RPAGF Chapter 530 So that's how it was?
Chapter 530 So that's how it was?
"It's because the master and mistress dote on Miss that she has money to spend."
Du Mingxian deliberately asked, "Is your master a schoolteacher? How could he give your young lady so much money?"
"No, no, no, you don't know." The old woman was really going all out. In order to get along well with Du Mingxian and have her supply goods for a long time, she leaned close to Du Mingxian and whispered, "You don't know, actually the master didn't do any money. All the money belongs to the madam."
Du Mingxian leaned back in surprise, her face full of gossip, and then deliberately moved closer and lowered her voice, "Didn't you say that your master was afraid that your mistress would mistreat your eldest daughter, so he didn't use the household accounts and gave your young lady money separately? If your mistress dotes on your young lady so much, why would your master be worried about this?"
"At first I couldn't understand this either, but in the end I realized that the reason why the madam is so good to the young lady is because the madam loves the master. The madam loves the master, so she loves everything about him and that's why she spoils the young lady so much."
"That's true, your wife is quite wealthy."
"Yes, the lady's family is in business, and our master is a teacher. Although he is not in officialdom, he knows many people. The lady's family relies on the master's connections to get to know some people. Over the years, the lady's family has always sent some money over."
Du Mingxian grinned mischievously, "You seem to know quite a bit about the Tian family's affairs."
"Oh, how could I not know? I've worked for the Tian family for many years. I was part of the madam's dowry. The Tian family was very poor before, and their lives only improved after the madam was married."
Du Mingxian flattered, "I really didn't realize that Auntie was such a senior member of the Tian family."
"Of course, among the servants who come and go, I am the only one who is always with the Tian family. It is also because I am a bit clever that the madam is willing to place me by the young lady's side."
"From what I've heard, your young lady and madam have a very good relationship?"
Du Mingxian began to analyze, "You were part of the madam's dowry. Then, when your eldest daughter came back, your madam sent you over to keep an eye on Miss Tian. But unexpectedly, Miss Tian even let you do the purchasing work, which shows that she trusts you very much."
“You are Madam’s person. If Miss Tian has a bad relationship with your Madam, she will definitely be wary of you and will not let you get close to her to serve her. If you are someone Madam specifically arranged to keep an eye on your young lady, your young lady will not entrust you with many important matters.”
"So you are the most capable. Madam Tian is in charge, and you are one of her people. Later, when Miss Tian returned to the mansion, you were sent there again. Your wife is very kind-hearted."
"That is."
At this point, the dishes that the old woman had ordered in advance were served one by one. Du Mingxian was quite surprised to see many of the dishes, "When...did you order these dishes?"
"I had a servant from the manor come over early this morning to make the reservation. After hearing about you yesterday, I thought I had to make sure you had a meal with me today."
"Okay, thank you, Auntie." After saying that, Du Mingxian noticed there was still some wine left. "You can drink this, I won't."
"No, let's all have a drink together. What's the point of me drinking alone?"
"I really can't drink it. It's a family rule. If I drink it, I'll definitely be punished when I get home. If I'm punished, I won't be able to come out again. If I can't come out, I won't be able to deliver your fruit. So I really can't drink it."
Upon hearing this, the old woman immediately shuddered. She was only thinking about having a good chat with her younger sister and hadn't considered anything else. "Alright, alright, I'll have someone remove the wine."
"No need, you can keep it for yourself." Du Mingxian hurriedly stopped her, jokingly saying that it would be easier to ask questions when she was drunk.
The old woman hesitated, so Du Mingxian took the wine pot and poured her some. "Usually you just serve people in the mansion. Now you finally have a chance to come out and have a drink openly and enjoy the treatment of a superior person. Why can't you understand?"
"Yes, let's have a drink today." The old woman was very happy.
Du Mingxian deliberately urged her to drink, and after several cups, the old woman became noticeably more talkative, saying things she would never say when sober.
"Let me tell you, outsiders say that our madam is not good to the eldest young lady, but that's wrong. Madam is very good to the eldest young lady, while the master is just so-so. However, the master is very busy on weekdays, always busy teaching students, and the madam takes care of the affairs at home."
"The Tian family also has illegitimate daughters, but none of them are pleasing to the madam. Only the eldest daughter is very good."
Du Mingxian deliberately said, "Your young lady is so lucky. She has such a doting stepmother and a fiancé of high status. I heard that the Prince of Ming is particularly fond of Miss Tian and will not marry anyone but her."
The old woman shook her head. "Don't say that. It's not like that. The young lady and the Prince Ming's son don't really agree to be together, but it's their parents' decision, and they can't disobey. They'll have to get married sooner or later."
"Do your master and mistress know Prince Ming and Princess Ming?"
The old woman was a bit tipsy and didn't know what she was saying at all. Du Mingxian deliberately guided her, and she spoke incoherently, "Do you know her? You do, right? After Miss and Prince Ming's son got engaged, the two families became in-laws and would have to keep in touch."
"Have we met before?"
"I don't know, but I don't recognize her. Why would Prince Ming and Princess Ming want their son to marry a young lady? It's an arrangement by their parents. How strange."
Du Mingxian was afraid that the old woman would still have the memory when she woke up tomorrow, so she didn't dare to be too obvious and nodded along with her, "It's just so strange. You said that the two of them didn't agree, but it was their parents' order. But the parents have to know each other to give such an order, right?"
The old woman tapped her head. "You're right, you're right, why is that?"
Du Mingxian specially picked some food for the old woman, saying, "Eat some quickly, or you'll get drunk soon."
"No, I'm fine, I'm not drunk, don't talk nonsense, I can still drink, fill my glass."
Drunkards will never admit that they've had too much to drink.
"Fill your cup properly." Du Mingxian poured some more. "The truth of the matter is actually like this. But if that's the case, then why is it that everyone outside says that after the Prince Ming met Miss Tian, he fell in love with her and insisted on marrying her, causing quite a commotion? In the end, the Prince Ming and Princess Ming felt sorry for their son and were willing to let him marry Miss Tian?"
"That's right, why? Why get married? The Crown Prince doesn't like the young lady." After the old woman finished speaking, she slid off the stool and onto the ground, where she lay down and fell fast asleep.
Du Mingxian got up and went over to check on her, gently shaking her twice. "Auntie, wake up, wake up! I can't manage if you lie here alone."
There wasn't a sound at all.
Du Mingxian sighed softly, called the waiter over, asked for a room upstairs, and also asked the waiter to bring over some hangover soup. After feeding the old woman the soup, she left a message and departed from the restaurant.