imperial concubine

Chapter 59
On the second day, Su Wan who was in a good mood asked Zhuru to prepare two gifts, one for the second wife Yuan and one for the third wife Jiang.Su Wan thought very clearly yesterday that if he wanted to shake the eldest lady, he had to rely on the strength of these two people.

Su Wan brought Zhuru to the second lady's courtyard first.Although it is said that the second and third masters also have official positions in the court, they are far less favored than Su Huaiyuan, let alone as high as Su Huaiyuan's official titles, and the two brothers have not moved out of the Hou Ye's mansion.

However, although Hou Ye's mansion is large, except for Su Huaiyuan's family, there is not much space, so the second and third masters can only live in the courtyard of the mansion.If the old lady was not alive, I am afraid that these two people would have been kicked out by the old lady long ago.

When they came to the gate of Kuayuan, the old lady who was standing at the gate hurriedly saluted Su Wan.Su Wan smiled and waved the two of them to get up, "Go in and report to Second Aunt, and say that Wan'er has come to see her."

The rough envoy nodded, then turned and went in.The courtyard is not big, and after a while, the rough envoy came out, followed by Yuan's personal maid, Yuquan.

Seeing that it was the Second Miss who came in person, Yuquan hurriedly greeted Su Wan, "Yuquan has seen the Second Miss. I don't know that the Second Miss is here, and I am sorry to welcome you. Please forgive me."

Looking at Yuquan with a look of sincerity and fear, Su Wan shook her head.Ruoyuan really felt that she was doing something wrong, so naturally she should come out to greet her in person.Now there is only one maid, but she is obviously putting on airs.

With this in mind, Su Wan smiled and said, "It's okay. We're all a family, so there's nothing wrong with it. Is the second uncle at home? Is the second aunt up?"

Hearing Su Wan's words, Yuquan got up and led Su Wan to the courtyard.Then he replied very cautiously: "Master went to midnight early this morning. Madam just got up."

When she was in the room just now, Yuan Shi carefully instructed Yuquan.Today's Su Wan is different from the Su Wan of the past, so she must be served with extreme care.Maybe, Su Wan came here today to find trouble for her deliberately, so she must not let her pick the wrong one.

Not long after, the three of them came to Yuan's house.When Su Wan entered the door, she saw Yuan Shi sitting upright on the main seat, and greeted Yuan Shi with a smile, "Second Aunt, Su Wan came to see you today."

Yuan, who was above the main seat, replied with a smile: "Wan'er really has a heart. You and I have less contact in the past, and we need to get closer in the future." He directed Yuquan, "Hurry up and pour tea for the second lady."

Yuquan made a cup of good tea for Su Wan, and then Su Wan signaled Zhuru to hand over the gift to Yuquan, "Second Aunt, I haven't seen you and Second Uncle for many days, this is Wan'er's kindness, and I would like to ask Er Aunt Xiaona."

The box was not big, Yuquan opened it and sent it to Yuan Shi.Inside the box is a jadeite bracelet, the water is not shallow and not deep, the carving is excellent, and it is extremely round.Yuan could tell at a glance that this table cost at least 100 taels of silver.

Seeing the bracelet, Yuan's eyes lit up, but then he pretended not to care and said, "Wan'er is willing to come, why bother to bring these gifts? It seems like we are separated."

Su Wan saw Yuan's expression just now, and seeing Yuan's fake appearance now, he felt a little funny in his heart.Clearly seeing his own gift, his eyes are shining, but he still has to act like you and I don't have to be so close.

Su Wan put down the teacup in her hand, and said with a smile: "This is what it should be. Since Wan'er came to see her second uncle and aunt, she would naturally have to bring some gifts. Second aunt, please accept it, this is Wan'er's wish .”

Hearing what she said, Su Wan felt a little sick in her heart.Obviously he was giving gifts to others, but he still humbly begged others to accept the gifts.People in this world are so strange sometimes.

The Yuan family on the main seat heard Su Wan's words, and his face smiled like a flower, "Since Wan'er insists on doing this, I will not be disrespectful to Second Aunt. Yuquan, put this bracelet away properly. This is the second Miss sent it."

Looking at Yuan Shi who couldn't hold back the joy on her face, Su Wan secretly shook her head in her heart, no wonder Su Qing was so ineffective.The Yuan family is so short-sighted, how capable is the son he teaches.

However, if he wants to bring down the eldest lady now, he has to rely on the strength of the Yuan clan.Although I look down on her very much in my heart, the only plan for now is to make false claims with her temporarily.

Thinking of this, Su Wan asked with a smile: "Second Aunt, where's Su Qing? Why haven't you seen him come over to say hello to Second Aunt?" At this time, he had just had breakfast, and it was time to say hello, so Su Wan had this ask.

Hearing Su Wan's words, Yuan groaned inwardly. Could it be that Su Wan found out about Qing'er's absence last night, so she came to see her joke early in the morning?If that wasn't the case, why didn't Su Wan come sooner or later, but why did he come now?
The more she thought about it, the more certain she became. Yuan rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "Qing'er worked very hard, so she came over early this morning to say hello to me. Then she went back to her room to study. The two of you just missed each other. Go, here you come."

Everyone in the family knows that Su Qing hates reading the most, how could he get up early in the morning to read?Hearing Yuan's obvious lie, Su Wan didn't expose it.Su Wan didn't think as far as Yuan Shi thought.She just saw that Su Qing was not there, so she asked casually.

The two had another conversation in the room, Su Wan got up and wanted to leave, and went to see Jiang Shi later, so it's not good to stay with Yuan Shi.But he didn't want to, when he heard that Su Wan was going to see Jiang's family, Yuan's had an impromptu idea and wanted to go with him.

Su Wan couldn't refuse, so she could only let Yuanshi follow her to Jiang's small courtyard.After the report, Jiang went out to greet him in person, and heard Jiang's crisp laughter echoing in the garden before he saw anyone, "I said why the magpies kept barking early in the morning today, so it turns out that there are distinguished guests coming to the door."

As soon as the words finished, Jiang came up to the two of them, looked at Yuan and said, "Second sister-in-law, you haven't come to see me for a long time." Yuan smiled, "I have a lot of things to do recently, so I just have time today. This is inconvenient I came to see you with Wan'er."

Su Wan, who was standing on the side, lowered her head and curled her lips. Hearing this, she seemed to be brought by you.Speaking such big words, I am not afraid that the strong wind will flash my tongue.

After saying hello to Yuan, Jiang came over to say hello to Su Wan, "We haven't seen each other for a few days, and Wan'er looks even more beautiful when she comes out. It's rare for the two of you to come to the door together today, and I'm very happy."

Looking at the smile on Jiang's face, Su Wan secretly frowned. Although Jiang's face was full of joy, when she looked at herself, there was no smile in her eyes, even There is also a taste of scrutiny, which is much more difficult to deal with than Yuan's.

The Yuan family on the side heard Jiang's words, and said with a smile: "I can see it. Otherwise, why would my younger brother and sister hang me and Wan'er outside the courtyard for so long without inviting the two of us to sit in? I think it's too much Glad to forget about it."

There are thorns in Yuan's words, insinuating that Jiang's lack of etiquette.Myself and Wan'er, one is your sister-in-law and the other is your niece, how can you let these two stand at the gate of the courtyard and talk to you?Didn't even say a word to invite yourself into the house?
Hearing Yuan's words, Jiang made a look of sudden realization, patted his forehead lightly, and said to Yuan with a smile, "Sister-in-law, don't be angry. I'm so happy that I forgot to invite the two of you." Go in. It's my fault, my fault."

Speaking of this, Jiang walked up to Yuan, stood shoulder to shoulder with her, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, my brother and sister did something wrong. Thank you for your advice. Please don't get angry, both of you, go into the house and drink. Have a cup of tea."

Seeing Jiang's obedience, Yuan was very satisfied, nodded and walked to Jiang's room first.But let the Jiang family follow behind him, as if the Yuan family is the eldest lady in the Hou's mansion.

Su Wan who was behind her was a little happy when she saw Yuan's acting like this.The Yuan Clan seems to have a lot of scheming, but actually has no city.Today I came to discuss with the two of them about the alliance, if there is a change, I can still use the Yuan family as a weapon.

The three of them entered the house, and Jiang's personal maid came over to make tea for the three of them.Jiang looked at the two sitting at the table, and asked with a smile: "What kind of fragrant wind is blowing today, and it has blown both of you into my small courtyard?"

Yuan's mouth was quick, and when she heard Jiang's question, she said triumphantly: "I got up early today, and Wan'er went to my place to say hello. The two had a conversation, and I proposed to come to see you. No, the two of us will come over." gone."

There was a hint of complacency in the words, as if it was a great honor for Su Wan to go to see her first, and the Jiang family should be a little shorter in front of him because of this.The Yuan family didn't know that with one word, both Su Wan and the Jiang family were offended.

It was obviously Su Wan's idea to come to see the Jiang family, and the Yuan family insisted on joining in the fun.Not only that, but she also brazenly said in front of Su Wan that she brought Su Wan here.After hearing this, Su Wan was naturally unhappy.

Jiang shi heard it in his heart, although he was a little awkward, he couldn't find any mistakes.After all, the Yuan family is the second wife, so Su Wan should go see her first if he wants to.But you are showing off in front of me like this, are you trying to mock me?

At this moment, Su Wan spoke.She looked at Jiang with an embarrassed smile, and then said to Jiang: "I got up early today and went to see my second aunt. Originally, I wanted to see you after seeing my second aunt. Zhuru, show the things to my third aunt." Look."

Zhuru, who had been standing behind Su Wan, stepped forward and took out a long and thin box from her sleeve.Open the box to find a green hairpin, the carving is very exquisite, and the pictures on it are vivid.It is equally as good as the bracelet given to Yuan Shi just now.

Su Wan looked at Jiang Shi, and Jiang Shi carefully looked at the hairpin.After a while, Su Wan smiled and said to Jiang Shi: "Third Aunt, this is Wan'er's little care. Please accept it."

Seeing Su Wan take out the hairpin, Jiang's heart became very clear.It was definitely not Yuan's idea to come to see him today.Otherwise, according to what Yuan said, how could Su Wan have time to prepare this hairpin?

However, the two exchanged glances, but did not reveal the matter.Each of them knew it in their hearts.Yuan Shi also felt that what she said just now was a little too much, but now she wanted to make amends, but she didn't know what to do, so she could only drink tea with her head down.

Jiang asked his personal maid to put the hairpin on his head, and took a look around in the mirror. After nodding in satisfaction, he smiled at Su Wan and said, "Wan'er has a heart. The hairpin I gave is just right for you." I."

Su Wan also smiled and said, "It's as long as Third Aunt likes it."

Jiang put down the small mirror in his hand, and asked Su Wan with concern, "Such a good girl was almost killed by that villain the day before yesterday. Fortunately, lucky people have their own destiny. Wan'er, what happened the day before yesterday ? Has that thief ever been brought to justice?"

Unlike Yuan's, Jiang knew very well that Su Wan's gift was not easy to get.

(End of this chapter)