Although Pei Meiniang was sure that the matter was not feasible, she still went to the Tutor's Mansion for her mother's advice and asked Mrs. Su politely.
Sure enough, Mrs. Su didn't even bother to ask Mrs. Liu, but she refused bluntly on the spot: "It's just a national mourning. With a family like ours, we don't want to talk about this now; secondly, you also know that I have always loved Jing'er, I want to keep her by my side for a while longer. Let’s talk about this later.”
This was expected, so Pei Meiniang didn't bother, changed the topic and said a few words, then left and went back to Xiangning Bo's Mansion.
Mrs. Su knew that Wei Changying had been to Xiangning Bo's Mansion two days ago, so she called her to come and ask carefully: "Why did Mr. Pei suddenly have the idea of Jing'er?"
"It was Mrs. Min who came to tell her. In fact, it was not Mrs. Min's intention. It was Mrs. Min's sister, the old lady of the second wife of the Deng family who mentioned it." Wei Chang Ying Zi did not hide anything and said clearly, "Our Jing'er is really too popular. To be honest with my mother, even the last time Duanmu's sister came over, Queen Mother Cai was full of praise for Jing'er. But in this situation, even if she likes her, it's hard to say anything! "
Mrs. Su hummed softly: "The Queen Mother Cai is a virtuous person, and it is said that His Highness King Cai also has a very good temperament. But in this situation, I really can't trust Jing'er to the royal family, so let's forget it here. The Deng family, just a mere It is said that Deng Muxian is from an aristocratic family, he is sixteen years old, but he is not well-known in the imperial capital. It can be seen that even if he is talented, how can he dare to think of our family Jing'er? Do you think the Deng family dares to be called the best among the family? "
Wei Changying also felt that given Shen Shujing's background and personality, Xu Chai really wronged her, but she also knew that Mrs. Su said this not only because she thought that the Deng family was not overestimating their capabilities, but also because she had some grudge against Pei Meiniang. Along with her relatives who don't like her. She pursed her lips and smiled and said: "The fourth brother and sister also know that it is impossible. When I went there that day, I happened to bump into Mrs. Min to say goodbye. The fourth brother and sister said that they were just relatives, and there was no hope of it happening."
Mrs. Su was about to speak when a maid looked outside. She stopped what she was about to say and said, "Come in!"
The maid came in, bowed, and said: "Aunt Huang from Jintong Courtyard sent someone outside, saying that she wanted to ask the young lady to make the decision if she had something to do."
Wei Changying asked unexpectedly: "What is it?"
"The people sent by Aunt Huang said that someone is coming. They are from the front yard. I don't know very well."
Mrs. Su had nothing else to ask her daughter-in-law. After hearing this, she said: "Huang has always been capable. Since she can't handle it, she sent someone here. I guess she can't explain it clearly in a few sentences. You can know for yourself when you go back and see." Already?"
After hearing this, Captain Wei stood up and left.
When I went outside, I saw that the messenger was Feiyu, so I asked her as I walked: "What is it that Aunt Huang wants me to go back and deal with?"
Shigure said: "It is your former dowry, young lady. It is said that a sister named Luzhu has returned."
"Dewdrops?" Guard Chief Ying was startled, and after thinking for a moment, he remembered that she was a pretty maid who helped her in the kitchen when she was first married. Later, because she was spotted by her husband's aide Nian Sheng, she accompanied her to him. A dowry was given as a gift. Speaking of which, the master and servant have not seen each other again since then. Even the news was that Nian Chuan was very fond of her at first. Later, because of many things, no one mentioned it, so...
Could it be that you are encountering some difficulties now? Otherwise, how could he come here now after not seeing him for several years
Sure enough, when we arrived at Jintong Courtyard, before we even entered the house, we heard someone sobbing softly on the corridor. Mrs. Huang and a few other respectable people were persuading her in a low voice, saying things such as that they would definitely make decisions for the young lady when she returns. if.
"What on earth is going on?" Wei Changying walked in and was startled when he saw Luzhu: The reason why Nian Shuzhu looked at this Luzhu among a group of maids and asked for it was that she was naturally very pretty. Delicate. She is two years younger than Wei Changying, and now Wei Changying has given birth to a second son after many trips. She is still very beautiful, but her dewy look makes her look like she is already middle-aged.
She was wearing a not old snow-green blouse with narrow sleeves and an autumn-colored skirt. Her body was so plain and tight that she had almost no hairpins. Even her bun was only tied with a wooden hairpin. She looked very down and shabby.
Along with everyone, they presented gifts to Wei Changying, and Luzhu knelt down in front of her and cried: "My maid is really desperate today, so she came back to ask the young lady to make the decision. If the young madam doesn't care about me, then what will happen to me?" I have no choice but to throw myself into the moat!”
Wei Changying knew that she must be in serious trouble before she came back to look for him after giving her body and deeds to Nian Yuan. But when she heard her words being so serious, she also showed a bit of solemnity, slightly He leaned forward and said, "Get up and talk nicely. We haven't seen each other for a few years, how did you end up like this?"
It is said that it is common for a concubine to fall into disgrace once she falls out of favor. The problem is that Wei Changying also knew that Nian Shengyuan was a lackluster person at the beginning, and was worried that his dowry would suffer in the future, so when he sent her away, he gave her to Luzhu for a private house just like he did when marrying a maid. Although the private property is not enough for Luzhu to live a wealthy life, but if you save some money, compared to ordinary people, you will not have a problem if you live alone for more than ten years - after all, you are giving Luzhu to Nian Sheng. Shangwei Changying was not very happy and felt that he had wronged Luzhu and wanted to compensate her elsewhere.
It’s only been a few years now, even if the dewdrops are extravagant, how can I go out without even decent clothes
Luzhu cried even more sadly when she heard her question, and said: "You are all stupid, the young lady accompanied the dowry and the maid when they went out. At first, the master treated the maid very well, so the maid does not need to use the dowry." , all of them were handed over to the people the master bought to serve the maid. As a result, the master gradually ignored the maid, and the maid lived on the dowry. However, in the past few days, the person who had been serving the maid. Suddenly, while the maid was taking a bath, she took her things and ran away. She didn't even leave behind the embroidered clothes that the maid had brought into the bathroom and changed into! I borrowed some old clothes from my concubine before I could get up!"
Wei Changying never expected that such a thing would happen - she said in shock: "That person took away all your things, why didn't anyone ask when she went out like this?" The person took away the dew drops and changed them before bathing. In fact, the clothes she changed were not necessarily just greedy to the point of not letting go of both sets of clothes. Most likely, she wanted Luzhu to be unable to catch up with her immediately after finding out. But the two sets of clothes...if they were complete inside and out, No decent package would be able to fit it, let alone other delicate items.
How could you go out like this without arousing suspicion
"Young madam, you don't know that the master has never married. There are dozens of concubines in the backyard. Some are often given away, and others are often given away by the master. The mess is that this maid has served the master like this for several years. , I dare not say that I have recognized everyone! Because it is useless to recognize them all, the master will definitely have to change people again in two days," Luzhu said sadly, wiping her tears, "So unless you pinch me, there will be no one. "Mind what's going on in other people's houses."
"..." Wei Changying sighed and said, "I know, it's just something external. Don't be sad. It's good that I'm here anyway. In fact, the person serving you is also a fool. The world is in chaos now. If she takes your things and goes out, even if someone comes to help her, she might be tempted by the money and harm her instead. "
Luzhu cried: "I think I treat her well, but I don't want this person to be so heartless! Now I am penniless in the Nian family, and even a little bit of monthly money has been completely deducted by the two people I love now." , I haven’t eaten for two days in a row... If it weren’t for the fact that I couldn’t survive, how could I have the nerve to see the young lady like this?”
After saying that, he burst into tears.
Huang and others hurriedly gathered around to help Wei Changying persuade her. After persuading her for a while, when her crying subdued, Wei Changying asked Zhu Yi to lead her to the kitchen to eat: "You go and eat first, and then call Zhu Yi I’ll find some clothes for you to change into, and then let’s talk again after you’ve rested and regained your energy.”
After sending the people away, Guard Chief Ying frowned, rubbed his forehead, and asked Huang, "Auntie, what do you want to do about this matter?"
Lulu's problem is easy to solve. She just fell out of favor and had her money taken away. She is struggling to survive in the old house. As long as I send her some money and silk, the immediate urgent need will be solved.
But how much money and silk should I give
If she is given too much, she is afraid that she will be cheated again, and her body deed is no longer in the hands of Wei Changying, and she was not a close maid before. There are too many people who are now serving Wei Changying. If he gave her less, she would still be in trouble, and it would make Wei Chang Ying stingy.
Mrs. Huang pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't we give you a rough monthly payment for two months this time?"
"According to her statement, someone took away all her belongings, even the embroidered clothes she took off when taking a bath, not to mention other utensils? Now that she has taken the money, she must have bought a lot of things, and she has to spend a lot of money on it. It’s not much. Isn’t it enough if only two months are given?” Wei Changying said, “After all, our boss is responsible for food and accommodation.”
Huang said: "To tell you the truth, my maid, this Luzhu has been a servant herself, and was deceived into this by a servant. She is obviously not very smart. The young lady gave too much, and it might have harmed her. It would be better. Don’t give too much, but it will be better for her if you give her something during the holidays.
Wei Changying thought this was a good idea: "For the previous festival, I only gave gifts to Nian Congyou on behalf of my husband, but I didn't give a separate share to Luzhu. From now on, let's do as my aunt said."
He added, "In normal times, you can also send someone to send something over. Nian Yuan is always fond of the new and hates the old. Lulu has fallen to this point, and he came to beg me instead of him. This shows how ruthless this person is. But Luzhu gave His husband wants to use him again, and I can’t say anything about what happened in his backyard. Auntie, please take more care of Luzhudian in the future. After all, she is the one who went out in our yard. Don’t let her be bullied because she fell out of favor. "
Huang said with a smile: "Miracle Doctor Ji is far away in Xiliang. My eldest granddaughter is very busy now. I want to ask the young madam to let her come to our yard to help. Now it is just right to give this job to Got her."
"You have to be careful, Xiao Weiwei is beautiful and cute, and Nian Yuan is a master with no personal ethics. Don't let him use his brain!" Wei Zhangying heard this and reminded him hurriedly.
Huang smiled and said, "Don't worry, young lady. When Mr. Nian is discussing matters in the front yard, my maid can just ask Xiao Weiwei to come over."
So the task of taking care of Lulu was left to Ni Weiyi. (To be continued)