concubines

Qi Yunruo was wearing green and sitting in the room, and the sound of firecrackers outside was louder and louder. He was sitting on his own bed, with his head resting on the edge of the bed, his long eyelashes leaving a shadow under his eyes.

There was not a single waiter left in the room, today was the day of great joy for the only daughter of Ziyang uncle's mansion, and the two little girls in Qi Yunruo's room were called out by their mother to help.Not long after, Cuiyu, the madam's servant girl knocked on the door and came in. On the day of great joy, she also had a happy face, but her tone was neither hot nor cold, and she said: "Madam has something to tell you, third young master, go to the eldest lady's room."

Qi Yunruo looked up at him, nodded and said, "I see."

The eldest lady was favored by Uncle Ziyang and his wife since she was a child. Although the Dongyuan where she lives is not big, it is exquisite and cute everywhere. Now it is naturally full of red silk, which is very festive. Uncle Ziyang used to entertain guests outside, so he would inevitably come in when the auspicious time is approaching. Looking at her daughter, she happened to have a face-to-face exchange with Qi Yunruo.

"Master," Cuiyu bowed and said, "Madam asked the third young master to come over."

Uncle Ziyang, who is used to being serious, usually doesn't talk much with Qi Yunruo, and when he sees him, he just nods slightly and says, "Then go in and see what your mother is up to."

After Qi Yunruo entered, he wanted to kowtow, but Cuiyu supported him, frowned and said, "Third Young Master, carefully dress."

Qi Yunruo was taken aback for a moment before he realized it, so he just bowed and called Madam.

The eldest lady's Niqun seemed to have cried, she leaned against the madam silently, her expression was relaxed and she didn't look at anyone.Mrs. Ziyang Uncle Zhao caressed her hand and sighed softly, then said: "I called you here because I have some things to order."

"Ma'am, just say what you want." Qi Yunruo said softly.

"I've told you about this before. The Prince Chen's Mansion now has two side concubines, and there are a few concubines with lower status. It's not too rare. Although your sister comes from a noble family, the prince already has an eldest son... ...You must always remember that your sister, Niqun, is also your master, and you must always support her, and you must learn from those vicious girls and do dirty things."

Qi Yunruo said: "I know."

Mrs. Zhao continued: "You are a person from my uncle's house, and your status cannot be said to be low, not to mention that you are the younger brother of the princess, no one will bully you, compared to splitting up in the future and marrying a girl from a small family The son is much better, your mother left early, uncle and I will not treat you badly, when you grow up, come out from the palace, in addition to the one given by the palace, the uncle will give another one, if Good luck, what errand did the prince give you, isn't it better than what you have studied hard for a few years?"

Qi Yunruo just listened and didn't talk much.

Mrs. Zhao had said these words many times before, if Qi Yunruo didn't listen to it, that's all. She sent Qi Yunruo out and continued to comfort her daughter.

Qi Ni skirt had already been covered with a veil, and she was dressed up. Mrs. Zhao looked around and saw that there was nothing wrong with it, and then said: "It's okay if you don't have someone around you who can help you. The palace is not like ordinary people. The girl next to you I've looked carefully, and it's not too brilliant, but if you ask any of your younger sisters to accompany you, you will have to have boys and girls to win your favor in the future, men, no matter how high your status is, they can't threaten you."

Qi Niqun said softly, "My parents have thought of everything for me."

"If that kid is unruly, just tell me, and I'll call him good-looking."

"Follow me to marry into the palace, how dare there be any irregularities." Qi Niqun said.

Mrs. Zhao smiled, "My skirt is blessed. Now the second prince is the most favored by the emperor. If in the future..." She moved closer and said, "Quin'er is the mother of a country."

Qi Niqun was silent for a while, "Mother just said that there are still many people in the palace."

Mrs. Zhao took her hand, "Good skirt, you don't have to worry about this if you have your father for a day." Mrs. Zhao is really considerate of her only woman. Hong, no one is perfect, she needs someone around her who can win her over to the Second Prince, and she also accidentally found out that the Second Prince stayed in the Men's House, Qi Yunruo's face is very much like his mother from a humble background, Mrs. Zhao Thinking of their mother and son, they couldn't help frowning.

Li Chen didn't come to welcome the bride in person, he is a nobleman, he doesn't need a big horse for people to laugh at, and when Qi Niqun bid farewell to his parents, Qi Yunruo just got into the dowry carriage.Uncle Qi didn't see him again, and several brothers and sisters also went to Qi Niqun's yard.

Following Qi Niqun were the four maids who served her since she was a child. Qi Yunruo was originally a concubine, so naturally she couldn't have too many people to serve her. Mrs. Zhao took a tassel and a tassel by her side for him, and prepared another eight or nine. Qing'er, a young servant, waits on pen and ink.

At this moment, the three of them were in the same car, Qi Yunruo secretly opened the curtain to look outside, the newcomer was carried into the carriage by Qi Shan, the eldest son of the Ziyang uncle's mansion, from here you can see a corner of the red robe of Sina immediately, Qi Yunruo poked his head out , wanting to see clearly, Liusu snorted coldly and said, "Master!"

Qi Yunruo came back bored and remained silent.

Of the three young masters and three young ladies in the Ziyang uncle’s mansion, only the eldest son Qi Yunshan and the eldest lady Qi Niqun were born to his wife Zhao. The mother of the second young master Qi Yunying died early. She is the daughter of a small official from the household department, and Uncle Ziyang likes her very much. Qi Danxia was betrothed by Uncle Ziyang to the eldest son of the Shangshu family of the household department after Qi Niqun pointed out that she married the second prince. It can be said to be a good marriage.There is only one Qi Yunruo, whose mother is a prostitute in Huaxiang. His mother was redeemed by Uncle Ziyang after she became pregnant. Qi Yunruo lived with his mother in the house in Qingzhi Hutong until he was six years old. He brought it back to the house.

Qi Yunruo was brought back to Uncle Ziyang's mansion when he was a child, but no concubine was willing to support him. Uncle Ziyang later asked a nanny to bring him up. The nanny was strict and not close to others. She was just taking care of her as she was obliged. Later, when Qi Yunruo reached the age of marriage, the nanny retired and went home to be cared for by her children and grandchildren.

The carriage rumbled along with the noise, after a while Qi Yunruo felt bored again, so he asked Qing'er: "Are you literate?"

"Literate." Qing'er said cautiously.

Qi Yunruo then laughed, sat closer and asked, "What books have you read?"

"The young one has only roughly learned the enlightenment of the "San Zi Jing", and has not read any books."

Qi Yunruo was a little disappointed and didn't speak, leaning against the wall of the car and falling asleep.He didn't have any big ambitions in his life. He lived in the uncle's house for eight years. Because Ziyang and his wife could be ignored, he didn't even see the guests very much—his name was only added to the family tree in the past two years—his mother taught him Literacy, playing the piano, mother and son accompanied each other, and then he was left alone. He wanted to take the imperial examination, become a petty official, compile books for a lifetime, or copy copywriting for a lifetime.

Mrs. Zhao proposed the dowry, and the uncle did not object. He put the whole family on the second prince. More bargaining chips are always good, and Qi Yunruo's marriage really made him worry. The status of the uncle of the uncle is not low. It's just that people are always unhappy when they hear about Qi Yunruo's life experience.

Liusu is Mrs. Zhao's second-class girl, and she is decent outside. Zhao thinks that Qi Yunruo looks cowardly, but he is afraid that he is hiding a traitor in his heart. In my heart, I look down on this nominal young master.

Half an hour after the car drove away, someone outside knocked on the wall of the car twice, Tassel hurriedly took care of Qi Yunruo, lifted the curtain and went down, saw a few rough women, a young woman in front said: "Please get out of the car, young master, and enter the door. "

The main wife goes through the main door, and the side room goes through the side door, but here there is not even a side door, just a small door with a rusty knocker.Liusu was a little dissatisfied, but just frowned, Qi Yunruo didn't say much, and helped her hand step over the small brazier and entered.There was no one to lift the sedan chair when entering the door. It was still the women who walked in from a moon gate around, and a few women came to pick them up.A man with a yellow flower on his hair came to touch Qi Yunruo's hand, and asked with a smile, "How old is this young master?"

Qi Yunruo pursed his lips, smiled slightly, and said, "Fifteen."

A few people sighed. Speaking of other people, Qi Yunruo only heard that the young lady of the Ji family was also fifteen when she came, and said that the serious princess was only sixteen, an age that didn't understand anything, but the side concubine took charge of it. After three years of power, I don't know who will be in charge of the palace in the future.Enter the inner courtyard and pass a lake. On both sides of the lake are two corridors facing each other. When you go, go to the right, and the left is five or six feet away. Several girls are pointing and smiling.

Qi Yunruo was not annoyed, he felt that the mothers who were talking in front were also very interesting, their eyes were a bit contemptuous, but there was no malice.

Suddenly, the mother and the maidservants fell silent, Qi Yunruo stood sideways and was taken aback for a moment, only to find that a group of people were passing by in the left corridor on the other side of the lake. Look over here.

Through the water waves, Qi Yunruo blinked and blended into a painting.