"Put in the letter."

Rong Qiao pushed open the empty door and sent the letter in.

Ji Yun took it and saw that the letter was written by her elder brother Ji Zhen. She frowned slightly, opened the letter, and after reading it, she frowned, handed the letter to Song Ruoxi, and said, "Xi'er, we are going back to Beijing!"

Song Ruoxi took the letter and read it in one glance.

The letter wrote two things, the first thing was related to Song Sui's future.

Five years ago, because of Ding You, the governor of Guangling Prefecture, Song Sui, with the help of Ji Zhen's brothers, had already worked for a year before Ding You, and Song Sui only sought re-election two years ago, but he did not expect that this time, the Ministry of Personnel changed his previous life and incorporated the year Ding You's previous position into Song Sui's tenure. Therefore, Song Sui will return to Beijing to report his position this year. According to the letter, it is very likely to be promoted. In other words, unless Song Sui is demoted, he will not return to Guangling Prefecture to work again.

The second thing explained why Li Xiaotang had to make things difficult for Song Ruoxi that day.

The disaster was caused by Song Ruoying from the big house and Song Wenlan from the next house. They offended Li Xiaotang at a lady party. She did not dare to vent her anger on the capital, so she went to Guangling Mansion to find Song Ruoxi to vent her anger.

"I thought I would have to wait until next year to return to Beijing, but I didn't expect it to be so soon." Ji Yun's tone was filled with melancholy.

"Mom, don't you want to go back to Beijing?" Song Ruoxi asked with a frown.

Ji Yun took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, "I want to go back, but I don't want to go back."

Song Ruoxi looked at her with doubts.

"You are seriously ill and have forgotten all the evil deeds and evils of your legitimate grandmother." Ji Yun said with a shallow smile.

"I think this disease is good. Remember to do what you do when you are unhappy." Song Ruoxi said guiltyly.

"After all, God Niu has a way. Your temperament has changed a lot. In the future, you will not suffer any losses in the mansion when you return to Beijing."

Song Ruoxi's face turned slightly pale. Hearing this, the Song family in Beijing would be a tiger's den, and Ji Yun could not protect her. Woooooo, she would be swallowed by those people. Amitabha, Bodhisattva, please let my father be released as an official again! Don't stay in Beijing.

"I've changed my temperament a little, but I'm still very brave." Ji Yun smiled with a narrow smile.

"Mom!" Song Ruoxi pouted.

"Your legitimate grandmother is domineering and arrogant. I am the daughter-in-law of her concubine's son. Although she dare not blame her too much, a small grievance is inevitable." Ji Yun's beautiful face showed a hint of hostility. "Xi'er, no matter where a woman married or who she married, her mother's family will be the backing of a woman for the rest of her life. She has no parents' family to support her. She can only swallow her anger in her in-laws' family. After suffering a huge grievance, no one will hold back for you. Because my mother's family is strong, even if I marry a concubine's son, she will not dare to blame me too much."

"Mom, you are a legitimate child, why should you marry a concubine?" Song Ruoxi was always puzzled. The Ji family had a good family background and Ji Yun was a legitimate child. You have to be beautiful and talented. What kind of good family can't be matched with? It's really aggrieved to give Song Sui.

"This is the matter." Ji Yun's eyes sank a little, and there seemed to be a sigh in her eyes. After a long time, she sighed quietly, "It's better not to say it."

Song Ruoxi's curiosity was not satisfied, but he couldn't ask again. I thought this matter would involve the elders of the two families. No matter how much dissatisfied Ji Yun had with the marriage, he could not make it clear. He changed the topic, "Mom, when will we set off? Should I pack up?"

"Don't let the news of this matter be revealed. It's not too late for us to pack up our things when the court reports us."

Song Ruoxi nodded in a clear way and sent private messages, but it was difficult to put it on the surface and pretended not to know about this.

Song Sui's return to Beijing to report his work suddenly. Although Ji Yun was caught off guard, she quickly adjusted and handled important matters in an orderly manner, asked her confidant to go to Lujiazhuang, and asked Song Huai to find the managers of several stores in the city to sell several rent-collected yards in the city, and sell two remote farms outside the city.

The time is still a little short, and it is too late to marry Song Ruohu out, but it is still possible to discuss marriage. Before the court newspaper arrived, Ji Yun found two official media the next day, "Did you find the right person?"

The two official media have good efficiency in their work. In just a few days, they each found three suitable candidates.

"I'm working hard for two." Ji Yun took the information of the six people and smiled faintly, "I'll have to worry about two of you in a few days."

"You are kind to you, madam, it is the honor of the little woman to do business for the mansion." The two of them owed.

Rong Qiao gave the two of them a purse containing twenty taels of silver. After they weighed it, the smile on their faces became stronger. They thanked them repeatedly and retreated.

Ji Yun looked at the situation of the six people carefully and found that they were all good. They basically met the two requirements of Song Sui's wealth and good character. However, a cunning gleam flashed in her eyes. She would convince Song Sui and ask him to promise Song Ruohu to one of the six people.

It was dark early in winter. As soon as the bang in the hour of You, the lights were lit one after another. It was cold and the ground was frozen. Ji Yun had something to do, so she sent someone to inform the three concubines that they didn't have to come to pay their respects. The three girls were all having dinner in the room.

Ji Yun sat in the room and waited, and it was dark and the north wind was howling, and scattered snowflakes were floating. It was almost time to wait for the husband-in-law. The master at Xu Shichu entered the door and said, "Prepare the meal!"

It's not too early, so eat first.

"Master, I asked the official media to help the eldest girl choose six families. The family is well-known and I can't make any decisions. Which one is more suitable?" Ji Yun handed him the booklet.

Song Sui looked at the booklet, hesitated for a moment, brought a cup of tea, and said, "I have said that Hu'er's marriage will be handed over to the wife for the whole family, and I will handed over to the wife. If the wife thinks that the family is better, she will choose the one family. If you have no objection to the husband."

After being a couple for more than ten years, how could Ji Yun not know that he was not aware of his dissatisfaction? His eyes turned slightly, he opened the booklet and said, "This young master of the Fang family has good character, but he is a little older and is twenty-five years old this year."

Song Ruohu will only be seventeen next year, and the two are eight years apart, which is inappropriate. Song Sui frowned and forced himself to speak.

Ji Yun looked at him with a funny look and then said, "I was worried that he would not get married until so late, or that he had made a marriage contract, so I asked someone to inquire about it a few years ago. His mother was seriously ill and he delayed so late to take care of her mother. He is a filial son, who values ​​affection and affection. After getting married, the couple will be able to get along well, but those who are daughters-in-law always have to serve their mother-in-law, which is a bit tired."

Song Sui took a sip of tea and nodded slightly.

"This young master Cai is handsome, quite talented and has an age of the older girl. He is twenty years old this year, but his biological mother has passed away. Now he is the head of the stepmother. If he gets married, he will be the head of the family. If he gets married, he will be the head of the family. It is a bit harder to work hard, but he can be more money."

Song Sui put down the teacup and stroked his beard.

"This third young master of the Wu family is 19 years old. He is a brother and sister in the family. His parents are alive and his brothers and sisters love him very much. However, he is the youngest son, so his parents will inevitably spoil him. Because of spoiling, he will give him more money, and life will definitely be easier."

"This young master Xu is seventeen years old and the same age as the eldest girl..."

Ji Yun said a little about his strengths and weaknesses, but he kept it a little bit. Fang's mother was a widow who was eschewed and had a perverted personality. Young Master Fang was so old and was still sleeping with his mother. If Song Ruohu married, the one who would fight for her in the future would not be a concubine, but Fang's mother. Song Ruohu had little chance of winning. Perhaps she would have a day to stand out until Fang's mother died. I hope that Young Master Fang would not take a concubine at that time.

Mr. Cai’s stepmother is mean and regards wealth as his fate. His biological father was coaxed by his stepmother. He was begged by his second son and refused to separate the family. It was difficult for Song Ruohu to seize power from her. Even if she was lucky, she would not be punished by this stepmother-in-law.

Young Master Wu doesn't say that his brother and sister-in-law are strong, but his personality alone is enough to eat a pot of Song Ruohu. He is a romantic person. His wife has not married, his concubines are all married, and he already has two concubines.

The six people each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Song Sui stroked his beard and said nothing for a long time, making it difficult to make a decision.

"Master, this is the marriage of the eldest girl after all, so it's time to ask her about her and her biological mother." Ji Yun sighed, "But I'm afraid that the eldest girl will instigate her to misunderstand the marriage. If she delays it, the older she is, she will have to be a housefiller."

Song Sui's thoughts changed rapidly and said, "Marriage matters have always been the order of parents. When is it her turn to question me? It's good for her husband to see the man surnamed Cai. Madam, I'll work harder and get this done as soon as possible."

"Just listen to the master, choose this young master Cai Gao." Ji Yun smiled comfortably.

Ji Yun was very quick and got married and blind dates within a few days. The morning of the report was submitted by the court, and the marriage was completed. The marriage was decided, and I just waited for the appointment and the marriage. The matter was almost done, so I should notify the person involved and ordered someone to call Song Ruohu and inform her of this rare good news.

"This surnamed Cai is not famous and is just a son of a farmer in the countryside. I will not marry him." Song Ruohu said pickyly.

Ji Yun smiled like a spring breeze, "This marriage was decided by your father."

"Impossible." Song Ruohu raised his neck, "My father is the head of a mansion, and I am my father's eldest daughter, so I must marry high. My father said that I will definitely marry into an official family and become an official wife. What is this person surnamed Cai? What is his right to marry me?"

Ji Yun's smile froze and she gritted her teeth. This damn Song Sui was so angry that he thought he was a minority official, but a fifth-rank official who was bigger than sesame. He actually dared to make such promises to Song Ruohu. No wonder this girl was self-righteous and became more arrogant and domineering in the past two years.

"I know, I was not born to my wife, and I didn't expect my wife to think about me. My wife didn't want to take care of my marriage. My father will take charge of my marriage." Song Ruohu shook his sleeves, turned around and left.

"Stop, what do you think you are? You are just a maid, and you want to climb to the higher sect?" Ji Yun asked sternly.

"My father is the prefect, I am the eldest girl of the prefect's family. Why can't I marry a high-ranking family?" Song Ruohu said arrogantly.

Ji Yun showed a hint of boredom in her eyes, frowned, not wanting to get too entangled with her, and said, "This marriage was decided by your father. Whether you are willing or not, it has been confirmed that there will be no changes."

Song Ruohu's face changed and he stared at Ji Yun tightly, "This is not my father's idea. It was you who instigated my father to make this marriage for me, right?"

"So what?" Ji Yun sneered. Today is the time when she settled the accounts with Song Ruohu, and settled them all at once.

"I won't marry, I won't marry until I die." Song Ruohu shouted.

"You can't help but die. Even if you die, you are also a wife of the Cai family." Ji Yun stood up and looked at her condescendingly, "Don't curse him in your heart to die soon, so that you can get married again. I can tell you that even if the surname Cai died unfortunately, you don't want to find someone else. Just be a silly person and die in the smallest yard in the mansion."

"You..." Over the past decade, Ji Yun has been punishing the concubines and daughters for the past ten years, which has caused Song Ruohu to have an illusion that Ji Yun is just a paper tiger, no, and dare not use too much toxic means. Even if she hit her ruler last time, she did not take it seriously, but just thought it was annoying Song Sui. As long as she coaxed Song Sui back, she could do whatever she wanted. But now Ji Yun's coldness was more scary than what Song Huai showed in front of them. A chill came out from her heart, her legs were weak, she sat on the ground, and looked at Ji Yun in horror. She might have done something wrong and should not compete with her mother.

Ji Yun walked over, reached out to raise Song Ruohu's chin, looked at her face that was seventy-six-slightly similar to Song Sui, and showed a cruel sneer on her lips, "Song Ruohu, I can tolerate you disrespect my legitimate mother, I can tolerate you being arrogant, I can tolerate you being spoiled and arrogant, I can even tolerate you being extravagant and spending money like flowing water, but you shouldn't pretend to be sick when Xi'er comes back. You shouldn't compete with her for things, and you shouldn't frame Xi'er in front of the master. I will never allow you to have the idea of ​​being above Xi'er. My Xi'er is the most noble girl in this mansion. No one can go over her, and you are not qualified to help her carry her shoes."

"Mother, my daughter knows that she is wrong. My daughter must give in to her second sister in the future. Please spare me! I..."

"It's too late to realize your mistake now." Ji Yun let go of her hand and walked back to the couch to sit down. "If you are willing to be obedient and go to the Cai family without making a fuss or making a fuss, the Song family can help you support you in the future. Otherwise, you will be able to survive slowly, and maybe you are lucky enough to survive until the day of your death!"

"Don't think about it!" The weak desire was not enough, Song Ruohu got up from the ground and continued to be tough, "I will not be at your mercy."

"Since the big girl doesn't accept her fate, then make a fuss! If your father doesn't care about your life or death, I will simply send you out and save a dowry." Ji Yun smiled indifferently, "The girl is already three inches shorter as a wife. If the dowry is rich, she can straighten her waist. Otherwise, she will wait to rest and get popular."

Song Ruohu was a girl raised by a spoiled girl, and was raised by her aunt. In addition to being able to act coquettish and make a fuss, she only knew how to compete for favor, provoke and flatter her. She knew how to control people. After hearing this, she felt that there was no way out and no way out. Her life's happiness would be destroyed by Ji Yun. Her father could not see her, and her biological mother was confined, and no one helped her to rely on her. She was so angry that her eyes turned black and her hair was dizzy, so she fell straight down.

Ji Yun's eyes flashed slightly and she said, "Come on, help the big girl to rest in the room."

Rong Qiao brought the two of them in and helped Song Ruohu back to the yard, asking Chunyan and others to keep a close eye on it, and must not let Song Ruohu seek death.

After saying things to Song Ruohu for so long, Ji Yun felt exhausted and tired. She leaned on the pillow and stared blankly at the light smoke rising from the incense burner. She was not the kind of cruel and ruthless person. Although she did this, she was still a little depressed. At this moment, a melodious sound of flute suddenly came from outside the house.

The green mountains are faintly watery, and the clouds and ponds are faintly sunny; flowers are free and birds are singing, and the flute is ethereal and leisurely. The quiet music smooths Ji Yun's bored mood, the hazy expression on her face is gone, and she shows a happy smile. She gets up and walks out. She sees Song Ruoxi standing in the yard wearing a bright red satin embroidered flower, with a white jade flute lying on her lips. Xiangxiu, who is standing beside her, holds a vase in her hand, and a branch of blooming tea and plum blossoms are inserted in the bottle. The scenery is like a painting, pleasing to the eye.

After the song was blown, Song Ruoxi asked with a smile: "Mom, Xi'er is blowing so well?"

"It's good to blow, it's great to blow." Ji Yun praised with a smile.

"Did the eldest sister make my mother angry again?" Song Ruoxi had already entered the room before. Seeing Ji Yun in a daze, he thought of seeing the old woman holding Song Ruohu from afar when he entered the door, and guessing that Song Ruohu had done something bad again, which annoyed Ji Yun.

"No." Ji Yun took her hand and took her into the house, "Why are you here on this cold day?"

"I heard from the maid that the tea and plum blossoms in Xijiao were blooming, so I went to pick two branches to offer them to the bottle and send them to my mother for the reward."

"It's my baby girl the most caring. She even thinks about her mother when picking plum blossoms." Ji Yun hugged her happily, smiling from ear to ear.

The bottle of tea and plum was placed in the most conspicuous place. Ji Yun liked it more and more. After lunch with Song Ruoxi, she sent her back to take a nap and called Aunt Liu, "The eldest girl's marriage has been decided. Xu De is the Cai family. This marriage is the master's command."

"Madam, what is the family background of this young master of the Cai family? What is the character? How good is it?" Aunt Liu asked with concern.

Ji Yun looked at her with a smile, "What did you do so much? Will the master have a bad attitude? Will the master harm his spoiled baby daughter?"

"Madam, please don't misunderstand the meaning of the slut. The slut is the biological mother of the eldest daughter. The slut is just caring about the slut, not doubting the slut. The slut is the slut of the eldest daughter, so he will definitely not harm the slut." Aunt Liu defended.

"Aunt Liu, I'll ask you, what do the eldest girl call me? What do you call you?"

A struggling expression flashed across Aunt Liu's face and said, "The eldest girl called Madam and Auntie."

"You still know this, so remember your identity. If you shouldn't ask, don't ask." Ji Yun picked up the cup and took a sip. "The eldest girl doesn't have much time at home. She will get married after she is invited. After copying the "Women's Commandments" and "Women's Rules" ten times a day, go over and talk to the eldest girl more. It will be rare for mother and daughter to meet each other in the future."
To be continued...