A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Su Qingyu nodded and said, "I think there's been a lot going on in her family recently. Didn't the third young master of the Li family go there? Princess Yongjia must be sad."

Yang sneered, "It's what he deserves. He deserves to die for what the Third Young Master did. Prince Ning is a good man and worthy of our Yue'er. It's just that I have a stepmother at home, and I always feel uneasy."

Shen Yue has been well-behaved and obedient since she was a child, and she often stays with the old lady, so she spends a lot of time with Yang.

Yang also had some affection for her niece, after all, she had watched her grow up since she was a child.

In addition, Shen Yue is liked by the old lady and Su Qingyu and her husband, so she has to put on some appearances.

Yang was very smart. Ever since she suffered a loss at the hands of Su Qingyu and Shen Zhishu and Shen Hong told her about the current situation of the Shen family, she never had any bad thoughts about Su Qingyu again.

There were several times when he clearly showed favoritism, which directly brought the two closer together.

Su Qingyu comforted Yang after hearing this, "Prince Ning should live in a separate mansion. It will be better if we don't live together then."

The two of them were talking when they arrived at Qingyuanju.

Shen Zhixiu briefly explained the court affairs to the old lady. The old lady was relieved to see that everything was fine and did not ask any more questions.

Several people discussed the dowry for Shen Yue and had lunch directly at Qingyuanju.

The old lady simply called the brothers Shen Zhiheng and Shen Zhishu, as well as the younger generations in the family over.

Li Chaoyun was not back from the Li family, so Shen Zhao came alone, followed by a servant holding two bonsai pots.

"Grandma, I went out of town today and passed by a shed selling flowers and trees. I picked out two pots for you."

When the old lady got older, she liked lush flowers and trees, which made people happy.

"Okay, my eldest grandson is so thoughtful." The old lady patted Shen Zhao's hand with a smile and stood up to take a look.

Shen Zhao looked at the smile on her face and felt a little bit reluctant. The news from the farm outside the city would be reported back to the mansion at night, and grandma might not be able to sleep tonight.

Not only tonight, but for a long time, I'm afraid that grandma will be immersed in the grief of losing her son and daughter-in-law.

But he had no choice, he followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so he had to put His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first in everything. Of course, it was also for his own future.

He didn't think he did anything wrong in this matter. His uncle had been in the court for so many years and had eliminated many dissidents. As for Su Qingyu, he always felt that the successive incidents in the eldest house were related to her. Since they were a loving couple, it was her blessing for her to go with him to accompany his uncle.

The only person he felt sorry for was his grandmother, who was old and had to endure the pain of losing her son.

During this meal, Shen Zhao was very filial to the old lady. He even treated Su Qingyu and Shen Zhixiu with special respect.

This was the Shen family’s last reunion dinner, and he still felt a little heavy in his heart.

Su Qingyu did not notice anything unusual about Shen Zhao, but with so many people searching outside the city, the fact that Shen Zhao could still sit here and chat and laugh with everyone was already unusual.

After lunch, the old lady prepared to rest, and everyone left and returned to their own courtyards.

As soon as Shen Zhixiu returned to the West Courtyard, Shen Zhiheng came and said he wanted to talk to Shen Zhixiu about something.

Su Qingyu went back to the main room to change her clothes, while the two brothers went to the study.

Zhenzhu helped Su Qingyu take off her hairpins and rings, and said casually, "Madam, have you heard? The eldest master issued an order a few days ago that the concubines around him must pay their respects to Madam Xiang."

"I also heard that the master bought a three-story house in the city for Xiang's brother."

Su Qingyu really didn't know about this. Her brother had returned to Beijing these days, and she didn't ask much about the trivial matters in the mansion.

"The eldest master really praises Concubine Xiang." He then asked, "Has Concubine Xiang sent any message recently?"

Ever since Xiang Dong decided to stay in the mansion to keep an eye on Shen Zhiheng, he would pass messages to Su Qingyu from time to time. For example, Shen Zhiheng said something suspicious, met someone in private, etc. There was nothing suspicious in it, and Su Qingyu could not see that Shen Zhiheng had any intention of dealing with the third room.

But she did not dare to take it lightly, because she could only know a person's face but not his heart.

Zhenzhu replied, "Madam Xiang came this morning, but the Madam went to the palace. She didn't see the Madam, and she didn't say anything."

Su Qingyu said, "Wait until tomorrow morning when the master is not at home, go and ask if there is anything."

Pearl nodded and took note of it.

After changing into loose clothes, Su Qingyu sat by the window and started sewing. But after sewing a few stitches, she couldn't go on and felt inexplicably irritated.

She put down her needlework and went to the study.

I saw the painting that Shen Zhixiu copied, which was about Princess Yongning and her brother.

So he told Feicui to find a box of similar size, put the things in it and give it to his brother.

Before putting it on, she spread it out and looked at it again. Princess Yongning had a gentle and kind expression, with a doting smile in her eyes.

If Princess Yongning hadn't been in trouble, my brother would have grown up happily, right? Maybe there wouldn't be the Prince of Ning today, but there would be one more handsome young man in the world.

As soon as the scroll was put away, Chuntao walked in quickly.

"Madam, the Third Master asks you to change your clothes and leave the city with him."

Su Qingyu closed the pearwood box and asked, "What happened? Where are you going out of town?"

Chun Tao was a little out of breath because she ran too fast. She took two deep breaths and explained, "Just now, someone came to the farm where the eldest lady lives to pass on a message. She said that the eldest lady wanted to see the third master and the lady, and she would not eat if she couldn't see them."

Su Qingyu frowned. Chen was poisoned and didn't have much time left, but she asked to see her and the Third Master? This was unusual no matter how you thought about it.

She stood up and walked to the inner room, changing into neat clothes. After thinking for a while, she told Feicui, "Bring me my hidden arrow, and prepare the handkerchief soaked in medicine."

"Take the handkerchief with you too. It can protect you from most drugs."

Regardless of whether there is something fishy about this matter, it’s always better to be careful.

"Is the carriage ready?" Su Qingyu asked Chuntao again.

Chun Tao replied, "Two cars have been prepared. The eldest master will go with the mistress and the third master."

Su Qingyu thought this was a good idea. If anything really happened to Chen, Shen Zhiheng would be able to take charge.

It has been more than half a year since she poisoned Chen. Even if the first wife had suspicions, she couldn't find out anything.

And with her cold eyes, Shen Zhiheng didn't care much about Chen's affairs. I'm afraid he knew she was poisoned, but he didn't bother to investigate.

When going out, Su Qingyu stopped all the maids and servants and only took a piece of jadeite with her.

When they arrived at the outer courtyard, Shen Zhiheng had already boarded the carriage in front, while Shen Zhixiu helped Su Qingyu board the carriage behind.

"What's going on?" Su Qingyu asked in a low voice.

The carriage started moving, making a creaking sound.

Shen Zhixiu said softly: "I don't know yet. I have sent a message to Yunzhou. He will get there before us and find out the news."

At this moment, in the Hanshui Courtyard of the Shen family's inner residence, Shen Zhao was bathing and changing clothes.

Suddenly a servant knocked on the door and came in to report.

"Master, the Third Master and the Third Madam have gone out of town."

"The master also went with us, in two carriages."

Shen Zhao's expression changed drastically, "Why would father go? Didn't he say that we shouldn't alert others and only inform Third Uncle and Third Aunt?"