Concubine Huang was favored, and the three girls had been fascinated by her since she was a child, and she was also very good at winning over men. The three girls knew that she was a concubine, so Madam Chu didn't have to rely on her, and Mrs. Zhao would not say good things to her. The only one she could rely on was the Marquis of Changxing. After all, Marquis Changxing is the master of the Hou Mansion. As long as Marquis Changxing is optimistic about her, the old lady and others will not dare to despise the three girls.
Seeing that she had successfully left an impression of diligence and diligence on the Marquis of Changxing, the three girls were satisfied and retire with a blank look. The next step is to convince the Marquis of Changxing, and let the Marquis of Changxing come forward and recommend the three girls to be companions to Mrs. Chu. That is Huang Yiniang's business.
After coming out, the three girls' footsteps were much lighter. Seeing that the girl was happy, her maid jokingly said, "Master Hou really dotes on the girl, and today he even said that the girl came to read as a companion to the county head."
"Elders, they always like to be well-behaved and diligent. What's more, when dealing with men, showing weakness a little, and pretending to be innocent and ignorant of the world is enough. I have my aunt to help me plan, this is the position of companion reading. , I must get it." The third girl said, "Reading to the county master's companion is a trivial matter. When I get to the palace, being able to get along with the prince is the most important thing. Then I will work harder and put some effort into the prince, saying Maybe, I will spend the rest of my life in the palace."
The third girl smiled when she thought about it. She was very confident in her means of winning over men. She dared to say that as long as she could go to the palace smoothly, the prince would have a good impression of her, and then it would be logical to stay in the palace and be able to live in the world. The concubine is the best, and even if she can't be the concubine, the side concubine is stronger than ordinary people. Zhao shi hates her aunt so much, and her marriage falls into Zhao shi's hands, what can she gain? It's better for her to fight for it herself.
The maid said: "What the girl said is. If the girl is so smart, she will get her wish in the future."
"Of course." The three girls were complacent. In the back house, as long as you get the right man, it is equivalent to getting everything. So what if the old lady doesn't like it, the old lady Chu is not very used to the aunt's smoky and flattering style, but who made Changxing Hou like it? The concubine is not yet a beautiful and decent living in the back house, except for the name of a main wife, the others are not bad. Even a person as powerful as Mrs. Chu, when she was young, she was very angry with the concubine. The living environment of the three girls taught her by example that it is better to strive hard to cling to a stronger man than to be obsessed with the title of the main room and the concubine. After the big deal, you will win over the man and compete with the main room for favor. The three girls are very confident in their means of competing for favor.
The maid asked, "Girl, are we still reading with the palm lamp tonight?"
"Who is patient to see which ones." The three girls disliked, "Put a lamp in the Dongci room, spread out the book, and make the illusion that I am reading. By the way, remember tomorrow, or inadvertently reveal it to my father, I read books and studied characters late again."
"Yes."
In the house of the third girl and the sixth girl, the maid came in to fill the sixth girl with water.
"Girl, it's so late, are you still watching?"
"I'm going to choose a partner to read, so I have to be diligent." Sixth girl put down her pen. She had just written a large page, and her wrist was a little tired. She felt that she was almost done, so she said, "I'll be here today. I'm tired, take a break."
"Girl's hands are tired?" The maid hurried over and knelt on the ground to rub Liu's wrists. The maid said, "You are too diligent, girl, but after all, your body is important. Take a break when you are tired, and see you tomorrow."
"Yeah." Sixth girl replied in a low voice, she leaned back a little sleepily, put her hand in the hand of the maid, and asked the maid to massage. The sixth girl closed her eyes, thinking about today's events in her mind.
Today, a few of them joined forces to plot against Chu Jinyao, but Chu Jinyao's subsequent counterattack surprised her.
The sixth girl is the only direct daughter of the third house, and the third master was born to Aunt Yang. The old man was very fond of Aunt Yang when he was alive, and even the third master was also valued. When the three houses were the most beautiful, the cost of food and clothing was higher than that of the first daughter. The eldest son is all good, even the old lady Chu has to avoid the three houses. It is a pity that the old marquis died, and the successor was the big room. Madam Chu turned over immediately, and then began to suppress Yang Yiniang and the third room.
Back then, the old man was very fond of the third master, and even had the idea of passing the title to the third house. However, the mother is still alive, and there are two elder brothers. Madam Chu's family is not a vegetarian. Under the pressure of etiquette, and relying only on the strength of the old man, there is really no way to compete with the entire patriarchal society. In the end, the title of Hou was left to the eldest son, Chu Jing, and Mrs. Chu finally waited for the opportunity to turn over after ten years.
As soon as Mrs. Chu took power, she immediately sold Aunt Yang, and scolded Sanfang in front of everyone for being unruly, eating and clothing expenses exceeding the etiquette. There was a lot of shame in the third room. Since then, the food, clothing, housing, and transportation have plummeted. It turns out that the gold and silver savings that the old marquis had rewarded could not be kept.
Up to now, the three houses have to live with their tails between their tails, and the third master and the third lady dare not even fart in front of their mother-in-law. Everyone in the house knows that the old lady doesn't like the three-bedroom, and the servants in the house are very snobbish, and many people dare to deduct the cost of the three-bedroom when they see that they are not taken seriously. The old lady has never tolerated sand in her eyes, but she turned a blind eye to this matter and completely acquiesced.
The six girls unknowingly put on a sarcastic smile, saying that Mrs. Chu and their third room are not related by any blood, how can you expect Mrs. Chu's kindness? After all, people are selfish and hypocritical.
The three rooms are walking on thin ice outside, but the inside is very harmonious, as if the external pressure is making them more and more united. The third master and the third lady are in harmony, and one son and one daughter are direct descendants. The third master has only a few common rooms and no concubines. Compared with the complicated backyard of Changxinghou and the second master who is playing with flowers, the third master is much better.
The sixth girl is the only daughter of the third master and the third lady, and she is twelve years old this year. The sixth girl closed her eyes and thought slowly, now that Hou Changxing is in good health, and he has a son-in-law in his name, unless all the men in the first and second rooms die overnight, the third room will not have a chance to turn over. The mother counted on the only son, the Fifth Young Master, to take the imperial examinations in high school, and it soared into the sky. However, the fifth young master is only eleven now, even if he can go to high school, it will be many years later.
In the end, the only person Six Girls can rely on is herself.
"Girl?" The maid suddenly called out, and the sixth girl woke up from her contemplation. She looked at the maid unhappily and asked, "What's wrong?"
The maid shrank for a moment, then lowered her head quickly, and said softly, "It's nothing, I was afraid that the girl was asleep, so I called."
The sixth girl withdrew her hand and was massaged by the maid for a long time. Her hand was much better. Six girls' eyes were as calm as ancient wells, and she said faintly, "It's really difficult to walk without being loved by the elders. It seems that you can only change the situation by working hard on your own."
"Girl?" the maid asked tentatively. The sixth girl turned her head and commanded in a flat tone: "I have to study and practice diligently in the past few days, and you should prepare your pen and ink in advance."
"Yes."
In Chaoyun Courtyard, Chu Jinyao had just finished writing the third page in large characters.
Qin Yi took a nap, and when he woke up, he saw that Chu Jinyao was still practicing calligraphy. He looked back at the sky and said, "Have you been practicing calligraphy?"
"Yes." Chu Jinyao put down the pen, rubbed her already stiff wrist, and spread out a new white rice paper. She has already written three pages, this is only the finished product, and there are still many scraps of paper halfway through. In order to show diligence, the three girls kept the lights in the study on, and the sixth girl resolutely let herself practice, but after writing a page, she felt tired and did not want to write any more, and Chu Jinmiao accompanied Zhao to talk all night. Then, help Zhao's fight against the aunt in the backyard. Only Chu Jinyao has really practiced all night and has not rested until now.
Even Qin Yi sighed: "There's no need to be in such a hurry, freezing three feet is not a day's cold, you don't need to force yourself like this." Chu Jinyao's kung fu is comparable to that of a student in a scientific examination.
"No." Chu Jinyao shook her head, "I didn't have the opportunity to write before, I'm already far worse than my sisters. If I don't work hard, I'll be ridiculed. I'll just write another page. have a rest."
Qin Yi watched for a while, then sighed silently. He suddenly said: "I used to worry about you all the time, but now it seems that no matter where you go in the future, you will have a good life."
"Really?" Chu Jinyao was surprised, looked up from the paper with a smile, and looked at Qin Yi.
Under the light, Chu Jinyao's eyes were so bright that they almost glowed. Qin Yi also smiled softly and nodded softly: "Really."
Chu Jinyao burst out laughing: "I think so too. As long as I think about going to live in a completely unfamiliar family in the future, I feel terrified, but when I think of you being with me, I feel that it is nothing."
Qin Yi was silent for a while, and then said in a low voice, "Chu Jinyao, have you ever thought about what if one day I'm gone?"
Hearing this sentence, Chu Jinyao was suddenly speechless.
In fact, she thought about it. Although I don't know why Qin Yi appeared in her jade pendant, but Qin Yi is almost omnipotent and omnipotent. Such a monster of unknown origin but who knows the world very well, Chu Jinyao doesn't think the other party can stay in her all the time. around. She thought that it was the love of God that she could meet Qin Yi, and when this day really came, she could only wish Qin Yi to fly high and reach a higher level.
"If there is such a day, Qi Ze, you must tell me earlier." Chu Jinyao regretted it again just after the words were said, "No, you should not tell me, I know it will be in vain. With so many things, what belongs to you is the vast sky outside, not me, a lady in the house who can only see a small piece of the sky. You will have a very good life in the future, and I will always bless you. "
Qin Yi did not speak. This was the first time they talked about this topic. Qin Yi thought about it many times. Sooner or later, he would have to leave. It was for her good to remind Chu Jinyao earlier and prepare her for it. However, when he really brought up this topic, Qin Yi didn't like it very much. He inexplicably disliked the heavy atmosphere at the moment.
"Forget it, this day is still far away, let's talk about it later." Qin Yi sighed.
But this time, Chu Jinyao didn't follow Qin Yi's words as before. She untied the tie and took out the jade pendant. This piece of jade is clear and delicate, and the quality of the jade is excellent. Chu Jinyao looked at it for a long time and said, "Look at Zize, there are very few red flakes in the jade."
Qin Yi didn't answer for some reason. Chu Jinyao didn't care about his indifference, and continued: "None of us know what will happen after all the red fluff disappears. But I don't want to bet, I don't want you to take this risk."
After a while, she said with difficulty, "Let's find a way."