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Chapter 3 The women of the Qiansui’s residence
Early in the next moment, Ling Er happily rushed Zhao Zimu to get up and dress. Zhao Zimu said, “Little girl, what great day is today that you are so happy?”
Ling Er said happily, “I heard that yesterday Qiansui returned to the residence!” Ling Er made a funny expression. The small chubby face had an expression of ‘ask me, ask me’.
In fact, Ling Er was not chubby. There was only a bit of baby fat on her face and that bit of meat made her very cute. Zhao Zimu liked to tease her. Zhao Zimu went according to her wishes and asked, “Oh, and?”
Ling Er revealed an expression that say, ‘Miss, you are truly ignorant’ and put on a look that say, ‘although, I look down on you, but I will be generous and tell you’. She said, “Because every beauty of Qiansui’s residence rushed to the main hall. You have no idea how lively it is there!”
As the saying goes, three women were enough for a drama. What’s more, the women of the backyard who had gathered together were just like a troupe who came freshly out of the oven.
Zhao Zimu washed her face while she smiled, “You also want to go?”
Ling Er glanced at her hesitantly, shook her head and said, “No.”
Looking at Ling Er’s lost expression, Zhao Zimu felt that it was funny. If she didn’t want to go, why did she wake her up so early? This little girl probably thought about her (ZZ) cold character and refrained herself (LE).
Zhao Zimu put down the towel and pinched Ling Er’s small nose with two cold fingers. Ling Er inhaled a deep breath and looked at her with wide eyes.
“I will go. By then, you must be a bit more well-behaved.”
This girl’s character was too jumpy. She was afraid that Ling Er would get into trouble, so she reminded her lest for her to not cause trouble.
Ling Er immediately revealed a smile and nodded excitedly and happily.
This girl, Zhao Zimu didn’t know whether she should laugh or cry. She knew that the days at Jiu Qiansui’s residence was too lonely. It was rare for Lin Qing to return to the residence. Naturally, the women of the residence had to perform well. Although, Lin Qing can’t have an ordinary relationship with them, but he wasn’t stingy with giving them some benefits. Even though, they may be given away as a gift, it was better to be trapped in this gloomy residence and the person they had to serve is a eunuch.
Moreover, the purpose of some people was not honest. Naturally, they wouldn’t let go of the opportunity to get close to Lin Qing.
After Zhao Zimu finished dressing up, she took Ling Er to the main hall. Although, they didn’t have to have breakfast together, but paying respect was unavoidable.
The moment Zhao Zimu entered, she attracted someone. That person was dressed in yellow silk brocade. The long hair was wrapped behind the head with a white jade hairpin and decorated with a few green cornelian foliage. She looked very elegant and charming.
That person was one of Lin Qing’s beloved concubines Li Xianger. Because she was beautiful and sensible, Lin Qing would often let her serve him when he returned.
When Li Xianger saw her, she was very happy. She pulled Zhao Zimu to a chair on the side, sat down and said, “Little sister also came today. Presumably, little sister is also happy that Qiansui has come back.”
Li Xianger took her to sit in the third position on the left side. This position was not far from the main seat but it was also a very sensitive place. After all, the moment you reach out, you can pour wine or soup for Qiansui. He would certainly like that.
Zhao Zimu said without batting an eye, “Big sister is (happy). After all, Qiansui treats big sister very well.”
After this was said, Li Xianger’s face turned red. She hurriedly argued, “Little sister is teasing me. Qiansui is fond of Xianger, naturally Xianger will do my best to serve Qiansui. If you have to say who Qiansui treats the best, then, it must be little sister Yu er. Last month, he gifted little sister Yu er a pair of good jades.”After this was said, everyone in the hall turned to look at a woman sitting on the right side. Because the breakfast hasn’t been served yet, everyone was sitting on a round table at this time. There was a total of seven beauties present. Each one went to sit on their own place. The first few seats were agreed on tacitly. Only those who were favored have the right to sit there. Zhao Zimu’s seat was originally on the eight seat.
Those who were here were either favored or stayed a long time at Qiansui’s residence. The women at Qiansui’s residence were like flowing water. They come and go. Getting favored was a skill. To be able to stay was also a skill. Therefore, every time the women at Qiansui’s residence gathered, they would consciously leave a place for Zhao Zimu because Zhao Zimu had already been at Qiansui’s residence for three years.
The one Li Xianger was talking about was a beautiful like a flower girl sitting on the left side. The woman’s name is Hong Yu and was originally a dancer. She was exceptionally beautiful and her figure was even more outstanding. Therefore, Lin Qing was happy to let her accompany him. From time to time, he would reward her with things. This made the women of Qiansui’s residence very jealous. One had to knowing that it was easy to please a man but it was very difficult to please a eunuch.
When Hong Yu heard Li Xianger, she raised her head and said, “Big sister, don’t look for hate for this little sister. Qiansui also treats every sister very well.”
Zhao Zimu felt that Li Xianger’s expression was unnatural for a moment. She also felt that it was very funny. This move from Hong Yu was really direct. It roughly and simply pointed out Li Xianger’s thoughts and she was very natural when speaking nonsense. What was Qiansui also treats every sister very well? Which women in Qiansui’s residence was living to their wishes? Oh, of course, except her.
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