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Chapter 230: The No. 15 Scholar’s Wife ()
To be honest, Zhao Rouer's embroidery is really not good enough, no wonder Shi Qing dislikes it.
Shi Qing was very calm and composed. She was not afraid that anyone would attack her father. The more enemies she made for Minister Fu, the happier she would feel.
It's Minister Fu's fault for being two-faced. He's just creating hatred now, which is a trivial matter.
The most important thing is that it would be a bit troublesome for Zhao Rouer to stay in the academy. She was too lazy to deal with it, so it would be better to deal with it directly.
"Fu Qingning, just wait for me."
Zhao Rouer left in a rage with a few friends. She didn't want to listen to Shi Qing kicking her out. It wasn't worth it after all.
Most of the noble ladies that Shi Qing accepted were kind-hearted or very serious in their work.
Among them was a girl who happened to be the daughter of a good friend of Shi Qing's mother Wan Baozhu. She was very quiet, but was occasionally bullied.
Shi Qing stood there, watching Zhao Rouer and the others leave, without much emotion in his heart.
She knew that even if these women from prominent families left here, there would be other places to accept them.
If I let them continue to stay around me, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble.
Shi Qing always hated getting himself into trouble, so he decided to solve this problem at the source.
The girl who stayed behind lowered her head, bowed respectfully to Shi Qing, and said softly, "Greetings, Master."
A gentle smile appeared on Shi Qing's face, completely different from his stern expression just now, as warm as the melting ice and snow in spring when flowers bloom.
She said softly, "From now on, I will be your teacher. As for academic matters, as long as you ask, I will tell you without reservation."
The girls' worries disappeared in an instant, and they looked at Shi Qing with a little more respect.
"Thank you, Master."
On that day, Shi Qing began to teach at Bailu Academy. The girls were all very well-behaved and very attentive.
Although not everyone needs to know how to do needlework, young girls all hope to wear the wedding dress they have embroidered when they get married.
If the embroidery skills are superb, she will naturally receive a lot of praise and her position in her husband's family will be stable.
When a daughter gets married, it is like a second rebirth, so naturally she has to manage everything well.
Two hours later, when it was time to leave school, Shi Qing chatted with the girls for a while and then watched them leave.
Shi Qing didn't know that after Zhao Rouer and others left, they stayed in the Qin Pavilion of Bailu Academy. The girl from the aristocratic family started training since she was young, so her Qin skills were naturally outstanding.
The dean of Bailu Academy allowed Zhao Rouer to stay because of the Left Prime Minister. In order to survive in the capital, he naturally could not offend the Left Prime Minister.
Zhao Rouer was dissatisfied with Shi Qing for driving her away, and secretly made up a lot of bad things about Shi Qing, in short, making others dissatisfied with Shi Qing.
*
The night is alluring, and the inky sky is dotted with stars.
There was a sound of piano coming from Bailu Academy. The sound was melodious and touching, hiding the longing in the piano.
After an unknown amount of time, the sound of the piano began to become disordered, as if there were endless emotions waiting to be released. Until the strings in the hand broke, the person playing the piano opened his eyes.
The wind blew open a page of the book beside him, revealing the following poem:
Ten years of life and death are boundless, without thinking, unforgettable, lonely graves thousands of miles away, nowhere to say desolate.
That was a poem written by Mr. Su in memory of his deceased wife...
Zhou Wenqing suddenly became angry and tore the pages of Jiang Chengzi's poems into pieces, completely forgetting the money he had spent to get this book.
During the day, Madam Zhou's words were still ringing in his ears. With his current status as a rising star in the court, he naturally had a bright future.
However, he didn't know when it started, but the scenes of Yunxi Village in the past kept appearing in his mind.
At that time, he was just a poor scholar with brilliant literary talent but incorruptible personalities. He did not know how to adapt to changes in the private school and was always bullied by the young masters in the town.
Wan Qingqing was from the same hometown as him. They met when they were eight years old. She was fair and beautiful, different from other girls in the village. She could read and approve of his betting on his future.
Even when he only made a light promise about the future, she married him regardless of everything. Although they did not consummate the marriage, they still prayed to heaven and earth.
Now when he recalled Wan Qingqing's appearance, he could only vaguely remember a blurry figure in his mind, and gradually the person in his memory was replaced by the eldest daughter of the Fu family.
He chuckled, and even he found it ridiculous.
How could the eldest daughter of the Fu family have any relationship with his wife?
From the treetops not far away came the light voice of a man in black.
"The old friend is gone, why bother pretending to be affectionate here? You weren't like this when you tried to kill that girl for your future."
The man in black laughed sarcastically. He was the killer in the original book who had stabbed the original owner in the throat with a sword and thrown him into a mass grave.
This person's identity is very secretive and few people know that his real identity is that he was born to the left prime minister's concubine and has been raised outside.
Zhou Wenqing's gaze fell on the man coldly, like a chilly winter wind.
"This matter has passed. If you bring it up again, don't blame me for not considering our relationship."
Zhao Weiyuan looked embarrassed. He was just joking, how could he really offend Zhou Wenqing.
"It was just a casual remark. Why did you turn your back on me? But I heard that the White Deer Academy is bustling with activity right now. Your wife's eldest sister is truly extraordinary."
Zhou Wenqing's gaze was like a pool of deep water, bottomless. He rubbed his eyebrows gently, as if trying to relieve his inner restlessness.
His voice was low and hoarse, revealing a hint of fatigue that could not be concealed.
"Help me investigate this matter. Fu Qingning came from Qingshui Town, but I always have a feeling that her purpose is not simple."
Zhou Wenqing said with a slight frown.
Zhao Weiyuan was a well-informed person, so naturally he had heard some rumors.
According to the secret reports from spies, Fu Qingning, the eldest daughter of the Fu family, looks very similar to Wan Qingqing, or even exactly the same.
Hearing this news, Zhao Weiyuan couldn't help but sigh secretly, no wonder Zhou Wenqing had such a worried expression.
If the ex-wife really came back to life, the first person to suffer would definitely be Zhou Wenqing.
After all, he had done things that were worthy of being struck by thunder, and it still makes people sigh when they think about it now.
However, Zhao Weiyuan didn't know that his words would come true. All this happened later.
Zhou Wenqing silently fumbled to take out a pot of wine from his side, handed it to Zhao Weiyuan, and said in a deep tone.
"Have a drink with me."
"Alright! Let's get drunk today!"
Zhao Weiyuan took the wine jug readily, his eyes flashing with excitement.
The two men raised their glasses and drank from each other, as if they wanted to drown all their troubles in this glass of wine.
Zhao Weiyuan was also distressed. Although he was a descendant of the Zhao family, he could not be recognized by the Zhao family because his mother was a concubine.
Despite this, he was still full of yearning and desire for the Zhao family.
"I am also a descendant of the Zhao family!"
Zhao Weiyuan murmured to himself.
He knew that if he could enter the Zhao family and become a member of the Zhao family one day, everything would be different.
Zhao Weiyuan's eyes became firm. He was determined to find a suitable opportunity to return to the Zhao family and become a member of the Zhao family in a legitimate way.
This goal is deeply rooted in his heart.
*
Shi Qing returned to the Fu family that night, but before he even stepped into the Youlan Courtyard, he was invited in by someone sent by the old lady.
Nanny Wen bowed respectfully and said, "Miss, the old lady would like you to go to Hesong Hall."
"Please come, Madam."
After saying that, Shi Qing glanced at Mingyue.
The little girl was also very understanding. She took out a purse and handed it to Nanny Wen.
"Madam, please accept it."
Nanny Wen was a little surprised, but she didn't refuse. She took the purse with a smile and spoke politely.
"Young lady, why are you so polite? I am really overwhelmed. Thank you for your reward."
Shi Qing curled the corners of her mouth. She could afford the money, but it was not to be wasted. It was to find out more useful information.
"Madam Wen, I wonder why Grandmother asked me to go to Hesong Hall?"
Nanny Wen lowered her voice and said, "The old lady wanted to adopt a boy from the clan to the Shangshu Mansion, but the lady didn't want to.
In the evening, while having dinner at Hesong Hall, the lady acted in a bad temper, which made the old lady unhappy and she scolded her.
The master defended the lady and spoke in her favor, and then they all parted on bad terms."
Shi Qing now understood. It turned out that Minister Fu had offended his mother for his old lover. This was quite interesting.
The old lady's position has always been neutral. I don't know how much she knows about what happened back then, but her tactic of using someone else's force against them has always been effective.
After all, Madam Fu was Shen's mother-in-law, and just because of this, Shen had no idea where to start.
"Thank you, Madam. I will go with you."
Nanny Wen breathed a sigh of relief. The eldest lady was quite easy to talk to.
The three of them walked through the pavilions and waterside terraces of the Shangshu Mansion. It was already summer, and the lotus flowers in the pond were in full bloom, looking particularly clear and beautiful.
The cool fragrance floating in the air is refreshing.
The old lady waited in Hesong Hall for a long time. When Shi Qing stepped into the flower hall and bowed obediently, she nodded with satisfaction.
"Good boy, come sit next to grandma."
Shi Qing bowed and said, "Yes, Grandmother."
As she spoke, she walked obediently to the old lady's side.
Shi Qing was still holding a box of pastries in her hand. She handed the pastries to the old lady as if she were presenting a treasure, smiling with her eyes curved, and said with a smile.
"Grandma, it's hard to buy the dim sum at Wanbaozhai. Please try some."
The old lady was a little surprised. The cakes at Wanbaozhai were never cheap. Three pieces of cakes cost nearly one or two taels of silver.
It was just that Shi Qing had just returned to the mansion, and he was so filial as to buy snacks. The old lady looked at Shi Qing and felt deeply moved.
Shen and Yayun in the mansion have always spent money like water. Today they fell in love with a headpiece worth five hundred taels of gold, and tomorrow they customized seven or eight sets of seasonal dresses. Minister Fu never blinked an eye.
But when Shi Qing was brought back from the Taifu Mansion, she looked as skinny as a stick, like a skinny cat. Such a comparison inevitably made the old lady feel that she owed Shi Qing.
People in high positions usually sympathize with the weak, and although the old lady doesn't take care of things on weekdays, she feels very sorry for Shi Qing.
The old lady looked at Shi Qing very lovingly, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Good boy, you have a thoughtful look."
The grandfather and grandson exchanged polite words, and the old lady asked about Shi Qing's situation at Bailu Academy, which made her feel very relieved.
Fu Yayun only has the reputation of being a talented woman, but the old lady knows her own worth very well. Moreover, she is the daughter of Shen, so the old lady is not biased towards Fu Yayun.
On the contrary, Shi Qing, after returning from Qingshui County, was able to enter Bailu Academy in just two months and even won the appreciation of Concubine Shu. It can be seen that this child has a bright future.
"Grandma, I wonder why you called me here?"
The expression on the old lady's face suddenly changed, and she looked a little gloomy.
"My dear child, I will tell you the truth. Your father is now over fifty years old, and there is no eldest grandson in the family. And the Shen family does not allow concubines. In your opinion, what should we do?"
Shi Qing raised her eyebrows. Did the old lady want her to get involved in this matter?
I thought she felt some pity for her granddaughter whom she hadn't seen for many years, but I was overthinking it. The old lady was more concerned about her own interests. She was worried that there would be a rift between me and Minister Fu, so she let me be cannon fodder.
Shi Qing quickly shook his head and said softly, "Grandmother, the matter of heirs should be discussed between father and madam. It is neither moral nor logical for you to get involved in this matter."
A shrewd look flashed in the old lady's eyes. She wanted to use Shi Qing to break the situation, but this girl didn't seem stupid either.
"Grandma is old now. She worries about the Fu family but gets nothing in return. If she passes away one day, how will she face our ancestors?"
Shi Qing raised his eyebrows. There was no heir to the throne in his family, so why did he need a legitimate son?
but……
If it can help Shen's family, it wouldn't hurt to help out.
"Grandma, please don't be sad. I have a humble opinion. I wonder if you would like to hear it."
The old lady nodded and said, "Good boy, tell me about it."
"Father and his wife have a good relationship. If Grandmother rashly chooses a child from the clan, it will inevitably damage the relationship with Father. It would be better to give Shen two months."
Shi Qing spoke calmly and in an orderly manner.
"What if two months are up and the Shen family still has no children?"
The old lady hesitated and said that she was very cautious about some things because she was worried that something might go wrong.
Shi Qing's lips curled up slightly. "If that were the case, it would be much simpler. Grandmother could first choose an honest and kind child from the clan, provide him with food, clothing, and some gold and silver. Then, after two months, we could make a decision. Although the Shangshu Mansion isn't a wealthy family, it should be rich and comfortable compared to the clan. Choosing a child would be a piece of cake."
The old lady was still hesitating. It was undeniable that what Shi Qing said was indeed correct, but there were still some risks. The old lady felt a little melancholy.
In the end, after much deliberation, the old lady agreed to Shi Qing's proposal and settled the matter.
"Well, I'll do as you say. You're quite clever, my grandmother will surely reward you well."
"Thank you grandma."
She accepted the old lady's reward generously and chatted with her.
When Shi Qing left Hesong Hall, the old lady rewarded him with a jade hairpin inlaid with gold and bamboo pattern, a jade ruyi, a pair of crabapple blossoms, a gilded double-buckle bracelet with a swallowtail butterfly, and five hundred taels of silver.
When they left Hesong Hall, Mingyue's eyes were shining as she sighed.
"The old lady loves you so much, your good days are coming."
Shi Qing smiled without saying anything. Mingyue was simple-minded, and there were some things that didn't need to be told to her. In this backyard, most people went there for profit.
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