As soon as Aunt Yu entered the house, Sima Qing, who had returned from the government office that day, rested in Aunt Yu's yard. Sima Qing had no difficulty adapting to the underground work being transferred to the surface, but Miao was furious and smashed three teacups. Nanny Tan advised her, "The new pit toilet will still be fresh for three days! Once the master's freshness wears off, it will be fine."
Miao thought that comparing the beautiful and charming Aunt Yu to a stinky toilet was indeed quite satisfying, so she reluctantly relaxed and went to sleep.
As summer began, the weather became hot, so the women would pay their respects before the sun came out, while the weather was still cool. After the sun came out, they would return to their respective courtyards.
The day after Aunt Yu came into the house, Mingyu got up early to pay her respects to the madam. Miao sat there, but was not in a hurry to take the two daughters-in-law to the old lady. After waiting for a while, the maid next to Aunt Yu said a few words to Nanny Tan through the curtain. Nanny Tan came in with a grim look on her face and said, "Madam, Aunt Yu said she is not feeling well and can't get out of bed. She can't pay her respects to you. Please forgive her."
Miao smashed the teacups on the spot. The tea set consisted of a teapot and four teacups, but only one teapot was left after she smashed it. Miao didn't like the teapot at all. She thought it looked like the person who had caused the trouble, so she simply picked it up and smashed it to pieces.
Mingyu lowered her head and huddled aside, trying hard to reduce her presence.
Miao angrily scolded, "Well, you're going to do it for me, right? The master was resting there yesterday, and she dared to act arrogantly today. In two days, will I, the wife, have to go and pay my respects to her?"
Seeing Miao's anger, Mingyu rolled her eyes in her heart. Of course it was impossible. Although Sima Qing doted on Yu, he could clearly distinguish who was his wife and who was his concubine. He would never favor a concubine over his wife. Madam Cuihua was really thinking too much.
However, from this point of view, Aunt Yu is not a soft persimmon. Having been a concubine for more than ten years, she is used to the free and easy life. I am afraid she would not want to be controlled by the Miao family.
When she arrived at the old lady's place, Miao's face was still uneasy, but in front of her mother-in-law, she still suppressed her temper and asked with concern: "Old lady, should we find another doctor to take a look?"
The old lady had been feeling unwell since her grandson left, and the hot weather made her feel listless. She waved her hand and said, "No need, just lie down for two days and you'll be fine."
Luo Lingxiu smiled and said, "Yesterday I ran into Yingrong, the maid in my cousin's yard. She heard that the old lady was not feeling well, so she set up an incense table and prayed to God to bless the old lady to get well soon!"
The old lady nodded and said, "She is a thoughtful person. How old is she this year?"
Luo Lingxiu said quickly: "She's already sixteen years old, not young anymore."
Mingyu stared at Luo Lingxiu. She felt that her charming smile was particularly irritating. Luo Lingxiu would certainly not be so kind as to take the initiative to solve Yingrong's lifelong affairs. She just wanted to make things difficult for herself. It was a pity that Mingyu didn't mind having Yingrong as a concubine at all.
Luo Lingxiu noticed Mingyu's gaze beside the old lady, and just smiled slightly, full of provocation.
But the old lady said nothing.
Mother Zhao, who was beside the old lady, listened carefully. Seeing the old lady's expression, her heart sank. She secretly blamed her goddaughter for losing her patience and actually going to the grandmother for begging.
Mingyu thought of what Madam Wen had asked her for a few days ago. She wanted to give it a try while the old lady was still in good spirits. She smiled and said, "If the old lady feels hot, why not go sit in the Hibiscus Garden? Lixiang accompanied me there that day. It was cool there. I also met Madam Wen and Sister Lian, who gave me a purse."
The old lady touched Mingyu's head and said with emotion: "After so many years, the children have grown up, but I have grown old." But she did not ask Sima Lian's opinion.
Of course Mingyu would not be so foolish as to ask the old lady to arrange a marriage for Sima Lian. She decided to quit while she was ahead and hugged the old lady's arm and said with a smile: "The old lady is not old at all. There is not even a wrinkle on her face!" The old lady laughed happily.
After leaving the old lady, Miao left Luo Lingxiu alone to talk, and asked directly: "Why did you mention Yingrong in front of the old lady? Did she ask you for something?"
Luo Lingxiu was startled, thought for a moment and smiled: "I saw her a few days ago. She looks quite old and has been serving my cousin wholeheartedly for so many years. I thought that Mingyu is still young and can't take care of things, so should I give Yingrong a concubine..."
Miao said immediately, "Forget it, don't worry about it. It's not nice to hear that my eldest sister-in-law interferes with my second brother's affairs. The old lady was not happy with me asking Bao Ge'er to have a concubine. If you say anything more, she will be even more unhappy. Yingrong is too cunning. She looks left and right all the time. She doesn't look like a quiet and obedient girl. I don't like her."
After a pause, Miao continued, "She has served Bao Ge'er for so many years. Even if she has no merit, she has worked hard. It will be fine if she is matched with a more diligent servant in the future."
When Luo Lingxiu heard what Miao said, she knew that Yingrong was not liked by Miao and there was no hope for her to become a concubine. However, she had another plan in mind.
In the afternoon, Mingyu was lying on a lounge chair under the shade of a tree, reading a book slowly. Sima Lian came to find her at this time. There was still a long distance from Sima Lian's yard to Yiqing Courtyard. The little girl's face was sunburned red. When she entered the yard, Sima Lian's face and body were covered with sweat.
Matron Zou quickly fetched water from the well and wrung out a handkerchief to wipe Sima Lian's face. Lixiang also brought some sour plum soup for Sima Lian to cool down. Sima Lian took the bowl of soup nervously and thanked her with a smile.
"Why are you here at this time?" Mingyu put down the book and asked with a smile.
Sima Lian looked at Mingyu with some envy. She had ivory-white skin and beautiful eyes. After two years, she would definitely be a beauty. She couldn't help but say, "Second sister-in-law is lucky. She married into the Marquis's mansion and became the second brother's wife. When the family is divided in the future, she will live a comfortable life."
Mingyu lowered her eyes, smiled and said nothing. She didn't want to discuss this issue with Sima Lian. In the eyes of others, she had a good life and married into a marquis's mansion. But what was the truth? Only she knew the difference.
As for splitting up and living separately, Mingyu never expected it. She didn't want to live with Sima Hong at all. Now Sima Hong's women together could form a basketball team. When the time came to split up, there would be no problem forming a football team with extra substitute players. Thinking about the fact that she would still be the "captain", Mingyu couldn't help but twitching her lips.
Sima Lian sat for a while, the heat in her body gradually dissipated, she drank a sip of sour plum soup, and spoke hesitantly, "Second sister-in-law, have you asked the old lady about my matter? Don't skip a word.
Mingyu looked at Sima Lian's eager expression and said, "I asked."
"What does the old lady mean?" Sima Lian asked anxiously.
Mingyu shook her head. The old lady obviously didn't want to get involved in this matter. With the Madam around, the old lady wouldn't care as long as they didn't go too far. Sima Lian was a concubine's daughter. She hadn't been close to the old lady for more than ten years, and the old lady didn't have any feelings for her.
Sima Lian's bright eyes immediately dimmed, gradually turning red, and she murmured, "What should I do..."
"Don't worry, Madam will always arrange a good marriage for you." Mingyu advised. "Go to Madam and Old Madam to greet you, as feelings are cultivated." She didn't believe that Miao would let the fruit rot at home. If it got out that there was an old leftover woman in the mansion, would Miao still have any face
Sima Lian thought of the Madam, who was vicious and disgusting, and the old lady, who was cold and stern, and said in a muffled voice: "The Madam doesn't like me, and the old lady doesn't like me either. If I approach her, I won't get any good results. I might even get scolded by the Madam. The old lady's Shouxi Hall is gloomy and I feel uncomfortable when I go in."
Mingyu was discouraged. This wouldn't work and that wouldn't work. If you don't act coquettishly and try to please others, you still expect them to help you. How could that be possible
As for Mingyu herself, no matter how much she didn't want to get close to Miao, she would insist on paying her respects every day, and then go to the old lady to say hello politely. The old lady knows that you are thinking about her and respecting her. At least when the lady scolds Mingyu, the old lady will also say a few words for Mingyu.
"Second sister-in-law, I know you are a kind-hearted person. You are the best person in this mansion, and the old lady likes you. Please beg the old lady for me." Sima Lian held Mingyu's hand and pleaded.
Mingyu smiled and didn't respond to Sima Lian's words. Since she didn't have the ability to ask for a good marriage for Sima Lian, she wouldn't agree to it and give Sima Lian hope. She reached out and patted Sima Lian's shoulder like a little adult, "Don't worry, when others hear that the eldest daughter of the Marquis' Mansion has reached the age, they will definitely come to propose marriage."
Sima Lian's breath was unstable, and she gritted her teeth and said fiercely: "If the madam doesn't speak, who will come to propose marriage? You are not... You don't understand the twists and turns here!"
Of course! Mingyu lamented, isn't she a living example! She stayed at home, never went out of the house, and her mother didn't say anything, but she was chosen by someone thousands of miles away. Suddenly, a "good marriage" fell from the sky, and the real Xu Mingyu was sent to the underworld. It was a sudden disaster!
Sima Lian didn't know what he was thinking. He stood up suddenly and said with a serious face: "Second sister-in-law, I'll go back first." After that, he walked out of the yard without waiting for Mingyu to speak.
Li Xiang, who was serving at the side, was a little unhappy. She looked at Sima Lian's back as she left in anger and muttered to Mingyu, "What's wrong with the eldest lady? She gets angry when things don't go her way and leaves without saying anything."
Mingyu remembered that Sima Lian wanted to please Miao and gave her an embroidered handkerchief, but Miao did not appreciate it. The little girl immediately wiped away her tears in grievance. Then she thought about Madam Wen's humble attitude. Perhaps she felt guilty towards her daughter for not giving her a good life, and for spoiling Sima Lian too much and keeping her daughter in the yard, which led to her narrow-minded personality.
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