The wonderful life of modern women in ancient times

Chapter 471 Hongmei successfully enters the mansion

"I've met the master!"

"Where's the madam? Why are you standing at the door?"

"My Lord, the lady Hongmei, who is very skilled in making clothes, whom Madam met a few days ago, came here today with a new dress made for Madam. Madam is changing her clothes and putting on makeup in the room now!"

The sound of conversation between General Cao and Xi Que could be heard at the door of Zhao Ting'er's room.

"Ma'am, the painting is done!"

At this time, Hongmei inserted a golden hairpin into Zhao Tinger's bun, took a step back, bowed and said.

"Let's go, Master has arrived just in time. Let me show him my new clothes!"

Hearing General Cao's voice, Zhao Ting'er was in a very good mood. She didn't even have time to look at her final makeup in the mirror. She hurriedly got up, walked around the screen and went to the door.

"Madam, don't worry, I'll open the door."

Madam Zhao patted Zhao Ting'er's hand, which she was supporting, and said with amusement.

After saying that, he took a few quick steps forward and opened the door with a creak.

"Master, how come you have time to come back today?"

Zhao Ting'er squatted down and saluted General Cao, and asked happily.

"Madam's taste is as good as ever. This new dress is really beautiful. It not only shows Madam's elegant temperament, but also is not cliché. The makeup is also beautiful. However, the gold hairpin on her head doesn't seem to match Madam's new makeup and dress!"

General Cao did not answer Zhao Ting'er's words. Instead, he looked amazed, looked Zhao Ting'er up and down, and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your compliments, Master. I am not very satisfied with this hairpin either. I will go to the jewelry store tomorrow to see if there is any jewelry that matches it."

Hearing General Cao praising her, Zhao Ting'er's still charming face actually showed a shy smile. When she heard him say that the gold hairpin was not very pretty, she frowned slightly, raised her hand and stroked the gold hairpin in her hair and said.

"I was on a business trip today and happened to pass by a jewelry store. I bought a set of headwear for you. The jade hairpin inside is very suitable for your dress. Please open it and see what I think of it."

General Cao said this, stretched out his hand and pulled Zhao Ting'er into the house, looking at the old housekeeper behind him.

The old housekeeper understood and placed a very exquisite jewelry box on the table. After opening it, he said to Zhao Ting'er respectfully, "Madam, please take a look!"

Seeing this, Zhao Ting'er was pleasantly surprised and smiled. She walked lightly to the table. After seeing the jade headpiece clearly, she said happily, "This headpiece that Master bought is really beautiful!"

"As long as my wife likes it, come, I will replace this jade hairpin for you."

Seeing that Zhao Ting'er liked it, General Cao seemed very happy. He raised his hand and gently took off the golden hairpin on Zhao Ting'er's head, took out the milky white, crystal clear jade hairpin from the box, and inserted it into her increasingly shiny hair.

"Master, your taste is so good. Look, Madam, this jade hairpin is perfect for your makeup and dress today!"

Nanny Zhao, who had been watching the couple's interaction, took out a bronze mirror from the bedroom, held it in front of Zhao Ting'er, and exclaimed in admiration.

The maids next to her also kept saying that it looked beautiful.

Zhao Ting'er looked at herself carefully in the mirror and found that she was indeed beautiful!

She felt even happier. Suddenly, she saw Hongmei standing in the corner of the room, secretly looking at General Cao in the mirror. Zhao Ting'er's smile faded a little.

Signaling Madam Zhao to put away the bronze mirror, she pulled General Cao to sit down, pointed at Hongmei and said, "Master, this is the Hongmei I told you about. How about letting her come into the mansion and serve me personally from tomorrow? I like her cooking very much."

"I have met the old general."

Hearing Zhao Ting'er introducing her to General Cao, Hongmei hurriedly withdrew her gaze from secretly observing General Cao, walked up to the two of them, knelt down, lowered her head, and saluted respectfully.

As soon as General Cao entered the room, he felt the gazes falling on him, but he pretended not to know.

At this moment, looking at Hongmei who seemed harmless and kneeling on the ground, he thought of the poison in her hand and became very defensive, but he did not show it on his face. He smiled and said, "Are you willing to sign a contract to sell yourself and enter the general's mansion?"

"I am willing! It is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes to be appreciated by you, Madam."

Hongmei quickly raised her head to glance at General Cao, just enough to let him see the joy in her eyes, then lowered her head and replied respectfully.

"Very good, get up now. The clothes you made made Madam so happy, so you have a reward! You must serve Madam attentively in the future and not have any other thoughts."

General Cao played with the ring on his thumb and said while staring at Hongmei.

The old butler understood and took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and put it in Hongmei's hand.

"Thank you, General. I will learn the rules and serve you wholeheartedly. Please rest assured, General."

Hongmei stood up and said obediently.

General Cao nodded and waved at her, and Hongmei lowered her head and retreated to the side of the magpie.

"Madam, your husband has already investigated this Hongmei, and there is no problem. I have other things to do in the military camp, so I will not accompany you for dinner."

General Cao whispered to Zhao Ting'er.

After that, he stood up and prepared to leave.

Hongmei, who was standing with her head down, moved her ears. When she heard what General Cao said, the corners of her mouth slightly raised and a look of pride appeared in her eyes. She thought to herself: Since I have been lurking in Daxia for such a long time, how could you find out about my identity!

"Then the master should get busy. Old housekeeper, please take good care of the master and don't let him get too tired."

Zhao Ting'er then stood up and gave instructions to the old housekeeper beside her.

"Old slave, I obey."

The old butler bowed to Zhao Ting'er, then strode away behind General Cao.

Zhao Ting'er walked him all the way to the gate of the yard. General Cao's figure had disappeared for a long time before she turned around and went back to her room.

Xi Que and other maids were sent away, leaving only Hong Mei and Zhao Ma Ma in the room. Zhao Ting'er lazily leaned back in a chair, looked at Hong Mei and said, "You can see how close the master is to me. He is so busy, but he still remembers to buy jewelry for me. When he found out that I wanted to buy you into the mansion, he specially investigated you for my safety."

Looking at Zhao Ting'er's smug look, Hongmei couldn't help but twitch her lips. How could there be such a stupid woman in the world!

That old General Cao seemed to be deeply in love with Zhao Ting'er, but her intuition told her that he was not close to Zhao Ting'er.

That's all! No matter what she said, Zhao Ting'er would think she was trying to sow discord between them. Since one loved acting and the other was obsessed and had lost her mind, why should she interfere?

Her mission was to protect Zhao Ting'er. As long as General Cao didn't harm Zhao Ting'er's life, she didn't bother to pay attention to him.

After thinking about it, she bowed respectfully to Zhao Ting'er and said, "Madam is right, the master is really good to you. Hongmei will go back to prepare some things and will come to the mansion to serve Madam tomorrow. Bye!"

"Go!"

Hearing Hongmei's words, Zhao Ting'er nodded with satisfaction, waved her hand to let her leave, and lay down on the couch under the window to take a nap.