On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 307 Neighbor 4
Mother Zhou was not surprised at all that Mrs. Li knew what was going on in Sangyu Courtyard.

After all, the backyard was under Madam's control, and the previous movements were so loud that she even noticed someone hiding on the wall and peeping.

Fortunately, Zhou's mother has been well-informed in the back house of the General's Mansion all these years, so she took the opportunity to complain: "It's not that Xiao, but she said that among the special dishes sent by the kitchen today, that dish of deer tendon stewed with fish maw The main dish is leftovers, and you are saying that we are deliberately humiliating her and making a fuss? "

In fact, Xiao Xiao didn't mention it at all.

When she came back, in order to please herself, Mrs. Niu wanted to know what Madam's attitude was towards Sangyuyuan?

He also said that even the big kitchen flattered the maids of Sangyuyuan and could eat the dish of deer tendon stewed with fish maw.

As soon as Zhou's mother heard this, she knew something was wrong.

Even she and Liang's mother didn't have such a good dish for lunch, and when the kitchen stewardess replied yesterday, she said that all the leftovers of the cooked food at the banquet had been eaten.

They have already begun to withdraw money from the accounting room to buy vegetables.

Madam loves to eat venison. The housekeeper bought more than ten kilograms of fresh venison early this morning and will have another meal the rest of the night.

Mrs. Shen mistakenly thought that someone had discovered what she had done. In fear, she could only confess honestly, and even pretended that she was taking out her anger on behalf of the madam.

But it is absolutely impossible to be extravagant, and it is eaten with great fanfare by the maids and women in Sangyuyuan.

But even if Zhou's mother can't use it herself, she would rather take advantage of her own mother-in-law rather than let the wealth go to other people's fields.

She looked aggrieved: "I was really afraid that the eldest mistress would cause trouble, so I wanted to teach you the rules of serving in the yard."

"What did you say!" Mrs. Li's face darkened: "Send Mrs. Shen from the kitchen to come over."

So she killed two birds with one stone this time.

But compared to money, the wife's side is more powerful.

Although the kitchen is rich in oil and water, Zhou's mother is also very jealous.

He asked Mother Zhou and Mother Liang to check the kitchen together.

But she dared to tamper with the food without her permission, which she couldn't bear.

Mrs. Li also had her own methods. She first had Mrs. Shen beaten twenty times, then dragged her in and said with a cold face that someone in the kitchen had already complained to her.

This shows the importance of the kitchen.

Without my consent, the people in the kitchen today dared to use the leftovers from the banquet to replace the fresh dishes in Xiao's portion.

After Zhou's mother came out, she asked a few more people, and she felt very happy. Finally, someone was more unlucky than herself.

Mother Zhou immediately responded and went out to tell the little maid guarding the door to call someone.

She herself secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she had someone to support her, so she was safe and sound.

After Mrs. Li inquired about the whole matter, she simply asked the housekeeper to collapse to the ground and burst into tears. Mrs. Shen blocked her mouth and ordered the whole family to be sold.

If the people below made things difficult for Xiao, she would be happy before it was too late and would be happy to see the joke.

Then tomorrow, will they dare to tamper with their own food?
If you add anything that cannot be added to it, you will be sent directly to hell.

Mother Liang glanced at her and snorted expressionlessly: "Don't go too far. Think about Mother Shen. She used to be the person who was needed by Madam, but now she just sells it."

"Everything we have is just a castle in the air. As long as Madam says a word, let alone food and clothing, we can't even save our lives."

These words were like a basin of ice water, instantly making Mother Zhou, whose head was hot, feel as cold as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She thought about how many times she had violated the law in front of her master.

And when Mother Liang said this, she might have sensed something, which made her instantly frightened. She didn't dare to think about anything, and said with a stiff smile: "What my sister said is that our honor and disgrace all depend on the master's thoughts." How dare I have other thoughts?"

Xiao Xiao's heart trembled when she heard the news that Mrs. Shen, who was in charge of the kitchen, and her family of more than ten people had been sold out.

It's not that she sympathizes with Mrs. Shen, but she has a better understanding of Mrs. Li. In addition to cherishing her reputation, she sometimes seems to be fooling, but if she really hits her bottom line, she can also act resolutely.

Then try not to step on her bottom line.

Even if you are stronger and can bend a bow and shoot an arrow, you will think that you are powerful and safe.

Mrs. Li can suppress her by virtue of her status as a legitimate mother. The guards outside are all skilled in martial arts, and it is definitely not her own tricks that can dominate her.

Therefore, before going to bed, Xiao Xiao repeatedly told those around her: "Wake me up at Mao hour tomorrow."

Don’t think five o’clock in the morning is very early.

Nowadays, except for newlyweds who are a little busy, most people don't have much entertainment. They go to bed early and wake up early.

At least in Sangyu Courtyard, there was a woman who started sweeping at the beginning of Mao Shi.

The maids are young and may be more sleepy, but the older ones sleep less, so Mother Hu and the others are also up.

Mother Hu agreed: "Yes, Madam, don't worry, I... I will remember it."

The fact that Mrs. Shen's family was betrayed not only made Xiao Xiao wary, but also the women and maids in the house were frightened.

Mother Hu and the others felt that since Madam was so cruel to the people she had used, they should be even more careful.

Yan's mother also asked cautiously: "Young lady, you need to freshen up and eat something. You wake up at the beginning of the morning. I'm afraid the time is a bit tight?"

Xiao Xiao waved her hand: "I'm going to see my wife. Just wear simple, comfortable and decent clothes. There's no need to put on makeup."

"If Madam really sees my glamorous appearance, I'm afraid she will feel even worse."

The next day, Mrs. Yan dutifully woke Xiao Xiao up at the beginning of the day.

As soon as Xiao Xiao got up, Yiqing squeezed the toothpaste made of mint, honeysuckle, green salt, etc. onto the bristle toothbrush and handed it to her.

After Xiao Xiao rinsed her mouth, Menghui handed her the warm handkerchief in time to wipe her face.

Then Xiao Xiao sat on the stool in front of the dressing table, and Yiqing brought some snacks and placed them on the dressing table.

Hu's mother had already taken a comb and neatly combed her into the simplest albizia bun.

Yan's mother also took out her outer clothes and helped her put them on.

Xiao Xiao estimated that this busy work was delayed for five or six minutes at most, and he was completely finished. After yawning, he gave them a thumbs up: "Today, my mother and Yiqing will go with me."

"Mother Hu and Menghui will come with me to pay my respects tomorrow."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Xiao had already walked out quickly.

She was very glad that she was not in the palace. Although the General's Mansion occupied an area of ​​nearly ten acres, the front yard only occupied less than half of it. It only took five or six minutes to walk from Sangyu Courtyard to the Madam's main room.

Xiao Xiao slowed down after entering. He saw that the mother-in-law and the little maid had already begun to clean the yard and mop the verandah. They also bowed silently when they saw her.

"Good morning, Madam Liang." Madam Liang had been waiting in front of the door for a long time. When she saw her, she bowed first and whispered: "Madam, she went to bed late last night and hasn't woken up yet. Please wait a moment, Madam."