A-Zhen's eyes lit up when she saw the food box that Yun Niang brought in from outside, and she exclaimed in a low voice: "Yun Niang is really skilled and original in her craftsmanship. How can she make this dim sum dish so exquisite!"
Qingrong couldn't help but look at these exquisite foods carefully. Yun Niang smiled sheepishly and said: "I used to see others making it in the Duke's Mansion, but I just learned it and sold it.
Madam has been having a bitter summer these past few days and has no appetite, so she made it and sent it to me. I don’t know if it suits Madam’s taste.”
Qingrong smiled and said, "I haven't eaten these things yet, but just looking at them makes me want to eat them. You use this silver bowl and jade plate to serve them, which really suits the occasion."
"My lady, please try it quickly. The crystal lotus cake in this jade plate is made from fresh lotus seeds and lotus flowers. Also, this bitter cold soup has just been soaked in the well water. It is still cold. Madam, if you like to eat it,
It’s sweet, you can add some ice cream to make it even more delicious.”
Qingrong Yiyan picked up a piece of crystal lotus cake and took a sip. It was sweet but not greasy, with a faint fragrance of lotus. She couldn't help but praise Yun a few words, and asked Songyue Azhen to take one piece each. Qingrong placed the jade plate on it.
Passing it to Yun Niang, "You should try it too. If you ask me, the chefs in this courtyard are far less skilled than you."
Yun Niang was very embarrassed and lowered her head and smiled. If Qingrong had done such a thing before, she would not have dared to accept it, but now she seems to have become accustomed to Qingrong's easy-going and generous attitude towards his servants. Qingrong treats his servants very well.
Yes, this is how Yun Niang has felt in the past six months.
Azhen and Songyue were also full of praise. As for the bitter cold soup with some ice cream, it would be even more delicious. Azhen was very interested in eating, "Yun Niang, what other snacks can you make?
Maybe you can teach me?"
When Yun Niang was asked, she really thought about it seriously and answered patiently. The more she talked about it, she made Azhen swallow her saliva. Qingrong couldn't help but laugh. After a while, she asked Yun Niang again:
, "Do you still have the lotus cake and cold soup you made?"
Yun Niang said: "Yes, I thought my wife might like to eat it, so I made more."
Qingrong nodded and said: "Zhen, please put some food boxes in the kitchen and ask Ah Cheng to go to the government office and send a copy to Alang." In the past few days of bitter summer, Xue Shao's appetite seemed not as good as before, so this snack
It's delicious, so let him try it.
The three people in front of them looked at each other and smiled, and they all understood what Qingrong meant. A-Zhen responded with a busy smile: "Yes! I'll go right away."
Songyue looked at Qingrong with a smile on her face, and hinted: "It seems that Yun Niang's craftsmanship is really good, even the lady's heart has been retained."
Yun Niang covered her mouth and smiled, glanced at Song Yue with a clear face, and said with some helplessness: "Such a good snack can't stop your mouth."
Each of these shows how poorly I treat Xue Shao on weekdays.
Xue Shao has been too busy these past few days, so he just rested in the official office yesterday and did not come back. Qingrong was lying on the bed alone, and suddenly realized that over the past few months, he had become accustomed to his presence.
Occasionally, she would have trouble sleeping if she didn't come back to rest at night.
Songyue stopped talking and just couldn't help but laugh. In fact, no need for Qingrong to say it, they all also felt that the lady treated Alang more or less differently. Last time, she took the initiative to ask Alang what he wanted to eat, and she also
He told the cook to cook a few dishes according to A Lang's taste in the future. A Lang looked on without saying a word, but the corners of his mouth were grinning behind his ears. Although A Lang was busy these days, his mood was
It's visible to the naked eye.
Qin's pregnancy was particularly noisy. In addition, the weather was bad, Qin's pregnancy was hard, she had a bad appetite, and she couldn't sleep well at night. It didn't take long before she lost a lot of weight.
Qingrong went to see her with Su. Qingrong also asked Yun Niang to make some lotus cakes and send them to her. As expected, Su and Qin liked it very much after they tasted it. Qin couldn't eat well for several days.
I actually ate several pieces in a row.
Mrs. Su glanced behind Qingrong, her eyes fell on Yun Niang, and she began to calculate quietly. Because Mrs. Qin was pregnant, Qingrong and Mrs. Su didn't stay too long. They didn't want to disturb her rest, so they sat for a while and then left.
Already.
Su Shi and Qing Rong left together. They walked side by side and put some distance between themselves and the maid behind them. Su Shi said: "I think these two siblings are probably carrying a male fetus. When I was pregnant with my first child,
, it was also a struggle, but it was much more stable when I was pregnant with Ah Shun."
Qingrong smiled and said: "It seems that Ah Shun is a considerate person. He has been considerate of his mother since he was still in her womb."
"That said, I brought him up, but he was still very worried. You will know later." Su Shi smiled and got to the point, "Then again, you still need to pay more attention to this heir.
Yes, after all, you and Shiro will not be married for a long time."
It was this again. Qingrong couldn't help but feel a little numb after hearing this, but her face remained calm and she nodded: "I understand what A-sao said. To be honest, A-Sao, I have been taking care of myself."
"That's good. Don't think my sister-in-law is too talkative. How important is it to have an heir? You are a woman. If you don't have a son and a half, how will you survive in the future?" Mrs. Su said as tactfully as possible, not wanting to
Make Qingrong embarrassed.
In fact, many people have been talking about Qingrong behind her back. For several months, there has been no movement. They speculated whether Qingrong was unable to give birth... Ms. Lu was also a little worried about this.
Qingrong nodded, "I know, my sister-in-law has good intentions."
Mrs. Su mentioned the idea she had just had in her mind, "You are weak, so you can't be in a hurry, but this man doesn't necessarily think so. I think Yun Niang who is following you is beautiful and capable, and it's your family who is following you.
Why don't you let Shiro take her in as a wife, or as a concubine? After all, she is yours. If there is a child in the future, you will take her under your lap and raise her, and the child will have to call you mother."
Qingrong was stunned. She looked at Su with mixed emotions. Although what Su said didn't sound good, it was also true. If she had nothing to do, Xue Shao would naturally take concubines and maidservants to extend his heirs, so as to continue his incense.
As the main wife, she has no children, so she will naturally be ignored by others in the future. Only people from her own family may be more reliable.
Mrs. Su thought that Qingrong was unwilling to serve with others, so she advised: "Sanniang, please be more open-minded. This is also planned for you. Although my mother-in-law doesn't say anything now, there is no guarantee that she will be dissatisfied with you in the future. If you want
If you want to live a smooth life, sometimes you just have to turn one eye or close one eye."
But Qingrong did not take Yunniang as a concubine because of this, but is Yunniang willing? What about Xue Shao? Is Xue Shao willing too? Qingrong had thought before that if Xue Shao wanted to take a concubine, she would not
She could be jealous of these things and accept them calmly. But now, when she thinks about this, she actually feels a little confused.
Qingrong nodded and said, "I'll wait until I go back to ask before making a decision. Thank you, sister-in-law."
Seeing that she had listened to the advice, Mrs. Su didn't say anything more about the matter. The two of them walked forward, but they didn't notice the dimming of Yun Niang's eyes not far behind them.
After going back in the evening and finishing everything, Qingrong called Yun Niang and asked her to stay, intending to have a good talk with her.
Qingrong said: "You have been absent-minded all night, but what's the matter?"
Yun Niang shook her head.
Qingrong nodded casually and said, "You have been following me for some time. Can you tell me what your plans are in the future?"
"The maid was given to me by the old lady, and all maids obey my orders." Even if Qingrong really needs to be a concubine by herself, she cannot disobey, and she doesn't want to embarrass Qingrong...
"My arrangement?" Qingrong smiled and said, "I want to ask you first. After all, this is a big deal for you. I know that you are still from the Duke's Palace. You may have already planned it. You might as well tell me about it.
.Although I can’t tell you everything like the old lady, but within my ability, I may be able to help you.”
"I..." Yun Niang stopped talking.
Seeing Yun Niang's hesitation, Qingrong said, "It doesn't matter if you just say it."
Yun Niang suddenly knelt down and said in a very sad tone, "Madam, I don't know something. I was separated from my family due to a crime in the past, and was taken into Yeting as a slave. I once served the late emperor's concubine Jie Yu, and for some reason,
She was sent to the Princess Yangcheng's Mansion... Later, she was used by the princess to please the Duke's Mansion, and was sent to the Wei family... Later, she followed the lady. The maidservant was almost tossed around, treated as an object, and given away
I've been sent here and there, but now I just want to find a safe place where I don't have to suffer the pain of being homeless anymore. Madam is kind to others, and I'm very grateful that I can stay with you. If Madam doesn't mind, Yun Niang is willing to serve you all your life.
Right and left, don’t talk about marriage, let’s focus on the wife.”
She doesn't want to be treated as an object and passed around at will, nor does she want to be abandoned again.
Hearing this, Qingrong looked at her with a little pity and was speechless for a while. Yun Niang's origin was naturally not simple, but she didn't expect it to be so bumpy.
Qingrong let out a long sigh and stretched out his hand to help her up, "Get up, I understand what you mean, and I promise you that if I am here for a day, I will give you a place to find stability and a home to rely on."
.It’s just that your body bond is still with the old lady, so I can’t completely guarantee it.”
Yun Niang was overjoyed and hurriedly saluted and said, "Thank you, Madam! I understand Madam's difficulties, but with Madam's words, I feel at ease."
Qingrong didn't want her to be too disappointed, and said: "You are a good citizen. If there is a chance in the future, the old lady is willing to give me your body deed, I will go to the government to clear up the case, let you return to good people, and then stay free."
You make the decision and I will never force you."
Yun Niang shook her head, "My maid will follow you, and even if you are serious about it, you are willing to follow me." Since following Qingrong, she has felt the warmth that she has not seen for a long time. It is a kind of equality, and she truly regards her as a human being.
Warmth. She couldn't bear to leave, nor could she leave Qingrong.
Qingrong smiled, but didn't take it seriously, "Don't talk about it now. If the time comes, it won't be too late for you to make a decision. As for you saying you don't want to get married, is it true?"
Yun Niang straightened her expression and spoke resolutely, "What I said is true. I don't want to get married and have children. Now I have no relatives alive and I am all alone. Life is full of accidents, and I am always caught off guard. I am here."
I have experienced hardship, and I don’t want to be tied down in this world anymore.”
Qingrong was slightly startled and looked at her with some surprise. After a while, Qingrong said: "Don't worry, I respect your wishes. I'm here, you can make the decision on this matter yourself."
This decision was not an impromptu decision of hers. During the days when Yun Niang was with her, she did everything with care and discretion. Although she did not necessarily regard herself as the master, after what she had just said, Qingrong understood that Yun Niang wanted to come.
I won't explain everything there... Besides, Yun Niang is indeed a rare talent. It would be great if we can keep her.
Her meaning was very clear. After Yun Niang understood it, she couldn't hide the joy on her face. She cried with joy and bowed again to thank her, "Thank you so much, madam! My maid will keep your kindness in mind."
Qingrong was funny, "Okay, get up quickly. As you said, life is always difficult in this world. If we still have to make things difficult for each other, wouldn't this life be even more difficult? It is within my ability and I can fulfill your wish.