The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

Old friend in Beijing

But before Xueyan got to the bottom of it, she saw a woman rushing in: "Girl, there are a lot of people outside, saying they want to see Nanny Liu."

Hearing this news, Nanny Liu, who was originally sitting on the side, stood up suddenly, all the blood on her face was gone.

This is the first time Xueyan sees Nanny Liu losing her composure like this. The other party is from the capital, could it be her natal family?

Seeing Liu Mama's complexion, Xue Yan asked: "What kind of people are here, male or female?"

The woman then handed over a post in a panic: "The one at the beginning is a very noble nanny. There is a post here, and I almost forgot."

Xueyan took the post and handed it to Grandma Liu: "Don't panic, Grandma, 'Soldiers are coming to cover up the water and soil', it's not sure what it is, you can read the post first and then talk about it."

Hearing that the old woman said that the first one was a woman, Mammy Liu breathed a sigh of relief, and when she saw some familiar greeting cards, she hurriedly took it over, opened it, and read it quickly, then said with a smile: "It's okay, it's from Beijing. The old man is here, I'll go out and have a look."

Seeing Grandma Liu go out, Daiyu said, "Since it is Grandma Liu's old friend, maybe she is also a grandma who came from the palace, go and serve my good tea to the guests."

Xueyan responded with a smile, took the tea and went to the front hall, saw Liu Mama's little maid, Yancao, washing the tea bowls outside the flower hall, and hurriedly passed the tea in her hand: "This is the tea that the girl specially asked me to bring." The high-quality rain flower tea, you will treat guests with this later."

Yancao accepted it with a smile: "Sister, thank you for running this trip, she is still careful. I just thought that the tea that Mammy drank every day is not enough to treat guests, so I am going to ask for it." She said while putting the tea away. Into the washed tureen, he lifted the copper pot at hand and poured boiling water into it.Another little girl, Qin Sang, just came out and helped her bring in the tea.

Seeing that the two of them, Sang, were cooperating very tacitly, Xueyan didn't feel like standing here stupidly, so she turned and went back.

After returning, the others gathered around and asked who was looking for Liu Mama, Xue Yan smiled and shook her head: "I don't know, when Mama comes back, you can just ask her if she is okay." Everyone laughed a few times and stopped. asked.

Because of teaching the rules all the year round, Grandma Liu is very strict with herself, let alone these little maids.But she is also Daiyu's teaching nanny, even the master has to listen to her, and the little maids don't dare to be presumptuous in front of her. Seeing her one by one is like a mouse seeing a cat.

Seeing that everyone else had left, Zhu Mei covered her mouth with a smile and said, "It's not that my sister doesn't know, they are all afraid that Madam Liu will die, so how dare they go to her and make noise. By the way, I will give you my sister's things for you." I went in the box. I heard that Jinling City is very lively, but unfortunately we are leaving the day after tomorrow. I am afraid we will not have the chance to go out for a stroll. I saw that the things my sister bought are very beautiful, and I also want to go out for a stroll Woolen cloth."

Teenage girls are just at the age when they like to be lively, but it's a pity that their identities are destined not to go out at will. Xueyan's heart darkened, and then she smiled again: "We'll stay here for a short time. When we go to Huguang, Maybe there will be a chance to visit the shop over there."

Only then did Zhu Mei cheer up: "That's true. When I get to Huguang, I will definitely beg the girl well."

On the other side of the flower hall, Grandma Liu was very pleasantly surprised to see Grandma Xu who hadn't seen her for many years.Nanny Xu was originally the maid of honor next to Concubine Ning, and she was also her master after entering the palace. She was able to become the maid of honor next to Concubine Ning, thanks to Madam Xu's teaching and guidance.Later, after Concubine Ning passed away, Nanny Xu went to serve the fourth prince.

Unexpectedly, after reminiscing about the past, Nanny Xu said something that surprised Nanny Liu.Madam Xu came here this time to persuade her to marry someone on behalf of the Fourth Prince. The person she married was none other than Lin Ruhai, the father of her female student Daiyu.

Grandma Liu shook her head and said, "Don't say Mrs. Lin has a high position and authority, it's not right that we are not in the right family. Even if we leave the family, how can I, an old woman, talk about marriage or not?"

Mother Xu smiled and replied: "I'm in my fifties and I didn't say I'm old. How old are you? If I remember correctly, you're only 29 this year. You're in your prime. What's more, with the Lin family now With the current situation, if Mr. Lin marries a young girl, it can only add to the chaos. The back house of the Lin family lacks a wife who knows the rules and can manage things like you. As for the others, you don't need to worry, everything is up to the fourth prince Call the shots for you."

It was the fourth prince who made decisions for her, which made Grandma Liu feel uneasy. She thought that she had already stayed away from those plots in the Forbidden City.Unexpectedly, with a word from the old master, he would push himself into those whirlpools again.But, can this matter be decided by oneself?Who is the other party, how can I allow myself to object?Thinking of those natal families who were thinking of wishful thinking, maybe this is also an opportunity for me.

Although she has been away from the palace for many years, her instinct to avoid risks is still there, and Nanny Liu quickly made a balance in her heart.She gritted her teeth and said: "If I depend on myself, the rest of my life will just be muddling through. Now that the little master has something to send, I will naturally go through fire and water."

"Okay, I'm sure I read you right. Don't worry, if it's the last...the fourth prince will not forget your contribution. Besides, this matter is also good for you. As long as you get married, everything will be said by your husband's family." Forget it, your natal family can't control you anymore." Madam Xu said casually.

But Liu's heart was shocked, so they knew all these things, it seems that they have already started to pay attention to themselves.Concealing the turmoil in her heart, Liu smiled wryly and said: "I don't care, it's just Mrs. Lin..." What she thought was that with Lin Ruhai's conditions, even if she was looking for a housekeeper, some of them were older ladies in their early twenties Why would people want to marry a half-wife like herself.

Mother Xu said with a smile: "Of course, I have to ask Master Lin to agree to this matter before I come to you. It is estimated that Miss Lin will receive the letter in a few days."

Grandma Liu hesitated and said, "But it's decided to leave early in the morning the day after tomorrow."

Madam Xu said in a spirited way: "They left as soon as they left, and you have to stay to be married. The Fourth Prince has discussed with Mr. Lin, and you will get married here. When the time comes, find a relationship from your natal family." It’s enough for your close nephews to come and give you the dowry. I’ve even brought you the dowry when I come back. The dowry is a full twelve loads, and it’s all made of high-quality gold and silver clothes and fabrics. It’s safe for you to look beautiful when you get married. .”

Even though Madam Liu had a very strong heart, she was also blushed by Madam Xu's words.

Xueyan heard the news in the evening. She was doing needlework in the yard. She had been playing a little crazy these days. The weather was about to heat up, and she hadn't made her summer dress yet.This time, before the sun goes down, I can catch up a little bit.

When Cui Liu told her the news at first, Xue Yan didn't believe it at all, she never thought about these two people together.