The tension in his heart could not be soothed by just a few words. Fu Junlan forced a smile. It would be too cowardly to leave now, and it would also make the princess see clearly, so she nodded, "I may have done something wrong later."
I hope the princess can give me more advice."
"No, young master, behave with moderation. Nothing will happen to you. Just treat others as usual." Shang Shuqing comforted with a smile.
There was a brief silence in the carriage. After thinking about it, Shang Shuqing said again: "The owner of the Thatched Cottage, Niu Youdao, is known as the Taoist Master! Everyone in the villa, including my brother and sister-in-law, is like this
Honorable title."
"Actually, I have stayed at Maolu Villa for many years. I have always lived in Maolu Villa since it was built in Qingshan County. To be honest, sir, during the time I lived in Maolu Villa, I could almost be regarded as the Taoist Master's maid..."
Hearing this, Fu Junlan was stunned and seemed a little stunned. Maid?
"Every day when Mr. Tao gets up early, I basically comb and tie his hair for Mr. Tao. I have been serving Mr. Tao and taking care of his hair for more than ten years. It may be too much to say that more than ten years, because Mr. Tao has regular meetings.
When I'm not in the villa, it takes me a long time to go out. It often happens when Taoist Master is in retreat, and many times I don't see him in the morning. Also, I sometimes come back to my brother's place for a permanent stay. So in total,
It took me several years to take care of Master Dao’s hair.”
Shang Shuqing's expression seemed to be reminiscing about the past, and she seemed to be observing Fu Junlan's expression.
After listening to the story, Fu Junlan looked a little far-fetched, "Princess...how can I do these chores and be someone else's maid as a princess?"
Shang Shuqing: "No one forced me, I was willing to do it. The situation in my early years was also special. At first, we brothers and sisters really asked him for help, so I reduced myself to a maid. Later, I got used to it.
Mr. Fu, don’t worry. Although I acted as a maid beside Mr. Dao, there was no overstep between the two parties. Mr. Tao has the ancient style of a gentleman and has never done anything rude."
She thought about some things and decided it would be better to explain them clearly.
In fact, both her brother Shang Chaozong and her sister-in-law Feng Ruonan had reminded her intentionally or unintentionally not to tell Fu Junlan about combing her hair and being a maid.
For wealthy families, it is normal for a maid to have a maid, and it is also normal for a maid to serve the male master.
But there is also one thing that is normal. The maid has been in contact with the male master for a long time, and it is easy for some unreasonable things to happen to outsiders.
Not to mention other families, just take her brother Shang Chaozong as an example. She vaguely knew that the maids who served him seemed to have been favored by him.
My sister-in-law seems to know about this, but as she has been running the house for a long time, she seems to have become more and more discerning, and has been turning a blind eye. You don’t know when you don’t know, but if any of the maids has something wrong
I thought, my sister-in-law was not polite and just found a reason to deal with it, but my brother felt wrong and was vague and didn't dare to say anything.
As a bystander, she could see something. She just didn't ask and just pretended that she didn't know. It was not something she should ask about. If she asked, everyone would be embarrassed.
Not only in the palace, but also in every big family, things like this should be commonplace, and they are just covered up and not mentioned on the surface. When she was a girl, her mother taught her the virtues of women and mentioned similar things, teaching her how to deal with it in the future.
deal with.
Her brother and sister-in-law told her to keep it secret. She knew it was for her own good, but when it came to the Maolu Villa, she still decided to speak out on her own. She didn't want to hide it, otherwise if it was exposed one day, she would be even more unbearable, and her worry would become even more unclear.
.
In fact, when Shang Chaozong and others allowed Shang Shuqing to comb Niu Youdao's hair, they were hoping that something would happen if a man and a woman were alone in the same room for a long time, but the result was disappointing.
She checked Fu Junlan's reaction because she wanted to know Fu Junlan's thoughts. If she could accept it, she could continue. If it was really hard to accept, why bother forcing him.
As if he was afraid that the other party would not believe him, Shang Shuqing pointed at his face and said, "Mr. Meng will not give up. Master Tao does not look down on someone like me." The implication was that Niu Youdao looked down on an ugly guy like himself.
Fu Junlan was just dazed for a moment, then hurriedly waved her hands and said: "Princess, there is no need to explain, I believe in the princess. It's just..." He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice a little, "In order not to affect the princess' reputation, it's better not to do this.
It’s good to let my family know, because some people in my family have little knowledge.”
Shang Shuqing was stunned and understood the deeper meaning of the other party's words. Although the Fu family was far inferior to the palace, it could still be regarded as a wealthy family in Nanzhou. It was not a glorious thing for a son of a wealthy family to marry someone else's maid as his wife. Legend has it that
When you go out, it's inevitable that someone will gossip behind your back.
She felt sad in her heart, but she still tried her best to smile and said, "Master Meng, don't give up. Okay, Qing'er understands and will listen to Master's instructions."
Fu Junlan smiled brightly and seemed fine.
But then, the car seemed a little quiet, and Shang Shuqing's thoughts were filled with confusion about the future...
"Qing'er!" A familiar call and the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from outside, and the car curtains were suddenly opened.
The two people inside the car looked around and saw Princess Feng Ruonan walking on horseback outside the window, holding the curtain with her sword.
"Sister-in-law, why are you here?" Shang Shuqing was surprised.
Feng Ruonan lowered his head and took a look inside, then smiled at Fu Junlan who was hurriedly saluting inside and said, "Young Master Fu, you don't have to be so polite!" Then he replied to Shang Shuqing, "Maybe I haven't seen the people in thatched cottage for a long time. Now that they are here, we are here."
I should meet you both emotionally and rationally on the land, and I will go with you just in time."
In fact, after thinking about it, Shang Chaozong was worried that something would go wrong and decided to ask his wife to step in and take charge of the situation to avoid any accidents.
Niu Youdao said, don't get involved in the wind and wash away the dust, and keep a little distance for the time being. It's not appropriate for him to come over frequently.
But it was most appropriate for the hostess Feng Ruonan to come forward. The host did not hold a banquet to receive her, and she already had the intention of keeping a distance. Feng Ruonan had inherited Niu Youdao's favor. When the relationship between him and Feng Ruonan was very tense,
Many people knew that when people from the Thatched Cottage came, it would be appropriate for Feng Ruonan Nianqing to host a banquet in his personal capacity.
The palace was not far from the place where guests were entertained, and it didn't take long for them to arrive.
The group of people dismounted from their horses, and those who got off their horses got off. The guard also knew them, and someone quickly informed them.
Although it is the territory of the Shang Dynasty Sect, this is not a place where anyone can trespass. Especially in the case of Niu Youdao, it is not suitable for outside monks to observe more. Moreover, the Zijin Cave monks are not aware of it and are keeping an eye on the Maolu Villa.
When a line is full of intention.
All the escorting monks were blocked outside the door, and even Fu Junlan was blocked by mistake. It was Feng Ruonan and Shang Shuqing who explained before letting them go.
The rules were so strict, which made Fu Junlan even more nervous.
Shang Shuqing was also a little surprised by the vigilance of the Maolu Villa. The situation seemed to be a little different from what she was familiar with. In the past, as long as she came forward, strange maids could be brought into the Maolu Villa at any time without checking...
Niu Youdao and others in the hall were talking about something. When they learned that Feng Ruonan and Shang Shuqing had arrived, and that Shang Shuqing had brought her future husband, Niu Youdao gave Yunji a look, and Yunji immediately stood up. Niu Youdao
Youdao immediately followed her and left.
Niu Youdao's current identity is from Duyun Mountain, his name is Wang Xiao, and he is Yun Ji's follower.
Yun Ji always kept a low profile in the thatched cottage, not attracting attention, and she could see Guan Fangyi and others at any time. This cover identity was the most suitable.
The two of them left the main hall and went to the pavilion on the side. Niu Youdao deliberately turned his back to the door.
Guan Fangyi also left the main hall. When she saw Feng Ruonan and others arriving, she immediately walked down the steps with a smile on her face to greet them.
Yuan Gang continued to stand on the steps with an expressionless face. He was not used to the polite greetings.
Surprisingly, Shang Shuqing, who had taken a look at the situation in the courtyard, suddenly fixed his gaze and landed in the direction of the pavilion on one side. With a look of joy in his eyes, he actually changed his direction and went straight to the pavilion.
Guan Fangyi, who came to greet her, was shocked, and Feng Ruonan, who found her sister-in-law suddenly wandering away, was also shocked.
Fu Junlan, who didn't understand anything, hesitated and then followed Shang Shuqing.
Guan Fangyi and Feng Ruonan both stopped and looked, and Yuan Gang on the steps also stared blankly.
Yun Ji, who was sitting in the pavilion, seemed to be unable to sit still. She moved her buttocks and reminded in a low voice: "What do you mean? The princess is here."
What? Niu Youdao, who had his back turned, was also a little stunned. Why did he come here if he didn't go to see Guan Fangyi and the rightful masters? Shang Shuqing should know the market situation of Maolu Courtyard. When will the relationship with Yun Ji be good?
Is it possible to paste it?
Even though he was smart, he couldn't figure out what was going on at the moment. Before he could react, Shang Shuqing, who was walking behind him, already saluted his back and called out with some joy,
"Master Dao!"
This "Taoye" sound was really thrilling. Yuan Gang, Guan Fangyi, Yun Ji and Niu Youdao were all dumbfounded. What's going on?
Master Dao? Feng Ruonan, who was stunned on the spot, looked at it stupidly, thinking that he heard wrongly. Shang Shuqing didn't know, but she knew that Niu Youdao had died in the holy realm. Shang Chaozong didn't tell the truth about the truth.
She, she doesn't know.
Not to mention him, the guards of the thatched cottage looming in the courtyard were also startled by the sound of "Master Dao".
The most shocked person present was Niu Youdao himself. He was so frightened that his liver was shaking. If word of this spread, people would die!
He just stood there and didn't dare to move. What do you mean? Are you calling me?
Then I realized that this was a stupid idea. Among this group of people, is there anyone else who can make Shang Shuqing shout "Master"? What's the situation? Didn't that idiot Shang Chaozong keep the secret?
Can you recognize this person just by looking at his back? Guan Fangyi was extremely nervous. She also suspected that Shang Chaozong had not kept the secret.
The sound of "Master Dao" almost made the whole place stop, and there was almost no sound. Except for a stupid Fu Junlan who didn't know anything, and followed him and bowed stupidly, "Xiaosheng pays homage to Master Dao!"
It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that can't be avoided. Niu Youdao slowly turned around.
Seeing no reply, Shang Shuqing said happily: "I didn't know before, but it turns out that Master Dao has returned from the Holy Land. I..." The words stopped suddenly and she was stunned!
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