The Crown Prince in the Jade Pendant

Chapter 46

Chu Jinyao is lost and is looking for Qin Yi to ask for directions. Seeing that she had succeeded, the three girls left the impression of diligence and hard work to Changxing Hou. They were satisfied and watched Kong leave. The next step is to persuade Changxing hou to come forward and recommend three girls to be the reading companion with old lady Chu. That's Aunt Huang's business.

After coming out, the three girls walked a lot faster. Her servant girl saw that the girl was happy and joked: "the Marquis really dotes on the girl. Today, he even said that the girl came to be the accompaniment of the county Lord."

"Elders always like to be clever and diligent. What's more, when dealing with men, it's enough to show weakness a little and pretend to be naive and unsophisticated. If my aunt helps me plan, I must get the position of companion reading." the three girls said, "It's a small thing to accompany the county leader. When I get to the palace, it's the most important to get along with the prince day and night. Then I'll try harder and work hard on the prince. Maybe I'll go to the palace for the rest of my life."

The third girl smiled when she thought about it. She was very confident in her means to win over men. She dared to say that as long as she could go to the palace smoothly, the prince would be attracted to her, and then it would be logical to stay in the palace. It would be best to be a princess. Even if she couldn't, the side princess would be better than ordinary people. Zhao hated his aunt so much. What good can she get if her marriage falls into Zhao's hands? She might as well fight for it herself.

The servant girl said, "what you said is true. You are so smart that you will get what you want in the future."

"Of course." Three girls are complacent. In the back house, as long as you get the right man, you'll get everything. What if the old lady doesn't like it? Old lady Chu doesn't hate her aunt's style of smoking and fawning, but who wants Changxing hou to like it? My aunt doesn't live in the back house in a beautiful and dignified way. Except for the name of a main wife, she's no different. Old lady Chu is such a powerful person. When she was young, she was very angry with the concubine's room. The three girls' living environment taught her by practice. Compared with adhering to the name of the main room and concubine's room, it's better to try hard to cling to a stronger man. After the big deal, she will win over men and compete with the main room. The three girls are very confident in their means of competing for favor.

The servant girl asked, "girl, are we still reading with a lamp tonight?"

"Who is impatient to see what?" the three girls disliked it. "It's enough to put a lamp in the east room, spread the book and put on the illusion that I'm reading. By the way, remember to tell my father tomorrow, and I'll read and practice calligraphy very late."

"Yes."

In the room of three bedrooms and six girls, the servant girl came in to add water to six girls.

"Girl, are you still watching so late?"

"If you want to choose a companion to read, you must always look diligent." the sixth girl put down her pen. She had just written a page of large characters, and her wrist was a little tired. She felt almost done, so she said, "that's all for today. I'm tired of my hands. Have a rest."

"Girl's hands are tired?" the servant girl hurriedly came over and knelt on the ground to rub her wrists for six girls. The servant girl said, "girl, you're too diligent, but your body is important in the end. If you're tired, take a break. It's not too late to see it tomorrow."

"HMM." the sixth girl whispered. She leaned back sleepily, put her hand in the servant girl's hand and asked the servant girl to massage. The sixth girl closed her eyes and thought about today's affairs in her mind.

Today, they joined forces to plot against Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao's counterattack surprised her.

Miss Liu is the only legitimate daughter of Sanfang. The third Lord was born by Aunt Yang. When the old Marquis was alive, he especially loved aunt Yang and even the third Lord was valued. When the three rooms were the most beautiful, they had better food and clothing than their eldest son, and even the old lady of Chu had to avoid the edge of Sanfang. Unfortunately, the old Marquis died, and the grand duke was the big room. The old lady of Chu immediately turned over and began to suppress aunt Yang Mother and three rooms.

In those days, the Marquis especially loved the third master, and even had the idea of passing the throne to the third room. However, his mother was still alive, and there were two legitimate brothers on her. Mrs. Chu's mother's family was not vegetarian. Under the pressure of etiquette and law, it was impossible to compete with the whole patriarchal society by relying on the power of the Marquis alone. In the end, the Marquis was left to the eldest son Chu Jing, and Mrs. Chu finally waited Here comes the opportunity to turn over for more than ten years.

As soon as the old lady of Chu took power, she immediately sold aunt Yang, and in front of everyone, she scolded Sanfang for being unruly and spending more money on food and clothing than etiquette. Sanfang made a big shame. Since then, her clothes, food, housing and transportation have plummeted, and the gold and Silver savings given by the old Marquis can't be kept.

Up to now, Sanfang has to be a man with his tail between his legs. The third master and the third wife dare not fart in front of their legitimate mother. The whole family knows that the old lady doesn't like Sanfang. The servants in the house are very snobbish. Many people dare to deduct Sanfang's expenses when they see that they are not valued. The old lady always has no sand in her eyes, but she turns a blind eye to this matter and completely acquiesces in it Yes.

Six girls unconsciously put a sarcastic smile on her lips. It is said that old lady Chu has no blood relationship with their three rooms. How can you expect old lady Chu's kindness? In the final analysis, people are selfish and hypocritical.

Sanfang is walking on thin ice outside, but the interior is very harmonious. It seems that the external pressure makes them unite more and more. The third master and the third wife are in harmony, and one son and one daughter are born in wedlock. The third master has only a few rooms and no concubine room. Compared with the complex Changxing Hou in the backyard, the second master and the third master are much better.

The sixth girl is the only daughter of the third master and the third lady. She is twelve years old this year. The sixth girl closed her eyes and thought slowly. Now Changxing Hou is in good health. He also has a legitimate son under his name. Unless all the men in the big room and the second room die overnight, the third room won't have a chance to turn over. The mother looked forward to the imperial examination of her only son, the fifth young master, and soared to the sky. However, the fifth young master is only eleven now. Even if he can go to high school, it will be many years later.

In the final analysis, six girls can rely on only themselves.

"Girl?" the servant girl suddenly called. Six girls woke up from meditation. She looked at the servant girl unhappily and asked, "what's the matter?"

The servant girl shuddered, quickly bowed her head, and said, "nothing. I'm afraid the girl fell asleep, so I called."

The sixth girl took back her hand and was massaged by the servant girl for a long time. Her hand is much better. The six girls' eyes were as calm as an ancient well, and youyou said, "they are not loved by their elders. It's really difficult to walk. It seems that they can only work harder to change the situation."

"Girl?" the servant girl asked tentatively. The sixth girl looked back and said in a flat tone, "I'll study and practice hard these days. You should prepare your pen and ink in advance."

"Yes."

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In Chaoyun courtyard, Chu Jinyao has just put Changxing Marquis into possession of four sons and five daughters. Among them, only the eldest girl, the second young master and the fourth girl are born directly, which is rare. At the beginning, Changxing Hou brought a girl back and said it was his daughter, which scared the people in the house. Zhao refused to admit it. He cried and hugged Chu Jinmiao so that no one would send Chu Jinmiao away. Later, the old lady came and saw that Chu Jinyao, who was black, thin and rustic, was also difficult to accept. The old lady had a long talk with Changxing Hou. When she came out again, the old lady said: "There were some mistakes in the blood of the house because of the war. Now that the lost girl has been found back, let's keep it. Our family is not a family that can't afford a girl. Jinmiao can continue to live at home. The new one will be ranked behind Jinmiao and become the five girls of our family."

The old lady decided to recognize Chu Jinyao, but at the same time, she also kept Chu Jinmiao and didn't let Changxing Hou send Chu Jinmiao away. A woman's heart is always softer than a man. She has been with her own daughter for 13 years, not to mention the Zhao family. Even the old lady is not willing to give up. When Changxing Hou met his wife and mother, her former daughter Chu Jinmiao also stood aside and cried pitifully, Changxing Hou had long lost the fire on the road. He was softened by crying, so he no longer insisted on sending Chu Jinmiao away.

Anyway, it's not that Changxing Hou's house can't afford a dowry. It's just to raise one more girl. No one cares about this.

For some reason, a woman came out and became five girls. The girls who were behind could only move one by one. It's amazing to put such a thing in anyone's house. Chu Jinyao made such a big noise as soon as she came back, and she was black and thin. At first glance, she was a countryman, which attracted more people to watch. It was very unpleasant for the girls to rearrange her teeth. Now I'm with her A countryman became a sister, and the girls in Hou's house disliked Chu Jinyao more and more.

Chu Jinmiao took off her cloak and revealed her double breasted, wide sleeved makeup jacket. Below it was a blue satin horseback skirt with two inch wide flower and bird patterns woven with gold thread. Mammy Zhang and others who were used to luxury were surprised. How much money the four girls were worth, not counting the headdress? The four girls changed clothes almost every day. In this way, Zhao shouted that they didn't wear clothes That's enough. Yesterday, I called someone into the house to pull cloth to make clothes for the big girl and the fourth girl.

Mammy Zhang thought of the dress Chu Jinyao wore when she entered the house. I'm afraid it's not even one tenth of the four girls. The real Miss Qianjin lived like that. It's said that she did rough work since childhood, and her palms were cocoons. Mammy Zhang sighed. To be fair, she also felt pity for the five girls. But what's the use? The four girls are the pearls in the eyes of everyone since childhood, and they are used to the expenses of the Hou house , the whole body's luxurious bearing was also soaked with golden honey. Compared with a person with such talent and behavior, the five girls were immediately lined with nothing.

Chu Jinmiao took off her heavy outer clothes and was as relaxed as in her own room. She went straight to the west room where Zhao sat and cried, "Mom, I'm coming..."

As soon as Chu Jinmiao entered the door, he saw Chu Jinyao standing aside. Chu Jinyao had heard Chu Jinmiao come in for a long time. Now when he saw Chu Jinmiao, Chu Jinyao turned back and smiled sweetly.

"Fourth sister, you're here." Chu Jinyao asked strangely. She thought other girls said hello in this way. She didn't know if she was right. Chu Jinyao had just returned to her own family. She wanted to get on well with her parents and sisters. Even if the person in front of her was a fake daughter who took her place, Chu Jinyao also wanted to get along well with each other. Who can blame for this? She can only blame Su's father and mother for being selfish and vicious Lard has a conscience. Chu Jinmiao and Chu Jinyao, including Changxing Hou and Zhao family, don't know. What's wrong with them? Although Chu Jinyao grew up in the village, she has been sensible since childhood. She thinks she can't complain. Otherwise, good relatives will get along well. People always have to change their hearts and talk well.

Chu Jinmiao didn't smile as Chu Jinyao expected. Chu Jinmiao immediately put away the look on her face and replied, "I know." after that, Chu Jinmiao quickly said, "who is your sister."

Chu Jinmiao's voice was not high, but it was not deliberately lowered. Many servant girls around, including Chu Jinyao herself, heard it. Chu Jinyao was immediately embarrassed, but the servant girls who followed Chu Jinmiao showed a narrow smile. When people didn't pay attention, they secretly raised eyebrows and filed a lawsuit with the friendly servant girl and squinted at the so-called "five girls" , a sparrow just flew back from the mountain village.

Chu Jinyao heard that high-ranking families have to get up early to greet their parents and elders. She didn't dare to delay and was ready early. Fortunately, when she was in the village, she had to get up early to pick up firewood, so it was not difficult for her to get up early. On the contrary, she felt flattered. She's just wearing clothes. How can so many people wait on her?

But it's easy to get up early. What do you do here? Chu Jinyao is stumped. It turned out that the villagers didn't pay attention to these things. When they got up, they went directly to the yard to sweep the floor and draw water. When their sister Su Hui hadn't married, they did everything in the yard and kitchen. When Su's father and mother come together, they can see the clean courtyard and the cooked hot rice. Then Su's father would go out to the ground, and sometimes Su's mother would go together. When her parents left, Chu Jinyao went back and knocked on the door to get her brother Su Sheng up. Su Sheng is the only boy in the family, much more expensive than the girls.

So Chu Jinyao really doesn't know what to do to greet her parents. She doesn't have to sweep the floor and wash clothes in Hou's house. Chu Jinyao is really at a loss standing in Zhao's house. Zhao's side was surrounded by a group of servant girls. Some of these servant girls handed clothes, some wiped Zhao's hands, and some carefully brought Zhao's golden silk bun. These people surrounded Zhao's side. Chu Jinyao just wanted to come forward, but she couldn't squeeze in.

Now Chu Jinmiao says this in front of everyone. Obviously, she doesn't want to be Chu Jinyao's sister, nor does she think Chu Jinyao is her fellow sister. Chu Jinyao was stunned for a moment, and Chu Jinmiao had lined the gap and walked briskly towards Zhao.

As soon as Chu Jinmiao approached, all the servant girls and daughter-in-law gave way to Chu Jinmiao. They shouted "four girls" and kept saying auspicious words. Seeing Chu Jinmiao coming, Zhao smiled and scolded her from the bronze mirror: "you're making trouble again."

"Where's the trouble, daughter? I'm clearly filial to my mother." Chu Jinmiao said, skillfully taking the hairpin from Zhao's dressing box to make a gesture, and then said, "mother, hairpin this today, just match your big red through sleeve robe."

The daughter-in-law who combed her hair made fun of her: "four girls are the best dressed people. With four girls in front of Zhuyu, we can't take out the head for our wife."

Chu Jinmiao smiled and talked and laughed with Zhao and others. Chu Jinyao stood not far away and suddenly felt very redundant.

Seeing Chu Jinmiao's familiarity with these jewelry, it is obvious that he has been used to it since childhood. Chu Jinyao can't even recognize the bottles and boxes on the dresser.

Chu Jinyao looks down at her hands. She has been helping her family since she can remember. The same is true of girls in the same village. Chu Jinyao has never thought that there are a group of girls in the world who live an exquisite life that she can't think of. But can you blame her? If possible, she also hopes that she will not be held wrong in that year, and can grow up safely in Hou's house and be a qualified daughter of Hou's house.

In fact, Chu Jinyao hasn't had a good life these days. Although her living environment is earth shaking, she has seen many things she didn't dare to think of, but Chu Jinyao is not happy. She could feel that the people in Changxing Hou's house, from Zhao and Chu Jinmiao, to the aunt and sister in the other room, and then to the servant girl under her, actually rejected her. She is really out of tune with the prosperous Changxing marquis.

When Chu Jinyao goes to bed every day, when the servant girl outside the night watch falls asleep, she secretly cries under her quilt. The young lady of a rich family is served even when she sleeps. Chu Jinyao doesn't want to cry in front of others. It's not good. She can only hide and complain secretly. When she left, her sister Su Hui caught up with her and gave her a bag of clothes. Chu Jinyao knew that her sister was afraid that she would suffer in someone else's house, so she tried to give her good things. However, when she came to Changxing Hou house, Chu Jinyao found that even the woman sweeping the floor in the Hou house didn't wear such a gray cotton jacket and skirt. However, in the village, these coats and skirts are good clothes to wear on New Year's festivals.

When Chu Jinyao came, someone changed her clothes. Naturally, her sister's cotton jacket and skirt couldn't be taken out. What's more, when she saw the camellia, she almost threw it out. Chu Jinyao quickly snatched it back and hid herself in bed. Every night, Chu Jinyao secretly took it out and cried with her clothes.

Chu Jinyao now finally knows why Su's father and mother always have a bad face towards her. Looking at her sister Su Hui's performance before leaving, it is obvious that Su Hui also knows that she can't bear to be soft hearted after all. She often secretly helps her behind Su's father and mother's back.

Chu Jinyao finished crying at night and got up the next day with a mental appearance. Although everyone doesn't like her now, if a relative of the Su family suddenly wants to borrow it, their sisters have to talk about it secretly, so it's human nature. Chu Jinyao told herself on the way that as long as she looked and studied hard, and got along with Zhao and Chu Jinmiao with her heart, they would always see their own good.

Now, however, Chu Jinyao looks at Zhao and Chu Jinmiao, who are affectionately picking jewelry, and she is standing aside. Chu Jinyao suddenly doubts her confidence.

Can she really integrate into the mother and daughter?

Chu Jinyao was embarrassed. The voice of the little servant girl outside the door sounded like a silver bell. She fell and said hello to someone: "the big girl is coming, the big girl is blessed."

A soft and pleasant sound, like water flowing gently through the pebbles, sounded: "mother is inside?"

"Yes, four girls and five girls are also here."

There was a pause outside, and then a gentle sound of footsteps approached. The servant girl in Xici had already opened the curtain. With a flash of light, a woman with soft appearance and dignified temperament appeared in front of everyone.

"Big girl."

Chu Jinxian nodded. After saying hello to Zhao, she stood aside and waited for Zhao to make up. Chu Jinyao also said hello to Chu Jinxian like everyone else: "Hello, sister."

Chu Jinxian nodded slightly, took back her sight and stood with Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao saw Chu Jinxian and knew what the lady in the play looked like. Chu Jinxian was gentle and soft in everything she did, and she spoke softly, just like the beauty in the talent and beauty. Although Chu Jinxian is as light as Chu Jinyao, Chu Jinyao doesn't care. Chu Jinxian is like this to everyone, and Chu Jinxian stands with her as soon as she comes in. Chu Jinyao doesn't have to stand alone anymore. She is greatly relieved. Chu Jinyao thought, no wonder Chu Jinxian is a big girl praised by everyone in the house. She really has the style of a long sister. Chu Jinyao was very moved because Chu Jinxian helped Chu Jinyao out of the siege. Chu Jinyao had never received anything good from others.