Chapter 188
Chapter 188
As daybreak approached, even though he had received Alushin's message, Song Guanzhou was still worried.
She calmed down and thought for a moment, then asked Ren Dong to help her dress up casually, "Young Madam, where are you going?"
"My sister-in-law is probably up now. I'll go visit her."
When he arrived at Kuoyuezhai, he happened to run into Qin Ge'er. Qin Ge'er, who was showing a youthful demeanor, was somewhat happy. After greeting Song Guanzhou, he also showed a sense of intimacy, "Fourth Aunt actually got up early. I haven't eaten with you for a long time. Nephew missed you very much."
In the eyes of the three brothers, Song Guanzhou's Shaohua Garden is the most fun.
Song Guanzhou didn't have any rules, and he didn't put on airs as an elder. He was with them, talking and laughing, and felt very relaxed and comfortable. Besides, the fourth uncle doted on the fourth aunt, and the small kitchen in Shaohua Garden often made some novel and delicious things, which made Qin Ge'er, who had always been more calm, seldom greedy.
"Wait a few days until the rain stops, and then come over after school with Ling and Huan."
Qin Ge'er was delighted, but then a little disappointed. "It's raining these days so we can't go?"
Song Guanzhou hugged the boy's shoulders and said, "It's raining, and I, your fourth aunt, am sleepy. Please don't disturb me."
Qi Yueniang heard Song Guanzhou and Qin Ge'er talking inside. She came out and laughed when she heard this. "I said you were the leader of the children, but you didn't believe it. Ling Ge'er also said something yesterday, and wanted to go play with you, but he only saw you sleeping under the quilt."
After sending Qin Ge'er out of the house because he was going to be late, Qi Yueniang took Song Guanzhou to the main room and said, "It's raining so hard today. Why did you get up so early?"
Song Guanzhou spoke to Qi Yueniang only after he entered the room.
"I went to bed early yesterday. I got up before the fourth watch drum sounded. I couldn't sleep anymore. I thought it had been a long time since I came to greet my sister-in-law, so I walked here."
Qi Yueniang scratched her beautiful nose bridge and pretended to be angry, "If I hadn't been unable to sleep, I wouldn't have thought of coming to my sister-in-law's place."
"It's the eldest sister-in-law who is busy. The emperor's birthday is just around the corner, and no one in the mansion is free. I am reckless and can't help much, so I simply don't come to the two sisters-in-law to get in the way." This was said as a joke, and it was true. There were so many people from the two branches of the Xiao family in the mansion, and Xiao Yinxiu had to arrange and take care of every move.
No one else in the mansion is helpful, but Qi Yue Niang is good at everything and helps Xiao Yinxiu.
As for Song Guanzhou, even Mrs. Min and Mrs. Liu started joking and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. What a naughty girl. Just let her recover from her injuries and don't assign any tasks to her."
In the eyes of everyone, as long as Song Guanzhou stays quiet and doesn't quarrel with Cang Ge'er, that's all that's good. In fact, everyone also tacitly acknowledges that apart from being good at talking, Song Guanzhou's abilities as a housekeeper and socializing are really mediocre, and are not up to par with others.
"Forget it. If you have this life, you should enjoy it. Don't add troubles to yourself and become a toiler."
The two sisters-in-law chatted for a while, and Lanxiang came up with a little maid to set breakfast. Qi Yueniang ate lightly, vegetarian porridge with a few plates of pickles, which she shared with Song Guanzhou. Song Guanzhou did not refuse and sat with her to eat slowly.
At the end of the meal, Song Guanzhou said, "I came to visit my sister-in-law today because I really have something to ask."
When Qi Yue Niang heard this, she put down her chopsticks, rinsed her mouth and wiped it, then asked softly, "What's the matter? Just ask." Originally Qi Yue Niang thought that her fourth brother's wife might want to ask about going to the palace to celebrate the birthday. In the past two days, while Xiao Yinxiu was busy inside and outside, she was also arranging this matter in a big way.
It is a pity that only the old lady, Qi Yueniang and Xiao Yinxiu have imperial edicts in the mansion. Although Pei An has entered the Hanlin Academy, he has never been assigned an official position. In addition, Song Guanzhou has been in the mansion for two years, but he has no son to support the family.
Therefore, Song Guanzhou, who had no status, was not qualified to go to the palace to celebrate the birthday.
Qi Yue Niang thought that it might be her brother's wife who came to talk about this. If she couldn't celebrate the birthday, she could sneak in and attend the royal banquet, which would also be a glorious thing.
She was thinking about it in her mind, and was still trying to figure out how to comfort him, but unexpectedly Song Guanzhou opened his mouth and said, "Sister-in-law, please recall what the surname of my cousin's uncle is, and which direction did he go?"
Hey! You came to ask the Xu brothers and sisters.
Qi Yueniang felt relieved and quickly answered, "I don't remember these clearly, but I'm afraid they were separated by about ten miles outside the city gate..." Seeing Song Guanzhou's disappointment, she suddenly remembered something, "Wait for me to call Lanxiang and the others in. During the few days we traveled together, I was busy taking care of Qin Ge'er and rarely talked with Miss Xu, but Lanxiang became much more familiar with her."
After saying this, he called Lanxiang over.
After hearing this, Lanxiang tilted her head and thought for a moment, then reported to Song Guanzhou, "Madam Fourth Young Master, Miss Xu mentioned that her mother's surname was Fang, and her uncle's family seemed to be doing some small business, and they once opened a pawnshop and sold some mountain products. I haven't seen them for more than ten years. They used to make a living in Jiuzhou, and only moved to a place called Erqu Town or Aiqi Town in the suburbs of Beijing in recent years..."
Song Guanzhou listened and thanked him with a smile.
Lan Xiang was a little embarrassed. "Miss Xu is gentle and has a little girl named A'man serving her. I am highly regarded by Miss Xu, but I dare not ask more questions. These are all what Miss Xu said when she was sewing with me."
"I must thank you and my sister-in-law."
Qi Yueniang couldn't help but worry, "It's been a while, why haven't you come to the mansion to report your safety? When we separated that day, I told you many times that I must come to see you." Song Guanzhou suppressed his chaotic emotions and smiled sweetly, "I also miss you a little, so I thought of asking my sister-in-law. If you know the specific place, you might as well send someone to invite you."
"That's right. Uncle Hai has been to Zhao County to do some shopping these days. Why don't we wait for him to come back and arrange some manpower? As long as we know the place, we can find it by asking there."
Song Guanzhou nodded.
"I had nightmares last night. It turned out that my late mother came to me in my dream and told me to get closer to my cousins."
"That's right, just wait a few more days."
Qi Yueniang consoled her for a few words, and the two talked about other things. Just then, Aunt Chu came to the door and said that Xiao Yinxiu wanted to invite the eldest young lady to come over. Song Guanzhou took this opportunity to get up and say goodbye. Qi Yueniang took her hand and comforted her earnestly, "After all, it's their uncle's family. I think they were stuck because of something. Don't worry. I see that you finally got around easily, but don't be careless again."
He gave Rendong a few more instructions in front of Aunt Chu, and Rendong knelt down and said yes, then she helped Song Guanzhou out of the door of Kuoyuezhai.
As soon as I went out, it started to drizzle again.
Ren Dong quickly opened an umbrella and covered Song Guanzhou's head. Song Guanzhou sighed coldly, "I'm afraid it's more dangerous than good. I can't help." After saying that, he walked towards Zhengxian Pavilion. Ren Dong chased after him and asked in a low voice, "Do you want to ask the Lord to come forward?"
She was worried that Song Guanzhou would become confused and cause trouble.
Song Guanzhou shook his head gently, "The fewer people who know about this, the better."
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