In Jinling, there was a saying that said," If you haven't heard of the Jia family, you're not a Jinling citizen."
In terms of wealth, the Jia family could be said to be the richest in the country. Even the emperor's treasury could not compare.
Speaking of the power of the Jia family, there was no one in the world who could match it. There were many relatives and friends of the Jia family among the nobles. Those who were interested in official career, as long as they could make friends with him, they would definitely be promoted and rich.
Every day, the hottest topic in the streets and alleys of Jinling was about the Jia family's affairs, big and small. It ranged from how the old grandma was feeling these days to how many heroes and famous generals the old man had made friends with recently. It was even as small as how many eggs his hen had laid. It was really boring.
Recently, there was a piece of news that made the neighbors relish. It was the 12 adopted granddaughters of the newly accepted people of the Jia family.
It was said that all of them were as beautiful as fairies and prettier than flowers. Whether it was talent, appearance, or temperament, they were all top-notch. Even the reincarnation of Yang Guifei and Xi Shi, who could sink fish and fall geese, could not compare to the appearance of these twelve beauties.
Really? Fake?
The real one couldn't be fake, and the fake one couldn't pretend to be real. Those who were interested might as well come and find out.
An unusual scene appeared on the roof of the Spring Dance Pavilion today. There was actually a woman who was not afraid of death, lying lazily on the roof and releasing paper kites.
This…this was simply outrageous and indecent. Whose daughter was this! He really had to catch them and educate them properly.
The girl had a satisfied smile on her face. Her hands were folded behind her head as a pillow. She lay down and looked at the white clouds in the sky. She was dressed in simple clothes and her feet were bare. The paper kite floating in the air was tied to her beautiful white feet. With a gentle tug of her feet, the paper kite floated and everything was up to her liking.
Look! How free and unfettered is this situation? How many people are like slaves in the world?
Unfortunately, she had only been enjoying herself for less than fifteen minutes when someone interrupted her.
"Miss, Miss, where did you go? Hurry up and come out!"
Miao Yuan was shouting again. It was really noisy!
Wu Tanchun frowned slightly and shut his ears in annoyance. He turned a deaf ear and continued to shake his little feet, playing happily. It was her family's business to keep the people in the house shouting until their throats were hoarse.
"Miss Tanchun, please stop playing and come out quickly to eat and change!”Miao Yuan was one of Wu Tanchun's personal maids.
Her main job in the Jia residence was to help Wu Tanchun comb his hair, change his clothes, and take care of all her daily chores. Her side job was to look for the young lady she served every day.
The funny thing was that she had almost no leeway to interfere with her main business, but her side business…sigh! He had to be busy a few times every day, and it could be said that he had no harvest all year round!
As soon as Wu Tanchun heard the loud noise, he changed his posture. He leaned over and placed one hand on his ear as a pillow while the other hand covered his other ear.
This way, haha! He couldn't hear anything, but he was still happy.
"Miaofang, have you found Miss?”
Miao Yuan couldn't find her anywhere, but she happened to see her sister walking in from outside the house. She quickly asked her for help, hoping to get some good news from her.
"No, I haven't." Not to mention Miss Tanchun herself, she didn't even see her shadow." I really don't know what tricks her big group is playing today. Where did she hide to have fun?”Sigh! The heavens were really blind. Why did the two sisters have to suffer so much to meet this difficult master?
"Have you checked every tree in the yard?”Climbing trees was one of Miss Tanchun's unique hobbies. If the two sisters really wanted to find someone, they had to first know how many trees in their courtyard could hide people.
"Yes, I did. I even kicked the trunk of every tree! He was just waiting to see how miserable she would be when she fell down, but who knew…It didn't matter if he kicked his feet, but he didn't gain anything. This was enough to annoy him for half a day!
"What about the toilet?" This was the most unlikely place. With Miss Tanchun's intelligence, she wouldn't choose such a smelly place to hide.
Miao Yuan, who could not think of a solution, could only try his luck and hope for a miracle.
"Hah! Big sister, do you think that's possible?" If he wanted a miracle, he might as well wait for death.
"It's not possible. What about the pond?"
"I have."
"What about the pavilion?"
"I've also looked for him."
The two sisters 'questions and answers almost turned the entire Spring Dance Pavilion upside down, but the answer was still the same.
In the end, he even searched under the bed and under the table, but he still couldn't find her.
"Where did she hide today?”Miao Yuan, who had been looking for someone, finally couldn't help but let out an angry lion's roar. He slammed the table and cursed,"Damn it!"
"Yes, Miss is really despicable!”Miao Fang also agreed angrily.
"They are all adopted granddaughters of the old madam. Everyone is well-educated, polite, gentle and virtuous. Only the young lady Tanchun we serve is like a wild monkey. She either climbs trees or walks around all day. She doesn't have the demeanor of a noble family's daughter at all. If this gets out, it will be embarrassing.”
"That's right! How embarrassing." It didn't matter if the young miss herself was embarrassed, but if the sisters were also embarrassed, then it would be really unjust.
" For her own good, we even found a book called 'Women's Precept' and asked her to read it carefully. Who knew that she would throw the book away and teach us to say 'Long live women's rights' instead? This thing has long been outdated!”
"Yes, I am!" Thinking of her shocking declaration, Miao Fang really did not agree.
"The 'three obedience' that people speak of refers to obeying the father at home, obeying the husband when married, and obeying the son when the husband dies. The Four Virtues referred to the virtues of a woman, her skills, her words, and her appearance. Her young miss could explain it as following gold, following silver, following my will; It was good enough that she was happy. Listen, this was simply nonsense!”
"Yes! Nonsense, nonsense."
The two sisters could be heard criticizing Wu Tanchun from head to toe. One was busy criticizing her for all her faults, while the other was busy nodding in agreement. It was really lively!
Wu Tanchun, who was lying on the roof of the house, wanted to do the same as well. However, the voices of their discussion were too loud, and the more they talked, the more indignant they became.
If these words were accidentally heard by someone who did not know the truth, they might mistakenly think that there was some kind of hatred between her and the sisters, which was why they gritted their teeth and criticized her all kinds of mistakes.
Thinking about it, was it really that exaggerated?
Wu Tanchun touched his own conscience and reflected on his various actions after entering the Jia residence. He was not as heinous as they said.
It was just a small rebellion, and it had earned such unbearable criticism from the sisters.
Should he be angry? No! She wouldn't be angry. Being angry would only ruin her health. Why bother? Smart people had their own ways of doing things.
Wu Tanchun's face rippled with an evil smile. His crafty black pupils flashed as he suddenly had an idea to prank him. She clenched her fists and hammered the roof again and again. She even pretended to laugh strangely, wanting to scare the sisters who dared to talk about her behind her back.
Miao Yuan couldn't stop talking, and the more she spoke, the more indignant she became. Who knew that suddenly-
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Where did this sound come from? Sisters, look at me. I see you, your face is pale and your eyes are filled with panic. The two of them only have one question in their hearts, and that is-what exactly is going on?
After the bang, they heard a strange laughter. The atmosphere around them changed inexplicably. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew over and deepened the terrifying atmosphere.
The two sisters looked at each other and did not dare to move, afraid that a pair of demonic claws would suddenly extend from behind them or that a demon would take their lives.
Heavens! She was not afraid of him, but the more she thought about it, the more afraid she became.
" Amitabha, Amitabha..." Wonder couldn't help but mutter, hoping that the Bodhisattvas around them would show their spirits and help them escape this terrible situation.
Miao Fang was so scared that she couldn't even speak. Her body trembled as she leaned against her sister for support.
Suddenly, the laughter stopped and was replaced by an even louder collision sound, as if it was going to collapse a perfectly fine house.
The two sisters couldn't take this series of fright and shouted on the spot,""There's a ghost!" Then, she lifted her pair of legs that had already softened and fled out of the house with all her might. Her extremely miserable appearance almost made people laugh to death.
When both of them escaped outside the house, gloating laughter suddenly fell from the sky."Hahaha, funny! How funny!"
Eh? This laughter sounded so familiar!
Miao Yuan listened attentively. Eh? Wasn't it just the Tanchun Miss that they had been looking for all morning? Where was she?
The two sisters raised their heads in tacit understanding. The crazy woman who was lying on the roof and laughing hysterically was…" Wu Tanchun, you're good. How dare you pretend to be a ghost to scare us sisters. I won't forgive you this time!"
"Haha! So what if he couldn't forgive her? If you have the ability, climb up yourself! I'll just wait here to take the blow.”Humph! The woman who was in the wrong first actually dared to spout nonsense in front of her. Was she really courting death?
"'Those who speak of right and wrong are originally wrong and wrong.'I believe that the two ladies should have heard of this sentence.”
Talk about people! So Miss Tanchun had heard all the criticism just now! No wonder she…
The embarrassment of being caught doing bad things on the spot made the sisters feel so ashamed that they couldn't show their faces. They wished that there was a hole on the ground so that they could hide and never see anyone again.
To be honest, other than being more mischievous and playful than the average girl, Miss Tanchun actually had no shortcomings. She was also very good to them. Usually, the Dongyou that the old madam gave her, regardless of whether it was gold, silver, jewelry, or exquisite and delicious snacks, she would definitely divide it fairly into three portions, one for each of her sisters.
When he interacted with them, he never acted like a master. Instead, he acted as if he was sincere to his friends and affectionate to his sisters. Perhaps it was because of this that they became more and more impudent and did not know their limits.
I'm ashamed! Miao Yuan was extremely ashamed as she shouted at Wu Tanchun,"My good miss, Miao Yuan already knows that she was wrong. Please be magnanimous and forgive us for this small mistake. Please come down quickly to eat and change your clothes. Today's day is extraordinary and cannot be delayed!”
"Oh?" Wu Tanchun, who was still lying on the roof, raised his delicate eyebrows and asked with interest,"What's the difference?"
" When the old lady and the madam were in the mood, they invited a group of people to put on an act. They held a banquet in the Grand View Garden and invited many guests. There were Old Master's friends, Old Master's colleagues in the officialdom, and Young Master's close friends. Even the young ladies from the other families would also attend this banquet. So, Miss, you..."
"Is there really a show to watch?" Wu Tanchun was not interested in any important person's visit. The only thing that caught the young lady's attention was 'watching the play'.
I wonder if the ancient opera is like the modern one? This was worth watching and observing.
As a top student in the History Department, she was most interested in the study of history. Now that she had such a rare opportunity, she naturally would not let it go easily.
"That's right! That's right!" Fortunately, there was still one thing that was enough to attract Miss's attention. Otherwise, Yuan really did not know how to talk to this difficult master!
"Good! Since there's a show to watch, I'll go down.”Wu Tanchun untied the paper kite tied to his feet without any hesitation. He watched it float into the sky with his own eyes and then jumped down in a suave manner.
"Heavens! Miss, don't!"
Wu Tanchun didn't even use a ladder and just went straight down.? Miao Yuan and Miao Fang were so scared that their hearts skipped a beat.? She had a 'what if'.
He wanted to save her, but he was powerless. In his mind, he imagined the miserable appearance of her after she fell. Heavens! They did not have the guts to look at it at all, so they simply closed their eyes and did not want to see it.
Wu Tanchun, who had learned martial arts since he was a child, did not dare to go to Liangshan. Other than her martial arts, she was also a gymnast in school. This height was nothing to her!
She jumped nimbly and gracefully. Not only was her posture beautiful, but her landing posture was even more elegant. She landed perfectly and got full marks.
He raised his head and looked at the two sisters. It was really useless!
She was so scared that she closed her eyes. "It's almost one o'clock. You can open your eyes now! I'm safe and sound, don't worry!"
Really? Miao Yuan opened her fingers in fear and stole a glance. After making sure that the young lady was really fine, she put down her hand in relief and helped her sister remove the copper from her eyes. Then she complained to her,"Miss, please do us a favor. Don't do such dangerous things in front of us sisters in the future. Otherwise, we'll be scared to death by you sooner or later!”
"Don't worry, don't worry!" Wu Tanchun patted Miao Yuan's shoulder to comfort her and thank her for her concern." Alright, let's talk about this now. It's more important to watch the show."”After saying that, she pulled one in each hand and wanted to rush forward.
Who knew that the two blockheads behind her wouldn't cooperate. She was really baffled." What's wrong? Don't you want to watch the show?"
" Miss…" Miao Yuan called out helplessly," You didn't hear what Miao Yuan said just now!”
"Nonsense! How could there be none? If not, why would I be in such a hurry to drag you guys along to watch the show?”Wu Tanchun retorted with a serious expression, but he didn't know that he had forgotten the most important part.
"Miss is wearing this dress?" Miao Yuan pointed weakly at Wu Tanchun's light clothing, hinting at the crux of the problem.
"What's wrong with wearing this?" Everything that needed to be covered was covered. Nothing was exposed, not even half an inch of his limbs. What was wrong with this?
"Today's extravagance is not simple. It's not just the women in the Grand View Garden participating, but also the guests of the Old Master, Old Master, and Young Master.”Miss should understand now, right? Sigh!
It was no wonder that she often felt powerless and had a headache following such a young lady.
"Oh, I understand!" Isn't it just a feast? Wu Tanchun naturally understood that one had to dress up for a grand banquet. In order to watch the show, this young lady will be wronged and obediently enter the house to change and dress up.”
When the two sisters heard this, they heaved a sigh of relief on the spot and nodded desperately.
"But…"
This 'but' quickly made Miao Yuan and Miao Fang nervous again, as if they were facing a great enemy. Wu Tanchun himself smiled even more strangely and terrifyingly. His crafty eyes turned back and forth, forcing them to hold their breaths and listen carefully, afraid that she would suddenly say something shocking.
"Haha! Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I just want to tell you not to interfere. I have to do everything myself, understand?”Wu Tanchun didn't care what Miao Yuan and her sister were thinking. He directly stepped into his room and planned to dress up properly. He was sure to make everyone dumbfounded and surprised.
Letting Miss do it herself? Heavens, earth! Could Miss really do it?
"Miss, don't!" Wu Tanchun, who usually didn't even know how to put on rouge, wanted to dress himself up. Was this acceptable?
So what if he couldn't look? Wu Tanchun wasn't a woman who could be manipulated by others. When others said it couldn't be done, she insisted. Who could tame this wild horse that always liked to go against others?
Haha! This time, everyone was in for a treat. After Wu Tanchun's performance, it was guaranteed that the opera below the stage would definitely be more exciting and interesting than on stage!
The luxurious Grand View Garden had everything. Whether it was the theater shed or the guest seats, they were all beautiful and exquisite.
Old Master Jia sat at the head of the table, accompanied by Old Madam Jia, who was smiling kindly, followed by Old Master Jia and Madam Jia, as well as their rich friend. Next was Jia Baoyu and the guests he had invited home. All the women sat behind them.
Old Lady Jia turned around and looked around, counting." Strange, why haven't I seen Chun 'er?”Wu Tanchun might not be very likable in the eyes of others, but he was strangely pleasing to the old lady.
As long as there was a lively scene in the residence, the old madam would count her in. If she did not appear, she would feel strange in her heart, as if something was missing.
Jia Zhuang was the wife of Jia Shang, the chief steward of the Jia family. She had quite a high status in the Jia family and was responsible for serving the old lady. When she heard her master raise a question, she immediately went forward and answered respectfully,"Miss Tanchun might have been caught up with something. She should appear later.”
Just as she finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion at the door. The old lady turned her head curiously and Jia Zhuang turned her head as well. Who knew that this glance almost scared the two elders silly on the spot!
"Who is that?" Someone asked curiously.
"Maybe it's an actress on stage!”
"An actress on stage?"
This answer was a little too absurd. Since he was an actress, why would he appear here? Moreover, the show had already started. Didn't that woman need to go on stage to act?
If that woman wasn't an actress, then who was she? Her hair was as tall as a hill, and that hill alone was adorned with five or six hairpins. The powder on her small face was thicker than the wall, and her small cherry lips were painted like a bloody mouth. Who else could it be other than an actress in such an exaggerated outfit?
Everyone was discussing and whispering to each other. Everyone had completely forgotten about the proper business of watching the show. Their hearts were busy guessing the true identity of that woman.
Jia Baoyu had good eyesight. After a few more glances, he finally recognized…" It's Sister Tanchun! She's Sister Tanchun!”
As soon as the answer was shouted out, the Old Master's expression turned ugly. The Old Master and Madam were so embarrassed that they did not dare to see anyone. They could not find a hole to hide, afraid that their friends around them would ask, Who was Tanchun?
After the initial shock, the old lady suddenly laughed out loud.”The old lady was laughing hysterically. Her laughter was contagious, spreading from one person to another. In an instant, everyone present was laughing so hard that they could not breathe. Some people even laughed so exaggeratedly that they could not breathe. They cried out loud one after another.
Uh…I have to make it clear that the drama that was being performed on the stage was a tragedy that would make people cry! Why would the audience below the stage laugh? What…what was going on?
Wu Tanchun didn't care how the people around her laughed at her. Her young mistress continued to walk with her head held high and her face calm.
On the other hand, Miao Yuan and Miao Fang, the two ill-fated maidservants beside her, had their heads hanging so low that they were almost sticking to her chest. The heat on their faces could almost steam an egg.
He was too ashamed to face anyone, he really was too ashamed to face anyone! Following such a master, they were destined to never be able to raise their heads in this life!
Regarding Wu Tanchun's attire, some people were in the mood to watch a show, some treated it as a joke, and there were also some who looked at her with disdain. In any case, everyone had their own mentality in life. No one could force the other.
However, there was one person who had a completely different reaction from the rest. He was a man who had entered the Jia residence as a friend of Jia Baoyu. His surname was Zhuge and his name was Yuan Qiao.#
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