When Li married into the Ren family, there was only one Zhou mama beside her.
Although there was no shortage of people around King Xian, in the environment where soldiers were on his neck at that time, the only person who was suitable to follow Li's family to serve as Princess Xian was Zhou Ma, who was originally serving Princess Xian. Now the people who are serving by Li's mother's side are not serious maids and maids.
Fortunately, none of the old people from Xianwang's mansion who came to Yanbei were embroidered pillows. Mammy Zhou could be regarded as a person who was one to ten. Just from the maids she has taught to Li's over the years, she knows that it doesn't matter if you don't have a confidant to dowry.
This is why Mrs. Li trusts the person chosen by Mammy Zhou so much. Even Ren Yaoqi didn't doubt Zhou Mama's ability to pick people.
Mammy Xu, who bowed her head and stood in front of Ren Yaoqi, was a person whom Mama Zhou admired very much. And her method, Ren Yaoqi has further learned today.
Ren Yaoqi slowly stretched out his hand, pulled out a golden hairpin in the style of butterfly love flowers from his hair bun, and gently fiddled with the medicinal residues on the kang table until he found the medicinal herbs he had expected, Ren Yao Period's hand stopped.
"Where did you come from?" Ren Yaoqi asked with a smile, looking at Xu Mama.
Madam Xu didn't lift her head: "The filth in the house will be cleaned up every day by someone..."
Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the words, and glanced at Mammy Xu: "Did you find it from the place where the filth was dumped?"
Madam Xu hurriedly said, "The servants had already taken a shower and changed their clothes when they came." After thinking about it, she explained, "They will put the filth from our house aside and wait for a while. After picking it up, we will deal with it.”
Baihe Town has a special place to deal with these daily filth. The things that are transported from the homes of big families like the Ren family, even some discarded things, will be picked by people to see if they can find anything that can be exchanged for money. After all, for poor people, the things that flow out from the teeth of rich households are not necessarily good things, so many people rely on picking them up for a living.
Although he has never been to that kind of place, Ren Yaoqi can only imagine how much effort Xu Mammy spent to find the dregs from the filth in the Ren family.
Ren Yaoqi looked at Mama Xu, who had cleaned herself up and restored her tidy body, and was speechless for a while.
Seeing that Ren Yaoqi didn't speak, Madam Xu thought about it and said with some caution: "Miss, maid... The maid accidentally heard what you and mama Zhou said yesterday. Although in the end, a lot of you did not hold the maid accountable. Wrong, the slaves are still uneasy."
Mammy Xu glanced at Ren Yaoqi, and seeing that Ren Yaoqi was just staring at herself and didn't speak, she was a little unsure about this little master who seemed to be gentle and talkative, she paused and continued: "My maid hears your request. After looking for the dregs of Miss Eight's medicine, I went to find it on my own initiative. Also, please don't blame the slaves and maids for making up their own minds."
When Ren Yaoqi was talking to Mammy Zhou yesterday, he wasn't sure how much Mama Xu heard. It stands to reason that it would be best if she pretended to be discovered by Mammy Zhou as soon as she came in, otherwise she would be suspected of eavesdropping, which would make the master unhappy.
Therefore, it is actually very risky for Xu Ma to do this today.
At this time, Madam Xu was indeed a little uneasy.
She is not stupid, how could she not know that if she did this accidentally, she would offend her master? So she's gambling.
Mother Xu has been in the house for a while, and she feels that Ren Yaoqi has a very gentle temperament and is a good person to serve. But it would be a big mistake to think that this little master is a fool because of this.
On the contrary, after careful observation, Mama Xu concluded that Ren Yaoqi was a very thoughtful person, which was evident from the attitude of Mama Zhou, the steward of Ziwei Academy, to her.
But she also felt that although Ren Yaoqi had a good attitude towards her, on the surface, he also handed over everything in the room to her. Yao Qi didn't really trust her.
Before she entered the mansion, Zhou Mama used a lot of tricks on her, and she knew it well but cooperated seriously. Because she felt it, Mother Zhou or the third wife was looking for a confidant for the young lady.
Although the first half of Madam Xu's life was not very happy because of the general manager, she is a smart and somewhat ambitious person. She can enter the Ren family's mansion to assist the young lady, and she will follow the young lady to her husband's house in the future. A rare opportunity, she wants to seize this opportunity that may be the only chance in her life.
In the end, Madam Xu really stood out from the bunch of candidates with her hard work and intelligence. Originally, she was going to serve the third miss, but later she was asked by the fifth miss. In all fairness, at the beginning, Mammy Xu was more optimistic about Ren Yaohua than Ren Yaoqi, so it was a lie in her heart to say that she was not disappointed when she changed her master. However, this disappointment was quickly suppressed by herself. She understood that there were some things she couldn't decide by herself, but she could still fight for the future.
Faced with the little master's ambiguous attitude now, Mama Xu felt that it was worth taking a risk. She could see that with the current situation of Ziweiyuan, Ren Yaoqi really needed a capable confidant. She didn't choose to pretend to be stupid and directly prove her ability to the master.
Although Ren Yaoqi didn't speak, the change in Xu Mama's expression was kept in her eyes. Including the determination to fight hard and the desire to look forward to recognition in her eyes at this time.
Ren Yaoqi can already judge at this time. Mammy Xu, who is standing in front of her now, is just an ordinary mama with ambition, who just wants to express herself in front of her master and hopes to be reused. She is not someone sent by any force, at least not yet.
As for whether Xu Mama will be bribed by others in the future, it is still difficult to say whether she will defect. After all, in many cases, ambition is not only the driving force for people to make progress, but also the fuse that leads people to detours.
During the brief silence, the minds of the master and servant changed several times.
Just when Xu Mama's anxiety gradually became greater than her certainty, Ren Yaoqi finally spoke up.
"Fortunately, the bitter mother made this trip."
Seeing Ren Yaoqi speak, Mammy Xu felt relieved for some reason, and hurriedly said: "Sharing the master's worries, this is what slaves should do." Looking at Ren Yaoqi, Mammy Xu still asked tentatively. Said, "Miss, what are your plans for the next step? If there is a place where you need a slave, please ask the lady to speak."
Ren Yaoqi picked up the four corners of the rough cloth on the kang table with the golden hairpin in his hand, and covered up the medicinal residues: "There is no need to do anything for the time being, you can take it out and deal with it."
Madam Xu hurried forward and took back the bag of medicinal dregs.
Ren Yaoqi looked at Mammy Xu's movements and suddenly said, "Mammy Xu, I'll fine you for three months, do you have any opinion?"
Mammy Xu was startled when she heard the words, but after the recollection came, there was an undisguised joy on her face: "I have no opinion, maid, thank you Miss."
Yesterday, she heard the master and Zhou mama talking. Although she didn't deliberately eavesdrop, she did not leave immediately, and she quietly found what the master wanted.
Ren Yaoqi has been calm from yesterday to today, and he didn't mean to attack her, but it made her feel very uneasy. Because this shows that Ren Yaoqi did not regard her as his own, and such a light-hearted attitude is actually a precaution.
Now, after she did this on her own initiative, Ren Yaoqi not only did not reward her, but also punished her. This not only did not make her feel uneasy, but it made her feel that the master would pay attention to her in the future.
Because only the dispensable abandoned sons need to be appeased, and the available ones need to be beaten at the right time.
So Mother Xu was relieved.
After Mammy Xu withdrew with a slack face, Ren Yaoqi leaned on the kang table with her hands on her cheeks and thought for a while, and finally smiled slightly.
"The Lin family is here. This time, the eldest wife of the Lin family came over in person. The old lady asked the wife and several young ladies to come over to meet people." Mrs. Li sent Xi'er over and said to Ren Yaoqi.
The eldest wife of the Lin family is the mother of the fifth wife. This time she came to the Ren family for Ren Yaoyu's business.
Ren Yaoqi changed his clothes to meet guests and went to Ronghua Court with Li and Ren Yaohua.
It is not the first time for Ren Yaoqi to see Mrs. Lin. The Lin family and the Ren family have a close relationship. They always have contacts during the New Year and festivals.
It can be seen that Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Ren are of the same generation, but she is much younger than Mrs. Ren, and her appearance is five points similar to Mrs. Lin, only more rounded. Ren Yaoyu looks more like her, so it's no wonder that Mrs. Lin has always loved Ren Yaoyu, her granddaughter.
When Ren Yaoqi passed, the eldest wife and Ren Yaoting were already there.
Seeing that Mrs. Li came with the two sisters, Ren Yaoqi, Mrs. Lin stopped the conversation, looked at Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua with kind smiles, and said with a bit of joking: "Oh, these two sisters really look the same every year. , the third wife is really lucky."
Mrs. Lin is now the head wife of the Lin family, but she and the eldest wife of the Ren family are a little more friendly and less airy. She always smiles when she sees everyone, and she looks familiar with everyone. Those wives in Yunyang City are very popular in the circle.
Li took Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua to greet her. She held the two sisters with each other. When the two sisters got up, she still held their hands and liked it very much: "I always say that the girls from the Ren family are rare, unlike the monkeys from our Lin family, who have to go to the house and uncover the tiles like the boys."
Everyone likes to hear good words, and the old lady Ren looked better, and Mrs. Li said a few words of humility.
Mrs. Lin asked the sisters a lot before letting them sit down.
Ren Yaoqi heard that Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Ren started a family affair again. From the marriage of the Li family and the Zhang family, the price of the old ginseng from Kandong after the beginning of the spring has risen by 20%. Her words are witty and her voice is crisp, and it is always a little more interesting to say an ordinary thing from her mouth, and even the old lady couldn't help but listen.
All in all, Mrs. Lin is a very talkative person. However, her words were filled with some recent interesting events in Yunyang City, and she never mentioned her daughter or granddaughter from beginning to end. It seems that she really came to visit Ren's house this time.
At the end of the three cups of tea, the atmosphere in the room was harmonious, and when the old lady was smiling, Mrs. Lin mentioned the purpose of coming today.
"I know my daughter's temperament, and thanks to her being married to the Ren family, if she is married to someone else... Hey! My mother, I'm really sorry for you all these years!"
As soon as she opened her mouth, she admitted that she was wrong, but the old lady's tone softened, and she had to help Lin: "I grew up with the fifth daughter-in-law, just like my own daughter. She was just outspoken and said she was bad. I don't believe it."
When Mrs. Lin heard the words, she was sighed and grateful: "My mother, I am embarrassed for you."
I have to say that Mrs. Lin is a master at adjusting the atmosphere of the conversation, and the two sides are still in a harmonious atmosphere. But without waiting for Mrs. Lin to speak, Mrs. Ren agreed to let her visit Lin Shi and Ren Yaoyu.
On the other hand, Mrs. Lin smiled and said, "It's fine with Huijun, she's better to be cold to her and let her learn a lesson. My mother's punishment is considered light. I'll take a look at Yu'er. It's better to go back and talk to the old lady."
Since Mrs. Lin came over after receiving the news, she naturally knew that Mr. Lin Wu was guarding Mrs. Lin Wu. She is a smart person, so naturally she won't disturb the couple's reconciliation at this time. On the other hand, she was really worried about her granddaughter, and wanted to take a look and ask questions.
Mrs. Ren nodded and explained to Mrs. Ren, "You accompany your mother to visit Yu'er."
Mrs. Lin hurriedly said: "The eldest lady is busy, why do I need her to accompany me." She glanced at the girls in the Ren family and said with a smile, "Or if my mother sends a girl to accompany me, these girls will be my friend. Just look at it and like it, don't give up."
The old lady Ren laughed and glanced at her granddaughters: "Then Hua'er and Qi'er will accompany you?"
Mrs. Lin said happily: "It's good to be brave."
So Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua accompanied Mrs. Lin out of the house.
Today is another sunny day, the sunshine is just right, Ren Yaohua led a few people to the shade.
The Ren family is not comparable to an old family like the Yun family and the Qiu family, and its foundation is still shallow.
Ren Yaoqi is no stranger to this place. After she and Ren Yijun made a scene in the ancestral hall in the last life, that scene often appeared in her dreams. Ren Yaoqi thought that it might be because she hated the Ren family too deeply but had nowhere to vent. The moment she smashed the tablet was the most wanton and happiest time she had been in the Ren family for so many years.
Mrs. Lin pulled the two sisters to talk along the way. She was very friendly. She had a lot of words, but she had the ability to make people hate it.
When the two-entry yard that was sitting in the north and facing the south appeared in everyone's sight, Mrs. Lin suddenly smiled and said, "By the way, your sisters will also go to Yunyang City to watch the dragon boats this year, right?"
Ren Yaohua nodded: "Well, we will go with my grandmother."
But Mrs. Lin smiled and said, "I heard yesterday that your grandfather's family also received an invitation letter. It was a post from Prince Li's house."
Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but be stunned when they heard the words.
The Xianwang family is a very special existence in Yanbei, and their status is more noble than any other family. However, in various social occasions in Yunyang City on weekdays, the Xianwang family is always ignored.
Most of the time, they are not remembered.
King Xian has been in Yanbei for more than ten years, but he has never participated in the dragon boat stop in Yunyang City. This year, the invitation was received, and it was sent from the Yanbei Palace. It is no wonder that the sisters Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua thought a lot when they heard the news.
But Mrs. Lin turned to another topic after the news came out, or Ren Yaohua couldn't help but asked, "Why did the Yanbei Palace send a post to my grandfather's family? Didn't it happen every year?"
Mrs. Lin smiled when she heard the words, and she didn't blame Ren Yaohua for interrupting her, she said with a good temper: "I heard that Princess Yanbei happened to meet your grandmother when she was out a few days ago, and the two chatted a few words. Now, I asked casually if your grandmother would go to the dragon boat race this year, and after Princess Yanbei went back, someone sent a message to her."
Saying that, Mrs. Lin glanced at Ren Yaoqi and said with a meaningful smile: "Although the county lord rarely returns to Yunyang City, after all, the princess only has such a daughter, and it is only natural to pamper her a little."
Every move of the Yanbei Palace has always been the focus of the people's attention, so everyone in Yunyang City knew that the county master came to Baihe Town to find the fifth Miss Ren family to travel with. Mrs. Lin also thought that Ren Yaoqi had a good relationship with the county master, so the county master deliberately mentioned that when she met Princess Xian. Since the county owner has already mentioned someone, Princess Yanbei can only send the post.
Ren Yaohua is happy, she thinks that it is a good thing that the grandfather's family can integrate into the circle of aristocratic families in Yunyang City.
But Ren Yaoqi thought more.
What she thought was that Xianwang's family received the message of the dragon boat plug just because the county owner had no intention of saying a word
For some reason, the face of someone who always seemed to be immortal suddenly appeared in front of her. From her appearance to her figure, she couldn't find any flaws, even if Mount Tai was on top, and even a sword could not change him. cents.
Any word that expresses beauty in this world can be used on him, but such a person always loses a bit of popularity, and he is more suitable to be offered on the altar.
Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but spit in his heart.
Because this person's mind is too hard to guess, Ren Yaoqi is not sure whether this matter has anything to do with him, and what is his purpose.
Contrary to Ren Yaohua, Ren Yaoqi did not want to see King Xian's mansion pulled out and implicated by all parties when the situation was unclear. Compared with being integrated into Yanbei's aristocratic family circle, Ren Yaoqi would rather dedicate the palace to be deliberately forgotten by everyone.
If King Xian's mansion jumped up and down in Yanbei and got too close to the nobles of the aristocratic family, some people in the court would not be able to sleep.
The platform of the Ren family's ancestral hall is much higher than other courtyards, and there are more than ten long steps to enter the door. The ancestral hall is divided into two courtyards, front and rear. The front courtyard is not much different from the ordinary courtyard, and both men and women can enter. The backyard is only open during Chinese New Year, and only the men of the Ren family are eligible to enter.
The place Ren Yaoyu thought about behind closed doors was the west wing of the front yard, where there was a small Buddha hall.
A few people went up the steps, the maid stepped forward and gently pushed the closed door open, and the vast bluestone courtyard appeared in front of everyone.
This ancestral hall did not exist in the original house, but was rebuilt by Bao Ming, the former head of the house after the Ren family moved in. It is much newer than other buildings in the Ren family. I heard that the location selection is also very particular.
The main house facing the north of the front yard is five-framed with a hanging mountain-style roof, which is closed at this time. The whole courtyard was cold and light, and there was not a single figure in sight.
Ren Yaoqi heard Mrs. Lin's sigh, turned around and saw her reddish eyes.
"The eighth sister is here in the west wing, does the eldest wife want us to accompany us in?" Ren Yaohua pointed to the west wing and asked.
When Mrs. Lin came to find Ren Yaoyu, she would definitely have something to say in private. Ren Yaohua had a good impression of Mrs. Lin, so she sold her a favor and didn't follow along.
Mrs. Lin hurriedly said, "I'll go in by myself, you sisters..."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "Let's go to the east wing to sit for a while, and when you come out, let someone call us."
Mrs. Lin thanked the two of them and went to the West Wing.
Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua were walking towards the east wing, and at this time several old ladies who stayed in the ancestral hall greeted them from the corner room on the side of the west wing.
Ren Yaohua didn't need them to wait on them, so he sent them away and only let them open the door of the east wing.
The front yard of the ancestral hall is rarely visited on weekdays. The east wing is a hall with nothing but tables and chairs. Standing at the door, Ren Yaoqi seemed to smell the damp and rotten breath inside, and she didn't like it.
"Let's wait outside." Ren Yaoqi said to Ren Yaohua.
It doesn't matter to Ren Yaohua, people can sit under the corridor.
So the two sat under the porch and waited for Mrs. Lin to come out.
The two sisters chatted without a word, and Ren Yaohua asked Ren Yaoqi, "Did you and the county master mentioned this year's dragon boat race?" Ren Yaohua asked about the invitation received by the Xianwangfu.
Ren Yaoqi shook his head: "I didn't mention it."
Ren Yaohua couldn't help but ponder.
Ren Yaoqi also had no clue about this matter for the time being, and did not talk about it again.
At this time, there was a cry from the west wing, and it was Ren Yaoyu's. There was a large courtyard between the east and west compartments, and Ren Yaoyu's cry could still be heard clearly, which was heartbreaking.
The two sisters glanced at the west wing, but they were speechless.
Mrs. Lin stayed in the West Wing for about half an hour before she came out. When Ren Yaoqi saw her, she found that her eyes were a little redder than when she went in. Although her face was calm, she could not hide the worry in it. .
Compared with the grandmother of Mrs. Ren, Mrs. Lin has a deeper affection for her granddaughter, Ren Yaoyu.
Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua didn't ask any further questions, and only led Mrs. Lin out.
On the way back, Mrs. Lin obviously lost a lot of words.
After returning to Ronghua Courtyard, Mrs. Lin asked Mrs. Ren to go to Liuli Courtyard. But Mrs. Lin didn't go to visit her daughter Lin, she went to see Aunt Kang.
Mrs. Ren also agreed. This time, Mrs. Ren went with her. After all, it was inconvenient for Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua to go to Aunt Kang's place.