C171 (2/2)
This matter had to do with the Prime Minister's Estate as well as the Hou clan. It spread throughout the capital very quickly.
When the Mrs. Bi was brought to the hall, Hanxi cried and shouted to not let the yamen runner take his mother away, but fortunately the Mrs. Bi came back that night. However, she seemed to have lost his soul. He ignored his husband and didn't even look at his daughter. Instead, she shut himself in his room and didn't eat nor drink.
In contrast to the wretched state of the Bi’s Mansion, even though the Lang Zhong Residence was grieving for a while because of the Madame's loss of a child, the Middle Palace actually gave out generous rewards in a few days. Firstly, they comforted Madam Ling with her small fortune, and secondly, they congratulated Ling Sheng's elder brother on his marriage.
There were some who knew about Ling Chaofeng in the capital, but there were some who had not heard about him. Even at this moment, most people only felt that he had obtained a favor, bringing his brother along with him.
When Ling Chaofeng found out that it was his brother who had asked the empress for his and Xiaowan's blessings, he was very pleased. From all kinds of rewards, he picked out a Jade Lotus hairpin.
Ling Chaofeng did not need to stay in the capital anymore. Instead, he decided to stay behind and take care of Lian Yi.
will return home first, and after one month, Uncle Biao will come back to the capital to bring you home.
Ling Chaofeng decided to leave that day. Ershan sent him to the door and smiled: ”I haven't met sister-in-law yet. Bro, when you guys get married, when you have time, you can bring her along for a trip to the capital. Lian Yi will definitely be happy.”
While they were conversing, a carriage came from afar, Bi Hanxi's weak and frail body came down from the carriage, looking up to see Brother Xingye, she immediately ran over and knelt in front of Ershan.
”Brother Xingye, I beg you, can you let my mother go, Brother Xingye …” Hanxi's tears fell like rain as he kowtowed continuously to Ershan.
Ling Chaofeng sat on the horse and looked at his brother, telling him to make the decision, so he whipped the horse and rushed back to Li Prefecture.
Ershan supported Hanxi as he stood up. Hanxi pleaded in tears: ”Let me go to jail in place of my mother and let me receive punishment in her place. Brother Xingye, I beg you …”
”Hanxi, go and ask your sister-in-law if she can agree.” Ershan said calmly, ”Hanxi, you should know that I have already given up on pursuing this matter.”
Hanxi cried until she couldn't breathe, ”Brother Xingye, she … she's my mother, my mother …”
Ershan asked her: ”That year, when you were still young, you definitely did not remember. Did you ask Big Brother then, did he remember my mother? Hanxi, my mother and my children have all died in your mother's hands. It is not that I want to let her go, it is just a Daqi Law, I can't let her get away with it. ”
Hanxi cried and could not stand, she carried her and turned to enter the house.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and it was the auspicious day that the Baisha County County Lord had chosen to bring Mu Xiaowan in to receive her concubine.
In the past few days, he had sent people to ask around, and sure enough, he heard that Mu Xiaowan was the prettiest girl in the Qingling Village. He was overjoyed, if it wasn't for the fact that he cared about her, he would immediately embrace the little beauty in his arms.
When it finally came to this day, Xiaowan woke up early and was preparing a fire to cook. Suddenly, the Aunt Wang next door brought them breakfast.
Aunt Wang watched as she and Wen Juan ate their fill. Wen Bao went to school, and Wen Juan was brought to her house to play.
But when Xiaowan just opened the gate, before she had taken two steps, she felt dizzy and dizzy. Aunt Wang suddenly appeared and supported her, asking, ”Evening, is it because you're dizzy?
As she lay on the brick bed, she could only feel her vision becoming more and more blurry. Suddenly, someone began to pull at her clothes, causing Xiaowan to struggle a few times, but she was unable to muster up any strength.
He only heard his stepmother's voice saying, ”Quickly pull the donkey cart over and wrap it in a quilt so that no passerby can see it. ”I thought that the county magistrate would carry a bridal sedan to pick his up.”
Aunt Wang then said: ”Pfft, what do you take as an official marriage? ”You're still carrying the palanquin? In your dreams …”
Xiaowan was in pain, but she was unable to resist. Very quickly, she lost consciousness.
She was wrapped in a quilt by Aunt Wang and placed on the donkey cart. She covered it with a few baskets and then drove the donkey cart towards the town.
Not long after they entered the town, they met Ling Chaofeng who was riding a horse over here. They naturally did not recognize Ling Chaofeng, and immediately became anxious while stealthily looking around.
When Ling Chaofeng saw the farmer pulling a donkey cart over, he was kind enough to open up a path. However, when he sat high, he could immediately see the things on the donkey cart.
As they passed by, Ling Chaofeng looked back and then turned and ran back to the tavern.
Aunt Wang pulled Xiaowan, her relatives were already waiting outside the county magistrate's house. When they saw her, they immediately wanted to look at her, but when they saw the beautiful young lady wearing a red dress, they asked: ”How come you're not angry?”
”He's asleep. It's fine. He's still healthy.” Aunt Wang said, ”Hurry up and send it in, otherwise it will cause too much trouble.”
At this moment, the county magistrate ran out through the door. When he saw the pretty face, he was overjoyed. He instructed the servant, ”Quick, bring the new aunt inside.”