lady, please calm down

It's two o'clock in the morning.

After Yunong got up from his nap, he freshened up a little, then couldn't help but open a window crack and secretly observed Jiarou's yard next door.

The algae garden is not large, and the houses on the fourth floor are adjacent to each other. From Yunong's perspective on the second floor, she can have a clear view of Jiarou Courtyard.

On a summer afternoon, the courtyard where Jia Rou lived was quiet, with only the chirping of cicadas and no human sounds among the lush green plants.

Seeing this, Yu Nong couldn't help but asked Qin Auntie in wonder: "Auntie Qin, is Jiarou just like me, staying still to cope with all changes?"

Aunt Qin frowned and said in a low voice: "My aunt, how could anyone be as big-hearted as you and still be able to take a nap? Your Highness paid a visit to Mrs. Chen half an hour ago!"

"Hmm!" Yunong suddenly opened his eyes wide, covered his chubby mouth with his hands, and blurted out: "Jiarou went to visit Mrs. Chen first? Isn't she afraid that Sister Cai will annoy her?"

Hearing this, Aunt Qin turned around and closed the door. Then she pulled Yu Nong to sit on the edge of the bed and whispered: "Yunong, I have to say a few words to you, you must remember them in your heart."

"Grandma, just talk." Seeing Grandma Qin being so solemn, Yunong put down the hairpin she was playing with.

"Our prince now has all the power in the world. Regardless of whether the female family members want it or not, they will be involved in the court fight unconsciously. You always say that Madam Chen is afraid of Madam Cai Sanniang, but think about it, is it really true with Madam Chen's current power? Are you afraid of the Third Lady?"

"Sanniang's weakness! She regards the prince as more important than her own life. She knows that the prince's important affairs cannot be separated from the Chen family for the time being. For this reason, she cannot really touch Mrs. Chen, no matter how many things happen to her. Even if Sanniang is tied up, she can’t use it against Madam Chen.”

However, Aunt Qin went on to help Yunong analyze it: "Female relatives in a wealthy family can only rely on two things. One is the favor of men, and the other is the power of the mother's family. At least on the surface, the prince has been maintaining a bowl of The water is flat, but now Mrs. Chen has a son. In her natal family, her father is a feudal official of Qi State, her uncle is the prime minister of Zhou State, and her brothers are some of the most outstanding rising stars in Huaibei. , Lady Chen may not be really afraid of Lady Cai."

The more Yunong thought about it, the sadder she became.
"What's wrong! Why are you crying!"

It is true that as Qin Auntie said, the emperor's family affairs are never that simple. For example, the ownership of the first person under the queen may very well depend on whose natal family is more powerful.

Yu Nong admired Cai Hua extremely, and subconsciously spoke for Cai Hua.

Yunong knew that he had nothing to rely on, so he tried his best to play the role of a harmless pistachio.

Sister Cai, who is fierce and cruel to the outside world, but wants to give her heart to her family internally, is not her natal sister!

But in reality, Cai Hua's status is obviously several heads higher than others.

Grandma Qin, who had devoted a lot of affection to Yunong, thought that the timid Yunong was so embarrassed by the incident in front of her. She couldn't help but feel a sore nose and comforted her softly: "Don't be afraid, Yunong. There is a princess in the house, so there will be no trouble." It won’t make much noise, it will be fine when the prince comes back.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Nong quickly raised his head and fanned his eyes with both hands, as if to dry his tears with the wind.

"Aren't we all the same at home except for my sister? The master didn't rank us sisters in any hierarchy."

Having such a big sister makes me feel safe.

Yu Nong had never been so thoughtful before, and she didn't like thinking about such annoying things. She couldn't help but wrinkled her face and muttered: "It's so annoying, what should I do?"

There was silence in the room for a while. Yunong picked up the hairpin again at some point and stirred it in his hand. Qin Auntie's words made her a little tempted.

But in all these years, she had never seen such a determined look on Yu Nong's face.

Aunt Qin had already thought about Yu Nong's troubles, and she just heard her say: "You hold it off until the prince comes back. Neither party went to see the gift. It seemed that both parties were offended, but in fact neither party was offended. After a while, , you take Rao'er to see the princess, and say that Rao'er wants to play with Brother Ji and Sister Ran. In the past few days, you have been going to the princess's place more often. In this family, no one is as valuable as the princess."

But when Grandma Qin said this, Yunong's mind couldn't help but think more.

Sisters in the family are either respected by the young master, or they are cunning and scheming, or they come from a prominent family background.

Later, after Hao Duanduan sent herself to Luliuwei, she found out many years later that Sister Cai hid her back then because she was worried that she would be taken away by the search envoy.

Yu Nong has respect and fear for Cai Hua, naturally because Cai Hua has a big sister temperament that is far stronger than that of a cat. As long as she recognizes her as a family member, she will poke a hole in the sky, and she will accompany her. You bear it together; when there is a conflict with an outsider, she doesn't care who is in charge, she only cares about the shortcomings, the standard "helping relatives but not taking care of others".

In other words, women are born politicians.

Hearing this, Aunt Qin, who had always been close to Yunong, couldn't help it. She gently poked Yunong's forehead and whispered: "Silly! It's the same now, but what about the future? If the prince comes to the world, what will happen to the queen?" "Excuse me, but there is also the noble concubine who is the first of the four concubines! Who will do it then?"

Yunong's words were somewhat untrue. Although except for the princess, the rest of the female family members in the palace were all concubines, and they were treated equally on the surface.

"Then why doesn't she find Sister Cai as an ally?"

Later, she became pregnant, and the young master was not in the house at that time. Sister Cai did not fully trust the princess, so she immediately thought of taking her back to the Cai family to raise the baby.
How is this different from your mother’s family?

Grandma Qin couldn't help but was startled. She wanted to say something, but she opened her mouth but said nothing. When they were in Caiwei Pavilion, Grandma Qin raised Yunong for several years. Later, it was because of this silly girl that Grandma Qin was lucky. Come to the palace to work.

Unexpectedly, Yu Nong suddenly turned his head and looked over, smiled brightly, and said: "Grandma, Yu Nong is not afraid. For many years, it has been Sister Cai who has protected me. This time, I can't go to my sister and hide like a turtle!" I want to go ahead and see Mrs. Cai."

Speaking of this, Aunt Qin paused and waited for a moment for Yunong to gradually digest it, and then continued: "Just like your Highness in our house, you see that she keeps herself down when she sees anyone, but Gong How can a princess who came out of this country survive such a dangerous political situation, protect a group of sisters, and give birth to a daughter for our prince? Look at her taking the initiative to visit Mrs. Chen today. She looks like this. It was an unwise move. In fact, they saw that the Chen family had an unlimited future, so they took the opportunity to burn this cold stove and find themselves an ally in this palace."

That look is a bit childlike and cute.

Qin Aimai's words broke up Jiarou's motives and Caihua and Ayu's logic and spread them out in front of Yunong.

Fear, firstly, because of Cai Hua's unreasonable and vicious tongue, secondly, because of her reputation for repeatedly killing people over the years, and thirdly, because Yunong was born in the Cai family and always felt downcast when meeting Caihua.

"What do you see?" Yunong blinked Kazilan's big eyes and asked in confusion.

Therefore, Yu Nong subconsciously felt that the female relatives in the family were as afraid of Cai Hua as she was.

"But this is the back house of our family. No matter how big an official Ayu is, how can she interfere in the internal affairs of the palace? In terms of means alone, Sister Cai is very powerful."

In the middle of the application, the algae garden entered three times.

"Hey! The only reason why Sanniang is so bad is because of her temper. Sanniang has a bad temper."

To this day, Yunong is no longer surprised that the young master may become emperor. She is surprised that the sisters around her actually started planning so early as Qin Auntie said.

Aunt Qin realized that Yunong had taken over her personal emotions, so she explained: "Hey, you have been with Sanniang for so long, can't you still see it?"

Aunt Qin couldn't help but glance at the door and lowered her voice a little, "Sanniang is domineering. Your Highness and Madam Chen are both from high families. Not only do they have something to say, they are both arrogant and arrogant people. Are you willing to be bullied by the third lady all the time? "

On the side, Aunt Qin looked at Yu Nong and her eyes were red. Tears quickly rolled out of her eyes and were caught by the round silkworm. It might turn into a downpour at any time.

But when it came to a conflict of interest between the sisters, Yunong found that she still couldn't hide. Hiding with her sister for a few days was indeed a solution.
But when Yunong remembered that no one visited Sister Cai, she felt inexplicably sad. Pictures of getting along with Sister Cai popped up in her mind. Back then, she often threatened to send her to the Jinren Huanyi Yard, but he never short-changed her. Eat and drink.

The yard where Cai's mother, Wang's family, was housed, and the Chen's mother, Tan's house, were just across the small lake from each other.

Just now, after Jiarou came out from Tan's side, she also came to Wang's side.

Although the palace has never stated that His Highness lives here, Cai Kun's mother and son have already known privately that Jia Rou, who claims to be a junior, is the eldest princess of the court.

The identity of the eldest daughter of the Regent Emperor was somewhat coercive after all, so Wang and You behaved extremely politely.

However, when Jia Rou left, the atmosphere in the room immediately cooled down.

Everyone here is from the Cai family. As a daughter of the Cai family, Ru'er couldn't hold it back and was the first to mutter: "She stayed with Mrs. Chen for half an hour. She only said a few words and then left." , if you don’t want to come, then don’t come, just pretend that someone cares about her coming~”

Before she could finish her complaint, Ruer was glared at by Cai Hua and shut up quickly.

In short, Jiarou's etiquette is impeccable, but the nuances between the two parties during the visit are thought-provoking.

Youshi subconsciously did not dare to talk about the eldest princess behind her back, but she was angry in her heart and finally said: "Hua'er, others say that you and the princess are like sisters, but when my mother came, she hid behind her and refused to see her. "

Cai Meimei raised her eyes and immediately refuted: "When mother came before noon, didn't the princess go out to greet her? Besides, the princess has already said that there will be a banquet for mother in the evening, what else does the second sister-in-law want?"

I came to visit my relatives today, but the treatment was different from what I expected. You couldn't help but said: "The princess is not just welcoming our mother, she is welcoming her mother and Mrs. Chen, and she also hosted a banquet at night for my mother and Mrs. Chen. How can you show the deep love between you two sisters? And Yunong, if you hadn't helped her and King Chu, would she be so famous now? "

Cai Hua, who was already in a bad mood, couldn't help but feel angry in her heart, but Wang, who was sitting next to her, quickly patted the back of Cai Hua's hand to comfort her. Cai Hua turned around and saw her mother begging slightly, and finally softened her heart and did not talk to her second sister-in-law. Angry, he just said: "Second sister-in-law doesn't need to worry about my family's affairs." "Second sister-in-law naturally can't get involved in your family's affairs. But what second sister-in-law has to say doesn't make her unhappy! Who in our family doesn't know that you worry about this prince's palace?" My heart is broken. Without you, how could the princess be able to sit on the Diaoyutai and live up to her reputation as a virtuous woman? No one else has a finger in the sun, but you have done all the dirty work, except for the title of "Devil Concubine". How far behind are you?”

"lady!"

Cai Kun, who was sitting quietly on the sidelines, finally couldn't listen anymore and scolded in a low voice.

Although there are servants of the Cai family in this courtyard, this is the Chen family's house after all. You family already meant to complain about the princess in her words, so Cai Kun naturally did not dare to let her continue.

Since the Cai family became prosperous, Youshi has become more and more docile in front of Cai Kun. But today, Youshi did feel aggrieved for Cai Hua. Afterwards, she muttered in a low voice, "How can a simple woman who can enter the prince's palace... ? If it weren't for Hua'er's tricks, I think this palace's back house is no different from the other high-ranking families next to it. The princess takes over the rule, and Hua'er will take the blame."

"do not talk!"

Cai Kun became more and more stern, and Youshi finally shut up. The former then looked at her sister, but Cai Huan was not angry as expected. Instead, she sat in the chair and stared at the ground, as if she was distracted.

Inadvertently, a sense of loss overflowed from my body
Cai Hua is indeed a little disappointed. Just as the second sister-in-law said, she does the most things in this family, so she naturally has more opportunities to offend others.

At this moment, the coldness in front of the door seemed to indicate that she was not welcome among the sisters.

In fact, Cai Hua understands Mao'er. As a doctor, she must be impartial at least on the surface.

But when it comes to herself, Cai Hua's disappointment and sadness are real.

And Yunong, I think he was harsh to her in the early years, and she still feels alienated from him.

Ms. Cai Sanniang, who has always been confident and decisive, even felt lonely and reflected on whether she had failed a bit as a person.

At this moment, a string of laughter like silver bells was heard outside.

The maid who entered the room only had time to say, "Old Madam, Your Majesty."

Yu Nong has already walked in with Rao'er.

The few people who had determined that no one was visiting today had not yet reacted. Wang had already stood up first. Regardless of Yu Nong’s previous status, at this time, she was a serious concubine of the King of Chu. Even Wang would not trust her. .

But Yunong had already taken the lead and said, "Yunong pays homage to the old lady."

While speaking, Yu Nong actually made a move to kneel down. This move startled Wang. She quickly stretched out her hands to hold Yu Nong's arms tightly and said: "I can't do it, I can't do it."

"How can you not do it! The old lady is Sister Cai's mother. Sister Cai treats Yunong like a sister, and the old lady is Yunong's elder."

Yu Nong smiled with joy, but she stopped kneeling and turned her head to her daughter: "Rao'er, come and meet your mother-in-law~"

Rao'er was obedient, and after hearing the words, she lay down on the ground with her little butt stuck out, and said with a milky voice: "Rao'er has met my mother-in-law. I wish my mother-in-law to be as blessed as the East China Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."

I don’t know where I learned this set of birthday greetings. Although it was not suitable for the occasion, it made the whole room laugh.

Wang was so happy that she quickly took off a golden crested hairpin from her head and tied it on Rao'er's bun with her own hands.

While they were enjoying themselves, Cai Hua was the only one who looked on coldly and said, "What's wrong? Yu Nong came to see my family's joke?"

"Hua'er! Can you speak well?"

Wang turned around and shouted, her face turning red with anger.

I thought Yu Nong would be angry, but unexpectedly, Yu Nong said to Cai Hua with an aggrieved look: "Sister Cai was scolded by the old lady? She came to take it out on Nunu again. The old lady is here today, Nunu is not afraid of you. Speaking of which, , Nunu is also from the Cai family, the old lady will definitely help Nunu support justice."

His words were coquettish and aggrieved.

Sometimes, coquettishness is not only useful for men, but also for women.

Mrs. Wang, who was originally interested in forming cliques for her daughter, saw that Yu Nong was so knowledgeable. She pretended to be angry, took two steps forward, and hit Cai Hua twice on the arm, neither lightly nor hard, and said, "It's all my fault, mother." You were so arrogant back then! Yu Nong said it right, she is my mother’s half daughter, if you bully her again in the future, my mother will not obey you!”

After being beaten twice, Cai Hua didn't even bother to pretend to be in pain. She just looked at Yu Nong silently and felt that the little girl who was once timid and fearful had really grown up.
The phrase "Nunu also comes from the Cai family" undoubtedly clearly stated his position.

After all, the care given to her over the years has not been in vain!

"Sister Cai, did you hear me? The old lady won't let you bully me! In the future, you must be a good role model for slaves."

Yu Nong wrinkled his nose and criticized seriously. Cai Hua, who had always had a cold face, finally burst out laughing and said softly: "Fool."

"Hey hey hey"

It was night, and there was a banquet for two tables at the back house of Zaoyuan.

Including the Wang family, Tan family, and the daughters-in-law of the two families, there were only nine people, just enough for one table.

After all, Wang and Tan are both wives of high-ranking officials. Even though they know why each other is here, they can still maintain a friendly and intimate relationship on the surface, praising each other's daughters for their talents and beauty.

The cat acted as the mediator, asking the two old ladies for advice on childcare and housekeeping issues from time to time.

Neither of the two elders were left out in the cold.

For a moment, the atmosphere was so harmonious that it was impossible to tell that the Cai and Chen families were competing for the position of Daqi.

But apart from the three of them, the others spoke much less.

Also, the seats are amazing.
The family banquet is not too elaborate. Except for the host Mao'er sitting at the main seat and the two elders sitting on the left and right, there are no special arrangements for the seats of the others.

But on the left side of the round dining table, Cai Hua is the center, with Yu Nong and Youshi on the left and right.

On the right, Ayu is the center, and on the left and right are Jiarou and Tang Yingjun’s wife Lin.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes of food, Mao'er took the initiative to pour wine for the two elders. Wang and Tan pushed for room, but Mao'er said: "When the two aunts came home, the official was not around, so I poured two glasses of wine for them." What does a glass of wine mean? Outside, Uncle Cai and Uncle Chen are both senior officials and my Huaibei brothers! Inside, I am in love with Sister Cai and Ayu. Like sisters, we have experienced many dangers together over the years."

Speaking of this, Mao'er paused for a moment and said slowly: "Just like last year, when the Lin'an Dynasty rebelled against the alliance and attacked Caizhou, when the battle reached a stalemate, it happened that Sister Cai had a difficult childbirth, and the four of my sisters were guarding the Qingpu Garden together. At that time, the Qingpu Garden was full of firewood. If the city was destroyed, my sisters and I would be burned into a pile of ashes. How could we tell each other apart?"

Everyone could hear what the princess meant, and Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Tan couldn't help sighing, recalling the difficult and confusing entrepreneurial process of everyone in Huaibei.

Having said that, Mao'er drank a glass of wine with Wang and Tan. Then Mao'er handsomely turned the glass upside down to indicate that he had finished drinking.

Then, the red-faced Mao'er glanced at the sisters sitting there with soft eyes and said: "Everyone in the world says that it is easy to share hardships, and it is difficult to share wealth and honor. I, the Chen family, and the sisters' families can have a lasting friendship. Never give up"

Mao'er was obviously moved. These words also touched everyone. For a while, the women sitting there raised their glasses.

At the same time, although Mao'er did not mention anything about the court affairs, he also set the standard for the struggle in the back house.

From an objective perspective, there is nothing wrong with Mao'er's statement tonight.

But Cai Hua, who never spoke much during the dinner, still couldn't find relief from her loneliness.

She thinks that she treats Mao Er differently. Over the years, she has cared for Mao Er far better than other sisters.

Therefore, Mao'er's impartial and attitudeless attitude made Cai Hua wary.
At the end of the banquet, Mao'er, who was already tipsy, suddenly said to Cai Hua in front of everyone: "Sister Cai has been focusing on Ying'er lately. Ji'er is even jealous. This afternoon he is clamoring to go to your place again." My son, I almost only recognize you as my mother. Haha, if it’s convenient for me, sister, I’ll send Ji’er to sleep with you tonight.”

It was like a common conversation, but as soon as Maoer finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Everyone present knew that no one would talk nonsense at tonight's banquet. Although the princess did not favor anyone, she took the initiative to mention that the legitimate son was very dependent on Cai Hua, which was thought-provoking.

Think about it again. Cai Hua has no children, and the princess’s natal family is weak. If the princess pulls the Cai family into an alliance, the prince will have no shortcomings!
Is this a statement from the princess?

This sentence was also the first thing Mao'er said to Cai Hua tonight. The latter suddenly narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Hee hee, okay! I'll ask Ru'er to bring Ji'er over in a while." (End of this chapter)