Concubine's true colors

Chapter 45
The sound of crackling firecrackers can be heard clearly even if the attic is closed. Thinking about it, New Year's Eve is coming, saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. Today is the new year.

Sitting gently in front of the dressing table, Xiao Jinxuan looked at her room full of youthfulness through the bronze mirror, and couldn't help but smile from the bottom of her heart

The pendants in this room are now replaced with auspicious and pleasing objects, red window grilles, New Year pictures to welcome the Spring Festival, all kinds of candies, pastries, everything that one expects to find, looking at it makes people feel festive and lively.

She lived for 23 years in her previous life. When would anyone think of her? When she was not married, she was said to be a nemesis because she was a concubine. She stayed in her room by herself during the holidays.

Later, when she married Ji Lingfeng, the other party was busy giving gifts during the New Year, walking around officials, and she was alone in the huge Zhuangyuan Mansion.

But now it is different, her relatives are all by her side, and she will go to pay respects to Yang Shi for the new year's ceremony, and then have a New Year's Eve dinner together, and then watch the new year, she will not spend this year alone.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jinxuan felt more anticipation in her heart. She glanced at Zhu Xin and Bai Shu who were still in the closet, looking for Luo Qun clothes, she urged with a smile.

"You two don't bother to look for it, just bring that sable velvet pleated skirt."

These clothes are new clothes that were rushed to make yesterday, so they are perfect for wearing today.

Hearing this, Zhu Xin patted his head and said: "Yeah, why did I forget this dress, it's made of high-quality sable fur specially sent back by the master, Miss, now the master really cares about you, what? Good things are thinking of you."

Xiao Jinxuan smiled, yes, compared to the previous silent and indifferent attitude, this father's attitude towards her has changed a lot. Not only did he send back letters to her home, asking about the current situation of the family, but he would also write in the letters from time to time. A few words of concern for her.

Especially those few pieces of sable skins, which were of excellent quality, unexpectedly thought of sending them back to her at the first moment. This proves that in Xiao Heng's heart, he cares a little more about Xiao Jinxuan now.

But Bai Shu on the side frowned and said: "This is New Year's Eve, Miss can't wear such a dark dress, didn't Aunt Yang send Miss a set of light red lilac-pattern moon skirt the day before yesterday, I think it's still like this." If it’s a good piece, it’s only festive if it’s red, and it’s suitable for the occasion.”

Warmth flashed in Xiao Jinxuan's eyes. Although she didn't like the bright colored skirt, it was Yang Shi who thought of her before sending it. Thinking that Yang Shi still had her in her heart, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help smiling.

"If you listen to Baishu, just wear the one that Auntie sent you."

After Xiao Jinxuan was dressed properly, Wenxin's voice came from outside the door.

"Jinxuan, have you done it? We have to go to Yixin Courtyard. It's auspicious if you catch up early."

Yixin Courtyard is Yang's residence. As a child, Xiao Jinxuan would go to accompany her early in the morning, say a few auspicious words, and ask for a New Year's gift. This is a custom, and it is also for celebration.

Walking on the road, Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Wen Xin who was on the side, and asked with concern: "Is everything okay at home, your mother's illness is getting better, just tell me what you need, don't feel embarrassed."

Wen Xin giggled when he heard the words, as usual, he did not behave properly, and then pointed to his own clothes.

"Look, Jinxuan, you have brought me and my mother three sets of new clothes for this Chinese New Year, as well as a pile of food and supplies. This is the best year I have ever lived. As for my mother It’s useless to take medicine for illness, it’s all year-round fatigue, with the tonic you sent, it’s much better now.”

Bai Shu on the side frowned, hesitated for a while, and then whispered: "Miss, can you allow me to go out of the house for a few days, I want to recuperate Wen Xin's mother, so that Wen Xin can feel at ease, I can also serve you better."

Smiled lightly, Xiao Jinxuan is not an ignorant girl, Bai Shu is interested in Wenxin, how can she not see it, and Bai Shu is indeed a good girl, she is also happy to see it.

"Then you can go and have a look tomorrow. Just bring up any medicinal materials you need. You are so caring. I believe that Wenxin's mother will be happy to see you."

Bai Shu blushed and lowered her head when she heard the words. Although Wen Xin beside her was clever, she was obviously much more careless in her daughter's mind. She didn't see her girl at all, and she was already interested in him.

The master and servants were talking, and they also arrived at Yixin Courtyard. After Xiao Jinxuan opened the door and entered, they found that there was a visitor inside, and the guests and the host were having a good time, chatting happily, and this visitor was Aunt Shen, mother and daughter. .

Seeing Xiao Jinxuan coming, Aunt Shen, who was chatting with Mrs. Yang, immediately stood up with a smile on her face.

"Jinxuan is here, hurry up and warm up by the fire, it's freezing cold, don't get too cold, Jinying help fourth sister quickly, take that cloak away."

Xiao Jinying, who was sitting on the side, heard the words, a flash of reluctance flashed in her eyes, but after seeing the wink that Shen Shi gave her, she still smiled slightly and greeted her.

"Fourth sister, my sister will help you take off your cloak. There is also hot tea prepared there. You should also drink a cup to drive away the cold."

Xiao Jinfu was taken away, and now there is an even more powerful Xiao Jinxuan, this fourth sister is now trampled under the feet of Ning's mother and daughter, it is really a skill.

Xiao Jinying regretted it a little now. If she hadn't corrected Xiao Jinfu when she was in Meizhuang, the disaster star might not be able to come back.

But there is no medicine for regret in the world, and she never imagined that Xiao Jinxuan, who looked at the weak and weak at the beginning, would be so powerful.

Although there are only two young ladies left in the Xiao family, this fourth younger sister suppresses her even more than the original daughter Xiao Jinlian.

Now it's even reduced to the point where she has to take the initiative to please this fourth younger sister, which makes her feel better.

Looking at the hand extended by the third sister, Xiao Jinxuan turned sideways and avoided it.

She said politely and distantly, "" Don't bother sister Ying, Jinxuan can just come by herself. "

And at this moment, the door was opened again, and then Xiao Wenyao's taller figure stepped over the threshold and ran in.

As soon as she saw Xiao Jinxuan was there, she was overjoyed and threw herself into the other party's arms.

"Sister, you've been so busy recently, you don't go to play with Yao'er anymore, I miss you so much."

Xiao Jinxuan's eyes were spoiled, she reached out her hand to touch Xiao Wenyao's head, and said apologetically: "It's my sister's fault, my sister's fault, I will definitely go to Yao's place often in the future, and then I will cook you a lot of delicious food, okay? it is good."

When Xiao Wenyao heard this, his beautiful big eyes immediately turned into crescents, nodded repeatedly, and flirted with Xiao Jinxuan foolishly, for fear that the other party would regret it.

Seeing the intimacy of Xiao Jinxuan's sister and brother, Shen's eyes flashed with envy. It's a pity that she didn't live up to her expectations. After giving birth to a daughter, she didn't move anymore. If she can have a son, she will also have a son in this life. rely on.

Shenshi blinked, regained her composure, immediately smiled sweeter, and said kindly: "Jinxuan, Yao'er, come here, my aunt is the elder, and I have prepared a New Year's gift for your siblings. , don’t be disgusted.”

After speaking, she saw Shen Shizhong took out two handles from his cuffs, the same little Ruyi, this Ruyi was carved from white jade, the jade color was as white as fat, and the luster was clear, one could tell it was a rare good jade just by looking at it.

Yang naturally also saw the extraordinaryness of these two pieces of jade, and the smile on his face deepened.

"You two, don't thank Aunt Shen yet, hurry up and salute your Aunt Shen."

Because Xiao Jinxuan is now the housekeeper, and Yang is her biological mother, her status is much more noble than before. Now that Ning is imprisoned, Yang has already become a half wife.

Privately, there are even rumors that Xiao Heng now values ​​Xiao Jinxuan, and that the Yang family will not be long before the mother will depend on the daughter, and the Ning family will be abolished to become the new eldest lady, so Yang's current expenses are already the same as the old Ning's. Shi is generally the same.

After Yang's words were finished, Xiao Jinxuan pulled her younger brother to come to Shen's, knelt down on her knees, behaved well, and performed a junior kowtow, which was enough to give Aunt Shen's face. Qualified to receive such a gift.

No one is born to like intrigue and scheming, fighting with others, and so is Xiao Jinxuan, so now that Shen is willing to show her favor, she is also willing to give her face.

Then, Yang Shi also sent the New Year's Eve gift prepared earlier in the morning to Xiao Jinxuan and the others, and accepted the gift with a smile.

Looking at the pair of children kneeling in front of her, Yang's heart was still very excited. She endured, suffered, and endured these years, and now she can be regarded as elated.

Thinking that she has been made things difficult by Ning since she entered the door, and her first child was even miscarried because of him. She thought that in this life, she could only hope that Xiao Wenyao would grow up and rely on him to live a worry-free old age.

But she didn't want Xiao Jinxuan, who had always been disliked by her, to be so competitive. For the first time, she felt that having such a daughter seemed to be a good thing.

Therefore, Yang Shi, who has always been indifferent to Xiao Jinxuan, has rarely become interested recently. She cooks some food on weekdays and asks Qi's mother to send some to this daughter. A few days ago, she personally chose Luo Qun's new clothes for her.

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan was wearing the dress she had chosen, Yang felt more and more satisfied.

At this moment, the door of the room was opened, and then I saw Li Mama, who was in charge of chores in the back house, walked in with some anxiety.

After entering, she hurriedly walked in front of Xiao Jinxuan, blessed her, approached him, and whispered in her ear.

But when she saw Mother Li's actions, displeasure flashed in Yang's eyes. From her point of view, Xiao Jinxuan was her daughter. Now that she is here, even if there is anything to do, she should talk to her first. The appearance made her very ugly.

Seeing that Mrs. Yang snorted, she said in an indifferent tone: "Mama Li is reporting something important. Why can't we even listen to it? If so, Jinxuan, you should go out with Mama Li and talk about it. It's over, you are coming in, so we idlers don't care to listen, but how good it is."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan knew that her mother was angry.

So she hurriedly stopped Mother Li's actions, and said with a smile: "My aunt has thought about it a lot, there is nothing I can't hear, it's just that there is another trouble on the mother's side, I'm afraid that speaking out will upset the two aunts."

Yang Shi originally regarded Ning Shi as an enemy, and his complexion immediately turned cold when he heard this.

"An immoral person dares to make a fuss. I think it is too generous to treat her now. According to me, I should take her to the woodshed and lock her up for a few days to see if she dares to make trouble."

Xiao Jinxuan frowned when she heard the words. Now that the house is full of maids and wives, if Yang's words are spread, it will definitely cause trouble. After all, no matter how bad Ning is, she is also the wife of the wife, and as a concubine Such words and deeds are really too much.

In order to avoid Yang's being criticized, Xiao Jinxuan hurriedly smoothed things over and said: "I know that my aunt is kind-hearted, this is just to say, my daughter will go and have a look, and go back when she goes."

Looking at Xiao Jinxuan who got up and was about to leave after speaking, Yang shi not only didn't realize that the other party was defending her and helping her out, but felt that this daughter violated her wishes in public and swept her face. The mother-daughter love that had arisen was extinguished again.

"Jinxuan, stop for me. Today is New Year's Eve. You are not here to accompany my mother-in-law, but you are going to see your aunt. Do you still have a place for me in your heart? If you don't do what I say , don’t recognize me as a mother in the future.”

After speaking, Yang turned her head to the side, but she didn't even look at Xiao Jinxuan.

(End of this chapter)