Chapter 55 Success 2
Although the banquet was not to be held until the afternoon, Anleju was already bustling with activity. In order to make her mother-in-law, Liu, live comfortably, Zhang arranged Anleju, the largest, most spacious, most magnificent and best-environment house in Yin's Mansion, for Liu, and also arranged many maids and old women to serve her.
Zhang also decided to arrange the afternoon banquet in Anleju. Firstly, Liu was old and it was not suitable for her to walk back and forth. Secondly, the environment of Anleju was very beautiful. In front of Anleju was an artificial lake and surrounded by a beautiful garden. There was a pavilion in the garden, which was very suitable for the women in the back house to chat and gather.
In order to take good care of Liu, all the female relatives who came from Jiangnan also settled down in Anleju. At this moment, Anleju was bustling with activity. The women from the three major families and the children gathered together, some arranging flowers, some drinking tea, some doing needlework, some chatting, and the music of stringed instruments was endless. It was really lively and bustling.
Seeing such a lively scene, Aunt Feng's expression changed. She smiled and walked into the main room with her two carefully dressed girls. For a moment, everyone's eyes turned to them.
Aunt Feng hurriedly took her two daughters to kneel down and kowtow. Feng respectfully saluted and said, "Greetings to mother."
Yin Zifeng and Yin Ziyao, who were kneeling behind Feng, also bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to Grandmother."
Liu leaned on the couch, rubbed her forehead, and said in a good mood: "Get up!"
Feng quickly stood up with her two daughters. Yin Zifeng saw Liu rubbing her forehead, so she quickly stepped forward and spoke softly, "Grandma, Feng'er knows that you have had headaches for many years and it has never been cured. Feng'er knows that it is not easy for you, so she specially learned this set of massage techniques. Feng'er will help you massage, maybe it will get better."
Liu nodded and closed her eyes. Yin Zifeng walked over, took off the exquisite armor on his hands, and placed it on the red lacquer tray held by the maid.
Then she put her white, tender and smooth jade finger on it and rubbed it gently. After rubbing for a while, Liu felt relieved instantly and her headache was not so painful. Liu opened her eyes with a smile and said, "Feng'er, your craft is really good. Come to Anleju often and massage grandma in the future."
Yin Zifeng smiled, and quickly clenched her fists, with her right fist on top of her left fist, placed on her abdomen, bent her knees and squatted, performed a standard bow and said: "Yes, grandma. Feng'er should come to Anleju more often in the future, and when the time comes, grandma, please don't dislike Feng'er for being annoying."
Liu smiled and took Yin Zifeng's hand and said, "How could it be? Feng'er is so considerate. Grandmother likes you so much! How could she be annoyed?"
The noble ladies around couldn't help but nod when they saw Yin Zifeng being so dignified and generous, because this banquet was not just a banquet, but also a good matchmaking party. The noble ladies from the three major families gathered in Anleju. Seeing Yin Zifeng's outstanding performance, those noble ladies had an idea in their hearts and thought about taking a concubine for their legitimate son, or finding a wife for their illegitimate son...
Liu looked over and saw Aunt Feng who was pushing Yin Ziyao. Her smile instantly disappeared and she said calmly, "Aunt Feng, the eldest lady is not here, and you are also Xu'er's concubine. I'm a little tired, so you can help take care of the concubines in the room! Treat them well, after all, they are guests who have come from afar."
Aunt Feng understood Liu's intention instantly, and she pushed Yin Ziyao's hand away, and said, "Yao'er, go to your grandmother. Aunt Feng is busy now."
After saying that, he walked over with a smile without looking back and started chatting and laughing with those ladies.
"Madam Feng, your daughter is so virtuous! I wonder if she has been betrothed to someone..."
"Mrs. Feng, your daughter is so filial, generous and dignified..."
Aunt Feng was delighted to hear the compliments from the people around her, but she still responded graciously and appropriately.
Yin Zifeng glanced at Yin Ziyao, who was still a little scared, and quickly and gently pulled her over and stood next to Liu. Yin Zifeng continued to press Liu's head.
Aunt Wang, who was also sick, accompanied Liu. Liu knew what Aunt Wang was thinking, so she said, "Wang, you have worked so hard these years. After today, you can go and see him! That will also help you to fulfill your longing for your son."
Wang was instantly excited and said gratefully: "Thank you, mother."
Liu nodded and said, "Remember to discuss it before going..."
As they were talking, Aunt Li came in with her two personal maids. Aunt Li was born in a brothel and had undergone years of training there. Her cold temperament carried a hint of charm. She still had two tufts of hair as usual, and her lotus steps were light, and her three-inch golden lotus feet made her walk with a hint of charm.
The people around looked over, and some noble ladies began to whisper: "Hey! Is this the prostitute? Now she is promoted to a concubine."
The people at the side whispered in agreement: "It's useless to promote her to a concubine. She was born in a brothel. She is just a lowly concubine! Her status is only slightly higher than that of a maid. Our four major families all marry within the family. We won't even marry the daughters of commoners. Even the maids in the first room are innocent and have served for many years. This prostitute must have used up all her blessings in eight lifetimes to get the favor of Master Yin."
"Yes! Yes! You see she is living a good life? Her clothes and armor are so exquisite and luxurious! You see she is so charming, so different from us! No wonder men like her..."
Liu, who was standing by, had heard the whispers. She winked at the old maid next to her without making a sound. After Li finished her greetings, the old maid said, "Madam Li, you and this old servant come over here. The old ancestor has something to give you."
Li nodded obediently and followed the old nanny out to a remote courtyard. The two young and strong nannies beside the old nanny quickly pushed Li into the house. As soon as they entered the room, the old maid slapped Li hard in the face. Two young maids stripped Li of all her clothes, leaving nothing behind. They tied Li face down on a bench and stuffed a handkerchief over her mouth.
After tying her up, a young maid picked up the whip next to her and hit Aunt Li on the back.
Aunt Li felt extremely ashamed and angry, but compared with her experience in the brothel, it was much better. Aunt Li looked at the old nanny sitting in front of her with a painful expression, her eyes full of pleading and fear.
The old nanny didn't give Aunt Li any face at all and started to curse: "You are a whore from a brothel, a bitch. Don't you know what day it is today? You are not allowed to come to Anleju today, and you have heard what those people are talking about! You have brought shame to the Yin Mansion.
Your body is indeed not well! No wonder the master likes it! Come to Anleju every day to receive training and I will help you to get rid of that seductive aura. Also, don’t go to crowded places in the future, it’s embarrassing…”
On the other side, in Anleju, before Li had walked far, a maid came running over in a hurry, with an anxious look on her face. The maid looked at the people in the room and did not dare to shout loudly. She slowed down her pace and walked towards Liu.
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