Rebirth of the little landlady

Chapter 331 The Days of Seeing the Move (2)

Looking at the backs of the two sisters leaving in embarrassment, Yuan Bao sighed leisurely, "Hey, the upbringing I received from childhood to adulthood is different, and the difference in speaking and doing things is really too big. I know if my father can understand."

Yan Xi hastily interjected, "Master must understand the grievances suffered by the county magistrate!"

Yan Xi, the maid, was assigned to serve Yuan Bao the second day after Yuan Bao arrived in the courtyard of Ni Yuze's Ni family in Ningnan Prefecture. Speaking of which, she has been with Yuan Bao for five or six years, and now she is the number one maid in front of Yuan Bao. She is very useful. She is straightforward and loyal. As Ni Yuze's maid, she often lost her temper in front of the Su brothers. few people.

Yanxi's lively and unrestrained personality is really not suitable for working under Ni Yuze's overly disciplined person. Without Yuan Bao's protection, Yanxi would have died countless times, just because she was afraid that Yanxi would suffer. However, after Yanxi made many "mistakes", Yuan Baocai always took her by his side. She was the only maid Yuan Bao brought back from Ningnan Mansion to Sujia Village who did not know martial arts.

After getting along for such a long time, Yan Xi gradually understood Yuan Bao's "good intentions" towards her. She was originally loyal to her master, but now she loves Yuan Bao to such a degree that she has grown up together. They also had a rare tacit understanding, from the words that Yanxi answered just now, it can be heard that Yanxi quite understands the purpose of Yuanbao's actions today.

After a short conversation between the master and the servant, Yuan Bao seemed to have just remembered the servants from the Song family standing in the room, and told Yan Xi, "Take these people down and settle them down. Assign any tasks that should be assigned to them." !"

Yan Xi was very surprised, "Master, don't you need to teach them the rules first?" This is just an excuse, how can you trust newcomers without observing and understanding them?It is too risky to do so, but such words cannot be said in front of these people, Yan Xi can only remind Yuan Bao in this way.

Yuan Bao smiled slightly, his attitude was very gentle, and he was completely different from the attitude he treated the concubine sister just now, "Since the family sent them here, I think they have been trained in advance." According to family rules, when Yuan Bao came to Qing'an Ni's house, he received a whole month of "training" before he "started" as a third-class maid in Ni Xiaopang's yard.

"It's enough for someone to briefly explain our rules to them again!" Yuan Bao looked at Yan Xi meaningfully and continued to explain, "Don't forget, give them the money and clothes first!"

Yan Xi seems to understand a bit, but regardless of whether he fully understands Yuan Bao's intentions or not, Yan Xi still follows Yuan Bao's instructions and asks people to take all these people down.

When Yan Xi returned to Yuan Bao's room, Yuan Bao whispered to Yan Xi, "I'll give you half a day and a night to find out the faults of each of them, and sell them all in the morning. Don't keep any of them, and," Yuan Bao pointed out Yan Xi carefully, "don't embarrass them, don't beat them, don't scold them, leave rewards and clothes to them, it's not easy to come out to do things." She and the Song family Enmity, there is no need to implicate these innocent people.

Yanxi laughed and said, "It's still the county master who thinks well, but the servant is making things difficult for these people how to 'look after' them, don't worry, the servant knows the county master's kindness, and will definitely handle this errand well." Another thing came to mind, "But In this way, how can they bring what happened today back to the Song Mansion?"

Whether it was to teach the sisters of the Song family or to speak softly to the servants, these ingots were all made in front of these servants, isn't it just to make them "mouthpieces"?

Yuan Bao poked Yan Xi's finger, "You, don't think about it, if they have no handle in the Song Mansion, how dare Song Xinzhu put them here like this?!"

"Your servant knows!" Yan Xi went happily without any scruples.

Some of the servants of the Song Mansion returned to the Song House at noon the next day. Just after lunch, everything that happened in the Moon Nunnery yesterday reached Song Chengye's ears. They called all the sisters of the Song family over and beat them up in front of Luo Shi. Because Song Chengye wasn't really angry, he didn't say anything serious, but ordered Song Xinyue to stay at home in the future, and asked Song Xinzhu to dispatch The monthly case and servants who hold Yuanbao will make up for it.

Song Xinzhu was very wronged, "Daddy, let's give it away today, and she will sell it tomorrow. What's the difference between giving it away or not giving it away?!" It just made it up, isn't it just admitting that Yuan Bao, the first daughter, has the right to enjoy higher treatment than her? !

Song Chengye said angrily, "Stop playing your little tricks! If you can really get benefits from her, I will convince you, but look, this time the mansion has been filled with smoke and smog. If you ruin the Song family's reputation, even if you don't think about your future marriage, you should always think about my official career, and if you ruin my career, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

This should be Song Chengye's heartfelt words. Thinking about the things Luo Shi did back then, he is not ignorant of some of them, and some of them were even ordered by him to do them. The same goes for the two sisters of the Song family, so in this kind of inner house struggle, Song Chengye actually doesn't care much about who benefits from both of them, but there is one thing, that is, it cannot affect his own interests!

Luo Shi and Song Hsinchu were both in awe, and they said "yes", Song Hsinchu quickly admitted his mistake, "Father, it's my daughter's fault, my daughter must be careful in doing things in the future, and don't dare anymore!" She was not deliberately flattering Song Chengye, but sincerely Regret, she felt that she and Song Xinyue had made the same mistake, for a person like Yuan Bao, there was no need to be angry, but to be ruthless, not to do it if there was no certainty of victory, not to do it if there was no advantage!

To be honest, Song Xinzhu still has some brains, at least he is much stronger than Song Xinyue.

Song Chengye glanced at Song Xinzhu, his face paled, "It's good that you understand, now that the capital is in turmoil, this time because the third son recognizes his ancestors and returns to his clan, we have picked up a lot of 'nobles', and it is I who will take another step forward It's a good time, at least, I hope to stay in Beijing, you have to remember, be careful at all times, even if you can't make a profit, don't cause trouble, since you are the daughter of my Song family, you should do it for me. Everyone contributes, everyone is the same!"

Although Song Chengye's words were very euphemistic, the three mothers and daughters of the Luo family could tell that Song Chengye was very dissatisfied with Yuan Bao's performance after returning home, because Song Chengye had not received any benefits or help from Yuan Bao so far. , if it wasn't for not finding a good opportunity and messing with Yuanbao, he wouldn't have been holding back and not moving.

"Daddy taught me a lesson very well, and my daughter will remember it this time." Song Xinzhu replied sincerely.

When Song Xinzhu returned to the room, Luo Shi followed, "What is your daughter going to do?"

Song Hsinchu smiled, "Doesn't she like to humiliate me? Then I'll let her humiliate me enough. I will still send her the few servants and monthly bills in person in the morning. I want to see What will happen to her?!"

"Okay!" Luo Shi was very pleased, she really didn't expect Song Xinzhu to be so tolerant.

But no matter how good the calculations of the family of three are, Yuan Bao has her own way to stop. On the second day, Yuan Bao didn't let Song Xinzhu enter the door of the Moon Temple at all, but let the servants and Yin Zi go there , Another day later, these servants of the Song family were still sold, and everything went back to the original point.

Although Luo Shi and Song Xinzhu were so angry that their teeth were itchy, they were helpless against Yuanbao, hiding the Moon Temple from the sky high and the emperor far away, and their eyes and ears couldn't get in. No matter what they tried, it was useless. Now I want to come to the Su family's strategy It was simply too powerful. They first made Luo Shi lose her aunt's status, not only made Yuan Bao ignore him, but now Luo Shi didn't even have the qualifications to visit Yuan Bao, and Song Xinzhu became a concubine. No matter how Yuan Bao treated Song Xinzhu, It's not too much, for the Song family, Yuanbao is like the moon hanging in the sky, they can only see it but can't touch it.

For this situation, Luo Shi and Song Xinzhu really had nothing to do but be patient, but they never thought that they could bear it, but some people couldn't bear it, for example, Song Chengye.

In June, the Palace Examination, which was postponed by the Empress Dowager Bintian, was finally held. Unlike the Jinshi Examination, the Palace Examination actually has no distinction between high school and middle school. That's all, the last one is the "Tong Jinshi", not only has a mixed background, but at least can get an official position, and even the ranking will not change much, for example, the original "Tong Jinshi" is not mixed. Those who go to Jinshi are because the emperor is very fair and objective.

The ability of this year's candidates is good. It is said that the performance in court was very exciting, which made the emperor very happy, and the emperor still gave Shi Yuandao, or Ni Yuze face, Shi Yuandao's eldest grandson Shi Shaofeng was hand-picked Although Shi Shaoheng, the number one scholar and second-in-law grandson, did not rank high, he also entered the ranks of Scholars. Now, because of the three grandparents, the Su family became popular again.

On the day Zhuangyuan Lang rode his horse through the streets, Yuan Bao also went. There were not many such lively events during the empress dowager's funeral. From this, it can be seen how much the emperor spared no effort in recruiting talents.

Shi Shaofeng was wearing a bright blue robe specially prepared for him by Yuanbao, and a gauze hat with wings on his head. He rode on a tall white horse, leading the way. It is often said that "people are in good spirits on happy occasions", and he was in his early twenties. The young and young girl, with her usual appearance, became personable under the festive and meticulous attire, which attracted the eyes of many ladies for a while. Even Song Xinyue, who was watching Yuan Bao, couldn't help admiring Said, "Why didn't I realize that he was so good-looking before?"

Yuan Bao sneered, "I'm afraid the second sister is not interested in his good looks, but in his current status and status. It's a pity that the brother of the Shi family has already married, and now the sister-in-law of the Shi family is pregnant, so she can't pass it." In a few days, you might be able to give birth to a son for the Shi family's elder brother, and the Shi family will have double happiness!" She specially bit the word "di son" very hard.

Song Xinyue bit her lips, "I haven't been born yet, who knows if it's a boy or a girl, I heard that Zhuangyuan Lang was awarded the sixth rank of the Hanlin Academy's editor and emperor's attendant lecturer, and he will be an extremely human minister in the future. How could a man with only one regular wife? Besides, as for a son, as long as he is a father-in-law, who would not be able to raise it under his own name?"

This means that she would rather be a concubine, and if she is a concubine, she still has the opportunity to give birth to Shi Shaofeng's eldest son. In fact, Song Xinyue also thought that even if she couldn't give birth, she could spare no effort to be favored, and then go He snatched the son born by the aunt next to him and raised him under his own name. I have to say, I don't know if this daughter of the Song family is capable or not, but she is really ruthless!

Yuan Bao was very surprised, she really didn't expect that little Song Xinyue would be so clear about Shi Shaofeng's official position and future development, it seemed that she was really moved, and mercilessly exposed Song Xinyue Fantasies, "Anyone who gives birth can be raised under my own name? If the second sister has this kind of thinking, it is better to find a way to become a first wife, otherwise, there is no reason to raise the child under the concubine's name!"

"Third sister..." Song Xinyue stretched out her hand to Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao dodges, and the servant girls on the side also step forward to stop her.

"If you have something to say, don't move!" Yuan Bao made no secret of his annoyance.

Song Xinyue didn't take it seriously, and continued to finish her sentence, "I'll talk about whether I can raise a child later. My younger sister also knows that I am not in good health, so I don't feel wronged by being a concubine. I know that my third younger sister and the Shi family have always been good friends. , The Shi family has spent a lot of money on you, if my sister can say a few words for me, there will be nothing I can't do!" This is why the three of them, mother and daughter, had to get together today to watch horse racing with Yuan Bao That's why, in order to let the grounded Song Xinyue come out, it took a lot of talking.

Yuan Bao's smile was full of jokes, "Second Sister is really good at planning, let me tell you that the money in Shi's family belongs to my cousin, not mine, I can't say anything in front of Shi's family, because Mr. I have the impression that it is absolutely impossible for the Shi family to get married with you. Have you forgotten how you were taught by Mr. Shi when you were in the Su family for all the ugly things you did on the way to Beijing?! If you don’t believe me, you can try it. Let's see whether it is the Su family or the Shi family, will anyone let the three of you in? Getting married is just a daydream!"

There was a silence in the private room, Luo's mother and daughter stopped talking. What Yuan Bao admired was that the faces of these three people were neither red nor white. Luo and Song Xinzhu were indifferent, while Song Xinyue's face was full of sorrow. , without being ashamed, "Third sister, tell me, what should I do?" Song Xinyue actually asked about Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao looked at Song Xinyue like a monster, "Second Sister only thinks about it now, don't you think it's too late? Why don't you think about it before ruining your reputation?"

Under Yuan Bao's repeated provocations, Song Xinyue finally became angry, "Anyway, I am also your elder sister, so what if you are a concubine, after all, you are the daughter of the Song family, and the elders and children are orderly. If I don't marry, you don't want to marry Get out!"

"Ha!" Yuan Bao laughed, "Stop following me, let's wait and see if you don't believe me, let me tell you the truth, I can marry whenever I want, let alone you, even my father It may not be able to stop it!" She was not arrogant, but she didn't want to deal with the Song family any longer, and deliberately stimulated Song Chengye.

The three of Luo Shi were dumb, Yuan Bao guessed that they would have to add fuel to Song Chengye's face when they went back, but he didn't know what trick Song Chengye would come up with.

After the imperial examination, the next thing is to run for an official position. There is a shortage of people in the court, so after winning the Jinshi, you can basically fill in the vacancies. It's just that the position is good or bad, and the difference is too big. In addition, the official positions of other newly appointed Jinshi are determined by the Ministry of Officials.

"Oh my God!" Yuan Bao looked up at Su Chunsheng and Ni Yuze who were sitting in front of her, "I just remembered now, why should the second master be the servant of the official department at such a good time, and you are working together step by step Have you figured it all out?!" This is about Ni Yuze's uncle who came to Beijing at the beginning of the year.

Ni Yuze originally wanted to say that he was also plotted against by Shi Yuandao and Su Chunsheng, but after thinking about it again, if he hadn't half-pushed him, would Shi Yuandao and Su Chunsheng have plotted against him?Besides, all these incidents after entering Beijing also made him fully aware of the good intentions of Shi Yuandao and Su Chunsheng, and he is very grateful to these two people now.

"Yes," Su Chunsheng admitted directly, "Everything is waiting for you to arrange the design, we really can't afford to delay!" In other words, this game of chess has been played for several years. After speaking, he took out a list , "Come on, take a look at this, this is the female family member you need to contact, and the amount of gifts you need to prepare."

Yuan Bao hesitated, "You are all so powerful, why are you looking for me?" Having said that, he picked up the list and looked at it carefully, who would be looking for on it, why would they seek what official position, and how much would they be worth? Silver gifts are written clearly.

After Yuan Bao read it a few times, he quickly burned the list. It's better to keep this thing in mind, but he dare not make it out and let people catch him.

Both Ni Yuze and Su Chunsheng were very satisfied with Yuan Bao's prudence.

"Is the money okay?" Su Chunsheng asked after all.

Yuan Bao rolled his eyes, "I just thought of asking now, don't you think it's too late?" He took out a stack of bank notes and handed them to Ni Yuze, "Written notes, starting from this month, my investment in treasure ships will increase to every 50 taels per month." The business of "Yue Rong" and "Bu Bi Price" is really good, and now that the 100 million taels of silver for the construction of Taixue have been given away, Yuan Bao's hand has become loose again.

Ni Yuze didn't refuse either. He is really not as rich as Yuanbao now. The fleet has not returned from the sea this year, that is to say, it has not created profits for him so far. It was really spent.

(End of this chapter)