When Ah Zhen saw the food box that Yun Niang brought in from outside, her eyes couldn't help but light up, and she exclaimed in a low voice: "Yun Niang is really exquisite, ingenious, how can this dim sum dish be so exquisite!" ”

Qingrong couldn't help but look at these delicate foods carefully, Yun Niang smiled embarrassedly, and said, "I used to be in the Guogong Mansion, and I saw others do it, but I learned and sold it now. Seeing that the lady had been in the summer for a few days, she had no appetite, so she sent it over, and she didn't know if it was in line with the lady's taste. ”

Qingrong smiled: "I haven't eaten these things yet, just looking at it, it makes people have an appetite, you use this silver bowl and jade plate to hold it, it is really appropriate." ”

"Lady, try it, the crystal lotus cake in this jade plate is made of fresh lotus seeds and lotus flowers, and this bitter cold soup, or just soaked in the well water, and it is still cold, if the lady likes to eat sweet, you can add some ice cheese syrup, which is even more delicious."

Qingrong Yiyan picked up a piece of crystal lotus cake and tasted it, sweet but not greasy, still with a faint fragrance of lotus flowers, she couldn't help but praise Yun a few words, and asked Songyue Azhen to take a piece each, Qingrong handed the jade plate to Yun Niang, "You also taste it, if you tell me, the skills of the cooks in this courtyard are far inferior to you." ”

Yun Niang was very embarrassed to bow her head and smile, if Qingrong had done such a move before, she would not have dared to accept it, but now she seems to have become accustomed to the easy-going generosity of treating her subordinates with Qingrong, and it is very good to treat her subordinates with Qingrong, this is how Yun Niang has felt in the past half a year.

Ah Zhen and Song Yue are also full of praise, as for this bitter cold soup with some ice cream syrup, it is even more delicious. Ah Zhen is interested in eating, "Yun Niang, what else do you want to do with the side snacks, maybe teach me?" ”

Yun Niang was asked, she really thought about it seriously, and answered patiently, and the more she talked about it, the more she said that Ah Zhen swallowed her saliva. Qingrong couldn't help laughing, and after a while, she asked Yun Niang again, "Do you still have the lotus cake and cold soup you made?" ”

Yun Niang said: "Yes, thinking that the lady may like to eat, I made more." ”

Qingrong nodded and said, "Ah Zhen, you use some food boxes in your kitchen, and ask Ah Cheng to go to the official office to send a copy to Ah Lang." "In the past few days of bitter summer, Xue Shao's appetite seems to be not as good as before, this snack is delicious, so he can taste it.

The three in front of him looked at each other and smiled, and they all understood the meaning of Qingrong, Ah Zhen hurriedly smiled and responded: "Yes!" I'll go. ”

Song Yue looked at Qingrong, and also smiled, and alluded: "It seems that Yun Niang's skills are really good, and even the heart of the lady has been retained." ”

Yun Niang covered her mouth and smiled, Qingrong glanced at Song Yue, and said helplessly: "Such a good snack can't stop your mouth." ”

One by one, it seems that he treats Xue Shao badly on weekdays.

In the past few days, Xue Shao has been busy with his body and lack of skills, and he rested directly in the official office yesterday and did not come back. Qingrong was lying on the bed alone, and suddenly found that in the past few months, she had become accustomed to his existence, and if he didn't come back to rest at night, she would actually have trouble sleeping.

Song Yue didn't say anything anymore, but couldn't help laughing. In fact, there is no need to say it, they all feel that the lady treats Ah Lang more or less differently. Last time, I also took the initiative to ask Ah Lang what he wanted to eat, and told the cook to cook a few things according to Ah Lang's taste in the future, Ah Lang looked at it from the side and didn't say a word, but the corners of his mouth were grinning behind his ears.

Qin's pregnancy was particularly noisy, coupled with the bad weather, Qin's hard work, bad appetite, and poor sleep at night, it didn't take long for people to lose a lot of weight.

Qingrong went to see her with Su Shi, and Qingrong also asked Yun Niang to make some lotus cakes and send them, sure enough, after Su Shi and Qin Shi tasted it, they liked it very much, Qin Shi couldn't eat well for several days, and even ate several pieces in a row.

Su Shi glanced behind Qingrong, his eyes fell on Yun Niang, and he thought about it quietly. Because Qin was pregnant, Qingrong and Su didn't stay long, and didn't want to disturb her rest, so they sat for a while and left.

Su Shi and Qingrong left together, and the two walked side by side, opening up some distance from the maidservant girl behind them. Su said: "I see that most of the two brothers and sisters in their wombs are male fetuses, and when I was pregnant with my first child, I was also a toss, but when I was pregnant with Ah Shun, I was much more stable." ”

Qingrong said with a smile: "It seems that Ah Shun is a caring person, and he knows how to be considerate of his mother when he is still in his mother's belly." ”

"Say so, bring it up, but it's still very worrying, you'll know later." Su Shi smiled and got to the point, "Then again, you still have to put more snacks on this heir, after all, your marriage to Shiro is not short." ”

It's this again, Qingrong couldn't help but feel a little numb when she heard it, but her face was still calm, and she nodded: "Sister-in-law I understand, don't hide it from sister-in-law, I have been conditioning my body." ”

"That's good, don't be suspicious of your sister-in-law, what an important thing is this heir, you are a woman, if you don't have a son and a half daughter, how can you get a foothold in the future?" Su Shi tried to be as tactful as possible, not wanting to embarrass Qingrong.

In fact, there are many people who have talked about Qingrong behind their backs, and they have not seen any movement for several months, speculating whether Qingrong can't be born... Lu is also a little worried about this.

Qingrong nodded, "I know that my sister-in-law is kind-hearted." ”

Su Shi mentioned the idea in his heart just now, "You are weak, and you can't be in a hurry, but this man doesn't necessarily think like this." I see that the Yun Niang following behind you looks like a peugeot, and people can do it, and they are the people who came with your own family. Why don't you let Shiro take her into a room, or be a concubine, it's you, if you have an heir in the future, you will receive it under your knees, and the child will have to call you mother. ”

Qingrong was stunned, she looked at Su Shi with mixed feelings. Although what Su said is not good, it is also true, if she has nothing to do, Xue Shao will naturally take concubines and maids, extend the heirs, and continue the incense. And as the main house, she has no children and no daughters, so she is naturally easy to be neglected in the future, and only those who use her own family may be more reliable.

Su Shi thought that Qingrong was unwilling to serve with others, she persuaded: "Sanniang, look away, this is also for you, although my mother-in-law doesn't say anything now, it is difficult to guarantee that she will be dissatisfied with you in the future, if you want to live a smooth life, sometimes you can only open one eye and close one eye." ”

But Qingrong is not because of this, Yun Niang is a concubine, but is Yun Niang willing? What about Xue Shao? Is Xue Shao also willing? Qingrong had thought before that if Xue Shao wanted to take a concubine, then she would not be jealous of these things, and she could accept them calmly. But now, when she thought about it, she felt a little distracted.

Qingrong nodded and said, "I'll wait until I go back and ask before making a decision, thank you sister-in-law." ”

Seeing that she was persuaded by her, Su Shi didn't say anything more about it. The two walked forward, but they didn't notice the dim eyes of Yun Niang not far behind them.

When she went back in the evening, when everything was over, Qingrong called Yun Niang and asked her to stay, planning to have a good talk with her.

Qingrong said: "You have been absent-minded all night, but is there something wrong?" ”

Yun Niang shook her head.

Qingrong nodded casually and said, "You have been following me for some days, can you tell me what your plans are in the future?" ”

"The maid was given to the lady by the old lady, and the maid obeyed the lady's orders." Even if Qingrong really needs to be a concubine herself, she can't disobey, and she doesn't want Qingrong to be embarrassed...

"My arrangement?" Qingrong smiled and said, "I want to ask you first, this is your big matter after all, I know that you are still from the Guogong Mansion, maybe you have a plan, you might as well talk to me." Although I don't say a thing or two like the old lady, I may be able to help you within my ability. ”

"I..." Yun Niang wanted to speak and stopped.

Seeing Yun Niang's hesitation, Qingrong said, "It's okay for you to say it directly." ”

Yun Niang suddenly knelt down, her tone was very sad, "The lady doesn't know, the maid was convicted of being convicted at home, separated from her family, and was confiscated into the court as a slave, and served in front of the first emperor's Jieyu, and because of some reason, she was sent to the mansion of the princess of Yangcheng... Later, he was used by the princess to curry favor with the Guogong Mansion, and was sent to the Wei family... Later, he followed the lady. The servant was almost turned around, and was sent back and forth as an object, and now he just wanted to find a safe place where he could no longer suffer from this displacement. The lady treats people generously, and the maid can follow the lady is very grateful, if the lady is not disgusted, Yun Niang is willing to serve the lady for the rest of her life, not to talk about marriage, to the lady. ”

She didn't want to be treated like an object, to be handed over at will, and she didn't want to be abandoned again.

Qingrong heard this, looked at her with a little pity, and was speechless for a while, Yun Niang's origin was naturally not simple, but she didn't expect it to be so bumpy.

Qingrong let out a long sigh and stretched out her hand to help her up, "Get up, I understand what you mean, I promise you, if I am there for a day, I will let you have a place to find stability and a home." It's just that your deed is still with the old lady, and I can't completely guarantee it. ”

Yun Niang was overjoyed, and hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, lady!" I understand the difficulties of the lady, but with the words of the lady, the maid is at ease. ”

Qingrong didn't want her to be too disappointed, and said: "You are a good citizen, if you have the opportunity in the future, the old lady is willing to give me your deed, I will go to the government to eliminate the case, let you return to the good, and then you will stay free and you will be the master, I will not force it." ”

Yun Niang shook her head, "The maid will follow the lady, if it is really there, she is willing to follow the lady." Since following Qingrong, she has felt the warmth she has not seen for a long time, that is an equal, the warmth that really sees her as a human being. She was reluctant to leave, and she was reluctant to clear her face.

Qingrong smiled, but disagreed, "Don't talk about this yet, if it really comes to that time, it's not too late for you to make a decision." As for you saying that you don't want to get married, but is it true? ”

Yun Niang straightened her face and said in a resolute tone, "What the maid said is true, and the maid is unwilling to marry and have children." Now the servant has no relatives alive and is alone. There are all kinds of accidents in life, always caught off guard, and the maid has felt hard when she comes here, and she doesn't want to stay in the world anymore. ”

Qingrong was slightly stunned and looked at her with some surprise. Half a sound, Qingrong said: "Don't worry, I respect your wishes." I'm here, and it's up to you to decide. ”

This decision was not her temporary intention, Yun Niang has been by her side for a long time, everything is dedicated and measured, although she may not completely regard herself as the master, but after what she said just now, Qingrong understands that Yun Niang will not explain everything over there if she wants to... What's more, Yun Niang is indeed a rare talent, and it would be good if she could be retained.

Her meaning was very clear, after Yun Niang understood, her face was full of joy, she cried with joy, and saluted again to thank her, "Thank you, lady!" The kindness of the lady, the maid will remember it in her heart. ”

Qingrong laughed, "Okay, get up quickly." As you said, life is always hard, and if you have to make things difficult for each other, wouldn't it be even more difficult to do so? It's within my power, and I can fulfill your wishes, so why not? ”