Chapter 94: The City
The "righteous act" in Lao Lang, but Ah Yao didn't know anything about it.
In the attention of the people along the road, she hurried to Baicaotang in the Hu family's carriage, and after saying all the words she had thought along the way, she invited the old doctor. Then the two got into the carriage together, and then turned back the same way under the attention of many people, and after personally sending people into the Shen family, she returned to the Hu family.
During the whole process, she never appeared in front of everyone at all, nor did she set foot in the gate of the Shen family, and she didn't feel much about the speculation of the people of Qingcheng who deviated from the facts, praised her as a flower, and Shen Jinshan's resentment.
No, she reacted somewhat to a bit.
Xu is the eyes of the people in the market along the way are too hot, or maybe Shen Jinshan's resentment is too deep, or simply because the weather is too cold in the cold spring, after returning to Hu's house after a busy work, a gust of wind blew when she got off the carriage, and she couldn't help but shiver.
Then she was picked up by the Song family, who had been waiting at the gate of the courtyard.
"Seeing that you are sweating profusely in a hurry, wear thicker, but don't catch a cold in the wind." He put the big coat in his hand on his daughter, and Song said with a little blame.
This is the feeling of being cared for by A-Niang, full of distressed tones, gentle and blame-worthy voices. The big man who circled his shoulders still carried some residual warmth from Song's body, and the temperature seemed to be transmitted to the bottom of her heart.
A-Niang...... I guess I care about her too.
Although she entrusted her to her cousin when she was dying in her previous life, it caused a tragedy in the future. But at that time, who would think that Song Qinwen, who was brilliant in literature and was about to participate in the spring examination in Benzhou, would do such a thing as a beast?
Not to mention that he wouldn't think like this, at that time, Song Qinwen was simply the fast son-in-law of the east bed that all the girls in Qingcheng were waiting for. promised her to him, A-Niang must also hope that she can be well.
It's no wonder that Song Qinwen is too good at disguise, thinking of this, the deepest resentment towards the Song family in Ah Yao's heart gradually dissolved. However, freezing three feet is not a day's cold, and the strangeness between mother and daughter in the first thirteen years has long made her not know how to speak.
After the Song family tied up, she curtsied her knees, and her voice was slightly stiff: "Thank you A-Niang for your concern." ”
Song's gentle hand stiffened for a moment. This kid ...... But in the final analysis, she didn't fulfill her motherhood first.
"Come in, your father and the two masters are still waiting for you."
"Two masters? Auntie, isn't it for me to be in charge of the family? ”
"It depends on where you want to go, since A-Niang said that she would not delay your other things, she will definitely do it. It's cold outside, let's get in quickly. As he spoke, Song grabbed A-Yao's hand with some caution.
Suddenly caught by a somewhat strange person, A-Yao subconsciously stiffened. But Yu Guang saw the side face of expectation, thinking of the last time her uncle brought her family to the door of the mansion to plead guilty, she supported her sick body to protect her, Ah Yao's heart was slightly moved. After all, it was the aunt who gave birth to her, and after thinking about this, she shook her hand back.
Song breathed a long sigh of relief, and the two of them walked hand in hand to the hall used to entertain guests in the front yard. The Hu family's house is large, there is a long stone road between the front and back yards, and the Song family is frail, and they have to be supported by maids when they walk before, but even then they are still tired. But now holding A-Yao's hand, she felt that she had arrived outside the door in the blink of an eye.
It's a little too short.
I didn't blurt out this sentence. When the Song brothers and sisters were young, she had not yet given birth to Ayao, and often took the hands of her nephews and nieces to feed them pastries. But after giving birth to A-Yao, she was bleeding profusely, and then she kept lingering on the sickbed, which was the first time in thirteen years that the mother and daughter were so intimate.
How much she owes this child!
took A-Yao into the hall, and Song accompanied the last seat. The greetings of the previous few people could not be heard, which would make her mind full of remorse.
In front of her, after Ah Yao met the two masters, the three masters and apprentices and Hu Jiuling and the four of them got down to business.
The first to speak was Master Kukai, a pair of shou eyebrows trembling slightly, and he looked at Ah Yao with kind eyes.
"In the past few days of teaching, A-Yao generally knows how to be a teacher."
Ah Yao nodded, "Master Mo pays more attention to the subset of scriptures and history, and the proverbs in the book are simple to understand, and they often make people feel empowered in a few words. The master master is more practical, no matter what you have to experience first-hand, and then focus on solving problems when you encounter them. The two masters have their own merits, but they are both loved and admired by Ah Yao. ”
These words were said impartially, and every master was praised for his personal merits.
Sure enough, the two of them were all happy after hearing this, and after nodding, Master Kukai continued: "That's right, I'm just an old monk, and I naturally can't compare to Brother Dao Xuan in terms of those esoteric knowledge in books. However, there is a good saying, the world is full of knowledge, and there will always be something to gain from personal contact with everything. ”
Ah Yao nodded, with a teachable look on her face.
"A few days ago, Yun came to the building to recruit military salaries, and you prepared well. Everything is born and cooked twice, and this auction banquet will be prepared by you for the teacher. You've been called here today to talk about it, and this time you're not only going to have to prepare the feast, but you're also going to have to control the whole auction process. Brother Dao Xuan, Ah Yao may be a little busy these days, can your class be postponed for a few days? ”
Mo Daoxuan hadn't forgotten the big apprentice of this old turtle. That's right, it's eyeing the tiger!
If at the beginning, Mo Daru was purely because of Master Kukai and was not used to looking down on the little marquis who gave him extra points, then he simply hated this person. As the person who chased his junior sister back then, half a month of hard work was enough for him to see the little marquis's heart hidden under the pure appearance.
Ah Shu is just this apprentice, no matter what, he has to help her take care of it!
However, it is always difficult to say this matter directly, and with a slight turn of his mind, Mo Daru came up with a reason.
"It's okay to postpone it for a few days, it's just that the Shen family has a big business, and this auction is related to the entire Qingcheng merchants. There are only three days of effort, and it is a bit too hasty to let A-Yao control it alone. ”
When she heard the previous sentence, A-Yao was quite relaxed, but she was preparing a banquet, and with the experience of the last time, this matter would be very simple for her. But the latter sentence made her stunned.
At this time, she continued with Mo Da Confucian's words: "What Master Mo said is reasonable, Ah Yao's contact with the Hu family's business is still shallow, and this will only recognize the names and surnames of the major silk merchants, and the others are even more confused. The auction is a big deal, the banquet is good, and the rest is just ......"
While Ah Yao was talking, Hu Jiuling was also secretly thinking about this.
Mo Daru could think of anything, he didn't fall behind. But at the same time, he thinks more long-term, business people, integrity is fundamental, but the most important point in addition is to gain the respect and trust of partners. Only in this way can the two sides talk on an equal footing.
Even if he has repeatedly stated that the Hu family will be inherited by Ah Yao in the future, even if Ah Yao worships such a famous two masters, no matter how good she is, in the eyes of the silk merchants, she is always a girl who is not up to par. young and unreliable; The girl's family is naturally inferior to the boy. Comparing his heart to his heart, if a girl as big as Ah Yao comes to the door to discuss business with him, even if he doesn't show it on his face, he will mumble in his heart. If he, who spoils his daughter, is like this, what will other peers who value their sons think?
Since agreeing to Ah Yao's contact with business, in addition to calculating the Shen family, there are many times when he has been worried about this. Originally, he wanted to let Ah Yao take her time, practice with the few shops mortgaged by the Shen family, and after making a little achievement, he would take over more and slowly prove it to everyone.
But today's auction has made him see another shortcut. There is a little marquis pressing, and no one dares to make a mistake at will; With him teaching on the side, A-Yao can also quickly grasp the Qingcheng Silk City Bureau; Moreover, selling the Shen family's assets to each family can be regarded as giving them some favors.
In this way, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
But the little marquis's mind ......
Is it important for the little marquis to have A-Yao? He didn't hesitate for long, Hu Jiuling had already made a decision.
"How do you know if you can do it if you don't try?"
This...... Ah Yao and Mo Daru looked up in the same surprise.
"Ah Yao always has to take over my Hu family's business and deal with all the businessmen. Tong guò This auction can be regarded as a friendship, and it is easy to talk when you see it in the future. Don't miss the opportunity and never come again, since Master Hou and Master Kukai trust you, you can just try. If anything happens, don't forget Daddy. ”
It turned out that Master Hu was making such considerations, and after understanding it, Mo Daru didn't insist anymore.
"In this way, it seems that this is indeed a good opportunity, Ah Yao and prepare with peace of mind. It's just one thing, the five hairpins every day can't be wasted. ”
The daughter wanted to take over such a heavy matter, and the Song family, who woke up from her chagrin, heard this.
"It seems that A-Yao has to be busy these days, don't burn down. Busy and busy, the tonic soup can be drunk. ”
Daddy will help her, the master also agrees, and Auntie is even more ...... Thinking of the strange taste of the tonic soup, A-Yao subconsciously resisted, but the tiger bones added to the tonic soup were specially sent by Brother Jing, and he often had an empty stomach when he was busy recently, and he didn't feel too unacceptable when he got used to drinking it.
"Daddy, master, and Auntie, don't worry, A-Yao will definitely work hard, and then the matter of copying will not be put down, as for the tonic soup...... A-Niang boiled the soup with her own hands and tasted so good, so naturally she had to drink it all. ”
Apricot eyes widened, fists clenched, and she said with a firm expression.
In this way, Ah Yao, who was originally called by the Song family because of the trivial matter of the Shen family, took over another more onerous task after successfully or even exceeding the task.
Without further ado, after agreeing, she hurried back to the embroidery building, changed into the loose silk shirt she wore in the inner room, and walked to the window. There is a calligraphy book on the flat head table in front of the window, and the hairpin flower is hand-made in the notebook, and the content is a subset of the scriptures and history explained by Mo Daru in the past few days. For his deceased wife's only beloved apprentice, Mo Daru was not unsatisfied, so he deliberately took the time to sort out the content of the professor, and added personal opinions to write this notebook. Ah Yao came several times a day, and by the way, she reviewed what she had learned that day. Although her brain is not very smart, practice makes perfect, and she learns very quickly.
Among the three things she just promised, she only needs to drink the tonic soup, and the auction will be very cumbersome, and it will not be sorted out for a while.
The Hu family specially ordered the best rice paper from the largest study in Qingcheng, and the tip of the wolf hair made by the world's famous family was dipped in the best Hui ink, and just about to pick up the pen, Ah Yao turned her head with a feeling, and happened to see the jade color in the bed.
"Qingshuang, what's tied to the head of the bed?"
Qingshuang, who was grinding, stopped, leaned over to look into the bed, and explained: "When the slave maid was packing up her clothes, she saw this pair of jade rings from inside. Thinking that you mentioned it a few days ago, there were ornaments on the gold hook that closed the curtain, and I thought that the girl had specially found it. ”
After a pause, she wondered: "It doesn't seem right, if the girl found it, it should have been there in the morning, why did she suddenly find it at noon." ”
Suddenly...... Thinking of Brother Jing's toughness when he gave her the jade ring, a touch of unnaturalness flashed on Ah Yao's face.
"It's nice to hang it, so hang it."
"Although the slave doesn't understand jade, she also thinks that the pair of jade rings are good-looking, and it is more comfortable to hold it in the palm of her hand when she made a lock just now, and the girl has a good eye."
This is her vision, obviously it was chosen by Brother Jing. Thinking of this, A-Yao coughed lightly, "Don't talk about this, write first." ”
Qingshuang quieted down, and only the faint sound of Mo Mo and the breathing of the two remained in the room. In the bitter cold season of the inverted spring, it seems that even the insects and birds have shrunk into the nest, and there is no sound outside the window. In the silence, Ah Yao was still quiet, and every time she said a few words, her eyes couldn't stop looking back.
Silently seeing this move in her eyes, Qingshuang said in her heart, the girl must like it very much, and this pair of Yuhuan will hang for a little longer.
Unsettled, even copying is much slower. finally finished writing, and the tonic soup from Song's side was also sent directly. Because of the prescription prescribed by Master Kukai, her body and bones have improved a lot during this time. Thinking of having more contact with A-Yao, she personally sent it over.
After entering A-Yao's boudoir and putting down the soup cup, she also saw the pair of jade rings with sharp eyes.
"Where did this jade ring come from, why are there some eyes?"
Ah Niang saw it, her face was embarrassed, Ah Yao just wanted to explain, and the Song family had already automatically helped her explain.
"There are a lot of good things in the Hu family's treasury, and it is reasonable to remember them unclearly. Or Ah Yao has a good eye, hanging outside the bed tent is weird and good-looking. ”
The stamina tonic soup covered up Ah Yao's pretty red face, and seeing that she drank it happily and felt that the soup was effective, Song walked back satisfied