"Peony went to make tea and hasn't come back yet?" Wen Qingzhu looked outside the house and found that the peony had not come for a long time.

Mother Ye just packed up her things and said, she went to urge and left.

Aunt Yue hurriedly said: "Miss don't worry, the kitchen must not be able to clean up for a while, the concubine and Mei'er are not thirsty." ”

Wen Qingzhu smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm going to drink it anyway." ”

While the two sides were talking, through the two-story courtyard wall, Wen Mingqian's shout suddenly came.

"Why is this place so small! Is there even a door? I'm going to take a look at that middle yard! ”

The room was instantly quiet.

At this time, Peony came over with new tea, but her face was a little wrong.

"What's wrong?" Wen Qingzhu got up and asked.

After Peony put down the tea, he sighed and pointed to the kitchen behind him: "It's not the kitchen yet, the old man said before, one person can bring up to four people to serve, Aunt Wu has three masters, and finally brought eighteen people, and the kitchen has four exclusive, and there is no place to support it." ”

Everyone began to fall silent, and Wen Qingzhu was also thinking about it.

If you continue to live, I am afraid that there will be all kinds of contradictions.

Thinking of this, Aunt Yue suddenly said: "Miss, if not, there are also two ear amps on the left and right sides of the concubine's small courtyard, and the concubine will move one out and use it as a small kitchen, when you want to do something, just go directly to the concubine." ”

"That's not good, your place is already very small, not to mention if your father goes to your side to rest......" Wen Qingzhu looked at Aunt Yue and Wen Qingmei, knowing that the place was too small.

There are three rooms in the west wing, which could have been given to Wen Qingmei to live on one side.

But if Uncle Wen wants to come over to stay overnight, it is not very convenient, although the second room is small, it is always a separate room, and it is best to set aside one side for Wen Qingmei.

Wen Qingmei knew what Aunt Yue meant, and hurriedly explained: "Sister, don't worry, I still live in the ear room, seeing that my sister is so well cleaned up, there will be no problem on my side, not to mention that the house where my aunt lives is big, don't worry, it's no problem to separate a clean room." ”

Wen Qingzhu thought about it, and then nodded.

After a while, the figures of Wen Mingqian and Wen Qinglan suddenly appeared outside the door.

Seeing them here, the two of them were obviously stunned for a moment.

In the end, it was Wen Qinglan who reacted first, and saluted: "I've seen Aunt Yue, the second sister and the fourth sister." ”

Wen Mingqian bowed in hindsight.

Wen Qingzhu returned the salute here, and Wen Qinglan followed Wen Mingqian as if he was just looking at it casually, turned around and left.

By noon, everyone had gone to a central hall between the front and back yards.

This central hall is not large, and it is divided into two sides, with a dining area on the outside and a tea room for guests inside.

The big round table was full of people.

Wen Qingzhu was also very surprised, there were really a lot of people in Uncle Wen's family.

This lunch was eaten very quietly, and Wen Mingqian felt uncomfortable.

Wen Qingzhu didn't think it was anything, such a three-entry courtyard was actually better than the people on the ninth floor.

Halfway through the meal, Wen Mingqian was the first to sit still.

"Father, the child still hasn't finished reading the book, so go back to the study first and see it."

Uncle Wen stopped with his hand holding chopsticks, did not speak to Wen Mingqian, but said to Aunt Wu: "Mingqian is older, and now there is no housewife in the family, you should be patient and teach him etiquette and rules, after all, your Wu family was also an official eunuch." ”

"Yes, sir." Aunt Wu nodded respectfully, and then glanced at Wen Mingqian.

Wen Mingqian could only sit down patiently, feeling so aggrieved that he couldn't do it.

As soon as he raised his eyes, he saw Wen Qingzhu on the opposite side, and when he looked to the left, it was Aunt Yue's mother and daughter, and when he looked to the right, it was Uncle Wen, and he was even more uncomfortable.

After eating, Uncle Wen talked about the servant: "At the other end of the kitchen, I have already arranged people, as for the extra ones, they will be sent as soon as possible, and whoever keeps the money will keep it." ”

"Yes." Aunt Wu gritted her teeth and could only hold back.

In the middle of the afternoon, Aunt Wu called all eighteen servants to the small courtyard.

When I was in the West Courtyard of Yanyuan, there were not many people at all.

But when I went to this small courtyard, I actually stood the only place full.

Aunt Wu suddenly recalled the days when she was a girl, and the yard seemed to be so small.

But it was even worse at the time, with three sisters living in one room.

At least now she can have a small courtyard to herself.

After repeated selection, the people who have been serving you all year round will naturally stay.

Mother You, Lu Yu, Xiao Cui, and three little girls and two mothers-in-law who do chores, and two people in the kitchen.

On Wen Qinglan's side, there were also six who served her, and Wen Mingqian was a little less, only three.

After repeated selection, I could only give up the kitchen and the little girl who did the chores.

In this way, the personnel are naturally reduced.

In the afternoon, someone sent a letter over, and Tian Chong settled down the house there and could live there at any time.

Wen Qingzhu was also relieved, and went to accompany Mingxuan to read for half an afternoon.

When I came back, I found that Wen Mingqian in the next room had fallen asleep on the table.

Seeing this scene, Wen Qingzhu shook his head helplessly.

She just walked to the door of the backyard with the green pottery, and happened to meet Wen Qinglan who came over with Yuan'er.

"Sister."

"Sister."

The two of them made a hypocritical salute, but this house is too small, and you can see it when you go out of the house.

Wen Qinglan had already stepped aside, thinking that she would have to have a good relationship with Wen Qingzhu in the future, and just happened to see the food box in Lu Tao's hand at a glance.

She smiled and asked, "Did my sister go over to visit the fifth brother?" He is still young now, so he doesn't have to be too diligent, I'm afraid that his brother lives next to him, which puts him under pressure. ”

Hearing this, Green Tao almost couldn't hold back her laughter, but she immediately lowered her head.

Yuan'er thought it was strange, but she didn't ask much. Fun read

Wen Qingzhu looked as usual, and nodded: "It's good to have a little pressure when you study, and you can wait until you pass the exam in one fell swoop." ”

"Thank you, sister, Jiyan." Wen Qinglan said again, watching Wen Qingzhu and the others leave.

When they arrived at the study, Wen Mingqian and Wen Mingxuan's rooms were next to each other.

Standing at the door, Wen Qinglan saw Wen Mingqian sleeping in the left eye, and Wen Mingxuan who was practicing calligraphy in silence with her right eye.

The strong contrast made Wen Qinglan's heart surge with anger.

No wonder she noticed that Wen Qingzhu had something to say just now, it turned out to be like this!

Wen Qinglan walked unceremoniously to Wen Mingqian's room, took the food box in Yuan'er's hand, and put it heavily on the table, which woke Wen Mingqian up at once.

"What, what's wrong! It's an earthquake! Wen Mingqian was so frightened that he immediately jumped up and looked left and right.

Wen Qinglan held back her anger and said, "Ming Qian! You said you have to study hard! That's how I read it! ”

Wen Mingqian saw that the person who came was his sister, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, slumped on the chair, and said dissatisfiedly: "Sister! Why are you so surprised! This yard is small, don't be heard by your father! ”

Wen Qinglan was so angry that she couldn't help but quarrel with him.

Wen Mingxuan's train of thought was interrupted, and he ordered Ah Lai to close the door.

Wen Qinglan heard the sound of the door closing next door, and then she stopped.

Wen Mingqian was even more proud: "I'll just say it, it's better for you to go back, I'm so big here, you have to be quiet." ”

……

Early in the morning of the first day, Aunt Yue prepared a housewarming cake, originally wanting to call Aunt Wu to go out together.

But Aunt Wu didn't sleep well last night, caught a cold again, and got sick.

After Aunt Yue asked Uncle Wen for instructions, she took Ruxing and Mother Luo from the kitchen out and gave gift cakes to the next door.

The courtyard next door to the Wen family is also a similar courtyard, and the one who opened the door was an old woman.

After Aunt Yue explained her intentions, the mother-in-law hurriedly led her into the door and diligently poured her tea and water.

After a while, Mrs. Ning, the hostess of the backyard, came out.

Mrs. Ning is about the same age as Aunt Yue, and she is hearty and straightforward.

After chatting for a few words, he asked directly: "I have long heard that there is a Master Wen moving next door, but I didn't expect Mrs. Wen to be so well maintained, and she is not a few years older than my eldest daughter." ”

Aunt Yue wanted to explain, but Mrs. Ning took a bite to Mrs. Wen, which made Aunt Yue's heart feel very comfortable.

She didn't deny it, and chatted with each other for a while.

Aunt Yue only knew that Mrs. Ning had two sons, two daughters, the eldest son was nineteen, and she was a lifter, and she found a petty official in Los Angeles next door, and the younger son was fifteen this year, and he had already taken the Xiucai exam, and planned to continue to take the exam the year after tomorrow.

Regarding the situation of the Wen family, Aunt Yue has the experience of going out before, and her response is much smoother.

"There are more people in our family, the master's first wife went, leaving a pair of children, I also have a daughter, and there is an aunt in the family, and I also have a pair of daughters, all of whom are smart and well-behaved."

Aunt Yue said, and Mrs. Ning chuckled.

This is the style of a big family, but she still has a kind smile on her face.

After chatting for a while, Aunt Yue left and went to a few other houses by the way.

However, in addition, he recognized him, and he was polite, but he was not as hospitable as Mrs. Ning.

After returning home, Aunt Yue went to Wen Qingzhu's side and told her about going out today.

Wen Qingzhu nodded: "Auntie is doing a good job." ”

Halfway through the words, he suddenly looked at Aunt Yue's stomach: "Have you been drinking the medicine you gave to your aunt before?" ”

"Yes, but last year, the Wen family had a lot of things, plus the King of Chu gained power, and Lord Wu followed suit, and the master went to Aunt Wu's side a lot."

Aunt Yue said as she spoke, her face darkened.

Wen Qingzhu comforted her, feeling not very good in her heart.

As long as the king of Chu is still using Wu Shan, Aunt Wu will press on Aunt Yue's head one day.

It's not good to go on like this, it seems that we have to find an opportunity to let Aunt Yue take the position.

Otherwise, Aunt Wu may have to stare at her again when she is free.

Two days later, Wen Qingzhu was just about to move out, and a low-key carriage came to the door of Wen's house.

Jiang Yuancheng is dressed in regular clothes and is very low-key.

In recent days, Uncle Wen has been at home and immediately welcomed Jiang Yuancheng in.

It happened that Wen Qinglan had just come out of Wen Mingqian's side and was pleasantly surprised when she saw Jiang Yuancheng.

After saluting, Wen Qinglan quickly went back to the small courtyard in the east and instructed Yuan'er to dress her up.

The place was very small, and Xiao Xing saw it at a glance, and went in to tell Wen Qingmei.

Wen Qingmei thought for a moment and asked Xiao Xing to go to Wen Qingzhu's side to inform the news.

Wen Qingzhu, who was cleaning up his things, frowned, is Jiang Yuancheng very idle?

Of course not, there are a lot of things that the emperor has given him now, plus he is fully responsible for the affairs of the canal, Jiang Yuancheng should be so busy that his feet don't touch the ground.

After a while, a mother-in-law from the front yard came over to invite Wen Qingzhu over.

Wen Qingzhu hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll go over later, let them wait." ”

The mother-in-law thought of Wen Qingzhu's status in the family, and she didn't dare to urge, so she turned around and went back to her life.

Wen Qingzhu stood up and glanced at the backyard: "Green Tao, you told me yesterday that there is a side door in the backyard where you can go out, right?" ”

"Yes." Green Tao put down what he was holding.

Wen Qingzhu laughed: "I'll leave with you later, Mother Ye and the others will stay here to pack up their things, and then take Mingxuan to me later." ”

At this time, there are not many people in the backyard.

Wen Qingzhu and Green Tao carefully avoided the kitchen, took the power gourd, and quietly went out.

Finally walked out of this home, Wen Qingzhu breathed a long sigh of relief.

It's just that when they just got around the corner, they hit and almost hit a person.