Chapter 25: Good intentions
There is a dragon burning in Liu Ruoxi's house, which is warmer than anywhere else. Even so, Mrs. Liu was afraid that she would freeze, so she had a charcoal basin burned in the house, and with the smoked cage, it could be said to be as warm as spring.
The kang was covered with a thick red wool felt, and a brocade mattress was also laid on top of the felt. Liu Ruoxi wore a homely goose yellow and gold narrow-sleeved silver mouse jacket, and sat on the kang with Mrs. Liu Er and Mama Chang, talking in a low voice while doing needlework. Underground, June and the fifth day of the lunar month are also busy dividing lines and drawing patterns.
I only heard a soft sound of the door curtain, and a clever little girl in a green jacket poked her head out of the door. The big girl June hurriedly got up and walked over, the two muttered a few words, and June brought the little girl in.
"Mrs., girl, I'm back on the seventh day of the new year." June came forward to report
"Can you inquire?" Liu Ruoxi raised her head and asked Chu Qidao.
"I can inquire," the little girl saluted Liu Ruoxi on the seventh day of the first month, and reported, "The eldest wife, the eldest grandmother, the eldest girl, and the second girl are all in the eldest lady's house." There were people guarding the gate of the yard and the door of the house, and when they saw the maid approaching, they hurried, and they didn't even let the maid enter the yard. The person on the second gate said that the eldest master had also come back and went to the eldest wife's courtyard, and he should also be in the eldest wife's house. ”
"When did the lord come back?" When Liu Ruoxi heard this, she frowned slightly, and asked Chu Qidao, "Do you know, why did you come back?" ”
As far as she knew, Liu Yujiang was on duty today, and it was still early, so he should still be in the yamen, unless there was something important at home.
"It's been a long time since I've been back." On the seventh day of junior high school, he said, "I don't know why." ”
"On the fifth day of the first month, you go out to look for it, and see where Twelve has gone. By the way, I went to the door and looked again, and asked Twelve His Father, did you see and hear anything? Liu Ruoxi thought about it and ordered the fifth day of the first month.
Twelve is a child, and he goes to both the inner house and the outer courtyard. As soon as he entered the house, Mama Chang instructed the rules, but Liu Ruoxi did not restrain him, but only asked people to take him around and recognize the way. The twelfth father, that is, Chang Mama's second son Ping'an, was on an errand at the door of Liufu.
On the fifth day of the first month, he said yes and went out. Seeing Liu Ruoxi's arrangement, Mama Chang nodded secretly.
"What can happen, Zuo is just a matter of welcoming the third master's family back." Mrs. Liu said.
"Big/grandma's side is busy today, the old lady wants to see the yard of the third master, and the big/grandma is now arranging someone to clean up." Layue said with a smile.
"She also has difficulties, this big family, plus she has to give the old lady a birthday, and there are a lot of things." Mrs. Liu said that she loves to be considerate of others in everything and talks about things in harmony.
Soon, the fifth day of the new year brought back twelve.
“…… said that he wanted the eldest master to come back to discuss the matter of picking up the third master. ”
"That's what I said." Mrs. Liu said.
"When the eldest / master came back, he said that his face was not very good, and he stumbled when he entered the door." Twelve is the way.
"But you fell?" Mrs. Liu asked.
"I didn't fall, I just got angry,...... Gave the bench a whip to his father. Then he gave his father a piece of silver to the bench, and instructed him to keep his mouth shut. …… The bench told me. "Twelve little boys, good-looking and talkative, unobtrusive, but able to inquire into many things that others may not know. Liu Ruoxi didn't arrange work for him, but she had already secretly instructed him to tell her that even if he went to play, he would come and tell her whatever he heard.
And now, the news that Twelve inquired about didn't seem to matter, however, Liu Ruoxi didn't think so.
"The eldest / master has always had a gentle temper, and our family does not have the rules of beating and scolding and being angry...... "Mrs. Liu said almost to herself.
Perhaps, the eldest brother was not mild-tempered, but the rules at home were big, and he had no choice but to do so. As soon as there is something in his heart, he is in a hurry, and his true nature is revealed. Liu Ruoxi said slowly.
"The eldest / master is a person with a city government, what kind of heart, can be panicked like this." Mama Chang was beside her and also said.
Mrs. Liu was silent in thought.
Liu Ruoxi praised more than 12 words, so she asked June to take some snacks and a handful of copper coins and reward Twelve. Twelve happily took it and went out to meet his new friends.
"Mother, the old lady hurts the most, isn't it the third uncle?" Liu Ruoxi took the silk thread that was divided by Layue, began to embroider the peony petals on the handkerchief, and asked Mrs. Liu Er. Looking at Mrs. Liu's many performances today, this is almost certain.
"Of course." Second Mrs. Liu said that the third master Liu is the youngest son of Mrs. Liu, and it hurts a little more than other children. "It is said that the third old man looks most like the little brother of the old lady who died young."
Second Mrs. Liu talked about how Mrs. Liu loved Mr. Liu's third master, and Mama Chang had also been in the house for a long time, echoing Mrs. Liu's words, and carefully told Liu Ruoxi about the things in Mr. Liu's house.
"The words of the third master, the old lady has never dismissed it. …… It's been a long time since I've been around again, the old man's thoughts, this time I'm back, it's more fragrant. Chang Mama said.
Liu Ruoxi listened a little intrigued.
Master Liu San already has two sons, both of whom are grandchildren, and the youngest son is only seven years old this year. Mrs. Liu not only favors Master Liu San more than others, but also believes in Master Liu San's words. And Mrs. Liu, who has always been a little discordant with Mrs. Liu, is a woman who wants to be strong in everything.
She seemed to have guessed a little why Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Liu/Grandma, and Liu Yujiang were so anxious when they knew that Master Liu's family had returned early.
“…… I only called my eldest brother home, and I didn't send a letter to my eldest uncle? Liu Ruoxi said.
"Back to the girl, no." On the fifth day of junior high school, he hurriedly replied.
Liu Ruoxi nodded, thinking in her heart. She remembered that in her previous life, around this time, Mrs. Liu and Master Liu successively mentioned to Second Master Liu about succeeding Liu Yujiang. Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu were a little reluctant, feeling that even if they wanted to succeed Liu Yujiang, it would be too early. However, in the end, they were still hindered by the situation and pressure, and just before Master Liu San's family arrived in Beijing, they agreed to this matter.
After the third master Liu arrived in Beijing, at the birthday banquet of Mrs. Liu, the matter was made public, and on the death day of the old lady Liu in August, Liu Yujiang was officially recorded in the name of the second master Liu and the second wife Liu, and the succession ceremony was completed.
At that time, she already had more things in her heart, and she didn't pay much attention to this matter. Looking back now, Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu did not do Liu Yujiang's succession during Old Mrs. Liu's birthday, and they still hesitated. Moreover, it seems that Master Liu San and Mrs. Liu San also had complaints about Liu Yujiang's succession.
She is here, because Master Liu's family is coming back, Mrs. Liu is very happy, so she has done Mama Chang's thing. It is a good thing for Master Liu San's family to come back. On the other side of the long room, because Master Liu San came back, he was extremely nervous. When Master Liu San went home, he brought about changes that he didn't want to see over there. The matter of succession will be mentioned over there soon, but she will never let them get their wish.
"Mother," Liu Ruoxi thought about it in her heart, and said to Mrs. Liu.
Before Liu Ruoxi could continue to speak, the little girl outside came in to report that Liu Da/Grandma was here.
Liuda/Grandma walked fast. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and as soon as she sat down, she didn't gossip as much as she used to, but quickly got to the point.
"It's the old lady who mentioned the purchase to my aunt two days ago. I'm really busy and can't get separated, and I can't buy the best one. Therefore, I want to entrust it to my aunt. The stewards under the aunt have a wide vision and a wide range of contacts. This has to be a sister-in-law. If the aunt doesn't look at the old lady, she should think that she loves her nephew and daughter-in-law. ”
Liu Da/Grandma said, and took out a post from her sleeve, Liu Ruoxi took it, and saw that it was an account opened, and it was written how many numbers of such and such rulers.
“…… I approved 1,500 taels of silver, but I was afraid that it would not be enough, so my aunt paid it first, and then sent someone to open an account and go over to receive the silver at any time. Liu Da/Grandma carefully took out the pair of cards of Liu Mansion and handed them to Liu Ruoxi.
Liu Ruoxi took the pair of cards, and Grandma Liu's eyes were still glued to the pair. With this pair of cards, you can go to the Liufu account office to receive all kinds of money and objects.
"There is another table to buy dried seafood, and I also entrusted my aunt last time. The number is being calculated in the front account room, and it is calculated, and it is the same, and then it will be delivered to the aunt. Auntie, don't be too tired...... If there is anything, send someone to command. ”
is to celebrate Mrs. Liu's birthday and let Mrs. Liu share some family chores, but it is reasonable and reasonable, and Mrs. Liu can't refuse. Besides, she was already prepared in her heart, so she nodded and agreed.
"I haven't done anything like this, if there's anything unclear, I have to ask you and the eldest wife." Mrs. Liu said.
"Of course." Liu Da/Grandma thanked her again, and then said that Mrs. Liu had something to tell her, and said goodbye and left.
When Liuda/Grandma left, Mrs. Liu looked at the pair of cards, and then looked at the accounts on the post, and became a little puzzled.
"When did you pay the money in advance for such a thing like this before!" Mama Chang sighed with a smile.
Not to mention the payment of the silver money in advance, when the things are bought, no one will mention the silver money, and in the end, it is Mrs. Liu's own private house.
"According to this list, this money, grandma just said that she was afraid that it was not enough, but in fact, it was a lot more." Mrs. Liu said. Although she doesn't care about the Liu family's family affairs, she usually likes to buy things, and she has many shops under her hands, so she understands the prices of many things. "What's going on this time?"
"Sister-in-law just said that those high-quality dry goods to be used on the table will also follow this." Liu Ruoxi smiled and said, "Mother, I think my sister-in-law is giving us benefits." ”
Mama Chang laughed on the side.
Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Liu/Grandma have been in charge of family affairs for many years, especially those errands with oil and water, and they are all in their own hands, and I don't know how many things they have done to enrich themselves. Although Mrs. Liu doesn't care about anything, the complaints of the family are not unheard.
In the past, this kind of purchase was handed over to Mrs. Liu, and Mrs. Liu spent her own money, while Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Liu/grandmother still received the corresponding money from the account room. And all those silver coins naturally fell into the pockets of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
And now, not only did they give up this large sum of money, but they also seemed to plan to let Mrs. Liu also get some benefits.
Liu Ruoxi wouldn't believe that they would benefit from it for nothing. Thinking that this would be a way to please them, and use this to confess, it was not for their money?
Liu Ruoxi took the account list, thought about it, and suddenly frowned.
"This account, something is wrong."
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