First Concubine

Chapter 7 Making a Marriage (2)

"I have met the princess and the crown prince." Li Cheng greeted him coldly. It was obvious that he had heard the bad news on the way and was very angry.

What a son is the Princess of the North Princess of Dexing Town. It is clear that this matter is that the northern king's government loses the law, and she doesn't care about Li Cheng's rudeness: "Cen Er, give it to Lord Li to see the seat."

Cen'er moved a chair and placed it next to Mrs. Li. Li Cheng waved his sleeves and sat down, as if he was afraid that others wouldn't know how angry he was.

The death of my aunt is nothing. The problem is that Aunt Xue is pregnant with Li Cheng's child. Li Cheng has only three daughters and one son. This has always been a worry for Li Cheng and Xuan Guogong. Needless to say, they know that the Li family has Pay more attention to the child in Aunt Xue’s belly. Zhuge Yu made a big mistake this time. Will this affect the amount of betrothal gift? Qin Fangyi began to worry.

Mrs. Li observed her husband's expression. It stands to reason that she was the one who brought him out, so she must be blamed for his death.

 Mrs. Wu did not dare to express her anger.

 On the other hand, Zhuge Yu, the murderer, was extremely calm.

And this confident look gave Shui Linglong a new thought in her heart. The King of Zhenbei loved his son as much as his fate, and would never allow his son to be wronged even if he lost his official position and was demoted. Putting aside Zhuge Yu's character and various rumors of restraining his wife, he can indeed become a very powerful backer. Moreover, because of his bad temper, he will probably be blamed for any bad things he does in the future.

Thinking of this, Shui Linglong stuffed the handkerchief embroidered with red plums back into her sleeve.

Li Cheng said angrily: "Princess, since you can't teach your son well, I have no choice but to let the government do it for me!"

Leng Youru’s eyes sharpened: “Master Li, what do you mean?”

Li Cheng said coldly: "What the princess heard is what the minister meant! Unless Prince Zhuge didn't kill Xue Juan!"

 Zhuge Yu raised his eyes lightly: "Oh, I'll kill him."

"You...you..." Li Cheng was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Shui Linglong pressed her eyebrows. In her impression, Zhuge Yu had indeed been imprisoned once. When she was rescued by Xun Feng and returned to Shangshu Mansion, Zhuge Yushang was imprisoned in Dali Temple, while Xuan Guo Gongfu and Zhenbei The palace was completely at odds with each other, and finally, Xun Feng succeeded in winning over the Duke of Xuan. Could it be that this was the reason why Duke Xuan's Palace and Prince Zhenbei's Palace suddenly fell out against each other in the previous life?

She is really going to give Xun Feng a pillow when she feels sleepy! She will not take advantage of Xun Feng! Shui Linglong stood up, bowed to Li Cheng, and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Master Li, don't you want to know why the prince killed Aunt Xue and that man?"

Qin Fangyi was shocked, what did this girl who didn't want her life get involved in?

Snapped!

The sound of Zhuge Yu crushing walnuts shocked everyone, but he stuffed the walnut kernels into his mouth as if nothing had happened, and the princess did not reprimand him.

 Even after such a big incident, he is still in the mood to eat and drink! Li Cheng was angry: "What other reason could there be? He is murderous and will kill anyone he doesn't like!"

Shui Linglong smiled lightly: "Then there must be a reason why you don't like it."

"This..." Li Cheng was also angry just now, so he didn't ask about the whole story. Now that Shui Linglong mentioned it, he was a little startled.

Shui Linglong said calmly: "The fact is that Aunt Xue's secret meeting with her lover was discovered by the prince. The prince reprimanded them a few words. The man wanted to kill someone to silence him, but the prince just slapped himself. Who knows? The man pushed Aunt Xue out at the moment of life and death, and then a tragedy occurred. The prince was so angry that he felt that a man who could sacrifice his wife and children in order to escape was simply unworthy of living in this world. Xingdao killed the man. Speaking of which, it was the man who really killed Aunt Xue. The prince just punished a murderer, which does not constitute any crime according to our laws. "

　　　——Zhuge Yu sneered, Shui Linglong turned sideways, and said silently: "Shut up! Otherwise the embarrassing story of your poor urinary tract will be exposed!"

 What...what is poor urinary tract? Isn't she ashamed to say this as a little girl? Wait, she eavesdropped on him peeing? Zhuge Yu's ears suddenly turned red...

"Private meeting with my lover? His child? Could it be that what she is carrying in her belly is not from our Li family?" The person who asked the question was Mrs. Li. Her voice was trembling, and she didn't know whether it was fear or excitement.

"That's what she said." Shui Linglong dared to make it up like this, so she was sure that Li Cheng would believe it. If the man ran away as soon as Xue Juan died, maybe this was just his conspiracy to slander Xue Juan. But after Xue Juan died, he was so grief-stricken that he did not hesitate to question Zhuge Yu. This shows that he did not lie. Xue Juan was twenty-three years old. , four years old, but she just entered the house and became an aunt. It is impossible that Li Cheng did not find out her past. Perhaps, Li Cheng also found a way to cover up her past.

Sure enough, a trace of pain and a trace of embarrassment appeared in Li Cheng's eyes.

Shui Linglong pointed out something else and said: "I have stayed in Wintersweet Garden for a long time, so I have heard everything that should be heard and shouldn't be heard. I know all about their entanglements. If Mr. Li insists on reporting it to the official, I am very worried. Willing to come forward and testify.”

 What are you testifying about? Testify that Xue Juan was a married woman, but he stole his wife? This is a sin! Li Cheng didn't expect that the dead man would be Xue Juan's ex-husband, and now even he was a little suspicious that the child Xue Juan was carrying was not his. After all, Xue Juan's hometown is in a county a hundred miles away. He didn't reveal his identity when he took Xue Juan away. If Xue Juan hadn't made an appointment with that person in advance, how did he find that person?

He looked at Shui Linglong again. She knew the man's identity but only used the word "lover". After all, it was to save him face, but her threat was also obvious. If he insisted on fighting Zhuge Yu, In the end, it will be hard for no one if she is defeated!

Shui Linglong’s performance really impressed Leng Youru. Wouldn’t it be good for someone who is too smart to be a daughter-in-law? Forget it, how much trouble can a concubine make?

Li Cheng finally compromised. Shui Linglong's threat was on the one hand, and the belief that Xue Juan was separated from her ex-husband behind his back was another, so even if he had resentment in his heart, it was not against Zhuge Yu.

Under Leng Youru’s pressure, both Qin Fangyi and Mrs. Wu promised to keep their mouth shut, so the story got a new version: Aunt Xue went to the toilet and was killed by the gangster. The guards of the Li Mansion rushed to kill the gangster.

Leng Youru gave Shui Linglong a lot of things as a thank you. After leaving the Zen room, Shui Linglong threw an orange to Zhuge Yu and raised her eyebrows with a smile: "It's a diuretic, eat more!"

 Zhuge Yu took a breath: "You...you stinky girl!"

Originally he wanted to push forward the marriage, but now he suddenly changed his mind. This girl was not very beautiful, but her skin was very white and her eyes were very bright. She was not an eyesore, especially if she was brave enough. He took a deep breath and squeezed out With a naughty smile, "When I marry you back, let's see how I deal with you!"

Shui Linglong shrugged: "I'm afraid you'll kill me before I even get through the door. What should I do? You won't have the chance to torture me by then."

She didn't believe in the theory of "killing one's fate". She just felt that the deaths of Zhuge Yu's first three fiancées were abnormal. Maybe Zhuge Yu killed them, or maybe they were killed by someone else.

A dark light flashed in Zhuge Yu's eyes. After a moment, he snorted coldly: "You are my man. If anyone dares to kill you, I will kill his whole family!"

 It was not Zhuge Yu who killed him, Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows.

At this time, Qin Fangyi also came out, and Shui Linglong went back to their wing with her. Qin Fangyi had earlier asked Mother Zhao and Shiqing to take care of Shui San, Shui Si and Shui Wu. If they were bored, they could also go to Guanyin in front. Duan He walked around the Tianwang Palace.

The few people had a lot of fun. Qin Fangyi personally asked the old lady for a peace charm, and then she took everyone on the carriage back home.

Shui Linglong stopped when passing Mrs. Li's carriage. Mrs. Li was definitely involved in Aunt Xue's tragic death. Please note that there is a price to pay for using others!

She whispered instructions to Ye Mao. Ye Mao understood and stepped **** the wheel when no one was prepared. She was so strong that a crack was created when she stepped on it.

Going back was the same as when they came. Qin Fangyi and Shui Lingyue each rode in a carriage, and Shui Linglong, Shui Lingyu, and Shui Lingqing rode in a carriage. However, Qin Fangyi knew that Shui Linglong saw that this was a blind date and was still very cooperative. She couldn't help but have a faint fondness for Shui Linglong in her heart. For no other reason than the extremely generous gift, she felt that she could be a little nicer to Shui Linglong, so she showed great compassion and allowed Shui Linglong to get on her carriage.

As for Ye Mao and Hua Hong, they are with sisters Shui Lingyu.

Shui Lingyu suddenly got upset for some reason today. She left the foot of the mountain at dusk, stopped and walked along the way, and had diarrhea no less than ten times. She almost collapsed. The sky was getting darker and darker, and they were less than halfway through. To the left were endless fertile fields, and to the right were mountains of green hills. The wheels of cars rolling along the road made an annoying sound.

Recently, Brother Shuihang has been staying in Changlexuan almost every night. Qin Fangyi has been nourished as if she has returned to spring. Now she misses Brother Shuihang and wants to fly back to Shangshu Mansion immediately. Mother Zhao, who was sitting on the shaft of the car, started to complain. Report: "Madam, the third and fifth ladies' carriages have stopped again."

Qin Fangyi gritted her teeth angrily: "I know, let's take a rest."

Shui Linglong opened the curtain and glanced back. Shui Lingyue also poked her head out of the carriage. Their eyes met. Shui Lingyue's thick eyelashes trembled, and a look of panic flashed out. After passing by, he quickly retracted his carriage. But soon, Shui Lingyue jumped off the ground and walked towards Shui Linglong and Qin Fangyi.

“Mom, did the third sister eat something unclean? Why do you always have a stomachache?” Shui Lingyue asked anxiously.

Shiqing opened the curtain, and Qin Fangyi asked Mother Zhao: "What did the third lady just eat?"

Zhao’s mother turned around and replied respectfully: “To tell you what, madam, several ladies used the pastries and hot tea brought by the house, but not only the third lady, but also the fourth and fifth ladies ate them.”

“So many people are fine, why did she get a bad stomachache?” Qin Fangyi asked coldly.

Shui Lingyue took over the conversation: "Yes, mother, the third sister has always been strong. If anyone really has bad belly, it must be the fifth sister. She is young and often sick. She is fine even after eating. It proves that those Pastries and hot tea are not bad for your stomach, unless..."

"Unless what?" Qin Fangyi's face darkened.

Shui Lingyue glanced at Shui Linglong and said, "Unless someone is waiting for an opportunity to give Third Sister something unclean!"

　　哐婷!

As soon as he finished speaking, there was the sound of broken porcelain from Shui Lingyu's carriage. Qin Fangyi winked. Mother Zhao quickly jumped out of the carriage and went over to catch the person who made the big noise.

Everyone was shocked when they saw it, bonus?

Shui Linglong's quiet and deep eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. Is she still restless after all?

Huahong plopped down on her knees, her whole body trembling and her teeth chattering. No one would believe her if she wasn't afraid and guilty.

Zhao's mother pinched her ears: "You bitch, what did you do to the third lady? Tell me!"

Hua Hong burst into tears from the pain: "Mother Zhao, please be merciful, I say, I say! The eldest lady asked me to mix some croton powder into the third lady's tea. The eldest lady said that the third lady was stingy and refused to tell her the rouge formula. , she...just give her some color and see!"

Shui Linglong raised her eyebrows. Even if she really gave Shui Lingyu some color, what would happen? If Qin Fangyi wants the gift from Zhenbei Palace, she will never do anything to her. Especially today, Zhuge Yu said, "You are my man. If anyone dares to kill you, I will kill his whole family." Qin Fangyi must have heard it and was touching her. Before her chips were not high enough, Qin Fangyi was not stupid enough to touch Zhuge Yu's hand.

 Unless Shui Lingyue has another move—

Shui Linglong glanced at the direction where Shui Lingyu and Shui Lingqing were going to "go to the toilet", and there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

It’s not a big deal to get a few crotons. Shui Linglong is now her cash cow. As for Shui Lingyu, let’s wait until she is about to leave the cabinet. After Qin Fangyi made some calculations, she sternly said to Hua Hong: "Nothing big or small! Who gave you the courage to slander your master? You are making the whole world laugh at the rich daughter of Shangshu Mansion. Is it tolerated? Idiot! Mother Zhao, drag me down and beat her!"

 Hence, he was convicted of bonuses without even asking! Shui Lingyue was stunned. For a moment, she couldn't figure out whether Qin Fangyi really protected Shui Linglong or was afraid that this matter would be spread out and hurt the face of Shangshu Mansion. After all, she didn't know about the blind date, so she naturally had no way of understanding Shui Linglong's position in Qin Fangyi's heart. . Shui Lingyue was so angry that her eyes were filled with stars. She couldn't harm Shui Linglong. How could she get the qualification to participate in the plum blossom appreciation feast?

Huahong was covered by Zhao's mother and dragged to the side of the hillside. She was beaten thirty times and died instantly. Zhao's mother spat and ordered her mother-in-law to dig a hole and throw her into it.

The next morning, news came that Mrs. Li, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Duke of Xuan Kingdom, had broken her leg when her carriage rolled over. In the afternoon, the eldest aunt of the Zhenbei Palace came to the door in person and took away Shui Linglong’s birth date. About Shui Linglong The news that she was going to marry the most evil young man in the capital spread like wildfire, and all kinds of discussions and speculations spread like snowflakes throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.

Some people say that Shui Linglong was a high-ranking incense burnt by her ancestors. With such a status, not to mention marrying into the prince's palace, she is not even qualified to be a legitimate wife of an ordinary high-ranking family.

Some people said that Shui Linglong did too many bad things in her previous life, so she was very unlucky. Marrying Zhuge Yu would be better than being a concubine, at least she could survive.

Shui Linglong smiled and ignored these rumors. It was important to be reborn and take revenge, but it was also important to live happily for yourself! She should not be blinded by hatred and live in the shadow of her past life all day long. Her chastity, hard work, youth and love were all given to Xun Feng in her previous life, so why not share him with others? Haha, she won't be so stupid in this life.

 In the Fushou Courtyard, the old lady was leaning on the bedside. Her face was one or two redder than before, and she no longer heard the heavy phlegm sound when she coughed.

Physician Chen finished taking the old lady's pulse, and a strong surprise flashed in his eyes: "Old lady, you...did you change the prescription I gave you?"

 The old lady frowned: "Why did Dr. Chen say this? Could it be that my illness has worsened again?"

Physician Chen shook his head and said with a smile: "No! You, there are signs of improvement!" Tuberculosis is a stubborn disease. According to current medical skills, it is quite difficult to control it, not to mention getting better, let alone an old man who is already twilight. This is simply a miracle!

The old lady thought for a while and then denied it: "Oh, I didn't change the prescription. I just drank some extra talisman water given by the Taoist priests. It was probably a manifestation of the gods, allowing me, an old woman, to live a few more days!"

Physician Chen was a little disappointed. His status as a Taoist priest was too low. Otherwise, he would have really wanted to recommend him to participate in the medical conference next spring. In addition to ten thousand taels of gold, the winner could also make a request to the emperor. It's a pity...

He stood up and blessed the old lady with a smile, saying with a smile: "I will go back to the palace and report to the Jade Concubine. If the empress learns that you are about to recover, she will definitely be extremely happy!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Chen." The old lady winked at Mrs. Wang, and Mrs. Wang handed Mrs. Chen a piece of gold. Mrs. Chen hurriedly shied away, "Before leaving the palace, the empress has already given me many rewards. How can I continue to do so?" Want something from the old lady?”

The old lady personally put the gold into the hands of Imperial Physician Chen, and whispered: "I have something to ask Imperial Physician Chen, and I would like to ask Imperial Physician Chen to tell me everything I want to know. The empress has been in the palace for more than five years, and she has always been favored. But so far, she has not been able to give birth to a son and a daughter for the emperor, but is there something wrong with the empress? "

Physician Chen's veins on his forehead twitched suddenly, he lowered his eyes and said, "Your Majesty is in excellent health."

 The old lady's eyes dimmed and she stopped talking. She walked to the desk, wrote a letter to her youngest daughter, and asked Doctor Chen to deliver it to her.

At nightfall, Shui Hangge heard the good news that the old lady was getting better. He was so excited that he ran into Fushou Yuan and saw the old lady and Shui Linglong enjoying tea and playing chess.

“Mother.” He saluted the old lady and was slightly surprised to see his daughter playing chess with the old lady.

Shui Linglong stood up and saluted him: "My daughter has seen her father, and my father is blessed."

“Alright, there are no outsiders. If you can avoid being polite, you can avoid it.” The old lady waved her hand, and Shui Linglong gave up her seat to Shui Hangge. Mother Wang brought a stool to Shui Linglong, and Jade offered hot tea to Shui Hangge.

Shui Hangge didn't know that Shui Linglong had treated the old lady, so he immediately praised her: "It seems that Fangyi prayed for the peace charm with all her heart this time."

 (End of this chapter)