Chapter 274 Love
Xie Erniang closed the medical book, and the mother in charge immediately came to her senses. She fetched water and came forward to clean the Erniang's hands. She also took the warm cloak from the maid's hand, helped the Erniang put it on, and then handed the heater over.
"It's snowing outside again, please change your shoes before walking."
The two maids knelt down and served Mrs. Xie to put on her boots.
There was a thick layer of fur inside the boots, which had been warmed by charcoal fire and scented. They were warm and soft when stepped into them. Xie Erniang's face relaxed a little, and she looked at the mother in charge: "It's very suitable."
The mother in charge said with a smile: "These are furs sent by the palace a few days ago. Princess Qin also said that on the Queen Mother's birthday, Xixia and Northern Qi will also send envoys to send gifts to Beijing. The Queen Mother will choose more from them for the second wife."
The Queen Mother liked Prince Huai very much and often called him into the palace to talk.
The Queen Mother was extremely worried when the prince was injured. Later she found out that the second lady had rescued him, so she immediately sent the lieutenant and palace officials to bring several boxes of rewards.
Only then did the whole family know that the second wife had done something big. If the old prime minister hadn't suddenly disappeared later, the family would not have known how happy they would be.
The servant opened the umbrella and protected Xie Erniang as she walked out. Xie Erniang was fascinated by the plum blossoms all over the yard and couldn't help but slow down.
The steward’s mother said: “The plum blossoms are blooming well in the mansion this year.”
Lady Xie nodded.
The mother in charge has long been used to it, and the second wife doesn't like to talk much, especially when she first entered the house. They said it was because the countryside was deserted, so she developed such a personality.
After living back at home, things got much better.
A group of people were strolling in the garden when they saw the steward hurried over to report: "The county prince is here. He is talking to the master in the front yard. He will come to the back yard to pay his respects to the lady in a while."
The steward came to inform the second lady to prepare.
After the King of Huai County found his savior, he went to the countryside to ask for a meeting. At that time, the old prime minister had just returned home from his official post and blocked the person back.
After the old prime minister passed away, the second wife returned to Bianjing for the funeral. Prince Huai also found various excuses to stay in the mansion. At that time, he was still in grief and no one mentioned it. After the old prime minister was buried, the master raised Ding You, After being deprived of the gift by the officials and taking over the Privy Council again, Princess Qin came to the house and revealed Prince Huai County's thoughts to the master and his wife.
Of course, the Prince of Qin's Palace will not press for an engagement, and will grant the marriage to the Queen Mother after the filial piety period is over.
"I understand."
Xie Er Niang sent the people away, cut two plum blossoms with her own hands, and then went to Zhou's house.
Zhou was talking to Xie Sanlang. When she saw Xie Erniang coming, she smiled and said, "Why are you so late today? Have you been reading in the medicine hall?"
Xie Erniang responded: "My father accidentally read the new medical book he brought back too late."
Xie Erniang speaks very slowly, but fortunately her words are clear and well-tongued, but if you listen carefully, she lacks some Bianjing accent.
Xie Chenghan also saluted Xie Erniang: "Second sister."
Mrs. Zhou waved her hand: "Sister Jing, come and sit."
Xie Erniang noticed that there were a lot of things in the house, including porcelain, brocade, silverware, tea and other items.
Zhou knew what her daughter was thinking, so she said: "They are all sent by the Jiyi Department. The goods that are going to be sent to the market this year will be sent to the market when the envoys of the feudal state come. Show them to them. If there is no objection, this year's goods will be sent to the market." Trade is dominated by these.”
Next to the pile was a small clay oven.
Xie Erniang's eyes fell on it: "Is the clay stove too?"
"Of course not," Zhou said, "How can you show such a crude thing to the feudal lord? Your third brother got it back from your husband."
Xie Chenghan nodded: "One of Sir's disciples got it. Sir, you don't need this. We heard that you can explode salt by burning this, so..."
Zhou glanced at Xie Chenghan complainingly.
Xie Chenghan did not dare to continue talking.
Zhou taught a lesson: "Don't play with these things. If your father knows about it, you will be punished."
"I don't dare," Xie Chenghan said, "I can at most tell my subordinates to do it."
The children of the aristocratic family have always been noble. From birth to growing up, they have to spend a lot of money to support them. If they are injured while learning to ride and shoot, it will be fine. If something goes wrong with such a common thing, then they will really let down the thoughts of the elders in the family. Not to mention that Xie Chenghan would be punished, the boy next to him would also be beaten to death. Xie Erniang said: "It seems that many people say that this clay stove is useful."
Mrs. Zhou frowned: "Don't mention this, and don't say it in front of your father. The recent events in Daming Mansion have bothered your father. This mud stove also comes from Daming Mansion."
The two siblings nodded.
Mrs. Zhou ordered her servants: "Throw the things out, don't be an eyesore here."
The steward hurriedly ordered people to take it away.
Logically speaking, such things should be smashed before being thrown away. The servant took it out of the yard and threw it on the ground several times. The clay stove was still safe, so the servant had to find a hammer.
The Prince of Huai County went to pay homage to the Zhou family. When he passed by and saw this scene, the servants of the Xie family hurriedly blocked up the clay stove.
"What's going on?"
To the surprise of the servants, Prince Huai stopped and asked: "It looks like a clay oven."
The servant hurriedly replied: "It's burned out and I'm about to throw it out."
Prince Huai looked thoughtfully at the ground again. The clay stove from Daming Mansion was very strong, with an extra layer of fire clay inside. The whole stove was so heavy that it could actually be burned out.
Prince Huai didn't say any more words, but walked forward again. Just like every time, when Prince Huai saw Mrs. Zhou, he looked behind the screen.
Xie Erniang was sitting there doing needlework.
The prince and Mr. Zhou were chatting away, when suddenly a gust of wind blew open the window, which was the one behind the screen. Prince Huai County stood up anxiously.
Fortunately, the mother in charge had quick eyesight and quickly closed the window, so the Prince of Huai County did not walk over in person.
"Are you okay?"
Everyone knew that the county prince was concerned about the second lady.
The mother in charge hurriedly responded: "It's okay, it's okay, it's just that I was negligent and didn't fasten it properly."
The Prince of Huai County looks very much like today's officials, with a somewhat heroic face. At the age of nineteen, he has been working in the court for a long time. Now he is appointed as the right-level official. Normally, the officials will always recruit him to personally teach.
Now seeing her grandson, whom the official family valued, caring so much about her, Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but feel happy.
The figure behind the screen moved, and Prince Huai County came back to his senses.
Seeing this, Mrs. Zhou was afraid that King Huai County would be uncomfortable, so she took the initiative to ask: "Are you very busy with errands recently?"
The king of Huai County said: "Assign some people from the palace to Daming Mansion, and I will take on more responsibilities."
Women cannot talk about political affairs, especially when facing a prince.
Zhou was not in a position to say more, but the Prince of Huai County said: "It shouldn't take long. After all, the person going to Daming Mansion is He Chun."
Zhou nodded.
Prince Huai County looked at Xie Chenghan: "When the weather gets warmer, I will take you for an outing."
Xie Chenghan showed a happy expression on his face and happily agreed: "Okay."
Prince Huai County stood up and left.
Zhou sent the Prince of Huai County out, and the figure behind the screen moved.
The Prince of Huai County left Xie's Mansion directly, got on his horse, and when he rode away from Xie's home, he reached out and rubbed his heart. There was a scar on it, which was left in the mansion in Xie's hometown.
A scene flashed through his mind. In the dark night, a blade stabbed his chest without any hesitation. If he hadn't worn soft armor, he would have been pierced and died on the spot.
Prince Huai's slender eyes narrowed, and the corners of his mouth raised with a smile. He would definitely find the person who hurt him.