Yun Zheng was the only daughter of the richest man in Daqi, wealthy beyond measure. In her previous life, she married into the Marquis's estate with a dowry covering ten li, only to become a la...
Chapter 10 It turns out that she already had a different mind
Chunxiaoyuan is located in the most remote corner of the Marquis' Mansion. Although the two-story courtyard is large, the decoration is very ordinary. Even the dragon and phoenix candles used are cheap ones on the market.
Just one word, perfunctory!
Yun Zheng looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar environment and couldn't help but sigh.
This is not as good as the decent marriage of ordinary people. The Pingxi Marquis's Mansion looks glamorous on the outside but is poor on the inside. Of course, it is not taken seriously.
In comparison, Ye Yizhen’s Wutong Courtyard is different. All the good things in stock are piled there.
Yun Zheng did not enter the bridal chamber, but stood in the courtyard and gave orders, "Clean up the three rooms on the east side. I want to stay there tonight."
Everyone was stunned. What does that mean?
On this wedding night, the groom didn't show up, and the bride wants to tear down the bridal chamber? Is this really not a good day?
The accompanying room said cautiously, "Miss, this is not a good idea. How about discussing it with the prince?"
When Yun Zheng got married, she brought four maids, four personal servants, and eight young servants, a total of thirty-six people.
All of them were carefully selected, the chambermaids were smart and capable, and the maids were very discerning.
"No need, hurry up, I'm tired and need to rest." Yun Zheng was completely different from her usual gentle demeanor and became very strong. The servants did not dare to refute her.
The maids were busy packing up the dowry and the house, and were very busy.
Four personal maids surrounded Yun Zheng, serving her water and tea.
Yun Zheng lazily leaned back in the chair, drinking the finest blood bird's nest and eating the sweet eight-treasure cake. She couldn't help but sigh, this is life!
In her previous life, during the ten years since she married into the Marquis's Mansion, her dowry was taken away, her servants were dismissed, and she was left with only Chunhua to serve her. The master and servant were not well fed or clothed, and suffered a lot of hardships.
She doesn't want to suffer any hardship in this life!
She closed her eyes and reviewed the situation over and over again. She broke off relations with the Marquis' Mansion, borrowed people from the palace, temporarily saved her life, gained a certain degree of say, and kept half of her dowry.
However, the Marquis' Mansion will not let it go.
So what? She won't let the Marquis Mansion go!
It's a fight to the death between them, and only one of them is destined to survive!
Chunhua looked at the shabby furnishings in the bridal chamber and couldn't help muttering.
"The Marquis' Mansion is so disrespectful. If you didn't know better, you would think it was just a commoner getting married."
She didn't believe that Ye's bridal chamber was so indecent.
Chunlan beside her glared and scolded him angrily, "Chunhua, don't talk nonsense. Now that the young lady has become the wife of the prince, her status is noble and has transcended several social classes. The Yun family will also benefit from it in the future. We should be grateful."
She was the most favored maidservant beside Yun Zheng. She had a pretty appearance and was dressed in silk and satin. She was raised like a delicate young lady.
Yun Zheng looked over with a cold look in her eyes.
Chunlan didn't notice, and acted as if she was thinking about her master. "Miss, please forgive me for being so bold as to say one more thing. You have gone too far today. How can you not give face to your husband's family? A husband's honor brings glory to his wife. Only when the prince is well, can you be well."
In the past, Yun Zheng would have thought that she was only concerned about protecting her master, but now, her eyes were full of coldness.
In her previous life, Chunlan betrayed her master and climbed into Jiang Wenzhou's bed. After the incident, she was in big trouble and was pointed at by everyone. They all accused her of being scheming and that she could not keep a man down, so she ordered the maid to climb into his bed.
At the critical moment, Chunlan confessed everything and insisted that it was Yun Zheng who arranged it.
She was speechless, fell seriously ill, and was severely humiliated by Ye Yizhen.
"That sounds reasonable."
It turns out that Chunlan had already had ulterior motives!
Chunlan was secretly delighted and became even more excited. "What are you going to do if the prince and your husband's family don't like you? Well, listen to my advice, be humble and try to please the prince and your parents-in-law."
The Marquis' Mansion is an unattainable noble family. My mistress must have had a high fever in her previous life to be able to marry into the Marquis' Mansion, but she didn't know how to cherish it and embarrassed the prince in public. Alas.
Yun Zheng pulled out the ruby and pearl phoenix hairpin and played with it nonchalantly in her hand, "Oh, how do I please you?"
Chunlan thought of the handsome and elegant appearance of the prince, her heart began to beat fast and her cheeks flushed.
"The thing our Yun family has the most is money. Give them some more, but be careful about how you do it. You can't just give it directly, that's not decent."
When she thought about getting married with the prince today, her heart was filled with joy. She was the prince's woman, and there was still good fortune to come.
For the prince, she is willing to do anything.
"This servant is willing to share your worries, help you deliver money everywhere, and please the masters, just in exchange for you being able to gain a foothold in the Marquis' Mansion."
She said nice things because she was thinking about Yun Zheng, but she actually had her own agenda.
Chunhua frowned slightly, feeling that there was something wrong with what he said, but didn't know how to refute it for a moment.
Chunlan pointed at the items on the dowry list and said, "Just giving silver is too vulgar. Give some gifts as well."
"This set of wine bottles is for the Marquis, this set of ruby headpieces is for the Marquis' wife, and this piece of warm jade is most suitable for the Crown Prince."
There are twelve wine jars made of the finest white marble.
A set of 38 red gold and ruby-inlaid dragon and phoenix auspicious headpieces, each the size of a thumb, is made of a rare ruby.
Warm jade is warm in winter and cool in summer, nourishing the body and is the best health-care product.
Each one of them was a priceless treasure, but Chunlan, a servant, gave them away lightly as a favor to her.
Yun Zheng couldn't help but laugh in anger. This guy treated his master's things as his own. Where's his face? "Come here, slap him in the face."
Chunhua slapped Chunlan without thinking, and with a slap, five finger marks appeared on her delicate face.
Although Chunlan was a maid, she had been with Yunzheng since she was a child and was spoiled. She had never suffered any hardship and her eyes were red on the spot.
"Miss, what did I say wrong? I don't accept it."
Yun Zheng looked at her coldly. Kindness does not allow one to command an army, and righteousness does not allow one to command wealth. The Yun family is just too kind, and has produced an ungrateful person.
"You're not convinced? You, a mere servant, are questioning your master? It seems I've treated you too well, so well that you can't see your own identity."
The servants all looked over, their faces a little panicked.
"I..." Chunlan's face turned pale and her whole body trembled, and she finally became a little more sober.
Yes, she was just a small servant, and her life and death were in the hands of her master.
All she relied on was Yun Zheng's favor.
Without Yun Zheng, she is nothing.
She fell to her knees with a thud, tears rolling down her face. "Miss, I'm doing this for your own good. I have no ulterior motives."
The Yun family has always been lenient and rarely punishes their servants, allowing these people to become ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.
Yun Zheng looked indifferent, determined to make an example of someone else. "I don't dare take a slave who serves my master. Don't forget, I have your indenture, and I can sell you at any time."
Chunlan shuddered as if a basin of cold water was poured over her head. She couldn't believe it. Was this a warning?
The lady has changed. She has become unkind and unkind! She is so disappointed!
"Miss, we grew up together and are as close as sisters..."
"Pa." Chunhua slapped him and shouted loudly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? We were bought to serve the young lady. We are slaves. You have lived a good life for a few years. You won't think of yourself as the master, right?"
The master obviously wants to establish his authority. It would be fine if she wanted to die herself, but she shouldn't drag them down with her.
Chunlan's eyes darted around. This shouldn't be happening. Could it be... jealousy? "Miss, is it because I married the prince and made you unhappy?"
She felt very aggrieved. "But, that's your order. I don't want to do that. I'm an unmarried girl and I want to marry into a good family."
Undoubtedly, she was smart and as soon as she found something wrong, she immediately expressed her loyalty and distanced herself from the matter.
Yun Zheng looked at her deeply and was about to say something when the servant reported, "Miss, someone is coming from the palace."
Yun Zheng was shocked and said, "Please."
Chunlan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes flickering, and I don’t know what she was thinking.
Yun Zheng saw it all and sighed silently. This girl couldn't be kept...