NFBE Chapter 64 Peach Hair
Chapter 64 Peach Hair
The servants in Lanxiang Pavilion were all born into the Qiao family, except for this Zhou Mama, who could be considered Xu Biyu's confidante.
However, Zhou's mother often advised Xu Biyun not to covet the position of the mistress of the Qiao family and to be dutiful. She also nagged her not to have an affair with the second master, which made Xu Biyun very unhappy and impatient.
In recent years, they have distanced themselves from Zhou's mother, only letting her do rough work such as washing clothes in the backyard.
At this moment, Liu Wan'er remembered that she needed someone and thought of Zhou Mama.
Now, the only person they can trust is Zhou's mother, whose indenture is held by her and her daughter.
Calling Zhou's mother over, Liu Wan'er tentatively asked,
"Mom, my mother has been talking about you a lot these days. She wants you to come and see her."
Since Xu Biyun's miscarriage, Zhou's mother had actually secretly visited her several times.
Each time, I would just look from outside and not dare to go up and speak.
When Zhou's mother looked up and saw Xu Biyun lying in the dimly lit room, tears streamed down her face as she threw herself onto Xu Biyun's body and wept bitterly.
"My dear wife, if only you had listened to my advice back then, you wouldn't be suffering like this today! My dear wife! Waaah..."
Xu Biyun was feeling vulnerable at that moment. When she saw Zhou's mother reminiscing about the past, she also broke down in tears.
Seeing that the bond between mistress and servant was still strong, Liu Wan'er then gave her instructions.
“Mother Zhou, Mother may not be able to stay in the Qiao family any longer. But if we are kicked out like this, my daughter and I will starve to death on the streets. The Lanxiang Pavilion is full of Qiao family servants, and they will not be implicated in the future. Only you, Mother Zhou, are one of us. You must come with me. If we suffer, you will suffer with us.”
Mrs. Zhou wiped away her tears and looked up,
“Young lady, this old woman is not afraid of suffering. From now on, I will serve you like a slave.”
Liu Wan'er shook her head and said...
“Aunt Zhou, we will not suffer.”
After a pause, Liu Wan'er observed that no one was around before speaking in a low voice.
“Mother Zhou, we are family. Now, my mother and I can only trust you. There are some things I need you to go out of the manor to buy for me. Be sure to avoid people. If the gatekeeper asks, just say that you are helping Aunt Xu get medicine. Do you understand?”
Seeing Liu Wan'er's mysterious expression, Zhou's mother also lowered her voice and asked.
"Please tell me what you want to buy, and I will buy it for you."
Liu Wan'er slowly gave the instructions. Zhou Mama hesitated for a moment, but still quickly left the mansion.
Just after leaving the hospital, Zhou's mother was greeted by the Spring Equinox.
Spring Equinox rubbed his shoulders and frowned.
"Mom, why are you in such a hurry? You're walking like you're on fire. What if you bump into someone?"
A flicker of panic crossed Zhou's mother's face, then she quickly lowered her head to cover herself.
"It was my abruptness that offended Miss Chunfen. Please don't hold it against me."
Chunfen was, after all, a first-class maid in Qiao Qingshu's courtyard. The other servants treated her with respect and courtesy, and Zhou Mama was no exception.
Chunfen was not in the mood to fuss over such trivial matters. She simply waved for Zhou's mother to leave, but then noticed that the money bag at Zhou's mother's waist was bulging.
At that moment, Liu Wan'er came out of the house and was pleasantly surprised to see Chunfen. She quickly pulled Chunfen back into the house to talk.
After the incident involving the medicine residue, Qiao Qingshu deliberately had Chunfen beaten with a board. Liu Wan'er thought that Chunfen was beaten because she hadn't confessed to her crime.
Therefore, I sent medicine to the Spring Equinox, and afterwards I felt even closer to the Spring Equinox.
A few days ago, because of her mother's miscarriage, Liu Wan'er specially sent a lot of things to Chunfen to inquire about Qiao Qingshu's movements these days.
They tried to find some clues, but to no avail.
Liu Wan'er coaxed Chunfen with kind words, telling her to inform her immediately of any news she heard.
The Spring Equinox is here to bring good news.
Spring Equinox told her that Xiao Er had personally written an invitation to the eldest daughter to attend a family banquet.
Liu Wan'er was sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) embroidering when she heard this and lost in thought, pricking her fingertip with the needle.
A drop of blood slid down her fingertip and landed on the embroidered azalea, but Liu Wan'er felt no pain at all.
In the previous life, Qiao Qingshu was also invited to this family banquet of the Xiao family.
However, the marriage between the Qiao and Xiao families had already been arranged by then, and Qiao Qingshu met Consort Xiande as the future granddaughter-in-law of the Qiao family.
Empress Xiande was very fond of Qiao Qingshu and bestowed upon her many rare treasures. She even personally wrote an inscription praising them as a perfect match.
Liu Wan'er clenched her back teeth tightly, silently thinking to herself,
"Qiao Qingshu, with me here, you won't get into the Xiao family so easily in this life."
Spring Equinox, looking worried, held Liu Wan'er's hand and said...
“Miss, I also overheard the eldest young lady whispering to Wanqiu and the others in the room that once her marriage is settled, she wants the second master to arrange for you to be married to our family’s guest, Master Zhai.”
Zhai An was a poor, pedantic scholar from the countryside.
Liu Wan'er clearly remembered in her previous life that all the scholars and gentlemen of the Marquis's mansion failed the imperial examinations, except for one surnamed Li, who later managed to get a minor official position.
Liu Wan'er clenched her fists tightly, her disgust for Qiao Qingshu growing even stronger.
Is Qiao Qingshu trying to wipe them out completely?
They kicked her mother out and then tried to marry her off haphazardly.
Liu Wan'er was filled with hatred; she would never be manipulated by Qiao Qingshu!
It's absolutely impossible to arrange Liu Wan'er's fate!
Liu Wan'er thought to herself that if she didn't take action soon, she would have nowhere to breathe in the Marquis's mansion in the future.
Looking up, she saw Chunfen's innocent, large eyes. Liu Wan'er took out one of her silver hairpins and placed it in her hand, saying softly,
"Sister Chunfen, my dear sister, I've been bullied so badly by this young lady, can you do me a favor?"
The Spring Equinox is a busy time, with everyone nodding like they're pounding garlic.
“Miss, the eldest daughter is harsh to me, so I don’t like her. I like you, and you’re good to me. Tell me what you need me to do, and I’ll definitely do it for you.”
Liu Wan'er whispered a few words in Chunfen's ear, and Chunfen's eyes became more and more surprised, even a little panicked.
Spring Equinox trembled as she looked at Liu Wan'er in disbelief.
"Miss, do you really want to do this? If we're found out, neither of us will be in big trouble."
Liu Wan'er narrowed her eyes slightly, took out a package from her bosom, and stuffed it into Chunfen's arms.
"Good girl, if you help me get it done, I'll definitely reward you handsomely."
After returning to Zhuqingxuan, Chunfen knelt before Qiao Qingshu and told her everything Liu Wan'er had said.
The package was also presented to Qiao Qingshu by Chunfen with both hands.
Qiao Qingshu waved her hand lightly and said,
"Open it and take a look."
On the Spring Equinox, I carefully opened the small paper package, inside which was a packet of peach fuzz.
Qiao Qingshu has been unable to eat peaches since childhood due to a peach allergy.
If you eat even a tiny bit, your whole body will swell up and develop red rashes; in severe cases, you may even fall into a coma.
Lin Dong, who was behind him, was startled. She quickly stepped forward, wrapped the paper into a ball, took out a handkerchief, carefully wrapped it up, and threw it away.