Chapter Twenty-Six: The Joy of Giving Names, The Hate of Rebuke
In a few words, Yingsheng was convicted and punished to be an errand in Zhuangzi, which was undoubtedly a fall from the sky to the ground for a second-class maid, only slightly better than driving out of the house and selling it to people. Then the next thing is to let Hongyu smoothly transfer to Luqing Garden, the beautiful scenery is so neat, wait to see how Mama Song will mention it without a trace, I don't want Mama Song to be like no one, just shaking the fan next to the eldest princess.
But it was the eldest princess who took the lead in mentioning it: "As soon as the warbler is gone, there will be a vacancy in Luqing Garden, and there is also Banniang by her side, so you have to pick some more stable maids...... Although I only bought a batch at the beginning of the year, I still have some newcomers, and I don't think there are many clever ones, so I have to choose among the children at home this time. ”
It's good that there is only one person missing here in Yijing, but because of a turmoil in Jin Guiyuan, most of the maids around Banniang were implicated, and the rough maids at the bottom were just that, but the first-class and second-class personal attendants could not be sloppy, so the eldest princess was a little difficult.
But Yijing's attention was finally on Mama Song.
"If you want to be cautious and steady, you have to count the maids you personally trained the best, princess." Mama Song only said, and still didn't mention Hongyu for half a sentence.
Mama Song was really calm, and Yijing was amazed in her heart.
I heard Mama Song break her fingers again, and subdivide the maids of Yuanyingtang again, which one is heavy, which one is skillful, which one is the most diligent, which is the most witty, which is the most good at telling jokes to make people happy, it must stay with the princess, and after a long time, she mentioned Hongyu: "She entered the house when she was eight years old, thanks to the princess, you are compassionate, and as soon as you came, she arranged to go to the study of the prince of Songtao Garden, in fact, she was a non-worker, and took the monthly money of the Guogong Mansion for a few years, and the slaves and maids were very ashamed when they wanted to, but she was young at that time, The slave and maid also hide their selfishness, afraid that they will be tired of their granddaughter, so they are cheeky and pretend to be stupid. But now that the red rain is also big, she can't be allowed to be lazy anymore, this time there are so many people in the house, there are vacancies around Wu Niang and Ban Niang, the princess still let the red rain wait beside the ladies. ”
After a few words, it really made Yijing give a thumbs up, look at this skill, obviously he just wanted Hongyu to be transferred to Luqingyuan, and he said it so selflessly, he really didn't show any traces.
Banniang is only ten years old, the nurse was punished again, she needs a steady maid by her side, Hongyu is only in her early tens, it is not suitable, of course, she only comes to her side, although Mama Song did not say it explicitly, but the result is doomed.
Sure enough, after repeated consideration, the eldest princess made a final decision: "Although Hongyu is clever and literate, she is too young at the moment, and it is a little inappropriate to go to Banniang's side, but there are already a few weight-bearing ones in Wuniang's courtyard, and it doesn't hurt to add a slightly younger one." ”
Mama Song's long-cherished wish was fulfilled, and she was naturally very happy: "The princess is very worried, and she is restrained by several big girls such as Chun Du and Xia Yun, and Hongyu does not dare to be naughty. ”
The eldest princess asked Yijing again: "What do you think of Jing girl, you have also seen Hongyu, do you like her temperament?" ”
Mama Song shook the fan with a smile, as if she was very confident in her granddaughter, and expected that Yijing would not refuse.
I really like it so much, I like it so much that I can't dissect her heart, Yijing glanced at Mama Song, who is determined to win, and wondered mischievously, if she said that she hated red rain, what kind of expression would she have as a grandmother? But...... It's better not to let these two grandparents know their dislike for them, so they pretend not to mind: "Since it's Mama's granddaughter, she must be well-behaved and clever, but the rules in Luqing Garden are very strict, Mama can't blame me for being slow to slack off Hongyu." ”
These words made Mama Song's heart sink, and she hurriedly lowered her eyes and said: "Wu Niang's words are serious, if Hongyu violates the rules, she will naturally be punished." ”
"Look at what Mama said, Hongyu is so well-behaved, where will there be any mistakes, Mama Mo called her here, and she will go back with me later."
Mama Song was overjoyed again, thanked Yijing for a few words, and hurriedly ordered a little maid to run errands, with a smile, she couldn't hide the pride in her heart - although the spring twilight is still there, and the autumn moon and autumn frost are trustworthy, but after all, Hongyu has gone to Luqing Garden, as long as she follows her instructions and is clever, it will be a matter of time before she wins the trust of Wu Niang, and then ...... Now that the matter of Yinchai has been decided, after the princess's birthday, the spring twilight was arranged first, and then Yang Xueyan's family was cleaned up, who else in the Green Garden can compare to the red rain?
Mama Song thought about it, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, and when she returned to the eldest princess, she stood firm, and was scared into a cold sweat by Yijing's words.
"Grandmother, earlier in Jin Guiyuan, my granddaughter felt that something seemed strange...... A little maid shouted that there was a dead person in the well, and the nurse of the eighth sister cried that it was the silver hairpin that threw it into the well, and the granddaughter felt strange, and the grandmother had never seen the people in the well, how did she know that it was the silver hairpin? ”
After Yijing finished speaking, she glanced at Mama Song with her spare eyes, and when she saw her tense expression in an instant, her heart couldn't help but sink.
Could it be that Yinchai's death is really related to Mama Song?
Could it be that today's turmoil is really a conspiracy of Mama Song to transfer Lu Qingyuan to Zhang Luo in order to make Hongyu naturally?
It's a terrifying idea, if it's true......
More than 20 servant women were punished, and even killed a person, is it just to pave the way for the red rain to enter the green garden?
Mama Song is far more vicious than she imagined!
So what is her purpose in letting Hongyu get close to her? Could it be that since this time, Mama Song has malicious intent and wants to kill her own life?
But obviously there is no grudge against her, why is this?
No, things shouldn't be so simple and ridiculous, Yijing pinched his palm, reminding himself not to show too many traces and make Mama Song suspicious.
But said that the eldest princess listened to Yijing's words, and also felt a little strange, and asked about the details of the turmoil in Jin Guiyuan at the moment, and when she heard that the Baniang nurse came out with a broom at the back, she couldn't help frowning slightly.
Mama Song was already nervous, and subconsciously clenched her palms, and her forehead was congealed with soybean-sized sweat grains.
The beautiful scenery was clear, and his heart was inexplicably nervous.
If the opponent is really so vicious, she can't take it lightly.
"Grandmother, it's better to call the eighth sister's nurse to ask clearly, this is a human life." Yi Jing said, seeing a gloom in Mama Song's eyes.
"Ah Song, you go, bring people." The eldest princess commanded in a deep voice.
To say that Ba Niang, the nurse, originally also breastfed Erlang Su Ying, not a family slave, Aunt Zhang was pregnant with Su Ying, for fear that the Duchess Wan Niang would harm her, crying and wanting to find her own nursing mother, Wan Niang was kind, and there was no cruelty to harm the concubine, so Aunt Zhang bought this Jiang family.
Mama Jiang has always been trusted by Aunt Zhang, and in Jinguiyuan, she is also a flamboyant and domineering master, but today's turmoil made her suffer a beating, and she heard that she was going to be sent to Zhuangzi with Aunt Zhang, so she was even more disheartened, prostrate in front of the eldest princess, only kowtowed, but did not dare to beg for mercy, it really didn't look like a character who could be ruthless enough to kill people's lives.
Yijing couldn't help but be a little puzzled, could it be that he was thinking too much?
At this time, I looked at Mama Song again, and saw that she had completely relaxed, and she no longer saw the nervousness and gloom just now.
Yijing couldn't help but hesitate even more, was it just an illusion just now?
Or did Mama Song have a countermeasure in such a short period of time?
Mama Jiang listened to the eldest princess's questioning, and explained it reasonably: "The slave maid was talking with Aunt Zhang, and the silver hairpin was also on the side at that time, and suddenly I heard a noise in the yard, and the slave helped the aunt out, and saw the second lady leading more than ten maids and women, and when she saw the silver hairpin, she pointed her nose and scolded...... The slave was worried that something would happen, so she persuaded Yinchai to hide in the backyard and comforted her...... Later, I heard a commotion in front of me, so the slave went to help...... Everyone was in the front yard at the time, except for Yinchai, who kept crying...... So as soon as the slave maid heard that someone had drowned, she naturally thought that it was a silver hairpin. ”
"The slave maid always likes Yinchai's temperament, and wants to recognize her as a goddaughter...... The maids in the Golden Guiyuan all know about this...... Mrs. Tai, how could the slave and maid have such a poisonous heart for Yinchai...... It's clear, it's clear that the second lady forced someone to death......"
"Dare to be a slave! What nonsense is he talking about, it is obvious that Yinchai has done ugly things by himself, and he has no face to see that he threw himself into the well. Without waiting for the eldest princess to reprimand, Mama Song had already stopped drinking.
So Mama Jiang began to kowtow again.
I can't ask anything like this, plus Yinchai is dead, if I investigate it again, I am afraid that it will cause a lot of discussions, and more unpleasant words will be heard, the eldest princess thought for a while, and asked Mama Song to take the Jiang family down, and decided to end this turmoil.
Yijing also thinks that just relying on Mama Jiang's words, it really can't explain anything, whether there is anything strange or not, you have to secretly track it down.
The grandparents and grandchildren didn't mention these heavy topics again, and when the kitchen brought snacks and porridge, and Yijing also used some with them, Hongyu happily came to Yuanying Hall.
Obviously, she had heard about the good thing of the upcoming transfer, and carefully picked it up, combed it in a hanging bun, wearing jade and green flowers, a vigorous madder-colored muslin skirt, and the slender waist was loosely tied by the embroidered ribbon of pomegranate orange.
The eldest princess saw it in her eyes, obviously very satisfied, beckoned Hongyu to stand close, and asked carefully about the situation in Songtao Garden, the maid answered neatly and neatly, and the corners of her lips made her smile at the end, and her voice was unique to the girl's crisp and lively, which was really pleasing to the eye.
Clever and steady, no wonder he was able to win his favor in his previous life, Yi Jing commented heartily in his heart, the corners of his eyes slanted to Mama Song, seeing her face of kindness and relief, I think I was very satisfied with Hongyu's performance.
Yijing smiled lightly: "I don't know what month Hongyu was born?" ”
This seemed to be a bit sudden, and Mama Song couldn't help but look at Yijing, of course, she only saw her gentle smiling face and the girl's slightly curious expression.
Hongyu still smiled smartly: "Back to Wu Niang's words, the slave maid is born in Layue." ”
"Then I'll call you Winter Rain from now on." Yijing seemed to be on a whim, and gave her name casually.
Mama Song and Hongyu - it is already winter rain - the grandparents and grandchildren looked at each other in unison, very happy.
Although the names of slaves and maids can be changed by the master, who doesn't know that in the Green Garden, only first-class maids use spring, summer, autumn, and winter, the spring twilight born in March, the summer clouds born in July, the autumn moon and autumn frost born in October, and now there is another winter rain born in the wax moon.
It seems that Wu Niang is indeed satisfied with Dongyu, and has a very good impression, although she is still a second-class maid at the moment, once there is a vacancy in the first-class maid, Dongyu can be promoted to wait.
Wu Niang's hint really made Mama Song satisfied, and Dongyu was greatly encouraged.
Therefore, when the winter rain returns to the green garden with the beautiful scenery and the autumn moon, and then looks at the familiar and exquisite hanging flower door, I feel excited and comforted for no reason, and it seems that I really see the splendid future described by my grandmother, and spread out in this door.
My grandmother told my father that she was not supposed to be a slave and a maid, but was supposed to be a fine dress.
Although the arm holding the silk umbrella was already a little sore along the way, Dongyu was still smiling and not feeling tired.
A group of three people, walking slowly in the path accompanied by green bamboo, more than ten steps, happened to meet two stout mothers-in-law, holding the arms of the warbler to meet the face like a fly.
Yingsheng obviously went through a struggle, her clothes were scattered, and the thick layer of incense powder on her face was washed out by tears, and she seemed to be exhausted at this time, and was dragged away by the two mothers-in-law.
But as soon as I saw Wu Niang and Dongyu, the sound of the warbler suddenly seemed to be like a re-shot of chicken blood.
Fighting hard, he pushed the mother-in-law on the right side, staggered a few steps and ran to Yijing, and threw himself on the ground, and there was an earth-shattering cry: "Wu Niang, for the sake of the slave and maid who have been serving you with all her heart, just forgive the slave and maid...... The slave and maid have already confessed to their mistakes, and begged Wu Niang to tell the slave and maid a word of mercy, and not to drive the slave and maid to the Zhuangzi. ”
The woman almost broke her foot, and she was angry from her heart, so she was going to block the mouth of the warbler, but she might as well be bitten on the finger by the warbler, gasping in pain, and seeing the little master's solemn expression at a glance, she hated the warbler unconscious, and was about to step forward to clean her up, but saw Yijing's arm wave, and lazily threw down a sentence: "It's a good master and servant, and Mama will let me say a few words to her." ”
The two mothers-in-law were stunned, so they stood behind and did not move, but the warbler seemed to see the light of hope, kneeling forward, lying on the knees of Yijing: "Wu Niang ......"
"Are you unconvinced? Think you're wrong? Yijing stood firmly, condescendingly staring at the warbler in front of him.
"No, the slave and the maid don't dare, the slave and the maid know that they are wrong, they shouldn't contradict the spring twilight, they shouldn't steal and play tricks, they shouldn't beat the maid, the slave and the maid have already known that they are wrong, these days, the slave and the maid have also accepted the punishment and dare not commit it again, Wu Niang has always been tolerant of people, so I forgive the slave and the maid this time......" While crying bitterly, Yingsheng's eyes could not be restrained from looking at Dongyu, hoping that she could open her mouth to intercede for herself.
This morning, I handed over the shoes to Mama Song, and I had mentioned the matter of transferring to Songtao Garden in person, although Mama Song had never responded to it, she was also smiling, and praised her outstanding embroidery skills.
Yingsheng obviously didn't know that her firewood had been pulled out and discarded casually.
Yi Jing sneered: "You keep saying that you know your mistakes, but what you say is sly, and you clearly think that since you have accepted punishment, you should not be driven to Zhuangzi." ”
Isn't this the case, most of the January deadline has been seen, and no one is willing to be punished to Zhuangzi at this time. Yingsheng was unwilling, although he didn't dare to argue, but he looked at the winter rain firmly, and his eager expression could no longer be hidden.
Of course, Yijing didn't miss Yingsheng's gaze, so he turned his face slightly, smiled and looked at the quiet voice with lowered eyes, and felt a little uncomfortable in the winter rain: "You remind Yingsheng, what is wrong with her, and should she be punished?" ”
Dongyu never expected Yijing to have such an explanation, the arm holding the silk umbrella trembled fiercely, and the sunlight invaded obliquely, falling on Yijing's face, causing her to frown slightly.
Qiu Yue took the silk umbrella very considerately, re-shielded the beautiful scenery, smiled at the winter rain, and the warbler with a blank face, but had not given up hope.
This is the first errand ordered by the master, and you must not take it lightly, but you really have to confront yourself with the sound of the warbler...... Winter Rain's eyes look at the warbler...... That's it, Mo Zhu didn't promise her anything, everything was made by the warbler, who taught her to be impure?
There is nothing to be ashamed of, winning the trust of the master is the most important thing at the moment, a maid who is about to be driven to Zhuangzi, what waves can he make?
Dongyu smiled and promised: "Yes, the slave obeys." ”
looked at Yingsheng again, and sighed softly: "My sister is also an old man in the house, she should know the rules and family laws, but she still does such a foolish thing...... Since you know your mistakes, you should be punished honestly, why do you have such thoughts, you often come to Songtao Garden to find me, and say what envy in a roundabout way, I didn't know your intentions, I never thought that you were deliberately transferred to Songtao Garden...... We are slaves and slaves, our loyalty is fundamental, it is an unforgivable sin to betray the master, and it is also the master's leniency, and it also leaves you a way back, but it is for you to go to Zhuangzi...... If you follow the rules of the government seriously, Sister Yingsheng, your behavior like this, even if you hand it over to someone and sell it again, it is not heavy. ”
It's like a maid of Yingsheng's age, once there is a stain of "betraying the master", if it falls into the hands of people's teeth, and then go to some high-ranking family, it is not easy to be a pampered second-class maid, most of them are to be a concubine for a few spare money in the market, or simply be sold to a brothel, no matter what the end, it is generally bleak.
Punished to Zhuangzi, although the monthly money is less, the work is more, and he can no longer be pampered, but he is not separated from Lao Tzu Niang, and after two years, with a diligent little girl, he is plain and bland, and he is also worry-free.
Dongyu seriously thought that for the sound of warblers, the masters were too magnanimous.
Of course, the warbler doesn't think so.
Dongyu's words were like five thunderbolts, extinguishing all her hopes, and also making her admit the fact that this time, she was really overshadowed.
What kind of betrayal, if she wants to transfer to Songtao Garden is the betrayal, then the shameful maid in front of her who is ingenious and righteous and awe-inspiring Chu Xin is not betraying the lord if she wants to transfer to Luqingyuan? But at this point, it was too late, despite the enlightenment.
What kind of person is Mama Song, who wants to twist to death a slave who has been degraded to Zhuangzi, she doesn't even need to stretch out her fingers, there are more people to do it for her, a good woman doesn't suffer the loss in front of her, and Yingsheng has to swallow her anger.
wiped her tears and let the two mothers-in-law carry her out of the Green Garden.
But there are teeth in his heart, and he sharpens a hatred.
Wait and see, Mama Song, as long as there is still a breath of air, this hatred will not dare to forget, you have to be careful, don't let me turn over!