Under the urging eyes of the maids, Que'er began to talk endlessly. According to the descriptions of the maids and women in Xiaofang's yard, the story is roughly like this--
After Zhennan Wang came out of Xiaofang's house last night, he planned to go to the inner study to rest. Who knew that he happened to see Mingli hiding there crying and feeling sorry for herself.
When Mingli saw King Zhennan, she naturally wanted to back down after accusing her of guilt, but when King Zhennan saw Mingli's pretty appearance, he felt sorry for her, and asked her if someone bullied her? After repeated questioning by King Zhennan, Mingli finally I told the reason, it turned out that Mingli's parents died early, and there was an elder brother who was in charge of the family. Since his elder brother married his sister-in-law, he disliked her as a younger sister. Under the instigation of his sister-in-law, he found a rich businessman from other places for her and wanted to sell her to a wealthy businessman. As a concubine, tomorrow my sister-in-law will come to Xiaofang to beg her kindness to let Mingli go home.
When Mingli thought of leaving home with that vulgar businessman, she couldn't help crying.
The king of Zhennan immediately said that he would make the decision for Mingli and teach her brother and sister-in-law a good lesson, and Mingli was naturally thankful, and this one stumbled and fell into the arms of the king of Zhennan by chance... a good thing was accomplished!
Huamei and the others were dumbfounded, this is alright?! Even maids like them know that Mingli is Xiaofang's second-class maidservant and the son of the royal family. Let me talk about it carefully, can her brother and sister-in-law still force her to fail? Doesn’t the king of Zhennan understand the reason for this
Nangong Yue picked up the teacup, and said in her heart: I'm afraid it's rare to be confused? Anyway, there is nephrite jade and warm fragrance in her arms!
Que'er continued: "After the incident, the lord asked his wife to show Mingli's face, but the lady didn't agree, and after a whole night of trouble, she even said that she would call the matchmaker to sell Mingli, a slave who betrayed her master... But the prince didn't agree, and called side concubine Wei on the spot, and let side concubine Wei decide to open Mingli's face, drink tea, and she will be a decent aunt in the palace from now on."
Que'er hesitated for a moment, then added: "The lord asked side concubine Wei to arrange a new courtyard for Mingli, and appointed a servant girl to take care of her according to aunt's example."
Originally, Mingli was a maid in Xiaofang's house, even if she won the prince's favor, at most she was raised as a housekeeper. Now, the prince directly lifted his aunt, obviously he was also angry with Xiao Fang.
Moreover, Xiao Fang is the first wife, but she let Wei Fangfei, a concubine, show face to the maid, it is simply not showing face at all.
There are many concubines in the palace, and Xiao Fang probably wouldn't care about having one more concubine, but Mingli is her maid, and she is the bed on which she is crawling on her back. No mistress would allow such a thing to happen.
With Xiao Fang's temper, she would naturally make a fuss, but this time, she lost her wife and lost her army!
Nangong Yue used the tea lid to remove the foam from the tea, took a sip of the hot tea, her eyes sparkled.
It seems that there is some excitement in the Wangfu.
Since this Mingli dared to climb on the bed behind her master's back, she must not be a safe person. As for Xiao Fang, she has always considered herself unlucky if she suffered a loss, and she might take revenge when Xiao Fang recovers.
However, Nangong Yue didn't want to get involved in the messy affairs at the palace. As far as she was concerned, she wished that Xiao Fang's attention would be diverted to Zhennan King's inner house, and that Xiao Fang would not have to keep staring at Bixiaotang.
Nangong Yue put down the teacup and ordered: "Mingli, you can find someone to keep an eye on it quietly, and you don't have to pay too much attention, but she's just an aunt."
Que'er responded crisply, and then withdrew.
Nangong Yue took out the "Nanjiang Materia Medica" from the bookshelf, and flipped through it for an unknown number of times. Although she has found some of the herbs mentioned in this "Southern Xinjiang Materia Medica", there are still many herbs that she has never seen before. Judging from the introduction in the book, there are some medicinal herbs that may be very suitable for tonic for an elderly and frail person like Mrs. Fang...
She might be able to find a way to find out, and then use it to develop a few medicinal diets for regulating the body. Grandma Yongyang also has a lot of accumulated poison, maybe she can send it to her for recuperation.
Thinking about it, the corners of Nangong Yue's mouth curled up slightly, and she concentrated on reading the medicine book.
As soon as she read the book, Nangong Yue was fascinated. She didn't know how long the time had passed, until Huamei came into the room and said: "Shi Zifei, the eldest girl is here."
Nangong Yue raised her head from the book when she saw a little maid leading Xiao Fei in. Xiao Fei seemed to be in good spirits today, her cold eyes were radiant, and her fair face seemed to be covered with a layer of moonlight. halo.
She was blessed, and couldn't wait to say: "Sister-in-law, the tea shed has been set up, do you have time to go and have a look with me?" During Nangong Yue's absence, Xiao Fei did not put aside her plan to serve herbal tea , arranging this matter carefully and little by little...
Although she was asking, Xiao Fei's eyes were shining brightly, as if saying: "Go, go!"
Nangong Yue stood up with a smile and said: "Sister Fei, you wait for me here, I'll go change my clothes, and we'll set off."
Xiao Fei nodded hurriedly.
After burning an incense stick, the two of them left the gate of the East Street in a simple green-covered carriage.
Xiao Fei's tea shed was placed on the side of the official road outside the North City Gate. It was less than ten feet away from the city gate. Of course, ordinary vendors were not allowed to set up a stall, but the eldest girl of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion wanted to set up a tea shed here. People dare to say no.
Xiao Fei ordered people to build two simple tea sheds here, and now there are only a few benches inside, which looks very simple and deserted.
After Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei got off the carriage, they walked into the tea shed.
It was almost noon now, the sun was in full bloom, and the heat wave was rolling in, and it made people's cheeks flushed in a short while.
As soon as the two of them entered the tea shed, they suddenly felt that the sun was not so glaring, and they felt much more comfortable. Nangong Yue looked around at the two tea sheds. The tea sheds were built of bamboo and covered with bamboo mats. It was indeed a good place to cool off.
Nangong Yue nodded and praised: "This craftsman's craftsmanship is good!"
Xiao Fei was praised by Nangong Yue, and she smiled even wider, saying: "Taoyao's uncle knows a craftsman with excellent craftsmanship, so I invited him to make this tea shed."
Nangong Yue looked around again, and couldn't help thinking that maybe she could also build a small bamboo shed in the small garden to keep cool.
At this moment, a young man walked into the tea shed with the help of a sweaty aunt.
"Grandmother, please sit down and rest for a while." The boy nervously helped the aunt to sit down on the bench.
The aunt's complexion didn't look very good, her lips were a little pale, she took out a handkerchief, wiped it on her forehead, then nodded slightly to Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei as a compliment.
The boy asked again: "Grandma, what do you think? Is it better?"
The aunt forced a smile and comforted her: "Li'er, don't worry. Grandma is fine, just rest for a while." She patted the seat beside her and said, "Sit down and rest for a while too."
She raised her eyes to look at the bamboo shed, and said again: "It's so hot this year... I don't know which kind-hearted person built a bamboo shed here to enjoy the cool and rest, which is considered a merit."
Hearing this, Xiao Fei couldn't help showing a hint of embarrassment, a little embarrassed, but also a little excited.
Nangong Yue glanced at Xiao Fei with a smile, this was a good start. She waved to Baihui and whispered something to her.
While talking, several passers-by also noticed the tea shed and walked towards this side... Seeing that there were too many people, Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei looked at each other, and left the tea shed hand in hand to go to the carriage house, while Baihui walked To the grandparents and grandchildren.
"Ma'am," Baihui smiled politely, and handed her a small blue porcelain bottle, "This is medicine for relieving summer heat. Ma'am, if you take one, you should feel much better."
The aunt took the medicine bottle gratefully, only lamenting that good people are rewarded with good rewards. The teenagers at the side also expressed their thanks in a hurry, and asked Baihui to thank her master on their behalf.
At this time, Nangong Yue had already got into the carriage first, and Xiao Fei who was following her got into the carriage, she couldn't help but look back at the tea shed, and saw a few more passers-by in the tea shed sitting down and chatting . These people look like ordinary people, most of them are dressed in commoner clothes, and most of them are not trimmed. They probably want to spend no money here and take a rest before entering the city.
Seeing all of them elated and smiling, even Xiao Fei was infected, and felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment in her heart.
Although her tea shed has not been officially opened, it has already begun to play such a small role.
The corners of Xiao Fei's mouth were raised higher, revealing a shallow dimple on one side.
"Sister-in-law," Xiao Fei sat down beside Nangong Yue, talking about the next plan with great interest, "Sister Xia and I have almost prepared the medicinal materials. If there is not enough, we can make up for it later. Next, we will I want to buy some rough porcelain bowls for the tea shed, and then send some people from my Yuebiju... "
Nangong Yue thought about it and said: "Sister Fei, I think if this tea shed is going to be open for a long time, it's better not to use people from the palace as much as possible."
Xiao Fei asked puzzledly: "Sister-in-law, why?"
Nangong Yue groaned for a while, and said carefully, "Firstly, the servants of the palace always feel superior to others, and I'm worried that they might look down on tea-beggers; It is inevitable that there will be a shortage of manpower there. If it takes a day or two, it will be fine. After a long time, I am afraid that the servants of Yuebiju will feel resentful and cause troubles in their lives. In my opinion, it is better to spend some money to hire some poor people The women of other families can also be regarded as doing good deeds, killing two birds with one stone."
Xiao Fei nodded thoughtfully and said: "Sister-in-law is right. After returning to the mansion, I will ask the servants in the mansion to introduce some people to come over and select them... When the tea shed is officially opened, I will send one or two more people from the mansion. Nurse, come over and watch over me." This is also to frighten the maids, and let them know that this is an errand of the palace, and they will not be neglected.
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, Xiao Fei is not stupid, it's just that she didn't know the world before, but she still knows a little bit.
People hired from outside don't know the details, if they are recommended by servants in the mansion, at least they know some basics, so they won't cause any big troubles.
Nangong Yue patted Xiao Fei's hand and said, "Don't worry, we will take it step by step."
Xiao Fei nodded with a smile, and while the two were talking, Baihui also got into the carriage. Xiao Fei raised the curtain again to look at the sun outside, and suggested: "Sister-in-law, it's almost noon. Let's go home."
Nangong Yue naturally had no objection.
The coachman yelled, and the carriage set off on its way home again...
I don't know how many streets I passed, and there was a sudden noise outside:
"Sister Wang, you are running in such a hurry, where are you rushing?"
"The Fang's family is having fun again! If you don't go, hurry up, I'm afraid the show will end..."
"Wait for me... I'll take a look with you too!"
"..."
The Fang family?! What did Nangong Yue think of? She opened the curtain by the window and took a look. The street in front of her turned a corner and it should be the house of Fang Chengxun and his son in Luoyue City.
With a look from Nangong Yue, Baihui knew what she meant, and hurried out to give instructions to the coachman, and then the carriage turned a corner temporarily and stopped on the side of the road.
A few zhang ahead is Fang Zhai. At the moment, at the gate of Fangzhai, two green-draped carriages were parked. Through the sparse onlookers, Fang Shiyu could be seen arguing with the porter at the corner door.
"Master Yu, the master, wife and young master are really not here." The porter said sweating profusely, feeling bitter.
Fang Shiyu obviously didn't believe it at all, and said impatiently and coldly: "Since we're not here, let's go in and wait." He didn't know that the porter was an excuse. His father, Fang Chengling, is the brother of Fang Chengxun, the third master of the same father and mother. Even if there is no master in the house for the time being, he can invite them to go in and wait. There is no reason to prevent people from entering like this now!
How dare the little concierge stop the master's relatives, someone clearly ordered him to do so!
The more Fang Shiyu thought about it, the more angry he became. Although it was only a few days, he had already tasted the bitterness of the world.
Now their family is being beaten by everyone in Heyu City. Before the third uncle Fang Chengxun returned to Luoyue City, he resettled a small house with two entrances for his family in a small county near Heyu City, but such a simple house, such a remote place How could they get used to living in the county town without any money in hand, so Fang Yulan came up with an idea to come to Luoyue City to seek refuge with his third uncle Fang Chengxun. Who knew, the concierge actually stopped them from entering!
The concierge wiped his sweat, and said in a good voice: "Master Yu, the master and wife are not here. The younger one is just a janitor, so how dare you make decisions casually. Why don't you go back today, Master Yu, and come back another day..."
Fang Shiyu only felt a surge of anger rushing straight to his forehead, and he roared angrily: "Shut up! You think my young master is a beggar, or you are here to beat the autumn wind..."
The concierge looked at him with trepidation and trepidation, but he said in his heart: All of them have been expelled from the family. Today is different. The Fourth Master's family is coming to the door at this time.
At this time, an old nanny wearing a beautiful blue plain-faced beanie stepped out of the green-draped carriage beside Fang Shiyu, and the nanny raised her chin and said proudly to the porter: "I will give you a stick of incense!" , you hurry up and find someone to send a message to your master and wife: Our wife said that some things are not the fault of the family, if we are not allowed to go in... Hehe, let's see who else will be expelled from the family!" Mammy He snorted coldly with disdain, and there was an obvious threat in his tone.
The concierge wiped his sweat with his cuff again, knowing that there must be something hidden behind this scene, he hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "Master Yu, why don't you stay here later, I'll find a way to get people to find Mrs. Master..."
"A stick of incense!" The old mother only gave three words with a sneer.
The people watching around watched the situation take a turn for the worse, and couldn't help discussing it in whispers.
"Sister Wang, I was looking at this relative who seemed to be hitting the autumn wind, but now it seems that there is a way!" A young woman pulled the person beside her.
The middle-aged woman called Sister Wang hurriedly said: "Listen to what she said about expelling the family. Could it be that this family was expelled by the Fang family?"
"Expelling the family?!" An old woman on the side couldn't help raising her voice slightly, looking at Fang Shiyu and his group with contempt in her eyes, "The person who is expelled must have a bad virtue!"
"According to what this old mama said, could it be that Master Fang has something in his hands?" the young woman said again.
"I see it." Sister Wang nodded frequently, showing off, "Didn't a man come here a few days ago and say that Young Master Fang was always in chaos and abandoned? It seems that this house is indeed a place where all kinds of filth are hidden. !"
"Sister Wang, you've heard about this too!" The young woman said with bright eyes, "I was there that day..."
The surrounding crowd became more and more lively, and the porter was restless. If the stalemate continued, more people would be attracted.
Fortunately, at this time a nanny came in a hurry, panting and laughing: "Isn't this Master Yu?" As she spoke, she glared at the concierge and said, "Master Yu is here, why don't you tell me One sound! Even though the master and wife are not here, you can’t let Master Yu just wait at the door like this!”
The concierge had no choice but to suffer from this boring loss, and Lian Sheng apologized.
Fang Shiyu sneered as they sang and sang together, and then went in with his robe lifted. The concierge opened the door of the mansion and welcomed the carriages into the mansion...
In the carriage not far away, Nangong Yue put down the curtains in her hands, and after giving Baihui an order, the coachman continued to drive the carriage, passing by Fang Zhai at high speed.
Xiao Fei's complexion was all over her face, she hesitated for a moment, and still lifted the curtain to glance at the door of Fang's house, just in time to catch a glimpse of Fang Shiyu's back, her heart fluctuated.
She bit her lower lip, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Sister-in-law, grandfather..." Xiao Fei is the daughter of a step-wife, and Mrs. Fang is the biological father of the Dafang family, so Xiao Fei also needs to call Mrs. Fang her grandfather.
She took a deep breath and said in a vigorous voice: "Does the grandfather's matter have anything to do with mother..." Her fists were tightly clenched together, and her voice became softer and softer, until finally it almost disappeared into the air.
In fact, Xiao Fei had doubts in her heart, but she never dared to think about it... She vaguely realized that the truth would be an answer she couldn't bear...
Until now, she could no longer avoid this possibility.
Nangong Yue looked at Xiao Fei seriously, and did not answer her question directly, but said meaningfully: "Sister Fei, do you still remember what I told you before? All other people's remarks are far more important than It’s not up to you to see and experience with your own eyes... I believe that with your intelligence, you will definitely find the answer.”
Xiao Fei lowered her eyes halfway and said nothing.
It became very quiet in the carriage, only the sound of horseshoes, wheels, and the noise outside could be heard.
The carriage entered through the East Street gate of the palace again. After Xiao Fei got off the carriage, she bid farewell to Nan Gongyue and returned to the palace through the side door, feeling a little dazed.
Before she knew it, she came to the gate of the main courtyard.
Xiao Fei hesitated and slowed down. She wanted to ask clearly, but she was afraid to explore the truth.
In the past, she only knew piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she thought that the world was peaceful. The worst thing she ever encountered was that her elder brother got involved with a bunch of dudes and went out to fight.
She never imagined that in this world, there would be someone who would kill his father for property, and that person was her real uncle, and even her mother seemed to be inseparable from it...
Xiao Fei only felt that her feet were very heavy, and she couldn't take this step...
Just at this time, a little maid greeted her graciously: "I've seen the big girl!"
After bowing her knees and saluting, the little maid said eagerly: "Miss, Madam was thinking of you, you just came, it really is a mother-daughter bond!" The little maid almost couldn't wait to lead Xiao Fei in . Since last night, Xiao Fang was like a ignited firecracker, losing her temper at every turn. As long as the servants in the yard came into her eyes, they were basically disciplined.
At this time, the only ones who can comfort Xiao Fang are King Zhennan and her two children.
Zhennan Wang was still angry because of Xiao Fang's non-cooperation, Xiao Luan went out early in the morning, and the eldest girl Xiao Fei was the only one they could count on.
Xiao Fei was a bit hesitant at first, but upon hearing what the little maid said, she simply gritted her teeth and followed her into the house.
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