HLnovel Chapter 208 4 Sister-in-law, Kneel Down
Chapter 208 4 Sister-in-law, Kneel Down
Guanju Courtyard was empty, with only an old woman guarding the gate, two maids, and three or four old women sweeping and washing clothes.
Shi Yao asked: "Where is Honeysuckle?"
She left Rendong to guard the gate, and took Muxiang, Xingmi, Aunt Liuhua and Banxia to the banquet. Before coming back, she left Muxiang and Xingmi to entertain the guests, and just now asked Banxia to catch the maid who poured vegetable soup on her.
The gatekeeper followed Shi Yao diligently and said respectfully, "In reply to the second lady, the fourth lady just sent someone to say that she was pregnant and couldn't drink. She said that honeysuckle has a good flow, so two or three maids forced her to help the fourth lady block the wine.
She also said that the fourth grandmother would come to thank the girl later, and that she would give a generous reward to Jindong. She took out a rough gold bracelet and put it on Jindong's wrist on the spot, and there would be more rewards later.
After saying this, the old woman sighed and was filled with envy.
She can drink a lot, but she is too old to be presentable. There are no young and pretty maids to help her drink and keep her in good shape.
Shi Yao paused, glanced sideways and asked, "So, there's no one guarding our yard?"
Isn't it me who is guarding this? The old woman saw that she didn't look at her straight in the eye, and she was afraid that if something went wrong, she would be punished with a stick, so she hurriedly said:
"Fourth Madam left her second-class maid Yunling to take over from Miss Honeysuckle to look after the courtyard. Miss Yunling said she was very hungry and hadn't eaten for a day. She felt dizzy and lightheaded, so she went to the kitchen to get some food and drink and would be back soon."
Shi Yao looked around and chuckled, "So, if anything goes wrong or gets lost, it's all your responsibility?"
The old woman was so scared that she broke into a sweat. She waved her hands and smiled awkwardly, "When Fourth Madam's people tried to take Miss Honeysuckle away, I stopped them. They were so numerous and powerful that I couldn't stop them.
When Miss Yunling went out, I tried to stop her, but I couldn't stop her. Miss, please don't misunderstand my loyalty."
Shi Yao did not comment, waved her hand, told the old woman to go down, then went into the side room and pointed to the little maid Yunhe to get another set of clothes she had prepared.
Shi Yao went behind the screen and took off her dirty skirt, leaving only her inner clothes.
Another maidservant, Su Si, made tea and brought it to her: "Are you tired, young lady? Have some tea first and take a rest."
Shi Yao hummed, held up the tea, sat on the kang, and said, "Su Si, go to the second treasure rack in the storeroom and find the big red lacquer box.
That's the new headdress the old lady made for me. Since I changed my clothes, I changed my headdress as well. Here's the key."
Su Si hesitated: "But, I am just a little maid, I dare not go to the lady's storeroom."
Shi Yao threw the key to her: "What are you afraid of? Miss, I don't have many valuable things that people would want to miss. If you lose one or two, it will be very conspicuous. Who would dare to steal? Go quickly!"
Su Si hurriedly took it, said yes, and went out with the key.
Before leaving, she glanced at the cup of tea.
Yunhe looked at Shi Yao quietly, his eyes like black grapes were innocent and he looked a little nervous.
Shi Yao smiled and said, "Little girl, you have beautiful eyes. Don't just stand there like an idiot. Find me another set of underwear. The one I'm wearing smells like sweat."
Yunhe agreed and turned around to open the cabinet.
While she was turning around, Shi Yao quickly poured half a cup of tea into the quilt. When she covered the quilt, Yun He happened to turn around and asked:
"Girl, how about this white lingerie?"
Shi Yao picked up the teacup, not daring to touch the edge with her lips, pretending to drink tea, swallowed, looked up and said, "Okay, wear it inside, it matches the green skirt."
In just a moment, Susi came back holding a large red lacquer box, walking hurriedly and breathing heavily as she said, "Miss, the headgear is here."
In front of her, Shi Yao pretended to take another sip of tea, then handed the teacup to Yunhe who had put his clothes away, wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and took the warehouse key handed to her by Susi.
After putting away the keys, she stood up and suddenly held her forehead and said, "I'm dizzy from all the hard work. Susi, help me up!"
Su Si hurriedly reached out to support her, and Shi Yao swayed and fell backwards onto the kang.
Su Si and Yun He shouted in panic: "Girl, girl!"
Shi Yao closed her eyes and did not move.
The two called out more than ten times. Su Si went to the table to check the teacup. It was the tea she brewed herself, and there was only half a cup in the cup. So she asked, "Yun He, did she really drink the tea?"
Yun He replied timidly: "Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. The girl ate it twice, and she ate it once when you left."
Su Si threw away the teacup and said, "Go out and call the fourth lady in and tell her that the second young lady has fainted."
Fourth Grandma? Is Gong Xuan going to do it herself? Shi Yao was angry and excited at the same time.
Not long after, it was Gong Xuan who came. Somehow she fooled the gatekeeper. However, it was only natural for the sister-in-law to visit her sister-in-law, so the gatekeeper dared not stop her.
Gong Xuan poked Shi Yao's cheek with her index finger and whispered in her ear with a sneer, "Second sister is cuter when she keeps her mouth shut. She's so annoying when she's awake.
Look at this little face, it's so beautiful, it's a pity not to marry a noble man. Second sister, don't blame me, who told you to be cruel, arrogant, and have a bad reputation?
So far, no one has dared to propose marriage. Sister-in-law is helping you. The Fourth Prince is such a noble man. You and him are a perfect match, a scumbag and a bitch.
The only pity is that the person he can't forget in this life is Zhuzhu. I'm afraid that you ruined his engagement and made it impossible for him to get her. Maybe the fate of Zhuzhu in the last life will be your fate in this life.
Hey, I didn't intend to do anything, but who told you that you have such a corrupt character? You didn't even let children go, and in your previous life you were even more shameless and lewd, seducing your sister's husband.
People like you, if you live, will bring disgrace to the family and corrupt the morals. I am soft-hearted and will spare your life and give you another chance to rise to the top."
After saying that, Gong Xuan stood up and ordered, "Come here, carry her out. Her face is burning, probably because the medicine is about to take effect. Hurry up, don't let her scream on the road and embarrass our Shi family..."
The maids and servants in front of her suddenly widened their eyes and screamed, "Grandma!"
"Why are you yelling?" Gong Xuan said impatiently. Suddenly, she realized something was wrong. Just as she was about to turn around, she felt a chill on her neck.
She dared not move, and lowered her eyes slightly, and saw a dagger with a cold glow pressed against her neck.
"Shi...Shi Yao...Second...Second sister, when did you wake up? If you have something to say, please talk nicely. Don't be impulsive!"
Gong Xuan was so frightened that her face turned pale, her legs trembled, and she couldn't move her tongue straight.
Shi Yao held the dagger still, turned to Gong Xuan, and said with a grin, "Fourth sister-in-law, kneel down."
Gong Xuan was stunned: "You, what did you say?"
Shi Yao kicked her hard in the knee. Gong Xuan lost her balance and fell to her knees, supporting herself with one hand on the ground and the other on the edge of the kang. She closed her eyes and screamed, fearing that the dagger would cut her throat.
The maids and servants rushed forward to take away the dagger and save Gong Xuan, but Shi Yao was unceremoniously and cut Gong Xuan's neck with a knife.