Chapter 23: The Marquis Marries a Wife, the Concubine Retreats
Cheng Danmei had a faint smile on her face, she was neither anxious nor impatient, and was very calm and composed.
"But thank you for troubling Madam Chang to make this trip. Please be sure to tell the old lady that the sisters in Xiaoxiang Garden are all obedient and quiet."
Mother Chang was naturally satisfied with what Cheng Danmei said.
Knowing that Mama Chang was close to the old lady, he couldn't curry favor with her even if he wanted to.
Even if you give her something, she may not accept it.
After a while, when Chang Mama was walking out, Cheng Danmei ordered the maid next to her to give a bulging purse to the last maid.
That little maid was no one else but Chang Mama’s granddaughter named Dangui.
After Mrs. Chang left, Cheng Danmei looked at the few people still standing in the yard.
"I won't say anything more. Although Madam Chang said that it was the old lady's idea for me to be in charge of Xiaoxiang Garden, we are sisters, so let's not talk about who is in charge of whom. Stay in Xiaoxiang Garden from now on and go out less. Keep an eye on the maids around you and don't let them run out all the time..."
"I thought that once the Marquis' wife comes into the family, we won't have to be so nervous anymore."
"I'm saying this for everyone's sake. We have no power or influence. If we do something wrong that displeases the future Marquis' wife, she will definitely not forgive us easily. When that happens, we won't be able to find anyone to help us."
Fang Jia responded with a smile, but curled her lips. She felt that Cheng Danmei was pointing at her.
Her maid often ran out to buy food for her.
Zhang Yuqing was also dissatisfied. She always felt that Cheng Danmei was lying to her. She did not go out, but the fact that she played the piano late at night was not unknown in Xiaoxiang Garden.
Yun Qiao was also reflecting on whether Cheng Danmei was also talking about her. Could it be that Xiaotao went to the big kitchen too often? In that case, she should go there less often in the future.
After Cheng Danmei finished speaking, she left.
In fact, she has always been putting on airs. Although she seems to be nice to everyone on the surface, Yun Qiao is not sure whether this kindness is sincere or she has other intentions.
But she was sure that she didn't like Fang Jia and Zhang Yuqing as much as she appeared to like.
As for her, Yun Qiao couldn't understand Cheng Danmei's attitude towards her.
She seemed nice to her, but not that nice...
As soon as Cheng Danmei left, Lianxiang and Sun Sisi also left, leaving only Yunqiao, Fangjia, and Zhang Yuqing in the yard...
Fang Jia couldn't help but look at Yun Qiao with a harsh tone.
"Sister Qiao, what did Sister Mei mean by that? Why do I feel like I'm saying that? I've made it clear that I don't like the Marquis, so I wouldn't do anything stupid."
Zhang Yuqing became unhappy when he heard Fang Jia say this.
"Fang Jia, what do you mean? If you didn't do anything stupid, then you're saying I did something stupid?"
Fang Jia asked Zhang Yuqing, "Does what you did have anything to do with me? I didn't say anything about you. Don't take it personally."
"You were playing the piano late at night, and it was all when the Marquis was at the Marquis's mansion. Do you really think we're all fools? Perhaps it's because of these little tricks of yours that the old lady is keeping an eye on us."
"Now, no one is free."
She used to be able to exchange identities with the maid and sneak out for a stroll, but now, she is being watched by Mother Chang, so how could she dare to sneak out?
"Okay, we're all sisters living together. If not sisters, we're neighbors. Let's all take a step back and live in harmony."
Yun Qiao stepped forward and persuaded the two of them.
Zhang Yuqing felt the most aggrieved. She held a handkerchief and cried softly.
"Yun Qiao, look at what Fang Jia said. She's blaming me for the fact that we're being watched..."
"Now I'm not just being stared at, I feel like I'm being grounded. Sister Zhang, please stop crying. If someone hears us, they might say we're restless." Yun Qiao was also annoyed.
She had finally managed to lie down peacefully, but now she was being targeted. How could she continue to lie down?
She had to exchange the handkerchief in her hand for money.
Fang Jia wanted to say something, but Yun Qiao held her hand. Zhang Yuqing cried a few times, then stopped, turned around and left, holding the handkerchief.
Fang Jia saw that Yun Qiao didn't speak up for her.
Xiao Xing said, "I'm not going to pay attention to you anymore," and then left...
Yun Qiao stood there, staring blankly.
What does it have to do with me if you guys quarrel?
"Xiao Tao, did I do something wrong?"
Xiao Tao said, "What the young lady said is the most fair. Miss Fang shouldn't quarrel, and Miss Zhang shouldn't play the piano late at night."
Yunqiao tapped Xiaotao on the forehead.
"You think it through."
The master and servant went to the inner room immediately. A few days ago, Yun Qiao was still thinking that Chen Jingyan would come again, and she was mentally prepared for the Marquis to take action against her.
She didn't wait for Chen Jingyan to come, but instead waited for the old lady to issue a house arrest order.
This is good. Xiaoxiang Garden has been placed under house arrest, so I think the Marquis will not come again.
Although she was trapped in the day, as long as she didn't sleep with him, the day seemed bearable. As long as she was ensured of food and drink, she could still endure it for a while. After all, in modern times, she was also a person who had experienced a special period.
The Marquis is going to marry a wife, which is a big deal.
Although it was very busy outside, Xiaoxiang Garden was surprisingly quiet. Yun Qiao didn't let Xiaotao go out often. Occasionally, she would take some things for her when the people from the kitchen went out to buy something.
Look, as we enter May, the weather is starting to get hotter.
Yunqiao is kind of craving for modern cold noodles, preferably red oil cold noodles, paired with a golden shredded pork bun.
Having been craving for food for a few days, Xiao Tao took advantage of the time when the kitchen staff went out to buy some food and begged the coachman to bring her some starch and chili seeds.
Yun Qiao secretly made some chili oil at night while everyone was asleep.
She was just waiting to start making red oil cold noodles tomorrow, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yuqing had been playing the piano for a few days and hadn't seen the Marquis come to Xiaoxiang Garden. She made chili red oil in the middle of the night and seduced the Marquis.
Chen Jingyan didn't come to see Yun Qiao at this time.
He was summoned to the palace, and just after he came out, the emperor wanted him to continue working for the capital, but he was also afraid that he might have second thoughts. Someone in the court submitted a memorial saying that he was secretly communicating with foreign enemies. The emperor's implication was that he was suspicious of him...
Chen Jingyan was not good at explaining these things. He was very angry at the emperor's words, but he could do nothing about it.
I feel depressed and sad inside.
But he could smell the pungent aroma. Although he had a strong taste for food, he seldom ate spicy food, but the smell of chili peppers really stimulated his appetite.
"My lord, it seems to be Miss Qiao's room..." The servant Wang Xiaodong bowed beside him.
Last time, he was the one who delivered the cloth to Miss Qiao, but for some reason, Miss Qiao didn't cut it into clothes. The Marquis even asked him if he had delivered the things.
I swear to God, he really did deliver it, and he personally handed it to the maidservant sitting beside Miss Qiao before he left.
As for why Miss Qiao didn't cut it into clothes, he didn't know.
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