C20 Retarded Woman
"Miss, Young Master is back!" Soo Zhu excitedly ran into the room to report to Sang Jinyou.
Sang Jinyou put down the clothes she was sewing and her eyes lit up. She stood up and walked quickly into the room. "Where are you?"
"Soo Zhu stepped forward and helped Sang Jinyou sit down at the dressing table." "We've arrived at the door. Is the front yard bustling with noise and excitement?"
"Then hurry up!" Sang Jinyou handed a purple jade hairpin to Xiuzhu, "Wear this!"
Melly came in with an embroidered dustpan and said, "Miss, Luo Ji is here."
"Let him in!"
"As soon as he entered, he bowed to Sang Jinyou." "My lord has ordered a banquet to be held at the mansion tonight, and I am afraid it would be inappropriate for the eldest lady to interfere in this matter. Please prepare it, madame."
"Yes," Sang Jinyou replied without looking back. "What kind of guests are they?"
There was Zhao Zhenling, the chief escort of the rejuvenated escort agency, and his only daughter, Zhao Mohua, as well as Liu Xiuxing, the second of the four young masters, and Wang Zhuo, the magistrate of the capital. And … "A guest of honor..." Suddenly, he hesitated, pursed his lips, and sneaked a peek at his wife.
Sang Jinyou stood up and asked as she walked away, "Who is it?"
"Miss Zixuan, who lives in the Orchid Garden, is with you!"
This grandpa had already invited Zi Xuan over from the building for a long time, but he had never mentioned anything about it. He also didn't know what his master was thinking.
Speaking of the aunt, Luo Zicheng was extremely unwilling. His wife was such a good person. She never got angry with her servants, and was so quiet. From time to time, she would even reward everyone with something.
However, no matter how docile a woman was, encountering another woman was still a disaster. Just by looking at the First Madam's appearance, one could tell that Lady Zi Xuan was not someone who was easy to deal with!
Sang Jinyou paused for a moment before continuing on her way. She turned her head and smiled at Luo Ji. "Mm, I understand." "Meilan, you go and prepare some things for Lady Zi Xuan to send over. Get some things for your daughter to use at home."
Melly said, "Yes, miss!"
Sang Jinyou understood his concerns. She had been mentally prepared for these things since before she was married. In such a desperate situation, she only hoped to avoid disaster. Even though she had lived a good life, she did not dare to forget the past.
She couldn't do as her mother said. If Luo Zhanmo wanted to take in a concubine, she had to act like a proper wife. Compared to her previous life, she had nothing to complain about in her current life.
After Luo Jia had left, Sang Jinyou went to find her elder sister-in-law. Her private money was not allowed to be used in the household. This was against the rules.
As soon as he arrived at the courtyard, he heard Zhou Hui harshly cursing the woman kneeling on the ground. It was an aunt.
"Dirty people can do anything!" "Call me!" Zhou Hui was sitting on an armchair, staring coldly at the woman kneeling on the ground.
The woman who was kneeling on the ground was trembling like a sieve. The women on both sides each held a wooden stick and swung it at the woman.
In fact, there were two other women in Luo Zhen's courtyard who had carried his concubine away. However, the only one Zhou Hui treated harshly was his personal servant, the woman who was now his wife.
Betrayal between people happened every moment of the day. Even if you were a woman that could be taken into the room as a matter of course, you couldn't go past the mistress and find the male owner, as was the case with Wu Shuang.
Zhou Hui saw Sang Jinyou, but he did not make anyone stop. Instead, he looked at her with an enigmatic smile and said, "Second Sister-in-law has been a bit haggard lately. Second Uncle will definitely feel sorry for her!"
"Eldest Sister-in-Law, Master will be entertaining some important friends tonight. I would like to purchase some staff and money from you in the kitchen."
Zhou Hui stood up lazily. "Of course, you can use it if you want. The kitchen itself will cost a lot of money every month. Second Sister-in-law can just hand over a title. If you don't have a boss, you won't know how expensive the firewood is."
Sang Jinyou smiled and said, "Also, I've sent two maids to take care of Lady Zixuan." "Miss Zixuan still has to trouble her sister-in-law with the daily duties of her room."
Up until now, the Luo Family still had Zhou Hui in charge. Every month's usage of the money had to pass through her hands. Therefore, Sang Jinyou had to give a greeting, or else there would be a huge sum of money at the end of the month.
Zhou Hui raised his hand and the servant girl on the other side finally stopped. Aunt Wu had already fallen to the ground, not even daring to make a sound.
"As expected of a member of a prestigious clan, he didn't know how long it would be before Zi Xuan entered. Second Sister-in-law is going to teach this concubine a lesson, while Sister-in-law is waiting anxiously for the chance to learn!" Zhou Hui looked at her gloatingly.
Sang gave a faint smile. "Sister-in-law praises you too much. Since you were married to a husband, you naturally have to take him as your husband."
Zhou Hui looked at the faint smile on Sang Jinyou's face and harrumphed in his heart. Who knew if she was really generous or just hiding her thoughts in her heart?
Sang Jinyou left Zhou Hui's place and walked through the corridor. She saw Luo Zhanmo and a woman standing together, talking the whole time.
Staring at the gentle line of his profile, Sang's eyes turned to the person beside him. Luo Zhanmo's gentleness in front of that woman was something she had never seen before.
Xiuzhu angrily said, "Miss, I'll go call Young Master!"
Mei Lan pulled her back, looking back at Sang Jinyou worriedly. "Miss, Young Master hasn't said anything yet. Who knows, maybe that young lady just came …" "Come …"
After Merlin finished his sentence, Sang Jinyou lowered her gaze and suppressed a trace of sadness. She then asked with a smile, "Why are you two so nervous?" "I am the official wife, and taking in a concubine is what I should do. Do you really think that this grandpa will only marry me?"
Hearing this, Xiuzhu instantly became anxious. She hurriedly took hold of Sang Jinyou's arm and said, "Miss, I know you are in great pain. Who can bear this kind of thing?!" Young Master was so kind before... "How long has it been since we've gotten married? How could Young Master bring up such a strange woman as a concubine?"
"Soo Zhu, be careful. You will cause trouble for the young lady!" Melly snapped at Soo Zhu.
"It's just taking in a concubine, you guys are even more nervous than I am!" Sang Jinyou shook her head, feeling that Mei Lan and Xiu Zhu were a little strange.
A concubine. She had thought of these things ever since the day she and Luo Zhanmo were engaged. She would give him a concubine to fulfill all of his demands. With her husband as her heaven, she should spend the rest of her life like this!
"It seems you don't care if I accept a concubine or not!"
It was unknown when Luo Zhanmo had appeared behind the three of them, but his unsightly expression gave them a fright. Sang Jinyou's heart skipped a beat and she quickly bowed, "Master!"
Luo Zhanmo reached out and pinched Sang Jinyou's chin, looking straight into her eyes as he coldly said, "You're really considerate. Just taking in a concubine isn't worth it." "Then what is in your heart?"
The look in his eyes, the tone of his voice, they all made him angry.
But like last time, Sang Jinyou still didn't know why he was angry.
However, thinking of his gentleness just now, his heart couldn't help but feel a little wronged. That Zi Xuan was the person at the top of his heart!
Sang Jinyou could only reply in a low voice, "I said the wrong thing!"
Luo Zhanmo loosened his grip. He didn't even know why he was so angry. However, when he saw the panic in her eyes and felt her body trembling in fear, he couldn't use any more strength.
"Go back to your room. Think about it, what was your mistake!" Luo Zhanmo let go of Sang Jinyou and strode over. Lady Zi Xuan had been observing her from start to finish. When she saw Sang Jinyou's gaze, she smiled back.
"Second Master, why are you angry with Madam?" "Then do you want me to accompany you?" Zi Xuan revealed her daughter's bashfulness, and even reached out her hand to lightly tug on the corner of Luo Zhanmo's clothes.
"Let's go!"
Sang Jinyou didn't have much time to fulfill Luo Zhanmo's request. As his official wife, she had to attend, this was etiquette.
When they arrived at the dining room, they saw Zi Xuan sitting to the left of Luo Zhanmo. Sang Jinyou's hands tightened around her chest as she looked at Luo Zhanmo. There was an ancient rule for those who sat at the left or right of the throne. If the rules were broken like this, it would only make others laugh.
From time to time, Luo Zhanmo's hearty laughter could be heard. When he saw her, he immediately restrained himself and said, "Come, sit down!"
Zi Xuan stood up and said in a hostess' manner, "Elder sister is late. You should be punished with a drink!"
Sang Jinyou glanced at Luo Zhanmo. Since he didn't care, then so be it. He slowly walked over and sat on the right side of Luo Zhanming.
As soon as he sat down, Zhao Zhenling picked up his wine cup and smiled, "This is Mrs Luo. I was there when you got married, but I went to Northern Jiangsu the next day. This is my first time meeting her." "Come on, someone, bring me my gift!"
A large box was brought over. Zhao Zhenling stroked his beard and said, "These are some small items that were collected from outside. They are not elegant things. Let me have some fun with them."
"I'll take a look at the item that Chief Escort Zhao found. The insect soul that you found for Prince Xian is hard to find, because you've attracted so much jealousy!" "However …" Liu Xiuxing knocked the folding fan in his hand onto his palm and smiled at Sang Jinyou.
"I wonder if Madame Luo would agree?"
Upon being questioned by the strange man, Sang Jinyou immediately panicked. A terrifying memory flooded her mind as she nervously looked at Luo Zhanmo. Her palms were already soaked in sweat.
As long as he was not satisfied with it, then the man who had talked to her and the Sang family would be in great trouble. In those years, apart from the women in the house, the only person she could talk to was Prince Chen.
Sang Jinyou told himself with all his might that this was not the Chenchen Mansion. She pinched her palm and said with a trembling voice, "It … it's all up to my husband."
Zi Xuan glanced at her, and the smile in her eyes grew even wider. She thought that he was a difficult opponent, and now, it seemed that he was a woman that was easy to deal with.
Everyone noticed that something was wrong with Sang Jinyou. Luo Zhanmo poured a cup of wine for Zhao Zhenling while smiling at Liu. "I'm fine with that, but Chief Escort Zhao's gift is something you can break at will. You'll have to get his permission before you break it."
Under the table, Sang Jinyou's hand had already been clenched into a fist. Suddenly, a big hand turned over and gently pulled her finger away. However, it didn't immediately stop and instead gently rubbed against her finger.
Sang Jinyou tilted her head and peeked out. Luoshan turned to Wang and began to talk about Jinling's recent situation. No one could tell what he was doing under the table.
"My master doesn't mind, and I, as a rough man, don't mind either!"