lcionline Chapter 772 Chapter 772
Chapter 772 Chapter 772
If we were to ask who would be the most panicked when Pei Jian returned, it would be Pei Chen and his wife.
After entering Zhengxian Pavilion, except for Pei Chen's concubines who were not qualified to enter, everyone else, including the Xu brothers and sisters, Xiao Bei and his wife, followed in and kowtowed to Pei Jian.
Pei Jian asked about all the affairs in the mansion and the major events in recent days.
Pei Chen bowed and reluctantly answered. Pei Jian took a sip of hot tea, looked at his second son who stood in front of him with his head bowed, and snorted, "Who is that woman in blue?"
Uh--
Pei Chen's forehead was covered with sweat, and he whispered, "To answer father's question, that is my... new concubine Gao."
Pei Jian looked old but still had a clear and wise look in his eyes. He looked at Pei Chen fiercely for a long time, until Pei Chen almost couldn't stand it anymore and knelt down. Then he moved away and looked at Xiao Yinxiu beside him, "Xiu'er, what's going on?"
Xiao Yinxiu complained bitterly in her heart, but she had to go back in front of her father-in-law.
"Reporting to my uncle, this girl is dignified and quiet, and is also an innocent girl from a good family. The prince fell in love with her at first sight. I thought that Aunt Qiao had just had a little girl, and it would be inconvenient for her to serve her, so I simply brought her in..."
As she spoke, her voice became increasingly quiet. Song Guanzhou, standing at the back, could hardly hear her clearly.
Pei Jian slammed the teacup in his hand heavily on the table with a bang, and everyone was startled when they heard it.
"Yuen Niang, let me first tell you what has happened in the mansion recently."
Qi Yueniang roughly told him everything from interpersonal relationships to the output of each farm after autumn. Pei Jian then asked Xiao Bei and Xu Lingbai, and finally looked at Song Guanzhou, beckoning him over, "Father has found a job for you. You've worked hard for many days. I heard that Cang Ge'er has just left. Is the accounting going smoothly?"
Song Guanzhou knelt down and saluted, then spoke slowly.
"Don't worry, father. We have the help of Xiao's fourth cousin and Lingbai cousin. Although the work is complicated, we have taken inventory of the tea, wine, grain and oil. We also asked Silang to write the documents, and asked Cang to take them back yesterday to report to the eldest uncle and the third uncle."
"Okay! This matter is always important. Your two uncles also think you have some ability. I think it's a pity for you to waste your ability at such a young age."
How could Song Guanzhou not be moved after hearing these words?
She couldn't imagine that in such a feudal dynasty, a Duke of Zhenguo could be so concerned about his daughter-in-law.
At this moment, Song Guanzhou was convinced and knelt down in front of Pei Jian.
"Don't worry, father. I will live up to your expectations."
Pei Jian nodded and asked her to stand up.
After scanning everyone, Qi Yueniang sent everyone away, leaving Pei Chen and his wife behind. As soon as they stepped out of the courtyard, she sighed, "Father will be angry."
"Why?"
Song Guanzhou was not a gossipy person. He had heard about many things, but that was all he had heard about.
Qi Yueniang sighed, "Father doesn't like my second brother to have so many concubines, but my second brother can't stop him, ugh!"
"Is Concubine Gao pregnant?"
"Yes! But the baby's appearance is not good. After the doctor examined it yesterday, he said whether it can be saved depends on Gao's physical condition and luck."
Song Guanzhou frowned and said softly, "It would be good to have more children in this mansion. It would be even better if they were born by my second sister-in-law."
In terms of status, a legitimate child is definitely hundreds of times better than a illegitimate child.
Let’s not talk about those families where there is no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. How many families are not in chaos?
After hearing this, Qi Yueniang pulled Song Guanzhou to look at him for a few more times, then shook her head and laughed, "Girl, you have such a strange temper. Logically, you and your second sister-in-law don't get along at all, but you still want the best for her."
Song Guanzhou frowned, "I don't really wish her well, but if she gives birth, it will be beneficial to the harmony of the family relationship."
puff!
Qi Yueniang was slightly stunned. "Forget it. These are matters between the second brother and his wife. We shouldn't say too much. I used to think it would be good if Qin Ge'er could have two brothers and sisters to help him, but now I see that there is only Qin Ge'er in the second brother's room."
"If you put it this way, I will feel more refreshed."
Song Guanzhou covered his mouth and laughed, "There is not a single one in my room."
This sentence made Qi Yueniang and Xu Lingqiao stunned. Especially Xu Lingqiao, she said softly, "Guanzhou, I heard that Miss Hua's father is good at gynecology. Why don't you ask him to take a look? While you and Silang are at the right age, you can have a child and not be lonely."
Qi Yueniang said it was absolutely true.
Song Guanzhou waved his hands repeatedly, "It has taken quite some time to recover. Sister-in-law and elder sister don't have to worry. What is destined to come will come. If it is not destined, it is useless to force it."
"When watching a boat, one should not be afraid of illness or avoid medical treatment."
Qi Yueniang said earnestly, "Look at me. Fortunately, I have a son named Qin. Otherwise, how would I live my life?"
Song Guanzhou nodded, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I can live well even if I really don't have any."
With the return of the master, there were more things to do in the mansion. Qi Yue Niang had no time to spare. After saying goodbye to her two sisters, she was called to the kitchen by the maid.
Song Guanzhou took Xu Lingqiao's arm and walked towards Shaohua Garden.
Along the way, winter began to arrive, and the cold wind blew, bringing a heavy chill.
Xu Lingqiao looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she whispered, "Have you asked Miss Hua and Doctor Sun to take a look?"
Song Guanzhou chuckled.
"My dear sister, are you also worried that I will have a hard life without children?"
Xu Lingqiao was slightly stunned. "I know you have a broad mind. If you really don't have a child, you won't let yourself fall into self-pity. But life is long. You and Silang are in harmony. If you don't have a child, no matter how loving you are, I'm afraid there will be regrets."
Song Guanzhou sighed slightly.
"Good sister, I should be unable to have children."
what?
When Xu Lingqiao heard this, her pretty face suddenly lost color, "Guan Zhou, why do you say that?"
Diewu and Dieyi at the back were frightened by Xu Lingqiao's words, so they walked up to her and asked what was going on.
"No problem."
After entering the gate of Shaohua Garden, Song Guanzhou and Xu Lingqiao went into the main room and sent the maid away. Then he whispered to Xu Lingqiao truthfully, "I heard the maids' private discussions."
"The maid must be talking too much. She is talking nonsense."
Xu Lingqiao was really anxious. She took Song Guanzhou's hand and said with worry, "You are still young. No matter who says that, you can't believe it."
I'm afraid it's just the maids talking nonsense.
Song Guanzhou's eyes were filled with smiles, without any trace of sadness, "Rosewood won't lie."
what?
"Sister Dong, where did she hear that?"
Song Guanzhou shook his head. "She talked to Silang in private. She thought I was asleep in the inner room. I heard it. Rendong urged Silang to get some good Qianjin recipes for me to eat. She talked so much that I guessed it."
"Do not……"
Xu Lingqiao's eyes suddenly filled with tears, "You are still young, I just said that giving birth is difficult, I never said that you can't--"
"It is better not to be able to have children, so as to avoid the pain of childbirth."
Song Guanzhou was frank and open, but when Xu Lingqiao heard it, tears suddenly fell.
"No... I'm afraid you heard it wrong."