Chapter 514 Mei's Thoughts
Chapter 514 Mei's Thoughts
Cui Yu walked into the room and saw his sister lying on the bed with her legs raised. Her skirt had slipped down, revealing her two long white legs.
Cui Yu was immediately annoyed and said, "You damn girl, are you still the daughter of an aristocratic family? You don't sit properly, you don't lie down properly, and your thighs are exposed."
Cui Mei giggled, "There are no men in the backyard anyway, so what's there to be afraid of?"
"Isn't your brother-in-law a man? He is at home today."
"My brother-in-law won't come into my room casually, it's okay!"
Cui Yu looked at her for a long while, then said angrily and amusedly: "This is my room, not your room, put your legs down quickly."
Cui Mei had no choice but to turn over and sit up, and said with a playful smile: "Sister, I found that your jewelry has not changed! It's still the same as before."
"That's because you took the old jewelry box from before, so of course it hasn't changed."
Cui Mei's eyes lit up, "Where is the new jewelry box? Let me see it."
"After you have seen it, at least half of it will be gone. That's why I won't let you see it. I'll ask you to pick some from the inner storeroom later. Don't think about taking my jewelry."
"Then go now! I'm fine anyway."
"Can't you help me take care of Qiu Guan'er if you're fine? Forget it, you're clumsy and I can't let you take care of the child."
Cui Yu sat down and asked, "Tell me! Which marriage did you escape from?"
"The man from the Lu family, his name is Lu Rengao, he is eight years older than me and shorter, and the most important thing is that he can't even pass the imperial examination. He is 24 years old and still relies on his parents at home. I will not marry such an unmotivated man."
"Have you received the betrothal gift?"
"No! It hasn't come to that yet. As soon as we met, I ran out with the wedding invitation. Ha! Without the wedding invitation, I wonder how they can get engaged."
Cui Yu frowned. She didn't like a man who was 24 years old and still relying on his parents at home. She didn't know what her parents were thinking. They couldn't find a man eight years older than her for her sister just for the sake of matching them!
"Okay! You stay here first, and I'll write a letter to my parents later. Also, wash off the makeup on your face. You look like a ghost. Comb your hair. You look unkempt, like a beggar."
"Sister! You don't understand. This is the most popular hair bun and smoky makeup in Luoyang. Many of my friends wear this makeup and everyone says it looks good. You are an antique. You are only a few years older than me, but you look like an old lady."
"you!"
Cui Yu was choked by his sister and couldn't say a word. After a while, he said, "Your brother-in-law doesn't like this kind of makeup and hairstyle. If you want to live here longer, change it for me quickly."
"OK then!"
Cui Mei pouted and said, "Wash it if you want, but I like to wear wide skirts, so leave my skirt alone!"
Cui Yu turned over a silver. He had been talking to her from yesterday to today, and her mouth was smoking, but she just ignored him. When he brought up her brother-in-law, she became obedient. Could it be that this damn girl...
Cui Yu asked Xiaowanzi to help Cui Mei wash her face and comb her hair. Although Xiaowanzi was Xiao Xia's personal maid, that was only when she went out. At home, she still followed the princess.
Xiaowanzi combed Cui Mei's hair skillfully, and the comb made Cui Mei's scalp feel quite comfortable.
"What's your name?"
"My name is Maruko."
"Xiaowanzi, this name is interesting. Are you new here?"
"Yeah! I've been here for a few months."
"Your accent doesn't sound like you're from Jiangdu. Where is your home?"
“I’m from Wu County.”
"From Wu County?"
Cui Mei was even more curious. "Then why did you come to Jiangdu to be a maid? And you are actually my sister's personal maid. How did you do it?"
"Actually, I'm not the lady's maid. I'm the young master's personal maid. If the young master goes out, he will take me with him."
Cui Mei's eyes lit up, "You are my brother-in-law's personal maid, so you must know a lot of secrets!"
"No! No! No! I always avoid you when you talk about important matters, and I can't read."
"Hey! I'm not talking about those court secrets, I'm talking about my brother-in-law's secrets, such as what kind of women he likes, such as what kind of makeup and hairstyle he likes women to wear?" "That! I can't explain it clearly, maybe he likes taller and more plump ones, like my daughter."
"Who is your girl?" Cui Mei was confused.
"Miss Lu, the eldest granddaughter of the Wujun Lu family! The young master is going to marry her soon, and she will be here in a few days."
"what!"
Cui Mei was shocked. She turned her head and asked with wide eyes, "Why did the young master want to marry your daughter? Why didn't I know?"
Xiaowanzi was speechless for a while and said, "Madam and the others all know! The young lady just came! Didn't Madam tell the young lady?"
"Tell me, I won't comb my hair anymore!"
Cui Mei snatched the comb and threw it to the ground, then rushed out in rage.
Cui Mei didn't dare to look for her sister, but came to Xiaoqing's yard. Xiaoqing was sitting under the eaves with her belly bulging, pruning a pot of flowers. This was her biggest hobby. She felt the fetal movement and happily cut off the extra branches with scissors.
"Sister Xiaoqing!"
As Cui Mei entered the yard, her nose felt sore and tears almost rolled down.
"Hey! What's wrong with Xiaomei? Why is your hair so messy?"
Cui Mei sat down next to her and asked, suppressing her grievance: "I heard that Sister Xiaoqing is going to have another sister?"
"You mean Xie Ting? She went back first, and then the young master married her back. She will probably arrive in the next two days. When you see her, you will know what a beauty is. She is tall, beautiful, and gentle. We all like her."
"Why would you want to marry her, sir?"
Xiao Qing laughed, "Young Master, if you want to govern Jiangnan, of course you have to have good relations with the Jiangnan families. The Lu family is the representative of the Jiangnan families. Young Master said that a marriage with the Lu family is the best way to stabilize Jiangnan."
"I understand. This is a political marriage. In fact, the young master doesn't like her, right?"
"That's not true! There are many girls from noble families that you could marry, why did you choose Xie Ting? The key is that you like her."
"He just married A-Qiao and now he wants to marry Lu. Will he ever stop?" Cui Mei muttered in a low voice.
Xiao Qing smiled and said, "Young Master didn't marry many wives. Including Xie Ting, there are only four. He is the King of Jin. I heard that the King of Qi married dozens of wives and concubines. In comparison, Young Master is very restrained!"
"Will that young master marry again?"
"I think so! After all, the young master is only in his twenties. In another ten years, we will all be old, and there should be new people coming in."
"Xiaoqing is so gentle and beautiful, she will never fall out of favor."
Xiaoqing shook her head and smiled: "You don't have to comfort me. In fact, I don't care. As long as I have a child, I will be satisfied in this life."
"Hey! Why is Xiaomei here?"
Xiao Xia's voice suddenly came from behind.
Cui Mei turned around and saw Xiao Xia walking into the yard. She suddenly became flustered and said, "I'm here to see Sister Xiao Qing."
"Oh - is your hair uncombed? Or is it the latest hairstyle? I feel like I'm too old to understand the makeup of you young people."
"No no!"
Cui Mei was about to cry, "I don't like this hairstyle either, I'm going to comb my hair!"
Cui Mei stood up and ran away. She really regretted in her heart why she let him see her ugly appearance with disheveled hair.
Chibi Maruko was sitting under the eaves drinking a cup of sour plum soup when Cui Mei came running in.
"Chibi Maruko, help me comb my hair quickly. I want it to be old-fashioned, like my sister's hairstyle."
Xiaowanzi grinned, "You are not married yet, how can you wear your hair like a lady? I will do a single-loop haircut for you! It is the young master's favorite hairstyle, with curls on the face."
"Okay! Comb it for me and I'll give you a ruby."
(End of this chapter)