hairpin family

Chapter 117
"Don't think about it too much, life will get better." Zisu comforted, "The servants in our mansion are very generous, and we are lucky to be able to work in such a family. She is a person who is lenient in everything. It is our blessing that we were selected by her to serve as errands in Fucui Pavilion. As long as we can serve the princess wholeheartedly, we will have a good life in the future. Although your family is difficult now, but you Brother is a diligent person, and he is decent to be able to go out to work. Although he is just a servant now, after two years, with your brother's ability, you can always be promoted to a small steward. By then, you will be following the princess, and the monthly rules will be fine. By the way, when you go out with the princess, there will always be some rewards, just save it up slowly. Your younger brother is just a little weaker, and when he has money and some good medicine, are you afraid he won't get better?"

"Sister said yes," Caishang said gratefully.

Before the princess' brother and sister returned to the capital, those who were able to float in the Cui Pavilion were all idlers with no roots in the mansion, and none of them could do much better.Not only Caishang's family is in poor condition, but the rest are similar.Although Zisu is also a family-born child, she is not as good as Caishang.Caishang has no siblings at all, but Zisu's parents left a few years ago, and now she is alone.If it wasn't for Qin Zhao's attention, he would be just a random servant when he gets older in a few years.

Thinking of Zisu's life experience, Caishang felt a little sorry, and said, "I have complained to my sister, but it is not easy for my sister."

In the past, Zisu was similar to herself, the most honest, her parents had gone, and she was bullied a lot in Fucui Pavilion, but she was kind and innocent by nature, although she didn't talk much, she always smiled.It was rare that she came to serve in front of Mr. Lang, although she offended some people, but after all no one dared to bully her in front of her face.Caishang was secretly worried that her life would be even more difficult if the husband left. Unexpectedly, the princess liked her temperament and kept her as a personal servant.Although Zisu is one of the servants in the mansion, she is considered the most proud person in front of the lord and the princess, but she is not arrogant or impatient, and treats people as before, not only not a little arrogant, but more stable than before.

The two were talking, crossed the suspension bridge, bypassed the long waterside promenade, and entered the Fucui Pavilion.

Because Qin Zhao was still drawing pictures upstairs, Zisu asked the servant girl downstairs whether the tea was delivered in time, and whether she had brought some snacks to satisfy her hunger. Seeing that everything was fine, she did not dare to disturb Qin Zhao upstairs. So she asked Caitang to think about Yun, and Caiyi also called over, and told the three of them to see Qin Zhao together at night.

Caitang knew about it a long time ago, and Yun Xiang and Caiyi were delighted to hear that.Zisu said: "Don't be too busy to be happy. After all, the princess will have to see it for herself. If she sees it well, she will be able to support you. If you are not selected, don't be discouraged. No matter what you do, be diligent and willing." Yes, doing the errands well is better than anything else. The Princess has a heart, and she will always see it."

All three quickly said yes.

Zisu ordered a few more words before telling the three of them to break up, and only said to call them again after dinner.

After dismissing the three of them, Zisu took needles and thread from the downstairs side room.It wasn't until the sunset was slanting west that I went to the small kitchen to see what I had made for dinner at night.

When we got back to the main house, the sky was getting dark. Zisu led the two maids upstairs and lit the candles. Qin Zhao also paid off. After painting for a long time, his back really hurt.After working around, I collected the finished drawing, and then asked Zisu, "Have the ingredients from the big kitchen been delivered?"

"Yes, it was delivered in the afternoon. It's just that there are two things missing. The mother who is in charge of the big kitchen explained that the buyer will buy it and deliver it early in the morning. If the princess needs anything else, we can just send someone to get it."

Hearing what she meant, Qin Zhao didn't dare to make things difficult for them in the big kitchen, so he was relieved.

Zisu ordered someone to bring warm water, and helped Qin Zhao to wash up, and while helping Qin Zhao change his clothes, he said, "Your servant has already talked to Yun Xiang, when does the princess want to call them to see? "

"I've been busy all day, let me have a comfortable and full meal first, and then let them come after dinner."

Zi Su laughed and said, "How dare you not let the princess have enough to eat, what the princess said seems to be blaming the servants for not serving you well."

After joking a few words, Zisu asked someone to bring dinner over.

After having dinner and rinsing his mouth, Qin Zhao took a rest, and Zisu led Yun Xiang and the three of them to ask for an audience.

Qin Zhaoxuan entered the house, and the three saluted. Qin Zhao asked the three people's ages, was it a child born at home or bought from outside?What kind of family members do you have in the mansion?What are you doing now?Are good at something and so on.The three answered one by one.Qin Zhao saw that the three little girls looked pretty good, although he was a little nervous, but the answers to the questions were meaningful, so he said, "I want to live in Fucui Pavilion for a long time. My work here is simple, but the requirements are high. Besides, I don't like talkative people. You can do whatever you want in my room. When you leave the Fucui Pavilion, you must not make mistakes in your words and actions. I have no other requirements for you. In the mansion, my word is my life. You can do it."

All three said: "Slaves can do it."

Qin Zhaodao: "The names of Caishang and Caiyi will be changed in the future, let's call them Yunshang and Yunyi."

Caitang and Caiyi thanked Qin Zhao for their orders.

It's not that Qin Zhao likes to change people's names, she doesn't have such perverted hobbies.It's just that she has called A Cai's mother for several years. If her personal maid also has Cai characters, the ancients pay attention to avoiding taboos, and she is a bit disrespectful to A Cai, so she has to change it.Fortunately, Yunshang and Yunyi sounded no worse than Caishang and Caiyi.

Yun Xiang is honest and honest, Yun Shang is smart, Yun Yi is careful, and Qin Zhao assigns jobs according to what each of them is good at.

Yun Xiang took care of all the trivial matters in her house, Yun Shang was clever and pleasant, and went out with her to socialize together, and Yun Yi was in charge of her daily clothes.As for the key to her room, it was kept by Zisu.Among the four, Zisu is the oldest.Usually, if there is something to do, the three of them just ask Zisu for instructions.

The three girls agreed one by one, and they were able to stay with the princess and become her personal maids. The three of them did not show it on their faces, but they were extremely happy in their hearts.It wasn't until Qin Zhao sent the three of them out that they looked at each other and smiled. Yun Xiang said in a low voice: "We must work hard in the future, and don't disappoint the support of the princess."

"Naturally, we should also thank sister Zisu." Yunshang and Yunyi also said.

Knowing that Zisu still had something to say, the three of them guarded under the porch. After a while, Zisu came out of the house, seeing the three of them standing there quietly, nodded secretly, and led them to the shabby building where she lived. Li, said: "There are exactly four rooms in this Pixia, and we each have one room. You will bring everything back and live here in the future. The princess said the monthly silver, so I will pay two. Waiting maids are sent out monthly. If it is done well, I will mention the waiting maids again. I will go to the steward in the mansion to reply tomorrow. Also, when the princess rests at night, she likes to be quiet. I usually keep vigil at night. In the cubicle, from now on, we will be on duty every two days, Yunshang and I will be on duty, Yun Xiangyou and Yunyi will be on duty. I will guide you each for a day first, and then you will be on duty yourself."

Yun Xiang worried: "My sister will only take us for one day? What if the service is not good for the princess?"

Zisu gave her a white look: "How can you be so worthless? How can you not serve well? As long as you put your heart into it and put the princess in your heart, how can you not do well? Besides, you don't have to worry, in fact, the princess seldom Calling people. As long as she rests, nothing will happen overnight. But we can’t sleep to death, and if we are called, we should respond immediately.”

After saying a few words, Zisu saw that she had nothing to explain, so she said: "The princess is inseparable from others, you go and get the things first, pick out the house yourself, don't wait for me when you turn around, just sleep , what's the matter, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Since then, Yun Xiang and the three have worked as errands beside Qin Zhao, causing other people in Fucui Pavilion to look sideways. It can also win the eyes of the princess and be supported.Of course, there are also dismissive ones, thinking that Qin Zhao is not the daughter of the head of the family after all, it is not good to compare with Changning and Yixing, she has no foundation after all, and she does not know what will happen in the future.He also thought that if the second master returned to Beijing in the future, if Qin Zhao was not accepted by his stepmother, it might be a disaster for her to use him, so he would stay away from her.

Qin Zhao also saw it.Send out those who are uneasy.

Princess Jinyang saw that there were already few people in Fucui Pavilion, so she asked her to pick some more people.Qin Zhao then said that there are not many people, but the focus is on excellence. In order to avoid overstaffing, there are enough people. Fucui Pavilion is not big, and she doesn't need so many people.Instead, he asked Qin Lei and Qin Ming to go to the Fucui Pavilion and tell Jin Yang about serving as a nurse.Jin Yang thought that Qin and Qin Feng are now helping in the oil workshop. The four of them were originally left by Qin Zhe to serve as personal guards for Bang Zhao. Although there were guards in the central part of the palace, they were different from these four.She only wants two people, how can Jin Yang object?
Qin Zhao spent a few days drawing a drawing of a tool needed for frying oil, and then called Qin and Qin Feng over to discuss the sketch. Under Qin and Qin Feng's suggestion, he made some revisions. Then the blueprint was finalized and handed over to Princess Jinyang, who asked the chief historian in the mansion to find several craftsmen to make it.

After finishing this matter, Qin Zhao thought of his elder brother Shu Minglang.Then he told Jin Yang about meeting brother Shu Minglang, and that brother Shu Minglang had saved her life.

Jin Yang said: "Although the Duke of the State took you to thank Brother Shu Shizi for saving his life, our family can't be silent. When I turn around, I will ask someone to pack up a few thank you gifts. You can also take a look and think it is appropriate. Now, I will send the Chief Historian to Prince Geshu. When your uncle rests, someone will send an invitation to Prince Geshu, inviting him to come here, and we will thank you in person."

The reason why Qin Zhao told Princess Jinyang about this matter was firstly for the sake of being able to associate with Ge Shu Minglang in an open and aboveboard manner in the future, and secondly for Princess Jinyang to come forward and give Ge Shu Minglang a thank you gift.In this way, in the future, when she interacts with Prince Ge Shu, the world will be less suspicious, especially the people in the palace will be less likely to speculate on Qin Zhe.

Qin Zhaoyuan thought that Jinyang would have scruples because of his elder brother and brother Shu Minglang's identity, and he didn't want Jinyang not to wait for her to bring it up. After saying this, he pretended to be disturbed and said: "But brother Shu After all, Minglang is the eldest son of Beiting, so, isn't it a bit embarrassing for Auntie?"

Jin Yang smiled and said: "It's hard for you to think so much at such a young age. But you should also remember that you are the daughter of our side-by-side palace, no matter how bad you are, there is also me, the princess aunt, in Chang'an City, As long as you don't murder and set fires, you just have to show the bearing of a noble daughter of your family. What did you do wrong? Is it possible that there are still people in the capital who dare to criticize? Although Ge Shu Minglang's status is a bit special, how can we David even have one? The son of Beiting can't even accept it? Besides, the kindness of saving life is extraordinary. If it's such a great kindness, we don't dare to thank you generously because of our status. Scruples come and go, so what's the point of being a human being? What’s more, if it spreads to other people’s ears, it’s just that we stand shoulder to shoulder with the palace and are ruthless and ungrateful. If someone in the court says something, is it worthless for you to be your uncle’s side-by-side king and Minister of the Ministry of War?”

Damn, this is the real demeanor of the proud girl of heaven.Qin Zhao was ashamed and said, "Azhao knew he was wrong, and my aunt taught me the lesson."

Jin Yang smiled and stroked her head, and said: "You have suffered some hardships in the past, so you don't have to bear with everything in the future, just be generous. If there is a mistake, your uncle and aunt will take care of it for you. Even if there is a mistake , and it’s not up to others to make irresponsible remarks, so your uncle and I can teach you a lesson.”

To be honest, these days, although she seems to be acting freely, she is actually careful everywhere, and it is a lie to say that she is not tired.Although Qin Zhao may not take what Jinyang said seriously, after all, she is different from Changning and Yixing, but at least she understands Jinyang's attitude, and she is naturally relieved. It can also be relaxed.If you are a human being who is depressed all day long, why are you still alive?

The matter of giving Ge Shu Minglang a gift does not need Qin Zhao himself to do it himself. The person in charge drew up the gift list, which was approved by Jin Yang and showed to Qin Zhao. Mingming's mansion in Beijing.

Ge Shu Minglang did not expect another gift from the Palace of Side-by-Shoulders, and after looking at the gift list, there are gold, silver, jade, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, this gift of thanks is really a bit heavy.But because it was sent with great fanfare, it was hard to refuse, so I chose some special products from Beiting, calculated the gift in return, and sent back a letter of worship, just waiting for the side-by-side king Qin Huaiyu to be able to walk through the door of the palace when he is free. When I saw the side-by-side prince of the Kingdom of David, I had to listen to his teachings.Between the words, it is the courtesy of the son and nephew.

After reading the post, Jin Yang was satisfied with Ge Shu Minglang's attitude.

Qin Zhao was fine, but remembered the shop that Chen Jinwu had said she had promised to give to Princess Qinghe when she was in the Yue Kingdom last time.She has been busy for six or seven days in a row, and she doesn't know what's going on with her.Then he went back to Jinyang, saying that he wanted to go to Duke Lu's mansion to play with Chen Jinwu.

Because Changning and Yixing stayed in the palace all the time, and Qin Zhao was the only one at home, Jinyang thought she was bored at home, so he agreed.

In addition, I prepared a few snacks for Qin Zhao to take to the Duke of Lu's mansion to honor the old Duke Lu and Mrs. Pei, so it's not easy to come empty-handed.

Qin Zhao was about to go out here, and the Duke of Yue's mansion had sent someone to pick him up.

Jin Yang dare not refute Mr. Luo's face.I had no choice but to call someone to ask Qin Zhao.

Qin Zhao remembered that Luo Che said that he would take her to live in the countryside for a few days.Thinking that if Chen Jinwu decides on the location of the shop, she will not be able to hand it over to her for a while. As long as she can take her to see the specific location, approximate area, and layout of the shop, she can take advantage of it with her. When Roche went to the Zhuangzi outside the city, he designed the decoration plan.When I return to Beijing, I will start to work, so there will be no delay.

Then he laughed and said, "Azhao originally only wanted to go to Duke Lu's mansion to find Cousin Jinwu and play for two days, nothing to do. Even if Grandpa Luo came to pick him up, it would be hard to disappoint the old man. Azhao went to Duke Yue That’s it. After all, Cousin Jinwu also often goes to the Duke’s Mansion of the Yue State. She and Cousin Jing Chen are very close. I’ll talk to Grandpa Luo later, and then send someone to pick her up to the Duke’s Mansion of the Yue State. I haven't seen Grandpa Chen and Mrs. Pei for a long time, and I asked my aunt to send the prepared gifts to Lu Guogong's mansion, which is also Ah Zhao's filial piety to the two old people."

Jinyang saw that she was well-organized in the queue, and thought that this little girl is a reasonable person. If Changning and Yixing can be so sensible, she can save a lot of worry.

In response to this, he said again: "You go out now. You don't know how many days it will be before you come back. You should also go to the A family and say something."

Since he wanted to go out, he naturally had to report to the old concubine.

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "Ah Zhao will go now."

After saying goodbye to Jinyang, Qin Zhao sent Yunshang back and asked Zisu to pack her things, and she went to Rongshouju by herself.

The old concubine heard that someone from the Duke of Yue's mansion came to pick her up, she said with a smile: "It's been a few days since my granddaughter returned to the mansion, and you, Grandpa Luo, have come to pick her up twice, it seems like you want to rob my granddaughter. I have always been generous, and it is rare to get close to you, so you should be more filial and filial to him, go as soon as you go, and give my brother a voice for me."

Qin Zhao responded with a smile.

The old concubine said with a smile: "The Pingqiao tofu soup you made before looks ordinary, but it's appetizing. Now that you're here, grandma can only think about it."

Qin Zhao hurriedly said: "Actually, it's easy to make. If grandma wants to eat anything else, granddaughter will write down the recipe. When the time comes, let the cooks in your small kitchen follow suit. If grandma eats what they cook If it doesn't fit your mouth, the granddaughter will do a good job with Grandpa Luo, and let people send it back to grandma as soon as possible."

"In today's weather, hot soup and hot water will turn cold after a while. What to give? You just have to play at your grandpa Luo's house."

"My granddaughter has a way. If it doesn't work, my granddaughter will make some snacks that are not afraid of getting cold and send them back to my grandmother. It's also because of my granddaughter's selfish intentions. When I'm not in the house, I want my grandmother to think of my granddaughter from time to time."

The old concubine laughed when she heard this: "You monkey." She sighed in her heart, although the child had suffered a bit in the past, he was neither angry nor complaining, and it was rare to maintain this innocence and straightforwardness.

In the future, as long as he lives, he will always protect her.This can be regarded as worthy of the former old sister Aying, and her uncle Erye Shan.

Qin Zhao really wrote a few recipes and handed them to Zhizi for collection. Then he bid farewell to the old concubine, went back to Fucui Pavilion, and told Yun Xiang and Yunyi to guard Fucui Pavilion, led Yunshang and Zi Su two.He got into the carriage of the Duke of Yue's mansion and went to the mansion of the Duke of Yue.

(End of this chapter)