In the blink of an eye, Concubine Xiao has been in the villa for more than a month, and has probably recognized hundreds of common herbs.
"It's strange, why the Second Young Master and the Third Young Master are gone, they haven't seen them for several days."
In the past, these two people would come every day, and they didn't see each other for several days, which made me a little puzzled and strange.
"Maybe I have something to do, why don't you have time to mess around with me." Xiao Yu smiled and didn't take it seriously.
"Miss, madam, please go over there." The maid outside the door said.
Xiao Concubine put down the herbs in her hands after hearing this, and followed with her red sleeves.
Lu Liyuan greeted Concubine Xiao as soon as she saw her, "Come here quickly, see if you like these clothes."
Xiao Yu followed her line of sight and saw that the maid was holding a long dress of light purple beaded gauze in her hands. The hem of the skirt was dotted with blooming peonies. The exquisite workmanship makes people unable to take their eyes off.
"Thank you, Auntie." Miss Xiao smiled.
Lu Liyuan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Why are you polite, this kind of material is most suitable for a little girl like you, please wait for the lady to change clothes."
"yes!"
Xiao Concubine was taken to the next room by the maid, and she changed into that light purple long dress, her hair was slightly pulled back, a tassel was inserted obliquely and swayed with her movements, her eyebrows and eyes were all delicate, which made people's eyes shine.
"This dress is just right for you. It's really beautiful." Lu Liyuan couldn't help but praise, "I still have a few more at home later, and I'll make them for you."
Lu Liyuan wished to bring all the good ones to Concubine Xiao, satisfying Lu Liyuan's desire to dress up her daughter well.
"Thank you, Auntie." Xiao Concubine smiled sweetly, "This material is very comfortable to the touch, and the embroidery is also very delicate. Compared with this, Xiao Jiu will be even more shameless."
Lu Liyuan was puzzled.
Xiao Concubine glanced at Hongxiu, and Hongxiu took out a few pairs of white socks and handkerchiefs that Xiao Concubine sewed by herself. They were embroidered with Lu Liyuan's favorite pear blossoms. Every stitch and thread was embroidered by Xiao Concubine with heart, although it was not very delicate.
Lu Liyuan froze for a moment.
"Auntie, don't be disgusted, Xiaojiu..." Xiao Concubine blushed a little, she was not good at working as a girl, and she was forced out by Mrs. Xiao.
"Why would you dislike it? This is the most beautiful thing my aunt has ever seen." Lu Liyuan was a little excited, she had never received these before, how could the three sons understand her daughter's thoughts.
"There are also these two sachets. One is filled with medicinal herbs for calming the nerves and helping sleep, and the other is for my uncle. Uncle has a hard time traveling back and forth every day, so he can refresh his mind."
Concubine Xiao was thoughtful, and Lu Liyuan was even more delighted. Although these medicinal materials are common, it is rare to have such a heart.
"Don't worry, I'll leave it to your uncle when you turn around. Auntie is right, Xiao Jiu is a good boy."
Lu Liyuan was nice to Ning Elegy before, but Ning Elegy only knew how to ask for it, as if everything was taken for granted.
"Xiao Jiu!" Shen Feng walked in, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Your long dress is really beautiful."
Concubine Xiao chuckled, "I haven't seen Third Brother for a few days, but he made me happy."
Shen Feng scratched his head, "No, no, I have something important to do with you, and the second brother is still waiting."
"Go." Lu Liyuan waved his hand, "Remember to take good care of Xiaojiu."
"Mother, don't worry." After hastily leaving a word, Shen Feng took Xiao Concubine away.
"Where to?"
"You'll know when you go, the second brother is still waiting for you..."
The two left one after the other, just happened to be seen by Ning Yange who was passing by, and the light purple color looked familiar.
"Isn't that the purple Lingsha that my wife got a few years ago? It took a hundred taels of silver to make a dress for Miss Xiao." Lily couldn't hide her surprise.
Ning Yange tightly clenched his fists and stomped his feet, "It's unreasonable. I begged for this piece of cloth for a long time, but I didn't see my aunt give me a foot, but now she is generous to make clothes for Concubine Xiao. It's clear that she looks down on me!"
Lily froze for a moment, "Miss, just now the third young master said that the second young master is waiting for Miss Xiao, do you think it was Madam's idea?"
Ning Elegy was so angry that she couldn't speak anymore, and she also restrained her feet to copy the Jingxin Sutra, so how could Xiao Concubine come out without any restraint.
Ning Elegy's eyes darkened, "I want to see how Uncle favors her!"
Speaking of Ning Elegy, she turned around and went to look for Shen Liuyun, but was told that Shen Liuyun was no longer in the villa and had gone to deal with business.
Ning Elegy gritted his teeth, "Okay, the whole family is helping Concubine Xiao and me to rob my cousin, isn't it? Uncle came out as soon as he left, hum!"
"Miss, what should we do now?"
Ning Elegy was annoyed for a while, wishing to tear Concubine Xiao into pieces, ignored Lily and left.
It was useless to go to grandma to cry and complain, Lu Liyuan and Shen Yi couldn't be stopped from being confused by Concubine Xiao, Ning Elegy understood, and had to fight for it on their own.
Pooh! What peach blossom feast is not all a cover, Xiao concubine wants to rob her cousin, dreaming!
She must destroy Concubine Xiao with her own hands, and no one can snatch her away.
"Go to the Wind Chime Garden."
Ning Elegy thought about it, and went to Tang Zhaoqing, she should first draw an alliance.
"Miss, Miss Biao is here." After Yu'er finished speaking, Ning Yange hurried in.
"You all go out, I have a few words I want to say to Sister Qing."
It was rare for Ning Elegy to look solemn, Tang Zhaoqing nodded at Yu'er, "You go out and guard first."
"yes."
Tang Zhaoqing reached out and poured Ning Yange a glass of water, "Speak slowly if you have anything to say."
"Sister Qing, I heard with my own ears that my aunt said that she would make Sister Xiao the eldest daughter-in-law of the villa. Today, Auntie dressed up Sister Xiao and asked my third cousin to send her to the bamboo forest."
Tang Zhaoqing almost lost the cup in his hand, spilled some water, and quickly stabilized it again.
"Sister Qing, you and your eldest cousin are in love with each other, but unfortunately, my aunt just doesn't agree with you. This marriage will be settled after the peach blossom feast."
Ning Elegy was afraid that she would not believe it, and added a few words, "Aunt originally intended to ration the second cousin, and was protected by my grandmother, so I had to settle for the second best and chose the first cousin. I was thinking about Sister Qing, so I hurried Come and tell you."
Originally, Tang Zhaoqing was somewhat skeptical about Ning Elegy's words, but his doubts disappeared immediately after hearing the second half of the sentence.
"Brother Mo is not young anymore, and he should marry a wife. Sister Elegy, don't get me wrong, Brother Mo and I..." Tang Zhaoqing took a deep breath, and said with some melancholy and helplessness.
"Sister Qing, everyone can tell that my eldest cousin likes you. My eldest cousin has always been filial and not good at words. When did I disobey my uncle and aunt? I have never seen my eldest cousin be so interested in any woman in these years. You have been persevering, are you just giving up on big cousin?"
Ning Elegy looked incredible, "Big cousin treats you like this, sister Qing, do you really have the heart to push big cousin to another woman?"
Tang Zhaoqing held the quilt tightly in silence, his fingertips turned white.
Ning Elegy was angry, "Big Cousin fought so much for you, and under such pressure, you are not afraid of giving others a chance to let Xiao Concubine take advantage of it, and it will be too late to regret it later."
Seeing her angry and indisputable appearance, Ning Elegy was a little disappointed, "I only tell you this for the sake of our friendship, Sister Qing, don't regret it!"
Speaking of Ning Elegy, he was about to stand up, Tang Zhaoqing covered his mouth and coughed lightly, and it took a while to stop, "Sister Elegy, thank you for telling me about this, but I can't do anything about it, I don't want Madam Shen not to nod." Brother Mo is in a dilemma, as long as I can stay by Brother Mo's side, my name and status are not important to me."
Ning Elegy sat down again, "You and big cousin are in love with each other. If Concubine Xiao is really married to Big Brother Mo, can she tolerate you? My aunt listens to her again. In the future, you can still live in this wind chime yard." Is it on?"
"Besides, Miss Xiao is pretty and good at pretending, so it's hard to guarantee that my eldest cousin won't be tempted. With her personality, she's a penny-pincher, and she can't rub the sand in her eyes. You can only be bullied by her."
Ning Elegy sighed pretendingly, with a hint of calculation in his eyes.
Tang Zhaoqing bit his lip, "This..."
"Sister Qing, if you are so kind, you must not be her opponent. Even if your aunt is pressing down on your cousin, your cousin can't protect you everywhere."
Ning Elegy curled his mouth and saw that Tang Zhaoqing was about to be moved. This alliance was indeed right.
Tang Zhaoqing bowed his head a little embarrassed and lonely, and remained silent for a long time.