Zhang Fengluan returned home happily, first went to the old lady's house to say goodbye, and said a few words to Mrs. Zhang before going to the mother's house. Mother Zhao is an indifferent woman, Zhang Fengluan came to ask for peace, she just glanced at Zhang Fengluan lightly, and said two words, "Go." ”

Zhang Fengluan hurriedly retreated quietly, she always had an indescribable caution when facing her mother-in-law. My mother-in-law was born in the Zhao family, a master of poetry and books - the champion Zhao family, who had a champion in her ancestors, never concealed her dislike for their mother and daughter on weekdays, and she really didn't even bother to put it on. It's just that the mother-in-law's family is quite powerful, and even the old lady has to give her mother-in-law three points, not to mention their mother and daughter. What's more, now her mother has long fallen out of favor, but she is relying on her two aunts and cousins, and she is maintained by an old lady, and she still has one or two positions in the house.

If one day the old lady goes, Zhang Fengluan really can't imagine it......

The evening breeze was slightly cool, and with a tight tightening of the clothes on his body, Zhang Fengluan took Yahuan to the Dongmei Courtyard where his mother lived.

Zheng is a thin woman, although the years are gone, there are still one or two Chu Chu charm on her face, seeing her daughter come back, Zheng told Yahuan to bring tea, and on the other hand, she sent Yahuan out of the house, and asked quietly, "What's wrong?" ”

Zhang Fengluan smiled, "It's decided, I will go to Zhao's house with Third Sister Ling tomorrow." ”

Zheng sighed lightly, "That's good." He was relieved to hold his daughter in his arms, and said a little sadly, "My son, who can we count on in this family now, we have to rely on ourselves." Sigh again, "It's all mother's incompetence." "Zheng can still hook up with his cousin after being widowed, it can't be regarded as incompetent. It's just that her skills have to be used on men. If it is an ordinary man, Zhang Juren is an ordinary man, but Zhang Juren's wife Zhao is quite unusual.

What a background of the Zhao family, they are also quite strong, when the Zheng family and Zhao Jusheng cooked rice and cooked rice, the Zhao family asked the Zheng family to abide by the concubine duties, and the mother-in-law Mrs. Zhang felt sorry for her niece, and she was very mean to her daughter-in-law Zhao several times. Zhao is not the kind of daughter-in-law who will only be manipulated by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhang was mean to her, and when she turned around, she found a reason to beat Zheng to death. The Zhao family was born in a big family, and the family married his daughter only after seeing Zhang Juren's education, and when the Zhao family was in his mother's house, he had never seen any way to rectify people. Zheng is a concubine, and he should set rules for his mother. To what extent did Zhao and Mrs. Zhang tear their faces in the end, and Mrs. Zhang said that Zhao's was not, and Zhao could slap Zheng's face in front of Mrs. Zhang.

In this way, the world was turned upside down, the Zhao family held the distinction between the concubines, the old lady Zhang cried and howled, and the Zhao family immediately hit the wall to seek death, and after tossing to the worst, the reputation of the Zheng family in the entire Zhang family also stinked. Even Mrs. Zhang also had a confused evaluation.

Without him, since the Zheng family entered the door, the Zhao family directly bought three or five water spirit girls and gave them all to her husband to make a room. Zhang Juren is not a person with self-control, he is in the Pansi Cave every day, how can he still have the heart to make progress in the imperial examination. However, he went to the imperial capital Chunfu several times, and used most of the family's old foundation, but he was still famous in Sun Mountain. Now the Zhang family is not as good as before, but the Zhao family has rich marriages, but these are left to their children, and they have nothing to do with the rest of the Zhang family.

As long as people who understand better, they can know the way, if the Zhang family could send the Zheng family away at that time, they would never have reached such a situation. Speaking of which, it's not that Mrs. Zhang is confused.

Zheng is Mrs. Zhang's niece, Mrs. Zhang is not bad to Zhang Fengluan, but the Zhang family has two sons in law born to Zhao, who are smart and polite. No matter how much Mrs. Zhang dislikes the Zhao family, she really loves her two grandsons.

The reason why the Zheng family and Zhang Fengluan were forced to this step was that even if Mrs. Zhang really wanted to raise her niece, the Zhao family was staring at her, as long as Mrs. Zhang took the Zheng family out, the Zhao family would definitely go to the patriarch. At first, Mrs. Zhang and the Zheng family were not convinced, you can't please your mother-in-law as a daughter-in-law, but bully the concubine's room, there is really no rule! However, after reaching the end, these two people had to obey.

Because Mrs. Zhang really took Zheng's out once, Zhao asked Zheng's pants to be pressed in the atrium and hit ten boards, Zheng's pair of snow buttocks suffered, not to mention, it was really embarrassing to lose face to Zheng's hate.

Although Zhao's words are ugly, they are not unreasonable, "The prostitute who can recommend herself to the pillow seat is not behaving properly, if she goes out of this door, I really don't know whose kang head she will climb to!" If you don't pay attention to it, you will not harm others. ”

Several times like this, for many years, the Zheng family has not even taken half a step from the gate of the Zhang family.

Back then, Zheng's decision was to see his cousin affectionate and his cousin-in-law gentle. She really didn't expect that her usually gentle cousin would tear off the gentle mask and be so ruthless. and then has his own cousin, who keeps saying warmth and sweetness, but he can't say half a word in front of the clansman Yue's family. If he had known Zhao's methods, Zheng might not have dared to have a true love affair with Zhang Juren.

It's just that now, what's the use of talking about it?

The Zheng family can't go out of Zhang's house, and the Zhao family never takes Zhang Fengluan when he goes out for entertainment on weekdays, and Zhang Fengluan can only follow Mrs. Zhang when he goes out. However, Mrs. Zhang is as old as a year, and it is really difficult to say how many years she can rely on. Moreover, Zhang Juren has a new favorite, and rarely goes to the door of the Zheng family again, the Zheng family does not care whether there is favor or not, what she is worried about is her daughter's life.

A girl, if no one knows her, even if she is smart and clever, what is the use?

Zheng was very satisfied with his daughter's skills, and told his daughter a few words in the evening before letting her go to rest.

On the second day, Zhang Fengluan went to find Third Sister Ling early, but was told that Third Sister Ling went to her grandfather's house. Second Mrs. Ling glanced at Zhang Fengluan with a smile, "It's really unfortunate, yesterday my old lady sent someone over to say that she missed her, and she passed early in the morning." You can go on your own about the girl's birthday. "Second Mrs. Ling is actually not well-intentioned, Zhao Changqing has always been a powerful person, and she is full of heart and eyes at a young age, and Second Mrs. Ling herself is a little worried about her. This Zhang Fengluan thought that she was smart and used her daughter as a gunman, so she just asked her to go to Zhao Changqing to touch her nose.

Zhang Fengluan said with a smile, "It's good, auntie, don't worry, the third sister won't go, I will tell Sister Qing." ”

"It's not necessary, I sent someone yesterday to tell you." Even if Mrs. Ling didn't like Zhao Changqing very much, she was a little unhappy when she heard Zhang Fengluan's words at this time, what "Sister Qing", cut, called so affectionately, it has something to do with you having a fart! No, there are still some relatives.

Second Mrs. Ling's attitude was not very enthusiastic, and Zhang Fengluan didn't want to talk to her more, so she smiled, "Auntie, then I'll leave first." ”

Second Mrs. Ling ordered the rich sister to send Zhang Fengluan out.

Zhang Fengluan arrived at Zhao's house not late, it should be said that she came the earliest.

Zhang Fengluan thought that she was very smart, she originally thought that she was a relative, and she came earlier, flattering the Zhao family a few more words, and she could also get acquainted with the relationship. Who knew that Old Lady Zhao and Ling just said a few words to her, and then asked Zhao Changqing to take Zhang Fengluan to her room to talk, and between the words, it was just average.

Zhang Fengluan's talents have not been displayed, and he is a little depressed. However, she still laughed with Zhao Changqing, saying that Zhao Changqing was good at learning for a while, and praising Zhao Changqing's daughter Hongjia for a while, absolutely praising Zhao Changqing as nothing in heaven and on earth. Zhao Changqing entertained Zhang Fengluan, thinking that this is how he poured * soup for Third Sister Ling by asking Zhang Fengluan.

While talking, Li Mingzhu arrived first.

Li Mingzhu is wearing a lotus color cloud gauze skirt, she is thirteen years old, tall in life, and now Mrs. Li is very strict with her, and Li Mingzhu is not allowed to go out when she is idle, even if she goes out, she must bring a parasol or gauze hat, plus whitening with pearl powder every day. Therefore, in the past two years, Li Mingzhu has become a lot whiter, and she has also begun to learn to make up, and she is no longer the tomboy she used to be. However, people are still cool, Li Mingzhu smiled, "Sister's yard is getting more and more beautiful." ”

Zhao Changqing went out to greet him and quipped, "It's my sister who comes, and my yard is shining with Pengxiao, which is naturally beautiful." ”

Li Mingzhu laughed, "Your mouth is just likeable, my mother is still talking about you at home, saying that you haven't been to my house for a few days." Seeing that Zhang Fengluan was also there, Li Mingzhu was a little surprised, and greeted with a smile, "My cousin is also here." She remembered that Zhao Changqing and the Zhang sisters were not familiar with each other.

Zhang Fengluan smiled, "Sister Qing's birthday, I will also join in the fun." ”

Li Mingzhu asked, "Is Sister Xiao also here?" Li Mingzhu is the niece of the Zhang family, so she has this question.

Zhang Fengluan was slightly embarrassed and smiled, "I don't know if Sister Qing invited the eldest sister and the third sister." He actually pushed this matter onto Zhao Changqing.

Didn't this Zhang Fengluan take her for a fool? Zhao Changqing invited Li Mingzhu to sit in the house, and said with a smile, "My sister knows me, and I am not very familiar with the sisters and sisters of the Zhang family, so I am so presumptuous to go to the post." It's Cousin Luan, who came over with my uncle's third cousin yesterday, which really surprised me. Cousin Luan said that she wanted to come to help me entertain guests, I thought, my sister is small at home, and there are many sisters who come in a while, Cousin Luan is kind, how can I live up to it? ”

Li Mingzhu is not a fool, Zhao Changqing said politely, it was to give her face, she glanced at Zhang Fengluan's uncomfortable face lightly, and smiled to help Zhang Fengluan round up, "Cousin Luan has always been a warm-hearted person." "It's not good to talk too much, so I turned my head and talked to Zhao Changqing.

Yongfu held the tea, Li Mingzhu took two sips, and asked Yahuan to send a birthday gift to Zhao Changqing. The girl's gift is not valuable, Li Mingzhu is not good at needlework, so she bought a set of silk flowers and gave it to Zhao Changqing. Zhao Changqing praised the beautiful flowers and thanked Li Mingzhu. Li Mingzhu smiled, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me first, my brother heard that you had a birthday, and he also prepared a birthday gift for you." Li Mingbao gave a set of purple sand tea sets, Zhao Changqing said, "It's too expensive." ”

"What's so valuable about this?" Li Mingzhu smiled, "We were originally my aunt and cousin, I'm not afraid of your jokes, my shop specializes in these businesses." My brother is now learning to take care of the shop, and he is close to the water. ”

Zhao Changqing ordered Yongfu to put it away, and said, "When is Brother Li's birthday, don't tell me, I'll return the gift." ”

Li Mingzhu smiled, "Okay." "Actually, her stupid brother prepared a golden hairpin, which is simply angry, if it is really a golden hairpin, Zhao Changqing will never accept it. It is better to send some elegant and inexpensive objects, in this way, Zhao Changqing will definitely return the gift on Li Mingbao's birthday, back and forth, after a long time, he is not afraid of not being able to get acquainted. Originally, his mother looked at Zhao Changqing well, but since the uncle of the Zhao family was promoted, Zhao Changqing has become better and better.

Thinking of this, Li Mingzhu looked at Zhao Changqing with a smile. Zhao Changqing is four years younger than her, but she is also a little girl. Today is Zhao Changqing's birthday, she is dressed much more gorgeous than before, light pink undergarment, below is a white gauze long skirt, the skirt is not embroidered, but under the skirt sewing a circle of small splenses from white to light pink, the petals are layer by layer, the color is close, and I think it is embroidered from a distance.

Li Mingzhu was speechless, "My good man, how much effort did it take." ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "It doesn't take much effort, it's much simpler than embroidery." My sister also knew that I had a lot of idle material at home, and my mother was also messing with me. In fact, as long as you cut out this pattern according to the mold, be careful when sewing it up, and it will be sewn quickly, and it will be sewn in half an hour. ”

Li Mingzhu naturally also has a love for beauty, and said with a smile, "When, when you lend me this skirt, I will also make a copy." ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "It's not easy, I'll send it to my sister in two days, along with the paper mold and clothes at that time." ”

Li Mingzhu responded in one bite.

The two didn't say a few words, and Chu Yue came.

The reason why Chu Yue came early has a lot to do with Chu Yu, and he blames Chu Yu for giving Zhao Changqing these things. Chu Yue smiled and quipped, "My brother said, this is for you, as a birthday gift." ”

The four rough envoys came in with two large boxes, and Chu Yue asked, "Where do you put them?" ”

Zhao Changqing hurriedly said, "Let's put my study first." Hurriedly led the mother-in-law in, and when they put down the two wooden boxes, Zhao Changqing asked Yongfu to take them to drink tea and rest.

Even Zhao Rong was very curious and asked, "Sister Chu, what birthday gift did Brother Chu give my sister?" It needs to be packed in two boxes. ”

Chu Yue smiled and took out two copper spoons tied with red ropes to Zhao Changqing, "I don't know what to do, I have to ask your sister." ”

Zhao Changqing thought for a while and said, "Maybe it's two boxes of blue bricks on the city wall or something." "According to Chuyu's temperament of being a fool, it is very possible.

Chu Yue smiled, "You don't bury my brother, if there are two boxes of green bricks, I have to settle accounts with him." ”

Zhao Changqing couldn't guess what Chu Yu would send, Li Mingzhu said, "Hurry up and open it and take a look, I'm curious." They are very familiar with each other, Li Mingzhu said directly.

Zhang Fengluan smiled, "Yes, Sister Qing, open it and take a look, it will also open our eyes." ”

As soon as I heard this, I was angry, a birthday ceremony, not to mention that Zhao Changqing was just a little girl, Zhao Changqing had long been familiar with the brothers and sisters of the Chu family, this thing may be rare, and it is definitely not valuable. Li Mingzhu smiled, "It must be something that is difficult to guess." ”

Everyone wants to see it, and Zhao Changqing opened it. The inside is tightly packed, and the boxes are neatly stacked, and the top is a list, Zhao Changqing picked it up and looked at it, and couldn't help but smile, "It's the paint for painting." ”

The detailed list was shown to everyone, and sure enough, it read: four taels of arrowhead Zhu, four taels of southern ochre, four taels of stone yellow, four taels of stone blue, four taels of stone green, four taels of pipe yellow, eight taels of Guanghua, four boxes of clam powder, ten pieces of rouge, two hundred posts of big red flying gold, two hundred posts of green gold, four taels of Guangyun glue, and four taels of pure alum (excerpted from the book of Red Mansions).

Li Mingzhu was puzzled and asked, "Why did I send you paint?" ”

Zhao Changqing didn't tell the truth, and said with a smile, "Who knows?" Brother Chu has always been able to tease people. Huanhuan closed the box, she learned to paint, usually only simple ochre, patchouli, garcinia, rouge these few pigments, Chu Yu sent these many pigments, it really helped a lot, saved her a lot of money.

Chu Yue smiled, "It's good if you like it." I don't have this box of things to send you, you are quite good at needlework, I found this embroidery book, to celebrate the birthday. ”

Zhao Changqing hurriedly thanked him.

Then Zheng Miaoying arrived, and Zheng Miaoying gave a set of twelve bookmarks made by herself.

After a while, the three sisters of the Zhu family, Zhao Feiyun, the granddaughter of the eldest of the Zhao family, and Zhao Zhuo Zhao Ran, the daughter of the head of the fifth room of the Zhao family, also came, and Song Xiu, the daughter of the Song Qianhu family, came the latest.

Everyone has seen it more or less on weekdays, but at this time it's just a change of place, and it's not lively to talk and laugh. Although the Zhao family is not a wealthy family, they also do their best to entertain them, not to mention, the people invited by Zhao Changqing are all friends who had a good relationship in the past.

By the time of farewell in the afternoon, it can be called the joy of the guests and hosts.

Li Mingzhu left the latest, and before leaving, Li Mingzhu quietly said to Zhao Changqing, "My cousin is spoiled by my grandmother, don't be like her." ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "Look at what my sister said, if I cared, I wouldn't have called Cousin Luan to come." "Zhang Fengluan has the ambition of Qingyun, but the means are not exquisite, but Zhao Changqing doesn't care. These people she invited, Zhang Fengluan should have known them a long time ago, in the past, she couldn't climb the relationship, could she climb after her birthday banquet? She ignored Zhang Fengluan, just because Li Mingzhu would come. Li Mingzhu has a pungent and straightforward temperament, but he is very exquisite. Zhang Fengluan is her uncle's cousin, and Li Mingzhu didn't say it back. Zhang Fengluan did this behind her family's back, and she couldn't please go.

Li Mingzhu smiled, "I know you are a big-hearted person. Good sister, I'll go home now, and in a few days, I'll invite you to come to my house to play. "Zhao Changqing is never stingy, but if he has a good friend, he will introduce him to her. Li Mingzhu is also a cheerful person, and the two have always had a very good relationship. What's more, now that he has fallen in love with Zhao Changqing......

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