Quick Wear: Men Farming and Women Weaving

Chapter 183: Red Mansion Lady Xing 3

The next day, the dawn had just broken through the sky, and the silence of the morning hour enveloped the East Courtyard. The servants and maids quietly began their day's work.

Their movements were skillful and gentle, fearing to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere. Some were carefully preparing toiletries for their masters, with clear water in the delicate washbasins and towels neatly placed; others were busy in the kitchen, with smoke rising, preparing a sumptuous breakfast for their masters.

There was no noise in the entire East Courtyard, only occasional slight noises, which were the tacit communication between servants and maids. In this quiet atmosphere, they completed their respective duties efficiently.

Xing Yuling woke up with soreness all over her body when her personal maid Guyu whispered a reminder, but Jia She had already left. Xing Yuling thought of the madness of last night and her face flushed. She sighed softly, and felt a little uneasy.

Guyu came in with a basin of water, and seeing Xing Yuling's expression, he smiled knowingly, "Girl, get up and wash up."

Xing Yuling nodded and got up from the bed. She looked at herself in the mirror, her eyes revealing a complex emotion.

"Jia She..." Xing Yuling hesitated to speak.

Gu Yu understood her thoughts and said softly, "Miss, since it has already happened, just let it go. However, the Jia family has many wives and concubines, so you should make plans early."

Xing Yuling's heart tightened. She knew that Guyu was right. In this deep mansion, if you want to survive, you must have means. She secretly made up her mind to seize this opportunity and strive to gain a foothold in the Jia family.

Xing Yuling asked her maid Lichun to take Lixia and Xiaoman to count the dowry and register them.

It seemed that it was getting late. She was dressed neatly by four maids, wearing a bright red dress, and came to the living room in the front yard. She saw Jia She, who had been waiting for a while. He was wearing a blue robe, with a tall posture and a gentle smile on his handsome face.

"Madam, it's getting late. Eat a meal first and then go to pay respects to your mother later."

The two of them drank a bowl of green glutinous rice porridge quietly, and ate some steamed dumplings, steamed cheese with sugar, osmanthus cake and other breakfast items.

Rongqing Hall is the main courtyard where Old Lady Jia lives. The hall is decorated in a rich and luxurious style, and is surrounded by festive vases and ornaments.

"It's getting late, why hasn't the bride arrived yet?" Mrs. Wang, wearing an old-fashioned royal blue dress and sitting in the first seat below the main seat, looked sarcastic.

Old Mrs. Jia squinted her eyes and was being massaged by the maid behind her. She listened drowsily to what Mrs. Wang said and did not respond.

Jia Zheng had just sat down and picked up the teacup. Before he had time to take a few sips, he heard his wife's voice. He turned to look at his wife and saw that she was talking to his mother. However, his mother seemed to have no reaction and remained silent.

Jia Zheng's face darkened slightly. He put down the teacup in his hand and began to criticize, "Brother, you are just newlywed, how can you be so ignorant of the general situation?" There was a hint of blame in his voice and his eyes revealed his dissatisfaction with his wife.

Madam's face instantly became a little embarrassed. She lowered her head and said softly, "I just..." However, before she finished her words, Jia Zheng interrupted her, "Don't say anything more. Sit down."

The lady bit her lip, a trace of grievance flashed in her eyes, but she still bowed obediently and sat down.

Jia Zheng sighed hypocritically and picked up the teacup again.

When Jia She and his wife arrived at the entrance of Rongqing Hall, a maid saw them and hurriedly went to greet them, bowed, and then quietly reported to the inside. Jia She straightened his clothes, and Xing Yuling slightly adjusted her headdress, and then walked into Rongqing Hall with elegant steps. The arrival of Jia She and his wife attracted the attention of everyone present. Under the gaze of everyone, Jia She and his wife slowly walked to the center of the hall and exchanged greetings with others.

When Jia Mu saw her eldest daughter-in-law coming in, she immediately showed a loving smile on her face. She waved her hand hurriedly, signaling the maid Yuanyang beside her to come over and help her to get up. Yuanyang walked quickly to Xing Yuling and carefully helped her. The eldest daughter-in-law smiled and greeted Jia Mu, with elegant movements, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family. Jia Mu's eyes were full of joy, and she said softly: "Old lady, get up quickly, no need to be polite." After the eldest daughter-in-law got up, Jia Mu took her hand and asked about her recent situation with concern. Her tone was kind and amiable, making people feel her love for her. The whole scene was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, showing the close relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Mrs. Wang's face was slightly gloomy, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes. She was stirring the handkerchief in her hand desperately, as if it was the emotion that could not be calmed down in her heart. She still tried her best to maintain her calmness on the surface. She didn't want others to see her loss of composure, and didn't want to make herself look so unbearable.

Mrs. Wang smiled as she picked up the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of Biluochun spread in her mouth. She nodded slightly and praised, "This Biluochun is really fragrant!"

"I'm afraid my sister-in-law has never tasted this kind of tribute tea."

Xing Yuling took a sip and said, "It is indeed a good tea! The Biluochun tea given by the palace is indeed extraordinary."

"The old lady has always been reluctant to drink this half catty of Biluochun, but today she shared it with us, thanks to the blessing of my sister-in-law."

Mrs. Wang's flattering words made Mrs. Jia feel comfortable.

"Yes, the old lady has always been very caring towards us." Jia Zheng agreed.

Jia She fanned himself silently and lowered his head to play with the jade pendant.

"Now that the eldest daughter-in-law has married in, there will be someone to control the eldest son, and I can put my mind at ease." Mrs. Jia leaned on the soft pillow with a smile on her face, feeling particularly comfortable. She thought of the previous eldest daughter-in-law and couldn't help frowning. That eldest daughter-in-law was always disobedient and opposed her everywhere, which made her feel helpless and troubled. Now, choosing a daughter-in-law of low status can no longer put pressure on her.

When Jia She heard what his mother said, he was very angry and there was a trace of emotion on his face.

Old Mrs. Jia sat in the spacious living room with a kind smile on her face. She looked at the couple in front of her and said earnestly: "You two should get along well with each other in the future, and the eldest wife should give me a good grandson as soon as possible." However, others could clearly feel that she did not care much about whether the eldest wife had a child.

Mrs. Jia's words seemed more like a response than a genuine concern from the heart. She didn't look at the couple for too long, as if this was just part of her daily mumbling.

The whole scene was filled with a subtle atmosphere. Mrs. Jia's words sounded like an order, making Xing Yuling feel a little uncomfortable.

The old lady opened her mouth slowly and said, "The eldest daughter has just entered the mansion and does not understand the affairs yet. So, let the second daughter manage the miscellaneous affairs first." As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on Wang.

Xing Yuling looked up at Jia She and replied softly, "Mother, I don't have enough experience in managing household affairs. Let my younger brother and sister-in-law help take care of the house first."

Mrs. Wang stood up, with a glimmer of confidence and determination in her eyes. She smiled and nodded to everyone, saying, "Thank you for your trust, mother. I will do my best to manage the mansion."

Mrs. Wang was overjoyed. She was originally worried that she would lose the power to manage Rongguo Mansion after Xing married into the mansion. But unexpectedly, the old lady came forward in person to help her keep control of Rongguo Mansion.

A big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground, and she felt extremely relieved. The retention of management rights made her position in the mansion more stable and also made her full of confidence in the future.

Mrs. Wang secretly felt lucky, because she knew that all this was inseparable from the support and trust of the old lady. She decided to manage Rongguo Mansion more attentively and live up to the old lady's expectations.