Chapter 43 Heartache (Pink Ticket +20 Extra)

  As for Ma Dao Po, Shu Hua did have some impression of her.

  The old lady pursed her lips. Sighing, "This is also my fault, she originally said that you would have such a tribulation this year, I usually don't listen to her words much, so I didn't take it seriously, and only let Master Out-of-the-Dust take a look, saying it was unrelated, who knew it really came true according to what Madam Ma said."

  Shu Hua often heard the ladies coming and going say that Qin Tian Jian's feng shui was very effective. Her belly had been quiet for a long time, and several ladies had also come up with ideas, suggesting that they let Qin Tian Jian take a look at the feng shui of the mansion, and then examine her and Zhao Xuan Huang's eight characters, and arrange auspicious objects in the house to facilitate childbearing. She was moved by these words and went to discuss it with Mrs. Cai, but unexpectedly, Mrs. Cai said that this matter must be kept secret from Master Hou and his son, as they did not like such things being done in the mansion.

  For this matter, Shu Hua had also complained to Yao Hua. The Hou family father and son never managed the affairs of the mansion, it must be that Madame Cai was unwilling in her heart and found an excuse. It is said that Master Hou had a concubine named Dong Niang who gave birth to a weak and sickly child. After taking medicine from the Imperial Hospital, the child showed some improvement, but then Dong Niang heard that the astrologer from the Observatory had a good reputation for geomancy, so she asked Master Hou to find someone from the Observatory to take a look. As a result, the astrologer came and took a look, and even changed the residence of Dong Niang's child, but unexpectedly, after moving, the child's illness became more severe and he died in just a few days.

  Zhao Xuanhuang liked this younger brother very much, so he was very disgusted with the people of the Imperial Observatory.

  These things Shu Hua did not carefully tell Mrs. Dai, but only told some fragmented words to Yao Hua.

  Madam Tai looked at Shu Hua's poor complexion, "Last time you told me that Mrs. Cai stopped you from finding the person in charge of the Imperial Guard, was it because there were some rules in the Hou Mansion?"

  "Isn't that so," Shu Hua hastily said, also fearing that the old lady would not want to talk about it if she knew the details, "maybe they think we're still young and don't need these things."

  Mrs. Fang said, "I'm also half-believing and half-doubting, but what Ma Dao's wife said makes sense too. She says you're always one step behind in luck, as long as there's someone capable by your side to help block it for you, that'll be fine."

  Shu Hua's eyes lit up, "What kind of blocking method?"

  The old lady said, "Your husband is too strong-willed and you can't handle it in your fate, so the disaster extends to your children. Now as long as you can lift one of the people who are often with you to be a concubine... it's beneficial for both your husband and you."

  "I think this matter is not impossible, I was thinking of discussing with you whether it's possible to marry your eighth sister over to help support you. However, this matter can't be rushed, if we could choose one of the maids by your side and make her a concubine, this would also ease things up a bit, and we would have more time to consider carefully."

  Shu Hua's heart wasn't without a choice, the most trustworthy person by her side was Qiu He, even Xiang Hua said that Qiu He was a good girl, in her heart she treated Qiu He as a confidant. Shu Hua nodded, "Mother, I think this matter should be handled according to Ma Dao Po's words, and let Qiu He become the concubine."

  "Also," said the old lady, "Madam Ma said that today is a good day." That's all.

  Shu Hua nodded, "I know, tonight when husband comes back, I'll tell him."

  Madam was finally at ease and left from Shu Hua's place.

  After Madame Zhang left, Shu Hua called Qiu He to talk about the marriage arrangement. Qiu He's face turned red instantly. She had already had some thoughts about Zhao Xuanhuan, and now that Shu Hua mentioned it, she naturally agreed without hesitation. Shu Hua knew that Cheng Puzi in the mansion had both sons and daughters, so she called Cheng Puzi to use five-color silk thread to open Qiu He's face.

  The lotus closed her eyes, the silk thread brushed against her face with a slight pain, her heart racing non-stop. The old woman's silk thread jerked, as if pulling her whole body up, making her gasp for breath.

  The old woman comforted her on one side, "Don't be afraid, miss, it's almost over."

  After washing her face, Shu Hua on the bed said: "Come over and let me take a look."

  The lotus rises from the water, its face flushing, slender and elegant.

  For some reason, Shu Hua suddenly thought of her own wedding day and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

  It's not easy to wait for Zhao Xuanhuan to come back, and before Zhao Xuanhuan could say anything, Shuhua was already anxious to talk about Qiuhe, "I'm not convenient now, I need someone by my side to serve me, Qiuhe has followed me all these years, I know her temper..."

  Zhao Xuan Huan originally came to see Shu Hua, but upon hearing her words, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. He glanced at Qiu He beside him and patiently said, "No need to trouble yourself, I have a lot of government affairs these days, I'll just be in the study..." As he spoke, he was about to leave.

  Shu Hua's heart suddenly became anxious and her words also became stiff, "Just scolded Qiu He today, even if I want to sleep in the study, it should be after tonight!"

  Zhao Xuan said: "I've said it before, there's official business tonight."

  It's that kind of attitude again. She had wanted to have a good talk with him, but every time she tried, it ended in failure. Suddenly, Shu Hua let out a heart-wrenching cry, "Zhao Xuanhuan, stop right there!"

  Mrs. Cai had just entered the house when Ding Gui's servant came in and said: "The second lady and the master have quarreled."

  Mrs. Cai frowned, tonight when she returned to her mother's house, the old lady mentioned the case of General Jianwei Su Xiyao, Mrs. Cai's elder brother's son had previously made a name for himself under General Jianwei and was promoted to prefect, usually relying on his relationship with General Jianwei, he had gained a reputation for being arrogant in the local area, if he were to be implicated...

  Mrs. Cai called everyone back home to discuss, thinking that the Emperor had already issued a severe edict, no one dared to go and ask for mercy first, and even if they asked Zhuang Qianwang, who was good at Tai Chi, it might not have any effect, only Wu Mu Hou...

  As soon as Wu Mu Hou was mentioned, everyone fell silent.

  Although Mrs. Cai had a good relationship with the wife of Anguo Gong, she knew that the wife of Anguo Gong never interfered in political affairs, so it was probably not suitable to go directly to her for help.

  "Or else, marriage? The affairs of relatives are always hard to manage."

  The idea that Eldest Paternal Uncle came up with was something they had thought of before. There were eligible women in the clan, it's just that the Duke of An Guo's estate didn't have that intention.

  Now, due to the matter of establishing a heir, many relationships are tense. The Wu Mu Marquis's estate is taking a neutral stance, and previously, people from the Cheng Guo Gong estate had visited the Wu Mu Marquis's estate before. However, the Wu Mu Marquis has decided to marry the daughter of the former head of the Hanlin Academy, even though the head of the Hanlin Academy was already an official of the second rank. But by the time the news came out, Sun, the head of the Hanlin Academy, had already resigned ahead of schedule.

  Following this route, the Wu Mu Hou Fu's legitimate wife's family will not be too close to this political storm, but how many of the current royal families and nobles have not been involved?

  Mrs. Cai thought all the way home. She was already worried and confused, and after hearing what Ding Gui's family said, she suddenly became annoyed, "What is this for?"

  Ding Gui whispered a few words in Mrs. Cai's ear.

  Mrs. Cai was taken aback, "So this is the idea of the mistress of the house?"

  Ding Gui's family said: "It is not."

  Mrs. Cai sat down and picked up her tea bowl to drink tea, "Xuan Huan is also like that, but she's just a concubine, so I took her in. Who would have thought it would cause so much trouble."

  Ding Gui's family sent people to the left and right, then whispered: "The maid in the main room said that the master did not object, but said that he was busy with government affairs and had to go to the study, so the mistress became anxious."

  Mrs. Cai frowned in displeasure.

  Ding Gui's family also said: "The big milk (breast) doesn't want to let the master go, and says that this pregnancy is still because of the master who didn't come."

  Shu Hua concealed the reason for her miscarriage, how could Cai Fu not know? It was precisely because of Shu Hua's virtuous behavior that Cai Fu privately told Zhao Xuan to be more considerate of Shu Hua in the future. The care given to Shu Hua was also meticulous, and people from the imperial hospital came to visit her frequently over the past few days, using a large amount of precious medicine.

  Today, Shu Hua made another scene again.

  "Although it's a small matter to receive rent, how can you not even tolerate the effort?"

  Ding Gui's family said: "Master is also of the same mind, but Master's wife has already spoken. Today is an auspicious day for her and Master's future offspring, and she asked Master to consider her face even if he doesn't take her as anything."

  Mrs. Cai's face sank again as she heard the tone of the words, "What does this mean? Could it be that someone has been invited to calculate it? Previously, Shu Hua mentioned the matter of Qintianjian and was stopped by me, could it be that another way was found outside?"

  Ding Gui's family reported truthfully, "Except for the aunt from the government office, no one else came to our house. Before the aunt arrived, there was no movement in Da Nai's room."

  This statement couldn't be clearer.

  It seems that Shu Hua had asked her natal family to find someone to calculate it, and Mrs. Cai couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

  "What's going on?"

  Ding Gui's family said: "The old master was anxious after hearing this and has already gone to the study."

  Madam Cai was hesitating whether to call her son over for a questioning when she heard the maid outside say, "The elder lady has arrived with Autumn Lotus."

  Now it's your turn, aren't you here to report me?

  Ding Gui's family said, "This autumn lotus is not a good thing either. When the master and mistress quarreled, she would chime in from the side, saying things like 'I'd rather die than live', and since Mistress treated her well normally, of course she sympathized with her and added fuel to the fire."

  Mrs. Cai remembered that when Shu Hua first married into the family, it was this autumn lotus who had assigned two third-class maids to serve her, but then Autumn Lotus had them replaced with a housekeeper.

  Qiu He was after all the most capable and reliable maid by Shu Hua's side, and it was also necessary to establish her authority in front of those younger maids when she first arrived. However, such a bold and uninhibited attitude was unprecedented in the Yi Cheng Hou Fu estate.

  It seems that Qiuhe has played a bad role in this matter, and Mrs. Cai's expression changed. "No wonder Xuan Yuan doesn't like her, she has the same temperament as her master. Let Tian Leng send Da Nai back, Qiu He... it won't hurt to let her wait."

  Outside, the cold wind howled. Ding Gui's wife respectfully greeted Da Nai and scolded the two maids, "What kind of service is this? Da Nai has a delicate body, why did you let her go out?" She quickly called for a maid to bring a sable fur coat for Da Nai to wear, and then hastily sent Shu Hua back inside. "Madam probably caught a chill today, she's cold and dizzy, just lying on the couch with her eyes closed. When I asked about Da Nai, she said she wanted to go see her, but was afraid of giving Da Nai her illness. Maybe let Qiu He girl wait here, when Madam wakes up, she'll definitely ask about it."

  Shu Hua's anger had clouded her mind and she rushed to find Mrs. Cai, but now that she has calmed down, her mind is a complete blank. Ding Guizhi's words were also sincere, so she didn't object and left Qiuhe at the eldest lady's place, while she herself was escorted by Ding Guizhi back to her residence.

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