At the beginning of July,
The emperor emeritus brought the princes back to the capital from the imperial manor. After a few months, Jia Yao and the others returned to Ningguo Province once again,
As soon as they returned to the residence,
The four children immediately ran to Xia Lu's side to be lovey-dovey,
This made the Jia Zhen flustered and exasperated. As soon as they came back, they only knew how to snatch his wife. People did things.
Mother Jia knew that Jia Lian and the others had returned from the imperial manor, so she immediately set up a banquet,
She invited all the masters of the East Mansion to come over for dinner, and also let Jia Lian and Jia Xie reunite. After all,
They had not seen each other for two to three years.
When Jia Xie left,
Jia Lian was still young. At that time, she was only five years old,
Although they often corresponded,
In the end,
It was inconvenient,
Jia Lian still forgot about Jia Xie,
But fortunately, Jia Xie had the intention to get close,
Jia Lian was not an introverted person,
Not long after,
The relationship between the two of them was extremely close.
Madam Jia Feng looked at Jia Xie and Jia Lian's happy and harmonious appearance,
She felt that her eyes were burning,
Thinking about how her Husband and her had divorced, and the power of the housekeeper had been taken away by her mother-in-law. In addition, the new concubine was flaunting her power in front of her, she felt that her life was bitter. She felt that she had been wronged and wanted to find someone to talk to. However, the scene of the Empress reprimanding her was still vivid in her mind, so she definitely would not go to the Empress to talk to her. As for Mother Feng, when she thought about the doctor that Mother Feng had found later on, which was the reason why she and her Husband had divorced, she felt some resentment towards Mother Feng in her heart. After thinking about it, she went to Xia Lu. She felt that Xia Lu was the same as her, a stepwife. Xia Lu would definitely understand the sorrow in her heart.
"It's said that it's not easy to be a stepwife. Zheng'er's wife, you must not have had a good time these years, right?" Madam Jia Feng and Xia Lu sat together and looked at Xia Lu pitifully.
Xia Lu was speechless. Xia Lu was dumbfounded. What were Uncle She and Aunt She trying to say? She felt that she was living quite well. Her husband was considerate, and her children were motivated. There were no rules set by her mother-in-law, and her status was considered noble. It was just that she didn't have anything to spend time with. She didn't even have a computer or a phone. However, there were benefits to not having anything. At least, she had a regular schedule. She didn't have to stay up late to catch up on dramas or play games all night.
Madam Jia Feng did not care about Xia Lu's reaction. She continued, "As a second wife, I not only have to serve my Husband and Parents-In-Law, but I also have to compare myself with others. I am a living person. How can I compare with a dead person? Besides, is it my fault that I did not raise the previous child? If I raise the child well, others will think that I deserve it. If I don't, others will say that I am a mean stepmother. Now, I don't even have the right to manage the household. Husband is still on the side of Aunt She. Tell me, how hard is my life? "
Xia Lu was speechless. Xia Lu continued to be confused. It was true that a living person could not compare with a dead person. However, serving her parents-in-law was something that needed to be verified. Rongguo Province was a big family with a big business. How could they not be able to afford a few servants? When Duke Rongguo was still alive, it was the men in the mansion who served him. Jia Xie, Jia Zhen, and his father-in-law, Jia Jing, served him at the side. As for Madam Jia, compared with the Jia Chang Clan and the Jia Wang Clan, Madam Jia did not set any rules for Madam Jia Feng, who was the Empress's younger sister. At most, Madam Jia just let her take some food with her chopsticks and sit down. In the past, the Jia Chang Clan and the Jia Wang Clan served the whole meal.
As for the child, no one asked her to raise it. The child had always been raised in Ningguo Province. Whether it was good or bad, it was raised in Ningguo Province. It had nothing to do with her. As for Aunt She, it depended on what she had done before. Xia Lu was crazily complaining in her heart. This Uncle She and Aunt She changed the topic and made her seem like a kind little white flower.
"Do you know? Our Lord has been staying with those two little vixens these days. He didn't even miss the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. Did he really take me, the wife of the first wife, seriously? "Madam Jia Feng continued to cry in front of the vulgar people.
Xia Lu, who knew the inside story, continued to complain in her heart. Your mother-in-law told me about this. Wasn't it because on the first day of the lunar month, you kept pulling your Husband to talk about how those two concubines were bad? Your Husband was angry and ran to the study to rest? Moreover, he didn't come to your room on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, nor did he go to those two concubines' place. Instead, he rested in the study. You are exaggerating.
"Now, I have no status in this mansion. Sometimes, when I want to eat something, the servants will refuse. Think about it. I married him at the age of sixteen, and he is already in his twenties. I am still the sister of the Empress. I have suffered so much. Now, this is how they treat me." Madam Jia Feng took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears on her face.
Xia Lu thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you don't have to care about those two concubines. Just let them go." Xia Lu hinted vaguely. After all, it was someone else's family business. She couldn't directly tell this girl how to fight in the house, right? However, she felt that Madam Jia Feng just didn't know how to be a good person. She didn't have a bad heart. However, she didn't know how to be a good person, so everyone didn't like her. This was quite annoying.
"Now that I am like this, they already don't take me seriously. If I let them go, then will I still have a foothold in this mansion?" Madam Jia Feng cried miserably.
Xia Lu saw that Madam Jia Feng didn't understand her at all. She was helpless. She only wanted to say, "Miss, with your character and temper, no matter which man you married in ancient times, it was not good. In ancient times, it was legal for men to have three wives and four concubines. As the legal wife, you are really a lowly person to go and tear them apart." Xia Lu was sure that if the Jia Zhen was the kind of person who had three wives and four concubines, Xia Lu was sure that she was absolutely qualified to be the legal wife.
"Don't cry, Old Ancestor is still watching." Xia Lu looked at the distance, where Madam Jia was surrounded by children. She touched one child's face and another child's face. She didn't have time to pay attention to this corner at all. Otherwise, this girl was afraid that she would offend her mother-in-law again. After all, she hadn't seen her favorite grandson and grandson for a few months. Now that they were back, instead of being happy, she was crying here. What was her intention?
Jia Feng hurriedly wiped away her tears. After all, these days of unhappiness had made her fearful of Jia Feng's mother.
"What are you two sisters-in-law talking about?" Madam Jia shifted her attention from the children to Xia Lu and Madam Jia.
"They're saying that the ancestor is biased. I've been coming here so diligently these days, but the ancestor doesn't seem to care about me. Now that these children have returned, the ancestor treats them as her treasures. She really is biased," laughed Xia Lu.
"You monkey, you're still jealous of the children. A few days ago, I got a new pair of pearl earrings. It's just right for your age. When you go back later, bring it back. Don't say that Old Ancestor is biased." Madam Jia smiled. She liked to hear such words the most. Every time she was coaxed to feel better, there would be something to give.
"Then, thank you, Old Ancestor. I just happened to be lacking a pair of earrings." Xia Lu was delighted. Xia Lu finally understood why Wang Xifeng liked to say nice things to Madam Jia. Who didn't know how to say nice things? After saying it, there would be something to give. It was wonderful. However, in other words, this Old Ancestor was really generous.
Madam Jia Feng, who was at the side, was unhappy. Other than receiving something from Madam Jia on her birthday, she had never received anything else. As far as she knew, this niece-in-law often received rewards from the Old Ancestor.
Yuan Chun sat at the side and looked at Xia Lu with sparkling eyes. The Old Ancestor had told her to observe how Eldest Sister-in-law Zhen conducted herself. If she could learn two or three levels, it would be very beneficial for her in the future.
When Jia Jing returned from morning court, the family had dinner. Jia Jing, Jia Xie, Jia Zhen, and Jia Yao were all eating in the front yard. Naturally, Jia Zhu, who was in her teens this year, also went to eat in the front yard. Only Madam Jia, Xia Lu, Madam Jia Feng, and Yuan Chun were left here.
"With these children back, the residence is finally lively." Madam Jia sighed.
"Isn't that so? It can be seen that the residence is livelier with children. "Xia Lu smiled.
"You still say that. You are still young. Why don't you want to continue to have another child? The residence is full of boys. Don't you know how precious it is to have a girl?" Madam Jia said.
"I also want to, but then I think about it again. There are so many boys in our residence. If we really have a girl, how pitiful will the son-in-law be in the future? Once the daughter is unhappy, all these uncles and brothers will come to visit. Then the son-in-law will be sullen to death." Xia Lu smiled. For these families with many boys, the girls were really favored.
"You are so mischievous." Madam Jia was amused and did not mention this matter again.
"Old Ancestor, the maidservant of Concubine Liu from Fragrant Grass Courtyard just came over. She said that Concubine Liu is already a month pregnant." Yuan Yang came over to report.
"Pa!" Madam Jia Feng's bowl fell to the ground. This Concubine Liu was one of the two concubines that Madam Jia had bestowed upon Jia Xie.
Madam Jia glared at Madam Jia Feng, but in any case, in consideration of the younger generation's presence, she did not say anything. Instead, she asked Yuan Yang, "Has the diagnosis been confirmed? It's been a month? "
"Yes, Concubine Liu's maidservant said that Concubine Liu has not been feeling well for the past few days. This morning, she almost couldn't get up. After paying respects to Madam this morning, she went back home and felt that something was wrong. But when she thought that the young masters were coming back today, she did not want to invite a doctor. It was her maidservant who could not bear to see the young masters upset and secretly invited a doctor over. After checking her pulse, she found out that she is already more than a month pregnant." Yuan Yang explained the whole situation.
Xia Lu smiled in his heart. This Concubine Liu's methods were really good. It was no wonder that she could anger Madam Jia Feng to this extent. She did not invite a doctor to check earlier, but chose today. Today, when Jia Lian came back, not only could it be a double blessing, but it could also be said that this child was brought up by Jia Lian. With this in mind, as Jia Lian's brother, Jia Lian had to take care of this brother of his. "Old Madam, you were just talking about me, and now the child is here."
"Lian 'er is coming back today, and we have another son in our fu. This is the blessing that Lian' er brought back. This child is not bad. Our fu has not had a child for so many years. People who don't know will think that our eldest son is not in good health. Now that this child is here, they will not have much to say," Madam Jia said to Xia Lu. She did not even look at Madam Jia Feng. However, Xia Lu understood that these words were directed at Madam Jia Feng. It was really a slap in the face.
"Yuan Yang, go and let Madam Liu have a good rest. If there is anything missing, just tell Madam Jia. Although it is a concubine's child, at least there is no child born in our fu. This is a good thing. Later, go to the front and tell She 'er," Madam Jia ordered.
"Yes, this servant will do it right away." Yuan Yang respectfully left.
Xia Lu looked at the silent Madam Jia Feng and felt a little sympathy in his heart. However, this slap in the face was because she had gone too far previously. Now, her aunt was pregnant, and she herself was not pregnant. Who knew how many rumors would appear?
Madam Jia looked at Madam Jia Feng, and a trace of pleasure appeared in her heart. She directly brought a doctor to slap her in the face. She could not blame them for slapping her in the face. Did she really think that there was no one left in Rongguo Province? Old Master Jia had just left, and Rongguo Province was just out of mourning. She dared to bully them in front of their door.
"What are you waiting for? Clean up here and change your wife's bowl. "Madam Jia glared at the servant behind Madam Jia Feng.
"Yes." Madam Jia Feng's servant quickly acted.
Because she already had Lian 'er, Jia Xie did not have high expectations for this child. However, this child's appearance caused the rumors of Madam Jia Feng bringing a doctor to the door and caused the outside world to suspect that there was something wrong with his body. For this reason, nothing could happen to this child.
Jia Xie's aunt was pregnant. For everyone in Ningguo Province, it did not affect them at all. However, for the Feng family, it was not so good. The marriage of the Feng family's daughters hit a wall.
Logically speaking, one of the daughters of the Feng family was the Empress, and the other daughter was the Marchioness. They were born to bring good fortune to their husband's family. However, the Feng family brought a doctor to the door to examine their son-in-law's body. This made the families who wanted to have a marriage with the Feng family hesitate. Marrying a wife was not only to bring good fortune to the husband's family, but also to have children. Thinking about the Feng family, these families could not accept that their daughters could not bear a child, so they pushed the blame to their son-in-law. Because of the marriage of the Feng family's daughters, Madam Jia Xie had to go to the palace again to discuss with the Empress.
"Is Master Hou's aunt pregnant?" The Empress sighed. When she heard her mother's words, she really pitied her niece. They were both people who had fallen from grace. They were both born into the Feng family and had become the daughters of the Feng family. Their lives were all so bitter.
"Your Majesty, you have to come up with an idea quickly," Madam Jia Xie said anxiously.
"What idea can I come up with? Don't tell me that you let my younger sister make that aunt's child pregnant and impose the reputation of infertility on Master Hou? You can say that Master Hou deliberately impregnated the child to wash away his reputation. "The Empress sneered.
Madam Jia Xie's eyes lit up. "That's a way, but …" However, if they did so, their family and the Jia family would become enemies.
The Empress saw that her mother actually took it seriously. She only felt that the Feng family was hopeless. What kind of family was the Jia family? Was it the kind of family that would be defeated by their family? The Retired Emperor was still alive and the Jia family's favor was still there. Because last time, the Jia Xie's memorial to ask for the title of Heir Apparent was suppressed. The Emperor was feeling guilty. Now the Empress wanted to pour a basin of dirty water on the Jia family. "Mother, if we do so, our family and the Jia family will become enemies. Have you thought about your younger sister, who is living in the Jia family? How can she survive in the Jia family? "
Madam Jia Xie was stunned. She looked at the Empress and said nothing.
"Apart from the Feng family, have you thought about my younger sister and me? Does Mother care whether we live well or not? " The Empress stared straight at Madam Jia Xie. "In Mother's eyes, we are just tools that can bring glory to the Feng family. What does the life and death of the tools have to do with you?"
"No, no, why would Your Majesty say such heart-wrenching words?" Madam Jia Xie denied repeatedly.
"Isn't that so? Then Mother, tell this Empress how my younger sister will live in Rongguo Province after doing this. Tell this Empress! "The Empress said angrily.
"You are Jing Niang's elder sister. For Your Majesty's sake, Rongguo Province shouldn't dare to do anything to Jing Niang, right?" Madam Jia Xie said carefully. Looking at the Empress's expression, she was a little frightened.
"The Empress's face? Haha, in your eyes, is this Empress's face very important? There are three ways to be unfilial, and having no children is the worst. Even if Jing Niang is this Empress's younger sister, if the Jia family wants to divorce her and marry someone else, no one in the world will think there is a problem. She is this Empress's younger sister, and the Feng family is this Empress's maternal family. Can you really be considered a distant relative? Guozhang, haha, who do you think you are? Greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. This Empress can't contain your ambitions. You don't have the ability, but you still want to climb up. If you climb up and fall down, you will fall to your death! "The Empress was really angry. She looked at her mother with hatred.
"Your Majesty, the Feng family is your maternal family. If the daughter of the Feng family can't get married, you will lose face!" Madam Jia Xie said anxiously.
"With you bunch of idiots here, this Empress would rather not have the surname Feng!" The Empress directly threw the teacup in her hand to the ground.
Mother Feng jumped in fright, and the maidservant outside hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, did something happen?" ,
"It's nothing. It's just that the teacup accidentally fell to the ground. It's not injured," the Empress said to the maid outside with a cold face.
"Yes!" The maid outside quieted down and left the Empress and her daughter alone.
"Your Majesty the Empress …" Mother Feng looked at the Empress tentatively. This was the first time she had seen her daughter so angry. In her impression, her eldest daughter was gentle and elegant, virtuous, and always had a decent smile on her face. The spring breeze caressed her face, and she looked benevolent at first glance.
"You can leave. This Empress doesn't want to see anyone from the Feng family right now!" The Empress directly rejected the guest.
"Your Majesty, your niece …" Madam Jia Xie said anxiously.
"It has nothing to do with this Empress. Whatever you do, you will bear the consequences. In the future, this Empress will not interfere. If something really happens to the Feng family, this Empress will pay the silver to settle the innocent people in the Feng family. This Empress can't do anything else!" The Empress said coldly.
"Your Majesty, you can't do this!" Madam Jia Xie knelt in front of the Empress.
"Linglong, take her away. In the future, don't accept Madam Jia Xie's invitation!" The Empress said angrily.
The maid quickly came in and said to Madam Jia Xie, who was kneeling on the ground, "Madam, please!" As the personal maid of the Empress, Linglong had been with the Empress all the time. She had seen the setbacks the Empress had encountered. The Empress was already in such a difficult situation, but the Feng family still made trouble for her from time to time. Those concubines in the harem had used the Feng family to attack the Empress many times, but the Empress didn't even defend herself. She didn't ask the Feng family to be orderly and make the Empress proud. She only asked the Feng family to behave and not make trouble for the Empress.
Madam Jia Xie wanted to continue begging, but the Empress's maid was not to be trifled with.
After Madam Jia Xie left, the Empress was still a little worried. She directly sent a letter to Madam Jia Feng and told her not to cooperate with the Feng family and put all the blame on the Duke. The Empress also explained the situation to Madam Jia Feng.
After receiving the Empress's letter, Madam Jia Feng burst into tears again. Now the Feng family was unreliable and the woman in Fangcao Courtyard was pregnant. She only felt that her life was really miserable.
After Madam Jia Feng went back, she couldn't help but come to Madam Jia Feng. Madam Jia Feng had already seen the Empress's letter. How could she agree? She only said that she would think about it. After Madam Jia Feng left, Madam Jia Feng wrote a letter to the Empress.
After reading her sister's letter, the Empress only felt dizzy. She was still afraid that Madam Jia Feng would be persuaded by Madam Jia Feng, so she hurriedly summoned Madam Jia Feng to the palace.
The Empress told Madam Jia Feng the seriousness of the matter in detail. Madam Jia Feng also told the Empress her difficulties in the mansion.
"It's such a simple thing, but you can't deal with it. What did mother teach you?" Hearing her sister's complaints, the Empress was speechless. If her sister came to the harem, even with her protection, it wouldn't be long before she was hurt.
"Sister, please give me an idea," Madam Jia Feng said anxiously.
"As the legal wife, you took the initiative to argue with those concubines. The means are the worst. The root of evil nature of men is that they want their harem to be peaceful. Even if you hate other women to death, you should pretend to be virtuous and generous in front of men," the Empress said.
Madam Jia Feng suddenly understood. It was no wonder that on that day, her Husband left after she said a few unpleasant words to the two b * tches in Fangcao Courtyard.
"You, these two concubines are nothing at all. Although they were given by the Old Madam, now one is pregnant and the other is not. Do you think the other one has a problem in her heart?" The Empress reminded her.
"Sister, what do you mean?" Madam Jia Feng suddenly remembered what Xia Lu said that day.
"You just have to persuade them. If one is pregnant, the other one will definitely be dissatisfied. You just have to let them fight among themselves. Why do you have to dirty your hands?" Such a simple matter troubled her sister for so long. The Empress envied her sister. Compared with the harem in Rongguo Province, the harem in Rongguo Province was too peaceful.
"Thank you, sister." Madam Jia Feng understood immediately after the Empress's words.
"Say more good words in front of your Husband and praise Jia Lian more. Then you and your Husband's relationship will be better. When the relationship is good, you will have a chance to have a child. Do you understand?"
"I will. Thank you, sister." Now, as long as she could win back her Husband's heart, she could do it. As long as she had a child, all the problems would be solved.
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