Yi Xin as a concubine

Chapter 123 Uninvited

Wei Yu worked quickly, and Lan Cao was also quick-tempered. They came back in less than an hour, each carrying a basket filled with seasonings, snacks, fruits and vegetables, meat, and even a jar of wine.

Xin Baoer came out of the house upon hearing the sound and met Wei Yu's gaze. Wei Yu nodded at her. The two of them understood each other tacitly, looked away, and simultaneously focused their eyes on the food on the stone table.

Seven or eight girls were lively for once, chattering about what dishes to cook next.

After the discussion, no one hid their evil intentions. Some picked vegetables, some washed vegetables, those who were good at knife skills volunteered to cut vegetables, and the chef had to be Lancao. Xin Baoer was regarded as a mascot by everyone and could only helplessly act as an off-field coach.

This also gave Xin Baoer the opportunity to observe everyone up close for the first time.

Mother Lin was an elder around her, so she was naturally very familiar with her; although Lancao was promoted after she traveled through time, she had been with the original owner since she was a child, so she knew her inside out.

Although she had only known Wei Yu and Zhao Xian for a short time, Chu Xingchen did not remind her to keep an eye on them, so she thought they had clean backgrounds. One of them was a scholar, while the other was a warrior. Both were honest and steady.

Now that Wei Yu has made it clear that she wants to follow her, Zhao Xian probably won't delay for too long. Otherwise, given that girl's personality, she'll probably blame her and A Yu for not taking her with them and deliberately distancing themselves from her.

Looking at the "Five Tones" members, after Xin Baoer recovered from her injuries, she had less contact with them. On the contrary, Wei Yu practiced with them every day and was more familiar with them.

Maybe it's because they have a good time here, and the personalities of the five people are gradually emerging.

Gong Jiu doesn't talk much, but she is very pragmatic. It can be seen from the fact that she has been looking for work to do from the beginning and has basically never stopped.

Shang Shiyi was the most lively one and got along best with Zhao Xian. Together with Lancao, the three of them got together and the chattering was so loud that it almost blew the roof off the kitchen.

Jiaoba is the most meticulous. She picks the vegetables most cleanly and neatly. The fabrics distributed to them before are used to make clothes with her most delicate stitches, and the embroidery is the most neat, so meticulous that it is a bit rigid. Such a person is boring, but the most reassuring.

Huiwu has a gentle personality and is more like an older sister. She is older than the others and takes good care of them. She has the highest prestige in the small group of five.

Yu Si is the most indifferent. If you say Gong Jiu is a talkative person, then she is almost like an aphasic patient. It is rare to hear her say a word all day long. Even if she speaks, she can express herself with one word and will never say the second word. However, she is also the one with the highest kung fu among the five.

Thinking of the thoughts of the five people Wei Yu mentioned before, Xin Baoer couldn't help but have a headache. The more people around her, the greater her responsibility. She subconsciously looked at her thin arms and legs, and doubted whether her frail shoulders could bear the lives and deaths of so many people.

She sighed helplessly and wondered whether she should train with Wei Yu and the others. According to Chu Xingchen's plan, they would probably have less than two years of peaceful life. After that, there would probably be a big escape, and with her current physical condition, she would most likely be a drag.

Well, I still have to practice. It doesn't matter if I die, but it would be bad if I cause others to die because of my weakness.

Just do it, make a plan tonight and start exercising tomorrow.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

Get started while she's in high spirits. Otherwise, with her increasingly lazy nature, she might not want to do it once she stops.

As dusk approached, the elaborately prepared sumptuous housewarming banquet was finally ready.

The dining table was placed in the main hall, just enough space for ten people to sit around it.

"We have come uninvited, will you ladies not welcome us?"

Chu Xingchen appeared at the door with Mo Xuan Yifan and Wang Chuan. Mo Xuan Yifan was holding a few paper bags, and Wang Chuan was holding an unopened jar of wine. The one who spoke was Mo Xuan Yifan who was leaning against the door frame.

Mother Lin was the oldest and the most considerate. When she saw the master bringing people over, she quickly stood up to make room for the master.

Seeing that they came uninvited, Xin Baoer realized that she had not considered the matter carefully today, so she quickly told Mother Lin, "Mom, please go to the Madam's courtyard and invite the Madam, the young master, and the two young ladies over."

Then he looked at Lancao and said, "Go and invite Mother Niu, and call Mother Wang as well."

Finally, he looked at Chu Xingchen and said, "I'll have to trouble Wangchuan to help move a table over."

Chu Xingchen looked at Wangchuan, and Wangchuan quickly put down the jar of wine in his hand and ran out quickly.

"Ayu, Xian'er, let's do it ourselves. Divide the food into two portions. Be quick and neat so that no one can see it."

As soon as Xin Baoer finished her words, the girls got busy. No one said anything that shouldn't be said, nor did anyone show any inappropriate expressions.

Chu Xingchen watched all this silently, feeling satisfied, but also a little apologetic. He glared at the instigator and said, "I'll deal with you when I get back!"

Mo Xuan Yifan was not afraid of him. He walked to Xin Baoer and said lazily, "Sister-in-law, share these too."

Xin Baoer took it, handed it to someone behind her, smiled and said "Thank you!"

"My cousin told me to do this, so you should thank him. I'm afraid if I take credit for something, he'll beat me up later." Mo Xuan Yifan joked.

"Oh, since the things are sent by Second Master, then Second Master, please stay for dinner and you can go." Xin Baoer had become familiar with him and pretended to tease him.

"Sister-in-law, how can you be so realistic? I am my cousin's favorite brother. You can't treat me like this?" Mo Xuan Yifan pounced on Chu Xingchen, hugged him and complained pitifully.

That funny look made everyone in the room laugh, except Chu Xingchen, who looked disgusted.

Xiang Qing and the others had known for a long time that they had an event tonight, and they had never thought that Xin Baoer would not invite them, so they all dressed up and gathered in the main hall waiting. As it was getting dark and no one came from next door, they were getting impatient when they saw Mother Lin step into the yard.

Mother Lin was an experienced person. Seeing this, she knew what she was talking about. She immediately smiled like a chrysanthemum and said, "Mrs. Lao and the masters have been waiting for a long time. We cooked too many dishes today, which delayed us for a while. We are late for dinner. The Second Master has already gone. Please move on, masters!"

Hearing that the Second Master had arrived, he wanted to say something to embarrass Mother Lin, but he couldn't say it. He quickly tidied his clothes and followed Mother Lin out.

The four courtyards were not connected, and each had its own gate. There was only a circle of walls on the outermost side, which enclosed the four gates. A corridor was paved with old bricks and stones that were moved from somewhere, making it convenient for people to move around.

Mother Lin led a few people to the gate of the courtyard, and Lancao and Wang Pozi followed with Mother Niu.

The two gangs greeted each other and were about to step inside when they heard a burst of laughter coming from the yard. The faces of the three young women immediately darkened.

Mother Lin and Lancao pretended not to see and happily led the way.

They were already at the door. Even if the girls were jealous, they couldn't just turn around and leave because of their status. Moreover, they had been here for more than a month and had hardly eaten anything delicious. When they smelled the delicious food coming from the yard, they couldn't help but feel a little hungry.

Xin Baoer ignored the confusion in the minds of the few people. When she saw them appear at the door, she quickly took people to greet them.

"Thank you Madam and Young Master for your kindness. The food is ready and we are waiting for you. Lancao, help mom over first and serve her carefully."

In a word, he took care of all the people he should take care of, and as for those he didn't want to pay attention to, he didn't even give them a glance.

Xin Baoer also has a temper. If Xu and Zheng dare to jump around again, she doesn't mind letting them taste again the feeling of being unable to move from the toilet.

Who is being bullied?

The few of them exchanged pleasantries with fake smiles along the way. From the door to the hall, which was a distance of several dozen steps, Xin Baoer felt that her face was stiff from smiling, and she was even more certain that the diplomacy of a lady was really not suitable for her.

She should stick to her way! There is nothing wrong with being a concubine. At least for now, Chu Xingchen is still a good master. He is considerate and meticulous, not arbitrary, and respects women. Many of their ideas are quite consistent, and it is quite pleasant to cooperate with them.

As they thought about this, everyone had already walked into the main hall.