The Crown Prince in the Jade Pendant

Chapter 42

The prince said, you missed the key plot. I won't show you this chapter! Hurry to make up for it ~ the boudoir is free. Girls spend most of their time in front of their elders. They stay with their mother, talk to the servant girl, sew a few stitches, and it will pass in the afternoon. Ordinary people are like this, but when she arrived at the Changxing Hou's house, Chu Jinxian didn't choose to stay in front of her mother to do needlework, but saluted and said, "mother, if you still want to meet the servant woman, I won't bother you. I'll go back to the house to do it."

Chu Jinyao looked at it and hurriedly said, "the daughter also left first."

Chu Jinxian looked back at Chu Jinyao and didn't speak. Zhao didn't ask them to stay. He waved and let them go.

In the end, the three concubines saw that, oh, the two legitimate women had left, but she and Chu Jinmiao stayed in front of Zhao. Who was born by Zhao?

The three girls took eight girls who were only six years old into the room to pick patterns. Aunt Huang and aunt Fu also went to help their girls make stitches. Soon, only Chu Jinmiao was left around Zhao.

Chu Jinmiao leaned on Zhao and said, "Mom, why should we prepare so much when my aunt comes back this time? I haven't seen this before."

Zhao smiled but said nothing: "you just need to listen to Wei Niang's words. Dress up this time and embroider your clothes well, remember?"

Chu Jinmiao snorted softly and said, "I also want to dress up well, but they won't embroider you well if they don't reward those servants with money."

"What a big deal. I still have some gold thread left here. You don't have to save it. Is the head face enough? I was sent a set of ruby head faces a few days ago. If you don't have enough, take it first."

"Thank you, mother!" Chu Jinmiao answered immediately, "mother is the best for me!"

Zhao looked at Chu Jinmiao with indulgence. She didn't know what she thought, and sighed again: "You are also a poor woman. Who else can I count on if I don't subsidize you? Although your father doesn't say it, he is very biased towards that. Your eldest sister has your grandmother's subsidy, and the old lady's private house is uncertain! The three girls also have Huang's help. In a word, you are alone."

"I don't have a mother!" Chu Jinmiao hugged Zhao's arm. Although she was laughing on her face, she clicked in her heart. She was used to the life of four top-notch girls everywhere. She shouldn't be compared by her sisters! Chu Jinmiao's mind was active. What was the purpose of her aunt's return to her mother's house this time?

Zhao's whole mind subsidizes Chu Jinmiao. Not to mention Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian, even the second young master Chu Chengye can't compare.

Zhao spoiled his second daughter for a reason, even surpassing his eldest daughter and eldest son.

The second young master is the only legitimate son of the Zhao family. He is the eldest son of the eldest son of Da Fang, but he is the second in the family. When the Zhao family started, the first child gave birth to Chu Jinxian. Chu Jinxian was carried away by the old lady as soon as she was born. The Zhao family didn't give birth to a son and tried hard to conceive again. However, it hasn't been quiet for two years. On the contrary, the daughter-in-law of the second room gave birth to the eldest grandson of the Changxing marquis. Zhao's pressure was huge, so he had to give birth to him Aunt Tongfang stopped taking medicine. Soon after, she finally gave birth to her second child, Chu Chengye, the second young master.

But before Zhao could breathe a sigh of relief, the other two aunts also gave birth to two concubines. Because Zhao was too worried when she was pregnant, the second young master was not very strong and his bones were very weak. Zhao was Mrs. Hou, and there was no eldest grandson left. It was easy to give birth to a son whose bones were not good, but the other two concubines were stronger than one.

Zhao couldn't swallow this tone and couldn't stand up in her mother-in-law's house. Later, Tatars invaded the border, and Zhao and the old lady's team separated. She fled alone, leaving only milk mammy Zhang. Zhao didn't know how much she hated. Later, she gave birth to her next daughter in a farmyard. Chu Jinmiao cried out of breath, but her small hand kept holding her skirt. Zhao was then Hou felt that this was her daughter, and she had to fight with her daughter. Later, when she returned to Hou's house, the old lady felt sorry and subsidized Zhao. Zhao was so good to Chu Jinmiao that she almost wanted to hold the four girls up to heaven, even the eldest girl and the second young master.

Later, Changxing Hou brought Chu Jinyao back. Zhao only felt that the world collapsed and refused to accept it anyway. Chu Jinyao has been back for a month. Even several aunts can laugh and talk to Chu Jinyao, but Zhao has been cold and indifferent to Chu Jinyao.

Chu Jinyao... To be honest, she has been a lot less optimistic. When she first came, she longed for her mother. When she got through the most difficult hurdle, she thought it was a icing on the cake. Zhao didn't like her, and she didn't have to catch up all the time.

Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian quit from Zhao together. When they got out of the door, Chu Jinxian stopped and said to Chu Jinyao, "why did you come out with me?"

Chu Jinyao was surprised: "yes, what's wrong with this...?"

Chu Jinxian doesn't know what to say. She still hates iron and steel: "You are so sincere. I have a grandmother to take care of me. I will be married in a few days, but what about you? The men in the house can't count on you. You are only thirteen this year and have to stay in the Hou house for many years. You don't stay in front of your mother to do needlework and walk around with your mother. What are you going to do in the future? Don't forget you have to talk about marriage."

Chu Jinyao didn't dare to answer back. Chu Jinxian took a deep breath and calmed her heart. Then she said: "Be smart next time. Don't you come out without looking at the fourth girl? When there is no one, she and her mother will certainly get better things. The back house costs so much, who can survive on a monthly basis? It's all subsidized by the elders in private. You're not smart. You'll only get worse step by step. In the end, you'll be crushed by her. Finally, if your marriage is crushed by her, I think what you do."

"Elder sister, I'm wrong." Chu Jinyao honestly bowed her head and admitted her mistake. Chu Jinxian was more comfortable when she saw that she had a good attitude towards admitting her mistake. She said vaguely: "people are flesh. If you walk around in front of your mother, she will always see you. I'm going to get married soon, and my father and relatives are not in the house all the year round. You have to plan for yourself."

Chu Jinyao can't understand. Chu Jinxian asked her to get close to Zhao and act like a spoiled fool, so that she can be better in the future. Chu Jinyao also knows the truth, but she really can't do it. It's just to calculate her stepmother, but Zhao is her biological mother.

Chu Jinxian's words have been said, and it's not convenient to mention the rest. Chu Jinxian's yard has arrived. She stops and says to Chu Jinyao, "take care of the thirty Liang. There are many expenses in the house." she wants Chu Jinyao to find a way to save more money for her, but after thinking about it, Chu Jinxian can't think of any suitable way for Chu Jinyao. Finally, she can only sigh: "Bear it now and it will be all right in the future."

Will it be all right in the future? Chu Jinxian is hard to say. If Chu Jinyao was the only one, Chu Jinxian wouldn't be so worried, but Chu Jinmiao was there. Originally, Chu Jinxian and Chu Jinmiao had a very weak relationship. Now that Chu Jinmiao is a fake, Chu Jinxian doesn't care about her. Why doesn't she face her only sister? But Chu Jinmiao is careful, thoughtful and used to talking Chu Jinxian really can't let go of the fact that the favorable conditions of time, place and people and Chu Jinmiao all occupy it.

Chu Jinyao understood Chu Jinxian's mind. She smiled and said to Chu Jinxian, "sister, you don't have to say, I understand. Silver is dead, people are alive, can the living be stumped by dead money? Just embroider a dowry, don't worry about me."

Chu Jinxian knew that it was useless to say more. She nodded and said, "well, you should go back like this today. You can't do it next time. You should stay in front of your mother and compete for favor. Otherwise, the cheap will be taken away by that one."

Chu Jinyao smiles and breaks up with Chu Jinxian at the fork of the road. Chu Jinxian returns to the house, and Chu Jinyao goes to the remote Chaoyun hospital.

When there was no one, Chu Jinyao asked clove to follow far away. He whispered to Qin Yi, "Qi Ze, my two sisters are good people."

Qin Yi smiled: "is that all you can do? She's right. Your situation is really not good."

"But a relative is willing to consider it for me. This is a good start, isn't it?" Chu Jinyao said. "It will only get better and better in the future."

This was the first time Qin Yi had seen such a person. He was obviously helpless, but he vowed that he would only get better and better in the future.

People Qin Yi knows can turn against each other and stab in the back for a little petty gain. He has lived in endless calculations and strife since he was five years old. He really didn't expect that there were people in the bottomless house who could say such naive words.

Qin Yi stopped for a long time, but finally he didn't have the heart to expose her fantasy. He said, "yes." he also hoped that Chu Jinyao would be so optimistic forever.

"Qize, do you remember the prince your father said?"

Qin Yi stopped for a moment and gave a low hum.

"Dare to shoot the palace maiden in front of everyone... I think he must be young."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi's voice suddenly became sharp, "what are you talking about?"

"I don't think I guessed wrong. But I guess it's not because he shot the palace man in public. In his heart, the military drum should be a very sacred thing, so I can understand what he did. If he dared to do so, he must be a very honest and bright man!" Chu Jinyao said, waiting for a while and said curiously, "Why don't you refute me? I thought a smart man like you wouldn't easily admit others."

Qin Yi sighed softly, "he is neither upright nor bright. He just can't see it."

"But he is the only one who dares to do this. I know you must say that this is because he is the prince. However, not all the princes dare to directly confront the emperor and queen. I guess that's why he is young. He would rather go to the border to blow the cold wind than be soft with the queen. He is still a child's temper."

Chu Jinyao said coolly when he heard his Jade Pendant: "then you lack everything now. I'll let you play coquettish with Zhao. Will you go?"

"I'm not going."

Qin Yi snorted. Chu Jinyao was embarrassed and hurriedly saved her face: "that's because I was held wrong since I was a child. I didn't grow up in front of my mother. How can I act like a spoiled child? I want east and West. But the prince grows up in the palace. He is different from me."

"There's nothing different." Qin Yi sighed imperceptibly and said, "the queen is not his biological mother. It's his aunt."

"Aunt?" Chu Jinyao was completely surprised. She knew that there were emperors, queens and princes in the imperial court, but she didn't know how these legendary nobles lived and what their relationship was.

Qin Yi mentioned it, but he didn't want to say more. Chu Jinyao didn't wait for the answer. She was disappointed. Suddenly she thought of a question: "Hey, Qi Ze, why do you know so much?"

"Just ask about it a little." Qin Yi said to her pointedly, "move your brain." Qin Yi felt that he had revealed too much information. If Chu Jinyao guessed his identity, Qin Yi would recognize him.

And Qin Yi... Really thinks too much. Chu Jinyao understood Qin Yi's hint. She thought carefully and said, "yes, I want to live in Hou's house for a long time in the future. I don't know anything like before. Thank you for reminding me. I have to inquire about dignitaries in the future. I can't always rely on you."

Qin Yi couldn't speak. Chu Jinyao thought he was embarrassed when he saw that he didn't answer. He specially repeated, "thank you."

"Don't thank me. I didn't remind you."

... Chu Jinyao thinks it's really difficult to chat with Qin Yi.

It's easy to walk back to Chaoyun courtyard. Chu Jinyao orders someone to open the box, take out the Yunjin and lock the thirty Liang silver.

While the servant girls were not paying attention, Chu Jinyao quietly asked Qin Yi, "isn't thirty Liang really much?"

Qin Yi said, "I don't think thirty-two is money."

"You......" Chu Jinyao wanted to be angry, but he was amused. "How can you be like this!"

Qin Yi didn't retort. In his old man's opinion, no one dared to take thirty liang of silver... And come with him.

Chu Jinyao opened the package and slid her fingers over the bright silver ingot. Chu Jinyao took some emotion and said to Qin Yi, "a month ago, I couldn't earn ten copper coins a year, but now I don't think thirty liang of silver is enough. Isn't it strange what happened in life?"

Qin Yi was slightly surprised: "you..."

"I'm fine. There's nothing to avoid. When I was a child, I was really poor. Even when I came to rich and noble Township, I always felt frightened." Chu Jinyao said with a smile, "poverty is not a fault. Laziness and greed are the ones, aren't they?"

Qin Yi felt that the girl in front of him could always do something that surprised him when he thought he saw through her. When Qin Yi spoke again, his tone was also filled with emotion: "I have seen many people who once made a fortune, then abandoned their wives and children, disliked poverty and loved wealth, and refused to admit their past. It's good that you are so calm, which is far better than the person who replaces your identity."

Chu Jinyao's eyes were bent with a boastful smile. She was a little shy and abruptly changed the topic: "it's not good to rely on these thirty Liang alone. They all say to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. I don't think I can save much money. I want to find a way to increase revenue!"

Qin Yi thought, "it's nothing. There will be a way in the future."

"Do you still think the sky will drop money for me?" Chu Jinyao smiled. "You look very smart, but sometimes you are very stubborn. I'm not a child. How can I believe this? Besides, I want to pull my sister. By the way, the big girl is very kind to me, and I'll repay her later." Chu Jinyao frowned: "A penny can't beat the hero. Now I understand. Why is it so difficult to make money?"

Chu Jinyao waited for a long time and couldn't help asking, "why don't you talk?"

"I said it." Qin Yi's tone was very bad, "you must not listen."

"Girl!"

Chu Jinyao gave a quick "Hey", and Camellia stood outside and shouted, "the needle and thread basket has been brought."

"OK, I'll come out right away." Chu Jinyao stayed in the house to pack things and sent the servant girl not to come in. She talked to Qin Yi one word and almost forgot the outside. Chu Jinyao stood up, picked up the wooden box containing thirty liang of silver and whispered to Qin Yi, "I'm going out. Don't talk."

After hearing this, Mammy Zhang looked stunned and hurried to see Zhao. Zhao smiled and said, "miao'er wants to eat, you can do it. It doesn't take much effort anyway."

Mammy Zhang sighed in her heart. Zhao still couldn't carry it clearly! Chu Jinmiao supported her and couldn't tell what she wanted to say, but Zhao answered. Mammy Zhang was angry and hated iron and steel.

How old are you? Why don't you even have this ability to distinguish?

After mother Zhang left, Chu Jinmiao hooked her mouth, then sat down in front of Zhao and said, "Mom, I'm not your own daughter, but I've occupied the name of the first lady and let Chu Jinyao wander outside for 13 years. Do you hate me very much?"

"No!" Zhao was startled. "How did you think of saying such words?"

Chu Jinmiao lowered her eyes and wanted to cry: "I also want to be filial to my mother, but others say that I occupy the magpie's nest, covet glory, and hurt the real daughter to suffer outside. It's all my bad, mother. My daughter can't be filial to you in this life. In a few days, you will send me back to the countryside. When I have a good baby in the afterlife, I will be filial to you in good faith, so as not to be scolded by others pointing at my spine."

Zhao did not expect to hear such words. She was stunned and then became angry: "who told you this?"

Chu Jinmiao wiped his tears and didn't speak. The more Zhao looked, the more he felt angry: "is it the servant? The old lady's man? Or Chu Jinyao?"

When it came to Chu Jinyao, Chu Jinmiao shouted, "no, no, don't ask."

"That's unreasonable!" Zhao angrily patted the table. "I thought she was a good one. She didn't make any moths these days. Unexpectedly, she dared to say that about you secretly! Miao'er, don't worry. My mother will seek justice for you. Only when my mother is here, you can be a lady of the Marquis house safely. Don't worry about these things."

"Niang." Chu Jinmiao went to pull Zhao's sleeve, "grandma said specially to make you pay more attention to Chu Jinyao. If you scold Chu Jinyao for me and spread it to grandma's ears, she will be dissatisfied with you again."

Zhao's words came out in anger. When Chu Jinmiao reminded her, she thought there was an old lady. Her mother-in-law is serious and strong. Zhao always takes care of her mother-in-law. If old lady Chu intervenes, she really can't deal with Chu Jinyao at will. Zhao was angry and hated. Unconsciously, she transferred her anger towards her mother-in-law to Chu Jinyao. She gnashed her teeth and said, "I need others to speak when I deal with my daughter?"

"That's what I said, but who let Chu Jinyao be protected by the old lady? Even the eldest sister speaks to her everywhere. Our mother is weak. How can we compare with the red man in front of the old lady?"

"So she's so precious that no one can control her?"

Chu Jinmiao said: "Mom, don't be angry. People think of all the ways. She is protected by the old lady. Although you can't take care of her, it's still feasible to find some nurturing mothers for her. She didn't receive any education. She was used to being poor before. She suddenly came to rich and noble countryside. If she didn't discipline well, she would be blindfolded by money and lose her temper. Therefore, you have to find a mother to take care of her everywhere She, although she will certainly complain about you, you are doing it for her good! Even grandma can understand. "

"Discipline mammy?" Zhao frowned and repeated in disbelief.

"That's right. You can give her a more strict mother to guide her to manage money and people, and supervise her rules at ordinary times. That's really good for her! If she indulges her because she can't bear it, she will give her whatever she wants, and sooner or later she will spoil her temperament. If a person is rotten from the root, it's useless to spend more effort in the future."

Zhao nodded: "you're right. She's my daughter after all. I can't watch her all the time. It's better to send someone to discipline her for me. Although she will certainly complain about me, as long as I know in my heart that it's for her good, I won't ask for these false names." Zhao said, looking at Chu Jinmiao with satisfaction: "It's very kind of you to think of her like this. After all, she grew up in a poor family, and her heart is not bright enough. Seeing so much money suddenly, she will inevitably be blindfolded and secretly exclude you. Don't worry about her."

"I understand." Chu Jinmiao chuckled.

It was late and Chu Jinmiao had to go back to the cross hospital to have a rest. When she went out, she happened to meet mother Zhao coming back with a plate of crispy fruit. Seeing Chu Jinmiao, mother Zhao stopped: "four girls, are you leaving now? The fruit has just been fried. Do you want any more?"

"I suddenly don't want to eat. Mammy can handle it by herself." Chu Jinmiao put her hand in her sleeve and said lightly.

It was Chu Jinmiao who said she wanted to eat crispy fruit at night and asked mammy Zhang to fry it herself. When it was ready, she said she didn't want to eat it.

Mother Zhang didn't speak. She stood aside with a plate of fruit and sent Chu Jinmiao out. Mother Zhang lowered her head. At the moment when she felt that she was wrong, Chu Jinmiao looked up and glanced at her very quickly and lightly. Although that eye was light and fleeting, it was like a dark needle soaked in ice water, which hurt human flesh.

……

In Aunt Huang's yard, three girls are pestling in front of Changxing hou to complain.

"Father, I know I'm stupid. Mammy teaches things. The four girls can learn them once. I can only think about it by myself when I come back. I have to practice until I turn the lamp every day. Father, do you think I can't help being so stupid?"

"How could it be." Changxing Hou often came to Aunt Huang's yard, and even the three girls often saw him. He met many times, and Changxing hou would inevitably have more pity on the common woman. When Changxing Hou saw his daughter drooping and dejected, he felt even more pity in his heart. He couldn't help lowering his voice and said: "If a clumsy bird flies first, diligence can make up for itself. You are willing to work hard by yourself, which is far better than your sisters. If you persist in this way, a little makes a lot, and there will always be a return."

"Really?" the three girls showed a surprise smile. She immediately frowned and bit her lips in distress. "The four sisters can understand it once in class. They don't need tutoring after they come back, and I always see the lamp every day, so I can be equal to them. Doesn't my father really blame me for being stupid?"

Aunt Huang listened and added in good time: "it's not just lights. Every time I go to see three girls, it's almost dark. She's still practicing her own words and rules in the house."

"Still learning when it's dark?" Changxing Hou was surprised. The girls of the Chu family are pampered. The elders are very strict with the young master's homework, but they are very relaxed under the girl's name. They are very diligent to continue reading their homework after school. Changxing Hou dared not think about it when he practiced alone until it was dark. After his surprise, Changxing Hou was satisfied with the three girls: "Yes, you are so diligent that you will succeed in the future."

Seeing the appreciation in Changxing Hou's eyes, the three girls were very happy. She showed a happy and shy smile on her face. It seemed that she was overjoyed but slightly embarrassed after being appreciated by her father. She knew that Changxing Hou liked this shy, frank and naive look best. The three girls said, "if only my father didn't dislike me, even if I couldn't choose a companion, it would be worth it if I could get this reward from my father."

Changxing Hou also said with a smile, "your grandmother will see that you are so diligent. To choose a companion for the county Lord, intelligence is the second, and diligence is the most important. The county Lord is smart enough, but she is just impatient to study. It's also a good thing if you have such a diligent person around."

Hearing this, the three girls and Aunt Huang looked at each other and saw joy from each other's eyes. Changxing Hou, is this the third girl?

Qin Yi was quite satisfied with the "disciple" who was lucky to be instructed by himself. Although Chu Jinyao was clumsy, he suffered a lot. He changed immediately after he said it, which was much better than those chirping women in the palace. Qin Yi said, "I'm tired. Let's have a rest."