The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 95

Although the elder seldom takes care of the affairs of the inner house, with him around, people inside and outside the Yang mansion have a bit more confidence in their actions.

The fourth lady no longer looked for death or work, even the fourth aunt wiped away her tears and came to the main courtyard to serve the eldest wife.

"Si Yiniang should go back and take care of Si Niangzi." The eldest wife is very considerate of Si Yiniang, "After all, she is also a patient!"

"As aunts, of course we have to take care of our wife first..." The fourth aunt's expression revealed a displeasure that could no longer be hidden, "My wife is sick, so how can I take care of the younger generation."

The eldest lady pursed her lips and smiled silently.

After sending Si Yiniang away several times, Si Yiniang went back to Qilixiang.

Qin Niangzi felt that the old man really knew how to please the old lady.

The doctors of Ouyang's family have indeed represented the highest medical level in Jiangnan.As soon as the Eldest Master came back, the Eldest Mistress was relieved, and she recovered slowly.

But in the end, is she used to Seventh Lady serving her in daily life, turning over and scrubbing at ordinary times, or asking Seventh Lady to serve her by name.

Qin Niangzi did not dare to be negligent, she did her best, and did not relax or be lazy at all.

With the first lady, one outside the other and the other inside, I finally hoped that the eldest wife would gradually get better.

Although she still didn't dare to blow the wind, and didn't dare to let people come in to visit rashly, but the eldest wife's fever finally subsided, and the blisters on her body were gradually scabbing.

When I have nothing to do, the eldest wife joked with Qin Niangzi, "Our little Qi has lost weight! Later, I will ask Mrs. Cao to cook some delicious meals for you, so that you can nourish yourself!"

As he said that, he stretched out his hand to tidy up Qiniangzi's temple hair.

The two got along day and night, and the eldest wife was seen by Seventh Lady no matter how miserable and private she was.

Why didn't Qiniangzi's exhaustion and sweat not be exposed to the eldest wife?

The two naturally became close.

Qin Niangzi sighed, "Mum is the one who needs nourishment. This month, she has almost lost her teeth... she is so thin that she is out of shape!"

The eldest wife was thinking again, "I don't know what happened to Si Niangzi's face."

The rejuvenating dew from Ouyang's family was naturally sent to Qilixiang as if they didn't need money, but Si Niangzi still refused to come out to meet people, and she didn't know whether it was the chicken pox that had not completely disappeared, or the scars on her face that made this sensitive and gloomy little girl The girl lost her confidence in appearing in front of people.

Seventh Lady also sighed.

The most basic requirement for a wealthy family at that time for a daughter-in-law was to have a flat head and a straight face.

Even if there is only a slight scar left on her face, Fourth Lady will never even think about marrying into a high-class family.

Speaking of which, the eldest wife should be happy. After all, all these years, she has been thinking about dominating fourth aunt in marriage.

But after all, Si Niangzi has never done anything outrageous. It is one thing to suppress her, but it is another thing to see her disfigured...

"Now Si Yiniang sees that the heavens are locked up in Qilixiang and can't come out, and I don't know if Si Jie is better or worse." She said tactfully, "It is said that the matter of retribution from the underworld is not credible, but I think it is. It should be on Fourth Aunt... All the bad things I have done in this life, all revenge on my daughter, is more painful than revenge on her."

The eldest lady was a little unnatural.

Didn't she just have a serious illness?If Si Niangzi's illness is retribution, then her illness...

Ben's face darkened, but when he looked at the blue and black under Qin Niangzi's eyes, his heart softened: Qin Niangzi was tired after all, and she was a little careless in her words.

"It's because she has done too many bad things!" She replied lightly.

Feeling itchy all over again, "Xiaoqi, take some more medicinal powder and apply it."

Seventh Lady hurriedly responded, twisted the handkerchief neatly, opened the medicine box, dipped in the light red medicine powder, and wiped the eldest wife's body.

The eldest lady lay down slowly.

The eyelids are full of Seventh Lady's focused expression.

Rao is now, I have to wipe my body several times a day, not to mention the more than ten days when I was seriously ill.

Even if Seventh Lady is wrong in every way, she does her best to herself and abides by filial piety...

The eldest lady's eyes gradually softened when she looked at Qin Niangzi.

"Has the young master of the Gui family gone?" The question was irrelevant.

Seventh Lady was slightly taken aback.

How did it get to this point, the eldest wife is still thinking about marrying the Gui family?
"No." She replied softly, "But I'm not too sure, Xiaoqi hasn't been out of the hall these days."

The eldest lady smiled self-consciously.

That's right, how can I leave Qin Niangzi by my side.

"Send Lidong to ask." She ordered calmly.

Qin Niangzi went out to send a message between Xishao.

The eldest wife wants to save face, and Qin Niangzi will take care of the cleaning of her body, so no one else is allowed to enter the house at this time.

Lidong quickly brought a reply. "The young master of the Gui family followed the deputy general to urge the grain and grass. The deputy escorted the first batch to go on the road, but he had to stay behind to take care of the delivery. I'm afraid he won't be able to leave Suzhou until September."

The eldest lady nodded thoughtfully.

After another three or four days, the eldest wife was completely cured, and all the chickenpox all over her body subsided, and there was not a single scar left.

Although I have reached this age, how can there be a woman who does not love beauty?
"Xiao Qi is still careful." The eldest wife praised Qi Niangzi, "If it is Xiao Wu who is sick, he may not have such patience!"

During the few days when the eldest wife was most seriously ill, Qin Niangzi lay on the floor in the west room. Whenever the eldest wife felt like scratching, she immediately stood up and held the eldest wife's hand.

Fifth Lady curled her lips at Seventh Lady, "You are the only one who is diligent, and you are the only one who is careful!"

Everyone laughed, and the eldest lady looked at Qin Niangzi lovingly, "You really lost weight."

Turning her head, she ordered Liang's mother, "Master Ouyang's family, please prescribe some nourishing food therapy prescriptions for Xiao Qi. How can I lose weight like this with the little meat I have managed to raise?"

Brother Nine looked at Seventh Lady and smiled, "Seventh Sister is thinner, she doesn't look much like me."

The eldest lady looked at Qin Niangzi, and asked Qin Niangzi and Brother Jiu to stand side by side, "Really, Brother Jiu looked at his face a little round, but Xiao Qi has an even more oval face."

Bai Lu pursed her lips and smiled right behind Seventh Lady, "It's Brother Nine who got fat."

Brother Jiu refused, "Sister Bailu only protects your master."

The eldest wife looked back and forth at the pair of children, and nodded with a smile, "Ninth brother has gained weight, but Xiao Qi has indeed lost weight."

Fifth Lady looked at Seventh Lady, then at Eldest Wife, then lowered her head and pursed her lips, lost in thought.

Everyone was telling jokes, and the first lady also entered the room with a smile.

"Mother is healed?" She affectionately sat next to the eldest wife, "Let me see, um, there is no scar left at all!"

The eldest wife smiled brightly, "It's your seventh sister who takes good care of you!"

The first lady pouted, "Could it be that I can't serve you well? Mother just prefers the little ones!"

"That's good, that's good!" The eldest wife hurriedly comforted the first lady, "What are you talking about between us mothers and daughters? On the contrary, although your seventh sister is young, she is more careful and patient than adults, and she doesn't take credit for it. But stronger than you!"

The first lady couldn't help laughing, and teased Seventh Lady, "With you, Mother doesn't even want me anymore, Seventh Sister, you are so capable."

The laughter and laughter in the room made Qiniangzi a little embarrassed.

It turns out that this is the feeling of the heart...

She pursed her lips, raised her head and showed a mischievous smile, "You don't have to be polite to me, big sister, who doesn't know that you have worked hard here and there? My mother praised me, but I don't know why I love you in my heart! I Seeing Mommy Yao coming and going, isn't this another gift you brought home?"

The first lady and the seventh lady began to bicker like a cannonball.

The eldest wife hadn't seen her children for a long time, so she was rocking with laughter.

Even Fifth Lady forgot to be distracted, and was amused by the conversation between First Lady and Seventh Lady.

There was harmony in the house.

At night, the fifth lady was supposed to stay with her servant, but the eldest wife drove her away after all.

"Those of you who haven't had chickenpox should be more careful. It's okay to talk and laugh during the day, but it might be harmful at night."

Qin Niangzi fanned the eldest wife while chatting with her.

The eldest lady closed her eyes while talking.

Not long after, Qiniangzi's voice gradually weakened.

The eldest lady opened her eyes and looked - Seventh Lady had already dozed off beside the bed.

Although the breathing was shallow, it was very even, and the thick eyelashes were like two small fans, casting deep shadows on the cheeks.

There was a little smile in the eyes of the eldest lady.

After all, I'm still young, I can't help being tired.

She gently put the thin quilt beside the bed on Qiniangzi's back.

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In June, the eldest wife was completely cured.

The first thing is to carefully choose the etiquette for the first lady to take back to her husband's house.

As the eldest daughter-in-law, the first lady was away from home for several months, and she failed to fulfill her duty of serving Gao Tang. She would be gossiped in the countryside.

Although there is a reason for the incident, as a natal family, it is not easy to do too high a posture.

The first lady sent the festival gift back to Yuhang, but she stayed behind.

"Although my mother has recovered, she can't be overworked. I'd better go back to Yuhang after July!" She smiled and touched the little girl's face, "Little girl is also thinking about spending a few more days in Baifangyuan. .”

The eldest wife will naturally not object.

"That's fine, then I'll be the Hands-On Shopkeeper for a few more days."

I heard that the eldest wife is Da'an, and several relatives and friends who come and go frequently also come to visit.

Mrs. Li had an apologetic expression on her face, "It's because I didn't think enough, and I ran around with a sick person at home..."

The eldest lady couldn't help being polite to Mrs. Li again, "This is something that no one can explain." She was also concerned about Shi Shilang, "Has Shi Shi Lang recovered?"

Mrs. Li's face brightened slightly, "Well, it's all over after only half a month. Now I'm alive and kicking... I'm causing trouble at home all day, I think, I will send it to Shantang Academy next year, and let some brothers discipline me He loves reading."

Twelve Lang and Nine Brothers are the same age, and they are going to enter Shantang Academy.

The eldest lady's eyes flashed, "Good thing."

Brother Jiu has also reached the age of entering school.

After socializing with Mrs. Li, Mrs. Zhang, the seventeenth wife of the Wang family, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sent by the Zheng family to pay their respects, as well as the wives of the food administration, Xuezheng, and Zong Bing family... the eldest wife finally got some leisure.

Then I was busy taking care of things to be transported back to my hometown in the Northwest.

The second uncle of my family has already collected Jiangnan's account, and as usual, he has to ask the big house for a borrower to transport the money, grain and rice back to the northwest.

At that time, although the ticket office business had gradually grown, the Northwest was at war, and it might not be possible to exchange money with money orders, and it might not be possible to buy grain with money.The second uncle of the family simply exchanged part of the surplus for rice in the local area, and planned to rely on the face of the governor of Jiangnan to find a few bodyguard agencies to go out with bodyguards.

Naturally, the first room and the second room also have some shady things, and I asked my second uncle to take them back to my hometown in the northwest to properly store them.

The first lady helped the eldest wife with these things inside and out, and she was also busy with things, so she didn't have any free time.

In private, however, he pointed out to Qin Niangzi.

"This time, you must be included in the genealogy." Yao's mother said in a heart-to-heart tone, "Whose name is the ninth brother, that's very particular. Seventh lady, you are very popular and favored." When the time comes... you have to work harder for the future."

How could Seven Lady not understand this truth.

As a aunt, Jiu Yiniang is of course not eligible to be included in the genealogy.

Unless she is promoted as a serious second-bedroom wife and has a nine-rank imperial order, she can only be included in the genealogy.

Brother Nine's status will be more stable if he writes under the name of such a second-wife wife. It's not that the eldest wife's words of adoption can shake his status as an heir.

After the Elder Master passes away, no one from the clan can make irresponsible remarks on Brother Ninth's identity and prevent him from inheriting the family business...

Logically speaking, it's just a matter of flattering a dead person. If the eldest wife can figure it out, it's just a matter of one sentence.

The problem is that the eldest wife must not be able to figure it out.

Seventh Lady let out a long breath, and thoughtfully stirred the soup in the black porcelain rabbit hair bowl.

"I think you should drink it all at once!" Bai Lu persuaded Qin Niangzi with a smile, "In the evening, Mrs. Cao will bring a new stewed chicken soup."

The eldest wife has already spoken, how dare Sister-in-law Cao neglect her, she prepares nourishing soup according to the recipe for three meals a day, and delivers it to the steps herself, not even daring to ask for rewards.

"This is our job, job!"

Xianxiu Fang came to the door again to have a measurement for Qin Niangzi, "Madam said, you also need to have a few sets of clothes that can be used on the table."

Turning around, I sent a few boxes of beautifully crafted and brightly colored top-faced clothes.

The advantages of the eldest wife are as obvious as the disadvantages.

"Should I say something about this?" Qin Niangzi discussed with Bai Lu while drinking the soup.

For such a big event as the genealogy, Bai Lu will of course get wind of it, and everyone has their own opinions on how to upload the genealogy.

Bai Lu and Li Xia exchanged a look.

"Let me tell you, my wife... is a bit small-minded." Bai Lu's tone was a little vague.

She also understood what she meant.

It wasn't long before Seventh Lady was favored, and she spoke up for her biological mother's orders, so she would inevitably be jealous of the eldest wife.Perhaps this favor, which was obtained so easily, is about to disappear.

However, this idea did not take into account filial piety after all, and Bai Lu was embarrassed to say it too obviously.

"rational."

Seventh Lady nodded her head.

Putting this aside, she asked Bai Lu again, "Have eldest sister and wife gotten closer recently?"

Bai Lu was slightly taken aback, "I often go around to offer incense and pray for my wife!"

Li Xia was somewhat disapproving, "The first lady is used to please the wife."

"It's her heart that Eldest Sister is willing to give me this great achievement." Seventh Lady reprimanded Li Xia with a sullen face, "We must remember this kindness ourselves, and no one before or after can speak ill of Eldest Sister. "

Li Xia was busy thinking about what to do, he lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything more.

Bai Lu, on the other hand, had to think about it.

She had noticed the several encounters between Chu Niangzi and Qi Niangzi.

For some reason, Chu Niangzi was very willing to promote this younger sister who hadn't met a few times from the beginning, and this time, she even gave up the job of taking care of the eldest wife to Qi Niangzi...

The matter of offering incense and praying for blessings is also strange.

First, the Elder Master wanted to read the Sutra of Rebirth to Third Aunt in private, but now the first lady has some free time, and she ran out in a hurry. I heard that she has visited all the temples in Suzhou City.

Bai Lu unexpectedly thought of the rumors spreading all over the mansion.

Brother Jiu's accident was caused by the third aunt, and the eldest wife was ill, so could it be the third aunt?

This excuse is too good to use, right?

What would Seven Lady want to do with the eldest wife's illness?

She described it to Seventh Lady in detail, "The first lady has been to Guanyin Mountain, Hanshan Temple... all the famous temples in Suzhou, and she has almost gone all over the past few days."

There was a hint of joy on Seventh Lady's delicate face.

"How's Fourth Sister's face?" She asked again.

There is already a bit of confidence in the smile.

(End of this chapter)