Chapter 354 Mysteries
Dong Guifeng knew that Hu Dongping was influenced by Mrs. Hu and was also suspicious of her. Before she got married, Miss Hu showed up once and looked at her with a very resentful expression, but she didn't care. Now the mother and daughter of the Hu family no longer pose any threat to her. If they hadn't had any value in use, she wouldn't even be lazy to beat the dog in the water. The mother and daughter of the Hu family really wasted the identity of the wife and eldest daughter of the Hu family. On the surface, they looked amazing, but they were actually stupid.
"Have my cousin improved a lot recently?" Dong Guifeng put away her contempt and asked sincerely.
"It's much better." Hu Dongping also learned about Dong Guifeng's previous tricks with his mother. If it weren't for the past, he would have to find an opportunity to return the matter back, but now, she has no energy to deal with a villain like Dong Guifeng.
The two former friends still had a conversation even though they looked down on each other.
Although they knew that the other party had seen through their disguise, their childhood education was deeply imprinted in their bones, and they could still maintain a dignified manner and chat with each other. To outsiders, they seemed to be a pair of sisters with good relationships.
Dong Guifeng mentioned Hu Dongping's past glory in her words and words. Gradually, Hu Dongping began to be anxious. She is now facing a desperate situation. She was disliked by her father after the incident of framed the Meng sisters. Now she vaguely doubts whether her father wants to give up her and her mother who have no use to him. However, even if her father has no idea, her mother's illness seems to be difficult to cure. What should she do? Without her mother's love and family support, she is nothing at all. She has seen the cold and cold life of the world during this period.
The more anxious Hu Dongping was, the more idle Dong Guifeng on the opposite side was. Finally, Hu Dongping couldn't help it. He asked, "My cousin came here today to visit her mother's condition?"
Dong Guifeng smiled calmly: "Of course, otherwise what does my cousin think it is?"
"Does my grandmother and uncle have anything to say?" Hu Dongping didn't want to show weakness in front of Dong Guifeng, who had ulterior motives, but the current situation forced her to bow her head.
Facing Hu Dongping's expectant gaze, a gleam flashed in Dong Guifeng's eyes, but a faint tone was worried: "The grandmother-in-law was very in a bad mood because she was worried about her cousin. Now everyone around her dared not mention her cousin to her, for fear that her grandmother-in-law would be hit. Her father-in-law recently left Yancheng and went to another place to do a job. My daughter-in-law is not very clear about the specific errands, oh, by the way. My sister-in-law is pregnant again. Speaking of which, she is really lucky and enviable. This is all the third child, but the sister-in-law is too busy a while ago. Now she has to stay in bed to raise her baby, so she has no time to come. Please don't mind if she is afraid of the cold. It is said that Princess Ding is the same."
When talking about Princess Ding, Hu Dongping's face turned distorted for a moment and became ferocious.
It was all because of this woman that the appearance of this woman disrupted all her plans. Originally, the one who was loved by the Ding Palace should be her, and she should be the one who was admired by everyone. Since three years ago, she has been planning how to marry into the Ding Palace. It seems that it only takes one opportunity to achieve what she wants. In addition to her, who is worthy of the unparalleled handsome Prince Ding, who is like a jade-like orchid?
She knew that County Lord Xiuwen also had this idea, but she was not worried. Xiuwen had nothing but the title of County Lord Xiuwen, with a low mother, had a bad temper, and was arrogant. In addition, the relationship between the Ruicheng Palace and the Ding Palace was not deep. If the marriage was made between the two families, the royal family had too much trouble, the emperor would definitely not allow it.
However, just in case, she kept paying attention to County Lord Xiuwen, lowering her figure and flattering the lowly concubine of this dancer. County Lord Xiuwen would be fine if he had no chance with King Ding. If there was really any possibility, she would definitely find an opportunity to knock her down from the clouds.
She has been thinking about it for many years, and the goal is about to be achieved, and subtly implied that her mother is not reliable. Her two illegitimate younger brothers may not be truly filial to her mother when they grow up. The only support her mother is her and her sister. As long as she can marry an absolute powerful person, her family will not dare to disrespect her mother. If she marrys well, her younger sister will have a better choice.
After years of persuasion, her mother also decided to find out for her, but she rejected the candidates she found. She used her friendship with noble girls to slowly find out some unknown problems of those partners, and thus rejected her mother's proposal.
Seeing her age getting older, her mother began to worry. She was just trying to make her mother consider Prince Ding’s wife as well as her husband’s choice. As long as her mother agreed, her father would have no reason to object. The rumors that Prince Ding’s wife might make her mother worried. This is not a difficult task. She carefully investigated. Prince Ding’s reason for Prince Ding’s wife was very far-fetched. Most of the powerful families in Manyan City, who have slightly successful men have died of wives accidentally. Compared with Prince Ding’s wife, Prince Ding is still light.
First, it was the princess of the enemy country. In that case, it was normal for her to have an accident. The noble daughter who married her has not lived long since ancient times. In addition, the Ning family's daughter was already sick when Prince Ding came back from Dajing. Prince Ding was purely sympathetic to her and was just infatuated with her. Even if Prince Ding did not marry her, she would not live long. As for the last one, after she inquired in many aspects, it is very likely that the family's skills were not as good as those who were beaten to death in the internal strife of the family, and there is no connection with Prince Ding.
The so-called wife-killing is just a fake dress for some men who are jealous of King Ding who are powerful at a young age or women who love King Ding but are not worthy of their status. They are all fake, but many people believe it, which makes it convenient for her. Of course, the rumors about King Ding can spread so violently in the end, and there is also a contribution from her. As long as she bribes a few more monks, and then she will say that her fate is made of heaven and earth, she will definitely not object.
Unexpectedly, just when everything was ready, King Ding suddenly wanted to marry the concubine of the Meng family. Due to King Ding's age and the Ding Mansion, the mistress was also in urgent need of the hostess. Everything about the wedding was as quick as possible, so she had no time to react. She seemed to be awakened from the sweetest dream in life, and then fell into the terrifying nightmare and could not wake up.
In an extremely anxious situation, she had no other choice but to bet. She could not watch her hard work for many years and was so disappointed. Another woman who had never known each other and had a low identity suddenly came out of nowhere to get the opportunity she had dreamed of, especially this woman and the family behind her were taken up with such despicable means.
The Meng family has a bit of friendship with their family, especially Meng Yan has been in the boudoir school with her. Although Meng Yan is a few years younger than her, there is no secret between girls in the boudoir school. She soon found out Meng Yan's weakness and began to plan. Then she waited for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that the Meng family was going to come to the Hu family to have a banquet.
It was really smooth at the beginning. Xiuwen was secretly instigated by her. She really made things difficult for the Meng sisters. Then she pretended to be a peacemaker and led Meng Xiaofu away. She knew that if something happened, Meng Xiaofu, who had been engaged to Ding, it would have an impact on Ding's reputation. Things would be big, so she targeted Meng Yan, so that Ding could get rid of a marriage that she didn't like, and she could motivate her parents. As a make-up, she promised her daughter to Ding's king. This would be the best of both worlds.
But she didn't know that the good things she planned were wrong in the last stage. The lewd embryo Hong Zhihao was caught on the spot, Meng Yan was not trapped, and the matter was exposed. All the maids and mothers around her were attracted, and she was about to be ruined. Fortunately, she still had her mother. After a tearful confession, her mother believed her words and thought she was confused for a while, so she helped her hide it, and used methods to let the third sister of the third wife get married for her, so that she could escape the disaster.
But her mother said that in order to have an explanation to the family and avoid others from targeting her, she told her not to walk around first, and then go back to the countryside to hide after a while. When the matter is completely over, she has to do so.
She came back after staying in the countryside for a few months, but she came back in a sad form. Her sister committed suicide and died in a very disgraceful way. She felt sorry for her sister's departure, but at the same time she was inexplicably grateful that her mother was the only one left. Her mother would definitely give her all her love and give her the best.
But now that my mother has become like this, who else can she rely on?
Hu Dong was stunned and panicked.
All this was seen in Dong Guifeng's eyes, and she softened her voice: "Sister Hu, I know that some things I might have misunderstood in the past, but believe me, I have no malice towards you. After all, we have been friends for many years, and I am very worried about you now... I don't know much about some things, but my cousin is so ill. What if... what should you do?"
As the saying goes, "Don't hit a smile on your face." Although Hu Dongping knew that Dong Guifeng was not a pure person, she might be pretending to be hypocritical now, but her eyelids were sore after being said by Dong Guifeng, and she almost burst into tears. Then she wiped the corners of her eyes with a veil and murmured in a low voice, as if she was asking Dong Guifeng, and she was talking to herself, "What should I do?"
Dong Guifeng then stood up, walked to Hu Dongping, pretended to wipe Hu Dongping's tears and comfort her, but said in a voice that only two people could hear: "It's the most realistic thing for people to rely on themselves. Finding out what's going on with your seventh sister's belly is your biggest reliance."
Hu Dongping was stunned and looked at Dong Guifeng with tears in his eyes. However, Dong Guifeng returned to his position as if nothing had been said before, as if he had never said anything special. He continued to comfort Hu Dongping in a gentle voice.
At this time, Hu Dongping could not stop talking, and he just thought about Dong Guifeng's words just now.
My mother has investigated the matter of the seventh sister, but after searching, I found nothing. There were even a few young men who were close to the Hu family who were criticized by their mothers, and they almost turned against each other. Then many things happened in the mansion, and my mother didn't care about it at all.
Now Dong Guifeng means something, is it possible that the Liang family is doing something about the Qi Sister? It is possible that the Liang family is their grandfather's home and their mother's home. The mother often takes Qi Sister back to her parents' home and is not careful about her family. Now the Liang family ignores her mother. Is there a ghost in her heart?
Thinking of this, Hu Dongping looked at Dong Guifeng with a little suspicious look. Is it Mr. Liang San? In terms of age, Mr. Liang is more like a person who doesn’t know the importance of being scattered and is easily fascinated. However, unless Dong Guifeng really doesn’t want to live anymore, how could he reveal his family’s shame and give others a handle? With this consideration, the Liang family is not very suspicious. It was really done by the Liang family. Dong Guifeng can threaten with the handle. Why do you need to tell her? Let her get a share of the pie.
It must be more powerful than the Liang family and Dong Guifeng cannot touch. Which one is it? Filtering the possible candidates in his mind. Hu Dongping felt that it was unlikely. In the end, he really couldn't think of it, so he could only look at Dong Guifeng with a begging gaze. I hope she could give herself a little hint.
Dong Guifeng seemed not to notice Hu Dongping's gaze, and talked about miscellaneous things, such as urging Hu Dongping to take good care of his body, wear more clothes during the cold, and drink more soup to nourish his body.
When Hu Dongping was about to get impatient again, she seemed to be careless, "I saw your third sister Dongmei a few days ago. I really looked at you with admiration for three days. Sister Dongmei has changed a lot. The elders around me praised you, Sister Dongmei, who is virtuous and good. After marrying, she can persuade Mr. Hong, who is so stupid, to be ambitious. I heard that Mr. Hong, who is studying at home every day recently, is not a fool. It is your sister Dongmei who is good at persuading me. It is nothing else in our family. I just like to hang out with maids and wives. If you are not motivated, you will ask Mr. Dongmei for me. What kind of good deeds can you teach me?"
When talking about the third sister Dongmei, Hu Dongping felt guilty at first, and couldn't help but lower his head. Speaking of the relationship between the Hu sisters, the third sister in the next room, was the one who respected her the most among the sisters. She always listened to her, but she asked the third sister to be her scapegoat and married the infamous Young Master Hong. She always felt guilty, so she did not dare to see the third sister. She felt uncomfortable even when she heard the third sister's name, so she subconsciously avoided all the news related to the third sister. She only vaguely heard that the third sister was doing well, and she felt a little relieved. But she didn't believe in the rumors about Hong Zhihao turning back to justice. How could such a person be corrected? It must be pretending, maybe it was because the Hong family wanted to find a job for their son and deliberately released it.
Speaking of this, she couldn't help but look at Dong Guifeng. For no reason, Dong Guifeng mentioned what the third sister did? How could she praise her so much, it didn't seem to be talking casually. What's especially important is that the situation of Mr. Hong Second Master Hong is too similar to Mr. Liang Third Master Liang, and I heard that Mr. Liang and Mr. Hong Zhihao were friends before, and the two often mingled together. My mother had persuaded the Liang family from many ways to restrain Mr. Liang and not to cause trouble for Mr. Hong Second Master Hong.
After Dong Guifeng reminded her, she thought, what happened to these two similar people? After marrying a wife, they all seemed to have changed their temperaments. Dong Guifeng would not mention the third sister for no reason. She just said so much, but she did not mention anyone except her mother. She must have a useful intention to mention the third sister now.
When Dong Guifeng said this, she saw that Hu Dongping seemed to be unconscious, and then said, "It's getting late. My mother-in-law will be very tired when taking care of her sister-in-law in the past two days. I want to see my cousin and aunt, and then go back."
"Then my cousin's wife, please go here." Hu Dongping was about to find an opportunity to ask Dong Guifeng to be clearer. There were few people serving his mother's room, and there were not so many eyes staring at him, which might be more convenient to speak, so he led Dong Guifeng to his mother's room.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw Mr. Hu's maid Yunniang serving him. Hu Dongping couldn't help but look at Yunniang in disgust. Yunniang has become more and more arrogant since her mother fell ill and does not take her seriously at all. However, those nannies and maids who are strict with her will obey Yunniang, but Yunniang is extremely careful in speaking and doing things without any flaws. She doesn't get along with her alone, so she has no chance to make any trip. She is really depressed.
When Yunniang saw Hu Dongping leading the third young lady of the Liang family in, she hurriedly saluted respectfully, with a gentle and respectful face, but she couldn't help but show a hint of vigilant gaze in her eyes.
Dong Guifeng did not approach Mrs. Hu. After lifting the curtain, she took out a veil and covered her nose. It seemed that she had smelled something bad. Then she refused to step forward and said, "What's the smell in this room? I said to my cousin, although it's cold, I can't always close the windows and don't have any wind at all. We don't care. My cousin is sick, so how about being stuffy?"
Hu Dongping's cheeks were red with embarrassment, and he wanted to have a hole in it. Thinking that his mother was so concerned about appearance on weekdays, and now she was so sick, and the maids and the mother were not very careful to serve her. She was seen as such a sloppy and dirty look. How embarrassed would it be if her mother was awake?
Dong Guifeng stood at the door for a while, as if she was very reluctant. She moved two steps a little, and was a little far from Mrs. Hu's bed and shouted: "Cousin, I am Guifeng, I'm here to see you. Can you hear me?"
Mrs. Hu on the hospital bed did not respond and remained motionless.
Dong Guifeng pretended to shout twice, and Yunniang smiled and said, "Mrs. The third young lady in the family is intent. The eldest lady may have opened her eyes just now, but now she is probably asleep."
Dong Guifeng took advantage of the situation and said, "That's a coincidence. Since that's the case, I won't disturb my cousin's rest and come to see my cousin's aunt again."
As he said that, Dong Guifeng walked out, and Hu Dongping hurriedly said, "I'll give my cousin's wife to the death."
Dong Guifeng said there was no need to give it away, but Hu Dongping insisted on talking to the second door. Along the way, Hu Dongping wanted to ask Dong Guifeng what he said just now, but because of leaving the house, a large number of maids and mothers followed closely, and it was difficult to speak.
When he arrived at the second door, Dong Guifeng said, "Cousin, just send it here. You must take care of your cousin carefully and don't let her catch a cold, but don't always close the doors and windows tightly so that the wind is not clear at all. This is not good for the patient's health. This patient is the same as us ordinary people. If you have any feelings, do you know how to push yourself to others?"
Hu Dongping had something to do and nodded randomly.
Dong Guifeng said again: "Don't ignore it, remember it, and push yourself to others."
When talking about the four words "push yourself to others", Dong Guifeng deliberately bit the stress, reached out to hold Hu Dongping's hand, and snatched it hard.
Hu Dong's heart moved and was about to open his mouth to ask something, but Dong Guifeng had already gotten onto the carriage with the help of the maid.
When he returned to his house, Hu Dongping was as delicate as chewing on every word Dong Guifeng said, especially the words he said when he was on the carriage at the end.
After thinking about it, a thought suddenly came to her heart, and she was shocked. A terrible thought came to her mind. Could it be... Dong Guifeng wanted to imply that this is, no, this is impossible, this is really terrible, but there is no other reasonable explanation except this.
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Dingwang Mansion
Su Yiqing leaned on the soft couch, wearing a silver fox cloak, and several cotton jackets inside. She wrapped herself into a rice dumpling, which was almost difficult to move. She was even lazy. The fetus was less than two months old, and she didn't even feel anything, but the maids around her treated her like a pregnant woman who was about to give birth, and she was cautious in every move. It was really inconvenient.
Now my only interest or only entertainment is listening to music and reading books. Reading books hurts my eyes. Even Yufeng thought of a way to ask the maid to read to her. He also found a maid named Xiaoling who had learned in the storytelling class to read for her. After all, he used to be a storyteller, and the little maid reads stories like a storyteller, with deep affection and extremely beautiful, which is more interesting than reading by herself.
Last time, when I heard the piano player playing during the meal, she had a great appetite and drank an extra bowl of porridge. So even Yufeng praised the piano player and asked him to play every time he was having a meal at Su Yiqing.
This piano player is not only good at playing the piano, but also has more instruments. Changing patterns and music every day makes people listen to it.
But there is a difference between men and women. Every time they play music, they are separated by a screen. At first, Su Yiqing thought that this piano player was a young man and elegant. Generally, people who play the piano have been influenced by art since childhood and have a good temperament. As long as they are slightly adept at face and have outstanding temperament, people must be elegant and pleasing to the eye. Sometimes they can't help but be curious about what kind of person can play such fairy music?
Through the screen, I saw that the piano player was wearing a veil in order to avoid suspicion, so I couldn't see clearly.
But one day, I heard the little maid occasionally talking about it, saying that the zither was so elegant, but unfortunately she looked hideous. She was curious at the time and asked casually. (To be continued ~^~)
Chapter completed!