Chapter 40: The Grandfather's Family

The sun and the moon flew by, and it was soon June.

The weather is getting warmer, Shen Moli sat in front of the window and looked at the pomegranate flowers outside like the sun, bursts of floral fragrance wafted into the drunk boudoir, put away the letter in his hand and dipped the pen in ink on the pale yellow rice paper, sister still remember the pomegranate flowers in the yard? Now is the time when the branches are blooming again, and I miss my sister very much when I see things and think about people every day......

Zhou Wanqing came back from outside and called her daughter to her, "Li'er, my mother bought you some jewelry when she passed by Baoju Building today, let's see if you like it!" ”

Shen Moli was slightly surprised and quickly covered up the past, and said in surprise: "Why should my mother break the bank!" I haven't brought the hosta I sent a few days ago! I happily took it and opened the box, which contained a pair of gold earrings and a golden hairpin, "Mother, my daughter is still young and just buys a flower, why is it so expensive!" ”

Zhou Wanqing looked at her daughter's reaction with satisfaction, "You are also older, so you have to dress up well!" Put it away! Tomorrow a tailor will come to measure you and make a few summer shirts! ”

Shen Moli smiled and handed the box in his hand to Lamei.

"The weather will be hot in a few days, and your father and I will discuss that while it is still cool these days, we will go back to your grandfather's house to visit relatives! We haven't been back for five years, so we'll stay there a little longer, and we'll take the four maidservants in your room with us. Lamei, prepare a few more clothes for Miss! Zhou Wanqing looked at Lamei and instructed.

"Yes, ma'am!" Lamei, who was standing on the side, replied in a regular manner.

Shen Moli walked out of the room, frowned slightly, and slowly walked to the garden to look at the lush and shady scenery.

"Miss, let's go to the pavilion to rest for a while just to hide from the rain?" Lamei saw that her young lady was standing in a trance, and she didn't notice that it was raining, so she reminded.

Shen Moli felt a slight coolness on his face, nodded and walked towards the gazebo, looking at the rain scene like smoke and mist, Shen Moli stretched out his hand to take the rain and mist, and the feeling of being cold and cold in his hands was like this world......

On the tenth day of the first month of June, Shen Moli and his mother set off towards Pingyang with the caravan that went to Shanxi to sell goods. Along the way, there were many people, but it was peaceful, and ten days later I arrived in Pingyang.

Shen Moli sat in the carriage and watched the hustle and bustle on the street through the swaying curtains, everything was the same as in the previous life......

The carriage stopped outside the gate of Zhou's mansion, and the porter heard that it was the second aunt and grandmother who came back, so he hurriedly sent someone to report to the inner house, and hurriedly opened the door except for the threshold and entered the carriage.

When Shen Moli's mother and daughter got out of the car and were accompanied by the four maids into the second gate, a middle-aged woman dressed in a long-sleeved gown with a Suluo skirt and a picturesque style hurriedly rushed over, followed by a group of servants.

"Second sister, I look forward to you coming every day after receiving the letter, and today can be regarded as looking forward to it!" The middle-aged woman affectionately picked up Zhou Wanqing, who was about to salute, looked up and down, and said sincerely: "My sister hasn't changed, she is still so young and beautiful!" It can be seen that my uncle treats my sister very well! The old lady is worrying about it in vain! "The voice is delicate and delicate, but not gentle.

Zhou Wanqing reluctantly pulled the corners of her mouth and smiled stiffly: "The eldest sister is really young and beautiful, and she hasn't changed!" ”

The person who came was Zhou Wanqing's eldest sister, and Zhou Wanru, who was smiling like a flower, looked at Shen Moli behind her, her eyes were gentle like water: "I haven't seen you for a few years, Anne has grown up!" It's prettier! ”

Hearing Zhou Wanru's words, Shen Moli was shocked and had a headache thinking that everything had not changed, should he still follow the old path of his previous life and walk out of a piece of grievances and hatred! No, it won't! Many things have changed in this life, and this matter must find a way to reverse the wheel of fortune! Smiling and elegantly bowed, "Mo Li, meet my aunt!" ”

Hearing the words of the eldest sister, Zhou Wanqing's face was so heavy that she could wring out water, she was really not a fuel-efficient lamp! I'm afraid that others won't know that Li'er is your daughter! Seeing that her daughter coped properly, she nodded with satisfaction. Now that she is an official wife who calls slaves and maids, her husband is no longer from a poor scholar, where do you have to look at your eyes, she glanced at the eldest sister, and without saying a word, she raised her head and walked towards Yanshouju.

I don't mind my daughter calling herself aunt, Zhou Wanru watched her daughter who was thinking about it day and night not only grown up, but also revealed everyone's beautiful temperament, and she was extremely satisfied! Who cares about Zhou Wanqing's ignorance, hurriedly walked a few steps to catch up with her, smiled and asked for warmth.

Entering Yanshouju, an old woman wearing a purple long-sleeved skirt and a crescent-colored six-panel skirt was supported by her mother-in-law, and was standing at the door looking out eagerly.

When the old lady Zhou Liu saw her daughter enter the door, her eyes were full of tears, and her mouth trembled and said, "Wanqing! You're back! Mother wants to kill you! ”

Zhou Wanqing hurriedly walked a few steps and was about to kneel down when she came to her mother.

"Quick, hold on to your aunt!" Where is Zhou Liu's daughter willing to give himself this big gift again.

There is no need to tell the mother-in-law around her to hug Zhou Wanqing quickly.

"How can you be so ruthless! I haven't been back for years! Zhou Liu stretched out his hand to wipe his tears and said, "Now you can be regarded as having survived!" You don't know how much incense and how many heads I and my father burned in front of the Bodhisattva with gratitude! ”

"Mother, let's go into the house and talk! My sister must have been tired of wading through mountains and rivers! Zhou Wanru glanced at the little girl next to her without a trace as she spoke, and motioned for her to pick up Shen Moli who was kneeling behind.

Lamei was distressed that her young lady was still kneeling on the side, and it was not good for her to act without permission when she came with her master, so she was relieved to see that a little girl helped her up and stood aside after helping her to the side.

Everyone entered the house and sat down, and the maid and lady were busy serving tea and snacks.

"Why didn't my good grandson come along!" Zhou Liu asked with concern, "Speaking of which, I really haven't seen Hui'er for some years!" ”

Zhou Wanqing hurriedly put down the teacup in her hand and replied: "I was going to come, but now Hui'er is studying in the county school!" I rarely take a break on weekdays, so I took it upon myself not to let him come back! There was a smug tone in his voice.

"Our Hui'er is really out! Will come from is more promising than his father! Zhou Liu, whose eyes were full of smiles, praised him, and the corner of his eyes glanced at Zhou Wanru beside him, revealing a trace of disdain.

Zhou Wanru seemed to be unaware, and the smile on his face was even brighter and charming.

Zhou Liu secretly hated in his heart, the little hoof looked the same as her dead ghost girl, and she was born to harm people. "Bo Tao is now also a parent official, and it is difficult to get out of a lot of government affairs!"

"Exactly! He also instructed me to kowtow to you a few more times for him, and plead with you, can't you come with you! Zhou Wanqing replied with a smile.

"Even though I'm old, I still understand things! This is called loyalty and filial piety! Zhou Liu, who was smiling with a wrinkled face, reached out and patted the armrest and said.