Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 79 The Concubine's Sorrow
The weather is hot in summer, and Muai's home clothes are mostly made of sweat-absorbing and breathable cotton cloth, and even a few are made of linen.At this time, what he was wearing was a bright white linen shirt, the cuffs were deliberately cut wide, and every time he moved, he could breathe in some breeze, which was very cool, so this time he took it as a homely dress.

The spring equinoxes are also light concubine-colored cotton shirts and light yellow pleated skirts, which are not at all outstanding.

Originally, Meifeng had heard from the careless girl in the yard that the small kitchen was busy preparing the table, and that the Xikuan courtyard, which was not easy to open before, was also being cleaned carefully. Out of curiosity, she sent Xiao Cui'er to inquire about it. It turned out that it was The master's adopted sister is coming to visit.

The old man and his wife attached great importance to this, and took care of food, clothing, housing and transportation, for fear that this righteous sister might feel a little uncomfortable living there.

She suddenly remembered the 1000 double-denomination silver note in the dark compartment under the makeup box, and she used her unintelligent head to try to piece together some clues that were easily overlooked in the past with Xiao Cui'er.

Previously, Sister-in-law Chen, who had always been on good terms with her, boasted that she was going to learn new dishes at the foster sister’s house, but she was sent back in disgrace within a few days. Before she had a chance to ask for clarification, Sister-in-law Chen was sent to Zhuangzi went up.

Years ago, Mrs. Madam said she was going to visit this adopted sister, but within two days several boxes of fresh green vegetables were brought into the house. She went to the kitchen to ask someone to make a plate for her to try, but she was rejected by the lady in charge. Say a few words.

A few days ago in the garden, the two maids from the main courtyard were discussing that the madam's blood and complexion has been so good in the past six months because of a holy product for maintenance, and that holy product was also given by this righteous sister.

Thinking about it this way, this righteous sister is really amazing. The matter that the man promised her a lot of money to find out, wouldn't it also have something to do with this righteous sister?

Now that it is quiet at night, Mrs. Mu is not familiar with the situation in the mansion, so she goes to inquire about it in the name of the master's concubine, even if she can't ask the matter entrusted by the man, she can get some holy products to nourish her body.With her charming and graceful appearance, it is not an easy task to compare madam to the master's favor.

Unexpectedly, I thought that the master's adopted sister must be a wealthy woman, but I didn't expect that she was dressed in such shabby clothes that even Xiao Cui'er still had a few silk shirts. The respectful look when entering the door.

"Mrs. Mu, I don't know where you came from? The journey must be very hard, right?"

"Xie Xie's sister-in-law is concerned, it's not hard, and the road is not far away." Mu Ai said perfunctorily, picked a piece of mung bean cake and held it in her hand.

"My family, sister don't need to be polite." Meifeng's tone was like the mistress of the house, and Mu Ai frowned slightly, feeling tired of dealing with her, so she said, "It's so late, my sister-in-law must come Is there something wrong?"

Meifeng pinched the orchid finger, took a small biscuit, took a small bite of half, and said, "This biscuit really suits my taste, where did you buy it, our master loves me the most, someday I will talk to the master, please Come to our house."

Mu Ai sneered, this doesn't sound right, telling a guest that the master loves her, is it a demonstration or implying that she has a high status?
"It was done by a maid of mine, but my sister-in-law laughed. Why don't my sister-in-law tell me what's the matter? It's getting late, and I still have a child to take care of." Mu Ai's tone showed a trace of impatience.

Na Meifeng raised her eyebrows and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, "Oh, sister, my sister-in-law just keeps hearing about you from the master, and I'm curious. I don't feel well today, and I didn't attend your reception banquet, so I specially Come over to chat with my sister about the housework. I heard that my sister's house is well built and she is good at housekeeping. I don't know what kind of living is done in my sister's mansion, and what novelties can be planted in the fields. Otherwise, such a big mansion, I think It’s not easy to stand up, is it?”

Mu Ai made a lot of choices, she was vigilant, and said with a calm smile, "Young sister-in-law, you are welcome. My younger sister is an ordinary widowed woman. Fortunately, my brother and sister-in-law take care of me, so my life is going well. There are a few people in the family. There are only a few houses to cover yourself, and there are a few acres to grow some grain, which is nothing more than grain and wheat. The annual income is barely enough for food, clothing and clothing."

Hearing what she said, Meifeng's face was obviously disappointed, and then she seemed to think of something, and said, "Is there only corn and wheat? No new vegetables?"

"New vegetables?" Mu Ai showed a puzzled look, "Sister-in-law, do you mean fresh vegetables? There are a lot of fresh vegetables in this season, and leeks and spinach are grown in the backyard of my sister's house. If my sister-in-law wants to Eat something fresh, and I'll send some over in a few days."

Seeing that Mu Ai didn't look like she was lying, Meifeng was completely disappointed in her heart.Impatiently, he shook the handkerchief in his hand, and said, "That's not necessary, these things are sold everywhere in the city, so there is no need for my sister to send them. However, the last time the madam brought back the holy goods from you, the master is in charge. Share some with me, I really like the taste, but I want to ask my sister if there is any stock, so I can share some with my sister-in-law, that would be great."

Mu Ai raised her hand and took a sip of tea, hiding the sneer from the corner of her mouth, she was full of lies, let’s not talk about anything else, if Xiao Heng really dotes on her and decides to share her honey, it’s impossible to tell her her name and make her look like an outsider Same, what kind of sacred goods are you calling.Secondly, when she came to be a guest today, Xiao Heng and his wife didn't invite this woman to meet, which means that she is not worthy of the stage at all.In the end, Liniang didn't even want to share a spoonful with her elders, so why would she share it with this woman.

Gently put down the teacup, and gracefully wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, Mu Ai said slowly, "Ah, it turned out to be this matter, that little sister-in-law will be disappointed, that holy product is brewed from the essence of picked flowers, and it is now gone." It's late autumn, how can I still have it here, let's wait for next summer, if I get it again, I will definitely send it to my sister-in-law."

Meifeng thought that Mu Ai was unwilling to give her away for nothing and wanted some money.The look of contempt in the eyes became heavier, "Sister wants some money, don't worry, sister-in-law, I won't ask you for nothing, how about I give you ten taels of silver for a pot? It's not easy for a girl to come to the city once, and Get yourself some nice dresses."

Mu Ai looked at the linen dress on her body, and at the contempt on the face of Meifeng's master and servant, feeling depressed, she was trying to keep cool, wasn't she poor and had no clothes to wear well?Now Xia Zhi and the girls are going to die of laughter, just now they were going to change her into silk or light gauze home clothes, but she insisted on wearing linen, she didn't expect to be despised by others.

"Sister-in-law, I really don't need money. Even if I am short of money, I have nothing to sell to you. Let's talk about it next year. It's too late today, sister-in-law, let's go back and have a rest earlier, see off guests at the spring equinox." Mu Ai Not knowing the inside story of Xiao's mansion, and too lazy to chat with this snobbish woman, he dismissed her with a few words, got up and wanted to go back to the inner room to sleep.

Meifeng thought she was just showing off, but seeing that she was about to walk in, she became anxious, stood up and pointed at Mu Ai, "Have you thought about it?! I think you are too poor to wear clothes." Clothes, I kindly want to buy your things, and also help you with some money to live on, but I didn’t expect you to push back and resist, so you don’t know how to flatter.”

Mu Ai looked back at her, her face darkened, this woman really regarded herself as a character.

Xia Zhi was the closest to Meifeng, and couldn't see her pointing at his wife, so he raised his hand and pulled her hand down and said politely, "Aunt Meifeng, our wife doesn't need your help, you should go back to your yard quickly. "As he spoke, he winked and asked Chun Equinox to come over and pull her out together.

Meifeng's eyes were about to burst into flames, she waved her hand and slapped Xia Zhi across the face, Chun Equinox's sharp eyes grabbed Xia Zhi just in time, narrowly avoiding the palm of her hand, but her nails still scratched three red marks on her face , For a while, the room was so quiet that a needle could be dropped on the ground, and a crisp sound could be heard.

Mu Ai's face was so green that she could scrape off two catties of ice, her maid, she had never been willing to scold her aloud, but now she was beaten by a concubine, she must be too easy to bully.

"Chunfen, go and invite my uncle and his wife to come, and tell me that someone has knocked on my door." Mu Ai ordered in a cold voice, Chunfen answered and hurried to go.

The maid named Qingping, probably heard the movement, ran out of the ear room, glanced at the hall in fear, and hurriedly took the spring equinox.

Meifeng thought of her master, and felt a little scared, but when she looked at Mu Ai, she still pretended to be tyrannical, trying not to show her fear
Mu Ai ignored her, casually took out some XX aloe vera gel from her sleeve, asked Autumn Equinox to help Xia Zhi clean the wound, and applied some on her carefully.

In less than a moment, Xiao Heng and Liniang arrived with a few maidservants. Their clothes were a little messy. They had obviously fallen asleep and were called up again.

When the two entered the door, they saw Mu Ai's cold face, one of her maids had a wound on her face, and the concubine of her own house stood timidly aside, their hearts skipped a beat.

Meifeng thought about it for a while, and when she saw Xiao Heng coming, she hurriedly pinched her thigh and squeezed out a few tears. It was really pear blossoms with rain, so pitiful, she threw herself into Xiao Heng's arms as if she had been greatly wronged. I started to cry.

It's a pity that Xiao Heng didn't like her at all, he pushed her away, walked up to Mu Ai with Liniang, and asked, "Sister, what's the matter, you haven't slept so late?"

Mu Ai stood up and bowed to them, looked at her clothes, felt a little immodest, not suitable for wearing in front of everyone, so she smiled and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, this matter should be changed to the hall to let you know." Let me tell you, Aunt Meifeng, firstly, it’s late, and secondly, I’m inconvenient, so I won’t follow you.”

Xiao Heng and Liniang also realized that Mu Ai was a widowed woman, and there were too many people at this time, so it was not suitable to ask at this time, so they told her to rest well, and took Meifeng out with them.Mu Ai glanced at Chun Equinox and the others, "You guys go too, remember to repeat every word Aunt Meifeng said to my uncle."

The vernal equinox, autumnal equinox and winter solstice, accompanied by the angry summer solstice, all responded in unison, and then followed.

Mu Ai turned around and went back to the inner room, seeing that Simba hadn't been woken up, she was relieved, sighed softly, changed into a cotton nightgown, tried her best to get rid of all kinds of distracting thoughts in her heart, and fell asleep peacefully.

On the second day, Mu Ai brought Shuan Shuan and Simba to have breakfast in her yard, while Xia Zhi excitedly talked about what happened last night, but Meifeng really beat her up, saying that she came to visit Mu Ai with good intentions, to see how Mu Ai wore clothes. She was so worn out that she wanted to give her some clothes, but Mu Ai became furious and wanted to kick her out. Xia Zhi took the opportunity to pinch her, so she turned back.

There is no mention of asking about vegetables and buying honey forcibly. Who are Liniang and Xiao Heng? Their shrewd eyelashes are empty.How could it be possible to be deceived by her nonsense? After Xia Zhi and Chun Equinox told the truth at that time, Xiao Heng interrogated Qingping and Xiao Cui'er, and sent someone to search her house. Xiao Heng was so angry that he wanted to beat her to death. Liniang begged for mercy before reluctantly changing it to sell the house.

Meifeng didn't expect Xiao Heng to be so unfeeling, and she cursed loudly, so angry that Xiao Heng gagged her and sold her overnight.

Mu Ai smiled lightly, "People always have to bear bitter or sweet consequences for their own choices. A woman is a person who pleases herself. If she is only purely to please a man, then I will still let me worry about her persistence." It is a pity that she should never, never should, plan with two hands, flatter and calculate at the same time, and base her retreat on the premise of betrayal, which can be described as stupid. However, if she is not someone else's Concubine, if she can be a wife and mother in an upright manner, I'm afraid she won't be moved by such perverted thoughts. In many deep mansions and courtyards, women are fighting for a man's favor. It's a common thing. Why don't you marry an honest and responsible person, plant a few acres of land, and have two children, and your life will be much more peaceful."

After hearing what his wife said, the girls all lowered their heads, thinking deeply in their hearts, Mu Ai said again, "You guys are also 15 years old, now that I've talked about it today, let's just explain it clearly, you have been talking to me all this time. By my side, all the big and small things are taken care of properly, all with my heart. Therefore, I will respect your choice about your marriage, and I will not assign you out or give it to anyone. Go back and tell Steward Guo, Add one more rule to the family rules, women are not allowed to be concubines, and men are not allowed to take concubines. Shuan Shuan and Simba must abide by the same. Our Muxian Manor must not be private or dirty because of these things, remember? ?”

After all, Shuan Shuan was old enough to know some things about men and women, so he nodded shyly when he heard his sister's question.Simba didn't understand at all. He climbed onto his mother's lap and asked curiously, "Mom, what is a concubine and why do you want to take a concubine?"

Mu Ai wanted to slap her head annoyed, why did she say this in front of the child, and quickly stuffed his mouth with a small pie.Spring equinox, summer solstice, autumn equinox, winter solstice, although they are all children from poor families, I have heard of wealthy families sending maidservants to be concubines. I have been with my wife for so long, knowing that my wife is kind and forgiving, so I may not necessarily send them out, but this time Hearing Madam's affirmation that they would not be concubines, she couldn't help but get excited and knelt down and kowtowed together.

Not to mention that Mu Ai is setting new rules here, but to say that at this time, in Huadu, thousands of miles away, before the city gate is closed, dozens of fully loaded carriages have just come in, looking at the city gate. Xiaoguan wanted to pay for some drinks as usual, but the leader of the motorcade raised his hand and shook the sign, and he immediately nodded and bowed to let him go.The curious little soldier laughed and asked the officer, but he kicked back to the corner, feeling aggrieved and resentful in his heart. Didn't he know that his officer was also wondering, all the tokens of the city patrol soldiers and horses were used to escort the convoy , Is the car used in the palace?

　I'm sorry, my friends, I was poured a few extra beers by my friends last night,
　　Dizzy and uncomfortable, I just woke up, the update was a little late,

　　Don't be angry, everyone.
　　Friends, voted me a lot of pink,

　　So, red wine, as promised,

　　Three changes today, a total of 1 words! !
　　Another: I'm sorry, my friends, Red Wine edited [-] words just now,
　　Because a friend suggested that the heroine sympathizes with that concubine is a bit too holy,

　　The preface did not match the postscript, so the red wine smoothed it out and found that it was true.

　　So I made some changes,
　　Sorry, I will be more careful in the future! ! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)