Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 8 The Comparison of the Two Daughters

Holding her son Yao Shili by one hand and her daughter Yao Cunyun by the other, Mao walked forward and told them with a smile, "Call Uncle!"

Yao Shili and Yao Cunyun were only seven or eight years old, and they looked very cute with pink makeup and jade carvings. They twisted their small bodies and came forward to greet Master Yao in a dignified way. "uncle!"

Yao Nianguang also smiled and nodded, "Brother!"

"Sit down, sit down!" Master Yao nodded to his younger brother and younger siblings with a smile, his eyes fell on a pair of nephews and nieces, and he suddenly became more gentle, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, good boy!"

Seeing the handsome nephew suddenly think of his own son, Master Yao's heart softened, he opened his arms and said to Yao Shili with a smile: "Li'er, come, come to Uncle!"

Yao Shili subconsciously looked at her mother, and seeing her nodding with a smile, she also smiled and said "yes", and ran towards Master Yao.

Master Yao laughed, and sat next to him with his nephew in his arms, holding his little hand and asking what books he had read during this time?How many words did you know?Are your lectures good, sir?What do you like to play after school?etc.

Speaking of their son, the Yao family's second wife was also full of relief. Mrs. Mao held her daughter in her arms, and together with her husband, they answered Master Yao's words from time to time. The room was filled with joy and bursts of laughter.

Yao Cunmei didn't know when she left behind her father, she sat obediently by the side, bit her lips and looked at her cousin who was snuggling close to her father, feeling unhappiness in her heart, her father would rather love other people's children than himself, because Are you a daughter, not a son?
Yao Cunmei was upset, let alone Ma Shi who was talking and laughing wantonly when he was still at the door.Ma held back the maid who was about to lift the curtain, and stood outside the door through the curtain and listened for a long time.The more she listened, the more she felt angry, sour, astringent, indignant and had to swallow her feelings alternately, which made her so angry that she almost wanted to go crazy!

so what?Why did she have no son!
There is no son, so she deserves this anger!And can only suffer!

"The second uncle and younger siblings are here!" Mrs. Ma put away the resentment on her face, put on a dignified and decent smile, and went in slowly, turning her eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "Dinner is ready, master, second uncle, go Let's eat!"

"Thank you, sister-in-law!" Elder Yao smiled.Master Yao also smiled and greeted everyone to get up, and walked to the dining room together.

I don't know whether it was intentional or not, when he got up, Mao's eyes glanced at Yao Cunhui, and Yao Cunhui also glanced at her. When meeting Yao Cunhui's gaze, Mao pursed his lips and smiled, which was meaningful.

Immediately came to the dining room, after Master Yao sat down, everyone sat down one by one according to the old rules.

Yao Cunhui hadn't appeared at the big dinner table for a long time, so naturally she didn't have her old seat, so she sat at the end.Under Ma Qunfang's head.

After a happy meal, Mrs. Ma greeted Mrs. Mao from time to time, Mrs. Mao was courteous and polite, Yan Yan was polite, Yao Cunmei and Ma Qunfang talked and laughed to Mr. Yao from time to time, Mr. Yao and his brothers occasionally talked about business matters , and then chatted with his wife, daughter and nephew. Only Yao Cunhui listened with a smile, and only said a word or two when he was attracted by the topic.

After eating, everyone came to the flower hall to sit down, rinsed their mouths, and then a maid brought a red lacquer tray to serve them tea for digestion and nourishment.

Sisters Yao Cunhui and Ma Qunfang got up, took the initiative to take the tea bowls from the maids, and offered them to the elders present one by one.This is filial piety, which Master Yao has always valued.

Yao Cunmei didn't expect Yao Cunhui to stand up as well, she felt a little unhappy when she was serving tea, she quietly squeezed Yao Cunhui, and slammed her elbow hard into her.

Yao Cunhui let out a low cry, staggered to the side involuntarily, and knocked on the Eight Immortals table placed in the middle of the flower hall, only to hear "Jingla!", and a piece of her sleeve was scratched by the corner of the table.

"You are such a big man, how can you be so careless!" Mrs. Ma frowned, staring at Yao Cunhui with reproachful eyes, but her tone was full of concern in the condemnation, and ordered Mingxia, the eldest maid next to her, "Help the second miss down and see But where is it knocked! Find an idea to apply the ointment."

Master Yao also frowned, and the little favor he had for Yao Cunhui when he woke up suddenly disappeared.

Master Yao was about to agree with Mrs. Ma's words, but he saw Mrs. Mao had already come to Yao Cunhui's side in three steps and two steps, holding her hand carefully to see if there was any scratches, he breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: " Fortunately, there is no injury! Let me tell you, this dress is too old, it will break if you touch it, why are you still wearing it!"

Yao Cunhui lowered her eyes and smiled slightly: "Thank you, Second Aunt, for your concern. How can I be so delicate, but I couldn't stand still for a while and staggered two steps, how could I get hurt!" Sorry, said: "Daughter lost her composure, please father and mother Haihan!"

When Mrs. Ma heard Mao's words, his heart tightened for no reason, and he hurriedly said: "Okay, it's fine, let's go down!"

"Wait!" Master Yao's low voice was stern, his face was also gloomy, his eyes were burning and fixed on Yao Cunhui motionlessly.

It was only then that Master Yao realized how shabby his daughter was wearing, half of her faded arms, and the old white silk dress was a bit yellowish, except for a dull silver bracelet on her left wrist, there was nothing on her body. Valuable decoration.There is no valuable jewelry on the simple bun, but the two delicate flowers on the temples add a little bit of color to her!
However, she stood there, delicate and soft, with outstanding temperament, her brows were light and picturesque, and her peaceful expression showed natural generosity, like a small wild chrysanthemum swaying in the wind, showing no timidity and inferiority, revealing a leisurely and gentle charm.

Master Yao's heart softened, and he felt all kinds of pity and affection. When he looked at Yao Cunmei, this pity and affection immediately turned into raging anger.

Yao Cunmei is wearing bright satin gowns sprinkled with poppies in water red, with pink and purple borders, a beige long skirt with lotus patterns and silver threads with dark patterns, cordyceps dotted emerald headdress, rice bead hairpins, emerald green water drop earrings, chiseled gold Ruyi's head is inlaid with a red and blue precious gold necklace and a jadeite bracelet. She is dressed in a thousand and one charming ways, with jewels and jewels, and she is full of momentum as a daughter of a thousand pieces of gold.

Master Yao's face was silent, his cold eyes shot directly at Ma Shi's face, without saying a word, just staring at Ma Shi like this, but it was enough to make Ma Shi feel restless like a needle on his back.

"Brother, it's getting late, let's go back first!" Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Second Master Yao got up and said goodbye hurriedly.

"Okay, you go back first, we'll discuss it tomorrow." Master Yao calmed down, and nodded to Master Yao Er.Just now the two brothers agreed to go to the study to talk about things after dinner, but he is obviously not in the mood right now.

"Okay, okay!" Elder Yao breathed a sigh of relief, winked at his wife, and retreated with his children.

In fact, Mao really wanted to stay and watch the show, and looked at her husband unwillingly, but his eyes froze when he was warned by him, and she did so reluctantly, and left with him.

Qiao's mother also hurriedly winked at the maids, and everyone, together with Ma Qunfang, retreated silently. Except for Mr. Yao, his wife and their daughter, only Qiao's mother stayed behind, standing by Ma's side.

Mother Qiao didn't want to hear gossip, but some things were not convenient for Mrs. Ma, so she had to say them when the time came.

"You did a good job!" Master Yao slapped the table fiercely, and the tea bowl rang softly, everyone was startled.

"Master!" Mrs. Ma was so startled that her heart beat wildly, she looked at Master Yao in panic, hating Yao Cunhui to death in her heart.

Yes, she was negligent!She was negligent!
Yao Cunhui has always been dressed like this, she is used to seeing it, of course she will not feel that there is anything wrong with it, but Master Yao is different.Standing in front of the two daughters, there is no need to say anything, it is a living contrast!

Her virtuousness, her kindness, all became pale at this moment.

"Look for yourself!" Master Yao pointed Yao Cunhui sharply with his hand, and shouted sharply: "My daughter of the Yao family, what will you do to me! It's so shabby, where do you put my face!"

Yao Cunhui's cheek muscles twitched slightly, his palms subconsciously tightened, as if a needle tip had passed through his heart, causing a sharp pain.

That's right, she tore the sleeve on purpose, and she also expected that Mrs. Mao would not miss this opportunity to embarrass Mrs. Ma.Everything was developing according to her plan, and her father finally looked at her squarely and spoke justice for her, didn't he?
But why, hearing these words from his mouth, she still felt a little pain and disappointment in her heart?
What is she disappointed about?Yao Cunhui laughed secretly at herself, she already knew exactly what kind of person her father was, she already knew it!

On the contrary, Mrs. Ma was stunned for a moment after hearing Master Yao's words, and his tense face immediately relaxed a little. Please forgive me for not taking good care of me! My concubine promises to the master that I will never do it again!"

"Neglect?" Master Yao sneered, feeling even more angry in his heart - not angry with anything else, but angry with Mrs. Ma's sophistry.

Master Yao prides himself on being extremely smart, thoughtful, and cunning, and he hates others showing off his cleverness in front of him.

If Mrs. Ma admits his mistake honestly, he won't mention this matter, and it's okay to just let it go.

After all, he didn't have much affection for this daughter who was never close to him. Even he, a father, couldn't remember who it was the moment he saw his daughter, let alone Ma Shi?Ma Shi is not her own mother!He didn't abuse her, gave her food and clothes, Master Yao thought it was already good.If it wasn't for Mao's words, and Yao's face, he wouldn't be so angry.

However, Mrs. Ma did not honestly admit his mistake, but claimed "negligence", which made Master Yao unacceptable. He felt that Mrs. Ma was clearly looking for an excuse to prevaricate him.

To put it bluntly, he was playing him like a monkey and deceiving him!
What he hates the most is people who play tricks in front of him.

(End of this chapter)