The rebirth of the poisonous girl is back

Chapter 249
Cheng and her maid fled from the lake with a pale face like a ghost.

"Madam." The servant girl was out of breath, "We...do we really ignore Aunt Tao and Fifth Young Master?"

The Fifth Young Master is still so young, so it's still a human life. Even if the eldest lady doesn't care about Aunt Tao's face, she should help collect his body for the sake of taking the Fifth Young Master with her for so long, right?

When Cheng heard this, she stopped and turned around to look at the servant girl.

The servant girl was trembling with fright from her cold eyes, "Madam...servant..."

Cheng glanced at her with a cool gaze, and narrowed his pupils slightly, "If you really can't let Aunt Tao go, you can stay with their mother and child."

The servant girl's expression changed, and she immediately knelt on the ground and cried for mercy.

Cheng felt upset, and looked at her for a moment, "Since Aunt Tao and the fifth young master are both dead, the maid who took care of these two can also be dismissed. You quickly go to my yard and get a deed of prostitution to let them go."

Hearing this, the servant girl immediately raised her sleeves and wiped away her tears, stood up and went to Cheng's yard.

Cheng's mind is now full of the horrific corpses of Aunt Tao and Fifth Young Master floating on the artificial lake. She clutched her chest and took a deep breath, and it took a long time to suppress the fear in her heart and turn around and walk out of the garden.

Mrs. Liu was terribly frightened and hadn't recovered yet. The third master and Jing Yi stood aside nervously. Jing Shudi's face was pale, as if she had vomited, and she looked extremely weak. Aunt supported.

Several maidservants and mother-in-law bowed and stood on both sides.

Mrs. Cheng walked over, she didn't care whether Mrs. Liu was dead or alive, she just asked with a wooden face: "How many people are there in your third room?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Liu immediately raised her head and said in a shrill voice: "Being so hurt by your eldest room, all the money of the third room can't be taken out. What can we use to support the maid?"

As if thinking of something, Liu gritted her teeth and said bitterly: "Cheng Ying, let me tell you, after you go out for a while, you'd better find a shelter for our family, otherwise our family will follow wherever you go. , this matter is not over!"

Mrs. Cheng rubbed her forehead, and said weakly: "I have already gone to Aunt Luo, and Aunt Luo agreed to let our two rooms stay temporarily. I am coming here now, just to confirm how many people are left in your three rooms. In the future, let someone go to Zhuangyuan Mansion and inform Aunt Luo to arrange the yard and rooms."

Mrs. Liu snorted softly, "Although the Zhuangyuan's mansion is not as big as the right minister's mansion, it is still so-so. Since you have arranged it in advance, then our family will not be polite, but my ugly words are up front. I don’t have any money.” Pointing to his head, his face became even angrier, “Did you see that even the valuable Zhu Chai on top of my head was forced to be removed by Jin Yiwei, and you are on the left and right. Money, from now on, all the food and clothing of the third house will depend on your long house!"

Mrs. Cheng pursed her lips. She was only 19 years old last year, and she lived more than ten years less than Mrs. Liu, but because of Madam Jing, she married into the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and became the head of the house. Before adding a child to the long house, something happened to the elder. Although she has been in the shopping mall for many years, she is now in the family of an important official of the imperial court. She is also very helpless when such a big incident happened, and she also wants someone to comfort and help her out. idea.

Thinking of the fact that she would have to use the young master's money from now on, and also depending on the face over there, and then thinking of Liu's harsh words to her, a sense of grievance rushed into her heart, and the circles of her eyes turned red uncontrollably .

She wasn't the one who took bribes, nor was she the one who copied all the properties of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, but now, everyone is blaming her.

In fact, she really wanted to say to these people who forced her, "I am only a woman, and I can't protect myself now", but it was a bit bitter, and she was destined to swallow it silently, because her status as the head of the house meant that she had to do it. Responsible.

The servant girl who just went to dismiss the mother-in-law who took care of Aunt Tao came back, and stood behind and called in a low voice, "Ma'am, all the maids who took care of Fifth Young Master and Aunt Tao have been sent away by slaves."

Cheng secretly swallowed tears, turned around, and asked: "How many people are there in the Zhuangyuan Mansion?"

The servant girl replied, "Including the masters of the third room and the servant girl, there are only twenty people left."

"It's almost there." Cheng said, "The old lady is seriously ill, and the maids around her can't be removed. More than twenty people are already the maximum I can reduce."

After counting the number of people, Cheng asked her personal maid to go to Zhuangyuan Mansion to inform.

After arranging everything, she glanced at Liu Shi, "Let's go quickly, it will be dark in a while, and it will be inconvenient to do anything."

Mrs. Liu snorted coldly, was supported by her mother-in-law and followed Mrs. Cheng to the gate.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw Wei Qianhu walking in, holding a bright yellow imperial decree in his hand.

Everyone stopped.

Wei Qianhu glanced at the third master lazily, "Jing Yuwei accepts the order!"

The third master took a breath and knelt down with his wife and children.

Wei Qianhu unhurriedly opened the imperial decree and read it, to the effect: the third master Jing Yuwei lived in the same mansion as the right, and now the right minister has committed a case of corruption and bribery, the evidence is solid, the third master will inevitably be affected, so temporarily Suspended pending investigation, as for when to re-employment, waiting for notice.

After reading the imperial decree, Liu staggered and almost fell, her face was extremely ugly, she didn't dare to challenge Wei Qianhu, so she could only transfer all the hatred to Cheng Shi.

Cheng felt the deep malice in Liu's eyes, she turned her head and turned a blind eye.

The third master received the imperial decree holding his stomach full of anger, clenched his hands tightly, wishing he could treat the imperial decree as Jing Yuhuan and tear it into pieces.

A group of people came to the gate, and the maids and women who were waiting outside to follow to the Zhuangyuan Mansion to collect monthly money all disappeared.

Cheng was full of doubts, and asked the porter, "Where did all those people go?"

Before the concierge could answer, a warm voice came over, "Sister-in-law, I have already said that Aunt Luo will not refuse to take you in. Look, is it true for me?"

Cheng's face darkened slightly.

He's smile remained undiminished, "I paid all the monthly bills of those maidservants for you just now, you don't have to worry about the future, just lead the rest of the servants to Zhuangyuan's Mansion."

Cheng frowned, "Who told you to pay those people?"

The second room had always held a stand-by attitude before, but now that she had arranged everything, this bitch of the He family stood up to be a good person, and wanted to make her owe the second room a favor with a mere few hundred taels of silver?
He smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, don't say that, I don't look down on you, but I know that the right minister's mansion was confiscated, and you are in urgent need of money, so after discussing with sister Zhou, I paid 1000 taels of silver from the account and sent it over." Help you guys, who would have expected me to see so many maids, wives, nurses and servants standing outside the door, and after asking, I found out that they had been released, but they hadn’t been given any money, so I made a plan and had to start from there. Part of the 1000 taels was allocated to pay off all the monthly payments of all the people, and then let them disperse. There were too many people, and a total of more than 300 taels was paid. The rest, you take it for your personal use. Such a big incident happened Things are tight, I understand."

Cheng's face was extremely dark.

He could hear He said again: "Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about Sanfang!"

As soon as Mrs. Liu heard that the second room had brought the money, she immediately turned around. Seeing that Mrs. Cheng didn't want it, she came over quickly, threw a squint at Mrs. He, and then looked at Mrs. He with a smile, "It's rare that Mrs. Jing is willing to make a move at such a critical moment." Help me, I will not be polite to the remaining 600 taels of silver."

With a smile on the corner of He's lips, "You don't need to be polite, I came here specially to give you money. Since both the chief and the third house will live in the Zhuangyuan Mansion, then I think that no matter whether the money is given to the long house or the third house, it's all right." It’s the same, but it’s just a little care, I hope it can help you.”

Liu's smile became even warmer, "I can help, I can help, Mrs. Jing is really helping me, I... I don't even know what to say."

There was always a faint smile on Mrs. He's face. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at Mrs. Cheng, who had a dark face, and then turned to Mrs. Liu, her smile deepened, "If the third lady has any difficulties in the future, just come to the second room, who can help you." Yes, we will definitely help, and we will never stand idly by."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu's heart felt warm, and she almost offered Mrs. He as a bodhisattva.

Mrs. Cheng glanced at Mrs. Liu angrily, and walked away by herself.

Mrs. Liu snorted coldly at Mrs. Cheng's back, and said with a smile: "The eldest lady is just a child, Mrs. Jing, don't be as knowledgeable as her. In the future, our third room will have difficulties. If you can help me, wait for the third I will never forget your great kindness, the old man has been reinstated and received his salary."

He Shi smiled, "Third Madam, you are welcome."

"Where is there." Liu said: "You don't know how badly our third house was hurt by the long house. I couldn't get out a single coin. Look at my head. It's bald and I don't have any jewelry. There's nothing I can do about it." , Jin Yiwei won't let you take it out."

After finishing speaking, Mrs. Liu stared at the silver ring and ruby ​​head on He's head with envy, "Madam Jing's hair is really beautiful!"

He raised his eyebrows, "If the third lady likes it, then I will give it to you."

After He finished speaking, without batting an eyelid, he beckoned the servant girl to come over and take off all the jewelry on her head and give it to Liu Shi.

When the bowl was full, Mrs. Liu smiled from ear to ear, while praising Mrs. Jing for her kindness and generosity, she did not forget to look at Mrs. Cheng with her eyes.

Cheng pretended not to know at all, just lowered his head and said something to his personal nurse.

He Shi stood there for a while before leaving.

Mrs. Liu asked her maid to help her put on the set of ruby ​​headgear, and walked proudly to Mrs. Cheng and stood there.

Cheng asked: "Can we go?"

Liu didn't answer, but instead asked, "What do you think of this hair mask I'm wearing?"

Mrs. Cheng sneered, "Your family is in trouble, and you came here wearing a red headgear. The third lady has stayed in the back house for so long, so you can't even see the insinuation here?"

Liu was very angry, "Cheng Ying, I respect you three points for the sake of being the head of the house and call you 'sister-in-law', but you'd better not get carried away, there are two wives ahead of you , the first lady is my real sister-in-law, who are you? You are capable, why can’t you even bring out a hairpin? If you can’t eat grapes and say grapes are sour, only a narrow-minded villain like you You will see that others are not pleasing to your eyes, so you can pull it down. The uncle has been imprisoned and will be imprisoned for the rest of his life. Do you think you are still the majestic mistress who can take over your aunt's own son at will? Wake up, you Your dream is over, and in this life, you will only be worthy of being a widow."

Cheng was furious and raised his arms.

Mrs. Liu stood still, her eyes were fierce, "You still want to hit me?" Pointing to half of her face, "Come here, come here, in front of my husband and son, try to hit me!"

Cheng's half-raised arm just froze in the air.

"Mother, don't say a few words." At this time, Jing Shudi came over and whispered in Liu's ear: "Such a big thing has happened, and everyone is in a bad mood. At this time, the two families should unite. It’s right to get up, otherwise it will be a joke if it spreads.”

Mrs. Liu was fearless and her voice was sharp, "It's not my father-in-law who took bribes. My husband-in-law was implicated. If others want to laugh at me, they can't laugh at me. What am I afraid of?"

Jing Shudi wanted to say something, but Liu Shi glared at her, "Little Hoof, don't turn your elbows out, be careful and go to the Zhuangyuan Mansion and I will clean you up!"

Jing Shudi's body trembled, she stepped back and dared not speak any more.

After the maid who reported the letter went to Zhuangyuan Mansion to report the number of people, Aunt Luo sent someone to rent a few carriages from the carriage and horse shop, and now they are parked in a row outside the gate of Youxiang Mansion.

Cheng didn't want to quarrel with a woman like Liu who was so preoccupied, so he simply got into the carriage and let the driver set off.

With no one to quarrel with, Mrs. Liu gradually calmed down. With Jing Shudi's support, she got into the carriage and followed Cheng's carriage.

The master and servants of the third house of the long house and a group of more than [-] people went to Zhuangyuan's mansion in a mighty manner.

As night fell, everyone was starving. Aunt Luo had already ordered the kitchen to prepare noodles. Several masters went to eat at the table, and the rest of the people ate in the back kitchen.

It was late at night, and Aunt Luo came out of Mrs. Jing's room and went straight to Jing Mingyuan's yard.

Both Jing Mingyuan and Jiang Shi were still up, so they were not surprised to see Aunt Luo coming.

"Mother, please sit down." Jiang Shi stood up. When she was in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, she had to call Aunt Luo "Auntie" according to the etiquette, but now that she has moved out, no one can control her, so Jiang Shi still likes to call her "Mother", and thinks it is more kind.

Aunt Luo lowered her voice, "I didn't want to disturb you so late, but you have all seen the current situation. There are more than [-] people in the long house and three houses. All the money has to be relied on by the young master alone. If it is ten days and a half months, we can still afford it, but they are long-term, and they are already penniless. How will they live in the future? ?”

Jiang Shi originally did not agree to let these people live in, but she understood Aunt Luo's difficulty.

Elder Master Jing Yuhuan is Aunt Luo's husband. Although she separated from her son, she is still a member of the big family. Now that the big family is in trouble, she can't ignore it. Otherwise, Aunt Luo will suffer from the world if she lets it go. criticized.

Jing Mingyuan said: "Mother, you don't have to worry about this matter, I will find a way."

Mrs. Jiang glanced at Jing Mingyuan, then looked at Aunt Luo, and said, "Mother, since you also said that this is for a long time, we are just women, we can't raise money, we have to find a way to save money, if they want to get back In the old days, that was impossible, and we didn't have that much money, why don't we gather everyone together to discuss from tomorrow on, regarding food and clothing, we can get by, don't pursue extravagance too much, otherwise, so much People, within a month, our family will be eaten up."

Aunt Luo felt that what Jiang said was reasonable, and was about to speak, when hurried footsteps came from outside.

Not long after, Mo Mei, the maidservant next to Madam Jing, came in, glanced at the three people in the room, saluted hurriedly, and said, "Aunt Luo, Madam wants to eat milk and blood bird's nest, can you make the kitchen work faster?" ?”

Aunt Luo was a little dazed.

Jiang Shi and Jing Mingyuan looked at each other for a moment, Jiang Shi sighed from the bottom of his heart, and shook his head imperceptibly, pinching his brows.

"Aunt Luo?"

After a long while without hearing a voice, Mo Mei asked again.

Aunt Luo came to her senses and responded again and again, "Okay, I'll get someone to prepare right away."

Mo Mei said again: "Winter is coming soon, the old lady's winter clothes have to be prepared in advance, of course, there are so many people in this mansion, you can understand that you can't take care of it, it doesn't matter, just give the materials to the servants, and the fabrics need to be from Jiangnan Weaving Factory For the special dark flower brocade, the cotton must be sweat-absorbent and breathable, and it cannot be mixed with inferior products, otherwise the old lady will feel uncomfortable wearing it."

"Oh, good." Aunt Luo nodded.

After Mo Mei retreated, someone from the Cheng family came again, saying that the third young master, Jing Yi, would go out to hunt in the city in two days, and asked them to prepare high-quality horses and a set of high-quality bows and arrows.

In fact, Mrs. Cheng didn't want to do this at first, but Mrs. Liu of Sanfang had already said that she would recognize someone to receive the money. Mrs. Liu felt that Mrs. Sanfang was implicated, and the eldest household was obliged to do so. Responsible.

So the third young master Jing Yi wanted to go out to play, so instead of going directly to Aunt Luo, Mrs. Liu went to Mrs. Cheng.

There is no other way for Mrs. Cheng, she can't protect herself now, how can she get money to support the third room, so she can only come to urge Aunt Luo.

Mrs. Jiang couldn't take it any longer, and looked at Jing Mingyuan, "Master, this third young master is too much, and something big happened at home, so it's fine for him not to worry about it, but now he still wants to go out of the city to play Son, with our current conditions, where does it look like there is spare money for people to play?"

Jing Mingyuan frowned, stood up, "I'll talk to them."

Aunt Luo grabbed Jing Mingyuan and said, "You can't go. It's not like you don't know what kind of temperament the people over there in Sanfang are. You have no reason to talk to them. You just go like this. If you don't agree with anything, Don't we have to fight?"

Jing Mingyuan is also helpless, "But it's not an option to continue like this. Although I work in the court, I haven't been promoted yet. With my current salary, I have to be diligent and frugal to support so many people. Sanfang is a big family. Blood-sucking bugs, if we don't give them a wake-up call now, they will become more and more unscrupulous, then how can we resist?"

Aunt Luo was speechless.

Jiang said: "Mother, let the young master go. We are the elders, and it is a great favor to take in the third. If they don't know how to restrain themselves, then we are afraid... we have to ask them to leave the Zhuangyuan's mansion." .”

Aunt Luo thought about it carefully, and finally did not stop Jing Mingyuan.

When Jing Mingyuan came to the three-bedroom courtyard, Mrs. Liu and the others hadn't rested yet.

Seeing Jing Mingyuan, Liu Shi stood up and asked with a smile, "Is there something wrong with Eldest Young Master?"

Seeing that Jing Yi was also there, Jing Mingyuan simply didn't call him out alone, and said directly: "What's going on in our family, have Third Aunt and Third Uncle been aware of it?"

Liu's eyebrows were raised, "Master, why not speak clearly."

Jing Mingyuan said: "The Right Prime Minister's Mansion was confiscated, and you all left your homes. Now that you are in the Zhuangyuan's Mansion, it is impossible to compare with the days of squandering in the past. I came here this time for no other reason. You can understand my difficulties. After all, so many people have to live on my salary. If you can't make reasonable arrangements, one day, the Zhuangyuan's mansion will become the second right-handed mansion. However, the right-hand man's mansion was confiscated , and the Zhuangyuan Mansion will be poor."

As soon as the words were made clear, Mrs. Liu understood that Jing Mingyuan couldn't sit still and came to Xingshi himself to inquire about the crime because his son just wanted a better horse and a set of high-quality bows and arrows?

He patted the table again, and Liu's voice was sharp, "Jing Mingyuan, please explain to me, what do you mean? The third house was implicated by the long house, and all property was confiscated. This is what the long house owes to the third house. We use the long house Is the money still wrong?"

Jing Mingyuan frowned deeply, "This is the grievance between you and the Youxiangfu, not the Zhuangyuanfu. If the third aunt wants to transfer the resentment towards the Youxiangfu to the Zhuangyuanfu, then I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can only invite you left."

Does this mean that Sanfang should be driven away?

Liu Shi was even angrier, jumped up and shouted, "I'll see who dares to drive me away!"

Jing Mingyuan said: "I remember that the third aunt was in charge of the Youxiang Mansion at the beginning because the new mistress of the long house hadn't come yet. After the new mistress came, the old lady mentioned that you should separate the family. I don't know if you are There is no reason why you didn’t separate the family, but this alone is enough to show that you yourself are the ones who have to rely on the Right Prime Minister’s Mansion to get involved with the eldest house, and now they are being confiscated, who do you blame?”

"Heh——" Mrs. Liu crossed her waist, her face full of anger, "Jing Mingyuan, your wings are stiff, aren't you? You're just a lowly bastard. What right do you have to show off in front of me? Our family Jing Yi is a young master , asking you to help prepare the bows and arrows of the horses, that's a respect for you, don't toast or eat fine wine!"

Jing Mingyuan's face darkened, "Third Aunt is right, I am a lowly bastard, not as good as your family's young master, and the Zhuangyuan Mansion is just the residence of a lowly bastard, and cannot accommodate you noble bastards. Then, Tomorrow morning, please ask Third Aunt to take your family's young master and miss to leave the Zhuangyuan Mansion!"

When the third master heard this, he became anxious, and quickly stood up to reconcile, "Mingyuan, your third aunt has a sharp mouth and a tofu heart. She speaks a bit straightforwardly, but there is no malice. You just don't care about her like her."

Jing Mingyuan looked at the third master, and said expressionlessly: "Third uncle, I don't mean anything malicious, but I think the Zhuangyuan's mansion is too small to live in a family like you who are used to rich clothes and good food. I hope you can move out as soon as possible to support yourself. "

Mrs. Liu roared, "Jing Mingyuan, do you still have me as an elder in your eyes?"

Jing Mingyuan said: "In the eyes of Third Aunt, I am nothing more than a lowly bastard. A lowly bastard naturally only has the word 'humble' in his eyes. How could there be such a noble person as Third Aunt, don't you think?"

Liu Shi was too angry to speak.

The third master yelled, "Enough!"

Mrs. Liu was taken aback by the third master, and closed her mouth resentfully.

The third master patted Jing Mingyuan on the shoulder, "Mingyuan, look at the third uncle who has been suspended from his job now, and I don't know how long it will be. It is indeed our last resort to live in your house. When we came out, we didn't know what to do You didn’t take it with you, it’s only the first day, and you couldn’t wait to drive us out. We can move out, but we may end up wandering on the streets or even starve to death on the streets. It also has an influence. A bad reputation will affect the chances of promotion. The third uncle has been in the officialdom for many years, and these things have been seen through for a long time. After listening to the third uncle's persuasion, let's treat it as if it didn't happen. Everyone Be kind, Third Uncle promises you that when the official returns to his original position, he will move out immediately to make room for you, okay?"

Jing Yi suddenly said: "Father, I'm going out to hunt in the city. How can I do it without a good horse and a good bow and arrow? What do you mean by today's event? Just pretend it didn't happen. Do you still care about my son?"

The third master frowned, and glared at Jing Yi, "Shut up!"

Jing Yi refused to accept, "Father!"

"Go back to your room!" The third master shouted again.

Jing Yi gritted his teeth, snorted coldly at Jing Mingyuan, and flung his sleeves to go out.

Liu Shisheng was afraid that his son would be unhappy, so he immediately chased him out to coax him.

The room was instantly quiet.

"Mingyuan, just promise third uncle, okay?" The third master said with a lot of emotion.

Jing Mingyuan said coldly: "From tomorrow onwards, Aunt Luo and my wife, Mrs. Jiang, will arrange the food and clothing expenses of each house and courtyard. If you are dissatisfied, please leave on your own. Horses and bows, nothing!"

A high-quality horse costs several hundred taels of silver. For them today, not to mention hundreds of taels, it is one tael of silver and a copper plate. Don't waste any more money, otherwise there are so many people in the house, this one wants to do this today, and that one wants to do that tomorrow, the Zhuangyuan's mansion is not a bank, how can it be possible to meet the demands of so many people?

The third master said: "It doesn't matter if you don't have to be so good. When I came, I saw that you have a stable with several horses tied up in it. When the time comes, you can just let Jing Yi choose one at random."

Seeing Jing Mingyuan's unhesitating expression, the third master hurriedly said: "Mingyuan, I am just such a son who was spoiled and raised since he was a child. I will let him change his bad habits slowly. You are causing trouble."

Jing Mingyuan had a straight face and a tough attitude, "Then, let's start with the bad habit of hunting. I've already said that there are no horses or bows and arrows. If he doesn't get used to it, he can go out of the house and find a way. I have nothing to say, as for the third uncle, you said that I would be criticized if I let you live on the street. Regarding this, you can rest assured that I would rather be criticized than leave you to make the house a mess. I know which is more important, and I don't need you to teach me."

The third master looked at Jing Mingyuan in disbelief, "You...how did you become so unkind?"

Jing Mingyuan sneered, "Didn't you teach me this, my third uncle? Anyone who has been in the officialdom should know that human nature is cold, and many times people are pushed into a hurry. what do you think?"

The third master was shocked.

Jing Mingyuan sneered in his heart, his biological mother had been bullied by Su Aoyu in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion before, and now she managed to live a good life for a few days, and was messed up by this big family. As a son, he should It's time to stand up and fight back. Otherwise, blindly forbearance will only make people think that he is incompetent, and he can't even protect his biological mother, wife and children.

Jing Mingyuan didn't want to stay any longer, so he quickly returned to his yard.

Aunt Luo and Jiang Shi are still there.

"Master, what's the matter?" Jiang asked hastily.

Jing Mingyuan said: "It's been stabilized for the time being. Thinking about what I said tonight, Sanfang dare not mess around anymore. Now the only thing we need to care about is the old lady."

Mrs. Jiang didn't speak, but secretly calculated in her heart, the old lady can eat ten taels of silver for a cup of milk and blood bird's nest, and recently, she has to frequently call for doctors, grab medicinal materials, and everything has to spend money.In addition, there is every meal for the old lady plus the high-quality brocade and cotton used for winter clothes. This is not a small expense, comparable to the sum of all the expenses of half of the masters in the house.

Aunt Luo showed embarrassment, "Madam, there is no way we can reduce expenses."

Jiang said: "Then we have to save a little more at home, make fewer winter clothes, eat less big fish and meat, don't spend money on unnecessary things, and use the saved part to the old lady's expenses , only a small amount of money is limited every month. I can’t let the husband take out money to add to the old lady. Yanyan is still so young, so he must save some savings, otherwise he will grow up in a few years, and our family On the contrary, he is poor, how can he stay in this house with peace of mind?"

Aunt Luo nodded, "Yuan'er is right, the monthly expenses remain the same, let's save a little more here, and if there are no accidents, then we can support these people."

Filled with self-blame, Jing Mingyuan took Jiang's hand, "Yuan'er, I originally brought you out to let you live a good life, but I didn't expect to make you suffer again."

Jiang shook her head with tears in her eyes, "It's not bitter, I have my mother, my husband, and Yanyan by my side, I am content."

Jing Mingyuan pursed his lips for a moment, "Mother, Yuan'er, don't worry, I will work hard to get a chance to be promoted. As long as I go up to another rank, my salary will be much higher than now. By then, we will be able to have more money. Save it as much as you do now."

Aunt Luo looked at Jing Mingyuan with relief, and was too moved to speak.

Mrs. Jiang is naturally happy that Xianggong will be successful, and the depression in her heart has dissipated a lot.

The three of them talked about it late at night before going back to rest.

In the early morning of the second day, Jing Mingyuan had just left to go to the Hanlin Academy when Mo Mei, the maid beside Mrs. Jing, came and saluted Aunt Luo and Jiang shi perfunctorily after entering the door.

Mrs. Jiang is doing needlework, and her skills are not bad, she plans to get some trinkets like sachets and zippers for people to take out and sell for some money to support the family.

Seeing Mo Mei, Jiang asked, "Is there anything wrong with the old lady?"

Mo Mei frowned, with a displeased expression on her face, "The old lady didn't sleep well last night, she said that the bed was uncomfortable, the mattress was not soft, and the mattress was not warm, or you can find a way to send the old lady The earth dragon is burning in the human room, or you should replace it with soft mattresses and warm mattresses, in short, you have to move faster, otherwise the old lady will suffer from insomnia every night, and you will not be able to bear the blame."

Aunt Luo tightened her fingers pinching the needle.

The old lady lives in the upper room.

In order to take good care of this old ancestor, Aunt Luo moved out and specially gave the best room to Madam Jing. As for the mattresses and mattresses that Mo Mei said, they were the best in the Zhuangyuan Mansion. Aunt Luo was not willing to cover the high-quality goods sent by the ministers of the court during the housewarming. She planned to take them out and replace them with Mrs. Jiang this year. Unexpectedly, the old lady came over suddenly. In addition, the old lady had a stroke and her bones were not good. Aunt Luo She simply endured the pain and took out the best mattress and mattress and replaced it for her, but the old lady was still picky.

Slowing down, Aunt Luo said: "Go back and tell the old lady that you will allow me a few days to prepare."

When Mo Mei heard this, her brows frowned even deeper, "Don't you have any soft mattresses in your Zhuangyuan Mansion?"

Aunt Luo said: "The method used by the old lady is already the best."

Jiang was angry in her heart, "You must have seen the situation in our family. If the old lady is not satisfied, then we can only wait for us to save money to buy more. Today is not what it used to be. Today's conditions are not that you can immediately allocate money to buy what you want."

When Mo Mei heard that Jiang's tone was not kind, she immediately raised her toes, "I don't care what you add, anyway, you have to replace it for the old lady before tonight, otherwise the old lady will get angry and get sick, I'll see what you do!"

After Mo Mei finished speaking, she took a look at Aunt Luo's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, then shook her sleeves and left.

Aunt Luo put down her sewing, with a sad and sad face.

Mrs. Jiang also stopped moving, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law just sat there without saying a word.

*
In Chu Palace, Jing Se and Fan Chen were in the pavilion, playing chess while listening to Qian Mo's report on the situation in Zhuangyuan's Mansion.

After Jing Se heard this, a cold smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "This old bitch, she didn't forget to torment my elder brother's family before she died. Does she want soft mattresses and mattresses? There are so many in the Chu Palace. , Qianmo, go tell Qing'er and the others to find these two things right away, and I'll add some ingredients later and ask Jing Wanbai to send it to the old woman."

When Qianmo heard that the princess was going to start teasing her again, he was suddenly agitated, and immediately went back to the yard to find Qing'er and the others.

Not long after, Qing'er and the others have found out what Jing Se ordered.

Jing Se went to Yin Xiangsi to ask for some medicine, mixed it with water, sprinkled it evenly on the mattress and mattress, and asked Qing'er and the others to raise one corner to dry above the brazier.

Yingluo and the others were very puzzled, "Ma'am, what are you doing with this?"

Jing Se sneered, "Death to the old woman!"

*
After packing up the mattress and mattress, Jing Se sent someone to invite Jing Wan Bai.

"Sister, what do you need from me?"

Jing Se said with a smile: "I have something to send to the eldest brother's house, you can go for me."

Jing Wanbai's eyebrows twitched, and she originally wanted to ask why, but when she thought that the other half of the antidote was still in Jing Se's hands, she nodded immediately, "Okay."

Jing Se raised her eyebrows, "Don't you even ask me what I want you to give?"

Jing Wanbai said: "I'll just follow what Eldest Sister says, it's useless to ask more."

"Well, the enlightenment is not bad." Jing Se looked at her with satisfaction, "Then you leave now, as for what to give, Qing'er and the others have already prepared it, and I have someone pick up your maid, Zisu, too. I heard that she knows some martial arts, let her go with you, so you can take care of me if something happens later."

When Jing Wanbai heard that Zisu had also come, he immediately showed joy, "Thank you, big sister."

Jing Se smiled lightly, "I said, as long as you don't betray me, it will only be beneficial, but if you have a little bit of disagreement, then the relationship between us will come to an end. From now on, you will live a day It’s not as good as a day, even to the point where life is not as good as death.”

"I see." Jing Wan Bai nodded solemnly, and immediately ran out with her skirt in hand.

As expected, Zisu was waiting outside.

Seeing Jing Wan Bai, she was so excited that tears filled her eyes, "Miss, I thought I would never see you again."

Jing Wanbai's eyes were also moist, "Zisu, it's good that you're still here."

"Well, the servant is here!" Zisu said: "That day, the servant was called out by the Da Furen, and the servant was reluctant to leave Miss, so he did not leave Jinling. When I heard that I could come over and continue to take care of Miss, I was so excited that I didn't know what to say."

Jing Wan Bai smiled and nodded her head, "You little girl, don't delay, let's set off quickly!"

"Yeah." Zisu smiled and helped Jing Wanbai into the carriage.

The master and servant talked for a long time in the carriage before arriving at the Zhuangyuan Mansion.

When Aunt Luo heard that Jing Wanbai was coming, she was stunned for a moment, "Isn't the third lady in Chu Palace? What are you doing here suddenly?"

Jiang said: "Mother, let's go out and have a look first."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law soon came to the outer courtyard.

Jing Wanbai and Zisu stood outside the gate, seeing Aunt Luo, Jing Wanbai took two steps forward, "How are Auntie and Sister-in-law?"

Aunt Luo forced a smile, "It's okay. Why did Miss San come over suddenly?"

Jing Wan Bai said: "Eldest sister asked me to deliver something to your family."

After finishing speaking, Jing Wan Bai asked Zi Su and the coachman to take out the packed mattress and mattress.

"This..." Aunt Luo looked at the exquisite material of the mattress and was speechless for a while.

Jing Wanbai explained, "These are new ones, the eldest sister said, the weather is getting colder, and the old lady has suffered a stroke again, so she must be short of these things, let you take them for the time being and replace them with the old lady, as for the money, the eldest sister also said , I originally planned to send you some money to help, but these people in your family are a bottomless pit that cannot be filled. Sending you money can only solve your temporary needs, not a long-term solution. At that time, Eldest Sister will send you some silver, which will only be used by your family, and it will be regarded as a gift for Yanyan."

Jiang said: "How embarrassing, you go back and tell the princess, just say that we just take the mattress and mattress, as for the money, don't dare to let her worry about it."

"Okay." Jing Wanbai said: "You also know that my elder sister is the princess, so do you have to obey what the princess says?"

Jiang was speechless.

Jing Wan Bai waved his hand, "Which yard is the old lady, show me."

　These chapters are all about the inner house, so please don’t be too wordy, because it is about the ending of the Jing family. After this chapter is finished, the inner house will basically be gone, and the next volume will change the scene

　　
　
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