reborn girl

Chapter 14

Yu Lian sat on the edge of the bed, her expression was pleasantly surprised, her eyes couldn't help rubbing the brand-new delicate silver hairpin with nostalgia, the thumb-sized pearls were inlaid on the finely carved plum petals, lined with the hollow branches and leaves, it looked very beautiful .And this is just one of the jewelry boxes that Yu Lian just received.This kind of action has been done countless times in the past two days, but it is still not boring.

Ever since meeting his wife, Yu Lian was assigned to a hut where she lived alone, with a carved camphor wood dressing table, silk and brocade quilts on the bed, seasonal clothes in the closet, and rouge and gouache on the dressing table. , and the shining jewelry box in her hand, all of these made her heart churn, jumping with joy, even ecstasy.

When she was born, her family had fallen into poverty. Her father was a scholar and had little income. The family life was very miserable.The mother always felt sorry for herself, complaining about her own fate, and whenever she mentioned her natal family's rich and noble relatives, the cousin and aunt in the scholar's house always talked about it.

It's just that the matter of that person is as far away as the stars in the sky to her. It's good to see from a distance, but it's out of touch. It's better to find a way to fill the stomach.

However, the world is changing, and it's time for her to turn around.Last year, my aunt went back to the palace to visit her relatives. After her mother found out, she hurriedly asked her to wash and dress up. She went to the palace early in the morning to pay her respects, but she was told that her aunt was not free and had to wait for a while. After dinner, the brightly dressed nanny came slowly from the inner courtyard, proudly commanding that my cousin and aunt wanted to see their mother and daughter.Her mother's face was flushed with excitement, and she didn't care about the embarrassment of being cold for a day and hungry for three meals. She happily adjusted the half-worn pink clothes for her. The outdated styles were her best clothes. Li didn't want to wear it at all, but seeing the undisguised sarcasm in Mammy's squinting eyes, she felt her face flushed red and she felt ashamed.

After entering the room that was as warm as a spring day, the eyes of the extremely wealthy, noble and beautiful women, the shining brocades of various colors, and even the emerald jade earrings on the girl's body were beautiful extravagances that she never dared to dream of.

Tremblingly following her mother to kowtow to say hello, Yu Lian felt like a wild monkey strayed into the crowd, conspicuous and a little glaring, all kinds of eyes cast from the room seemed to pierce her limbs and bones like slender silver needles, a little bit painful Astringent and painful to the bone marrow.Yu Lian wished she could shrink into a ball and hide underground.

It was at this time that Yu Lian hated her humble background for the first time, her timid behavior, and even the clothes she cherished most in daily life.After being called out, the woman sitting at the top casually sent her a purse, and was about to let their mother and daughter go down.

Before leaving, Yu Lian plucked up the courage to look up at the very noble woman whose mother always talked about it, and happened to meet the woman's beautiful almond eyes, the two looked at each other, Yu Lian quickly lowered her head, trembling nervously , looking terrified, just waiting for the coming reprimand.

Unexpectedly, the cousin called her to her eyes, looked at her carefully, and suddenly smiled happily. The cousin took her hand tenderly, and praised her in a soft voice: "It's really a good-looking girl." !"

The soft words penetrated into the bottom of Yu Lian's heart at once, Yu Lian was ecstatic, exhausting all her strength to suppress the trembling from excitement all over her body, she only lowered her head and shyly pursed her mouth and smiled shyly.

Yu Lian stared blankly at the carved window lattice on the window, looking at the unknown distance through the thin veil, with a cheerful smile on the corner of her mouth.

From then on, she fell into the honey jar all at once, leaving only a deep sweetness in her heart.Her cousin and aunt are gentle and kind to her, giving her the best in food and clothing.

She obediently stayed in an exquisite courtyard, singing little tunes and dancing with the master invited by her aunt and aunt, so she no longer had to worry about not being able to eat enough or keep warm, and her life couldn't be more comfortable.

Just when she was happy and thought that she would live like this for the rest of her life, her cousin took her out again and showed her a painting. She was fascinated by just one glance. The man in the painting is handsome and elegant She has such a radiant temperament that Yu Lian's cheeks are flushed with shame, but her eyes seem to be nailed to her head, and she can't move them away no matter what.

My aunt told her with a smile that the man in the painting was a stunning Tanhualang, gentle, affectionate and considerate.

The cousin said that the man would be her future husband, and she felt sorry for her.

My aunt said that she looked very similar to the man's wife, but was younger and more beautiful than her.

My aunt said that a man's wife was weak and boring, not as understanding and charming as her.She can also sing and dance that men's wives can't, and she will definitely win the favor of men.

Yu Lian remembered it most clearly, but what was firmly engraved in her heart was the last meaningful words of her cousin.

"Yu Lian, you have to remember that there is no man who is not greedy for new things. They always have a strong relationship between husband and wife, but in the past ten years, even a fairy will get tired of it. What's more, her children have all been born. A few, their faces are getting old, and their bodies are no longer youthful and fresh. And you are much better than her in everything, except that your background is slightly lacking, but this is irrelevant to men..."

"There is a saying that a husband honors a wife, and a woman's identity depends on her own man. He values ​​you, and you become unparalleled. Therefore, status is the least important thing, so don't take it to heart."

"... To take a step back, he loves to have a new wife, which is even more beneficial to you. Seeing you is like seeing her at a young age. So, why doesn't he feel pity for you?"

Yu Lian's eyes were blurred, and she held a small mirror with Linghua in one hand, her fingertips slid across her cheeks, and a charming smile slowly appeared on her lips.Afterwards, the eyes gradually cleared up, and all of them turned into determination to win.Looking at the bright eyebrows in the mirror, Yu Lian's eyes turned, her smile paused slightly, and her mind was suddenly filled with memories.

The gentle face of my cousin's aunt gradually became clear in front of my eyes, and I saw her eyes showing kindness, caressing her cheek with pity, and said earnestly:

"Yu Lian, it's natural for a woman to be jealous. Who wouldn't be happy with such an outstanding man who is as handsome as a bamboo, especially the Liu family who has been monopolized for more than ten years, how can he be willing to give in. But since she is the wife, It's a small amount of jealousy, and it won't be shown on the surface. You are new to the third room, just keep low and be small. If you get the favor of the third master, and you will be honored and favored, she will also be polite to you. It's not too late for her to settle."

The aunt's face was filled with compassion, and she sighed deeply:
"... Sigh! It's hard for the third master to have his back house ruled by a jealous woman! Who doesn't have three wives and four concubines for a romantic and talented man? But the Liu family relies on the soft heart of the third master and dominates the favor... Now, the third master There is only a gentle and caring Xie Yuhua by my side... Isn't this the fate of the two of you!"

Yu Lian's cheeks were flushed, looking at herself in the mirror full of complacency, the handsome appearance of the third master recalled in her mind, with a touch of charm between her brows, her eyes lowered and swept her waist, abdomen, legs and feet, smiling proudly Raised her pretty head, raised her hands slightly, and turned around, as if she had already seen the wonderful scene of being favored by the third master, honored and favored, and her servants kneeling and prostrating.Muttered in the mouth:

"Third Master, don't worry! I will never succumb to Liu Shi's lust. No matter how much she tortures and threatens me, Yu Lian will not back down... My aunt is right, Liu Shi is shy and domineering, she Not good enough for you."

"Now that I'm here with you, you don't have to suffer anymore. Yu Lian will understand you, comfort you, love you, and serve you like heaven. Yu Lian won't cling to you like Liu Shi, third master You can find other women to accompany you, Yu Lian will not be jealous, and will be tolerant, as long as the one you love the most is me... As for Liu Shi..."

Yu Lian sighed lowly, and said with a face full of anger, generosity and tolerance:

"If Mrs. Liu changes her habit of being jealous and intolerable, Yu Lian will forgive her for being unkind to Yu Lian and her aloof and ant-like eyes. The third master is bothering about the back house..."

Bi Lian, who was leaning on the porch, shuddered, bit the tip of her tongue and suppressed the scolding that came to her lips, rubbed her goose bumps with twisted arms and shook her head, shaking her head as if in shock.

No, I can't listen to it anymore, it's too disgusting!Otherwise, not only tonight, but tomorrow and even the day after tomorrow, she wouldn't even want to eat it.Growing up in such a big house, she thinks she has seen many people and things. She has seen shameless people, but she has never seen such shameless people!
Pooh!Did the third master say he wanted to confiscate your house?Haven't seen each other before, okay?Start daydreaming now?Is Tongfang girl still there?Just thinking about wanting to overwhelm Madam... This person must be mentally ill!

Hearing these words, Bilian was unexpected.Originally, she wanted to give this thick-skinned woman the beauty-beautifying bird's nest porridge that she wanted to pay her mother Liu's salary, but she felt resentful.The slut who Shangchuangzi hits on the third master's idea, how can he give her such a good thing!But Madam Liu's meaning is Madam's meaning, Madam's actions must have deep meaning, she dare not ruin Madam's affairs.How wise and noble is your wife?Only this bastard with Bai Chang's tricks who only knows how to seduce men is stupid enough to believe that his wife is weak and can be bullied!

Arriving in front of Yu Lian's door, she was about to knock on the door when she heard something coming from inside, as if the third master was mentioned, Bi Lian was curious, so she listened with her ears, unbelievable, what came to her ears was so unbearable .Bilian was out of breath, looking at the moist white soup on the tray in her hand, her heart moved, she turned around and walked a few steps to the tree by the veranda, tilted the porridge bowl forward, slapped the branches and leaves with her right hand, and dust fell, covering the surface of the porridge with a layer of dust. Grey, Bilian grinned, stirred the spoon a few times, turned around briskly and walked to the door, knocking "Boom, Boom!" a few times.

Hearing the sound outside the door, Yu Lian was startled, and took a few steps forward like a conditioned reflex, then he paused all over, turned around and sat back on the wooden bench leisurely, raised his hand to lightly lick his temple hair, coughed lightly in his throat, loud and crisp Saying:
"Please come in!"

After speaking, he pursed his lips and straightened his waist, trying his best to recall the words and deeds of his cousin and aunt, noble and kind.Her cousin and aunt are her role models, and such a noble concubine is her future goal and direction.

Yu Lian smiled reservedly, she was going to be a concubine, how could she lower herself to open the door for a poor girl?The third master has a good character, and to be his confidant, he has to adopt his own attitude.Otherwise, wouldn't it be detrimental to the third master's face?

Bilian rolled her eyes, pushed the door open and entered.Look, it's installed?
The moment she entered the door, she put on a smiling face, looked at Yu Lian, who looked like her butt was stuck on the stool, and turned a blind eye to her stiff mouth and eyes that seemed to be cramped. If she didn't, she was afraid that he would slap her on the face. Yes, before I took office, I put on a proud face, just like the aunt Xian'er in the second master's room, what a villain!

Putting the tray on the table with a smile, Bi Lian said with a smile:
"Miss Yu Lian, the kitchen made bird's nest porridge for Madam today. Madam loves you so she left a bowl for you. Use it while it's hot. Don't disappoint Madam's heart."

drink, drink!Choke to death you vixen!If it wasn't for Mother Liu's ten thousand warnings, she wouldn't even look at Yu Lian after she finished drinking, it would be too hurtful!

"How good is this..."

Yu Lian is very contradictory, she really wants to have the backbone to reject Liu's charity, but... But, she hasn't tasted the taste of bird's nest yet?It is said that her cousin treats her very well, and her meals include fish and meat, but that does not include precious supplements such as bird's nest and ginseng.

Feeling that the saliva in the mouth was secreting more and more, she swallowed quietly, and Yu Lian found that she couldn't say no to it.

Maybe Mrs. Liu is flattering her?I'm afraid that she will share all the favor of the third master, so I show my favor to her?Thoughts were spinning in her heart, Yu Lian felt that she understood Liu's intentions.Since she is also the third master's woman, she will be generous and friendly, and will not let the third master be distracted.

"Then, thank you Madam for your kindness." Yu Lian nodded reservedly, and then drank in small sips very delicately.

Bilian desperately inhaled and inhaled again, biting her lips tightly so as not to make a sarcasm inadvertently.She is very remorseful, she is still too kind!Just now, why didn't she spit into the bowl outside the house just now...Which girl said to thank the master for her kindness, but the expression on her face was more arrogant than the master's, wasn't she trying to die?
(End of this chapter)