The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 38

Li Chun casually placed the bottle under the corridor, and in the middle of the afternoon, the spider was half wilted from the heat.

In the end, he was still afraid that Master Biao would pursue him, and he would get into trouble again.

Lichun went to the West Side Hospital with the bottle in his arms.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big festival, and the young master and the young lady don't have classes for three days. Brother Nine wakes up after taking a nap, and reads in the middle of the day.

The west side courtyard is also quiet, not as quiet as the east side courtyard, sometimes there is laughter.

Seventh Lady moved a chair and was doing needlework under the glass window in Xili Room.

The bright sunlight shone on her face, and the concentration on her face could be seen through the glass.

It's really Brother Jiu's twin sister, both siblings are so likable.

Qin Niangzi saw Lichun as soon as she looked up.

She smiled at Lichun, turned her head and gave some instructions, and Bai Lu came out to greet him immediately.

"Sister Lichun sit in the room." Very enthusiastic.

Qin Niangzi's smile is more playful than Brother Jiu's, and there is a little cunning in her half-closed almond eyes, which is very cute.

Lichun showed Bai Lu the glass bottle in his arms.

Through the thick glass, the sound of spiders scratching the bottle wall can be heard.

Bai Lu was taken aback.

"Master Biao asked me to give the spider to Miss Qin." Li Chun couldn't hide his helplessness and curiosity, "I don't know how I came up with this."

Bai Lu also wanted to complain to Young Master Biao, and then thought of what Seventh Lady said, so she hesitated for a while.

However, the relationship between Lichun and Xibiaoyuan is quite good.

"Master Biao is enough..." She shook her head and let Li Chun into Xi Li's room.

The beginning of spring suddenly cools the whole body.

The lady who entered the main courtyard is indeed more comfortable than the concubine who lives in the side room,

This summer's daily quota, although on the surface, all the ladies are the same, one small iceberg and one watermelon a day, when each house needs to use, they send someone to the official treasury to pick it up.

But the medicine mother in the small storehouse would send things to the main courtyard every now and then, either icebergs or melons and fruits.

There are two small icebergs side by side in Xili, and the brownish-yellow Chu kiln cracked glaze plate is rippling with slightly muddy water.

The Yang family's ice is transported from the north in winter, stored in the ice cellar for more than half a year, and then used in summer.

A small piece of ice condenses the wealth of the sky.

"Sister Lichun." Seventh Lady put the needle and thread on the embroidery frame, got up and said hello.

There is also a roll of bamboo paper spread out on the desk, which is densely packed, all of which are small script. Lichun glanced at it and found that it was "Enlightenment of the Rhythm".There is still undried pine smoke ink in the ink pool.

Seventh Lady is really hardworking.

"Master Biao is in Jiaxiang at noon today..." Lichun told the story in detail, and then put the glass bottle on the desk, "It is said that you played with it for a while in the morning."

As he spoke, he carefully observed Qiniangzi's expression.

Seventh Lady couldn't help showing a little helplessness.

This morning, Xu Fengjia, Ninth Brother, Fifth Lady and her spent an hour or two in the East Side Courtyard.

It's just playing with clay figurines, understanding Lianhuan, drawing a few strokes, and playing a few chess games.

Xu Fengjia had been paying attention to Seventh Lady thoughtfully, until later, even Fifth Lady noticed.

What he will do, anyone can guess.

Fifth Lady raised the corners of her mouth, but she didn't get involved, but she didn't mean to speak for Seventh Lady either.

The atmosphere in the room gradually became tense, and when it was time to eat lunch, Qin Niangzi was almost out of breath.

Brother Nine also paid attention to Xu Fengjia vaguely.

Finally, when Brother Jiu was going to clean the room, Xu Fengjia took out the spider from his arms and threw it on her body.

Then he stared at Qin Niangzi, as if expecting something.

His demeanor is very subtle, not like an ordinary child at all, always proud and flustered after playing a prank.

Xu Fengjia was quite calm... It seemed that this big spider was just trying to probe Qin Niangzi's bottom.

Qin Niangzi stared at the spider with its fangs and claws, and was stunned for a moment.

Of course she doesn't like this thing, but with Qin Niangzi's experience, she won't cry and make a fuss because of this little spider.

When she was in Yangjia Village in the Northwest, she didn't know how many insects she had seen... The days of mice running around the kang were over, and they were still afraid of this little thing?
Seventh Lady hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xu Fengjia's expression.

On the contrary, Xu Fengjia seemed a little happy, touching his chin, his eyes seemed to say: I knew you would not be frightened by spiders.

There was another sound from the clean room.

Seventh Lady sighed.

If Brother Jiu wasn't around, she wouldn't mind playing the role of a frightened little girl.

But sister and brother Lianxin, although Brother Nine is not close to her, he will definitely be upset when he sees her being bullied.

Qin Niangzi had no choice but to slowly take down the spider and put it in her hands.

Fifth Lady gasped in fright, looked at her with some admiration, and some disbelief.

"I'm not afraid of this, cousin." Seventh Lady smiled and said naturally. "However, it looks quite scary. It's colorful and looks like it's poisonous."

She handed the spider to Xu Fengjia.

He looked at Xu Fengjia without flinching.

He has a pair of very beautiful eyes, and the slightly raised Danfeng eyes are shimmering, as if they contain countless thoughts.

Xu Fengjia raised her eyebrows, and took the spider with a half-smile.

"Just looking scary? Huh?" There was a strong interest in his voice.

Seventh Lady forced a smile and didn't answer.

Brother Nine entered the main room, looked at Xu Fengjia, a little puzzled.

"Why did my cousin take out the spider?" He leaned over and touched the spider's back, and said with a smile, "It's fluffy!"

After all, boys are naturally bold.

Someone from the main courtyard invited everyone to eat.

Everyone filed out of the house.

Nine Brothers walked at the front, and Seventh Lady followed behind him, Xu Fengjia quickened her pace, and passed by Seventh Lady.

"You are quite courageous." He whispered slowly, but there was a hint of excitement.

...Xu Fengjia had her eye on her.

Presumably, among the sisters, she had never been punished by Xu Fengjia.

With Xu Fengjia's personality, it was only natural that he would have sex with her.

"Cousin is unpredictable." Qin Niangzi said slowly, "Give me this thing, of course he has his consideration. However, I don't know what to feed it... In the west courtyard, the spider only Can starve to death."

She picked up the bottle again, put it in Lichun's hand, and said apologetically, "Sister Lichun, please call a little maid to come and pass a message for me?"

Li Chun's eyes showed worry.

Xu Fengjia has a noble status, and Mrs. Xu dotes on him like that.

If there is a ring fight with him, some Seventh Lady will suffer.

However, after all, he is a child of everyone, so he will not act out of proportion... Li Chun looked at the calm and relaxed Qin Niangzi, and felt a little relieved in his heart.

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On the second night, the elder went to Baifang Garden to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with his family.

Although Mrs. Xu and the second wife are relatives, they are all a family, and they are getting older, so there are no seats for men and women. Instead, three round tables are set up outside the Baiyu Golden Court. The seniors are at the same table, and the aunts also have a share.

The Eldest Master discussed with the Eldest Wife again, "Let the three sisters from Huanshawu come out to meet people too!"

The three sisters in Huanshawu have always been very low-key. Although they are beauties sent by the King of Minyue and they are favored, they are never arrogant. When they meet the eldest wife several times, they are very respectful.

The eldest wife wanted to refuse, but then thought of what Qinianzi said that day.

"Since you're generous, it's better to be generous to the end." Although Seventh Lady is young, her words are somewhat reasonable, "There are some unimportant things... there is no need to argue with father."

"That's up to you." She said indifferently, "My aunt brought some words over."

Last night, the Elder Master, Li Wenqing and other subordinates celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival. They were half drunk and slept in the outer courtyard instead of entering the inner courtyard.

The old man raised his eyebrows, "How do you say?"

The eldest lady repeated Madam Xu's words, "...the second child is really too much, for such a big matter, I dare to stand by the eldest son of the emperor."

The old man was also shocked and very angry.

"This is no child's play!"

The two husband and wife are discussing, and the children and aunts have come to say hello, and they are all waiting in the main room for the Elder Master and Eldest Wife to go out.

I had no choice but to press it to the bottom of my heart.

As he was walking out, the Elder thought again and asked, "I heard that Feng Jia is a bit naughty? How many sisters have been making such a fuss all this time that they can't live in peace?"

The eldest wife glanced at the elder brother, with a half-smile, "It's a bit like the second brother."

The old man shut his mouth tightly.

When the eldest wife first married into the Yang family, the eldest master studied hard and wanted to be a Jinshi, so the eldest wife took care of all the housework.At that time, the second master was at the most naughty age, going to the house every day, stealing chickens and dogs, and everyone hated dogs.

The eldest wife didn't dislike the second master either, she just said a few words when something happened, and it was over.

Xu Fengjia lived in Suzhou for at most half a year, no matter how much trouble he caused, could he be compared to the second master back then?
The Eldest Master recalled that year, although the two husband and wife were down and out at that time, they were in love with each other and had no involvement in business.

When did it become what it is today... In a word, it has to be said around the corner.

The old man was a little sad.

Everyone sat in the main room, and when it was dark, they went to Baiyujin together, and sent someone to invite Mrs. Xu and the second wife.

By the time all the people had gathered, it was already fast forward to the first watch, the indigo sky was low on the branches, and half of the moon had been exposed.Bai Yujin was tidied up, and more than 30 lanterns were placed on the edge of the pavilion, reflecting candlelight on the faces of the people seated at the table.

Liu Niangzi didn't even bother to eat, she raised her head to look at the lamp, her saliva was about to drop.

The sweet sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance spread all the way from Qilixiang to Baiyujin, and everyone sighed, "It's a good thing it's far away, if it's placed in Qilixiang, it will stink."

Xu Fengjia sat next to Er Niangzi as if nothing had happened, talking and laughing with her with a calm attitude.

From the beginning of the seat, he hadn't paid attention to Qin Niangzi.

Qin Niangzi feels at ease: It seems that Xu Fengjia is quite scrupulous about the old man.

The three sisters of Huanshawu shuttled between the banquets to serve the Lord.

The three of them were not coquettish, only delicate, but they all had round faces and a pure and simple aura.

Even though he was only wearing mid-level Hangluo clothes, when he twisted his waist and swung his hips, and poured wine and vegetables, he still inadvertently compared several elegant ladies in fine clothes.

Youth is a woman's best weapon.

Fourth Aunt's complexion was also a little gloomy.

Although the Grand Master didn't believe what the main courtyard said, he seldom visited Xi Kefang these days.

Although the eldest wife did not greet the second wife with a smile, her expression softened a lot, and with Mrs. Xu's dealings, the sisters chatted about the past many years ago.

The old man chatted and laughed with the three sisters while pouring himself a drink.After drinking for three rounds, my mind is finally relieved.

"The humble house doesn't have any good food." Madam He Xu was polite.

Mrs. Xu smiled and socialized a few words.

"Come on, Ninth Brother, recite a poem for Third Auntie to drink." The old man waved to Ninth Brother again, and ordered with a smile.

At the banquet of rich and noble families, children are asked to recite poems and paint pictures. Firstly, it is to measure his talent, and secondly, it is also to pay attention to elegance.

Mrs. Xu is from the Qin family, why doesn't she understand this rule?Immediately he smiled, "Alright, brother Jiu recites "Moonlight Night on the Spring River" to listen to?"

"Moonlight Night on the Spring River" is Zhang Ruoxu's poem. Although it is not a mouthful, it is very long.

Seventh Lady looked at Brother Nine worriedly.

Brother Nine stood up unhurriedly.

"Third Aunt, "Chunjiang Flower and Moonlight Night" is a spring scene, so it doesn't match the Mid-Autumn Festival. May I recite "Mid-Autumn Sees the Moon and Ziyou"?"

The immature voice echoed clearly in the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus.

Mrs. Xu raised her eyebrows, her expression was somewhat similar to Xu Fengjia's, even at this age, there was a flair in this raised eyebrow. "Oh? This poem is a bit remote."

Brother Jiu was a little embarrassed, "I only read it once, so there may be mistakes and omissions."

As he spoke, he picked up his back.

"The bright moon is not yet out of the high mountains, and the Ruiguang thousands of feet gives birth to pekoe..." His voice was somewhat similar to that of Qin Niangzi, with a coolness in the clarity.

Everyone stopped with chopsticks and listened carefully.

The eldest lady's eyes were soft.

The second lady also smiled slightly.

On the contrary, Wu Niangzi was a little bit unconvinced, she rolled her eyes and thought hard.

The third lady showed a disdainful smile, and turned to talk to the fourth lady.

Xu Fengjia happened to see it and gave her a cold look.

The third lady flinched in fright, and couldn't hold the small wine glass steadily in her hand.

This is an ordinary official lady... Xu Fengjia glanced at Seventh Lady.

Seventh Lady looked at Brother Jiu intently, with a faint smile on her lips.

The rising moonlight sprinkled a faint light on her hair and shoulders, making Qiniangzi look a little more peaceful.

Xu Fengjia narrowed her eyes slightly, and took a sip of the fragrant osmanthus wine comfortably.

The tougher the opponent, the more interesting it is.

Even Wu Niangzi had to be frightened by the spider to scream before praising him for his boldness.

This Yang Qi, however, did not show panic from beginning to end, only helplessness...

Fun, fun.

A person as shallow as San Niangzi is like a shallow stream. You don't need to bother too much, and you can see through the mud under the pebbles at a glance.

Hovering around with people like this all the time, it's almost rusty to the joints.

Yang Qi is different.

She is a bottomless pool of water, calm and waveless, but without knowing its depth.

It aroused Xu Fengjia's interest.

He thought of Qin Niangzi's eyes.

When staring at the spider, at that moment, it seemed that disgust flashed in him, but when he looked up again, there were two streams of water, neither happy nor angry.

What an invisible concubine!

(End of this chapter)