Lu Lingjun lived a leisurely life for a few days, but Du Ruoke didn't have any leisure time in the back house.
In the past few days, Cheng Yunshuo still had not been to her yard.
He even deliberately avoided suspicion and walked away from her, so that Du Ruo couldn't do anything if he even wanted to meet Cheng Yunshuo.
Because she taught him the rules when she went back to Lu Lingyun's place last time, she didn't dare to go to Lu Lingyun's yard to pick up someone. She spent a few days bored in her little lotus yard, but she got some results.
She inquired about all the aunts in Cheng Yunshuo's backyard.
Qiuling was brought up by the personal maid who had grown up with Cheng Yunshuo. She suffered from dystocia during childbirth and contracted the root cause of the disease, and she could no longer sleep with her.
But she had an heir by her side and gave birth to the eldest son in the Hou Mansion. He was raised under Lu Lingjun's knees. Even if she could no longer serve Cheng Yunshuo, she still had a considerable status in the Hou Mansion.
Aunt Qiu is too lazy to compete for favor now. She spends her days embroidering clothes and shoes in her yard, or going to Lu Lingjun's yard to chat from time to time, without competing with others.
Then there is Linglong who lives in Yaoguang Pavilion. Aunt Ling was born in a brothel. Although she has a low status in Xingdai Rongsheng's mansion, her eyebrows and eyebrows are somewhat similar to Xingdai Rong's. In addition, there is no one in the backyard to compete with her for favor. She Returning to the yard where Cheng Yunshuo was caught, he was regarded as being favored by Cheng Yunshuo's special room.
During the few days after she got married, Cheng Yunshuo stayed at her place every night.
Thinking of this, jealousy ignited in Du Ruo's eyes.
She must fight this Linglong down. As long as Linglong goes down, Cheng Yunshuo will be hers.
With this in mind, after a few days of Ansheng, Du Ruo took him to Yaoguang Pavilion to meet Aunt Ling for a while.
At this time, in the garden of the back house.
In the good time of the Western Moon, spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. The sun is getting more comfortable every day. In the flowering garden, a beautiful woman is sitting on a rocking chair admiring the flowers.
Two maids held several feet of cloth in front of her and asked her to choose.
"Aunt Ling, this is the material for this season's new clothes. Aunt Qiu has just finished selecting it. You can choose it."
My aunt makes new clothes every season, and the warehouse will first send the materials to various yards for the aunts to choose.
Of course, the order in which they are sent for selection is also particular. The first one to be sent must be Qiu Ling's.
Qiuling was the first to raise her aunt, and she also gave birth to the eldest son of the Hou family. In addition, Qiuling was originally born in the Hou family, and everyone in the Hou family was close to her. She selected the first batch of materials before giving them to others. Send it to the courtyard.
"These materials are pretty good." Linglong looked at the two pieces of fabric left in front of her, one with lotus root pink peach blossoms and the other with blue orchid patterns.
"Are these two the only ones left?"
"Yes, there are three good materials in the warehouse this year. This is the popular Yun brocade in Jiangnan. All of them are beautiful."
After hearing this, Linglong said, "Then I'll choose a lotus root pink color and wear it in a bright color."
"Aunt Ling, you and Aunt Qiu want to get together. Aunt Qiu originally liked lotus root powder, but she said that after she gave birth to a child, she is no better than a little girl. The lotus root powder left to Aunt Ling will be suitable for you to wear!" said the little maid who was sending the materials.
Due to Xing Dairong's childbirth, Linglong's relationship with Qiu Ling was okay, but Qiu Ling was now even more lazy in competing for favor, focusing on following Lu Lingjun and not showing any hostility towards her.
The two of them can usually make appointments to enjoy flowers and chat together.
"Sister Qiuling really said that?"
"Of course, Aunt Qiu chose the goose-yellow albizia flower pattern, leaving the lotus color for you."
Linglong couldn't help but smile on her face as she listened, "Then I want this lotus root pink color."
"Okay, then I will send the last piece of material to Xiaoheyuan."
After she finished speaking, she heard a voice, "Send something to me!"
Du Ruo led Xiaoqin to the garden and heard these people discussing the color of the materials.
"Aunt Du, this is the material for this year's new clothes." Seeing Du Ruo coming over, the little maid quickly bowed and explained, "This is from the warehouse for you."
Du Ruo glanced at the low-key and dim blue orchid material in front of him, and then his eyes fell on Linglong's fresh and lively lotus root pink material.
She frowned and immediately raised her voice, "Why is mine this color?"
The little maid was nervous for a moment, "Aunt Du, it's just this color."
"Then why is hers pink?"
"There are three horses in total. Aunt Qiu and Aunt Ling have chosen first." The little maid said honestly.
Du Ruo understood. It turned out that he was the one left after being selected!
"Why should they choose first?"
The little maid was speechless.
Linglong on the side saw this and frowned slightly, "Aunt Du, there is a priority when entering. Why are you so difficult for your servants?"
"Ah!"
It was a good thing that Linglong didn't speak. As soon as she spoke, Du Ruo had something to say. She raised her eyebrows and put a bit of pride and spirit on her face again, "If I remember correctly, I am a concubine. You are just an ordinary concubine, do you have any say in this!"
Yes.
Du Ruo is your concubine.
Linglong was born in a brothel and had no natal family, so the concubine ceremony was to offer Lu Lingyun a cup of tea.
According to the rules, she is the lowest concubine.
It's just that the Hou Mansion doesn't pay attention to the rank of concubines. After all, all concubines are the same in Lu Lingjun's eyes, and Lu Lingjun will never treat them differently because of their origin.
Linglong has been in the Hou Mansion for so long and knows Lu Lingjun's temper and character. She is well-behaved and smart, and her life is good whether she is a concubine or a common roommate.
It was so sudden that Du Ruo, who was new to the family, was suddenly pressed down. No other mistress had such a big reputation, so where did she get her official authority?
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.
"What does Aunt Du mean?"
"Don't you understand? I am a noble concubine of the Hou family, and you are a cheap concubine. Logically speaking, I can teach you a lesson, but you must listen to what I say!"
Linglong sneered and was too lazy to pay attention to her. She called her servants and returned to Yaoguang Pavilion with the materials.
"Stop!" Du Ruo scolded sternly, "Give me the ingredients!"
Linglong continued to walk forward.
"Xiao Qin, go get the ingredients!" Du Ruo instructed Xiao Qin.
"Aunt Du, isn't this good?" How dare Xiaoqin go? Not only did she not dare to go, she also had to send someone to notify Lu Lingyun.
"If you don't want to go, I'll go by myself!" Du Ruo rushed to Linglong with a quick step, stretched out his hand and snatched the material from her maid's arms.
Linglong was annoyed when she saw this, "What are you doing!"
She stepped forward to protect her maid and material, but was pushed away by Du Ruo.
After all, Du Ruo has been practicing, and he will never be able to compete with several women.
"How dare you steal my things and not take care of yourself!" When Du Ruozheng was feeling proud, a cold voice came.
"What are you doing!"
Just at this moment, Lu Lingjun led a group of people over.
Among the people traveling with us is Liu Qingping, who just arrived today.
At this time, Liu Qingping was looking at Du Ruo who was snatching things with a look of shock.
