There’s a Dragon Girl in the Desolate Sea: 973|The eighty-ninth dragon scale (1)
The eighty-ninth dragon scale (1)
"...Linglong, I haven't come to see your mother yet."
The man who spoke was in his thirties, with a beautiful beard and a dignified appearance. At this time, he was looking at Linglong who had just been brought back to the mansion by him with loving eyes. The girl will be thirteen years old this year, and it is Huaguduo. At the age of a child, her mother was raised by a man in the outer room outside the mansion. She died of illness three months ago, and she became a child who was not loved by her mother. Her father took pity on her and brought her back to the mansion.
The one sitting with the man with a frosty face was none other than Mrs. Zhuang, the wife of Mu Xingji of Weizhou.
Mrs. Zhuang has a son and a daughter for Xing Jiyu, both of whom are the eldest son. The children of Xing Ji's other concubines were much inferior.
In addition, Mrs. Zhuang came from the Zhuang clan in Yiyang, and no one in the prefectural shepherd's mansion could surpass these three mothers and sons.
Xing Ji also respects his wife very much, but Mrs. Zhuang is jealous. Although she does not treat the concubines and concubines in the house badly, she does not pay attention to it. Xing Ji has always regarded the two children as her own. Proud, but today he actually brought in a daughter raised in the outer room from outside, how could this not make Madam Zhuang angry? !
She looked coldly at the girl in front of her. She was thirteen years old, that is to say, not long after she gave birth to Xuanniang, the lord raised the girl outside.
This is really an insult to Mrs. Zhuang.
Linglong stood in the center of the flower hall. In her memory, Xing Ji was the most loving and gentle father in the world. Without Madam Zhuang, apart from Xing Ji's identity, their family of three would actually be very happy outside. very happy.
Unfortunately, her mother died of illness. Xing Ji, a little girl living outside, was worried, so she wanted to take her back to the house.
It's just that Mrs. Zhuang did not welcome her, and the indifference on her face was unwilling to even cover it up. Xing Ji called Linglong twice, seeing that she should not, so he could not help but say to Mrs. Zhuang: "Linglong is introverted and shy, and will ask Mrs. Take care."
Linglong thinks that you are big enough, and tell your eldest wife to let her take care of your little wife - oh no, it's an illegitimate daughter born to you in the outer room, and she really treats all women in the world as idiots La?
It's no wonder Mrs. Zhuang treats him well!
Other concubines can live peacefully in the mansion because Xing Ji has a limited love for them, but Linglong's biological mother is different. Although her mother was dead when she came, she still received information from the people around her. I know how much my mother loved my father before her death.
Originally, my father even wanted to bring my mother into the government as a flat wife, but the mother herself did not want it. She did not like to intrigue with others. It would be happy to live outside. If she was not sick, she would not want to send her daughter to the state Shepherd's.
Mrs. Zhuang was still expressionless. She looked at the girl in front of her with harsh eyes. She often looked at the children of those concubines. It is very important, but most of the girls are raised to be timid and cowardly, and they are extremely afraid of her mother. Mrs. Zhuang didn't commit to claiming the reputation or life of the little girls. After all, her Xuanniang didn't have a family, and if the girls in the family had a bad reputation, it would also be a hindrance to Xuanniang.
But that doesn't mean she can't take care of those prostitutes. Mrs. Zhuang loves Xing Ji deeply. She is very hostile to anyone who steals Xing Ji's attention. The concubine became more and more honest and disciplined, for fear of touching Madam Zhuang and making her annoyed at herself. Suffering is small, and implicated children is the worst.
Linglong looked at Madam Zhuang fearlessly.
Xing Ji didn't seem to notice his wife's unhappiness, but said a lot of good things about Linglong, and even said to Mrs. Zhuang's pair of sons and daughters: "Linglong will be your sister in the future, you must take care of it. She, take care of her, and must not let her be wronged in the slightest."
Xing Chun and Xing Xuan agreed.
Let's not say whether they are sincere or fake, but Linglong is tired from standing. She acts like a spoiled child to Xing Ji: "Father, I have seen you, can I go and rest?"
There is absolutely no anxiety about entering the prefecture's shepherd's house for the first time, which is beyond Xing Ji's expectations. He nodded and asked Madam Zhuang, "Is the new courtyard that I asked you to clean up, ready?"
Mrs. Zhuang replied: "Back to the lord, the concubine has all been taken care of, just wait... Linglong, just live in."
Xing Ji nodded his head to express his satisfaction, got up and walked to Linglong himself, and said lovingly, "Come with my father."
Linglong obediently followed behind him.
As soon as the father and daughter left, Mrs. Zhuang gritted her teeth and said, "Too deceiving!"
But she just said that when Xing Jizhen appeared, she would still work hard and be his good wife.
Xing Chundao: "Why should my mother fight for such a little girl? There are several concubines of my father in the house. My mother is always angry about these things. When will she be the best?"
"Brother is right." Xing Xuan also advised, "Now that the outer room is dead, this little girl has entered the house, and my father is busy with official business all the year round, how can I take care of it every day? Mother, don't make any impulsive actions. You are the mistress of Weizhou, and no one can surpass you.”
Mrs. Zhuang understands the truth, but how can she be satisfied when she sees the master being so kind to a maid? Xuan Niang is his eldest daughter, and he just hugged her when she was full moon, why is he so kind to a woman outside the house?
But he said that Linglong followed Xing Ji to his yard, which was really clean, but the space was empty and there was nothing. His mother gave birth to him after she met her father. Before she met her father, her mother fled alone, and because her face was too beautiful, she often needed to hide her true appearance. Danger. Because of this, everything for their mother and daughter was given by their father. In Linglong's memory, her mother often looked at the door wistfully, as if waiting for someone.
She is always happy every time her father comes, but the happiness is always short-lived, because Xing Ji will go back soon, she would rather be a concubine than a concubine, and no one knows her thinking about something.
"Look at what's missing, tell your father, and let him bring it to you." Xing Ji said fondly.
Linglong is really welcome, she strolled around and came out with her pink lips: "I'm missing everything, because there is nothing."
Xing Ji also knew Mrs. Zhuang's problems, but he was jealous when he thought about it. He said warmly, "Then you go to the private library with your father and see what you like. Would you like to bring it?"
She was immediately happy, and her smile was bright and dazzling, so beautiful that even the well-trained Weizhou soldiers couldn't help but dazzle her eyes.
Linglong happily followed Xing Ji to his private vault and picked a lot of treasures without hesitation. Mrs. Zhuang was so angry that she almost fainted!
She has long noticed that the lord has a woman outside, and she has long wanted to find out the identity of the woman, but it is a pity that the lord protects people like eyeballs and does not give her people a chance to investigate. After the woman died, the lord brought the outer maid into the mansion. If it spreads out, do you still want to be a human being? How do you ask others to think of Xuan Niang? Xuan Niang's marriage has not been decided yet!
The outer chamber girl and the concubine girl are completely different. The outer chamber girl's status is low and lowly. Mrs. Zhuang really can't understand. After she died, she fought against all odds to bring the Outer Maid home.
Xing Ji is also dumbfounded, how could he not know that the little girl has such a skill, he went around his private treasury, and asked her to take all the most valuable ones! And she obviously prefers those that are expensive and look shiny, and it's not an exaggeration to say that she can't put it down.
Afterwards, he sent Linglong's most trusted person to serve him. Madam Zhuang found out that she was very angry again! The lord does not look at Xuan Niang, who is the eldest daughter, but regards the outer maid as the jewel in his palm. How can there be such a reason in the world? How can the outer maid be compared with Xuan Niang?
Xing Chun's repeated admonitions, Mrs. Zhuang didn't listen, but Xing Xuan felt wronged. She was the eldest daughter of her father, but she didn't get much father's love, and her father put more energy on the training of his sons On top, if all the sisters are like me, that's fine, but the woman outside the house can be favored and favored by her father, how can Xing Xuan not be annoyed?
But she also has a gentle temperament. Although she is lost and annoyed in her heart, she does not express it.
After settling down Linglong, Xing Ji stayed with her for a while and called Xing Chun to the study. Xing Chun thought that his father had something important to tell him, but who knew that he wanted him to take care of Linglong in the future, and Xing Chun was taken aback.
Although it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, Mrs. Zhuang is his biological mother, and her mother doesn't like that maid, so Xing Chun's impression of Linglong is naturally not a good one. It is his demeanor not to bully the other party, but he still needs to take care of the other party?
Xing Chun couldn't help showing an unbelievable look on his face. He was the eldest son of Xing Ji and had been given high hopes since he was a child. Now the world is in chaos, the court is in turmoil, the emperor is overthrown, various forces are eyeing them, and there are courtiers who control the power. When the teacher becomes famous, the world will be inhabited by capable people. His father had great ambitions, and so did Xing Chun.
But is my father too obsessed with this maid?
Xing Ji didn't say much, just reminded Xing Chun repeatedly, because he was busy with official business all the year round, and his time in the mansion was far less than that of Xing Chun. If Xing Chun didn't take care of him, he was afraid that Linglong would suffer.
"In any case, Linglong is considered your younger sister. You have to befriend her. Come out like a big brother." Xing Jiyu said earnestly, "Linglong is a good boy, you won't hate her."
Xing Chun laughed: "Father, it's not a question of whether or not to hate her. She's a maid, and I'm the eldest son. Even if I'm a brother and sister by blood, there's absolutely no reason for me to take care of her. , my husband doesn't trust my mother to have a good bowl of water?"
Xing Ji glanced at him: "What kind of temperament is your mother, you still need to speak for your father?"
A bowl of water level? Anyone in the world can do it, but Madam Zhuang can't!
She only recognizes her own pair of children, and she doesn't care about the lives of others. It's good if she doesn't fall into the trap, and she expects her to treat Linglong well?
Xing Chundao: "I will let Xuanniang watch her more. As long as she keeps herself safe, she will definitely be able to live in this mansion."
Obviously, Xing Chun stood on Madam Zhuang's side. He didn't hate his younger siblings, but he wouldn't be very close to them, because his mother didn't like it. Brothers can support each other, and his sister will do his best to find a good family for them, but if the relationship is as good as Xuan Niang's, this is absolutely impossible.
Xing Ji sighed: "Her mother just died, at a time of panic. If you are free, remember to persuade your mother not to be too harsh, that child is very timid."
"Why didn't my father tell my mother?"
Xing Ji and Mrs. Zhuang respect each other like guests. Xing Ji is willing to give face to Mrs. Zhuang, and Mrs. Zhuang will not slap him in the face. Unfortunately, Xing Ji is not a person who has no regrets, he is like most men in this world. , not to mention that women are treated as playthings, and they are not placed on an equal position with each other, and they are not in love.
But Mrs. Zhuang has been confined to the back house all the year round, all her heart is on the lord, but she can't get a response. Seeing the lord's concubines take one after another, how can she not be jealous?
Especially this outer room, who has been raised outside for more than ten years, is a big worry for Mrs. Zhuang! The lord's protection of the outer room was not leaking. The people that Mrs. Zhuang sent out to investigate several times were almost discovered. Now that the woman is dead, she has never even seen the other side!
Just by looking at Linglong's face, you can know how beautiful the dead girl was, otherwise how could the lord be fascinated by her?
"I told your mother, she could hear me?"
Xing Chun was silent. Obviously, he knew his mother's character very well. If the shortcoming of jealousy was eliminated, Mrs. Zhuang could be said to be the most perfect model for a lady. I don't know what to do with the lord, and I wish there was no woman in the world who could approach Xing Ji, but this was impossible.
Let's not talk about Xing Ji himself, but say that now all the forces are fighting against each other, and marriage is indispensable. Some concubines in Xing Ji's backyard came like this. As a man, Xing Chun can understand his father, but as a son, he is dissatisfied with his mother. Originally, my father was not a person who was fascinated by beauty, but the one who was raised outside made Madam Zhuang worry.
After finally waiting for the person to die, my father will not say that the outer girl is brought into the mansion. After all, they are also brothers and sisters from the same father. But my father repeatedly told me to treat the outer girl well. Isn't this beating my mother? Face?
Xing Chundao: "My mother is not a very unreasonable person. If my father talks to her well, she will understand."
Xing Ji shook his head: "In short, when I'm not in the mansion, you can just take care of Linglong a little more. She's still young. If you treat her well, she feels something, and she will repay you in the future."
Xing Chun couldn't help but want to laugh, he didn't want the return of a maid? But the father said so, how can he refuse? "Father, don't worry, I won't make her suffer. If my mother embarrassed her, I will speak for her."
Xing Ji said sternly: "Being a father is serious with you. Linglong is very important to being a father. You must treat her well and never let her have an accident, understand?"
He repeatedly emphasized that Xing Chun was naturally uncomfortable when he asked Xing Chun to take care of an outsider girl. If nothing else, the outsider girl was a thorn in her mother's eyes. Lost lives, but more is gone.
Therefore, the advice to his father seems sincere but is actually perfunctory. After Xing Ji set off on a pilgrimage, the whole Weizhou was taken over by the son Chun. He was taught by his father since he was a child, and he was the eldest son. In the future, his father beat him down. Jiangshan, he is the only heir.
As soon as I got busy, my father forgot all the instructions before he left.
Mrs. Zhuang didn't act so hard to embarrass a little girl who had just lost her mother, but her heart wasn't as broad as it could be.
The attitude of the lady in charge towards this new girl also represented the attitude of the servants in the house. They became scornful without realizing it. Although the other girls were born from the concubines, they also belonged to the blood of the Weizhou Xing family. , This woman in the outer chamber, although the master said she is a girl from the Xing family, who can guarantee the character of the girl in the outer chamber?
Abuse can't be called abuse. It means that the house is always not clean, the food I bring in is always cold, and if I want to order something, the house also pushes me against it. It looks like a trivial matter. People are annoying.
Especially once the lunch was late again. Although it was not cold, it was not hot, and some meat dishes were not carefully prepared. After being cold, the meat and smell were unpleasant, let alone eating it. It's unappetizing, how could such exquisite food be eaten?
The place next to her annoyed her, she could turn one eye and close the other, but fooling around with food made her very annoyed.
The woman who delivered the meal had a pair of hanging eyes, which were slanted when looking at people, as if the eyes were growing on the scalp, "The girl calm down, it's really too busy in the kitchen today. , so I missed the hour, so let's go girl first."
The people who serve Linglong are all sent by Xing Ji. What they love to say to Linglong is how the lord treats her with pampering and pampering, how the kindness is as heavy as a mountain, asking her to be grateful and wanting her in return.
In the past, the original owner must have endured it. He felt that he was a woman from the outside, and his status was low. Vegetarian dishes are barely edible.
How could Linglong be patient?
Everyone in the world becomes a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and she can't bear it.
"Coming soon?"
Linglong repeated the word and laughed, "You let me do it?"
The old woman was a little panicked by this laugh, and then she spat fiercely in her heart: Bah! A little wild seed born from a lowly scumbag! The name is not right, but she really thinks she is the girl of the Xing family! It's hard to say whether this is the master's species! I actually played with her here!
It's just with a smile on his face, a humble and flattering look, full of kidnappings, and if he doesn't follow through, he's not sensible, not virtuous, and not gentle, and he doesn't deserve to be the girl of the Xing family "Lady, please calm down, the kitchen is also a last resort. Madam and Lang Jun are the top priorities. Today when Lang Jun returns to the house, Madam thinks about how to reward her, and this delays the time to deliver meals to the young lady. ."
"Oh." Linglong understood. "It turns out that Brother A is back. That's forgivable. I didn't think about it carefully."
The old lady is proud of her heart, she knows that the woman in the outer room has shallow eyelids, and she will believe whatever others say. This matter is treated as a joke to tell my wife to listen to, to please my wife, and maybe I can still be transferred to my wife's yard to be a mother. In that case, why worry about no way out in the future? "That's right, it's not too late for the girl to know her mistake now."
Linglong nodded slowly and stood up, "Today is excusable, what about yesterday's? I didn't seem to have eaten the hot one before, so it was all excusable."
She looked at the plate of greasy red and shiny big elbows on the table that had long been cold, and the corners of her mouth pursed into a charming smile. These days, her meals are all these greasy things. She asked if there was a problem in the kitchen, As a girl, you need to be more considerate, so as to be likable and so on.
If the ignorant girl entered the palace for the first time, she might be fooled. She was afraid that she would annoy her mother, so she was cautious and humble, wishing she was invisible, but how could Linglong believe it?
The most important thing is that she is the master. Why should the master consider the difficulties of the slaves?
Under the eyes of the public, Linglong reached out and grabbed the neatly combed bun of the old woman, and then smashed the opponent's face into the big oily elbow with a do-it-yourself attitude!
The old woman has been working in the kitchen, and she has always figured out Mrs. Zhuang's psychology. She will show whoever Mrs. Zhuang hates, and over time, she will also be regarded as Mrs. Zhuang's eyes, and she will be praised for her cleverness.
Today is the first time she's shriveled. She usually looks like a human being, and she considers herself a character. Who would have wanted to be so humiliated by a thirteen-year-old girl? Dissatisfied in every possible way, but because this is the master. After all, when the trouble came to Mrs. Zhuang, Mrs. Zhuang would definitely not protect her. Who said that all this was planned by the old lady herself?
"I see your attitude, it seems that the cold food is delicious, then you can eat all the dishes on this table today, and you are not allowed to leave until you finish it."
Linglong said, and pressed the woman's face down on her elbow. This woman was born with a big shoulder and a round waist, but she was slender and graceful, but the woman was struggling as if she was being weighed down, looking at the eyes of the servants on the side. , I feel more and more that this person is cheating and tricking, how powerful a thirteen-year-old girl can be, this person is really good at pretending!
When the old woman raised her head from her big elbow, her face was covered in scarlet sauce, and she could smell the fishy smell from a distance. Although this meal is rich, in terms of taste, it can only be regarded as average. If Linglong doesn't eat it, they will say she is picky in private, so Linglong thinks, they should think it is delicious, right?
If it's delicious, it's better to reward them.
"Break her mouth open and feed her." Linglong said softly, "It's better to lick my plate clean so that it's not wasted."
The servants around didn't dare not listen to her, so they rushed up to a few people, one grabbed an arm, the other opened his mouth, and the other picked up a dish and stuffed it into the mother-in-law's mouth, causing the mother-in-law to cry Hengliu wailed incessantly. Although she was only a servant, she also had a good face in the mansion. Many people sneaked up on her to please her. How could she have been abused like this?