waved his hand to let people retreat, and called Jin Qiao to stay, "In the future, when you are in the mansion, you don't have to wait closely, pay more attention to the situation in the courtyard." Just follow me when you go out. ”

"Yes."

"Also, you go to Mu Mansion and find a fortune maker, so that Zhao Cai will send two boxes of crabs and some fruits and vegetables in the afternoon."

"Well, the slave will go now."

Yan Xiaoyue nodded. Since I asked Xiaoxiao to come over for a gathering tomorrow, I simply expanded the scope and invited all the little ladies of the Jiang Mansion to save listening to some sour words in the future.

Let the little maids decorate the yard, put some blooming chrysanthemums, and prepare to feast everyone in the yard.

After noon, Zhaocai drove the carriage to deliver a cart full of things, and the crabs alone had four large frames, and each female crab weighed seven or eight taels of head.

This time, Yan Xiaoyue learned to be obedient and divided the things into ten parts, and the aunts and ladies in the second room all gave one copy, but the second lady had more, and even Jiang Siqi did not fall behind, and sent six crabs and a small basket of fresh fruits.

Packed up a large portion for Jin Qiao Jin Ling to hold and went to the upper courtyard.

After being passed into the hall by Mama Ling, Yan Xiaoyue saluted respectfully before saying, "Daughter-in-law didn't disturb grandmother's rest, right?" ”

"No, people are old and useless, and this sleep is getting less and less, and I just squint at noon."

Yan Xiaoyue said with a smile: "Grandmother said this, granddaughter-in-law doesn't agree, look at your spirit, how can you show half of your old appearance, our grandparents and grandchildren go out, and no one thinks it's a mother and son?" ”

Jiang Ruan also laughed out loud when he heard this, "It's full of nonsense." ”

"What nonsense. If you don't believe me, ask Mama Ling. ”

Mama Ling was also happy on the side, "Master, you can still maintain it so well at your age, and there are few people in the Imperial City who can compare with you." Look at the eldest princess, it's still a month younger, but it's not as good as you. When you go out with the young lady, you don't look like a grandmother, and the young lady's appearance is not what you looked like when you were young! ”

As soon as Yan Xiaoyue heard this, she secretly gave a thumbs up to Mama Ling, who was worthy of being the old man beside Jiang Ruan's side. A few words made Jiang Ruan laugh. Even Yan Xiaoyue closed her eyes a little.

"Grandmother, it was the golden autumn when the crabs were fat and beautiful, and the granddaughter-in-law Zhuangzi sent some crabs today, and she chose some good ones for her grandmother to taste. This is a crab, although it is good, after all, it is a big cold thing. Serve with alcohol. It just so happened that my eldest brother sent some over some time ago. I also brought a jar for my grandmother, and my grandmother still likes it? ”

Jiang Ruan's face was full of smiles, "Yueniang has a heart." Grandmother doesn't lack anything, but you young people love to be lively, so you can take advantage of this small gathering to connect with feelings. ”

"Grandmother didn't say that granddaughter-in-law really didn't expect it? When I went back, my granddaughter-in-law went to invite my sisters Ming'er to my yard to get together, and by the way, I also called Xiaoniang from Yang's house. ”

"Speaking of parties, the house may not have been so lively for a long time, it just so happens that tomorrow is the rest day, the whole crab feast, the big guys have fun together. Yueniang, I'll leave this matter to you, if you need anything, just look for Mama Ling. ”

Yan Xiaoyue was stunned, she just wanted a few girls' families to have a small gathering, how could it be a party in the whole house, and a whole crab feast? But when it comes to this, Mrs. Jiang has a rare good face, and she really can't refuse.

"Okay, granddaughter-in-law will go down and make arrangements, and then it will inevitably bother Mama Ling."

Old Madam Jiang smiled and nodded, very kind.

"Master, who are you?" Mama Ling is a little confused about her master's temper, is this a good thing or a bad thing for the eldest young lady?

"Watch out for what? Since the young lady has accepted it, it means that she has the confidence to do a good job. You just have to take care of your business. Jiang Ruan glanced at Mama Ling, so frightened that Mama Ling didn't dare to speak, and secretly complained in her heart, what should I do now?

Yan Xiaoyue returned to Yanyue Residence, and Jin Ling said worriedly: "Master, why did you agree?" We can't call the people outside the Jinyuan of Jiang's Mansion again, and we don't know if the banquet will be cleaned up at that time? ”

"Don't worry, you go and find Ming."

Yan Xiaoyue waited for the Ming family to enter the room, and said with a smile: "Mother Ming, have any interesting things to tell me recently, amusing and amusing." ”

The Ming family was speechless, remembering that this morning the eldest young master asked someone to pass a message to her, asking her not to gossip with the eldest young lady in the future, otherwise she would be driven out of the house without frightening her.

Hearing the young lady's question, I couldn't help but sweat on my forehead with nervousness.

Yan Xiaoyue didn't mean anything else, she just found a random topic to start with. Seeing Ming's appearance like this, how can anyone not doubt it? "What's wrong with you? But you're not in good health? ”

"No, no, no, the slave is in good health! It's, it's, there's nothing interesting to say. ”

"If you don't get it, you don't have it, why are you so nervous?"

Ming's legs and feet weakened in fright, and he knelt down, "Young lady, the slave and maid really don't have anything interesting to say, you can let the slave and maid go." ”

Yan Xiaoyue has a black line on her head, this Ming clan can't be a tigress when she is a tigress, she is afraid of becoming like this. "Get up, I didn't come to you today just for this business, what are you afraid of?"

Ming's breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stood up, and said respectfully: "It's the old slave who is confused, the young lady, you are looking for the slave and maid to order, the slave and maid are going to the soup and the fire, and they will do things beautifully for you." ”

Yan Xiaoyue smiled, "What I'm waiting for is what my mother said." Earlier, I heard my mother say that there is a housekeeper in the house who is your relative? ”

"Oh, it's Steward Li, he is my uncle, and he takes good care of the slave and maid couples."

"Then what is he doing in the house?"

"Although Steward Li is just a helper for the big housekeeper, he is very popular and can manage many things."

After Ming's words, he was afraid of talking too much, so he added: "Steward Li is mainly responsible for the sprinkling and cleaning of the courtyard in the house, I wonder if I can help the eldest young lady?" ”

Yan Xiaoyue smiled sincerely: "It's just right." You go to your clan uncle and ask, I want to invite the master of the house to a small gathering tomorrow night, which place is appropriate? ”

When Ming heard that it was so simple, he immediately smiled and said, "This matter is simple, I'll go right away." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait, Jin Ling, give Ming's mother two taels of silver."

"Young lady, no, slave ......"

"It's not for you, then go and give it to Steward Li, just say that it's a little bit of my care, and I will have your own benefits later."

Ming's smiled and took it, thanked and thanked him and retreated, this reward can be worth two months of monthly silver, the young lady is generous, so she wants to do things with all her heart. (To be continued.) )