Rebirth of the Banshee Concubine

Chapter 44
Putting aside her personal views on Luo Tianqi, Tianxiang tried to consider the problem from the perspective of most men's hobbies.This man's hobbies are nothing more than three things, wealth, power, and beauties!But when analyzing Luo Tianqi with these three points, Tianxiang quickly discovered the problem.First, he is the uncle of the current dynasty, but he does not have any official position.

Leaving aside his reputation as the number one son in the world, that is definitely enough to gain fame.But instead, he was idle and didn't care about worldly affairs, hanging around with the two princes and princes all day long.But when it comes to helping Tianxiang, Tianxiang always feels that it must be difficult for him.So the final conclusion is that this person can't see through, maybe what he shows is just an illusion!

In the end, Tianxiang randomly flipped a page from a book called "Wisdom and Interesting Games" left by her mother, and then decided to make a set of backgammon and give it to him!This backgammon is unpredictable, and it is easier to make than chess and go. "Well, it's decided, let's make him a backgammon by myself!"

Tianxiang thought about it, and immediately took action.The materials of the chess pieces were finally fixed on jade stones. Among the items bestowed by the emperor last time, there was a piece of jade stone that was said to be warm in winter and cool in summer.It's such a big piece, you only need to divide one into two, get the other to be dyed, take it together and pour it into a mold, and it's done.

It's just that this model needs someone to carve it first, so Tianxiang asked: "Liu Ying, go to the yard and ask, is there anyone who is good at knife skills, especially good at carving?"

"Miss, wait a moment, this servant will go out and ask!" Liu Ying quickly retreated, and brought a servant in after a while.

"Miss, this is Gao Chang. He has a beautiful knife skill, and he is in charge of repairing all kinds of utensils in the yard. As long as you can draw a shape, he can carve it without any difference!" Liuying introduced The boy smiled and said what he had inquired about.

Gao Chang was so praised by Liu Ying, his face turned red immediately, and he said shyly: "This sister's compliment, I am so ashamed! It's just that the servant is really good at carving some small things. If you are not popular, it is difficult to be elegant. Miss, please don't It’s enough to dirty your eyes, please let the lady order the servant to do something!”

"Well, that's good, let's take a look at the blueprint first!" Tianxiang handed Liuying the finished backgammon figure.After Liuying took it, she handed it to Gao Chang.

Gao Chang took a look, and Tianxiang began to order: "Well, you first make a mold according to the shape. Then dye the jade into black and white respectively. Then according to the drawing below, I have made each part They are all drawn separately, and you make a chessboard according to the size and proportion."

The more Gao Chang looked down, the more he felt that his young lady was really smart.He had never heard of this kind of chess piece or chessboard, and this was the first time he had seen it.In fact, it was not the first time he had seen his young lady's occasional strange thinking and novel things.But every time, he still couldn't help being shocked.

"Miss, please don't worry, the servant will go back and prepare for the production. It can be completed in a day or two."

"Well, let's go!" Tianxiang waved her hand, quite satisfied with Gao Chang.

Liuying also felt that the backgammon was very novel and fun, so when she was free, she ran to Gao Chang's place to wander around.Sometimes I do a little favor, and I can't wait to see the finished backgammon.With the mosquito repellent ointment made by Miss last time, Liu Ying is looking forward to the backgammon that is purely playable this time.

Tianxiang clearly saw Liuying's move, and felt a little intimacy between the two.Leaving aside Liu Ying, who is arrogant and the big maid beside her, but she is full of childishness, and she doesn't like to play and chat with other servants very much.But for this Gao Chang, Liuying seems to want to get close to him from the bottom of her heart.

Thinking about it this way, Tianxiang realized that this little girl is not young anymore.Does she want to make decisions for this girl, find her a good family, and marry her?
Liu Nian came from the kitchen, holding a bowl of sour plum soup and said: "Miss, it's hot, you can drink some sour plum juice to relieve the heat." Waiting outside, waiting to see you!"

"Hey, so soon, are you coming to Yuyanzhai for a walk?" The strange look in Tianxiang's eyes flashed away, she took a sip of sour plum juice, pursed her lips and said, "Sure enough, you are smart and understand people's hearts, so come to contact me Feelings. Forget it, you go out now and bring them in!"

"Yes, miss, I think you are the smartest one!" Liu Nian said with a smile: "No, isn't every move of Aunt Zhuo and Miss San within your expectations?"

"You're the only girl who is used to talking poorly!" Tian Xiang scolded with a smile.

"Come on, this slave girl is still arranged!" Liu Nian pretended to be wronged and said flatly: "You should go out and get someone first, slave girl!" After finishing speaking, he backed out with a smile.

Tian Xiang shook her head helplessly, after a while, Liu Nian led Aunt Zhuo and the quiet and intelligent Qi Tianqing in.

"Miss is well!" Aunt Zhuo blessed her body, and greeted Tianxiang in a respectful manner.

"Big sister is well!" Qi Tianqing also had a demure expression, politely saluting.

The corners of Tianxiang's lips overflowed with a shallow arc irresistibly. They were indeed mother and daughter, even the gestures of greeting were the same.This Zhuo family is more than 30 years old, but he is still graceful, and the frailty that has just recovered from a long illness adds to the flavor.No wonder for so many years, Zhuo Shi was bedridden, but still kept his father's favor.

"Aunt Zhuo is polite, get up!" Tianxiang put on a smile almost immediately, got up and walked over to help Aunt Zhuo herself and said: "Auntie's illness just happened, so I came to Tianxiang. Excited. We are all a family, and my aunt must not be so polite in the future!"

Aunt Zhuo was still neither humble nor overbearing when she heard the words, she did not slack off at all.She knew that Tianxiang was just a polite way of saying that she was the daughter of the Duke's family. Although she has gained the power of the family now, she still can't change her status as a concubine.She can only be regarded as half the master, and the old matriarch has also spoken, and all the etiquette rules of the Duke's Mansion will be strictly enforced in the future!

Qi Tianqing is still quietly following Aunt Zhuo at this moment, but now there is a smile on Xiang Su's indifferent face.Tianxiang's heart moved, it seemed that he had gained power, and this person would be more or less happy.No matter how deep the hiding is, I still can't help being complacent.

"Miss is sympathetic to the poor concubine, and the concubine is grateful. It's just that the poor concubine is just an aunt. According to the rules of etiquette, I want to greet you, the daughter of the eldest daughter. This is also the rule and etiquette that our Duke's Mansion has always upheld. The concubine can't destroy it by herself first, only by following the rules can the affairs of the mansion run normally!" Zhuo smiled faintly, lowered her posture, and expressed her position again.

The smile on the corners of Tianxiang's lips became more intense, this Zhuo family is indeed a wonderful person!When she said these words, she said that although she was in charge of the family, she would never go beyond the rules.Secondly, when the Lian family was in charge of the family, they really had no sense of propriety and manners. Not only did they not correct their identity, but they also made a mess in the mansion.

In fact, to put it bluntly, Zhuo Shi just lowered his posture and wanted Tianxiang to stand by her side.After all, the Lian family was only deprived of the right to head the house for a month, and this month was fleeting.When the time comes when Mrs. Lian returns from meditation in the ancestral hall, the power of the family will still be handed over.

By doing this, the Zhuo family was nothing more than officially declaring war with the Lian family.Then she urgently needed help, and Tianxiang, as the eldest daughter, played the role of backer.For so many years, Lianshi will not talk about how to treat Tianxiang badly, but there are many vicious things planned behind the scenes, so Tianxiang absolutely hates Lianshi.

And Zhuo has been bedridden for so many years, and doesn't ask about anything.Relatively speaking, she and Tianxiang have no feud.Zhuo's purpose is to take advantage of Lian's being banned for a month, so that she can secure her position as the head of the family.Her daughter is not young anymore, she wants to take this opportunity to find a good family for her daughter.

Tianxiang thought about all this, but she didn't feel too disgusted.After all, speaking of it, they are mutually beneficial. If the Zhuo family came to run the house, at least it would save a lot of trouble.And Zhuo's new head, she needs time to stabilize this position.So before she consolidated her position, there was not much trouble between Tianxiang and her.

"Aunt Zhuo is really too polite! Although Tianxiang is a daughter-in-law, Auntie can be regarded as Tianxiang's elder after all. If you have to respect your elders, Tianxiang will naturally save it. It's just that the Duke's Mansion is a high-ranking family after all, and everything must be done. Strictly follow the rules and etiquette, and Tianxiang, as a daughter-in-law, must strictly abide by it. If there are any inappropriate things in the future, please forgive me at that time."

Qi Tianxiang's words were impeccable, but the meaning was obvious.If you do things according to the rules, as long as you don't go too far and don't provoke me, then I will naturally treat each other with courtesy.If not, then don't blame me for coming up with rules to restrain you!

Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, and Tianxiang made a statement, so she will have no worries for the time being.

The three of them began to talk about homework cordially, chatting about piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and female red embroidery.It was late, and Aunt Zhuo took Qi Tianqing to bid farewell to her yard.

After Tianxiang sent them back, she stretched and felt sleepy.

After a good night's sleep, the next day, Gao Chang came over with the finished backgammon and chessboard.Tianxiang was pleasantly surprised, looking at the chess records and chess pieces comparable to modern craftsmanship, she was really surprised in her heart, and immediately rewarded Gao Chang with an ingot of gold ingots.

Gao Chang knelt down in surprise to thank him, and Tian Xiang waved his hand to signal him to go down and do his own work.She is not a harsh person, and treats her servants equally well.Everyone in Yuyanzhai loves Tianxiang very much, of course, except for the two new girls.

"Hey, look, how does this eldest lady have the dignity that a master should have? Tch! I don't know, I thought she was not the eldest lady of our mansion!" Hongliu said contemptuously while sweeping the fallen leaves.

"I think it's pretty good. At least the eldest lady won't criticize us, and we don't feel tired after doing this job." Hongjuan and Hongliu were inserted together. Compared with Hongliu's bluntness, she is much more tactful.It's just that when Hongliu still didn't change her address to Lianshi, she immediately frowned in disapproval.

"Don't forget, we belong to the second lady! Even if we work in Yuyanzhai, it doesn't mean that our master has changed from the second lady to the eldest lady!" Hongliu reminded her unwillingly when she heard Hongjuan's words road.

When Hongjuan heard that the second lady Hongliu was still calling so smoothly, she immediately covered her mouth in panic, looked around vigilantly, and said, "Are you impatient? Follow the rules and etiquette, this address will bear the brunt of the change! You have to remember, it is Aunt Lian, not the second lady! If someone who cares hears it, report it to Aunt Zhuo, we can't bear it and walk away!"

Hongliu looked disdainful: "So what? She is only acting as the head of the house temporarily, and the second wife will come out after staying in the ancestral hall for a month. At that time, the second wife will still be the head of the Duke's mansion! Hey, I say you, shouldn't you?" Maybe you forgot the mission that the Second Madam gave us? Let me remind you, don't forget that we belong to the Second Madam!"

(End of this chapter)