The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

Beat back

Xueyan was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled back neither humble nor overbearing.She didn't follow her. It would be more appropriate for Zicuckoo to go to Jiamu's side.

Although it was approaching mid-autumn, the weather had gradually cooled down, but after running outside for a long time, it was inevitable that my body would be a little sweaty.She went to the small kitchen to boil two large pots of boiling water, then went back to her room and took a shower.When I took a shower, I realized that I fell on the ground just now. Although the skin was not broken, there were red and swollen places on the knees and elbows. It seemed that there would be bruises after a night.

The place next to it also had a dull pain, Xueyan didn't dare to use force, and just gently wiped it with a soft cloth.After washing, use a copper basin to take out the water one by one and pour it out.She can completely order the little maid to do these tasks, but Xueyan always prefers to do it herself.

After tidying up the house, she sat by the window, reading a book and drying her hair.Fortunately, the courtyard is big enough, and one of her maids lived in a separate wing.Otherwise, there is not even a private space.The room is not big. When I first came here, after setting up a wooden bed and a small table, there was nothing else.The bedding is a brand new bedding given by the mansion after coming here.

When she first came, she didn't even fill a box full of her own things.At this moment, a lot of things have been slowly added to the house.She is not used to sharing toiletry items with others, so the bathtub and the copper basin for washing her face were bought from outside with the help of Ji Liang and the others at her own expense.

The room she lives in is the east wing, and the light is pretty good from noon to before sunset, so it's very suitable for doing embroidery or practicing calligraphy under the window.Fortunately, the yard used to be a place for reading, and there were still a lot of desks and chairs piled up in the warehouse. She went to find a big desk and two chairs and put them under the window. A pot of jasmine, white and elegant, with a pleasant aroma.

Xueyan reckoned that Daiyu was going to be left there for dinner by Mother Jia, so she was not in a hurry to get up and dress up.

She was enjoying herself here, when she heard Cui Liu's eager voice: "Sister Xueyan, where are you?"

Xueyan quickly stood up and opened the door: "I'm here, you are in such a hurry, but what happened?"

Cui Liu said cheerfully: "The girl brought the flowers bought by her sister to the old lady. The old lady was very happy after seeing it, and immediately rewarded our girl with a pair of emerald earrings made from jade rabbits. Then the second grandma said At the side, I did meritorious service for my sister, and even helped you ask for a reward from the old lady. The old lady praised you for being considerate to the master, and rewarded you with a golden scorpion. The girl asked me to call you to thank you." After speaking, she spread her palms. , revealing a golden begonia-shaped begonia, which weighs about two or two.

When she heard that she was going to thank her, the first thing Xue Yan thought of was that she was going to kowtow again.But when I saw the golden scorpion, I thought that it was 20 taels of silver, and what I spent today is considered to be my return.So he smiled and said, "I just washed my hair, wait for me for a while, and I'll tidy up."

The hair is not dry yet, but I can't take care of it now, and I can't go to see Mother Jia with disheveled hair.Xueyan quickly tied her long hair into two half-high ponytails, and then tied two simple double buns, tied them up with a hair rope. The clothes have been changed just now, and the hair is ready.Then he quickly touched a pair of earrings and a bracelet to put them on, and said to Cui Liu, "Let's go."

Cui Liu opened her mouth in surprise: "Aren't you too nimble? How did you get that hair done just now? I just watched you do it a few times. It looks pretty good."

That is, I think we were also the ones who posted tutorials on ancient costume hairstyles on the Internet, and the simplest double bun is not easy to grasp.

Xueyan smiled at her while putting earrings on her ears, "I'll teach you when I have time, it's very simple."

Cui Liu happily clapped her hands: "Then let's make a deal."

The two soon arrived at Mother Jia's yard. As soon as they entered the house, a maid said to Mother Jia: "Old lady, the snow geese have come to thank you."

The little servant girl who knew the trick early took the mat and spread it on the floor, Xueyan went over and knelt on it and kowtowed and said: "My maidservant, thank the old lady for her generous reward."

Jia's mother said with a cheerful smile: "This child has a real heart, pull her up quickly."

Then some women and maidservants came to help Xueyan up.

Jia Mu beckoned again and said, "Come here and let me have a look."

Xueyan was a little surprised, she rarely came to Jiamu's room with Daiyu on weekdays, and even if she did, Jiamu never paid much attention to her.Today is rewarding and speaking, what is this going to do?

These thoughts just flashed in Xueyan's heart, but she still walked in front of Jia Mu with a smile on her face.

Jia Mu laughed and said, "I don't see you coming here on weekdays. Your girl said that you spend most of the time doing needlework in the room, and most of the clothes on her are made by you. I look very good, both It's not gorgeous but not too plain, and the embroidery is also elegant, and you can tell it's done with care.

No wonder your master asked you to follow me to the capital. "

Xueyan smiled and said: "The old lady is absurd, the servant girl is far worse than sister Zijuan, thanks to sister Zijuan who doesn't think the servant girl is dull, and always reminds me, the servant girl will benefit a little. In the future, I will ask more sisters It’s right to teach.”

"It's good to be stable at a young age, and you should be more stable in the future. There are many people in the family, and it's inevitable that you will be confused. You, a big maid, should always nod your head, don't say anything to the master. Shake off. Don’t let Yu’er worry about some things if you can take care of them yourself.” Jia Mu said with a smile, thinking that this girl looked so inconspicuous, but unexpectedly she had a strong temper and dared to hit people with flowerpots.But Yu'er is young and tender, she really should have such a person by her side, tsk tsk...

Hearing this, Xueyan still didn't understand anything. It seemed that the incident at the gate had already reached Mother Jia's ears.Mother Jia meant that Daiyu should not let Daiyu know about this matter, but she just wondered what kind of treatment Qian Hua would receive?

However, in front of an old fox like Jia Mu, Xueyan only wandered for a moment, and then replied, "I will remember the old lady's teachings." It depends on the specific situation, anyway, I am not your servant.

Seeing her respectful attitude, Jia's mother was very satisfied. She glanced at her and said, "The clothes are fine, but the face is a bit clean. Yu'er wears filial piety. You maids know that avoiding taboos is a good thing, but you shouldn't be too clean, otherwise you will go out." What was lost was also Yuer's face. Yuanyang, take two pieces from the box of gilt hair masks sent outside, and put them on for Xue Yan."

Xueyan was a little speechless. Before she came, she was afraid that she would be laughed at by the people of Jia's family because she was too poorly dressed, so she specially wore earrings and bracelets inlaid with pearls. Unexpectedly, she still looked "too poor" in the eyes of the old lady of Jia's family.

After a while, Yuanyang brought out two pieces of jewelry, a pair of butterfly-shaped hairpins and a pair of gourd earrings, all of which were silver and gold, and small turquoises were embedded in the hairpins.

Xue Yan knew at a glance that even though this thing was made of silver and gold, the workmanship was exquisite, and it really was an old lady, and she was extraordinary when she made a move.

Kowtow to thank you again, no matter what, Mother Jia gave real gold and silver today, and even when kowtowing, she felt less wronged.

After she finished kowtowing, Wang Xifeng stepped forward and said with a smile: "Sister Lin is the one who will calculate how many good things my ancestors have exchanged for two pots of chrysanthemums? If I could have thought of this sooner, wouldn't I be the one to earn the bargain?"

Jia Mu scolded with a smile: "You Poor Monkey, you have a clever look for nothing, and you are far behind your sisters." All the maids and women below laughed heartily.Xue Yan also twitched the corners of her mouth, but she felt that she was not suitable for such an occasion.

After a while, a mother-in-law came to report and said, "The second wife brought my aunt and cousin to greet you." Mother Jia hurriedly called.

Only then did Xue Yan remember that she met Xue's family on the street this morning, no wonder she didn't see Mrs. Wang when she came here just now, she presumably had a private conversation with the Xue family's mother and daughter.

I don't know what kind of beauty is that "Golden Snow in the Mountain"?

While thinking about it, I saw a mother and daughter in Chinese costumes walking in behind Mrs. Wang.

After exchanging greetings and sitting down, Mother Jia asked, "Is everything tidied up? If you need anything, just ask. You are not an outsider.

Must-haves. "

Xueyan didn't pay attention to Aunt Xue's answer, but took a few peeks at Xue Baochai who was sitting next to her, an eight or nine-year-old girl with a face like a silver plate and skin better than snow, her appearance was indeed very upright.I just don’t know if it’s because Baochai in the [-] edition of the Red Chamber is too beautiful, this girl Xue is not as beautiful as Xueyan imagined.

At the very least, Daiyu has an ethereal air about her body, while Xue Baochai can only be said to be good-looking at first glance, but she lacks an unforgettable quality at first sight.

Well, being beautiful or not has nothing to do with me...

Not long after, Mrs. Xing also came. After greeting Mother Jia, she smiled at Daiyu and said, "Your uncle was very happy to see the chrysanthemums given by my niece. I just praised you for your heart. I know what's going on, but I haven't bought chrysanthemums to put on, your uncle keeps talking about it. Now that I have these two pots of yours, I finally calmed down."

Daiyu replied: "It's just some belongings outside the body. It's their blessing to please my uncle and aunt."

At this time, Mrs. Wang said: "It's a good thing for my niece to buy chrysanthemums to honor us, but I heard that because of these chrysanthemums, the people around you even made trouble with the steward in the front yard. It stands to reason that you are relatives, I shouldn't Talking about you. It’s just that since your father sent you to our house, he wanted us to teach you well. No matter what, you should restrain the servants around you. If you can drop a flowerpot for two pots of flowers today, shouldn’t you be the one tomorrow? Did you use a knife? Such vulgarity is not what a maid like us should look like!"

As early as Mrs. Wang was speaking, Daiyu stood up.It's just that her heart became heavier as the time went by, and she was even more shaky when she heard it at the end

, obviously a little unbelievable.

Xueyan saw that it was broken, and if she knew it, she should have told Daiyu in advance.She didn't expect Mother Jia to expose this matter, but Mrs. Wang insisted on it, and even beat her up.

Now that this is the case, how can it end?