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“…… The county lord, the eldest grandmother, it's not that the old slave is talkative, it's really too much on the Songyuan side,"

Mama, the housekeeper of the big kitchen, complained to the two housewives indignantly: "The old lady is just that, her old man is the elder of the family, and the wives and grandmothers still have to be respected, and the slaves and maids dare not slack off." But, but Mrs. Tao and a few grandmothers and young ladies, it was a little too much. ”

Ma's mother is a white fat woman in her forties, not very strange, but very energetic, at first glance she is shrewd and capable, she crossed her fingers to settle accounts with the housewife: "In addition to the normal share, from Mrs. Tao Da to the Miss Jia Jiabiao, I go to the kitchen every day to ask for extra food." ”

"If you want it, the county lord has taught the old slave many times, saying that the person who comes is a guest, and we need to treat him warmly, so every time the old slave did as instructed, and then ordered someone to send it respectfully. However, the guests should also be a little measured. Bird's nest and ginseng at every turn, even the county lord and grandmother don't want these things, but they-"

Ma's mother's white and soft face, which was as white and soft as a freshly baked steamed bun, instantly wrinkled into a bun, and said bitterly: "The county lord also knows that all the fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs in the big kitchen have a fixed number, and the masters occasionally order another side dish or something, and the old slave can still support it, but if it is like the old man's family, even if he kills the old slave, the old slave can't change it." ”

It is said that it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, no matter how capable Ma's mother is, she has no ingredients in her hands, and she can't make those rare and exquisite foods.

The county lord sighed imperceptibly, this is not the first time that someone has complained about Qi Lingtao's family.

Ma's mother is her confidant, she has always been safe, and she is very clear, if she is not forced to be urgent, she will never come to complain.

However, the county lord can't help it, if it's only Qi Lingtao's family, she won't take it seriously, and she doesn't even need her to come forward, the mother-in-law next to her can send them away.

But there is also an old lady Jia, the old man has to call the person of 'Uncle Grandmother', such a high generation and age, the county lord is really not easy to treat slowly.

"I know it all,"

The county lord rubbed his eyebrows and said helplessly: "It's still the same sentence, the person who comes is a guest, although our Qi family is not as good as before, but the rules and etiquette that should be obeyed must be observed." If there is any need in the small courtyard, let's try to meet it. ”

Having said that, she also understands the reason, but Ma's mother really couldn't swallow this breath, and muttered in a low voice: "Then they also have the intuition to be guests." There are more than ten people in a family, and the expenses of half a month are almost catching up with the expenses of our two governments for a month. ”

"Okay, don't say more, it's the twenty-ninth of the month, tomorrow is Chinese New Year's Eve, you better be spiritual, and prepare for tomorrow's sacrifices and other things."

Of course, the county lord knows how much Qi Lingtao's family spends, but now that they are all under the foundation of the year, can she still deal with the relatives who came to visit for the sake of money?

Even if you want to settle the account, you will have to wait until the next year.

"Yes, the old slave obeys."

Ma's mother pouted, endured more complaints, and returned to the main mother to prepare for tomorrow's sacrifice and Chinese New Year's Eve banquet.

The county lord listened attentively, gave instructions one by one, and then sent her out.

"Mother, Ma's mother's worries are not unfounded."

Gu Jialuo didn't interject until Ma's mother left the council hall, and she said softly: "I'm worried, Mrs. Jia is not here to be a guest, but to 'defect'." ”

Be a guest, stay for a while, and then leave.

But it's not necessarily the case that you can defect.

The county lord's eyes flashed, "Oh~"

didn't say much, he clearly wanted to hear Gu Jialuo's analysis.

Gu Jialuo pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Mother, if your son says it, please don't blame your son for being careful." ”

The county lord raised his eyebrows, and said in his heart, 'It's a little interesting', but he said: "You have always acted steadily and generously, and you are definitely not such a narrow-minded person." If you do something, you have a reason. ”

This is said very beautifully, and he is definitely on Gu Jialuo's side.

Gu Jialuo hurriedly smiled gratefully, "I know that my mother feels sorry for me." That's the case, that day, the old lady said in public that she wanted to give Miss Jia to the uncle. Although the uncle and I didn't have this mind, I couldn't keep people in mind, so I ordered the little maid around me to go to Songyuan to find the little maid over there to chat, and I heard some 'interesting things' more times. ”

The pine courtyard is the courtyard where Qi Lingtao's family temporarily lives, close to the corner gate on the west side, which is also convenient for accommodating guests.

Gu Jialuo's words were vague, but the county lord understood. It turned out that the daughter-in-law was worried about what old lady Jia and Jia Shu were doing, so she ordered someone to keep an eye on Songyuan.

Inadvertently, I heard the whispers of Qi Lingtao's family in private.

"The property of the Guogong Mansion was confiscated, and Master Tao had no livelihood, except for a small courtyard with two entrances, there was no other property,"

Gu Jialuo quietly told the county lord the news that the maid had inquired about, "And the other clansmen, even the patriarch Qi Lingjiang, are not having a good time. The old lady discussed with Qi Lingjiang, and first led Qi Lingtao's family to Beijing to explore the way, if possible, in the spring of next year, Qi Lingjiang and others will also go to Beijing one after another. ”

The county lord did not move, and was not shocked by the news.

Gu Jialuo glanced at her expression and continued: "In order to make up the travel expenses to Beijing, Master Tao even sold the second courtyard. ”

Selling a house?

This is not just to make up for the travel expenses, but to show a kind of determination to 'break the kettle', and it is also the most direct evidence that Qi Lingtao's family came to 'defect'.

The county lord frowned, she really hadn't heard the news, but the county lord had already guessed what the old lady's family wanted to rely on in the Qi family.

"They really look down on us."

No matter how generous and rich the county lord is, he can't help but be a little annoyed: "Isn't there still a thousand hectares of sacrificial land in Luoyang, and those rents alone are enough to feed these people, they, alas~"

A mocking smile tugged at Gu Jialuo's lips, "I guess that they are worried that our family is really ruined, and in a few years, those sacrificial fields will not be able to be saved; Second, it is not greedy enough. ”

What is renting, if you can rely on some powerful backer in Beijing, or climb some noble relatives, then it is the most important thing.

Of course, by the way, marry the relatives of the family (such as Jia Shu) to the young masters of the Qi family, and the closer the relationship between the two families, they can reap more benefits.

When the county lord heard this, he was silent for a while, and then he regained his calm face and said lightly: "It's okay, everything will be said after the New Year." ”

After finishing Qi Mianzhi's family affairs, the Qi family will be separated, and the eldest princess will all move out, not to mention a cousin and grandmother in the next room.

……

Gu Jialuo came out of the council hall and walked out of the courtyard gate of Xuanrui Hall, and before he could go down the steps, he met Yang Qing head-on.

Since Gu Jialuo and Yang Qing 'quarreled' that day, I don't know if she was afraid of Gu Jialuo, or if Yang Qing had a new way, she never came to the Agarwood Courtyard again.

I haven't seen her for a few days, Yang Qingyou's childish little face is full of radiance, and her steps are light.

Looking up and seeing Gu Jialuo, Yang Qing was stunned, and immediately showed a bright smile, "Oh, isn't this the lobby sister-in-law, I haven't seen her for a few days, and the cousin's complexion is getting better and better." ”

The attitude is very intimate, as if the 'unhappy breaking' of that day does not exist.

Gu Jialuo sighed again, tsk, this little girl's heart is really not ordinary.

"I'm fine, my cousin's complexion is also very good,"

Gu Jialuo responded politely, his eyes inadvertently fell on Yang Qing's sideburns, his eyes jumped, and he praised: "My cousin's golddee butterfly whiskers inlaid with pearl bee love flowers golden hairpin are very chic, I look at it quite like a boutique made inside." ”

Yang Qing proudly supported the top of her head, "Cousin-in-law Xie praised, this is a New Year gift from my eldest brother, as for whether it is made inside, I don't know." ”

Gu Jialuo smiled slightly, "Cousin is really a good brother who loves his sister. ”

Yang Qing raised her nose and said more and more proudly: "Big brother is the best brother in the world." "She looks good, has great ability, and even the princess can accept it, and her eldest brother Yang Qing is the most powerful person.

Fingers gently stroked the pearl on the hairpin, and when Yang Qing looked at Gu Jialuo again, she suddenly felt inexplicably happy: Fortunately, you are self-aware and know that you are not worthy of my eldest brother, so you retreated. Otherwise, the eldest brother would not have caught the princess line.

Gu Jialuo nodded, agreeing with Yang Qing's words.

The two exchanged a few more words of greeting, and then said goodbye one after another.

"Grandma, why does this young lady look weird." It seems to be showing off, and it seems to be mocking, which makes people very uncomfortable to watch.

Descending the steps, Ziwei asked with a little confusion.

Gu Jialuo sneered and snorted lightly, "The villain has a will!" ”

Ziwei didn't understand what she meant, but she didn't dare to ask in detail, so she respectfully followed Gu Jialuo's side and walked towards the Agarwood Courtyard step by step.

The master and servant walked through the courtyard, bypassed the garden, and were about to step on the cobblestone path when Gu Jialuo suddenly stopped.

Ziwei and the other maids stopped one after another.

Just beside the rockery not far from them, a man and a woman were pulling and talking about something.

Gu Jialuo's eyes were good, and he recognized the man's identity at a glance, it was not someone else, it was her own husband Jun Qi Jinzhi.

And that woman's figure is also a little familiar.

Huixiang, who was standing on the other side of Gu Jialuo, exclaimed in surprise and said in a low voice: "Grandma, that's Uncle and Miss Jia." ”

Jia Shu?!

Gu Jialuo frowned slightly, and asked sideways: "See clearly, that person is indeed Jia Shu?" ”

Huixiang nodded vigorously, she has been running to Songyuan a lot these days, and she is very familiar with several ladies in Songyuan.

Although she couldn't see the woman's face clearly, her delicate figure was too iconic, and Hui Xiang was definitely Miss Jia Jiabiao.

Gu Jialuo looked at it coldly-

On the side of the rockery, the woman pulled the man's sleeve, raised her head slightly, just to reveal her slender white neck, and her delicate smile, and kept saying something in her mouth.

The man was a little impatient and tried his best to get rid of it, but the person in front of him was a woman, so it was difficult to do it directly.

The two tugged for a while, and then the man found an opportunity to break open his sleeves and hurriedly walked in the direction of the Agarwood Courtyard.

The woman remained motionless, looking at the man's back stupidly.

…… Gu Jialuo gritted her teeth secretly, she thought that the plan would not be able to deal with some people, but now it seems that none of those people are innocent! (To be continued.) )