Lou Xiliu had always followed Cao Xiwan and regarded himself as her sidekick and thug. Instead, he was eager to show his ability and help Cao Xiwan fight a few fights.
Especially when she returned to the Marquis' Mansion yesterday and visited her wife and the Marquis, she became even more so.
Seeing that Lou Shuluan was about to give birth, she only blamed her for not saying hello when she left the house, and sighed: "Master Marquis, I have worked hard to get this title. I am anxiously looking forward to having a legitimate son to secure the title. So I thought
, we are brothers fighting tigers outside, and you and I are sisters. As long as one of us can give birth to a legitimate son, we can treat each other as our own children. In this way, sisters can always sit together and enjoy wealth. Is it possible that I am not doing it for your own good? But you
If you can help your empress by entering the palace, I will naturally not stop you. The Marquis is also happy for you."
"Yes, ma'am..."
She listened to Lou Shuluan's instructions to follow the eldest lady in the palace, and to listen more to Cao Xiwan, Lu Xiuyun, and Fan Shiliu's advice, "They all came from the house. You can no longer do it just because you are my sister."
, and arrogance. The work in the palace is not heavy, and the heavy work does not require you. Since Xiao Wan wants to take you, you should help her more. But in front of Dong Gong, be careful. Even if Dong Gong is young and outstanding, you will never do it.
Go in front of the eldest lady? Do you know?"
"Yes, madam, don't worry."
Lou Shuluan also had doubts, thinking that she was too ambitious and wanted to serve in the East Palace to seek a better future.
On the contrary, Song Chengming, the Marquis of Nankang, persuaded his wife secretly: "First of all, the empress is not confused. She is surrounded by confidants who grew up together. She may not even be able to get past pomegranates, let alone Xiuyun and Xiaowan.
It's also very good. Secondly, it would be a good thing if she wins it."
Lou Shuluan thought about her husband's words every day, and gradually realized that they made sense. The two daughters, Lu and Fan, were slaves of the eldest house. Cao Xiwan was controlled by the Marquis, and at most, neither of them could help. The empress still needed someone from the Marquis' own talent.
Okay. Her concubine is closer than a domestic slave, right?
If there is really a chance to become the concubine of the East Palace and the East Palace ascends the throne in the future, will Xiliu be the fourth concubine or Zhaoyi? Of course, the Marquis of Nankang is optimistic about the success. I am afraid that even the Zhenxi General's Mansion will have to try to eliminate this.
The concubine recognized her status as a concubine.
Lou Shuluan made a calculation in her mind. She had three accompanying girls, so there was no shortage of them. But in the future, there was no one of hers in front of Concubine Dong Gong.
Moreover, Cao Xiwancai was really too high-spirited and didn't seem to want to rely on the Marquis. With Mrs. Hou's eyesight, she also said bluntly to the Marquis: "She is definitely not interested in the East Palace. The Marquis can rest assured. If she is like this to the Marquis
All men have no intentions. How many men in the world can she look at? They are definitely not the two in the palace."
But Mrs. Hou also had a few true words that she did not say to Mr. Hou. She speculated that the Cao family had found a unique way to help this girl Xiliu enter the palace and become a concubine and queen? What if she gave birth to a prince? She took the opportunity to help Xiliu.
Liu's heir plans to become a big king in the future. If it succeeds, not to mention her increasing power in the palace, even Lou Shuluan will smile and greet Cao Xiwan. In the future, when the Cao family comes out of the palace when they are old, they will probably be indispensable.
The position of the lady of the country.
Mrs. Hou is also a high-minded woman. She uses herself to judge others and speculates on Cao Xiwan's intentions, so she never wants her sister to be attracted by an outsider like Cao Xiwan.
"Since you are entering the palace, you can't live without something close to you." Lou Shuluan stayed at the Baihua Hall to have dinner, and she was chatting and laughing with the bridegroom girls in front of them, holding pots and cups.
, but brought a cart full of gold and silver as a dowry.
Mrs. Hou nodded instead: "It should be so. The palace is the most wealthy and snobbish place in the world. Since you are allowed to enter the palace, is it because you can look at people's faces and suffer from them?"
Mother Chen brought two lacquered boxes, which were full of pearls, gold and silver jewelry. They were given to her by her wife when she entered the palace. Mother Chen handed them to Lou Xiliu with a smile.
This box is expected to be able to match Cao Xiwan's ten boxes of dowry. What the Cao couple usually save for their daughter is naturally a parent's wish, but how can it compare with Mrs. Hou's own dowry private house?
"I'm about to give birth. Remember to ask for leave and come out to see me. We'll talk about whatever you need."
"Yes, thank you madam." Although Lou Xiliu was favored by his wife in the past and could laze around in the inner house like Cao Xiwan and occupied a room to himself, he never really asked her to place high hopes on her and regard her as her own sister like now.
Seeing that his wife was tired, Xiliu said goodbye and went out.
After leaving the back hall and reaching the corner of the green corridor, she went to Mother Chen's room to talk. She bowed deeply in private and thanked Mother Chen for her advice. Mother Chen quickly stopped and smiled: "I didn't expect that either."
Mother Chen didn't expect that she would come back after leaving. Xiliu ate half a cup of tea in Mother Chen's room and looked at the sky outside the second door. Sure enough, she saw the scene in the outer study in Chunbo Gallery, with servants coming in and out in succession.
The second manager is also there. I think the Marquis has already gone back to his office.
She went to the corridor of the outer study room, announced the door and came in to say hello to the Marquis.
Song Chengming only said: "Come back to see your sister from time to time."
"Yes, Lord Marquis."
She took her belongings and left the house through the corner gate. There was a large Houfu Qingweizi cart parked at the back alley, waiting to take her back to the palace.
There were two large boxes in the car. She opened them and saw that they were all high-quality silk. They were given by the Marquis. From the car window, she looked at the long street in front of the Marquis's mansion and saw the bustling market.
When she walked out of the Marquis Mansion that day, the city was filled with winter snow and the mournful joy of Princess Gonghui filled the city. How could she not feel the desolation of being alone? Like Mother Chen, how could she ever think that she could come back?
It's just that Qing Niangzi couldn't see through every step and every game at first. She just relied on her true heart, gave up the past, and lived the life in front of her wholeheartedly, thinking that she could make money by being a sidekick or a thug.
Personal necessities, food, housing, transportation and a decent later life in old age.
She has monthly money, a small place to live, someone to keep her company and laugh, someone to guide her in cultivation, and after working hard for more than ten years, the young woman will provide for her in her old age. She left the only sister who recognized her, and she also had a roof over her head.
's nest.
Only when she reached the last step did she suddenly realize that every step was beneficial to her.
As for Qing Niangzi, in her eyes, she often dozes off, basking in the sun on the porch with an old cat she doesn’t know where she came from, mumbling about keeping healthy and resting, and never using her brain. She is a patient...
In the grass on the official road.
There are light clouds and a pale moon, and everything is dark.
Lou Xiliu lay in the dark, looking at Cao Xiwan's figure in front of her.
Madam Qing came out today and brought a small package with her. She was resting her head on the package, biting a grass root and looking at the official road.
Clumps of thin grass scratched Lou Xiliu's face. She thought to herself, of course she couldn't let Cao Xiwan plan all this for her in vain. The Qingluo female ghost was never willing to work in vain, and no one was allowed to eat for free in front of her.
Lou Xiliu knew this.
She found an opportunity to reciprocate, and the friendship with Qing Niangzi was long-lasting.
Madam Qing suddenly moved, and Xiao Zhao raised his head from the ground. Lou Xiliu heard the sound of wheels on the official road.