Mei Ying was still in shock, and Chen Wenlin was already urging her to hurry up and prepare, because the Bai family and Chen Yuanheng were already waiting for them to go to the mansion together.

Mei Ying was excited, hurriedly packed up her things, let the maids take them, and went to Bai's courtyard with Chen Wenlin, who was already waiting for them in the courtyard. Bai Shi looked at Mei Ying, and saw that she was wearing a red makeup and satin robe, a light red skirt embroidered with gold trim, and a red gold collar with a sparkling treasure around her neck. On his head, he wears a red gold distraction full of Chijiao, obliquely inserts two golden phoenix hairpins, and a long chain hangs down, and the falling feet of the chain are round pearls the size of lotus seeds. There are also two jeweled flowers on the temples. It looks rich and elegant.

Bai Shi was very satisfied and said: "You still look good dressed like this, your skin is thin and white, you are really blessed, you look good no matter how you dress up." It's a pity that Hui'er also has good skin, so she refuses to dress up like this, she always dresses up simply, and I can't be angry. Okay, let's take a ride together. When you get there, listen to me. I'll tell you in the carriage what each of them should pay attention to. ”

Mei Ying hurriedly followed closely and memorized with her heart. The carriage soon arrived at the Chen family's mansion. Mei Ying's heart has been turning over the river and the sea on the road, this Chen family's mansion is really complicated, not only has a large population, but also has many aunts, many children, many girls, and many young masters, and there are many contradictions. It seems that we have to deal with it carefully. However, it can be heard from Bai's words that Bai's is very disgusted with the big house and the second room of the Chen family's mansion, especially the second room. That's just a disgust. Mei Ying thought that in the future, she must ask Wen Lin more about this.

Things are very smooth. Mei Ying went to the upper room with Chen Yuanheng and his wife to salute Chen Zhaonan and his wife. Chen Zhaonan and his wife both gave gifts. In addition to giving red envelopes, Mrs. Li also gave a pair of jade bracelets. The water head and emerald color are very good, blue and heavy, and it is a good color at first glance.

The eldest uncle and aunt of the big house also gave red envelopes, and in addition, the eldest aunt Wang gave a pair of red gold hairpins, which were made of the characters on the floor, which were very exquisite, and they were produced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs at a glance.

In addition to the red envelope, the second uncle and the second aunt in the second room gave a pair of bracelets inlaid with red gold and jasper. It's also exquisite.

Mei Ying thanked them one by one. And gave gifts. The rest of the concubines also gave gifts, either hairpin rings or bracelets. Mei Ying also gave them gifts. Finally, the juniors of the Chen family came up to salute. The juniors are Chen Wenqi's son and daughter. and the sons and daughters of the concubines in the big house. The grandson of the second room. Granddaughter. Mei Ying had already prepared, not only did everyone give a purse containing a golden nude, but the boy also had an extra jade wrench. A pair of jade pendants of mutton fat jade. The girl is a pair of jeweled flowers and a pair of red gold bracelets. Among them, the sisters-in-law of the big room and the second room also have an extra jasper pen wash, and the daughters each have an extra red gold collar.

After that, it was the servants who stood in the courtyard to say hello to Chen Wenlin and his wife. Mei Ying gave the men in charge a reward of ten taels of silver each. Women are a pair of red gold triads. There are also personal maids for the old lady Li, the eldest lady Wang, and the second lady Li, each with a pair of red gold hollow orchid bracelets, and a pair of red gold hollow hairpins for each sister-in-law.

After the qiē was done, Chen Wenlin and his wife returned to the house, only to see Bai Shi showing off there: "My little daughter-in-law, she is too honest, and the gifts for everyone are all made by herself." I said, why are you so solid-eyed, you kid, can't you call for needlework? She said that they are all things for the elders, where can others do it, or make it yourself, and be sincere. ”

Suddenly, the eldest lady and the second lady both showed jealous eyes. This kind of jealous gaze made Bai enjoy it very much. Mei Ying couldn't help but secretly laugh in her heart when she saw this scene, the Bai family, who has always been graceful and luxurious, can also have such a time.

When the old lady Li saw Mei Ying coming in, she kindly beckoned her in and said, "Good boy, it's really hard for you." ”

Mrs. Wang and the second lady Li looked unhappy, but Li forbearance and did not say anything, and Mrs. Wang said: "Wenlin's daughter-in-law's hand is skillful. It's a pity that my daughters-in-law are all noble-born, if they are not from a family, if they are not noble, they are used to being pampered, where can they do this? The third brother and sister still have a good vision, and they know that choosing a daughter-in-law and choosing a talented person can't just be found in a high-ranking family. ”

Mei Ying couldn't help but stiffen, she had already been mentally prepared for this, but at first glance she was still psychologically uncomfortable. But without waiting for Mei Ying to speak, Bai Shi said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, this is Liao praised me." Where do I have any good vision, I am not an open-minded person who sees money, I know that my in-laws are a sincere person, and I will prepare a large dowry for my daughter, so I ask for it. The ten miles of red makeup made the eyes of the entire capital people shine. Not to mention, why do you say that the in-laws and the in-laws are so sincere, the dowry is full, and the box where the clothes are put can't even be inserted into it. Unlike some people, the dowry, it looks like a hundred lifts, but a shadow veil can be carried by two families, this work is also light, it may be an individual sympathy for the next person, afraid that the next person will be tired, right? ”

As soon as she finished saying this, Mei Ying keenly noticed that Mrs. Wang's face turned white. Come to think of it, this 100-lift dowry may be her dowry back then.

Mei Ying then understood why, Madame Bai wanted to give her 50,000 taels of silver to prepare a dowry. The 50,000 taels of silver are just for use here. Mei Ying felt that the Bai family was really cute, and in order to fight for a breath, she could come up with so much silver. However, speaking of which, if Xiao Chen's family can give 80,000 taels of silver to his son and daughter-in-law as a meeting gift, it is normal to take 50,000 taels of silver to come out and fight. Besides, didn't the 50,000 taels of silver be thrown away, didn't he buy all the things and bring them to the Chen family as a dowry? Therefore, the 50,000 taels of silver is equivalent to no spending, and it is really cost-effective. It seems that people outside are right when they say that Mrs. Chen's Bai is shrewd.

The old lady Li played a round and said, "Okay, it's not early, let's get ready for dinner." It's just the third daughter-in-law, when will this Wenjun daughter-in-law come back? She has given birth to the eldest grandson of your three rooms, and she has not come to the mansion to visit your grandmother? ”

Bai Shi hurriedly smiled and said: "Originally, when Wen Lin got married this time, Wen Hui, Wen Jun, and Wen Jun's daughter-in-law all planned to come back. However, Mother, you know that now they are all officials, and they cannot enter Beijing without a holy decree. Wen Jun's daughter-in-law can come back. However, there was something on the side of the Wa Kingdom, and Wen Jun hurriedly dealt with it, and Wen Jun's daughter-in-law couldn't leave, and she wanted to sit in Xinguang City. The emperor doesn't allow empty people there. Xinguangcheng handed over millions of taels of silver to the emperor a year, it was really a cornucopia, and the emperor personally praised Wenjun's daughter-in-law for her ability. ”

The annoyance on the old lady Li's face flashed away, and she said lightly: "Okay, then wait until they are all done, and then return to the capital." This Wenjun daughter-in-law can't come back, the emptiness of your three rooms. It's better to ask Wenlin's daughter-in-law to stay, and I will personally raise you for a period of time, so that I can manage the housework for your three rooms in the future. ”

Bai thought to himself, my own daughter-in-law, can't I regulate myself? Do you need it? However, Bai said: "No wonder people say that the old man loves his little son and grandson." Mother fell in love with Wenlin's daughter-in-law the first time she saw her, and she wanted to raise her personally, so she was really envious of us. Originally, this was her blessing. You must know that your old man has trained the current queen of our Dachu and the next queen and princess. It's a pity, the emperor said that Tianshui City on Luzon Island can't be left unattended, so Wenlin's marriage is over, and he should leave for him to go back quickly, and it's best to bring his daughter-in-law back, so that a good couple can run Tianshui City together, and it's best to be as capable as their eldest brother and wife, and expand the territory of Dachu. ”

Li's face couldn't hold it, so he had to lean on crutches and say, "Then let's eat first." ”

Bai Shi sneered and took Mei Ying to dinner. After the meal, everyone had no words. After eating, they went home.

On the way, Mei Ying and Chen Wenlin sat in a carriage, and Chen Wenlin asked lovingly: "But are you tired?" Going to the mansion is hard work. We'll go less in the future. ”

Mei Ying smiled softly and said, "Where is the hard work, those open swords and hidden arrows are all blocked by my mother." Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law is really useless. ”

Chen Wenlin laughed and said, "In the evening, let me tell you about the grievances between our family and the big house and the second room, and you will understand." However, we are now separated from them. But because there is still a grandfather here, in the midst of filial piety, we still have to go often. In the future, if my grandfather is gone, we will have nothing to do with each other. By the way, you hurry up and take a rest, and when you return to the mansion, the people in our mansion will also come to greet you. Tomorrow we have to go to the palace to thank the queen mother. ”

Mei Ying hurriedly asked: "Isn't it common for those who marry to go to the palace to give the emperor the next day of marriage, and the queen is grateful?" ”

Chen Wenlin said: "Normal is so good. But our family has to say hello to my grandfather first. After all, my grandfather is also the emperor's father-in-law. Your Majesty, the queen specially instructed to go to my grandfather first, and then go to the palace tomorrow. Moreover, generally, this kind of thing is presided over by the queen, and even when the queen is busy, she can send a palace concubine to preside. But our family is different, the queen is my aunt, so the queen must be to see. The emperor doesn't know why, but he wants to see us. In this way, the emperor's favorite concubine, Shi Guifei, will also meet you, and the emperor will also approve it. As soon as Concubine Shi brought it up, one of the two cousins and four concubines in our family was reluctant to see each other. The emperor had no choice but to approve it. You have to be mentally prepared. ”

Mei Ying was stunned for a moment. (To be continued......)