Chapter 185, It’s a relief
After Yan Zhigao returned home, he went straight to Songheyuan, paid his respects to the old lady, and then stayed to chat with her. During the conversation, he talked about many interesting things at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, and especially praised the performance of Yan Wenxiu and the other two.
The old lady was naturally happy to hear that her grandson had made progress, but she was also a little absent-minded.
Her son brought home a young woman. To be honest, she was unhappy about it, but she also knew that she shouldn't interfere too much in her son's affairs, otherwise she would be disliked.
Not only the old lady, but everyone else in the room was a little out of shape.
Although everyone was curious about Liu's origins, Yan Zhigao did not intend to say much. He just said that Liu was a reward from his superiors and asked Madam Li to take charge of the arrangements.
Daohua observed her cheap father carefully and found that his tone and attitude were very casual when he mentioned Liu, and it seemed that he really didn't care much about Liu.
The old lady knew that her eldest son and daughter-in-law were busy arranging the new concubine, so she talked for a while and then let everyone go.
Main courtyard.
Aunt Lin looked at Liu with a pale face, who was standing in the yard with her head lowered, waiting for arrangements. The silk handkerchief in her hand had been rubbed out of shape by her.
As happy as she was the day before yesterday when she found out she was pregnant again, she felt so sad today.
Seeing that Aunt Lin's face looked bad, Yan Yishuang said worriedly, "Mom, do you want to go back to the yard to rest? Dad has gone to stay with grandma and he probably won't be here for a while."
Aunt Lin shook her head: "No, I'll wait here."
There is a new person in the master's room, and the one who has the greatest impact is Shuangxinyuan, so she can't help but pay attention to it.
Beside them, Liu kept her head down silently. She heard the conversation between Aunt Lin and her daughter, but she didn't show any curiosity. She just stood there quietly.
Although his face remained motionless, he was thinking deeply in his heart.
mother?
The concubine calls her "mother-in-law". It seems that the rules of the Yan family are not very good.
I don’t know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing?
Thinking of the lady I had met before, she was dignified, gentle, graceful and generous, and did not look like a cruel and ruthless person.
I hope that the Yan family will not be like other aristocratic families, full of intrigue, so that she can live a stable life in this family.
Just as Liu was thinking about this, Madam Li and Yan Zhigao walked into the yard.
Yan Zhigao walked into the room without looking around. Madam Li took a step behind him, glanced at Aunt Lin, then glanced at Liu, who was nodding her head and lowering her eyebrows, and said calmly, "Come in, everyone."
Aunt Lin followed immediately.
Liu waited until Aunt Lin went ahead before going in.
After everyone had entered the house, Daohua sneaked into the yard. She was not sure if she could hear or see such things, so she lay at the door and did not go into the house.
"Girl, what are you doing?"
Ping Xiao, who came out to add more tea, saw Daohua craning her neck to look into the room and was immediately amused: "Madam is waiting to drink tea from the new concubine Liu. I have to go get some water. You go in by yourself."
Daohua was stunned: "Can I go in?"
Ping Xiao smiled: "Of course, didn't you see the third girl is in there too?"
Daohua immediately looked into the room and saw Yan Yishuang sitting next to Aunt Lin. She immediately patted her dress, straightened her back and walked in.
When Mrs. Li saw Daohua come in, she looked as if she was used to it.
It would be strange if this girl didn't come and join in the fun of something like this.
However, Yan Zhigao touched his nose embarrassedly when he saw his eldest daughter looking at Liu with wide eyes and curiosity.
Daohua found a place to sit and waited quietly.
Soon, Ping Xiao brought the brewed tea.
Liu lowered her head, bent over, took the tea, walked to Madam Li, and knelt respectfully in front of her, just like she did outside the mansion gate: "Madam, please have some tea!"
Madam Li didn't take the tea immediately. Instead, she said sternly, "Now that you've entered the Yan family, you must abide by their rules. I don't care which mansion you came from before. If I find out you've done anything to offend the Yan family, I'll beat you to death."
On the way back, the master had already told her that this Liu was given to him by Councillor Du in front of the governor and all the officials, saying that there was a misunderstanding between him and the master in the past and he brought it as an apology.
She knew that Senator Du was the one who had been suppressing the master all these years.
Therefore, he was deeply wary of the Liu family.
Liu's body shuddered, and some of the scalding hot tea spilled out, spilling onto her fair hands, instantly burning a large area red. Even so, she still gritted her teeth and held the teacup steadily.
"I would never dare to have any improper intentions. Please understand, Master and Madam."
Madam Li glanced at her hand and stopped making things difficult for her. She took the tea, took a sip, put down the cup and said, "Get up. As the master's concubine, remember your duty."
"Ahem~"
After saying this, Yan Zhigao coughed uncomfortably a few times, then pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "This is Liu's indenture. Madam, take this. If Liu doesn't serve you well in the future, you can sell her off."
Upon hearing this, Liu's face turned pale instantly and she was extremely frightened.
She knew that because she was sent by Councillor Du, the master was very resentful towards her. She also knew that life would be difficult if she entered the Yan Mansion, but she did not expect that the master had no sympathy for her at all.
Mrs. Li calmly took the indenture, took a look at it, and handed it to Pingtong, asking her to put it away.
Watching this scene, Daohua looked thoughtfully at Madam Li and her stepfather, then at the trembling Concubine Liu.
Was it given to you by someone else?
She said that although her stepfather was a little unreliable, he was not so blinded by lust that he would lose his mind. How could he flirt with a beautiful woman at such an important occasion as the Governor's banquet?
Do you still want your future?
Aunt Lin breathed a sigh of relief and her complexion looked much better. She was about to say that she was pregnant when she heard Madam Li say.
"Master, our courtyard is full of people. Liu is your concubine after all, so let's arrange for her to live in Shuangxin Courtyard."
Hearing this, Aunt Lin's expression changed and she stood up immediately: "No!"
Yan Zhigao was still a little hesitant, but when he saw Aunt Lin's words, he immediately frowned and said, "Let's do as Madam says."
"master!"
Aunt Lin called out hurriedly. Seeing Yan Zhigao's dissatisfaction, she immediately said softly, "Master, I just got pregnant. I'm really worried that having too many people in the yard will affect the baby in my belly."
Hearing this, Yan Zhigao was stunned: "Are you pregnant again?"
Aunt Lin nodded immediately and looked at Yan Zhigao eagerly, wanting him to withdraw his order.
Yan Zhigao showed a happy expression, but when he saw Liu standing there, he suddenly felt a headache.
Seeing this, Mrs. Li leisurely picked up the teacup and slowly tasted it.
In the past, there was only one concubine in the family, so it was reasonable for Lin to occupy a courtyard. But now there is a new person, and there are not enough courtyards in the family, so the two of them naturally have to live together.
Madam Li looked up at Liu and thought to herself, it would be good to have one more person like this, so that Lin can recognize her own identity.
Yan Zhigao glanced at Madam Li who didn't want to interfere, touched his nose again, lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then looked at Liu: "Lin is pregnant. After you move into Shuangxinyuan, you must keep the noise down and don't disturb her." After saying that, he walked out of the room quickly, looking like he was fleeing in panic.
Looking at Yan Zhigao leaving, Aunt Lin looked incredulous.
Madam Li smiled and put down her teacup, then looked at Aunt Lin: "Aunt Lin, you should go back and clean up. Let's see if we can vacate the east or west wing for Aunt Liu to live in."
Seeing this, Daohua sat on the chair with a smile, and her legs began to swing lightly. Seeing that Aunt Lin was unhappy, she felt happy.
(End of this chapter)
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