After solemnly burying the clothes decorated with Yue Yupei, the king of the East China Sea, and offering fruit and vegetable offerings in front of the spirit, and finding two families nearby, taking care of them with an annual reward of 10,000 yuan, the group set off and returned to Jiankang.
Near the afternoon, Xiao Qiaoniang was also taken back to the eastern city of Jinling, although she was untied and relieved when she left the Danyang boundary, but Xiao Qiaoniang did not say a word.
A huge and simple manor in front of him was in sight, Xiao Ren said: "Qiao Niang, this is our Lanling Xiao family, although it is not prosperous, but there are thousands of works in the family tirelessly, it is expected that in a few years, it will gradually prosper, and you, as the daughter of the Xiao family, are you not honored."
Xiao Qiaoniang still didn't speak.
"Let's get out of the car first" Xiao Ren was bored and waved his hand.
The two healthy women were half compulsive, helped Xiao Qiaoniang out of the car, and walked all the way forward.
The servants in the village had already gotten the news, and the master welcomed back the concubine who was in Jiankang, and for a while, they were all curious probes watching.
Xiao Qiaoniang acted as if everything had nothing to do with her, like a walking corpse, and was taken into the hall.
Today, Xiao's hall can be described as a full house, in addition to Xiao Quan, Xiao Ye and Xiao Ji, as well as his wife and children, a total of dozens of people are seated.
Many eyes looked at each other, and they discussed, Xiao Ye's wife Liu sighed: "What a handsome little lady, who has been living abroad for all these years, has also suffered a lot of grievances, but no matter what, she has finally returned home, and she will have her own parents and brothers to take care of her in the future, which can be regarded as an eye-opener."
As he spoke, Liu may have been moved by himself, and he actually wept on his face.
Everyone also nodded, but Xiao Qiaoniang didn't move her eyes as if her eyes were out of focus.
Xiao Ren hurriedly said: "Qiao Niang, these are all your relatives, the foolish brother will introduce you one by one, and he will be at the top, it is your Aya Shang Xiao who is tidy, and he has not stepped forward to see him." ” Xiao Qiaoniang stood still like a stake.
Xiao Cheng's smile just appeared froze, and there was some embarrassment in the room, Xiao Cheng took a few shots, and said angrily: "Qiao Niang, even if you are from another house, but the Xiao family will give you the status of a concubine, and your mother Liu will choose an auspicious day to accept you as a stepdaughter and give you a name, how do you still want to be self-respecting, the dignified Xiao family's daughter, how can you be a slave and a maid, you don't have to be too much."
Xiao Qiaoniang looked up at Xiao Ye violently, with stubbornness and resentment in her eyes "The Evil Girl" Xiao Cheng stood up angrily.
"Hey" Xiao Cheng waved his hand: "That's it, that's it, Qiao Niang is new, she is not suitable yet, don't scare Qiao Niang with the book, go down and rest first, the family is also in a hurry to speak foul language, and you must be good at explaining and treating each other." “ "Girl, please go with the servants" Two maidservants stepped forward.
Xiao Qiaoniang didn't say a word, turned around and left.
Because she was identified as a concubine, the house for Xiao Qiaoniang was quite quiet, the house had already been smoked with wormwood, which drove away mosquitoes and flies, and the mattress was also brand new, and even on the dresser, there was a full set of daughter's household utensils and some gold and silver jewelry.
But Xiao Qiaoniang didn't look at it, took off her shoes and went to bed, and fell asleep face in.
The two maidservants glanced at each other, both helpless, and one of them said softly: "Girl, the maidservant will prepare a meal for you."
So saying, he turned and walked away.
Speaking of which, in order to return to Qiao Niang, the Xiao family, who was not wealthy, slaughtered chickens and pigs, and set up a sumptuous dinner, hoping for some persuasion from the family, Xiao Qiaoniang recognized the status quo again and acquiesced to the facts, but did not expect that this woman's love was so strong that she didn't say a word, and there was no happy atmosphere in Zhuangzi.
In a few moments, a sumptuous dinner was served, according to the eating habits of the time, there were boiled pork meat, pork chops with sauce, chicken soup with lettuce, a chicken thigh in a bowl, and a small bowl of fragrant white rice.
To be able to put such a meal, the Xiao family also made a lot of money, and the two maidservants, smelling the fragrance, contracted their throats for a while.
"Girl, please eat" A handmaiden called.
Xiao Qiaoniang didn't look back.
The maidservant girl said, "Girl, let's eat a little, the boat is tired, and you have a meal and a morning rest." “ Xiao Qiaoniang felt as if she was asleep.
The two maidservants exchanged glances, and the other said, "Girl, if we are negligent in our service, the mistress will punish you, please have mercy on the servants." “ Xiao Qiaoniang secretly sneered and remained silent.
Play the emotional card hehe These two maids were very discouraged, and when they met such a girl who didn't eat oil and salt, no one could do anything, but they didn't dare to move strongly, so one of them admonished, and went out to report to Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye and his wife were in the house, and when they saw this maidservant, Xiao Ying asked, "How is Qiao Niang, have you ever eaten?"
The maidservant said: "Back to the lord of the husband, since the girl entered the house, no matter how the maidservants persuaded her, she never said a word, nor did she eat a bite. “ "This wicked girl has no patriarchal law" Xiao scolded angrily.
Liu Shi stopped and said: "The husband is angry, Qiao Niang is forcibly invited, she must have a grudge in her heart, or the concubine should persuade her." ” Xiao Cheng waved his hand.
Liu followed the maid out of the house, and when he came to Xiao Qiaoniang's house, he couldn't help sighing, sat on the couch, and touched Xiao Qiaoniang's shoulder with his palm.
As if this hand was a ghost claw, Xiao Qiaoniang suddenly shrank and moved to the top.
"This" Liu's hand hung in the air, not to put it, not to receive, and only after a long time did he say: "Qiao Niang, I know that you have a grudge in your heart, your aunt has been bumpy all her life, and she has not received any shade from your father, but the world is difficult, and the war is continuous, and your father is also ashamed."
In fact, if your mother has a spirit in the sky, she will hope that you will return to the sect, and now that you have entered the Xiao family, you must be able to look at your mother under the nine springs. “ Xiao Qiaoniang still didn't have any reaction.
Liu's eyes flashed a touch of unhappiness, thinking that she was a dignified scholar girl, and she was reluctant to accept Xiao Qiaoniang as her stepdaughter at first, after all, the daughter of another housewife, being her stepdaughter was a shame to her, but the Xiao family was really difficult, and she needed a daughter to take out to marry, and her belly was too competitive, and she actually gave birth to three sons in a row, so she had to sacrifice herself to contribute to the Xiao family.
She regarded Na Qiao Niang as a sacrifice for her stepdaughter.
Thinking of this, Liu continued to whisper: "Then Yang Jialangjun has the grace of saving your life with you, and you have the grace of returning to the land to your mother, speaking of which, your father still owes him, if he has the opportunity in the future, our Xiao family should thank him again." ” As soon as she heard Yang Yan mentioned, Xiao Qiaoniang's heart suddenly palpitated Yes, Lang Jun must be able to guess that the Xiao family has taken away him, and he will definitely find a way to rescue him, only if he is alive, he can see Lang Jun, and he must not starve to death in the Xiao family Xiao Qiaoniang suddenly turned over, glanced at the food on the table, picked up the rice, and began to pull it up.
Liu Shi was surprised and delighted, and said continuously: "Qiao Niang, eat more food, it's all prepared for you." ” Xiao Qiaoniang only ate white rice, and after eating a bowl, she returned to the couch and continued to lie face in.
"Withdrawn" Liu waved his hand helplessly, although he still couldn't get Qiao Niang to speak, but being willing to eat was obviously a good start.
After the maidservant took down the meal, Liu said again: "Qiaoniang, you are tired of carriage and horses, rest early, if necessary, just call, I will come to see you tomorrow."
With that, he walked out.
As the door was gently closed, Xiao Qiaoniang shook slightly, and whispered Lang Jun, tears could no longer be suppressed :