Chapter 272 Competition
A Yao, who came from Shu, was lively and cheerful, loved to talk and laugh. At first glance, her instinct was that she was a straightforward girl who was not afraid of strangers. After she had lived in the Hou Mansion for a few days, her domineering, arrogant and conceited nature began to show. Her unusual familiarity opened the eyes of the two young ladies of the Xu Mansion, who were asked to accompany guests of the same age. In less than three or five days, A Yao had visited all the courtyards of the Hou Mansion and the West Mansion, and got to know all the masters of the two mansions.
But since A-Yao came to the Hou Mansion, it has become much more popular. A-Yao loves to play and is active, with a clear voice. Wherever she goes, she shouts at the top of her voice, and even the birds scream together. Heng'er has a special sensitivity to her voice. Every time A-Yao comes to Tsinghua Court, Heng'er is always the first to say, "Aunt A-Yao is here!"
Meimei was very curious, so she brought him to ask him, and then she thought about it carefully, and finally she understood. It turned out that Heng'er was used to getting up early since he was a child. Every morning he listened to the calls of various birds in the Hou Mansion, and he actually paid attention to them and classified them. The birds that were stimulated by A Yao's voice were mostly yellow sparrows, and the responding sound was different from other times. After listening to it several times, the little guy remembered it.
Meimei kissed Heng'er and said, "Heng'er has a pair of bright eyes and a pair of sharp ears. That's smart! Our Heng'er is really smart!"
Heng Er was praised and smiled at Xu Junying. Xu Junying said, "It's not enough to be smart, Heng Er, you also need wisdom!"
Heng'er seemed to understand, but not quite, and nodded vigorously.
Xu Junying finished the food in his bowl and put down his chopsticks: "Let's go, I have to go out quickly, that girl is so noisy when she comes!"
Meimei took Heng'er's hand to send him out, and sighed inwardly. She had been living uneasy since Ayao moved into the mansion... She could no longer sleep in, and had to get up early every day, otherwise she would be driven out by Ayao. She sat in the hostess's seat to have breakfast with Xu Junying and Heng'er, chattering non-stop. At the end, she imitated her and took Heng'er's hand to send Xu Junying out, saying goodbye sweetly: "Brother Junying, be careful on the road, and come back early!"
Damn, this girl's voice is so crisp and fresh... Listening to her speak, a freshly picked cucumber appears in my mind, as if I want to take a bite to experience the fresh, sweet and crisp taste. I wonder what Xu Junying thinks? Will he also think that A Yao is an interesting girl?
Xu Junying walked toward the corner gate of the east courtyard, entered the moon gate, looked at Baoju walking away in front, leaned over, picked up Heng'er and said, "Kiss!"
Henger kissed him on the face, then naturally leaned over to kiss Meimei. Xu Junying took the opportunity to hug Meimei and kiss her as well…but he kissed her lips. Henger didn’t see clearly, and asked his mother curiously, “What is father doing?”
"He didn't do anything. He was just looking at Heng'er!"
Meimei glared at Xu Junying, blaming him for being so harsh in front of the child. Xu Junying put Heng'er down and said to him, "Stay at home with your grandmother and mother, and be obedient. Remember that?"
“Remember!”
Heng'er answered loudly. Xu Junying touched his head with satisfaction, looked at Meimei with a smile, and turned away.
The mother and son walked out of the moon-shaped door... Cui Xi was waiting outside the door. Just as the master and servant reached the upper steps, Wu Ziyao came with two maids and asked, "Sister-in-law, where is brother Junying?"
"He's out. What does Sister Yao want to see him for?"
"Oh! I'm late again. It's all your fault, you damn girl!"
Wu Ziyao turned around and glared at Xiaotu, and her two girls... Xiaotu and Xiaoyang lowered their heads at the same time.
Heng Er smiled as soon as he saw the little rabbit and the little lamb: "Little rabbit! Little lamb!"
Master and servant go hand in hand... The little rabbit and the little lamb are as playful as Wu Ziyao, and they can always coax Heng'er around... Meimei said softly: "Heng'er can't play now, he has to go and accompany his grandmother!"
"Oh." Heng'er was a little disappointed. Wu Ziyao squatted down and smiled at him, "Aunt Yao will bring the little rabbit and the little sheep to accompany you to visit your grandmother today, okay?"
"Okay!" Heng'er clapped his hands happily, but then asked Meimei, "Mom, is it okay?"
Meimei said: "Grandma is sick and needs quiet.
Heng'er stopped smiling and shook his head at Wu Ziyao: "No, grandma is afraid of noise!"
Wu Ziyao said, "We are only in the yard, and we are not noisy. What are we going to play today? Auntie Yao will teach you how to climb trees. There are bird nests on the trees, and there are small birds without wings. It's fun!"
Heng'er opened his mouth, with stars in his eyes, but after looking at Meimei, he still shook his head: "Not good!"
Wu Ziyao held Heng'er's hand, and said angrily: "Heng'er! Are you still a boy? Why are you so ugly? If you like me, why can't I say it?"
"Heng'er, come here."
Meimei stretched out her hand, Heng'er broke away from Wu Ziyao, ran over and held his mother's hand. Meimei said to Wu Ziyao coldly: "Miss Yao, if you have nothing to do, go and talk to the old lady. We are all very busy in Tsinghua Academy. Everyone has their own things to do and has no time to accompany you. One more thing, from now on, you are not allowed to say that my son is a bear, otherwise I will be unhappy. When you have a son, I will call him a turtle grandson!"
Wu Ziyao smiled and said, "It's up to you. I don't care! It's just a name. It doesn't have to be like that!"
Meimei said, "I care, so I won't allow it! If you are fine, please go ahead. I have to be busy!"
Wu Ziyao said, "What are you doing, sister-in-law? Ayao can help you!"
"Go to Ziyun Hall, the housekeeper and director, and do what the mistress of the house should do. Lan can't help!"
"What's the big deal? You'll learn it if you try!" Wu Ziyao smiled and said, "The old ancestor saw that I was too bored, so she asked me to accompany my sister-in-law and help with some things. She said I could learn a lot!"
"You don't need to accompany me, and you don't need to help me. As for learning, you can learn more in the palace. Why don't you learn in the palace?"
"I don't like the palace, it's too restrictive." Wu Ziyao looked at Meimei: "Sister-in-law doesn't like A Yao, don't you want A Yao to live in the Hou Mansion?"
Meimei turned around to look at her. There were many old women, servants and maids standing in the yard and corridor beside her. They all looked at her sideways, thinking that this Miss Ayao was simply too outrageous.
"Why do you ask this question, Miss Yao?"
Wu Ziyao sneered: "In fact, it's the same whether you ask or not. If I had known that you didn't like me, I would never have lived in the Hou Mansion if the ancestor hadn't been here!"
"Then congratulations, Miss Ayao, for being invited by the old lady to stay in the Hou Mansion! Let me ask Miss Ayao: Should I like you? Why should I like you? Is there anything about you that I like?"
The maids and servants nearby tried to hold back their laughter, but Cui Si just burst out laughing.
Wu Ziyao glared at Cuisi, her face flushed red. "Sister-in-law is just so narrow-minded, how can she be worthy of brother Junying! I wanted to jump over your carriage that day, and I could guarantee that I would not hurt you and your son, and I had no ill intentions, but you still hold a grudge against me. My family and the Xu family are old friends, and I am not comfortable living in the palace, so I came to live in the Hou Mansion for a while. Why do you do this? You gave me a cold face and ignored me. I am a martial artist and want to live in the East Courtyard for physical training, but you did not allow me... Brother Junying and I have known each other since we were very young, and you have only known him for two or three years, but you prevented me from meeting and talking with him in every possible way, and you also prevented me from getting close to Heng'er. If this is not jealousy, what is it? A jealous woman is the most unvirtuous!"
Meimei felt a flame burning in her heart. She was such a wimp in her role as a concubine. It was inexplicable. A little girl from any corner dared to accuse her of being a jealous woman! What does it have to do with you that I am a jealous woman? If I am not jealous or resentful, and I allow you to pester my husband all day long, is that what you want?
She looked at Wu Ziyao and frowned, "Who are you? Are you worthy of my jealousy? Yes, I do remember that jump you made. You should thank my husband for knocking you off your horse, otherwise, if I don't die later, I will definitely make you suffer! Do you blame me for holding a grudge? You did such a big thing, but have you ever apologized to me? Have you ever said sorry? Don't mention that you knew my husband when you were a child. It's been a long time since then, who still remembers who? I now recognize you as the daughter of General Fengguo, the sister of Empress Zhenfei in the palace, a girl waiting to be married. You must recognize who I am: the wife of the first-rank imperial edict Weiyuan Marquis, the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and the eldest young lady of the Xu family! You live in the Marquis's mansion. From now on, you must bow to me when you see me, and your attitude must be humble and gentle, otherwise, I will send you back to the Queen Mother in the palace and teach you etiquette before you go out! Now, get out! Not to mention the East Courtyard, you are not allowed to step into Qinghua Courtyard from now on!"
Wu Ziyao bit her lips until they were about to bleed: "The rumors are indeed true, you are so arrogant!"
Meimei sneered: "No match for you! I'll give you three chances. If you still dare to be rude to me, I'll give you a big slap!"
Wu Ziyao laughed and said, "I want to see who you want to beat you up?"
Meimei looked at both sides and said: "Hold the sticks, this Ayao girl is a daughter of a general, if she shows her power, we can't resist her!"
Wu Ziyao smiled smugly: "Don't panic, don't listen to your young mistress's words, I am really a cannibal. After all, I am a lady who grew up with etiquette and education, I am not as scary as a tiger!"
She pointed at Meimei and said, "What is the first-rank imperial decree, the mistress of the house, the eldest young lady of the Xu family? Apart from these, you have nothing. You are just a plain-headed woman like me. Do you dare to compete with me?"
"What shall I compete with you in? In martial arts or swordsmanship?"
Cui Xi was horrified and shouted at the same time as Cui Lian: "Young Madam, you can't do that!"
Cui Lian quickly winked at Cui Si, who nodded, turned and left.
Meimei said, "Don't panic! Am I crazy? Comparing this with her! I'm not idle, why should I compare with her?"
"Comparing martial arts and swordsmanship with me? You? Forget it! It's not satisfying to just pick on him and he'll fall!"
Wu Ziyao giggled: "Let's compete in women's talents! Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, needlework, embroidery, and even dancing and singing are all fine. How about that?"
She knows all these? Meimei was surprised. Didn't Xu Junying say that she only loved martial arts and not makeup since she was a child?
"You haven't explained clearly yet. Why should I compete with you in these things?"
Wu Ziyao looked at Meimei with a smile and said word by word: "Let's see if you are qualified to be my brother Junying's wife!"
Meimei snorted: "Whether I am qualified or not, I am already his wife!"
"It's true that you are my wife. I heard that it's because you are beautiful. I see that! But are you good enough inside? Do you know what kind of woman Junying really likes?"
Meimei sneered, "It won't be someone like you!"
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