ebookland Chapter 1222 Chapter 1222
Chapter 1222 Chapter 1222
Pei Jian laughed heartily, put down the questions and the answer sheets of Song Guanzhou and Xiao Cang, and was very pleased. "Yes, Shouan's daughter actually has such ability. This marriage is a blessing."
Pei Hai and Lin Chuan stepped forward and helped Pei Jian change his robe. "Is An'er going to...? Is it worth it?"
Lin Chuan glanced at the sun and said, "Master, I usually return home in about half an hour." Pei Jian listened and ordered, "Tell Shao Huayuan Guanzhou in advance that your father will hold a small banquet at her place today. Send someone to tell Chen Ge'er and his wife, Xu's siblings, and Bei Ge'er and his wife."
"Okay, sir, I'll do it right away."
After Linchuan left, Pei Hai calmly said, "The Crown Prince's wife mentioned a thatched cottage. Aunt Fang's position is awkward. I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
Pei Jian was not angry after hearing this.
As if he had expected it, "——Then don't worry about it, just do it yourself, and you don't have to transfer the money from the mansion's accounting office, just transfer it from your private treasury."
this--
Pei Hai was stunned for a moment, and while pouring tea for Pei Jian, he slowly said, "Master, the Crown Prince's wife may not understand it for the time being. I will report this to the Crown Prince later--"
"Need not."
The hot wind blew in from outside, making the unsecured window sashes make a few noises. Pei Jian stood up, rejected Pei Hai's kindness, and stabilized the window frame on his own.
For a moment, the wind blew by itself, but it was much calmer.
"When the window pane creaked, I thought it was a strong wind. But when I calmed down, I realized I was wrong. The wind wasn't that strong anymore."
Pei Hai was confused and stood in the shadows looking at the master.
"I can't bear to leave this mansion. I miss Yun'er, think about Chen'er, feel sorry for Che'er, and finally worry about An'er. What do I get from looking ahead and behind?"
"Master, you will get a prosperous and wealthy Zhenguo Mansion."
"Do not--"
Pei Jian smiled faintly, as if he had experienced many changes in the world. "Dynasties change, emperors change, what is this mere Duke's Mansion?"
There is a lot of pessimism in his words.
Pei Hai sighed, "Master, the mansion is just right now. It's not conspicuous outside, and it's also good to watch the three brothers inside."
"The second brother doesn't like to delve into the world. He only loves wine, sex, money and power. If the mansion is put in his hands, his title will be reduced. It is impossible for him to think of anything else. The third brother is no longer in the world. The rise and fall of this mansion has nothing to do with him. As for the fourth brother, if he wants to rise step by step, the first step is to leave this mansion."
Pei Hai was greatly shocked by the last sentence.
He said carefully, "Although the Fourth Young Master is extremely talented and intelligent, his career is uncertain. Without the protection of the government, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to go far."
Pei Jian knew what Pei Hai meant. He reached out and patted Pei Hai on the shoulder, "Da Hai, you are wrong. The Duke's Mansion is a burden. Recently, I suddenly realized that if the Duke's Mansion is tied to the Fourth Master, he will never be valued by the Emperor."
If you are not valued by the emperor, no matter how capable you are, you will never reach the top.
"He has a calm personality. Even the most important thing, he will think before he acts. This personality is not suitable for defending the country in the border areas, but it is suitable for the strange situation in the court. If he wants to achieve great things in the future, he can only break away from the Zhenguo Mansion."
"So, what does the master mean?"
"...Let them be."
Pei Hai looked at the relieved expression of the Duke, whom he had followed all his life, and sighed slightly in his heart, "Madam, do you know how the master is planning to cut off the source of the problem?"
Of course Xiao Yinxiu didn't know.
She was furious about having to perform a ritual to build a thatched cottage for Aunt Fang. Shuangyue didn't dare to get close to her. She just let her smash things around. Only when she was silent did she get close to her and comfort her in a low voice.
Aunt Chu stood outside under the eaves, saying nothing.
She lowered her head, and even when the little maid came closer to her, she pretended not to see it.
Shuangyue, along with the two newly hired maids, cleaned up the place thoroughly and helped Xiao Yinxiu change her tea-stained dress before she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
She came out and looked at Aunt Chu, who was as motionless as a dead tree stump. "Why did Aunt Chu avoid it?"
Aunt Chu looked up when she heard that and forced a smile.
"Madam doesn't like me to get close to her now, so you sisters will have to take care of her. I'll be outside listening to the announcement so that Madam won't be annoyed by me."
Hearing this, I thought he was trying to be lazy.
But Shuangyue knew that was not the case. She pulled Aunt Chu towards the small kitchen. When they passed the corridor, they looked around and saw that there was no one around, so they found a place to sit down.
"Madam..., your temper is getting worse and worse."
Shuangyue lowered her head. Not a single day went smoothly these days. Xiao Yinxiu was in charge of the household affairs of the mansion. Although there were a lot of things to do, if something was not to her satisfaction, the prince's wife would either scold her or, as was the case today, she would throw things around and show no behavior like a mistress.
Aunt Chu looked into the distance and sighed almost inaudibly.
"Madam Qiao's pregnancy is unstable, and the prince is staying there every day. She is a little upset. As servants, we can only comfort her."
Shuangyue snorted, "That vixen is always up to no good. Yesterday she sent the lady a pair of newly made pearl cloud platform shoes. When the lady saw them in the evening, she threw them directly into the brazier—"
She took the initiative to accept it, but was scolded by Xiao Yinxiu again.
Shuangyue was so angry that she met the maidservant sitting beside Aunt Qiao in the kitchen and said a few words to her, but it was of no use because she was afraid that she would tell Aunt Qiao again when she returned. She was ordered by the Crown Prince's wife to deliver some clothes to the Crown Prince, but was slapped in the face by Pei Chen.
Saying that she committed treason—
Shuangyue held Aunt Chu and couldn't help crying again when she thought about these things.
"This couple is becoming more and more difficult to serve. My parents sold me here, but you know how hard life is." After all, she was the maid serving the Crown Prince's wife. After being slapped by Pei Chen, she wanted to complain to the Crown Prince's wife.
But this woman had a crooked heart and scolded me without knowing the reason.
Shuang Yue felt more and more aggrieved. "Aunt, I am also the face of the Madam. The prince beat and scolded me, and I accepted it. But the Madam blamed me for my nonsense words, which made the prince even more dissatisfied. Good or bad, it's all my fault."
Aunt Chu didn't dare to say anything and just responded with a few random remarks.
Shuangyue continued, "Sister Zhenzhu, no, now I am named Honeysuckle by my parents. I have an ugly scarred face, but I am loved by the fourth young master's wife. The maids and servants in that room are all rough people. They have been sold three or five times outside and no one wants them. How could I be so lucky to meet such a generous master..."
"Shuangyue, what are you talking about? Madam has been respectful to the front body. Auntie knows that she has suffered some grievances, but no matter how bad it is, it is better than the fourth young master's wife who will cause a big disaster sooner or later!"
Shuangyue bit her lip and said nothing, tears streaming down her face like beads from a broken string.
After a long while, he said, "...A little maid in Shaohua Garden who does rough work has never been beaten or scolded. This is a blessing that even my aunt, who has served the Madam for so many years, may not be able to compare to—"