The carriage was rented, and now she has dispersed all the wealth of her family. In addition to the betrothal gifts given by the Chen family, she converted almost all the things that could be converted into silver and sent to the Gao family.
The servants who served in front of her were all dispersed, and only one of the maids who had been following her since childhood refused to leave no matter what. She had no choice but to stay by her side.
Otherwise, if she went to the royal palace today, she would have passed by alone.
As soon as he entered the door, he was scolded to the front, "You Sangmen Xing, what have you been doing all day long? You still have the attitude to go out and wander?
If it weren't for you, how could my son be at this point? He is the top scorer! He is the top scorer chosen by His Majesty, and even a princess can be regarded as a princess, but because he married you, the broom star, he can only sit at home now!
You also took out all the money from your family to fill your parents' home. How could my old Chen family marry you, such a devastating star!"
It was the voice of the Chen family's aunt, or her mother-in-law. After she sent all the money from her family to the Gao family, such abuse would be performed at home every day.
Gao Ying was used to it, so she just took a deep breath and said warmly: "Mom-in-law, don't be angry, be careful that you are so angry that it's getting late, I'll make lunch for you!"
The maid next to her couldn't help but want to talk back, but was stopped by her master, so she had to follow Gao Ying into the kitchen with red eyes.
Seeing that the girl who had never been in the kitchen before was skillful in scooping water and dough, the maid could no longer control her tears and she fell down.
Gao Ying glanced at her and smiled and said, "If you still look like this, why not leave me as soon as possible after you take the body contract. If you really want to be with me, wipe your tears and go and burn the fire!"
The maid finally wiped her tears with her sleeves and then quickly started to make a fire.
She was originally the first-class maid in front of Gao Ying, and she could be regarded as a deputy lady in Gao's mansion. There were two little maids serving her below. Anything she wanted to eat was just to give her instructions to the kitchen.
How did she do such a rough job as raising a fire and carrying water, but this period of time has been sharpened.
The maid knew in her heart that she was originally a maid, but she was chosen by the girl for her luck, otherwise she would have to do such a rough job.
Therefore, although I was a little uncomfortable at the beginning, I gradually became proficient and then got used to it.
But girls are different. Girls are so noble!
People who can wear Lu silk or Hangzhou silk at once have to do such a job now.
That day, I saw the master's wife leave, and the girl dressed up specially, and didn't even dare to ask her wife to know the current dilemma of life.
Thinking of the girl going to the princess’ house to plan with her, she felt more and more unworthy, “Girl, I really don’t understand, between you and my son-in-law…”
She said this, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted her teeth and continued, "There is no real husband and wife between you and your son-in-law.
Why do you still choose to live such a life? My son-in-law and wife are resentful towards us in their hearts. Why not just leave us and go back to our hometown with the master and wife, it is better than being wronged here!"
Gao Ying was stunned when she heard the maid's words, and then she smiled bitterly on her lips. She sighed softly before saying, "There have been many changes at home, and her parents have suffered a great blow in their hearts.
In my mother's heart, among so many children, the one she loves the most is my only daughter. Otherwise, she would not have helped me do such a ruthless thing and sent me out of the capital.
I marry my husband because my mother planned to violate the rules of her obedience to the boudoir for me. How could I let her be sad for me at this time?"
Seeing the sadness between her eyebrows, the maid secretly regretted that she said the wrong thing, which caused her girl's sadness.
But seeing her expression, I felt so heartbroken again, and tears fell again, "I have followed the girl since I was a child. How could anyone dare to shout and drink to the girl like this? And the words are so unpleasant?
Even the old lady at that time, although she was a little more stern, she would never say a harsh word to the girl, but now she…”
Seeing her crying sadly, Gao Ying couldn't help but laugh at herself, "So, life is probably fair. I have never heard a harsh word in my parents' home before. Wouldn't it mean that I have really accumulated too much of what I should bear?
Now it’s time for me to bear it. When I think about it this way, will I feel much better?”
She struggled to move the kneaded noodles to the stove and then started to apply the medicine. "Now I know that life is just a dream, but everyone's dreams are different. When they wake up, the scenes they see are different."
The maid didn't understand what she meant, but she felt vaguely that she understood the girl's thoughts and asked tentatively: "Is that girl... disappointed... the son-in-law?"
Gao Ying's busy hands couldn't help but pause, and a confused look appeared in his eyes again.
Seeing this, the maid immediately said, "Since the girl is disappointed with her aunt and regrets her, why do you still want to ask the princess today?"
She said it more and more indignantly, "He is so cold to the girl, how can he deserve so much effort? The girl's family background and good looks at her, and she was the most noble girl in the capital.
No matter which family you marry, why do you live like this now? Why should you go to the princess for his sake and bow your head?"
When Gao Ying recalled the past, he felt more and more that everything in front of him was a little unreal.
But the hot water vapor in the pot is real, the dough in the hand is real, but everything in front of you is real, and no longer real.
She wanted to say something so that her friends who had been young and grew up were relieved, but found that she could not say anything at all.
So, is everything I pursued willfully is really worth it?
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded at the door, "What did you ask for in the royal palace?"
The sudden sound almost cut the knife in Gao Ying's hand to her finger. She was shocked, and then she realized that Chen Liu was standing at the door of the kitchen at some point.
I don’t know how much I heard about the conversation I had with my maid just now.
But she didn't panic, she just stood quietly.
As soon as the maid was about to speak, she heard Chen Liu scolding coldly, "Go out!"
Gao Ying glanced at the maid whose eyes were red and angry and said, "Go out!"
When there were only two of them in the kitchen, Gao Ying raised her eyes and looked at him calmly, "After all, I owe you, and my eldest lady of the Gao family has no value now.
I don't know how to compensate you, so I went to the princess to ask for something for you, and I don't know if it can be done. I originally wanted to wait until the matter was settled before I told you, but I didn't expect you to hear it first."
"Who told you to take your own initiative?!" Chen Liu's eyes were not at all warm, but only a cold and serious look.
Gao Ying looked at his eyes like this and felt soreness in her heart and astringent eyes, but she chose to raise her chin quietly and try to make herself look decent and calm.
"I just want to..."
"Can you not take your own initiative?" Chen Liu interrupted her without hesitation, "Why are you always like this? You can do whatever you want, but you arranged my life! Gao Ying, when will you take others into consideration?"