Su Mu went to the capital to send a letter, and the family affairs of Ah Qing and Ah Yun were decided by the Hong family.Later, Mrs.
Hong repeatedly sent people to Jingzhou to take Ah Qing and Ah Yun back to the capital, the reason is: before the girl gets married, there are still a lot of things to learn.However, Su Mu had his own concerns and did not agree to this request.So, Mrs.
Hong simply sent a nurturing grandmother to supervise.Although raising grandma is mainly for Ah Qing and Ah Yun, Zheng Qingchuan inevitably suffered a little, and life is not as free as before.However, this nurturing grandmother is alone in the Su family, and there is no support from the elders of the Hong family around her, but she also knows how to be restrained, and she is polite to Zheng Qingchuan, she doesn't dare to be too picky, and she doesn't dare to stretch her hand too long.At the same time, Zheng Qingchuan does not look at the face of the monk and looks at the face of the Buddha, but for the face of the Hong family, he is also polite to this upbringing grandmother, and occasionally finds out a few mistakes, and can also correct them when he knows his mistakes.In short, compromise with each other and family harmony has been achieved.When Su Mu was in Jingzhou, he was lucky, there were no major natural disasters, and he judged the case fairly and did not condone the officials under him to disturb the people, so there were fewer man-made disasters.The seasons change, and seeing that his three-year term is about to expire, an unexpected letter comes from the capital.Mrs.
Hong's handwriting was vigorous and powerful, and it was written: Quickly return to Beijing, and the Ministry of Officials has sent another prefect to Jingzhou to wait for the return to Beijing to discuss again, and after reading the letter, he thought for a long time, and then Su Mu said to Zheng Qingchuan: "We want to go back to the capital." ”Zheng Qingchuan closed Imperial Physician Yao's medical notes, and asked with interest: "When will you leave" Su Mu said: "When the new prefect arrives, we will set off immediately, probably within this month, now you can pack your things first The second grandfather did not mention the reason in the letter, and I will talk about it when I return to Beijing." ”He frowned slightly, guessing: I can't write the reason on the letter, it is estimated that it is a matter of the court, and I am afraid of leaking the news, so I don't write it.If it's just a household matter, there's no need to be so eager and secretive.Now that the emperor is over fifty years old, the biggest thing in the court is the dispute between the princes.This matter is the most tricky, Zheng Qingchuan observed his words and asked: "Su Mu, what's wrong, is there a conspiracy" Su Mu tugged at the corners of his mouth and smiled faintly: "It's not a conspiracy."
It's just that my second grandfather used to want me to avoid some disputes, but now he is in a hurry to let me go back to Beijing, which is a bit strange. ”Zheng Qingchuan also thought for a moment, and said: "We have read the palace newspaper every month in the imperial court, and there is no sign of it" Su Mu stretched his brows and said decisively: "Let's talk about it when we go back to Beijing." ”However, he was still cautious and sent Master Du back to Beijing quietly to find out the news.Zheng Qingchuan took Ah Qing and Ah Yun to pack up their things, and Ah Qing and Ah Yun were very happy.However, Mrs.
Su said: "I want to go back to Suzhou" Zheng Qingchuan thought for a while, and said with a smile: "Grandmother, don't you want to see Ah Qing and Ah Yun get married" Mrs.
Su was suddenly stumped by this words, and was very hesitant Then, as soon as Ah Qing and Ah Yun were coquettish, Mrs.
Su was even more hesitant, her face was a little heavy, and she was silent.There are three reasons why Mrs.
Su wants to go back to Suzhou: first, she doesn't like the capital and likes her hometown, which has many relatives to talk to; second, worried that the two little grandsons in his hometown would be bullied; Third, I was afraid that I would go to the capital, and the people in my hometown would chase her to the capital under the guise of visiting her to cause trouble for Su Mu.Zheng Qingchuan's heart is not as relaxed as it seems, because once Mrs.
Su returns to her hometown, the death of the uncle of the Su family will not be able to hide it, and when the old man hears the bad news, he will probably not be able to bear the sadness.She even thought to herself: If the old man is too stubborn and can't be persuaded, then she will simply play tricks, whether it is by water or by official road, and she will not go to Suzhou anyway.Most of the servants of the Su family came from the capital, and now they are full of joy, and they are very quick to pack their things, and they are looking forward to going back soon.When the things were almost packed, Ah Qing, Ah Yun and Zheng Qingchuan sat in the small study and discussed housework.Ah Qing held the account book and asked: "The local maids and servants in Jingzhou probably refuse to go to the capital with us and give us a few taels of silver for dismissal" Zheng Qingchuan said: "Let's discuss the matter of the grange and the house first" A Qing said: "Can the good grange not be sold, and we will revisit the old place in the future, and we can be like the master" Zheng Qingchuan thought for a while and said: "I don't want to sell these either, after all, the income on the grange is good, so let's do not have to sell the house, and the severance silver does not need to be given, just let the people who stay help take care of the house and the grange."
The house we live in now was originally bought, and later rented out for some rent.In addition, the courtyard where the beggars are taken in is rented, so let's continue to rent it in the future" Ah Yun took a note and did not interject.Half a month later, the new Jingzhou prefect came with an official document from the ministry, and Su Mu handed over the official seal and left Jingzhou City with his family.Although Zheng Qingchuan did not publicize this matter in advance, the news in the yamen could not be hidden, and the merchants, the Yin family and the Yin family all stood at the gate of the city to see them off, and a few families who had a little friendship with the Su family also came.Miss Yin appeared in person and said: "The Yin family's dart bureau has opened a branch in the capital, and I hope that Mrs.
Su will ignore the past suspicions in the future, but it is good" Mrs.
Shang said: "If the dog goes to the capital to take the exam in the future, he must visit the Su Mansion." ”Mrs.
Yin said the same thing.Zheng Qingchuan said goodbye to them, went out of the city gate, the carriage ran on the official road, looking at the blue sky, white clouds and rice fields, her mood suddenly brightened, and she was not depressed at all Although Miss Yin had made her depressed, but now she has stayed away from those rights and wrongs from Jingzhou to the capital, and they did not find anything unusual along the way.Su Mu and Zheng Qingchuan discussed: "When we get to the gate of the capital, let's not rush in, let's meet Master Du first." ”Zheng Qingchuan also said worriedly: "Although the second grandfather is in a high position, the higher his status, the more he is in the whirlpool of right and wrong. ”When their carriage arrived outside the city gate, Su Mu saw Master Du at a glance.Master Du had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Su Mu on horseback, he hurriedly ran over and said with a smile: "Young master, don't worry, go into the city, I have already inquired, I heard that several concubines in the harem have been beaten into the cold palace, but there is no major movement in the officialdom." ”Su Mu replied a few words, and then while thinking, he rode into the city gate, passed the inspection of the city gate officials, and walked to his house first.Ah Yun asked Zheng Qingchuan in the carriage: "Don't you go to the second grandmother's house first" has already entered the capital, she and A Qing kept moving around, almost unable to sit still, a familiar feeling in her heart arises spontaneously, and she can't wait to go to Hong's house to see the relatives she misses.Zheng Qingchuan replied: "Put the luggage down first, and then send the little maid to the Hong family, the Zheng family and the Wu family to report the news, let the maid clean the house, we will take a bath, change into clean clothes, bring Jingzhou specialties, and go to the Hong family to visit."
It's noon now, and I can probably have dinner at Hong's house today. ”Ah Yun asked again: "Do you live in Hong's house tonight" Zheng Qingchuan thought for a while and said: "There is a possibility of this, because the second grandfather may have to discuss some things with Su Mu." ”Old Madam Su woke up from her drowsiness at this time, listened to Zheng Qingchuan's words, opened her dim eyes slightly, and said tiredly: "You can go without worry, I won't go to the Hong family." ”There used to be a knot between Mrs.
Su and the Hong family, and they stopped moving around each other for a long time.Ah Qing said happily: "Grandmother is resting at home, let Mama Yun ask Imperial Doctor Yao to take the pulse" Old Madam Su nodded.After a few years, when she returned to the capital, there was no joy in the old lady's heart, but some heavy memories.When they arrived at the door of the house, as soon as the carriage stopped, it became lively in an instant, "Old lady, young lady, eldest girl, second girl, nurse Yun Mama, pretty girl" He Feng and Chi Yue ran over, smiling happily, and at the same time, tears rolled in their eyes, crying with joy.The nurse hugged left and right, holding Hefeng and Chi Yue in her arms, and she was also crying and laughing.Zheng Qingchuan asked: "What about Mama He" He Feng said: "Mama He lives in the grange, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up today, so I will send a carriage to pick it up early tomorrow morning." ”Zheng Qingchuan supported Mrs.
Su, entered the house with a smile, and asked: "Chi Yue, where is your fragrant tree" Chi Yue gave birth to a daughter, whose name is Xiangshu.Chi Yue suddenly showed a shy expression and said with a smile: "She is sleeping in the house, and I will bring her to greet the young lady later." ”Old Madam Su showed a little interest at this time, and asked: "Chi Yue, how old is your child, is it well-behaved" Chi Yue said with a smile as she walked: "Back to Old Madam, she is two years old."
The rest is fine, it's just a bit gluttonous. ”Reunited after a long absence, it feels fresh to say anything.chatted while walking, first sent the old lady back to the main room in the main courtyard, and then Zheng Qingchuan, Ah Qing and Ah Yun went back to the West Cross Courtyard, and after returning home, their mouths almost never stopped.He Feng and Chi Yue took care of Zheng Qingchuan to bathe, and Zheng Qingchuan asked them about their lives in the capital in the past few years."
Although I have written letters before, I expect you to report good news and not bad news" Chi Yue said with a smile: "If you encounter a small trouble, I will discuss it with Hefeng."
If the trouble is bigger, we will go to the Hong family to find someone to help, but when the young master and young lady are not at home, we are not sure. ”He Feng happily answered: "This capital is full of nobles and nobles' minions, we are afraid of offending others, that day a person just finished eating baked cakes, came to the shop to touch the clothes, a touch is five finger prints, I dare not squeak, for fear that others are deliberately looking for trouble."
Okay now, the young lady is back, if I meet someone like that again, I will drag him to the yamen and let him lose money" Zheng Qingchuan changed into clean clothes, wiped his hair, walked out of the bathroom, and walked into the hall, and saw the nurse holding a fat doll kissing her face."
Obediently call grandma" No matter how the nurse coaxes, the fat doll is just hiding, and she is about to be teased to cry.Zheng Qingchuan walked over with a smile, looked at the child's face carefully, and asked: "Is this the fragrant tree" Chi Yue finished pouring the water and also came over, and smiled shyly: "Young lady, this is my daughter."
She is not very obedient and has a bad temper, I didn't dare to say that in front of the old lady just now. ”When Chi Yue squatted down, taught her daughter to say hello to Zheng Qingchuan, and taught her daughter to call her grandmother, Zheng Qingchuan went back to the bedroom, opened the jewelry box, took a small box and walked out, and said with a smile: "This is my gift to Xiao Xiangshu." ”Chi Yue opened it and saw that it was golden in front of her, she hurriedly closed the box and handed it back, her hands trembling slightly."
It's too valuable, the slave doesn't dare to accept it" Zheng Qingchuan took the box, then put it in the fat doll's hand, and said with a smile: "Keep it well, it's useless now, and it will be useful in the future." ”Ji Yue smiled happily and finally stopped refusing.The fat doll immediately held the box in her arms and refused to let go.When the nurse saw it, she smiled from ear to ear, and immediately taught the fat doll to salute and thank you.As soon as you come home from a long journey, you can't be idle.Zheng Qingchuan tidied himself up a little, went out again with Ah Qing, Ah Yun, and Su Mu, and went to Hong's house in a carriage.t: