The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Chapter 421 Rotten in the Stomach

Little did they know that there was a reason why Liu Ya came so early.

She had always wanted to thank Qian Youyi in person for saving her life in the palace.

However, as a new daughter-in-law, she cannot easily leave her husband's house and go back to her parents' house unless something happens, otherwise it will make her reputation bad.

The last time I was able to go home was because Qian Youyi sent an invitation, and my in-laws allowed it for the sake of the Qian family's face.

But there was a large group of relatives following her, and they were all talkative. In addition, Qian Youyi looked nonchalant and did not mention that he had seen her in the palace, so she did not find a chance to talk to him alone.

After returning home, she thought about it and felt that this matter could not be let go like this.

Not to mention that they will be formal relatives in the future, which is a lifelong thing. Besides, no matter what Qian Youyi thinks, she has to express her gratitude to him in person for saving her life twice.

Otherwise, she would not feel at ease.

Think about it, fate is really amazing.

She was a girl from a farming family in the north, but she married into an official family in the south and lived a life of no worries about food and clothing, with servants at her disposal.

She also became the elder sister-in-law of the daughter of an aristocratic family!

And all this happened in just a few years.

She is now very lucky and grateful for having a promising younger brother, otherwise her life would be very different now.

After finishing the chicken noodle soup, Liu Ya asked her husband Yu Shiqi to sit with her father for a while and chat.

I want to go to the inner courtyard to talk to my brother and sister-in-law.

Yu Shiqi naturally responded to such a reasonable request.

He said considerately, "Well, go ahead. I'm here with my parents!"

Xu also smiled and said, "Go ahead. She's already gotten up. The maid said she's getting dressed. You might as well go and talk to her."

Xu was very supportive of her daughter's desire to have a good relationship with her daughter-in-law.

She didn't think so when she was young, but now that she is old, she hopes that her family will be harmonious.

Moreover, this will also give daughters more confidence in their husband's family.

Although this daughter-in-law usually looks a little arrogant, she is very reasonable in doing things, generous and open-minded, and not petty. This is what Xu admires very much.

As soon as Liu Ya got up, Zhang Ping'an came in, still feeling the coldness of winter.

"Sixth sister, Sixth brother-in-law, Happy New Year!" Zhang Ping'an was the first to say with a fist and a smile.

Then he apologized: "I'm sorry, I got up late and made you wait. I'm really sorry!"

Yu Shiqi quickly stood up, waved his hand and said seriously: "Nothing, we are early, we arrived before the morning hour, it's normal that you are not up yet."

After Zhang Pingan exchanged a few pleasantries, he saw Sixth Sister getting up to go out and couldn't help asking, "Sixth Sister, where are you going? If you have anything, just tell the maids and the old women."

Xu said happily, "Your sixth sister thinks it's still early, so she's going to go talk to your wife!"

"Oh, that's good. Sixth sister is still as attentive as ever," Zhang Pingan praised.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ya pursed her lips and smiled, revealing two subtle dimples. She said softly, "Then I'll go over!"

"Hey, go ahead," Xu waved her hand.

Only then did Liu Ya go out with her maid.

When they arrived at the door of the inner courtyard bedroom, the maid guarding the door saw that it was the Sixth Aunt coming over and quickly bowed and said, "Hello, Sixth Aunt."

"Yes," Liu Ya nodded and said modestly, "I came to talk to your young lady. I wonder if she is available now?"

"I'll go in and tell them right away," the maid bowed again and went in to tell them.

After a while, Aunt Rong opened the door and came out, smiling, "Oh, it's Sixth Auntie, come in!"

Their attitude was much friendlier than when Liu Ya and her sisters first came to deliver noodles.

Then she scolded the maidservant, "Next time the ladies come over, just invite them in directly. Why bother with such formalities? The young lady just asked me about your troubles. I thought I wasn't disciplining you well enough!"

These words were actually said to Liu Ya, and it was also to clear himself.

The maid felt very aggrieved, but dared not say anything and could only lower her head and listen to the lecture.

Liu Ya laughed in her heart, but she was too lazy to argue with the servants.

After she married into the Yu family, she discovered that no matter how big the palace was or how small the home of a seventh-rank official was, as long as there were servants, there would always be people like this who flattered the superiors and bullied the subordinates.

There's no point getting angry with them.

After scolding the maid, Nanny Rong put on a smile again and led Liu Ya into the house.

She even said, "Our young lady is talking about these ladies!"

When they arrived at the inner room, Qian Youyi was sitting in front of the dressing mirror, asking the maid to help her comb her hair.

The maid was skillful and she made a very beautiful bun, then pinned on various pearl and jade jewelry, and added appropriate makeup, which made Qian Youyi look noble and gorgeous.

"Sixth sister, come and help me take a look at my outfit today." Qian Youyi greeted her with a faint smile when he saw someone coming in, which was also a way for Liu Ya to get out of the way.

She guessed that Liu Ya probably had something to say to her alone.

Liu Ya sat aside and praised: "This hair and makeup look really suit you, there's nothing wrong with it!"

"Sixth sister, you are too kind," Qian Youyi said with a smile, and the smile on her face deepened.

He then invited Liu Ya to drink tea: "This is the sweet-scented osmanthus dew that was newly brewed last year in the farm. It is best for women to drink. Come and try it, Liu Jie!"

Liu Ya took a sip and said, "It's really good."

Then he said hesitantly: "Sister-in-law, do you still remember me? I mean when we were in the palace before..."

She didn't have the courage to say the rest of the words. After they rolled around on her lips, she was about to swallow them and think about them again.

Then he heard Qian Youyi say lightly: "Remember!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ya clutched the handkerchief nervously.

"Mammy, I want to ride in that blue canopy carriage today. Please go to the stables and tell them to prepare it." Qian Youyi did not continue speaking, but turned around and lightly instructed the maid beside her.

Nanny Rong knew that this was a way to get her away. Although she was a little curious, she didn't ask too many questions.

This is the basic awareness of being a servant.

Wait until there is no one in the room.

Liu Ya then continued to ask anxiously, "Since you recognized me, why didn't you mention me when I went back to my parents' home last time? I thought you didn't remember me, after all, there are so many young maids in the palace."

Qian Youyi said calmly, "Sixth sister, I thought you didn't want to talk about what happened in the palace. They were all bad things. What's the point of bringing them up?"

Liu Ya paused, then said firmly, "No matter what, I want to say thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have been bullied by the old eunuchs in the palace, or even killed by Concubine Yang, and I would never have been able to leave the palace. I owe you a huge favor!"

After saying this, Liu Ya's mood became somewhat depressed. She paused for a moment before continuing, "I originally thought that our statuses were so different that we would never meet again, and I wouldn't be able to thank you in person. I've always felt regretful since leaving the palace. Who would have thought that you would become my sister-in-law? Life is truly amazing!"

"Yes, life is wonderful," Qian Youyi also sighed after hearing this.

Nothing else was said.

Then he stood up and said, "Now I have received your gratitude. Let's go out. I guess my elder sister-in-law and her family will be here soon."

"Wait a minute," Liu Ya said anxiously.

"Huh?" Qian Youyi looked at him in confusion.

"Do you know what happened to Baozhu after I left the palace?" Liu Ya asked.

She really couldn't feel at ease unless she asked clearly.

"Oh, she," Qian Youyi recalled for a moment before saying calmly, "She's dead. She suffered the consequences that you should have borne together. After all, someone has to be punished for doing something wrong."

Liu Ya opened her eyes wide and suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

Qian Youyi said, "It's better to die alone than to die together. This is all destined! After all your time in the palace, haven't you learned how to make choices?"

After saying this, he sighed softly and said, "Don't mention this matter again. Although you are already married, people's words are scary. Even lies can be made true. If it gets out, it will be bad for your reputation. So just keep it to yourself!"