Family Has a Concubine

Ye Tangcai was very happy to be able to go out to play.

But letting her go by herself doesn't seem to be interesting. After thinking about it, Ye Tangcai turned over, looked sideways at Chu Yunpan and said, "May I call sister-in-law here too?"

Chu Yunpan was very happy to see that she finally stopped pointing the back of her head at him, looked at her and nodded with a smile: "Okay!"

Ye Tangcai thought for a while, then said, "Can I call Minmin over?"

Chu Yunpan nodded again: "Of course."

Ye Tangcai chuckled, "Then can you call Sister Wei over?"

"Okay, all come!" Chu Yunpan felt flustered, bowed his head and kissed her.

Who knew that Ye Tangcai turned over and let him kiss her, then turned around. Chu Yunpan's face froze, so he could only rub against Ye Tangcai's back by himself.

Ye Tangcai ignored him, and he just hugged her like this. After a while, Ye Tangcai fell asleep.

Chu Yunpan couldn't fall asleep, so he just hugged her and rested with his eyes closed.

In the afternoon, Chu Qupan went out again on business.

When Ye Tangcai woke up, Chu Yunpan had already sent a post to Ye Lingjiao, Qi Min and the others, inviting them to play in Plum Blossom Village.

Thinking about tomorrow's trip, Ye Tangcai couldn't help feeling a little more anticipation in her heart, and she was not so overwhelmed, so she sat on the couch and knit a little hat for the child.

Huiran and Qingliu surrounded her, one branched her line, and the other read a script to her.

Qiuju came in with jujube and ginger syrup, seeing Ye Tangcai's expectant look, heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile, "Third Grandma and our family have all gone out, so what about Miss Lu from yesterday?"

Huiran frowned, she didn't like Qiuju mentioning Lu Qiaoer, but Qiuju really wanted to ask this question. Ye Tangcai waited for the master's house to go out, so it was hard to keep the guests at home.

Ye Tangcai didn't raise her eyes, and said calmly, "I didn't say I'm Miss Lu."

Seeing Ye Tangcai's cold tone, Qiuju felt uncomfortable for a while.

After all, Miss Lu is also the savior of the third master. Why does the third grandma treat her with such indifference? This is simply ungrateful.

But what Qiuju didn't know was that Ye Tangcai's indifferent attitude was not aimed at Lu Qiaoer.

Qiuju said again: "Third Master's Zhuangzi... It's our first time to go. We used to go to our small Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing, coming and going, which is not as fresh as the current Meihuazhuang. Should we take my wife as well? Come here, let's play together? It's not bad for everyone to relax together."

Ye Tangcai was taken aback, she naturally likes to go out with her mother, but now... She thought about the matter of Mrs Wen's persuasion to take her to take a concubine, so now she is not willing to see Mrs Wen.

Although, she has decided to leave Chu Yunpan, there are some things that she has already made plans for.

But it was her wound, and even if you left it alone, it would still hurt if you sprinkled salt on it.

Ye Tangcai said: "We are all a group of young people, if we call mother up, mother might feel embarrassed."

Qiu Ju was taken aback, and quickly said: "The third grandma can call the old lady, third wife, Mrs. Chen, etc. to go out together."

Hui Ran glared at her: "This time I went to Zhuangzi, the third master wanted to reward his brother who followed him. It seemed a bit too much to take Grandma Chen and Miss Qi with me. If I still bring so many people, what will happen? ? Don’t the people of the third master have to rush in and out again to protect a bunch of masters? How can this be a reward? "

Qiuju's face froze: "You're right."

Qiuju was anxious, if his wife came and saw that Ye Tangcai hadn't taken a concubine yet, she would definitely persuade Ye Tangcai, but since she was rewarding people in the house, she couldn't take it with her.

However, fortunately, Lu Qiaoer was still there!

Moreover, Xiaoquan and many other guards all stood by Lu Qiaoer's side.

The third mistress still hasn't given the third master a concubine. Such behavior has long made people sick.

Qiuju herself was the one who should have been admitted, but in the end it was delayed until now. Therefore, she couldn't help but want to find a sense of identity and someone who supports her.

Xiaoquan and Pinghai told her about Lu Qiaoer. On the way back from Xuzhou last time, they also said that Lu Qiaoer should be admitted, and they made such a joke.

In the end, Ye Tangcai quibbled away. When Ping Hai told Qiu Ju at that time, Qiu Ju felt that those guards were dissatisfied with Ye Tangcai's behavior, both inside and outside.

So she knew that these people were on Lu Qiaoer's side, as long as they worked harder, they would soon save the third master from the predicament.

"Sir, why don't you go tomorrow?" Qiu Ju said with a smile.

"Yes!" Xiaoyue nodded.

"Then... let the people below get ready." Qiuju said and called out: "Meihua, please go and inform Miss Lu that you will go to Plum Blossom Manor tomorrow."

Plum Blossom outside was wiping the dust off the antique shelves outside, giggling: "Zhuangzi with the same name as me! Okay, I'll go right away."

Qiuju breathed a sigh of relief.

Originally, I wanted to inform Lu Qiaoer by myself, but I was afraid that if I kept going there, it would not look so good, and it seemed deliberate.

...

The next day, which was a rare day, the sky cleared, there was no snow, and the sun shone down, making it extremely warm.

Early in the morning, Ye Tangcai got up to wash and dress up, and before sitting in front of the dressing table, Qingliu pulled Ye Tangcai's hair, and Huiran found clothes for her.

After she changed her clothes, she heard bursts of laughter outside, but it was Ye Lingjiao, Qi Min and Ye Weicai who came together.

"Sister-in-law." Ye Tangcai looked out, quickly pinned a hairpin on her head, and walked out with a smile. "Happy New Year."

From a distance, he saw Qi Min supporting Ye Lingjiao, stepping into the yard, followed by Ye Weicai. Ye Tang was full of smiles, and her gaze fell on Ye Lingjiao's stomach involuntarily.

Ye Lingjiao has been six months old, and although her body is heavy, she is very stable now, so she is not afraid to go out, as long as the carriage is stable.

Ye Tangcai hurriedly led them to the living room, Huiran, Qingliu and the others quickly served tea.

The few people didn't chat for a few words, and the maid outside suddenly called out: "Miss Lu is here!"

The three of Qi Min were stunned for a moment, and Qi Min couldn't help but glance at Ye Tangcai. Miss Lu? It can't be the one in Xuzhou, right?

Ye Lingjiao didn't know who it was, and said with a smile, "Miss Lu? Are you relatives of the Chu family?"

Ye Tang smiled faintly, "No."

Xiaoyue on the side said: "That Miss Lu is a big lady. Didn't the third master go out to catch bandits last time? It seems to say that he encountered a tiger on the mountain and was seriously injured. This Miss Lu saved the life of the third master. Listen now Said that her family was in trouble, and she went to Beijing to find relatives but failed, so she happened to meet Xiaoquan and others, and brought them back. Our third grandma immediately arranged a place to stay."

"Yes!" Hui Ran smiled faintly. Xiaoyue didn't know much about the inside story, but their answer without knowing the inside story was more generous and decent.

Qi Min frowned.

Ye Lingjiao didn't know about Lu Qiaoer and Chu Yunpan's skin-to-skin relationship, so she just smiled faintly: "Oh, that should really be a good thank you! Since she is in trouble, she must help her."

There was already a sound of footsteps in the yard, and then a girl in yellow came in.

Lu Qiaoer received the news that she was going out for a trip yesterday, and she was also looking forward to it.

When Chu Yunpan came to see her that day, she insisted on wearing her old clothes, looking plain and clean. But today she put on the dress that Ye Tangcai prepared for her. After all, since she lives here, she should dress beautifully and brightly. If she goes out and wears her old clothes, although it is simple, it will look deliberate .

She is dressed in a light yellow twig-wrapped flower scorpion, with a streamering silver silk horse-face skirt. The style is elegant but luxurious, and she has a pair of emerald green seven-treasure gold hairpins on her hair.

She was originally handsome and quiet, so she seemed to be a little more charming when dressed up like this, but there was a hint of stubbornness and tenacity between her brows.

Lu Qiaoer walked in with Xiaoyue, looked up and saw Ye Tangcai sitting on a gorgeous couch that could not be called famous, surrounded by several noble ladies.

The little woman on the left has a charming appearance, is gorgeously dressed, and is pregnant.

The girl on the right is 17 or 18 years old. She is handsome and beautiful, with a shrewd literary talent. There is a freshness and refinement like a clear spring in her eyes.

The girl on the lower left embroidered pier is the youngest, but she is about fourteen or fifteen years old.

Lu Qiaoer walked in and saw Ye Tangcai surrounded by several noble ladies, but she came in alone. In such a situation, it seemed that she and them were people from two worlds, and they seemed to be out of place.

Lu Qiaoer felt a little timid and a little uncomfortable. But she was always a calm and steady person, she stepped forward and gave a blessing: "I have seen Madam."

Ye Tang smiled faintly, "You don't need to be too polite. Miss Lu is here, please sit down!" He gestured with his hands.

Qingliu has moved an embroidery pier and put it next to Ye Weicai.

Lu Qiaoer was startled, then walked over and sat next to the edge of the embroidered pier.

Hui Ran smiled and said: "Miss Lu, we have really neglected these two days. But the imperial doctor told my third grandma to rest more. She was also lazy and uncomfortable two days ago. It means that she is in good spirits today. Today One has to go to the suburbs, we have a lot of people, and it will be lively if we go to play together."

Lu Qiaoer smiled slightly, "Yes, thank you Madam for inviting me."

Ye Tangcai said, "You're welcome."

"By the way, I haven't introduced you yet!" Hui Ran smiled again, and compared Ye Lingjiao with her hands, "This is Grandma Chen, the sister-in-law of our third grandma. She is married to Xinke Tanhua. Mr. Chen Now she works in the Hanlin Academy. Her father-in-law is the third-rank household servant."

Hearing that Ye Lingjiao is the daughter-in-law of a high-ranking official, Lu Qiaoer's body tensed up, and she smiled faintly: "Hello, Mrs. Chen."

Ye Lingjiao smiled and said, "Miss Lu, you're welcome. You are a guest of the Chu family, so we are our own."

Hui Ran compared Qi Min again and said, "This is the county magistrate of Lingyan. Like Miss Lu, she came from a farming family, but she is very good at chess, and together with our third grandma, she won Beiyan's envoy for Daqi." , and also won 100,000 military rations for Daqi, so he was canonized as the Lord of Lingyan County."

Lu Qiaoer was shocked when she heard that Qi Min was born in the same farming family as her, and Qi Min's identity had undergone a drastic change, becoming the head of the county by virtue of her own strength. Lu Qiao was dumbfounded.

In an instant, she had a feeling of being compared, and she felt very uncomfortable. He only smiled faintly: "I have seen the county master."

Qi Min hehe: "Miss Lu, you're welcome. Speaking of which, we are all the same, with similar backgrounds, so we should take care of each other and take care of each other. You can call me Qi Min from now on! The people below will also call me Miss Qi, county lord The county lord, it sounds strange."

"This is the younger sister of the third grandma, Miss Ye San." Huiran said.

Lu Qiaoer and Ye Weicai greet each other.

Qi Min smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I have been living by myself since I was named the county lord. It's also strange to be lonely. Miss Lu has the same background as me, and must have a lot of common language. Miss Lu, why don't you move here and talk to me?" I'll live with you." He giggled.

Qiuju's face was slightly stiff as she stood aside.

Hui Ran's eyes lit up, and she joked with a smile: "Look, Miss Qi is so hospitable! Anyone who finds a relationship will be dragged to stay at home for a few days. But the dumplings she makes are very delicious, others wish they could all live in her The family doesn't go away. But she is also a strange person. After inviting someone else once, there is no second time. She is really half-hearted. Ms. Lu, please promise to go to her house to eat dumplings, otherwise, next time If you want to go, you have no chance."

Qi Min smiled: "Yes, yes, yes."

Lu Qiaoer was stunned, with an uncomfortable feeling in her heart, she pursed her lips and said, "Thank you Miss Qi for your kindness, but I... I just lived here. Everyone knows that I am the savior of Master Hou. Yesterday Madam was unwell and did not meet me... If I leave suddenly, I am afraid that others will misunderstand that Madam treats me poorly, so I will go to Miss Qi's house to eat dumplings after the Chinese New Year. Please don't be disgusted by Miss Qi then. "

Huiran's face turned black. Qiu Ju breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but glance at Lu Qiaoer appreciatively.

Qi Min had a playful smile on his face.

Qi Min was also there when he went to Xuzhou. She could clearly remember that on the way back, Xiaoquan and others teased how Lu Qiaoer and Chu Yunpan's skin-to-skin relationship should be included in Chu Yunpan's backyard Yunyun.

So one day when Lu Qiaoer is here, one day will be against Ye Tangcai

Now she proposes to let Lu Qiaoer live in her house, but Lu Qiaoer refuses whether it is intentional or unintentional. But Qi Min stood in Ye Tangcai's position and already had a prejudice against Lu Qiaoer, so he felt that Lu Qiaoer was not a good thing.

The corners of Qi Min's lips curled up slightly, his eyes rolled, he looked at Lu Qiao'er and said with a smile: "By the way, what does Miss Lu's house do?" Pretending not to know.

Lu Qiaoer said lightly, "My father is a doctor. I have studied pharmacology from him since I was a child, so I know a little about medicine."

"Oh, that's how it is." Qi Min smiled, "Just now Hui Ran said that you were born in a peasant household like me, so your father is a doctor in the village?"

Lu Qiaoer raised her head and glanced at Qi Min, feeling that if Qi Min looked down on her any longer, he was trying to squeeze her, so she lowered her head again: "Yes."

Qi Min smiled slightly: "Then do you still have land at home? After all, you left home suddenly, and the land at home will be abandoned."

Lu Qiaoer frowned even deeper, only feeling a burst of humiliation, now in front of her was the eldest daughter of the former Hou family, the wife of the Hou family who was an extremely human minister.

As for Ye Lingjiao and Ye Weicai, one is a young mistress of a senior official's family, and the other is also a noble lady.

In front of such a person, Pian Qi Min said something about farming or not, and when he mentioned this kind of thing, he seemed to be constantly marking each other's identities, and constantly emphasizing that she was a little rural girl.

Lu Qiaoer felt a little humiliated, but she had no choice but to answer, and said flatly: "There used to be. But my father is a doctor, and we don't rely on that for a living."

"That's true." Qi Min smiled slightly, "You guys have a skill anyway, but like me, both parents died, and you can only rely on the few acres of Susukida that you planted. In the end, you didn't even have to plant the land, so you could only rely on it." I make a living by setting up stalls and selling things everywhere.”

Lu Qiaoer looked embarrassed and just smiled. This one farms one by one, and one by one has a hard life, can you not mention it?

Ye Tangcai looked back at Qi Min: "Minmin, do you still have land at home?"

Qi Min said: "It was sold out after I came out! But I want to go back to the countryside after the next year and buy back the old land."

"Oh, can we grow taro?" Ye Tangcai smiled. "I like to eat taro, so you can grow it for me then."

"It's not easy." Qi Min said with a smile.

Ye Weicai said, "My sister wants to eat taro, so I can ask someone to plant some taro in Zhuangzi."

Qi Min said: "That's different. Our land grows delicious food! Then I will grow the land for you to eat."

Then how to plant taro, and then talk about other village marriages, and discuss it with Lu Qiaoer.

Listening to what they said, Lu Qiaoer felt that they deliberately flaunted their status to humiliate her, and took her as a village girl to have fun.

"If rice is to be planted, we have to sow it in April." Qi Min said, "Miss Lu, the climate in Xuzhou is warm. I don't know how many months?"

Lu Qiaoer smiled lightly: "I... don't really understand. Because we mostly rely on treating people, and I also studied medicine in my childhood, so I don't know much about it."

"Oh, what a pity, I was thinking of buying some land over there." Ye Lingjiao said.

"Sanyue over there will be fine." A chuckle sounded, but Chu Yunpan walked in.

Ye Weicai and Ye Lingjiao were startled, and stood up with a smile.

Ye Tangcai glared at them, "Why are you standing! Sit!"

Ye Lingjiao giggled: "It's not that I'm afraid of him! I'm an elder, so I have to salute him? I just want to give him the seat and let him sit next to Sister Tang."

Ye Tangcai glared at her even more: "What is there to sit on?"

Chu Yunpan smiled, he also wanted to sit next to Ye Tangcai, but when he saw them, he smiled and said, "Sit down, sister!" As he said, he dragged an armchair and sat not far away.

Qi Min smiled and said, "Master Hou said that Xuzhou will be interrupted in March?"

Chu Yunpan nodded: "Yes!" Then he explained the climate and the soil, including how many months to fertilize, how many months to prevent pests, and how to prevent them. In addition to transplanting rice, he also talked about how to grow sweet potatoes.

Sitting on the side, Lu Qiaoer was stunned. As a marquis, a powerful minister who is extremely human, why do you understand this? And, why say this?

But she didn't have time to think about it, she wanted to interrupt and join the topic. But just now she said that she didn't understand, so it was difficult to talk to her, and she just sat quietly on the side. For a moment, I just felt extremely awkward.

Because they are all talking about Zhuang's marriage, even people like Chu Yunpan can speak clearly and logically, but she, who was born in a Zhuang's married family, can't get in the words, and she seems very ignorant.

Lu Qiaoer's small face turns green and turns pale, and after a while, the topic ends.

Qi Min giggled: "Master Hou is really powerful, he really deserves to be the number one scholar! He can do everything!"

But Ye Lingjiao snorted: "Although he is the number one scholar, this Zhuang's marriage and insect pests are not as good as that fool. The emperor used to praise him often!" It was Chen Zhiheng who was talking about.

Chen Zhiheng is the most clear about these crops and water conservancy, even Chu Yunpan can't compare.

It turned out that everyone was proud of knowing Zhuang married crops, and the emperor even boasted. Lu Qiaoer was sitting on the side, holding a handkerchief embroidered with lotus in her hand, with a smile on her face, but she felt embarrassment and embarrassment in her heart.

"Oh, I suddenly remembered." Chu Yunpan laughed, "Your idiot called you!"

Ye Lingjiao's face froze for a moment, then she glared at him again: "You just said it!"

"Forgot." After sitting down, he forgot, Chu Yunpan said again: "It's getting late, and the outside is ready, let's go."

"Okay." Qi Min agreed with a smile, pulled Ye Weicai up, and the two supported Ye Lingjiao from left to right, and went out smiling.

Chu Yunpan walked to Ye Tangcai and helped her up: "Let's go."

"Yeah." Ye Tangcai nodded, followed his strength, turned back to Lu Qiaoer and said, "Miss Lu, please."

Lu Qiaoer came back to her senses, "Okay."

Several people left Yuntang Residence together, and walked slowly towards the Chuihua Gate.

There, four gorgeous large carriages stopped early. Ye Lingjiao and others walked over and got into the car one by one.

Ye Lingjiao and Qi Min took two maidservants with them. Ye Weicai and Lu Qiaoer took two maidservants with them.