The Concubine's Survival Manual

Chapter 258

On the way back from the palace, Qin Niangzi was in a trance all the way.It wasn't until she entered Mingde Hall that she called Xiao Huangpu to talk.

"I have already mentioned it to Concubine Ning about entering the palace this time." She casually fiddled with the sweet-scented osmanthus dew in the tea bowl, watching the transparent jelly slowly rippling away, and settled down, "After Concubine Ning gave birth, She will naturally arrange for you to enter the palace. However, when the time comes, you will have to exchange your servant documents to the Yang family, and Concubine Ning can justifiably ask for someone."

Although Xu's family and Liu Niangzi are related, they are not Liu Niangzi's natal family. It would be too eye-catching for Xu's family to send someone in.Seventh Lady made such an arrangement, obviously she took little Huangpu's entry into the palace into consideration, the little girl was overjoyed immediately, and knelt down to kowtow to Seventh Lady, "I will never forget Young Madam's great kindness in this life. "

Qin Niangzi forced a smile, and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I still have a few things for you to do."

She looked at Little Huangpu, sighed softly from the bottom of her heart, and asked again, "Your second young lady, Jialing, seems to be very respectable in Leshan residence?"

With the big carrot of entering the palace hanging in front of his eyes, Xiao Huangpu's attitude is naturally different.She looked at Qin Niangzi tentatively, and said hesitantly, "It is indeed a bit decent. After all, the second sister is skillful and cautious. Although she is not too Madam's confidant, she is also very popular."

Qin Niangzi scratched the table with her nails for a while, and she said slowly, "Okay, then you said that your second sister usually wants it the most, but Mrs. Tai can't give it to her, what's the matter?"

Little Huangpu suddenly lost his voice.

Seventh Lady raised her head to look at her, then smiled to herself, "Don't worry, this matter won't be too difficult, but it's true that there is no one from Leshan Juli. "

She was not in a hurry, and lowered her head again, tracing the lines on the cup lid with her nails.

Little Huangpu was silent for a long time before whispering, "Second sister is different from me. The servant girl wants to marry outside. What the second sister wants is to find a decent job in the mansion and marry a decent family , That's it."

This is originally the most legitimate need of a daughter's family at this age.Seventh Lady couldn't help feeling a bit puzzled, "Madam Tai can't give her this?"

"As the old man is getting older, he is very strict with the people who serve him. He has said several times that he wants the second sister to serve her until she is old, and then she will be released to marry after she is old." Xiao Huangpu's eyebrows grew a little Worry. "It's because I'm old. At this age, I really don't want to have strangers around me."

Don't look at Mrs. Tai as a great-grandmother, this year is full of money, and she is just in her early 90s. If she lives longer, to 30 years old, Xiao Jialing herself is in her [-]s and has not been married. Much harder.

Although Mrs. Tai is shrewd and formidable, she is still old. In this way, how can Xiao Jialing not be separated from her?

Qi Niangzi was refreshed, and she told Xiao Huangpu, "If you are free these few days, bring Xiao Jialing to Mingde Hall, and I want to have a good chat with her."

Little Huangpu's eyes were deep, but he nodded without hesitation, "I will definitely do it."

Qin Niangzi sent Xiao Huangpu, "Go down and play, you don't need to serve here."

Little Huangpu grinned, "I will help the young lady change her clothes. The young lady is tired after going out of the palace, so why don't you rest for a while?"

Qin Niangzi shook her head with a smile, "I still have to go to Leshan Residence and Qingpingyuan—but it's good to change clothes now, the weather is hot, and I really can't wear such big clothes."

Little Huangpu helped Seventh Lady change her clothes, and went to ask the two elders how she was. Mrs. Tai inevitably asked a lot about Concubine Xu.By the way, Qiniangzi told Mrs. Tai about picking up King An, and Mrs. Tai was very satisfied, "It's rare for you to want it, so that Wang An can get close to Shiro, Wulang, and even Yu Ning and Yu Tai."

Mrs. Xu didn't have many problems. After Qin Niangzi greeted her, she went back to Mingde Hall and arranged some trivial matters. In the evening, the whole family sat down to eat together and passed the Dragon Boat Festival in a rich and friendly manner. Concubine Rixu received another reward, and all the sisters-in-law got a jade sash and a palace fan, but Seventh Lady got another set of honors.Another Six Lady rewarded some palace heat-dispelling medicines and odd gadgets, and each family also gave them gifts without mentioning them.

After being so busy for three or four days, Qin Niangzi had a lot of things to do here. After the Dragon Boat Festival, Mrs. Xu left to live in Xiaotangshan. Naturally, all the sisters-in-law sent her out of the second door respectfully, and then went back to rest without mentioning it.

Because Xu Fengjia was going to send Mrs. Xu to Xiaotangshan in person, and it was inevitable that she would have to spend the night again. Qin Niangzi had a rare good sleep, and when she got up the next day, she wanted to take the opportunity to avoid being punched, and felt that she was used to a set of punches. I didn't exercise my muscles and bones, and I felt uncomfortable. After thinking about it, I danced and moved a lot, and then I came in to wash up. I smiled and said a few words to Shiro and Goro, and then sent them to school.In the middle of the afternoon, Xiao Huangpu took her second sister into Mingde Hall, and Seventh Lady closed the door and talked to her for half an hour before she went out to greet Mrs. Tai.

When Qin Niangzi entered the room, she saw Yu Ping whispering in Mrs. Tai's ear, she didn't know what to say, she frowned slightly, but didn't care too much - after all the people dispersed, Mrs. Tai stayed Seventh Lady came down to speak.

"Yu Ping is really a little ignorant." Mrs. Tai seemed a little embarrassed, "The Fan family's marriage was something she didn't want, but now she is envious of Yu An's dowry. Her mother went out again I went, and I had no choice but to talk to me in private, wanting more dowry. What do you think about this matter?"

Mrs. Xu lived in Xiaotangshan all year round. Although it was good for her own health, the mansion did gradually have the feeling that Mrs. Tai's family was the only one. Yu Ping didn't talk to Mrs. Xu directly when he had something to do, but also talked to Mrs. Tai. Very ignorant.

Qin Niangzi frowned, thought for a while, and then reluctantly said, "Although Xiao Qi is the head of the family right now, in the final analysis, grandma and father are the masters of this family. How to deal with this matter depends on grandma, father and mother." the meaning of."

She couldn't help sighing from the bottom of her heart.

Like Yu Ping, when the marriage was decided, he couldn't wait to calculate his dowry, so he didn't seem calm at all.On the contrary, the relationship between the family seems to have been weakened by her calculations.

Why doesn't Mrs. Tai understand this meaning?She couldn't help sighing, "Your father-in-law hates the children's thinking like this the most. Even when we separated the family, it was fair and fair. Except for the inheritance passed down from the ancestors in the father-in-law, the rest are All are divided equally. Although your uncles are all out of town now, they have traveled frequently over the years, and your father-in-law has always been very focused on promoting and bringing your younger brothers up."

Originally, according to the practice at the time, it was not easy to separate the families when Mrs. Tai was alive.However, the Xu family seems to be an exception. Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Xu formed a rare alliance in this matter. Once the old man passed away, Mrs. Tai presided over the division of the family.Qin Niangzi had heard about this matter, she nodded thoughtfully, and listened to Mrs. Tai's continuation.

"This matter is a trivial matter for Ping. She just wants some money so that she can gain a foothold when she arrives at her husband's house. The little girl's family is ignorant, and she only thinks about herself in everything. If the trouble comes to your father, he will On the contrary, you will feel that the relationship between brothers and sisters is weak, and Yu Ping has to worry about even a dowry. I think it's better for you to beat her up a few words, and let's forget about it."

It's rare for Mrs. Tai to have such an easy time to pass.Seventh Lady originally thought that she was going to throw this problem to herself, but now she breathed a sigh of relief.She nodded and readily agreed. "Since grandma means this, it's better not to report this matter to father."

She paused, "However, the fourth sister-in-law is Yu Ping's own sister-in-law after all, and it is more legitimate for the fourth sister-in-law to say some things. What does grandma say?"

Mrs. Tai was speechless.

Qin Niangzi also said that she would not report it, and agreed to the whole matter. At this time, if she returns to the carbine, what else can Mrs. Tai say?Shouldn't the fourth young lady be allowed to beat Yu Ping, and the seventh lady must come forward to offend others?

She was filled with dissatisfaction at once: Once this person doesn't care about money, it will be very difficult to manage.Just according to the young lady's temperament, in order to refuse Yu Ping's request at this time, she had to fall into the trap and come forward to beat Yu Ping.

This beating means that the sister-in-law is not sympathetic to her younger sister, and she will say a few words in front of Ping Guogong... It is best to say something that makes Ping Guogong a little angry. If she beats Yang in public, she will stop for a while It's time.

But Mrs. Yang is more slippery than a glass ball, and she promised nicely at the front, but then she pushed the matter to Mrs. Mo with a Tai Chi cloud hand at the back.

Alas, with Mo Shi's straightforward nature, I'm afraid he wished Yu Ping could get a little more dowry?I only let her talk about Yu Ping on my own side, and I'm afraid she will go to Duke Ping in no time.When the time comes, it will be me, the grandmother, making my own decisions and meddling in the younger generation's affairs.

It's really uncomfortable to fight against this Yang family, it's like fighting against a ball of cotton, if you hit her or not, she will always be so light and soft, without any force at all.When she strokes you, the sharp sword in the cotton is unsheathed, and Zhang's blood is still bleeding with one blow.If it wasn't for Yu Qiao's matter, he lost Duke Ping's favor, and now Wufang wants to win back Duke Ping's favor, it would really be easier said than done...

Her thoughts drifted away again, and after a while, she smiled and said, "By the way, speaking of it, I haven't seen your Aunt Mao from Mingde Hall come to greet me this time. She also went out from my room." Yes, if you have free time, you have to come over and talk with me."

The matter of connecting rooms is really his deadliest weakness.

Qin Niangzi was poked twice in just a few days, and she really had infinite emotions in her heart.

Anyway, no matter how good I am in other places, when I mention the word Tongfang, it seems that all my advantages have been eclipsed.Only the word "jealous woman" is written on the forehead in a big way.It doesn't matter if Mrs. Tai or Mrs. Fifth Young Master, once she can't find any other reasons, just mentioning the word "Tongfang" can divert everyone's attention to her jealousy.

Forget it, after all, it's your own choice, so how can you not afford a little price?

"Okay." She bent her eyes and replied, and added maliciously, "Anyway, she doesn't have much to do at home, and it's Aunt Mao's blessing to be able to serve her grandmother."

Mrs. Tai was choked speechless by Qin Niangzi's upright attitude.After a while, he waved his hand lazily, telling Qiniang to leave.

Before leaving, Qin Niangzi had to confirm with Mrs. Tai, "The matter of Yu Ping was told by the grandmother to the fourth sister-in-law, or Xiao Qi came forward..."

Mrs. Tai said angrily, "It's better for my old lady to be this villain!"

Seeing the lawsuit on her face, Seventh Lady hesitated for a moment, but left without turning around.

She tentatively softened her attitude a little, and said softly, "Grandmother, don't worry too much, you are the ancestor of the whole family, if you feel uncomfortable to speak, even Xiaoqi can say it, it's the same."

It was rare for her to give in, so Mrs. Tai took a look at Qin Niangzi, and pushed the matter to Qin Niangzi, "Okay, since Mrs. Shizi is not afraid of troubles, you can talk about it, it's the same."

Calling Mrs. Seventh Lady Shizi again, it can be seen that the old man is really angry with Seventh Lady again today.

However, Qin Niangzi has seldom cared about disobedience or non-disobedience since she started her career, and it is even rarer like this now, and she even wanted to appease Mrs. Tai.

Although she didn't admit her mistake at all, just this bit of softness has already made Mrs. Tai feel uplifted - but she became more and more angry, and called Mrs. Shizi.

This subtle change in emotion would never be experienced by a character like Qi Niangzi who is so delicate and in the middle of the game.She rolled her eyes and smiled again, "Okay, since grandma ordered it, Xiao Qi will take care of it."

Then I chatted a few gossips with Mrs. Tai, seeing that Mrs. Tai liked to ignore her, Qin Niangzi asked Mrs. Tai again, "Speaking of which, grandma hasn't gone out for a few years. It happened that in May, Tanzhe Temple opened Even Xiao Qi wants to pay homage to the new Maitreya Buddha. If grandma wants to go out for a walk..."

This is really flattering Mrs. Tai at a real price: as Mrs. Tai, going out must be a lot of ostentation, and of course there will be a lot of trouble. Seventh Lady must be busy for a while.This is Seventh Lady's statement that she will take care of Mrs. Tai comfortably even though she is busy.

Mrs. Tai felt a little flustered in her heart. She pondered for a while, and she was about to put on a show again, but when she thought of Maitreya's golden body, she was still a little out of control, so she said lightly, "Okay, since I have said so, don't go to worship Once we bow, it seems that we are not pious enough."

A faint joy appeared on Qin Niangzi's face, "Then Xiao Qi will arrange it for grandma!"

Mrs. Tai put her hands together and recited the Buddha a few times before saying, "Finally, you know how to be filial, and grandma's heart will be ironed."

Although there was something in her words, she didn't seem to be too angry when she heard the meaning. Seventh Lady smiled and said kindly, "Xiaoqi still has a lot of things she doesn't understand. Now my mother is in Xiaotangshan. I don't expect my grandmother to teach me. Who can I count on?" .”

Only then did Mrs. Tai suddenly realize: This woman is turning the rudder when the wind blows, and she has the intention of repairing on both sides.

She also smiled kindly, "Well, if you know how to think this way, grandma will be more at ease."

The old and the young looked at each other and smiled.

(End of this chapter)