But Liu Xin had already recognized her as Liu Hong, the maid in Cai Yan's room. Liu Hong was originally the daughter of a noble family in Jiangxia. Because her father helped Huang Zu resist the Jingzhou army's attack, the whole family was charged after the city was broken.
As an official slave, Liu Hong was educated, literate, pretty, and smart, so she was chosen by Cai Yan. Liu Xin once joked about her name, saying that peach blossoms are red, and she should be called Liu Lucai.
Yes, so I remembered her and saw that she was a little sneaky, so I couldn't help but wonder: "If you are not taking care of Madam in Cai Mansion, what are you doing here?"
Liu Hong hurriedly replied: "The third lady has returned to the house, and this servant is here to wait for the master."
Liu Xin said in surprise: "Zhao Ji is back? She asked you to wait for me here. Is there something important?"
Liu Hong murmured: "It wasn't the third lady who asked me to come, it was me, I, I have something to tell the master."
Liu Xin knew that these maids in the house usually dreamed of being favored by him, but Liu Hong was the first one to dare to confess her love so boldly. He didn't want people to misunderstand that he and a maid were making love here, so he nodded and said
: "Follow me to the study."
Since New Year's Eve that year, there were no longer any maids in the study, but a few servants. Liu Xin sat behind the desk, with two servants standing aside, so she didn't have to worry about any misunderstandings. Liu Xin looked at Liu Hong
He nodded and signaled her to speak quickly.
Liu Hong looked at the two boys beside Liu Xin, hesitated to speak, and finally gritted her teeth and said: "Please tell them to stand down, so I dare to speak."
Seeing Liu Xin's expression of confusion, Liu Hong said hesitantly: "This matter has something to do with the third lady."
Liu Xin waved to the two boys and asked them to retreat outside the door and wait.
Liu Hong then took two steps forward and whispered: "Go back to the master, I am serving the third lady in the Cai Mansion and saw the third lady meeting General Zhao twice privately."
Liu Xin's face suddenly fell. She was silent for a moment and said, "Go and invite Zhao Ji here."
Liu Hong was secretly happy when she saw Liu Xin angrily asking her to call Cai Yan. She was originally the daughter of a good family, but now she has been reduced to being a slave. She naturally knows the rules of the Prefectural Mufu, and in a few years
, if she does not get Liu Xin's favor, she will have to marry a domestic slave, and she will still be a slave after giving birth to children. She is very unwilling to accept such an ending.
Cai Yan sent people to invite Zhao Yun to the Cai Mansion, and asked them to step aside while he was talking. It was obvious that he had some ulterior secret, especially when Zhao Yun came back from Luoyang and brought a beautiful girl with him. The girl's appearance was theirs.
These women were very excited when they saw them, and they didn't know where they came from.
Liu Hong knew that among the maids in the house, she could only be regarded as an above-average one. If she brought in such a young girl, her hope would be even slimmer. In desperation, she thought of informing Liu Xin. After all,
Cai Yan's private meeting with Zhao Yun was not allowed in the society at that time. Maybe Liu Xin would look at him differently.
When Cai Yan heard that Liu Xin called her, she walked excitedly to the study.
As soon as she arrived at the door, Liu Hong walked in first and said, "Sir, the third lady will bring you here."
Cai Yan frowned, why is this girl so unruly today? How could she talk like this? He raised his head and saw Liu Xin's face full of anger, and said in a deep voice: "You bastard, why don't you kneel down!"
Liu Hong was looking back at Cai Yan triumphantly, but she heard Liu Xin's angry voice behind her: "Liu Hong, didn't you hear what I said? Do you want me to do it myself!"
Liu Hong was startled, turned around and knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "Master, everything I said is true. The third lady's private meeting with General Zhao was witnessed by my own eyes. If there is any lie, I am willing to let the master handle it."
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Cai Yan's face turned pale when he heard this. With a "plop", he fell to his knees, shed two lines of tears, and choked up: "Master, I..."
Liu Xin had already taken a step forward, helped Cai Yan up, and said: "Zhaoji, you don't have to say anything. The most important thing between husband and wife is trust. If I suspect that you are not guilty because of what this bastard said,
Zhong, then what qualifications do I have to be your husband?"
If it were someone else, Liu Xin might still be dubious, but Cai Yan was a lady who had read poetry and books since she was a child. How could she do something that was unworthy of her? What's more, Zhao Yun's character was well known in history.
It was conclusive that Liu Xin had absolute trust in him. Hearing Liu Hong's informant, Liu Xin was already furious. He suppressed his anger and asked Liu Hong to invite Cai Yan, just to do it in front of Cai Yan.
Please give me a good punishment for this bitch who chews her tongue.
Cai Yan was really frightened when she heard Liu Hong say those words. Although she didn't really do anything to feel sorry for Liu Xin, but if she met a narrow-minded man and met Zhao Yun privately, then
Even for serious crimes, it was even impossible to be divorced. In that society at that time, there were quite a few such men, especially among the upper class of society. There were more such men, so there were so many wealthy families.
His young women are confined at home and are not even allowed to go to their parents' home.
Unexpectedly, Liu Xin did not blame her at all, but expressed unconditional trust in her. The tears on Cai Yan's face became even more joyful.
Liu Xin asked in surprise: "Why are you still crying?"
Cai Yan sobbed: "I'm not crying, I'm happy. I really didn't misjudge you back then."
Liu Xin wiped her tears and said angrily: "You silly girl, tell me what you want to do with this cheap maid who spreads rumors and slanders the master."
Cai Yan glanced at Liu Hong, who was shivering, shook his head and said, "Actually, she is right. I did meet Zhao Yun in private. I'll let it go."
Liu Xin sighed and said: "Zhao Ji, you are too kind. Do you know why she told me? She just wanted to use this matter to invite me to favor me. If this matter is not dealt with, others will do it in the future.
If you follow the same example, then the family will be in chaos. The wife should take charge of the affairs of the inner house. If you really can't bear it, just leave her to the wife."
Compared with Liu Xin's amiable demeanor, Ma Yun gave the impression to the servants in the house that she was very strict. When Liu Hong heard that she was going to be handed over to Ma Yun, she was so frightened that she kowtowed repeatedly: "Please forgive me, sir."
This time, I will never dare to do this again. Third Madam, I beg you, please speak to me."
Cai Yan looked at Liu Hong's frightened look and felt a little pity for her, so she said to Liu Xin: "Husband, why don't you look at my face and give her a chance."
Unexpectedly, a voice came from behind her: "No! What the master said just now is right. Without rules, the family will not be in chaos? Sister, please leave this matter alone and leave it to me. Someone, take her down.
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Cai Yan and Liu Hong heard the sound and turned their heads together, only to see Ma Yun standing behind them. Liu Hong said "Ah" and fainted from fright. Cai Yan was also surprised.
, blushing and asked: "Sister, when did you come? Did you hear everything we said? Then the master..."
Ma Yun interrupted her with a smile: "I just got home and heard that you were back, so I went to see you. Who knew you were called to the study by the master, so I followed you. Of course I heard everything you said. You
Come to think of it, the master is the most compassionate person. If he didn't know that I was here, how could he be so generous and hand over this cheap maid to me."
Liu Xin said sarcastically: "I am not as miserable as you think."
Ma Yun ignored him, took Cai Yan's hand and asked, "Sister, tell me what you want from Zhao Yun."
Cai Yan glanced at Liu Xin and hesitated, unable to speak.
Ma Yun said disdainfully: "Don't worry about him, my sister will decide everything for you."
Cai Yan said calmly: "I'm just afraid that my sister will be unhappy, so I don't dare to say anything."
Women seemed to be a bit gossipy. After hearing what Cai Yan said, Ma Yun became even more curious and said, "What do I have to be afraid of? Tell me now. Tell me now. Sister, I don't blame you."
Cai Yan glanced at Liu Xin again, and then said: "I, I asked General Zhao to bring someone back from Luoyang."
Liu Xin also became curious and asked: "You are looking for Zhao Yun just to ask him to bring someone back for you? Who is that person?"
Cai Yan glanced at Ma Yun again and said uneasily: "She is the dancer Diao Chan from Wang Yun's house that I said."
"Diao Chan!?" Liu Xin and Ma Yun exclaimed in surprise. Ma Yun then asked: "Did Zhao Yun bring Diao Chan back?"
Seeing that Ma Yun didn't look angry, but rather looking forward to it, Cai Yan breathed a sigh of relief, nodded vigorously, and said, "Bring her back, I'll let her live with Sister Ling'er temporarily."
Ma Yun looks like a star-struck fan. If there is any woman in this era who deserves Ma Yun to be her fan, the talented woman Cai Yan is one, and Diao Chan, one of the four beauties in ancient times, should also be considered.
One, she couldn't wait to ask: "How is it? Is she really beautiful?"
Just when Ma Yun looked excited and pulled Cai Yan here and there to ask questions, Liu Xin was already stunned. He just asked Cai Yan on a whim that day, but who knew that Cai Yan would remember it in his heart?
He also asked Zhao Yun to bring Diao Chan back. Diao Chan has arrived in Jingzhou now. Without Diao Chan, how can Wang Yun use the chain strategy in the future? If Wang Yun doesn't use the chain strategy, how can Lu Bu fall out with Dong Zhuo? Lu Bu doesn't
If they fall out with Dong Zhuo, who will kill Dong Zhuo? If Dong Zhuo does not die and continues to stay in Chang'an, Liu Xie will not be able to reach Xuchang, and Cao Cao's strength will not grow. Then who will compete with Yuan Shao in Hebei?
Just because of Cai Yan's self-assertion, this series of unknown consequences occurred, and history completely deviated from its original track. Liu Xin could no longer predict many things that would happen in the future. Liu Xin felt a splitting headache, and the more she thought about it, the more
He was so annoyed that he couldn't help shouting: "Cai Yan, how can you act like this!"