Mrs. Du was sitting on pins and needles under the eyes of everyone, secretly hating in her heart, this concubine is too unreasonable, just as difficult and annoying as the prince!
At this moment, there was only a "dong" sound, as if some dish or bowl fell to the ground.
Du Xinmin didn't know when she stood up, a celadon fruit bowl fell apart at the corner of her skirt, and lychees, loquats, plums and other fruits rolled down in all directions, making a mess all over the place.
The little girl serving the fruit bowl was stunned, her mind went blank, she never thought that this girl would stand up suddenly!
Du Xinmin's face was dark, and she said coldly: "Cousin, such a clumsy servant, you also use it to entertain guests! What a disappointment!" She turned her head and said to Mrs. Du, "Mother, let's go."
This forced self-possession and the appearance of finding the steps for herself made everyone laugh, thinking: The mother and daughter of the Du family really treat everyone else as fools.
Madam Du's complexion was even more ugly. Now that things had happened, she had no choice but to stand up in a hurry, took her daughter and walked towards the stairs together with Mrs. Qiao's mother and daughter.
The little maid who knocked over the fruit bowl was the son of a family who had just been transferred to Bixiao Hall not long ago, and she was already trembling with fright at this moment. She once heard that there was a banquet in the royal palace, a servant girl accidentally trembled her hands and spilled a drop of hot soup on a lady's skirt, and the lady ordered the woman to lock him in the woodshed on the spot. The rod was responsible for twenty boards, and then it was sold.
The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, and her legs became weak.
"You are too careless." Baihui took a few steps forward, and lightly reprimanded, "Why did you offend Miss Du Biao! Hurry up and tidy up here, don't let the guests laugh!"
Baihui didn't say that the little girl broke the fruit plate, but only accused her of bumping into Du Xinmin, and everyone could understand what she said.
Du Xinmin, who had already gone down the first flight of stairs, naturally heard it too, but she couldn't turn her head around to argue with Baihui because of this, so she could only go downstairs in a huff, and the stairs made a "thud, thump" sound with every step.
The ladies looked at each other with half-smiles.
Most of the people who will come to the banquet today are those in the mansion who have chosen the eldest son as the main one. At this time, they all know that the Du family should not be friends with each other!
The maids serving on the second floor moved swiftly, picked up the fruits in two or three strokes, and cleaned up the broken porcelain pieces. In the blink of an eye, everything was in order again, as if nothing had happened.
And that little maid was still a little confused, she thought she was doomed this time, but she didn't expect that Shi Zifei didn't get angry at all... She passed the test so easily?!
Baihuifu saluted and apologized to the female relatives, even if this small disturbance was exposed in this way.
The wives all secretly said that the concubine Shizi really deserves to be a noble lady from the capital, even the big maid beside her is so extraordinary, with her polite demeanor and generous demeanor, even if she is a girl from any mansion , I am afraid that some people believe it.
The sound of gongs and drums on the stage stopped again, and another play was sung.
Nangong Yue was not at all affected by the incident just now. After listening to the play, she invited the wives to enjoy the flowers together, and invited them to taste the plum wine she made herself.
The amber-colored plum wine is not only fruity and sweet, but also exudes an elegant medicinal fragrance. The medicinal fragrance is so clear that it shocks people's spirits. When they take a sip of the wine, they feel soft in the mouth and sweet in the mouth. There is an evocative aftertaste, which is very refreshing and pleasant.
Even a few young girls were greedy for the sweet taste, drank two more glasses, whispered to each other from time to time, guessing what the princess had added to the plum wine... I couldn't help but admire the princess from the capital for being extraordinary , the details can be seen in its exquisite.
Under the warm hospitality, the host and guest are in harmony.
After applying for the time all the time, all the talents left one after another.
Most of the guests were sent by Nanny Lu, An Niang, and Baihui. Only Mrs. Tian's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were delivered to Dongyi Gate by Nan Gongyue and Xiao Fei.
Mrs. Tian got into the carriage with the support of her daughter-in-law.
The carriage walked unhurriedly, and it took a full hour to return to the mansion. At this time, the sky was already dim.
After all, Mrs. Tian is not young anymore, her face and eyes are full of tiredness, she will send her daughter-in-law back to rest after getting off the carriage.
Tian He also just returned to the mansion not long ago, when he saw his old wife came back, he casually asked, "How was today's banquet?"
Mrs. Tian nodded first, then thought of something, and shook her head. Her strange reaction aroused Tian He's interest, and she vaguely guessed that there might be some troubles in Zhennan Palace today.
He raised his eyebrows and said again: "Old lady, have a good talk with me!"
The old couple sat down on the Arhat bed side by side, Tian He listened carefully to the old wife's slow talk, his face changed from joy to anger, suspicion and surprise according to what happened in the palace today...
After talking about the banquet, Mrs. Tian said with some emotion: "The concubine Shizi is not a master who will be bullied, and her words and deeds are quite safe. It's just that Xiao Fang occupies the position of mother-in-law after all. There is still tossing... "
Tian He sneered in his heart, not to mention that Xiao Fang is only the stepmother of the eldest son, not the serious mother-in-law of the imperial concubine, even if the prince is the biological father of the eldest son, it is not that he is making things difficult for the eldest son in every way. There is an old saying: Where there is a stepmother, there is a stepfather!
Tian He collected himself, and said in a deep voice: "As long as Shi Ziye and Shi Zifei are of the same mind inside and out, even the madam can't help them!"
Mrs. Tian covered her mouth with a smile and said: "I see, the concubine Shizi is very good in terms of appearance, family background, and conduct. She has been troubled so far today, and she has not bowed to the madam. I see that the son of the world is really married. people!"
Xiao Fang never wanted the Eldest Son to be good. If the Eldest Concubine was not strong enough and was restrained by the Xiao Fang in the inner house, wouldn't that add trouble to the Eldest Son? Because of this, Mrs. Tian did not speak out to defend her. She wanted to see how the Concubine Shizi would behave, but unexpectedly, Concubine Shizi and Miss Xiao were both beyond her expectations!
"The proverb is right." Mrs. Tian praised, "A good wife and husband rarely cause harm. Look at our eldest son, after we become married, we have become more and more secure in our behavior. I think the relationship between this young couple is very good!"
"Of course!" Tian He thought of something, stroked his beard, and the smile in his eyes was almost overflowing, "Master Shizi has taken Concubine Shizi to the military camp, of course he loves him so much."
Mrs. Tian was startled, she couldn't hide the surprise on her face, and said: "My lord took my concubine to the barracks?!" It's impossible that this kind of thing didn't go unnoticed in Luoyue City, right
Tian He saw his old wife's surprise, so he told her exactly what happened that day when Nangong Yue disguised herself as a man and followed Xiao Yi to the camp of Luoyue City to try out the crossbow, and the smile on his face became wider and wider.
"I see Shi Zifei's appearance, it's definitely not the first time a woman disguised herself as a man!" Tian He laughed.
That is to say, when he was in the capital, he would often take the concubine, who was disguised as a man, out to play!
For Tian He, Xiao Yi is now both a prince and a nephew. Seeing his deep affection with the concubine, Tian He also feels comforted.
Mrs. Tian also found it interesting, "I still remember the mischievous appearance of the prince when he was a child. I didn't expect to grow up in the blink of an eye and marry the concubine... The old prince must be relieved."
Thinking of the past years, Tian He's eyes are a bit complicated...
At that time, who would have imagined that that dandy son would have today
…
At this time, it was far more than Tianfu's family who were talking about Nangong Yue.
Although this banquet is being tested by Bixiaotang, for the various prefectures in southern Xinjiang, it is also an opportunity to get to know and test the Shi Ziye and Shi Zifei at a close distance.
Regarding this, Nangong Yue also knew very well that Xiaofang and Mrs. Qiao failed to please her today, but instead lost face, and she became prestige because of this. I am afraid they will not be able to sleep well for a few days.
Nangong Yue led Xiao Fei to distribute the cards, and the whole Bixiao Hall was tidied up in an orderly manner.
Several nuns in charge led the maids to work separately, tidying up the hall and Linshui Pavilion one by one, and putting those screens, antiques, etc. into storage again, including the plates, bowls, dishes, Chopsticks, etc. have to be counted, and the damaged items are registered in the register...
When everything was properly arranged, Xiao Fei's mood suddenly became depressed, as if a punctured ball had been deflated all of a sudden.
After a while, Xiao Fei said: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry..." Xiao Fei knew that Xiao Fang's actions were wrong, but the son never blamed his mother...
Xiao Fei only said five words without beginning or end, but Nangong Yue certainly understood what Xiao Fei was talking about, she would never blame Xiao Fei for Xiao Fang's, and she smiled indifferently at this moment: "Sister Fei, you are you..."
Although she knew that her sister-in-law would not take her anger out on her, Xiao Fei still felt uncomfortable. Her clear eyes were full of complexities, such as sadness, guilt, and anger... She actually understood many truths, but what her mother did Sometimes she really doesn't know how to face sister-in-law, elder brother, and grandfather...
"Sister-in-law, I'm going back to Yuebiju first." Xiao Fei said goodbye after blessing her body.
Nangong Yue sighed secretly, only distressed in her heart.
Xiao Fei is just a little girl who hasn't reached the age of Ji, but because of Xiao Fang, she has to carry one heavy burden after another!
At this time, it was inconvenient for her to say anything, so she could only let Xiao Fei calm down first, and then think of a way to enlighten Xiao Fei.
Xiao Fei went back to Yuebi Residence with heavy steps, bathed and changed under the service of Tao Yao and Bai Zhou.
She was still a little depressed, so Tao Yao helped her wring out her hair.
At this time, a little maidservant in Tsing Yi came to report that Nanny Qi who was beside the madam had come.
Xiao Fei nodded and let people in.
"I've seen the eldest girl." Qi Momo wore a lotus-colored lotus-colored, silver-twisted, and carved silk double-breasted beanie, her hair was combed in a bun, and a jasper hairpin was inserted. When she saw the jade green and transparent, she knew it was Xiaofang. Rewarded by Shi.
Xiao Fei said lightly: "Nurse Qi is free."
Nanny Qi looked at Xiao Fei kindly and kindly, and said with a smile: "Miss, Madam, the first one had someone make new clothes for the girl, and made jewelry for the girl, and specially sent servants to bring it to the girl." The maids behind her Immediately offered clothes and jewelry.
Xiao Fei didn't even look at it, she knew very well that her mother was playing the trick of "slap a date".
Xiao Fei nodded slightly, motioned Taoyao to accept the things, and said coldly: "Please thank mother for me, mother."
"There is no need to say thank you between mother and daughter!" Nanny Qi said with a smile, and then she got to the point, "Miss, you also know that Madam has been depressed these days since... hurting her body, so she got angry before , However, there is no overnight feud between mother and daughter, girl, don't take it to heart." Nanny Qi adopted a gentle strategy and persuaded her softly.
"If Mommy just wanted to say these things, please go back." Xiao Fei rubbed the center of her brows, her expression unable to hide the exhaustion.
Nanny Qi choked for a moment, but she knew Xiao Fei's temperament and knew that the eldest girl accepted death, so she quickly calmed down, and said with a smile: "Eldest lady, I know that you think the madam should not care about the son and the concubine. The matter in the room, but you don't know the painstaking efforts of the madam. For the girl and the second young master, there are only advantages and no disadvantages for the girl and the second young master to marry Miss Fangbiao. The girl is the cousin of the first cousin, and in the future, with the Fang Biao girl in the middle, the relationship between the girl and the brother and sister of the eldest son will be more harmonious!"
Seeing that Xiao Fei's eyes were half-lidded and she didn't speak, Nanny Qi boldly continued: "Miss, Ma'am is just you and the second young master, this is the flesh and blood of you and the second young master, and it's for you from the bottom of my heart. Maiden, in the future, this palace will be the son of the prince. My lord, if there is a Fang Biao girl by his side, if there is any embarrassment, wouldn't there be someone who can talk, and moreover, Fang Biao girl and the girl are direct cousins. The heir born to Miss Fangbiao is both the girl's nephew and the girl's nephew, so he will be closer to the girl..."
Nanny Qi became more and more excited, "Although the future child of the concubine Shizi will also call the girl "auntie", the relationship is separated by a layer after all. There is no way that a girl's child can get close to the girl. What the wife does is for the girl. Alright, the girl has been smart since she was a child, if you think about it carefully, you will know that the slave girl is right, don't look at the concubine Shizi who is kind to you now, but she is actually a snake-mouthed concubine, the concubine Shizi has never liked Madam, she is deliberately provoking The relationship between the girl and the wife, once the concubine succeeds, it will hurt the relatives, and the enemies will be quick!"
Xiao Fei didn't speak for a while, and when she raised her eyes, her eyes were clear and cold, without any emotion. In fact, Xiao Fei's heart was not as calm as it appeared on the surface. What Nanny Qi said was probably what mother Xiaofang thought? Did mother think that she was getting close to sister-in-law to please elder brother
There was a self-deprecating smile on the corner of Xiao Fei's mouth. Her mother didn't know, and she couldn't understand that she looked at her elder brother differently because of her sister-in-law! If it wasn't for her sister-in-law, she would probably live in her own world forever, and wouldn't look up to her elder brother...
Nanny Qi felt a chill in her heart when she saw it. What she said was sincere, but the eldest girl was not moved at all
How can this be!
Nanny Qi's lips moved, and she wanted to say something more, but Xiao Fei had already said: "Taoyao, according to the family rules of the palace, how should I deal with slaves discussing the master privately?"
Nanny Qi's pupils shrank, and she could hardly believe her ears: Is the eldest girl bewitched by the princess
Tao Yao took half a step forward, glanced at Nanny Qi, lowered her eyebrows and said calmly: "Miss Hui, stick ten boards."
Xiao Fei said indifferently: "Mammy is not going down to receive the punishment!"
"Big girl..." Nanny Qi anxiously wanted to defend herself, but she was dragged down by the two women.
After what happened to Madam Zheng before, the servants of Yue Biju all know that today is different from the past, and the eldest girl is not a master who can be easily fooled now! Since the eldest girl has orders, they dare not neglect them in the slightest.
Soon, Nanny Qi's screams were heard from the courtyard outside, and many maids and women ran to watch, and a storm arose in their hearts.
Big girl, it's really that big girl, once it's real, no one will give it face!
Nanny Qi is the confidant of Mrs. Xiaofang's side. In the past ten years, it can be said that she has walked sideways in the palace. Who would dare not give her face.
The servants were all whispering to each other, and they were even more astonished when they learned that Nanny Qi was punished for falsely talking about the concubine.
When the eldest girl hits Nanny Qi, it is equivalent to hitting his wife in the face. In other words, in the eldest girl's heart, the concubine is even more important than the wife?!
Nanny Qi yelled a dozen times, then stopped...
After a while, Tao Yao came to report: "Girl, this servant has already ordered someone to send Nanny Qi back to Madam..."
Tao Yao's expression was a little complicated, a little weird, he hesitated to speak. The mother-in-law who sent Nanny Qi came back and reported that the madam immediately lost her temper and threw everything in the room, saying that the eldest girl was bewitched by evil spirits, or was bewitched by others, and that she was so devoted to outsiders. The mother-in-law didn't dare to stay there for long, so she couldn't wait to go back to Yuebiju.
In fact, even if Tao Yao didn't say anything, Xiao Fei could guess the reaction of her mother, Xiao Fang. Her mother would throw the pillow over in front of her, so what good things could she say behind her back!
Xiao Fei smiled wryly, waved her hand, and let Taoyao back down.
She just wants to be alone now.
Taoyao was a little worried, afraid that the eldest girl would be overwhelmed.
at this time--
"Meow!"
There was a baby meowing from the ground, it seemed to be coquettish, and it seemed to be complaining.
Xiao Fei followed the sound and saw a group of fluffy orange "balls" squatting at the corner of her skirt, with a pair of cat eyes staring round, and the golden pupils were like two fiery eyes. Good topaz, it seems to say: Hey, where the hell have you been all day
"Miu--"
Xiao Fei's heart was almost melted by Xiao Ju's screaming, her heart was soft, as if being scratched by a small paw, she couldn't help but leaned over and hugged it, from the top of its head to its Caressing her back, she whispered to herself, "Didn't Xiaobai play with you?"
Seeing that Xiao Fei was attracted by Xiaoju, Taoyao was relieved a lot, and quietly retreated out, thinking: Let's add a fish to Xiaoju tomorrow.
There was only one person and one cat left in the inner room.
Intoxicated, Xiaoju rubbed the top of her head against Xiao Fei's palm, lying on her lap, narrowed her eyes into two lines, and yawned from time to time.
After a while, Xiaoju snored comfortably, curled up into a ball and fell asleep.
Xiao Fei looked at the carefree Xiaoju with a hint of envy. It was already late at night, but there was no trace of sleepiness in her eyes.
That night, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night.
Early the next morning, Xiao Fei got up on time, and ordered the maid to cover up the shadow under her eyes with makeup, and then went to Xiao Fang's place to pay her respects as usual, but was turned away.
Xiao Fei didn't care about it either, with a blank expression on her face, she changed her way to Bixiao Hall...
Everything seemed to be as usual until Xiao Fei surrendered in Ting Yu Pavilion.
Nangong Yue has been watching the chess from the sidelines, frowning slightly thoughtfully, and looking at Xiao Fei worriedly.
He actually won! Grandpa Fang looked at the chess game in disbelief. This was the first time he had won against Xiao Fei, but the old man was not happy at all.
Old Master Fang's lips were tightly pursed into a straight line, and he glanced at Xiao Fei, who was obviously absent-minded. Xiao Fei made repeated mistakes in today's chess game, and played several bad moves, which completely ruined her good situation yesterday. .
If Old Master Fang hadn't understood Xiao Fei's temperament these days, he would almost have thought that Xiao Fei was deliberately giving way to him!
Does this little girl have something on her mind?! Mrs. Fang keenly noticed the tiredness in Xiao Fei's eyes, and said to Xiao Fei in a rough voice on purpose: "What's wrong with you today, your chess skills are so bad!"
Xiao Fei showed embarrassment, and said in a low voice: "It's my fault, I made my grandfather laugh."
Mrs. Fang waved his hand and said, "I'm a little tired, Ah Yue, you two should go back first."
After Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei stood up and saluted, they left hand in hand.
Seeing the intimacy of the two little girls, Mrs. Fang narrowed her eyes slightly and beckoned, and the maid serving in the room immediately stepped forward.
"I remember yesterday was the day when the First Concubine had a banquet in Bixiaotang, right?" Old Master Fang asked.
The maid hurriedly responded, "Yes, old man."
Old Master Fang asked again: "But what happened?"
What happened yesterday has already been spread throughout the palace, except for the prince and Mrs. Fang, it can be said that everyone knows about it.
Since Mrs. Fang asked about it, the maid of course knew everything and said everything.
Old Mrs. Fang's expression changed several times. I didn't expect so many things to happen at this banquet.
Thinking of Mrs. Qiao, Mrs. Fang and Xiao Fang's trio embarrassing Nangong Yue so much by virtue of their status as elders, Mrs. Fang became very angry, but on the other hand, he also felt sorry for Xiao Fei.
During this period of time, he had already looked at Xiao Fei differently. Judging from Xiao Fei's words and deeds yesterday, this little girl was indeed pure-hearted, and his grandson-in-law did not misjudge her, and did not love her for nothing!
Forget it, I will love her more in the future, as if it is for my grandson's good deeds!
Looking at the scenery in the dignified Zhennan Prince's Mansion, it is actually just a mansion with an unvirtuous father and an unkind mother. The grandson lives in a difficult life in the palace, and it is always a good thing to have many caring sisters...
Old Master Fang sighed and looked at the green bamboo outside the window.
At the same time, Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei were walking through a corridor towards Nangong Yue's courtyard.
After coming out of Ting Yu Pavilion, Xiao Fei kept her head half-lowered and remained silent.
Nangong Yue sighed in her heart. She knew why Xiao Fei was so preoccupied and depressed. Ever since she and Xiao Yi returned to southern Xinjiang, Xiao Fei had been caught between them and Xiao Fang, and it was really difficult.
And as the party involved, no matter how much I persuade, my words are a little weak...
Nangong Yue felt helpless, and also worried that Xiao Fei was on the edge of her horn, so she diverted her attention nonchalantly and said, "Sister Fei, the day after tomorrow will be the first day of June, I remember your tea shop is going to open on that day, right?" ?... If you need me, don't be polite to me!"
Xiao Fei nodded, and said: "Sister-in-law, I'm all ready." The tea shop is ready, so it can only be opened.
Nangong Yue frowned slightly, looked at her, and said deliberately: "Sister Fei, I know you attach great importance to this tea ceremony, but it must be moderate, and you must not wear yourself down. You are still old Woolen cloth!"
"Sister-in-law, I'm fine." Xiao Fei hurriedly explained, "I just didn't sleep well last night, and that's why I'm not in good spirits. I'll be fine after taking a nap in the afternoon."
"That's good, then I can rest assured." Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief, and suggested, "Sister Fei, if you have time, how about we go to the tea shop together the next morning? "
Xiao Fei nodded vigorously, talking about the tea shop that she opened by herself, she couldn't help being shocked, and a smile appeared on her face, and said: "I rented a small house near the city gate as a warehouse. Sister Xia said that she will send the prepared herbal tea bags to the warehouse the next day. At that time, the women who help the workers only need to put the herbal tea bags into the tea bucket and boil it, which is very simple. Sister Xia really clever… "
Xiao Fei talked eloquently, temporarily putting those troublesome things behind her.
Seeing Xiao Fei's black eyes sparkle again, Nangong Yue felt relieved and talked to her with a smile.