Family Has a Concubine

Huiyang and Qiuju were carrying a tray covered with red silk, which was full of purses embroidered with red rattan patterns. The two walked down and handed out these purses to them.

Mother Qiao, Yu Yang and the others received the purse and weighed it in their hands. The weight really made people happy.

Yu Yang opened the bag in his hand, poured out two small silver cakes, and gasped: "Ah, the third master is so generous, it's worth seven or eight taels! Hehehe!"

Huiran just finished distributing the last purse in her hand, turned around and pursed her lips with a smile: "The third master is happy, eight taels per person."

Those who had just received the money were all shocked, eight taels per person? Unbelievably, they took them apart one after another, and they were all eight taels.

Many people had worked in other places before, and they had never received so much money, and some of them had never touched so much money, and they seemed surprised.

Everyone couldn't believe it, kowtowed to Chu Yunpan and Ye Tangcai, and said congratulations.

Xiaoquan chuckled: "Third Master, it's not like giving out the red envelopes for the Chinese New Year, right?"

Chu Yunpan hooked his red lips and snorted coldly: "What do you think?"

Yu Yang immediately poohed, glaring at Xiao Quan: "What nonsense? Is our third master such a person? Of course, those who have children will have children, and Chinese New Year will be Chinese New Year! Third master, do you think so?" He looked at Chu Yunpan expectantly.

Chu Yunpan smiled and glared at him: "Get lost! You are the only one who is talkative! Everyone will reward you on the first day of the new year, but you will not."

"Ah, don't! Third Master!" Yu Yang exclaimed, "Everyone come to judge, this is the reward I got for everyone, but in the end I have nothing."

Ping Hai, Xiao Quan, and the servants behind said one after another, "When the time comes, each of us will give you a penny, and it's almost enough."

The people in the garden burst out laughing, very lively.

Xiaoquan smiled again and said, "Brother Yuyang, just wait, when the third master invites a small banquet, it will be your reward."

"Yes, yes, haha!" Ping Hai and the others kept booing.

Mother Qiao's face froze, and she snorted, "It's over, go back to sleep!"

Chu Yunpan saw them having a good time, the surrounding night was dimly lit, and the New Year was approaching, and there were people in the distance constantly setting off gorgeous fireworks, which seemed to make everything warm and lively, and his heart was filled with joy. He looked back at Ye Tangcai Smile lightly.

Ye Tangcai looked at him and listened to these words, but didn't react at all, but Mingyan's little face was stiff, her heart was getting colder inch by inch, her long eyelashes drooped slightly, and she didn't groan.

Hui Ran has already returned to Ye Tangcai's side, and gently helped her up.

Qiuju is really happy, this small banquet usually refers to a small banquet for concubines.

Taking concubines is different from regular marriages by Ming media, there are no eight sedan chairs, and there is no wedding. But if the male host pays attention to it, he will also set up a few small tables at home, which is lively and lively, and others call it Xiaoyan.

Chu Yunpan saw that Ye Tangcai didn't seem very happy, and said lightly to the following: "It's getting late, we're leaving soon."

The group of people below receded like a tide.

The entire courtyard was quiet again.

"Tang'er tired? Let's go back and rest." Chu Yunpan walked over and gently supported Ye Tangcai's lower back.

Ye Tangcai's body was slightly stiff, and she only nodded: "En."

The two walked into the living room together.

Ye Tangcai sat on the couch, Hui Ran walked in and said, "The hot water is ready, Third Master go wash up."

Chu Yunpan still held Ye Tangcai in his arms and refused to let go, he lowered his head and chuckled in her ear: "Can we go together?"

Ye Tangcai glared at him, and Chu Yunpan suddenly remembered that she was pregnant, and the temperature of the water was also important, so he kissed her on the forehead, "I'll go first."

Chu Yun climbed up to leave, and Ye Tangcai curled up on the couch.

"Mother Qiao is here." Xiaoyue called outside suddenly.

Ye Tangcai straightened up, and saw the bead curtain separating the inside and the outside swaying slightly. Mother Qiao walked in and saluted Ye Tangcai: "Greetings to the third grandma."'

Ye Tangcai smiled and said, "To prepare so many dishes today, why doesn't mammy go back to rest?"

"It's really... There are some things I want to talk to the third grandma." Mother Qiao said, and glanced at Qingliu, Meihua and others beside her.

"You go out first." Ye Tang said.

Qingliu and Meihua agreed and withdrew. Only Ye Tangcai, Hui Ran, and Mother Qiao were left in the room.

"Mommy, sit down quickly." Huiran moved an embroidered pier for the fifth birthday and placed it in front of the couch.

Qiao Momo sat down unceremoniously, and sighed slightly: "Third Grandma, Qiuju is planning to show her face?"

Ye Tangcai was taken aback, and Hui Ran said: "Yes, this is assigned and arranged before the girl got married."

"This... I think if it's Qiuju, it's better to change it." Qiao Mama said, "Although I am the nanny of the third master, I am on the side of the third grandma. Let me tell the third grandma, Qiuju Ju's mind is too lively. Even Xiaoyue and Baishui are more reliable than Qiuju. Although they are not as good as Qiuju, they are not bad. Men don't necessarily like beautiful ones, as long as they can serve them."

Hui Ran was startled, looked at Ye Tangcai, only to see Ye Tangcai's expression was indifferent.

Mother Qiao was a little anxious, she felt that Qiuju's mind was too active, and if she really showed her face at that time, it would be troublesome.

Seeing that Ye Tangcai didn't respond at all, Hui Ran said with a smile, "Third Mistress appreciates Mammy's kindness. It's getting late, Mammy should go back and rest first."

"This... alright." Mother Qiao nodded and then backed out.

Huiran sent her out of the courtyard, and then came back.

Ye Tangcai hugged the big red cloud quilt and huddled in a corner.

"Third grandma... Madam Qi might as well think about it..." Huiran sighed slightly as she spoke.

But Ye Tangcai shook her head, "Do whatever I want...he can do whatever he likes!" She doesn't need anyone to be a firm favorite, and she is not afraid of anyone who will share her favor, because she didn't intend to share anyone with anyone.

This place is not clean, she just leaves.

Huiran was surprised, what does this mean? Do you choose whichever one the third master likes? But seeing Ye Tangcai's sluggish expression, he couldn't bear to say more, thinking to wait until the Chinese New Year.

Ye Tangcai felt as if a piece of her heart had been ripped out.

Just hearing these words about concubinage, face-saving, and small banquets made her feel so uncomfortable.

Mother Qiao meant well and really thought of her.

But no matter who it is, the whole world thinks he deserves a concubine. Even if he stands in her position, helps her, and calls for doing this for her own good. It's like eating and sleeping as a matter of course.

But she is petty, mean and intolerable, just can't accept it.

Prevent him from being happy, prevent him from being equal to others, and do things that are not allowed by heaven.

She doesn't want to worry about it anymore, he can follow whoever he likes.

Anyway, she was leaving with the baby.

Counting the days, it should be almost the same!

"Third grandma." At this time Qiuju walked in, "It's getting late, are you ready to rest?"

Ye Tangcai said: "Yes!" Then he stood up.

Hui Ran glanced at her, and helped Ye Tang pick it up: "By the way, what about the warm bird's nest porridge tonight? Don't you want to eat it?"

"I can't eat for a while." Ye Tangcai had already stood up and walked out of the living room.

Qiuju was startled, and hurriedly followed her with Huiran.

When they came to the bedroom, Hui Ran took off Ye Tangcai's coat, and Qiu Ju went to spread the quilt.

When Ye Tangcai lay down, Qiuju's face became anxious, but Ye Tangcai closed her eyes and didn't say a word.

Qiuju was startled. Huiran glanced at her: "The third grandma is taking a rest, let's go out quickly."

Qiuju's heart sank slightly, her body trembling with disappointment, she thought for a while, took it to the lamp stand in front, blew out the lamp, and then went out listlessly.

Walking out of the door, I just saw Chu Yunpan come back from washing. He was wearing a white silk inner jacket and a thick black mink fur cape. His hair was all hanging down. There was still a little bit of moisture on his body and the after-bathing smell. The fragrance makes people dizzy for a while.

Qiuju looked at her, her little face turned red: "Third Master."

"En." Chu Yunpan only responded coldly, then passed her and walked into the room.

Qiuju's body froze, and she hadn't spoken yet. She wanted to ask, but the third grandma had already rested and turned off the lights. He should sleep elsewhere.

But she was choking on her words, and Chu Yunpan had already entered the door and closed the door gently.

Qiuju was stunned.

Huiran was already holding the platform, went down the steps, and then went back to the back room.

Qiuju also walked down the stage, but couldn't help turning around, only to see the lights in the room turned on again, and Chu Yunpan's shadow was reflected on the window screen.

Chu Yunpan was a little dazed, the light turned off, so he had no choice but to light one himself, seeing that Ye Tangcai had rested, he smiled slightly, walked over and sat on the bed: "Tang'er, caress her little face. "

Ye Tangcai's body stiffened slightly, and she snorted softly, "You've crushed the baby."

Chu Yunpan was even more confused. Before he lay down, he crushed the baby? But he smiled lightly: "Shall I take it lightly?"

"Not good." Ye Tang glanced at him with bright eyes, "I'll sleep by myself, third master...you sleep outside."

Chu Yunpan was taken aback, feeling that Ye Tangcai was getting colder and unfamiliar with him, so he leaned over and hugged her: "But I want to sleep with Tang'er!"

"Don't..." Ye Tangcai said, her eyes were red. "You will crush me..."

Chu Yunpan was shocked when he saw this. He felt that Ye Tangcai was very wronged. Since returning home, she had treated him coldly and ignored him. It is said that women's emotions will become very strange when they are pregnant, but it is true.

Thinking about it, he lowered his head and kissed her: "Then I'll sleep on the couch, if Tang'er misses me, just call me, and I'll come right away."

"Okay." Ye Tangcai nodded.

Chu Yunpan leaned over, hugged her gently, and kissed her a few more times, then turned around and left the bedroom, walked to the living room, blew out the light, and fell asleep on the couch.

Listening to his movements, Ye Tangcai's heart felt empty.

Outside the house, Qiuju was still waiting there.

After Chu Yun climbed in, she anxiously looked outside. Now Ye Tangcai obviously can't serve Chu Yunpan anymore, and Chu Yunpan has been dry for so long, so she must be served by a woman.

But in the end, the lights in the room went out. Chu Yunpan didn't come out either, obviously Ye Tangcai insisted on keeping him.

Qiuju died of grievance, with tears in her eyes, she turned and walked towards the back room.

Back in the room, she began to cry, feeling that Ye Tangcai really didn't give her a chance.