Mrs. Chen's name for her grandson is simple and clear - it is called "Bao'er", which means like a jewel and a treasure. It highly summarizes the excitement of the elders of You Chen and Chen to welcome the new students.

Seeing this, You Ziyu and his wife had to recite it a few times in their mouths, and they also felt that it was catchy. Just as he was about to smile and agree, he suddenly heard someone outside the house say, "This can't be done." The old in-laws' name for my brother is too good, but I am afraid that I will attract the eyes of the little ghost. You have to take a cheap name, the cheaper the better. ”

Everyone followed the reputation, but it was the old lady You who got the news and was rushed over by the maid. Until the front of him, his mouth was still full of disobedience. said that the name given by Mrs. Chen is too precious, I'm afraid my brother can't afford it. It's good to change some cheap names.

When Old Lady Chen heard this, she frowned without a trace, and said with a smile: "It's okay. The sage Yunzi is silent, strange and confused, and the eunuchs like us can't compare to those foolish people in the countryside for a long time, where will they believe these nonsense. What's more, Bao'er is going to study and enter the profession in the future, if it is too despicable and vulgar to take a milk name, so that outsiders know that it will attract people to laugh, they will say that our You family is not a serious scholar, so we learn the actions of those foolish people. ”

When Mrs. You heard this, her heart choked, and she was about to open her mouth to refute, but she was stopped by You Ziyu on the side with a smile. Because he said, "What Lord Yue-in-law said is very true. Today's saints have never liked ghosts and gods, and we, as courtiers, should know how to go up and down. According to me, the name Bao'er is very good, our You family has been looking forward to the stars and the moon for so many years, isn't it like a jewel. ”

When Mrs. You saw that her son said so, she was helpless. It's just that he is still a little dissatisfied, muttering in fragments. Old Mrs. Chen saw it in her eyes and suddenly felt embarrassed.

Chen Shi also had a burst of anger in his heart, and his eyes glared at You Ziyu coldly. You Ziyu's heart sank, and she hurriedly asked Mrs. You: "Mother has been tired all night, and she is tired for a long time, why didn't she go back to the room to rest." Seeing that the year is coming to an end, if my mother is tired of this child, how can we be good? ”

When Mrs. You asked, she replied, "I also wanted to go back to my room and get some sleep." I learned that my in-laws and family were here. How can I give up my relatives and family to rest by myself, so that outsiders don't look at it. Those who don't know think that our You family is deliberately snubbing people. ”

When Mrs. Chen heard this, she smiled and said, "The old in-laws are really careful. None of us thought so. ”

Mrs. You smiled and said, "I know that my mother-in-law is a person who doesn't care much. Just guard against gossip from outsiders. You also know that since half a year ago, Zizhang and His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince were ordered by the emperor to go to Jiangnan for disaster relief and investigate the case, and I heard that because of their good errands, they have also won several commendations from saints. Nowadays, officials in the court do not praise each other. It is said that Zizhang has made meritorious contributions to disaster relief this time, and he understands that he will definitely be able to upgrade to another level when he returns to Beijing. At that time, he will be the powerful four-rank feudal official. The old body is here to say hello to his father-in-law and mother-in-law. ”

When Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Chen heard this, they waved their hands and shook their heads, and their mouths were humble.

Old Mrs. You said again: "...... Our son's son Yu is reckless by nature, and he can't compare to the child, his uncle is talented, intelligent, and active, and has the support of the prince, so I don't dare to force it in the matter of being promoted. It's just that I don't want to drag him down...... So that the in-laws and mother-in-law know, I think so in my selfish heart, when the child and his uncle return to Beijing, and then be promoted to a higher level, won't the lack of children who are members of the household department be vacant? Although our family Ziyu is not a smart and clever person, he still has some qualifications after so many years in the household department. As the saying goes, fertilizer and water do not flow into outsiders' fields. You said that when the child's uncle is promoted, can you recommend Ziyu to take over the lack of a child who is a member of the household department? ”

Old Lady Chen and Old Lady Chen didn't expect Old Lady You to say such a thing, and they looked at each other in shock.

You Ziyu also felt very embarrassed, and was busy trying to pass the words. Before he could speak, he heard Old Lady Chen already laugh and said, "How the imperial court evaluates officials and selects officials is not something we can interfere with. However, the You Chen family is in-laws, and as the so-called prosperity and loss are both gains, they always have to help each other and complement each other. When my son returns to Beijing, if there is a real opportunity, the old man will ask him to say a few kind words for his son-in-law in front of the nobles. ”

When You Ziyu heard this, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed to Old Lady Chen and thanked him.

Mrs. You was also overjoyed, and praised Mrs. Chen for being an understanding person, "I know the rules and manners better than my woman's family." ”

Old Lady Chen really didn't feel like hearing Old Lady You's words, and he didn't go to theorize. He only smiled and turned his face to tease his baby grandson.

For a while, Bao'er fell asleep again, and everyone was afraid of waking Bao'er, so they left the room and went outside to sit down and talk. Mrs. You was busy watching the tea, and when she saw the Chen family entertaining everyone in the Chen family, she said with a smile: "My daughter-in-law didn't sleep well after tossing all night yesterday, so now let's go back and rest." With me and your lord here to entertain the in-laws. I don't have to wait with you. ”

Mrs. Chen also felt sorry for her daughter, and when she heard this, she hurriedly ordered the Chen family to go back to the room to make up for sleep, so she smiled and said to Mrs. You: "My in-laws are really a kind person with a compassionate heart. Sister Hui is fortunate to be able to marry into the You family, which is really her good fortune. ”

When Mrs. You heard this, she liked it very much in her heart, and there was a way to carry people in a sedan chair. Mrs. You also thought about flattering the Chen family and helping her son. Therefore, he hurriedly opened his mouth and smiled: "The old in-laws are wrong. Our You family can marry a daughter-in-law like the Chen family, and it is the one who has burned high incense for three lifetimes. If she hadn't added Ding and continued incense to our You family, I would have been ...... I didn't have the face to see the old lady at the bottom. ”

Although You Ziyu is gentle by nature, he is also a pure and filial person. Hearing this, he hurriedly interrupted: "On a big day, and it's a big day, and it's the New Year's Day, why would my mother say such a thing." How can you get by with your son......"

Because of these words, Mrs. You thought of Mrs. You who went early, and thought that she was a widow who had worked hard for so many years to finally bring up her only son, and saw him start a family, marry a wife and have children, and only today can I be regarded as a serious sigh of relief. I didn't feel that the eye circles were slightly red. Seeing You Ziyu's appearance, he smiled unconsciously and said, "That's exactly what you said." Look at me, I'm getting older and more confused. What am I doing with these bad words on this day of great joy? It's not a disappointment for everyone. ”

After that, he ordered the big girl to hold tea to rinse her mouth, only to say that it was not good to call bad luck to bring the New Year.

When Mrs. Chen saw this shape, she also smiled and persuaded: "Don't be like this. You must know that from now on, this day will definitely be more prosperous and more fragrant. You can take care of your body well, keep Bao'er healthy and healthy, become an adult, start a family, marry a wife and have children, and give you a great-grandson. ”

Mrs. You, who coaxed a word, couldn't help laughing, and nodded yes again and again. Because I thought of the happy event that when Bao'er was born, Third Sister You kicked over the brazier and led the spark to be three feet high, so I unconsciously took it out and said it again. When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but chant the Buddha's words and say yes.

Two days later, it was the third baptism of Bao Ge'er. The relatives and friends of the You Chen family, all of whom have made friends in the world, have come to congratulate him. There is no need to elaborate on the hustle and bustle of that day.

Only Zhang Yun's wife, Qiu Shi, did not come to the door because she noticed Mrs. You's dislike when she came to the door last time, and was afraid that she would cause trouble to Chen when she came to the door again. However, he also sent his servants to send the carefully prepared gift of washing three congratulatory gifts to the Chen Mansion, and begged Feng to congratulate her when he came to congratulate her.

Seeing this, although the Chen family felt that they were a little sorry for the Qiu family, because of the face-saving attitude of the people in the You family, they were helpless. I had to express my gratitude to Qiu through the mouth of my eldest sister-in-law Feng. It is also said that the Qiu family can go to Chen's house when he has nothing to do, and don't always stay at home.

Third Sister You still remembers that after the uncle of the Zhang family was imprisoned and lost the head of the imperial grain village, in order to have a background, he set off to Jiangnan to join her uncle as early as the end of October. Since his uncle Chen Qi clearly stated in his letter to his family that he would not be able to return to Beijing in the next year after receiving the will of the Holy Lord, presumably Zhang Yun would not be able to return this year.

In other words, the Zhang family is left with only a son and a daughter to guard the ancestral house for the New Year this year.

Thinking of this, Third Sister You sighed unconsciously. When Mrs. Chen and Feng saw it, they had to make fun of the third sister, although they were not very careful, but they were not small, and asked the third sister why she sighed.

The third sister saw that the guests who came to Daoxi were all around Chen and Bao Ge'er, and they didn't pay attention to them. And he told the things that he was worried about in his heart as they were.

When Mrs. Chen and Feng heard this, they couldn't help but sigh. Feng Shi pondered for a while, and said, "The Zhang brothers can't go back to Beijing this year, and the Xianggong can't go back to Beijing this year. Mrs. Gu and her two sisters also have to stay in the You family, so not only the Zhang family, but also our family has a lot less. Since both families have the pain of missing their relatives, why not take the wife of the Zhang family and the brothers and sisters of the Zhang family to our house, and everyone will spend a year with each other's affection, wouldn't it be better to understand the feelings of missing relatives, and it can be more lively? ”

When Mrs. Chen heard this, she praised it deeply, and hurriedly smiled: "This idea is very good. Our two families are good families, and they are in-laws, so we don't have to be too outsiders. It's just that you and I can't call the shots. When you get home, ask your father what he means, and then send someone to find out what Mrs. Zhang's mouth is talking about......"

While he was talking, I saw Chen holding Brother Bao, who had already finished taking a bath, coming over and asking everyone with a smile and what to say. Mrs. Chen and Feng stopped talking, just excused themselves and said some gossip.

Seeing this, Chen knew that this was not the case, but he did not get to the bottom of it. There are also guests from all the families who came to congratulate him, knowing that the Chen family is now powerful and wealthy, and they all came over to greet and flatter. For a while, the previous words were reversed.