Yu Zhu regretfully spread his hands, shook his head and said, "No, I'll have nightmares if I listen to the sound of your piano at night. How can I say you are good at it?"

Chunxian's face flushed red, she opened her mouth not knowing what to say, and finally she could only lower her head in despair.【26nbsp;】

Yu Zhu smiled and waved his hand, just about to speak.

A little maid came outside to report: "Mother Zhou is here."

Then a short, middle-aged woman with a round face and a plump face came in with her head lowered. She blessed Yuzhu with a smile on her face and her attitude was very respectful. This was the mother who later took care of the yard.

Yu Zhu nodded slightly: "Mother Zhou."

Mother Zhou then stood up and said with a smile: "Please say hello to Madam. How do you feel today, Madam? I should have said hello to you a long time ago, but you are busy with my maid these days and it is not easy to disturb me."

Yu Zhu would not put on airs with irrelevant people, so she kindly asked Qin Si to move a small table for her and sit down to talk.

Mother Zhou didn't seem to notice Chunxian standing awkwardly aside. After some refusal, she sat down halfway with a grateful face and said, "I don't dare to waste Madam's time. I have already ordered everyone. Look -

—”

"Let people come in." Yu Zhu generally knew that there were not too many servants in the second room, and such a large hall was enough, so he might as well meet here directly.

Zhou’s mother quickly stood up and responded, bowing and retreating.

After walking backwards out of the door, Zhou's mother didn't dare to delay. She walked quickly through a narrow hall and entered a small Baoxia hall. A group of maids and daughters-in-law waiting inside saw her coming in and immediately surrounded her, chattering.

Tongue asked.

"Have you met my wife? Can we talk?"

"I heard that she is the only legitimate daughter of the Lin family. Is it bad or not?"

"Do you have a good temper?"

…

A light smile appeared on the corner of Zhou's mother's mouth, and she raised her eyebrows and said, "What do you think I saw? That damn girl Chunxian's eyes were red. She stood there unable to say a word. The two others were dismissed earlier.

, not even a shadow was seen.”

"Oh, I'm afraid it wouldn't be a good idea to have to share the same room as a penalty upon entering, right?" A woman who was close to Zhou's mother said hesitantly.

"Hey, who knows? Stop talking nonsense. My wife wants to see someone. Move quickly. She is young and easy to fool. There are three mothers in charge who are not easy to mess with at first sight. Give them to me in a moment.

Be honest and don't bring shame on yourself." There was uncontrollable excitement on Zhou's mother's face. The yard has been in chaos for so many years. The second master has been careless and rarely comes back. Some slaves Yangzi really think that they are their masters.

Already...

After entering the door, they stood still. Although the rule was that they were not allowed to look up at the master, many people had never seen the new wife at all, and they couldn't help but glance at her secretly out of curiosity.

I saw Yuzhu sitting at the top with a smile. The neckline of Yunfei's satin and colorful brocade dress with hundreds of flowers and flying butterflies revealed extremely white and tender skin. Her delicate, palm-sized face had a picturesque look on her face. Four maids and three stewards

Mothers surrounded me, some holding small bowls and snacks, some holding tea trays, the rest lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes, standing behind them with their hands tied, all of them were wrapped in brocade, gold, silver, and pearls, which made the woman in the middle even more noble.

Tsinghua University is a sight to behold.

"Please greet me, Madam." All the maids and servants knelt down respectfully. Even if they were a little dismissive at first, they have put away their thoughts now.

Yu Zhu was still a little uncomfortable with such a big scene of kowtowing, but his face remained calm and he shouted with a smile. He folded his hands on his legs and looked at the people below with interest. This was his true meaning.

It's my first time to recruit people, although there will definitely be no lack of eyeliners among them.

"I've seen you too, and you've also seen me. That means I've seen you." Yu Zhu's voice was soft and kind. He looked at the people who were listening attentively because of his master's words, and then said: "Would you like to see it again?"

One glance? Don’t mistake your master in the future.”

From the corner of his eye, he noticed that someone was leaning lower, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, smile, and nodded to Yao's mother.

Mother Yao bowed slightly, then stepped forward and began to lecture her mistress.

This is really not Yuzhu's laziness. In fact, the higher the person is, the more obedient and respectful the person below will be. If they talk more, their personality will be exposed easily. It's better to stop talking. Anyway, Yao's mother is in this industry and is very experienced.

Mother Yao didn't say much. After all, the old lady and the eldest lady were definitely staring at her when she first walked in. It's better not to go too far. Being a young daughter-in-law is different from being an eldest daughter-in-law.

"Mother Zhou, stay here for a while." Seeing that it was almost done, Yu Zhu wanted to send everyone away. At the end, he said to Chunxian as if he suddenly remembered: "Go back and practice the piano again. If you can practice the piano, you can hear the sound."

From now on, if I can’t sleep at noon, I’ll ask you to come over and play a piece.”

Having lost such a big face in front of the maids and servants who usually looked down upon her, Chun Xian gritted her teeth in shame, supported her crumbling body, and said miserably: "Yes, I know."

After everyone had dispersed, Yu Zhucai smiled and said to Zhou's mother: "I am young and have just entered the family. I don't understand many things. I am afraid that I will trouble my mother more in the future."

Mother Zhou didn't even dare to say anything, and said respectfully: "Madam, if you have anything to say, just ask me."

"Have everyone in the yard come just now? Is there a complete list?"

Mother Zhou's face changed slightly, she hesitated for a moment and then said truthfully: "Yes... one is missing. She is working in the study, but... she is still wearing a mourning hat on her body. It's better not to be interrupted by her on my wife's happy day.

I didn’t call her over.”

Yu Zhu was startled. This was strange. Which maid dared to wear mourning in the Duke's mansion?

"Madam, I heard from my slave that this girl Zhuxiang is not actually a maid in the house. Her brother was a soldier under the second master three years ago." Hua Ruo personally served the tea, and Zhou's mother hurriedly stopped to thank her, and then continued

road.

"Zhuxiang's brother is handsome, so he got into trouble——" Zhou's mother sighed, "It is said that there is a young master from a wealthy family in Beijing who is naturally fond of men. Although he has many wives and concubines at home, he also raises them outside.

A few boys once happened to meet Zhuxiang's brother on the street, and they couldn't forget her brother ever since. Later, they thought better of it and even sent someone to kidnap her and put it in the yard outside.

She kept them in the house for fun. Zhuxiang and her eldest brother were also amazing. They found an opportunity and ran out with all their might... Unfortunately, they were chased home again. Seeing that there was no hope of escaping, they immediately bumped into the wall..." Zhou's mother

I feel so sad. In this world, it is better to be a slave to everyone. Speaking of beating a dog, it depends on the owner. When you go out, others will look at you. If a small family encounters this kind of thing, there is no room for resistance.

"This name doesn't work." Yao's mother frowned and interrupted her quickly, "This name conflicts with my wife, so I need to change the first word."

Yu Zhu signaled to Yao's mother to calm down, and then signaled to Zhou's mother to continue.

"Zhuxiang's father saw his only son dying in front of his eyes. He was so angry that he couldn't breathe, so he gave up on the spot. Her mother had died long ago, and Zhuxiang was the only one left in the family... The young master was very regretful when he found out about this.

I heard that Zhuxiang is very similar to her brother.

She is a rare beauty, so she started to have evil thoughts again." Zhou's mother took a sip of tea, looked at Yu Zhu's expressionless face, and continued with some anxiety: "Later, the second master knew the news and rushed over.

I just happened to save...and later——."

"Later, the second master must have done something to avenge his soldier, and at the same time he offended that powerful family. He was worried that Zhuxiang would be retaliated, so he took Zhuxiang to the house to take care of him, right? He also promised her to keep her father's filial piety, and

Since she is not a real maid, just let her stay in the study." Yu Zhu said, secretly thinking that Zhu Xiang seems to be a good person, even Zhou's mother is a bit biased in her words, because she is afraid of taking matters into her own hands.

Her?

Zhou's mother felt a little uncomfortable and said: "My wife is wise, that's it. Zhuxiang has always been very well-behaved and rarely leaves the study."

"Okay, I get it." Yu Zhu stood up, "It just so happened that the second master agreed this morning that I could go to the study room to find some books to read. Let's take a look at this poor girl. Anyway, her filial piety is fast.

It's over, we can't collide. Mantao, you lead the way, I haven't been to the second master's inner study yet."

"Yes, madam." Mantao responded excitedly and walked out.

Cheng Xunxun's inner study was not very far away. Unlike the usual ones located in the reverse chamber, his study was in a wing of a small courtyard next to the main courtyard. Mantao led Yuzhu through a north-south passage and arrived quickly.

In front of the inner study room.

This small courtyard was originally a small garden. After renovation, it was connected to the larger courtyard and turned into a courtyard for two bedrooms. Many flowers and plants are still preserved. The scenery is beautiful and quiet, and it is very suitable for quiet reading.

Since there was no prior notice, Yu Zhu looked at the closed door and motioned to Zhou's mother to come forward and call the door.

After being glanced at by Yao's mother with a half-smile, Zhou's mother could only step forward and shout: "Zhuxiang, Zhuxiang, open the door."

"Hey, here we come." Immediately after clearing the throat, a soft voice sounded that seemed to touch people's hearts.

Then the door opened, and a woman with snow-skinned and beautiful appearance stood in front of the door, like a clear lotus emerging from the mud but not stained. She had red lips and white teeth, a slender head and eyebrows, a plain white dress, and a small white lotus that set her off.

Pretty and lively.

Seeing so many people outside the door, she was stunned for a moment, and then she immediately reacted and hurriedly bowed to Yuzhu and said, "Please Madam."

Zhou's mother was a little worried, but Yu Zhu just looked at the Zhuxiang girl critically, then smiled and said: "No need." Then he walked in on his own.

The study room is very large. It may be connected by two rooms. A quick glance shows that everything is quite complete. There are windows facing south and north. There is a huge red sandalwood bookcase with ancient patterns between the two windows.

, neatly placed on top are Wuyuan's She inkstones, fine pine smoke ink ingots, and Guang kiln's blue and white porcelain brush washers.

A shelf full of Xuan brushes of the "ancient method" variety, plus pen holders, pen cases, pens, ink beds, inkstones, pen licks, paperweights... It seems like that, Yu Zhu took it

I picked up the exquisitely painted ticket openings with clear flowers and Ganoderma lucidum patterns on the table and played with them for a while. I was convinced that the face-saving work was done quite well.

Behind is the Duobao Pavilion, which is equally grand and simple. There are some green pine and cypress bonsais in it, and the rest are small wood carvings. Next to it is the matching red sandalwood chuck and tenon Ruyi cloud pattern painting table.

It's a light satin-like purple-black color, deep and quaint, and it carries good old things. Walking around again, there is a building behind the main study room, which contains some stoves, teapots, tea trays and other things, and there is a small one on either side.

In the small side room, Yu Zhu calmly opened the curtain and took a look. Well, it seems that the room has been transformed into a women's boudoir. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and reward it.

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