Chapter 367 Yixiu 45
Yixiu packed up slowly, ate a little to fill her stomach, and then took a while to calm down before bringing her people to the destination on time.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw that the wives and servants who were in charge had also arrived. They stood in four rows according to Su Riyixiu's request, waiting with their hands hanging down.
Nian, the head of the table, was already sitting in her seat. When she saw her come in, she just raised her eyelids, stood up and bowed perfunctorily. Yixiu naturally followed suit and casually returned the greeting. The two of them sat down. After the tea was served and placed on the table, she nodded slightly, and the people below began to respond one by one.
In the past, Nian Shilan would definitely get involved at this time, and would always pick one or two things to show off. But today, she just fiddled with the sweet white porcelain carved bowl, and occasionally glanced at the new armor on her hands. She was too lazy to even listen to these things.
Yixiu glanced at her, wondering what was wrong with her. She had sent Songzhi to test him early this morning, clearly still lusting after power. And now she was acting like this again, acting all mad.
Although she thought so, it was rare for her to remain silent and be content. In the past, she had always had to delay matters because of Nian, but today, seeing her so peaceful, Yixiu hurried to deal with the matter.
Seeing that there were fewer and fewer people in the hall, Yixiu was immersed in her own things and didn't notice that Nian Shilan's face was getting worse and worse, and her pair of phoenix eyes kept looking over at her.
Finally, seeing that Yixiu was about to finish today's affairs, Nian Shilan couldn't help but say, "The prince asked us two to be stewards, but why did Concubine Nara make the final decision without even asking me a single question?"
Yixiu finally sent the last person away, and for a moment, only their respective servants were left in the hall.
Yixiu then turned her head and asked, "Are you blaming me, sister?"
"That's a harsh word. I was just asking because I had some doubts. Sister, you're taking it too seriously. Why is it so strange?"
Nian Shilan's sarcasm made Yixiu regain the familiar feeling.
"It's not that I'm worried about you, it's that I'm concerned about your health. I heard from Songzhi that you didn't sleep last night? This is no small matter. If you don't get enough rest at night, it will inevitably damage your energy and spirit. If you do this for a long time, your body will collapse. Sister, please don't take advantage of your youth and take it lightly."
Nian Shilan glared at Songzhi when she heard that, but she still smiled nonchalantly at Yixiu: "Don't worry, I just went to bed a little late yesterday. Besides, like you said, I'm still young now, so it's okay."
"That's good. Sister, please take care of yourself. Otherwise, I will be worried when I come back."
Seeing that her purpose of changing the subject had been achieved, Yixiu followed up on Nian Shilan's words and said a few words. While she was still unable to react, she made an excuse that she had something to do and left with Jianqiu and Huichun.
"Nian Concubine Jin has a simple personality."
Jianqiu supported Yixiu and heard Huichun hinting at something from the side. He couldn't help but chuckle, but quickly restrained himself.
Yixiu nodded at Huichun from a distance, a smile on her face: "You, girl, your words are becoming more and more cunning and mean."
"Even though we've managed to get away with it today, given Concubine Nian's personality, I'm afraid she won't let it go just like that."
Jianqiu restrained her smile and began to worry about whether Nian Shilan would cause trouble for her concubine during the period when the prince was away.
After all, judging by their status, both of them are concubines. If she really takes a hard line, even Yixiu will be in trouble.
"Don't think about it, she must be unwilling."
Yixiu laughed and said, "She has such a confident personality that she never hesitates to weigh the pros and cons of anyone except the prince. Fu Jin's little tricks are endless, and she still doesn't forget to test me here. She just wants to seize the power of the housekeeper."
"What else is there that she dares not do?"
Yixiu stepped over the threshold and immediately took off her furry outer clothes. Jianqiu helped her to lie on the kang, placed a foot warmer at her feet, and tucked in the sable mattress for Yixiu.
Yixiu narrowed her eyes and waited until she finished her work before she stretched out her hand and beckoned. Jianqiu understood and leaned over to listen: "Have someone guard outside tonight and see if that smart person comes over."
"Ah, I understand."
When night fell, Yixiu, who had finished dinner early, was still reading a storybook intently when she saw Jianqiu leading someone in.
"Song Gege is here, come and sit down."
Yixiu put down the book in her hand, with just the right amount of joy on her face, and invited Song to sit opposite her.
"Go make a pot of red date and wolfberry tea. It's getting late, so let's drink some to keep us from getting sleepy."
Yixiu had already made all the arrangements, and Song simply smiled in agreement. When the steaming hot tea arrived, without Yixiu's instructions, a simple glance and Jianqiu led her men and summoned Song's personal maid, Hulu, to the small tea room next door, leaving Huichun alone outside to watch over the situation.
"Sister Song, a true Buddha, has been invited out. This shows that she is sincere this time."
When Song heard this, she quickly stood up and waved her hands: "Concubine, this is really embarrassing me. I am not worthy of being called a sister or a true Buddha. I am just a person who can get by."
Seeing her genuine fear, Yixiu didn't want to bully this honest person, so she nodded and said, "Forget it. Everyone has their own life. It's just that everyone has their own reasons. Just muddle through and it'll be over. I won't make things difficult for you. Just tell me."
Song finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she only sat up halfway. This was her first time doing something like this, and she felt quite uneasy. She just said, "She just wants to stay alive and at least wait until the master returns. Then she will plead with the prince."
Knock knock knock——
This is a reminder of herself. When the master left, he entrusted all the affairs of the mansion to Yixiu. If Qi was really bullied by Nian during this period, I am afraid that when he comes back, she, the manager, will inevitably be in trouble.
Yixiu knocked on the rosewood table and smiled softly.
"That's all?"
"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. When the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole is behind it."
Song hurriedly repeated this, her heart pounding. Though not particularly bright, she understood the meaning of these two sentences. While she couldn't fully grasp them, she instinctively sensed a sense of danger, considering the powerful influence of Concubine Nala and Concubine Nian in the palace.
Everyone vaguely knew that Madam Qi had murdered Concubine Nian's child, but Madam Song knew even more, simply because she had entered the mansion earlier, was most familiar with Madam Qi, and had a good understanding of her character.
She knew very well that the other party would not do such a thankless task, but now she was bringing these ambiguous words to the other party because she owed him a favor. Song felt more and more that a storm was about to come in this seemingly peaceful mansion.
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