coobybook Chapter 174: The Young Marshal and His Wife Argued Again at the Funeral
Chapter 174: The Young Marshal and His Wife Argued Again at the Funeral
Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "It's good that the three of you are reunited. There's no need to be so sad."
The mother of Miss Zhang Er and Miss Zhang San said, "Thank you, Young Marshal. The three of us were originally from the same village and were sold to Marshal Zhang's mansion. We were all chosen to be his concubines. We thought Marshal Zhang would show some mercy, but because we gave birth to daughters, we were only his concubines. We thought that this would be the end of our lives. As long as our daughters had a good future, it would be fine. But in the end, our daughter died because of Ji Qingqing. This girl is the only daughter we three have."
Sha Yanxiao said: "Marshal Zhang will retire in Jiangcheng in the future, and the three of you don't have to stay in the Marshal's Mansion in Fengcheng forever. Here is some money, you can keep it for your living. This courtyard will be given to you in the future, but you have to change your names and never mention anything about the past." As he said that, he handed over two silver notes.
This would be equivalent to freedom, and there would be no need to worry anymore. Miss Zhang Si and the two maids naturally agreed.
Miss Zhang Si took Gui'er's hand and said, "Miss Gui'er, thank you so much for your help. I really can't repay you for your kindness."
Gui Er quickly waved her hand and said, "Miss Zhang Si, we have known each other for a while, and it is fate. Let's not say those awkward words."
Miss Zhang Si said, "We don't know anyone here. If Miss Gui'er doesn't mind, please come visit us often."
Gui'er was about to answer when Sha Yanxiao took out a business card and handed it to Miss Zhang Si, saying, "If you need anything from me in the future, you can take this business card to Yunshang Tower and ask the shopkeeper to contact me."
Miss Zhang Si took the business card and thanked the two maids together.
Gui'er suddenly realized that Yunshang Tower was Sha Yanxiao's base, but she just pretended not to notice and smiled calmly.
Sha Yanxiao said to the two maids, "Have you seen this house and its furnishings? Are you satisfied?"
The two maids said, "Very good. Actually, our living conditions in the Marshal's Mansion are only slightly better than those of the servants. We still have to do our work, but we are doing very well now."
Sha Yanxiao nodded and said with a smile, "That's good. We'll take our leave now. If you need anything, please go to Yunshang Tower and ask the shopkeeper to inform you."
With that, he pulled Gui'er into the car and drove away. After the car drove a distance, Sha Yanxiao said to Dali, "Arrange someone to keep an eye on this place."
Gui Er said in bewilderment, "Since we've allowed them to change their appearance and live freely, why are we still keeping an eye on them?"
Sha Yanxiao smiled and said, "It's just a precaution. Miss Zhang Si is Marshal Zhang's daughter after all. I'm worried she might be taken advantage of. You should stop associating with Miss Zhang Si in the future, lest someone find you here."
Gui'er had to admire Sha Yanxiao for being a meticulous person who thought a lot.
When they returned to the Marshal's Mansion, they found that Taoist priests and monks were already standing on both sides of the mourning hall, chanting scriptures and singing rituals. Some servants were dressed as filial sons and daughters and crying for the deceased. The Fourth Concubine was an elder, so she wore casual clothes as usual. Sha Yanwen and Sha Lili did not wear mourning clothes, but only wore black veils on their arms. The best man brought black veils for Sha Yanxiao and Gui'er to wear. Then Sha Yanxiao took Gui'er to burn incense and came to the dining room of the Marshal's Mansion for dinner.
Sha Yanxiao asked Gui'er to sit at the table with the children, while he and Dashuai sat at the same table.
Soon all the dishes were served, and everyone was about to pick up their chopsticks when the Marshal suddenly said, "The Third Young Lady has passed away suddenly. It's a tragedy for our family. Everyone in the family must go to mourn. Also, we'll have a lot of guests over the next two days, so everyone should be careful not to make any jokes that would be known to outsiders."
Everyone said in unison: "Yes."
The Marshal looked around and said, "Pick up your chopsticks."
After dinner, Gui'er went to Sha Yanyao's yard to do her homework. Sha Yanyao glanced at the black veil on her arm and said, "Take it off first. It's unlucky."
Guier quickly said, "I'm sorry." Then she took off the black veil on her arm.
Sha Yanyao paused and said, "I don't mean anything else, but the person who left wasn't our family, so there's no need."
Gui'er was stunned for a moment. It turned out that Sha Yanyao also knew that the person in the coffin was not Miss Zhang Si.
After finishing her homework, Gui'er returned to Sha Yanxiao's yard. As soon as she entered the hall, she heard the quarrel between Sha Yanxiao and Ji Yiru.
"Don't think I don't know. Aren't you pointing at me?"
"What are you thinking about? My third brother's wife has passed away, and everyone in the family has to attend the funeral. Why don't you show up?"
"I can show up, but I will definitely not bow, burn incense, or wear mourning clothes."
"Aren't you going to be gossiped about?"
"She's just a servant, and the whole mansion is in mourning for her, making it seem like the real thing. Don't you think it's ridiculous?"
"Don't you think about who caused this trouble?"
"Oh, so you're blaming me, right? And dad too, saying something about not making a fool of yourself. Are you pointing that at me?"
"You worry too much, but you can't carry out lynching in the mansion anymore. If it gets out, people will say we are mistreating our servants."
"You think your house is clean? Don't think I don't know the dirty things you do behind my back."
"You are simply unreasonable."
It seems that today will be another unhappy day, and Sha Yanxiao left in anger.
Gui'er walked into the room with her head lowered and whispered, "Hello, sister-in-law."
Ji Yiru had a blank expression on her face and ignored him completely.
Guier quickly lowered her head and wanted to go upstairs to hide in her room.
"Gui'er," Ji Yiru suddenly called out to him, "You were the one who took your brother to the small courtyard yesterday, right? I didn't expect that you would be thinking about men at such a young age, and even seduce a man into joining my servants."
"I, I didn't. I just wandered over there and thought it was a little strange to find someone guarding it."
"Your childish excuses can only fool others." Ji Yiru said contemptuously, "I have seen countless vixens since I was a child in Shanghai. People like you, as soon as you lift your tail, I can smell the vixen smell on you."
Gui'er was shaking with anger. Since she entered the Marshal's Mansion, no one had dared to say such words to her, but she really couldn't afford to offend Ji Yiru.
Gui'er wanted to pretend that she didn't hear it and went straight back to her room to listen.
Suddenly, the door to the master bedroom on the second floor opened, and Sha Yanxiao walked out, pointing at Ji Yiru and cursing, "Ji Yiru, this is outrageous! No matter how bad you are, you wouldn't say such bad words to a child."
Ji Yiru did not back down but became more and more excited as she spoke: "I can say whatever I like about whoever I want to say. Besides, what I say is true. Just wait and see. When this little vixen grows up, she will definitely be a seductress. By then, she will either be taken into the room by your father or you."