I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 328: Perfume, Bed and the World (Part )
Is it really suitable?
Perhaps the hesitation in Han Shao's eyes was too obvious, and Lu Yan understood instantly.

So he nodded heavily and said affirmatively.

"My Lord said that we must first stabilize the country before we can resist foreign aggression!"

"Now the barbaric dogs outside the city are invading. If there is chaos in the city, it will be used by the barbaric dogs."

"So please, Lord, put the overall situation first!"

Lu Yan's words were rather obscure.

But the meaning is very straightforward.

The chaos among the people is just a minor problem.

If rebellion breaks out among the aristocratic families of the Chen clan in Zhuo County, it will be a huge trouble.

So at this time we really need to calm their hearts and give them a little sweetness to taste.

"But do they...have the guts to do that?"

There was a strange look in Han Shao's eyes.

But after thinking carefully for a while, he nodded.

"Makes sense."

Being receptive to good advice and willing to accept criticism have always been indispensable noble qualities for those in power.

Mr. Han is ambitious and open-minded. Naturally, he is not the kind of stubborn person who refuses to listen to others.

What's more, Lu Yan is loyal and brave, so we can't offend him.

"Then... let's go and take a look."

"Lead the way."

Hearing Han Shao's words, Lu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Here!"

……

Thanks to the former magistrate of Dingbei County, the inner courtyard of the marquis's mansion covers a large area.

The courtyards are numerous and quite beautiful.

The side courtyard where the eldest daughter of the Chen family lives, although it is called a side courtyard, its location is actually not remote.

Instead, it is the side courtyard where Yu Xuanji lives, one on the left and the other on the right, adjacent to the main courtyard.

It's almost as easy as raising your foot.

This is the difference between a noble concubine and an inferior concubine.

Regardless of whether or not he is favored by the lord, as long as the family power behind him remains strong, no one in the backyard of the inner house dares to neglect him.

However, no matter how much we dare not neglect it, the conditions in this marquisate are limited.

How can it compare with the thousands of years of accumulation of aristocratic families like the Chen family of Zhuo County?

The palaces, pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted buildings are comparable to the palaces of kings and princes of all ages.

This residence of the Marquis of Champion is too shabby.

Even the maid who had just been sent to the mansion to serve Chen Wenjun couldn't help but mutter in a low voice.

"I never thought that the residence of the great Marquis Che would look like this..."

Most of these maids grew up with Chen Wenjun. In addition, Chen Wenjun has a gentle and kind personality, so they are inevitably braver than ordinary maids.

I was less cautious when speaking.

The words he muttered at this time, in addition to the irony of the "shabby" nature of the Marquis's Mansion, were more about feeling sorry for his wife.

After all, even if we don't consider her status as the legitimate daughter of Chen family in Zhuo County, just based on his wife's status as the most talented woman in Youbei, what kind of talented person in the world would not be worthy of her?

Thinking back to when his wife was still unmarried, those outstanding young men from aristocratic families came to propose marriage and almost broke down the door of his Zhuo County Chen family.

But she never expected that she would end up becoming a concubine in the mansion of a vulgar warrior.

There was such a huge gap, not to mention that my wife felt wronged, even they found it hard to accept.

But what they didn't expect was that just when they were complaining for Chen Wenjun, they heard Chen Wenjun smile gently.

“Isn’t it nice here?”

Good?

Hearing what their wives said, all the maids curled their lips.

"Where's the good?"

There are no pavilions, mansions, rockery or winding water here.

The garden in the mansion was not only pitifully small, but also mostly deserted because no one took care of it.

That’s right, that person is rumored to be a butcher in the world, how could he understand all these interesting things?
Thinking of this, the waitresses couldn't help but sigh again in their hearts.

If my wife had not had such high standards in the beginning, how could she have ended up in such a state now?

There are so many talented people in the world!

Family background, natural talent, which one is not outstanding and extraordinary?
As my wife Chen's legitimate daughter, no matter which one she chooses, she will be the head of the family. How could she condescend to live in this shabby courtyard like she does now?

What a pity, now everything has become a foregone conclusion, it’s too late to regret.

"What's wrong?"

"I have food to eat, clothes to wear, and you to keep me company..."

Chen Wenjun still had a faint gentle smile on his face, and his expression was calm.

Although people are shaped by the land and water they live in, most women raised in the north have strong personalities and behave in a heroic and dashing manner that is not found in women in the south.

But there will always be some anomalies.

The eldest daughter of the Chen family, whose nickname was Wenjun, was such an anomaly.

As a northern girl, she had never been fond of archery and horse riding since childhood. Instead, she loved literature like southern girls.

He was good at writing poetry, proficient in music, and was also very good at making perfume.

In addition, her beauty was far more beautiful than that of ordinary women. After appearing several times, she unexpectedly earned the nickname "Fragrant Concubine" from the noble children of Youzhou.

A concubine is a goddess.

Nature is what everyone yearns for.

It’s a pity that the more you yearn for many things in this world, the more difficult it is to get them.

The more you try to obtain something, the more you will miss it.

Over time, the reputation of this legitimate daughter of the Chen family became even more famous.

The news even reached the ears of the noble families outside Youzhou.

But as a result, Chen Wenjun gradually became unable to bear it.

It’s good now, I don’t have to worry about these things anymore.

She even began to like this quietness that she hadn't felt for a long time.

Stay quietly and quietly blend your favorite fragrance.

When the unique fragrance made from the secret recipe of hundreds of flowers permeates the nose, the whole person, from the heart to the soul, seems to feel much calmer.

Just because she likes the quietness and peace doesn't mean the waitresses like it.

He was still feeling sorry for his wife.

"Miss..."

Chen Wenjun, who was carefully stirring the pollen with a small spoon, gradually stopped moving.

The gentle smile that originally hung on the corner of his mouth was slowly fading away.

She looked up at the maids who grew up with her and said in a light tone.

"If anyone doesn't like it here, I can ask Chen to take you back."

As the daughter of an aristocratic family, she has received a unique education model since childhood.

Because after they leave home and get married, they become the legal wife in their husband's family.

They were in charge of servants, maids, and even the financial power of a mansion.

The so-called wife is equal to the husband, and the root of this lies here.

So even though Chen Wenjun had always been kind to these maids in the past, when he said this, the maids who had been chattering just now suddenly fell silent.

Seeing that Chen Wenjun looked serious, it didn't seem like he was joking.

Their faces turned pale and they were filled with fear.

Send them back?
Over the years, the reason why they have been able to enjoy a status far superior to that of other maids is nothing more than relying on the many years of friendship with the ladies since childhood.

Once they leave the side of Mrs. Chen Wenjun, they are just ordinary maids.

If I were really taken back into the Chen family, not only would I no longer be able to receive Chen Wenjun's care.

Just the title of being disliked by their wives is enough to send them into endless hell.

Because they are slaves, and the life and death of slaves depends solely on the decision of their masters.

Realizing this, several people quickly prostrated themselves on the ground and kowtowed for mercy.

"Madam, we were wrong! We will never dare to speak nonsense again!"

Chen Wenjun glanced at the few people indifferently.

She is of a quiet nature and doesn't like to care about things.

But why do they always think that she is a fool as a wife?
Were they feeling sorry for themselves just now?

No, they are feeling wronged for themselves.

Originally, they could have married other men and shared some power with them.

But now?

Even her master was just a concubine of lowly status.

When the wife comes into the house in the future, she will have to rely on the mistress for a living, not to mention these slaves and maids.

Chen Wenjun can understand that it is not a pleasant feeling to have one's long-cherished wish shattered.

But their mistake is that they are too shortsighted and too stupid.

They didn't even think about how terrible it was that the existence of Chen family in Zhuo County could make her, the legitimate daughter, send her in as a concubine?
Do you think this marquis is simple and shabby?
The ancestral land of the Yuyang Zheng family, its pavilions and palaces were even more magnificent than those of the Chen family in Zhuo County.

But now?

Everything has turned into rubble and ashes!
Whose bed is the Zheng family's legitimate daughter, who once had a great reputation, sleeping in now?
Some things were too cruel. Chen Wenjun didn't dare to think about them too deeply, nor did he want to think about them.

In short, for now, she is quite satisfied with everything now.

It is enough that the Chen family of Zhuo County was able to survive the turmoil that swept across most of the noble families in Youbei.

And myself...

It seemed that she had obtained this status of concubine by kneeling in front of that man without caring about her dignity and begging bitterly.

Thinking of the scene when she first met that man that day, Chen Wenjun couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. A touching blush appeared on her face, which was much better than that of an ordinary woman.

However, the blush disappeared as she withdrew her thoughts, without giving anyone any sign of anything unusual.

Once again focusing his gaze on the waitresses in front of him who were constantly begging for mercy, Chen Wenjun finally felt a sense of sympathy.

"Just this once."

When the maids heard this, they felt as if they had been pardoned.

"Thank you, madam..."

Chen Wenjun waved his hand to interrupt.

"Now that I am a wife of the Han family, don't call me wife from now on. Call me Madam."

Chen Wenjun remembers that the female teacher who taught him once taught him a sentence.

A woman should live a good life.

After getting married, the first thing you need to do is learn how to change your identity.

Especially these noble ladies from aristocratic families.

My mother’s family is a support and a concern, but sometimes it can also be a trouble.

How to deal with and balance them is a huge art.

In the past, Chen Wenjun only had a vague understanding of this subject, but through the practice of blending perfume and meditation in the past few days, he suddenly figured out some clues.

The Chen family of Zhuo County can help him gain a foothold in the inner residence of this marquis's mansion.

But there was something behind this that did make her a little troubled.

Just as the ancestor said before leaving home, 'The thousand-year-old foundation of the Chen family in Zhuo County, whether it is prosperity or decline, all depends on you.'

To put it bluntly, the family needs her to please that man.

As for the method…

As if she had thought of something, the spoon in Chen Wenjun's hand trembled slightly, and a few strands of scented powder fell out.

Just as I was about to wipe it, I saw one of the waitresses approaching me attentively.

"Mother... Madam, let the maid come!"

Chen Wenjun took the opportunity to calm himself and asked casually.

"Does this treasure seal smell good?"

Even before the precious seal is burned, it has a fragrance.

Seeing that Chen Wenjun no longer pursued what happened just now, the waitress breathed a sigh of relief.

But he still remained cautious and said with a smile.

"Not as good as the lady's."

These words were originally meant to cheer Chen Wenjun up, but they made the rather indifferent daughter of the Chen family think of something else and her face instantly turned red.

"nonsense."

When you are embarrassed and angry, your tone will naturally be bad.

But the maids who were always by her side could naturally see that she was not really angry.

"I dare not deceive my lady, it is true."

"If you don't believe me, Madam can ask them."

Hearing their companion's words, the other waitresses quickly responded.

"Really! Madam does smell good."

Just as he was saying this, one of the waitresses suddenly said something out of the blue.

"Madam Yu also smells good, but the smell is different from my wife's..."

If her wife was elegant and pleasant, then Madam Yu was absolutely captivating.

A woman like that, let alone a man, even a woman standing in front of her would be captivated by her almost instinctively.

No wonder some people privately dubbed her a "vampire".

The waitress regretted what she said after she opened her mouth.

As a woman, I hate being compared with others the most.

Unless you can win...

Although they all thought that her wife was not bad, her advantage over that man was really... not very obvious...

So someone quickly changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, Madam Yu is quite sensible. My wife has been sending gifts to me every now and then since she came to the mansion."

If you give it once, it can be interpreted as a gesture of goodwill.

If you keep sending gifts one after another, it would be too obvious that you are trying to please others.

Although these maids are shallow outside the inner house, they are all smart inside the house.

Often, even the most ordinary action can be interpreted with several meanings.

Take Madam Yu for example, they had heard of her before they entered the mansion.

It has no origin or background, and to be honest, it is just a trophy obtained by that prince.

The reason she was able to gain a foothold in this marquis's mansion was probably because she could entertain people with her beauty and relied on the favor of the marquis.

Compared with Chen Wenjun, who has the support of Chen family of Zhuo County, it seems normal for her to have such a "pleasing" mentality.

Even Chen Wenjun felt that there was some truth in what the waitress said after hearing it.

But then she reacted.

What does the so-called reliance of the Chen family of Zhuo County mean to that person?
The fact that the other party is the only one favored in this marquis's mansion is in itself his greatest reliance.

So if anyone is talking about pleasing others, it should be her, the newcomer, who should please the other party!
For a moment, Chen Wenjun almost instinctively smelled a hint of danger.

Just like the way she made perfumes, some of the precious seals seemed to have attractive fragrances, but were actually poisonous.

Chen Wenjun asked as his beautiful eyebrows, which were long and curved and shaped like distant mountains, slightly frowned.

"Why don't I know when the other side sent the things?"

Chen Wenjun seldom showed such a serious, almost stern expression. The waitresses were frightened again and spoke in a stammering voice.

"Husband... Madam was sent off the next day after she entered the mansion."

Chen Wenjun's tone gradually turned cold.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

The waitresses said in panic.

"They are all worthless items, so..."

Chen Wenjun felt a lump of anger stuck in his chest.

She is the only unmarried daughter in the clan, so she has nothing to worry about.

This not only causes these maids to act without thinking and have no respect.

Even she lost some of her guard.

"It seems that we really need to replace some people from the clan to enter the mansion..."

Being in a marquis's mansion, you cannot live without someone you can trust.

I can trust these people in front of me, but they are so stupid that sooner or later I will be killed by them!
"Go, deliver a generous gift to that place on behalf of this lady, and apologize to Madam Yu on her behalf."

"It's just that this lady just entered the mansion and was busy arranging the house, so she lost her manners for a moment..."

One of the waitresses was a little puzzled when she heard this.

"If I apologize to that person, won't I lose my status as a lady?"

Identity?

What status?
Being able to please that person is the greatest status!

Chen Wenjun glanced at the waitress who was speaking, and in his heart he had already sentenced the master-servant friendship between the two of them that had lasted for many years to death.

"If she doesn't go, who among you will go in my place?"

At this moment, they finally understood the meaning of estrangement from Chen Wenjun's sudden change of words "my wife".

Feeling nervous, he quickly knelt down and responded.

"I am willing to go!"

……

The west courtyard of the marquis's mansion.

Yu Xuanji held the Jade Rabbit in her arms and stared at the generous gift in front of her, as if she was thinking about something.

But in fact, she was just wondering why the neighbors sent her these things for no reason.

After hearing the maid's words of apology, Yu Xuanji became more confused.

She just heard Han Shao casually say that day, "If there is anything missing over there, please help buy some."

Han Shao might have forgotten what he said, but she remembered it.

But I didn’t remember all of it.

For example, if she remembered some of the missing items, she would send some over there.

This was done several times in a row.

This is not all delivered yet.

Just now, she remembered some useful items and was about to ask someone to send them over, but she didn't expect that the other party's people happened to arrive.

In that case, it would be the same if they took it back.

As for the so-called generous gift, she did not even look at it and let the maids in the courtyard divide it among themselves.

She is just like that, she never cares about these material things.

Just like what she had said to Han Shao before, as long as she could be with her lover, she would be happy to stay in the Guanghan Secret Realm, which she once regarded as the hell.

As for the woman named Wenjun, she didn't care too much about her.

It's just that there's one more person next door, and we don't live together anyway.

It's not visible when you look up, and it's not visible when you look down.

It's nice to be a strange neighbor.

But her 'contemptuous' attitude, as recounted by the waitress, immediately made Chen Wenjun think, 'As expected'.

He sighed faintly.

"Why are you doing this?"

……

(End of this chapter)