in spring

Chapter 176
Chunying watched carefully for a few days, and found that Miss Biao was indeed closer to Nanqi than before. In the past, if she wanted to send a letter to the old house of Huo's family or Master Huo's mansion, she would usually send the girl she brought from Huo's family to run errands. Yes, and the last two times, it was actually Nan Qi who took the letter and went out!The latter also received more rewards than the previous ones, and he seemed to be Miss Biao's number one confidant no matter who she was.

Chunying actually didn't care much about this kind of thing, but because Nanqi's prestige soared, the maids and women in the courtyard all intentionally or unintentionally flattered her and neglected her, even the two newcomers Zigui and Liu Lu Those who come here will also abandon the tasks she assigned in order to help Nanqi. For such an honest and steady person like Thrush, it is inevitable to put Nanqi's new summer clothes first, and put Chunying's directly. Behind the girls of the Huo family.

Chunying felt a little upset, and she wasn't jealous of negative emotions like jealousy, but can these people stop being so snobbish? !No, she has to do something, otherwise the prestige accumulated over the past three years will be ruined, so how will she manage people in the future? !
When Miss Biao announced again that she would go back to the old house to handle housework the next day, Chunying thought about it carefully for a long time, then went to the small kitchen to make a pot of longan red date tea, took it to the upper room, and watched the other maids go out Huo Yi was reading a book under the lamp, so she walked over gently and said, "Miss, I made some longan red date tea, can you drink some to soothe your nerves? It's getting late now, and you have to go out tomorrow, you should go early Rest in peace."

Huo Yi put down the book, looked up to see her, said with a faint smile, "That's fine, I'm a little thirsty."

Chunying brought the cup and poured half of it for her.Huo Yi drank a couple of sips, then closed his eyes to rest his mind.Chunying didn't bother her, and after a while, she opened her eyes and asked, "Is there anything else?" She was a little curious, and according to her usual habits, Chunying usually retreated at this time, leaving her alone Yes, why did you suddenly lose your wink today?
Chunying smiled and said softly: "I see that Miss seems to be very tired, but she has been tired recently? Do you want to tell the outside, don't go tomorrow, let's talk about it after a day's rest?"

Huo Yi shook his head: "It's been agreed..." After a pause, he continued, "My brother's birthday is coming up, I just want to... go home to see how the stewards are doing, and then buy him a good gift .”

Chunying thought, where can I buy gifts?Anyway, it's all done by the housekeepers. Do you have to go back to the old house?She kept this question in her heart, and said in her mouth: "Actually... Speaking of the young master, I have a matter, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Huo Yi raised her head and glanced at her: "Let's hear it?"

Chunying glanced outside the door, took a step forward, and said in a low voice: "Young master...he will be ten years old at the end of the year, and after studying for a few years, he must have improved a lot. Some things...should we let him Do you know? He grew up in the second master's house since he was a child. Except that when his wife and young lady came to Beijing that year, he lived in the Huo family's house for a few months, and he never went back for the rest of the time. The servant is just worried, little After all, the young master is the heir of the Huo family, and if he doesn't return to his family for many years, people outside who don't know about it may gossip."

Huo Yi's expression changed: "Who would say that?! Did you hear any rumors?!"

Chunying hurriedly said: "Your maidservant has been in the mansion all the time, how can I hear the words of outsiders? I just listen to the discussions of my sisters on weekdays, and know that some members of the Huo family are unwilling to give up. In the past few years, the bad luck of going to Beijing to find a young lady is all here. He was dismissed right outside the gate of the Hou Mansion, and only the second master felt a little uneasy. But this is nothing, the young master is the heir ordered by the emperor himself, who dares to say that he is not justified? Who dares to rob him What should have gone?"

Huo Yi's expression softened a bit: "Then why did you say such things tonight?"

"The servant girl just thought that the young master used to live in the second master's house because the young lady was young and lived in the Hou's mansion. The young master lived alone in the same house and had no one to take care of him. It would be better to live in the second master's house. He is also a wife. He misses the reason why the young master is separated from his relatives. It's just that today is not what it used to be. First, the young master has grown up a lot and is sensible. He is no longer a child who needs to be taken care of in everything. Second,..." Chun Ying paused, and took a careful look at Huo Yi, "Miss, as a boudoir, takes care of housework, how many years can she take care of? It's very important to let the young master know some mundane affairs early, so as not to... suddenly take over in the future, and you will be in a hurry..." Seeing that Huo Yi's expression was a bit unnatural, he hurriedly added: "Of course, the young master is still young, and it is really too much to force him to learn it now, but the servants of the family and other people who are in charge of affairs should also be made to be serious. Recognize it. When the young master grows up, everyone will feel more kind and caring, right?"

To be honest, after watching it for a few years, Chunying felt that it was understandable for Huo Yi to hold the power of the family in her hands, but she obviously did not intend to hold the power of the Huo family for a lifetime. I sent a copy to the second master's house to give to my uncle and younger brother, and I never deducted a few money from the public income to build my own private house, which is very aboveboard.

However, a little boy under the age of ten, and no one taught him economic affairs, would he read those things?Not to mention the Hanlin lord who claimed to be an innocent gentleman, in the end the account book was still taken over by Jinxiu.If things go on like this, when Huo Yi gets married, it won't be easy to take care of her mother's housework anymore, right?What will the little boy do then?He lives in his biological parents' house all the year round, I'm afraid he doesn't even know a few of the Huo family's stewards, how can anyone obey him?If you rely on your subordinates for everything, then if one or two of them are not kind enough, wouldn't they only suffer?
Chunying felt that it was really a mistake for such a smart person as Huo Yi to neglect to teach his younger brother.For her, this may be an opportunity.

Huo Yi was silent, looking at her expression, she seemed to have understood the meaning of Chunying's words, but she had her own considerations, and after a while, she said: "My brother is still young... a boy of this age in other people's family is exactly When he was playing, Second Uncle was already strict enough... how can I bear it..." Eye circles were red, and he smiled wryly and shook his head, "Forget it, I'll take care of him for a few more years... When he grows up, I'm just relieved..."

Does this mean that she will postpone her marriage?Chunying was not sure whether the Hou Mansion or the third young master would agree, after all the old lady was old and she didn't know how many more years she would live, and the third young master was of marriageable age.She turned her head and looked at Huo Yi for a few more times, and suddenly remembered the conversation between Miss Biao and her aunt Li in the room that she had overheard under the window back then. Not happy?In fact, this marriage contract has been acquiesced for several years, and has never been explicitly stated, so it may not be guaranteed...

Chunying lowered her head and thought for a while before saying: "Miss sacrificed a lot for the sake of the young master... But it took a few years. There is one thing, I don't know if the miss has thought about it... The young master has been raised in the second master's house all year round I heard that they seldom go outside. In recent years, apart from coming to the Marquis' Mansion to pay their respects during festivals, they have rarely come to be guests. This... They are close relatives anyway... When the young lady is here, you can Take care of him once or twice, in the future..." Suddenly, I felt that it was not appropriate to say so, and hurriedly changed my words, "...in the future, when the young master grows up, he must always consider his own future. , I’m afraid it’s not enough. Why don’t you let the young master come here more? Firstly, it can deepen the friendship between siblings, and secondly... it also allows the old lady, Lord Hou and the wife to get to know the young master well, so that they can take care of him in the future. Even if the young master is wronged in the future, there will still be someone who can make decisions for him..."

Huo Yi seemed very frightened and angry, staring straight at Chun Ying: "Who do you think will make him feel wronged?!"

Chun Ying hurriedly said: "Perhaps it's because the slaves are overwhelmed, but the Huo family members have never given up, and they are afraid that they will use their status as elders to bully the young master in the future. The second master cares about his reputation and is not easy to take care of him. Isn't there even anyone who complains?" She quietly wiped off her sweat, and decided that it would be better not to point out the servants of the Huo family, although she felt that the stewards who had only obeyed the orders of the eldest daughter for many years might not be able to see it. The little heir who has only met a few times.Who can guarantee that all the children in the family are loyal?Even if everyone is very loyal, it depends on the person...

Huo Yi's complexion became better, and there was a bit of resentment in his eyes: "So it's them!" Frowning, she felt that what Chunying said made sense. It's not good to meddle in affairs, if the second uncle doesn't care if the clansmen come again, then it's really... She can't let her brother suffer!
Seeing that her expression had softened, Chun Ying sighed, and said: "In theory, slaves shouldn't be troublesome, it's just that I have this idea in my heart, and seeing that the young lady doesn't seem to have such thoughts, she is a little anxious. If the young lady feels that If you are not happy, just treat it as a servant talking nonsense, if the miss thinks what the slave has to say, then...you should think of a way soon..." He poured another half cup of jujube tea and put it in Huo Yi's hand, "Miss, don't think too much It's too much, it's still early, let's have a rest earlier after drinking two sips of tea? If there's anything bothering you, you might as well go back to the mansion and discuss it with someone." Then he backed away gently.

Back in her room, Chunying thought over everything she said just now, and felt that although it was a bit risky, overall there was no major problem.From now on, I will maintain this attitude, don't talk too much, just remind a few key issues, and then let Miss Biao figure out a solution by herself.As a girl from the Hou family, it's not convenient for her to get involved in the affairs of the Huo family, that's enough.

Chunying quietly continued to do her own work, arranging chores in the yard, teaching newcomers, arranging meals, making new clothes for the cousin, making new clothes and shoes for herself in her free time, and taking care of Huo Yi when she went out and returned home. Don't ask too much.After a few days, Aunt Qing suddenly sent someone to look for her. When they met, they didn't say anything, they just looked at her quietly, and then suddenly smiled: "You girl, you really are a caring girl. But he underestimated you."

Chunying thought that Miss Biao probably told her everything she said, so she pretended to be stupid and said, "I don't understand what Auntie said."

Aunt Qing covered her mouth and smiled, and pulled her to sit down: "My good boy, I told you before that you are smart, but you are still not ready. In the past few years, I have watched coldly and worried for you, obviously You're not stupid, why don't you know how to please people? Could it be because the anger from back then hasn't faded away? Until now, I don't know that you are no longer angry. If it's something important, you'll still speak up."

Chunying bowed her head obediently and played with her braids: "Anyway, there are people talking about those things, why should I join in the fun? As long as the young lady and aunt know."

Aunt Qing patted her head: "My good boy, if you have such an idea, it's not in vain for my trust in you."

Chunying continued to lower her head, and said in a low voice: "I know that my aunt treats me well, so every day I think that the young lady and my aunt can live a long life, and everything will go well."

Aunt Qing smiled gratifiedly: "Okay, it's good if you have such a thought." She said with a look of regret: "It's a pity that I forgot to ask your parents to come over when I was busy with things. If your father is now in charge of our family , isn’t everyone happy?”

Chunying's heart skipped a beat: "It will be the same in the future, isn't it that... miss is going to marry the third young master?"

Aunt Qing smiled a little forcedly: "Then...it's different..." She suddenly remembered something: "Speaking of which, your father doesn't seem to be having a good time in the shop, does he? I heard people say that someone is causing trouble for him? "

Chunying had never heard of it before, and was taken aback: "I haven't heard of it?" After thinking about it, "Yes, because the business in the store is good, people are jealous of that seat. This kind of thing often happens. Didn't take it to heart."

Aunt Qing sighed: "The Hou's family has a great career, and such people are always inevitable. It's really annoying." She took Chunying's hand, "How about...you can simply tell your father that someone who came to our house Come to the shop? Those who manage the shop are useless now! If there is one who is half as capable as your father, we don’t have to worry about it. How? Just say hello to Mr. Wang, since it’s your father, Miss and I should also rest assured."

Chunying was stunned.What is it called?It turns out that the maid did such a good job that even the family will be missed?
(End of this chapter)