Chapter 159: Jewels
Mrs. Ji was very emotional, she had done her best, and Second Master Ji was willing to help. But things still didn't work out, and Mrs. Ji thought that this qiē was all due to Jiang Qingshan's bad luck.
"When he comes, you can talk to him." Mrs. Ji instructed Second Master Ji again to put this matter aside.
Second Master Ji naturally agreed.
Ji Xiaotang saw that there was nothing to do, so he hugged Changsheng and left with Second Master Ji.
They all let go of a matter of their hearts, but some of them added a matter of heart.
Peony was pushed down by Mrs. Ji, so she swallowed slowly, and listened to the words between Mrs. Ji and Second Master Ji in her ears. Hearing Mrs. Ji say that Jiang Qingshan was unlucky, Peony gambled in her throat and eyes, and almost vomited blood.
Mrs. Ji gave up interceding for Jiang Qingshan so easily, and her luck was not good, it was obvious that the Ji family was unwilling to help with this.
Peony didn't believe the words of Second Master Ji, even if what Second Master Ji said was true, she thought that as long as Second Master Ji was willing, she could recover the documents and make up for the lack of changes to Jiang Qingshan.
In the final analysis, it was the Ji family who refused to help Jiang Qingshan.
Peony felt sorry for Jiang Qingshan in his heart, and at the same time he was anxious for himself.
Things can't be done, Jiang Qingshan won't take her in, what should she do? Peony couldn't think of any way, and in the end there was only resentment left in his heart.
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On Ji Xiaotang's birthday, Mrs. Ji Second didn't let Ji Xiaotang take care of it, and only let her take care of Changsheng.
Although Master Ji Er had already said that he would not do a big deal, he followed the old practice. It's also going to be a small family banquet to celebrate. Mrs. Ji Er and Mama Cheng have been prepared for a long time, and this year's banquet is extraordinarily rich, and a group of small operas have been invited to sing.
Mrs. Ji is here to do it. Mrs. Ji couldn't help but hear some rumors, so she called Second Master Ji over to talk the day before Ji Xiaotang's birthday.
"Xiaoyun's birthday has been held this year, and Xiaotang is her sister. On her birthday, she has slightly reduced her achievements by one or two compared to Xiaoyun's birthday, but it cannot be surpassed by Xiaoyun. Mrs. Ji instructed Second Master Ji.
Second Master Ji was a little embarrassed at the moment, Ji Xiaotang would definitely surpass Ji Xiaoyun on this birthday.
“…… It's a good day, not for Xiaotang's birthday. The third brother was admitted to Xiucai. We didn't celebrate much, so we thought about taking this opportunity to ......" Second Master Ji repeatedly told Mrs. Ji that it was not for Ji Xiaotang's birthday. "Come a few days. Their uncle and nephew will also go to the city. If you do the math, there will only be this good day. ”
Old Mrs. Ji heard Second Master Ji say this, and after thinking for a while, she hesitated and nodded.
"That's fine."
Watching Ji Er go out. Mrs. Ji called out Ji Xiaoyun at this time.
"You heard that, too. The banquet arranged, as well as the singing songs, are all for your uncle's sake, not for Xiaotang's birthday. Mrs. Ji gently patted Ji Xiaoyun's back, "Our family pays attention to the rules, no matter how it is, Xiaotang can't get past you." Xiaotang herself knows that she is in Fucheng. What kind of foreign goods store has a stake, she doesn't dare to forget you. Or pay for it yourself and bring your share out. ”
Mrs. Ji persuaded for a long time, and Ji Xiaoyun's face gradually improved.
This matter naturally also reached Ji Xiaotang's ears.
Ji Xiaotang just showed up, and didn't speak.
July 10, Ji Xiaotang's eleventh birthday.
On this day, Ji Xiaotang got up very early, and she dressed up under the service of Jin'er and Xiu'er and other girls, and then wore the new clothes prepared for her by Mrs. Ji Er.
A soft silk embroidered shirt with a lake blue stand-up collar and pearl buckle, a brocade skirt with folded branches and flowers of the same color, and a smoky red makeup long gown was worn outside.
Ji Xiaotang dressed up properly, so he went to Mrs. Ji, Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji and kowtowed, and then sat at Mrs. Ji's place again.
Mrs. Ji Er personally brought out a bowl of noodles and gave it to Ji Xiaotang with a smile.
Ji Xiaotang hurriedly got up and picked it up.
"Thank you, mother, I bothered my mother again." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.
A small bowl of noodles must have two eggs underneath. Such a bowl of noodles is not uncommon for ordinary people, but this is a longevity noodle made by Mrs. Ji Er.
Since Ji Xiaotang was able to eat noodles, this has become a routine, and it is the most important and warmest thing on Ji Xiaotang's birthday.
Ji Xiaotang ate the noodles and eggs cleanly.
Mrs. Ji Er and Master Ji Er sat on the side and watched, seeing that Ji Xiaotang had eaten cleanly and the noodles were not interrupted, the husband and wife both laughed comfortably.
"Another year older." Second Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaotang into her arms and gently rubbed the top of Ji Xiaotang's hair, "It's almost a blink of an eye." Mrs. Ji Er was looking forward to Ji Xiaotang growing up, and on the other hand, she was thinking that Ji Xiaotang would not grow up.
There are children in the family, and almost all parents have this complex and sweet mind.
Ji Xiaotang smiled and leaned into the arms of Second Mrs. Ji again.
At the age of eleven, she lived peacefully for another year. This year, she not only survived safely, but also did many things.
The prodigal son of Ji San turned around, not only became a good hand in the Ji family's chores, but now he has also been admitted to Xiucai. Among the adult males of the Ji family, there is no white body.
Jiang Qingshan had bad luck at the beginning. The black hand behind the Ji family's suffering in the previous life has already revealed its clues.
Xiao Changsheng was born.
The Ji family took a stake in the fleet that went to sea to trade.
The relationship with the Mu family is gradually repairing......
Although the road ahead is still difficult, everything is changing for the better.
This birthday is time to celebrate.
The Ji family does not have any relatives in Qingyuan, and Ji Xiaotang has a small birthday, and the second master Ji also released his words early and did not accept people to congratulate him. Despite this, there are still a few who insist on coming to the door.
Uncle Gu's family, this is the most unavoidable.
Then there is the Xie Zhixian family, which is the only congratulatory guest that Mrs. Ji Er really welcomes in her heart today.
Ji Xiaotang was still wearing a coat, so he saluted Xie Zhixian and Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie hurriedly stretched out her hand and helped Ji Xiaotang up.
Ji Xiaotang then greeted Xie Huaijin again. Xie Huaijin wore a brocade robe with vermilion butterflies and flowers today, and when he came to see Ji Xiaotang when he entered the door, he kept smiling on his face, as if he was born with no other expression.
Mrs. Xie saw that the two children were dressed in red, and saluted like this, and she didn't know what she thought, so she pursed her lips and smiled, and both eyes narrowed with a smile.
Xie Zhixian also squinted his eyes and smiled, his eyes stayed on Ji Xiaotang for a long time, and he seemed to be very satisfied.
After the salute, Mrs. Xie took out the congratulatory gift for Ji Xiaotang.
Mrs. Xie gave Ji Xiaotang four rulers, red, vermilion, bean green, and goose yellow, all of which are the colors that Ji Xiaotang likes and most complements her complexion.
These rulers are very suitable for Ji Xiaotang as a birthday gift.
In addition to these rulers, Mrs. Xie took out another brocade box and opened it for Ji Xiaotang to see.
The brocade box is lined with royal blue soft silk, and there is a red gold dot cui Chaoyang five phoenix hanging bead hairpin.
"Xiaotang take a look, do you like it or not?" Mrs. Xie asked with a smile.
Ji Xiaotang quickly glanced at Mrs. Ji Er.
Mrs. Xie's congratulatory gift is too precious.
Again, it's too precious.
"I can't do it." Mrs. Ji Er was busy and said, "It's too precious, Xiaotang is still young, and he can't hold it down." Hurry up and put it away, how to take out all the treasures at the bottom of your box. ”
Although Master Ji and Mrs. Ji Er love Ji Xiaotang very much, they have always taught Ji Xiaotang to cherish their blessings. The two of them did the same themselves, Ji Xiaotang was young, and although the jewelry he usually wore was exquisite, it was not gorgeous.
"It's the baby at the bottom of the box, so I took it out to Xiaotang. I can't hold it down, in my opinion, only Xiaotang can wear it. Mrs. Xie said.
Mrs. Ji said that Ji Xiaotang couldn't accept it, so Mrs. Xie insisted that Ji Xiaotang accept it.
Second Master Ji and Xie Zhixian were both smiling and not speaking, only Xie Huaijin was a little nervous, and seemed to be looking forward to Ji Xiaotang accepting this gift.
In the end, it was Mrs. Ji Er who could not resist Mrs. Xie's enthusiasm.
In the end, the two children will eventually get married. If someone else sends this thing, she will definitely not let Ji Xiaotang accept it.
Mrs. Ji nodded, and Ji Xiaotang put away the brocade box. But he didn't hand it over to Jin'er and Xiu'er, but only turned around and handed it over to Xiangxiu, who was serving next to him.
When Mrs. Ji Er saw it, she nodded to Xiangxiu.
Xiangxiu understood, took the brocade box, and carefully put it in.
Ji Xiaotang's subtle movements did not escape Mrs. Xie's eyes, and Mrs. Xie nodded appreciatively.
“…… Both of them were only that big," Mrs. Xie compared her hand to the size of the pillow, "both of them were chubby, and all these years had passed, as if they were yesterday." ”
"That's not how it is." Mrs. Ji Er felt the same way.
When Second Master Ji and Xie Zhixian saw the two wives talking about family life, they both got up and went to the study in the front yard.
"You take Huaijin and go talk to your uncle. Huai Jin and your uncle are going to participate in the township test, so they can learn from each other. Second Mrs. Ji said to Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang agreed, and took Xie Huaijin out of the house.
Walking to the rockery, Xie Huaijin stopped.
Ji Xiaotang knew that he had something to say, so he also stopped.
"Xiaotang," Xie Huaijin's face turned crimson, and his tone was nervous. The two have been getting along since childhood, and they are the most comfortable, alone with Ji Xiaotang, Xie Huaijin rarely has a nervous time.
"Brother Huaijin?"
"Xiaotang," maybe it was Ji Xiaotang's brother Huaijin who gave Xie Huaijin enough courage. "I think, when I come back from the township examination, I will let my father and mother propose marriage."
In his previous life, Xie Huaijin also said the same.
It's just that he didn't take the township exam, and the matter of proposing relatives was delayed. Immediately afterwards, the Ji family had an accident and fell for a while.
The Xie family never mentioned the matter of proposing again.
However, Xie Huaijin's heart for her has not changed. In the end, he even lost his life for her.
"Brother Huaijin, can you not go to the township test?" (To be continued......)