Lutang had already fallen asleep, so she lifted up the curtain and asked softly: "How do you know?"
The mother-in-law knelt on the ground with a frightened face: "Zhang Xiaoniang asked me to go over there to find Miss Third. I saw her at the door."
"The man was beaten to a bloody pulp, his mouth was blocked with white ash, he was wrapped in a straw mat, and he was carried out through the corner door!"
She actually beat Miaoyun to death.
Her confidant had done so many secret things for her since childhood. Isn't it the same as cutting off one's arm to be ruthless in order to have a romantic affair? How did the Jin Palace explain it?
Although Wen Hongyao was ruthless, how could he do such a mindless thing!
Lutang ordered Susu to give her five taels of silver and continue chatting.
"I can't blame people for saying that the Marquis Mansion only cares about face and courtesy, and everything he does is impressive. Fighting and killing in the young lady's room, what a shame!"
The mother-in-law thanked her profusely and kowtowed: "How can they be like the second lady? They have been bodhisattvas since childhood!"
Lutang yawned, his eyes a little sharp.
"Zhang Xiaoniang always encourages the third lady to run around, and you don't try to persuade her. People don't like Zijian's concubine, so she rushes to scold her."
The mother-in-law hurriedly whispered: "It's hard to stop our subordinates. But I'm afraid I'll scare them this time."
"Did she see this too?"
"The third lady even tripped and dropped her shoes. She went back to her room and kept mumbling with her mother all night long. The old slave thought that both of them must have been frightened."
After sending the mother-in-law out, Lutang and Susu covered themselves with quilts and thought.
"The eldest lady wanted to marry Prince Jin and was jealous of Miao Yun, so she beat her to death." Su Su guessed.
Lutang slowly shook his head: "When Miaoyun came in, King Jin was already asleep and was not really favored. Wen Hongyao knew at the first trial that he was at our mercy. If Miaoyun went to the palace to tell the truth, King Jin would only blame me for my nonsense. And it is closer to Wenhongyao."
"Once Miao Yun is killed, all these things will become unclear. King Jin will blame Wen Hongyao for failing in the game and be jealous, so she will really suffer the loss of being mute."
"Then why does she still kill people?" Su Su thought hard.
"I guess Miaoyun knows the secret of Wenhong Yao, but he can't let His Highness the King of Jin know about it, so he will kill the secret."
But what is this secret?
The master and servant were extremely sleepy and couldn't think of a reason for the moment, so they fell asleep in a daze.
In the silent courtyard of the Jin Palace in the middle of the night, Qi Wang Xiao Yuanmu was having a long conversation with his confidant Shi Yuchifeng all night long.
"I have made an agreement with Brother Jin to move back to his mansion next month."
"Yes. Although Liangyuan is nice, it is not the home of a long-time love, not to mention that the Jin Palace is dangerous everywhere. For the sake of His Highness's safety, although our palace is a little dilapidated, it is at least tightly guarded."
The King of Qi, Xiao Yuanmu, had been a hostage in Beiyan since he was a child, and later guarded the border for many years. The palace of the King of Qi in the capital had been in disrepair for more than ten years and was in dire straits.
He had to move in half way through the emergency repairs, which was related to his chronic poisoning.
"Thanks to my brother Wang for keeping his mind calm."
The royal brothers killed each other and caused Xiao Qiang to suffer. One month after he returned to Beijing, Brother Wang couldn't wait to take action.
Fortunately, Xiao Yuanmu has been on the battlefield for a long time and has developed some calm skills.
"His Royal Highness only received the title of prince when he returned to the capital. Prince Jin is so ruthless. If His Highness had a real job, wouldn't he want it?"
Changshi Yuchifeng was worried.
Xiao Yuanmu sneered disdainfully: "Go out of the city tomorrow and station the twelve battalions of the Xuanjia Army led by this king at Jiugong Mountain in the northern suburbs!"
"That's the fiefdom of King Jin. His Highness suddenly suppressed Brother Wang. I'm afraid of His Majesty's reproach."
"Jiugong Mountain is a fortress that guards the capital. It has always been in the hands of King Jin. His Majesty has long been dissatisfied. Now, your Majesty will not blame me for anything I do."
"yes!"
While they were talking, a trusted guard came in carrying a cup of medicine. Yu Chifeng tasted it himself and passed the medicine bowl over.
"Your Highness's chronic poison has disappeared a lot. It seems that Miss Wen Er's prescription is fine."
Xiao Yuanmu was leaning on the couch and deep in thought. He was deep and steady, not like a reckless man in front of others.
Brother Jin Wang was afraid of him and resorted to insidious tricks, which he had already expected.
But the future princess Wen Lutang interfered, leaving him quite uncertain.
Could it be that she realized that there were changes in her marriage and wanted to find another way?
"My subordinates have found out that King Jin intends to marry Miss Wen instead, and Marquis Wen agrees, but His Majesty is still hesitant." Chief Shi Yuchifeng asked tentatively: "Since Miss Wen has expressed her good intentions, I will send someone to contact her. one time?"
Xiao Yuanmu stopped: "No need. This girl is unpredictable. It's best if we don't provoke her less."
"I obey!" Yu Chifeng bowed and resigned.
Xiao Yuanmu rested with his eyes half closed.
Lutang's delicate appearance appeared before her eyes again.
The wonderful woman is charming and has passionate eyes. She leans on her arms with soft fragrance and warm jade, and her words are still lingering in her ears:
"Whatever your Highness desires, I may ask for it..."
"Your Highness wants my body, and I am willing to give it to you..."
"The sky and the earth are covered here, how pitiful His Highness is..."
Xiao Yuanmu felt that his heart was in a mess, and it kept getting messier.
Marquis Wen is known to the world as the minion of the King of Jin.
He was conscious during the day and knew that he must not get involved with the Wen family's daughter.
But in the dream, he couldn't control himself. He didn't know how many times he had messed with this girl!
In his dream, in the warmth of spring in a soft land, he clasped his delicate and soft-boned waist with both hands, and gnawed at his fair and fragile neck like a tiger out of its cage. He was intoxicated all night long.
But when I woke up, I found myself sleeping on a cold bed next to me, and my arms were empty, except for the bleak moonlight.
Xiao Yuanmu frowned, he didn't dare to think about it any more. I'm afraid that she will keep screaming in her sleep and won't be able to sleep well tonight.
Lutang had no dreams that night and slept well.
In the early morning, Miss Wen Hongyao sent a doctor to see Zhang Xiaoniang.
Lutang was specially present. The doctor couldn't diagnose the problem for a long time, so he had to prescribe some medicine to nourish the lungs and relieve cough.
Zhang Xiaoniang patted the bed and acted like a monster, scolding Lutang for being unconscionable and unfilial to her concubine, and clamoring to go and cry in front of the second master and his wife.
Lutang asked someone to take some medicine and make a soup, and he drank it without any explanation.
"Don't worry, little girl, take your medicine. They will come to see you at night before you go."
Without hesitation, she added a good medicine for asthma: "Heavenly Fairy" into the soup.
Taking too much of this stuff can make mortals feel dizzy and confused.
After taking medicine three times a day, Zhang Xiaoniang's condition is really much better. Not only did he not cough, he even spoke less.
He cooked medicine for his concubine, and the servants all said that the second young lady knew etiquette and was filial, and everyone praised her highly.
Sincerely, no one cares about the excitement. The performance went well, and they all applauded.
The grass on the wall followed the strong wind, and the wind in Green Tang was slightly stronger, and the weeds fell over with a roar.
"My mother is ill. It would be better for the second young lady to take charge of the housework in our hospital."
"It's natural that the lady is in charge, but it's a pity that we don't have enough manpower."
The courtyard has few servants and has been controlled by Zhang Xiaoniang for many years. Lutang must recruit loyal servants to take over.
The only person she can trust, apart from Susu, is the old servant who once stayed with her parents.
She made up her mind to go to the main room of the Hou Mansion, where it was time to pay her respects to her uncle and aunt.
Mrs. Wenhou and Hongyao were both in the main room.
When Miaoyun died, Wen Hongyao chose another beautiful maid, renamed "Miaoyun" and sent her to the palace.
She was talking to her mother about it. The eldest lady treats the people around her as worse than dogs.
Lutang had finished her salute and was the first to mention two family matters.
The first thing is that Zhang Xiaoniang is seriously ill and Lutang has to personally handle the accounts of the second bedroom.
The second thing is that there are not enough servants in the small courtyard, so the old servants from the second room must be transferred back to supplement them.
Before her mother could speak, Wen Hongyao said sarcastically: "Second sister wants to be the head of the family before she leaves the court. Are you in a hurry to save a dowry?"
Lutang smiled nonchalantly: "Since my parents passed away, there have only been two fewer masters, but one or two hundred fewer servants."
"Now I have to make tea, sewing, and needlework by myself, and in a few days I may have to carry water and firewood. If this continues, let alone saving for a dowry, I may not be able to live to the day of leaving the government."
Mrs. Wen Hou frowned slightly and said displeasedly: "Lutang, I see you are stable on weekdays, why are you saying nonsense and weird things!"
Lutang smiled coquettishly and said: "My niece and my eldest sister were telling jokes, why did my aunt take it so seriously?"
Madam Marquis Wen said: "Your little mother is ill, and it is against the rules for a girl to take care of the house. Do you think my eldest sister has ever taken care of the housework? I will send a nanny to take care of it for you."
Sending her a nanny to accompany her would not be inviting the wolf into the house?
Lutang smiled and said: "Eldest sister doesn't care about the house because she has a mother. It's against the rules for a young lady to be a housekeeper, but is it the rule for a servant to be a housekeeper?"
"Auntie, don't blame me for being frivolous. If I am allowed to live under the hands of slaves, I will take my sister to death and go to my parents for explanation!"
Mrs. Wenhou blushed with anger and threw the tea cup.
"Are you talking to an elder?"
Lutang's face was full of smiles, but her eyes were like ice:
"My niece can't say a word, so you're in a hurry. It's right for me to look at my aunt and feel wronged, but I can't do it when I look at the slave's eyes. If my aunt can't make the decision, please invite my uncle to come out and talk about it."
When Cao Cao arrived, Marquis Wen came from behind the screen. He listened for a long time, frowning.
"Why are you two girls so aggressive? You don't have a trace of common sense!"
Yesterday, Lutang cried all the way, and all the servants in the house whispered, saying that Marquis Wen and his wife were bullying the orphan girl.
This morning, this story spread throughout the capital city.
Marquis Wen went to court and heard several groups of colleagues talking.
There was a banquet at the Marquis's residence, and the contrast between the ladies in the two houses was too obvious, so why didn't people gossip?
The second wife had no children and only her daughter could inherit. Marquis Wen believed that it was natural for his uncle to take charge of the family property.
But he has always been arrogant, and he must not let the gossip that pokes his spine go unchecked.
"Uncle, my niece is joking. I only care about a few taels of silver per month and a few servants. It's not a big deal!"
Lutang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, pretending to be sarcastic.
Marquis Wen frowned and scolded: "Our Marquis Mansion is the first-class family in the capital. Miss's family is fighting over monthly routines and servants. How shameless will it be if word spreads!"
Lutang sneered and quickly covered his mouth with a handkerchief.
"I didn't ask for my mother's dowry, my ancestral home, and my father's property. I can't even get my pocket money for food, so why don't I wait for my adopted brother to fight for me?"
Marquis Wen and his wife both looked ugly.
It seems that these words go straight to the heart of his couple. Lutang decided to add another fire.
"Uncle and aunt have only one son, the crown prince's younger brother. Let me tell you, if my uncle has another son, whether he is a legitimate concubine or a legitimate concubine, it would be a good thing according to the rules!"
Marquis Wen was a little embarrassed, but his wife's face suddenly turned dark.
She is the younger sister of Prime Minister Liang, and she comes from a very noble family. Ever since she got married, she has been strict in running the family. Marquis Wen had eight concubines, and none of his children were born.
Now that she is over forty, it is difficult for her to have children. If concubine Ji knew that she could inherit the property of her second wife after giving birth to a child, I don’t know what trouble she would cause!
"Is this what a girl's family should say?"
Marquis Wen frowned, unwilling to continue the argument for fear of offending his wife.
"Okay! You can take care of the rules in the courtyard by yourself, and then call some of the old servants from your second house to come over, and let things be quiet from now on!"
"Thank you, uncle and aunt!"
Lutang's face was filled with joy, but her heart was filled with sneers.
You won't let me open a small window, but you are too scared to lift the roof!
Lutang achieved his goal and turned around to leave. Suddenly he saw Wen Hongyao, who had exquisite makeup and a sarcastic smile on his face.
If Lutang guessed correctly, Wenhongyao has already started a new plan!
