Chapter 100: Water Soluble: A group of "girls" playing dominoes Shui Rong had a strange look on his face, and he couldn't help but wonder, wasn't this voice exactly that of his stepmother? What was wrong with her? With a puzzled expression, Shui Rong walked in and saw in front of a table, Concubine Beijing sitting north and facing south, Yuan Chun sitting opposite, Tan Chun sitting in the east, and Ke Qing sitting in the west, with a group of "women" sitting around. Touching the dominoes in front of the square table.
I thought it was something "confused", but it turned out to be a wild card. He had mentioned to Yuan Chun earlier that if he wanted to do what he wanted, he might make a fuss about the dominoes. Now it seemed that Yuan Chun had listened to his suggestion.
At this time, Princess Beijing's delicate jade face was full of smiles because of her tricks, the tassels on her forehead were trembling, her chest was rising and falling, and the sound of "clucking" silver bells was endless, just like an elf in the forest.
Just when she was feeling proud, Concubine Beijing saw Shui Rong at the door of the house. Her jade face was slightly startled. She covered her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief and coughed lightly. She pretended to be clear and said: "Brother Rong is here."
Her son saw her shabby appearance, which really made her look a little bit social.
Yuanchun and others also noticed that Shuirong was coming, and the women stood up and saluted hurriedly, especially Keqing. After Yingying saluted, her passionate and charming eyes looked at Shuirong. Blue waves.
Seeing this situation, Shui Rong sighed softly in his heart. He knew that he had been neglected by Keqing since the day of their marriage, but there was nothing he could do about it. At the beginning of their marriage, if he didn't have a close relationship with his new wife and instead went to the concubine's room, this wouldn't be the case. Make your new wife think too much?
After all, Shui Rong was thinking about her, and was definitely not coveting the richness of Yuan Chun. At the moment, the beauty was resentful, so he had to find a way to comfort her later.
At this time, Princess Beijing came back to her senses, glanced at the graceful Yuan Chun, gently nodded and said, "Brother Rong, why are you here?"
When Shui Rong heard this, he raised his eyebrows and realized something in his heart. He hurriedly said, "The child is here to pay his respects to his mother."
After hearing this, Concubine Beijing raised her mouth, her brows were filled with joy, but her tone was slightly accusing: "You monkey, don't coax people. You are clearly here to see your wife, but you only use greetings as a excuse. You really think I don't know."
After hearing this, Shui Rong cursed in his heart, knowing that he knew it. If he hadn't said that, who knows how disgusted Princess Beijing was. She was jealous of her son even though she was so old.
But he was not stupid enough to speak out, so he stepped forward and said with a smile: "My child is here specifically to pay his respects to his mother. You must not accuse someone unfairly."
The smile on Princess Beijing's lips grew stronger when she heard this. She stretched out her hand and patted Shuirong's forehead lovingly, and said with a sideways glance: "Yuan Chun, this monkey is very good at coaxing people with his sweet words. You should be more careful and don't be fooled." He coaxed it."
Yuan Chun's jade cheeks were slightly tipsy, and she raised her eyes to look at Shui Rong, and immediately responded with lowered eyebrows, but in her heart she agreed with Concubine Beijing's words. Her husband was accustomed to sweet words, and they were all sweet to her heart.
Shui Rong didn't take it seriously. He looked at the pile of copper coins piled up in front of Princess Beijing's desk. He knew it in his heart and thought that his mother was so happy because she had won money. She didn't care about these coins, but just piled them up. Having learned so much, it is obvious that he has been playing tricks all the time, and it is natural that he should be in a happy mood.
"You guys continue to play cards with your mother, don't let me spoil your fun."
It is quite pleasing to watch Yuanchun and the others playing cards leisurely and leisurely. Don't let his arrival ruin your enjoyment.
Tan Chun, who was on the side, had a thought and said with a smile: "Since the prince is here, why don't you go to the table and be stubborn, and we can all have fun together."
Shui Rong frowned when he heard the words. The prince's title was obviously not as pleasant as that of brother-in-law, but he also understood that Princess Beijing was present and it was not easy to call Tanchun brother-in-law, so he didn't care too much and let him call her a few more times in private. That’s it.
Seeing that Tanchun had given up the brocade stool, Shui Rong knew it well, stepped forward and gently pressed Tanchun's shoulder, pressed him on the brocade stool, and said softly: "Third sister, if you are naughty to you, I will be on the side." Take a look."
Tanchun felt the warm hands on his shoulders, his jade cheeks couldn't help but blush, his eyelids drooped slightly, and he responded softly without saying a word.
Shui Rong didn't say much. He moved to sit down next to Concubine Beijing and said with a smile, "Mother won't dislike the child being around!"
Concubine Beijing pursed her lips and smiled when she heard this, feeling much relieved. She glared at Shui Rong and ignored them. She turned to greet Yuan Chun and the others to continue, obviously in high spirits.
Not long after, the girls were looking at the cards, and Shui Rong suddenly said: "By the way, mother, the area in the east courtyard is about to be renovated. I think we should hire someone to renovate it, so that Yuanchun can live there. Mother What do you think?"
Princess Beijing's apricot eyes were slightly raised. Although she didn't understand the meaning of water dissolution, she thought it was not a big deal, so she said casually: "You monkey, you can just do it."
Shui Rong felt happy when he heard this. The reason why he raised this matter was because Yuanchun's current courtyard is next to Ning'an Hall. He was afraid that Concubine Beijing would not be satisfied with Yuanchun, so Yuanchun and Concubine Beijing felt some distance. As the saying goes, distance creates beauty.
Seeing that Concubine Beijing responded, Shui Rong immediately said to Yuan Chun: "Yuan Chun, since you are the housekeeper now, it is up to you to look after this matter. You are the one living on both sides. It is up to you to decide whatever style you like."
The girl's courtyard is naturally chosen by them, so that they can show off their various charms.
Yuanchun has always been a water-soluble person, so naturally she doesn't talk much. Moreover, her husband also understands that she can make the decision on her own, which makes him happy, so he agrees with a smile.
Shui Rong lowered his head slightly, turned to look at Tan Chun, and said warmly: "The same goes for third sister. You choose a place in the east courtyard by yourself. If you need to buy anything, let your sister buy it. Don't save money. , if your sister is stingy, I will stand up for you." Tan Chun was flattered when he heard this. She originally lived in a side courtyard in the Jia family, but now she has entered the palace as a dowry. Her status has not yet been decided, and she was rewarded with a courtyard. After that, let him make his own choice, which is really shocking.
But she also knew that the prince was doting on her, and Tan Chunfang couldn't help but feel her heart tremble, and her big and smart eyes slightly raised, looking at the gentle young man.
Shui Rong didn't care about this. He was his people, so he would not be stingy. Now that Yuan Chun and Tan Chun had made arrangements, the only one left was Ke Qing, so Shui Rong turned his eyes to Ke Qing.
But Qing Ben secretly glanced at Shui Rong, and when he saw his eyes, he shyly lowered his eyes to take care of the dominoes in his hand.
Shui Rong's heart was moved when he saw this. He had not seen Keqing's grace for several days, and it seemed that it was worse than before. Could this be the saying that "one day without seeing you is like three autumns"? "Ke'er, the same goes for you. If you need anything, please ask Yuanchun to send someone to buy it."
But Qing responded softly when he heard the words. For her, she didn't care where she lived. The key was Shui Rong's concern for her. The prince had not forgotten that she was not.
Yuanchun agreed one by one. Anyway, this was not a preference for Keqing. The three sisters were treated equally. Moreover, the husband left everything to her, so her status was clear at a glance.
While the card game was in full swing, Shui Rong looked at the dominoes in Concubine Beijing's hand. She leaned back a little, pointed her right index finger to her chest, and extended two index fingers of her left hand to indicate Yuan Chun who was sitting opposite her.
Yuanchun was suddenly enlightened when he saw this, his delicate jade cheeks couldn't help but blush, and his starry eyes were like autumn water.
The same goes for your husband, why do you have to point to it?
With a sigh, Yuan Chunsu held a domino in his hand and said: "Two cakes."
Naturally, Tanchun and Keqing also saw Shuixun's movements. Tanchun's gestures were shallow and he didn't understand its meaning. He just understood that it was the word "two", while Keqing's gestures were rich and clear at a glance. She blushed and lowered her eyes in silence.
"Hey, what a fool."
Concubine Beijing happily showed her dominoes when she saw the two cakes being played.
Shui Rong looked at Yuanchun with deep meaning. He knew that Yuanchun played dominoes to please Concubine Beijing, so he helped him. However, he also tried to try. He was also worried that Yuanchun would not understand what he meant, but he didn't expect Yuanchun to do so. In an instant, I understand that the husband and wife are one and the same, and I am very happy for my husband.
Yuan Chun didn't know Shuirong's inner criticism, so he took out the copper coins from the box and handed them to Princess Beijing's daughter. He lightly opened his red lips and said, "My mother is very good at playing cards. If this continues, my family's fortune will be lost."
Princess Beijing raised her eyes and glanced at Yuanchun. In fact, she was like a mirror in her heart. The daughter-in-law at the moment was just trying to please her. Regardless of how many tricks there were, at least Yuanchun's attitude satisfied her.
After groaning, Princess Beijing said with a smile: "You have a strong family background, but you still care about these three melons and two dates. You are so petty."
When Yuanchun married into the palace, the Jia family prepared a generous dowry for her. Those were Yuanchun's personal property and had nothing to do with the palace. It is not an exaggeration to say that Yuanchun was a rich woman at this time.
Listening to Concubine Beijing's scolding, Yuan Chun was not surprised but happy. Her tone was similar to that of Concubine Beijing, which made it clear that the words were teasing and not rebuking her. This was a good thing for Yuanchun, so he humbly said: "Mother The lesson is that my daughter-in-law will keep it in mind in the future and will not lose her dignity in the palace."
Princess Beijing felt relieved after hearing this. Although the daughter-in-law in front of her was a little older, she knew how to be filial to her parents-in-law, considerate of her husband, and could speak well, which was really good.
Thinking of this, Princess Beijing suddenly said: "Speaking of it, the day of "returning home" is coming soon. If your in-laws have any preferences, I have to prepare some heart-warming gifts to send."
The so-called "returning home" means that on the third, sixth, seventh, ninth, or tenth day after the marriage or on the full moon, the son-in-law returns to his parents' home with the bride with gifts, pays homage to his wife's parents and relatives, and welcomes his son-in-law in person. Complete.
Yuan Chun couldn't help but feel happy when she heard that Concubine Beijing took the initiative to mention "returning home" and ordered some heart-warming gifts to be prepared. After all, this meant that Concubine Beijing valued her.
Shui Rong didn't realize he was there and said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, the child is well prepared and nothing will go wrong."
Shui Rong naturally attaches great importance to the matter of "returning to the door", so he prepares the return ceremony early.
Princess Beijing rolled her eyes at Shuirong when she heard this, but she didn't say anything and continued playing dominoes.
Yuanchun was overjoyed, his gorgeous starry eyes looked at the water, and his heart was as sweet as honey.
(End of this chapter)