Daiyu was weak, while Baoqin was gentle. They were not the real masters of the Jia family. How could these snobbish people take them seriously?
Therefore, Old Mu's mother's attitude was not polite at all.
Moreover, she was looking at Bao Qin from top to bottom with her pair of dim yellow eyes. It was as if she was suspecting Bao Qin of being a thief. It was truly infuriating.
Daiyu was so angry when she saw Old Mu's mother's behavior. She was about to say something, but Baoqin, who was sitting opposite her, spoke first.
She said carelessly, "Where did this dog come from? Why is it barking here?" She did not even look at Old Mu's mother. She was very arrogant and her tone was very arrogant.
Daiyu covered her mouth and laughed secretly when she saw her like this.
She felt relieved when she saw her like this!
Old Mama Mu's face turned red because of Bao Qin's attitude and words. Even her face seemed to have turned red.
She still remembered that Baoqin was the master and she was a servant. She suppressed her anger and asked, "Miss Baoqin, did you pick the fragrant fruits in the yard?"
Xue Baoqin raised her eyes and glanced at her, saying, "So what?
Can't we pluck the fruits that grow in our own courtyard? "
Old Mu's mother squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying. She said, "Miss Baoqin, you should know that the fruits in this yard have been reserved for me. You picked the fruits without asking. Isn't that a little inappropriate?
It's not good to talk about it, is it?
It's not a good reputation for a master to steal things from a servant! "
Xue Baoqin picked up the light pink rose dew in front of her and took a sip. Then she said, "That's really strange. It's the first time I've heard that a master has to report to a servant when he picks things in his yard.
Old Mu's mother, let me ask you.
When Third Miss gave you the fruits in the yard, she also said that you have to meet the needs of the girls in the yard.
Is that right? "
Old Mu's mother remembered that there was a precondition when she gave the fruits in the yard.
Her face became darker and darker, but she had to answer, "Yes, but …"
"There's no but."
Baoqin said slowly, "My sister said that we don't have to pick the fruits every day to save you trouble. Besides, we don't need them every day.
We just need to pick some when we need them.
She told you about it, didn't she? "
Old Mu's mother knew that she could not deny it. So she had to answer, "Yes."
"Then why do you come here with a face?"
Baoqin smiled, but there was no smile deep in her eyes, "Baoqin bully us because we're not from the Jia family..... that's right...
I'd like to ask Third Young Miss if there are any servants as powerful as you in this world.
Do you dare to go with me?
Third Miss had been getting everything she wanted these days. She was about to make a raft out of people. How could Old Mu's mother dare to go to see her?
She would be beaten. She was afraid that she would lose the job that she had worked so hard to get!
Her forehead was dripping with cold sweat. Only now did she know that Baoqin was not someone to be trifled with.
She usually looked gentle and kind, but she just didn't argue with the servants.
If she really wanted to argue with them, she could just say a few words.
Thinking up to here, she instantly knelt on the ground and begged, "It's all this servant's fault for offending Miss in a moment of insanity. Please forgive this servant this time, I won't dare do it again …" As she spoke, she actually started to cry bitterly.
Daiyu's heart softened. Seeing such an old maid crying with snot and tears, she said to Baoqin, "Sister Chin, for the sake of her first time, forgive her this time.
I think she won't dare to do it again in the future. "
Baoqin smiled at Daiyu to show that she understood. Then she looked at Old Mu's mother.
When she looked at Old Mu's mother, Baoqin's eyes were not as gentle as when she looked at Daiyu.
Old Mama Mu only felt that Miss Baoqin's gaze was like a knife, which made her break out in a cold sweat and shiver.
Only then did she know that she had kicked an iron plate.
Baoqin saw that the deterrence was enough. Then she said slowly, "Since Miss Lin has pleaded for you, I'll forgive you this time.
If you do it again, I won't let you off easily.
Okay, you can go. "
Old Mu's mother thanked her profusely. Then she left Hengwu Garden, shivering. She didn't even pick the fruits.
After she walked out of Hengwu Garden, she cursed her bad luck. She couldn't help but spit behind her.
Unexpectedly, Lady Wang's servant, Zhou Rui's family, saw her and asked about it.
Old Mu's mother had always been on good terms with Zhou Rui's family, so she told her everything.
When Zhou Rui's family heard this, she thought for a moment. When Mother Jia, Lady Wang, and the others came back from the palace, she told Lady Wang the story with exaggerated details.
Lady Wang liked Baochai's mature and sensible behavior. She knew how to persuade Baoyu to work hard. However, she didn't like Baoqin that much.
Not only did she dislike her, but she even had hostility in the depths of her heart.
Not for anything else, but for her daughter, Jia Yuanchun, who was in the palace.
She was deeply proud of her daughter's title of Concubine Xian De. With her prestige, she was very powerful in Rongguo Mansion.
Even Mother Jia had to give in to her sometimes for Jia Yuanchun's sake.
Now there was Xue Baoqin. How could Jia Yuanchun, who was only average in appearance, compare to her?
Once Xue Baoqin entered the palace, Yuanchun would have nothing to do with her.
As she thought of this, her enmity towards Xue Baoqin deepened.
Zhou Rui's family was Lady Wang's most trusted servant. She had done many dirty things for her.
She was involved in giving out stamp money and taking charge of the lawsuit.
Zhou Rui's family knew Lady Wang's thoughts very well. Therefore, she thought she had caught Baoqin's weakness and immediately sent it to Lady Wang.
Today was the last day of mourning in the palace. After days of hard work, Lady Wang's old face looked even more tired.
She closed her eyes slightly and allowed Yu Chuan 'er to carefully massage her shoulders. She said in a low voice, "Is there such a thing?"
Zhou Rui's family hurriedly said, "Isn't that so?
Old Mu's mother is an honest person. Even if she was bullied, she wouldn't dare to say anything.
Madam, you are the head of the household. How can you let that Baoqin girl do whatever she wants? "
Lady Wang's eyes were still closed. She said, "She is a harem. It's not good for me to control her, right?"
"What's wrong with that?"
Zhou Rui's family was used to instigating their master. They said a series of words skillfully, "Although Baoqin girl is a harem, since she hasn't entered the palace, she isn't considered a member of the royal family. Madam, as her elder, naturally, you can control her."
Lady Wang heard this and opened her eyes. She said, "Forget it. If that's the case, I have to make a fuss and interfere in this matter."
After a pause, she continued, "Since this matter started from Third Young Miss, we should invite Third Young Miss here as well, so that we can make a clear distinction."
Zhou Rui's family agreed and left. Lady Wang ordered Yu Chuan 'er, "Go to Heng Wu Garden and invite Baoqin girl here."
This was really an arduous and thankless task. Perhaps, he might even offend Xue Baoqin because of this.
Yu Chuan 'er was unwilling, but she could only agree.
Not long after, Baoqin came to Lady Wang's room leisurely. As if nothing had happened, she asked with a smile, "Second Madam, why did you ask me to come here?"
At that time, Tanchun had also arrived. She was sitting next to Lady Wang in silence.
She was the most outstanding girl in the Jia family. But now, compared with Baoqin, she was immediately at a disadvantage.
Lady Wang looked at Baoqin's snow-white skin, black hair, and almond-shaped eyes. The displeasure in her heart grew stronger. She forced a smile and said, "Qin 'er, you're here. Sit down.
In fact, it's not a big deal. I'm just worried about your reputation, so I have to discipline you. "
Here it came again. At that time, Lady May also said that she wanted to discipline her. She acted as if it was for her own good, but in fact, she was just doing it for her own selfish reasons.
Knowing that today was a Hongmen Banquet, Baoqin was still calm and composed. She sat down with a smile.
She was still in the mood to drink tea and eat snacks. She looked very comfortable.
She was in sharp contrast to Tanchun, who looked uneasy next to her.
Tanchun knew why Lady Wang had asked her and Baoqin to come here. After all, she had not been in charge of the house for half a month for nothing.
She had also bribed a few of the servants in the residence who were in charge of important places.
It was still possible to find out some insignificant information.
Therefore, she was a little out of character at this time. She felt uneasy and showed some expression on her face.
She looked at Baoqin next to her with a complicated expression. She could not hide the jealousy in her heart.
That jealousy was like a poisonous snake constantly gnawing at her heart, causing her unbearable pain.