Looking at Ye's pale face, Du Suxi sneered in her heart and continued to add fuel to the fire.
"Father, mother takes care of the Du family, so it is inevitable that she will forget some unimportant things. Suxi, Suxi doesn't matter."
Talk about this. Du Suxi looked at the table full of food, picked up the handkerchief, covered her little face, and started to cry.
The best way for a woman to deal with a man is not to compete with him for strength or toughness, but to stand in the position of the weak and use him to do things for her! Since ancient times, the reason why smart women are smart is that they know what it means to retreat to advance. At this time, Du Suxi knew this well.
She was already in poor health, and her repeated illnesses had made her emaciated. Now she was so quiet and gentle, even when she felt grievances, she was gentle and soft, which aroused Du Yuanzheng's masculine spirit.
He banged it on the table and burst into anger.
"What a bold cook, what a Ye! You'd better tell me clearly what is going on!"
Although Du Suxi is a concubine, she is still the flesh and blood of Du Yuanzheng. If this matter spreads out, his reputation will be ruined in one day, and even more so in front of his colleagues in the future. I can no longer raise my head. Although this is a small thing, it must not be something people can talk about!
Du Suxi's move completely captured Du Yuanzheng's characteristic of being cautious as an official! She wanted to see if those people who wanted to harm her were capable of harming herself!
Sniffing aggrievedly, Du Suxi pretended to be strong, pulled Du Yuanzheng's sleeve and whispered.
"Father, mother didn't mean it either. Let's just forget about this matter. Just treat it like Su Xi's fate..."
At this time, Du Yuanzheng could not listen to the advice. He lowered his head and was about to push his daughter's hand away when he saw Du Suxi's smooth arms exposed because her sleeves were too short. The snow-white skin that bullied the frost and snow pierced Du Yuanzheng's eyes like needles.
As if she had just realized that something was wrong with her, Du Suxi hurriedly retracted her hand, tugged on her sleeves that were one inch too short to cover up, coughed, lowered her head, and explained in a panic.
"Father, forgive me. It was Su Xi who was rude. Su Xi didn't mean it."
Seeing Du Suxi's endearing and aggrieved look, while her eldest sister and mother were completely at a disadvantage in comparison, Du Qiyuan immediately stepped forward, pointed at Du Suxi and threatened.
"Du Suxi, don't talk nonsense. My mother has always been generous. How could she bully a little concubine like you? If you dare to spread rumors and cause trouble again, don't blame my family for serving you!"
I thought that my shouting and asking would make my father understand that this Du Suxi was talking nonsense. Unexpectedly, Du Yuanzheng snorted coldly, looked at Du Qiyuan and the other three with fierce eyes, and his words were cold to the bone.
"I don't want what happened today to happen again. Yunxi is my daughter, and Suxi is also my daughter. Everything Yunxi has, I hope Suxi should also have. Madam, do you understand? "
Du Yuanzheng's indifferent eyes were cast on the graceful Ye, full of disappointment.
Ye Shi trembled all over and subconsciously took a few steps back. Finally, she regained her footing. She glanced at Du Suxi who was standing behind Du Yuanzheng, lowered her head slightly, and a stern look flashed in her eyes. He replied softly.
"No. I understand."
She is the mistress of the family and the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Civil Affairs. She has been married to Du Yuanzheng for more than ten years. Not to mention that Du Yuanzheng has always been obedient to her, but at least they treat her with respect. No matter how angry Du Yuanzheng is on weekdays, , and I am determined not to scold her in front of everyone and embarrass her. This is the first time, just for such an insignificant concubine!
It seems that Du Suxi can't be kept here. Ye's hand, which was hidden under the wide gilded brocade-layered moire sleeves, suddenly clenched. While no one was paying attention, he secretly winked at Du Yunxi.
Du Yunxi immediately understood and glanced at Du Suxi hatefully. With a smile on her face, she stepped forward and took Du Yuanzheng's hand, with a bit of coquettishness on her pretty face.
"Dad, as the saying goes, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are if you don't belong to the family. What's more, the Du family is so big that there are endless things to worry about. Dad, you don't know that my mother often stays up all night with a headache because of the accounts of the house. I read this It’s all heartbreaking. What’s more, everyone in the house, who doesn’t know that my mother is a kind-hearted person? How could she deliberately make things difficult for sister Su Xi?”
Du Yuan
Zheng's expression softened slightly, he snorted coldly, glanced at Ye, and his tone softened a lot.
"It's best this way. Madam, you have worked hard for this family, but if such a thing is spread, it will always lose the face of my Du family."
Seeing that her father was moved by her words, Du Yunxi proudly raised her lips at Du Suxi and continued.
"My poor sister has suffered such great grievances, and my mother and I don't even know. I guess my sister Suxi is usually weak-tempered, and she was bullied by those evil slaves who bullied her superiors. Don't worry, father, my mother and I will definitely not Let those slaves who bully my sister go."
Du Suxi listened silently and looked at Du Yunxi and her daughter with a glimmer of light in their eyes.
The mother and daughter, who sang a harmonious double act, put all the responsibilities of both of them on the slaves. When the time comes, just grab a few innocent slaves to take over. The mother and daughter can still be safe and sound. It's really good. Thoughts, good strategies.
But fortunately, my goal was achieved. In the short term, this mother and daughter are very wary. At least they don't dare to mistreat her blatantly. If they want to fight with her in private, huh, she is always welcome.
Du Suxi lowered his head slightly and thought about his thoughts, but seeing the anger in Du Yuanzheng's eyes, he sighed softly, knowing that he owed this daughter too much, but he was not a fool, and he knew that If this matter is really pursued, the Du family may never have peace. This is not the result he wants. Besides, it is difficult for an upright official to deal with household affairs. How can we clearly explain the shortcomings of this family
After coughing, Du Yuanzheng raised his head and gave instructions in a deep voice in front of everyone.
"Go to the mansion to choose some of the best cloud satin, ask Master Zhao to measure Su Xi's size, and make some sets of clothes for Su Xi. No one in the prime minister's palace, even a maid, must lose face!"
"yes."
Someone immediately responded in a low voice, and no one dared to say a word of objection. Everyone looked at Du Suxi with a little more fear.
After returning to her dilapidated courtyard, Qingzhuang immediately couldn't help but praise her.
"Miss, you are so awesome. This is the first time I have seen me so angry with the lady since I entered the house. When the slave saw it, the eldest lady's face turned green with anger. Even the eldest lady was so angry by the young lady. I’m so speechless that I have nothing to say.”
"Really?" Du Suxi smiled slightly and lowered her eyebrows, unable to see her face clearly.
Today, she indeed had enough limelight, but from today on, her small courtyard may never be peaceful again.
Thinking of Du Yunxi's eyes that were about to burst into flames when she left, the corners of Du Suxi's mouth curved slightly.
When soldiers came, they would cover up the water and earth. She lived a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife, and she had never been afraid of anyone coming.
The next day, a master chef came to the door and carefully measured Du Suxi's measurements. As he was about to leave, Du Suxi pulled him back.
Her inexplicable soul is attached to this body, but her fate has never been suitable for living in a house. She has been a cold-blooded killer since she was a child, even the master who taught her once said. Although Dusha is not a boy, she is braver, decisive, bloodthirsty, vicious and cold than all the boys in the world!
If these words are used on a man, then this man will definitely do something great, but if they are used on a woman, then this woman is destined to be a fatal legend!
In modern times, she is a cold-blooded killer codenamed Wolf King. When she travels to this strange ancient time, she is not just a fragile and helpless concubine.
Taking out the sketch she designed last night, Du Suxi handed it to Master Zhao reverently.
"This is a dress I designed myself. If possible, please ask Master Zhao to help me design it according to this style."
A trace of disdain flashed in Master Zhao's turbid eyes. He has been a tailor for decades and is now one of the few master craftsmen in Jinxiu Square in the capital. When it comes to clothes styles, no one is more proficient than him. This pink little girl in front of him actually wants to design clothes for herself. This is no fun.
Worrying about Du Suxi's identity, Master Zhao symbolically took the sketch and turned over a few pages. The original contempt and disdain suddenly disappeared and was replaced by surprise.
This style has never been seen before, and this cut is unheard of!
What I thought I saw said no
It must be just some messy and unreasonable lines, but this picture subverted his perception.
I can't tell what the painting method is, but it is simple and smooth, the writing is generous, and it has a very three-dimensional feeling, just like the real thing.
Master Zhao couldn't help but have an idea in his mind, if this dress really became a dress, how beautiful would it be
"Here, who drew this picture? Miss, I want to meet him." Subconsciously, Master Zhao concluded that it must have been done by some master.
"What's wrong? There's something wrong with this picture?" Du Suxi didn't answer, but raised her eyebrows and looked at Master Zhao leisurely.
"No, no problem, no problem at all. I can guarantee that if this dress is really made, all the ladies in the capital will like it. I just don't know who made this picture. I am willing to buy it at a high price. it."
Looking at Master Zhao's serious look with his chest puffed out, Qingzhuang couldn't help but burst into laughter. Looking at Master Zhao, her voice was as clear as water.
"Far away in the horizon, close before our eyes, the person who created the picture is none other than my young lady."
"This, this is impossible!" Master Zhao opened his mouth in surprise and looked at Du Suxi in surprise. He really didn't believe that such a little girl could design such a drawing.
Du Suxi took in Master Zhao's expression, and she pursed her lips with a hint of a smile. The big, watery eyes looked straight at him.
"Whether you believe it or not, Master Zhao, since you are willing to pay a high price to buy it, then I also need to know what kind of price you can afford?"
Master Zhao was startled, looked at the drawing in his hand, gritted his teeth and said cruelly.
"One hundred taels!"
If I can really take this drawing back and make some slight changes, those old guys will definitely be impressed by me. When the time comes, I will recommend it to several official ladies, and I will definitely make a lot of money! This deal! Not a loss!
Du Suxi just frowned slightly. It seems that he is not satisfied with the price offered by Master Zhao.
Seeing this, Qingzhuang quietly pulled Du Suxi's sleeve and whispered.
"Young lady may not know that the monthly salary of a maid from a wealthy family is only five taels of silver per year. Now that young lady is older, she should have some money on hand."
Du Suxi's eyebrows moved slightly and she glanced at Qingzhuang. He secretly thought to himself that this Qingzhuang, it seems, is sincere to him. He patted Qingzhuang's hand, signaling Qingzhuang to feel at ease. Du Suxi calmly stretched out five fingers. The sound is crisp and clear.
"Five hundred taels, not a penny less."
Master Zhao took a deep breath and stared at Du Suxi in surprise.
"Miss Du, your offer is too harsh. Do you know that five hundred taels is enough for many families to live for a lifetime? It's just a piece of clothing. How can you ask for such a price?"
Du Suxi seemed not to hear and continued to stretch out her hand. Five plain white jade fingers shine brightly in the sun.
"Five hundred taels, not a penny less."
"Miss Du, even if you kill the old man, he will never be able to get that much money. You'd better think about it before talking."
I paid a hundred taels for the Du family's sake. I didn't expect that this Miss Du, who looked like a frail person, was actually asking for a lot of money, and Master Zhao couldn't accept it no matter what.
"Really? If it doesn't work, forget it. Master Zhao will just help me make this dress."
Du Suxi raised her chin slightly, looking unconcerned.
"Miss Du, this..." Master Zhao blushed with anger. This unpopular second lady of the Du family turned out to be such a sharp-tongued person. How could there be such a woman!
"Clear makeup and see the guests off." Du Suxi lazily argued with Master Zhao again, turned around and left. Master Zhao's eyes turned red with rage. He looked at Du Suxi walking farther and farther and stamped his feet fiercely. shouted.
"Miss Du, I will go back and make the clothes first. Miss Du, you should also think about it carefully."
"No need to think about it. If you can accept this price, then I can guarantee that there will be new styles regularly in the future."
After leaving these words, Du Suxi walked away without even looking at Master Zhao.
She believed that Master Zhao would agree, but now she was in the Prime Minister's Mansion without any power. What she needed was a lot of money and her own power.
(End of chapter)