Xiao Shi excused herself by saying that her mistress was feeling unwell and had fallen asleep. They didn't take a closer look before leaving for the next place.
However, less than an hour after they left, someone called for Bai Xiangxiu and told her to go to the front courtyard. It was said that the old madame had something to discuss with the Prince.
Bai Xiangxiu was shaken awake by Xiao Shi. She hastily put on her clothes and asked curiously, "It's already so late. What are you calling me for?"
Xiao Shi whispered, "It's said that someone is going to be unlucky.
This servant isn't too clear on the specifics. You'll know once you go take a look. "
Bai Xiangxiu felt unwell at the thought of meeting the male lead. However, an ugly daughter-in-law still had to meet her parents-in-law!
They were all living under the same roof, so she had to meet him no matter what.
She wasn't worried about having any entanglements with the male lead because he had a very high self-esteem.
When a certain woman ran away, he followed her wholeheartedly and didn't pay any attention to the women in the rear courtyard. Now, she didn't expect him to look at her more than once.
Actually, she was still a bit curious. When she was reading the novel, she had a good impression of the male lead. Otherwise, she wouldn't have continued reading.
It wasn't a bad idea to meet the handsome man as a spectator.
With this thought in mind, she had Xiao Shi dress herself up as she had in the past. Then, she had Xiao Shi support her as they slowly walked to the front hall.
The front hall was the front hall of the rear courtyard. It was the place where the old madame worked.
Although these concubines were concubines, because the male lead had just returned from the battlefield and had just moved to a new home, their treatment hadn't been improved yet.
Normally, they would only be accompanied by a head servant and a younger servant. Unfortunately, Madame Xiu had just arrived, so the younger servant hadn't been assigned to her yet.
As for sitting in a sedan chair, only the old madame had the right to do so in the entire estate.
These concubines could only walk. Bai Xiangxiu walked while admiring the beautiful scenery around her. She marveled at the beauty of this ancient garden. As expected, it wasn't something that modern things could compare to.
She was originally in this line of work, so it was inevitable that she would walk slower because of the beautiful scenery.
Xiao Shi was worried and chased after her, "Madame Xiu, the Old Madame has invited everyone over. We can't be late. Please hurry."
Bai Xiangxiu had no choice but to agree. She lifted her skirt with one hand and walked quickly.
It couldn't be helped. The dress was too long and it was inconvenient to walk.
Xiao Shi, who was standing at the side, was sweating profusely. She hurriedly said, "Put it down, put it down. It's so indecent."
These days, she found that her master had become more casual, so she didn't speak as politely as before.
Bai Xiangxiu furrowed her brows slightly and complained, "You have to be elegant and fast at the same time. Why don't you install wheels under your feet? That way, you won't have to lift up your skirt to walk faster."
"Madame Xiu, you're saying such confusing things again. What's the point of putting a wheel under a person's foot?" Xiao Shi supported her, afraid that she would step on her skirt and fall.
In the past two days, she had fallen several times, all because of her skirt.
"Aiyo …" Bai Xiangxiu almost fell again. Fortunately, Xiao Shi supported her.
She couldn't help but say in exasperation, "Who invented this kind of floor-length skirt? It's clearly harmful to women. They should be dragged out and whipped a hundred times, a hundred times."
She could fall to her death. Fortunately, Xiao Shi was there to hold her. Otherwise, she would have a bloody nose and a swollen face.
"Be careful with your words. This servant will support you. We'll walk slowly." Xiao Shi was helpless against her master's temperament, so she could only coax her to walk.
Bai Xiangxiu also had no choice. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It was really too depressing.
When they walked over, five people walked out from the rain. There were two masters and three servants.
Song Jiaoyue covered his face with his fan and said with a smile in his eyes, "As expected of a woman from Li Of Gojoseon's harem. So … violent."
Whipping the corpse a hundred times? Looking at her little appearance, she was panting even when walking. He was afraid that she couldn't even lift the whip.
Long Heng of Li Of Gojoseon's face was cold. No matter how good looking he was, he couldn't hide the hostility on his face.
After hearing Song Jiaoyue's words, he said, "I've made a fool of myself."
Although the two of them had always been friends, letting him see such a scene really hurt the man's face.
But how could a woman from the harem like her think of whipping the corpse?
He raised his handsome eyebrows and asked the servant behind him, "Which courtyard is she from?"
"She's Madame Xiu of Winter Garden. She's from a scholarly … family." The servant thought that he must have misheard!
Why would a girl from a scholarly family talk about whipping the corpse? It was so strange.
Long Heng didn't say anything else. He stretched out his hand and said, "I still have matters to attend to at home. Younger brother, you can go to Qingya Hut for a while."
"Of course, but today's wine will be on you."
Song Jiaoyue and Long Heng could be said to be two legendary figures of the current dynasty, one in civil and one in martial arts. In addition, they were originally friends, so there naturally wasn't so much etiquette.
Long Heng nodded and had someone send Song Jiaoyue away. He then got up and went to the front hall.
When he arrived, everyone was basically present. He glanced at Madame Xiu, who had almost fallen, and found that her head couldn't be any lower. Her nose was down, her mouth was down, and her mouth was down. She looked like an honest and well-behaved girl.
If it wasn't for the fact that she had just seen her proud little appearance, she really would have been deceived by her. However, her appearance was too outstanding. Even if all the women in this courtyard had outstanding looks, not a single one of them could surpass her.
This kind of woman was a disaster. How could he, who had read all the history books, not understand?
Retracting his gaze, he bowed to the old madame and said, "Mother." Then he sat next to the old madame and coldly looked at the trembling young girl kneeling in the courtyard.
Bai Xiangxiu didn't know what had happened, but she still took advantage of when no one was paying attention to take a look at the male lead.
Wow!
As expected of the male lead's luxurious outfit. He had sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and was extremely stern.
Black brocade clothes, slender and strong physique.
Although he looked beautiful, he wasn't feminine at all. He had the temperament of a soldier from head to toe. He was really too cool.
Unfortunately, he was too cold and too cool. She was too timid to look.
Then she looked at the old madame beside him. Although she was already in her forties, her appearance was still cold.
When the mother and son sat there, they were simply like two icebergs. It made people feel cold from the bottom of their feet. It was very uncomfortable.
Bai Xiangxiu silently shivered. She lowered her head and continued to count ants, not daring to look again.
Although the male lead was outstanding, the male lead was very cool, and the male lead had a halo, she really didn't dare to think too much. She was afraid of being beaten to death.
Just as she was thinking, a mama beside the old madame opened her mouth and said, "I believe everyone is familiar with the person kneeling in front of Xi 'er. In the past, following the old madame's side was considered proper. That was why she was assigned to serve the Prince.
Who knew that this lowly wench dared to have crooked thoughts about the Prince and tampered with his incense.
What kind of person is the Prince?
He has experienced life and death on the battlefield. How could this little trick be hidden from him? "
"Old madame, Prince, this servant doesn't dare anymore. Please forgive this servant!"
Xi 'er really liked Li Of Gojoseon. How could she not be moved when she saw a person like him.
So she tampered a little. Originally, she thought that as long as she made love with him in front of all the madames, she would receive his love. Who knew that he would immediately find out and send her to the old madame.
This was originally a secret matter. Who knew that the old madame would handle it in such a high-profile manner. She felt that this time, she would be doomed.
At this time, she couldn't care about anything else. She just kept kowtowing until her head was broken.