Xueyu has a good temper, even though her family had suffered an accident, and her most capable eldest brother lost both legs while saving people, she didn't feel sorry for herself, she just worked harder, and when she learned embroidery from Song Jinyin, she was more careful than before. .
But she still lacked some talent. Sometimes when she practiced according to the pattern all night, the stitches were always wrong.
Song Jinyin saw that she had a heavy burden and was able to endure hardships for her family, so she secretly took care of her a little more and never hid her private work.
As time goes by, she will naturally adapt to her identity as a sister, and she will stand in front of her in everything.
But she had been strong for a long time, and when Leng Buding saw her cautious and understanding look, Song Jinyin couldn't help but feel a sore nose.
Xue Yu is trying her best to repay herself.
"This tael of silver..."
Song Jinyin sniffed and looked at her with a smile.
As soon as she started talking, she saw Xueyu looking up with a panicked look on her face, fearing that the money bag would be rejected, her eyes filled with anxiety.
The words that escaped Song Jinyin's lips suddenly changed.
Refusal would make her feel uneasy, so it would be better to agree first and save the money for her.
"Then I'll keep it first, but don't go to such trouble in the future. I'll just take your embroidered handkerchief and insoles and exchange them for money every month."
"But I can't get a lot of money for my craftsmanship..."
"Who said that?"
Song Jinyin took the money bag. There were obvious signs of sewing on the money bag, but it was clean and smelled of soap locust.
"It would be better if the time is longer. I will keep good accounts for you every month. You just have to do your job."
The anxiety in the little girl's eyebrows gradually dissipated, and the sourness in Song Jinyin's heart also dissipated a little.
Every time she sees Xueyu, she will think of herself.
If her father could be saved, she would be willing to raise him for the rest of her life.
But she didn't have that fate after all.
Her father left her, and her mother no longer needed her to support her. In this world, only the small house in Anyang County still cared about her.
Bear with me any longer.
Song Jinyin lowered her eyebrows and picked up the bowl of cold medicine on the table.
But as soon as she took it into her mouth, she frowned at the bitter taste of today's medicine. Song Jinyin resisted spitting it out, took one gulp, and quickly picked up the candies next to her.
"By the way, I have to get new clothes today. Sister, you have some porridge first, and I'll get them for you as well."
Song Jinyin's slightly frowned eyebrows did not go away. Because it was too bitter, there was still a layer of mist in her eyes. It was not until the sugar coating melted in her mouth that the discomfort subsided slightly.
But she didn't know if she was resisting the medicine, but Song Jinyin always felt that even the room was filled with a sour smell.
"I'll go with you so we can get some fresh air."
Really not wanting to stay in this room, Song Jinyin got up.
The two of them walked out of the plum garden, hoping to find a quieter path, but they happened to bump into Ms. Liu.
Song Jinyin subconsciously slowed down her pace, wanting to salute the visitor, but saw her raise her eyes and glance at him, pick up her shawl, turn around, and walk to another path.
Song Jinyin's face turned pale.
This time she was injured, and even the old lady sent Lingqiao over for a visit, but Mrs. Liu Zang, who was assisting the housekeeper, remained indifferent.
He was even afraid of getting into trouble, so he didn't even want to take another look.
Song Jinyin thought of her extremely cold gaze just now, and couldn't take a step forward.
"Mrs. Liu Zang!"
Distant sounds mixed with excitement passed through the branches and leaves.
When the sound came out, Song Jinyin could imagine the joy on the face of the second girl Pei Fanglin without turning her head.
"How come Madam Liu Zang doesn't ask Fang Lin to accompany her when she's wandering around?"
"Aunt Fang has been feeling unwell lately. The sun is nice today. I'll take her around the house. Look at you. Even if you run like this, I'm not afraid that your father will see you and blame her."
Mrs. Liu's voice was gentle, and even her scolding was full of affection.
"Mrs. Liu Zang will protect me!"
"You... there's really nothing I can do about you. Tie your cloak tighter, be careful of catching a cold."
The sound fell into Song Jinyin's ears intermittently.
Her fingertips were tense and her breathing was a little heavy.
Why would Madam Liu mention someone else's father in the same tone as before?
"Sister Jinyin..."
Xueyu held her cold hand and whispered her name. The next moment, her empty eyes finally came back to reality.
The voices on the other end haven't stopped yet.
No one cares whether there is anyone on the trail here, and no one cares about the mood of Song Jinyin, a maid.
"Besides, dad has been neglecting me lately. I had tea with some sisters yesterday, and I think I heard about the banquet in the palace a few days ago. In addition to showing off to a few princes, our eldest brother was also there with me! "
"Okay, okay, just listen to the news. Don't go outside to talk about it before the matter is settled."
"So Mrs. Liu Zang knew about it early? Then do daddy and eldest brother have a girl they like?"
Pei Fanglin kept pestering Ms. Liu and hummed curiously: "Tell me, I will definitely not tell anyone."
"Are you trying to inform your little sister? Don't mess around. Don't forget the family punishment your eldest sister received a few days ago."
After listening to Mrs. Liu's instructions, Pei Fanglin snorted sweetly, but she finally stopped asking. She just took Mrs. Liu's hand and shook it, "Fanglin just don't ask. Then Mrs. Liu will accompany you today." Shall I have a meal? My aunt is unwilling to get up today and has no way to control me..."
Song Jinyin didn't listen any more and looked up at the road ahead with a cold expression.
"Let's go."
Xueyu didn't dare to speak and just followed her closely.
The meaning of Mrs. Liu Zang's words was that it was confirmed that the prince wanted to discuss the marriage, and her tone probably meant that both the prince and the prince had a candidate for the prince's concubine.
The palace banquet a few days later was just a formality, just like the princes and concubines' internal decisions, and they never really asked the princes what they wanted.
The two fell silent for a moment.
After just a few steps, Song Jinyin vaguely noticed that someone was looking over her.
The secret glance made people uncomfortable. Even before he looked up, he could already feel the malice behind his gaze.
She looked over.
Mrs. Liu was talking to Pei Fanglin, but Aunt Fang, who was beside them and took two steps back, seemed to be looking at the newly fallen yellow leaves.
Aunt Fang is in her prime and belongs to the eldest family.
If you don't count the nameless women in the backyards of the masters of each house, she is the youngest aunt in the house.
It's just that Aunt Fang didn't talk much and had a cold and cold temperament, which was not very lovable. At first, the Duke of Guo pampered her for half a year because of her appearance, but later he lost interest and left her in the backyard.
Song Jinyin glanced at it calmly.
She had never interacted with Aunt Fang, and even the aunts in the entire Imperial Palace had little contact with the Duke's aunts.
However, although this malicious intention was somewhat inexplicable, it also made Song Jinyin think about it.
I thought he was an honest person, but now it seems that he may have been underestimated.
...
When Song Jinyin returned to Zhuya Courtyard, she saw a group of people passing by the hanging flower gate from a distance, holding several octagonal palace lanterns.
The rosewood frame is inlaid with gauze, and the golden auspicious clouds on the lamp surface shed a lustrous glow under the sun.
I thought it was stunning from the beginning, but I found that each one was more exquisite than the last.
Song Jinyin was fascinated.
Her father had promised her to take her to see the lanterns once.
However, there were no such beautiful lanterns in Anyuan County when she was young. When she grew up, her father had already left her.
"Be careful, these things were specially made by me!"
Xueyu couldn't help but exclaimed, and Zhusheng who was following behind stopped when he heard it.
Seeing Song Jinyin, he hesitated for a long time and took two steps forward.
"Miss Jinyin, why don't you go sit with Xueyu first and then go back?"
The hand holding the clothes basket paused for a moment. Song Jinyin came back to her senses and looked at Guaishun, "Is there someone in front?"
Zhu Sheng nodded.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard the young man behind him step forward slowly and holding the palace lanterns, and asked in a low voice as he walked: "What is the background of this girl from the Xu family? She actually asked me to send someone to spend a lot of money to order these lanterns early in the morning. Wait until nightfall to entertain her?"
"Shut up! If General Xu's daughter dares to arrange this, I'll take your head!"
Song Jinyin didn't notice for a moment, and the basket containing clothes fell to the ground.
"Sister Jinyin..."
"fine."
When I picked up the things on the ground, my fingers were a little stiff. I don't know if it was because of the lanterns that Pei Yanzhou had arranged for others, or because he heard the name of the Xu family girl.
She lowered her eyes and smiled softly, her long eyelashes blocking the light in her eyes.
