Red makeup against the world

Chapter 568
Following Xu Wanzhen's gaze, Madam Zheng said: "I asked the two wives that this lake and plum grove originally belonged to the back garden of the mansion, and it was only after the death of the second son's biological mother that they were enclosed in this yard. "

She looked a little hesitant, hesitating whether she should speak next.

Xu Wanzhen asked, "What else does Mammy know?"

"I heard from them that after Aunt Yun left, Madam moved out all the furniture in her house, chopped it into waste materials, and burned it together with all the relics she had used."

Xu Wanzhen gasped in her heart, knowing that Chen's behavior was crazy, but she didn't expect that she would even let Concubine Yun's relics go, she just didn't want to leave any traces of Concubine Yun's life in the mansion.

She seemed to see that the young Wu Zhengxiang grew up alone and helpless in the mansion, not even the slightest trace of his biological mother could be found, and he could not get any comfort or help.

Xu Wanzhen suddenly complained about Aunt Yun, since she couldn't protect herself and her son, why bother to give birth to him and suffer?

Mother Zheng continued: "Such a big commotion cannot be concealed from Mr. Zhong, and Madam never thought of hiding it. Later, the two had a big quarrel, and Mr. Zhong built a wall to cover the lake and the plum grove in the back garden. Enclosing the courtyard and expanding the house, we have the current scale."

Xu Wanzhen listened, and sighed inwardly.

At that time, Duke Zhong should pay more attention to the young Wu Zhengxiang, not how big the yard was, and what happened to the furniture used by Aunt Yun?If Wu Zhengxiang hadn't been clever enough, he would have been unable to withstand Chen's abuse and died a long time ago.

Looking at the lake in front of her, Xu Wanzhen couldn't help but think about the past in this house. Duke Zhong's evasion back then had caused the separation of father and son today. Even if he wanted to make amends, it was too late.If it weren't for the mysterious young man who wanted to know the cause and effect, Wu Zhengxiang would definitely become that fearsome dark demon king in this time and space.

However, there is still time for everything. The mysterious youth said that the future has completely changed, and what kind of trajectory it will take depends on everyone's efforts.

Not thinking about it anymore, Xu Wanzhen walked back, took a rough look at the yard, and found many problems.

This courtyard has obviously been uninhabited for many years and has been abandoned for a long time.Even if it is cleaned superficially, it can't hide the traces left by those years.

Weeds growing tenaciously from the cracks in the bluestone slabs in the courtyard, dead leaves floating in the lake, dust hidden deep in the hollow carvings of the veranda, the empty courtyard with only two big cypress trees, those empty houses, All are telling this.

As she walked back, Xu Wanzhen was thinking, it would take more than a day and a half to tidy up this yard, but fortunately she has plenty of time now.

"Call all the accompanying rooms to me to have a look." Xu Wanzhen ordered.

After returning to the room, the side room next to it was temporarily used as a flower hall, and the four accompanying rooms all stood up and listened to the order with their hands tied.

Xu Wanzhen was pleasantly surprised to find that Yu Xuemin's family and Feng Xing's family, whom she was familiar with, all accompanied her, and there were two other families she didn't know, presumably the Xu family bought it later.

With Yu Xuemin's family, there is no need to worry about driving a carriage, and Xiuniang. Yu Xuemin has been driving a carriage for many years, and it is extremely safe.Yu Xuemin's daughter-in-law was taught by the old embroiderer of Jinxiu Workshop in Suzhou, and her embroidery skills are only a little worse than Xu Wanzhen's.

Feng Xing didn't have any outstanding skills, but he was loyal. It was no problem to run errands outside. She had so many villages and shops, even if she had to entrust her elder brother to take care of them, she still needed manpower.Feng Xing's daughter-in-law is a good cook, and Xu Wanzhen liked to eat her cooking when she was in her natal family.No wonder today's food does not feel strange to eat, it turned out to be from her craftsmanship.

When they saw Xu Wanzhen, they knelt down with a "plop", and Feng Xing's wife had tears in her eyes.It was Xu Wanzhen who let her take care of things freely when she was living in Qingzhuyuan of Tu's family, and she was able to handle the kitchen with ease later on.

Madam Zheng introduced the other two: "This is Liu Jie and Liu Jie's wife, Huang Manming and his wife."

The four saluted together: "I have seen the second young lady."

When the Xu family chose a companion room for Xu Wanzhen, many people were willing to come with them. After all, she was Gao married into the Zhongguo Duke's mansion, and she had a good reputation in the Xu family and among the people, and she brought along kind people.Among these people, Mrs. Xu chose these four for her. Loyalty is the most important thing, and they all have their own skills.

Liu Jie is a honest middle-aged man, he took a step forward: "The young one comes from a farming family and knows a thing or two about farming. My daughter-in-law follows me and also knows some crops."

Huang Manming said: "The little ones are good at punching and kicking, and the mother-in-law is also strong."

Xu Wanzhen nodded slightly, seeing that Huang Manming's daughter-in-law looked familiar, she turned out to be one of the two women guarding the courtyard gate.

"Here are the heads of several families. They also have family members and children under their knees. There are 30 to [-] people in total, so they are not all called to see the second young lady." Madam Zheng said.There are old and young in every family, so the Xu family naturally couldn't do such a thing as breaking up the flesh and blood, so they all came here with them.

"Since you have followed me, you can do things with peace of mind. No matter what else, as long as you are loyal and restrain your family members, I will not let you work hard in vain. When you get old, you can take care of yourself with peace of mind." Xu Wanzhen said slowly, she didn't understand the other two families, Put the words here first, and then read slowly.

Several people looked at each other with excited expressions.What she said hit their lifeblood.The deed is held in the hands of the master. What they fear and worry the most is that they will not be able to work hard when they are old, and their children and grandchildren will be looked down upon by the master if they do not live up to it. They will be kicked out or sent to do some rough work to make ends meet.

They have seen many of these things. As servants, their fate is in the hands of the master.Even if the seemingly decent family, their downfall is nothing more than a word from the main family.Xu Wanzhen's promise to provide for them is very important to them.

Several people knelt down on the ground together: "Madam, please rest assured, the younger ones will definitely work hard."

After the family left, Madam Zheng explained her arrangement for these families, Xu Wanzhen said: "Since there is a small kitchen in the yard, Feng Xing's daughter-in-law is still in charge of the kitchen, you mother-in-law of the kitchen Seeing to pick a few suitable ones, count them out if there is not enough manpower. Feng Xing will run errands outside the second door, and he will be assigned a smart servant. Yu Xuemin will still be in charge of driving the carriage. Is the carriage I used to accompany me?"

"It's not the original one. The Eldest Young Master remade a new one for the Second Young Madam. It's more spacious and comfortable than the original one." Madam Zheng said.

Speaking of the carriage, Xu Wanzhen remembered something, "Is the stable in the outer courtyard?" She didn't see the stable.

"Yes, the old man went to see it yesterday. The stables are very big, and there are several thoroughbred horses, which must be for the masters to travel. There are five or six variegated horses, which should be used to pull carts."

　Thanks to "Linda Xiaozhou" and "Bai Xiongfang" for the rewards of peace charms, and thanks to "Dianzhuang Peach Blossom" for the monthly tickets. A new round of 15 monthly tickets has started, and now there are still 14 tickets left^_^
　　
　
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