Maybe it was because the residence was approaching, Yuan Ning hurriedly wiped the remaining tears on her face, but she forgot to look at the road and tripped over a stone, but fortunately Shu Ning helped her quickly, just turned a little, and it was not so painful that she couldn't walk. Shuning had a kind attack and offered to send Yuanning back to the house, and the little girl happily accepted.

As soon as they approached the "Peach Courtyard" where the family lived in the second room, the two of them heard Suo Luo's shrill voice coming from afar: "I knew that you fox spirit was uneasy and kind!" Come to our yard all day long when you have nothing to do and tell you! You're dying of this heart before it's too late! I'm not going to let you get away with it! ”

Then came a soft female voice: "Why did the second wife say that?" How can a slave be worthy? The slave maid is just on the order of the old lady to see if the second master's wind and cold are better, what kind of fox spirit, where do you start? ”

Shu Ning helped Yuan Ning all the way closer, and heard Suo Xue Luo's scolding voice getting louder and louder, Yuan Ning blushed, and felt that it was too embarrassing for Shu Ning to hear these words, so she hurriedly threw away her hand and said, "Just get here, sister go back." ”

At this time, a woman bumped out, and when she saw her two sisters, she stood still, and Yingying said: "Hello three girls and four girls, are you two out of school?" "But it turned out to be Cui Ying.

Suo Xue Luo chased after him, and shouted in his mouth: "Fox spirit, don't go!" Seeing that his daughter and niece were there, he was busy talking.

Cui Ying frowned, and said with a straight face: "Second wife, the girls are still young, ...... It's better not to say that in front of them. ”

She gave enough courtesy and retired, but she choked Suo Xue Luo so much that she finally calmed down and looked at the two children: "Are you out of school?" Why did the three girls have time to come to us? ”

Shuning saluted in a proper manner and said, "Say hello to the second aunt, the fourth sister just turned her foot on the road, and the niece specially sent her back." Now that it has been delivered, the niece and nephew have retired. Then he smiled at Yuan Ning and turned to leave.

When Suo Yuluo saw her go away, he frowned and said to his daughter, "Why are you so careless?" Come in yet! ”

Yuan Ning silently followed her into the house, and listened to her babble, "How can you get along with the third girl?" E-Niang has already said that the third room and the big house are all the way, and they are not good goods, and besides, your third uncle has offended Lord Suo Xiang now, and there is nothing to lack after so long, so don't think about any good future in the future. Do not touch your brothers and sisters, lest you be burdened by them. ”

She brushed her hair and sideburns in the mirror, the golden hairpin on her head, and said casually: "E-niang told you a long time ago that you are close to your second sister on weekdays, but you always go against her." Not to mention that she can speak in front of the old lady, in the past two years alone, she has brought the princes and grandsons and famous children that your brother recognizes, and there will be endless benefits in the future. Don't always be childlike, be sensible, learn from your second sister, she is as old as you......"

Yuan Ning didn't have the heart to continue listening, she turned around and walked back to her room, kicked off her embroidered shoes, stroked her swollen ankles, couldn't help but have a sore nose, and a tear fell.

======================I'm ===================== the divider line of the conversion shot

Shuning didn't tell anyone what she saw and heard in Taoyuan, firstly, this was a housework in the second room, and it had nothing to do with their family, and secondly, she never thought that her whole family would live in this earl's mansion for a long time, so naturally she didn't want to be involved in these strange disputes. Besides, as soon as she crossed over, would the good lady who crossed over chew her tongue like the third aunt and six women?

However, it is clear that this peachy dispute does not only occur in the second room. Shuning looked at the half-written big characters in front of her and sighed. The quarrel between the two maids in the courtyard has become louder and louder, at first it was just a small quarrel between the two unintentionally touching each other, and after a dozen or so conversations, it has evolved into a duel. She should have expected it a long time ago, since the first day, Qiu Ju and the newcomer Qiaoyun have been looking at each other unpleasantly, and they are constantly quarrelling, looking at that posture, presumably the two of them were enemies when they were on an errand in the big house together.

Qiao Yunling sharpened her teeth: "What are you proud of?" How dare you take Joe here? I can't get used to people like you! Do you think you are still Uncle Qing's heart now? I'll tell you, you're not even as good as that second- or third-class little girl now! ”

Qiu Ju was not to be outdone: "Then what are you?" Isn't it just relying on Shun Er Ye to spoil you? It's a pity that it's just wishful thinking, if the masters really want to lift you up, they won't bring you here! Why are you yelling at me? ”

Qiao Yun was extremely angry: "Let go of your mother's shit!" Auntie, I am innocent, I have never done such an unseemly thing! Not like you...... Die begging to go up in vain, but it's a pity that people don't want you, who doesn't know that Uncle Qing's sweetheart is Mi Guan'er? Who remembers you? ”

Qiu Ju's face turned red and she was about to pounce, and she was about to fight. Shuning turned her head to look at Tong who was resting on the recliner in the house, got up and walked out, and said sharply: "Don't make any more noise!" ”

The two girls wrapped their hands around each other. Qiao Yun didn't take the little master very seriously, but in the end, it was her direct maid, and it was not easy to disobey her, and Qiu Ju had already learned the majesty of the third girl, so she obediently stopped.

Shu Ning lowered her voice and continued: "You don't want to see what kind of place this is, the third wife is resting in the house now, you are making trouble here!" Shut up and go back into the house, are you saying what you say? ”

The two of them retreated with red faces, and although they continued to look at each other, at least they didn't make any more noise.

Shuning sighed, knowing that if she left them alone like this, she would quarrel again sooner or later. Tong had just come back from the old lady's room, and she had been tired for most of the day, so she finally rested, and she must not be disturbed.

After thinking about it, she stopped Qiu Ju: "I'm practicing painting today, the two colors of ochre and garcinia cambogia are almost used up, you go to the big study in front of you to ask for some back." "Let's separate the two of them first.

Qiu Ju responded, glared at Qiaoyun, and turned around. Qiaoyun snorted contemptuously.

Qiu Ju made a straight face, asked for paint from the steward of the big study, and walked back aggrievedly in his heart under the complicated gaze of others. She was well known about the incident with the eldest young master Qingning back then, and now that she has fallen into this situation, there will naturally be no shortage of gossip. She was unwilling, she had a grudge in her heart, but ......

A white figure appeared in front of her, and when she looked up, she couldn't help but have a sour nose and tears in her eyes.

It's Kyungning.

He looked at Qiu Ju and said, "Qiu Xue...... It's you? No wonder I look familiar, it's been a long time. ”

Qiu Ju said sadly: "I...... I'm not called Qiuxue for a long time......"

"I know, you've changed your name to Qiu Ju now, right? I think the name Qiuxue is better, you ...... Don't cry, hey, don't, it's full of people here, in case people see it......"

"Young Master, you've forgotten about me a long time ago, haven't you? Poor I've been thinking about you all the time, are you really so cruel and leave me alone? Have you forgotten what you said before? Qiu Ju sobbed and choked up, she remembered that in the past, this young master looked down on her the most.

"Hey...... Don't cry, I look uncomfortable. Qing Ning was at a loss, looking at this girl's teary eyes, he felt as if he saw the sad look of the person he liked his favorite, and his heart ached for a while.

"Big Young Master...... You just let me cry, after crying, I will be a little girl in peace, and I will never be delusional again, as long as I ...... As long as I can look at you once in a while, I'm satisfied......" She glanced at Qingning sadly, holding a handkerchief and wiping the tears that kept pouring out of her eyes.

In any case, she could not let go of this opportunity.

Qingning's heart softened, he looked at her with pity, his hand gently patted her shoulder, and coaxed her softly as before.

===================I'm the dividing line ===================== half an hour later

Qiu Ju walked briskly on the way back to Huaiyuan, and the whole person was different from when she went. She carried the two packets of paint, stepped into the courtyard, and was about to walk to the main room, but saw the second sister-in-law guarding the door of the room, and when she saw her coming, she waved her hand to let her leave.

In the room, I could faintly see the third master Zhang Bao and the third wife Tong talking about something, with solemn expressions. Qiu Ju's expression was dazed, and she hurriedly turned around to find Shuning.

Zhang Bao was talking to Tong about the progress of the vacancy: "This year, the imperial court wants to repair the Yellow River dams in Shanxi and Henan, and Lord Chen Liangben was ordered to take on the post of supervisor, and he set off before April, and I am afraid that he will not come back until after the flood season." And the people of Yuheng are now anxious about the affairs of Shuntianfu, and they can't take care of me at all. I went to the ministry almost every day to inquire, but I couldn't get a letter. There is a Master Lin who has some friendship with Yuheng people, and he secretly reminded me, saying that in the past six months, many people under Suo Xiangmen have entered the ministry, and most of them are stumbling blocks, but I am afraid that we will have to grind in Beijing for some time. ”

Tong Shi was worried: "What can I do about this?" I've heard that some people have been in Beijing for three or five years, but they can't get their turn. What did my uncle say? She was referring to her maternal cousin, Tong Guowei.

Zhang Baodao: "I've already asked, your uncle doesn't want to get involved, but he also told me not to worry, those people are just a little embarrassed, and they don't dare to really do anything to me." Those who have to wait for a few years are most likely petty officials with no family background and no backers, and our family, with your uncle and Master Chen here, will have news in three or five months at most. ”

Tong was a little relieved, but still a little sad. Seeing her like this, Zhang Bao said softly and relievedly: "Just wait for another three or two months, it will be decided, I have entrusted a few friends to find a stable one." I don't care about waiting a little longer, it's just that you have to wait in front of Eniang every day, and it's really hard for you. You are no better than you used to be, so you must take care of your health. ”

Tong blushed a little and said, "You don't have to worry, I'll take care of myself." Zhang Bao nodded, and asked about the homework of the two children, Tong said with a smile: "Yesterday, my sister-in-law came to see me, and she mentioned to me that Duan Ning performed well in the school, and Mr. always praised it." This kid himself never mentioned these things to me, I'm afraid I'm embarrassed. ”

Zhang Bao nodded with satisfaction, and asked again: "Shuning is going to class with her sisters, presumably okay?" This girl doesn't have to worry about anyone since she was a child. Tong said: "It's not, it's hard for her to be young, she goes to the rooms on time every day to greet her, and she has to go to class again, and she has to accompany me to relieve her boredom, and she doesn't forget to practice calligraphy and needlework." According to me, our Shuning is better than the daughters of other families. That Wanning niece, it used to sound so good, but now that I see me, I feel that it is too frivolous. ”

Zhang Bao smiled slightly: "The benefits of our children, it's good to know them." What others say, don't care about him for the time being. In front of people, just be humble and say more good things about your nieces. Tong nodded knowingly.