The moment Ye Qinglan heard Xue's voice, she immediately stood up and sat farther away from Ye Qingfu. She and Ye Qingfu had never been on good terms. If Xue saw this affectionate look, Xue would
It's strange that he can't be suspicious.
Ye Qingfu did not react as quickly as Ye Qinglan, and looked at Ye Qinglan blankly.
Time was running out and there was no time to say anything. Ye Qinglan winked at her, hinting her not to panic... I wonder if Ye Qingfu understood what she meant.
It was too late, then it was faster. In just a blink of an eye, Mr. Xue walked in.
Seeing Ye Qinglan, Mr.
Ye Qinglan put on an expression of shame and self-blame: "My daughter didn't listen to her mother, so she asked her mother to punish her."
Why should she be punished for such a trivial matter? Xue rolled her eyes angrily, and then looked at Ye Qingfu. Ye Qingfu had a guilty conscience because of what she had said before, and she did not dare to look at Xue.
No one knows Ye Qingfu's temperament better than Mr. Xue. Seeing her reaction, he immediately became suspicious: "Fu'er, what were you and Sister Lan talking about just now?"
Ye Qingfu calmly responded: "It's nothing, just a few casual gossips."
When did the relationship between the two of them become so good? Xue's sharp eyes flickered on Ye Qingfu's face, and there was always something strange in her heart. She secretly thought that she would question her after Ye Qinglan left.
Ye Qingfu is not too late either.
Ye Qinglan knew that she was not welcome, so she resigned sensibly. As expected, Xue nodded in agreement without saying anything.
Before Ye Qinglan left, she winked quickly at Ye Qingfu. Mother must get to the bottom of this, so don't reveal the truth.
Ye Qingfu understood and nodded imperceptibly. Don't worry, I won't betray you!
To be honest, Ye Qinglan didn't dare to have much hope in Ye Qingfu's guarantee. She had already been mentally prepared for Xue to discover the inside story. Anyway, now that the marriage between Xue Yushu and Ye Qingfu has been decided, it is a done deal.
Xue knew that nothing would change even if she knew the truth. Xue already regarded her as a thorn in her side, and it wouldn't matter if this one more thing happened to her.
Ruixue came up to her with a worried look on her face and asked in a low voice: "Miss. Didn't the madam make things difficult for you?"
Ye Qinglan smiled, indicated that she was fine, and then walked out. Mr. Xue was in the room, and there was a danger of being caught by Mr. Xue at any time when talking here.
Ruixue shut her mouth knowingly and hurriedly followed.
As soon as he arrived under the eaves of the corridor, a young woman in blue robes and sarong walked towards her. This woman was slender and had a delicate face. She was obviously dressed like a maid, but she also wore her hair in a woman's bun. She was a pregnant woman.
The housemaid's red silk.
When she saw Ye Qinglan, Hongxiao hurriedly gathered her clothes and saluted: "I have met the third young lady." Her expression was still very respectful, and she did not rely on pampering because she was pregnant.
Ye Qinglan smiled gently and said: "You are pregnant, so you don't need to salute when you see me in the future."
Hong Xiao didn't even dare to say anything. Mrs. Xue found her distasteful in every way, and tried her best to find faults. Needless to say, she was usually very timid, and how could she dare to be arrogant. The master was not in the house. This time she
Whether the fetus can be delivered safely depends on Xue's mood...
Thinking of this, a wry smile flashed in Hong Xiao's eyes. The other maids in the yard were jealous that she had become the master's maid and was pregnant. Who could know the pain in her heart?
Ye Qinglan took in the subtle changes in Hong Xiao's expression, and couldn't help but feel a trace of sympathy in her heart. To live under the Xue family's power, and with such an embarrassing status, Hong Xiao could only swallow her anger and beg for mercy. But even so.
Mr. Xue may not be able to tolerate the child in her belly.
"How are you these days? Do you still have morning sickness?"
The hint of concern in Ye Qinglan's words made Hongxiao feel flattered. She responded with a smile: "Thank you, Miss Third, for your concern. My body is much better. It's just the occasional soreness. It's nothing serious. If there's nothing else, it's okay."
, the servant resigned first. The sewing work that the wife asked the servant to do has not been finished yet!"
Ye Qinglan frowned slightly: "You still want to do needlework?" Miscarriage is most likely to occur in the first three months of pregnancy, so you should rest peacefully. Mrs. Xue actually ordered Hongxiao to do needlework... She was indeed cruel and mean!
Hongxiao seemed to realize that she had said something wrong, so she hurriedly smiled and said, "Actually, this slave has nothing to do every day, so he took the initiative to ask my wife to reward me with some work."
Looking at Hong Xiao's frightened face, Ye Qinglan suddenly had the urge to sigh. Hong Xiao's servility was simply deep in his bones! He didn't even think about resisting, but just accepted the unfair treatment imposed on him. Just treat Hong Xiao as a person.
How could she be Xue's opponent with such a temperament? It took very little effort for Xue to deal with the child in her belly.
Take for example now, Mr. Xue only exerted a little pressure, but Hongxiao was so panicked that she was always on tenterhooks all day long. Too much psychological pressure is not a good thing for pregnant women...
A series of thoughts flashed through Ye Qinglan's mind. Should she take a trip into this muddy water?
If Hongxiao could give birth to a child safely, it would be a powerful blow to the narrow-minded Xue family. However, with Hongxiao's temperament, she could not defeat Xue family at all. And after all, she was only the young lady of the third room, so in this matter
Even if you want to help Hongxiao, you may not be able to do anything. There are some things that you have to rely on Hongxiao yourself...
Seeing that Ye Qinglan had not said anything, Hongxiao felt a little uneasy. She was very upset about her gaffe. If what she just said reached her mouth, it would be strange for her not to take the opportunity to express her anger. After thinking about it, she could only be timid.
He begged: "Miss San, please don't tell my wife what I just said."
Ye Qinglan came back to her senses, smiled and nodded.
Hong Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, bowed again, and then returned to the house with his head lowered.
Ye Qinglan looked at her slightly thin figure and couldn't help but sigh. When Hongxiao came back from Zhengzhou, she still looked plump and healthy. Now, in just a month, she has lost a lot of weight. You know, this
There were only a few peaceful days in Hongxiao during the month.
Ruixue followed Ye Qinglan's gaze and couldn't help but sigh. In that faint sigh, there was deep sympathy and a touch of helplessness.
If you are a slave, you are lucky to meet a generous master. If you meet a master who is mean by nature, you can only regret your life. Being a maid may seem like a good thing, but in fact it is the most helpless way out. Take the red silk ribbon as an example.
, I don’t know whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing to be pregnant now. If I can give birth to the child safely, become an aunt and half a master, I can be considered successful. But if there is an accident, maybe I won’t even be able to save my life...
"Ruixue, do you also feel that Hongxiao is pitiful?" Ye Qinglan's voice rang in her ears.
The master and servant have always been close, so Ruixue responded frankly: "Yes, I think Hong Xiao is very pitiful." After a pause, she whispered: "I don't know if she can survive until the child in her belly is born.
.If I had known that this day would come, I might as well have been an ordinary maid, and I would have lived happily."
However, even such a path is not something she can decide by herself. Hongxiao may not have wanted to be a maid that day, but Mrs. Xue took a liking to her and wanted to promote her, and she simply couldn't refuse.
Ruixue thought so clearly that Ye Qinglan was a little surprised. After a moment of silence, she suddenly changed the subject: "Ruixue, have you ever thought about your future life."
Ruixue replied: "I have naturally thought about it."
Ye Qinglan's bright eyes looked over, and the corners of her lips raised a gentle curve: "Can you tell me?"
Ruixue was a little hesitant. This topic was actually very dangerous. If she were not careful, the original intimacy between master and servant would be gone... But since Ye Qinglan took the initiative to ask, what if she kept it secret and refused to say it clearly?
Doesn’t it hurt the relationship between master and servant even more?
"Is there anything you dare not say in front of me?" Ye Qinglan understood Ruixue's concerns and smiled lightly: "No matter what you think, just tell the truth. I won't be angry."
She was also a little touched by the incident about the Red Thicket.
Ruixue is the closest personal maid to her. She once promised to give Ruixue a good future. However, she has never really understood Ruixue's inner thoughts. For most maids, it is rare to be able to open up to be a maid.
Glory and a road to the light, does Ruixue also think so?
Ruixue was silent for a moment, then smiled and said: "Then I dared to wear my hairpin once. In fact, I have also thought about my future life. In the future, when the young lady gets married, I will definitely be a dowry maid. When I go to my uncle's house from now on, I hope that
The young lady can make the decision for the slave and arrange a good marriage. It would be best if she could be matched with a steward. In the future, the slave can continue to stay with the young lady and be the steward's wife."
Ye Qinglan looked deeply into Ruixue's eyes and slowly opened her mouth: "Have you never thought about having a married woman in the future?" According to convention, a maid like Ruixue usually marries with her master and becomes the uncle's married woman in the future.
House maid Ruixue has a good appearance and a high spirit, so it is normal for her to have thoughts of climbing high.
Ruixue was silent for another moment, and then whispered: "To be honest with you, Miss, I have had such thoughts before. However, those are all things in the past. Now I just want to serve Miss, and have nothing else to think about."
The previous lady... was cowardly and timid, and very dependent on the people around her. But the current lady is smart, calm, and very independent. Moreover, she is sensitive to the lady's rejection of the maid or aunt. If
If she had such thoughts, she would no longer be able to safely stay with the young lady. It would be better to think about it earlier and choose a better way out for herself.
Ruixue is indeed a smart person.
Ye Qinglan's eyes flashed slightly, and then she smiled slightly: "Okay, then I will definitely do what you want from now on." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is mine.
