[Red Mansion] A little chef came to the Grand View Garden

Liu Mei followed Zhou Rui's family and turned out from the corner gate of Lixiangyuan, walked along the narrow path for a while, passed through an east-west hallway, and entered a courtyard.Zhou Rui's family led her into the inner room through the side door. Liu Mei glanced at the main hall, and saw a large red gold plaque with nine dragons and green ground hanging high above the hall, with three big characters on it, which read "Rongxi Hall".

Wei Wei of Zhou Rui's family stopped, turned around and gestured for Liu Mei to follow.Ever since Zhou Rui's family entered the Rongxi Hall, they held their breath and did not dare to vent their breath.And the surroundings were indeed very quiet, hardly any voices or coughs could be heard, but even the sound of footsteps and the slight clash of porcelain dishes could be heard clearly.

It's so quiet, Liu Mei can't help but feel a little nervous. Isn't this Rongxi Hall just lived in Mrs. Wang——

In the original book, Mrs. Wang is a master who is used to "destroying flowers with hot hands", and she is very fierce to the people below.She eats vegetarian food and recites Buddhism on weekdays, and she never takes action easily, but once she does, it will definitely kill someone. First Jin Chuan, then Qingwen... Therefore, Liu Mei is actually quite nervous.

She looked around and saw that she was well dressed, a lilac-colored jacket, a Buddha-blue bijia made from willow mother's old clothes, and a half-new sweat scarf tied on the outside. There is nothing particularly outstanding.In addition, she also knows that she is still young, and her facial features are far inferior to that of her sister Liu Wu'er, so she should not dislike Mrs. Wang.

But who knows?

Thinking of this, Zhou Rui's family opened the curtain, and said softly to the inside: "Report to Madam, that girl from Liu's family brought—" After saying that, Zhou Rui's family turned around and ordered Liu Mei to come in, while he remained silent. Standing quietly behind Liu Mei.

As soon as Liu Mei raised her eyes, she saw a lady sitting at the west end on the kang table in front of her, holding an official kiln thin-bodied white porcelain teacup in her hand, drinking tea.

It was in the silence that Liu Mei felt the pressure was great.She bowed her head obediently and said respectfully, "Liu Mei greets Madam."

After waiting for a long time, there was no response from above.Liu Mei was lowering her head and couldn't see Mrs. Wang's reaction above, which made Liu Mei's heart straighten up - could it be that what she worshiped was a wax figure?

Fortunately, after a while, I only heard the sound of the teacup and teacup above being knocked lightly, and then a big maid standing next to her stepped forward to take the teacup from Mrs. Wang's hand, and said softly: "Madam, the kitchen The head sent people back and forth, the Jianlian jujube soup you asked for first, because Jianlian is gone, I can’t make it for a while. Ask if bird’s nest porridge is available, and the kitchen sent out some excellent bird’s nest today.” While speaking, he was cautious, It seemed that he was afraid of offending his master.

Mrs. Wang finally opened her mouth and said: "If you don't have the ingredients, it's fine. There's no need for bird's nest porridge, just stick to the old lady's place first!"

After Madam Wang finished speaking, Liu Mei finally heard the BOSS respect her, saying: "Girl of the Liu family, raise your head—"

Liu Mei raised her head according to her words, and when she saw Mrs. Wang sitting upright, there was only one feeling in her heart, ouch, this boss is too... a bit dignified.

I saw Mrs. Wang wearing a deep purple cross-collar pair of lapels, with only a gold hairpin inserted on her head to press her hair, and a plain forehead mop. Her eyebrows and eyes looked somewhat similar to Baoyu.The dark purple beanie made her fair complexion, and the skin on her face was well maintained, she looked about forty or so.It's just that the facial expression of this lady is too scarce at the moment, which can be called dignified to be euphemistic, but she is actually facial paralysis to be honest, she really looks like she is looking at a wax figure, without any vitality.

Liu Mei couldn't help thinking, no wonder there are no wrinkles at this age.

"My aunt mentioned it to me today, saying that you fell into Baoyu's eyes, and Baoyu wanted to ask you to work in his yard!" Mrs. Wang spoke slowly, but for some reason, Liu Mei always felt that this sounded very special. Cold.

"If you go back to your wife, there is such a thing." Liu Mei acted very honestly.

"What do you think?" Mrs. Wang asked.

"Me?" Liu Mei never expected that Mrs. Wang would ask her opinion.

She raised her head in surprise, just in time to meet Mrs. Wang's eyes, only to see that the other party's eyes were serious, looking at herself inquiringly.

Liu Mei's heart moved - she realized that her answer was very important, and she had to be cautious and careful, otherwise, if she accidentally touched Mrs. Wang's taboo, she would immediately be overwhelmed and walk around.

And Mrs. Wang's taboo should be her precious phoenix egg, Baoyu.

"Returning to my wife," Liu Mei lowered her head and said carefully, "Actually... I want to stay in Lixiangyuan and honor my mother!"

This is a one-shot rejection of both Baoyu's request and Aunt Xue's kindness.

Mrs. Wang did not speak, but Liu Mei could feel that the old man seemed to be relieved.

"My father is running errands outside, and my mother takes us two sisters alone. It's very tiring. My sister is not in good health and can't work on errands. I just want to help my mother and make it easier for her."

After Liu Mei finished speaking, she stopped and didn't dare to elaborate further.After all, it's just an excuse.

Mrs. Wang continued to be silent for a while, and then spoke to Liu Mei to make up her mind, "She is a filial girl."

After Mrs. Wang's speech, countless echoing voices rang out.

First, Zhou Rui's family opened their mouths and explained the situation of Liu's family, especially emphasizing that Liu Mei was already working for Liu's mother before she was old enough to be an official, and she worked hard to learn basic cooking skills. Widely acclaimed, and this piece of filial piety has also been recognized by Jia Baoyu.

This information is very important. What Baoyu likes is not only Liu Mei's craftsmanship, but also Liu Mei's filial piety.This move definitely hit Madam Wang's heart.

"Yes, a little girl at such an age knows how to be filial to her mother. It can be seen that the wife disciplines her well. In our house, the family style is the most upright."

This was said by the big maid next to Mrs. Wang.Liu Mei listened, the corners of her eyes almost twitched again——What?Is Jia's family style upright?Don't bring gold on your face like this!

Liu Mei didn't know that her current status was the family girl of the Jia family, and Mrs. Wang was the director of the Rongxi Hall, so she naturally had the right to put gold on her face.

At this moment Mrs. Wang was triumphant, as if she was sitting in the halo of a great benevolent person, she waved to Liu Mei, and said in a slow voice: "Get up, sorry to see you."

Liu Mei got up as she said.Mrs. Wang's subsequent words made her extremely anxious-"Come to Baoyu's side to serve you, and you can get more money every month. It's also helping your mother!"

Second wife!Okay, how about less routine and more sincerity?

"Go, call Xiren, and lead this girl to Baoyu's yard, take a second-class girl, and start receiving monthly money from this month." Mrs. Wang announced her decision to Liu Mei.

She is indeed a second-class girl.

Liu Mei thought helplessly.

The system is right, she has a "destiny" to follow in this world of Red Mansions, and it cannot be easily transferred by her personal will and efforts.

Question: What kind of experience is it like to be favored by a small boss without real power, and then parachuted by a big boss with real power?

Liu Mei said: Hehehehe, hehehe!

At Mrs. Wang's place, she finally met Hua Xiren, Baoyu's first-class maid.

I saw that Xiren was wearing a pink printed satin jacket, covered with a water-red open-collar bijar, with delicate peach patterns embroidered on the neckline, with a long face and a slender figure, looking kind and gentle.But if you really want to talk about pretty and pleasant appearance, this is really not good, not even as good as Liu Mei's sister, Liu Wu'er.

No wonder Mrs. Wang relies heavily on attacking people, she should also feel that she looks very safe.

Seeing Liu Mei, Xi Ren smiled softly and said, "Sister Liu, come with me."

This goes directly to Baoyu's yard?Liu Mei was taken aback.

"Sister Xiren, I, I have to go back and tell my mother about this, and then go back to my own house to get some things for my son." Liu Mei was not used to other people's bedding, so she wanted to bring her own pair.

"My wife has sent a message, so your mother will know the news. Besides, our Second Master Bao's yard has everything, and it will only be better than your house." Xiren said with a smile, but Liu Mei felt a little contempt in her eyes It seems that Liu Mei is a bumpkin who has never seen the world.

Liu Mei is actually a person who "golden nests and silver nests are not as good as my own kennel", otherwise, after coming here, she wouldn't be so anxious to go back.Now that she saw Xiren's attitude, she couldn't bear it, thinking: No wonder this elder sister Hua's family wanted to redeem her, but she refused anyway.It turned out that he still fell in love with the wealth of Jia's mansion.

While talking, Xiren had brought Liu Mei to Baoyu's residence.Liu Mei saw that there were three bright rooms in a neat row, and the front door in the middle was pasted with red paper, with ink dripping on it, and three large characters: "Jiang Yunxuan", which was written with some strength.

Liu Mei knew that this was Baoyu's yard.

Xiren came to Jiang Yunxuan with Liu Mei, and said with a smile: "Everyone come out to meet, this is the sister of the Liu family, but our second master Bao asked Mrs. Xue for it."

The people in the room rushed out immediately, as if they were coming up to watch Liu Mei.

Liu Meili stood in place and was watched by others, secretly annoyed in her heart - it was all because of Xi Ren's voice.

Can't you speak well?

If Xiren just said that there is an extra second-class maid doing odd jobs in the yard, can it cause such a big commotion?

But this Xiren leaned forward and continued: "I really wronged my sister, I have to be a second-class maid..."

Now, no matter whether it is the first-class or second-class maids in Jiang Yunxuan, they all have a heart for Liu Mei.The second-class little maids felt that Liu Mei was in the limelight as soon as she came, and the nineteenth meeting would crush them to death; while the first-class maids also heard the word "grievance", and they were also worried that Liu Mei would sooner or later Will climb up and move their positions.

Liu Mei admired Xi Ren all of a sudden, who said Xi Ren was clumsy?What a talkative person this is!As soon as he arrived in the courtyard, Xiren only said a few words, Liu Mei felt that the hostility in front of her was rushing towards her face.

Next, the newcomers were inspected by the elders, and Liu Mei recognized them one by one in a daze: Qingwen, Sheyue, Qiuwen, Qianxue, Qilu...

Wait, Qianxue?

Before Liu Mei could react, another round followed: Bihen, Chunyan, Jiahui, Xiaohong, Huixiang, Zhui'er, Dian'er, Liang'er...

After the inspection, Xiren hurriedly found a place for Liu Mei, and stuffed her in a small room behind the Ming Room, sharing a room with Jiahui, Xiaohong and Huixiang.There are three people living in that house, but there are four sets of bedding.

——It turned out to be a quadruple room!It was even worse than the treatment at Rikain.

Liu Mei thought a little depressed.

Next is the work clothes.

Xiren went to open the box himself, found out his old clothes, compared them to Liu Mei, and said, "Sister, don't be disgusted. Now wait half a month, Second Grandma Lian will order someone to come in and cut spring clothes. Before that, you just wear the clothes I used to wear..."

Liu Mei lowered her head, and saw that what Xiren took out was a lake-blue skirt, a moon-white jacket, and a blue satin waistcoat with pinched teeth. It is also harmonious, it should be Xiren's kindness to help.

But Xiren looked around, and continued to say: "Actually, you Qingwen and sister Sheyue were more similar in stature to you two years ago..."

This is properly drawing hatred on Liu Mei.

Qingwen Sheyue and the other first-class maidservants had to rummage through the boxes, and each took a set of clothes that they could afford and gave them to Liu Mei.

But most of the other second-class little maids looked enviously and jealously from a distance, and couldn't figure out what the origin of Liu Mei was, to be so valued by these prestigious big maids.

It's not easy, Miss Xiren is not easy!

The author has something to say: From April 4th, it will be updated at 26:08 in the evening.Updates at other times are mostly revisions.