Jingyi had a lot to say.
For example, Uncle Li just found out that she was eavesdropping, so why didn't he catch her or even punish her
For example, isn't Uncle Li worried about her talking nonsense
More like what Uncle Li just said to Wen Renchi...
Jingyi's heart went up and down several times, she gritted her teeth, and finally asked what she wanted to know most urgently: "Uncle Li, what you just said to the young master, is it true?"
Let Wen Renchi take in some of their dowry maids to be their wives...
Jingyi still feels like she is above the clouds, and she feels like she will fall down if she is not careful.
I was frightened, but I couldn't help but look forward to it.
Jingyi couldn't help but start to make calculations in her heart -
Although everyone knows that Tongfang's status is low, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse! No matter what, it's better than a cheap maid who waits for others!
If she becomes Wen Renchi's first wife, she won't have to endure Shi Baoning's weird temper anymore, and she won't have to worry about her position being taken away by Jing Rong.
If she was lucky enough to give birth to a son for Wen Renchi, even if he was destined to be adopted, that was just a piece of flesh that fell from her body. He was still her son. If he became powerful in the future, would he treat her biological mother badly
The more Jingyi thought about it, the better it became. An uncontrollable smile appeared on her lips, but she suppressed it immediately, and then she looked at Uncle Li with a look of sincerity and fear.
Carefully.
but…
Uncle Li has eaten more salt than she has ever eaten. How can you not see the Xiao Jiujiu in this little girl's heart
However, Uncle Li also had some concerns.
He did intend to find a good concubine for Wen Renchi, but it was hindered by Shi Baoning's status as a princess and her relationship with the Duke of Shi.
If you really take a concubine directly, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Duke Shi's government to explain it to you.
So Uncle Li is more inclined to take in a wife and have a baby, so that’s it!
And this room cannot be found casually.
Ordinary girls from good families would definitely not want to be a married woman without any name or distinction;
Hearing about other people's maids will still arouse Shi Baoning's dissatisfaction;
Therefore, the best candidates are naturally Shi Baoning's dowry maids.
Uncle Li has examined them secretly. They all have good looks and will not offend his young master. Moreover, they all seem to have good fertility.
The most important point is that Tongfang is also someone from your Duke Shi's mansion. What else can Shi Baoning have to complain about
Uncle Li thought very carefully and perfectly for his master, but Wen Renchi didn't understand and didn't agree with his suggestion at all.
On the contrary, the little girl in front of me seemed very ambitious.
If Wen Renchi refuses to take the initiative, if this maid takes the initiative, maybe...
Even if something happens in the future, it will be the fault of Shi Baoning's dowry maids, and they cannot be blamed.
Uncle Li praised his sagacity.
On the surface, she remained calm. After listening to Jing Chiqi Ai Ai's question, she scolded her with a straight face: "Master has not decided anything yet. You maids, please don't be too busy and do your duty.
I won't care about you this time. If there is another time, I will take care of you! "
"Yes, yes!" Jingyi responded tremblingly.
Affected by her guilty conscience, she was so scared of Uncle Li that she didn't dare to ask any more questions.
But just because she didn't ask, it didn't mean she gave up on Xiao Jiujiu in her heart.
From what Uncle Li said just now and what I overheard earlier, I can guess that at least Uncle Li has such an intention.
Although the eldest young master did not agree, he did not firmly object.
If she works harder here, maybe...
Jingyi secretly made up her mind, and when she came back to her senses, she realized that the sky was getting darker.
"Oops, Jingzhuang!"
Jingyi called softly and hurried to the backyard.
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On the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, another heavy snowfall hit Kyoto.
The entire Kyoto was covered with a thick layer of white snow, but the unique plum blossoms stood out among the others.
Speaking of which, among the plum blossoms in Kyoto, the one in Shefu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, bloomed best.
In previous years, Mrs. She would hold a plum blossom appreciation banquet and invite ladies from Kyoto to the She Mansion to appreciate the plum blossoms.
This year is no exception.
It's just that the invitations sent to Luotong Pavilion in previous years were sent to Muxueyuan this year.
However, Shi Qingxue has always been not interested in activities where these ladies and ladies gather together, mainly gossiping and supplemented by plum appreciation.
In previous years, she would not go away because she was sick.
Anyway, no one cares about the problem of one more person or one less person.
What’s a little bit special this year is that Prince Rui’s Mansion received two invitations.
Qi Ruyue, the concubine of King Rui, was also invited.
This is the first year that Qi Ruyue has been granted the title of princess, but not many people actually include her in the aristocratic circle.
It can be said that the Plum Appreciation Banquet in the She Mansion was already the highest-level banquet that Qi Ruyue had attended besides entering the palace.
Qi Ruyue was so happy that she even mentioned it at the palace banquet that day.
It’s just that she didn’t smile, but showed a bit of melancholy, “It stands to reason that the invitations from the She Mansion have been sent to the door, so I must go, but I come from a poor family, and I am not as knowledgeable, talented and beautiful as those noble ladies. , I’m afraid that if I go there, I will bring shame to the prince, and it would be a very serious crime for me to be a concubine.”
Mo Xiangrui didn't understand Qi Ruyue's point at all and said casually: "It's just a plum blossom appreciation party, it's no big deal. If you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, don't go."
Qi Ruyue: "..."
Damn it, straight men are so stubborn!
Qi Ruyue secretly complained in her heart about Mo Xiangrui's incomprehensible style.
I had no choice but to speak more straightforwardly, "I represent the face of Prince Rui's Mansion, so naturally I should go out and walk around more. But I don't have any clothes or jewelry that I can use, so I'm afraid... "
At this point, Mo Xiangrui couldn't understand why.
Qi Ruyue felt that what she was wearing was not noble enough and she was afraid of being embarrassed when she went out to compare with others.
To be honest, as a concubine of Prince Rui, Qi Ruyue is a serious kind of person, and her food and clothing expenses will definitely not be bad, at least thousands of times better than what she had before.
But if you want something more refined and luxurious, there is no such thing.
Qi Ruyue's outfit would definitely look good at home, but if she were among a group of ladies who took it upon themselves to eat, dress, and dress all day long, it might not be enough.
Mo Xiangrui thought for a while and said, "Since you want to participate, then go to the warehouse to pick out some jewelry and fabrics you like. If the ones in the warehouse are not good enough, go to the accounting office to add some money and buy some fashionable decorations outside."
Prince Rui waved his hand and showed that he was really not stingy at all in these little daily things.
Qi Ruyue was overjoyed, with great pride on her face.
He glanced sideways at Shi Qingxue and said that Shi Qingxue was not happy because he could not participate.
Then he deliberately put on a gentle and generous look, and said softly: "Speaking of which, do you want Qingxue to come too? The invitation said that you can bring your family members with you."
Shi Qingxue stared: "!!!"
Qi Ruyue thought that the other party did not expect that she would be so generous, and said to herself: "It doesn't matter. I'm bored by myself, so it's good that you can accompany me!"
Qi Ruyue thought she was considerate.
That look of "I'm taking advantage of you" left Shi Qingxue speechless for a while.
This was the first time that she had been invited to a banquet that she didn't want to attend at all, in such a alms-like tone.
But the other party's expression seemed to be saying, I'm taking advantage of you, you don't need to thank me too much...
Simply!
Shi Qingxue politely gave the other party a smile and replied lightly: "Thank you, Concubine Qi, for your kindness, but Qingxue already has the invitation, so there is no need for Concubine Qi to bother."
The contented smile on Qi Ruyue's face suddenly froze, and her exquisitely decorated face turned from white to green, and then from green to red. It was colorful and beautiful for a while.
Concubine Qi couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
After being stiff for a long while, Qi Ruyue reluctantly raised her lips and said angrily, "Yeah, really? That's good."
She originally thought that she would be able to show off her face in front of everyone this time and let Dafang understand her status.
But I didn't expect that the She Mansion was so good at sending invitations that even Shi Qingxue sent them.
How can any family send two invitations? Isn't it clear that they are told to do their own thing
This time, not only did she lose face, but she was embarrassed!
However, this is because Qi Ruyue's social experience is shallow and she doesn't know the depth.
If she had an objective assessment of her own status and the situation in Kyoto, she would definitely not think this way.
Assuming that Prince Rui's Mansion only sends one invitation, this invitation will only be sent to Shi Qingxue and not to her.
Now that she has been invited as well, this is really a comprehensive plan!
It's a pity that Qi Ruyue couldn't think of this at all, she just felt that she had lost all face and hated the person who sent the invitation to She Mansion.
She secretly gritted her teeth, but was a little unwilling to do so. She couldn't help but say, "Since the She Mansion invites us, wouldn't it be better if we go together in the car tomorrow so that everyone can take care of us?"
Qi Ruyue would try her best to invite Shi Qingxue, not only because she wanted to regain some status, but also because of Shi Qingxue's identity.
Sometimes Qingxue stays by her side, and when outsiders see it, they will definitely not dare to look down upon her!
Shi Qingxue had not yet decided whether to go, but Qi Ruyue took the initiative to extend an 'olive branch'.
If she didn't answer, it would be unreasonable.
When she was in a dilemma, Mo Junyang said coldly: "No need. If Qingxue wants to go, I will send her there without concubine Qi having to worry about it."
Qi Ruyue vomited in her chest and almost choked her to death.
Mo Junyang didn't open her mouth, but every time she opened her mouth, it made her heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys aching.
He is simply her nemesis!
But her husband insisted on escorting her in person, so what could she say
You can't ask calmly, can you give me a ride
Qi Ruyue felt resentful in her heart, a look of grievance put on her face again, and she looked at Mo Xiangrui submissively.
Mo Xiangrui looked confused, obviously not understanding Qi Ruyue's deeper meaning. Instead, he said, "If you want to go to a flower-viewing party, go by yourself. What are you doing with so many tricks?"
Qi Ruyue: "..."
have to!
Sooner or later, she would be pissed to death by Mo Xiangrui's incomprehensible charm!
Mo Xiangrui said this, and Qi Ruyue also knew that she would not be able to show off her presence here today.
After eating something casually, he led his maid back to the west wing.
snort! So what if Shi Qingxue doesn't give her a face
She is now the concubine of the majestic King Rui. With that status, as long as she dresses up and attends the ceremony, who dares not to take her seriously? !
So what if she comes from a humble background
Let's see how she uses her tactics to win over those who have looked down on her and bullied her one by one!
Qi Ruyue's face showed a smile that was determined to win.
PS: I feel that Prince Rui is the boyfriend of many people