First Concubine

Chapter 64 Mother and son meet again (4)

Zhuozhou is different from most Beijing bureaucrats who rely on connections to take office. He relied on his political achievements and the praise of the people to climb up the ranks from the ninth rank to the sesame official level. He has always been known as the "Iron Face" and does not bully the weak with a gun. , and are not afraid of power. He said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Master Shui, the gangsters have accused your son of being the mastermind behind the scenes. This official is just acting in accordance with the rules and regulations. If your son is innocent, he will be released without charge after the trial is completed."

"Master Zhuo, how could Quanzi murder his own sister? This is unreasonable!" When Shui Hangge said this, he was clearly speaking in an official tone. He was a rank higher than Zhuozhou and was the prince's prospective father-in-law. He was half a member of the royal family and was different from ordinary bureaucrats. He didn't believe that Zhuozhou really dared to do anything to him!

Zhuozhou hated such self-righteous officials the most. His face darkened and he said coldly: "I don't understand reason, I only understand the law!"

"You..." Shui Hangge then realized what kind of unscrupulous and honest official he was facing. Let alone the prince's father-in-law, even if the prince committed a crime, Zhuozhou would have to investigate to the end!

Shui Minyu looked at Shui Hangge with surprise and horror in her eyes: "Father! I was wronged! I did not bribe the killer! Although I hate Shui Linglong, I never thought of letting her die!" Well, he once did it He bought a bunch of blood bats to "serve" Shui Linglong, but the blood bats were not poisonous and at most they only caused her some pain. He really didn't kill Shui Linglong!

Zhuozhou's little eyes suddenly burst out with a greedy light, and there was a criminal motive!

Shui Hangge glared at his son with hatred: "Shut up!"

Shui Minyu was so wronged. From the time he returned home to now, he first lost two little cuties, and then was beaten so hard that he couldn't get out of bed. After finally recovering from his injuries, his mother found out that he was "self-sufficient" and forced him to have **** with a maid. Well, he endured every step. He thought he would be able to go to Xishan College in a few days. By then, he would be far away from the sky and could do whatever he wanted, but he became a suspect! how so?

Qin Fangyi, her hair disheveled, rushed over without any image, hugged Shui Minyu, and shouted: "No one is allowed to touch my son! Otherwise, the Prime Minister's Mansion will never end with you!"

Zhuozhou was furious: "Shui Minyu is suspected of murdering my concubine Shui Linglong, and has been arrested and imprisoned, pending trial!"

Two powerful guards quickly stepped forward, took Shui Minyu from Qin Fangyi’s arms and tied them up. Shui Minyu cried sadly: "Father, mother! Save me!"

 “Take it away, take it away!” Zhuozhou impatiently escorted Shui Minyu away.

Qin Fangyi's whole body's strength was completely drained the moment Shui Minyu disappeared. She fell slumped to the ground, big tears overflowed from her eyes, her messy hair was scattered around her shoulders, and a trace stuck to the corner of her mouth. , a trace of hair behind the ears, this look is no different from that of an abandoned woman in the mountains!

Shui Hangge couldn't help but think of Dong Jiaxue, that woman who was elegant and beautiful no matter where she was. He looked at Qin Fangyi again, with a hint of disgust in his eyes. He flung his sleeves and turned around. Qin Fangyi's heart broke into pieces. This was her love for ten years. Husband of many years! It’s so…good for her!

After everyone dispersed, Qin Fangyi stumbled towards Changlexuan with the support of Zhao's mother. She kept thinking in her mind that she had indeed sent someone to assassinate Shui Linglong. When Shui Linglong threatened to go to Yao Mansion to meet the prince, Because she couldn't just watch Shui Linglong take away the happiness that belonged to Lingxi! But her killer didn't even have time to take action! Why did the group of people in jail insist on Shui Minyu? This is a naked slander! Who is framing his son?

After walking for a while, Qin Fangyi suddenly remembered the business: "Quick! Write a letter to my elder brother! Tell him to save Minyu! Don't let them torture Minyu!"

Mother Zhao consoled her: "Madam, I heard that Mr. Zhuo is selfless and skillful in handling cases. Even if there are cases in which the truth has not been found out, there is no unjust case in his hands. Moreover, he does not abuse lynching. The eldest young master has not committed any crime. Going in is just going through the motions, and Master Zhuo will let the young master go once he discovers something fishy."

Qin Fangyi thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes, Zhuozhou is indeed a rare good official. If Minyu hadn't done anything, he would have been acquitted!" Everything has pros and cons, and if they don't sell the face of their Shangshufu, they won't sell it to others either. To save face, at least Minyu is safe in Zhuozhou's hands. All she needs to do is wait.

However, Qin Fangyi was still happy too early. As soon as she stepped into Changlexuan, there was news from Mama Du - Lord Zhuo's carriage somehow hit the carriage of the third princess, and the third princess arrested Zhuo for charging the emperor's heir. Sir, and sent it to Dali Temple. By the way, the Shui Minyu case was also transferred to Dali Temple.

Qin Fangyi's heart suddenly trembled: "Who is responsible for trying the young master?"

Mother Du sneered in her heart and answered truthfully: "Young Master of Dali Temple...Yao Cheng."

　　Boom!

Qin Fangyi's head felt like a cannon exploded violently, making her dizzy! Yao Cheng, Zhuge Yu’s brother-in-law...

"It's her! It must be her! Little bitch!" Qin Fangyi rushed into Lingxiang Courtyard like crazy. The door was pushed open, and the cold wind blew straight in, blowing up the water as exquisite as ink blue silk, and raising an elegant arc behind it, like ink lotus quietly blooming in the middle of the water, showing the intoxicating scenery of the room. Qin Fangyi's eyes stung hard! She gritted her teeth and said, "Did you frame Minyu?"

Shui Linglong raised her hand, the maids withdrew, and Mother Zhao also withdrew. Shui Linglong looked at Qin Fangyi, and said with a faint smile: "Mom, please sit down, my daughter will make you a pot of good tea. Of course, my daughter knows that your sleep is not good, mother." Okay, don’t skip the strong tea. Try tea made with roses and honey. It not only tastes unique, but it can also beautify your skin. It’s very suitable for mothers!”

She has a beautiful smile. It’s not about how delicate her facial features are, but about her elegant and noble temperament. Isn’t her biological mother a businesswoman? Where does this noble aura come from? Not to mention inheriting Shui Hangge, if Shui Hangge took off his official uniform, what would be the difference between him and a bandit leader? Qin Fangyi was thinking wildly for a long time. It wasn't until Shui Linglong put the warm tea cup in her hand that she suddenly came to her senses and placed the tea cup heavily on the table: "You haven't answered me yet? Did you frame Min Jade?”

"Mother, I am a victim. If it weren't for Zhuge Yu, I might not be able to come back to you alive. Why don't you care about me first? Could it be that Minyu is your son and I am not your daughter?" Shui Linglong Holding the tea cup, I seemed to be immersed in beautiful memories, "I still remember when I first returned home, mother, you held my hand and said, 'In a blink of an eye, my eldest daughter has become so big.' I was moved in my heart and always remember my mother. It’s great!”

 Remember you robbed my father! Remember you persecuted Dong Jiaxue! Remember you almost starved me to death!

Qin Fangyi's heart pounded because of Shui Linglong's slightly smiling eyes. Her smile was... so insidious!

Qin Fangyi habitually touched the tassels on her bun, only to realize that she had not tied her hair up at all, and she had just run around the house in such an imageless manner. It was really... embarrassing for her to be thrown into her grandma's house! A trace of embarrassment flashed in Qin Fangyi's eyes, and she said with a smile: "Since you remember my kindness, you will find a way to get Minyu out for me!"

Shui Linglong shrugged her shoulders and showed an innocent look: "My mother thinks highly of me too much. I am just a humble concubine. Even if I eat an extra delicious dish on weekdays, I have to pay for it myself. How about this kind of me? How can He Dehe save Minyu?"

 Are you blaming her for being too mean? Qin Fangyi's mouth twitched, she turned sideways and said coldly: "Yao Cheng is Zhuge Yu's brother-in-law. Please be accommodating and let him let Minyu go."

Qin Fangyi, do you really think I owe you for asking someone to do this? The corners of Shui Linglong's lips raised in a mocking arc: "Ah, this... is really embarrassing. It was Zhuge Yu who captured the gangsters and sent them to the government. If I suddenly asked Yao Cheng to let him go, it would be Zhuge Yu's face that would be slapped. , I don’t have the guts to offend Zhuge Yu.”

Qin Fangyi stood up suddenly, her eyes blazing and said: "Don't talk around in circles with me! You know better than anyone whether Minyu has harmed you or not! Those killers were prepared by you and Zhuge Yu, right? Ah? The purpose is to frame me. Minyu! Shui Linglong, hasn't Shangshu Mansion experienced enough turmoil recently? Why do you have to deal with another scandal of "siblings fighting each other"? If the wind is ruined, you won't give up. There are no eggs left in the nest, and the Shangshu Mansion is your home! What good will it do to you if it collapses?"

This family brought her only disasters and torture. She just wanted to watch these evil people struggling in hell, just like they laughed at her jokes when she was in the cold palace and screamed at the sky and the earth.

A smile of enjoyment appeared on the corner of Shui Linglong's mouth...

Qin Fangyi's brain felt dull and painful, Shui Linglong... Shui Linglong seemed to want to make everyone in the Shangshu Mansion fall to their feet! I just want everyone to die miserably! It is said that throwing a weapon at a rat is a weapon. No matter how much she hates Shui Linglong and those concubines and concubines, she does not dare to do anything cruel because of the dignity of the Shangshu Mansion. But Shui Linglong is different. She is alone, has no scruples and no weaknesses! She just wants to punish everyone who has offended their mother and daughter to death! Even if she is also...wiped into ashes? !

 At this thought, Qin Fangyi's back suddenly felt a layer of severe cold...

Shui Linglong felt very happy watching Qin Fangyi struggling like an ant in front of her! When she held Qing'er who was covered in burns and knelt in front of Qin Fangyi with her lower limbs that could no longer walk, begging her to hire a doctor for Qing'er, what did Qin Fangyi say? She said: "You are no longer a Shui family, you are a stranger to me, why should I help you? If I want to give alms to a beggar, I have to see if the beggar looks like me. Looking at your ugly appearance now, I feel sick. , if you don’t fix it, it would be an act of kindness!”

Yes, she is not from the Shui family. Does Shui Minyu's life and death have anything to do with her? What happened to her that she deliberately put Shui Minyu in jail?

I don't know how long it took, but Qin Fangyi finally controlled the emotions that were on the verge of collapse. Her hands were shaking violently, and her voice was shaking violently, but in addition to hatred, there seemed to be a trace of unnoticeable panic in her eyes, and she lowered her posture. , said: "Okay, let's make it clear today, you can make a condition!"

Shui Linglong opened her bright eyes wide and smiled innocently: "I really don't understand what mother is saying? It was Master Zhuo who captured Minyu, and it was Master Yao who tried Minyu. Mother doesn't even need a bribe. It’s time to bribe me! Besides, what can mother offer to bribe me?”

 Is there anything I can bribe her with...

money? No, Shui Linglong is not short of money now, or in other words, Shui Linglong has never been greedy for money!

　　right? The middle minister in the mansion is in the hands of the old lady. The old lady values ​​Shui Linglong, and Shui Linglong is considered half of the family.

name? Shui Linglong shined at the Plum Blossom Appreciation Banquet and saved the prince yesterday. She has already become famous...

 What can I bribe her with?

Qin Fangyi shook her bare hands, and her deep eyes regained some clarity. What an amazing girl! I led her by the nose several times! She never admitted that she was the mastermind behind the scenes, but if you think about it carefully, every word contained a hint of intimidation. Qin Fangyi was so angry that her eyes were about to burst. She stood up suddenly and strode towards the door.

Shui Linglong smiled and said lightly: "I have reminded mother before that besides your daughter, you also have a son, so why bother bringing your son in?"

The words "except daughter" were emphasized. Qin Fangyi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Shui Linglong wanted to...

After Qin Fangyi left, Shui Linglong's smile faded and she fell into deep thought. From Qin Fangyi's tone, the wave of killers today was not sent by her at all. So, who wanted her life? King of Zhenbei? Or... the mastermind behind Zhuge Yu's three fiancées being killed?

Shui Lingxi woke up slowly and called several times, but no one answered. The maid who wanted to come to serve her had gone to the toilet. Her mouth was dry, so she got out of bed and poured a glass of water.

 Suffering from such a strange disease, she would be worse off than dead! My brother had said before that she was his biological sister, and then turned around and called her a fool. Is such a person worthy of being his brother? snort! When she becomes the princess, she won't give Shui Minyu a good look!

Shui Lingxi finished drinking the water and planned to chat with Qin Fangyi.

"Have you found it? It's the second brocade box on the right in the third box. Keep your voice down so that the second lady doesn't hear it."

This was Qin Fangyi's slightly trembling voice. Shui Lingxi paused and opened a crack in the door. She saw Mother Zhao rummaging through boxes and cabinets looking for something. Qin Fangyi had her back to the door, leaning her head on the table with her hands. Obviously Somewhat tired.

After a moment, Zhao’s mother took a mutton-fat jade pendant and handed it to Qin Fangyi, and asked hesitantly: “Madam, are you sure this is what the eldest lady wants?”

Shui Lingxi recognized the jade pendant. It was the betrothal jade pendant given to the Shui family by the emperor, but what did Mother Zhao say? Want to give Shui Linglong?

Qin Fangyi put the jade pendant away: "Send it to her tomorrow morning."

Shui Lingxi rushed in through the door, her eyes widened in disbelief: "Mom! What are you going to do? Why did you give Shui Linglong the engagement jade pendant? Without it, how can I be the crown prince?"

 Daughter, the prince doesn't like you anymore. He has fallen in love with Shui Linglong, and you... have such a bad problem again. There is almost no hope of getting married! Qin Fangyi swallowed the bitter water, stood up and hugged Shui Lingxi, choking and saying: "Shui Linglong put your brother in prison. If you don't give her the jade pendant, your brother will be in trouble."

"What does it have to do with me?" Shui Lingxi pushed Qin Fangyi away, like a beast whose tail was stepped on, "If Shui Minyu goes to jail, can I trade my lifelong happiness? I won't allow it!"

Qin Fangyi felt a sharp pain in her heart. Is her daughter still human? That was her brother, and she was unwilling to risk a hopeless marriage to save his life! Qin Fangyi gritted her teeth and said, "Don't mess around! Go back to your room and sleep!"

Shui Lingxi rolled her eyes and grabbed the jade pendant from Qin Fangyi's hand while others were unprepared. Then she took a few steps back and pressed against the dressing table: "Don't come over! Otherwise I'll break it!"

 Qin Fangyi and Zhao's mother were both shocked and did not dare to step forward.

Shui Lingxi's eyes widened and she gasped: "I am the Crown Princess! I am the future Queen! The Crown Prince can only marry me! That **** Shui Linglong is not even worthy of carrying my shoes! Steal the Crown Prince from me? Tian Fang Ye Tan! And you, mother, if your eldest brother is in jail, you should find a solution with your father, uncle, or grandpa, and you shouldn’t trade my happiness for it!”

This happiness was not originally yours... Qin Fangyi was so sad that she burst into tears: "Lingxi, listen to me, if I could think of a better way, I would not be willing to touch this jade pendant! Your brother fell into the hands of Yao Cheng ! Yao Cheng is Zhuge Yu's brother-in-law. With Zhuge Yu's pursuit of Shui Linglong, do you think your brother can get out of prison well? Honey, this is a temporary solution. Wait until mother rescues your brother. , I will find a way to get the jade pendant back! If you can get it from Shui Linglong once, you can trust me!"

Shui Lingxi's expression relaxed a little, and Qin Fangyi felt happy, but before she could take a step, Shui Lingxi's eyes darkened again: "Since you regard eldest brother as more important than me, I will never trust you again! From now on! From now on, I only believe in myself!”

Qin Fangyi raised her head, with a hint of despair in her disappointment. Her favorite daughter, the treasure she held in her palms, ended up saying she would never trust her again! She laughed at herself, suddenly realizing that life was so ironic. She didn't know what she had gained in exchange for years of scheming against others. She wiped her tears and looked at the furious Shui Lingxi. She smiled slightly and said in a soft tone: "Lingxi, the prince... doesn't want you anymore."

Shui Lingxi's eyes widened: "What did you say? Say it again!"

Qin Fangyi said without blushing, "The prince doesn't want you anymore. He likes Shui Linglong and wants to marry Shui Linglong. He will be allowed to have no concubines in his harem and be a couple for the rest of his life!"

Shui Lingxi heard the sound of the world collapsing. She spent ten years weaving the dream of a princess, but overnight, she heard her mother announce its end...

Shui Lingxi pointed at Qin Fangyi tremblingly, and her body began to tremble: "You, lie..."

　　Bang!

Shui Lingxi rolled her eyes and fell to the ground, her limbs twitching, her face purple, and a stinky smell came out from under her...

"Ah - my child -" Qin Fangyi hugged Shui Lingxi and cried loudly, the heartbreaking pain slowly spreading in her heart, "Send the jade pendant to Shui Linglong! Tell her, if Shui Minyu has any shortcomings, I will I will die together with her!"

 (End of this chapter)