The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 33 Entering the Mansion

After Liu returned from Gu's place, she started throwing things around in the house, cursing: "Hmph! Isn't it just because her husband is a marquis? Hmph! What's so great about that? How dare you turn your face away from me! Gu, wait and see how I will deal with you, a b***h!"

Jingmei sat quietly aside, obviously accustomed to such scenes. Jingmei yawned and said, "Mother, don't be angry, what should we do about this maid? Anyway, I don't want to be inferior to Su Jingyi!"

Liu glanced at Jingmei and calmed down, "Mei'er, don't be anxious, hmph! Aren't they just a few maids? Let's keep a few less this time. I won't forgive Jingyi, that little b***h!" Liu felt uncomfortable when she thought of Jingyi repeatedly stealing the limelight in front of the old man and being extremely favored by the old man.

That evening, Jingwei sat alone in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside the window, and couldn't help feeling sad. Now that Bai is not in the house, and her brother Su Qian is in the outer courtyard all day and rarely comes to the inner courtyard, she doesn't even have anyone to talk to. If it weren't for the nanny and maids around her who kept reminding her to please the old lady, she really didn't know what to do.

In fact, Jingwei also understood that even if she tried to please the old lady, it would be useless. Her status is here, and her aunt has made such a big mistake, what else can she do?

Thinking of this, Jingwei couldn't help but shed tears.

At this time, a maid beside her, Luzhu, hurriedly stepped forward and handed her a handkerchief, advising: "Miss, you must take care of yourself and don't be too sad. If your aunt knows, who knows how sad she will be?"

When Jingwei heard her mention her aunt, her heart ached, and the tears rolled down in strings.

Seeing this, Luzhu was anxious and said hurriedly: "Miss, don't cry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have said these things and made you sad."

Jingwei shook her head and said softly: "Don't blame you. It's my own fault. Father doesn't like me. Now, my aunt has done such a big mistake. I'm afraid that father will never see me again."

As she said this, she actually covered her face and cried.

Luzhu said anxiously, "Miss, don't think too much. After all, you are the biological daughter of the master. Although you are a concubine, you are still loved by the old lady. Besides, the master only has two daughters, you and the second lady. Can he treat you badly?"

Jingwei listened, raised her head, wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and choked up and said, "Yes, my father only has two daughters, Jingyi and me, but she is a legitimate daughter, and I am a concubine! In the future, my marriage is still in the hands of the lady. If the lady is unhappy and doesn't like me, she can still do it at will!"

Luzhu sighed lightly and said, "Yes, in the past, with the aunt, we could still try, but now, Miss, we can only do this. Fortunately, the lady is still young, and it will take two years to discuss marriage. Let's take advantage of these two years to please the old lady. After all, you are still the lady of the Hou Mansion. It would be great if the old lady can decide the lady's marriage."

Jingwei was startled when she heard this. Yes, if her marriage was decided by the old lady, it might be better. After all, the old lady is not only her grandmother, but also her aunt's aunt!

Jingwei wiped her tears again, turned to Luzhu and told her, "Tomorrow morning, we will go to the old lady's yard to pay our respects. From now on, we will serve the old lady for three meals a day. Although it is a bit hard, I only hope that in the future, the old lady will remember my filial piety and point me to a good marriage, so that I can escape from this sea of ​​suffering. It can be regarded as what I asked for."

Sure enough, since that day, Jingwei has to serve the old lady for three meals a day in person, never asking others to do it. The old lady asked her to eat together, but she refused, saying that it was her duty to respect her elders.

The old lady saw her transformation and was very relieved. It seems that this girl can be trained. Jingwei is only nine years old, and she is already very pretty. If someone is found to train her well, maybe she can get a good marriage!

On this day, just after the old lady had breakfast, Gu brought Jingyi to pay respects to the old lady.

Gu naturally knew that Jingwei had been serving the old lady these days. After sitting down, she said to Jingwei: "Jingwei has worked hard these days. You are still young, don't be too tired, and leave some things to the servants."

The old lady also nodded and said: "Yes! After all, you are the young lady of our Hou Mansion, how can we let you do everything? Jingwei, listen to your mother this time, don't be stubborn anymore."

Jingwei lowered her head and said softly: "Thank you for your concern, grandmother and mother. Jingwei has always been in good health. It's just serving grandmother for dinner. It's not a big deal."

These words can be said to save Gu's face and show her feelings.

Gu looked at Jingwei with deep meaning. It must be said that after the incident with Bai, Su Jingwei seemed to have grown up a lot overnight. Since the day when Bai left, Jingwei has become extremely quiet and rarely speaks. Sometimes, if you don't pay attention, you can't even feel her presence.

Now Su Jingwei has become cautious and careful. She thinks over and over again before speaking and doing things. How much smarter is she than when she was with Bai before?

Jingyi naturally noticed it. Jingwei has always been impulsive and has always spoken and done things according to her own mood. Now, it seems like a different person. Jingyi will not believe that she has really changed her nature. The so-called extreme abnormality of things must be a demon. People are also like this!

Jingyi smiled and said, "Sister has to learn women's needlework every day and serve the old lady. It's really hard. Otherwise, Yiyi and sister take turns to serve the old lady?"

Jingwei listened and said hurriedly: "Sister is still young, I'm afraid that sister can't do this kind of thing. I'd better do it myself." As she said, panic flashed in her eyes.

Jingyi took in her expression and eyes, and she really had a plan! But what was she planning?

The old lady said to Gu with a smile: "I heard that you plan to ask a nanny to teach you."

"Replying to the old lady, I have been thinking these days that Jingwei and Yiyi are not young anymore, and we should ask a nanny to teach them manners and rules. I have already invited the famous nanny Hong in Beijing, and she will come to the mansion tomorrow. In addition, I sent a letter to the famous Aunt Fang in Beijing yesterday, and I should get a reply today."

This Aunt Fang was originally a female official in the palace. She once served as a sixth-rank official in the Queen's Shanggong Bureau. Later, because of her health, the Queen pardoned her and gave her a house, servants and gold and silver! After leaving the palace, Aunt Fang recuperated for another half a year. Later, dignitaries often invited her to the mansion to teach the ladies. Over time, Aunt Fang's reputation spread, and many noble ladies invited her. (Note: There are six bureaus and one department around the queen. The six bureaus are: Shanggong Bureau, Shangyi Bureau, Shangfu Bureau, Shangshi Bureau, Shangqin Bureau, Shanggong Bureau. One department refers to Gongzheng Department, which is at the same level as the six bureaus. In addition, each bureau has four departments, also known as six bureaus and twenty-four departments. Shanggong Bureau is responsible for supervising the course of concubines and palace maids.)

Jingyi turned her head to look at the old lady, and saw that the old lady was satisfied, and understood a little. It seems that Jingwei is so diligent just to make the old lady her support, is that all? Trying every means to please the old lady, it seems that there are quite smart people around her who are instructing her! Jingwei looked at Jingwei quietly again, her eyes blinked lightly, her long eyelashes flickered, and her black eyes were bright and energetic.

Jingwei noticed her eyes, looked up, and couldn't help but be a little frightened. Those seemingly innocent eyes seemed to be able to see through her thoughts.

Jingwei lowered her head and handed a cup of tea to the old lady to avoid Jingyi's eyes.

Jingyi saw her panic and couldn't help but raise her lips. It seems that things are very complicated and interesting.

At this moment, the maid came in and said, "Reporting to the old lady, Madam, the Marquis asked Madam and the second lady to go to the study in the outer courtyard."

The old lady nodded, "Since Wei'er is looking for you, you should go."

Gu saluted and said, "Yes, wait for the news from Nanny Fang, and then your daughter-in-law will come to inform the old lady. Jingwei, you should also make some preparations and pick out a few good embroidery works you made before, so that Aunt Fang can see them and give you some pointers."

Jingwei knelt down and said yes. Gu took Jingyi to the study.

It turned out that He Daozi brought Qingtian with him. Qingtian stood beside He Daozi with an awkward look on his face. When he saw Jingyi coming in, he turned his face away, but his eyes kept glancing at Jingyi.

He Daozi saw Gu and bowed, saying, "Madam, I will ask you to take care of Qingtian in the future."

Gu was stunned and looked at Su Wei.

Su Wei chuckled and said, "Dr. He has to travel far away for something, so he entrusted Qingtian to our house. You just take care of him with all your heart. On weekdays, he can study medicine with Jingyi together."

Gu nodded and looked at He Daozi, "Dr. He is too polite. You are my lifesaver and Jingyi's master. You are just taking care of Qingtian. There is no need to be so polite!"

Gu said to Su Wei, "Why not let Qingtian live in Qingming Courtyard, which is next to Qing'er and Ming'er's courtyard, so that they can take care of each other and have more playmates on weekdays."

Su Wei nodded, "Let's do as Madam said."