Chapter 1 Filial Piety
During the Xuanhe period of the Yong Dynasty, in April, the apricot blossoms drizzle, spring is bright, the weather is bright, white clouds are floating, the breeze is blowing, and a few cool breezes are blowing, and this is the time to go out for a walk.
In a four-entry courtyard in the Hutong, the South Street Hutong of the Imperial Capital, there is a quiet courtyard in the south courtyard. Various precious flowers and trees are planted in the flower beds. This is the residence of Mr. Du, an official from the Fourth Rites Ministry of Rites.
There was a white banner hanging on the beam of the house, and it was Mr. Du's legitimate wife who died.
The Du family is a family that is not very profound in their background. They have just been an official for three generations. Now they are Du Zhao, who is a fourth-rank official, and they have been around for a long time.
A round-faced maid wearing plain white maid clothes and mourning clothes was carrying a mahogany tray, a bowl of steaming medicine, and she lifted her feet into the house.
A middle-aged woman came out of the room. She had a simple black robe with the same color as the Hunan skirt. She only tied her hair with a silver hairpin and a dignified and serious face.
"Milk leaves, why did you bring them after so long? The lady should drink it while it's hot when she wakes up."
"Madam Li, the people in the kitchen are too much. I'm so angry that I'm just a little bit arguing. Before my wife died and was buried, these people started to be seen.
He also said that there was a young master in the new lady's belly and was about to enter the door. Our lady's body was still not cold. It was so damn good. Is this unreasonable? Is the lady still awake? "
"Hey, the girl had a nightmare again yesterday and she didn't sleep in the middle of the night. The poor child, she doesn't even have a brother. The master is so ruthless and unrighteous. What should I do in the future?"
"Madam, this family is all shady. Is the rumors about the new lady true?"
Ai Ye was so angry that tears were all rolling in his eyes.
Madam Li quickly pulled Ai Ye into the house, looked around and then reached out to pat her, "Don't shout, it's a big deal, it makes people hear that the young lady is implicated. What a bullshit new lady, it's just a lowly outdoor room.
This has happened a long time ago, hey! I have been raising it outside for many years and have given birth to a daughter, only one year younger than our girl. The poor lady had to endure it for many years for the sake of the lady, so as not to cause our girl’s reputation to suffer.
I thought that the outer room had been waiting to enter the door, but unfortunately I had a daughter without any value, so I had been delayed for a long time. Now I have found an opportunity. I have another pregnant with another one, but our wife has passed away.
If I ask me to say that my wife's body is getting weaker and unable to maintain it, they are just making trouble and they are so angry that they are so angry. What should we do in the future if we pity our girl?"
Madam Li covered her mouth and tears rolled in her eyes. When she thought of these old things, she couldn't help but feel sad. Her mother was gone, and her father was so cold and slutty. This child was so miserable!
Ai Ye sighed and tears fell, "Madam, what else can we do now to help Miss Budang."
Madam Li poked her head out of the door. Seeing that no one was following her, she turned her head and said to Ai Ye: "Ai Ye, you are the dowry of our Yang family. I will explain something to you. "
Ai Ye nodded immediately, "Madam, I am saved by my wife. I only recognize the lady as my master. I don't recognize any other people. My monthly money was also given by my wife, and it has nothing to do with the Du family."
She patted her chest hard to show her loyalty, raised her head and looked directly at Mama Li, her eyes firm and brave.
Madam Li nodded slightly and quietly attached herself to her ear and muttered: "You should write down all the dowry in the wife's room while it's not prepared. Don't move the big ones, put away the small ones. Keep the small ones in your notebook. We may have to go back to Yang's house, all of which are left for the lady."
Ai Ye's eyes lit up and he nodded slightly, "I know, I'll go and do it. I have a good relationship with Jinxiu in my wife's house. She comes from our Yang family."
"These things that the lady will do in the future and cannot be left to the outdoor room for nothing. She can be raised by the master for six years, and it is not a good role to be with. We can't do anything else, but we must find a way to keep our wife's dowry."
"I understand. Then I'll go there in the afternoon. Then people will be sleepy and it's easy to do things."
Ai Ye is a clever person, and she is loved by her lady Du Jingfu, and she taught her to recognize words and arithmetic.
Madam Li smiled and nodded, "What a girl, it's not worth the girl who loves you like this. If you do this, you will be rewarded."
"Um."
"I'll go and see if the girl is awake. You can take advantage of this time to clean up the girl's clothes and gold, silver and soft books."
"yes."
"Wait, let Yamana go around, so that we don't know anything."
Chapter completed!