Chapter 40 You Come and Go

  Zi Juan returned to the Luoxue Pavilion, where Pang Luoxue had already finished dressing. Seeing Zi Juan arrive, she thought that she had already been informed of the news and asked: "Is it all settled?"

  Zi Juan suddenly remembered what Second Miss had instructed her to do and said: "I have something even more important to report."

  Pang Luoxue glanced at Zi Juan and thought to herself, "Could it be Mother's orders?" She then waved her hand for the servants to leave.

  "Go on, what's up?"

  Zi Juan then told Pang Luo Xue the whole story in detail, and seeing Pang Luo Xue's calm face, her heart couldn't help but beat fast "Could it be that Miss really gave it to Eldest Miss? Then wouldn't she have stirred up trouble for herself? What should she do now?"

  Pang Luo Xue looked thoughtful, and indeed, the fabric was given to Pang Luo Yu by King Jin. Looking at Zi Juan kneeling on the ground, she said: "You did a good job with this matter, don't tell anyone that you saw the fabric in Big Sister's room, understand?"

  Zi Juan said: Yes, Second Miss, Zi Juan has another matter and wants to ask for your help.

  Pang Luoyu: Go ahead and say it.

  Zi Juan bit her lip and said: Zi Juan doesn't want to get married yet, and I hope the second miss won't marry me off. I am willing to serve the miss for my whole life, with no other intentions.

  Pan Losnow still asked what's the big deal, so she helped Zixuan up: You're all grown up too, mom is just worried about you, if you don't want to, I'm sure mom won't force you. Later I'll go talk to mom myself, when you meet someone good and want to get married, I'll definitely let you out. It's just that there aren't enough people around me, so you can stay and help me a bit more.

  Zi Juan said: "I thank you, miss. Alright, tomorrow brother will return, today I'll go with you to Ting Yu Xuan to ask sister to go with mother to pay respects, and also take a look at third sister."

  Zi Juan knew this was Second Miss's affirmation of herself, and hastily lit lanterns in front to light the way.

  The two servants went to the Listening Rain Pavilion together, and the maid who was waiting on them said: "You've seen the second young lady, where did you go just now, Purple Caltrop? The eldest young lady has returned."

  Zi Juan said: I've waited for a long time without seeing the eldest miss return, just as it happens that Luoxue Pavilion has something going on and I was about to head back anyway. It's perfect timing that the second miss has arrived personally, you lead the way then.

  The little maid nodded and led the way forward.

  The main house outside the chrysanthemum green is serving tea and pouring water. As soon as he saw Pang Luo Xue coming, his heart skipped a beat.

  Pang Luo Xue pretended not to see her expression and asked: Is sister in?

  Chui Qingdao: The young mistress has just finished her bath and is now practicing calligraphy in the study. I will go and report to her at once.

  Pang Luoxue said: "No need, I'll go myself. You and Ziqing can just wait here."

  Chrysanthemum green did not dare to refute, had no choice but to nod and say yes.

  Pang Luo Xue walked into the study and saw Pang Luo Yu with her hair scattered, concentrating on writing at the desk. Pang Luo Xue walked up to her side without being noticed. On the paper, she saw a large character "Jin" written in bold and powerful strokes. Unexpectedly, despite your injured fingers, you can still write such beautiful characters, truly a result of hard work. She softly said: Sister, this character is really well-written.

  Pang Luo Yu was startled and saw that it was Pang Luo Xue who said: Sister is here, this servant girl is really something, sister has arrived but didn't even bother to inform me, how rude.

  Sister, this character is written quite well, Pan Luoxue said

  Pang Luo Yu's heart was tense, and he covered the words with rice paper: "It's just that tonight is idle and has nothing to do. It happens that my fingers are injured, and the doctor told me to practice writing more to recover a little." After speaking, his face showed a faint sadness.

  Pan Luoxue looked at her and sighed, "It's all your fault, sister. You've made me sad. I was just about to go visit our mother and Third Sister, why don't you come with me?"

  Pang Luo Yu saw the successful transfer and quickly shifted Pang Luo Xue's attention, saying: "This is natural, it's been a long time since I've seen my third sister, so let's go together with my sister."

  Inside the Weaving Maid's Chamber

  Xiao Yu is scolding Pangzi: Third Miss, these days, Third Aunt's life has been tough, not as good as your life of luxury and comfort serving the mistress. The mistress now misses you so much that she's fallen ill, but the old mistress won't let you go see Third Aunt. Poor Third Aunt suffered such a serious injury, yet she still thinks of you deeply.

  Pang Luo Bing heard Xiao Yu's words like a knife cut, she herself had always wanted to return to her mother's side. Although the big madam was not bad to her, after all, she was not her own biological mother. Her mother was so seriously injured, and she was helpless. She asked: "Third Aunt, are you okay? I also want to go back to my mother's side." Xiao Yu, what should I do? After finishing speaking, she covered her face and cried.

  Xiao Yu was worried that Third Miss was still young and feared that the old madam would be too good to her, causing her to forget her own mother. Third Aunt was also worried about this, which is why she had gone to great lengths to have Xiao Yu follow her. Seeing Third Miss's sorrowful expression, she put down her guard and said: "Third Miss, I'm also worried about Aunt. Now that the madam doesn't allow you to see Third Aunt, you must think of a way."

  Pang Luo was no more than ten years old, and although she had many thoughts, she didn't know what to do. She looked at Xiaoyu with a bewildered expression.

  Xiao Yu looked at Pang Luo with a "it's-a-pity-that-steel-isn't-made-of-iron" expression and said: Miss, come closer to my ear.

  Pang Luo Bing heard this, gritted her teeth and nodded. For her mother, she was willing to do anything.

  Pang Luoyu and Pang Lao Bing came to the Jinxiu Pavilion, laughing and chatting. The madam was lying on the couch reading a letter, smiling so widely that her mouth couldn't close.

  Pang Luo Xue waved her hand to let the servants go down, and walked with Pang Luo Bing to Yang's side. She said: "Mother, is there something good? You're smiling so happily. Tell us and let us be happy too."

  Yang looked at Pang and said: "You two sisters have time to come over now? Your brother sent a letter saying he'll arrive tomorrow morning, and my nephew Ze will also return triumphantly this time."

  Pang Luoyu said: "It's really a good thing, I haven't seen Nangong brother for a long time. Now that he has returned with great victory, he will surely be greatly rewarded by the Emperor."

  Pan Luo Yu also smiled and nodded on the side: Indeed, Big Brother and Nangong Gege have returned at this time, they must have gained something.

  Yang nodded.

  Pang Luo Yu Dao: Today I came with Xue Er to see how Bing Er Mei Mei is doing.

  Yang nodded and said: Tomorrow's banquet, can't be less of socializing, Bing Er should also learn to help entertain the guests. So she gave a wink to Zi Que.

  Zi Que nodded and soon came over with a light blue dress, carefully making a bow: Bing Er greets her mother. Nice to see the two sisters.

  Pang Luoxue and Pang Luobing exchanged a courtesy between equals.

  Yang said: "Your two sisters came to see you today. Tomorrow your elder brother will return, and there must be a banquet in the evening. You should also come out to help."

  Pang Luo nodded and said: Thank you, Mother.

  The mother and daughter were chatting warmly when a servant came in to announce that the master and second mistress had arrived.

  Four people stood up to greet them, and indeed they saw the two madams, with Xiao Niao leaning on Peng Guo Gong as he walked in.

  "Have seen the old master"

  "Have seen father"

  The second lady also nodded slightly: I've seen you, madam.

  The second lady has been feeling that the first lady is getting in her way ever since she gained control of the household, but for now, there's no way to get rid of her. Although it's hard to swallow, the second lady can tolerate this much.

  Yang said with a smile: Sister is being polite, these days have also troubled sister.

  The second lady just smiled and said: "Where's that? I'm also a member of this family, so I should share the worries of Master and Madam. Why be polite, sister?"

  Yang smiled but did not speak, and Pang Guogong said: "Why are people coming so neatly today?"

  Pang Luoxue said: Most likely, she's afraid that her sister will be inconvenienced by their mother, so she came to take a look. How did Father and Second Aunt come over?

  Tomorrow your elder brother will be back. Your second aunt is worried that your mother might be too busy, so she came over to see if there's anything she can help with.

  Pang Luoxue was disdainful in her heart, and indeed, having power in one's hands wasn't what she wanted more of. The favoritism shown to the concubine by Pang Guogong was truly formidable. At this moment, Pang Luoxue had some dissatisfaction with Pang Guogong in her heart, as he favored his concubine over his legitimate wife.

  So she said to her brother, "Big brother is back, mother has already taken care of everything. Besides, I'm all grown up now. And as the legitimate daughter of the Peng State Duke's manor, Xue Er should also learn how to manage the household. Moreover, Xue Er has arranged the banquet properly, doesn't Second Aunt think that Xue Er did a good job?

  The second aunt was unhappy in her heart, but she didn't dare show it on her face. She forced a smile and said: "What is Miss Second talking about? I'm just worried that the madam will be too busy to handle everything, how could I possibly question Miss Second?"

  Pang Luoxue asked Pang Guogong: Father, what do you think of the arrangement?

  Pang Guogongdao: Just now, I passed by the garden and saw that Xueer's arrangement is really not common, it's elegant and generous. Since you have helped your mother with this, it's the best.

  Pang Guo Gong said so, and Er Niang also couldn't interrupt, after all, Pang Luo Xue was the real young lady of this house.

  Pan Luoyu looked at her mother's expression and hated Da Furen even more. Mother and daughter said, "Father, mother also has good intentions."

  Pang Luoxue said: This is natural, sister thought it was wrong, younger sister just thinks that the responsibility of aunts is to open branches and scatter leaves for this family, things that shouldn't be managed, better not manage them, just in case the aunts make a mistake.

  Pang Luo Xue said, raising an eyebrow and looking at Pang Luo Yu, "Sister, as a concubine's daughter, it's better not to get involved in some things, lest others gossip and have ulterior motives."

  Pang Luo Yu gritted her teeth in anger, wishing she could tear apart Pang Luo Xue's face, but all she could do was smile sweetly and say: "Thanks for reminding me, sister."

  Pang Guogong Dao: Tomorrow your elder brother will be back, it's been a long time since our home was lively. Today I discussed with the madam, you all withdraw now.

  The second lady was reluctant but had no choice. She could only retreat, and Pang Luoxue also said: It's getting late, Father and Mother should rest early, we'll also withdraw.

  Pang Guogong nodded. The three of them retreated and went out.

  Pang Luo Yu had a happy look on her face, Pang Luo Bing had a worried expression, and Pang Luo Xue said: "Sister, are you uncomfortable? Your complexion is so poor?"

  Pang Luo Yu's face was tense as he said: "Maybe I didn't rest well, and it's getting late, I'll head back first."

  Pang Luo Yu supported Ju Qing's hand as they walked towards Ting Yu Xuan. Pang Luo Yu looked at Pang Luo Bing and said, "Sister, if there's anything you lack, you can tell me, don't take matters into your own hands, lest you harm yourself."

  Pang Luo Iceway: Thank you, Second Sister. Mother is very good to Bing'er, and Bing'er doesn't lack anything.

  Pang Luoxue said: Really doesn't have?

  Pan Luo Ice Heart said with a hint of embarrassment, "I promised Xiao Yu that I would go back to Mother's place after all. It's the most important thing." She gritted her teeth and raised her head, saying, "Thank you, Second Sister, for your concern. Really, there's nothing."

  Pang Luo Xue's eyes gradually deepened as she looked at Pang Luo Bing. She reached out and touched her head, saying: "Let's go back a little earlier."

  Pang Luo nodded and watched as Pang Xue walked out, clenching his fists tightly. A man must stand up for himself, or heaven and earth will destroy him.