Abandoned Women: The First Secret Service Concubine

Chapter 305

From Feng Yao's point of view, Murong Xi'er has changed her temper now, she doesn't care about those complicated and gorgeous clothes, so naturally she doesn't need to support those embroiderers anymore.What's more, if Fengyao adds a few embroiderers with good character, whether they help her or work with Sanhua, they will be very useful.So he thought about asking Murong Xi'er to bring those embroidered ladies over.

Unfortunately, Murong Xi'er had already released them from the palace.Feng Yao then asked her for her address, and then went to invite her in person.Among them, only two were willing to come, one was Yan Xiuniang, and the other was Hu Xiuniang.It was a coincidence that they were the two who lived in the same room with Feng Yao in Yongning Palace.

This is probably fate, Feng Yao thought.I was very happy because I visited the two people and came to the Imperial Clothing Bureau.

Unexpectedly, when Yan Xiuniang came to the Imperial Clothing Bureau, she suffered another catastrophe.Just when she entered the gate of Qingningju, she was seen by a person from the men's courtyard, who pointed at Yan Xiuniang and scolded: "You foolish woman who has more than failed to succeed, why are you here again? Leave quickly, lest you Bring bad luck!"

It turned out that this Yan embroiderer was one of the embroiderers who participated in the garment making last year, and it seemed that something went wrong, causing the laurel crown to fall to another family.

Feng Yao didn't expect that Yan Xiuniang had such a background, but since she invited Yan Xiuniang, she must protect her, so she said: "Since Master Song knows Yan Xiuniang, he must have participated in making clothes last year, right? Entering another house, everyone has a burden on them, how can you blame Yan Xiuniang alone?"

Feng Yao also had some impressions of the master who made the attack. It turned out that she had learned the lesson on the first day she came to the Imperial Clothes Bureau.This master, known as Master Song, was very arrogant and arrogant, and often scolded the little eunuchs who came to play.

Master Song was dissatisfied after hearing Feng Yao's words, and yelled: "It's all because of her, that's why we missed a move. Don't blame her, who is it?"

Feng Yao then asked: "I don't know what the chess master Song said is missing a move, where is the difference?"

Master Song said: "Last year we made a total of [-] sets of clothes, among which six sets of main styles and [-] sets of secondary styles were selected for competition. We are all optimistic about the other two sets as the main styles, but Yan Xiuniang insisted on refusing to do so. We lost to Bai. Otherwise, we might have won!"

After Feng Yao heard this, she sneered in her heart, and naturally she didn't have a good look on her face: "You also said, 'maybe' you will win, it shows that you are not sure that you will win. Besides, you people can't compete Yan Xiuniang alone? It’s just that I don’t have an idea in my heart, so I asked Yan Xiuniang to stand up for you, and if you succeed, it’s all thanks to you, and if you lose, it’s Yan Xiuniang alone.”

Master Song was left speechless, and finally withdrew in despair.

Yan Xiuniang originally planned to carry it alone, but she didn't expect Feng Yao to protect her so much, she was a little startled: "When I was in the princess palace, I knew you were very powerful."

Feng Yao just led her to choose a room, and said in her mouth: "What is great or not, I just make sense and make sense."

Yan Xiuniang is not hypocritical, she didn't thank Feng Yao after hearing this, but she respected Feng Yao more and more in her heart.When she was in the palace, she tried to use Feng Yao several times, but in the end she didn't do it.Thinking about it now, it couldn't be more wise.

She only thought about those wolf-hearted people, how did she know that those wolf-hearted people didn't take her to heart?It's also fortunate that Feng Yao was not used at that time, otherwise there might not be a chance to leave that place today.Just like Sun Xiuniang, her craftsmanship is also very good, didn't she not be invited by Feng Yao?
"I don't have anything to do if I'm idle at home, so I came early." Seeing Feng Yao's return, Yan Xiuniang put down her embroidery and stood up, pouring tea for her: "But you, why did you come so early?"

Feng Yao then laughed and said, "I'm also not free, and I don't want to stay at home." Walking into the room, she drank a cup of tea, but saw that the room was plainly furnished, but it was spotlessly cleaned and everything was in order, as if it had never been The way I left.Her eyes moved slightly, and she couldn't help laughing: "Could it be that Yan Xiuniang didn't go home?"

Yan Xiuniang froze slightly, and said lightly, "How can it be?"

In fact, Feng Yao guessed it right, Yan Xiuniang never came home at all.Speaking of which, Yan Xiuniang is also a person with a rather rough fate.

Last year, Yan Xiuniang entered the Imperial Garment Bureau to participate in garment making. Because she failed in the end, everyone blamed her, even her family did not understand her and gave her blank eyes.Later, for some reason, Murong Xi'er took a fancy to Yan Xiuniang's craftsmanship, and she was accepted into the palace, only then was she valued by her family again.

Yan Xiuniang knew that Murong Xi'er was not easy to get along with, and she just wanted to leave as soon as possible every day. Who knew that Murong Xi'er revealed it intentionally or unintentionally, if anyone dared to deliberately use small tricks, she didn't mind doing something to their family .Yan Xiuniang was afraid and frightened, so she stopped thinking about pretending to be sick, and lived her life cautiously every day.

After Fengyao entered the palace, Yan Xiuniang saw that Fengyao was quite respectable in front of Murong Xi'er, and even wanted to ask Fengyao to take care of her.In the end, he didn't dare to act rashly, so he had to hold back.Later, it was the day of the Osmanthus Festival.Yan Xiuniang, who first knew Fengyao's ability, felt regretful and beat her chest and stomped her feet. She only hated that she underestimated Fengyao and didn't have a good relationship with her.

Just when Yan Xiuniang had given up hope, she suddenly heard that Murong Xi'er ordered to reduce all expenses in Yongning Palace and send all the craftsmen out of the palace.Yan Xiuniang was so happy that she could finally go home, and she went home unscathed.Unexpectedly, when I got home, I was faced with disdainful faces: "Why are you back? Why didn't you ask the princess to stay?"

It turned out that although Murong Xi'er did not allow the embroidered ladies to leave the palace, he treated them not harshly in terms of money, and asked people to send 20 taels of silver to their homes every month.Suddenly losing this income, Yan Xiuniang was immediately disgusted by her family.Yan Xiuniang just realized that her parents-in-law and husband-in-law actually disliked her so much, if she hadn't given birth to a daughter in the early years, she might have divorced her.

Therefore, upon being invited by Feng Yao, he immediately agreed to come with her.During the Chinese New Year, no one invited her home, so she was naturally happy and quiet.

Feng Yao saw the coldness in Yan Xiuniang's eyes, sighed in her heart, and didn't ask again, but changed the subject and asked Hu Xiuniang: "When will Sister Hu come back?"

Yan Xiuniang couldn't help laughing: "Her? It's probably after fifteen."

Hu Xiuniang was the daughter of a small family, but later she married into a husband's family of the same family, and lived happily ever after.In addition, she has a good temper and a good heart, even when she was in Murong Xi'er's palace, she didn't suffer any disadvantages, but it made people reluctant to plot against her.

Feng Yao had also received her kindness, so she had a good impression of her, so she nodded and said, "In that case, let's make do with it first."

At this point, the little palace lady who ran out to boil the water had already returned, holding a huge teapot in her hand, and shouted out of breath, "Madam, I have boiled the water and returned."

Yan Xiuniang couldn't help laughing: "Qinghuai likes you, since you left, she has been talking about when you will come back every day."

Feng Yao's expression was indifferent, she got up and said: "Then I will go back to the house."

This little maid was named Qing Huai, but suddenly one day, the heavily rouged and mean-spirited court lady Ping'er was transferred away, and the maid serving Feng Yao became Qing Huai.

This Qing Huai looks dull and simple-minded, with hard-working legs and no heart. Although he often does bad things with good intentions, he can't be hated by others.For example, Yan Xiuniang likes her very much, and often pulls her to talk.

And Qinghuai has a warm and talkative personality, sometimes chatting with Yan Xiuniang for more than an hour, and most of the time she said it, and Yan Xiuniang listened.Qinghuai is very good at talking, from the appearance and dress of women, to men marrying wives and taking concubines, to the intrigue in the rich family, and back to the eunuch in the Imperial Clothing Bureau who has the habit of waking up at night.Miscellaneous, actually omniscient.

Even Feng Yao was surprised, how could she understand so many things?Obviously, she just came in, and she hasn't been working in the Imperial Clothes Bureau all the time.

"Ma'am, the tea is ready." Seeing Feng Yao walk in, Qing Huai raised a warm smile and said.

Feng Yao looked down and said, "Not bad." She raised her head again, and asked her with a smile, "Did you have a good New Year?"

"Very well, thank you Madam for your concern!" Qing Huai replied with a smile.As soon as he said it, his expression changed involuntarily.Looking at Feng Yao's suddenly profound expression, a hint of panic appeared in his eyes.

"Very good, Qing Huai, so you actually understand lip language." Feng Yao nodded slightly, her eyes full of deep meaning.Not for anything else, just because Feng Yao said the phrase "How are you doing during the New Year" just now, but Qing Huai answered it subconsciously.

Qinghuai twisted her fingers, her eyes flickered, she bit her lips, and said: "Returning to Madam, Qinghuai hurt her ears when she was a child. If other people speak in a softer voice, she can't hear clearly. Qinghuai doesn't want people to be called deaf, so she Gradually learned lip language."

"It's a strong one." Feng Yao nodded, with a calm expression, still observing her expression: "So you like to stare into other people's eyes when talking?"

The reason why everyone thinks that Qinghuai is dull and simple is because when she talks to people, she always looks up and stares into their eyes. She is so enthusiastic that no one can hate her.

Hearing this, Qing Huai nodded awkwardly: "Yes, ma'am. But Qing Huai has offended Madam? Qing Huai kowtowed to Madam, begging Madam not to drive Qing Huai away." Then he knelt down on the ground, "Bang bang" Kowtowed.

Comparing with each other, Feng Yao could even feel the ground shaking under her feet.Seeing that Qing Huai's forehead quickly turned blue and red, she couldn't help frowning slightly, and said lightly, "Get up."

"Will Madam not drive Qing Huai away?" Qing Huai immediately raised her head when she heard this, with an extremely excited expression, as if Feng Yao had bestowed her with great kindness and benefits.

Seeing her appearance, Feng Yao felt more and more wrong in her heart, she said: "Why should I drive you out? It's the same for anyone who follows me, and it's only been a few months."

When Qing Huai heard this, the enthusiasm in her eyes finally subsided, she bit her lip, and kowtowed again before getting up: "Yes, Qing Huai will take good care of Madam."

Feng Yao nodded and waved her hand: "Go down, don't bother me if you have nothing to do."

(End of this chapter)