Xiaochun separated from her mother and returned to the place where Guan lived. Before she arrived, she saw a lot of vegetable leaves splashed on Guan's door. They were all withered and stained. They must have been
There was some dirty water, but there was no one in front of the door. This was originally a courtyard where the Guan family lived temporarily after being dismissed. The area was not large, and it was not considered a wealthy place, but it was just better than ordinary people's homes.
However, before that, it was relatively peaceful, there was no interaction with the surrounding residents, and everyone was in peace with each other. What happened today?
Pushing open the door, he and the servant driving the carriage supported Guan, who had his hands tied and a piece of cloth stuffed in his mouth, and entered the courtyard. The same situation was in the courtyard. An old servant was cleaning. This was the man who had been taking care of him.
Guan Yupeng's loyal servant of flesh and blood was imprisoned in the palace for a few days, and the young masters who served him were turned around by the old empress and sent here to serve the Guan family.
Seeing the embarrassed Guan family, the old servant was startled and was about to open his mouth to ask.
"My mother-in-law almost caused trouble at Princess Hanyu's place, and my brother-in-law was punished by Princess Hanyu to kneel down." Xiaochun said before she could. Anyway, she was the only one present, so she could say whatever she wanted. The servant driving the carriage had already been frightened.
His face was pale, and he was driving the carriage unsteadily along the way. He would definitely not refute himself, "Xiaochun was afraid that her mother-in-law would be killed due to her sudden excitement, so she had no choice but to do this."
The old servant was stunned, not knowing what to say.
"I'll help my mother-in-law go in and have a rest." Xiaochun nodded to the old servant and said with a melancholy expression.
Seeing Xiaochun helping Guan into the inner room, the old servant glanced at the servant driving the carriage and asked in disbelief: "Why are you treating the old lady like this?"
The servant driving the carriage remembered the previous danger, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "The old lady was like crazy. She talked nonsense in front of the Prince Consort's house and angered Princess Hanyu, who gave her a whip.
, she also wanted Princess Hanyu to treat her respectfully and tell her how disrespectful Princess Hanyu was. Fortunately, Aunt Chun reacted quickly, otherwise, at this time, the rest of us would also be in trouble. I think I should resign.
Let’s work this way. It’s harder to go home. No matter how hard you work on the land, it’s better than losing your life. Princess Hanyu was so angry that she changed all the plaques with the words Prince Consort’s Mansion and replaced them with Princess Mansion.”
The old servant didn't speak for a long time, and he didn't even blink.
"What's going on here?" The slave driving the carriage glanced around, "It was fine when we left, but why are there so many rotten leaves now?"
"I don't know who threw it. They are probably some gangsters. Now that there is no government protection, it is rare to be quiet here." The old servant sighed, "Unless the second young master is willing to come back, this street will
The little gangsters won't let us have a moment of peace. Otherwise, we have to give them some money to buy peace. But we don't have much money on hand now. The old lady's family has made it clear that they will not interfere with this place anymore. The eldest young master is leaving.
Nothing was left after that, all the money in the Guan Mansion was confiscated, and now only a small amount of money for three meals a day is left."
Listening to the old servant talking while working, the servant driving the carriage frowned. Yes, his wages have been much less these days. It seems that he really can't stay here, but even if he leaves, he can't do this.
I can leave without taking my wages, I thought, and my eyes fell on the carriage outside. This is almost the only valuable thing here.
It took a lot of effort to clean up the situation here. The old servant straightened up and felt that his back hurt badly. He had been in the Guan Mansion since he was a child and was the most loyal servant. No matter how bad it was here, he
He will not leave. In fact, if he leaves, he really has no place to go. His family was left in the palace to do hard labor. If he can save their lives, even if they live a lifetime of hardship, it is worth it.
At least, he was worthy of his ancestors and did not let himself lose his incense.
Someone opened the door, and the voice was very unfamiliar. It was a woman, "Is Aunt Chun here?"
The old servant raised his head, and he didn't recognize her. She was a young and beautiful woman. She looked like she was a slave of a rich and powerful family. She had met many people as a servant in Guan Mansion. Although this woman was dressed as a slave, her clothes were better than those of the wealthy family.
The young lady in the family is also exquisite, and her face is especially delicate and beautiful. She must be from the family of a relative of the royal family.
Could it be that the second young master sent someone here?
"Please call Aunt Chun to come out and tell her that Prince Xuan's Mansion has something to do with her." Xiao Pei ignored the old servant in front of her and looked at her. Although her tone was calm, there was no politeness or respect.
Prince Xuan's Mansion? The old servant was startled and didn't dare to do anything. He turned around and went inside to ask Xiaochun to come out. But he was muttering in his heart, I wonder what Prince Xuan's Mansion has to do with Aunt Chun. Could it be that Princess Xuan is watching?
Aunt Chun had served her before she got married, so why did you come here to have a look?
Inside, Aunt Chun was sitting in front of the stove adding firewood, while Guan's hands were still bound and her mouth was stuffed with cloth.
Just as the old servant was about to open his mouth, Xiaochun shook his head, sighed, and said softly: "As long as I take out the cloth ball from my mother-in-law's mouth, she will curse. Although this is not a princess's mansion, the walls have ears. Now my brother-in-law is our only one."
We can't let my mother-in-law's mood swings affect my brother-in-law anymore. This is the only way, but I will not disrespect my mother-in-law."
The old servant nodded, not thinking clearly yet, and said: "A man outside who claims to be Prince Xuan's Mansion said he wants to see you and is waiting in the yard."
Prince Xuan's Mansion? Xiaochun's eyes lit up. Could it be that her mother had gone to see the second young lady, and the second young lady thought that her mother had taken care of her and that she had been a sister to her, so she was willing to go back and serve her?
With a happy expression on his face, Xiaochun stood up in a hurry, straightened his clothes briefly, and glanced at himself in the bronze mirror. Although he was haggard, he was still clean. He hurried to the door and saw the courtyard.
Xiao Pei, who was standing, was even more delighted. Ever since Liuli married into the Xian family, this girl, Xiao Pei, had been serving Xian Ziqian. So, Xian Ziqian must have come to ask her to come back today.
"Xiaochun has met Miss Xiaopei." Xiaochun said respectfully. Although Xiaopei is just a slave serving Xian Ziyuan, her status cannot be underestimated. Even if she is Guan Yupeng's aunt, she is nothing in front of this girl Xiaopei.
Ordinary characters.
Xiaopei looked at Xiaochun and said calmly: "Come with me, our prince wants to see you."
Xiaochun was startled. It turned out that Prince Xuan wanted to see her? "Xiaochun went to pack some things. In fact, there is nothing. They are just some items that are used for small purposes."
Xiao Pei said coldly: "I just went over to ask a few words, there is no need to pack things."