The Cannon Fodder and Villain’s Happy Ending

Seeing his sister's admiring eyes, Qin Zeyu was very proud, and he poured tea for his sister diligently, feeling that he was really a good brother.

Just as Qin Di and the others had guessed, the Su family completely ignored Qin Zening's suggestion and went to the clan to file a complaint after leaving the Qin mansion. Then, the clan elders from the clan also came to find Qin Zening. As a result, Qin Zening and them analyzed it a little, and the patriarchs and elders didn't dare to care about it.

After the Su family found out, she was furious, smashed everything that could be smashed in the house, and cursed the three brothers and sisters of the Qin family again.

The Su family was helpless and had to go back to her parents' house again, but the Su family said that there was no way to clear them without the money, so they sent the Su family away.

The Su family returned in disappointment. She racked her brains for a whole night, and thought about all the family and friends she could think of. She had no choice but to go to the Second Prince's Mansion to seek help from Qin Xin, and then scolded Qin Zening, Qin Ji and the others. G.

"The three in the long room have no conscience, and they will die!"

"Xin'er, Lord Hou treats you well, you have to try to help Lord Hou!"

Mrs. Su lowered her posture and looked at Qin Xin pleadingly. In just a few days, Mrs. Su, who was pampered and well-off, lost a lot of weight. She was several years older and looked haggard.

Qin Xin sighed helplessly, "Mother, you also know that I can't be the master when the second prince is not here."

In fact, Qin Xin was more anxious than Su's.

Qin Xin knew that since the last incident in Jingzhao Mansion Court, Gu Jing had been lukewarm to her, even to cover up, Gu Jing still stayed in her house every day, but her life was even more difficult.

Gu Jing is going to be the concubine sooner or later. I heard that it is likely to be Fang Hanjun, the daughter of Princess Yongle, so she is waiting for her to show her filial piety.

Fang Hanjun came from a noble background, was the granddaughter of Empress Dowager Liu, the emperor's niece, and when she married, he would have no place in the Second Prince's Mansion.

Therefore, for Qin Xin, the only person she can rely on is Qin Zhun, and with Qin Zhun around, she can still stand firm.

Qin Xin didn't know what went wrong. It seemed that from the moment Qin Di returned to Beijing, his fate had completely derailed...

When Su Shi heard that Qin Xin said that she could not be the master, she became angry, like a gun battle, and scolded: "Qin Xin, do you have a conscience!"

"If it wasn't for you asking Hou Ye for money again and again, how could the Hou Ye be in this situation today!"

"Do you think that when Lord Hou is punished, you will end up?"

The more Su Shi said, the more excited she became, and her voice became higher and sharper, venting all the frustrations she had suffered in the past few days on Qin Xin.

Looking at the scolding Su Shi, Qin Xin did not give Su Shi's face like others did, but instead made someone serve tea and said in a good voice: "Mother calm down, daughter is not shirk.

Take a sip of tea to quench the fire first. "

Su Shi was not so easily fooled by Qin Xin, and said with a sneer, "Okay, say it."

Qin Xin gave them a wink, and Shuxiang went out to guard the door for them.

Qin Xin said: "Mother, you also know that I'm just a concubine now, and when the second prince is away, I have the heart and nowhere to go.

I am writing to the second prince now, but the second prince is in Jinzhou, and it will be too late when he receives the letter. "

Su Shi: "..."

Su Shi was silent, she also knew that what Qin Xin said was true.

The second prince is far away in Jinzhou, and the distant water cannot save the near fire.

Qin Xin frowned and sighed: "Changfang stood by and watched this matter. I am afraid that my father will suffer some crimes... It's okay to be dismissed, just afraid..."

Su shi's eyes widened, and her heart sank.

What Qin Xin meant was that, in addition to dismissal, wouldn't it be possible to win the title of the Qin family?

Su Shi only felt a hard throat, and said: "No, the emperor is a person who misses old feelings."

That's right, the old marquis is as gracious to the emperor as a mountain, and it is impossible for the emperor to ignore the old marquis at all.

"Yes, the emperor has always been soft-hearted."

Qin Xin nodded, as if thinking of something, "I heard the second prince say that Yang Tianyu, the former left servant of the Ministry of Officials, also took bribes, but he died suddenly. pursue this."

Su Shi frowned.

She also knew about Yang Tianyu's sudden death two years ago. It turned out that there was such an inside story.

Qin Xin was still saying with emotion: "It's a pity that his eldest son just won the second place, and Ding You is worried.

However, the second prince said that Ding You is also a good thing, and the Yang family can also retreat. "

Ding You?

Su Shi's heart moved, his heart beat faster, the tea cup he picked up stopped in mid-air, and he looked at Qin Xin again.

"It would be great if the second prince was here. I'm a woman who stays at home, and my vision is always not as broad as that of a man. The second prince must know how to help his father."

Qin Xin frowned, looking worried and helpless.

Su Shi couldn't listen anymore, her eyes became darker and deeper, and she remembered something.

There is a precedent in this dynasty. If an official is guilty of a crime and his parents pass away, he can ask to resign Ding You. As long as the crime is not extremely heinous, the emperor will pardon him.

This was still set by Emperor Xuanzong back then. Emperor Xuanzong was sluggish in his later years, and he favored Concubine Wang, and even awarded Concubine Wang's father a marquis and a lot of rewards.

Concubine Wang's father and brother were arrogant and arrogant in Beijing, causing a murder case and killing a child. This incident caused a sensation in the capital. At that time, the spring was imminent, and the children ran to the palace gate in righteous indignation Sit in protest.

In order to protect Wang Guifei's father and brother, Emperor Xuanzong used the excuse of Wang Guifei's grandmother to go west.

The case is not over.

Su Shi's heart skipped a beat, his heart beat faster and faster, and it reverberated in his ears like a drum, and he drank several sips of tea without knowing the taste.

When Qin Xin saw Su Shi's unwillingness, she knew that the other party was listening, the corners of her lips were slightly raised, and her eyes were full of light.

She dropped her eyelids quickly and sipped her tea in disguise.

After putting down the tea cup, she had a worried look on her face again, and said: "Mother, father Jiren has a natural appearance, and he has just been transferred to Taipu Temple, maybe he can retreat completely... …”

Su's mind was absent, and she didn't pay attention to what Qin Xin said. She stared blankly at the tea leaves floating in the tea, and her thoughts were still on Ding You, thinking about a possibility.

If……

Su Shi's heart jumped again.

Before finishing a cup of tea, she couldn't sit down, got up to leave, Qin Xin ordered Shuxiang to help her see off the guests.

As soon as Su Shi left, Qin Xin relaxed, and a cold smile curved her lips.

At this moment, a clean old woman in green clothes walked out of the green gauze cabinet at the back. It was Zhao Aman.

Zhao Aman also heard the conversation between Fang Cai Su and Qin Xin. He glanced in the direction of the door curtain, and said in a low voice, "Da Ya, how can you make Hou Ye Ding worry?"

Although Qin Xin didn't make it clear just now, Zhao Aman heard Qin Xin's intention. Qin Xin wanted Mrs. Qin to die, so that Qin Zhunding would be worried and avoid disaster.

However, the old lady in the Hou residence is Qin Xin's nominal grandmother. If she is gone, not only Qin Zhun will want Ding You, but Qin Xin will also be filial.

Qin Xin said casually: "I know it in my heart.

Mother, without the Marquis of Loyalty, I would have nothing to rely on. "

Zhao Aman eagerly grabbed Qin Xin's hand, frowning and persuading: "Da Ya, I know that Lord Hou can help you, but you must not keep your filial piety at this point. Hurry up, sir, to be the emperor and grandson, so that you can keep your status."

"Da Ya, listen to your mother. This man likes the new and hates the old. The second prince likes you now, so he treats you well, but what about the future?"

"How can there be wild flowers in the house, there are many little sluts inside and outside the house who want to climb high branches. When the second prince changes his mind, it's too late for you to regret it!"

"This woman, the most important thing is the son. The son is your support, and the mother values ​​the son."

Zhao Aman felt that his motherly heart was all for the good of his daughter, and he kept talking non-stop.

Hearing Zhao Aman talking about giving birth to a son, Qin Xin's face was not good, and her pretty face was pale.

Qin Xin was reluctant to give up her current position, but when she faced Gu Jing, she panicked, especially at night, when they were lying on the same couch, she often couldn't sleep all night and didn't even dare to move. .

To be honest, Qin Xin was relieved that Gu Jing led his troops to Jinzhou to suppress bandits.

However, the mountain bandits in Jinzhou couldn't make any waves, and Gu Jing would return to Beijing sooner or later.

But if she wanted to keep filial piety, then Gu Jing wouldn't be able to rest in her room anymore.

Hearing that Zhao Aman had a "grandson" on the left and a "son" on the right, Qin Xin became more and more impatient.

However, some things were inhumane, so Qin Xin could only endure the irritability in her heart and said vaguely, "Mother, you don't understand.

There are priorities, and Ding You is the only way to save the Marquis.

I'm still young. "

Zhao Aman thought the same thing, her daughter is only fifteen years old, her face is bright, and she can always wait a year, so she smiled and said, "Da Ya, you just know what you have in mind."

The room fell silent, Qin Xin looked up at the courtyard outside the window, at this moment, there was no sign of Su Shi outside.

Su Shi had already got on the carriage. After she came out of Qin Xin's place, she had been absent-minded. Thinking of Qin Xin's words, she originally wanted to go back to the Hou's Mansion. Halfway through, she changed her mind and ran to her parents' house. After that, he went to the prison to meet Qin Zhun.

When she came out of the prison, Su shi became even more dazed. She only felt that the sunlight outside was very dazzling, making her eyes sore and painful.

This time, she let the carriage go directly back to Hou's mansion. At this time, the setting sun had already set halfway down, dyeing the clouds in the sky red.

"Mother, how is it?

Did the second sister refuse to help? "

Qin Sheng had been waiting anxiously at the Hou Mansion for a long time, and when he learned that the Su family was back, he eagerly greeted him.

"..." Su shi didn't speak, as if half of the three souls and seven souls were gone.

Qin Sheng thought that Su's silence was an affirmative answer, so his face was blue with anger, and he gritted his teeth angrily: "Well, you Qin Xin, you are ungrateful! It's a shame that I used to help her like this and treat her like a real sister, Dad. Mother is also busy with her heart and lungs so that she can marry the second prince."

"I didn't expect that something happened to Hou's mansion, and she turned her face and didn't recognize anyone, so she went along with Brother Hall, Qin Di and the others."

"..." Su shi walked in the direction of the main courtyard as if he had not heard of it, but still did not speak.

Qin Sheng knew that the Su family had been running around for his father these days, and he felt that probably only their mother, daughter and younger brother were a family, and they were really good for their father.

Qin Sheng held a sigh of relief in his heart, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and complained, "Everyone in this world is in trouble. Brother Hall is like this, Qin Xin is like this, and so is my grandmother."

Speaking of Mrs. Qin Tai, Qin Sheng became even more angry and bit her lower lip.

"Mother, I just went to beg my grandmother, but my grandmother wouldn't let me in at all... What do you mean by grandmother?"

"We have always been filial to our grandmother, serving and raising her with all our hearts.

Dad is also doing this for the Qin family's sake. Now that disaster strikes, but grandmother does nothing, does she want to abandon Dad? "

"I know that grandmother has nothing to worry about. Anyway, even if father is guilty, grandmother still has brother hall under her knees. She can live with brother hall."

"I think the grandmother's favor with the big brother this time is definitely so that the big big brother can support her in the future."

Qin Sheng grumbled and complained, feeling indignant, feeling that whether it was Mrs. Qin, Qin Zening, Qin Xin, and the others, they were all cold people who could only share riches and honors and could not share weal and woe.

Qin Sheng just complained and grumbled, but the speaker was unintentional, and the listener was intentional. He listened to Su Shi's ears, and the more he listened, the more hated he became, and he clenched the handkerchief in his hand.

Yes, Mrs. Qin Tai has nothing to worry about. Anyway, she has no second room. She has other good grandsons and good granddaughters who will take care of her. She has lost the appointment of Zhongyi Houfu. In the future, Qin Zening will invite her grandmother again. Sealed another official life, but what about your own home?

If Qin Zhun is convicted, even if he is not deprived of the title, he will still be dismissed from office. It is conceivable that he will definitely have to pay money to fill the hole in Chang Yingku, and he is afraid that his existing property will be completely hollowed out. , can barely compensate.

But without the property and money, how will we live in the future?

Su Shi couldn't help but think of the bitter days when she was exiled to Minzhou 14 years ago. In just three years, it was deeply engraved in her memory.

Those three years were too hard. They ate poor food, wore sackcloth and coarse clothes, and lived in an old house.

Su shi doesn't want to live like that again in her life, and it was only three years last time. This time, will she live like that for the rest of her life?

Just thinking about it, the Su family felt terrifying. Poor and humble couples mourn in every way. This is the eternal truth.

Su Shi felt that she was about to lose her breath when she heard Qin Sheng's choking sound entering her ears.

Su Shi stopped, Qin Sheng wiped his red eyes with a handkerchief, grabbed Su Shi's arm, and said, "Mother, our family is really bad luck!"

When Qin Sheng thought of Qin Zhun and himself, his eyes became even redder, and he felt extremely aggrieved.

"My grandmother is too partial. I have to marry that scoundrel, and my grandmother didn't feel distressed. She knew that she was partial to the long house."

As she said that, her tears fell down, and her little face was crying pitifully.

She is the daughter of the Houfu, if she really married that scoundrel, her life would be ruined! How could she be willing!

Qin Di is going to marry the prince of Chenjun and become the princess of the county. Although Qin Xin is only the second prince's concubine now, it will never be a problem to be a concubine in the future. Only she has such a marriage...

"Sister Sheng, stop crying."

Su Shi was very distressed, and hurriedly took the handkerchief and carefully wiped her daughter's tears, "If your mother is here, your mother will never let you marry a poor family like the Cheng family."

Thinking of her daughter's marriage, Su Shi's heart felt as if a thousand needles were pierced, and hatred surged.

Daughter Qin Sheng is about to get married next year. Not long ago, the old lady of Cheng's family came to the door and said that they could start planning for the marriage now.

"Really?"

Qin Sheng looked at Su Shi expectantly, and his watery eyes regained their radiance.

"Don't worry, mother has a way."

Su Shi said slowly, softly comforting her daughter.

The marriage between the daughter and the Cheng family was bestowed by the royal family, and at most it could only be delayed until the daughter and her husband. The emperor's oral decree could not be disobeyed, but there were exceptions. For example, if the daughter wanted to be filial...

Bang bang bang!

Su Shi's heart beat faster, and the thought was unprecedentedly strong at this moment, suppressing the previous hesitation.

One year of filial piety is enough for her to destroy this marriage and find another good marriage for her daughter.

Bang bang bang!

Su Shi's heart was so fast that it almost jumped out of his throat, and his eyes were shining brightly.

Most of the sunset in the sky had fallen, and the sky was half bright and half dark. The afterglow of the setting sun illuminated Su's face half bright and half dark, which was very strange.

In autumn, the days become shorter, and night falls soon.

At this moment, the Qin Mansion in Hulu Lane was very lively.

The three brothers and sisters gathered in the main hall of the front yard, and Gu Zezhi was also there.

The four talents had just eaten dinner, and the maids served them hot tea and fruit after dinner.

Gu Zezhi was chatting with Qin Zening about the Shenshu Camp, starting from the admiral Yu Taijing, and talking about the Shenshu Camp deputy admiral, the camp officer, the left and right lieutenants, the generals...

Qin Zening listened attentively. He grew up in the capital and knew a little about these generals in the capital, but at this moment, after listening to Gu Zezhi, he realized that what he knew was superficial.

Gu Zezhi knew exactly where these people were from, where they came from, where they had worked before, and who they were friends with or subordinate to.

Qin Zeyu also wanted to hear, but his sister stared at him for the endorsement, but whenever he paused and stumbled, he could see his sister's eyes eagerly glanced at the ruler next to him.

Qin Zeyu's heart was bitter, so he had to concentrate on his endorsement first, thinking about asking his brother to repeat it to him later. This is also to help his brother "review" his homework, right?

After finally reciting the last word, Qin Zeyu heaved a sigh of relief, and hurriedly pricked up his ears to listen to Gu Zezhi, only to hear Qin Di say casually, "Next!"

Qin Di threw the book in his hand, and Qin Zeyu quickly caught it.

"It's too hard to memorize, do you plan to memorize like this when Mr. tomorrow checks your homework?"

Qin Di trained the bear boy with a stern face, "Read it ten more times."

One of Gu Ze, who was sitting beside Qin Di, was talking while paying attention to their sister and brother. Seeing that Qin Di's glass was empty, he added pomegranate juice to her glass.

"Sister..." Qin Zeyu's shoulders suddenly collapsed, and he wanted to discuss with Qin Di, why not go back and read it later.

It is rare for Gu Sange to come here. As the host, he should entertain Gu Sange well, right?

But Qin Di thought that a good memory is not as good as a bad writing, and added: "Go back and copy it again..." Is it too little to copy it again?

"..." Qin Zeyu was about to cry to his sister.

At this time, Gu Zezhi handed the glass filled with pomegranate juice to Qin Di, and looked at her with a smile, "This pomegranate juice is good."

Not only sweet, but also suitable for moisturizing the throat and relieving autumn dryness.

Qin Di was feeling a little thirsty, so he took the pomegranate juice and took two sips, thinking that Gu Zezhi liked it, and said generously: "This pomegranate was sent by Zhuangzi, it is sweet and fragrant, if you like it, take it with you when you leave later. Let's go with two baskets."

When she drank pomegranate juice, her cuffs slipped down slightly, revealing a frosty wrist. On her wrist, she was wearing the ruby-encrusted gold bracelet that Gu Zezhi had given her a few days ago. The big rubies were like crystal pomegranate particles. Like, colorful.

She sure likes her own gift! The corners of Gu Zezhi's lips were raised even higher, and his voice was soft, "Well, I like it very much."

Qin Zening's eyes twitched, and he always felt that Gu Zezhi's words were hidden in his words, and it would be too arrogant to flirt with his sister in front of him!

Qin Zeyu looked at his sister and Gu Zezhi talking, he was relieved, and gave Gu Zezhi a grateful look.

Thanks to Gu Sange for helping him, if he asked his sister to repeat it, it might turn into ten times.

Qin Zeyu said generously: "Second brother Gu, when you have finished eating, come back and tell me, my third sister and I will send you a few more baskets.

Don't be rude! "

Qin Zening: "..."

Is this heartless bear child really his brother?

Wouldn't it be wrong to hold it?

Gu Zezhi smiled deeper, took a sip of pomegranate juice, and his thin lips were dyed even redder by the bright red pomegranate juice, adding a bit of color.

At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall broke the tranquility of the night, and the sound of heavy breathing drowned out the thin insects outside.

A young maid in Tsing Yi came running out of breath, and without taking a breath, crossed the threshold and entered, saying, "Master, Madam Cui is here, saying it's urgent."

Qin Zening, Qin Di, and Qin Zeyu all froze in their hearts.

Madam Cui served closely by Mrs. Qin Tai's side. It was curfew at this time. She came suddenly, which always gave people an ominous premonition.

After a while, Madam Cui came to the main hall with another little maid, her face was pale and her forehead was covered in cold sweat, she said anxiously: "Mrs. Tai... she is not very well, uncle, third girl, fifth master, hurry up Go back to Hou's Mansion to see Mrs. Tai."

The expressions of the three siblings changed, Qin Zening hurriedly asked, "What happened to grandma?"

Madam Cui took a breath and said in a panic, "Mrs. Tai's dinner was fine before, but after having dinner, she said that her stomach was not feeling well, and she seemed to be incapable of control, so the slaves asked her to give her to her. Madam makes Xiaoshi tea, but after drinking Xiaoshi tea, people are even more uncomfortable, lying on the couch and unable to get up..."

Madam Tai was not feeling well. Madam Cui was supposed to serve by Madam Tai's side, but she asked someone to ask for a doctor. The doctor didn't come for a long time, so she went to ask Mrs. Su if she wanted to ask the third girl to help you with a doctor. Came to show Mrs. Tai, but was scolded by Su Shi:

"Mother Cui, you are an old man in the mansion, why do you just make a fuss about a trivial matter!"

"You always mention the three girls, do you want to use the three girls to press me?

! "

"Mother is just a little intolerant, please ask a doctor!"

Madam Cui could see that the Su family was angry with the third girl, so she insisted on refusing to ask the imperial doctor.

Seeing Mrs. Qin's appearance getting weaker and weaker, Mother Cui felt uneasy and slipped out in the chaos.

"When I came out, the doctor hadn't arrived yet, and I don't know how Mrs. Tai is doing now."

Mama Cui said worriedly.

Qin Zening and Qin Zeyu both frowned, Qin Di thought thoughtfully: Why did Mrs. Qin Tai suddenly fall ill?

Three days ago, when she came here, people were obviously fine.

Qin Zening hurriedly said, "Let's go and have a look."

In any case, Mrs. Qin Tai is ill, and they must go there to take a look.

The three brothers and sisters got up one after another. Qin Zening was about to instruct the servant to ask for a doctor when he heard Gu Zezhi's suggestion: "Take my post and ask for a doctor."

The Marquis of Zhongyi was not qualified to use an imperial physician, but Gu Zezhi was a clan and also had the title of a county king, so he could call an imperial physician for consultation.

Naturally, Qin Zening would not be polite to Gu Zezhi, so he quickly ordered the little servant to prepare a pen and ink, and then called the big housekeeper, and told him to take Gu Zezhi's post to the imperial hospital, and let the imperial physician go directly to the Hou Zhongyi mansion.

Seeing this, Mama Cui secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that she had made this trip.

The three brothers and sisters and Gu Zezhi hurried to the door of ceremony together, the silver moonlight sprinkled down softly, the tree shadows swirled, and the cinnamon bursts.

Gu Zezhi suddenly said to Qin Zening, "A-Ning, do you still remember Feng Shiwen?"

Qin Zening first raised his eyebrows in doubt, then thought of something, his eyes widened, unable to hide his surprise, feeling that the originally fragrant cinnamon was a little suffocating.

Gu Zezhi's voice was not too loud, it happened that only Qin Zening and Qin Di could hear it.

Qin Di on the other side of him pulled his sleeve and raised his eyebrows to look at him, meaning—

what do you mean by that?

Gu Zezhi said: "Feng Shiwen served as the governor of Huizhou four years ago."

Qin Di couldn't even remember the courtiers in the court now, let alone the officials from four years ago. He could only hear from Gu Zezhi's tone that something happened to Feng Shiwen four years ago, so she talked again. Pulling the corner of Gu Zezhi's sleeve means—

You go on.

Gu Zezhi bowed his head and whispered to her that four years ago when Huizhou suffered a flood, Feng Shiwen ordered Hongfeng County to open the floodgates to release the floodwater. The estimate was wrong, flooding a village and leaving thousands of people homeless. Feng Shiwen should have gone to Beijing for trial, just When his mother died, Feng Shiwen was so worried that he returned to his hometown to observe filial piety for his mother.