The Road of the Concubine's First Wife

Chapter 95

Because the wife asked Qiao Jiuxiu to think about it behind closed doors for a while, it was inconvenient for her to help Song Yu and Jinxiu express their feelings to each other, but this was not a problem, because she had already arranged for Jinxiu to speak in person.Some things are only suitable for the two people involved to talk about it, and she is not easy for an outsider to intervene.Later, when Jinxiu came back, her face was full of smiles and she was a little shy. She was obviously very satisfied with Song Yu. Qiao Jiuxiu just felt that she was busy recently and could start preparing the wedding dress for Jinxiu.

Although, there are still seven years to go.But there is nothing to do now.She has been in her own yard for the past two months, embroidering various things, sometimes a mandarin jacket, sometimes a pair of embroidered shoes, and sometimes an embroidered bag. Don't want to be idle.During this period, many people found various excuses to visit Qiao Jiuxiu, but she rejected them one by one.The wife knew that she didn't want to go out, so she didn't even notify her of the family banquet, but Qiao Jiuxiu was at leisure.

"Miss, Madam sent someone to look for you, saying that you must attend tonight's dinner." Jinxiu trotted all the way over, usually just send someone to spread the news like this, but this time it turned out to be Qiaoyu My aunt came here in person, and you must know that Qiaoyu's status in Qiao's residence is very special, even many young ladies want to give her face, and only wives can order her around.So Jinxiu felt that there must be something important, otherwise the wife wouldn't have let Aunt Qiaoyu come over to spread the word.

"Huh?" Qiao Jiuxiu was startled, and put down the embroidered handkerchief in her hand. She hadn't gone out for two months, and she was so bored that she just walked around the yard outside, and then went back to the house to continue embroidering.I don't know what my wife wants to say to me this time?Although it is said to be a dinner party, why did the wife specially notify her to attend?

Could it be the Hongmen Banquet?Qiao Jiuxiu smiled uneasily, she kept her own law and order recently, the wife couldn't find anything against her.But if you want to add a crime, there is no reason to worry about it. If the wife really wants to make trouble for herself, I am afraid that she can think of any reason.Qiao Jiuxiu could only sigh, and asked Jinxiu to take out the thin shirt she made earlier and put it on her shoulders.The weather has turned warm now, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so it is good to wear a light shirt.

"Miss, be careful." Jinxiu was also very worried, the two of them walked all the way to the main hall with anxious expressions, and the wife and all the ladies had already sat down.There is an empty seat next to the wife, which I think is reserved for the elder sister, who has been sitting there before.Thinking of Qiao Yuanxiu, Qiao Jiuxiu let out a sigh of relief, wondering if the eldest sister's life in the palace is going well, has she seen the emperor?If you see her, does the emperor like her?

But she shook her head, she was too busy to take care of herself now, how could she have time to worry about Eldest Sister?

"Look, she came here so late, and she's so arrogant, she actually asked Aunt Qiaoyu to invite her in person." Qiao Wuxiu said to Qiao Qixiu who was beside her.Qiao Qixiu shook her head slightly, just fiddled with the bowls and chopsticks on the table, lowered her head, and was unwilling to discuss Qiao Jiuxiu's right and wrong with Qiao Wuxiu.She is a very smart girl who knows that things can be eaten but words can't be said.

"Jiu girl, here you come. Come and sit down." The wife said with a smile on her face, and pointed to the seat beside her. He definitely wouldn't invite her like that.She felt like she was in a dream. If it wasn't for the murderous gazes from around her, she would definitely think it was a dream.

"Come and sit, I'm not a tiger, I won't eat you." The wife beckoned to Qiao Jiuxiu, Qiao Jiuxiu sat down next to the wife with a nervous heart, and Qiao Liuxiu sat on the other side of the wife , compared to Qiao Jiuxiu's formality, she seemed much calmer.She has been able to sit beside her wife for dinner since two years ago.

It's just that Qiao Liuxiu's complexion was a little uneasy, as if she was upset that Qiao Jiuxiu was sitting on the right side of his wife.But there was still a smile on his face, "Jiumei, why haven't you come to visit recently? I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you."

Qiao Jiuxiu shook her head lightly. Although Qiao Liuxiu spoke very sincerely, she still had goosebumps all over her body. Although what she said just now was a good word, it was not pleasant anyway.She could only smile, and said in embarrassment, "Sixth sister, I made a mistake a few days ago, and my wife asked me to think about it behind closed doors. I thought that I was too wrong about that matter, so I reflected on it. I didn’t realize I hadn’t gone out for two months.”

Although Qiao Jiuxiu was answering Qiao Liuxiu's question, she carefully looked at his wife's expression, for fear that if he said something incorrectly, it would make his wife unhappy.But from the beginning to the end, the wife's face was full of smiles, probably something happy happened.Qiao Jiuxiu speculated.

"Ma'am, do you have good news to tell us tonight?" Qiao Liuxiu approached his wife very wisely and asked, observing words and demeanor has always been her specialty, and her greatest skill is to please his wife.Sure enough, seeing his wife laughed even happier. "Three days ago, the emperor had the honor of Yuanxiu, and then he was made a noble concubine yesterday. It is estimated that in a few days, various rewards will arrive one after another. Do you think I am happy or not?"

Everyone suddenly realized, and finally understood why the wife had prepared such a rich dinner tonight. It turned out to be to celebrate the eldest sister becoming a noble concubine.This is really good news, so everyone in Qiao's residence is full of joy.Qiao Jiuxiu was also very happy, the elder sister was favored by the emperor, and she had a backer in the palace, so she could live happily ever after.Sure enough, God is fair and will treat every good person kindly.

"This time Yuanxiu can become a noble concubine, it is inseparable from the joint efforts of the whole family." The wife raised a glass of wine and said, "But the most grateful person is Jiu Yatou. As the saying goes, Buddha needs gold clothes, and people rely on clothes. It is said that a large part of the emperor's interest in Yuanxiu is because the clothes you make are too exquisite."

Qiao Jiuxiu was taken aback, and then she realized why his wife wanted him to be by her side, it was because of this reason.She smiled a little embarrassedly, "Madam, the clothes are just a foil. The main reason is that the eldest sister is naturally beautiful, like gold, which cannot be hidden by sand and gravel."

"Okay." The wife nodded, "I like your metaphor. But Jiu girl, don't underestimate yourself. You have a lot of credit for being able to please the emperor this time. I respect you for this glass of wine."

Qiao Jiuxiu's eyes widened. Was she hallucinating just now?She never thought that her wife would say such a sentence, how could she bear it, and then looked at the other ladies, although there was a smile on her face, but the smile was full of jealousy and hatred, as if she wanted to give her alive It's like tearing apart, especially Qiao Wuxiu's gaze, which is extremely fierce.

In contrast, Qiao Qixiu's expression didn't change much, she just wanted to live in Qiao's mansion, so who the wife likes or doesn't like has nothing to do with her, she just needs to be careful to be herself, Plug your ears, close your eyes, and live in peace.

Qiao Jiuxiu repeatedly declined, but she had no other choice. In the end, she could only drink the glass of wine. It was obviously grape juice without any alcohol, but she felt as if she was drunk.Qiao Liuxiu was the first to react, and looked at Qiao Jiuxiu with envy, "Jiumei's embroidery skills are really nothing to say, I didn't expect that even the emperor would like it very much. It's a pity that I don't have much friendship with Jiumei, otherwise I must trouble you to make me a wedding dress gone."

Qiao Liuxiu sighed regretfully, and his wife patted the back of her hand, "They are all sisters from my own family, how could they not have friendship? Don't worry, when you get married, I will definitely let Jiu Yatou make you a beautiful set." wedding dress, and then married you in a splendid manner, Jiu girl, don’t you think so?”

"Yes." Qiao Jiuxiu smiled embarrassingly, the wife has already said so, is there still a way for her to refuse?He could only nod his head in agreement.But as soon as this was opened, many concubines also spoke, saying that they hoped that Qiao Jiuxiu would help them make wedding clothes when the time came.Qiao Jiuxiu smiled apologetically while slandering in her heart, if she agreed to it, she would not do other things in the future, the wedding dress alone would keep her busy.It seems that being proficient in embroidery is not necessarily a good thing.

"Why are you all here to bother Jiu Yatou? How can she have so much effort." The wife quickly rescued Qiao Jiuxiu.It was probably because Qiao Jiuxiu's clothes gave Qiao Yuanxiu a lot of points that she was made a noble concubine, so the wife's attitude towards Qiao Jiuxiu has changed significantly.Seeing that his wife was angry, the other sisters couldn't say anything more.

"Ma'am, I suggest that we hold a big banquet at home tomorrow, and invite all the tenants and long-term workers in the village, as well as the maids and servants in the mansion, to celebrate the eldest sister becoming a noble concubine and have fun with everyone. This way Let everyone around a hundred miles know that our Qiao family has a noble concubine, which can also show the integrity of the Qiao family." Qiao Liuxiu changed the topic, and the wife nodded, she would naturally not have such an event that would benefit the reputation of the Qiao family. The slightest objection.

"Of course it's great, but it's a bit rushed if we hold it tomorrow, or we can hold it in three days, it's a good auspicious day." The wife chuckled lightly, agreeing with Qiao Liuxiu's opinion, "It's just this matter, Who of you wants to be responsible? Just prepare some food for them, not too extravagant and wasteful, nor too frugal, so that others will think that the Qiao Mansion is stingy."

"Ma'am, let me handle this matter." Qiao Shanxiu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said.She is the oldest among the concubine daughters. Logically speaking, after the eldest sister is gone, she should help the wife manage Qiao's residence, but she doesn't want to let the two sisters Qiao Jiuxiu and Qiao Liuxiu show off every time.Over time, it is inevitable that you will feel a little uncomfortable in your heart.

(End of this chapter)