Shuse Jinjia

Xie Zhaotang asked curiously, "Who?"

Aunt Shen gently stroked Xie Zhaotang's hand and said softly.

"Madam Wu...she is the older sister of Madam Wu, who runs the embroidery shop where my aunt sells her embroidery. She makes a living as a matchmaker, and is not only quick-witted but also knows everything about the wealthy families in the capital..."

Xie Zhaotang's heart pounded wildly.

She was just thinking about how to find someone to clarify these matters last night, and today Aunt Shen gave her this surprise.

Matchmakers travel from street to street, actively seeking information about eligible men and women in order to make a living.

She wanted to know information about unmarried men in the capital, and wasn't Madam Wu a ready-made information database?

"Tangtang, if you think it's a good idea, your aunt will write a letter and have Chun'er deliver it to Miss Wu, asking her to help us get together!"

Xie Zhaotang wanted to make plans for himself, and he had originally intended to go out today, but he didn't want to go through any detours or troubles, so he said.

"Auntie, please give me the embroidery... I'll go talk to Miss Wu myself!"

Aunt Shen was stunned. She wanted to say that no proper young lady would go and arrange her own marriage.

But then she thought about how, once she recovered, she would have to take Tian Tian to Baohua Temple, and Tang Tang would have to interact with Madam Wu on her own. She pondered for a moment, then nodded helplessly.

"Tangtang, let Chun'er go with you. She used to sell Auntie's embroidery, and she's also familiar with Madam Wu."

Aunt Shen said in a low voice, "Chun'er has been serving me since she was eight years old. On your brother's birthday, the master kindly gave me her indenture. I promised her that when she reached the appropriate age, I would return the indenture and let her go home. I'm giving it to you now!"

Aunt Shen turned to the side and reached under the mattress to pull out a purse, which she then handed over.

Xie Zhaotang clutched the purse. Had Aunt Shen given her her connections?

"Auntie, how much silver do you have left?"

Xie Zhaotang asked, finding it difficult to speak.

Her monthly allowance is limited, and she doesn't own many pieces of jewelry. If she gives them all away as tips, what if she has to go out for social occasions? Should she go out bare-faced?

Without money to pave the way, she could not move an inch.

"My aunt still has one hundred taels... what do you want?"

Remembering what Xie Zhaotang had said last night, Aunt Shen pulled out another purse from under the mattress and handed it over.

"Take it and use it. Anyway, these were all saved for you and Tian Tian, ​​so you can have it first!"

Xie Zhaotang took the purse, which contained a stack of small-denomination banknotes and some loose silver.

She took a few silver notes and some loose silver coins, and returned the rest to Aunt Shen.

"That's enough. Keep the rest of the concubines for your own use!"

This money was borrowed by Xie Zhaotang from Aunt Shen. Once she finds a way to earn money, she will definitely repay it double.

Aunt Shen didn't say anything more and asked Xie Zhaotang to call Chun'er in.

Aunt Shen didn't hide anything from Chun'er and said frankly, "Chun'er, in a few days I'm going to take Tian Tian to Baohua Temple to stay for a while. From now on, you should listen to Fourth Miss and stay in the mansion to help her."

"Don't worry, as long as you take good care of her, I won't go back on my promise!"

Chun'er is already thirteen this year, and she will be able to leave the manor in two more years. She was stunned by what Aunt Shen said and looked at Xie Zhaotang helplessly...

Xie Zhaotang smiled and stepped forward, taking Chun'er's hand: "Chun'er, come with me to help your aunt sell her embroidery. We can talk on the way!"

Chun'er was in low spirits, but she still took the embroidery and Xie Zhaotang to find Madam Xie to get the token to leave the mansion.

Xie Zhaotang could tell she was upset, but he didn't try to comfort her for the time being.

Madam Xie lived in the main courtyard, which was several times larger than Consort Shen's.

Several flowering quince trees were planted against the wall in the yard. This variety has many thorns on its branches, but its flowers are the most vibrant red.

Coral, the head maid in Madam Xie's courtyard, was instructing the younger maids on their tasks when she saw Xie Zhaotang and asked with a smile.

"Is Fourth Miss fully recovered? Has she come to pay her respects to Madam?"

Following the original owner's personality, Xie Zhaotang smiled obsequiously and said, "Sister Coral, I heard from my aunt that while she was unconscious, Mother was worried about me and even asked Father to arrange for an imperial physician to treat her, which saved her life. I came here specifically to thank Mother!"

The original owner of this body had been unconscious for three days and was in critical condition.

Whether Madam Xie's motivation was to prevent Xie Linzhu from having any blood on her hands, or whether Xie Zhaotang's continued existence was useful to the Xie family, it was all because she didn't want Xie Linzhu to have any blood on her hands.

It was indeed Lady Xie who sent Xie Jianghuai to invite the imperial physician.

Xing'er was worried that Xie Zhaotang was too naive to remember this, so before leaving, she specifically told Xie Zhaotang to remember to express her gratitude when she came to pay her respects.

After hearing Xie Zhaotang's words, Coral turned around and went inside to inform her.

After waiting for a while, Coral came out and called her in.

Xie Zhaotang took a deep breath, lifted her skirt, stepped over the high threshold, and went inside.

The light in front of me is a little dim.

Xie Zhaotang walked a few steps with his head down before raising his eyes and seeing Madam Xie, the mistress of the house, sitting upright on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), with a small table next to her and several account books spread out on the table.

Standing beside Madam Xie was Wang, a maid who had accompanied her during her dowry, who was bowing her head and listening to Madam Xie's instructions.

"Mother……"

Xie Zhaotang glanced at it quickly and then lowered his head.

Logically, she should have kowtowed to express her gratitude, but she was unwilling to kneel before the madam...

Aunt Shen told her that after she was stung by a bee, Xie Linzhu insisted that she was greedy and had knocked over the jar of osmanthus honey on her dress, which caused the bee sting.

Madam Xie made this public statement in order to secure a marriage alliance with the Xu family.

Aunt Shen knew perfectly well that this was no simple matter; how could spilling a honey pot attract bees?

However, since Madam Xie was in charge of the household, the servants all spoke with one voice. Even if she, as a concubine, knew that her daughter had been wronged, she had no power to seek justice for her.

When Aunt Shen told Xie Zhaotang about this, she repeatedly warned Xie Zhaotang not to make trouble, lest she anger Madam Xie and suffer the consequences.

Xie Zhaotang knew that Aunt Shen was submissive and didn't want her to worry, so he went along with her and promised not to cause trouble.

Xie Zhaotang couldn't swallow this insult. If she hadn't been lucky enough to transmigrate and survive in place of the original owner, the original owner would have been dead!

What do human lives mean to the Xie family mother and daughter, and even to the Xie family as a whole?

Since Xie Zhaotang has taken over the original owner's body, her grievances are her own grievances. Once she has gained a foothold, she will help the original owner get justice.

"Mother, Zhaotang thanks you for saving my life..."

Xie Zhaotang hesitated for a moment, but finally knelt down.

She only has three months to plan for herself, and during this time she will have to leave the mansion frequently.

Madam Xie is the head of the inner quarters; a single word from her could trap her there. Why risk offending Madam Xie and making things difficult for her?

Madam Xie's gaze fell on her, but she didn't say anything.

Xie Zhaotang could feel her scrutiny, but he couldn't look up to observe her.

After a while, Madam Xie smiled and said, "Is Zhaotang completely healed? Granny Wang said you've been awake for a few days, but Mother hasn't seen you come to pay your respects. She was thinking of asking Physician Li to come and examine you again..."

That's a veiled barb!

Since the original owner of this body was innocent, Xie Zhaotang couldn't reveal that he had been replaced by a different soul, so he could only pretend not to understand!

With a hint of grievance on her face, she said, "Mother, the bee sting really hurts... Every movement feels like being pricked by needles. Although I'm awake, my body just won't obey me; I feel groggy..."

"Mother, look, my face is still swollen! My aunt said it might be because the bee venom hasn't completely dissipated, and she told me to beg Madam to allow me to leave the manor so I can see a doctor again..."

Xie Zhaotang raised his hand, pointing to his face for Madam Xie to see, in a childish manner.

Madam Xie sized her up, and Xie Zhaotang took the opportunity to legitimately observe Madam Xie...