After rebirth, I became Little Marquis’s Bai Yueguang

Chapter 4

On the second day, when Bai Zhi and Dong Xia were serving Yuan Miaoyi to dress up, the eldest attendant beside Yuan Lingheng replied outside: "Second Miss, the eldest son asked the younger one to come back to you. My uncle and his wife are coming to see you. It will be about time." It only takes half a cup of tea.”

Yuan Miaoyi tilted her head, and Bai Zhi went out to answer for her.

Dongxia neatly tied a hairpin for Yuan Miaoyi, and found a white jade bead-emblazoned hairpin in the makeup box to tie it into her bun.

Yuan Miaoyi glanced at the Bu Yao, waved her hand and said, "How are the things I told you a few days ago?" After saying that, she found another simple silver twig hairpin from the box to tie it with.

Bai Zhi in the other room opened the curtain and came in, taking over Dong Xia's place. She found several pairs of earrings and showed them to Yuan Miaoyi one by one.

Dongxia was taking care of her clothes on the side and said: "The few little girls below are still too young, and there are no outstanding ones among the second class. I am thinking, girls, you should bring up two girls first, and maybe train them for a while. It can be better.”

According to the rules of the Yanxungui School, a girl like Yuan Miaoyi, who is a direct descendant of the Hou family, should be accompanied by four first-class maids, as well as second- and third-class maids, and a number of rough servants.But since Yuan Lingheng dismissed a group of people around her in her yard last time, the number of people in the yard has not been replenished.

It's okay for the people below. First-class maids have to serve personally, so they must be chosen carefully.Fortunately, Bai Zhi and Dong Xia were used to serving her since childhood, so it didn't matter if they were short of manpower for a while.

But as time went by, it was hard to keep someone empty around her.A few days ago, Yen Miaoyi asked Bai Zhi and Dong Xia to think carefully about whether there were any second- and third-class maids who could be used, so that they could bring them up to fill the vacancies around them.

After hearing what Dongxia said, Yuan Miaoyi also knew that this was the best way in a short time. Just when she was about to ask them to write a list for her to see, Zheng Yunyu arrived.

Bai Zhi put on the earrings for Yuan Miaoyi, and Dongxia hurried forward to lift the curtain.

When Zheng Yunyu came in, she was still carrying the cold air from outside.She waved her hand and stopped Yuan Miaoyi from saluting: "That's all, my family doesn't have to do this. You're not well yet, so you can't catch the wind again."

After saying that, Aunt Liu next to Zheng Yunyu took over her cloak. Bai Zhi on the side asked her mother-in-law to add another charcoal basin, while Dongxia hurriedly brought a hand stove over.When the curtain was lowered, the chill on Zheng Yunyu's body also disappeared.

She took Yuan Miaoyi's hand and sat on the Arhat bed by the window. She watched Bai Zhi Dongxia serve tea and tidy up quickly with her hands and feet, then smiled and said: "I think the two maids around you are quite good, and they are also meticulous and disciplined in their work."

Yuan Miaoyi held the tea cup and looked over and said, "They were the people pointed out to me by my mother. I heard that they came from Hedong with my mother as a dowry. My aunt praised them, but she was praising her own family in a different way?"

Yuan Miaoyi has always been keen and is best at listening to words.I think Zheng Yunyu already knew the situation around her.The sudden mention of Bai Zhi and Dong Xia had a profound meaning.

Sure enough, what she said was playful yet intimate.Zheng Yunyu then smiled and tapped her forehead: "You are such a narrow-minded girl, where are you teasing my aunt?"

After speaking, he turned to Nanny Zhao who was standing aside and said, "Have you brought the purple ginseng I asked you to find yesterday?"

"I brought it." Nanny Zhao responded quickly: "There are also a lot of new materials and newly made hairpin jewelry that you ordered yesterday."

Upon seeing this, Yuan Miaoyi hurriedly wanted to refuse, but Zheng Yunyu said: "You are not allowed to refuse. My aunt specially picked this for you. Although you are in the period of filial piety, don't treat yourself harshly."

Since this was the case, Yuan Miaoyi could no longer refuse.Then he pointed at Bai Zhi and Dong Xia and said, "Why don't we just work with the people around my aunt? You two can go with me."

Bai Zhi and Dong Xia glanced at Yuan Miaoyi again, saw her nodding almost invisible, and followed Nanny Zhao out.

After the two went out, they sent all the people outside to the outer courtyard. For a while, only Yuan Miaoyi and Zheng Yunyu were left in the small courtyard.

Seeing that everyone had left, Yuan Miaoyi took the pot and refilled Zheng Yunyu's tea and said, "Auntie, do you have something to tell me?"

Zheng Yunyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip before saying: "I heard from your brother that there are never enough people to serve you. Although the two girls Bai Zhi and Dong Xia are smart, there are always times when they can't take care of themselves. I thought, from now on I’ll send you some people from my hometown in Hedong.”

Yuan Miaoyi originally thought that Zheng Yunyu sent people away for the purpose of establishing the heir apparent, but she did not expect that such a thing would happen, and she couldn't help showing some surprise on her face.

Zheng Yunyu continued: "My aunt knows that you are a big girl and can take care of your own affairs very well. If you have other arrangements, you might as well talk to your aunt."

After reacting, Yuan Miaoyi quickly realized the benefits of Zheng Yunyu's proposal. Since it was said to be a gift, with her aunt's behavior, she must have given it to her together with the deed of birth.Now she doesn't know who to mention the maid below, and she doesn't feel at ease if she asks the madam for someone.

People who came from her mother's family would naturally be attracted to her unless there was any accident.

"I was worrying about this this morning." Yuan Miaoyi smiled and said, "It shows that my aunt still cares about me."

Zheng Yunyu then said: "Your uncle and I don't have any daughters, so I will treat you as my biological daughter. If you are missing anything in the future or suffer any grievance, just tell your aunt and she will definitely support you."

These words were quite profound. Yuan Miaoyi did not answer directly, but instead asked: "Yuan Zheng will be here soon. Can my aunt and uncle stay in Beijing for a longer time?"

Zheng Yunyu straightened the shawl hanging by her hand and said slowly: "There are many things going on in Jingzhou, so I'm afraid I won't be able to celebrate the New Year in Beijing. Your uncle and I will go back after the palace summons in a few days." Wan then smiled slightly and said: "Before your uncle wants to leave, please ask Lord Rong'an to proclaim your brother the crown prince. If you can do this, your uncle and I can rest assured when we are outside."

Only at this point can we get to the point.

Yuan Miaoyi's face revealed a hint of hesitation.When Zheng Yunyu saw this, he asked her what was wrong, but he couldn't tell her if something happened?
Yuan Miaoyi said with some hesitation: "My uncle and aunt took pity on my brother and me. It was the kindness of our elders. But I was afraid... that my father might not agree."

Listening to her tone, Zheng Yunyu seemed to have something to say and said: "Heng'er is the eldest son of the direct family, and it is natural for him to be the heir apparent. Could it be that Marquis Rongan has other ideas?"

After saying that, Zheng Yunyu paused as if he suddenly realized something.Then Yuan Miaoyi continued to say: "I am a junior, so it is not easy for me to discuss the rights and wrongs of my elders. It's just..."

Zheng Yunyu heard Yuan Miaoyi say quickly and quietly: "One time when I was in my mother's room, I heard her arguing with her father. It seemed that," Yuan Miaoyi made a look that was difficult to say: "There is something wrong with my father's outer room. Pregnant."

Zheng Yunyu's face changed slightly, and he was furious.What does the Yuan family think of their Pei family girl?I thought that Yuan Fuwei and Liu Shutang were just hooking up before. If they were just a concubine, it would be hard for them to say anything.

But if Liu Shutang was placed in the outer room first and there was a controversy, it would be a slap in the face of the Pei family.

But after a second thought, Zheng Yunyu quickly calmed down again.In order for Dayan to continue his relationship with a concubine, he needed the consent of his original wife’s natal family.Now that we have set up an outer chamber, why bother with the paperwork for taking a concubine?
Although the Liu family was in decline, Liu Shutang was still a good member.The Pei family would find it hard to comment on marrying her directly as a stepmother.

Although Pei Zhao's backyard is clean, Zheng Yunyu has been a clan wife for many years and is not an ordinary mediocre woman, so she quickly figured out the key.

Because Liu Shutang is pregnant.

Although Pei Linlang was in poor health at that time, he was not terminally ill.It was impossible for the Yuan family to divorce his wife, but if Liu Shutang was not given an identity, the origin of the child would be unclear, and she would have no choice but to take her as a concubine.

But who would have expected that Pei Linlang would fall ill as soon as he took out the concubinage documents. Before he could do anything after taking out the concubinage documents, Pei Linlang passed away.

Legally speaking, Liu Shutang was already Yuan Fuwei's concubine.But from the perspective of etiquette, Liu Shutang was not considered a member of the Yuan family before the ceremony was completed.

If this child is born outside, people who don't know why will just think that the child is a concubine with unknown origins.

The difference in status is a world of difference.If it were just a concubine giving birth to a son, it would be a serious status.If he is a concubine, not to mention the Pei family, Mrs. Yuan Tai will never let the Yuan family's genealogy be shamed by this child.

This happened one after another, and even Zheng Yunyu wanted to sigh that this was God's will.But this would be of great benefit to them.

Yuan Miaoyi has been sorting out the original memory these days, and it was not until yesterday that she vaguely remembered that this happened.It's just that the original person didn't seem to hear clearly, but it's not difficult to verify this matter.

The only place where her cheap father could hide people was on the Yuan family's property or the farm.She checked them one by one and could always find out some clues.

It's funny to say that the steward of Zhuangzi who Yuan Fuwei hid was actually her mother's employee, which made it even more convenient for cross-examination.

Yuan Fuwei wanted to support Liu Shutang, and the Pei family wanted to support Yuan Lingheng as the heir apparent.This was originally a situation where either the east wind prevailed over the west wind, or the west wind overcame the east wind.

Seeing how Yuan Fuwei is doing now, the Pei family will definitely not let Yuan Fuwei straighten Liu Shutang, so as not to cause future troubles to the direct branch.But Yuan Fu could only wait, but Pei Zhao could not stay in Shengjing forever and entangle the Yuan family on this matter.

After all, if Yuan Fuwei brought her into the house as a concubine first and refused to renew the relationship, and Liu Shutang gave birth to a son in the future, it would bring countless troubles to Yuan Lingheng.

Originally, Pei Zhao thought that if Yuan Fuwei refused to let go, he would go to the imperial court to fight the lawsuit with the Yuan family.

But this is a last resort. After all, if things get so big, it will be of no use to Yuan Lingheng.

But what Yuan Miaoyi said made Zheng Yunyu immediately think of a better way.

If we count the days, the one outside might be due to give birth soon.Until the Pei family's affairs are resolved, Mrs. Yuan Tai will not let Liu Shutang enter the house, lest she completely offends the Pei family.

Now, the one who can't afford it is Yuan Fuwei.

Yuan Miaoyi looked at Zheng Yunyu who was thoughtful, knowing that her aunt had already thought of what she wanted, so she gently refilled her cup of tea.

Today's lunch was shared by Pei Zhao and Zheng Yunyu. No one spoke during the meal, only the slight friction of clothing could be heard, and the atmosphere at the table was a bit stagnant.

Both Mrs. Tai and Pei Zhao looked normal, but Yuan Miaoyi knew from Yuan Fuwei's face that her father must be very unhappy today.

After finishing the meal, Pei Zhao said that he would go to the palace in the afternoon and left with Zheng Yunyu.Madam Tai looked at Yuan Miaoyi's expression and sent her back to have a good rest.

Yuan Miaoyi thanked his wife, and on the way back, she met Yuan Fuwei who was about to go out.The original body was not close to this father, and Yuan Miaoyi was even more so after the core was changed.

During this period of time, father and daughter only met occasionally and had no conversation at all, but no matter what, Yuan Miaoyi's etiquette was never wrong.

She greeted Yuan Fu and asked softly: "Is father going out?"

Yuan Miaoyi and Pei Linlang are [-]% similar in appearance, especially when they look up at people.Yuan Fuwei looked at the little daughter in front of him, and vaguely remembered the moment when he first met his wife many years ago.

Feeling guilty for a moment, he quickly looked away and replied vaguely: "Yes, there is something going on in the yamen. Go back quickly, it's windy here, don't stand here freezing."

Yuan Miaoyi nodded, stepped aside slightly and said, "Then I won't disturb father."

Yuan Fuwei left in a hurry, and Yuan Miaoyi looked at his back coldly for a long time, knowing that when he went out at this time, he must go to see the woman he had placed outside.

His guilt seemed to only linger on his simple words of concern for his daughter.

Finally, Dongxia came up, tightened her cloak for her and said softly: "Girl, go back, don't catch a cold."

Yuan Miaoyi responded, withdrew her gaze and walked towards her yard.

In the afternoon, Yuan Miaoyi was reading a book when Bai Zhi suddenly opened the curtain and came in: "Girl, the eldest son is here."

Yuan Lingheng stood in the outer room. After taking off his cloak, he warmed his hands in front of the stove before entering the inner room.

"What are you looking at, so serious? It hurts your eyes."

Yuan Miaoyi put away the books in her hands and asked Bai Zhi to brew the Xishan Bailu that Yuan Lingheng loved to drink: "I just had nothing to do to read some miscellaneous books. Why are you here at this hour?"

Yuan Lingheng sat down at the table, looked at his younger sister and said with a smile, "Nothing, I just wanted to come and see you."

Yuan Miaoyi looked at Yuan Lingheng and understood.

When she was born, the relationship between Pei Linlang and Yuan Fuwei had been exhausted.But when Yuan Lingheng was born, the couple still had a time of deep love.

Moreover, he is the eldest son who carries the hopes and expectations of the whole family. When he was a child, he must have secretly admired his father when he looked at him.

It's just that he has noticed the changes in his father over the years, the gradual estrangement between him and his mother, and the indifference towards his younger sister.

But what happened today made him face to face with his father's meanness and ruthlessness. Although Yuan Lingheng had been prepared for it, he still felt uncomfortable.

Knowing that her brother was depressed at this time, Yuan Miaoyi did not mention any topic about the Crown Prince. The brother and sister just chatted about daily life in this afternoon, and they talked like this until it was time to light the lamp.

The madam sent a message to them, asking them to eat on their own without going to the front, so the brother and sister had dinner together again.

By the time Yuan Lingheng was about to leave, the inexplicable emotion in his heart when he came had dissipated.

Afraid of the cold wind blowing from Yuan Miaoyi, Yuan Lingheng refused to let her go outside the hospital.

He stood outside the house, tying his cloak and leaning sideways to shield Yuan Miaoyi from the cold wind: "My aunt told me today that she would send a few people from Hedong to you. It's my fault that she forgot to give them to you after what happened last time. Add some more manpower to the hospital."

Yuan Miaoyi laughed and said: "This is just a trivial matter in the inner house. Besides, Bai Zhi and Dong Xia serve me very well, brother, you don't have to worry."

After saying that, he asked the chief attendant beside Yuan Lingheng to hold a lantern and watch his feet carefully.

Yuan Lingheng touched her head and made up his mind.

This is his true blood-related relative. Just like his uncle said, even if it is not for himself, he must consider it for Jiao Jiao.

Tomorrow, when the period of filial piety is over, he will go out to study.If he does not have a noble enough status, someone will definitely treat his sister lightly in the future.

Only when he becomes the crown prince can Jiao Jiao live a comfortable life in the mansion.

(End of this chapter)