In late spring, Li Jingxuan is filled with blooming flowers.

The eldest lady was lying on the big kang near the window with a face as white as paper. The gentle breeze was blowing, and catkins fell on her quilt.

Sister-in-law, please express your condolences. The second wife is sitting on the bedside to comfort the eldest wife. The deceased has passed away.

The third wife also fits the category: Yes, sister-in-law. You must take care of yourself

The corners of the eldest lady's mouth pursed slightly, and tears rolled down again.

Mother Xu on the side also had tears in her eyes: Madam, you have been crying since last night, so please watch your eyes carefully.

Others also comforted the eldest lady.

The eldest wife's mood finally improved, she struggled to sit up, and said politely to the second wife and the third wife: "I've alarmed you all."

The sister-in-law said something out of the ordinary. The second wife smiled and said, we are also Yuan Niang’s natal family.

When the eldest lady heard the mention of Yuan Niang, her eyes darkened again.

The third wife was about to say a few words but stopped talking when a little maid came in and said: Fourth aunt's grandma is here.

The second wife laughed and said, "I asked you why you haven't sent someone to report the letter to her yet."

Before she finished speaking, Si Niang walked in wearing a moon-colored gown.

She cried before saying anything: Why did the eldest sister go away like this? How will I live after leaving the Marquis and Brother Zhun behind? As she said this, she took the handkerchief and wiped her tears.

The third wife smiled and said: We have just persuaded my sister-in-law, and now we are here to persuade you again.

After Si Niang heard this, she shed her tears and greeted everyone.

The second wife then said: Since everyone is here, let’s go and say hello to the wife.

The eldest lady nodded and said: I'm not in good spirits, so I won't go with you.

The second wife and the third wife said something to reassure the eldest wife, then called the daughter-in-law who was hosting the guests to come in and went to the eldest wife's place.

When Mrs. Tai heard that people from Yuan Niang's family were coming, she personally welcomed them out.

Everyone bowed to the Madam, and the Madam glanced at Eleven Niang.

Seeing that her eyes and nose were red and her expression was slightly gloomy, she nodded slightly.

After entering the house, everyone discovered that there were four female guests with the Madam.

Eleven Niang knew two of them, Mrs. Gan from Zhongqin Bofu and Mrs. Lin from Weibei Houfu.

Mrs. Lin was talking to a beautiful woman in her forties next to her. When she heard the cloud board knocking four times, she knew something was going on here, so she immediately sent someone to ask. Only then did she know that Mrs. Hou Ye was gone.

, took out the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes.

The beautiful woman sighed: It's a pity that the child lacks care.

Who said it wasn't Mrs. Lin who was co-authoring it? When she saw someone from Luo Mansion coming in, she smiled and stopped talking, picked up the tea and took a sip.

The madam introduced everyone to them.

The beautiful woman talking to Mrs. Lin turned out to be Mr. Chen Ge's wife.

Mr. Chen Ge is now the chief assistant of Dazhou. She did not expect that Mrs. Chen was so young and she was slightly surprised.

Another unfamiliar woman is Jiang Bai's wife.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but look at her carefully.

He is in his mid-thirties, has an ordinary appearance, but has a gentle demeanor and a friendly smile, which makes people fall in love with him at first sight.

The third lady became a little uncomfortable when she found out that the beautiful woman was Mrs. Chen, but Mrs. Chen bowed to the third lady gracefully.

At first, Eleven Niang thought this was the tolerance of the winner. After careful observation, she discovered that Mrs. Chen was neither ahead of others nor behind others in everything, and she adhered to the golden mean.

But Mrs. Jiang was a little different. She always put herself last in everything. In addition, Mrs. Gan had never been in the limelight, so Mrs. Lin became the leader. Eleven Niang listened to Mrs. Lin.

Fortunately, Mrs. Lin's words were not vulgar, and the second wife matched her words from time to time, so the atmosphere was harmonious.

After about half a stick of incense, the second lady came.

She took the date chosen by the Yin and Yang Division of the Qin Tian Prison and showed it to Mrs. Tai: Take a look. Is it okay?

The madam did not answer, but said, "You just have to make the decision."

After hearing this, the second lady put the post back into her sleeve and said: I didn't expect there to be so many guests. I was afraid that a screen would be used to set up flowing water mats in the outer flower hall. I would like to borrow the three black-painted mica racks in your store.

Use the stone screen.

The madam called Wei Zilai: Go and give the black mica stone screen to the second madam.

Wei Zi responded, and the second lady and everyone were polite, and then took Wei Zi to get the screen.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

Unexpectedly, Yuanniang’s funeral was hosted by the second lady. She thought it would be the third lady

As the thought flashed through her mind, she heard Mrs. Lin sigh: It's a pity for such a capable person.

It's a pity that I couldn't become the hostess of Yongping Hou Mansion

Eleven Niang was thinking secretly in her heart, then she saw Mrs. Tai glance at her.

The third wife felt uncomfortable with Mrs. Chen's presence. Although the second wife had no intention of leaving, the third wife stood up and said she wanted to see the eldest wife. The second wife couldn't sit still, so she had to stand up and say goodbye to the eldest wife.

There happened to be several more ministers' wives coming to the Madam's side. Seeing that they could not stay, he personally escorted them to the gate of the courtyard.

Eleven Niang whispered a few words to Qiniang. Qi Niang turned her eyes slightly and whispered a few words to the second wife who was saying goodbye to the wife. The second wife's eyes flashed slightly, she nodded slightly, and asked the wife with a smile.

: I don’t know where the second lady is sitting up. I want to ask my aunt how many days she will be suspended and when the funeral will be held. We can go back and talk to my uncle, so that he can rest assured.

The wife glanced at Eleven Niang and said with a smile: It's in the flower hall next to Dianchun Hall. The second wife may not know it, but the ladies know where it is.

After hearing this, the second wife exchanged a few polite words with the wife and went to the flower hall next to the Dianchun Hall.

A line of daughters-in-law stood under the eaves waiting for something to happen.

When I saw the second wife, I hurriedly went to report it to the second wife.

The second lady, surrounded by maids and daughters-in-law, came over and said: My wife is a rare visitor, please come to the house to serve tea.

After everyone was greeted, the second wife explained her intention.

The second lady immediately said: The funeral was chosen on May 735th, and the funeral was held three days later to deliver the obituary. The eminent monk of the Huguo Temple would recite the Great Compassion Repentance, and the high road of Baiyunguan would hold a memorial ceremony. The funeral would be held on the sixth day of the fifth lunar month, but the burial would not be completed.

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The second wife smiled and said: I might as well talk to the eldest master when I go back.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words, and the second wife said goodbye to her: I have to go see my sister-in-law, and you are also busy here.

The second lady said a few polite words, and then sent the second lady to the aisle before going back.

Along the way, Qiniang kept whispering to Eleven Niang: The eldest sister’s home is so beautiful. The last time I came to say hello to the eldest sister, it was snowing heavily and I couldn’t come to the back garden.

Eleven Niang was thinking about her own thoughts.

When she was whispering to Qiniang just now, she felt that the madam was looking at her. Later, when Qiniang spoke to the second madam, a trace of displeasure flashed in the madam's eyes.

Why is the madam unhappy?

Is it because she asked about Qiniang’s funeral arrangements that the wife thinks it’s too rude for the Luo family to be her mother’s family? Or is it because the wife doesn’t like her way of doing things in roundabout ways?

She just thought of the second lady, the third lady and the fifth lady.

Obviously, the silent second wife and the lively fifth wife are both liked by the queen, but the sharp-tongued third wife is not liked by the queen. Is it because of the difference between concubine and concubine or just personal preference?

There is also the second lady. She stared at him for a long time when she was receiving the gift. In addition to Brother Zhun’s words before, is it understandable that everyone in the Xu Mansion knows that Yuan Niang wants to become Xu Lingyi’s successor?

In this way, it would be embarrassing for me to come to Xu Mansion

With random thoughts, they quickly returned to Lijingxuan.

The eldest lady was sitting on the quilt, being served by Xu's mother and eating porridge.

Seeing everyone coming back, Mrs. Xu hurriedly explained: The eldest lady has only eaten this bowl of porridge since last night. The madam specially asked the kitchen to cook it slowly with yellow rice and low heat. Everyone should try it too.

Who was too embarrassed to eat the small stove specially prepared by the Xu family for the eldest wife? They all declined.

The second wife told the eldest wife the Xu family's funeral arrangements.

The eldest lady listened and said: Since it is the day chosen by the Yin and Yang Division of Qin Tian Jian, then let's do it like this, as if she is still dissatisfied.

I asked Qin Tianjian to choose a date, and the monks and Taoists did thirty-five days of water and land dojo. This is still not satisfactory. Or maybe this is just an excuse.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but think secretly.

In the evening, when they returned home, the elder came out to ask about the situation.

The eldest wife followed the second wife's words and told when to mourn and bury her. Then she thought of Luo Zhenxing who was still taking the exam in the examination room. She couldn't help but clasped her hands and murmured a prayer: Yuanniang, your spirit in heaven must bless your brother's high school.

And your brother-in-law

The old man listened in silence for a long time, and then said sadly: You are tired too, go to bed early. You are still busy these days.

Everyone responded and dispersed.

When we got up early in the morning, the eldest lady was unhappy and didn't feel well. She thought she was feeling sad and depressed these days, so she took a Baiziren pill and felt a little better, so she didn't care. After noon, Wu Xiaoquan was sent.
To be continued...