Chapter 1819: Chapter 1821
The previous boss of Zhuangzi was not from a wealthy family, even their carriages were quite ordinary.
But when Yang Chuxia and Dongyang went out, one was from a royal mansion and the other from a distinguished family. Naturally, the carriages used were top-grade, and given the number of people coming and going, there were many carriages, which appeared quite grand.
Several tenant farmers couldn’t help but come out for a look.
Seeing that it might be the master’s family arriving, the estate head led everyone to kneel and welcome them.
"Go, let everyone get up, just tell them we are only staying for a few days, there’s no need to worry about us, and they should go about as usual."
While speaking, Yang Chuxia instructed Ming Lan, "Go and distribute the snacks we brought to each family."
"Yes, madam!"
Ming Lan then went with people to take care of it, and Yang Chuxia ordered the carriages be driven to the back.
After that, Dongyang stayed with Linyu and Yunyun in the second courtyard, while Yang Chuxia’s family stayed in the first courtyard.
In each courtyard, apart from the main house, there are two additional side rooms on each side.
As for the kitchen and such, they were all placed in the harem.
"Have all the gifts been delivered?" Yang Chuxia was having Mingqiu organize things, and Ming Lan and Mingcui came over together.
"Sent already. The estate head said thank you on behalf of everyone, madam." Ming Lan bowed slightly.
Yang Chuxia waved her hand and then looked at Mingcui, "How have things been at the Mu Residence recently?" Since the news of Mu Shaoling’s assassination came, Mingcui stayed by Dongyang’s side, and today she was just accompanying her over.
"Madam, please let the servant come back." Mingcui suddenly knelt and said, "The people around the Commandery Princess are very kind to me, knowing that I stayed for the Commandery Princess’s sake, they haven’t said anything. But the second branch’s madam, every time she sees me, either glares or makes sour comments, saying that madam, your hand is reaching too far, even interfering in the Mu family’s affairs, saying you’re neither a relative nor a clan member of the Mu family, yet you’re involved so much."
Mingcui has been quite frustrated at the Mu Residence these days, if not for madam’s orders, she would have returned long ago.
"Madam, you don’t realize, that second branch madam almost mentions me once a day, just wanting me to leave early."
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia asked, "What? She goes to the Commandery Princess’s place every day?"
"Exactly!" Mingcui said, "Madam, the Mu Residence is now managed by the second branch’s madam who says the Commandery Princess is pregnant and shouldn’t tire herself. The Mu family’s Grand Old Master hasn’t said anything. So, the second branch madam just took the opportunity to frequent the Commandery Princess’s place, claiming house management duties, ostensibly to keep an eye on the Commandery Princess, lest anything goes wrong under her management."
"Is she placing people with the Commandery Princess?"
"Yes, she has placed two people." Mingcui pursed her lips, "Said it’s because she fears the Commandery Princess doesn’t have enough attendants, though she clearly has plenty."
"Did they come along this time?"
"Yes, the Commandery Princess said she fears leaving them behind in the residence to meddle."
Yang Chuxia thought for a moment then said, "Since that’s the case, you stay by the Commandery Princess’s side for now. Don’t engage in her direct service, just help her keep an eye on those two and watch Chengcheng. Women in the harem have many cunning ways to hurt; keep an eye on these."
"Ah? Madam, am I still going?" Mingcui was reluctant, having experienced too much disdain.
"Go on, once matters at the Mu Residence are settled, you won’t need to serve here, just return to get married." Yang Chuxia said, "I send you because you grew up in the capital, having seen more of your grandmother’s harem tactics. Additionally, being from the Ye Family, you’re well-suited to send out signals if anything happens. Now that you’re serving the Commandery Princess, in the future when the divine doctor returns, if you need any favors from the doctor, isn’t this a personal goodwill?"