The rain kept falling, dripping, and clanging on the eaves.

Xiang leaned on the pillow of the indigo rattan cloud, closed his eyes and pretended to sleep. The gilded beauty in the room wafts a faint fragrance, which makes people drowsy when they smell.

Hearing a sound of small footsteps, Xiang opened his eyes, looked at the close-fitting pressed flower garden Ye and asked, "What's the matter?" Qiu Shi is a person who doesn't care about everything, and as soon as Xiang gets married, he will hand over the feed to her.

As soon as he entered the door, he took on such a heavy burden, and the Xiang family was also trembling, for fear that he would make a mistake and make people laugh.

Puye lowered his voice and said, "Someone is from the pickaxe city. Although she has only been married for more than a month, as the head of the house, Xiang's news is still very well-informed.

Xiang nodded and stood up: "It's time to go and say goodbye to my mother." "Because Han Jianming is a well-known filial son, Xiang is also oriented in the morning and dusk, and he is very attentive. Even if the Qiu clan didn't let her pass, the Xiang clan never fell behind. Han Jianming expressed his satisfaction with this.

As soon as Qiu finished reading Yuxi's letter, he heard the maid say that Xiang was coming. Qiu put down the letter and said with a smile, "Quickly invite Madame in." For this daughter-in-law, Qiu Shi is very satisfied.

Xiang gave the Qiu family a blessing gift: "Mother." ”

Qiu Shi said happily: "Family, what are you doing with so many courtesies? Come here and sit here." After speaking, he patted the position next to him.

Xiang walked over and sat down slowly. After sitting down, he pursed his lips and smiled: "My mother is so happy, is there any happy event? Say it and let your daughter-in-law listen to it and have fun." ”

Qiu Shi helped the forehead wipe and said, "Yuxi asked someone to send some things over." "There are many kinds of things to be delivered, including food and clothing. Yuxi won't send it often, and it will be sent back every three months.

Xiang's hand paused, but soon smiled and said: "The princess is really filial, and her mother is blessed." "She has been married to her husband for more than a month, but she has not received any gifts from Yuxi. It's not that she wants that little thing, but Yuxi's special identity. If Yuxi doesn't want to see her, it will be difficult for her to gain a firm foothold in the Han family.

Ruyan held a yellow rosewood box and placed it on the table, and this box was carved with begonia flowers, which was lifelike. Just by looking at this box, you know that the contents are very valuable.

Qiu Shi opened the box and saw a statue of Guanyin inside. This statue of Guanyin is carved from a whole piece of white jade three-dimensional circle, the head of Guanyin is as white as jade with a screw bun, a cloak robe, a tassel on the chest, a jade bracelet on the wrist, holding a lotus, a graceful expression, and a dignified posture. Slightly owed, an innocent boy pulled his dress and played in the middle. Not to mention that this is carved with high-quality Hetian white jade, this carving is very rare.

Such a beautiful statue of Guanyin is priceless, and a trace of emotion flashed in Xiang's eyes.

"This is given to you by the princess, I hope you can start the branches for the Han family as soon as possible. "This gift from Yuxi has won the heart of the Qiu family.

After speaking, Qiu looked at Xiang's stomach and said, "Mother also hopes to hear your good news as soon as possible." "There are three sons-in-law in the second room, but there is none in the big room. I have to say that this is Qiu's biggest regret.

Xiang's face froze, and when he realized that his expression was wrong, he immediately lowered his head and said, "Niang......" She has only been married for more than a month, and Qiu has already said similar things many times, which makes her very stressed. In fact, Xiang also wants to have a child as soon as possible, so that she can completely gain a firm foothold.

Qiu Shi meant that Xiang was shy, slapped her hand with a smile and said, "What is there to be shy about." ”

When Han Jianming came over, he happened to hear this, opened the pearl curtain and said with a smile: "What shyness?"

People are in good spirits at happy events, and since marrying Xiang, Han Jianming's mood has always been very good.

Qiu's family hurriedly asked people to arrange seats for Han Jianming, and then said, "Are you talking about when Ah Xin will give me a grandson?"

Han Jianming glanced at Xiang, who was full of shame, and said with a smile: "Mother, this matter is not urgent, it is better to let it be." "Xiang is in good health, he is staying in the main courtyard now, and there must be good news soon.

After Ruxia made a cup of tea and put it beside Han Jianming, she retreated behind Qiu.

Yuxi doesn't drink much tea, while Han Jianming is the opposite, he must drink tea every day. Xiang also learned the tea ceremony when he was young, so the husband and wife had a lot to talk about.

Han Jianming lifted the lid of the tea, glanced at the teacup and said with a smile: "Mother, this tea is a piece of the princess's heart, and you have to drink it on weekdays." "Lu'an melon slices can quench thirst and help digestion, which is very suitable for Qiu's drink.

The things that Yuxi gave to the Qiu family, they were all the best. Except for Han Jianming, these things will not be used by the Qiu family, even Brother Chang, who is very popular with her, does not have this honor.

"Look at your eyebrows and smiles, what happy event did Yuxi tell you?" It's rare to see your son so happy.

Han Jianming was really happy: "Yuxi said in the letter that General Xu took a fancy to Brother Hua and wanted to give him his eldest daughter. "The eldest daughter married into the Feng family, and now the second son can marry the eldest girl of the Xu family, and these relatives will be very beneficial to the Han family in the future.

"General Xu, which General Xu?" Qiu was not interested in outside affairs, and naturally he was not familiar with the people in the officialdom. Qiu's is the age of teasing his grandson, and no one thinks anything about the outside world.

"It's Xu Zhen, the second most useful general under the prince. After a pause, Han Jianming added: "The first thing to use is Feng Dajun, Qiqi's father-in-law." ”

Qiu Shi thought about it for a while and still had no impression, but she didn't have any impression of Mrs. Xu: "How does that girl look?

Regarding the marriage of his stepson, Xiang did not intervene very interestingly. Not to mention Brother Hua, who grew up in the palace, even Brother Chang, who is now in the mansion, she is not qualified to take care of it.

Han Jianming smiled and said: "Mother, don't you believe Yuxi's vision? Yuxi said that this child is very handsome and has a hearty temperament, I think you will definitely like it." "Xu Yue's details are clear, and Yuxi will not say more. It's just that this didn't happen, and Han Jianming didn't tell Qiu. Now that the Xu family has taken a fancy to Brother Hua, he will not mention the previous thing again.

Thinking that the second daughter-in-law was chosen by Yuxi, the Qiu family had nothing to say: "I didn't go back to Qiqi's marriage, and I will definitely go back when Brother Hua gets married." "She's in good health now, and it's okay to go back to Ho City.

Han Jianming said with a smile: "Mother, the girl of the Xu family is only fifteen years old this year, and it is estimated that it will take two or three years to get married!" Unlike the capital, he got married at fifteen or sixteen.

Qiu nodded and repeated the old words: "Brother Hua is a younger brother, and he is about to get married." Brother Chang is two years older than Brother Hua, and his marriage should be decided. It can't be that the elder brother is later than the younger brother, so what is the matter?"

Speaking of Brother Chang, Han Jianming's face was not very good-looking. Because of Yingxiang's matter, Han Hao's daughter-in-law is very strict about this piece, and she is afraid that something similar will happen again. Han Jianming said: "I will hurry up on this matter." ”

Qiu Shi looked at Xiang and said, "Ah Xin, it just so happens that the peony in the courtyard is blooming, and you invite all the ladies to come and enjoy the flowers." "In the name of flower appreciation, I will show Brother Chang.

Xiang felt that this matter was a little tricky, she just passed the door and didn't know Chang Ge'er, where did she know what kind of daughter-in-law to choose for Chang Ge'er. If she chooses well, she should be, and if she chooses badly so that she is angry with the old lady, then her life in the house will be difficult. Xiang looked at Han Jianming, hoping that he would refuse.

It's a pity that the husband and wife still have a good tacit understanding. Thinking that Brother Hua is about to get married, Brother Chang really can't delay any longer. Han Jianming nodded and said, "Mother, this is a very good idea. Ah Xin, you reveal this. "Anyone who is interested will bring their own girl over

Even if he was reluctant, Xiang couldn't refuse: "Okay." "The stepson is older than her, and the pressure on her stepson is really not ordinary.

"By the way, Qiqi is also more than two months pregnant, you can't be a father without saying anything, right?" Not being able to go back to Qiqi's wedding is a big regret for Qiu's.

Han Jianming said with a smile: "I have already asked people to buy it." He attaches great importance to Feng Dajun's in-laws, and the one in Qiqi's belly is his first grandchild, how can he not care.

The Xiang family is in charge of the affairs of the back house, and Han Jianming does not let her interfere in the affairs of the front yard, and never tells her.

Qiu Shi snorted and said, "Has the wedding date of Zao Zao been decided?" Now Qiu Shi also cares about the family affairs of her grandchildren, and she doesn't care about other things at all.

"Nope. I think the prince and the princess should stay with the lord for another two years. "Originally, I wanted Zao Zao to marry Brother Chang, but unfortunately Yunqing didn't take a fancy it. Otherwise, he wouldn't be worried.

Qiu frowned.

Han Jianming looked at Qiu's expression, and immediately said: "Mother, it is normal for the prince and the princess to be reluctant to marry their daughter and want to stay for two more years. "Even if my mother is an elder, she is not qualified to meddle in the marriage of the lord of the county. Otherwise, let the prince know that he is becoming more and more unkind to the Han family.

Qiu swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.

The maid outside said outside: "Old lady, master, the second master has come to say goodbye." ”

Han Jianming frowned, but he didn't want to make the Qiu clan feel bad, so he didn't say anything.

Brother Chang was about the same age as Xiang's, and in order to avoid suspicion, he went back after asking the old lady for peace, and did not stay for dinner.

After dinner, Han Jianming went back to the front yard to deal with things, leaving Xiang to accompany Qiu.

After Mr. Zhao learned about Brother Hua'er, he said with a smile: "Congratulations, master." "The Han family has another powerful in-law.

Han Jianming sighed and said, "I don't have to worry about Hua'er's family affairs, but Chang'er ......" If Brother Hua'er is the eldest son, it would be great, and he didn't have to worry.

has been by Han Jianming's side for 30 years, how can I not know that Han Jianming is sick in this heart: "The second master is still young, and he will be sensible when he gets married." When he said this, even Mr. Zhao himself didn't believe it.

Han Jianming said: "Hope!" If Brother Chang'er can't support the wall, he will not hand over the Han family to him. He didn't want the Han family, which he had worked so hard to revitalize, to let Brother Chang fall again.

When Xiang was a girl at home, she didn't participate in any big gatherings, and at most she invited a few friends to get together. Now let her entertain the families of officials above the fourth grade in Jinling City, she has no bottom in her heart.

Fortunately, Xiang is a smart person, since he doesn't understand, then find someone who understands to help: "I have never held such a large banquet before, and I am a little panicked." Mother, can you let Mother Li guide me? ”

The Qiu family is a two-handed person who doesn't like to take care of things, and many things in the inner courtyard before the Xiang family marries into the door are decided by Li's mother. Another housekeeper has been removed by the Xiang family.

Turning his head to look at Mother Li, Qiu said, "This banquet will make you tired." "Mother Li is still very experienced in this area.

Mother Li said with a smile: "I just hope that Mrs. will not dislike me for being troublesome by then." The Xiang family took over the general affairs and withdrew some people, but she did not move. The reason is very simple, the kitchen steward is Li's mother's son and daughter-in-law.

Xiang said with a smile on his face: "Then it will bother Mother Li." "Xiang is also a smart person, she won't do it against Mother Li until she has a firm foothold. Otherwise, Mother Li would blow the wind in Qiu's ears, and she would be the one who suffered.

Qiu Shi enters the Buddhist hall on time at three o'clock every day to recite sutras, and this day is no exception.

Back in the main courtyard, Xiang's maid Pu Ye said, "Girl, do you really want Mother Li to help run the banquet?" Xiang has only been married for more than a month, and Pu Ye has not changed his name until now.

Li's mother's daughter-in-law, Zhang, was greedy for a lot of money in charge of the kitchen, and Xiang didn't pursue or touch her. But Li was not only not grateful, but gave Xiang a few trips, so Pu Ye was very dissatisfied with Zhang.

Xiang smiled and said, "If I don't let Mother Li help, I won't be able to hold this banquet on my own." "This kind of thing must be pointed out by someone.

Pu Ye said softly, "You can ask your aunt and grandmother for help!" Pu Ye said Mrs. Xia.

Xiang glanced at the nursery leaves and said, "It's not in accordance with the rules, the master will be unhappy if he knows it." "Mother Li is from the Han family, so it's no problem to ask her to help. can ask outsiders for help, it will lower the face of the Han government.

Pu Ye was a little frustrated: "Girl, when are we going to clean up the Zhang family?"

Xiang said lightly: "This is not in a hurry. "When she has a firm foothold, she will clean up these subordinates who rely on the old and sell the old.

The nursery didn't speak anymore.

After a while, another maid of the Xiang family, Futon, walked in and said softly: "Madam, the second master asked someone to bring a message saying that Madame's medicine is about to run out." "Xiang's mother's illness can only be supported now. After Han Jianming married Xiang, he invited a doctor, and the doctor said that he should take care of it.

Pu Ye's face was very ugly, and he said, "After the wife's medicine is finished, just go to the pharmacy to catch it, tell the girl what to do?" The Han family gave a dowry of 8,000 taels, and the Xiang family took 2,000 taels to buy the dowry, leaving 6,000 taels in the mother's house, and it was also for this reason that those subordinates in the Han Mansion looked down on the Xiang family.

The futon glared at the nursery leaves, which pot is really not kicked open. Saying this, isn't it more poking at the girl's heart.

Tiredness appeared on Xiang's face: "Let him go back first, and wait for two days before the medicine." ”