The three masters and servants in the small courtyard were marginal figures in the mansion, and the mistress's message to the concubine's daughter to invite a doctor did not attract much attention. At most, people praised the mistress for her good heart and used it to ask for some reward from the lady.
There is only one important event that everyone in the Chang Mansion is paying attention to right now, and that is the coming-of-age ceremony of the eldest daughter, Chang Huan'er.
As spring gets warmer, the flowers and plants in the main courtyard of the Chang Mansion bloom particularly vigorously. As soon as you walk in, you can hear laughter coming from the room.
Nanny Lin, wearing a newly tailored lake blue robe, hurried into the room and saw the mistress Lin sitting beside her with a loving face, watching the famous tailor in the city, Bai Niangzi, measuring the length of the dress for the eldest daughter Chang Huan'er.
"Madam." Nanny Lin walked to the side of Mistress Lin and half-saluted.
Lin's face was fair and round, with a kind and gentle smile on her face. Seeing Nanny Lin, she tilted her head and whispered, "What did the master say?"
Nanny Lin quickly half-bent her waist and replied extremely respectfully, "The master sent a message saying... that Madam can make her own decision."
"Oh!" Lin sneered when she heard this. "Han'er's coming-of-age ceremony is such a big deal, and he, as a father, doesn't care at all. He's unwilling to help with even the smallest favor. What can I expect from him?"
"Madam, you can't blame the master entirely for this. The new concubine Liu who came into the mansion is always causing trouble and pestering the master so that he can't get away. When I went there, concubine Liu was so arrogant." Nanny Lin complained half-seriously.
As Chang Yongnian's wife, Lin knew Chang Yongnian's temper. But after hearing what Nanny Lin said, the anger in her heart finally faded. A stern look flashed in her eyes as she said:
"These vixens, look at me and teach them a lesson. If they are not tamed for one day, they will have no idea of their own weight."
Although the noise made by the two people talking was not loud, it attracted the attention of Chang Huan'er in the room.
"Mom, has father agreed to help me hire someone?" she asked.
The coming-of-age ceremony is one of the most important events in a woman's life. Mrs. Lin had already told her daughter Chang Huan'er that she would invite her great-aunt, a highly respected member of the Chang family, to be the main guest.
It's just that in this matter, Lin originally intended to invite her husband Chang Yongnian to come and visit her by presenting a visiting card as a sign of respect, but who knew she would get such an answer.
Lin didn't want to tell her daughter and upset her mood, so she said, "Don't worry, Huan'er, I will definitely take care of it for you."
Chang Huan'er nodded upon hearing this, her peach-like face full of coquettishness: "Mother, when the time comes, I will have everyone come to witness my coming-of-age day, and become the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou."
"Okay, mother promises that no one else will overshadow my Huan'er."
The mother and daughter laughed and made noises all the time.
White Snake, who had just finished taking measurements, stepped forward and complimented her with a smile, "Don't worry, Madam Chang. Miss Chang is already a beauty, and now the dress for her coming-of-age ceremony is in my hands. It will be the icing on the cake and she will definitely outshine everyone."
Upon hearing this, Lin's smile widened and she said, "Mrs. Bai is quite good at talking. I'd like to see what you can make of Huan'er's dress."
White Lady raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Don't worry, Madam. I will definitely not let you down."
"Okay." Mrs. Lin nodded with satisfaction and said to Nanny Lin beside her, "Go and see Mrs. Bai off."
"Yes, ma'am."
Nanny Lin took Bai Niangzi, who had packed her things, and left.
The Chang Mansion was the residence of the prefect of Qingzhou. It had clusters of flowers along the road, rockery and flowing water under the corridors, and scenery was everywhere. Although Bai Niangzi did not dare to look up and take a closer look, Nanny Lin who was following beside her also took a general look.
I could only sigh in my heart: "As expected of a wealthy family, this courtyard is really magnificent."
Nanny Lin led Bai Niangzi to the side door. Bai Niangzi said, "Thank you for taking me all the way out, Nanny Lin."
"Mrs. Bai Niang is too polite. You are valued by the Madam and the Young Miss. Sending you out is just my duty." Nanny Lin said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll be leaving now. I will definitely live up to the lady's trust in your clothes."
White Snake greeted everyone at the door and turned to walk out of Chang's house.
Nanny Lin watched the people walk away, then turned around and saw that the old woman guarding the side door was gone. She couldn't help but curse inwardly: "Where have these two old women gone to slack off again?"
She threw her handkerchief with a sullen look on her face and turned back into the house.
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On the other side, White Snake returned to the clothing store where the words "Nishangge" were hung.
As soon as she walked into the shop, she seemed to feel relieved. She picked up the teapot on the table and drank it heartily.
"Boss, you're back." The waiter came forward upon seeing this.
"I'm so thirsty! Qingzhu, has that man come?" White Snake sighed and asked.
"I'm here, waiting for you upstairs." replied the waiter.
White Snake straightened her clothes and said to Qingzhu, "Then you continue to watch from below. I'll go upstairs and take a look."
"Boss, don't worry, leave it to me." The waiter said with a smile.
"Yes." White Snake nodded, turned around and went upstairs.
The second floor is a private room specially set up for the convenience of noble ladies who don't want to be disturbed. There are not many people in the shop at this time, and the private rooms on the second floor are also empty.
Except for the single room on the left.
When White Snake pushed the door open and walked in, she saw a woman in plain clothes standing in front of the window with her back to the window.
Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, the woman turned her head and a veiled face appeared in front of Bai Niangzi.
"Boss, you're back." She said, her voice a little cold.
White Snake nodded, sat down and said with a smile: "Miss Qing, please sit down."
"The waiter just said, 'Boss, do you have something to talk to me about?'" Chang Miaoer sat down at the table as she was told and asked with a faint smile.
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