During the Chinese New Year, we either visit relatives and friends, or have relatives and friends come over.
After the New Year, there was an endless stream of people sending gifts to Prince Ding's Mansion. Ning Yujin, who was polite and reciprocated, was asked to accept it, and then prepared a gift to send back. Those who were not reciprocated and were just here to flatter themselves were asked to find a reason to withdraw.
So that it won’t be unclear later.
She would always pass those who came to Dingwang's residence to the butler, while she hid in the yard and turned on the lazy mode.
It was a sunny day for several consecutive days after the New Year. The ice and snow in Shengjing melted, and the warm sunshine shone on my body, which was very comfortable.
That day, while she was lying in the yard basking in the sun, she couldn't help complaining to Zi Su: "Everyone has a daughter-in-law and forgets her mother. The two girls Xiangqiao and Xiangyue have husbands and forget their miss. This year
It’s almost over, and they don’t come to wish me New Year greetings. They are really heartless.”
As soon as he said this, Qiu Yun walked in with a smile: "Miss, who do you think is here?"
Ning Yujin sat up and squinted at the door. Oh, who are they if it's not Xiangqiao and Xiaosanzi?
She immediately laughed and said to Zi Su quickly: "Where are the boxes of snacks given by the palace? Take them out quickly, this little girl Xiangqiao is the most greedy."
The corners of Zisu's mouth raised slightly: "I'll get it right now."
"Miss!" Xiangqiao trotted over as soon as she entered the door, grabbed Ning Yujin's arm and refused to let go, with crystal tears in her eyes, "Miss, Xiangqiao misses you so much!"
"Silly girl," Ning Yujin reached out and knocked her on the head, "Why are you so reckless even though you're already married?"
Xiangqiao stuck out her tongue at Ning Yujin: "I'm so excited because I saw the young lady."
Ning Yujin pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "Let's go into the room and talk."
After entering the house, Xiangqiao and Xiaosanzi kowtowed to Ning Yujin in a polite manner. Qiuyun had two men brought over and asked them to sit down.
Xiangqiao said: "I originally wanted to come here two days ago, but the mistress said she had nothing to send. Seeing that the weather had improved, she said she would wait until the ice broke on the river to catch some fresh river fish for you, Miss.
.This delay is over now.”
As he said this, he glared at the third son with dissatisfaction. The third son touched his head and chuckled twice.
Ning Yujin wanted to laugh when she looked at it: "Don't bully me all the time. The mistress is thoughtful and knows that I like to eat, so she brings fresh ingredients every time. It's just that the chef in the house can't make the taste of Xiangyue."
Come on, there’s always something to be said for eating.”
As she said this, she looked outside and asked, "Why didn't she come with you today?"
Xiangqiao hesitated for a moment and said, "Sister Xiangyue is having a hard time lately. She is pregnant, and her mother-in-law won't let her go out and about."
"Is Xiangyue pregnant?" Ning Yujin suddenly became happy, but seeing something wrong with Xiangqiao's expression, she quickly asked, "Did something happen to Xiangyue?"
"No, no, no, no..." Xiangqiao waved her hands quickly. Ning Yujin squinted her eyes to see the serious expression on her face, and she was immediately discouraged, "Sister Xiangyue didn't let me tell the lady."
It seemed like there was really something being hidden from her.
Ning Yujin took a deep breath and waved to the mistress: "I asked you to prepare some food cloth. You go out and see how the preparations are going."
Knowing that Ning Yujin and Xiang Qiao had something to say, the mistress immediately stood up and said, "Hey, let's go right away."
After the mistress walked out, Ning Yujin waved to Xiangqiao to sit next to her, held her hand and asked her, "What happened to Xiangyue?"
"Sister Xiangyue..." Xiangqiao took a deep breath and said, "Sister Xiangyue, she is having a very bad life."
"Tell me more about it."
"We live in Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing. It is not easy to go into the city. We have only been here two or three times in total. Every time I go to see Sister Xiangyue, I hear her mother-in-law scolding her."
Ning Yujin was shocked: "Scold her?"
"Yes, the scolding was very unpleasant, and every time someone came to the old lady, she would start scolding her!" Xiangqiao said with anger.
Ning Yujin asked: "Why did you scold her?"
Xiangqiao said: "It is said that she is useless because she is just a freeloader. But she has to take care of several elderly people every day. She also has to serve her husband, the old woman, and take care of the housework. Where is her free time?"
"Then the Pu family originally had a maid? And later I asked the housekeeper to arrange for a maid to accompany her! Why did Xiang Yue do everything?" Ning Yujin was immediately dissatisfied.
Xiangqiao told Ning Yujin: "I also asked Sister Xiangyue about this. She said that her mother-in-law felt that the family could not afford to support idle people, so she sent her away. I also argued with the old woman for a few words, and the old woman said that Sister Xiangyue
She originally worked as a maid for others, and she is good at serving people..."
Speaking of this, Xiangqiao choked up a little: "But when Sister Xiangyue followed the young lady, had she ever suffered such hardships? She was also a stubborn person. She didn't tell anyone about her sufferings, and was alone. This time when I went to the city, I
I went to her house first, and saw that she was still washing clothes even though she was pregnant... The water was so cold that her hands turned red from the cold, and the vicious old woman was still scolding her in the house."
Ning Yujin was so angry that her head was about to smoke: "Her men don't care?"
Xiangqiao said: "The man in his family would sometimes say a few words, but would stop answering after being scolded by his wife. Moreover, the old lady recently brought over a cousin of his from afar. The two of them were flirting with each other all day long. How could they be so different?
Do you care about Sister Xiangyue?"
"What am I talking about? What am I talking about? This kind of people can't get married. They can't get married. As a result, before I get out of the palace, you are marrying yourself off one by one!" Ning Yujin was so angry that she wanted to kill someone.
, thinking about Xiangyue's suffering, her lungs almost exploded with anger, "Then why did the Pu family want to marry Xiangyue in the first place? They don't want to see her when they get married!"
Xiangqiao said: "I know that. I was chatting with an aunt from their neighbor's house, and the aunt told her that the Pu family wanted to marry Xiangyue in the first place because Pu Yuandao's knowledge was not top-notch, and the family didn't have the money to take care of things.
, thinking that the young lady is so favored by the prince, I want the young lady to put some kind words in the prince's ear and find an official position for Pu Yuandao. But Sister Xiangyue refuses to trouble the young lady, so the Pu family begins to dislike her.
She got it."
Ning Yujin took several deep breaths to stabilize her mind.
She stood up and asked Xiangqiao: "Do you want to follow me and see how I deal with them?"
Xiangqiao suddenly clapped her hands and laughed: "Miss, please don't show mercy!"
Ning Yujin nodded and called Qiu Yun in: "Find me some strong old ladies, and call me an accountant."
Qiuyun got the order and went out, and soon said that everything was ready.
Ning Yujin made a turn and snorted: "I haven't exercised in a long time."