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Chapter 177 Thoughtful

Mama Zhou was puzzled for a while, what was the reason for Mama Qiu's unfriendly attitude?But she didn't mind, because the few items ordered in the store arrived today, she was also anxious to answer Chu Liangrao, and immediately hurried to Chu Liangrao's yard.

These days, what Chu Liangrao misses the most is the shop, and after getting good news from Zhou's mother, she happily walked back and forth in the room a few times.

"Princess, it looks like the project will be completed next month." Mother Zhou said.

Stopping, Chu Liangrao said with a smile: "Yes, wait until the dust is removed, and then move the potted plants in, and then we can open for business."

Zhou's mother froze for a moment, and said, "But next month is the day of your wedding, the princess...does the princess still plan to open?"

"Open, why not open." Chu Liangrao smiled and stretched out two fingers, "This is called Double Happiness."

Zhou's mother was stunned, and said: "It's still the princess who is thoughtful, no wonder you want the craftsmen to move faster."

Chu Liangrao lowered his eyelids in embarrassment, pointed his fingers and said, "There is this reason."

"Is the princess planning to tell Lord Huo about the opening of the store?" Mother Zhou regretted after asking, "Mom is really talkative, she can say whatever comes to mind, and the princess doesn't need to pay attention."

Mentioning this, Chu Liangrao was also in a dilemma, she shook her head slightly and said, "I haven't thought about it yet."

In fact, there were several shops in Chu Liangrao's dowry. I heard that these shops were the dowry of his biological mother back then. Because of the good location, they have made some money over the years.Regarding the fact that these shops can make money, Chu Liangrao feels that it is mostly because of the palace, and it is uncertain whether he can maintain a good performance if he gets married.

For a moment, Chu Liangrao hesitated, there are many things to do after marriage, do he really have the energy to start a business again?

The old lady was out of auspiciousness, and set the wedding on the day of the full moon in the middle of the month, and the shop will not be ready until the end of the month. If it opens, it should be fine.The only problem right now is how the staff training at Zhu Xiucai's side is doing. Zhu Xiucai hasn't come to send a message for several days in a row. Chu Liangrao feels that his side's progress should be smooth.

But to Chu Liangrao's surprise, Zhu Xiucai was in big trouble, and he himself was injured, and he was in a daze for a few days before he woke up and asked someone to communicate with Chu Liangrao.

It is said that the country is easy to change and the nature is hard to change. Zhu Xiucai kindly taught people how to learn calligraphy, but he didn't want to lure wolves into the house, and he hurt himself badly.

When Chu Liangrao heard the news, he asked Ding Xiang and Zhou's mother to send some useful medicinal materials, and wrapped a reward as a pension.

When Ding Xiang handed over the money to Zhu Xiucai, he didn't accept it, but said: "Thanks to the reminder from the princess, the extra money was deposited in the bank before, and there is no loss of money." Gritting his teeth, he Said, "It's hateful that that person actually poisoned the pond. This time, it's a heavy loss."

"Mr. Zhu, it's not a big deal to lose a fish, but it's not worth it if you lose your life." Zhou's mother persuaded, "Let's think of it as disaster relief."

Touching the gauze on his head, Zhu Xiucai couldn't help but smiled wryly: "This time it's all my fault that I couldn't see people clearly, and let everyone in, hey."

Ding Xiang endured her sadness and persuaded: "You are also kind, don't blame yourself."

"This time I have lost the princess's trust, I really don't know how to explain to the princess."

"Sir, don't worry, the princess said, you just take good care of yourself, she will find a way to hire someone." Mother Zhou conveyed what Chu Liangrao had told her, "The princess also said that next month she will I'm going to get married, I'm afraid it's too late to open the business, so it's better to postpone it for a few days, and don't rush when the time is right."

So far, that's all there is to it, Zhu Xiucai nodded gratefully, and said to Ding Xiang: "The princess has a generous heart, I really appreciate it, you must serve the princess well."

"My daughter will." Lilac promised.

Zhou's mother saw that she had explained what she had to explain, so she said, "It's getting late, sir, take a good rest."

Zhu Xiucai also knew that they had to report back to the government, so he didn't stay any longer and just watched them leave the house.

As soon as she left the room, Ding Xiang shed the tears she was holding back.

Mother Zhou patted her on the shoulder and said: "It's a good fortune to have you as a filial daughter, sir. It's a pity that those people ran away, but don't worry, there is a princess, and they will definitely be put in prison."

Wiping away her tears, Ding Xiang nodded heavily, and said: "Mom is right, the princess will definitely stand up for the servants."

Right now, because they didn't accompany Chu Liangrao before, they were isolated by the maids and Zhou's mother who stayed in the yard. They could only maintain harmony on the surface, but they lacked intimacy in private. , so Ding Xiang also knew that the tears could only be shed in front of Zhou's mother, but she couldn't when she returned to the mansion.

When Chu Liangrao asked about Zhu Xiucai's situation, Ding Xiang only reported good news but not bad news: "I can get up now, the doctor said that I will be able to walk in two days."

Hearing this, Chu Liangrao frowned: "These people are so badly injured, these people are really lawless!"

Ding Xiang hurriedly said: "It's not a serious injury..."

"You still want to lie to me, pretending that I don't see that you have cried?" Chu Liangrao feigned anger.

Subconsciously touched her eyes, Ding Xiang said: "The servant just got sand in his eyes and rubbed it twice to make it happen."

For such an explanation, Chu Liangrao had nothing but helplessness, she looked at Ding Xiang and said, "Ding Xiang, why did you lie to me?"

Hearing the disappointment in Chu Liangrao's words, Ding Xiang explained: "Princess, this servant did not deliberately lie to you, this servant just doesn't want you to worry, you are about to get married, and you are still thinking about the safety of my father, this servant..." The nervous Ding Xiang was at a loss for words, but couldn't think of what to say, so she could only look at Chu Liangrao anxiously.

Chu Liangrao didn't know what Ding Xiang was thinking, she said softly: "These two things don't conflict, your father got hurt doing things for me, I should be concerned."

Speaking of this, Ding Xiang hurriedly took out the previous reward and said: "Father said that although there are no fish in the pond this time, all the previous earnings have been deposited in the bank, so the princess doesn't have to help him with medical expenses."

Chu Liangrao couldn't find a reason to say such a tactful refusal, so he accepted it.

Seeing that Chu Liangrao had picked it up, Ding Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Princess, do you really have a way to hire someone?"

"You girl, you don't believe in my ability anymore." Chu Liangrao said, "Is there anything I haven't done that I said?"

Ding Xiang thought about it too, so she relaxed.

Just as she was talking, Mother Du knocked on the door, and Chu Liangrao stopped the topic and let her in.

After glancing at Ding Xiang indifferently, Madam Du said to Chu Liangrao, "Princess Princess, it's time to set the meal."

"I know, I'll come." Chu Liangrao said.

Mother Du persuaded: "It's the same if there is anything to talk about after dinner."

Seeing Mama Du's unwillingness to give up, Chu Liangrao stood up and said, "What Mama said is, set the meal."

Mother Du raised her eyebrows at Ding Xiang, then turned around and ordered the meal to be served.

Ding Xiang pretended not to see Mama Du's little gesture, and lowered her head without saying a word.

Chu Liangrao couldn't help but sigh softly, and asked her in a low voice, "Have you made up yet?"

Biting her lip, Ding Xiang shook her head.

"You are wronged." Having said this, Chu Liangrao felt that he was really sanctimonious, only knew how to speak, but didn't think about how to mediate, there must be a way to get the best of both worlds.

Thinking about it, Chu Liangrao pondered again, the most direct way to eliminate the grudge between several people was to let them know what Ding Xiang and Mother Zhou thought about him.

But how to manifest it?
In the blink of an eye, Chu Liangrao thought of a way, but quickly rejected it.

If self-abuse is used to reflect the kindness of two people, if it is missed for a while, wouldn't it be harming others and oneself?

With thoughts in his heart, his appetite was not as good as before. After eating some vegetables, Chu Liangrao said that he was full.

Mother Du couldn't help worrying: "Princess, please use some more, but the food is not to your taste?"

"How could it be?" Chu Liangrao said, "It's just that it's hot today, so I don't have much appetite."

Mother Du wrote down that when Chu Liangrao entered the room, she ordered someone to make iced sour plum soup.

In fact, the current weather is not considered hot, and the ice in the palace is also very tight, so when Zhu'er asked for ice, she was directly rejected.Mother Du couldn't help but feel depressed. The princess is treated like this before she is married. Is it really the water that was thrown out?
When Du's mother was in trouble, Ding Xiang went to ask for ice, but Du's mother didn't appreciate it, and taught Zhu'er in front of Ding Xiang: "Look at you, what do you do? You won't even come if you ask for ice." , Really, they are all serving the princess, you don't know how to learn to be smart."

Knowing that Mama Du didn't really criticize herself, Zhu'er said with a smile: "Mom, don't talk about slaves, slaves are stupid and can't please you, but slaves are honest and will never do anything against the master. .”

Ding Xiang, who was being ridiculed, lowered her head and wanted to say that I didn't, but she was unable to say so, so she had to leave.

Seeing Ding Xiang like this, Zhu'er felt uncomfortable, she pulled Mama Radu's sleeve and asked: "Mom, is this slave girl saying too much?"

Hesitation flashed in her eyes, and Mother Du said cruelly: "Don't think too much, what you said is so serious, go do something."

"But..." Pearl thought for a while, but swallowed her words.

Mother Du didn't ask any further questions, and when Zhu'er went to do something, she became dazed and dazed.

In fact, she couldn't bear it either. How could she not know what kind of person Ding Xiang was?But when the princess was busy, she was the one who took care of the most, but she was the first to retreat. I have to say that Mama Du was very disappointed with Ding Xiang's covetousness and fear of death.

But after this incident, the princess is still not far away from Ding Xiang. With the princess's ability to know people, she should not tolerate a treacherous person to help her do things.Reminiscent of Ding Xiang's hesitation to speak several times, and Zhou's mother's silent forbearance, Du's mother always felt that she had misunderstood something.

(End of this chapter)