Flowers are expensive

Chapter 440 Going to the Zhang Mansion 3
Hu Niang stiffened her neck and walked back to Achana angrily, without any intention of apologizing.Achana said coldly: "Ms. Hu is right, why should I apologize? Usually, the empress has praised her, and she is very good at speaking and doing things. If there is something that offends the concubine, It can only be blamed, the number of people in this small place is too small!"

"According to what Madam said, you are more powerful? That's true," Xi Xi said with a calm smile on his face, "My Zhao Yuanyin is only one wife and one concubine, but Master Zhang has one wife and two concubines. If Madam There is no room for people, I am afraid that the inner courtyard has been on fire long ago? Madam's heart is wider than the sea! Oh, I also heard that Madam Duoxia is entrusted with all the work of the head of the house. It can be seen how harmoniously Madam and sisters get along, it is really admirable! Isn't it, Master Zhang?"

As soon as this matter was mentioned, Achana felt very unhappy in every possible way, and without waiting for Zhang Xianchu to speak, she directly pushed back to Xixi: "What does this have to do with you? You came to the house just to say this? I told you You, if you want to send something, put it down and leave, stop talking nonsense here!"

"The things are not given to you, why are you so anxious?" Xixi said calmly, "Since you are not the master of this mansion, nor the head of the house, how can you give the things to you? After talking for so long Why are you still refusing to invite those two out? Is there something we shouldn't know, Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Xianchu still can't figure out what Xixi wants to do.Last time in front of the palace, Zhang Xianchu had already experienced Xixi's exquisiteness, and this time she came to the door in person, Zhang Xianchu secretly thought that she should have come prepared.Even if it wasn't for himself, it was for Achana.He thought for a moment, then smiled at Xixi: "There is no such thing as the concubine's concubine. Why don't you see me if you come here in person? It's just that Xuanzhen is too tired to copy Buddhist scriptures these days. I have ordered Duoxia to bring her chicken soup just now, I'm afraid they are all asleep now. As for Duoxia, I can ask you to meet her."

"So that's how it is," Xixi said with a wink at Zhuang Yunxian and smiled, "It seems that our living Bodhisattva in Jingyou City is indeed a living Bodhisattva! You never forget your old job when you get married here! Okay, invite Aunt Duoxia Come out! We have delivered the gift, so we can go back home!"

"Your Majesty is not in a hurry, you can go back after dinner."

"Thank you Master Zhang for your kindness. I am pregnant with a child. If something goes wrong with you, can Zhao Yuanyin let you go? Then he will have to cut you into pieces?" Xixi said half-jokingly.

Zhang Xianchu's face tightened slightly, and then he said with a smile: "That's that! Your mother is pregnant with a child, so you should be more cautious! Someone, go and invite Aunt Duoxia out!"

Not long after, Duo Xia came out with a change of clothes.After the ceremony, Xixi instructed Wuye: "Tell me the gift for Aunt Duoxia!" Wuye responded, stepped forward and handed the four brocade boxes in her hand to Duoxia The little girl next to her said, "One box contains high-quality ginseng, one box contains six donkey-hide gelatin, and there is a royal blue brocade box with a picture of a baby play, and the bottom box contains ginseng. What I want is a few cosmetics bought by Huahaoyueyuan, please accept it with a smile from Aunt Duoxia!"

Duoxia hurriedly returned the gift to Xixi, and said with a gentle smile: "How dare you ask your mother to spend so much money? Duoxia is really ashamed!"

"Where are these words!" Xixi laughed, "It's just some common things, you don't have to be too polite. The ginseng and donkey-hide gelatin are the most nourishing. Only when you take good care of your body can you give Zhang a branch. Isn’t Sanye? You see, Mr. Zhang hasn’t had a child yet, so you have to work harder, or people outside will laugh at your lord!”

Upon hearing this, Achana's face suddenly changed.These words sound like they are concerned about Duoxia's childbirth, but they are actually mocking her for marrying Zhang Xianchu for so long and having nothing to do!
Xixi didn't care if her face looked good or not, and continued to say to Duo Xia with concern: "The picture of Baiying Xile was taken from my room. Zhao Yuanyin and I have only known each other for three or four months. It’s a good omen that this picture of a baby play is hanging in the room, and I specially picked it up and gave it to you, I hope you can give Mrs Zhang a baby boy as soon as possible.”

"Your Majesty is showing love! That Duo Xia is so disrespectful!"

"Besides, don't underestimate those boxes of face powder. I'm using them all now! Once you're pregnant, you can use them with confidence. It's okay. There are no spices in them, and they are all made from fresh flower dew. The scented bait is the most suitable for pregnant women."

Duo Xia saluted again and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is so thoughtful! I can't express my gratitude!"

"Too polite!" Xixi said to her with a smile, "In the future, we will meet each other often, so you don't have to be so polite. If you can spread the word for Mr. Zhang as soon as possible, then Mr. Zhang will also feel at ease. Don’t you think I’m doing business in the city? By the way, the other one is for Mrs. Xuanzhen. The things are the same, but the scroll is different. It’s another picture of Guanyin delivering a son. After Mr. Zhang stays, it will save those people outside from laughing at Mr. Zhang!"

At this moment, Achana's complexion turned even paler, and she squinted at Xixi, wishing to kick her out of Zhang's house immediately!Where did this woman come to give gifts, she was clearly here to ridicule her for not giving birth to a son and a half for Zhang Xianchu!

In the past, Achana didn't care about such things at all, and she was determined not to let Zhang Xianchu take a concubine even if she broke up with him.But now, once he accepts, there are two, and it will be a matter of time before he becomes pregnant.As for himself, Zhang Xianchu hated himself so much that he gritted his teeth, let alone having intercourse, how could he be pregnant?The more Achana thought about it, the angrier she became!

Before she could calm down, Xixi added another sentence: "There is one more thing I want to tell you, see if you like it or not?" Duo Xia said: "My lady, please tell me!" Xixi smiled and said: "After two days There will be a Buddhist tea party in Tiancheng, and some well-known, virtuous and kind women in the city will be invited, and I happen to meet you today, so I will tell you, would you like it?"

Duo Xia said with a smile: "I don't dare to agree rashly, I have to ask my adults."

"Mr. Zhang's tutor is so good!" Xixi glanced at Achana, who had been puffing her cheeks, and smiled, "It seems that people outside have wronged Mr. Zhang. They say that Mr. Zhang is strict with his wife, but all family affairs Don't dare to make up your own mind, if you see her today, it's nothing but nonsense! Look at Aunt Duoxia, who is so obedient and obedient, my lord must have disciplined her well on weekdays!"

Zhang Xianchu said with a smile: "Your Majesty has won the prize. If your Majesty likes it, you can let the concubine go. I'm afraid the concubine is ignorant and it will be a waste of all my hard work."

"Hmph!" Achana snorted unconvinced, "What's the point of a tea party to worship the Buddha held by a group of idiots? Duoxia, you can go, that kind of small occasion is just right for people like you! "

When Zhang Xianchu was about to reprimand, Xixi took the lead and asked, "Idiot? Do you know which idiot suggested it first?"

Achana rolled her eyelids and said, "Where do I know where to go?"

"It's the concubine Yin's concubine in the Yin mansion. As far as the origin is concerned, the emperor sent a letter to greet the concubine. The concubine wanted to go back to the city for a while and hadn't done anything yet, so she proposed to do it." A Buddhist tea party. She couldn’t host it alone, so she invited my nanny to hold it with her. She invited a dozen or so ladies and ladies in the city, and planned to hold a decent tea party according to the style of the palace. I will paint with my own hand and present the scene of the tea party to the emperor. I wonder if your idiot is scolding the concubine or the emperor?"

"you……"

"Shut up!" Zhang Xianchu took the opportunity to reprimand Achana, "You idiot, idiot, you talk without asking about the matter, be careful what you talk about and cause disaster! You don't have anything to do here, go back to the backyard!"

When Achana saw Zhang Xianchu chasing her in front of her, she was so angry that her face was purple and purple. When she was about to get angry, Qing Ping, who had been standing by the side, walked up to Achana, bent slightly, and said in a calm tone: "Ma'am I still felt unwell just now, please go to the backyard to rest!"

Achana knew that Qingping was warning her, but she was unwilling to be driven back to the backyard like this, so she held back a breath and said, "I don't feel any discomfort right now, just sit for a while and I'll be fine, you don't need to remind me!"

Zhang Xianchu glanced at her dissatisfiedly, turned his head and smiled at Xixi and said, "Since it is the tea party organized by Concubine Yin, naturally I dare not refuse it, I will definitely go."

"By the way, apart from Aunt Duoxia, Mrs. Xuanzhen is naturally indispensable. She is the living Bodhisattva of our Jingyou City!" Xixi reminded Duoxia with a smile on her face, "The concubine said, all the ceremonies will be carried out according to the instructions." If you come from the palace, you will take a bath and fast before the tea party, burn incense and meditate, remember to tell Mrs. Xuanzhen that when you go, you must bring a plain robe for bathing."

Duo Xia nodded and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the concubine will tell Mrs. Xuanzhen."

"Just now I heard that she is sick, I want to come—" Xixi looked at Zhang Xianchu and smiled, "She should be able to come on the day of the tea party, Master Zhang?" Xixi's smile was complex and meaningful, as if warning Zhang Xianchu that she was Know Tang Xuanzhen's situation in the Zhang Mansion.Zhang Xianchu also noticed it naturally, and catered to him: "Don't worry, ma'am, the officials will persuade Xuanzhen not to work too hard in these two days, and prepare for the tea party with peace of mind."

"That's fine," Xixi nodded, "Then I will entrust Mrs. Xuanzhen and Kalan to Aunt Duoxia. They just came to the house, and there are many things they don't know, so I ask Auntie Duoxia to give me some advice. "

Duo Xia said: "My lady is serious!"

"Kanlan, why don't you come to thank Aunt Duoxia?"

Kalan, who had been drooping her eyebrows, hurried out, knelt down in front of Duoxia and kowtowed.Duo Xia hurriedly helped her up and said: "We are all a family, why do you have to do such a great gift?"

Achana, who was sitting, snorted and said with a snort, "You really know how to pretend!"

"Qingping!" Zhang Xianchu couldn't bear it anymore, "Bring her in!"

Achana glared at Zhang Xianchu angrily, but she didn't dare to do anything wrong, because she knew very well that this man named Qingping was difficult to deal with.

"Please, ma'am!" Qingping said coldly.

Achana got up angrily and walked away, followed by Hu Niang and Qingping.After the three of them left, Zhang Xianchu pretended to be helpless and sighed: "You made me laugh! Achana has always been like that."

"It's not a problem, and it's not the first time we've met face to face, but Mr. Zhang, you're not a fool. Whether what happened in Shopkeeper Long's shop today is really as your Mrs. Ashi said, you should know better than anyone else. If you make things difficult, then her intentions are worthy of speculation. Alright, I’ve given away the gift and I’ll see you, it’s time to go home. Please tell Mrs. Duoxia and Mrs. Xuanzhen about it. See you."

"The next official will send the empress out!"

Afterwards, Xixi walked out of the Zhang Mansion with a group of people, planning to go back to the Wang Mansion to have a big meal and be happy. It would be strange if Achana could fall asleep tonight!

Besides, after Achana was sent back to the small courtyard by Qingping, she gave Qingping a few words of warning, which made her feel even more depressed.After Qingping left, Hu Niang closed the door, approached Achana and whispered, "Princess, it's not an option to go on like this! It's better..."

"Why not?" Achana asked with a livid face and clenched her fists.

"It's better to go back to the capital first and find the empress to make the decision for you. After all, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. How can the empress know how much you have suffered?"

(End of this chapter)