Chapter 263 My Mother-in-Law Is a Loyal Servant (7)

Early in the morning of the next day, Captain Qian ordered a group of soldiers to call up the Hou Mansion.

After simply eating some dry food, I started a new day's "journey".

"Zhongliang, don't make yesterday's mistakes again today, you must be prepared!"

Before leaving, Mama Zhao pulled Feng Zhongliang aside and reprimanded in a low voice with a cold face.

"..." Wriggling his lower lip, Feng Zhongliang wanted to explain: A-niang, I didn't make a mistake yesterday, I did it for the eldest lady.

However, accustomed to bowing his head in front of a strong mother, Feng Zhongliang didn't dare to speak at all when faced with Mammy Zhao's serious face.

Nodding in a muffled voice, although Feng Zhongliang recognized his mother's reprimand, he felt a little gloomy in his heart.

"By the way, where's your daughter-in-law? Let her hurry up and bring the eldest miss!"

Mama Zhao rubbed her shoulders, her muscles were sore, she couldn't help grinning.

Don't look at Mama Zhao as a servant of the Hou Mansion, but she hasn't done rough work for many years.

To put it badly, her life in the Hou Mansion was actually more comfortable than that of some officials' wives.

No need to do rough work, just take care of Mrs. Zhang.

When there is no order, she rests, and there is a little maid by her side.

Back at home, the Feng family also has a wife and maidservants. And Gu Xiuniang, the daughter-in-law.

It can be said that Zhao mama is called a slave, but she has always lived a pampered life.

Over the years, she has been reluctant to leave the Hou Mansion. Although there is a reason why she can't let go of Mrs. Zhang, the wealthy days of the Hou Mansion are really nostalgic.

After the Hou Mansion fell into trouble, the whole family was escorted to Beijing, and Zhao Mama really suffered a lot.

For example, Wei Yuanniang, a child of four or five years old, can't walk by herself at all, and is basically carried by her parents or maids.

At the beginning, Mrs. Zhang was surrounded by a group of maids and old ladies.

But in the process of rushing, either the officers and soldiers were humiliated and committed suicide, or they couldn't bear the fatigue and starvation and died of illness, or they were simply sold by Mrs. Zhang and other masters...

In less than a month,

The journey was only a small part of the journey, and Madam Zhang was left with only Mammy Zhao, a maid, and two or three concubines who had given birth to children.

Without sufficient manpower, Mrs. Zhang would not take care of Wei Yuanniang herself, and only Mrs. Zhao, her own grandmother, had to shoulder the burden of serving the "eldest miss".

Grandmother?

Ha, what if Zhao mama is a blood relative of Wei Yuanniang?

It's just a girl's film, can it really be regarded as an ancestor's offering?

That is to say, I was afraid that being too harsh on Wei Yuanniang would arouse suspicion from others and end up ruining the affairs of my wife, otherwise—

Mammy Zhao is a loyal servant. For the sake of her eldest master, let's talk about a cheap granddaughter, even her husband and her son, she can reluctantly give up.

In fact, Mama Zhao's husband really died for the Savior.

Nanny Zhao was Madam Zhang's wet nurse. After Mrs. Zhang was married to Pingnan Hou's mansion, Nanny Zhao's family became her escort.

Mammy Zhao's husband helped Madam Zhang take care of the dowry village. He was very capable and was highly regarded by Madam Zhang.

A few years ago, the Marquis of Pingnan led his troops to clear the barbarians, but Nancheng was besieged by a group of mountain people because his troops were empty.

Seeing that the situation was in critical condition, Mrs. Zhang brought the wife, the second lady, the third lady and other female relatives and prepared to hide outside the city for safety.

As a result, halfway through the road, they encountered rioters.

It was Mamaw Zhao's husband who led the young and strong villagers from Zhuangzi to come to the rescue.

However, during the chaotic war, in order to protect Madam Zhang, Mammy Zhao's husband was stabbed in the chest by the rioters and died on the spot.

After her husband died, Mama Zhao cried a lot, wiped away her tears, and continued to stay by Madam Zhang's side.

And her husband's death was not without the slightest effect, at least it made Mrs. Zhang more trust Mama Zhao.

So, when Mrs. Zhang encountered difficulties, she didn't even tell her parents or husband, she just secretly discussed with Mrs. Zhao.

Mrs. Zhang has a clear class line in her heart, but it is undeniable that Mrs. Zhao is the person she trusts the most in this world.

Mrs. Zhang trusts Mrs. Zhao, and Mrs. Zhao naturally regards Mrs. Zhang as the only one.

For Madam Zhang, Mama Zhao could even give up her own life.

It's just a little bit of hardship now, but it's not really anything, right?

Mommy Zhao rubbed her shoulders again, alas, that dead girl doesn't look fat, how can she be so dead.

Yesterday was just a long day of carrying, and Mama Zhao was so tired that her back was sore and her shoulders became like rocks.

The hard part is that today it is estimated that this little ancestor will still be served.

Thinking of the boundless official road and the layer of blisters on her feet, Zhao mama felt a little nervous.

"Mother-in-law, the eldest lady seems to have a fever, and the situation is not very good."

He Tiantian came over with Wei Yuanniang in his arms, while Feng Yanting followed her obediently.

She looked at Mama Zhao and said worriedly, "I think it's better for me to take care of her."

"In the first place, sitting in the carriage will be lighter, and the eldest lady will suffer less from the wind and the sun."

"Secondly, mother-in-law, you are also old, and your health is not good. It is difficult to take care of yourself. If you can't wait for the eldest lady!"

He Tiantian's words made sense, even the honest Feng Zhongliang couldn't help nodding.

Yes, letting the eldest lady ride the carriage is not only for the eldest lady, but also to make Mama Zhao feel more comfortable.

These days, whenever I see that my mother is very old, she still has to serve Madam Zhang and carry the eldest young lady on her back.

It's just that his brain is stupid, his mouth is even more stupid, and he will only feel distressed, unlike his wife, who just thought of the best of both worlds.

Mommy Zhao: ... That's what I said, it makes sense, but it just feels weird.

But for a while, Mama Zhao couldn't say what was wrong.

Mrs. Zhang and other female relatives were expelled from the inn, and they walked on the official road hula-la.

Feng Zhongliang was driving the carriage and followed him not far or near.

Mrs. Zhang habitually went to find Feng Yanting's figure. As a result, in the dilapidated carriage, she not only saw Feng Yanting, but also Wei Yuanniang.

Madam Zhang's expression changed suddenly.

Because she found out that Feng Yanting was sitting by herself in the same carriage, while Wei Yuanniang was held in her arms by "Gu Xiuniang"!

How is this possible?

Shouldn't Gu Xiuniang take good care of Yanting?

Her Yan Ting is the noble and precious young master of the Hou Mansion, the one who is held and served by others.

What is Wei Yuanniang?

Is she also worthy of riding a carriage with Yanting? Was also given special treatment? !

Madam Zhang suddenly felt a surge of anger in her chest. She turned her head and reprimanded Mammy Zhao angrily, "...Why did Yuanniang sit on the carriage?"

Mammy Zhao felt Madam Zhang's anger. Although she didn't know why, she subconsciously admitted her mistake because of years of habit.

"It's all the old slave's fault. It's the old slave who didn't think carefully, only considering that the eldest miss was injured, but ignored the others!"

As for what she neglected, Mama Zhao really didn't know.

However, as a slave, the master is angry, it must be his own mistake.

So, plead guilty first, and then listen to the master's instructions.

"You know you're wrong too?"

Mrs. Zhang endured her anger and lowered her voice, "The Hou Mansion is now a culprit, and being able to allow Feng Zhongliang to help in secret is already a conscience of a surnamed Qian."

"Yuanniang, as the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion, should be with everyone, but she ran to take a carriage. Isn't this a step forward? To provoke the dissatisfaction of the officers and soldiers?"

"Also, the Hou residence is not just a child of Yuanniang, not to mention a few girls from the concubines in our big room, even the second and third rooms also have young children, but Yuanniang rides the carriage alone, while the other children walk on foot. ,you say--"

"If something happened to Mr. Hou, the entire Hou's residence will be charged. The second and third rooms have a lot of complaints against our big room. Now that there is a raft of Yuanniang, they may not be so troubled!"

Mrs. Zhang was right. Just as she was dragging and reprimanding Mrs. Zhao, the second and third ladies had already pulled their youngest children closer to the carriage.

"Feng's family, our Sanniang, Qilang, and Jiuniang are too young to walk. Why don't they go upstairs to accompany Yuanniang."

The second lady and the others said politely, but in fact, they were secretly reminding: Wei Yuanniang can ride a carriage, and other children in the Wei family, even younger than her, should also ride in a carriage.

He Tiantian didn't take the second lady's words, but suddenly came up with this sentence: "Second lady, although my mother-in-law works in the Wei family, my man has long since left his slave status."

"My husband is not a noble person, but he has some skills. When he goes outside, everyone will politely call him Uncle Feng."

After saying this, He Tiantian didn't speak again.

The second and third ladies blushed.

They are not stupid, of course they heard what He Tiantian meant.

People are being picky, thinking that they shouldn't call each other "Feng's".

Although the title "Feng Family's" does not mean any insult, it is also somewhat casual.

Just like the old women in their Houfu, they were basically called "xx family".

But "Gu Xiuniang" is not a servant of the Hou Mansion.

Although my mother-in-law was on duty in Hou's mansion, she was a bit rude outside.

Not to mention, now that the Hou Mansion is in trouble, noble ladies like the second and third ladies are worse than ordinary people.

It is no wonder that people are unhappy when she is guilty of guilt, but still calls a "grandmother of the rich family" "Feng's family" so dismissively.

But, but...

At the same time as the second and third ladies blushed, there was a sudden anger in their hearts.

What a wicked prostitute.

When I came to the Hou Mansion to greet him in the past, why didn't I pick it up?

Now that the Hou Mansion is being questioned, she is shaking as a slave who has gotten out of her nationality? !

It's just that before the second and third madams attacked, He Tiantian seemed to think of something, covered her mouth and chuckled, "The words the two nobles said just now are a little inappropriate."

"My mother-in-law serves by Mrs. Hou's side, and our Feng family is greatly favored by Mrs. Hou. Therefore, even if we grieve our own flesh and blood, we must take care of Mrs. Good's only daughter!"

Just at this time, a group of people went uphill.

Feng Zhongliang listened to his mother's words too much, so Mama Zhao asked him to buy a worn-out carriage, and he even bought a wagon with an old horse and a broken car.

There is no carriage, only a shed, and it doesn't matter if the carriage is broken.

The point is, the horse pulling the cart is too old.

There is nothing wrong with a flat road. Once there is an uphill, or if you get stuck in a mud hole, you can't pull it up with the pulling force of the horse alone.

At this time, the people on the carriage have to jump off, and even if they don't help to push the carriage, the weight of the carriage must be reduced.

In the past, the original customer, Gu Xiuniang, felt bad for her son, so she got out of the car and left her son in the carriage.

But now-

He Tiantian gently put Wei Yuanniang on the car board and wrapped the quilt.

He jumped out of the carriage and greeted Feng Yanting: "Come, Yanting, come down and help Dad push the carriage with A-Niang!"

Although Feng Yanting was a little surprised, he was very sensible.

Obediently nodded, with the help of He Tiantian, got out of the car carefully, and then helped push the car with He Tiantian.

Seeing this scene, both the second lady and the third lady had to shut up.

What else do they say?

Mammy Zhao's son and daughter-in-law, like Mama Zhao, are all Madam Zhang's hard-core dog-legs. Oh no, they are loyal servants of heaven.

In order to take care of the daughter of the benefactor's family, even his own flesh and blood can be wronged.

Not to mention the distressed ladies like the second and third ladies, who have nothing to do with the Feng family and the Gu family.

Although the second lady and the third lady understood clearly, they also understood.

But, in the end, I was unwilling.

Pulled the child, returned to the main force, and deliberately squeezed to Mrs. Zhang's side.

The second lady said sourly: "Don't cry is the elder sister-in-law, the dignified Mrs. Hou, the people who are taught by her hands are caring."

The third lady hurriedly echoed, "No, it's not a big deal. For the sake of your master's only blood, sister-in-law, you don't even care about your own flesh and blood!"

"Oh, in the past, people always said that we were not as good as sister-in-law, but today, looking at it, we really can't compare!"

"That's right, sister-in-law, you are so powerful, please teach us more in the future, and I hope you can help us with the second and third rooms!"

Mrs. Zhang: ...she was so angry that her eyes were bloodshot.

What a good girl, Gu Xiuniang, how dare you slut!

Actually drove my Yan Ting out of the car and let your dead girl lie down.

Still want my son to give your daughter a cart? !

you you!

Mrs. Zhang clenched her fists hard, and her fingernails left months of tooth-like pinch marks on her palms.

However, there were the second and third ladies in front of her, and Mrs. Zhang didn't dare to show the slightest bit of anger in her chest.

She also wanted to whitewash Taiping's smile and apologized to the two of them, "They are all vulgar and ignorant people. If you offend your two younger siblings, please don't bother with them!"

"Oh, in the future, we will have to rely on Uncle Feng and Grandma for management. How dare we care about others?"

The second lady and the third lady continued to run on people with yin and yang.

After running on Mrs. Zhang, the second lady turned her attention to Mammy Zhao again, "Mother Zhao is so lucky to have raised a good son and married a good daughter-in-law!"

Mama Zhao:  …

She looked at He Tiantian who was leading Feng Yanting's cart, then turned her head to take a peek at Madam Zhang's cold face.

Suddenly, she finally understood what was wrong in her heart.

"Gu Xiuniang" carrying Wei Yuanniang to the carriage is definitely not a trivial matter, nor is it the best of both worlds.

Instead, it is seriously challenging Madam Zhang's majesty and inverting her dignity!