C313 official concubine

Hua Rong looked at his husband who asked about his savings and answered blankly: "Savings? Let me think, your salary added with His Majesty's reward, originally, your family still had around three thousand yuan. Last time when we fought against Yang Me's troll army, in order to buy horse leather, tile pots and poison equipment, we added two thousand points. With the remaining one thousand points, I spent three hundred points … " Her voice became softer and softer, somewhat panic-stricken. "There's less than 700 slots left …"

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble Sister Shi Qi. Use these 700 slots to prepare some food for Aunt Qiao …" His gaze moved from Li Qiaoniang to his wife. Looking at her pale green clothes, he gave a smile that was not a smile, "Sister Shi Qi, I don't understand apparel, so let's compare it to the one on you …"

Hua Rong forcefully suppressed the surging emotions at the bottom of her heart, and said with a smile: "Mn, I will arrange it myself. Don't worry, I will definitely prepare the best for Mrs. Qiao."

Li Qiaoniang's face flushed red and she anxiously replied, "I will be frugal. I will not make an exception for the Servant, and I will not cause a ruckus."

Yue Pengju laughed: "Etiquette is still something that should be done. "Lady Qiao, you don't need to worry. These days, you've served lower official and Madam and worked very hard. From today onwards, you can rest in peace and wait for Madam to arrange it for you."

Hua Rong nodded his head, "Yes, you've worked hard. Aunt Qiao, these days, you only need to make some needles and threads, and you don't need to care about Housework anymore. I will arrange everything for you."

Li Qiaoniang immediately bowed: "Thank you Madam. Servant is extremely lucky to have met Madam. "

Hua Rong's heart felt like it was being cut by knives, yet she still talked about the details of taking in a concubine with her husband and his "concubinage" as if nothing had happened. It was just that in the area of inviting guests, Yue Pengju said that the battle was tense, there was no need to spread the news, all he did was to invite his close friends and relatives to a gathering. As for the guest list, he would personally arrange it so that Hua Rong would not have to interfere.

Hua Rong was noncommittal. The three of them discussed for a while more before each of them went back to their own rooms to rest.

Yue Pengju went to bed first and frowned: "Hai, this eye disease is really fatal."

Hua Rong slowly walked over, and gave him a change of medicine before saying softly, "Rest well for a while. There will always be a doctor who treats the eyes in Tan Zhou City."

He laid down, "Thank you, Big Sister Shi Qi for your service."

"No need."

This was the first time the husband and wife were being polite and courteous. Hua Rong turned his face slightly, but seeing his smiling face, this was the first time she felt the true meaning of "worshiping each other like ice".

The light was extinguished, but Yue Pengju seemed to not have the slightest bit of sleepiness. He was extremely excited as he asked incessantly, "Sister Shi Qi, what do you think Mrs Qiao is lacking? What's she wearing that looks good? "What jewelry do you want to prepare?"

Hua Rong patiently answered every one of his questions. She seemed to be numb and only told herself again and again that since she had chosen this path, she would play the role of "virtuous wife" until the end.

Yue Pengju asked again: "Isn't it a little too little to only organize seven hundred slots for a happy occasion?"

Hua Rong felt a little guilty, and said in a low voice: "Sorry, if I hadn't spent it earlier, I would still have had 100 gold taels …"

"It's fine, Sister Shi Qi. You've followed me for all these years and have never led a decent life, so it's only right to buy a few sets of clothes. Forget it, let me think of another way. Since Li Qiaoniang is young, he can't be shabby anymore … "

He was young, and his appearance was beautiful like a flower; naturally, he couldn't be shabby. Hua Rong thought, as for being a worthless wife, what did it matter if she was humble or not?

Finally, Yue Pengju got tired of asking questions. Seeing that Hua Rong still answered as if she was dutiful, she yawned and laughed: "Sister Shi Qi's virtues are really rare. I didn't know it before. "

She still maintained her smile and could only sigh, "But, if the Yue Clan has it, I will be the one to contribute the most."

Yue Pengju did not ask again. In the end, he was extremely tired and quickly fell asleep.

Where was Hua Rong sleeping? However, she was afraid of disturbing her husband, so she didn't dare to turn things around too much. She could only open her eyes wide in the darkness and quietly look at this unfathomable world, feeling that everything was just an illusion.

It was his habit, her habit, to feel her husband's hand burning on her in a daze. Especially during those days when she was severely injured and despaired, she would sleep peacefully every night with this kind of gentleness on her head. This gave her a great deal of confidence and courage to live on. However, everything had changed. She quietly removed his hand and gently put it aside. He was asleep, oblivious, and his hand gently grasped hers again. This time, she did not push him away. After a long time, when she heard his snoring, she quietly moved away and slowly got out of bed.

He silently walked to the window. At this moment, it was the height of the moon. The voice of the Raven was very low. She stood there for a long time, listening to the sound of her husband turning over in fear of disturbing him, before she quietly went back to lie down.

Although there were no proclamations, the news of the Yue Clan's good fortune had already been spread around the military camp. These days, under Yue Pengju's arrangements, Li Qiaoniang did not do any other household chores. Two guards came over to help her cook, she only wanted to embroider flowers at home and make the handkerchief, scented sachet, and other things that girls liked. Hua Rong, on the other hand, was running around to purchase a few things. She knew that Yue Pengju had spent all her money on Li Qiaoniang's dowry. To be a 'groom', one had to have the bearing of a groom. Pengju had been wearing coarse clothes all year round and did not have a single piece of decent clothing. She had to at least prepare some for him. Could it be that the bride was dressed in gold and silver, while the groom was dressed in old clothes?

Because Li Qiaoniang had nothing better to do, she would often go and work with the army women to make needle and thread. Ladies saw that her clothes became more and more beautiful every day, and her beautiful young girl's complexion became even more prominent, unlike the Jing Chai cloth skirt of the past. While the female servants were greatly envious of Li Qiaoniang, they were also flattering her greatly. Only now did she understand that this Madam really wanted to replace her rotten wife.

One evening, Li Qiaoniang packed up her needle and thread, and the few women started to discuss:

"Li Qiaoniang is so lucky, coming here and becoming a first class official like Madam Ru. In the future, it is also possible to become a Mrs. Guo Sealer."

"Who asked him to be the gift of the empress dowager's Shangguan Family? His status was naturally higher than others. Furthermore, she is young and beautiful, so it is certain that she will be doted upon by the Yue Xiang Gong when she gives birth to her son … "

"Yue Xiang Gong is famous for being thrifty. I heard that this time, they are going to set up a big operation for Mrs. Qiao, so that she won't lose out to Madam. If Yue Xiang Gong didn't really like her, how could she be like this? "

"Yue Xiang Gong is having a banquet? But our master has yet to receive an invitation. "

"Why are you panicking? It will be sent naturally. Since they are all in the military camp, wouldn't they be leaving just by shouting? "

"Madame Yue is truly magnanimous, not only was she not jealous, she even personally handled it for Yue Xiang Gong. Give whatever good stuff to Li Qiaoniang, I can't get used to my old master's two concubinage s. Back then when concubinage came to my room, I did not give him a good look at all, luckily I have two sons, if not, I would not know how I would have been bullied … "

"Even the Madame Yue can't do it. Who told her not to have children? If he couldn't have children, she wouldn't have the courage to do so. Fortunately Yue Xiang Gong liked the new and never hated the old, and had never abandoned her. In the future, if she wanted to consolidate his position, he would have to do so. Otherwise …

Wang Gui's wife sneered: "I don't think men are good people. A few days ago, I asked the Madame Yue to take charge of my affairs. In the future, who will take responsibility for her? The Yue Xiang Gong was such a big official, if he wanted to spoil someone, who would dare to say a word? "In short, we women are suffering …"

"There's no way about it. The fate of women has always been like this. Who can do anything about it?"

Sis GaoSi felt upset as she heard these discussions. I just want Madame Yue to be a really thwarted person.

Contrary to how Li Qiaoniang was, in these few days, Hua Rong had formed a clear contrast with her, and once again recovered her Jing Chai cloth skirt s. However, there were no signs of weakness or weakness, and she still wore a smile on her face every day.

It was precisely because of this that Sis GaoSi, who had a good relationship with her before, did not dare to meet her face to face and talk. Hua Rong did not take the initiative to look for her. On this day, she saw Hua Rong returning from the dusk. She wasn't riding a horse, she was only carrying a arrow cluster, and his expression was one of haste. She really wanted to greet Hua Rong, but she felt uneasy. Finally, she closed the door and pretended not to see him.

How could Hua Rong not know about their suspicions? When she returned home, the last rays of sunlight shone down from the trees. Li Qiaoniang stood up and carefully examined the Lovers' Sachet that had just been embroidered. Hearing the sound of footsteps, she raised her head and saw that it was Hua Rong.

Hua Rong smiled as she glanced at the scented sachet in her hand. "Mrs. Qiao, you sure are good-looking.

She said in a low voice, "Hubby goes to war all year round. Servant will embroider a scented sachet for him to carry around and protect his safety."

"Mm, you're still the best."

"Servant has often thought that for my husband and wife to treat Servant with such love, it is really a blessing that I don't know how many lifetimes have passed."

Hua Rong said indifferently: "This is also what you deserve."

Her eyes turned, only to see that on the Desk in front of Li Qiaoniang, there was actually an incomplete Gemini diagram. Li Qiaoniang saw the look in her eyes and quickly replied: "Madam!"

Hua Rong smiled: "I hope that you can help my husband to open up more leaves as soon as possible."

Li Qiaoniang was a little uneasy as she said anxiously, "Servant will definitely do his best for the Yue Clan's Burning Incense."

"Yes." "Aunt Qiao, I can be at ease with you taking care of hubby."

"Please rest assured Madam. Although a woman of the Servant cannot step onto the battlefield to kill his enemy, he will definitely serve him wholeheartedly. He will allow him to have no worries in the future."

Hua Rong nodded and returned to the house. After drinking a bowl of cold tea and sitting down for a while, Yue Pengju pushed open the door and entered.

Perhaps it was because he had noticed his wife's changes in the past few days, but the beautiful clothes he wore had already been replaced by her old clothes, and her expression was somewhat haggard. His eyes were eager, and he wanted to talk to her. However, Hua Rong didn't have the heart to talk about anything other than concubines. Several times, when he spoke, she pulled the conversation aside. He looked at her blankly a few times before finally saying, "Sister Shi Qi, you don't have to be like this."

Hua Rong smiled and said gently: "Pengju, I promised to help you arrange it, so I must do it well. "Don't worry."

"But you don't have to be frugal! I'll think of something for myself. "

Hua Rong gave a sweet smile, "It's not that serious. I just mortgaged the unnecessary accessories. Besides, the war is in a tight grip right now. The southeastern region has been arid for a long time, and they have been supporting this huge army of 100,000. The people's fat and ointment have almost been completely plundered. What does it matter if you eat less and wear less? "

Yue Pengju reached out his hand and tightly held her hand: "Big Sister Shi Qi, you've worked hard. "How about this, I will ask the guards to prepare this matter, you don't need to make any preparations."