Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 236 Blockade
"Ah? Yes!"

At first, Liu's mother didn't understand, but after seeing Wang's wife frantically gesturing with her eyes, she finally came to her senses and understood her deeper meaning.

"Yes, Madam, I understand!"

As Liu's mother answered, she returned the response with an affirmative look.

"Madam, I understand!"

After giving that look, Liu's mother immediately lowered her head and slowly retreated outside.

Madam Wang nodded inwardly at this.

These two, mistress and servant, are truly old sisters who have known each other for many years. They only exchanged one or two glances, yet they already understood each other's innermost thoughts.

"quick!"

"Someone come quickly!"

After leaving the front hall, Liu Mama immediately directed her maids to cordon off the area.

"Everyone, quickly seal off this courtyard! Whatever you do, don't let the people of Linxi Pavilion know that Princess Pingning has arrived!"

"do you know?"

Liu's mother lowered her voice and solemnly gave the instructions, which made everyone's expression tense.

The reason why Liu's mother had the area sealed off was to prevent the news from leaking out and letting the people at Linxi Pavilion know about the situation here.

Madam Liu understood Madam Wang's unspoken message: she didn't want Mo Lan to come after hearing the news, even though Princess Pingning only wanted to meet the Sheng family's daughter and had no other intentions.

At the very least, neither Madam Wang nor Granny Liu saw the deeper meaning behind it, but even this surface meaning was enough to make the mistress and servant join forces to cut off any possibility of Mo Lan getting close.

It is clear that the descendants of the Sheng family are not as harmonious and friendly as Princess Pingning described.

"Yes, Aunt Liu!"

Caihuan, the maidservant beside Madam Wang, nodded heavily. Like a general who had been appointed to a critical mission, she personally led her men and barged in to block off the front hall.

That demeanor was truly ferocious; it was as if she were a fierce tiger roaring through the mountains rather than a maidservant in the inner courtyard of a mansion.

"Ok?"

Liu's mother frowned slightly as she watched from behind, feeling somewhat displeased.

"This colorful ring is far too flashy!"

"No, we still need to find some time to persuade Madam to properly manage Caihuan!"

Caihuan was a maidservant promoted by Madam Wang in recent years. Because of her straightforward nature and her decisive and efficient work, she obeyed Wang Ruofu's orders without question, which made her very popular with Madam Wang. However, Liu Mama did not like Caihuan.

Part of the reason was her own loss of favor, but the main reason was also due to Liu's mother's understanding of Caihuan's personality.

Madam Wang was a fiery and impulsive person who didn't know her place. If she were to have a headstrong and naive maid like Caihuan by her side, wouldn't that combination only add fuel to the fire?

Such situations are truly unpredictable!

Therefore, Liu's mother had already made up her mind to persuade Wang's wife that before Caihuan changed her temperament, she must not let them get together, otherwise, the possible consequences could be extremely dangerous.

After all, two pigs are better than three tigers!

"correct!"

After giving Caihuan a deep look, Liu Mama said nothing. She simply turned around and instructed the maid beside her, "You two, hurry to Shou'an Hall to fetch the Sixth Miss. Tell her that Princess Pingning wants to see her, and that she should get ready and come over as soon as possible!"

As for Madam Liu herself, she planned to go to Wei Rui Xuan in person to pick up Ru Lan; otherwise, if she just casually mentioned it, Ru Lan might not take it seriously. "Yes, Madam Liu!"

The two maids who were called nodded and immediately walked out quickly.

"Let's go! Let's go pick up Fifth Sister!"

After giving a shout, Liu's mother immediately jogged away. She planned to resolve the matter quickly so as not to drag it out and give Linxi Pavilion's group an opportunity to get closer.

……

Although Liu's mother had already ordered the news to be kept secret, Lin Xige still received the information.

After all, Lin Qinshuang hadn't been wasting her time all these years. With the help of the favor of her master, Sheng Hong, she had already won over countless maids and servants throughout the Sheng household.

These people dare not commit major evils, but they are still willing to spread rumors and reveal small details about their household affairs.

And so, the cleaning lady standing in front of Linxi Pavilion told Lin Qinshuang about Princess Pingning's visit to the Sheng Mansion!
"Alright, we understand!"

Lin Qinshuang's maid, Zhou Xueniang, took out a piece of silver and gently handed it to the cleaning woman, saying meaningfully, "Old Wang, you did a very good job!"

"As long as you work diligently for our Linxi Pavilion, our young lady will not treat you unfairly!"

"hiss!"

Granny Wang, the cleaning lady, widened her eyes and showed a look of surprise on her face!
The piece of silver that Zhou Xueniang gave her was a full five taels of silver, which was almost equivalent to a year's living expenses for ordinary people!

How could this not excite Granny Wang!
"This...this...Madam Zhou has gone to great lengths!"

Granny Wang stammered a reply, then quickly rubbed her hands hard on her tattered clothes, as if afraid that she would dirty the piece of silver when she reached out.

"Oh, it's nothing!"

Zhou Xueniang smiled kindly: "Wang Pozi, I'll give it to you, just take it!"

As she spoke, she placed the piece of silver directly into Granny Wang's hand, whispering, "However, Granny Wang, I have a favor to ask of you!"

"When you get back, please tell your old friends that if they have any news like this in the future, they can come here to find me!"

"Whether it's useful or not, as long as you tell us information that our Linxi Pavilion doesn't know, you'll all be rewarded!"

"what?"

Granny Wang clutched the silver tightly, her eyes wide with disbelief. "This... Madam Zhou, is what you're saying... true?"

"That's natural!"

Zhou Xueniang was very satisfied with Wang Pozi's reaction and quickly said, "This is what our young mistress said herself. From now on, if you have any news, just come and spread it!"

"Our young lady guarantees you'll be satisfied!"

When Granny Wang saw that what Zhou Xueniang said didn't seem like a lie, she immediately became excited!

"Alright! Don't worry, Madam Zhou!"

"When I get back, I will tell my old friends about this, and I assure you that they will report all the big and small things in the mansion to you, Madam Zhou!"

"hehe!"

Zhou Xueniang smiled and said, "If that's the case, then that would be perfect!"

……

(End of this chapter)