Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 345: There is a bright future (two in one)

While the Lai family was filled with joy, celebrating the birth of their child.

There were also people in Tongfu Inn who were delighted.

"Miss, I was just at the door of Lai's house. I saw people coming and going, welcoming people and giving out gifts. Miss Xing must have given birth."

The little nun panted and ran into the room shouting.

"Amitabha!" Miaoyu recited the Buddha's name silently, her eyelids twitching involuntarily.

Seeing that the eight taels of silver are about to be exhausted due to frugality, this is undoubtedly a rare good news.

However, before they could get excited for too long, two women outside the house suddenly broke in and shouted: "Miss! Miss! The shopkeeper said he was going to kick us out!"

"what!"

The sudden bad news caused the joyful atmosphere in the room to drop to freezing point in an instant.

Miaoyu ignored her restraint and exclaimed: "Why...why do you want to drive us away?"

"Why else? Of course Mr. Lai won't pay the room fee for us! The shopkeeper just came back from the state-owned Yamen. The concierge over there had already received instructions from Mr. Lai and said that he had repaid the favor for Miss Xing. Let's The case has also been settled, let the lady do what she wants."

Lai Shangrong was worried about being caught by the emperor, so he did tell the concierge. Afterwards, the crisis was resolved, but he forgot about Miaoyu.

The advance payment was exhausted, the shopkeeper came to visit, and Lai Shangrong was not at the Yamen, so the concierge naturally followed his instructions.

Seeing that Miaoyu was a little panicked, the two women still said reluctantly: "Master Lai has rented out such a big yard. I'm afraid he will have to pay 300 taels of silver in these three or four months. That's enough to repay any favor. Let alone still being here." Jin Yiwei takes care of us, and even those clothes were redeemed by him."

After listening to the analysis of the two mothers-in-law, Baichen said worriedly: "Miss! Then is there any use for us to go find Miss Xing?"

"Hmph!" The two women sneered: "Useful? No one's money was brought by the strong wind, and all the favors have been repaid, so why should they help us? Besides, we don't have a way to make a living. Could it be that Xing Can the girl still support us?"

Looking at the silent Miaoyu, she became more and more excited.

“Ms. I hugged you to protect the young lady, but you didn’t respond."

"That's right! What is Mr. Lai's identity, such a big family fortune, and what kind of outstanding-looking woman have you never seen before? If you don't take the initiative yourself and seize this rare opportunity, do you still expect him to please you?"

The two women are also human beings. They both saw the clues and heard the words in the Jinyiwei prison and the inn.

Seeing that there is no hope for the future life, it is inevitable to speak with a little resentment.

Miaoyu has never been easy to get along with. In the past, they were cautious in front of Miaoyu, just because they lived a worry-free life with her.

Now Miaoyu herself is short of food and clothing, and has too much time to take care of herself. It would be better to be driven away and find another way out if she follows her.

Could it be that they were treating each other with respect this time because they saw Lai Shangrong's covetousness and had something to look forward to?

But now Lai Shangrong doesn't even pay the room fee. Unless he comes shamelessly, there is no hope at all. So in anger, his attitude is naturally not as respectful as before.

"You... how dare you speak to the young lady like this!" Baichen is not like these women. He has been with Miaoyu since he was a child, and his treatment is also very different, so there is still a master-servant relationship.

However, she also felt that it was not appropriate for Miaoyu to accept it calmly, and at least he had to come to thank her.

Xing Xiuyan was pregnant and could not see each other. It was not that she had not suggested going to Lai Shangrong directly, but Miaoyu kept insisting.

In the current situation, livelihood was the key. The two women were talking rudely, and she couldn't say anything to refute them, so she could only scold them for their attitude.

"You... you guys actually want me to serve people with sex..." Miaoyu was trembling with coldness, raised her trembling hand, and pointed at the two women.

"We also have good intentions! Miss, do you think it's the same as before? That's because you have a great career. Since you have that intention for Miss, you should seize this opportunity. Now, I am impatient to wait."

"Yes, yes! Tell me, it's not too late, come to the door now!"

In the final analysis, after being kicked out, even though Miaoyu is no longer a burden, he still has to make a living on his own, which is not as comfortable as clinging to him.

As long as they succeed in persuading her to surrender, even if Miaoyu is displeased, and the two of them ask Lai Shangrong for credit, are they still worried about not being taken in?

Miaoyu was so angry that she was shaking with anger at the two people's nonsense, and she wanted to drive them away immediately.

But reason told her that she must not be impulsive. Once she drives someone away, all the work of washing and starching clothes will have to fall on Bichen and herself.

If the two women hadn't been so blatantly fighting, Miaoyu might still be persuaded.

But now there is no doubt that her proudest side is being pushed to the ground and trampled on her. How can she save face?

"I am a foreigner. Now that the case has been settled, I shouldn't linger in the world. I can just find a nunnery to stay!"

Then he said to Baochen: "How much money is left?"

She looked innocent at first, but her behavior of asking for money betrayed her.

"There are still more than one or two left!"

Hearing this, Miaoyu couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least she doesn't need to use the monk's robe for the time being. This monk's robe also gives her the confidence to speak.

Seeing her stubbornness, the two women were helpless.

The four of them didn't salute, and if they found the nunnery where the order was placed one day earlier, they could save a penny for staying in the inn.

Taking advantage of the fact that it was still early, I hurriedly searched for him.

Miaoyu's aloofness and aloofness are deeply rooted in her bones. This kind of aloofness and aloofness often carry a lot of self-confidence. She doesn't think it will be difficult to make orders, and thinks that with her good looks, those nunneries will flock to her.

Therefore, in the nunnery where the order was placed, she was also picky. She did not choose the Muni courtyard outside the west gate where she placed the order before entering the Rong Mansion.

Instead, he chose the Mani Temple in the west of the city, which has splendid temples and prosperous incense.

As soon as people walked to higher places, she left Muni Courtyard. It was such an honor to be invited by Rong Mansion. If she went back, she would inevitably be laughed at.

Secondly, those dilapidated small temples are not very popular, and the accommodation, food and clothing are not comparable. She did not care about these before, but now she has to consider them.

A man depends on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. It must be said that the green lotus monk's robe has the effect of decorating the appearance.

Zhike's nun saw that she had long hair and looked like no one in her eyes, and kept asking to meet the host again, thinking that she was a lady from a family dedicated to worshiping Buddha.

This kind of lady and wife is the most generous, and it is also a major source of income for nunneries and temples.

So he didn't dare to neglect and immediately led the people into the main hall where the host was located.

"Pending order?"

The host, accompanied by Smiley Face, fought with Miaoyu for a long time. It wasn't until his mouth was dry and he asked how much incense he could give to the Buddha that Miaoyu explained the purpose of his visit.

After hearing this, the host immediately glared at the nun Zhike on the side.

He clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha! Our small nunnery is already full of people, so we ask the lay people to find somewhere else to go!"

In fact, Miaoyu got the wrong person. Her search for a nunnery is equivalent to applying for a job, and hosting is equivalent to personnel.

If praying to God and worshiping Buddha is regarded as a business, then this business belongs to the service industry, and it is natural that welcome and delivery are inevitable.Greeting with a smiling face is a necessary professional skill, and Miaoyu not only doesn't understand this set, but even doesn't recognize the position of her job application. The entire Mani Temple will be in trouble.

Of course, this does not mean that they are all the same, there are always people who fall in love with Miaoyu.

However, this must have a prerequisite, which is to match certain packaging.

When Miaoyu was able to enter the Grand View Garden, if Lin Zhixiao's family hadn't packaged her up and pointed out her identity as an official lady, how could Mrs. Wang have posted a message to invite her?
Miaoyu didn't know what was going on and wanted to say a few more words.

Just at this moment, there was a noise outside the hall.

"Host! Princess Beijing is here!"

The host ignored Miaoyu, winked at nun Zhike, and immediately greeted her out.

At Zhike's urging, Miaoyu left the hall. Bichen and the two women were waiting outside and asked anxiously: "What did the lady say?"

Miaoyu shook her head blankly, and the three of them were also dejected.

After walking down the steps of the main hall, Zhike saw the host from a distance, leading a gorgeously dressed woman towards him, and immediately pulled the four of them roughly to the side of the road.

Then she stood with her head bowed, standing respectfully, such an attitude made Miaoyu feel ashamed, faintly felt that Princess Beijing looked familiar, and she hurriedly lowered her head for fear of being seen by acquaintances.

When Princess Beijing approached, she heard Baichen beside her exclaim: "Miss Zhen Er!"

In fact, Bichen was also inspired by the two mothers-in-law, otherwise he would not have to wait until he was in front of him to shout out. He originally expected Miaoyu to take the initiative, but his own lady lowered her head and said nothing, so she could only do it for her.

This exclamation immediately attracted Princess Beijing's attention, and she followed the sound.

Exclaimed: "Miaoyu! Why are you here?"

The Zhen family is deeply entrenched in Jiangnan, and officials often visit their homes when they take office or during the New Year, and Miaoyu's father is no exception.

She has been practicing spiritual practice since she was a child, so she is considered a unique kind of person to live in. Therefore, she often goes with her father and has met Princess Beijing several times.

Thanks to her noble character, the second lady of the Zhen family left a clear impression on her.

Miaoyu was called off her whereabouts and had to put on a calm look.

Putting his hands together, he stepped forward and saluted: "Amitabha! I am a poor nun who is content with the situation. When I wandered here, I had some enlightenment. I planned to stop here for a while and cultivate my experience. Unexpectedly, I met an old friend."

Talking to Zhen Yuyao, she is easy to pick up, all she needs to do is act in her true colors and show her former worldly attitude.

But Zhen Yuyao fell in love with her and warmly invited her into the palace together and started chatting with her.

The host of Mani Temple was so angry that his intestines were filled with regret.

I secretly cursed in my heart, since you have this kind of relationship, why didn't you tell me earlier, otherwise you would have kept him anyway.

With this relationship, the sesame oil money of Beijing Palace will be much less in the future.

He hunched over and followed the two of them, serving tea and water, and carefully keeping his smile on his face.

After chatting for a long time, Zhen Yuyao asked: "Miaoyu came to Mani Temple, did she intend to cultivate her skills here?"

Miaoyu immediately felt embarrassed when she asked this question. She couldn't just say that the host looked down on her.

However, time has changed, and before Miaoyu could speak, the host of Mani Temple hurriedly said: "There are a lot of Master Miaoyu! Just now, the poor nun has no eyesight and cannot see Mount Tai. He doesn't know that Master Miaoyu's Dharma is profound, and he still hopes to see the sea. Your Excellency Regardless of the villain's fault, the poor nun will need someone to go through the formalities of placing orders."

I have to say that connections are a good thing. The host who was dismissive just now is now inviting me warmly.

Miaoyu, who has experienced the contrast, also knows that all these changes are because of Zhen Yuyao.

"Amitabha! You're welcome, host. It's just that nuns are used to being pure. I wonder if there is a small, clean courtyard where nuns can practice in purity?"

Although she has some flaws in her character, she is not lacking in intelligence. Of course, she will take advantage of this opportunity to seek good treatment.

I am really short of money and don’t have the courage to look elsewhere.

"Yes! Yes! This poor nun needs someone to arrange it!" the host hurriedly agreed.

A stone fell in Miaoyu's heart, and she said, "I have never paid attention to these common things. You go outside to find my maid!"

"Hey! Hey! I'll go right now, I won't disturb you two and reminisce about old times!"

When the host left, Zhen Yuyao smiled and said: "Thank God! It's rare to meet an old friend in Beijing. Come to visit in the future, Miao Yu, don't think I disturbed your Qingxiu."

"Amitabha! If you meet an old friend in a foreign land, you and I are destined to be together, so why bother?"

In the past, she would not reject the second young lady of the Zhen family, let alone this downfall now.

Since Zhen Yuyao married into the Prince's Palace in Beijing, it was rare for her to meet someone she could talk to. They had a vegetarian meal in the nunnery, and the two talked until noon.

Before leaving, Zhen Yuyao ordered her servants to leave 500 taels of sesame oil money before leading her team to leave.

Afterwards, the host personally led Miaoyu to a small remote courtyard in the meditation room in the backyard. Chichen and the two women had already tidied up the house.

Miaoyu entered the room, immediately straightened her face and sat down on the couch.

He said in a deep voice: "My small temple cannot tolerate these two unruly slaves who deceive the master. Give them the one tael of silver and let them go!"

The two women fell to their knees with a thud.

Kowtowing like a pound of garlic, he begged, "Please, Miss, for the sake of the two of us who have worked so hard for so many years, please don't drive us away!"

"If we leave, who will wash the clothes and clean the Zen room for the young lady in the future?"

Baichen couldn't bear it and helped to persuade him: "Miss, they are also temporarily confused, please spare them!"

However, Miaoyu had made up her mind and ignored the two's pleas. If the situation hadn't forced her, she wouldn't have waited until now. When she was in the inn, she wanted to drive them away.

It wasn't because they suggested that she serve in sex, after all, suggesting and doing were two different things.

But what the two said really hurt her. In the Jinyiwei Prison, she had the middle door of the female prison cell peeled off wide open. But due to the situation, she had no choice but to lean into Lai Shangrong's arms and endure the humiliation and bear the burden. Lai Shangrong put his hand up and down.

She had been deceiving herself, and it was just a compromise forced by the situation.

But today, the two of them not only exposed the embarrassment at that time, but also tore apart her excuses for self-comfort, crushed them to pieces, and stamped them on the ground.

How could she swallow this breath.

If she were hanging up orders at Mani Temple under normal circumstances, she would still be angry for a while.

After all, as they said, washing clothes and sweeping the yard are inseparable from people.

But now that Princess Beijing is the endorser, and the host of the Mani Temple also regards her as a guest of honor, can't they arrange people to take care of these mundane matters?
He said loudly: "I have made up my mind! If you leave now, I can still give you one tael of silver. If you still refuse to leave, don't blame me for not cherishing our old friendship!"

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(End of this chapter)