After the New Year, Mr. Ma came back from the ancestral temple.
The second prince happened to be out and couldn't pick her up in time.
When Mrs. Ma entered the house, she was not as arrogant as before. After all, her mother's family was not as popular as before.
However, there was one thing that she was particularly concerned about, and that was worshiping the fertility talisman.
Ma took a bath, put on clean clothes, and came to the secret room.
There are enshrined the picture of Zhang Xian sending a child and the birth talisman, which the second prince specially requested from Taoist Qingque.
"What a sin! Originally, I was supposed to offer incense and worship in the morning, but there was actually a gap of three months. I asked the gods not to blame me.
I really have no choice but to do so. Now that I’m back, I must be respectful and respectful.
Please ask the gods to take pity on my sincerity and grant me my wish!" Mr. Ma kowtowed while praying.
She had fasted during the three months she was in the ancestral temple, so she didn’t have to fast again when she returned home.
After Mrs. Ma finished burning the incense, she cleaned the house herself.
Only she and the second prince could enter this secret room, which was what Qingque had repeatedly warned.
It was so easy to finish cleaning up and come out, I couldn’t help but feel exhausted.
But my mother's family sent someone to greet me and brought a lot of things.
Ma already knew about his father's demotion and the suicide of his most unpopular concubine brother.
Of course she was unhappy, but she couldn't say anything.
After all, it was because of her before that both her parents were reprimanded, punished and made to feel guilty.
She was just angry, why couldn't things be done more quickly?
So he said to the visitor: "When you get back, tell me everything is fine, so that I don't have to worry about it. I'm really tired from the journey. Let's rest for two days and then go back to see my parents and family!"
The people from the Ma family just left after agreeing.
Then her two daughters came over to say hello. Ma took one by the other and said, "They have grown taller, but they have lost some weight. Haven't you had a hard time eating these days?"
The people following me quickly said: "Every meal is delicious. I think it's because I'm greedy for growth, so it's not easy to gain weight."
After asking about her daughters' diet and daily life, Ma called the housekeeper over alone.
"Is there anything else that happened while I was away from home?" Ma asked the housekeeper, "I already know all the big things. Please tell me something else."
"Everything is fine at home," the housekeeper said with a smile, "It's just... there are two more people..."
Ma's eyebrows raised as soon as he heard this, and he smiled before saying anything: "This is interesting, what kind of people are there two more?"
It is true that this is the second prince's residence, but Ma is the mistress. The male is in charge outside and the female is in charge. Most of the affairs in this house are under Ma's control.
What's more, the housekeeper didn't dare to hide Ma's temperament from her. Besides, if he didn't tell her, others would naturally tell her.
"They are a father and daughter who sell songs. They live on the street. The second prince bought them back." The housekeeper looked at Ma's face and asked tentatively, "Should we call them up?"
"Why are you calling me here?" Ma sneered, "Have I never seen the person or heard the music?"
"Master, what kind of people have you never seen or listened to? Naturally, they can't be on the stage," the housekeeper said hurriedly, "But according to the rules, when a new person comes to the house, he should give you a gift.
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At this time, Mrs. Ye next to Mr. Ma said: "Master doesn't see them all that often, but since there is a new person in the family, we must keep a check on them. Nothing dirty or smelly can be left in our house."
"What Mother Ye said is true, then I will let them come up." The housekeeper knew that Mrs. Ye was Ma's confidant. Ma was not willing to lower her status to be like a servant, so only she could say some things.
Old man Wu and his daughter were called over. The father and daughter lowered their heads and did not dare to look at Mr. Ma.
After Mrs. Ye asked a few questions as usual, she asked Old Man Wu to go down first and left Wu Qiqi behind.
"How old are you? Lift your head." Mrs. Ye walked up to Wu Qiqi and said.
"Sixteen." Wu Qiqi's voice was very moving, light and soft.
"You look good," Mrs. Ye stared at Ye Qiqi, "Have you warmed the bed for the master?"
Ye Qiqi blushed and shook her head vigorously: "The second prince just asks me to sing songs for him occasionally."
"You are very light. Just singing songs, you are dressed in silk and satin, and eating fat chickens and ducks." Mother Ye said and gave her a slap in the face, making Wu Qiqi stagger. "
Who am I with? Don’t you know you are a slave?!”
"Okay, you come from a savage family, what rules do you know?" Ma said calmly, "Since the second prince bought you in, I can't kick you out.
But, we are not an ordinary family, and we have very strict rules. I see that you are so petty and petty, so I simply asked Mother Ye to teach you the rules for a few months."
Upon hearing this, Mother Ye became even more proud and said: "Master, don't worry, no matter what kind of goods have been prepared in the hands of the old slave, she will be obedient and obedient." Mrs. Ye also rolled up her sleeves as she spoke.
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Furong Palace, Chi Su was transferred here after the Shangyuan Festival.
First, ask her to follow and serve the queen. No specific work will be assigned. We will talk about it after she gets familiar with it.
In the past few months, Furong Palace has changed from a dispensable and cold yamen to a popular one. It is just asking for a palace maid, and there are already people who are eager to flatter them.
In fact, not only Furong Palace, but many palaces now want people like them.
After all, I can write, do arithmetic, and understand the rules, which saves me the trouble of training.
"The house you live in is really warm, Hengzhao. I'm not used to it when I first come in." Chi Su said quietly to Xue Hengzhao.
"It's been too cold outside these past two days, so I've been burning a lot more. When you go out, be sure to be careful not to let the cold wind get into your neck and catch a cold easily." Xue Hengzhao said, "I asked you to come in.
But I have something important to leave to you."
"I know, auntie, can I ask you to take care of me?" Chi Su stuck out his tongue, "Besides, my body is in good shape, unlike you, which will be broken by the wind."
Just as he was talking, Fangdian walked in from outside. Knowing that Chi Su and Xue Hengzhao were familiar with each other and that they were new here, he said, "Why don't you and Hengzhao live in the same room? I will make room for you so that you can talk more." Chi Su quickly stopped her and said, "No need to bother sister. I heard that there happens to be an empty bed in sister Danyue's room. I'll just move to that room."
"Yes, Sister Yintai originally lived in that house, but she left the palace last year," Xue Hengzhao also said, "I just asked Chi Su to come over and keep her company, which also saves you the trouble of moving around."<
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After hearing this, Fangdian said: "That's fine. Anyway, I couldn't bear to have sex with you."
"We have a new member. Sister Bishu said that she would help Miss Chi San. It will be tomorrow night, and several tables will be put together in her room." Fangdian smiled slightly and said, "The empress also said tomorrow
We need to go to bed early and ask us all to come down early."
"Our mother-in-law is really considerate of others!" Chi Su lamented, "It's just that my sisters have to work hard to help me, so I feel a little sorry."
"We're just using it as an introduction to eat and drink together." Xue Hengzhao teased her, "Isn't it just for you?"