These simple words made Madam Tan feel so excited that she almost burst into tears. She was so excited that she kept talking, "As long as Second Madam trusts me, my life will be worth it. I have been serving people since I was five years old. Until now, no master has ever understood that I am tired and let me take a rest. Only a kind-hearted master like Second Madam would think about the servants..."
Mingyu looked at the excited and enthusiastic Nanny Tan in silence and sighed quietly. In fact, when she saw Nanny Tan, she was frightened but also relieved. It was as if the secret that she had wanted to tell for a long time could finally be made public and she would not have to suffer anymore. Whether she lived or died, she could put an end to it.
At that moment, Mingyu was even looking forward to Nanny Tan telling Miao as soon as possible. As for whether Miao was going to kick her out with a divorce letter, or just go all out and let her and Lixiang die quietly in the backyard, and then hold a grand funeral under the name of death from a serious illness, it would be better than hanging here half-dead, seeing no hope and suffering in her heart.
But she didn't expect that she would be able to "win over" Nanny Tan and make her her own person so quickly. If she had known this, Mingyu could hardly help but sigh to the sky. She should have fully demonstrated her vicious nature and become hostile to Nanny Tan. This would have been the best strategy.
As expected, she, a kindergarten teacher with low IQ, was not suitable for playing this kind of high-level house fighting. Others could think three steps ahead before making a move, but she sadly discovered after making a move that the previous move was a big mistake.
"Okay, let's go back." Mingyu interrupted Nanny Tan when she saw that she was still trying to please her. What was the use of saying nice things? Aren't they still trapped in the Anxi Marquis' Mansion
Seeing Mingyu's eyes slightly red and listless, Nanny Tan hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but said, "Second Madam, I have something to say to you."
"Go ahead." Mingyu said.
Nanny Tan came close to Mingyu and said, "Second Madam, I see that the Second Master is really good to you. You just said that, but the Second Master didn't do anything to you, which shows that he really cares about you. The Second Master is right. In two years, you can follow the Second Master out of the mansion and go to another place to be a wife of an official who is in charge of the family. Isn't that better than anything else? It's just a matter of endurance for two years. It's hard to find a young man like the Second Master who is devoted to you, and those concubines are all as honest as quails. Don't think about things you shouldn't think about. You are young now, and you will be upset when you are wronged. When you grow up and have children in the future, you will understand these principles."
Seeing Nanny Tan looking at her eagerly, her eyes full of expectation and sincerity, Mingyu smiled and nodded, "I understand. Thank you for your concern, Nanny. I won't mention this matter again in the future."
In fact, Nanny Tan's idea is the normal idea in this world. She firmly grasps Bao Er's heart and controls Bao Er's concubines. After the family is divided, she will be the wife who is in charge of the family. She can give birth to several legitimate sons and daughters. It is simply a happy life. But Mingyu can't do it no matter what. When she sees Master Bao Er, she subconsciously thinks of Luo Lingxiu and Yingrong, as well as the three concubines. As a modern person, a modern woman who can't tolerate any sand in her eyes, she can't accept all this.
Nanny Tan saw that Mingyu's smile was kind and sweet, but there was no smile in her eyes. She shook her head and sighed. She didn't know how much Mingyu had listened to her heartfelt words just now. She just hoped that nothing would go wrong in the future. When the second room was separated in the future, the second mistress was a person who remembered the old times. At that time, she would bring her whole family to follow the second mistress, which would be much better than following the cruel and ruthless eldest mistress.
After returning to Yiqingyuan, Mingyu felt depressed. She took off her clothes, got into bed and fell asleep in a short while. She slept until dark before waking up.
Hearing Mingyu turning over, Lixiang quickly brought in the candlestick and said with a smile, "Second Madam has been sleeping for a long time!"
The quilt was just exposed to the sun at noon, and it was soft and warm. Mingyu nestled in the quilt and didn't want to get up. Maybe because she slept enough, Mingyu's cheeks were red, like a ripe apple. After sleeping for so long, Mingyu felt a little embarrassed and asked, "Why didn't you call me?"
Li Xiang hung the tent on the hook and said with a smile, "I saw you were sleeping soundly, so I didn't wake you up. Besides, there was nothing to do in the afternoon, so I let you sleep. Aunt Tan has something to do at home, so she's going back first. Second Madam, please get up. I've brought back dinner and it's warming up on the small stove."
"Okay." Mingyu got out of the bed with a smile. She had just had a good sleep and was very energetic. Lixiang helped her put on clothes, shoes and combed her hair.
It was completely dark. The dim candlelight in the room flickered, casting a layer of warmth on Lixiang's face. Mingyu looked at Lixiang, whose movements were nimble and gentle, and thought happily that it was a good thing that she had her good sister Lixiang here to accompany her, otherwise she really would not be able to survive.
Lixiang brought the food that was heated on the small stove. Mingyu just picked up the chopsticks when she heard Sima Lian's voice coming from the yard, "Is the second sister-in-law here?"
Li Xiang quickly opened the curtain and went out, smiling, "Is it the eldest lady who is here? The second mistress is eating in the room."
Sima Lian had come many times and walked straight into the room without any hesitation. Lixiang hurried forward and lifted the curtain for Sima Lian.
Seeing her coming, Mingyu put down his chopsticks and said with a smile, "Why are you here so late? What's the matter?"
Sima Lian sat on the stool next to Mingyu, looked around, and asked, "Where's the old woman? She's not here?"
Li Xiang brought a cup of hot tea and said with a smile, "Madame Tan has something to do at home, so she's going back first."
Sima Lian curled her lips and said, "She doesn't do any work, but she has a lot of things to do. Only your place can accommodate her, but the wife chased her to your place, and she doesn't even think about why!"
Mingyu smiled but said nothing. He was no longer an "undercover" anymore. What should he be called now? A double agent
Sima Lian didn't care that Mingyu didn't respond to her. She was used to it. She smiled and said, "But it's better if she's not here. It'll be easier for us to talk. Second sister-in-law hasn't eaten yet, right? Just eat yours and listen to me!"
Mingyu was really a little hungry, so she didn't bother to be polite with Sima Lian, and began to eat in small bites, listening to Sima Lian's excited and cheerful talk about today's rehearsal. Sima Wu, in order to take care of the eldest daughter of the Marquis's Mansion, accompanied Sima Lian in the play with young female actors, so that no one could gossip.
Perhaps because she had been confined in the backyard of a deep mansion since she was a child, Sima Lian had never experienced such fun things before. Her voice was trembling with excitement. When she talked about the interesting parts, she danced with joy and wanted to stand up and perform for Mingyu. She no longer looked like the reserved and proud eldest lady.
Mingyu looked at Sima Lian with a smile. After swallowing the last bite of rice and wiping the corners of her mouth, Mingyu asked, "So, you have rehearsed all the plays? No problem?"
"Of course not!" Sima Lian said cheerfully, "They all said that I sang well, much better than them. When I wore the top scholar's red robe, they also said it looked great!"
“That’s good.” Mingyu nodded. “There’s still time tomorrow, so you can familiarize yourself with it again.” Otherwise you’ll get stage fright and forget all your lines.
Sima Lian smiled and said, "That's for sure. It's just a pity that this Mid-Autumn Festival is your first Mid-Autumn Festival in our house. Madam wants to save trouble and doesn't want to host it."
The day after tomorrow is the old lady's birthday. The mistress plans to hold a big party and not care about the Mid-Autumn Festival. She has distributed some mooncakes and fruits to each courtyard, and everyone can just eat a little to show their appreciation. Anyway, the birthday party and the Mid-Autumn Festival are close, so they just celebrate the two festivals together. Since the mistress said so, naturally no one in the house has any objections.
Only Aunt Yu mentioned it softly to the Marquis twice, saying that the Madam's arrangement made it easier for her, the housekeeper, but it was indeed against the rules. Mid-Autumn Festival was a festive day for family reunions. This was the first Mid-Autumn Festival after she and the Second Madam entered the Marquis' Mansion. How could they just let it go? She was insignificant, but the Second Madam was the real mistress!
Sima Qing was somewhat moved by what she said. Aunt Yu had wronged him before and after she came into the family. He wanted to take advantage of this festival to give Aunt Yu some face, so he wanted to say a few words to Miao. However, he put the words aside when they were on the tip of his tongue. His wife was busy with the old lady's birthday banquet and was full of anger, so he decided not to step into the powder keg.
But many years later, when Miao recalled the past, the passage of time could not wash away the regret in her heart. She really should have celebrated this year's Mid-Autumn Festival well.
Mingyu waved her hands, "It's just a festival. Even if we celebrate it, the eldest young master is far away in the capital and can't come back. So it's us, right? We can celebrate it every year." She just hoped that she wouldn't have to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Sima Hou Mansion anymore.
Sima Lian did not expect Mingyu to join her in "conquering" the Miao family. She chatted with Mingyu for a few more words, and when it was late at night and time to lock the door, she said goodbye. Before leaving, she told Mingyu to come and see her rehearsal tomorrow and take a good look at what was wrong with it. She hoped to "become famous in one battle" the day after tomorrow, show her face in front of the noble lady in the northwest, please the old lady, and would not tolerate any flaws.
Mingyu nodded and asked Lixiang to send Sima Lian back to Aunt Yu's courtyard. In terms of pleasing the old lady and being in the limelight, Sima Lian had been trying her best, with an immense expectation and desire, mixed with a morbid desire for quick success, which made people feel a little uncomfortable.
"This young lady is really weird." Li Xiang came back after sending Sima Lian off, and couldn't help but mutter to Mingyu in a low voice, "Look, it's obviously you, the Second Madam, who wrote a good play for her, but she kept saying that she sang well and looked beautiful, but she didn't say that you wrote the good repertoire! If there is no good play written by you, what's the point of her singing well and looking beautiful? Isn't it still singing Northwest opera at the top of her voice, how many people like to listen to it?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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