Red makeup against the world

Chapter 991 Selfishness
After she was done tidying up, Wen Mulan led her out.

"Zhiyu, just pretend that what happened tonight never happened. Zhirou fell ill and was sent to Zhuangzi overnight to recuperate."

Zhiyu didn't know what she had committed, but seeing Wen Mulan's seriousness, it must not be easy to know.He didn't ask any more questions, and sent Wen Mulan out with a wind lantern.

It's still the first month, and it's really late at night.

With the fear in my heart and the cold winter night, Zhirou was shivering from the cold even wrapped in a thick jacket.

There were a few stars scattered in the night sky, the moon was covered by thick clouds, and the night was very dark.

A few wind lanterns under the porch gave off a dim yellow light, but they couldn't penetrate the thick night.The north wind howled and rolled over, sweeping off the residual snow on the treetops, and the shadows of the trees danced wildly.

Zhirou walked behind Wen Mulan, feeling both fear and regret.

When they reached the side room, Wen Mulan knocked lightly twice, and Madam Zheng said, "Come in."

Pushing open the door, Wen Mulan motioned to Zhirou, "Go in."

Madam Zheng stood in the room with a stern expression, her back was straight and she didn't look old at all.

When Zhirou saw her, she couldn't help but her knees softened and knelt down.

"Nurse, maidservant is really confused for a moment." Before she could open her mouth, Zhirou said in a flash: "The maidservant's family has an older brother who likes to gamble and lost the whole house."

She choked up and said: "My mother is weak, so I rely on my monthly money and my father to do some woodwork. How can I have that money to pay off my brother's gambling debt? The maid can never see my parents living on the street."

Madam Zheng looked at her expressionlessly, and said, "How is Young Madam staying?"

Zhirou wiped away tears and said, "Young Madam is generous."

"Then why didn't you come to find the Young Madam and want to take Fan Qianqian's money?" Mother Zheng shouted, "Who are you worthy of?"

Zhirou burst into tears, knelt down on the ground, and cried, "At that time, I was afraid that because of this incident, I would not be able to be promoted to the second class."

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo."

At that time, both Caisi and Sangzi were engaged to be married, and it was the time when Zhiyuan Juli was choosing maidservants.She caught Caisi's eyes because of her meticulous work, and she would never give up such a good opportunity.

This is an extremely critical step from a maidservant to a second class.It's not just that the monthly fee will increase a lot, and if you become second class, you may be promoted to first class.

The young lady is always surrounded by manpower, and the maidservants always want to get married when they reach the age.

If this step is taken well, there will be a bright future in the days to come.

When some little maids enter the mansion, they may be rough envoys at most, and they will make a hasty match with others when they reach the age.In order to change their own destiny, during those days, so many little maids tried their best to curry favor with Caisi and Sangzi.

She can be selected by Caisi, if she dare not cherish this opportunity?When something happened at home, she kept it in her heart, and wanted to get through that period of time before talking.

But she can survive, those debt collectors cannot endure.

Once, taking the opportunity of going to the big kitchen, she hid in a remote corner and cried a lot.Her heart was in great torment. Could it be that she wanted to give up this opportunity in front of her?
There is a gambler brother in the family, even if the young lady helps her out, she must be hopeless if she wants to be a second-class maid.

Just when she was desperate, Fan Qianqian appeared beside her.

She knew that there was this person in the mansion, and she was full of hostility towards her because of the young lady.

But she just wiped away the tears for her, and left with the words "if you have any difficulties, come to me".

This made Zhirou feel good about her for the first time, and when she received a debt collection message again, she went to Fan Qianqian's yard.

As a distant relative of the Chen family, although Fan Qianqian lives like an invisible person in the mansion, she still has a few savings in her hands.After hearing her words, he generously gave her 100 taels of silver. The only request was for her to reveal the news about Zhiyuanju.

After listening to her, Madam Zheng's face sank like water.

That Fan Qianqian thought that she lived a peaceful life because she didn't leave the house.Unexpectedly, she peeped at Zhiyuanju with evil eyes.

"Zhirou, you really disappoint me! It's also because of me that I was wrong."

For slaves, ability is secondary, and loyalty is the top priority.

Take Sangzi as an example, she is not the most capable girl around Xu Wanzhen.In terms of calmness, it is not as good as green wheat, and in terms of carefulness and thoughtfulness, it is far less than plucking silk.

However, she is 100% loyal to Xu Wanzhen, not just squandering it based on her relationship with her master, but actually thinking of her master.

Just two days ago, when Sangzi heard that something had happened to Xu Wanzhen, even the young mistress ran back to serve her.

What Zhirou did was not only a betrayal, but she put her own interests first in her heart.

Glancing at Zhirou who was crying bitterly, Madam Zheng said: "You should reflect on yourself, and wait until this period of time has passed before you care about it."

"I know I was wrong!" Zhirou kowtowed and begged, "I beg you to be kind and don't drive me out of the house."

She only said half of what she said, and what she didn't say was that she took the money from Fan Qianqian, although she paid off her gambling debts and kept her family house.However, her brother's gambling addiction can't be quit at all, and it all depends on her help.

Her job as a second-class maid is not easy to come by, if she is kicked out, wouldn't the whole family have to drink the northwest wind?
Madam Zheng walked out without saying a word.In her heart, she has decided not to stay with Zhirou.

Wen Mulan heard a noise at the door, and when Madam Zheng came out, she locked the door and called a female guard to watch over her.

She heard Zhirou's confession clearly outside, and she hated this selfish behavior extremely.

"Nurse, you can't tolerate Zhirou." Wen Mulan said: "Why was she confused for a moment, she clearly wanted to save her family and didn't want to lose the chance to be promoted to the second class. She did these things without thinking about it for the young lady at all."

Which of the little maids in this courtyard has not been trained by Madam Zheng?Wen Mulan was afraid that Madam Zheng's heart would soften for a while.

"I also heard from Fan Qianqian that Zhirou told her that if there is anything she can go to her at any time." Wen Mulan said angrily: "It's clear that I got something, and I want to get it again."

Mother Zheng said solemnly: "Don't worry, Mulan, I don't plan to keep her. After this period of time, I will sell her to someone else."

With Young Madam, such a disloyal and dishonest person cannot be kept.

The two walked back side by side.In the dark night, Wen Mulan held up the lantern to light the way for Madam Zheng.

"Speaking of which, there is still one thing I don't understand." Wen Mulan said.

"What's the matter, tell me and listen."

"Princess Hanxiang was not surprised at all after Fan Qianqian told about Young Madam's kidnapping. Even the older aunt beside her knew about it."

Wen Mulan asked suspiciously: "Isn't she the Princess of Khitan? How could she know so clearly about my young lady?"

(End of this chapter)