The next morning, in Yihong Courtyard.
Ning Huayue found out yesterday that Lan Xin was sent to Aunt Zhong for training. After hearing the report from the servant who told her the cause and effect, she couldn't help but feel that her face was disgraced.
Recalling the day of the Lantern Festival family banquet, she also punished the maids in Jinxi Courtyard, but when she turned around, the maids in her own home made mistakes again and again.
There were many people waiting to see her joke. The princess could not train her maid well, so she was replaced by Aunt Zhong from Hemingyuan. It was embarrassing to tell anyone about this.
Ji Mingzhu deliberately did not open and lift which pot. She observed it in a dignified manner and said with a smile: "Aren't there two maids beside the princess? Where is the other one?"
Qiao Siyu raised her lips and smiled: "Haven't you heard, Sister Concubine? That maid was sent by Concubine Wei to be trained by Grandma Zhong."
Her words indirectly deepened the conflict between Ning Huayue and Lu Qing.
Lu Qing had to stand up and speak: "Please forgive me, Princess Lan Xin, for talking about me behind my back. It didn't hurt me at all, but when she said something about Brother Lan, I got really angry. In addition, I was just away from He at that time. Mingyuan is not far away, so I gave Lan Xin to Aunt Zhong."
Ning Huayue pursed her lips tightly and stared at Lu Qing. How could she not be angry? Not only was she angry that Lan Xin was stupid, but she was also angry that Lu Qing seemed to be getting more and more stubborn and actually passed her over and handed over Lan Xin to Aunt Zhong.
The maid in Yihongyuan had to bother with the training of the people in Hemingyuan. On the one hand, it showed that she was not strict with her servants, and on the other hand, it showed that the people in the backyard were still hesitant about the authority of her princess.
Ning Huayue could not show too much anger or concern. Instead, she had to pretend to be fair and selfless and said: "Concubine Wei, you are serious. It is also my responsibility for the servants not to take care of them. But next time something like this happens, there is no need to trouble Zhong." Mom, just come to me and I will give you an explanation."
Lu Qing smiled and nodded: "Yes, I understand."
Ji Mingzhu on the side sneered and looked at Ning Huayue with great interest: "The princess didn't feel guilty at all when she said this? On the day of the Lantern Festival family banquet, the hands of the maid in Jinxiyuan were burned terribly. You He also punished her by kneeling down, speaking nicely, and severely disciplining her servants. In fact, your maid from Yihongyuan was clumsy at the family banquet, and even after lightly punishing her, she dared to chew the tongues of her masters behind their backs. As for the princess. How can the empress deserve the trust of the rest of us when she protects your own people in such a high-sounding way?"
She was not the only one who was dissatisfied with Ning Huayue, even Chen Qingzi, who had always said very few words, also spoke up.
"For Miss Lan Xin's matter, please don't blame Concubine Wei. She had no choice but to do it."
Chen Qingzi's subtext was: If I had let Lan Xin go back to Yihongyuan, you wouldn't have done anything convincing except for a few scoldings and punishments.
Ning Huayue was so depressed that she waved away the tea handed over by Lingyun and said stiffly: "Are the two concubines blaming me?"
Ji Mingzhu was not a good-tempered person either. She raised her narrow eyes and asked aggressively: "Is the backyard of Prince Jin's Mansion yours alone? You and Yihongyuan are in the wrong regarding Lan Xin, and Princess still wants us to do it?" What do you mean? Clapping your hands and applauding, or wagging your tail to flatter you and compliment you to make you happy?"
She spoke happily, and Chen Qingzi also stood by Ji Mingzhu's side. She said: "If you are upright, you are not afraid of the shadow. I hope that the princess will be more fair and equitable in the future. Otherwise, if the news spreads and makes people laugh, our Jin Palace will lose face." No."
The two of them were the first to enter the palace, and their foundation in the palace was deeper. They shared the same hatred, and their strength and firepower should not be underestimated.
Ning Huayue took a few deep breaths, with a solemn face, and chose to give in: "Lan Xin deserves it. No matter what Aunt Zhong teaches me, I will never interfere. This matter is Yihongyuan's fault. Jinqiyuan has been wronged, and I will Make amends.”
After saying goodbye, when Lu Qing walked out of Yihongyuan, he met Ji Mingzhu and Chen Qingzi.
She stepped forward quickly and thanked her very seriously: "Thank you to the two concubines for speaking up for me about today's matter. I am very grateful."
Ji Mingzhu glanced at her disdainfully: "I'm not speaking for you, so there's no need to say thank you." At present, she was most unhappy with Ning Huayue. What she said today was entirely to please herself and to embarrass Ning Huayue and Lu Qing. It doesn't matter at all.
Lu Qing's smile did not change. No matter what Ji Mingzhu's purpose is, as far as this is concerned, she is the one who benefits. This thank you is said sincerely and she doesn't care how Ji Mingzhu reacts.
Chen Qingzi was much more approachable than Ji Mingzhu. She shook Lu Qing's hand affectionately with a gentle smile. She was completely from Yan Fuguang's point of view: "You are not wrong in this matter. The prince's child is not something that a maid can do." Talking behind your back."
Ji Mingzhu expressed what Lu Qing was thinking: "You only have the prince in your mind!"
Chen Qingzi lowered her eyes shyly.
**
In Hemingyuan, Grandma Zhong held a ruler in her hand, lifted Lan Xin's chin, and stared at the blood stains at the corners of her mouth.
"If someone finds you talking nonsense about the master again, even if it's someone from Yihongyuan, I won't be lenient."
Aunt Zhong disciplined the maid with the most ruthless methods. She has always been strict with her maids, and Lan Xin has been stupid again and again, and it also involves Lan Geer, so the punishment is certainly not light.
Lan Xin was dying, her whole back was in burning pain, and her cheeks were hit countless times with a ruler, making it difficult to speak.
Aunt Zhong let her go, took out a handkerchief and slowly wiped the stains on her hands: "Okay, send the person back to Yihongyuan."
The night was dark, and Ning Huayue hadn't fallen asleep yet.
Lingyun trotted in: "Miss! Lan Xin is back!"
Ning Huayue slammed the comb on the dressing table: "Let her get in!"
Lan Xin still thought about coming back and asking Ning Huayue to make the decision for her. It was so miserable to cry.
"Shut up! If it weren't for the fact that you have served me since childhood, Yihongyuan would never take in such a stupid servant again!"
Ning Huayue was furious: "You can't understand my situation, can you? Do you know what it feels like if you make a mistake, and I will be stared at by everyone in the backyard? They want you to be stupid, so they come to catch me and let me It’s hard for me to gain a foothold in the palace!”
Lan Xin covered her face and cried. After feeling Ning Huayue's true anger, she carefully admitted her mistake: "I was wrong. I shouldn't have caused trouble for the young lady... I know that I was wrong. Even if I feel unfair for the young lady, I shouldn't." It's really wrong for me to vent my anger in such a way that can easily be caught. Miss, please don't be angry with me. Don't let me go. I am loyal to you..."
After all, the friendship we grew up with was different. Ning Huayue exhaled, closed her eyes and waved her hands: "Go down, if this happens again in the future, I won't keep you."
Lan Xin was extremely grateful, kowtowed a few times, and dragged her aching body back to the house.
She felt deeply scared, and at the same time she also deeply hated Lu Qing.
