The movement, not too big or too small, was just enough for everyone to notice her.
Lai Feiyan probably didn't know at that time what her words and deeds would bring to her in the future!
Bai Jingxuan frowned slightly and glanced at Lai Feiyan, with a hint of displeasure hidden in his eyes.
A bit of embarrassment flashed across Ren's and Bai Furong's faces. They felt that Lai Feiyan's move was somewhat inappropriate for such an occasion.
Bai Yanqing didn't express her position, she just stood quietly and looked at Nanny Sun, as if she didn't notice Lai Feiyan's move.
Although Cai Xing was a little angry, thinking of Bai Yanqing's previous admonishment, she had no choice but to endure it and lowered her head. However, her clenched palms happened to reveal her resentment at the moment.
Grandma Sun didn't seem to notice, there was no strange color on her face. The eyes looking at Bai Yanqing were a little softer. This girl is interesting.
Grandma Sun then raised her hand to take the porcelain bottle from the maid's hand, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, this girl from the Bai family is really a thoughtful person. The future will be worry-free.
As for that one... let's look at her own fate! If you can live one more day in the palace, live one more day!
"I came to the White Mansion under the emperor's order to give palace gifts. It is within the scope of my duties and I have no help for others. Therefore, I can never accept valuable things like this from the young lady."
After saying that, Grandma Sun had all the gifts presented by the two girls of the Lai family returned, but she carefully put Bai Yanqing's two small porcelain bottles into her sleeves.
After all, Grandma Sun is an old man who has been working in the palace for many years. She knows better than anyone else that people are soft-spoken and have short hands! And she doesn’t want to have anything to do with this girl from the Lai family! Granting her palace gifts is also her duty, so there is nothing else to do!
No matter how smart Mother Sun is, who can’t understand the pros and cons of this?
But it just so happens that there are those competitive idiots who don't understand.
"I will keep Fang'er here, and she will personally give you the rest of the palace gifts."
When Grandma Sun left, she left behind the palace maid who had taken care of her for many days. After all, the time given by the emperor was enough.
After saying that, Grandma Sun lowered the curtain and left.
Watching Grandma Sun's carriage go further and further away, Lai Feiyan couldn't hold it in any longer. She spat viciously, then rolled up her sleeves and headed back.
Bai Yanqing glanced at the back of Lai Feiyan who was walking away quickly, and then looked at the palace maid left behind by Grandma Sun. Seeing his thoughtful eyes, Bai Yanqing smiled secretly, this Lai Feiyan is a useless thing after all! The speed of this face change is faster than that of the opera singer! Does she know that the people who follow Grandma Sun in the palace are as simple as ordinary palace maids?
"Aunt Fang, let's go back home. It's windy in the morning."
Bai Yanqing glanced at Cai Xing. Cai Xing understood. He quickly stepped forward, supported Aunt Fang, and led her to walk slowly into the house.
"Although Mammy has returned to the palace first, the palace rituals that should be given must still be continued. I will have to trouble my aunt in the future."
Bai Yanqing walked beside Aunt Fang, as if she was talking to her family.
"Miss Bai, what are you talking about? It's your servant's business."
Aunt Fang returned with a smile, polite and courteous.
Aunt Fang naturally knows who Bai Yanqing is. When she enters the palace in the future, she will definitely be a standout among this group of noble ladies. Others cannot compare with her, nor can they be compared with her. Because...the emperor came here for her in this draft, didn't he?
As a person in the palace, in addition to knowing the basic palace etiquette, more importantly, you need to be able to guess the master's thoughts, obey the master's wishes, and solve the master's difficulties!
Even Grandma Sun took it so seriously that she even went to personally beg the emperor to come to the White Mansion. Who couldn't see such an obvious act?
If I were to call myself a fool, I’m afraid the only one I’m afraid of is this cousin from the Bai Mansion! She probably still feels that Grandma Sun is just her stepping stone! She thought that if she worked so hard to curry favor with Grandma Sun, she would be able to achieve success if she entered the palace in the future, right?
Hehe, something that is not on the table.
This Aunt Fang has been known as Grandma Sun's maid since she entered the White House. Her presence in front of and behind everyone is naturally not as high-profile as that of Grandma Sun. Most people rarely notice her, but Bai Yanqing, While she was taking care of Nanny Sun, she also did not forget to take care of the people around her. With such care, Aunt Fang had never seen many such smart people in all her years in the palace.
Besides, Lai Feiyan thought that after Grandma Sun left, the person left behind must be an insignificant person. Naturally, she would not try hard to please her. She was often absent from daily palace etiquette without any reason.
Either I have a headache today, a stomachache tomorrow, or a heartache the day after tomorrow. I can always find excuses of one kind or another.
The old lady of the Bai family didn't seem to think anything was wrong. She naturally thought of going together with Lai Feiyan. She felt that Aunt Fang was an insignificant person, so of course she didn't value the palace ceremony she had given her that much. Therefore, she also indulged Lai Feiyan, depending on whether his love came or not.
Bai Yanqing was different. Although Grandma Sun was gone, she was still the same as before. Every morning, she washed up early and led Cai Xinghou to wait in front of Aunt Fang's door. Never absent a day.
In fact, during the days when Grandma Sun was here, the palace etiquette was almost taught, and most of the rest had to be understood by oneself. Aunt Fang stayed here just to obey the emperor's order. What she can teach now is to repeat the etiquette that requires special attention and let Bai Yanqing remember it.
In her spare time, Bai Yanqing would also drink tea and play chess with Aunt Fang. Without Lai Feiyan getting in the way, they got along extremely happily, becoming both teachers and friends.
Such happy days passed before I knew it.
"That person didn't come today again."
Early that morning, Bai Yanqing was at Aunt Fang's door on time, but still didn't see Lai Feiyan. Cai Xing couldn't help but laugh at her again.
People in this palace must not underestimate anyone, but Lai Feiyan is like a stupid donkey and doesn't understand this truth.
Bai Yanqing glanced at Cai Xing. Cai Xing understood. He immediately restrained his appearance and took a step back respectfully.
At that time, Aunt Fang happened to push the door open and go out.
"Auntie is polite."
Bai Yanqing was slightly blessed, her demeanor was dignified and polite.
Aunt Fang frowned slightly and glanced behind Bai Yanqing. Seeing that Lai Feiyan hadn't arrived yet, she shook her head slightly and sighed, and then announced something to Bai Yanqing's master and servant.
"The deadline of three months is approaching, and it's time for me to return to the palace and resume my duties."
Aunt Fang bent her knees and bowed to Bai Yanqing.
"Auntie, this is..."
Bai Yanqing stared at the package behind Aunt Fang, a little puzzled.
Although the three-month period given by the emperor is approaching, I haven't seen any movement from Aunt Fang in the past few days. Why did I pack the package in a hurry this morning? Do I want to leave now?
"Auntie, can you come back after dinner? I'm going to treat my aunt as a farewell party, so I'll order someone to prepare a meal..."
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing felt sorry in her heart, but she also knew that since Aunt Fang was leaving, she could not keep her, so she wanted her to have a meal before returning.
"I'm afraid I'm going to live up to the lady's kindness. It's cool in the morning and the road is easy to walk. I'm going back now."
Aunt Fang shook her head and politely rejected Bai Yanqing's kindness.
Bai Yanqing didn't force anyone to do anything difficult, and nodded to show her understanding. Then Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing sent Aunt Fang outside the house.
Compared with the battle when Nanny Sun left, when Aunt Fang left, only Bai Yanqing, the master and the servant, accompanied her. No one else in the Bai Mansion went out to see him off!
Bai Yanqing felt a little annoyed.
"Don't be upset, young lady, I didn't notify anyone else in the White House."
Seeing something wrong with Bai Yanqing's face, Aunt Fang smiled quickly and explained.
People in the palace are good at judging appearance and color, so Aunt Fang naturally knows why Bai Yanqing is doing this.
"This servant is not as virtuous and respectable as Grandma Sun, so as not to embarrass other people in the White House."
There was something in Aunt Fang's words, and Bai Yanqing immediately understood what she meant. Thinking about it these days, Lai Feiyan and Ren's attitudes have caught Aunt Fang's eyes.
Bai Yanqing didn't defend them at all. It was true that anyone would feel uncomfortable with their attitude of worshiping others.
"Miss, please come back. My servant is waiting for you in the palace."
Aunt Fang smiled and waved to Bai Yanqing, then turned around and got into a carriage, leaving in a hurry without causing any disturbance, just like when she came.
After Aunt Fang's carriage ran away, Bai Yanqing slowly turned around and took Cai Xing back to her house unhurriedly.
As for the news of Aunt Fang's departure, it was not known to the rest of the Bai family until noon. Except for Bai Jingxuan who sighed with regret, everyone else remained silent. It was as if this person had never appeared before. After all, compared to Aunt Sun, Aunt Fang's presence was negligible.
Three months, from the second day of February to the second day of May, no matter what, it was a three-month companionship. People's hearts can be so indifferent. Sad, deplorable!
The fifth day of May is the Dragon Boat Festival.
Early that morning, everyone in the Bai Mansion was busy.
In the back kitchen, the white glutinous rice soaked overnight has been soaked, drained, and then the soaked glutinous rice, candied dates, red beans, and peanuts are wrapped in fragrant rice dumpling leaves, tied firmly, put on the steamer, and steamed. An hour ago, when the rice dumplings were taken out of the pot, the aroma of rice dumplings filled the whole Baifu.
Peel one open, and you will find the fragrance of glutinous rice mixed with the sweetness of candied dates. Take a bite and you will feel the softness and sweetness, leaving a fragrance on your lips and teeth. People can't help but move their index fingers.
In front of the door and behind the house, calamus and mugwort leaves have been hung for a long time to smoke out all kinds of snakes, insects, rats and ants.
Because its shape resembles a sword, calamus also means "killing thousands of evil spirits", and its light fragrance can refresh the mind. Those girls and servants who are dizzy from the sun will always be refreshed by smelling it. . Mugwort leaves are medicinal herbs for curing diseases. Hanging them on the door also means attracting good fortune. Hanging them on the door can ward off poisonous odors, which means to keep the body healthy.
There is no shortage of girls who are good at female beauty in the White Mansion. Earlier, various embroidered sachets were delivered to various courtyards. Most of them were filled with some refreshing herbs, repelling insects and avoiding plague. The scent of medicine always makes people unable to resist sniffing it several times.
"Miss, sachet."
Bai Yanqing took the sachet handed over by Cai Xing and held it in her palm, unable to hide the smile in her eyes.
What makes Bai Yanqing so happy is obviously the origin of this sachet.
Wrapped with five-color silk threads, embroidered with gold threads, top embroidery skills and fine satin materials, even in this warm early summer, holding this sachet in the palm of your hand does not feel sticky or prickly. The faint herbal smell is refreshing, not pungent at all, and does not take away from the beauty of the sachet itself.
Along with the sachet, there is also a bottle of realgar wine. The simple and elegant bottle is inconspicuous. To outsiders, it is just an ordinary porcelain bottle, but insiders can tell at a glance that this is the best. Ru kiln!
Bai Yanqing's face was so full of joy that she couldn't even hide it. Even Cai Xing beside her laughed happily.
It’s really hard for him to have such a bad intention!
