Qiu Wu exited the inner room and saw Yu Xiu in the lobby with an unfamiliar expression.
She coughed slightly, and Yuxiu immediately came over to her, pulled her to a remote corner, and asked in a low voice: "Qiu Wu, what did Madam say when she asked you to come in?"
Qiu Wu pretended not to be able to see her anxiety, and said in a normal tone: "Today, Madam and the old Madam discussed the marriage for a servant of the right age in the house. Madam just called me in just to talk about this matter."
Ye Zhenzhen did not take the maid to Fuxi Courtyard today. Yuxiu had no idea about this, but Qiu Wu was well-informed and knew about it before his wife came back.
Yuxiu squeezed the handkerchief tightly and asked in a strained voice: "Madam, have you been paired with someone? Have you agreed?"
"No. You know me. I don't want to get married. Madam didn't force me."
Qiu Wu looked at her secretly: "I heard that Madam made a list of all the marriageable male servants in the house and gave it to the old lady to choose. She always cherishes the ink bamboo and ink fragrance around her, so she must have chosen them for them.
Not a bad match.”
"Could it be that Mr. Zhang was chosen?" Yuxiu had already revealed some clues at this time, but because caring leads to confusion, she, who has always been steady, did not notice it.
Qiu Wu really couldn't bear to see it, so he didn't continue to test it any more, and said straight to the point: "If you are interested in Manager Zhang, just ask Madam to make the decision. Why bother worrying here?"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Yuxiu was startled and looked around quickly. She saw that the little maids were all working seriously and did not notice, so she breathed a sigh of relief. She denied that she had no money and said: "No
Please don’t let others know about it.”
If there is any inconsistency, Yuxiu herself will not notice it.
Qiu Wu hates that iron cannot be made into steel: "My sister Yuxiu, this matter is related to your life. Why are you so indecisive? We live in the same house. What is your situation? I don't know.
Do you know? I thought you were thin-skinned before and didn't say much, but now Madam is going to tell the servants about her kiss, why are you still secretive? Could it be... is it Manager Zhang's problem? "
Yuxiu was silent for a long time, and it was only when Qiu Wu was about to go to Zhang San to ask for an explanation that she finally made a move.
She showed a wry smile: "It's not Manager Zhang's problem, it's my mother..."
Qiu Wu understood immediately.
Unlike children born from other families, Yuxiu originally came from a farming and studying family. Later, due to the death of her father and her mother's serious illness, she sold herself for money.
Later, Hong Zhiyuan studied with his husband, and his knowledge became more and more profound. His wife was kind-hearted and released her family's bond. Recently, Hong Zhiyuan was preparing to take the exam. I heard that he was very likely to become an official in the future. From now on, his status will be
Not normal anymore.
As Yuxiu is Hong Zhiyuan's sister, her mother must find a good marriage for her so that her brother will not be stained. Although Manager Zhang is good, he is a servant after all...
No wonder Yuxiu was so nervous, maybe because she knew her mother didn't agree.
Qiu Wu felt that she was pitiful and thought hard: "General Manager Zhang signed a living contract just like your family. You truthfully told your mother your wish. Your mother loves you so much that she might agree to it."
.”
Yuxiu shook her head. She seemed to have a lot to say, and now she finally poured it out: "My mother has told me a long time ago that she wants to find me a talented husband who can help my younger brother in the future...
But she didn’t even think about it, what is Xiucai’s status? What’s my status? How could someone like me?”
Qiu Wu moved his mouth. In the past, the eldest maids of the Cui Mansion were also talented ladies, but now Yuxiu's face was full of resistance, and she held back from saying anything unpleasant.
Yuxiu continued: "My mother has raised us siblings all by herself. It has not been easy for her these years. Even if I feel dissatisfied, I have endured it. Otherwise, it would be too unfilial. Let my mother be alone.
Just keep searching, maybe you’ll give up if you can’t find it.”
Isn't this too easy to follow the crowd? Are you so negative even about your own life-long events?
Qiu Wu secretly compared it and felt that he really couldn't be in Yuxiu's situation. He kindly reminded: "Since you can't change your mother's mind? Why don't you ask your brother for help? Your mother is willing to listen to your brother.
, with his help and persuasion, maybe there will be a turn for the better."
Yuxiu was stunned. She had never thought of asking her brother to help, because his brother was not only busy with her husband's affairs, but also studied every possible opportunity. Neither she nor her mother dared to disturb him with chores.
As for her marriage, there was no need for him to worry about it.
"After all, your brother is the head of the family, and he has the right to know about your marriage." Qiu Wu knew what was going on as soon as he saw her expression, and continued: "Besides, you still have to be cautious when it comes to marriage. If your brother
I also agree with your mother’s point of view, so I have nothing to say.”
But based on her understanding of Hong Zhiyuan, he is not the kind of person who sells his sister for glory.
Yuxiu was still undecided and murmured: "No rush, no rush, just wait."
Qiu Wu was so anxious that he stared, but Yuxiu was afraid that she would say anything else, so she went over and snatched the little maid's work and started doing it. What else could she say? If she continued to point fingers, it would not be annoying.
She couldn't help but stamp her feet and said angrily: "That's all, just think that I just eat carrots and don't worry about it."
Inside the door, Ye Zhenzhen heard the conversation of the two maids clearly. She originally wanted to come out to find Yuxiu, but she didn't expect that she happened to meet a maid hiding in the corner discussing marriage. She was curious for a moment, or
He said, I was so shocked that I accidentally listened to the whole thing.
The news she just heard kept echoing in her mind - Yuxiu is actually interested in Zhang San.
It's really not to blame that she didn't know anything about it, because neither Zhang San nor Yuxiu had ever revealed anything to her, and she had no idea when their feelings arose.
etc……
Ye Zhenzhen rummaged through her memory and recalled an incident: One time Weizhen went to Kangpingfang to drink wine, Zhang San informed her and took her to "catch an adulterer". On the way, Ye Zhenzhen mentioned the marriage, and he expressed
Abnormal, it seems that there is a girl she likes. She originally wanted to ask clearly later, but later Zhang San was beaten up by Wei Zhen for teasing. After he recovered from his injuries, he never mentioned it again.
, Ye Zhenzhen also forgot.
Now that I think about it, is it possible that the person he likes is Yuxiu? After all, judging from the conversation of the maid, the two of them should be in a state of love and affection.
Ye Zhenzhen became interested in this and found a reason to send Yuxiu away. She did not shy away from Qiu Wu and directly sent the little maid Yupan to run errands: "Go to the front yard and invite Manager Zhang over. Tell him that I have something to do with him."
