The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

Akizuki

Xueyan thought she was careful enough, but she didn't know that someone was still suspicious of her.It's just that Jin Luo didn't think too deeply, and only thought that Xue Yan was hiding clumsy in the past.In addition, the two have different paths afterward, it seems that Xueyan will definitely be the girl's confidant in the future, so she is willing to mention her more.

Originally, Jin Luo felt that the master hadn't made a clear statement, and some things could be done slowly.But unexpectedly, a few days later, Lin Ruhai told her to hand over the errands to Xue Yan as soon as possible, and then go back to get married.

Not to mention the surprise of others, even Jin Luo himself was also surprised. He went home and asked his old lady: "I haven't done anything outrageous these days. Why did the master suddenly let me get married now?" Although her marriage It was arranged when Jia Min was around, and the object was another son in charge of the Lin family.But the master died less than a hundred days ago, so it's not good for her as a slave to get married right away.

Jinluo's wife is called Aunt Zheng, who is in charge of the Lin family to teach the maids how to behave. She glanced at her daughter dissatisfied: "How many times have I told you, you must be more cautious, how old are you? Frizzy? Are you like this when serving girls in front of you?"

Jin Luo squeezed to his mother's side and took her arm and said anxiously: "Oh, mother, isn't my daughter in a hurry? It's not like you don't know how I am in front of the girl, and you are not an outsider, why should our mother pay attention to those things? Tell me quickly, what's going on?"

Aunt Zheng sighed: "It's not a bad thing. Apart from the maid, the master suddenly decided to send two other family members to the capital. There are four members of Li Cheng's family, plus you two. It's also because you have been serving the girl for a long time. Miss, it's easy for you, it's not your job. As for the marriage, since the master specially favored you, it's okay if it doesn't last a hundred days. However, you still have to go to the funeral of your wife when the time comes

It is good to pray sincerely.Time is tight, everything is kept simple, and you must not feel resentment in your heart. "

Jin Luo nodded and said: "Mother, don't worry, my daughter is not as ignorant as Qing Yuan. I will do what the master asks. Besides, I have served the girl for so many years, and I really want to leave suddenly. I can't bear it."

Aunt Zheng patted her daughter's head pitifully: "It's good if you are so sensible, don't worry, your dowry has been prepared for you for your mother, and you will not treat you badly if it is given to you. You have a future."

When she heard about Jinluo's marriage, Xueyan was very surprised. She thought that after what she said, Lin Ruhai would add a few maids to Daiyu, but she didn't expect that now instead of adding anyone, she would let her go?

What the hell is this Master Lin doing?

However, soon Xueyan understood a little bit, and Lin Ruhai spent a lot of effort to invite a nunnery Liu from other places to come over.It is said that this Liu mama came out of the palace and once served the birth mother of the fourth son of the emperor, Concubine Ning.After Concubine Ning passed away at a young age, Nanny Liu came out of the palace, originally wanting to rely on her nephew for a living.Later, I couldn't stand my sister-in-law's sarcasm and negligence, so I found a rich family to be a female teacher.This time, just in time for the girl whom I taught before was about to get married, she came to the Lin family to teach Daiyu after some help.

Originally, Grandma Liu heard that Daiyu would go to Rongguo Mansion in the capital to live temporarily. She had heard about the reputation of Rongguo Mansion these years even if she was away from the capital, but she didn't really want to get involved with such a family.But in the end Lin Ruhai managed to convince her. Among other things, Shu Xiu doubled as before.Lin Ruhai also promised that as long as Grandma Liu didn't ask to go, she could let Daiyu take care of her in the future, and even marry her into her husband's house.

In addition to this Liu mama, Lin Ruhai also asked Mrs. Zheng to pick four of the maids who served Jia Min to be second-class maids, namely Cui Liu, Biqin, Zhu Mei, and Dan He.Their original names were not like these. Lin Ruhai thought their previous names were too dull, so she gave them these names again.

As for Xueyan, she was also promoted from the original second-class to the first-class maid, and her monthly payment increased from five hundred to eight hundred.According to Grandma Liu in the original book, 20 taels of silver is enough for an ordinary family of five to live for a year, and she can get almost ten taels a year, so her income should not be considered low.It's a pity, in this deep house and compound, clothes and jewelry have the monthly rules of the prince, and the master's reward. She is not very interested in rouge and gouache, even if she has money, she has no land.

Xue Yan carefully discovered that these maids were bought from outside and had no roots in the Lin family, including herself.In this way, their life and death are in the hands of the Lin family. If they dare to disagree, there is only one way to die.

Immediately afterwards, Daiyu's nursing mother Wang Momo accidentally broke her leg. After asking the doctor to look at it, she said that she would have to rest in bed for at least half a year, so that it would be difficult for her to accompany her.In desperation, Lin Ruhai had no choice but to give her a generous sum of money to settle down and let her go home to recuperate, and invited her adopted nanny, Mrs. Zheng, out of the mountain to serve by Daiyu's side.This Madam Zheng is Aunt Zheng's biological mother. She has no children in her life, and only Aunt Zheng has one daughter.

Obviously in the original book, Nanny Wang followed Daiyu to Jia's house safely and smoothly, why did she suddenly break her leg this time?If there is no inside story, Xue Yan would not believe it even if she was beaten to death.Thinking of the original book, after arriving at Jia's house, Xueyan appeared a few times at least, but she never saw Wang Momo appearing again.It will be seen that Lin Ruhai is so determined to replace Wang Momo, there must be something wrong with her.

These things happened so quickly that the matter was settled almost before the parties could react.Xue Yan couldn't help praising Lin Ruhai for her meticulous thoughts, and at the same time couldn't help but sigh in her heart, how could such a transparent person not know how to plan a lot for her daughter in the original book?

What about two?

Forget it, anyway, these things are beyond her control, Xueyan only focuses on taking care of Daiyu, and puts everything else behind her.

When Jin Luo went out, Daiyu and Lin Ruhai each had rewards, and when it came time for her to add makeup, Daiyu specially ordered Xueyan to go again.

Xueyan frowned: "I really want to take this job, but I haven't been out for a long time, and I don't know where Jin Luo's house lives."

Qiuyue, the maid who was catching up with Jia Min, came to greet Daiyu, and said with a smile after hearing this, "What's the matter, I'm going too, so you just follow me when the time comes."

Qiuyue is a housemaid, she used to have a lot of status in front of Jia Min, and when she went out, she was accompanied by a maid.When we arrived at Jin Luo's house, the lights and festoons were very lively.Everyone knows Qiuyue, but the snow geese don't come out often, and many women can't help asking about it.When he heard that she was Daiyu's personal maid, he spoke with a bit of respect.Xueyan knew that this respect was given to her master Daiyu, although she was not complacent, she took it calmly.

Daiyu's makeup is a pair of red gold bracelets, which add up to six taels in weight, which is not too thin.Xueyan also added a gold ring for herself. The gold ring is extremely exquisite in workmanship and can always be worth seven or eight taels of silver.Alas, this is the monthly routine of going out for more than half a year before becoming a maidservant before she has time to enjoy any privileges. Xueyan feels pain in her chest when she thinks about it.But seeing that Qiuyue's big maids gave them all gold hairpins, gold earrings, etc., I was also glad that I didn't take silver ones, otherwise it would look too shabby.

Although Jin Luo's marriage was done in a hurry, there were quite a few people who came to give her presents today, and the family never stopped coming and going.

After adding makeup, Qiuyue wanted to leave, and Xueyan also stood up.Aunt Zheng withdrew her hand and held her down: "Good girl, since I'm here today, I have to drink before leaving, or I won't obey. Don't tell me that you have to go back to serve or something, master Since letting you out is to give you a holiday, you are not allowed to leave until you are drunk."

The two had no choice but to sit down again, Xueyan was still young, and no one came to persuade her to drink, but Qiuyue was given a few glasses of wine.

Xueyan didn't take it seriously at first, but later saw that Qiuyue's face was not rosy after drinking a few glasses of wine, but became paler. She thought she was too strong to drink, so she hurriedly poured a cup of hot tea and brought it over: "Sister, drink a cup of tea to moisturize Throat, if you are overwhelmed with alcohol, just don’t drink, don’t try to be brave.”

Qiuyue said with a white face, "I used to be able to drink a few cups, but now I don't know what's wrong. I feel tight in my chest after not drinking much. Maybe it's because I haven't drank for a long time." From Jia Min's illness to It's been almost a year since I left, the master is sick and there is no reason for the servants to drink and play around.

After hearing this, Xue Yan also felt that it made sense: "Sister must have not drank for a long time, and she drank a little too quickly just now. Now, while there is no one toast, let's quickly order some food."

Coincidentally, as soon as a dish of steamed fish was served on the table, Xueyan took a chopstick of the fish belly and put it on the plate in front of Qiuyue: "This dish has just been served, sister, eat it while it's hot."

Qiuyue nodded, took a bite with chopsticks and was about to put it in her mouth, but couldn't help retching.

Although she didn't spit out anything, Xue Yan saw that her eye circles were red, tears and snot came out almost at the same time, she looked extremely uncomfortable.

Xueyan hurriedly brought water for her to rinse her mouth, and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief.Qiuyue smiled awkwardly: "It's the first time I've drank so badly, it's getting more and more useless."

Thinking of her nausea and retching just now, it doesn't seem like a symptom of drunkenness, but more like...

At this time, Mrs. Zheng, who heard the movement, came over and asked with concern: "What's wrong with Miss Qiuyue?"

Xueyan thought about it for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Sister Qiuyue hasn't drank for a long time, and she came here on an empty stomach. She drank the two cups just now too quickly, maybe she had a stomach upset."

Qiuyue was a little embarrassed: "I didn't expect my body to be so useless. It really made everyone laugh. I'd better go back first, so as not to disturb everyone's good interest here. Aunt Zheng, you are welcome to entertain everyone for a drink. Don't disturb such a good day because of me."

"That's okay, I don't feel at ease with you like this, I'd better let Jin Luo and his brother drive you back." Zheng Auntie said.

Xueyan hurriedly said: "Ms. Zheng, just stay here with peace of mind. With me, I will definitely take Sister Qiuyue back properly. Don't worry."

The servant girl who came with her was having a good time eating wine, and when she heard that she was going back soon, she couldn't help muttering a few words.Aunt Zheng sternly said: "

Okay, if you guys don't have enough to eat and come back tomorrow, it's better to send Miss Qiuyue back first. If something happens to her, I'll see if the master will punish you. "

The few people just stopped talking, Xueyan helped Qiuyue into the carriage, and went all the way back to the Lin Mansion, until she saw her go back to her room to lie down, and then went back with a heavy heart.

She felt Qiuyue's pulse secretly just now, and nine out of ten she was pregnant. How should I deal with this matter?