Mama Zhang was flattered, "How can this be done? It's too tiring." Mother Qiu smiled slightly, "It's okay, it's all a rule, sit down, and taste the craftsmanship of the master in our mansion and your mansion?"

Mother Han was much more reserved and steady, and personally sandwiched a chopstick shrimp into Mama Zhang's bowl, "It's been hard all the way, try it quickly, I'm afraid it's not as authentic as the flavor of the house." ”

Mama Zhang hurriedly thanked her and tasted it, the shrimp was tender and smooth, the taste of Longjing was fragrant, no worse than the Su family, and the shrimp that could make such a taste must be specially prepared to keep it fresh. She was secretly happy in her heart, it seems that the young lady will not suffer if she marries. Her young lady, who is better than anyone else, was born to live like this, but the current Su family, although the reputation is still there, is already an empty shelf, and it has long been much worse than before.

After eating, Han's mother dutifully took the Su family to Zizhu Courtyard to measure the size of the land, and along the way, there were mountains and mountains everywhere, and the water was murmuring, and the people she saw were also holding their breath and bowing their hands, which couldn't help but make Mama Zhang more satisfied.

Qiu's mother smiled and pointed out, "There are five in the back house of our house, the eldest lady lives in the main courtyard of the third entrance, the old lady likes to be quiet, and Ning Tang is in the main courtyard of the fourth entrance, Zizhu Courtyard, it is the second main courtyard, not far from Yaohuaju, the eldest son's study in the inner house is in Yushu Hall, and he will become a relative in the future, and he always has to live in Zizhu Courtyard, and it is convenient to come and go." “

Outside the purple bamboo courtyard, there are two rows of thumb-thick purple bamboos, which are more than one person high, and when the breeze blows, it makes a rustling sound, swinging willows with the wind, and the posture is graceful. The gate is open, the flowers and trees in the flat and wide courtyard are sparse, through the shadow wall flower hall, the main courtyard comes into view, the five main houses are neat and elegant, and the inside has also been repainted, which looks new and joyful.

Han's mother Qiu's mother took Mama Zhang inside and out, behind the main house is two rows of side courtyards, which can be used for the young master and aunt concubine room to live, along the hand-copying verandah through the ditch where the living water flows, it is a small back garden, which is also a strange flower and flower competing to open, and there is a rockery made of strange stones, accompanied by a small hexagonal pavilion.

Mama Zhang was very satisfied, and hurriedly instructed a few servants who came with her to measure the size. According to the rules in Jiangnan, the dowry of the bride should include all the furniture in the wedding room, so as to show that the bride lives in the things brought by her mother's family. From the large bed table to the small table table, all of them are complete.

After measuring the size, Mother Han and Mother Qiu settled the group before hurried back to talk to Ning Tang, and the old lady smiled when she heard this, "What do you think of this Mama Zhang? Sometimes you can see the character of the master through her servants." ”

The two glanced at each other, but it was Han's mother who opened her mouth, "That Mama Zhang's words and deeds are very regular, and it seems that the Su family has a good style, but the old slave feels that Mama Zhang seems to pay some attention to living and eating." ”

Mother Han's words were very subtle, but the old lady understood, nodded and said: "The Su family is a generation of scholars, scholars, it is inevitable to despise businessmen, stay away from agriculture, generation after generation, study and enter the official office, and maintain the pomp and circumstance, it is inevitable that there will be some lack of strength, and it will be impossible to make ends meet." Otherwise, with the style of the Su family, they would not agree to the marriage of the two families. ”

Mother Han pursed her lips, but Mother Qiu was full of surprise, she couldn't imagine that the marriage between the Xiao and Su families had such a secret secret. Han's mother obviously knew that the old lady wanted to find a young lady from a well-informed and scholarly family for the eldest son, so that she would take a fancy to the Su family, but she felt that the marriage she agreed to because the Su family was becoming more and more embarrassed, which was always a pimple, indicating that the Su family's heart was not really so noble and innocent. But even if she is a confidant, she can't say such things nonsense, because she has never said such bad things in front of the old lady.

This is also the reason why she can be trusted and valued the most.

On the second day, Liu really arrived as scheduled, and went to greet the old lady first according to etiquette, and the old lady greeted him with a smile and asked casually: "You came here in person, I don't know if there is something wrong?"

Naturally, the plan to encourage Le Xian to speak for them could not be told to the old lady, and Liu Shi said with a smile: "Xian is sick, and our old lady can't rest assured, so she asked me to come and take a look, and I will cause trouble for the old lady." ”

The old lady naturally didn't believe it, but Liu insisted that she was not easy to ask, and there was a trace of displeasure in her heart, and she still had a smile on her face: "The girl has improved a lot, but the weather is not good for a while." She's always stuffy in the house, and it's good for your aunt to come and talk to her. Then let Han's mother accompany her uncle and wife over first, and then come over for dinner after speaking, and let's play leaf cards for recreation in the afternoon. ”

Liu was anxious, "The old lady should not have resigned, but there are many things at home, and our old lady is not in good health, so the people in charge are waiting for the matter, so I won't bother much, and I will come to the old lady to say goodbye when Dongwei gets married." ”

The old lady kept her just to save face, and she smiled faintly when she heard the words, and she didn't save much, "That's fine, your family can't do without you, and when Dongwei gets married, your aunt has to come to help early." ”

Liu hurriedly responded, laughed a few more words, and greeted the old lady before following Han's mother to Chu Yuyuan.

Le Xian got the news early, and came out helplessly with her sick body, with a smile on her face: "Uncle is here, please come in and sit down." ”

Liu Shi hurriedly took Le Xian's hand, and his face was full of exaggerated worry: "Yo, what's going on? I've lost a lot of weight just after not seeing the moon, and I really feel sorry for me." Quick, come in and lie down. As he spoke, he took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes, living the image of a good aunt who felt sorry for his niece.

Mother Han sneered in her heart, and curtled her knees with a smile: "Big girl, go back to the house and lie down, don't worry about your uncle." When the person was delivered, the old slave went back first, and if the uncle and wife had any orders, just say it. ”

Le Xian didn't dare to snub Han's mother, and was a little embarrassed by Liu's courtesy, so she hurriedly instructed Jinshu to send Han's mother out in person, and packed a large bag of newly arrived fine tea for Han's mother to try, and then welcomed Liu into the house.

Qingmo Cuiyan waited for Le Xian to change her clothes and lie down, and moved a chair for Liu Shi to put in front of the bed, and the two talked. Seeing Le Xian's tossing, Liu's sideburns were already slightly sweaty, and his face was yellow and haggard, and he couldn't help but care: "What kind of symptom is it? It's been ten days and it's not getting better?"

Le Xian didn't speak, smiled apologetically, and Cui Yan spoke in her place: "Uncle Hui, our girl went into the water twice in the palace to save people, and it was not better than not raising it at home, so it was easy to come back and the disease occurred, the doctor only said that he was suffering from the cold, and he was recuperating, and he took several patches of medicine, and he didn't see much better." ”

Liu Shi pinched the Jinpa and nodded a little thick powder on the side of his nose, "As long as it's not a major symptom, people like us have all the ginseng and deer antler velvet, let's recuperate slowly." I'll bring you some fine American ginseng and bird's nest, so that the girls can make it for you to eat, and it is the best to replenish qi. (To be continued.) )