concubine leisurely

Chapter 15

"Did you sleep well?" Zhang Zhao came out of the clean room. Wu Shi took a white and soft dry handkerchief from the little girl's hand, and motioned the little girl to go out. There were only husband and wife in the room. In front of the mirror, he twisted Zhang Zhao's hair with a dry handkerchief, and the two of them chatted indifferently.

"Sleep soundly, this girl, she's sleeping right next to the pillow, and she's sleeping soundly." Wu's tone was pampering.Two sons and one daughter, the eldest son Zhang Shu is generous, the youngest son Zhang Mao is clever, the husband and wife worry the most, but the carefree daughter.

The mirror was given by the emperor, it is a Western glass mirror, smooth and flat, a man and a woman are clearly reflected in the mirror, although they are both middle-aged, but the man is heroic and the woman is fair and delicate, just like a To Biren.

Zhang Zhao looked at his charming and considerate wife in the mirror, with a slight smile on his face, "Xi'er is simple and kind, and the most carefree, so very kind."

Wu's eyebrows frowned slightly, "If we were still living alone, it would be fine for Xie'er to have such a temper, but now that we are back in the Duke's Mansion, we have a large family, and it is very easy for Xie'er to suffer a lot if he is so careless. "

Zhang Zhao's face became serious, "What happened? Did my daughter suffer in the house?"

A trace of anger flashed across Wu's jade-like delicate face, "We just came back, and my father solemnly confessed that the whole family should live in harmony. What's the matter? It's just two maids from a famous family, but their eyelids are so shallow. It's just that they are more straight-tempered and spend better, so they are not convinced, and they compare with our daughter openly and secretly. Compared with the past, Xier is a straight-hearted person, and she almost suffered a loss several times." Mrs. Guo has always been mean to Zhang Zhao, and Zhang Zhao and Wu's husband and wife call her "mother" in front of people, and "mother" when there are only two husbands and wives. Mrs. Duchess".

Zhang Zhao has been released for many years, he has been an official, he has a lot of money, and he loves Zhang Xi very much. Zhang Xi's food and clothing are naturally first-class, and he makes new clothes and jewelry from time to time, and the clothes are gorgeous , the furnishings in the boudoir are all exquisite and precious, and there are many maids, one foot sticks out of the eight heels, it is really a rich daughter.

Zhang Zhao was originally an unfavored concubine in the Duke's mansion, and the second and sixth householders who came from the first son never looked down on him. Now seeing him come back in a good manner and serving as a third-rank official in Beijing, the Duke of the country treats him very much Seeing that he is so rich and support Zhang Xi, the daughter of the fourth wife is more particular than the girls of the concubine, and I am even more upset.Adults can bear it for the time being, but children can't hide their worries. Zhang Si, the ninth daughter of the second house, and Zhang Xi, the eleventh daughter of the sixth house, both parents are from famous families and have always had a sense of superiority. Being so rich and powerful, it is indispensable to often have a sour thorn in Zhang Xie's mouth, which makes Zhang Xie stumble.

"It would be great if I could move out." This was Wu's heartfelt voice.

Zhang Zhao smiled wryly and shook his head, "How can the old man be willing, there is no need to mention this, it is not easy for us to have these 20 years of purity."

After Wu and Zhang Zhao got married, they were sent out. Although there were all kinds of hardships in the job, they were used to being the masters of the house. Now they are controlled by their parents-in-law and restrained by their sisters-in-law. Even the servants are arrogant. Dealing with it is very uncomfortable and very distressing.

Zhang Zhao hesitated for a moment, "How about, let's go with the light and cut down the food and clothing expenses, so as not to hinder other people's eyes."

Mrs. Wu frowned, "It's all right to reduce our expenses. Are you willing to reduce the expenses of your son and daughter? The Duke's Mansion has always had its share among the public. No one has ever said anything about taking out your private house to make up for it. Others can do it, so why can’t we do it when we get here? Why can’t our private house be spent on ourselves or on our children?”

Zhang Zhao sighed, his wife is the granddaughter of Wuge's first wife, how would he know the embarrassment of the concubine?Forget it, my wife has never suffered or suffered since she was a child. Marrying herself is already a grievance. You can't be angry in the Duke's mansion just because you married yourself as a concubine, let alone the days in the Duke's mansion. For those who live for a long time, is it always impossible to back down like this?I worked hard abroad, exhausted my energy, and became a third-rank official, but my wife and children had to hide their strengths at home. What's the reason? That's all, the second brother and the sixth brother can't write, can't use martial arts, and live on the bones of their ancestors. I can no longer let them oppress my room.

"We earned it all by ourselves. If they are not convinced, they can earn it themselves." Wu gambled angrily.Wu was originally a beautiful woman, but when she was angry, her almond eyes opened wide and her face was flushed. She had a special style, and her arrogant and willful appearance was even more childish. Zhang Zhao was full of tenderness in his heart. He took his wife into his arms comfortingly, and softly coaxed "Madam Mo It's all about Madam." Wu Shi laughed out with a "chi" and cast a sideways glance at her husband, frowning and smiling with all her charm.

The husband and wife looked at each other and smiled, leaning on the kang and gossiping, "Xi'er is going to hold a flower viewing party in a few days, are you ready?" I sent someone to prepare it a long time ago." "That's good, don't spoil Xun'er's interest." "Xi'er came to the capital and made many friends, the eldest daughter of Wu'an Hou Lan's family, the cousin of Gu Shangshu, and a servant The granddaughter of Si Shaoqing's Yuan family has a good character and temperament, and she gets along very well with Xi'er." "There are not many friends in the capital before." "There are not many, and several of them have been promoted. Beijing officials."

"Very good, Xun'er is not lonely anymore. This kid just likes to make friends. Tonight, I met Mr. Meng, and Mr. Meng brought two sons, like Zhilan Yushu, so enviable. Xun'er saw Mr. Meng's family Miss Wu, I'm so happy." Zhang Zhao mentioned inadvertently.

"I heard from Xing'er", Wu was a little annoyed, "I muttered for a long time, how is Fifth Miss doing well." Thinking of Xing'er holding her and excitedly saying how happy she was to see Ayou, Jia looked aside Looking at it, it looks hopeless.

Naturally, Mrs. Wu knew what was on Ling Jia's mind, but Mrs. Wu was arrogant. How could she like her husband's servant girl? She had embarrassed Meng Youran several times behind her husband's and son's backs.I hate Meng Youran's young age, but she has a thick skin, as if she didn't understand her sarcasm, she always responded politely and appropriately, which made Wu's focus, but fortunately, Meng Youran, like Ling Jia, was Gradually estranged, well, she has winks and knows how to advance and retreat.

"Xi'er held the flower viewing party this time, and the Duke's wife readily agreed, and she was very forthright. In addition to Xi'er's friends, I also invited the eldest daughter of Master Qi from the Imperial Academy, and the eldest daughter of Song Consort, who are both thirteen and fourteen. Years old." Wu's calculation was very good.

"Alright, let Xi'er meet more friends." Zhang Zhao was very obedient to his wife.Without him, the concubine who was loved by no one since he was a child, once he is appreciated by his mentor Wuge Lao, gained fame, married a beautiful and capable wife, and enjoyed the warmth of the family, he would cherish it.

"It's not for Xi'er, it's for Ling Jia." Wu said indifferently.

"Oh? Is it for Ling Jia?" Zhang Zhao was a little stunned. Does his wife not know that Ling Jia already has someone he likes?
"Yes." Wu replied.

Zhang Zhao didn't know how to speak for a moment, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Ling Jia is still young, so don't worry."

"Why are you not in a hurry?" Wu objected, "Lingjia's temper is jumping, and he should get married as soon as possible. With his wife's persuasion, he will be more calm. The two girls I invited are both daughters of high-ranking families, and they are of noble character. , choose and choose carefully, it is a good match for Ling Jia."

"It must be the daughter of a noble family?" Zhang Zhao's voice was full of melancholy.

"That's natural." Wu's voice was very firm, "Ling Jia's appearance is peerless, only a daughter of such a noble family can match her."

"Actually, as long as the girl is good, status doesn't matter." Zhang Zhao persuaded tactfully.

Mrs. Wu knew Zhang Zhao's concubine's background very well, and never mentioned the word "concubine" in front of him, "If it is a man, he is a hero regardless of his origin, but if it is a woman, status is very important." Men can make achievements beyond their own background, but women There is no such opportunity.A woman, no matter how beautiful and wise she is, is in vain without a noble background.

Zhang Zhao sighed and didn't say anything else. The husband is easy to persuade, but where is the son?Thinking of Ling Jia's obstinate temperament, Mrs. Wu felt troubled. Ling Jia looked like a mother and had a mother-like temper. He was not as talkative as his father.

"When you come back this time, father seems to treat you a lot better." Wu changed the subject.

Zhang Zhao smiled, and it would be much better, because the current generation and the next generation of the Duke's Mansion have no talents.

(End of this chapter)