At night, Hongzhu mentioned Zhu Zilan's story of going to Zhao's house to her mother.

Li said: "I also heard it before, and it was my sister-in-law and mother who talked about it. She sighed, "Biyun has been working in the Zhao family for a while. It is usually not good to come to the door, and the sister-in-law has no way to go even if she wants to, there is a happy event in this home, which happens to be a reason to see her, and the Zhao family will not blame. This girl is married, and she is always worried in her heart. ”

Hongzhu couldn't help but feel a little guilty after hearing this, there were many things during this time, although she also remembered Zhu Biyun in her heart, but she didn't think of any way to see her after all.

"I don't know how Sister Biyun is doing. Hongzhu sighed.

The Zhao family is rich, and she must be indispensable in terms of food and clothing, but there is a deep house in the compound, and there are several rooms for three or four generations living together, but don't think that the family style of the big family is good, they are all kind-hearted people, and there are many miscellaneous things.

And Zhu Biyun only entered the door by virtue of what kind of half-immortal said that she was the heir of the eight-character Wang, and many people stared at her stomach. Her identity is embarrassing after all, if Zhao San treats her well, if she treats her badly, she will have a hard time.

Li sighed, thinking that his daughter was also older, and he no longer had any scruples about some words, so he said: "Whether this is good or not, it depends on how people live, and it also depends on what she thinks." She is the second room, there is a grandmother in the main room in front of her, I heard that there were several aunts and concubines for the sake of the heirs, so Zhao Sangongzi must not just guard her...... If she wants to open it, don't fight or grab, raise children, and only do some duties, it doesn't hurt to live by herself and close the door. ”

Hongzhu felt that Li's thinking was simple, "How can you just follow your own wishes, isn't there a word, you have to blame at every turn, Sister Biyun is such an identity." Her temperament is peaceful, well-behaved and doesn't make trouble, which is a good thing, but I'm also afraid that she will endure everywhere like this, but she will suffocate herself. ”

mentioned the Zhao family, Hongzhu thought of Zhao Xiao again. She couldn't help but smile, and soon became distressed again.

She thinks she is a sober and understanding girl, prefers simple and comfortable days, and has never thought of marrying into a wealthy family.

Li interrupted her thoughts, "Your aunt wanted to go by herself, but Bo Xiu persuaded her. First, the three treasures are good, and they have to be guarded, but this time it is only a county test, and Bo Xiu doesn't want to make a big splash. He said that one day he would be admitted to Xiucai, and then the family would visit Zhao's house again. ”

Hearing this, Hongzhu felt that Zhu Boxiu still had some scruples about his sister's identity as a concubine, he thought that he was a seed of study, and he was not a serious relative at this time, and he was worried that he would be left out in the cold.

Li Shi said again: "Later, when your grandmother heard this, she said to let Yanmei lead your sisters over, you are all juniors, and when you go over, you will only be close to the sisters and talk to Biyun." ”

Hongzhu didn't agree to anything, so she nodded and said, "I miss Sister Biyun too." ”

Li Shihu said: "You are a junior, so you go to the door, it is not considered a serious relative to visit, and the etiquette is also lighter." ”

Hongzhu smiled and said: "Mother, even if you are a real relative, you don't give gifts from time to time." And our own family is like this, can we still compare luxury in gift-giving? ”

Li sighed: "Don't you know, the style of this big family is different from others, and the people who come to the door empty-handed are poor relatives who fight the autumn wind, and they are looked down upon." ”

Hongzhu was stunned, she also knew that the concept of the Li family portal was very heavy, and she was inexplicably depressed. She thought for a moment before saying, "Biyun doesn't lack anything there, I'll make some of her favorite snacks and give her a taste of homely food." ”

Li nodded, and then instructed: "Go and follow your aunt, don't look around, if someone speaks disrespectfully and looks down on people, you can bear with it." ”

"Mother, I know, are you going to cause trouble when I do?" Hongzhu smiled, "At the end of the year, I won't be able to go a few times, I'll just look at Sister Biyun and come back." ”

Lee also smiled.

……

This head said that he was going to Zhao's house, but no one from Zhu's house came to call Hongzhu for a few days. Hongzhu was busy working, and even Zhao Xiao didn't have time to think about it, so she put aside the matter of going to Zhao's house.

After all, the epidemic has passed, and the county order of Tong'an County has organized effective manpower to prevent and control it, and there are many wealthy businessmen who provide clothes and medicines, and the number of people who finally died of illness in the entire county is less than 20, so it can be said that it cannot be called an epidemic at all.

As soon as the illness passed, the restaurant became busy again. Earlier, he said that he wanted to invite more people, but he delayed it because of the epidemic, but then Zhong remembered it, pondered his personal choice, and talked to Second Uncle Li, and he also said yes and let people come.

Li and Hongzhu only saw them when they came over in the morning, a child who looked about ten years old, black and thin, but his eyes were smart, and his hands and feet were also diligent.

Zhong explained to them, "It's the third son of Aunt Yang's family who lives behind us, named Sanlian, who looks thin and small, but he is twelve years old. Seven or eight years after his father's death, his mother earned some money to support her three children by making clothes for others, and she was also a poor person. ”

As soon as she said this, the Li family also remembered the family, and her expression darkened.

Zhong also said: "I didn't mention it because his family was not good, but because he had been helping her mother work since he was a child, and he was honest and willing to do it." She paused, lowered her voice and said, "If you also think it is good, I will make a contract with his mother, we have a small shop here, and don't say anything about apprenticeship and craft, I just said that I will come, and I have to come for five years." ”

Li thought that Aunt Yang was difficult, and he had already agreed. Hongzhu carefully asked Zhong's treatment that was fixed, if it was exploited child labor from a modern point of view, it could be based on this time, but it was quite pertinent. The red beads also responded.

Yang Sanlian was happy to get such a job, he worked very diligently, and with the addition of him, they were not so busy this morning. After being busy with the morning market, everyone just sat down to rest, and Zhu Yanmei, the sister-in-law of the Zhu family, came to the door with her son Shuisheng.

This aquatic life is four years old, and he looks like a tiger and a fat boy, and as soon as he arrived at the door, he rushed in like a cannonball, "I want to eat dumplings, I want to eat buns!"

Zhu Yanmei came in behind and scolded, "Shui Sheng, are you calling someone? It's not polite!"

"Dumplings!Meat buns!" Shui Sheng ran around the store, Hongzhu was dazzled, and quickly took a few buns to him, so that he could be obedient.

This relative came to the door and didn't throw it aside and ignore it, Li asked Zhu Yanmei to sit on the innermost table, and Hongzhu brought hot tea and a plate of peanuts and melon seeds. Shui Sheng didn't want to sit, but he was carried by Hongzhu next to Zhu Yanmei.

At this time, there were no guests, Zhong also came to sit and talk, she has been entertaining more guests recently, and she is used to smiling and welcoming people, "Yanmei hasn't seen her for a few days, what are you busy with?"

"It's just a waste of busyness, helping the elders in the old mansion to run errands and doing their filial piety. Zhu Yanmei smiled, and said a little uncomfortable.

Although Zhu Yanmei's husband Zhao Liang is also a serious Zhao family, his house has long been defeated, and now he only helps the Zhao family's room to manage some grange affairs, and even takes Zhu Yanmei to often walk around in front of the Zhao family's wife and grandmother.

The Zhong family knew the details, but he didn't say anything, but complimented him with envy: "The Zhao family has a great cause, if it weren't for the help of such a clan, how could it be done, and it is the one who works together like you to make everyone prosperous." ”

Zhu Yanmei was coaxed by her words, only to feel a little lighter all over her body, and said with a smile: "Isn't it." I've heard that my sister-in-law is a clever person in the past, but when I see it now, I just hate that I didn't know each other earlier. ”

As soon as these words were spoken, they began to talk affectionately, saying things about life and raising children, as if they were sisters-in-law.

The Li family and Hongzhu didn't care, with the Zhong family entertaining for them, they felt more comfortable. And Zhu Yanmei seems to have restrained her usual temperament because of Zhong's presence.

After chatting for a while, Zhu Yanmei mentioned her meaning, "Hongzhu, sister-in-law said that she wanted your sisters to meet." I'll just come over and say, you will follow me back in the afternoon, and go to the long house tomorrow. ”

Zhong was stunned, "Why do you want Hongzhu to go too?"

"I also said," Zhu Yanmei couldn't help complaining, she looked at Hongzhu and smiled, "But it's okay if Hongzhu goes, their sisters are companions." ”

Hongzhu didn't think much about it, it just so happened that Yang Sanlian was here today, and the restaurant could still be busy, so he nodded.

Li stood up and said, "Her child's family, this goes to the Zhao family's house, and there is nothing to bring." I think Biyun doesn't lack anything in the Zhao family, so it's better to bring some snacks that she likes to eat, and she can do her best. ”

Zhu Yanmei swallowed melon seeds, "Third sister-in-law, since you have done it, let's do more." Last time, I brought the dim sum from here, and several wives tasted it and said it was delicious. As she spoke, she glanced at her son beside her again, "Shuisheng, are the buns from my uncle's house delicious?"

Shui Sheng nodded, "It's delicious." ”

Zhu Yanmei teased her son and said, "Uncle will make you snacks to eat, okay?"

Shui Sheng was very clever, and immediately jumped down to catch up with Li, pestering her and saying, "Uncle, I want to eat meat." ”

Li was held by this child's legs, and when he saw that he was fleshy, he looked at himself with a flattering face, and his heart softened, so he agreed immediately.

Hongzhu glanced at her secretly and didn't say anything. Instead, Zhong said: "This kid is really clever, as soon as he said that there was something delicious, he ran away." ”

Zhu Yanmei raised her eyebrows and complained half-truthfully: "Don't look at him as small, he has a lot of food, and he has caught up with other people's seven or eight-year-old children." He is still greedy, he has to make trouble if he doesn't eat well, my mother has no ability, she can't make good food, he can dislike it. But don't say it, although he is noisy, if you can make him make a fuss about eating, it also means that the food in this store is delicious!"

Zhong glanced at Zhu Yanmei and mocked slightly, "In this way, I have to thank him for taking a fancy to my small shop." ”

Zhu Yanmei's face did not change at all, and she said calmly: "This kid is honest and won't lie, sister-in-law, this shop is absolutely prosperous." ”

Zhong smiled, "I accept your good words." ”

Zhu Yanmei complained, "It is said that this time Bo Xiu has a chance, even if the eldest brother and they go to the Zhao family's room together, they don't say anything, don't say that Biyun is here, aren't I also the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family? ”

Hongzhu felt that Zhu Yanmei didn't know what she said, she was the daughter-in-law of the seventh room, and she was not a long room.

After a while, a few guests came to the door, Zhong went over to greet the guests, Hongzhu looked at it, turned to Zhu Yanmei and said, "Auntie, you are at your own convenience, I will greet the guests......"

Zhu Yanmei suddenly said: "You have to bring two good clothes, it's not that your aunt dislikes you, you have to pick up when you are a guest at someone else's house." You're a big girl, and your appearance is not bad, so you should learn to dress up. Your mother, everything on the side is good, but there are shortcomings on the top. She said seriously, thought about it and frowned, and reluctantly said: "If you are really not prepared, go back and aunt will change your body tightly, don't make anything green and gray, look at people poor and sour." ”

Hongzhu frowned when she heard this, she glanced at her, and said lightly: "It's almost lunch, it's busy and noisy here for a while, we don't have time to entertain my aunt, aquatic and lively, we are distressed if we fall, it's better for my aunt to go back first." ”

"What about me, this kid, I'm your aunt, what's wrong with saying you two sentences? Am I not telling the truth?" Zhu Yanmei glanced at her.

Hongzhu endured it, thinking that this is a place to do business, "No, I know that my aunt is good for me." ”

"Not really. Zhu Yanmei smiled at this time, "You go and get busy, I'll sit for a while and leave." ”

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