On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 406 Birthday Banquet 1
Meng Lian'er came over with a tray in her hand, staring at Xiao Xiao, and knelt down to greet her with a fake smile: "Lian'er greets Second Madam Sheng and First Madam Li."

"It's hot today, and the Crown Princess asked us to send some lotus seed soup over."

When Xiao Xiao heard this, she became alert as if she was on a radar. Based on their relationship, there was no doubt that she would put the lotus seed soup on her head.

Therefore, Xiao Xiao simply stood up, leaned on the railing, took advantage of the terrain, and said with a smile: "The Crown Prince's Concubine is so polite."

Second Madam Sheng also added coldly: "Just let it go."

Meng Lian'er's face changed, and finally she placed the tray on the stone table covered with blue satin, then bowed and took her leave.

Second Madam Sheng waited until they left before she murmured to Xiao Xiao, "I just can't stand girls who rush to be concubines."

Xiao Xiao was a little suspicious: "Is it possible that the old lady of the Yao family also wants to give your master a few girls?"

"That's right," Second Madam Sheng snorted, "I would rather buy him two skinny horses than have him marry a girl from the Yao family."

She said it very honestly: "Men are all young, so they are greedy. But if we let the Yao family come into the mansion and have children, they will be able to earn a place in the future."

"But I have the skinny horse and the deed of sale in my hands. It is sensible and obedient, and it looks pleasing to the eye. I will just treat it as a pair of vases."

She looked dejected again: "We are women. We get married, have children, and endure slowly until we get old. Only then can we live a few days of comfort."

Then he leaned close to Xiao Xiao and whispered, "If you want to buy a skinny horse in the future, come to me. I have a way."

Xiao Xiao nodded solemnly: "I don't need to thank you for your kindness. I will remember it."

As long as Li Yan is alive, Xiao Xiao would not dare to say that I am the only one in his life.

People's hearts are fickle. Many loving couples cannot grow old together because of external temptations.

When Second Madam Sheng heard this, she laughed and said, "I have met a soulmate. I know you are a smart person. Now that the man's attention is on you, enjoy it."

Xiao Xiao nodded vigorously: "You are so right..."

Another maid came in carrying a fruit plate.

When Xiao Xiao saw that it was a fruit plate, she relaxed her guard.

After all, peaches and grapes are not like tea that can wet people's clothes.

But even so, she kept an eye on the maid's movements.

The maid was also very tactful. She did not move towards Xiao Xiao. However, when she retreated, she spilled the lotus seed soup that was originally on the table with a swipe of her sleeve.

Second Madam Sheng couldn't avoid it, and the lotus seed soup spilled on her lapels.

It is not yet August, and the women's clothes are thin.

Second Madam Sheng was wearing a soft silk dress that was sticking to her body.

She took a deep breath, swallowed the curse words she wanted to say, stared at the little maid and sneered: "I didn't expect that there would be such a clumsy maid in the palace. Didn't Miss Lian'er ask you to come?"

But this is the palace after all. Even if the maid was wrong, it is not her responsibility.

The maid also knelt down and apologized: "I deserve to die, please forgive me, Second Madam."

A housekeeper in the distance saw that something was wrong and hurried over with a maid to apologize: "I am so sorry, dear guest, there is a guest room over there for you to rest. Please go change your clothes first. I will go and ask the Crown Prince's Consort to come over."

Second Madam Sheng felt bitter, she was definitely not an honored guest, otherwise this old woman would not have been unaware of who she was and would have just addressed her as an honored guest.

If she continued to make trouble, she would be the one to blame. She said coldly, "Then please ask Madam to go to the outer courtyard to find Madam Song in General Sheng's mansion. She has my change of clothes." Madam replied, "Yes."

After saying this, she said to the little maid beside her: "Didn't you hear what the distinguished guest said? Why don't you hurry up and go?"

After the maid left, she smiled and said, "I will help you change your clothes."

Second Madam Sheng looked at Xiao Xiao and asked, "Are you going with me? Or are you waiting for me here?"

However, at this moment, Xiao Xiao felt uneasy, and the alarm bells in her head were ringing wildly. The legendary scene where the heroine of the ancient melodrama was most likely to get into trouble had come.

She had always been cautious, but who could have thought that the other party would not play by the rules at all and directly splashed water all over Second Madam Sheng.

Xiao Xiao was struggling in her heart: Is this directed at me? Or is it directed at Second Madam Sheng?

Did the Crown Princess ask someone to deal with her? Or did that white lotus want to embarrass Second Madam Sheng?

But when Xiao Xiao heard what Second Grandma Sheng asked her, she immediately decided: "Of course I will go with you?"

Because she heard concern for her in Second Madam Sheng's words.

This made her feel a little ashamed.

Even now, the Crown Princess doesn't dare to deal with me in public, but how could I become such a coward?

Besides, if they are really targeting me, even if I avoid it now, they will still have other means later.

Second Madam Sheng looked at the dirt on her collar and smiled: "I don't know if the scumbags behind the scenes are targeting you or trying to embarrass me. Let's see what other tricks are waiting for us, shall we?"

Xiao Xiao understood instantly. This person also knew what was going on and could tell that this was an intentional accident and not an accidental one.

When the old woman beside them heard what they said, her heart began to beat faster and she broke out in a cold sweat. She was frightened by having her inner feelings seen through.

The masters only need to give orders, but it is the servants like them who are responsible for carrying out the work. No matter whether it succeeds or not, someone has to take the blame.

But they have no right to refuse, they can only hope that things are done well and that their masters will feel that they are useful, and then they will be willing to protect them.

The old woman could only pretend that she didn't hear anything and led them to the guest room not far away.

During this time, she also met other female relatives who came to the palace. This shows that Second Madam Sheng is a sociable person. Whenever she meets someone, she will say hello and chat with them for a while. She just tells them that the lotus seed soup in the palace tastes very good. It seems that she not only eats it, but also wants to take it away.

Having said this, he did not forget to point to his dirty collar.

Xiao Xiao was speechless after listening to this. She was worthy of being the second wife who could talk to her. She was just like her when it came to telling lies, and she remained calm and collected.

The old woman who led the way was almost crying. She didn't know what the arrangements ahead were like, but she knew that if something happened to Second Madam Sheng, the female members of the family would all suspect the palace.

After all, the incident with the changing of clothes must be some kind of trick that the female members of the family are well aware of, right?

After walking for a while, the old woman leading the way slipped and she subconsciously hugged Sheng's legs with both hands.

There was a loud plop.

Sheng screamed and was dragged into the lake by the old woman.

Something happened here, and the women saw it from afar. They all hurried over to join in the fun, and shouted: "Hurry up, someone fell into the water..."

Xiao Xiao saw clearly that the moment Second Madam Sheng fell, her hands subconsciously wanted to grab the people around her, but when she saw her, she still didn't grab her.