Aunt Zhou is Shen's most trusted and useful nanny. Shen always does things without hiding anything from her.

Rong Shu guessed that Nanny Zhou should know where Wen Xi was sent.

Sure enough, as soon as Rong Shu finished speaking, Grandma Zhou's eyes widened and she said in panic: "How did the girl know about this?"

"There's no need for Grandma to ask more questions, and there's no need to mention this matter to Grandma. Grandma just needs to do it. Tell me where you sent her."

Rong Shu only knew that Wen Xi went to Suzhou, but he didn't know where in Suzhou specifically.

Suzhou is a big city, so how easy is it to find someone like a needle in a haystack?

A young and beautiful girl, in a poor and remote place like Suzhou, the sooner we find her, the better.

Grandma Zhou squeezed the handkerchief in her hand, calmed down, and said: "It's a health center in Gaotai County. Girl, that woman left Shangjing for Suzhou willingly. Listen to the old slave's advice, don't I have to find her."

As Shen's wet nurse, Grandma Zhou always knew where Shen's heart was. It was indeed her responsibility to send Wen Xi away in the first place.

But even the madam doesn’t know much about this. Where did the eldest girl learn about it?

Could it be that Mother Zhang let it slip?

The old grandma, who had passed the age of knowing her destiny, was in a panic and wanted to find Mother Zhang to find out what happened. Unfortunately, Mother Zhang fell ill today and did not come back to the Hou Mansion.

She murmured, wanting to ask more questions, but she suddenly figured it out again. The eldest girl probably knew one thing but not the other.

Otherwise, she shouldn't have reacted this way at this moment.

So the words that came to my mouth were instantly crushed on the tip of my tongue, for fear of asking too many questions and making many mistakes.

When Rong Shu inquired about Wen Xi's whereabouts, he felt relieved and didn't want to talk to Aunt Zhou anymore. After calculating the time, he returned to the main room.

Aunt Zhou swore that Wenxi was willing to go to Suzhou.

If Rong Shu had no memory of the next three years, he might have believed it.

But in her previous life, Aniang clearly cried with her in prison and said that she was sorry for Wenxi and told her to find Wenxi. At that time, Aniang held her hand tightly, with regrets on her brows and eyes.

Although my mother-in-law has a fierce temper, she is always a kind-hearted person. He would send Wen Xi away probably just to let her get what she wanted.

Sometimes Rong Shu felt that A Niang was more persistent than her when it came to marrying Gu Changjin.

Therefore, no matter what Aunt Zhou said, Rong Shu would go and find Wen Xi back. Not only because she was Gu Changjin's sweetheart, but also because she was an innocent person who was implicated.

If something is wrong, you should correct it as soon as possible.

Rong Shu remembered that Wen Xi got married half a year after going to Suzhou. As long as he found her before she got married, everything was still in time.

Back in the main room, Rong Shu laid out paper and picked up a pen. In less than half a quarter of an hour, a letter with "Ni Jing's personal letter" written on it was stuffed into her sleeve.

As soon as she finished writing the letter, Mrs. Shen suddenly woke up.

Glancing at the clock beside the wall, he couldn't help but yelled at Rong Shu: "Why didn't you wake me up earlier? The banquet is about to start." He hurriedly called the maid to come in to dress up and change clothes.

Just when everything was done, a mother-in-law announced outside the door that the old lady and the Marquis had gone to Izumo Tower.

Izumo Tower is a place specially used for banquets in the Hou Mansion.

Usually when a banquet is held, there are male guests and female guests, and a separate table is set up for children, who are served by maids and servants.

Today was a family banquet, but we went a little more elaborately. There was only one table set up in the lobby, with dozens of plates of cold dishes, hot dishes, fruits, and pasta.

When Rong Shu and Shen entered, Marquis Chengan and Gu Changjin were already seated at the table.

Weng and his son-in-law were sitting together. Marquis Chengan was talking enthusiastically, and Gu Changjin was listening attentively, looking like they were having a great time talking.

Rong Shu couldn't help but look at Gu Changjin a few more times.

Her father had the temperament of a wild crane. He usually hid in his study, wrote poems and painted paintings, and didn't care much about official matters. Because he understands some barbarian language, he now has a job in Honglu Temple and is appointed as the Right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple. This position is a fifth-grade official position, and it does not have much responsibility. It will probably be a little busy during the two months when foreign officials go to Hajj and the Tibetans pay tribute.

Gu Changjin was just the opposite. He didn't like reciting poems and writing poems, nor did he like calligraphy and painting. He just liked to bury his head in deskwork. Even if it is a holiday, I still have to go to the government office to write a report.

When his father called him to the study, he originally thought that the two of them would not agree for more than a few words, and would probably stop talking over a few cups of tea.

But looking at him now, his father seemed to have a very good conversation with him.

Rong Shu was puzzled, and his eyes stayed on Gu Changjin for a moment longer unconsciously. It wasn't until Gu Changjin turned his head and looked over that he came back to his senses.

The way the two looked at each other seemed to others to be a lawsuit of affection.

The second lady smiled and said: "Zhaozhao just sit next to Yunzhi, so as not to sit far away and bother you two."

The joke in these words caused the whole hall to burst into laughter, and even Mrs. Shen They all took up their handkerchiefs to cover their mouths and smiled.

Rong Shu also smiled and said openly: "My niece, I beg my second aunt for mercy. Second aunt should stop teasing us, okay?" After saying that, he sat down next to Mrs. Shen.

After the banquet was served, the maid served soup to everyone. Old Madam Rong looked around, called for a woman, and asked: "Why don't you see Aunt Pei? How can such a family banquet be without her? Send someone to invite Aunt Pei to the banquet. "

Aunt Pei has a special status in the Hou family. During family banquets, she does not have to stand behind the mistress to serve the mistress like other wealthy families. Instead, she sits with everyone and eats together.

Rong Shu came home today. Although it was a family dinner, Gu Changjin was still an outsider. It was really against the rules to let Aunt Pei eat at the same table with everyone. If word spread, it would probably make people laugh.

So Shen made a special trip to Qiuyuntang before setting off, and asked Aunt Pei not to come to Izumo Tower. Old Madam Rong had the intention of falling into Mr. Shen's face, so when Aunt Pei was not around, she specially sang such a play.

Shen's heart was filled with anger, and her face immediately turned cold.

She has always been willing to be killed. This morning in He'an Hall, the old lady's words about burying Rongshu made her feel angry. Now he deliberately lifted Aunt Pei to slap her in the face in front of Gu Changjin, just because she didn't dare to make a joke in front of her son-in-law.

Rong Shu knew that Mr. Shen had a fierce temper and was afraid that she would get angry due to a conflict with Mrs. Rong. He quickly put down the jade chopsticks and was about to speak when the calm-looking man opposite her spoke up before her.

"This is inappropriate."

As soon as these words came out, everyone at the table looked over.

Gu Changjin was still holding a green porcelain tea lid in his hand, and his fingertips were like white jade against the strong blue color.

Under the gaze of everyone, he was not in a hurry, he held the tea lid casually, and said calmly: "According to Dayin's etiquette, I am not allowed to sit with my mistress without her approval."

After saying this, he put down the tea lid. , then turned his head and said to Marquis Chengen: "My father-in-law, the sage abides by the laws of the ancestors and the rituals of the ancestors. As the saying goes: if the people are without integrity, they cannot be governed. Without practicing etiquette and righteousness, integrity and shame will not be established. (1) If you allow a concubine If you go to the table, you may be accused of not being strict in running the family. In the future, it will be punished by a fine, or a severe punishment by demotion. I hope the father-in-law will think twice."

The young man was wearing a blue official robe and his voice was as calm as water . , but there is an air of purity between his eyebrows and eyes. It's clearly not sharp, but it has convincing power.

After these upright and stern words fell, the room was completely silent.

Mrs. Rong never expected that Gu Changjin would be so disrespectful, and her heart suddenly became furious, turning red-headed and red-faced. Even Rong Wei, who was accustomed to having a high self-esteem, was so angry that he clenched his handkerchief and looked at Chengenhou with red eyes.

Marquis Cheng'en frowned slightly. It was not that he didn't understand what Gu Changjin said. It was not that he had never heard of people outside saying that he spoiled his concubines and killed his wives. But no matter what others said, Mrs. Pei was different to him, and he never regarded her as a concubine in his heart.

Marquis Chengen was a little unhappy in his heart, but as an official of the imperial court, he had to follow Gu Changjin's words.

"It's indeed inappropriate. Let the old woman come back. Mother doesn't have to send people to invite Aunt Pei."

The matter of inviting Aunt Pei to attend was over.

The maids and ladies served the dishes quietly, each and every one of them looking at the nose and heart, more honest than a quail. Everyone at the table also ate in silence, even the second lady who was used to warming up the place kept her mouth shut.

At this homecoming banquet, some people ate with a lump in their throats, while others ate happily.

Rong Shu curled his lips all the way as he sent Gu Changjin out of the gate, and immediately stood beside the carriage and blessed Gu Changjin seriously.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lang, for speaking out."

No matter what, Gu Changjin did speak out for Qinghengyuan today, and he should still be thanked.

Gu Changjin glanced at her, as if he was afraid that she would get the wrong idea, and explained quietly: "No need to say thank you, I work in the Ministry of Punishments, and what I just said is just my responsibility, not because of you."

After saying this, he didn't tolerate it . Shu replied, looking sideways at Hengping, and said: "Let's set off, cross Chang'an Street, and go to the Punishment Department Yamen."

There was a sound of horse hooves, Rong Shu watched the carriage disappear at the entrance of the alley, and subconsciously raised his eyes to look at the sun.

It was already past noon, and the chaos on Chang'an Street should have ended for more than an hour. If Gu Changjin passed by there, he should be fine.

This thought only passed through my mind and then was forgotten.

Rong Shu turned to Ying Que and said, "Can your brother be on duty in the outer courtyard today?"

"Yes, Miss, do you have something to tell your brother?"

Rong Shu needed someone to send her a letter to the General Protector's Mansion, Ying Que's brother He is on duty in the outer courtyard and often does errands, so he is a suitable candidate.

She took out a thin letter from her sleeve and said, "Ask him to send this letter to the General Protector's Mansion."

Yingque knew that her girl had a good relationship with Mu Nijing, the head of Danzhu County in the Protector General's Mansion . , this letter is naturally written to the Lord of Danzhu County.

But...

"Is this a letter written by the girl to the Lord of Danzhu County?" Yingque hesitated and said, "It's just that the Lord of the County is in Datong Mansion now and not in Beijing. How can I give her this letter?"

Rong Shu smiled and said, "The letter Send it to the General's Mansion, and a palace guard will hand it over to me, leaving your brother alone."

Ying Que suddenly felt a little curious.

The girl usually doesn't like to trouble people. What is the urgent matter that she has to bother the guards of the General's Mansion to personally deliver a letter to Datong Mansion?

Qinghengyuan.

Mrs. Shen is taking a nap.

Rong Shu gently opened the curtain of the inner room and walked in.

Mrs. Shen was sleeping very deeply. Perhaps she fell asleep unconsciously while waiting for her. She didn't even take off the hairpin on her head, so she fell asleep on the couch next to a big pillow.

Rong Shu pulled a round brocade piece and sat down, and slowly removed the hairpin and step from Shen's hair.

Shen's dark eyebrows never loosened even in her dream, as if she was deeply worried.

Probably because of what happened at the banquet, my grandmother left the table halfway through the meal. Rong Juan said that he would help her back to He'an Hall, so he put down the jade chopsticks and left without looking back.

After a nice homecoming banquet, it ended so embarrassingly, which made Mrs. Shen probably very angry.

In the final analysis, it was just because of the village in the eastern suburbs.

The Shen family is wealthy, but the Shen family is actually a very generous person.

If the old lady asked for something else, Shen would probably agree, but what the old lady wanted was the Dongjiao Zhuangzi that Aniang had left for her.

She is Shen's bottom line, and this Zhuangzi lady in the eastern suburbs will definitely not agree.

In this case, with the old lady's temperament, I don't know how long she will be in a strange mood.

It was not convenient for her to come forward and confront the old lady on this matter, but there was one person who could help.

Rong Shu tucked Shen into a quilt and quickly walked out of Qinghengyuan.

Aunt Zhou followed behind and asked hurriedly: "Where are you going, girl?"

"Qiu Yuntang. No need to follow, I'll come back."