Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 206 The Maid's Struggle (2)

Why didn't she know that if she couldn't become an aunt, she would have to swallow her anger under Du Juan's hands all the time.

Du Juan immediately said: "Okay, sister, let's tidy up slowly first, I have to go to the kitchen to make soup for the second young master." away.

Xiao Tao shook her hands hidden in her cuffs, took a deep breath, and suppressed her anger.

These days, she has been enduring, enduring everyone's eyes of criticism, enduring Du Juan's making things difficult and ridiculing.However, patience alone is not enough, she must learn to protect herself from other people's bullying outside of Zhu Jinlun's sight.

Because of what happened just now, Xia Jiu didn't dare to show his breath, and just lowered his head, feeling extremely nervous.

Although she was still a little scared, she still had the courage to walk up to Xiaotao, and said softly, "Miss, go back to the house first, the servants will clean up here."

Seeing this, Xiaotao asked softly, "Why did you lie just now?"

Xia Jiu paused, then lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Your servant has no other choice, girl, don't blame me..."

Xiaotao then squatted down and cleaned up the red bayberry on the ground with her, and said, "Why are you so afraid of her?"

Xia Jiu sighed, and said softly: "Miss Du Juan was originally the person who served by the second lady's side, and we are all nobodies. If we want to get a good job and live a good life, we must be obedient, otherwise, Once you make a small mistake, you will be severely dealt with by the family law, and you may even be beaten to death." At this point, she suddenly raised her head, with tears in her eyes, and continued: "This servant knows that the girl is a good person , I don’t want to harm the girl, I just want to stay in Zhu’s house to make a living and serve by the girl’s side.”

Seeing her crying, Xiaotao's heart softened.She is also pitiful, and she is just acting according to people's faces.

The life of eating and sleeping outside is too cruel, no one can survive half a year, but obviously, life here is not as easy as expected.

The Zhu family's family law is very clear, many people have already been victimized before, and if you don't pay attention, you will die.I heard that even the maidservant of the eldest grandma and the nanny of the eldest young master were beaten to death... Xia Jiu wiped away her tears, and then picked up the fruits on the ground. "Miss, I would like to advise you, Miss Du Juan is not a person to be easily provoked. Everyone will spread the word that once the new grandma comes in, she will be the first to be promoted as an aunt, because she has served the second young master for the longest time."

Xiaotao felt something in her heart, nodded and said: "I see, don't worry, I will do what she wishes."

Xia Jiu felt relieved when he heard that.

Xiaotao stood up and said, "I still want to go for a walk in the garden, and you can clean it up by yourself."

Those bright red juices left on the ground are too dazzling and make people feel very uncomfortable.

Xia Jiu nodded again and again, and did not follow up like before.

Xiao Tao went to the garden alone, and came to the back of the rockery again.With some hesitation, she took out the rouge box she carried with her, thinking whether she should leave a mark or not.

She hesitated for quite a while, before she dipped a little bit of rouge with her fingertips and drew a "one" on the wall.After that, she left the rockery in a hurry, not wanting anyone to find out that she was staying here.

She walked aimlessly for a while, and finally came to the swing next to the peach blossom forest, sitting on the swing alone and swinging quietly.

It is very quiet here, most of the peach blossoms have already started to wither, falling to the ground, sinking in the dust and slowly decaying until they disappear.

Xiaotao looked at the petals in the dust by herself, lost in thought, completely forgetting the existence of time.

Du Juan's bullying of her became more and more serious. God knows, what else would she think of to bully her?It's not so easy to think about living a life. Those maids like her, who are a little bit more beautiful, have the same thought in their hearts - thinking that one day they will become masters and no longer be slaves.

She sat alone on the swing for a whole afternoon, and she didn't recover until the sunset, it was already so late.

Obviously, her sudden disappearance didn't attract anyone's attention before Zhu Jinlun came back.

After Zhu Jinlun came back, he saw Du Juan, not Xiaotao, who served him tea, so he couldn't help asking, "Where's Xiaotao?"

Du Juan smiled and said: "Miss Xiaotao, it seems that she has been resting in the room all the time, so the servant did not let anyone disturb her."

Hearing this, Zhu Jinlun took a sip of tea and said, "In that case, let her rest. Come here and change my clothes, shoes and socks."

Du Juan responded with a smile.He thought to himself, no matter how many newcomers the Second Young Master had by his side, he was the only one who suited him best.

Zhu Jinlun's food, clothing, housing, and transportation are indispensable for her to worry about everything, and this is her greatest benefit and advantage.

After Zhu Jinlun washed up a bit, he went to Chai's to talk with her.

After he came back, he found that Xiaotao was still not there, and he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

After the two separated in the morning, they never met again.However, after Zhu Jinlun came back, he knew from Jingui's mouth that his grandmother had already met Xiaotao, so he was more or less concerned.

Grandma seems to be amiable, but in fact she is just as domineering as her mother. Sometimes, just a few words can make people lose all aura and lose face.

Zhu Jinlun thought for a while, then got up and went to her room to visit.

Sure enough, she was sitting dignifiedly in the room, looking indifferently at the afterglow falling on the table, silent.

Zhu Jinlun stopped, leaned on the door frame, folded his hands on his chest and said, "You seem to like to be in a daze."

Since he was a child, he liked to observe others, especially the people around him. There were always those few people around him, which made him lose the freshness of observing others.However, Xiaotao's appearance just gave him a new interest.

During the past few days when the two got along, Xiao Tao had always been respectful and gentle, but occasionally she would be alone in a daze when he wasn't paying attention.

Her eyes were emptied of everything, completely unfocused, neither happy nor sad, and even a sense of melancholy that didn't match her age at all.

An ordinary woman in a daze will only make people feel dull and dazed.However, if it is a beautiful woman sitting quietly, then even if her face is expressionless, it still looks very beautiful.

Xiaotao had heard his footsteps a long time ago. He always came and went in a hurry. His footsteps were heavy and different from the cautious Xia Jiu, so he was easy to recognize.Also, there is always a clear and light fragrance on his body, not the powder sachets used by women, but it smells cool, like tea mixed with mint, quiet and slightly cool.

Xiao Tao didn't get up, nor did she salute, she just looked at him and smiled lightly.

Seeing this, Zhu Jinlun didn't mind. For the woman he likes, sometimes, he doesn't have to care so much about being well-behaved, and it's better to be more comfortable.

Zhu Jinlun observed the expression on her face, and asked meaningfully: "You don't seem very happy?"

Xiaotao got up slowly, looked at him and smiled softly: "My servant wants to go on the swing, can the second young master take my servant? Please..."

Zhu Jinlun raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard the words: "Now?"

In a while it will be dinner time.

Xiaotao stood where she was, with a pair of eyes like autumn water fixed on Zhu Jinlun, the sincerity in her eyes was very obvious.

Zhu Jinlun looked into her bright eyes, wanted to say no, but nodded in agreement.

Of course, he didn't think that her rare willfulness was really just for swinging, he thought, she must have something to say to him.

At this time, the Changchun Garden is already quiet, and in order to avoid fire, the lanterns and candles in the garden are guarded by special personnel, and they will be extinguished after a certain time, so that there will be no future troubles.

Zhu Jinlun and Xiaotao walked side by side, accompanied by two little maids holding lanterns.

Xiaotao once again led Zhu Jinlun to the peach blossom forest where she had been sitting all afternoon, and then, she nimbly sat on the somewhat old wooden swing frame and swung herself up.

She is wearing a moon-white dress, with a small bun on her head, and a hairpin of white magnolia flowers is inserted obliquely on it. The magnolia flowers on the hairpin are made of silk gauze. At first glance, she looks like a real girl. As beautiful as a flower.

At an age as beautiful as a flower, there is no need for too much modification.

Zhu Jinlun couldn't stand the kind of woman who smelled of rouge and was dressed in red and willow green.He likes gentle and introverted women, demure and graceful, like a piece of crystal clear jade, which makes people want to wear it all the time.

This time, the moonlight is bright and the peach forest is quiet.

Xiaotao sat quietly on the swing, with the corners of her mouth lightly pursed, with a faint smile, feeling very gentle, her eyes as clear as autumn water carried a little melancholy, which made me feel pity.However, the sorrow in her eyes touched Zhu Jinlun's heart, and after a little thought, he vaguely understood where her thoughts came from.

Maybe it was her grandmother who embarrassed her... Zhu Jinlun walked behind her and pushed the swing for her himself. He was very strong, but with a little force, she was already swinging high.

Xiaotao chuckled lightly, which sounded clearer in the quiet peach forest.

Her laughter was getting louder and she seemed to be very happy.

However, Zhu Jinlun did not expect that at this time, although she was smiling, her eyes were unconsciously filled with tears.

When Zhu Jinlun found out that she was laughing and crying at the same time, her face was already covered with tears.

Zhu Jinlun's heart fluctuated, and he couldn't help reaching out to grab her arm, and pulled her off the swing. Because of the strength, he almost fell to the ground with her. Fortunately, the little maid beside her had sharp eyes. , and immediately stepped forward to help her.

Xiaotao stood firm, and hurriedly lowered her head to wipe away the tears on her face, her voice was choked up, and she said tenderly: "Second young master, this servant suddenly remembered her family just now, that's why she was in a trance for a while..."

Zhu Jinlun frowned, and said harshly, "Is there anyone else in your family?"

He had obviously asked Zhu Fu before, she was fleeing and had no one to rely on.

Xiaotao said softly: "The servant's family members are gone..."

"Since you're gone, it's useless even if you cry." Zhu Jinlun's eyes changed, and his expression seemed displeased. "Now, you are my maid, and everything about you is mine, including your tears. So, don't cry again without my permission."

He can't stand women crying, especially those tears with ulterior motives.

(End of this chapter)