Chapter 230: Accident

Amber looked towards Eleven Niang.

I saw her head slightly lowered, with a thoughtful expression on her face.

She couldn't help shouting: Madam

Eleven Niang was slightly startled, raised her head and said with a smile: What's wrong?

It would be fine if she didn't know about the Second Young Master's illness. Now that she knows it, if she just lets it go, gossip will spread. But in front of Brother Zhen and the room full of maids, she doesn't want to

Easy to explain.

Seeing Hu Hue's brows frowning, Eleven Niang naturally knew what she was worried about and said with a smile: "Go and help me invite Manager Bai here."

A trace of confusion flashed in Amber's eyes, but she still complied.

Over there, Brother Chen was feeding Xu Sijie some water.

A little maid came in and said: Madam, the eldest young master, the second young master and the third young master are here.

Eleven Niang’s eyebrows raised slightly.

I didn't expect it to come so quickly.

If it were him, since he was discovered by an adult, he might as well take the initiative to admit his mistake.

I just don’t know who made the decision.

Invite the three young masters to come in and Eleven Niang to give instructions to the little maid.

The little maid went away in response and invited three people in.

Seeing Brother Zhun and Xu Sijie nestling next to Eleven Niang, Xu Siqin and Xu Silian both showed a bit of surprise, but Xu Siyu was the only one with a slight smile on his face and a calm expression.

The three of them saluted, but before Eleven Niang could speak, Xu Siqin said: Fourth Aunt, this matter is all my fault. Please also ask Fourth Aunt not to tell my parents and fourth uncle. We know we were wrong. We will meet on the Lantern Festival

Just stay at home.

Xu Sijian also nodded repeatedly: Fourth Aunt, we promise not to go out.

Eleven Niang motioned to the little maid to bring the brocade spoon over, and said with a smile: "In that case, then I will pretend that I don't know. But you must also keep your promise and don't hide it from the servants around you and leave the house alone."

The three of them shouted yes.

Xu Siqin also asked Brother Chen not to tell anyone about this matter, so as not to worry his grandmother.

Brother Zhen naturally nodded in agreement.

Eleven Niang asked them to sit down, and the little maid served tea.

Only now did Brother Chen dare to say hello to his three brothers.

Xu Sijian pointed at Xu Sijie: You lead him to play every day.

Brother Zhun nodded: I was very proud of telling the story to my fifth brother.

Xu Sijian grinned.

Hu Bo came in and saw Xu Siqin and the other two people there. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, and said with a smile: Madam, Manager Bai is here.

She said this with some skill.

It is said that General Manager Bai is here, not on orders. It should be because he is concerned about the presence of Xu Siqin and others.

Eleven Niang nodded secretly in her heart and stood up with a smile: You brothers, sit down and I'll go see what's going on with Mr. Bai. We'll go to Mrs. Tai's house later.

Several people smiled and agreed, and she went to the hall.

Manager Bai bowed to her from a distance.

But Eleven Niang walked over: Manager Bai, I need your help with something.

Manager Bai looked at her solemn expression, standing there with lowered eyes and lowered eyelids, her attitude was very respectful.

Eleven Niang told him that Xu Siqin and the others had taken the clothes of the boys in the house: If it was just children playing around, it would be a bit of a fuss to tell the Marquis. But if you really have this intention

, something happened, I am afraid I will regret it. So I want to ask Mr. Bai to send someone to keep an eye on them quietly. No matter what, it must be after the Lantern Festival to avoid any trouble.

Manager Bai's expression became serious as he listened, and he bowed and replied: Madam, don't worry. I understand. He said with a slight pause in his tone, but it's not a problem to be so defensive all the time. I'm afraid it's better to tell the Marquis.

He was reminding Eleven Niang that since she suspected that the three young masters did not prepare these clothes just to avoid all kinds of diseases, she should take the responsibility away from them as soon as possible.

Eleven Niang had a purpose in doing this.

Three children came to her to beg her. If she refused, there would inevitably be trouble in the future, so as soon as Xu Siqin opened his mouth, she agreed immediately. After the Lantern Festival, she would find an opportunity to tell Xu Lingyi in a joke. Even if she did not break her promise, she did not need to be on guard every day.

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But she was still very grateful when she heard Manager Bai's reminder: She had to celebrate the Lantern Festival no matter what.

My words have been spoken, whether you listen to them or not is another matter.

Manager Bai stopped saying anything and said with a smile: The young one went out to do his business.

Eleven Niang nodded and asked Amber to see off Manager Bai. She returned to the room and said with a smile: It's getting late. Let's go to Mrs. Tai's place.

Everyone responded one after another, got off the kang, put on shoes and cloaks, and a group of people went to the dowager's place.

There were rumors outside that the Tai Madam had closed the door to thank guests and left all the dealings at home to the Third Madam. She was afraid that someone who did not know the importance of saying something stupid would make Eleven Niang unhappy, so she proposed to let Eleven Niang stay in her house.

He was by his side, but he only let her sleep in the morning and dusk, and spent the rest of the time in her own yard, so that Eleven Niang could have some leisure time.

Seeing Eleven Niang bringing the children over, she smiled happily. When everyone sat down, she asked Brother Zhen: Are you telling Brother Jie a story again?

Mrs. Tai was supportive of Brother Chen's visits to Eleven Niang every afternoon. It was Mrs. Tai's dream that mother and son could live in harmony and harmony like this.

Xu Siqin and the other three looked tense until Brother Chen nodded and then breathed a sigh of relief.

The madam smiled happily, and a boy ran in: There is an imperial edict.

The big furniture is astonishing.

Madam Tai had already stood up and told Eleven Niang to quickly change her dress. At the same time, she asked Mama Du to send someone to come in and change her clothes. She also sent someone to the back garden to report to Madam Five.

Everyone acted separately.

When I returned to the courtyard, I met Xu Lingyi who was changing into court clothes.

Seeing that Eleven Niang's expression was a little solemn, he smiled and comforted Eleven Niang: It's okay. Fireworks were set off on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the palace, and the emperor asked us to join in the fun.

Eleven Niang thought that Ma Zuowen of the Pingren Division should have given Xu Lingyi the message in advance. She calmed down and went to the small courtyard behind the main hall with Xu Lingyi.

Just as he stood still, Mrs. Xu Lingkuan, the fifth wife, the third master and the third wife arrived one after another.

Everyone knelt down to listen to the order.

If it is as Xu Lingyi said, the emperor announced that Mrs. Xu Lingyi’s eleventh mother would enter the palace on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to watch the fireworks.

The Xu family thanked them, and the Xu brothers accompanied Eunuch He, the chamberlain who came to convey the order, to the outer courtyard. The third lady patted her chest and took a deep breath: I was shocked.

The fifth lady pondered: Why did the emperor suddenly think of letting us enter the palace to watch the fireworks?

Confusion flashed in Mrs. Tai's eyes, but she smiled as if the world was at peace: On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of the year when the emperor first ascended the throne, he also announced that we should enter the palace to watch the fireworks. Maybe the emperor is interested again this year.

Neither the third lady nor the fifth lady was relieved by the Tai Madam's explanation, and everyone went back to the house to change clothes with their own thoughts.

When Xu Lingyi came back in the evening, Eleven Niang couldn't help but pull him and ask: Could it be the Hongmen Banquet?

Xu Lingyi laughed after hearing this and said, "I am a piece of cake now. There is no need for the emperor to throw a Hongmen Banquet for me." He added, "By the way, I met Shizheng two days ago. He said that several princesses praised you in front of the eldest princess. Talk about you."

She has a gentle temperament, is calm and reserved. When you enter the palace this time, you will inevitably have to deal with several princesses. You must act more respectfully. You know, good things don't go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles. The princesses are all talkative people.

I mean, these princesses are very gossipy people, right?

Eleven Niang couldn't help laughing: When I found out, I turned around and asked Hu Bo to arrange for someone to keep an eye on the three Xu Siqin brothers: I originally planned to watch them by myself. But on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, I had to go to the palace. You must help me.

Keep an eye on it. No matter what happens, nothing can happen on that day.

Amber knew how powerful it was, and hurriedly said: Madam, don't worry, I have told the young masters around me about how powerful it is. Unless they don't want to live anymore, otherwise, they will never let these young masters leave their eyes.

Take full action. If the three of them still escape, then she will admit defeat.

Eleven Niang felt relieved a little.

Either the matter was exposed and gave up, or there was no chance to keep a close eye on Xu Siqin's three-person alliance collapsed. Although Xu Siqin and Xu Siyu were often together, Xu Sijian began to follow Brother Zhen to Eleven Niang's side. Eleven Niang would prepare

She would give them some soup and tea such as sweet orange water, rice wine or osmanthus honey. She would also tidy up the furniture in the hall and let them play shuttlecock, dance, or Cuju. Occasionally, Eleven Niang would change her little coat and play with them for a while.

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Xu Sijian was very proud after seeing this: Fourth Aunt, now you have something in our hands.

Eleven Niang smiled and pooh-poohed him: Whose idea was it to come to me to beg for mercy?

Xu Sijian chuckled: It's the second brother. He said, take the initiative. We admitted our mistake, but you can't fight to the end. The second brother really got it right.

Eleven Niang smiled slightly and persuaded Xu Sijian in a soft voice: When I was your age, I didn’t think about going out to play. But I have to tell the adults at home. The adults have more knowledge than you and can arrange things well.

She gave many examples of children being lost or abducted. She asked Manager Bai to collect them. They are all real people and can be verified. If you don't believe it, send the boy next to you to ask.

Xu Sijian scratched his head in embarrassment after hearing this: I don't believe it. It was the eldest brother who said that he didn't want to be followed by a large group of people and it would be inconvenient to go anywhere. The second brother came up with the idea.

It's Xu Siyu again, I didn't expect him to be quite smart.
To be continued...