Qiao Lianfang was telling herself that if she didn't suppress Yang, she would be brought down by Yang!

Eleventh Lady looked at the tears in the corners of her eyes and suddenly missed Qiao Lianfang's slightly arrogant expression when she first entered the room.

She slowly brought the tea: "I know everything Aunt Qiao said. The Madam is still waiting for me to discuss the matter of March 3rd." She sent the guest away in a subtle way.

Seeing that Shiyi Niang had a faint smile, Qiao Lianfang said what she should say, took out a handkerchief and wiped her eyes: "Please forgive my momentary rudeness, Madam." Then she said a few words like "I won't delay you, Madam", bowed and retreated.

Eleventh Lady sighed softly as she looked at her back. The little maid came in and said, "Auntie Qin is here!"

She looked at the floor clock and saw that there was still time, so she asked the maid to invite Aunt Qin in.

Aunt Qin came to give Xu Sijie a summer dress: "...I made one based on the old dress I had before. But the Fifth Young Master is still young, and his clothes change every day. I don't know if there is anything that needs to be changed. Madam, take a look!" Then she handed over a royal blue Hangzhou silk bundle.

Luyun stepped forward to take it, took out the moon-white plain gauze gown from the bundle and held it in front of Shiyi Niang.

The stitches are fine and the lapels are embroidered with cloud patterns, which is very exquisite.

"Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Qin." Eleventh Lady said politely, "After school at noon, the Fifth Young Master will go to the Madam's house with the Young Master to eat and take a nap. When he comes back, I will try it on him. If there is anything that needs to be changed, please tell Aunt Qin."

Aunt Qin heaved a long sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Then I will listen to Madam's approval and start cutting the next one!"

Eleventh Lady nodded.

Aunt Qin was not in a hurry to leave, but talked about Xu Sijie: "...he has worn all kinds of silk, Shu brocade, and fine gauze. If he had not been with the madam, the fifth young master would not have been so rich. Everyone says that the fifth young master was lucky to meet the madam. But in my opinion, it is the madam's blessing." She felt a little melancholy, "Thinking back to the time when the marquis had only the second young master, he would just find a piece of fine scorched cloth to make a few summer clothes when it was too hot." As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly realized and showed some regret, and hurriedly said: "I'm not saying that the late madam treated the second young master badly, I really didn't have that mood - at that time everyone was worried about the issue of offspring!" As she spoke, she looked at Eleventh Lady's expression.

This is really a case of trying to cover up one's own mistake.

Eleventh Lady brought the tea with a smile.

Aunt Qin looked a bit anxious and explained quickly, "The Second Master died in the first month of the year, and the first lady had a miscarriage in the second month. The old Marquis lost both his son and his grandson in just three months. He collapsed at that time due to internal and external troubles. The Madam was extremely anxious. She asked me and Biyu to stop taking the medicine. But we have been recuperating for more than half a year and our daily life is still not getting better. The Wen family has always wanted to establish a relationship with the royal family through the Xu family, and they sent messages to the Madam several times, saying that they were willing to give their eldest daughter to the Marquis as a concubine. The Madam was a little hesitant at first, but after the fall, the old Marquis's illness began to worsen, and the Madam could no longer care about much, so she nodded." As she spoke, her eyes became red as if she remembered some difficulties in the past, "This is also the blessing of each person. Biyu's fetal position has been unstable because of this reason, and I have never been able to get pregnant since I gave birth to the second young master..."

Eleventh Lady could not hide her surprise.

Aunt Qin's tense body gradually relaxed.

She took out a handkerchief and wiped her eyes, forcing a smile: "Look at me, I'm talking nonsense in front of Madam again. Now there is a new bride coming into the family, and the Marquis will have more and more offspring in the future. I talked about some old things in the past, which made Madam unhappy." Then she squatted down and bowed to Shiyi Niang steadily, "Madam, I'll leave first. Let's talk after the fifth young master tries on the clothes."

A thousand confusions arose in Eleventh Lady's mind, but none of them frightened her as much as the true intention revealed in Aunt Qin's words.

Her smile gradually faded, and her expression became a little solemn. When Aunt Qin said goodbye, she just nodded slightly.

Aunt Qin wiped her eyes and slowly retreated.

Eleventh Lady looked at the gently swaying soft curtain with a solemn expression and remained silent for a long while.

Is Aunt Qin trying to hint at me through this incident?

For a moment, the room was silent and the atmosphere was suffocating.

Amber bit her lip, took a few steps forward, and whispered, "Madam, do you think you should give Yang some medicine..."

"Don't even think about it." Eleventh Lady turned her head and looked at her, her eyes flashing coldly like the tip of a sword, "Yang is the niece of the Queen Mother, given by the Emperor, and is involved in the dispute in the court. You must not act on your own and do whatever you want." She couldn't help but smile coldly. First there was Qiao Lianfang, then there was Qin Liubao, and who knows who will jump out later. Thinking that Amber has always been her left arm and right arm, if she is not convinced, she might be used by others, so she lowered her voice: "The Marquis has the final say in this family. If the Marquis wants to pamper her, even if she has no heirs, he can bring one back from the charity hall and raise it under her name; if the Marquis does not pamper her, even if he has heirs, he can raise the child in the outer courtyard and not recognize her. You are someone around me, so you must not be confused. Do things that will hurt your relatives and please your enemies."

Amber suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Madam, I understand. In the future, without Madam's help, I will not do anything. Not only that, I will also restrain the maids and old women below. I will never cause any trouble for Madam and give people a handle."

Eleventh Lady felt relieved and gave her a few more instructions. Then Madam Wen arrived.

A hint of sarcasm flashed across her lips, and she ordered the little maid: "Let her in!"

"Madam," Aunt Wen smiled and walked forward to her and bowed, then put the bright red dressing box with a gilded crabapple flower on the table, "Take a look at this comb and brush."

Amber went forward and opened the box.

Bamboo combs, wooden combs, tooth combs, horn combs, and diamond-shaped mirrors are all available, and they are all finely carved, either gorgeous or elegant, and very delicate. The diamond-shaped mirror is especially exquisite, with enamel flowers and birds painted on a royal blue background, colorful, and the mirror surface is polished to a shine that can reflect a person.

"Yes," Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "Is this prepared for the eldest lady?"

Madam Wen smiled and nodded, "I had it made in Changshu." Then she took the prism mirror and said, "I saw that Madam used a bronze mirror, but the shopkeeper strongly recommended this enamel one, so I was a little undecided. I brought it to Madam to have a look."

She used a bronze mirror because it was her dowry, and colored enamel is naturally more beautiful than a bronze mirror, and is more suitable for newlyweds. Moreover, the shopkeeper strongly recommended it, probably because it is more popular now.

"Let's go for this enamel one!" Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "It looks good to me."

Madam Wen smiled and put the things away, saying, "Since Madam likes it, keep it!"

Eleventh Lady was a little surprised.

Madam Wen said, "I asked someone to order three sets. Two sets are for the eldest daughter, and this one is for you." She added, "Although they are all small toys, sometimes playing with them will make you feel much better!"

Is this a way to comfort yourself?

There was a flash of surprise in Eleventh Lady's eyes.

Madam Wen said, "It looks like the Madam will have to wake up from her nap. I'll be leaving first. The Hangzhou silk I ordered for the eldest lady will be delivered tomorrow. I'll have to ask Madam to take a look at it then. I heard that a new cherry red variety has appeared in the south this year, and it's very beautiful..."

She muttered to herself and stood up to leave.

Eleventh Lady thought that she also wanted to go out, so she went out with her.

On the way, Madam Wen looked at her several times, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Two people have already given her "advice", so one more won't make a difference.

Eleventh Lady thought about it and simply asked her, "What's wrong?"

Madam Wen hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that the new house is located in the old residence of the Second Young Master?"

Really well-informed!

"After thinking about it, that place is the most suitable!"

Madam Wen asked, "I see that Madam is very troubled. Is it because of this matter?"

Eleventh Lady was a little confused.

Madam Wen said, "After all, she is the niece of the Empress Dowager, and she has the imperial decree. She is a concubine after all if she has a separate courtyard. The second young master's old residence is a bit out of the way." As she spoke, her tone was slightly tense, "If Madam feels embarrassed, why not switch with me! Although my place is not big, it faces north and south, and it is the first entrance of the East Courtyard. Even if the people of the Yang family are dissatisfied, Madam has something to say to them."

Eleventh Lady was very shocked. She stopped and looked at Madam Wen: "Madam Wen..."

Madam Wen smiled awkwardly: "Poor people have great pride. People like us are always afraid of being looked down upon. It turns out that we have been holding on for the sake of the eldest lady. Now the eldest lady has found a good family and the madam treats me generously and frankly. What else can I fight for? It doesn't matter where I live. It doesn't matter if I don't have those false reputations! Madam, please tell Butler Bai! March 12th is almost here. I will pack up the boxes in the next two days and can move in tomorrow." She looked at Eleventh Lady with a sincere expression.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but seriously consider her suggestion.

Since the imperial decree granted the concubine, this matter has already deviated from the normal track. No one can predict what the future will be like. It is always better to be cautious.

"Then you should just move!" She pondered, "Wait for Manager Bai to repair it before you move!"

Madam Wen smiled and replied "OK", and sent Eleventh Lady to the Chuihua Gate. She returned to her own courtyard only after Eleventh Lady could no longer be seen.

"Qiuhong, pack up your boxes quickly." Her face was filled with smiles. "We will move to the second young master's old residence!"

"Move to live behind Aunt Qin?" Qiu Hong's face was full of astonishment, "Aunt, could it be Madam..."

"No!" Aunt Wen smiled and sat on the kang, "I proposed it myself!" She took a long breath, "It can be regarded as a way to repay Madam for her hard work for the eldest lady!" Then she thought for a while and said, "It is also to avoid this storm!"

Qiuhong could understand what Madam Wen meant by "repaying the lady", but she could not understand what she meant by "turmoil".

"What a fool." Madam Wen smiled and tapped her forehead with her finger. "Yang has already made Qiao and Qin so nervous before she even enters the house. If she enters the house, who knows what kind of trouble she will cause. We'd better hide aside early to avoid being splashed with mud and water."

After hearing this, Qiuhong nodded repeatedly and hurriedly told Yuer and others to pack up the boxes.