HCB Chapter 546 Family is the bottom line
Chapter 546 Family is the bottom line
Although Meng Xunzhou was not happy, he had no choice but to accept it since the emperor had spoken.
"I will follow your majesty's arrangements."
Li Junyao looked at Xu Qingye again.
"Master Xu, who do you think is suitable to teach Miss Meng?"
Xu Qingye thought without hesitation, "Empress Dowager Fu was once the Shangyi in the palace. She is a person who attaches great importance to etiquette. Although she is a bit strict, strict teachers always produce excellent students. I think she is the most suitable person to teach Miss Meng."
Meng Xunzhou looked in the direction of Xu Qingye in disbelief.
This bastard!
How dare he?
Who is Concubine Fu?
Not only is he strict, he was also a ruthless character when he was young. Although he has restrained himself while practicing in the royal temple, he has become more and more old-fashioned.
If Xinyue were to follow her to the temple to learn the rules, she would be driven crazy!
Just as he was about to retort and opened his mouth, he saw Li Junyao nodded in agreement.
"I think Mr. Xu's suggestion is very good. Minister Meng, please go back and tell Miss Meng to pack her bags. In three days, go to Chongsheng Temple and learn the rules and etiquette from Concubine Fu until you get married."
In order to prevent Meng Xunzhou from bargaining with him, he pretended to yawn.
"I am tired, my two beloved ministers, please leave."
Xu Qingye immediately clasped his fists.
"Wei Chen retire."
Seeing that the matter was settled, Meng Xunzhou opened his mouth and had to bow and leave with Xu Qingye.
After leaving the imperial study, he quickly caught up with Xu Qingye.
"What does Lord Xu mean? Why did you suggest to His Majesty that Concubine Fu teach Xinyue? Do you know what kind of person Concubine Fu is?"
Xu Qingye's expression remained unchanged.
"Wasn't it made very clear in the palace just now? Does Minister Meng think that Concubine Fu's teaching Miss Meng is humiliating her?"
It was already the end of the afternoon, and he was in a hurry to return to the Hanlin Academy to discuss some matters with a few colleagues and go back to see his wife early.
There are rumors in the capital, and the maidservant around her is beaten. She must be feeling aggrieved at this moment.
Meng Xunzhou's beard trembled with anger. He lowered his voice, pointed at him and said angrily, "You are seeking revenge for your own personal gain!"
"so what?"
Xu Qingye, who has always been steady and taciturn, changed his usual style. He stopped and looked in the direction of Meng Xunzhou.
"If Miss Meng had scolded me today, no matter how harsh her words were, I might not have taken them seriously. But she should never, ever bully my family. This is my bottom line!"
After saying that, he turned around and left, no longer paying attention to Meng Xunzhou who was standing there in a daze.
Meng Xunzhou looked at the tall and straight back of the man in front of him. Although he was angry, he could only sigh in place.
He wanted to find a reason to report him to calm his anger.
But this guy is usually very careful, so it is not easy to find his faults.
……
It was already 7pm when Xu Qingye returned home.
Normally when he came back at this time, the house would be brightly lit, but today the front hall was dark. Only in his parents' yard could he vaguely see some light and the sounds of children laughing. The main yard was dark and no one was in sight. The silence made him uneasy.
For a moment, he was suddenly afraid that she would leave without a care in the world because of the rumors outside.
But then I also feel that with Tang'er's rationality, she would not do that.
Unless it is certain that he has really done something wrong to her.
He was pretty sure he wouldn't.
Although the officials he entertained on weekdays tried various methods to get women around him, none of them succeeded. He always carried the hangover pills prepared by Tang'er with him.
I'm just worried that someone will take advantage of the situation.
Jinshu heard the noise and hurried over to greet Xu Qingye.
"My lord is back."
Xu Qingye turned around and looked at her.
"Where's Madame?"
Jinshu nodded.
"Mrs. Song is about to give birth. Madam has gone to the Song family and hasn't returned yet."
Xu Qingye understood and glanced towards his parents' yard.
"Take good care of the young master. I'm going to the Song family to find the lady."
A brocade book brings good luck to your body.
"Yes."
Xu Qingye went straight to the Song family, and it was Song Jinsheng who opened the door for him.
When he saw him, Song Jinsheng's face was not very good. After all, he had heard a lot of rumors about Xu Qingye during his time in Beijing.
But since it concerned his sister and brother-in-law, he didn't dare to interfere too much.
My brother-in-law is now a court official. If his social activities are intended to achieve some purpose, it would be bad if it ruins his plans.
"Brother-in-law didn't go drinking today?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qingye touched his nose feeling a little guilty.
"I turned down today's drinking party."
Song Jinsheng looked at him in surprise. He didn't expect that he would respond to his words. He moved his lips, finally considering his face.
"Come in first."
Xu Qingye entered the yard.
"Has my second sister-in-law not given birth yet?"
Song Jinsheng closed the gate behind him.
"Tang'er is watching inside. I don't know how long it will take."
After closing the gate, Song Jinsheng looked back at him.
"Although you have entered the court as an official, as long as Tang'er is your wife, I will still be your second brother. Tell me the truth, have you done anything to let Tang'er down?"
Xu Qingye stopped and looked serious.
"Never."
Song Jinsheng observed him for a while before continuing, "I know I don't have much ability, and I can't support Tang'er in many things, but as long as she needs me, I will always be there. If you really find a new love in the future and don't want her anymore, come and tell me. I can take her home and I can also guarantee that she won't bother you again."
The man frowned slightly and turned to look at him.
"I will only have Tang'er in my life."
Song Jinsheng nodded with satisfaction.
"It better be this way."
Inside the house, Mu Qiu held Song Yuntang's hand tightly, tears streaming down his face in pain.
"Tang'er, it hurts!"
Song Yuntang took a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her tears, comforting her, "I know it hurts, but luckily the baby is in the right position. Just hold on a little longer and the baby will be out. From now on, just follow my instructions. First, take a long breath, then hold your breath and press down hard on your lower abdomen. Repeat this several times and the baby will be out."
It has been more than two hours since the start of the operation.
Although Mu Qiu was in so much pain that he felt like he was about to faint, he still persevered with the help of Song Yuntang's silver needles and encouragement.
At this moment, she finally understood the difficulty of being a mother.
Mu Qiu followed Song Yuntang's rhythm, breathing in and out, and did it only three times. On the third time, the child was finally born safely.
He is a handsome boy.
Hearing the baby's crying, Mu Qiu felt relieved and fell asleep before he even had time to look at the child.
Song Yuntang ordered someone to clean her body and went out with the baby in her arms.
"Congratulations, second brother. Mother and child are safe."
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Xu Qingye standing in the yard. The smile on her face froze for a moment, then returned to normal.
Song Jinsheng hurried forward, looked at the child in Song Yuntang's arms curiously, and then asked her again.
"How's Mu Qiu? Can I go in and see her now?"