Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 312 Maid
The life of a woman in the inner house is much calmer and more trivial than the changes in the court.

October 15th is the day when Shuiguan is relieved of his misfortune.

According to the custom of Daliang, a ceremony to worship Shuiguan is held on this day in order to ensure family safety and smooth life.

The matron of the house would go to the nearby river to fetch water in the early morning.

"I'll go with you." Yun Hao said, holding the copper kettle.

"No need." Zhao Wangshu stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the pot."

"The pot is so heavy. If you put another pot of water in it, it will be even heavier. You can't lift it. I'll go with you and help you lift the water." Yun Hao said with a smile.

Zhao Wangshu looked at Yun Hao's insistent eyes and smiled: "Okay, let's go together."

The couple got into the carriage and headed to the river.

On the carriage, Zhao Wangshu asked Yun Hao curiously, "Has the assassin not been caught yet?"

Yun Hao hesitated for a moment and said: "He was silenced and only the body was found."

"Don't you have any clues?" Zhao Wangshu asked.

Yun Hao shook his head, "There are no useful clues. The other party's methods are very clean and neat. He is obviously a master in this field."

Zhao Wangshu sighed, "Since they dare to assassinate in broad daylight, they must have someone to rely on, and they dare to kill people and silence them, which shows that they are not afraid of the government."

"The person behind the scenes didn't succeed in one attack, and there will be another time. Regardless of his leg injury, Prince Xianli entered the palace and begged Your Majesty to send him guards to protect him." Yun Hao sighed.

After hearing this, Zhao Wangshu was silent for a moment and asked, "Yun Hao, who do you think the person behind this is?"

"It's not good to make random suspicions without solid evidence." Yun Hao said cautiously.

Zhao Wangshu didn't ask any more questions, stuffed the walnuts to him and said, "Pinch it open."

Yun Hao followed his instructions, pinched open the walnuts, peeled out the kernels and fed them to her.

Soon we arrived at the river. The water was clear and the sun shone on the water, making the waves sparkle.

Several women were already drawing water by the river. Their chatter and laughter intertwined with the gurgling sound of the river, forming a harmonious and tranquil picture.

Zhao Wangshu knelt down by the river and prayed devoutly, "Master Shuiguan, I hope you can protect my home, my family's health, and my life's success."

After praying, Zhao Wangshu dipped the kettle into the river and filled it with clean water.

The copper kettle was filled with water. Zhao Wangshu tried to lift the kettle, but found that it was indeed a bit heavy. Just as she was about to speak, Yun Hao had already reached out and took the kettle, "I'll do it."

Yun Hao carried the kettle, put it on the carriage, helped Zhao Wangshu get into the carriage, and returned home.

When he arrived at home, the sacrificial shrine had a water official picture on it, and the sacrificial vessels and offerings were placed on the table. Yun Hao poured river water into the sacrificial vessels.

The couple lit incense, inserted it into the incense burner, and knelt together in front of the incense table, with their hands clasped together and their expressions pious.

The room was filled with smoke and accompanied by their whispered prayers, it looked particularly solemn and solemn.

After the prayer, the couple left the ancestral hall and returned to their Linglong Courtyard.

After the Xiayuan Festival, the weather became increasingly cold, and on the 20th, fire walls and earth dragons were set off in each courtyard.

Zhao Wangshu was in charge of the list of servants who wanted to get married. She noticed that most of the people on the list were loyal and hard-working servants, among which servants were the most common.

Zhao Wangshu had no intention of interfering with which of them should match whom. She was not Prefect Qiao, so she would not mess around with each other.

But what Hong Chang and Lu Zhi meant, she had to ask, "Hong Chang, Lu Zhi, you two have reached the marriageable age, do you have someone you like?" Hong Chang said carelessly, "Young Madam, who do you think Okay, just choose someone for me, I’ll listen to you.”

"This is your life-long event, how can you just listen to me? If you have not decided who to marry, then wait until next year." Zhao Wangshu said angrily.

Hong Chang scratched her head and said with some embarrassment: "Actually, the groom in the mansion, Daniel, is very good to the slaves. I wonder if he is willing to marry me?"

"You are the eldest maid next to the young lady. If I can marry you, the ancestral graves in Daniel's family are smoking. How could he not be willing?" Luzhi joked with a smile.

Hong Chang pushed Lu Zhi and said, "Stop making fun of me."

"I'm telling the truth." Luzhi smiled.

Zhao Wangshu said sternly: "Hong Chang, you are a good girl and deserve a good home. I have also heard of Daniel. He is a hard-working and loyal person. If you really like him, then I will ask Lady Qiao to ask for you." his meaning."

Hearing this, Hong Chang's eyes flashed with joy, "Thank you so much, Madam."

Zhao Wangshu nodded, then turned to Luzhi, "Luzhi, what about you? Do you have someone you like?"

Luzhi was silent for a while, then whispered: "Young madam, can I not get married?"

Zhao Wangshu looked at Luzhi in surprise, "Luzhi, what's wrong with you? Is someone in the house bullying you?"

Luzhi shook his head, "No, young lady. It's just... I just feel that I am too young and want to serve young lady for a few more years."

"If you don't want to marry, don't marry. But if there is a suitable person, you might as well consider it." Zhao Wangshu said in a gentle tone.

Luzhi said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Madam."

Zhao Wangshu smiled and said no more. Some things cannot be rushed and need to be taken slowly. Besides, it doesn't matter if you don't get married.

After that day, servants came one after another to ask her to marry a certain slave. On the roster, there were twenty-seven male servants and thirty-four female servants. There were only twenty-two couples who looked at each other and were interested in getting married.

The other five male servants and twelve maids are temporarily unable to get married.

Zhao Wangshu generously explained to the accountant, "The maids each received six taels of silver for their dowry, and the male servants each received three taels of silver to prepare the wedding banquet. This will be used as an example in the future."

The male and female servants who were getting married all came to Linglong Courtyard to kowtow to Zhao Wangshu, "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness, and I wish Madam long and healthy life."

"Everyone, get up and live a good life from now on." Zhao Wangshu smiled gently.

Everyone knelt down again, kowtowed and thanked him, and then left happily.

As soon as they left, Lady Qiao came in with a bit of joy on her face, "Young madam, I asked Daniel what he wanted, and he was very willing."

"That's good." Zhao Wangshu smiled, "Hong Chang's parents can't be found. Her marriage, Mrs. Qiao, please be more considerate."

"Young madam, if you don't tell me, this slave will also be interested in you." Lady Qiao said with a smile.

"Sister-in-law is pregnant, but I'm afraid I don't have the energy to take care of Xiang's marriage. If you have a girl you like, just tell me and I'll tell my mother-in-law." Zhao Wangshu continued.

"Thank you, Madam, for your concern. As Xiang is a man, there is no need to worry about his marriage. When the wedding is about to happen, I will come back and ask Madam for a favor." Lady Qiao said with a smile.

"Hong Chang's dowry will be paid for at fifty taels," Zhao Wangshu ordered.

"Yes." Lady Buckwheat responded.

"Go tell Hong Chang the good news." Zhao Wangshu dismissed Lady Qiao and continued to read the storybook.

The story goes like this: A poor scholar climbed a high tree, married a rich lady, and took Xiao Qingmei as his concubine, enjoying the blessings of his family.

Seeing Zhao Wangshu holding her breath, she thought about what to write in her second storybook, got up and went to the study.