Dongmei stepped forward and said, "Butler, Mrs. Li has come a long way, so let's go in and talk."
"Oh, yes, yes, please come in, Mrs. Li!" The butler woke up and hurriedly welcomed the guests.
Everyone followed the housekeeper and walked in. Many servants looked over curiously along the way. Although they didn't point, their expressions were not very respectful.
After all, this is the Hou Mansion, and the people who come in and out are all people from powerful families. The Li family's clothes are obviously those of ordinary people, which is simply too rare.
Mrs. Li straightened her back, smiled and chatted with the housekeeper, and walked inside step by step. There was no fear or envy in her expression, just as if she was a guest at a neighbor's house.
The Li family members walking behind her, including the two boys Jiayi and Liu Yang, were well-behaved. Although their faces were full of curiosity, they did not look around.
Of course there is one exception, which is good news.
She hugged Dongmei's neck, looking left and right, her big eyes shining with laughter from time to time.
But a two-year-old child is already sensible if she doesn't cry or make fuss. Who can expect her to act like an adult?
It has to be said that the Marquis Mansion is really spacious and luxurious, with heavy eaves and carved beams and painted beams. It took me a long time to reach the main courtyard after walking down the doorways one after another.
Because the Marquis was away and there was no hostess in the Marquis' mansion, the butler welcomed everyone to the small flower hall for tea.
The maids brought tea and various snacks like water. Everyone in the Li family picked up their tea bowls and took a sip, but did not touch the snacks, nor did they show any signs of salivating.
This surprised the two maids guarding the door. They winked at each other. When they looked up, they saw the butler looking over coldly. They were so frightened that they immediately retreated.
The chief butler stepped forward in person, pushed the dessert plate to Jiayin's hand, and said hello.
"I'm afraid the young lady may be hungry after walking like this, so let's eat some snacks to cushion her stomach. The Marquis also brought these snacks to the young lady before, and he said that the young lady likes to eat them."
Jiayin looked at the old lady and saw that the old lady Smiling and nodding, she took a piece and thanked her with a smile, "Thank you, uncle butler."
"Hey, you're so polite, young lady." The butler was even more happy when he was called uncle.
Li Laoer was worried about the rumors, so he asked.
The chief steward hurriedly responded, "I have also just received the news that those women were captured by the emperor's men. But I have already asked people to find out what happened. I believe the news will be sent back soon."
The emperor Intervened?
Everyone was happy. Although the Marquis was not in Xindu, there were still people protecting him.
The chief steward was also eloquent, and he knew that the Marquis treated the Li family differently, so he started talking with the Li family about the business in the valley and the harvest in the fields.
Jiayin came to the city with a small goal. Seeing that nothing happened for the time being, she tugged on Dongmei's sleeve.
Dongmei understood, and while everyone was talking, she said, "I'm going to take the young lady for a walk in the garden."
The butler quickly said, "I was negligent and forgot about this. The young lady is young, so I'm afraid she won't be able to sit down." I can't help it."
Old Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Children are naughty. They are used to being at home, but they are causing trouble to the housekeeper." After
saying a few polite words, Dongmei left the main courtyard with Jiayin in her arms and went straight to the back of the Hou Mansion . .
When she reached a small courtyard near the back door of the Hou Mansion, she stopped, took out a key from her arms, and opened the copper lock on the courtyard door.
"Miss, this is the courtyard where Ye Shan and I usually live. Because we are always on the side of Zhuangzi, it is always locked and no one comes here. It is also close to the back door..."
Dongmei lowered her voice and explained a few words briefly. .
Jiayin jumped down and carefully opened the door. Dongmei subconsciously turned around and looked around, worried that someone was walking nearby.
But before she could look around, Jiayin tugged on her clothes and said, "Let's go back!"
Dongmei was surprised, bent down and hugged Jiayin, and then looked at the closed courtyard door, her face full of confusion.
Jiayin lay down and said a few words in her ear. Dongmei nodded, quickly stepped forward and locked the door, and then took Jiayin to the garden.
There are rockeries, various flowers and trees, small lakes and pavilions in the garden, which are very delicate and elegant.
But Jiayin missed his family and walked around before returning to the main courtyard.
Coincidentally, the people sent by the Hou Mansion to inquire about the news also came back.
It turned out that there was an uproar in Xindu. Someone thought they had seized the opportunity and secretly filed a complaint in front of the emperor.
As a result, the emperor was furious, but he was not angry that the Marquis was lustful and did not do his job properly, but that the Marquis was being slandered for no reason, so he directly sent people to arrest Hua Ruyue and others in front of the busy market for questioning.
Hua Ruyue and others would not dare to deceive the emperor even if they had the guts of a bear's heart and a leopard's courage. In the face of absolute authority, all petty tricks and greed were like the remaining snow in spring, which quickly melted and disintegrated.
As a result, the truth came out. The heroes and beauties in the rumors, and the grievances and hatreds, were all false.
They are just a group of greedy and stupid dancers who are obsessed with the Marquis and want to find a backer.
Hua Ruyue was not that stupid. She kept shouting that she admired the military prince and was grateful to the military prince for fighting for the country. She did this because of a temporary infatuation.
As a result, she was once again clever but was mistaken for her cleverness.
They were sent directly to "labor the army" at the southwest border, saying that they would sing and dance for the soldiers and generals who had been guarding the southwest all year round to comfort their loneliness and homesickness.
But everyone knows that this is just an elegant statement. They are destined to continue to be in the skin and flesh business in the future, and they will still be unable to collect money...
After hearing this, the Li family couldn't tell how they felt.
Sympathize with Hua Ruyue and others, it's not that big of a deal, after all, it's their own fault.
But for a group of women, this outcome really makes people unhappy.
The butler was a good person, so when he saw this, he hurriedly arranged the meals.
But Mrs. Li wanted to leave, "Don't be busy, housekeeper. We were just worried about Mr. Hou, so we came here to see if we could help. Now that the matter has been resolved, we have gone back early." The
housekeeper still wants to keep someone, Mr. Li Er Ye said, "When we came here, we met Mr. Wen on the way. He was also waiting for news. We always want to meet him and have a few words. Today we know where the gate of the Hou Mansion is opened. There will always be opportunities to communicate with each other in the future. It's not bad. Once."
The chief steward did not stay any longer, and everyone quickly left the house.
At this time, Dongmei mentioned that there was still something going on in the house and she wanted to stay with Ye Shan for two days before returning to the villa.
Of course the old lady agreed, took the good news, gave Dongmei a few words, and then got on the mule cart.
The mule cart met Mr. Wen not far away. Liu Zhiheng was well-informed. When Mr. Wen arrived at Liu's house, Liu Zhiheng had already learned the detailed story.
Mr. Wen no longer worried about Mr. Hou. He simply gave a few instructions to the Li family and put some snacks and food in the car. He hurriedly said goodbye and went about his business.
The Li family swayed out of the city in a mule cart and slowly walked home in the face of the setting sun.
Jiayin sat in her grandma's arms and ate snacks, thinking that she had accomplished a big thing, and she felt extremely happy.
Her little chubby hands held snacks, which she would feed to her grandma and her father and uncle.
The old lady quickly became happy after being coaxed by her granddaughter. She nodded her little nose and said, "You, every time we go out together, do you just rush for these food? What a greedy little cat!"