Mistress

Chapter 52

When Qiaoer told Aunt Ji about this, Aunt Ji was leaning on the couch and applying hand oil leisurely.

She raised her moist and delicate hand, and after admiring it, she put it down, and said slowly: "Madam just wakes up to talk about this kind of thing, it's really hard work. Who doesn't know that Su Bai is the master's confidant, The master trusts Su Bai more than any other wives and concubines. He spends more than half of the day with Su Bai, and it is difficult for several wives and concubines to see the master. But what kind of person is Su Bai, if he can It's so easy to fancy a little girl, will he be alone at the age of 24?"

Qiaoer didn't know how to answer, so she just stood aside.

Ying'er thought of her Chen Hao, and said proudly: "Auntie said that Su Bai had a murderous look on his face, and Rong'er leaned forward. Isn't it afraid that Su Bai will be angry one day and draw his sword to chop her off? Chen Hao He is also very trusted by the master, although he is not as highly regarded by the master as Su Bai, but the master often asks Chen Hao to take important errands."

Aunt Ji snorted coldly, "Ma'am, it's too easy to think. If Su Baiguo was really so easy to win over, I would have done it a long time ago, and I'm still waiting for her to use this trick. It's no fun, all I have left to play."

Both Ying'er and Qiao'er looked at Aunt Ji with admiration, and felt that she was really thoughtful and more skillful than Madam.

Aunt Ji said again: "If Ma'am is really smart, can she be tricked by one of Xu Jun's men, Mingshun? You know, she and Master Xiao almost died in Huangquan. Let Rong'er go and lose that face." Well, anyway, Su Bai doesn't like her."

Qiao'er said suddenly, "My servant saw that although Su Bai was cold-tempered, he was handsome, and he wore a long sword all the time, but he had never killed anyone in the mansion. If he really wanted to If you fall in love with Rong'er, what should you do?"

Aunt Ji raised her eyebrows, "Oh? Why are you so worried that Su Bai will fall in love with Rong'er?"

Qiao'er grabbed the silk handkerchief in her hand, and said in a low voice: "My maidservant and Rong'er have always been at odds. Last year, my maidservant and her both worked in Xiangqing Building. Every time she sang against my maidservant, she still relied on Cui Madam If she married Su Bai, I'm afraid she would be even more proud, and she would definitely be arrogant when she saw the slave, and maybe she would say it in front of Su Bai. If Su Bai spreads the bad words about the servant girl and our Qiushui Pavilion to the master, it will be very detrimental to you, Auntie."

Aunt Ji didn't expect Qiaoer to have such thoughts. Although Qiaoer is not as easy to control as Yinger, her mind is much brighter than Yinger's.She took a closer look at Qiao'er, and felt that not only was she born no worse than Rong'er, her skin was fairer and tenderer than Rong'er, and her temperament was also more pleasing than Rong'er.

"Qiao'er, since Rong'er often hangs around in front of Su Bai, you shouldn't lag behind. I don't expect Su Bai to take a fancy to you, as long as you make Su Bai feel that Rong'er is not attractive, any girl is better than Rong'er." That's fine, then he won't agree to marry Rong'er."

Qiaoer seemed to be very happy to accept this job, she pursed her lips, and asked shyly: "Then how can I show my face in front of Su Bai, Qiushui Pavilion is far away from Zhihui Hall, and there is no one in our pavilion to go Going to school. If the slaves ran over for no reason, wouldn’t it make Su Bai disgusted?”

Aunt Ji frowned and thought hard, and when the cup of tea was drank slowly, she came up with an idea and said: "Su Bai eats in the Fuzhu Room of the dining hall, and he eats separately from Chen Hao and Zhu Yan. Yes. Qiaoer, every time you go to the dining hall to eat, you just go to the door of Fuzhujian for a walk when you have nothing to do. Occasionally, you go in to pour tea or serve dishes for Su Bai. You are here to serve him, and he will not treat you You used force. Remember, you don’t need to be too courteous to reveal your purpose, just let him look at you a few more times.”

Qiaoer nodded shyly, "Yes, Auntie."

Ying'er smiled and said: "Auntie is really considerate, as long as Qiao'er hangs around in front of Su Bai more, he will definitely look down on Rong'er."

Aunt Ji smiled triumphantly, "That's right, you and Qiao'er were both chosen by me, there's no difference."

At this time, Aunt Song in the Mingxiang Pavilion had a wry smile. She bit off the gold embroidery thread in her hand, and opened a half of her bosom to make a purple robe. The sleeves and collar were embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the style was also the same. The most fashionable one must be a very eye-catching costume.

She rubbed her eyes. Recently, she did it during the day and at night, and her eyes were red and swollen. The face that was round and shiny before now looked very tired, as if she had aged a few years.

Seeing that Aunt Song just smiled wryly and didn't respond, Bi'er was a little anxious, "Auntie, madam has put in a lot of hard work recently, that's why the master cares so much about her. Auntie, you can't just do things in silence Ah, if Su Bai really marries Rong'er, the master and wife will be stuck together tightly and inseparable, and Su Bai is half of the master's arm."

Aunt Song didn't raise her head, and said: "Ma'am, I have family background, talent, appearance, and artifice. I don't even know how to read a few words. In vain, I came out of the former prime minister's residence. I can tell who Su Bai wants to marry." Can it be stopped, at worst, the master will never come to my room in this lifetime. Unless you can snatch Su Bai over, it will be fine if you let Su Bai say good things about me in front of the master, maybe the master will come over occasionally trip."

Bi'er blushed, "Slaves don't dare, Su Bai is too fierce."

Aunt Song suddenly put the robe in her hand aside, and said in surprise: "Master Xiao has not yet woken up. I heard from the doctors that Master Xiao's body must be worse than before, and Xu Jun has already been sent out of the house. So, if Young Master Xiao will be weak and unable to take on the great responsibility in the future, so it might be my Chi'er's turn?"

Bi'er suddenly realized, "Auntie, that's the reason, even if Master Xiao gets better this time, who knows if he will be in danger in the future, Master Chi is only two years younger than Master Xiao, you can't always treat him like a child , The master also said yesterday that you should educate the two young masters in your spare time."

Aunt Song suddenly regained her spirits, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you, and see if you can win Su Bai's heart. If not, it's good to mess up the matter between him and Rong'er. No matter how hard I suffer I'm a little tired. I will drive this robe out before the first day of the new year. I hope that the master will come to our Mingxiang Pavilion more in the coming year. If I can, I will push you to the master's side. With your appearance, maybe you are no better than that Wang Yingying is bad."

Bi'er was full of joy, according to Aunt Song's intention, she would either be Su Bai's wife or the master's concubine in the future, no matter how you say it would be a great thing, this is something that maids can wake up from their dreams with laughter.

As Mammy Cui thought, this dinner Xu Cheng didn't want to go to the dining hall at all, he saw that the small kitchen had already prepared all the meals, which was quite satisfactory.He ate dinner alone, and then came to feed Li Yan.

Qi'er and Nanny Cui also didn't go up to grab the feed, since the master could treat his wife well, that's what they wished for.

It's just that Li Yan was embarrassed, and said: "Master, you are the master of the house and the prime minister, but you feed me soup and medicine and meals with your own hands, that's all for one time, you can't keep doing this, and let the servants see it as a joke."

But Xu Cheng replied seriously: "Do I have to look at the eyes of the slaves when I do things? This is really a joke. It's rare for me to have such free time to accompany you. You should enjoy it."

Li Yan nodded sweetly and obediently ate the food Xu Cheng fed her.

After using it, Li Yan cleared her mouth, suddenly remembered something, and asked: "Sir, don't you need to go to Wang Yingying's place today, and don't make her suspicious."

Xu Cheng smiled, "Because madam hasn't had time to prepare stinky sweat powder for me."

Li Yan blushed, and said with a light smile: "You have only been in contact with each other for a while now, and you don't need it yet. I believe you. After the new year, I have to prepare a few more."

Xu Cheng didn't respond, and looked at Li Yan ecstatically for a while, before saying: "I really have to go tonight. I can go see her in the new year, so I can show my sincerity. And today, my teacher, Mr. Wei Ji, I must have received my letter, and they should have been secretly investigating the Wang family at this time, in order to stabilize her and delay the Wang family's actions, I hope Madam won't mind."

Li Yan replied with a smile: "I don't mind, as long as you mind. It takes courage to touch a strange woman's body."

Xu Cheng shook his head with a smile, "I really can't do anything about you."

After helping Li Yan to lie down, he told Qi'er and Qing'er to stay by Madam's side, and to give Madam more water at night.Qi'er and Qing'er didn't know that the master was going to Yang's mansion later, otherwise they would be so angry that they would think in their hearts that the master is caring for his wife here, and then turned around to meet that goblin, what kind of trouble is this? .

In fact, Xu Cheng has a lot of things to do tonight, besides going to the Yang Mansion, he has to go back to Zhihui Hall and go out through the secret passage, so he must hurry up to arrange important things, and he won't be back until tomorrow morning.

Xu Cheng came to Wang Yingying's place, which surprised Wang Yingying.She went up to greet her happily, "Your Excellency will not accompany his wife and children during the Spring Festival, but still come to me, is it true that he really intends to abandon his family and children?"

Xu Cheng came in just like last time, poured wine directly, and said: "Isn't this what you expected, I also want to let myself not come, but I can't tie these legs." He pointed to his forehead Said, "This place is full of your voice and smile. I won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't see you once."

Wang Yingying smiled coquettishly, "In that case, why don't you come to accompany me during the day?"

Xu Cheng told Wang Yingying what happened at home, including the almost death of his wife and son, how could Wang Yingying be suspicious of him?

Wang Yingying saw that he was willing to talk about family affairs with her, and his wife was still lying on the bed, so he took time to see her.She was really touched, and couldn't help but plucked the strings and started to play, and listened gently.

However, she will not let herself fall in love with Xu Cheng.

Xu Cheng drank wine and listened to the music, and became intoxicated again.Wang Yingying asked Xu Cheng several more questions, and Xu Cheng answered in a daze, so that what she mastered was exactly the same as what Chen Hao mastered.

The soldiers guarding here knocked on the door again, insisting to carry Xu Cheng out.

Wang Yingying was afraid that she would really fall in love with him, so she wished he could leave quickly.

After Xu Cheng came back, he and Su Bai galloped to the Tibetan Army Office, and did not return until the next morning.Xu Cheng first asked his followers if Xiao'er had woken up and how he was.

Zhang Chun said happily: "Master Xiao not only woke up, but his mind is also very clear. He had already had a bowl of porridge just now, and Madam got up from the kang to visit Master Xiao. The mother and son had a lot of conversations."

Xu Cheng's expression was relieved, with a slight smile, he asked Zhang Chun to wait for him to change his clothes, and then told Zhang Chun to go out.

He looked at Su Bai next to him, remembered what Li Yan said yesterday, and asked: "Su Bai, you have been with me for many years, except when you are on an errand, you are alone all the time, don't you feel lonely and sleepless?"

Although Su Bo was respectful, he still had no expression on his face, and said: "Master has a family and a family, and he has been sleeping alone for the past few months. I live alone without any worries, so it is really nothing to sleep alone."

Xu Cheng patted him on the shoulder, "I'm only temporary. Do you want to live like this? Your parents died early, and you have no relatives. You never thought about raising a son and a half to continue the incense of the Su family?"

As soon as Su Bai heard the word parents, the veins on his forehead twitched unconsciously, continuing the incense?Maybe that's what his parents wanted too.

Xu Cheng smiled and said: "There is a Rong'er girl in Jun'er's room who likes you very much. If she doesn't marry you, she will die or live. You should inherit the virtue of living and marry her. "

Su Bai never smiled, and at this moment he couldn't help but twitched his mouth, and said, "That girl who often walks back and forth in front of Zhihui Hall?"

Xu Cheng nodded slightly, "What do you think of her? If you marry her, she will serve you with all her heart. If you have someone who can talk to you, your life will not be so deserted, and there will be children shouting Wouldn't it be nice for you to be a father?"

Su Bo arched his fist and said: "I hope that the master will not worry about me, I have not revenged my parents, I really don't have the heart to think about starting a family."

Xu Cheng sighed, "What if you fail to avenge your parents all your life?"

The veins on Su Bai's forehead twitched again, but he didn't speak.

"Forget it, I won't force you on this matter, take your time. You go to the dining hall to eat, and I will go to my wife's."

When Xu Cheng came to Jinxiu Courtyard, breakfast was already on the table, but Li Yan was a little angry sitting at the table.Xu Cheng came over, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong, who messed with you early in the morning?"

"You." Li Yan was sullen.

Xu Cheng washed his hands and sat down, picked up the porridge bowl and took a sip, then asked with a smile, "I'm too late to feed you porridge with my own hands?"

Li Yan was amused by him and laughed again, "What are you talking about, Xiao'er just woke up this morning, and you kept it from me yesterday, and even let everyone in the room hide it from me. Yesterday Xiao'er was still there, and his life and death are unknown. But lying here and sleeping comfortably, how do you think I am a mother? Also, last night you..." Li Yan looked around, and asked Cui Momo, Qi'er and others to go out first.

Xu Cheng took a bite of the food, and said leisurely: "Madam wanted to ask me when I came back last night. I looked so bad, as if I hadn't slept all night, did I do something shameful?"

Li Yan pursed her lips, "I'm mainly angry because you concealed Xiao'er's matter, as for Wang Yingying's matter..." She didn't go on. Did not sleep well.

Xu Cheng wanted to treat her sincerely, so he didn't hide it from her, and said: "The doctors I invited all said that Xiao'er is not in danger of life, so why should I let you get angry with you, don't you want to recuperate with peace of mind? Better? You see, you can get up on the kang today, and you look good. As for what happened last night, Su Bai and I ran back and forth for more than 200 miles to the Yaoshan military camp."

"Yao... Yaoshan?" Li Yan had never heard of this place.

Xu Cheng said in a low voice: "This matter is very confidential, Madam should know the seriousness. Madam clamors all day long that I can't hide anything from you, now I'm telling you, you have to keep it."

Li Yan nodded solemnly.

"I've said it a long time ago, it's not good to know too much, you feel burdened now, don't you?" Xu Cheng's eyebrows were slightly bent, seeing Li Yan's extremely serious look, he couldn't help but want to laugh again .

Li Yan picked up the porridge bowl and said, "Don't tell me this kind of thing in the future, I'm afraid I'll talk in my sleep." She ate a few mouthfuls of porridge and smiled, "Eh? I've already forgotten, what mountain?"

Xu Cheng couldn't help laughing, and put a piece of side dish in her bowl, "Eat it quickly."

After the meal, Xu Cheng went back to Zhihui Hall. Li Yan sorted out the shopping list sent by Manager Lin. Because the Chinese New Year was coming and there were a lot of things to buy, Li Yan specially added some Chinese New Year gifts for the children to the list.

After tidying up, she planned to visit Xiao'er again, but saw Qing'er came in with puffy cheeks, she just came back from the dining room.

Li Yan asked: "What's the matter, what are you?"

Qing'er muttered, seeing Nanny Cui and Qi'er preparing clothes for Madam to go out, she wanted to say something but didn't.

Cui Mama urged: "Speak quickly if you have something to say, Madam is going to see Young Master Xiao."

Qing'er then said: "Mommy, you don't know, someone already wants to rob Su Bai with Rong'er. That Qiao'er and Bi'er both ran to the Fuzhu Room, for whom they went in to serve Su Bo, Almost got into a fight."

Mammy Cui suddenly found it funny, "Just now Qi'er and I went to eat, and I saw that the two of them didn't leave after eating, I was still wondering, so I was thinking about this matter, when did Su Bai suddenly become a favorite?"

Qi'er spat: "Qiao'er and Bi'er are really shameless things, they can do such a thing as robbing a man, and I don't know how the two of them know that Madam wants to ration Rong'er to Su Bai."

Li Yan just put on her outer clothes and took them off again, sat down and said: "This matter must have been heard, and then passed on to the girls in Qiushui Pavilion and Mingxiang Pavilion."

She concentrated for a while, and said, "Nurse, go find Ma Xing, I have something to ask him."

Seeing that Li Yan doubted Ma Xing, Madam Cui hurriedly said: "Ma Xing doesn't know about this, even if he knew, he wouldn't gossip around, he is very loyal to his wife."

Li Yan pondered and said: "I know, it's just about emotional matters, he may not be able to do stupid things. I cheated him, if he really didn't do such things, I can give him a clean slate in my heart gone."

(End of this chapter)