Chapter 242
The problem of solving Miss Li is very simple. Zhao Changqing ordered people to buy Miss Li's contract from the Li family. Although he spent more money, it was a good idea to go all out once and for all.
Zhao Changqing ordered Hong'er to return Miss Li's contract to Yue, but he had not met Yue. Yue was extremely moved and said to Hong'er, "Since the Yue family was confiscated, the relatives and friends and old friends have been separated. Now the head of the family saved my mother and daughter from water and fire, and there is no way to repay me. Please accept a gift from our mother and daughter."
Hong'er hurriedly supported Yue and Miss Li with one hand and said, "You just need to live a peaceful life. My grandmother does not seek to repay you. She will feel at ease when you live a good life smoothly."
The Yue family's house was empty. Miss Li brought out two pots of flowers and said earnestly, "Don't refuse. I spent a whole ten years of worrying life with my mother. Grandma Xia saved my mother and I for the rest of my life. This flower was raised by me, it was not worth it. It was the wish of our mother and daughter. You must accept it."
Hong'er wanted to give money, but the Yue family and daughter refused to accept it. Hong'er originally wanted to give some silver to the mother and daughter quietly. When Miss Li saw it, she returned it to her and said, "I have survived the past. Now I can be free. My mother and I have both hands and I have both hands. It is not difficult to live. When life is stable, my mother and I go to the city to pay tribute to my grandmother."
Hong'er went back and reported to Zhao Changqing about the mother and daughter of Yue. Zhao Changqing nodded and said she knew, "Is Mrs. Yue's appearance similar to Yaoyao?" It has been almost five years since Yaoyao passed away. When she thought of Yaoyao, she always felt a little sad. In terms of seniority, Mrs. Yue is Yaoyao's aunt. Zhao Changqing was unwilling to meet Yueyao's mother and daughter, and couldn't help but want to ask.
Hong'er said, "Grandma, I have never met Miss Yue." At that time, Hong'er was still young and had just been selected to be a little maid from the village. Most of them stayed at home to watch the house and rarely went out with her.
Zhao Changqing came back to his senses and laughed, "I forgot everything."
Hong'er told Zhao Changqing about the appearance of the Yue family and his son, and said, "Mrs. Yue is a little older and has gray hair. She must be a beautiful person when she was young. Miss Li is born with outstanding eyebrows and eyes, but she doesn't dare to dress up. Other girls are afraid that they are not glamorous enough. I think Miss Li is so sloppy. Otherwise, according to the temperament of the Li family, she would have sold her long ago."
Zhao Changqing sighed, "It's no wonder."
The New Year is clear about the matter between the mother and daughter of Yue. This New Year is quite lively. Although Aunt Xia is still worried about Zhao Lian’s marriage, and although Old Mrs. Xia will hum and picky and whisper, she can’t hide the fact that the Xia family is becoming more and more prosperous. After offering sacrifices to her ancestors, Old Mrs. Xia couldn’t help but sigh, “I remember when I was young, I took their siblings to live together. I never dared to think about today. I never dreamed of it.” Her son is a juren, her grandson is a Jinshi, and she also became a Hanlin master. How glorious is this? Old Mrs. Xia felt that even if she got underground one day, she would explain to the ancestors of the Xia family. It would be no exaggeration to say that she was a great hero of the Xia family! Such a promising descendants were all cultivated by her!
Aunt Xia smiled, "I was looking forward to having a good meal during the Chinese New Year. On weekdays, if the food is fed in the house, my mother will sell it for the elder brother and younger brother to study, and the remaining new rice must be replaced with other people's Chen rice. This way, a few more dou will be the food and food at home."
Old Mrs. Xia touched her soft silk clothes and said, "It's good to eat Chen rice. When it's not green and yellow, many people don't have any bark. It's not like now, rice is simmering white flour, and I still think this one is fat and that one is thin. Oh, I have to cherish my blessings."
Aunt Xia picked up a fried roasted meatball and smiled, "I love this one. I remember when I was a child, you would fried meatballs every year during the Chinese New Year. When you smell the smell, you could flow down your saliva. My second brother and my younger sister were so hungry that they would say with a stern face, "If you don't take the first bite, we can't eat it."
Old Mrs. Xia smiled and said, "Your brother has known since he was a child that he felt sorry for others."
Mrs. Xia: I know that feeling sorry for my mother is true.
Mr. Xia laughed, "How about you, mom, how could you bear to eat?"
When the family talks about the past years, the hardships of the past are now full of joy. When they are at midnight, Xia Wen took Xia Wu to set off firecrackers, and Xia Yu and Zhao Lian also joined in the fun. The dazzling fireworks reflected the garden, and the laughter and firecrackers flew across the walls, and the Liu family seemed particularly quiet.
At this time, except for Zhao Changqing, no one should pay attention to the Liu family. Zhao Changqing has always been able to hide his worries, and others will not think too much when they see her smiling. When Xia Wen and Zhao Changqing joined hands to go back to their yard, they smiled, "It's still lively when there are too many people."
Xia Wen is the eldest son and should support his parents to support his parents. In the past, when his grandmother and his wife didn't deal with each other, Xia Wen was also worried. Now that his grandmother has turned around, his wife is not a mean person. The family is reunited and harmonious, Xia Wen is naturally happy.
"Yes." As long as Mrs. Xia returns to her normal temper, Zhao Changqing can always get along with her. Zhao Changqing smiled, "I hope this will happen every year and the same will be the same every year." This is what a good day is. No need to worry about food and drink, a lot of expenses, the family is ordinary and harmonious, this is a good day.
We have a gift before the New Year and greetings after the New Year. Until the Spring Festival, all the families are busy and lively.
During the Lantern Festival, the Xia family went to join in the fun to enjoy the lanterns. Old Mrs. Xia was so confused. After returning home, she kept saying, "It's true that it's the imperial capital. It's worth it to be able to open your eyes in your life!" Last year, I was also spending the New Year in the imperial capital, but I was still angry with Zhao Changqing at that time, so I didn't have the intention to watch the lanterns.
Old Mrs. Xia visited the lantern market, and her descendants were all around her, which made her feel considerate and smiled, "Now that the family is prosperous, and I have become a kiss when I look at Awu, Alian, and Xiaoyu. I can even close my eyes." In fact, Old Mrs. Xia really wanted to mention the great-grandson's matter, but when she thought of Changsun's situation, she didn't say this, for fear that Changsun would be sad.
Seeing the old lady happy, Mr. Xia, who had always been filial, was naturally happy, and smiled, "Good days are still coming. My mother is less than seventy years old this year. When you say this, your son feels old."
Old Mrs. Xia laughed, "I just said, how could I really want to close my eyes? On such a good day, King Yama came to tell me that I wouldn't go." Aunt Xia and others laughed.
Mrs. Xia laughed, "Last year, Doctor Su came to the house to take the old lady's pulse, and it was said that the old lady was strong."
Everyone flattered her and Old Mrs. Xia was happier.
Old Mrs. Xia was happy and no longer seeking trouble. The whole family lived a better life. Mrs. Xia thought to herself that Zhao Changqing had more means and lived together for less than two years, so she subdued Old Mrs. Xia.
Zhao Changqing didn't think it was her who subdued Mrs. Xia. It should be said that Xia Wen changed Mrs. Xia. Zhao Changqing was a person who did not bow his head easily. He had conflicts with Mrs. Xia several times, and they were all black-faced characters. However, Xia Wen was very good at coaxing the old lady. She was a couple, and they were both intentional or unintentional, one hard and one soft, one big stick and one sweet date. Old Mrs. Xia was not a wise person, so she naturally gradually became soft and turned her attitude.
Last year, Empress Song represented Zhu Ci for a while. At that time, the ministers were quite uncomfortable and had many opinions. Now, the ministers are still not very adaptable, but it is much better than last year. As for Empress Song, she has worked as a friend for a while last year. If she works as a child this year, she will not be uncomfortable with it.
However, Emperor Zhaowen was dismissed from the court several times, and the situation in the court became a little nervous.
Xia Wen is a seventh-rank young Hanlin, but whoever is an official in the court doesn’t care about the general trend of the world?
In particular, Emperor Zhaowen enthroned the sixth prince, seventh prince, and eighth prince in May. However, because the prince was still young and father-son, these princes did not allow these princes to be vassalized.
This year, the old lady Song’s birthday was 73 years old, and the Song Hou’s Mansion did not celebrate the grand celebration. Empress Song gave several birthday gifts as the rules of previous years.
Xia Wen, the seventh-grade little Hanlin, felt that the current situation was different from last year.
In the evening, Xia Wen and Zhao Changqing said, "It's really amazing. I heard that a censor presented a book to His Majesty."
"What book?"
"Biography of Wu Zetian""
Zhao Changqing was speechless and asked after a long time, "Is this a broken-up?"
"I don't know." Xia Wen sighed, "It took several days to spread this matter. When the news arrives here, basically everyone will know."
Zhao Changqing said, "Donald Zhou is afraid of rumors, but Wang Mang has not usurped the times."
Xia Wen can only see the tip of the iceberg, let alone Zhao Changqing. The minister did not write a book to Emperor Zhaowen's "Biography of Wu Zetian", but after Emperor Zhaowen enthroned three princes, he wrote a nursery rhyme in the congratulatory chapter. The nursery rhyme was also famous, which is called: one picks make the melons sparse, two picks make the melons beautiful, three picks are still acceptable, and four picks are hugging the vines back.
Of course, this nursery rhyme seems to be related to Wu Zetian.
Empress Song does not have the ability to give birth to four sons in Wu Zetian. She only has one son. However, it is true that Empress Song has an ordinary relationship with the seventh prince's biological mother Qin Meiren. There is also the eighth prince's biological mother, Concubine Song, who is the half-sister of Empress Song. It should be very close. However, after Concubine Song's death, there are rumors that it is related to Empress Song. It can be seen that the relationship between the sisters is also average. Therefore, the minister expressed his concern about the safety of several concubine princes.
Anyway, Emperor Zhaowen was incompatible with the dragon body, and the ministers were extremely frightened by the fact that Empress Song criticized him for the Zhu Dynasty.
The court officials were very good at checking the holy intentions. After the censor who wrote children's songs, Emperor Zhaowen did not react much. Then, Princess Jing Shu asked to go to Cining Palace to serve Empress Dowager Fang, who was sick.
Empress Dowager Fang was extremely happy in the inside and outside in the past few years, and everything was her business. Since her youngest son Prince Rende and his family died of the epidemic in the vassal state, she was unhappy and was sick in the Cining Palace and had not seen anyone for a long time.
Emperor Zhaowen asked Empress Song, "What should I do if the Empress said?"
Queen Song said, "All listen to the Holy verdict."
Emperor Zhaowen coughed a few times and sighed, "I don't know how many people are looking forward to my death, and how many people are looking forward to my life."
Queen Song said, "The prince is still young, can you feel relieved?"
Emperor Zhaowen sighed.
Queen Song said, "The northwest is restless, and wars happen from time to time. Can you feel relieved?"
Emperor Zhaowen sighed again.
Empress Song said, "Some ministers in the court want to be Duke Zhou, and some want to be Wang Mang. Can you rest assured?"
Emperor Zhaowen couldn't even sigh.
Queen Song said, "Five-Article has not grown up yet and has not gotten married yet. Can you feel relieved?"
Emperor Zhaowen held Empress Song's hand and asked, "Where is the queen?"
"When I was young, I thought my father was the most reliable person. Later, he weighed the pros and cons and abandoned me. My mother passed away early, and since she was young, my elder brother cared about me the most. When I needed help the most, my elder brother left the imperial capital." Empress Song's eyes flashed like tears, and said, "Your Majesty is the only person who has not given up and abandoned me."
Chapter completed!