Noble Lady

Qi Niang said, "Yushu and Qiuyue are both Cui Hua's concubines now, but Yushu manages the household chores for He Ruyi, the mistress, while Qiuyue gets nothing."

There is also a secret in this. Qiuyue took advantage of He Ruyi's illness to give Cui Hua that kind of medicine and tried to climb into Cui Hua's bed, but she didn't expect to be intercepted by Yushu halfway.

Afterwards, Cui Hua took them all as concubines, but no one likes someone who uses despicable means against them, so Qiuyue’s situation can be imagined.

Yuzhu snorted in disdain: "She deserves it."

When he was in the He family, Yu Shu was not a peaceful person, so it was not surprising that he would do something like giving his master that kind of drug.

A person like Cui Hua is eager to be his concubine, I don’t know what she is trying to achieve.

"Suying, what's going on with the He family?" Xue Chenyu didn't continue to dwell on He Ruyi's affairs and changed the subject.

Qi Niang withdrew, and Su Ying bowed respectfully and stepped forward. "According to the young lady's instructions, I have been secretly in contact with that concubine Zhao."

"Before, Ji Minrou was imprisoned in Jingzhao Prefecture for several days for hoarding grain and driving up grain prices. Later, the imperial court banned the use of grain to make wine, and the winery was forced to close."

After a pause, Su Ying continued, "But because of Mrs. Ji's support, her life in the He family is still prosperous."

"But her belly was getting bigger and bigger, and He Minzhi was reluctant to give her a name, and the two of them often had arguments and disagreements."

After all, Mrs. Ji is Ji Minrou's biological mother, so it's not surprising that she cares about her daughter. It's understandable that He Minzhi is unwilling to give her a name, after all, this is the critical moment when he is preparing to recover.

However, Mrs. Ji's attitude towards Ji Minrou since the accident made Xue Chenyu have new speculations about the fact that Ji Minrou was taken to the He family since she was a child.

"Suying, please have someone investigate why Ji Minrou was sent to the He family back then, and whether Mrs. Ji had any private dealings with Liu during her years at the He family."

Su Ying quickly agreed, and then continued, "Needless to say, the old lady of the He family has been confused since she became seriously ill. However, she was suddenly helped by a miracle doctor some time ago, and I heard that she has regained her clarity of mind."

This means that the He family does have someone with great power behind the scenes helping them.

"He Minzhi has returned to the He family. I heard that he is full of ambition and has shown no sign of being depressed by his two-month detention. He is eager to make a big move."

With someone backing him up behind the scenes, he naturally wouldn't be depressed. Perhaps that person has promised him wealth and glory.

"What about Aunt Zhao?" Xue Chenyu asked. Suying said a lot but didn't mention Xiaocao, so she was a little worried.

Before she left Beijing, Xiaocao was already pregnant. There was a troublemaker named Ji Minrou who was always stirring up trouble. She was afraid that Xiaocao would have to manage the household, deal with Ji Minrou, and take care of her own belly, and she would not be able to take care of the whole thing.

Su Ying said, "Miss, don't worry. Aunt Zhao is doing quite well in the He family. She has been taking care of the He family since Old Madam He fell ill."

"Ji Minrou lives in the He family without any status or position. Without the support of Old Madam He and He Minzhi, her food, clothing, and shelter all depend on her."

Xue Chenyu asked: "What happens after He Minzhi returns?"

Su Ying replied, "Even if He Minzhi goes back, Aunt Zhao will still be the housekeeper. But this morning I heard someone bring me news that Old Madam He is already arranging a marriage for He Minzhi."

Marry someone new? He hasn't even been reinstated yet, and he's already in such a hurry to get married? Xue Chenyu sneered and didn't comment.

Yuzhu was very dissatisfied. "With He Minzhi's character, he still wants to marry again? What kind of girl is blind to marry a heartless man like him who had an affair with his cousin without any matchmaker under his wife's nose?"

As soon as she said this, everyone in the room could hardly hold back their laughter.

But their daughter is the unlucky wife, so they can't laugh openly.

Yuzhu's mouth is truly unmatched. ... However, it would be embarrassing for the legal wife to tell others about it. Xue Chenyu held her cheek and said, "Next time you scold He Minzhi, do it in front of him."

"Okay, girl." Yuzhu's voice was excited.

Xia He crossed her arms over her chest and said, "That old hag, Mrs. He, must have eaten dead charcoal—she's got a black heart. The sons and daughters she raised are all bad seeds that won't even sprout when planted. Whoever marries into their family will suffer."

Qiuhua: "The He family is in cahoots with each other, so why not just overthrow the He family?"

Suying silently gave Qiuhua a thumbs up: This guy who looks quiet is the real ruthless person.

Xue Chenyu held her forehead with her hand, "I'm just asking about the situation, not raiding the house."

The maids then quieted down.

"However..." Xue Chenyu paused, then continued, "We can't let them get too comfortable."

Great!

Yuzhu raised the corner of her mouth quietly and asked expectantly: "Miss, what can I do for you?"

"Go to the government office and file a complaint, saying that the He family owes me tens of thousands of taels of silver and hasn't repaid a single cent yet. I'm requesting that Jingzhao Prefecture seal off the He family's house to pay off the debt." Xue Chenyu said, looking at Su Ying, "I'll leave this matter to you."

"Yes, girl."

It was both to find something for He Minzhi and Liu to do so that they wouldn't be too idle; it was also a test of the person behind He Minzhi.

After that, she had to find time to see Xiaocao again.

Thinking of this, Xue Chenyu also told Su Ying to tell Xiao Cao. Su Ying also agreed.

Yuzhu stretched her neck and said: Why not me?

Xue Chenyu seemed to see through her thoughts. "I don't need so many people around me all the time. The six of you can work out a rotation schedule, two by two, so you can have time to do what you want to do."

"By the way, someone will be here to take Yumei's place, so just follow the arrangements."

She had ignored these things before. These girls were always around her and had no time of their own. She didn't have much to do around her, so there was no need to keep them under control all the time.

Yumei: "Ah?" The girl really didn't like her anymore.

Ying Ying Ying.

Xue Chenyu ignored her whimpering. Yumei was not an ordinary servant. She would have to go back sooner or later.

What's more, her junior uncle is Prince Cheng's son Situ Zhen.

Although she didn't know who Yumei's grandfather was, he was definitely not a simple person.

It would have been fine if he hadn't known before, but now that he'd returned to Beijing, he was still using the little girl as a servant. What would he do if her grandfather came to find her? She didn't want to be beaten.

Xue Chenyu gave the order, and Yuzhu and the other four who served Xue Chenyu quickly came up with a plan. Yuzhu and Xiahe were in one group, Qiuhua and Yumei were in another, and each group took turns on duty every day.

As for why they were arranged this way, it was probably because they complemented each other. Xue Chenyu did not interfere.

Qinnan and Suying were originally responsible for looking after her private vault. After they got the hang of it, they each took one day, so they could take turns.

Yuzhu was busy with their own things, and Xue Chenyu and He Jixiang talked for a while. It was getting late, and before Xue Chenyu could invite anyone to have lunch, Captain Chen came to the Marquis' Mansion to pick them up.

Of course, He Jixiang was inevitably teased by everyone.

……

In the afternoon, Xue Chenyu went to the Jinyi Pavilion again.

After a long journey south, Xue Chenyu was exhausted by the journey, and faced a shortage of food and clothing in Haicheng County. When she returned, her face had become thinner and her body had become much thinner.

He has grown a bit taller though.

As a result, the winter clothes I made last year no longer fit me.

Besides, it is said that the New Year comes after Laba, and Laba has passed long ago. Seeing that the New Year is approaching, it is time for her to make new clothes.

"Miss, why didn't you say hello before you came here?" It was the shopkeeper Wang who came out to greet her personally, with an eager look on his face.

Xue Chenyu said calmly, "I came here on a whim. What's the matter? Am I disturbing Shopkeeper Wang's business?"

"I dare not, I dare not!" Shopkeeper Wang was extremely terrified.

Xue Chenyu was too lazy to look at him any longer and ordered, "Call Sanniang over to take my measurements and make me some clothes."

"As the young lady ordered, Sanniang should come immediately. However, a distinguished guest just arrived and Sanniang was asked to go and have his measurements taken. Please wait a moment, young lady."

Shopkeeper Wang had a smile on his face and looked very honest.

Xue Chenyu was too lazy to expose him, so they went upstairs directly.