he lived, she just remembered Ye Qingmei, so she asked: "Where does that elder sister live" "Qingmei will stay in her mother's room for a few nights first. There is an empty courtyard here, and it wil...The Ye family did not post couplets or hang red lanterns. After all, there was a major death in the family. Even among ordinary people, when a family experiences a major death, there is a custom of not posting couplets or greeting each other for three years. 。Then the old lady simply had someone write a character for "good fortune" and paste it on the gate of the manor. It seemed a little lonely, but it was in accordance with etiquette. 。These things used to be handled by Madam Zhang. Every festival season, she was the busiest person in the entire household. Besides overseeing the renovation and decoration of the entire mansion, she also had to personally manage all the invitations and banquets for relatives and friends. 。At that time, the mistress of the house was the head of the household, and it was her duty to do these things. 。But nowadays, Mu shi has stepped down from her position as the head wife, and the master of the household has become Ye Er Lao Ye. Therefore, Mu shi has rarely had a peaceful year. 。Besides missing her late husband, this Lunar New Year's Eve felt especially comforting to her. 。But once she felt at ease, someone else felt uneasy because if she didn't do these things, someone else had to. 。The arrangements were originally supposed to be handled by Madam Xiao, the second wife, but Madam Xiao was confined to Qihua Pavilion and couldn't come out. Giving the responsibility entirely to the servants wasn't an option either, so Old Madam had to take on the burden herself. 。The old woman really hadn't dealt with these trivial matters for many years. Although she was just sitting in Fulu Courtyard and talking, all these days, just the servants coming back and forth to report and ask for instructions had made her head spin. 。 This vexation persisted until the noon of New Year's Eve. The female relatives gathered at Fulu Courtyard to pay their respects, and she finally couldn't hold it any longer. She glared at Mu Shi and pounded on the table: "Mu Qianqiu! Today is New Year's Eve, you still haven't released Jing Sheng's family How can you have such a vicious heart!" Mu Shi had long been accustomed to the old mistress's scolding these days. Hearing this, she calmly said: "Rest assured, Old Madam. As long as I see my daughter and she is truly safe and sound, I will immediately release them." 。"
The old lady was even angrier, "I've told you this so many times, if you want your daughter to go to the Duke of Dust's mansion, this has nothing to do with Jing Sheng's family! Can you understand what I'm saying It's almost New Year's Eve. If you don't let them out, are you expecting me to take care of all your food and drink"
Mu shi glanced at her, indifferently said: "There is still a major funeral in the family, who has the mood to eat and drink We in West courtyard certainly don't need it, just ask the old lady to take care of her own food and drink."
" 。As for who to ask about this, I only know who took them out and who didn't bring them back. 。If they really went to have tea with the Dust King, why didn't they mention it after returning If they had even told me a word that they were going to have tea with the Dust King, I wouldn't have kept them locked up in Qihua Pavilion. 。" Those are just them being polite!" The old madam patted the table again, "A young unmarried lady going out for tea with a man until nightfall and not returning, who would have the face to go outside They're giving you face, yet you turn it down! " "Night Old Madam!" Granny Ji wasn't pleased either, "Please be mindful of your words and don't speak so harshly, otherwise someone might come to reason with you!" 。... Or perhaps the old Madam thought that in today's world, there truly wasn't anyone who could control you Is this truly the Year of Night Saint Should this old servant kneel down and pay respects to Your Majesty, the Queen"
The old Madam broke out in a cold sweat again, secretly blaming herself for being so carried away by the moment that she had forgotten this. ... 。Then she sank her face and remained silent, but she heard Mu Shi say again: "What's there to be embarrassed about My daughter is just having tea with His Royal Highness. It's open and aboveboard, why should she be embarrassed They can all let their daughters become pregnant before marriage, having a cup of tea is such a thing, I don't think they would be embarrassed Oh yes, I heard that the third sister was found by the people from the Duke of Su's mansion and taken back to the courtyard. Now she is living with His Royal Highness Sixth." 。Even her unborn child is safe and well. She's truly blessed. 。Congratulations to the elder mistress, her wish has finally come true, her granddaughter has been married to the prince. 。The old lady, upon hearing this, did not seem to be in any particular mood. 。She should be happy that she was found after putting on her night makeup and the child is safe. 。The fact that she could stay at the Duke of Su's courtyard also made her feel a little uneasy. 。She heard that according to the Xiao family, the child in her red-painted belly must be a boy. Only a boy could make their years of scheming possible to come back. 。So this has to be done cleverly, even if it's not a boy, it must become a boy. 。Although she wasn't sure how to become a boy, she knew that the Xiao family must have a plan for this. 。
But now that the person is in the hands of Lord Liu's, what should we do
This greeting was another one where neither I nor you were happy. Old Madam cannot bear to speak with Lady Mu any longer, she just waved her hand and ordered everyone to return to their own rooms.
As for the tradition of gathering together as a family for lunch on New Year's Eve, this year it couldn't be done due to these circumstances. Since the elderly mistress wasn't making arrangements, the servants didn't dare to bring it up. 。Not until the hour of shenshi in the afternoon did they prepare to leave for the palace. 。The palace banquet was set for the time of you, and the formal opening of the banquet had to be at half past you. But each family had to leave home and head towards the palace by then. 。Apart from the time spent on the road, one must also count the time spent waiting at the palace gate. 。With so many people attending the palace banquet, it couldn't be that they were all crammed in, entering one by one and having to hand over invitations for the palace attendants to check before being allowed in. 。Therefore, this advance time must be announced, not to mention that people also want to take advantage of the opportunity to chat with each other while queuing at the palace gate. 。Because the old madam had specified that Ye Chulian be brought, this year's New Year's Eve was particularly busy for Ye Chulian. 。There was never anything like this in previous years. She wouldn't have been able to enter the palace unless it was her turn, and even during the New Year's Eve luncheon, she and Madam Liu would have to squeeze into the corners, barely noticed by anyone. 。The palace sent someone early in the morning to deliver new clothes, specially prepared for the palace banquet. 。He also said a few auspicious words, all used to flatter the fifth sister who had never been well-liked. 。Until these people left, Ye Chulian looked at the newly delivered clothes and recalled those flattering auspicious words. She remembered her oversight: "Didn't I give a reward Generally, this kind of situation should be rewarded, right" The maidservant Suixi stomped her foot: "Oh, I forgot! Should I chase after them" Then she felt a little embarrassed, "But sister, we don't have anything to reward them with! According to custom, we should give silver rewards during this festive season, and even more than usual. But our hands are tied, we ourselves barely have enough, where could there be any extra to give as rewards"Ye Chulian's mood instantly sank. Liu shi quickly comforted her: "Those who came are all old servants of the house, they naturally know what kind of situation we are in..." 。Although things are much better now than before, it's only on the surface. Internally, there hasn't been much change, and even the silver allowance hasn't increased by a single penny. 。Don't worry, no one is picking on you. Just wait until things get better and then you can make it up to them. 。This is how it's always been, so it doesn't matter if it happens one or two more times. 。"
Ye Chu Lian chuckled, “That’s right, that’s how it’s always been. I’ve never even thought about resisting. Why am I suddenly so unwilling today Actually, things are better now than before, at least the silver given by the family hasn’t been taken back from me" >>> 。Unlike before, as soon as a silver ingot was issued, the second mistress's maidservant would immediately take half of it. 。Even half of what's left isn't enough to buy thread for needlework, let alone give out rewards. 。"Well, that's it then!" She unfolded the new garment, took a look and then shook her head, "This isn't made for me. It doesn't fit my size or shape..." 。"
Liu shi approached and took a closer look, quickly seeing the problem: “It’s definitely not your height and size. You aren’t this tall, and your arms aren’t this long. This looks like…”
“Like clothes for Third Sister”
"Ye Chu Lian took over the conversation, “Among our generation of girls, only Third Sister is the tallest. So this garment is most likely prepared for Third Sister.” 。She felt the fabric, it was incredibly soft and smooth, the kind she had never worn before. 。"The clothes should have been made before the third sister's misfortune, when Grandfather and Uncle just passed away. They should have already been making arrangements for the third sister to marry into the Duke of Su mansion." 。Apart from this outfit, she must have prepared many others. Since it's a major mourning event at her natal family, even though she is now married, she cannot wear red or green. Mourning clothes are also inconvenient to wear when visiting her in-laws, so she can only bring those prepared by her natal family. 。"I'm afraid Third Sister's brand new plain clothes will last her three years, but in the next three years of mine, I might have to wear the ones she doesn't wear." 。"
Liu Shi frowned and thought for a while, comforting her: "No, this year it should be too late. I just found the third sister's clothes for you to wear"
But since your family is going to properly nurture you, they'll inevitably have to pay more attention to you. This kind of thing won't happen again in the future. 。Not only will your clothes not run out, but your silver will definitely increase. 。" Night Chu Lian smiled, it wasn't much 。She really doesn't mind these few pieces of clothing, and it doesn't matter whether she has silver or not. She is just looking forward to this palace banquet because this is not only her first time entering the palace, but most importantly, she might be able to meet the Fourth Prince again at the banquet. 。 A single glance doesn't necessarily reveal whether one is truly fond of someone. But what if one looks a second time What if one could have a few words with that person Wouldn't it be possible to determine then whether one's heart might secretly lean towards themOf course, even if you did, it would be pointless. He is the Prince, the Dust King—how could a mere commoner like her even dare to yearn for him It would only make others laugh at her. 。Just like her, in one's lifetime, there should always be some yearning. Only then can life have momentum and hope, and constantly urge oneself not to go astray, but to become better and better. 。And the frost in his eyes, it must be someone with sunshine in their heart who can slowly melt it. She is willing to be that person with sunshine in her heart. 。"Auntie, please help me adjust this. I can't go into the palace wearing ill-fitting clothes; people will laugh at me." 。"Ye Chu Lian was a bit flustered and pulled over Sui Xi, "You come too, the three of us can always get out before leaving the house." 。At Izumo-in, the three of them were busy together for a piece of clothing. Even so, they still wasted their time...ber to drink a bowl of mango pomelo sago for me, eat a Kyoto roast duck meal, have a Coke, and cook a packet of instant noodles. I will be very grateful." 。" Good, definitely 。Ayan, thank you. 。The...