first princess

Chapter 76
Mrs. Luo turned her head, frowned and looked at the panic-stricken Mama Wu. Suddenly, a flash of light flashed in her mind: "I remembered, these days you always run to the firewood room for nothing, and invite me to drink! Are you taking advantage of me? What did you do to the firewood after drinking?"

Mother Wu took a step back: "I didn't!"

Shui Linglong was not angry but said in a dignified way: "Zhi Fan, Ye Mao, you go to the washing room and take out two wooden boxes."

"Yes!" Zhi Fan and Ye Mao went to the washing room opposite the firewood room, and brought out two boxes of old things, Shui Linglong ordered, "Chop it!"

Everyone was stunned, what did the eldest lady split the box for?

Without further ado, Ye Mao touched the ax from the firewood room, split the box into pieces in twos and threes, Shui Linglong pointed to a pile of wood chips, and said in a clear tone, "Burn it for me!"

Ye Mao and Zhi Fan took the fire bag from the dining room, put some dry grass to light the fire, and burned the wood chips on the ground.Because of some damp, the fire was not strong at the beginning, but it was by no means unable to burn.The washing room is wet all the year round, and it is the wettest area in the mansion. If the old wooden boxes in the washing room can be burned, how can the firewood that has not been placed in the firewood room for a few days be so wet that it cannot light a fire at all?
Mrs. Luo glared at Mama Wu fiercely: "It must be your fault!"

Mama Wu shrank her neck and said stiffly, "I don't! Don't blame a good man!"

Madam Hu was elated, and snorted: "No matter who did it, the firewood sent by the firewood room is indeed faulty! It is an indisputable fact that our dining room can't make dinner!"

Shui Linglong gave a cold look: "So you choose to vent your anger on others instead of trying to solve today's dinner, thinking that you can shirk responsibility by doing this? When encountering difficulties, you are not thinking of a solution, but planning How to get rid of the crime, my Shangshu Mansion does not want this kind of slave!"

Madam Hu's breath paused: "Miss!"

Mrs. Luo was secretly happy, that crazy woman deserved to be kicked out of the house!

Shui Linglong turned her eyes again, and looked at Mrs. Luo: "And you! Did you chop wood with your eyes closed? Since you knew it was wet, why did you send it to the dining room? It's time to argue with Mrs. Hu who is right and wrong. You could have reported to your superiors long ago, and dragged a few bundles of firewood back! This kind of slave, Shangshufu, will not be allowed!"

"Ah?" Mrs. Luo was dumbfounded!

"As for you." Shui Linglong glanced at Mama Wu with her cold eyes, "Sowing discord, neglecting duty, and beating you to death with a stick! Give 30 taels of silver to let the family collect the body!"

Mother Wu was frightened out of her wits: "Miss, you can't treat this servant like this! Miss... you... the servant has worked in the mansion for so many years, there is no credit but hard work, isn't the servant just made a mistake? You beat me to death Slave, it’s the servant’s heart that’s so cold!”

Shui Linglong's voice sank, and her eyes were like torches: "A mistake once? Zhi Fan! Read her crimes! Don't show off, one or two will think I'm a sick cat, right?"

Zhifan took out a piece of paper from his wide sleeve, and read methodically: "Ten years ago in the winter, embezzling a basket of red charcoal and a basket of sausages..."

After reading for a full quarter of an hour, I finally read all the crimes of Mama Wu's annual leave for public benefit, accepting bribes, and misappropriating public property. Mama Wu collapsed on the ground in despair. The eldest lady came prepared!

Zhi Fan looked at her contemptuously, how could the movement of a group of small shrimps be hidden from the eyes of the eldest lady?From the first day Mama Wu gathered people to complain, the eldest lady sent someone to turn everything upside down about her more than ten years in the mansion.Fighting with Missy?To be damned under a stick!
Shui Linglong's condensed eyes flicked past everyone: "And those of you who don't do anything but come to watch the excitement and make noise, all of you will be fined half a month's money!"

Zhi Fan was stunned, the so-called law does not blame the public, will the eldest lady really chill people's hearts?You know, there are as many as thirty people watching!It accounts for almost one-fifth of the total number of slaves. If they turn around and spread bad emotions maliciously... the consequences will be disastrous.

Shui Linglong frowned lightly, and said: "In addition, all those who work hard in various departments will be rewarded with a month's money at this time!"

Rewards and punishments are clearly defined. Compared with more than 100 other people, this small group of 30 people who were punished is nothing, and most people have benefited, so how can they listen to the instigation of a few people?A gleam of admiration flashed in Zhi Fan's eyes, she really had a lot to learn from the eldest lady.

Mama Wu was executed with sticks, Lady Hu and Pozi Luo were kicked out of the Shangshu Mansion. For a while, everyone in the mansion was in danger, and when it came to Shui Linglong, they all looked terrified. Who would have expected that when they first entered the mansion, even one A concubine with no clothes on at all, she turned into a figure who called the wind and rain in the inner house, and her methods... were so decisive!
Mother Zhong was a little worried, fearing that such a radical approach would offend some villains.

Shui Linglong comforted her: "I am alone. I have no mother or younger brother. After I get married, the situation in the house has nothing to do with me. Why should I worry about offending others? Besides, I don't have a direct birth status. If I don't Using thunderous means can't suppress them at all. Since the old lady has given me full power, I can't let the old lady down." Although, she understands that the old lady may have ulterior motives.

Shui Linglong went to the Fushouyuan to report the previous incident, the old lady put down the teacup in her hand, showing surprise: "Ah, they are so presumptuous, you did a good job, you should be punished, you should be rewarded." The tone is a little heavy, and the speed of speaking is...slow. At first hearing, it seems to be a casual remark, but after thinking about it, it seems to be words after contemplation.

Shui Linglong smiled and thumped the old lady's back: "Grandmother doesn't think Linglong's method is too cruel and overbearing? Sure enough, everyone understands the truth, but it's not the same in practice. If grandma is here today, Surely she wouldn't be as reckless as Linglong. Linglong was angry at the time, and suddenly lost her mind, but afterwards, she was actually panicked and a little scared."

The old lady turned around with a half-smile: "Are you afraid too?"

Shui Linglong pretended not to understand, and only showed an innocent smile: "I'm afraid! Linglong is afraid that she will lose face to her grandmother if she is too young. After all, Linglong is acting as a substitute for her grandmother! It's not too late to make trouble, but they started to make trouble as soon as I took office, after all, they are bullying me when I am young and have no real identity, so I can't stop them!"

The old lady's cloudy old eyes flashed a gleam of indecipherable meaning, and Shui Linglong said guiltily: "Next time I won't be so reckless. Grandma can tolerate me, but my husband's family may not."

One sentence successfully diverted the old lady's attention, and the old lady took her hand and asked, "I heard that Miss Zhuge and Master Yao have reconciled?"

What you are most concerned about is whether I have lost the opportunity to continue to approach the Zhenbei Palace.Shui Linglong sighed regretfully: "Well, I'm leaving with you, I just happened to help Miss Zhuge pack up some salutes today."

The eyes of the old lady reunited: "So, Miss Zhuge likes you very much. The woman and the queen will not be in a good mood. You can spend more time with her when you have time. I will order someone to prepare the carriage for you." .”

It is more difficult for an ordinary boudoir girl to go out than to climb to the sky, but now she can come and go freely.Shui Linglong smiled: "Yes, yes."

The old lady said again: "Of course, you must not stay overnight in the Zhenbei Palace, lest people think we are frivolous and frivolous."

Shui Linglong nodded: "Linglong always remembers my grandmother's teachings."

The old lady thought of Bingbing, and told her intuitively that Bingbing didn't seem to be very close to her. She frowned: "With so many children, you are the most reassuring. Lingqing is still young, and Lingyu is useless!"

The situations of Shui Lingyu and Leng Wei are so similar, the difference is that Shui Lingyu has no mother who wholeheartedly plans for her, nor does she have a daunting background. She fought alone and finally fell off the horse.But when the old lady suddenly mentioned this, the focus was not on Shui Lingyu.Shui Linglong twitched her lips and said, "Third sister is still young, so it doesn't matter if you talk about marriage a few years later. After the limelight passes, maybe there will be a turning point. By the way, grandma, I heard that the second sister is recovering well, and her life The habit gradually became normal, and I would go out to bask in the sun occasionally, so I thought about asking some handkerchiefs to go to the house to accompany her, but I have not been in Beijing for a long time, and I don’t know a few people, so I don’t know who to invite.”

Obviously, when talking about Shui Lingxi, her tone was not as good as before. The old lady's slightly frowned brows relaxed, and she said slowly: "The future will be long."

After Shui Linglong left, the old lady's smile gradually faded. Mother Wang changed a cup of tea. The old lady took it up but didn't drink it: "It's a child after all, isn't it? There is youth and vigor, but it's better to be reckless." .”

Shui Linglong does have a way of managing the family, but it is too radical, and her temperament still needs to be refined, and she is also a little bit cautious, but people with flaws are easier to control than those without flaws, so the old lady smiled a little.

Mother Wang's hands trembled slightly. She glanced at the old lady and shook her head imperceptibly. On the surface, the old lady let the young lady take charge of the house, but actually she was observing the young lady's way of doing things. Why didn't the young lady understand the old lady's thoughts?I'm afraid that what the old lady feels is exactly what the eldest lady wants the old lady to feel.

Shui Linglong takes Ye Mao back to Lingxiang Courtyard, on the path with a row of ancient sycamore trees on the left and a pavilion with clear water on the right, she meets Ayi and Liu Lula.

"Let go of me! Ah Yi, did you hear? Let me go!" Liu Lu tried hard to break free from Ah Yi's grip, but the other party was too strong and she couldn't do it no matter what, "I don't want to go out with you! "

Ah Yi smiled and said, "What's wrong with me taking you out to play? You're not my sister, so I won't take you with me!"

Liu Lu's face darkened: "Are you taking me out to play? You simply want me to sleep with those young masters!"

Ah Yi choked, embarrassment flashed through his eyes, but he quickly became arrogant again: "Anyway, you are not a big girl of Huanghua, what's the big deal in serving a few buddies for me? After serving them, once they are happy, they can still go to bed." I’ll give you a reward! That’s much more than monthly money!”

"Why am I not a big girl? I have an innocent body, why should I sleep with others? I'm not a prostitute in a brothel, not to mention that those rewards end up in your own pocket!"

Ah Yi blushed with anger, and he promised those people that he would bring a stunning beauty to them tonight, and in return, they promised to introduce him to a famous dignitary, this is his future, he How can I miss it? "I have been with the young master for more than a month and haven't broken my body? Who will believe it? Let me tell you, you have to go today, or you have to go if you don't go! If you continue to resist, I will take off your clothes and throw them away." Enter the kiln!"

"You are so brave! You dared to take the servants of the Shangshu Mansion out of the mansion without my permission! This is a felony crime of abducting and selling servants! Even if you are your own brother, the law will not tolerate it!"

Ah Yi was frightened by a cold voice. He followed the sound and looked sideways, only to see Shui Linglong standing not far away, as cold as ice, with knife-like sharp eyes directly hitting his eyes, and he gave another stern look. Surprised: "Eldest... Miss..."

Shui Linglong waved her hand, too lazy to see his ugly face, Ye Mao took a step forward, twisted Ayi with both hands and threw it towards the lake on the right!
Pfft!
Water splashes everywhere.

Shui Linglong glanced at Liu Lu indifferently, and continued walking without saying a word.

Liu Lu gasped in shock, knelt down on the ground facing Shui Linglong's back, and kowtowed: "Miss! I know I was wrong! I beg Miss to give you another chance! I don't want to think about anything anymore. The servant is willing to be a cow and a horse for the eldest lady for the rest of his life, but only wants to have a place to live and die! Miss, please fulfill the servant!"

Shui Linglong's eyelids twitched, and said calmly: "There is a lack of a tea server in the room."

Liu Lu was ecstatic in her heart, as long as she became the servant girl of Lingxiangyuan, Ah Yi would not dare to mess with him again: "Thank you, Miss! Thank you, Miss!"

Yao Mansion.

Leng Wei was lying on the mattress covered with pink embroidered peonies, and her heart felt cold. The position of flat wife, which had been a winning ticket, just disappeared. It was still in the situation that the first wife was vacant, without Zhuge Xi. The wife should be her Leng Wei!Why did it become like this?

Mrs. Yao asked solemnly: "Jiang Zhang, how is Aunt Leng's fetus?" She didn't ask about Leng Wei's physical condition.

Upon hearing the word "Auntie", Leng Wei tightened her hands on the mattress.

After Zhang Yuan judged his pulse, he sighed slowly: "Do your best to obey the destiny. For the first three months, try to stay in bed."

This is... Can't keep it?

Mrs. Yao frowned. The Yao family abandoned Zhuge Xi for the sake of Leng Wei and her unborn child. If the fetus was lost like this, wouldn't the Yao family lose their wife and lose their army?

Leng Wei warned herself not to be angry, absolutely not!Otherwise, the tire will be re-inflated!She resisted the boundless unwillingness, and squeezed out a gentle smile: "Mother, I will have a good child, don't worry, I will definitely give you a pair of precious golden grandchildren."

Mrs. Yao's expression softened a little, even if there was only a chance of life, she couldn't give up, after all, there was no way out.

"It's good that you know it. Right now, everything is imaginary. It's important to raise the baby with peace of mind and continue the incense for Yao Cheng. As long as a son is born, everything is easy to talk about, understand?" This is ambiguously promising Leng Wei something she wants s things.

Leng Wei pretended to be happy and said: "I understand, mother, can you let my husband come over? I always miss him, and I feel uneasy."

As soon as Yao Cheng was mentioned, Mrs. Yao became angry, but she said with a smile in her eyes: "He is busy with business, and he will come to see you and your children when he is free. Besides, Zhang Yuan sentenced you to be ill for three months. It is not suitable for you to wait on the bed, young people are burning firewood, and they are easy to mess around when they meet, in my opinion, it is right for him to avoid some of them."

In your heart, your son is always right. Leng Wei, who is used to living a life full of stars and moons, suddenly entered her husband's house, lost her wife's position, and turned into this half-dead look again. She still can't see Yao Cheng. This gap …too big!How did Zhuge Xi endure such a selfish mother-in-law for five years?
At the gate of Zhenbei Palace, Yao Cheng would come every day, and he would wait on the opposite side when Zhuge Xi went out. He took a long look at her from a distance, but he was disappointed. For half a month, he couldn't even see her. not seen.Is she doing well?Ever feel a little sad so you can't eat or sleep?She is not like other women who are good at venting, she holds everything in her heart, and it is easy to hurt her body...

Yao Cheng was really worried, so he plucked up the courage to let the guards let him go, but the guards blocked the door unceremoniously.

Yao Cheng stuffed an ingot of gold to the guard, and begged: "Brother, please do me a favor, I... I really will just talk to your lady and leave." A day in the life of a guard.

The guard tossed the gold and said with a blank expression: "My lord has said that the Yao family and dogs are not allowed inside!"

(End of this chapter)