonable. He thought that after being married for many years, he had always been a lowly child and treated Zhuge Xi as a condescending queen. There was no way he could feel sorry for her! It's because he has always cared about her deep love. Just imagine, if he passed away due to the epidemic, she would probably have her reputation ruined and it would be difficult for her to get married! Therefore, he never thought of betraying her!

Men of the Yao family do not take concubines. This is not a family rule, but a habit. In the five years of marriage, he has never touched a woman other than her. It is not that he does not dare, but that he is not happy! Now, just because of an accidental mistake, she actually wants to divorce him?

"Okay, Zhuge Xi, don't regret it!" Yao Cheng said coldly, fluttering his sleeves and walking out of the yard. He happened to bump into Shui Linglong, who had been watching a scene stupidly. Shui Linglong thought he would throw her away. His face turned away, but he spent a long time suppressing his anger and said in a relatively calm tone, "Linglong is here. I am busy today and have no time to entertain you. You can go find your eldest sister!"

The first time they met, Yao Cheng called her "Linglong", clearly not treating her as an outsider. Shui Linglong bowed: "I understand, eldest brother-in-law."

Yao Cheng probably felt embarrassed, his face turned green and red. He took out an exquisite jade pendant from his brocade bag and handed it to Linglong: "I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare any meeting gifts. You can keep it for now. Next time I’ll make up for it next time.”

Shui Linglong took it with both hands: "Thank you very much, brother-in-law."

Yao Cheng clasped his hands behind his back, turned around, glanced at the yard with a complicated expression, hesitated to speak, and finally left angrily.

Shui Linglong put the pendant into her purse and walked into the yard holding her skirt. At this time, Zhuge Xi had suppressed his uncontrollable emotions. There were no traces of tears on his face, and his expression was not decadent. If it weren't for those red and swollen eyes, Shui Linglong would probably think that the person who just had a big fight with Yao Cheng was not her!

 “Eldest sister.”

 Zhuge Xi’s dark eyebrows were raised slightly, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes full of water vapor, and then he said in a normal tone: “Since you’re here, let’s go in and have a cup of tea.”

 “Good.” Very well-behaved and docile.

Zhuge Xi frowned imperceptibly. She... was still more used to the menacing Shui Linglong.

Shui Linglong walked into the inner room from the outer courtyard and didn't see any maids or servants. It wasn't until she sat down on the chair that a pretty maid with delicate features seemed to grow out of the crack in the door. She held the hand with a smile. Two cups of tea and several plates of pastries came over: "Greetings to the eldest lady, my name is Huarong."

Shui Linglong smiled and nodded.

Hua Rong put down the tea and pastries and stood beside her as quietly as a lotus.

Zhuge Xi didn’t mention the quarrel with Yao Cheng at all, and only asked lightly: “There’s no need for dinner, right?”

Shui Linglong said softly: "It's useless."

“I haven’t eaten either, so I’m just setting the food here.” Zhuge Xi looked at Hua Rong expressionlessly, “Instruct the small kitchen to make a dish of spicy chicken and a plate of cumin beef.”

 This is her favorite taste, how did Zhuge Xi know? Shui Linglong took a sip of tea and said, "Thank you, eldest sister."

“Hmm.” Zhuge Xi made a moderate nasal noise. It could be heard that she was very satisfied with the title of Shui Linglong.

In about a cup of tea, six dishes and one soup were served - fried pork with green pepper, diced spicy chicken, cumin beef, braised crucian carp, glutinous rice and lotus root clips, stir-fried cabbage and a portion of cordyceps chicken soup.

Shui Linglong’s favorite is the glutinous rice and lotus root sandwich, which is stuffed with glutinous rice and lotus root, steamed and cut into slices. The lotus root is soft and the glutinous rice is also soft. It tastes sweet and salty. Shui Linglong simply can’t get enough of it!

Zhuge Xi looked at Shui Linglong, who looked like a greedy little cat, and the corner of his lips raised an imperceptible arc, but it disappeared in a flash: "If you like to eat, I will have someone prepare it for you during the day. In the evening It’s better not to eat too much glutinous rice, it’s not easy to digest.”

Shui Linglong nodded with an expression of gratitude and admiration for Zhuge Xi: "Sister, the food here is so delicious, I want to come here often."

 Come often? But she was about to make peace with Yao Cheng, maybe... she could wait a little longer? When Linglong got tired of Yao's food, she kicked Yao Cheng again! Thinking of this, Zhuge Xi felt much better: "Okay, I'll send someone to pick you up every day." Then he said to Hua Rong, "Give the cook a two-month bonus, saying that the eldest lady likes her cooking. If there are any new tricks every day, just get them!”

Hua Rong glanced at Shui Linglong with a smile, covered her lips and smiled: "Yes!"

How easy is it for me to be your peacemaker? Shui Linglong decided to reward herself with another piece of glutinous rice and lotus root sandwich!

 After finishing the meal, Zhuge Xi was in a much better mood. At this time, Huarong reported that the Second Young Mistress and Brother Zhi had arrived.

Zhuge Xi’s hand holding the tea cup shook...

Today Feng Yanying wears a lotus-colored pipa-breasted top and a plain-colored floral skirt embroidered with hundreds of butterflies. Coupled with her exquisite and small facial features, she looks like a girl from the south of the Yangtze River, as beautiful as the moon. Shui Linglong couldn't help but wonder why Dong Jiaxue didn't have any subtle and delicate temperament despite being from Jiangnan?

"Second Young Mistress." Shui Linglong saluted Feng Yanying. Feng Yanying stepped aside and gave her a half salute. She and Zhuge Xi exchanged salutes, and then she took Brother Zhi from the wet nurse's hands.

Brother Zhi today is much more cheerful than yesterday. When Feng Yanying asked him to call Miss, he did so softly and waxily. Shui Linglong took out a boy's rattle with red edges and gold paint from the box she carried with her, and handed it to Brother Zhi: "Brother Zhi, do you like it?"

 Brother Zhi looked timidly, but he didn't dare to do it if he wanted to.

Zhuge Xi stretched out his arms toward Brother Zhi and said dotingly: "Brother Zhi, come to Auntie!"

 Brother Zhi hesitated for a moment before throwing himself into Zhuge Xi's arms. Then he kissed her face, lowered his eyes and said, "Brother Zhi misses my aunt."

Zhuge Xi’s heart felt hot and he almost shed tears! How great it would be if she could also have children of her own! She held back her tears, took the rattle from Shui Linglong, and handed it to him: "Thank you, Miss."

 Brother Zhi turned his head and gave a shy and cute smile: "Thank you, Miss."

Shui Linglong smiled: "You're welcome."

Brother Zhi shook the rattle in Zhuge Xi's arms. Zhuge Xi's eyes blinked a little faster. It was obvious that she was not used to such a noisy sound, but she endured it for Brother Zhi. Zhuge Xi, who looked strong on the outside, In fact, he has a very soft and sensitive heart, so he must be very sad and angry at Yao Cheng for not being able to recognize his mistakes!

Feng Yanying looked at Shui Linglong, a hint of sadness seemed to flash through her eyes inadvertently. Shui Linglong asked aloud: "Is the second young lady worried?"

Feng Yanying's long eyelashes trembled and she said with a smile: "Oh, it's nothing to worry about. Brother Tong keeps vomiting milk, so I'm just a little worried."

Zhuge Xi's smile faded: "Why are you still vomiting milk? Didn't we agree on it yesterday?"

Feng Yanying looked troubled: "It's almost better, but I don't know if I've been carrying him for the past two days and spoiled him. He cried violently when he couldn't see me for a while. It's really..." She didn't continue what she said.

 Hearing this, Brother Zhi’s face turned ugly.

Zhuge Xi hugged Brother Zhi tightly and said to Feng Yanying: "Brother Tong is young. It doesn't matter if you take care of him yourself. Brother Zhi will let me stay here for a few days. When Brother Tong recovers and stops making troubles, you can take care of Zhi." Brother, take it back."

Hearing this, Feng Yanying hurriedly lowered her head and touched her face: "I have to trouble my sister-in-law again. It's obvious that my sister-in-law is tired enough from helping my mother with the housework. Plus, I feel a little sorry for Brother Zhi."

Zhuge Xi kissed Brother Zhi's chubby face and said, "It's too outrageous to say this. I've watched the two children grow up. If I don't love them, who will I love?"

Who seems to have other ideas about this? Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows. Did she think too much?

Feng Yanying told Zhuge Xi some interesting things about the children, and because she was worried about Brother Tong, she didn't stop much. After taking a deep look at Brother Zhi, Feng Yanying turned and left the yard.

Shui Linglong looked at the sky outside the window, guessing that Mrs. Yao had probably got off the card table and had a meal at this moment, so she didn't know whether to continue...

Here, Brother Zhi's face was a little gloomy, and he seemed to have lost his energy in shaking the rattle. Zhuge Xi frowned slightly and told Huarong: "Bring the chestnut cake that Brother Zhi likes to eat."

"Yes." Hua Rong brought a plate of fresh chestnut cake from the small kitchen. The color was so good that it made people eat it with pleasure. However, Brother Zhi did not reach out to take it, but silently fell into Zhuge Xi's arms. Zhuge Xi had a premonition that something was not going to happen, so she gently stroked the back of his head and asked, "What's wrong? If you're unhappy with anything, can you tell my eldest aunt?"

 Brother Zhi shook his head: "I'm happy, being with my aunt... very happy."

 His eyes were clearly filled with tears!

Shui Linglong glanced at Brother Zhi!

Zhuge Xi frowned, but for fear of scaring Brother Zhi, his tone was very gentle: "Your mother did not abandon you. My brother is young and needs to be taken care of. When he grows up, he can run and jump like you. Your mother I can spend more time with you.”

“Really?” Brother Zhi raised his head and looked at Zhuge Xi hopefully.

Zhuge Xi nodded and looked at Shui Linglong: "It wouldn't be like this before."

Shui Linglong understood. Brother Zhi had become so worried about gains and losses recently. He thought about what someone said to him. Could it be that Feng Yanying would say to Brother Zhi, "I don't want you anymore, you can figure it out yourself"? Who would give up my own mother? But if not, why is Brother Zhi so afraid of losing Feng Yanying? Could it be... Shui Linglong looked at Zhuge Xi and saw that her eyes were filled with forbearance, and she vaguely had an answer in her heart.

Yao Cheng's incident made Zhuge Xi tear her eyes out. If Shui Linglong hadn't made some mud, she would have collapsed. She rubbed her temples and put Brother Zhi into Shui Linglong's arms: "Here. The second young lady sent it back and told her that I would hire two more wet nurses for her tomorrow." After a pause, she added, "Don't think about other things."

 (End of this chapter)