Chapter 170 Joy and Sorrow
While Mrs. Leng was having a sweet dream, her servants ran back in despair.
"Madam, it's not good! The master...the master has been imprisoned." This servant followed Cui Rong specifically. Cui Rong went to the Yamen fine this morning, but unexpectedly he couldn't come back.
Mr. Leng was shocked when he heard this: "What did you say? The master was imprisoned?! Why?"
"The younger one didn't hear it very clearly. It seemed like he was talking about bribing the superior..." It was a cold day, and the servant's forehead was covered with sweat. "It was said to be the coupon that Zhu Hui had handed in earlier..."
"Is...is this Zhu Hui crazy? Why did he bite us?" Mrs. Leng couldn't figure it out. Her husband was just a fifth-rank official and was not even qualified to go to court. What was Zhu Hui doing with him?
"Anyway, this is what I heard. Madam, please make plans early! Everyone knows that Zhu Hui is the most ruthless person." Who in the capital doesn't know Zhu Hui? Those who respect him say that he is an upright and loyal minister. , those who hated him called him a mad dog, and they bit him and refused to let go.
The Cui family has a weak foundation, and Zhu Hui is involved, so the outcome will probably not be good.
Mr. Leng stood up suddenly and said, "Hurry and prepare the car, I'm going to Fengxianhou Mansion."
All she could think of now was Fengxian Hou. Although they might not be able to help, they still had to struggle no matter what, and couldn't just sit back and wait for death.
"Madam," the servant looked at her with a troubled expression, "Mr. Lu was also involved in the performance, and the crime was even bigger..."
After hearing these words, Mrs. Leng was completely stunned. She seemed to have lost all her strength and fell down on the chair.
"How could this happen? How could this happen?" Mrs. Leng seemed to be in a daze, repeating these words in her mouth.
"Madam, please take care of yourself. I... I don't want my salary for this month." The servant gritted his teeth and said, "I still have a family to support, and I won't look for work elsewhere."
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At this time, the servant was also glad that what he sold was not a death contract. There were not many servants of the Cui family who sold death contracts, and the rest were lucky enough to escape.
At this time, the Fengxian Hou Mansion was already in chaos, but no one reported the news to the Cui family, so the Cui family only found out about it later.
Mrs. Lu, who was already very fat, fainted when she became anxious and phlegm came up. Fortunately, she was revived.
"Call the young master back quickly and discuss how to rescue the marquis." Mrs. Lu cried, "This is really a disaster from heaven! How could this happen?"
At this time, she did not reflect on the sins she had done, and still felt that her fate was unfair.
Compared to the panic and frustration of the two families, Wen Mingqian was calm and peaceful.
"Madam, the plum blossoms in the southeast corner are in bloom. Although there are only one or two branches in bloom, they are really energetic. Madam, won't you go and enjoy them?" Aoshuang walked in happily.
"I went there yesterday and saw no movement!" Sang Er also felt fresh, "It opened today."
"The best times to appreciate plum blossoms are first in the morning, second at dusk and third under the moon." Wen Mingqian said, "It's better to wait until dusk after dinner before going to watch them. It will definitely be more interesting."
"You can always learn many elegant things when you are with your wife." Aoshuang does not feel that she is being a servant at all. She can learn a lot every day. Even if she spends money to hire a master, she may not be able to learn so thoughtfully. .
"Then I'll prepare a pot of plain wine," Sang Er said. "When I'm admiring the plum blossoms, I can drink a cup or two to go away the cold."
"I came uninvited, so I won't be kicked out, right?" Wei Shi walked in with a maid and a woman with a smile. "It's sister, please take a seat." Wen Mingqian saw that Wei Shi was also very kind, and quickly stood up and gave up his seat with a smile.
"I've wanted to see you for a long time, but who would have thought that I'd be sick since you left, and I'm only getting better these days." Webster sat down and said, she had indeed lost some weight, and her face was not as good as usual.
"Why is sister sick? I think she worked too hard on weekdays, but is she feeling well now?" Wen Mingqian was very concerned.
"It's much better now, don't worry." Webster said with a smile, "I just miss you a little. How are you these days?"
"My sister knows that I am living a good life." Wen Mingqian said, "I am free and casual. I can get up when I want and sleep when I want."
"It is indeed comfortable," Webster also smiled, "It seems that my worries are unnecessary."
"Has sister heard those rumors too?" Wen Mingqian personally brought her a cup of tea.
"No way! I was really angry after hearing this. I don't know who could be so vicious and taint someone's innocence for no reason," Webster said.
"Ever since people can speak, has there been so much gossip in this world?" Wen Mingqian sighed, "The most difficult thing to guard against in this world is rumors."
"Although you have left the Gong family, in our hearts, we are still a family. The eldest master and I have discussed it, and we cannot let this rumor spread under any circumstances.
Yesterday I went to the Huang family for a banquet. During the dinner, I told everyone that you are the most trustworthy person. Our Gong family has failed you, and you still retaliate with kindness. This must be someone with bad intentions and deliberately framed me. Just rest assured, we will never stand idly by at any time. ”
"Sister, thank you so much." Wen Mingqian was really grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Webster for being willing to help me like this.
"I told you earlier, you don't have to be polite to us." Webster said, "We received a letter from Chang'an a few days ago and knew that everything was fine with him. The old lady seemed to be worried about something and asked us to prepare a lot of things. I sent a special person to deliver it. I came here to ask you if you have anything to send to Chang'an? I sent it together before the end of the year."
"I did make some clothes for him, but I'll bother my sister." Wen Mingqian originally thought of sending them out himself, but since Webster took the initiative to ask, she had no choice but to use others.
"Is everything done? If not, I will ask someone to pick it up in two days." Webster said, "The days go by so fast. In the blink of an eye, you have been gone for two months."
"How is everyone in the family? How is the old lady?" Wen Mingqian asked.
"When you left, the old lady was ill. She has been a little uneasy these days, but nothing major happened." Webster said, "As for the second master, a matchmaker has already come to marry him."
"This is a good thing, I wonder if there is anyone who likes it?" Wen Mingqian didn't mind at all, but he wanted Gong Xu to resume his string as soon as possible.
"I have taken a fancy to one, the daughter of the Wan family, a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Etiquette. She is twenty years old this year. She was originally engaged, but later broke off the engagement. This girl's marriage has been somewhat delayed, but there are people who know the background. He said that this girl has excellent character and looks very similar to you. "We have been discussing the wedding in the past few days, and it is expected that the marriage will be completed after the year."
"Another happy event is coming to our family." Wen Mingqian smiled slightly, "It's just that sister, you are busy again."
None of this is a surprise to Wen Mingqian. Men are often like this. While facing the old people, they never forget them, and at the same time, they don't delay in accepting new people.
Anyway, she had already let go and wouldn't mind it any more.