The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 43

"Mother." Seventh Lady thought about it, and spoke slowly.

Li Chun has served in the main courtyard for many years, although she has always been cautious on weekdays, she naturally has her connections.

He has a good temper and is a trustworthy person.

It would be perfect to put her next to Brother Jiu.In the future, Brother Ninth will have his own yard, and if there is any inconvenient matter for the eldest wife to come forward, Li Chun can handle it... Leave it to someone else, she is really afraid that Brother Ninth will be spoiled by someone.

"Instead of sharpening their guns before the battle, it's better to take the three existing girls under the command of our main courtyard." She said tactfully.

The eldest lady couldn't help but move in her heart.

Speaking of which, the Elder Master's special favor to the three sisters has lasted for more than half a year.

I don't know what's so special about these sisters that the Elder Master values ​​them so much.

They are gifts from the King of Minyue. Although their identities are different from other concubines and concubines, such girls who are sent here and there as objects are like rootless weeds, whose life and death are at the mercy of everyone. In a moment, my wife.

Could it be that the King of Minyue would still argue with the eldest wife over the life and death of several Tongfangs?
As the main house, some advantages are natural.Wouldn't it be a pity not to use it?

The eldest lady looked at Qin Niangzi with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

She may not have thought of these things herself.

But Seventh Lady is still young, she is so transparent, and when she is older, Fourth Yiniang may not be her opponent.

It's just that a person is too perfect, so it's inevitable that some people will be suspicious.

Ever since Seventh Lady entered the main courtyard, she has never said a word or done anything wrong, nor has she had any conflicts with anyone.

A harsh and picky person like Mother Wang, when it comes to Qin Niangzi, she only has good things to say...

The eldest lady restrained her expression and nodded casually.

"What you said is true." She said flatly, "However, we still have to be careful about the heat of this."

It's not possible that this side only praised Shuang Jiang, and the other side called the three sisters to talk, which is too impatient.

Qin Niangzi also saw the reservation of the eldest wife.

She had no choice but to smile.

There is still a long way to go before the eldest wife can trust her, so there is no rush.

Only endure.

After leaving the house, not long after, Lichun came to talk to her.

For a while, Lichun was concerned about nothing more than that matter.

Seventh Lady remained calm, "I passed the words on to you...but we still have to look at the three sisters."

If the three sisters are really unbearable, the eldest wife will only be able to hit Lichun's head in disappointment.

Lichun couldn't hide his nervousness.

"Thank you Seventh Lady for your kindness." She forced a smile.

Seventh Lady held her hand, just smiled and didn't speak.

This favour, Li Chun really owed a little bit.

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A few days later, the eldest lady casually pointed out a reason and called the three sisters into the house to talk.

The second lady and the seventh lady serve on the left and right of the eldest wife, and Lichun and the two mothers are all in the house.

It's a bit like a promotion assessment.

The three sisters filed into the west room, lowered their eyebrows in a proper manner, kowtowed to the eldest lady, got up and saluted the second lady and the seventh lady.

Courtesy is impeccable.

"They are very similar." The eldest wife said with a smile, "At first glance, I really don't know which is which."

The three sisters exchanged glances and introduced themselves with smiles.

The names of these three people are Bo Xia, Zhong Xia, and Shu Xia, but they are easy to remember. It is said that the elder usually only calls them one, two, three.

After saluting, he bowed his head and knelt on the ground in a polite manner, waiting for questions.

Her face looks supple, the three slightly bent necks have exactly the same curvature, and the back neckline reveals greasy white skin.

The eldest lady narrowed her eyes, and realized that the three sisters had birthmarks on their shoulders and necks, Shuxia had three bright red moles, and Zhongxia had two...

Among them, the beauty and ecstasy are beyond the imagination of the eldest wife.

It's no wonder that the Elder Master is so happy that he doesn't want to leave, he is so fascinated by the gentle web woven by the three sisters.

The King of Minyue really paid for it this time.

The eldest wife winked at Qin Niangzi.

Seventh Lady was helpless.

Mama Liang also had a strange look on her face.

Mama Wang coughed lightly and gave Mama Liang a wink.Liang's mother hurriedly restrained the strange expression on her face, held her breath again, and stared straight ahead solemnly.

As the father's Tongfang, the three of them and Seventh Lady shouldn't have anything to say. After all, their identities are here. Sometimes the Tongfang girls are not as decent as the shameless little girls, who can joke with the ladies unscrupulously.

"It's been more than half a year since you entered the mansion, right?" Seventh Lady asked pleasantly.

Bo Xia nodded shyly, two red clouds flew up on her face.

Although born only delicate, the three sisters have their own charm.

"It has been eight months since I entered the mansion in the first month."

The voice is also good, although it can't be said that the oriole is out of the valley, but it is still pleasant.

Seventh Lady found something to say again, "...haven't given up your aunt's title yet?"

In the past six months, the three sisters have been very favored. It stands to reason that they should have urged the elder to carry the aunt long ago. Even if the elder did not let go, Huanshawu can usually ask for things and make some noise.

But the three sisters were quiet, and most of the time, they didn't even come out of Huanshawu.

To be able to endure this far is either too honest or too scheming.

But no matter which one it is, they are not a threat to the eldest wife or the main courtyard.

Although they serve the Elder Master as well, the Eldest Wife and the three sisters are not in the same world at all.

It's just that before promoting them, it is inevitable to beat them a bit, so as not to have a backer, but get carried away and bite the main courtyard.

A look of panic flashed across the faces of the three of them at the same time.

"It's our family's rule...you can't lift your aunt if you're not pregnant." Bo Xia's voice contained some shame.

The eldest lady took up the conversation.

"That's the way it is said, but there are exceptions." She paused.

Surprise and joy flashed across the faces of the three of them at the same time.

The emotions of these three sisters are like a stream, no one can hide it.

Seventh Lady couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

If it was really as pure as the stream, it might not be enough to compete with Shuang Jiang.

It is one thing to be favored or not to be favored, but another to fight in the inner house.What the eldest wife needs is a weapon that can kill the majesty of the fourth aunt in the inner house.The weapon must be sharp enough not to cut the owner's hand.

At that time, it is inevitable to have the idea of ​​Lichun again.

She just glanced at Lichun.

Li Chun smiled, and there was nothing unusual on his expression.

Just this city mansion is rare among the servants of the Yang family!

The eldest wife was also a little disappointed, and changed her tone again, "You three sisters were born in the palace of the Minyue prince, so naturally you can't be treated as ordinary maids, but since you are not pregnant, it is not easy to lift up your aunt..."

The three sisters pursed their lips, but did not show any disappointment.

It's still a bit of a city.

"In the future, don't be bored in Huanshawu. When you have free time, you should come to the main courtyard to say hello." The eldest wife said with deep meaning.

Ordinary maids in the house don't have the face to serve in the main courtyard. When they are favored, they live in the courtyard.

Giving this dignity, and implying that they want to grab the heart of the elder, and who they are targeting, I am afraid it is self-evident.

Seventh Lady carefully observed the expressions of the three sisters.

Shu Xia suddenly realized something.

Unexplained brilliance flashed in the eyes of Boxia and Zhongxia.

She was relieved.

These three sisters are not honest.

Since you are dishonest, you should know that such an opportunity is rare.

Being able to establish a relationship with the main courtyard... If you can get close to the eldest wife smoothly, and lift up your aunt after you become pregnant, you will have a place for life.

The second lady also showed a satisfied look.

Seventh Lady exchanged a look with her.

The eldest wife dismissed the three sisters without moving.

"It's still a smart person." She let out a tired breath. "It would be nice if I could give Sifang a little trouble."

The eldest wife is not stupid, it's just that she doesn't have much scheming in the battle in the inner house.

The second lady hesitated to speak, and glanced at the seventh lady.

Seventh Lady sighed secretly.

The second lady has a noble personality, she only knows that the mistress must act impartially, although her scheming is indispensable, she must not show it, it will be ugly.

But people fight for breath, Buddha fights for a stick of incense, and the eldest wife wants to compete with the fourth wife, Qin Niangzi is not incomprehensible.

This kind of conflict between mother and daughter is not something that a concubine like her can intervene in.

She stood up and made an excuse with a smile, "...Mr. told me to practice calligraphy."

The eldest lady thought that Fifth Lady had also practiced calligraphy diligently in the past six months, and she looked at Seventh Lady with a little affection.

It's better for Seventh Lady to be more diligent, which just encourages Fifth Lady to make progress.

"Go." She patted Qiniangzi's hand lovingly, "Write it carefully, our family also has Mrs. Wei and Guan Sheng."

Seventh Lady pursed her lips and smiled, and exited the West Room.

Soon, the second lady's voice came from the west.

Lichun, Wang Mama and Liang Mama also withdrew.

Mother Liang smiled and held Qin Niangzi's hand, "Is Bai Lu still working hard in the West Side Courtyard?"

She is Bai Lu's godmother, Qin Niangzi already knew about it.

Qin Niangzi showed some confusion, "Very attentive!"

Liang's mother smiled and said to Qin Niangzi, "To tell you the truth, I am Bai Lu's godmother...Her mother and I were also little sisters who swept the floor together..."

Seventh Lady smiled and suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

She was a little affectionate to Mama Liang.

Liang's mother was also a little affectionate to her, and there was only a smile in her crooked eyes.

The two stood and talked a few words, Qin Niangzi asked Liang's mother to visit Bai Lu more, and then left the main room.

Just happened to bump into Xu Fengjia head-on in the yard.

Qin Niangzi couldn't help but screamed bad luck in her heart.

Today is a holiday, so Xu Fengjia is afraid that she came to look for Wu Niangzi.

"Cousin." She knelt down to pay her respects, with a half-hearted smile.

Xu Fengjia glanced at her and raised the corners of her lips.

"Cousin." He answered slowly.

The two passed by.

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Shuang Jiang's face was slapped, the Elder Master has been resting in Xi Ke Fang for the past few days.

It is also inevitable to complain that the house is small and he cannot enjoy himself.

So I discussed with the eldest wife to move the third lady and the fourth lady out of Xikefang and find another place in the garden.

The eldest wife reasoned that there were guests, so it would be inconvenient to break the wall and break ground. After sending the second lady to get married, she would come to settle in the third and fourth ladies, and the house would be more spacious.

That's all for the old man just now, but after a few days, somehow, he wandered into Huanshawu again.

He slept in Huanshawu for more than ten consecutive days, or else he slept in the outer courtyard.

I seldom go to Xikefang.

Si Yiniang's complexion is getting darker day by day, although the smile on her face has never stopped, but someone like Qi Niangzi who is good at observing words and expressions can see the darkness from the corners of her eyes and brows.

Holding out Frost's Descent at this time is naturally not aimless.

I'm afraid it has something to do with the third lady's dowry...

Seventh Lady felt something was wrong.

The eldest wife did not explain clearly about the third lady's marriage, nor did she make it clear who proposed to let it go.

If it was the elder who repented first, after so many days, he would have to explain it to Fourth Aunt in private, right?

Otherwise, in front of Fourth Aunt's ruthless tenderness, how could the elder be ashamed?
However, judging from Si Yiniang's various behaviors, she doesn't seem to know that San Niangzi's marriage has failed.

The purpose of holding Shuangjiang is nothing more than for the dowry of the third lady, and to win the favor of the elder in Xikefang.

... She was a little hesitant, wondering whether she should confide her doubts to the eldest wife.

After half a year in the main courtyard, Qin Niangzi could see it.

Although the Elder Master respects the Eldest Wife very much on the surface, the one he really loves is the Fourth Household.

Whether it's just to fight against the eldest wife, or to really love pets, the elder is determined to confront the eldest wife when it comes to the marriage of the third lady.

In front of Mrs. Xu, if any conflict broke out between the two, the eldest lady would probably be even more angry.

Seventh Lady paid attention, carefully observing the expressions of Third Lady and Fourth Lady.

For a while, nothing happened in the mansion, even Xu Fengjia, who was the most noisy, disappeared and lost his voice.

Qin Niangzi also gradually forgot the unpleasantness on the rockery.

After all, he is a little boy, no matter how bad he is, he can't be so bad... Knowing that he is not easy to mess with, I am afraid that he will gradually let go of him.

Life seems to be back on track.Compared with half a year ago, there are only slight differences.

Qi Niangzi's handwriting became better and better, and Wu Niangzi competed with her secretly, and practiced calligraphy more vigorously.

Embroidery also gradually took shape.

Bai Lu served even more wholeheartedly.

When Ms. Liang and Ms. Wang saw Lady Seven, they also smiled and treated her politely like a lady from the main courtyard...

Although there were a lot of conversations between Brother Nine and Seventh Lady, they were still indifferent to each other.

The second lady was busy preparing the dowry, and Mrs. Xu went out all day to pray to God and worship Buddha...

The second wife came over every three days to talk to the two sisters.The eldest wife sometimes socializes, sometimes she is too lazy to see her and calls her sick.The second wife didn't care, instead she came more frequently.

Counting the days, Seventh Lady asked Lixia's mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhou, to bring ten taels of silver to Feng's house to visit, and Mrs. Feng thanked her a lot--this year's harvest is not good, and the newly purchased land of Feng's family has not produced much.

The days passed smoothly.

Entering October, the old man Zhang Luo took the whole family to Taihu Lake to enjoy the autumn.

(End of this chapter)