Concubine Sheng Chong

Chapter 24
Jiang Jinyan took a step back and bent down to see a pure white kitten huddled under the bed.

Xueyan hurriedly said: "Isn't this the cat that the master bought? I thought it was running away, so it was hiding here, and I don't know how the maid who raised it managed it..."

Jiang Jinyan also remembered that after his mother became pregnant, his father was afraid that she would be bored, so he bought a cat.

I heard that it came from the Western Regions, it is very rare, and because it is always running around restlessly, I even named it "Xiaoxin".

But later, I heard from Mammy that pregnant women should not touch it, as it would be easy to get hurt, so they were picked up by the maids in the mother's yard to raise it.

Jiang Jinyan looked at the huddled cat very pitifully, "I'm sorry, let's take it to Wutong Garden to raise it. After all, my mother liked it before."

Then I thought that the maids in the mother's yard should indeed be resettled. I'm afraid they are all thinking about their own way out at this moment, so no one cares if they are careful.

Jiang Jinyan said lightly, "Nurse, send someone to call everyone in mother's yard to the small flower hall in Dongci Room."

Nanny Fang understands that this is to resettle the people in the wife's yard.

The small flower hall in the east room is also very simple, only the two mahogany grand master chairs at the top are still left. Jiang Jinyan sighed. Before his father continued, the Zhonghan Courtyard will be temporarily empty, and I don’t know who will live there again. Come in.

Thinking of Mrs. Wang, Jiang Jinyan's eyes dimmed, you can't get any better!
The maids and women all filed into the flower hall, and when they saw Jiang Jinyan sitting on the grand master's chair, they hurriedly bowed their heads in salute.

Jiang Jinyan waved his hand, "You are all old people in mother's yard, so you don't need to be polite."

Then Xue Yan brought a cup of tea, Jiang Jinyan lifted the lid of the tea and slowly skimmed off the tea foam, the daughter looked at the expressions of the large group of maids and women below.

Some are hesitant, while others look guilty, casting their eyes from time to time, it seems that there are quite a few people who are eager to find a way, do they want to go to Yicui Pavilion?Thinking that if you enter Yicui Pavilion, you will have a chance to follow Wang back to Shangfang Main Courtyard?

A round-faced woman dressed in brocade couldn't bear it any longer. She came out and gave a blessing, and said with a smile: "Miss, now that the staff of our Central Conservatory have tidied up the yard, there is nothing else to do." , I don't know how you arrange..."

Jiang Jinyan glanced at the woman. The white jade hairpin that was exposed in the bun when saluting was not a vulgar thing. His mother gave a generous reward, but the mother didn't like white jade, and she didn't know how to reward it with white jade. It was the other side of Yicui Pavilion Are you starting to win the hearts of the people in the mansion?
Jiang Jinyan took a sip of the hot tea in his hand, Xue Yan's tea making skills have improved, but it's a pity that now is not a good time to drink tea.

The maidservants below saw that Jiang Jin said nothing, some looked at the woman who came out with urging eyes, and some stood up straight with their eyes, nose and heart in mind.

Jiang Jinyan glanced at the group of people, and said lightly to the mother-in-law who was asking: "Does Mom have a place she wants?"

The woman withdrew her gaze and lowered her head, "How dare this old servant decide without authorization, but this old servant thinks that the manpower in this yard should also be distributed. I heard that there are still a few people missing in Yicui Pavilion and Tingfeng Building... "

As she spoke, she glanced at Jiang Jinyan, and was relieved when she saw that she didn't seem to care much. She knew that the people in Tingfenglou had already made arrangements, and she wanted to go to Yicui Pavilion to follow Aunt Wang. This Aunt Wang can straighten her up.

Jiang Jinyan put the moon-white glazed teacup with lotus leaf pattern on the table, and the woman's heart suddenly lifted up again after she had just relaxed. The old lady in charge of the village.

Walking quickly outside the door came two beautiful maids in plain clothes, Jiang Jinyan recognized that they were Lianchun and Xiqiu, the two big maids beside his mother.

After the two entered the flower hall, they first saluted Jiang Jinyan, and Jiang Jinyan hurriedly asked Xue Yan and Yu Mo to help her up. Everyone around her mother should respect her.

After Xiqiu got up, she turned her head and glared at the woman, "Mother Lin, what does this mean! How can people from our Central Conservatory go to Yicui Pavilion! Could it be that my mother has benefited from Aunt Wang! Why don't you tell the young lady to help her?" Mom, take a look and see if she treats you a little better than Madam!"

Jiang Jinyan looked at her in surprise. She didn't expect her to be fierce, but she was loyal.

Lianchun also glanced back, probably knowing it, it seems that some of them have already found a way out.

Lianchun feared that Xiqiu would offend the eldest lady, so he tugged at her sleeve, and then said to Jiang Jinyan, "Missy, the people in our courtyard will be troubled by you."

Jiang Jinyan glanced at her, nodded, and after thinking about it for a while, he said to everyone, "I intend to let you stay in the Zhonghanyuan to guard the yard..."

Jiang Jinyan glanced under his eyes, some of them pursed their lips, and some already showed expressions of dissatisfaction.

That old woman couldn't hold back when she heard that, now that the Zhonghan Court has no master to take care of her, she has neither status nor rewards, who wants to stay here, this young lady is trying to show them off?
"Miss, I'm sorry for the old slave's bluntness, but there is no master in this yard, and we are living here for nothing..."

Jiang Jinyan glanced at him, "Since there is no need to serve the master, the monthly payment will naturally be deducted."

The woman was even more anxious, and the maids and women next to her also had a bitter look on their faces. Didn't they cut off their way to climb up, staying in this deserted yard, and reducing their monthly money!

Lianchun and Xiqiu took the lead and knelt down, Lianchun said: "I am willing to guard the Zhonghanyuan."

Xiqiu also said: "The slaves are also willing to stay here!"

Then most of the room knelt down, but the woman and the other maids stood there abruptly, with extremely hesitant faces.

Jiang Jinyan said with a slight smile, "Those who are willing to guard the yard should stand aside and wait."

Those who were kneeling got up respectfully and stood aside, leaving only eight maidservants.

Jiang Jinyan didn't want to talk to them, so she asked, "Nurse Fang, what are these identities?"

Mother Fang said: "Three third-class maids, four women who are in charge of the courtyard, and this one who answers your words is served by Madam's side."

Jiang Jinyan nodded, "I think Yicui Pavilion is indeed short of manpower. You are all capable old people in Zhonghanyuan. You can't lose face if you go to Yicui Pavilion. Nanny Fang, take them back to Aunt Wang. , these maids and wives are all promoted to one level, and the division has also been promoted, and each will be rewarded with a piece of satin, after all, they are also serving the wife."

Xueyan was so anxious that she almost tried to persuade her, these people should be beaten up and driven away, and she even rewarded them!Nanny Fang also hesitated, while Yu Mo looked at it calmly.

Those eight people looked at the eldest lady in disbelief, and let them go so easily?And rewards!This is much better than staying in Zhonghanyuan!

Several people quickly knelt down to thank them, Jiang Jinyan waved his hands, "Go down and pack your things, and go to Yicui Pavilion with Mother Fang later."

These people hurriedly left the flower hall, unable to hide the joy on their faces.

The rest are available, Jiang Jinyan nodded secretly.

"Are you really willing to guard the yard?" Everyone's expressions remained unchanged.

Jiang Jinyan chuckled, "You are all very good, but you don't have to stay here, the young master still lacks someone to serve you, but are you all willing to go to Wutong Garden as errands?"

Lianchun and Xiqiu were both taken aback, to go to the young master?This is a great thing, they are all determined to guard the yard rather than go under Wang's and his ilk, they did not expect that the eldest lady would give them such favors!Following the only son-in-law in the mansion will naturally have a bright future.

Everyone looked even more unbelievable than before, Jiang Jinyan continued: "Of course I am willing to stay here, and I will not treat you badly. The monthly payment will be doubled, and those who go to serve the young master..."

She looked terrified, "If I can't serve you wholeheartedly, I will definitely not forgive you."

She is not willing to be negligent about the people who serve Jincheng, and she still has to beat what should be beaten.

Jiang Jinyan glanced at the people in the dazzling hall. Those who could be dedicated and loyal to her mother would make her feel at ease by going to Jincheng's side.

"Nurse Fang, I will trouble you here."

Nanny Fang understood what the young lady meant, and she was relieved. She almost thought that the young lady was confused just now.

Then Jiang Jinyan left the flower hall, followed by Xue Yan and Yu Mo.

As soon as Xueyan came out of the flower hall, she whispered, "Miss! You scared me just now, I thought, miss, you are being stupid again! Such a large group of people in the madam's yard are reserved for watching the yard."

Yu Mo glared at her, "Miss, can you be as brainless as you?"

Xueyan pursed her lips again and said: "But, those who want to go to Yicui Pavilion should be given a serious lesson and sent to Zhuangzi! Miss! Why do you give them back rewards? Give them a monthly salary! "

Jiang Jinyan also smiled, "These are people who can't be kept, but I can't treat them harshly and get a bad name for those who have served their mothers, and I can't let these people who betray their masters go to Yicui Pavilion for a better life. There are so many benefits, do you think the Wang family dares to reuse these people? What if I bought them all and put them in her yard on purpose?"

Xueyan suddenly realized, "So that's how it is!"

Jiang Jinyan continued: "People who can't be reused are always dangling in front of your eyes. If you are looking for news, it will be a nuisance. What's more, these must have been bought by Mrs. Wang. In this way, she may have to ..."

Xue Yan blurted out: "Stealing a chicken won't cost you a lot of rice! I think Aunt Wang is going to vomit blood!"

Yu Mo also wanted to understand, "I think Mrs. Wang will probably find a reason to send these people back."

Jiang Jinyan smiled slightly, "When the time comes, just send our girl Xueyan to send these people down."

The corner of Xueyan's mouth raised, "That's natural! Let them see my Xueyan's methods when the time comes!"

Jiang Jinyan smiled and nodded, "Then please trouble our Miss Xueyan."

Yu Mo said: "Miss spoils her again, but she will be spoiled to the sky. I think it's better to let her go to Baicao Garden for a while, so that she can grind her temper and talk about it all day long. Mama Yang there is missing someone." What about apprentices?"

Xueyan became anxious when she heard that, "I'm not going, I went back to pick a rose, and Mama Yang almost chased me with a flower broom."

Jiang Jinyan thought of Mama Yang, she had a bad temper, but she was real, "The roses there are not ordinary, you can send a box of dragon beard candies to Mama Yang when you return to the yard, and it's considered a gift in return."

Xue Yan nodded reluctantly, and Yu Mo poked her forehead and scolded with a smile: "Little hoof, this Mama Yang is the wife's companion, she is someone the lady can count on, you still don't let her complain in her heart like this Miss."

After all, Xueyan was good for Jiang Jin, so she became serious, and when she looked up, she saw Yang's mother standing at the gate of Wutong Garden with potted flowers, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

Xue Yan shrank behind Jiang Jinyan, saying what she said.

(End of this chapter)