High in the sky, cloudless.

The warm sun of spring is mild and bright, bringing vigorous vitality to all living beings in the world.

In the Bihe Courtyard of Jiangfu, as quiet as before, there are only a few thrushes standing on the trunk of the ginkgo tree, unwilling to be lonely and make a "woo" sound.

The subordinates either stood quietly by the door outside the house, waiting for the master's instructions, or did the work in their hands lightly, and some had nothing to do, so they took the opportunity to squint and nap against the door.

In the study, Mingyue stopped the wolf in her hand and looked at the work that had just been completed on the bookcase, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but overflow with a smile.

After many days, she finally copied the entire "Guiguzi", and at the same time read through the contents. When her brother returns home the next time, she will be able to return the book to him.

After wrapping the book in brocade cloth and putting it away properly, Mingyue walked to the hollow carved window, pushed the window open, and a large piece of sunlight finally poured in.

Mingyue enjoyed this rare leisure time for a moment, and then opened her lips and raised her voice to call the maid ink in.

"What's going on in the house lately?"

A strange light flashed in Mo Ran's eyes, and she replied excitedly: "If you go back to the girl, there is nothing abnormal in the side, but there seems to have been a big and small bustle at Aunt Fang's place two days ago. ”

Seeing Mingyue looking over, she hurriedly said, "After the three girls left Bihe Courtyard that day, they were quickly called to Aunt Fang. Aunt Fang drove all the maids and mothers-in-law to the outside of the house, and the three girls didn't know what to say, the three girls took the lead and walked out, leaving in a hurry, her face was as heavy as water, and Aunt Fang was even more angry at the maids, which made people cry bitterly. ”

Mingyue recalled Aunt Fang's person, and her eyes deepened.

Aunt Fang has no ink on her chest, she is coquettish, unreasonable, and bullying the soft and afraid of the hard.

Mingyue's father, Master Jiang, is a decent person, he has never been obsessed with beauty, respects his wife, and the husband and wife respect each other like guests. After returning home recently, he only wanted to revive the Jiang family, and he was on the way to the camp, and he didn't favor Aunt Fang at all.

Therefore, Aunt Fang only dared to cross in the small piece of the world in her own courtyard, and only dared to face the maid and mother-in-law, her own flesh and blood.

Such a person, who has seen the prosperity close at hand, how can he be willing to be trapped in that small courtyard?

Ming Xue left her place and went to Aunt Fang's place, even if she didn't hear the conversation between the two, she could guess most of it.

Mingyue muttered in a low voice: "It seems that the third sister is deeply influenced by Aunt Fang——"

Mo Ran could hear the whispers of his own girl, thought back for a moment, and continued: "Girl, although the slave maid can't find out the specific content of the conversation between Aunt Fang and the third girl, there is a maid outside the house who faintly hears a sentence or two coming from inside——"

"What do you hear?"

"It is said that the master only has his son-in-law and daughter-in-law in his heart, and she wants to fight for the third girl and the sixth young master to gain a few status-" Mo Ran looked angry, this Aunt Fang really thought she was favored?

Mingyue smiled coldly: "Pay attention to that side on weekdays, if there are any small movements, report them in time." ”

Aunt Fang is not worried, but there is only this disharmony in this mansion at present, so she naturally has to keep a firm eye on it to ensure that nothing goes wrong inside.

"Yes, slave understands." After Mo Ran finished speaking, he hesitated on the side, looking like he wanted to say something.

Mingyue glanced at it lightly: "If you have anything to say, just say it." ”

Mo Ran's cheeks were slightly red, and he said softly: "Recently, there is nothing abnormal in the outer courtyard, and when the slave's brother went to the street to buy a newspaper for the young lady, he went around the outside a little more, saying that he had found a way to make money......"

Mo Ran's brother is a small servant in the outer courtyard, and there is only one master left in the outer courtyard of Jiang Mansion, and Master Jiang stays in the yamen all day long, and the ladies in the inner house rarely go out, so the people in the outer courtyard are idle.

Mingyue did not comment on her behavior of taking the opportunity to steal, but asked first: "What method?" Let's hear it. ”

Seeing that the girl did not blame, Mo Ran quietly breathed a sigh of relief: "The slave's brother said that if you want to be based in the inner house, you can open a fat powder shop, and if you want to become a scholar, you can open a calligraphy and painting shop, and you can hide in the city, you can open a teahouse and restaurant, and see what the girl wants to do." ”

Mingyue was shocked in her heart, and said quietly: "What's your brother's name?" ”

Mo Ran was uneasy and wondered: "The slave's brother is named Qingxiao. ”

Mingyue chuckled: "Qingxiao is soaring, your parents have high expectations for your brother." "I didn't expect Modye's parents to read some books?

Mo Ran shook his head: "My brother's original name was Pingfu, and Qingxiao was the word he gave himself-"

I see.

It's strange that this Qingxiao is far different from ordinary subordinates, and she can get a glimpse of her thoughts from her limited movements.

What's even more interesting is that he dared to blatantly ask her intentions, completely unaware of being a subordinate.

He is an ambitious man.

The corners of Mingyue's mouth showed a hint of playfulness, and she instructed Mo Ran: "Tell your brother, what he said, I am a little interested, but I can't spare so much financial and material resources, it is best to have a foolproof strategy." ”

It's not scary to be ambitious, and you can better control it if you ask for something.

What's more, the deeds of their family are all pinched in the hands of Mrs. Wang, and they will not be betrayed easily.

It's just that she needs to know the other party's principles and bottom line, whether she is a madman who will do anything to achieve her goals, or a capable person who knows how to choose and stick to the bottom line, this matter needs to be carefully tested.

Mo Ran didn't see the girl angry, but still sent a task to the brother, and couldn't help but rejoice: "Yes, girl, the slave will definitely convey it to the slave's brother." ”

Looking at the ink dye in front of her, Mingyue suddenly asked, "Your personality seems to be very different from your brother's?" ”

Ink Ran suddenly heard this question, and nodded subconsciously: "Yes, the slave's brother has a very strange temperament!" ”

As soon as these words came out, she reacted suddenly, quickly covered her mouth, and looked at Mingyue nervously.

Mingyue looked at her funny: "I've already heard it, I'm only covering my mouth now, isn't it a little late?" ”

Mo Ran lowered his head in annoyance, and said weakly: "Girl, the slave didn't mean to hide it, but although the slave's brother has a different personality from ordinary people, he just doesn't like to gag with others." In the eyes of the slave, the elder brother is very smart, and he can absolutely rest assured that anything is left to him. ”

"You have a good relationship with your brother?"

"Yes, when I was a child, slaves and maids were often bullied by some children around me, and my brother would always stand up to protect me as soon as possible."

The people of Jiangfu all live in an alley, and the ink dyeing family is no exception.

Mingyue was puzzled: "Why are you being bullied?" "Ink dye's father is still a small steward in charge of purchasing in the outer court, so he should have some status.

"The slave's father has only become a steward in recent years, and before that, he was just a small servant, with no status in the family, and life was not easy......