The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 17

Qin Niangzi didn't say anything else, she took Bai Lu up the small bamboo bridge and entered the Jieyu Pavilion.

The Jieyu Pavilion is very spacious, it is called a pavilion, rather it is a pavilion, and all the sisters have already sat around the second wife in the Xieyu Pavilion. When the sixth lady saw the seventh lady coming in, she hurriedly smiled and waved to her, and patted her. vacancy.

"It's so easy to get together for a meal, and there's still a lot of quarrels!" As soon as Qi Niangzi sat down, Liu Niangzi whispered to her ear, "It's lucky that Qi Yiniang saw the opportunity early and took me far away. Otherwise, you will be trapped again."

Seventh Lady couldn't help laughing, what came out of Sixth Lady's mouth made it a little more interesting.

The aunts also slowly entered the Xieyu booth, and wanted to wait behind everyone, but the second wife casually excused them and asked them to sit around the small round table.

Today, the five aunts are all here, sitting together, it is quite lively.

The funniest thing is that Mr. Yang is famous for his flair. According to legend, the wives and concubines of the Yang family are all beautiful, but the five concubines present here are all past their prime of life.

Those beauties who are truly charming are not qualified to participate in today's banquet.

Seeing this, Qin Niang felt ironic.

Eat without talking and sleep without talking. Although the second wife is kind, she insists on such rules the most. Although it is the Dragon Boat Festival, no one talks and laughs, and the table is a little deserted.

The aunts also didn't eat much, and the eighth aunt only ate a few mouthfuls of soup before pleading guilty and went back to her room to rest.

The sixth lady looked at it, and her eyes flashed with disapproval, "Ba Yiniang put all her thoughts on her stomach, and she just wanted to have a boy to be a companion for Brother Nine." She whispered to Seventh Lady.

Sixth Lady lived in Baifang Garden, and she was much more informed than Seventh Lady.

Seventh Lady's heart moved, "Are Eighth Auntie and Fourth Auntie still close?" She also lowered her voice and asked Sixth Lady.

Although Qi Yiniang and Liu Niangzi did not rely on each other, but because of this, both sides were not very wary of their mother and daughter.

Ever since Ba Yiniang became pregnant with the child, she behaved like Si Yiniang, as if she was indifferent to Si Fang, but she had no contact with Da Fang.

The meal had come to an end, and everyone started talking and laughing in low voices, peeling and eating zongzi with their own hands.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to her conversation with Seventh Lady, Sixth Lady lowered her voice a bit.

"Ever since she got pregnant, she has been paranoid. She always feels that anyone is going to harm her... It seems that she is not close to anyone!"

Seventh Lady understood clearly: Eighth Aunt wanted to follow Seventh Aunt's route, not relying on either side.

So he didn't get close to Fourth Aunt, and he was not even close to Dafang.

It's not easy for her either!
It's a girl, but fortunately, if it's a boy, after the eldest wife puts her in the house, thinking about her relationship with Fourth Yiniang, she will probably deal with her more ruthlessly than Jiu Yiniang.

But if the baby is a girl, and you can only let the two have sex, no matter who you offend, it will not end well.

I had no choice but to get here in such an ambiguous way.

She smiled, "They are all poor people."

Liu Niangzi also showed a trace of sadness, "See how thin she is..."

Qin Niangzi took a bite of rice dumpling with candied dates, lotus seeds and rice dumplings, and smiled slightly.

After everyone had eaten, the second wife got up to take the eighth lady back.

This time, she didn't even look at Fourth Aunt.

I don't know if the accusations and cursing Huai arranged by Wang's mother played a role.

As if nothing had happened, the second lady greeted Mrs. Wang and wanted to send the second wife out of Baifangyuan.

Last time, she didn't show up...

Seventh Lady knew the whole story: Second Lady must have known the whole story.

Although she has always been wise and protects herself, the safety of the ninth brother involves the dependence of the eldest wife, which also involves the future status of the second lady and the fifth lady in her natal family. The second lady has to be concerned.

The group was about to disperse when Lichun suddenly walked up the bridge from the bank with a smile on his face.

"Eldest son-in-law personally brought someone to deliver the gift. He was talking to the elder master in the outer courtyard. He sent mother Yao in to greet the wives and girls!" She couldn't suppress the joy on her face, "The first lady is happy!" !"

There was an uproar among the crowd, the second wife paused, a barely visible haze passed between her brows, and she smiled, "Congratulations! Congratulations!"

If the eldest wife is away, it is not easy for the eldest uncle to come in to say hello. After all, the second wife is the aunt in the next room, and none of the sisters are married.

The second wife sat down again at the Jieyu Pavilion and asked Mama Yao to come into the Baifang Garden to pay her respects.

"Let Mother Yao see the scenery of the old residence!"

Mother Yao will be here soon.

This is a capable middle-aged woman, wearing a dark red burnt-flower georgette double-breasted long jacket, her joy is steady, and as soon as she enters the Jieyu Pavilion, she smiles all over her face, kneels down to the second wife in a polite manner, and firmly A big gift was made.

The second wife accepted it calmly.

In fact, dowry mothers who are sent back to pay their respects like this are very respectable, and aunts like the second wife usually have to be humble before accepting the full ceremony.

Seventh Lady found that Second Wife didn't seem to like First Lady very much.

"Greetings to the second lady! Greetings to the second lady, third lady, fourth lady, sixth lady, and seventh lady!" Yao's mother had a smile on her face.

Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, and the second lady told Lichun, "Pour tea for Mother Yao!"

Taking advantage of the situation, he pointed to Xiao Xiudun next to Fourth Aunt, "Mother Yao sit down—I haven't asked Eldest Sister yet!"

So the clever little maid moved the embroidered pier and placed it diagonally opposite the second wife and second lady.

Yao's mother gave in again and again, and then sat down with her body leaning on the side of Xiudun.

"The first lady is good." She had a spring breeze on her face, "I was planning to go to Ning, and the messengers were about to leave. I didn't expect that at this moment, I suddenly felt sick... throw up whatever you eat, the whole family, I was so panicked. My uncle was in such a hurry that he went to the town overnight to invite a doctor, but it was not enough, so he had to go to Hangzhou to find the old imperial doctor who had just returned to his hometown... This was delayed until today, and the ritual Deliver it to your door! Young Master is going ahead to make amends to Eldest Master!"

Not to mention that for the sake of the first lady, Mrs. Li went to Hangzhou to ask for a doctor in person, but it was the grandpa who came to deliver the festival gift in person and apologized, which shows how much the Li family valued the first lady.

There were sincere smiles on the faces of the daughters of the Yang family.

"Yuhang is a bit smaller." The second wife said, "Even a doctor has to be hired in Hangzhou!"

No matter how easy Mom Yao was to talk, she didn't know what to pick up.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

A trace of anger quickly crossed the second lady's face.

"Did sister have anything to say to us?" she asked Mother Yao.

"Yes!" Yao's mother immediately grasped the topic, "Take my hand and let me apologize to all the sisters, saying that I wanted to go home and have a good time with the sisters, but it's a pity that I can't come. Ask Hello eighth lady, have you recovered? Take good care of your health. Please rest assured, second lady, when you leave the cabinet, the first lady will definitely arrive."

"It's more important to have a baby!" Second Lady interrupted hastily, her tone full of unconcealed concern.

"We also said the same thing, but don't you know the temperament of the first lady? It is said that the wind is like the rain... At that time, it is necessary to ask the second lady to send a message to Yuhang and settle her down." Yao's mother laughed straight, "Also ask Hello third lady, if you study hard or not, can you write a poem, if you can, copy the poem back and show it to her."

The third lady smiled so that her eyes narrowed, "Jing Zhe, go back and tidy up the study. I don't dare to make a fool of myself in poetry, but I still have a bit of confidence in my writing. I wrote a few words that can't be put on the table, just for the big one." Sister decorates the house!"

Mother Yao smiled and patted the third lady, "Look at what you said, you can't even ask for it!" Then she said to the fourth lady, "The first lady said, please come out more when the fourth lady is free, don't be bored." Embroidery in the house, it will not look good if the eyes are embroidered."

The fourth lady smiled, and there was also the misty charm of the fourth aunt in her eyes.

"I also said that those who want to play on the swing in Xiaoxiangxue with Sixth Lady can't do it now, and come home next year to enjoy the flowers with Sixth Lady!" Yao's mother smiled and turned to Seventh Lady, "This is Seventh Lady! You are born exactly like Brother Nine. First Lady, please stay in the main courtyard with peace of mind. My sister and younger brother are all kind, and I will definitely not wrong you. Don’t look outside. If you want anything, just talk to the eldest The wife said, there is absolutely no objection. I have time to spare, and I invite my sisters to visit Yuhang!"

Seventh Lady couldn't help feeling: This first-time lady is really good at being a human being.

Everyone asked about the situation of the Li family again.

The family background of the Li family is simple. Mr. Li’s parents have passed away, and he has no concubines. He has only one original wife, who gave birth to two sons and three daughters. The eldest son, Li Yixing, is the husband-in-law of the first wife. Farming, farming at home, and also managing the business of several rice shops in Yuhang and Hangzhou. The three daughters are still young, and they are usually disciplined very strictly. They are all chaste and quiet.

As soon as the first lady married into the Li family, she was loved by all the old and young. From her in-laws to her sister-in-law and uncle, they all regarded her as a treasure.The first-time lady has winks. Although she is doted on, she has always acted with humility and restraint. Only when she has her parents-in-law first, and then her younger siblings can she have herself and her husband.Even if the Li family only looked at the power of the Yang family at the beginning, after a year and a half, they all sincerely regarded the first lady as a treasure.

This time, the first lady was pregnant, and originally wanted to make the big girl around her face open to the uncle, Mr. Li and Mrs. Li shook their heads, and said that there is no rule for people in the countryside to accept concubines, unless they are forty and childless, they can accept one. Through the room.He also took the initiative to send Li Yixing to Suzhou to give the elder a gift to repay his safety, and then explain the meaning of the Li family.

Yao's mother was beaming with joy as she spoke, with a smug look on her face.

When everyone heard this, they were all envious.

Although the Li family has no fame and fame, they are safe and prosperous, the house is quiet, and the comfort of the first-time wife is all conceivable to them.

The envy in Liu Niangzi's eyes was so full that she almost jumped out.

"This marriage was selected by my mother after thousands of choices." She whispered to Seventh Lady, "A good family who is one in a million!"

Seventh Lady also felt that even a Second Lady might not be as lucky as a First Lady.

Dingguohou Sun's family is a famous family, the rules must be big, there are many relatives, and there are many elders on the top of the head... The second lady married, and she had to suffer a lot in the first few years.

How could it be happier than a first-time lady?

Gradually, some hazy yearning appeared in her heart.

The first lady is also a concubine, and she is also raised in the main courtyard... If she can advise the eldest wife like the first lady, wouldn't she be able to...

It wasn't until this moment that she realized Jiu Yiniang's painstaking efforts, and also understood Jiu Yiniang's desire for a quick death.

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Although there was an episode with Yao's mother, it didn't take long for Ba Niangzi to show a sleepy look, yawning one after another.

The second wife got an excuse, so she took the eighth lady and left in a hurry.

Seventh Lady secretly paid attention to Fourth Aunt's expression.

Si Yiniang stood beside the Jieyu Pavilion, staring at the lake in a daze, her face covered with clouds and mist, her mind was full of thoughts.

Poor parents in the world!

After another conversation, the second lady invited Yao's mother to sit in the secluded hut and meet her goddaughter Xiaohan.

This is just an excuse. What I really want to ask should be my own words under the table.

Everyone dispersed, and Seventh Lady returned to the West Side Courtyard to read and write quietly.

Bai Lu turned away from her usual quick-wittedness, and seemed a little dazed.Li Xia, on the other hand, is still calm and relaxed.

Speaking of which, it's not that Lixia is unaware of the turbulent undercurrents in the mansion these days. She came back from home that day and knew everything from Bai Lu.

But in the past few days, instead of showing any abnormalities, she was calmer than when she was fine.When facing the fourth aunt and the second wife, there was nothing wrong with it.

In the middle of the afternoon, Brother Nine came back, his little face was flushed and his brow was sweating, Mama Wang and Li Chun hurriedly sent him to take a bath.

Not long after, a little maid came to deliver something: "A gift from the first lady."

The gifts given by the first lady are all ordinary things, not expensive, the Aihu hairpin worn by the daughter, and the long life thread worn by the daughter... just made a purse for each brother and sister, the handwork is very meticulous, and it is filled with various spices .

Brother Jiu came out of the shower and saw the handicraft of the first lady, "It must have been made by the eldest sister!" He recognized it at a glance.

It seems that there are no fewer clothes made by the first lady before.

"It's also filled with your favorite sparrow tongue fragrance." Mama Wang smiled.

Qin Niangzi's heart moved, and she sniffed her sachet: it was just an ordinary Penglai incense.

The first lady is popular everywhere, which is really extraordinary.

Mother Wang asked Ninth Brother: "I want to report the news to Jingli, so that my wife can also know about this happy event. I am very happy! Is there anything Ninth Brother wants to tell mother and sister?"

"I miss my mother very much." Brother Nine raised his face and said pitifully, "Father misses my mother too, and mother should go home early."

This sentence is sweeter than a thousand sentences, and ten thousand sweet words are sweeter.

Mother Wang's face turned into a chrysanthemum with a smile.

"Brother Jiu, be good!" She patted Brother Jiu's head, "My wife is in Beijing, and I also miss Brother Jiu in my heart!"

Looking at Seventh Lady again, she smiled slightly, "Does Seventh Lady have anything to say to Mother?"

Those who went to Beijing to pay their respects, if they passed the word in front of their relatives, and the concubine and concubine daughter missed the eldest wife so sincerely, it would also appear that the eldest wife is generous and virtuous, and the family is harmonious.

"Xiaoqi misses his wife very much. Please take care of your wife and come back soon. The mansion without your wife is like a divorce from the backbone. Everything is chaotic. It will be smooth without your wife at home." Seventh Lady said obediently.

Mother Wang couldn't help laughing, "What a mess, it's really a child's talk."

Thinking that it was Qinianzi's heartfelt words, he also patted Qinianzi's head.

"Even if my wife isn't at home, the sky won't fall." She spoke mysteriously, "If there's anything going on, just send a letter and she'll know right away."

Rather than telling her specifically, it would be better to say that it was a sudden thought, and then I told Qi Niangzi: The matter of the second wife and fourth aunt's collusion has to be reported to the wife.

Qin Niangzi's eyes dimmed: I'm too young, so it's no wonder that Wang's mother doesn't take herself seriously.

Suddenly, she regretted it a little.

Shouldn't this matter be brought to Mama Wang...

The birds are exhausted, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits die, and the lackeys cook.

The reason why Chu Niangzi stood out was because the eldest wife had Si Yiniang as a strong opponent.

(End of this chapter)