As soon as they walked out of the Art Courtyard, Baizhi patted her chest and muttered.
"What's so strange about it? I don't think so. "
Lin Mengya was busy every day, so she felt that the strangest person in the courtyard was Concubine De.
"Master, you're so busy every day. Of course you wouldn't notice. I heard that since Concubine De came back from the palace, she doted on Yun Ruo instead of Aunt Jingyue!"
Baizhi was a smart girl in the courtyard, so she knew about everything in the Prince's Mansion.
At this moment, she had a professional gossipy expression on her face.
Lin Mengya shook her head and smiled.
Yun Ruo must have something special about her, otherwise, Concubine De would not have doted on her so much.
Even so, she did not intend to have any contact with Yun Ruo.
"Remember, from now on, don't ask about anything in the Art Courtyard, and don't interfere. Just do your own thing, got it? "
"Yes, Master."
Fortunately, the four maidservants were very obedient. The Winter Solstice Festival was in a month's time.
Brother and father would be back before the Winter Solstice Festival, right?
It was a good thing that the whole family could reunite.
However, she still did not know how to tell her brother about Elder Sister Yue Ting.
Lin Mengya sighed softly, and led her four maidservants back to Liuxin Courtyard.
Just as she turned a corner, she saw Steward Deng's anxious figure.
"Master, you're finally back. From today on, all the manors have sent stewards to deliver the rent. What do you think we should do this year? "
As a prince, Prince Yu lived in the capital city, but he had a fief.
Lin Mengya had never thought about this.
After thinking for a while, she sent Baishao to him.
"Go with Steward Deng and calculate the rent of the manors this year, then compile it into an account and give it to me. Be careful, don't make a mistake."
"Yes."
Baishao was in charge of the accounts, so Lin Mengya did not need to worry about it.
According to Yunzhu, Sanjue Hall had begun to take shape.
Baiji's family was doing a good job, so it seemed that she should go and have a look.
"Let's go to the streets with me today."
In the end, the matter of the skinless corpse in the palace was also left unsettled.
It was said that when Wisdom King left, he was furious.
In order to appease him, the Empress specially sent a princess to him.
Only then did Ming Wang not fall out with him.
Although Hu Lunan was not a legitimate prince, he had died in Dajin after all. With the addition of Princess Ming Yue, it was clear how gloomy King Ming was.
At this moment, they had sent another princess over. It seemed like they were at the mercy of others.
The royal family was always so heartless.
Perhaps it was because the weather had become much colder recently, but the streets were not as lively as in summer.
Lin Mengya was wearing a scarlet coat with orange-red silk threads embroidered with the pattern of auspicious clouds.
The embroidery was exquisite and flawless.
The jacket was warm and fitting. It was obvious that it was Baiji's handiwork.
"Look, Baiji's craftsmanship is still the best. I can't bear to take it off after putting it on."
In the carriage, Lin Mengya praised her maidservant generously.
Baiji blushed. Since she came to the courtyard, Lin Mengya's clothes had never been made by others.
"Yes, Sister Baiji is the best. The clothes in our courtyard are made by her and Aunty Bai. They are much more comfortable than those bought outside. "
Baiji was the youngest. She had grown a lot taller in the past six months, but she still looked childish and did not look like an adult.
"You!"
Lin Mengya touched her forehead as she said this. Her eyes inadvertently fell on Baiji's face.
Lin Mengya saw that Baiji seemed to have something on her mind.
"Baiji, are you hiding something from me?"
Hearing Lin Mengya's words, Baiji was surprised for a moment, then she shook her head.
But the smile on her pretty face showed that she was in a dilemma.
Could it be that this lass had taken a fancy to the servants and guards in the mansion?
However, Baiji had reached the age of marriage.
Apart from Baisu, she was concerned about the happiness of the other three maids.
"We're sisters. Although we haven't known each other for a long time, you know how I feel."
Holding the hands of the three maids, Lin Mengya said in a sincere and heartfelt tone.
"I can't waste your youth. I've bought a farm for the three of you. Although you can't be rich, you can still live comfortably. You'll take 20% of the money in the shop. The five of us sisters can be considered to have an equal share. Although Baishao is not here, I know what I'm doing. If you have something on your mind, I'll make the decision for you. "
Lin Mengya's words were like a bowl of warm ginger soup in the hearts of the three maids.
Even Baisu, who was cold and expressionless, could not help but have tears in her eyes.
She turned around and sat outside the horse carriage with the excuse that it was too stuffy inside.
"No, Master. Since the day I came to the mansion, I've been Miss's servant, alive or dead."
Baiji said with tears in her eyes, which amused Lin Mengya.
"Why would I want a dead person? You, live a good life. Otherwise, the honey fruits and sugar cakes in my yard will be taken advantage of by rats! "
Lin Mengya poked Baizhi's forehead and smiled with Baiji.
They got out of the horse carriage at a busy street and went to Restaurant Ruyi, which had changed its name to Qinghu. Finally, they sneaked to the back door of Sanjue Hall.
The courtyard was no longer empty as it had been the last time they came here.
Under the skillful arrangement of Old Man Bai and Old Woman Bai, the small yard became more comfortable.
Baisu and Baishao couldn't wait to see their bedroom.
They immediately rolled onto the bed and refused to come out.
Old Bai's father and mother laughed so hard that their eyes could not be seen.
"As long as the girls like it, we haven't let the host down."
Old Bai's father took out his hookah and puffed on it. Old Bai's mother pinched him hard, saying that she was afraid that he would choke Lin Mengya.
Lin Mengya suddenly felt a little envious of the old couple's quarrel.
Vigorous love couldn't compare to such a dull companionship.
If her mother was still alive, would she be so happy with her father?
"Master, let's talk in the room. I have something to tell you."
While everyone was looking around the courtyard, Baiji secretly tugged at Lin Mengya's sleeve.
Lin Mengya nodded. She knew that Baiji would not do this if it was not a very important matter.
The two of them sneaked into the courtyard and entered a room where medicine was kept. Baiji opened her mouth, but she was struggling.
"If you're in a dilemma, you don't have to say it. I know you must have your reasons. I won't blame you. "
Lin Mengya said in an understanding manner. But the more she said so, the more guilty Baiji felt.
Finally, she sighed softly and said,
"Master, I'm sorry. I didn't take good care of the three girls. If you want to hit or scold them, just come at Baiji. "
"Thump!" Baiji knelt on the ground with tears streaming down her face.
"Get up quickly. What's the matter? Do you have to be like this? Silly girl, I'm grateful to you. Why would I hit or scold you?"
Lin Mengya helped Baiji up. If she had known that it would make Baiji so sad, she would not have brought it up.
But Baiji shook her head and said sadly,
"A while ago, Baishao and I took turns to be on night duty. One day, she disappeared after dinner and only came back when it was dark. I asked her about it, but she said that she went to the kitchen to do some chores. At first, I didn't suspect anything. But I found that she was wearing a jade bracelet of excellent quality on her wrist. I'm sure that she didn't bring that jade bracelet in from outside the mansion. Moreover, Master didn't reward her. "
Lin Mengya breathed a sigh of relief. She thought that something bad had happened.
It turned out to be a jade bracelet.
"Are you thinking too much? Baishao is in charge of the accounts. Maybe it's a gift from her subordinates."
But Baiji shook her head vigorously and continued.
"I asked her about it, but she was hesitating. I knew that there must be something fishy. Later, I asked Aunt Fan in the kitchen, but there was no such thing. Later, she disappeared several times for no reason. So I paid attention and found that she came out of the Art Courtyard. And every time, Yun Ruo sent her out personally. Master, do you know that Yun Ruo may not seem like much, but she has an extremely arrogant personality. How could an average person enter her eyes? But she treats Baishao very well, like a sister. "
This was also the reason why Baiji was heartbroken. She and Baishao entered the mansion at the same time and worked in the Liuxin Courtyard.
Their master treated them very well, so Baishao and Lin Mengya were devoted to their master.
But she didn't expect that girl to do such a thing. It was really disappointing.
"Oh? I think they did this because they thought that Baishao was in charge of the accounts. Silly girl, I believe you and Baishao. There won't be any traitors in our courtyard. "
She took out a handkerchief and wiped Baiji's tears.
For such a sentimental and righteous lady to say such words, she must have endured a lot of torture.
It must have been hard on her.
"Master, I know it's all Baishao's fault. But, if she really does harm to you, please, for the sake of our past friendship, give her a way out, okay? "
Baiji had seen how ruthless Lin Mengya was to her enemies in the past.
Therefore, she kept her mouth shut for the sake of her friend's name.
But Master had treated them so well. If Baishao really did something ungrateful, Master would not let her off.
"Silly girl, no matter how you treat me, I won't blame you."
Lin Mengya gently wiped the tears off Baiji's face and said softly.
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