"Second young grandmother! The second young grandmother ~~~~~! ”

At this time, a loud middle-aged woman's voice sounded at the gate of the courtyard. When An Jiayi heard the cry of Mama Kong, she didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly got up to greet her.

"Mama Kong, why are you here?"

An Jiayi is a little daughter-in-law who has only been in the door for more than a year, and she still has to have a minimum of respect for the old people in the house. Besides, there are really no messy things in other mansions in Zhang's mansion, and the master and servants each do their duty. So, you don't have to be careful.

"Hey! Don't mention it. This is not what the second young master said earlier. Let the girls and boys in the house! Do you all go to school and read and write? My second girl said she wouldn't go anywhere, she would play hide and seek with me! No, I'm looking for her! It just so happened that the old lady let you pass. I'll pass by the way. Kong Baobao spoke enthusiastically. It's not because the other party is a second young grandmother who has no power, so she is clever.

Mama Kong is the nurse of the eldest brother, and since the eldest brother took charge of the house, she has become the steward of the inner courtyard. Although there is a suspicion of cronyism. But Mama Kong is amazing! ~~~ With his own wrist and understanding of the rules, he can be a man, and he has stood firm under the competition of the mothers-in-law. Got the most picky old lady Nalan (the mother of the original owner, Mrs. Nalan, Manchu. Affirmation.

She's not, the grandma from the palace who played on TV in her previous life! Hehe. The reason why she is called "Mama" is that the people in the family respect her for being fair and diligent and working hard for the family.

(The word "mamma" is not a derogatory term.) It is the old name of the wet nurse. It is also extended to mean that mother, middle-aged and elderly women are in it. In the early Republic of China, this title was still very common among large families, and it has only slowly disappeared since the beginning of the "New Life Movement". ）

"Okay, Mama, I'll clean up and go right away. Is there anything wrong with my mother's search for me? ”

An Jiayi hurriedly cleaned up the embroidery bandage in her hand. I don't know why my mother-in-law is looking for me, usually my mother-in-law has something to do, and she is called sister-in-law Zhang Qiaoshi. (The original owner's eldest brother Zhang Pengfei's wife Zhang Qiaoshi, Qiao Yutang)

"It seems to be related to a telegram from the second master. What is it exactly? How can I know as a subordinate! ”

"Xianglian, clean up. Let's go to the main courtyard. ”

"Yes! Two young grandma! ”

Xianglian lowered her eyebrows and replied respectfully. In front of Mama Kong, the little girl didn't dare to be presumptuous! Don't dare to make the slightest mistake in the title.

"Sir. What does Pengxiang mean by telegram? Why did you suddenly remember to go to Xinjiang? ~~~~~~Master, you can't promise him. It's so easy to just come back from abroad, why do you have to leave home again?!!! ~~~Woo~Woo~Woo! ~~~”

In the main room, the mother was worried and anxious, and she whimpered and cried as she spoke.

"What are you doing here! What to cry about! ~~~ When the children are older, they will definitely have their own ideas. What are the specific plans of the second child?! ~~~ Wait for him to come back and ask him. Let's do as he says. You are a woman, don't get involved in these things!

Recently, I have also seen that the situation is really unstable! The second one is right! Our family can't be like before~~~ and watch the wind and clouds surge! We have to get out and protect ourselves!! ”

Father said earnestly. ~~~~~~ old-school father, always machismo. Never involve the mother in major decisions at home.

"Peng Xiang has been obedient and filial since he was a child. It's all your ruthless father! Why do you always send him out? There are so many children in the family, why is it always him? The mother grumbled as she protected her calf.

"Still obedient? Do you think the second child is a fuel-efficient lamp? This time, the money remitted home will only give you a fraction! How many days has he only been out? Where did all this money come from? Ever thought about it? ~~~

I sent him out, and it was for his good. What a woman's opinion! Long hair and short vision! ”

When my father thought about money, he was angry. - My wife is my mother, but I'm not a stepfather! Why do you only know ~~~ filial piety? What an unfilial son!!

"Father, mother. Good afternoon! ~~~ Brother and sister-in-law, good afternoon! ”

As soon as An Jiayi entered the door, she saw that her parents-in-law and eldest brother and sister-in-law were there, so she was apprehensive in her heart, and hurriedly gave a salute to greet everyone.

"The second family is here! ~~~”

The father nodded faintly, and his tone was a little rusty. After all, he is the elder of his father-in-law, and he never asks about the affairs of the daughters in the family. is a little unfamiliar with the new daughter-in-law. It's also excusable.

"Jiayi! Come! Come here~~~"

Mother also greeted An Jiayi affectionately. The mother was very satisfied with the two daughters-in-law she had personally selected, so she was much more affectionate.

"The second child has sent a telegram from Shanghai. Say yes~ begging your brother to do something. No, I called you! It's for you to get ready, catch up with tomorrow, and you will take the time to go back to your parents' house! ”

The mother affectionately took the little hand of the second daughter-in-law and patted it affectionately.

"You go back tomorrow, stay at your mother's house for a few days, and spend more time with your mother-in-law! Tell your mother to come and walk around and don't stay at home all day. I'm looking forward to her coming to the door! "A bit of chatter~~~

"Okay, okay~~~ Go down, you two have time to chat! There's something else to talk about! ”

The father opened his mouth impatiently:

"The second family, isn't your mother's brother serving in the presidential palace? What about the second child~~~ Isn't this an errand that wants to be in charge of the army in Xinjiang? I want your brother to give the event activity.

You can rest assured! It's not a difficult thing, it's just for your brother to pull a string or build a bridge or something! When the time comes, we will pay for the money ourselves. Let your mother's brother rest assured of the flowers, how much to spend, our Zhang family recognizes! ~~~ When you go back to the hospital in a while, go to the account room with your eldest brother. Spend some money on your brother first, and let him do the activities first. ”

In one breath, the father simply explained the matter and stood up.

"Boss! After a while, lead your younger siblings to the account room, and give 10,000 first~~~ first! You can't be stingy when you ask someone to do something! In addition, give another 1,000 to your younger siblings, and you can't go back to your parents' house without money! That's it, I've got to go see if I've got fish. ~~~”

The old man, with his hands behind his back, walked out of the hall steadily.

"This 'dead old man'!"

The mother looked at her wife lovingly, and saw that he was the shopkeeper again. secretly complained in his heart that his wife didn't pay attention to his second son.

"Mother! ~~~I~~~ I don't want Pengxiang to go to Xinjiang! What a sin it is for those who are in the middle of nowhere! An Jiayi saw her father-in-law walking away, so she hesitated and said reluctantly.

"Alas! ~~~ Who says it isn't! That's what I said to your father. But your father said that this is the attention of the second child himself. When the stinky boy comes back, I'll give you a good persuasion. ~~~ It's only been a few days since I came back from overseas! The heart is really wild~~~"

"What? ~~~Mother! ~~~ I'll go back to my parents' house tomorrow? ”

"Go ahead. Take a good look at your parents. Don't rush back. ”

"Brother and sister! I'll take you to the bookkeeper. Don't worry, you haven't gotten a word yet! If it doesn't work, it's still two to say~~~~! ”

Seeing that his father was gone, the eldest brother also stood up. An Jiayi also hurriedly followed. Although, she didn't want to take this errand in her heart.

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Early this morning, in front of the Anfu Mansion outside the Dongzhi Gate of the capital, it was very lively.

Yesterday, the in-laws Zhang Fu sent someone to spread the word. said that today's aunt and grandmother in the house are going back to their parents' house to visit relatives. So early in the morning, the people were busy. In front of the house, clean it clean.

At about 10 o'clock in the morning, five small carriages with large decorations slowly drove towards the house.

(Beijing in 1914 was not like Shanghai.) At this time in the capital, cars are still a rarity. The dignitaries and nobles in the capital also owned more than a dozen cars of the early Ford brand. There are only a dozen or so cars, and they often rest for food and lie in the nest, because there is no gasoline. Early Republic of China. Domestic gasoline is all imported. The lack of fuel made it difficult for northern China at that time to popularize automobiles among high-ranking officials and nobles. Therefore, in the early days of the Republic of China. Rickshaws, horse-drawn carts and donkey carts are also the main means of travel in the capital. ）

Five pony carriages slowly stopped in front of the main gate of Anfu.

"Xianglian, help your young lady!"

The housekeeper of the An family hurriedly greeted the little maid Xianglian and helped An Jiayi, who was anxious to get out of the car.

In fact, as the chief housekeeper of Anfu, he doesn't have to flatter the ladies who have married out of the mansion like this. As the saying goes, a daughter who marries out, spills water. No matter how powerful they are, they can't control the head of his big butler. So when the other married girls in the house returned to their parents' homes, he had never been so deliberately courteous.

But this aunt is different! Although it is also "spilled water". But I can't stand the good of people marrying! Zhangfu is one of the most wealthy families in the capital. The housekeeper did not dare to neglect this aunt in the slightest.

I am afraid that I will lose my manners in front of the servants of Zhang's house. Go back, and let the old lady Nalan, who has big rules, come to the door? Then you really don't have to live! ~~~~~~

"Butler, Mother! Okay? ”

After An Jiayi got off the station and stabilized, she straightened her hair and did not have a messy bun, and looked up and asked.

"Okay! ~~~ Auntie and grandmother! Madame received a message from Zhang's house yesterday. Then I commanded the small courtyard where you used to live to be cleaned up. Madame is waiting for you in the inner courtyard right now! Please! Don't let Madame wait~~~"

"Mother Wang, give the gift list to Steward An. Tell someone to hand over the gift to the butler. So I went to the house to see my mother. ”

"Good young lady!"

After An Jiayi instructed the housekeeper mother who came with her. took his personal maid and mother into the house first.

Not to mention for the time being, after An Jiayi entered the Anfu, the two of them confided in each other.

only said that Zhang Erye's uncle is called An Zhiyuan and has excellent words. - Although An Zhiyuan was not born to his mother-in-law, he and An Jiayi are half-brothers and sisters. But with his own efforts, he earned his place in the new government in the early years of the Republic of China. He is also the most powerful person who has settled in the world.

After lunch, in the living room of the main house of Anfu. An Zhiyuan, the eldest son of the An family, is sitting opposite his half-sister.

"Girl! These ten thousand oceans can't buy officials! The current market ~~~ is a county official in a remote area, and it also costs 200,000 oceans. What's more, my brother-in-law's plan is to be the position of Xinjiang superintendent, this is a feudal official! ~~~~~~This is not something that can be done by spending a little money and going through a relationship! ~~~ This is to be reported to the Presidential Palace, and it will be discussed at the meeting! ”

An Zhiyuan patiently explained to his sister the doorway in "buying officials and selling knights". Although I am not close to this sister and brother-in-law. He is a little disdainful, this brother-in-law who walks his dog all day.

"Big brother! This 10,000 oceans is not to buy the money of officials. It's just the cost of getting you around and matchmaking in the early stage. As long as you put you on the line, the Zhang family will naturally send someone to discuss specific matters. ”

"That's fine! Big brother will explore the way for you. When An Zhiyuan heard his sister's words, he immediately relieved himself. If it's just a treat to dinner and a relationship~~~ This ten thousand oceans is a bit too much.

As a result, in the capital, an undercurrent around the appointment of Xinjiang supervision and appointment quietly swelled up~~~ made these new officials of all sizes in the early years of the Republic of China puzzled - when did the officials in the remote frontiers become so popular???

And far away in Shanghai, Zhang Erye, who provoked this turmoil, didn't know ~~~ The capital was surging for his appointment.