Mistress

Chapter 61

After lunch, Li Yan presented the purple robe made by Aunt Song.

Xu Cheng held it in his hand and looked at it, then asked, "Aunt Song made it?"

Li Yan nodded, and asked with a smile: "How does the master know, it seems that the master is quite familiar with Aunt Song's needlework."

Xu Cheng narrowed his eyes at Li Yan, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up into a smile, "Madam is jealous?"

Li Yan panicked: "How is it possible? I can do it. I just asked casually."

Seeing Li Yan blushing while denying it, Xu Cheng thought it was really funny, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Madam is really a rare temperament woman, she can't do anything to cover up, she wants to deny that she is jealous but can't cover it up." Usually she looks like a stable headed mistress, but sometimes she looks like a little girl who can't hide her worries."

Li Yan said in embarrassment: "How could I, the master just used this matter to shame me."

Seeing that there was no one around, Xu Cheng jokingly said, "Then how about I go to Aunt Song's for dinner tonight?"

Li Yan lowered her eyes, "You can go if you want, she is your concubine, can I still hold you if you want to go?" She stood up, undressed Xu Cheng, and then put on the purple robe for him.

Li Yan looked around Xu Cheng, "This robe is really gorgeous and expensive, and it fits very well. If the master wears this robe and goes to Mingxiang Pavilion for dinner and chats with Aunt Song, she I don't know how happy I am."

Xu Cheng said, "You don't have to wait until night, I'll go now."

Li Yan said leisurely: "Oh, master can't wait any longer, I'll get you a cloak." After she finished speaking, she really went to get it, and then stood in front of Xu Cheng, about to put it on for him, very serious and calm look.

Xu Cheng laughed, threw the cloak in Li Yan's hand on the couch, walked over and hugged Li Yan horizontally, and turned around three times on the spot.He likes Li Yan like this, neither pretending to ask him to go to his concubine's house, but also not being rude or unreasonable just because of jealousy.

Although Li Yan was jealous, she never stopped him.

On a whim, he wanted to hug her.

"Oh, I'm dizzy, put me down quickly! Dizziness!" Li Yan yelled.Well, she admits, she has no romantic cells and is really dizzy.

Nanny Cui and Qing'er ran in after hearing the sound, and looked at Xu Cheng and Li Yan in astonishment.Xu Cheng put Li Yan down, waved his sleeves at Nanny Cui and Qing'er, "It's none of your business here, go out."

The two of them went out with red faces, as if they were the ones who did the indecent act just now.

After they went out, Li Yan was still dizzy. She supported Xu Cheng's chest to relax, and said with a smile, "You've lost your usual majestic aura, and they won't be afraid of you in the future."

Xu Cheng straightened the strands of hair that fell out when she was twirling just now, and said with gentle movements, "They are people you are close to and trust, what do I want them to be afraid of me?"

After he finished speaking, he hugged Li Yan in his arms, then let go of her, and put on the cloak on the couch.

"Where are you going?" Li Yan asked curiously.

"Go to Mingxiang Pavilion." Xu Cheng gave her a meaningful smile and went out.

Li Yan was tongue-tied, he made such a fuss just now, but he still wanted to go.

Nanny Cui and Qing'er rushed in, and Qing'er bluffed and said, "Madam, Master seems to be...going to Aunt Song's place!"

Li Yan sat down and said calmly: "I know, he told me just now."

"Huh?" Qing'er was dumbfounded.

Cui Nanny said anxiously: "Just now I clearly saw the master hugging his wife, why did I go to Aunt Song's place in a blink of an eye, did it mean that Qing'er and I ran in just now and disturbed the master, when he gets angry... just want to Are you going to Aunt Song's place?"

Li Yan smiled and shook her head, "What's the matter with you two, you two are like a snake, why is the master angry with you, he is fine. He just wore the robe made by Aunt Song and wanted to meet her, maybe he has something to say to her she says."

Nanny Cui straightened her face, "It's true, master. He didn't care about Madam's face, so he put down the person in his arms and went to coax the other one. What's that called?"

Qing'er also stomped her feet, and she was so worried that she wanted to cry, "Madam shouldn't have helped Aunt Song present the robe to the master, that's all right now, the master hasn't been to Mingxiang Pavilion for several months, once she goes this time, she will go again Be flattering, the master may go to her place often in the future."

Li Yan saw that they were in such a hurry, she couldn't help laughing and said: "You are too impatient. Who is the master, how could he be fooled by a robe. It's just that the master sees that she has not been quiet recently, so he Take this opportunity to comfort her and let her stay in Mingxiang Pavilion with peace of mind and obedience. If the master doesn't go for a long time, I'm afraid she will make a big fuss."

Madam Cui hesitated, "Ma'am, are you sure that's the case?"

Li Yan nodded, no matter whether Xu Cheng thought so or not, she just thought about it like this, otherwise what else can she do.

Qing'er choked out a harsh word in a low voice, "If the master is really attracted by her this time, after the master leaves, the madam will also lock her up in the woodshed!"

Mother Cui immediately said: "I see it too, treat her!"

Li Yan was amused by the two of them, and said: "I didn't expect you to be quite ruthless, okay, I'll listen to you. I'm afraid Aunt Song won't live up to her expectations, and she won't be able to flatter the master at all."

Xu Cheng left the Jinxiu Courtyard, and Zhang Chun and Wu Qingfeng who were standing at the door followed.The two of them were brought to Yaoshan by Xu Cheng a few days ago, where they were brainwashed and educated by Xu Cheng.They are usually loyal, but occasionally they are not cautious enough. This time, they all learned to be like Su Bai, not saying a word for a whole day.

Xu Cheng walked all the way to Mingxiang Pavilion, and the two maids who were cleaning the snow outside Mingxiang Pavilion were a little silly when they saw him. They didn't receive the master for a long time, and they were so panicked that they didn't know what to do.One of them knelt down directly, and the other quickly ran in to report.

Aunt Song was supposed to take a nap in the afternoon, but at this moment, Bier was taking off her shoes.At this time, when she heard that the master was coming, she stood up abruptly, then hurriedly turned around in the room, and said in her mouth: "Bi'er, quickly bring over my concubine-colored jacket and skirt." , No! You give me a bun first, a bun with a swallowtail! No, you should hurry up and put some makeup on me."

Bi'er held the powder box in one hand and the coat and skirt in the other, when she heard footsteps outside, she said anxiously: "Auntie, it's too late, it's better to meet the master, you look very good already."

Aunt Song never expected that Xu Cheng would come to her so soon. She thought that Xu Cheng would at most talk to his wife about her when he saw the robe, and even if he wanted to come, it would take a few days. It came so that it caught her by surprise.

The master came to her without even taking a nap. Could it be that he really likes that purple robe very much?

Aunt Song went out of the outhouse anxiously, and Xu Cheng had already entered the yard.Aunt Song was so panicked that she knelt down with Bi Er and the others to greet her.Only the servants need to kneel to pick her up. Bier was taken aback by her disrespectful behavior, so Bier had no choice but to pull her up quickly.

Seeing Aunt Song's flustered state, Xu Cheng knew that she was not assertive.Her natal family and Prince Bao had been so close behind their backs all these years, and he already knew exactly what they wanted to do when they hooked up.

Although Aunt Song is an uninitiated person, she has always listened to her family's advice, but fortunately she is not very smart, and she can't do any of the things her family asked her to do.It seems that the former Prime Minister Song Qian made a mistake. Back then, he was reluctant to send his shrewd daughter-in-law here, because he was afraid that Xu Cheng would be punished by the emperor one day, and his daughter would suffer accordingly. It was a waste of effort.

Originally, they got Song Ruzhi's letter before this, and the Song family secretly sent dozens of guards over, thinking that they could control the Prime Minister's Mansion, but they didn't expect that these guards had been here for several days, and no one would report the letter.The Song family suddenly felt something was wrong, and reported it to Prince Bao.

Xu Cheng looked down at Aunt Song, looked at her for a while, sighed, and said, "Go in quickly, don't freeze outside."

With just such a sentence, Aunt Song was so moved that she was speechless, and then Bier helped her and followed Xu Cheng in.

When she came to the back room, Aunt Song came over and carefully waited for Xu Cheng to take off his cloak. When she saw that Xu Cheng was wearing the purple robe she made, her hands trembled excitedly.

Xu Cheng really didn't like this kind of timid and timid person. Seeing that her hands were trembling, she was not as calm as a girl, so he couldn't help frowning slightly, and sat down on the arhat chair next to her.

Bi'er brought over hot tea, Xu Cheng took a sip and said, "You must have stayed up all night to make a robe recently, I don't want to disappoint you too much, so I put it on today. You are the mother of Chi'er and Jiao'er, not an embroiderer, and the most important thing you should do is to raise your children well. I rarely see you accompany your children to study, but you have failed in your duty."

Aunt Song replied in a low voice, wronged: "I don't know a few words, and I don't know how to raise children, so I can only leave it to the teacher..."

Xu Cheng waved his hands straight after hearing this, "Forget it, it's fine if you don't teach, don't teach more and more crooked. Jing'er is going to come tomorrow, she was going to come today, but Prince Bao sent someone today to say that the snow outside is very thick , not to let her come. It is understandable that Prince Bao feels sorry for Jing'er, but Mrs. Tai passed away not long ago. Jing'er is Mrs. Tai's only direct daughter and my only direct sister. It is unreasonable for her not to come. I will send someone to deliver a letter In the past, I asked Jing'er to come over early tomorrow morning, because tomorrow there will be a kneeling ceremony, and the whole family will have to go to Cuishongyuan to bow down to the spirit seat of Mrs. Tai."

Aunt Song listened silently, she didn't know why Xu Cheng wanted to tell her about Princess Bao, she already knew about kneeling and worshiping, so there was no need for Xu Cheng to tell her about it.

She listened in a daze, and Xu Cheng said again: "According to the observation of the sky, after noon tomorrow, there may be the biggest blizzard in recent decades. For Jing'er's safety, you and your wife will persuade her not to go back when the time comes, because she has a temper." Twist, and listen to Prince Bao's words, she will definitely clamor to go back, according to the rules of the palace, she really can't spend the night at her mother's house. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case, if something happens to the mouse on the road, it will be too late to regret That's it. It's up to you when the time comes. Jing'er and Madam have never talked much, but she can still talk to you. Jing'er also knows that the Song family is very close to Prince Bao, maybe she will listen to you. "

Aunt Song finally understood that Xu Cheng just wanted her to help persuade Xu Jing not to let her return to the palace in a hurry, but to pull her to stay for a few days.

She nodded quickly, and said: "I will remember the master's instructions, and I will definitely keep Prince Bao and Princess Bao." She still felt very honored in her heart, the master is willing to let her help with things, and even the wife may not be able to do it Yes, she is finally useful, and she will not be a waste in the eyes of the master.

Xu Cheng's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he stared straight into her eyes, coldly handsome and majestic, "From now on, don't be as impulsive as you were a few days ago, sometimes you can't hold your breath and you will never recover."

Aunt Song's heart skipped a beat, her little heart started beating rapidly, she understood that the master knew about her sending money and letters out!
She was so ashamed that she bit her lip tightly, not daring to refute a word, and her body trembled.

Seeing her trembling, Xu Cheng frowned again, and said slowly: "As long as you stick to your duty, you will be safe and secure for the rest of your life. Madam is a generous person and will not treat you harshly. Of course, you have to remember, Don't be arrogant, Chi'er and Jiao'er will never surpass Xiao'er."

Aunt Song was already drenched in sweat.

Xu Cheng said again: "Chi'er and Jiao'er are my sons, I will treat them well, since you feel that you can't do what you want, then don't meddle in parenting matters in the future, just take them to play happily when you have time. "

Aunt Song nodded ignorantly.

Xu Cheng stood up and reiterated, "Don't think about what you shouldn't think, and don't do what you shouldn't do. Your task is to keep Jing'er, play with her for a few days, and live a quiet life with one heart and one mind. Only in this way can we live a stable life.”

After Xu Cheng finished speaking, he put on his cloak and went out. Aunt Song was still in a daze. Before she could react, Xu Cheng had already left the house.

Suddenly, she regained her composure and ran out.At this time Xu Cheng had already left the yard, she chased after her and asked, "Master, won't you sit down for a while, or will you stay here for dinner?"

"It's just after noon, how long do we have to wait for dinner?" Xu Cheng looked unhappy, "I said just now, don't think about what you shouldn't think about, and don't do what you shouldn't do. I don't allow you to ask me about my affairs." .”

Aunt Song saluted tremblingly, lowered her eyes respectfully and sent Xu Cheng away, she dared not say another word.

Xu Cheng had already disappeared, and Bi'er came over, "Ma'am, you should go into the house quickly, don't freeze."

Bi'er was about to support Aunt Song with both hands, but Aunt Song's legs went limp and she sat on the ground paralyzed.

"Auntie, what's wrong with you?" Bi'er panicked.

Aunt Song shook her head and said angrily: "It's okay, just help me in."

She understood, Xu Cheng's meaning couldn't be more obvious, she didn't need to do anything, just stay in the mansion like a log.She doesn't need to take care of her son, Xu Cheng can make arrangements for her. Of course, the so-called arrangements will always be under Xiao'er.

After all, let her accept her fate and not make any struggles, so that she can live a lifetime.As long as there is a little restlessness, it is death.

Bi'er helped her to sit on the couch and asked, "Auntie, do you want ginseng tea or black tea?"

"Whatever you want." Aunt Song replied disheartened, it doesn't matter what you drink, anyway, you can survive.

"Auntie, should we think about how we can keep Prince Bao and Concubine Bao tomorrow, if not, maybe the master will blame you." Bi'er reminded her.

Aunt Song sat up straight again, and said with a wry smile, "What countermeasures can I come up with with my stupid mind, you should help me think about it first."

When Xu Cheng returned to Jinxiu Courtyard, he saw Li Yan reading a book on the couch. He walked over and took the book off her hand, and said, "Reading like this will hurt your eyes, and you might think other men are men." me."

Li Yan still tilted her body, sneered, and said: "Who in the entire capital can have the majesty of the master, and I will not admit my mistake with my eyes closed. I am very sleepy, so I will read a book, otherwise I will fall asleep." .”

"Then why don't you sleep?" Xu Cheng asked.

Nanny Cui and Qing'er were beside Xu Cheng dusting fine snowflakes and taking off his cloak. They were also secretly happy when they heard the conversation between the master and the wife.They really can't figure out how the master changes from time to time, but as long as the master doesn't stay with Aunt Song for too long, they will be happy.

With a wave of Xu Cheng's hand, they went out.

Seeing them go out, Li Yan said: "How can I sleep, I have to wait for you to come back!"

"Have you been counting how long it has been since I went to Mingxiang Pavilion, for fear that I might not come here?" Xu Cheng teased and laughed.

Li Yan blushed and kept silent. She really didn't expect Xu Cheng to come back so soon, and it only took half an hour to go back and forth.Of course she was secretly happy in her heart, but her lips were still beeping.

Xu Cheng covered her with a fur blanket, and said, "Just lean on the couch and close your eyes for a nap, and I'll tell you something."

(End of this chapter)