The old woman was lean and lean, short in stature, and able to move neatly, and at first glance she was a quick person.

Qiao Lixi didn't know where the headquarters of the Gu clan was and what they relied on to make a living, but looking at the appearance of the old woman, she should be living a pampered life now, and her living standard was not bad.

As for the group of female dependents around the old woman, they are eager to wear all the good things on their bodies, and the posture on their heads is quite nouveau riche.

Qiao Lixi thought evilly: The Dingguo Marquis Mansion can also be regarded as a figure in the noble circle, and the level of the clansmen needs to be improved.

"Third aunt." Feng was reluctant, but still performed the junior salute in front of the old woman.

"Mrs. Hou." The woman who was called the third aunt reluctantly gave Feng a good look.

The ladies around the old woman asked the Feng family for peace.

Feng was greatly satisfied, and the smile in the corners of his eyes became a little richer, and even the laugh lines came out.

Chang Yulian stood aside respectfully.

Feng took the initiative to introduce Qiao Lixi and Chang Yulian to everyone, "This is Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law Qiao's family, and this is Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law Chang's family." This is the third aunt, the ancestor of our Gu clan. ”

"Third uncle." Qiao Lixi is as good as a blessed body.

The old woman gave Qiao Lixi and Chang Yulian a look of charity, "The two little daughters-in-law are both born well, and the rules are good, or you are blessed, and there are two more clever daughters-in-law at once." ”

Feng smiled exaggeratedly, "Aunt Cheng's auspicious words, these two children are indeed sensible and have helped me a lot." ”

After a few polite words, Feng personally led the group to the flower hall.

On the way, under Chang Yulian's supplementary explanation, Qiao Lixi understood the status of this third uncle, the Wang clan, in the clan.

How so?

Well, the existence of dog fighting human power.

The man of the Wang clan is the younger brother of the patriarch of the Gu clan, and he is covered by the patriarch's elder brother, and the family is quite respected in the clan, but what ability do they really have?

Hehe, the pretense is very powerful, and the calculation of interests is very powerful.

So, this third uncle is here to take the lead?

The serious patriarch's wife didn't arrive, so she came to test the waters first?

Wang pretended to pick up the teacup and took a sip, "It's still the seventh daughter-in-law's tea, and the tea here tastes delicious." ”

The Wang family prides itself on being the elder of the clan, and the title of the Feng clan also comes with the clan, so that he can show his status and be superior in front of the Feng clan.

It's just that this "seven" is probably just a symbolic number, and it is not close to the patriarch's lineage, otherwise, the ancestors of Gu Jinzhen's line would not have followed the ancestor to revolt.

Most of them couldn't get along in the clan, so they found another way out, but they were lucky and became famous, and these relatives who couldn't beat the eight poles came out.

Feng didn't seem to care, the smile on his face remained the same, and even his tone was the same as before.

"If the third aunt likes it, bring some back when you go back, this is the tribute tea rewarded by the emperor, and the Hou Ye only got three taels, and the third aunt and the eldest aunt will take some back."

Qiao Lixi looked at the third uncle's dark face and gloated.

The Feng family is very filial, and the tribute tea was sent out without blinking an eye, but there were only three taels in total, and there was also filial piety to the patriarch's wife, so that one person could divide it up to one or two.

Of course, if this third uncle is thick-skinned enough, it is okay to let the Feng family give up the share of the Hou Mansion, but this will inevitably be too obvious to use her identity to oppress people.

Sure enough, the woman who was about the same age as the Feng family sitting next to the Wang family opened her mouth, hesitating and not knowing how to speak.

Wang's face was even more gloomy.

To tell the truth, this third uncle feels very bad for Qiao Yixi.

It is said that each other is born from the heart, and the face of this third uncle is sour and shrewd, and she is not a person who is easy to get along with.

Over there, the Feng family said in a homely manner: "At the end of the year, Hou Ye has a lot of personal contacts, especially this year, Hou Ye has been a few errands in front of the saint, and has dealings with several century-old families, I want to take the opportunity of the New Year to move around more, good tea and good wine are indispensable, these two tribute tea are to solve my urgent need." ”

"Seventh sister-in-law, what are these words, is the Hou Mansion still short of this tea?" The woman finally found an opportunity to retort.

"Brother and sister laughed, there is naturally no shortage of tea in the Hou Mansion, but the Hou Mansion is a big family, there are many rules, and the people who come and go are all famous families in the noble circle, and they pay attention to a lot, it is impossible for the guests to come, I will entertain people with Ming Qian tea, right?" Feng Shi patiently explained, "So, brother and sister, don't look at the bright surface of the Hou Mansion, but the degree of food and clothing is calculated, it is also a lot of expenses, the grade of the things in your hand is low, it is a trivial matter to look down on the Hou Mansion, and it is a trivial matter to be rejected by the circle, so that the Hou Ye will have a bad reputation, this is troublesome, how can the Hou Ye be an errand in front of the saint?" ”

"The seventh daughter-in-law is right," Wang said, "the higher the status, the more attention is paid to these haves and nots, and if they are not in the circle, it is understandable that they don't understand these things." These old seven daughters-in-law take good care of the Hou Mansion and care about the clan, and they try their best to help those who can help them, and they are sensible. ”

Qiao Lixi immediately looked towards the Feng clan.

The decent smile on Feng's face remained unchanged, but his eyes tightened.

"Now the two daughters-in-law are with you, and you are teaching them hand in hand, which they should help you share."

"The third aunt is right," Feng said, "Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law has been helping me take care of the backyard, because she entered the door early, I took her with me to teach for a while, so the affairs of the backyard were handed over to her." Later, Qiao's entered the door, and it stands to reason that I should hand over the feed to her, but Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law has just started here, and the manpower transfer has just been arranged, if it is frequently transferred, I am afraid that these two children will not be well managed, so I want Qiao's to follow Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law, and the two will help them. But Qiao's said that the affairs of the 'Wutong Pavilion' had just started, and they had no time to take care of both sides, and the two of them took care of the middle feed at the same time, so it was inevitable that there would be disagreements, which would not only hurt the feelings between the concubines, but also make it difficult for the subordinates.

I thought about it and felt that Qiao's was right, so I asked her to concentrate on managing the 'Wutong Pavilion' first, and talk about other things later. ”

Wang nodded frequently, "You are right, Qiao's just entered the door, it is better to take care of his own yard first, and take care of the uncle's living is the most important thing, as for the middle feed, Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law is also your daughter-in-law, and it is the same for whoever hands it over." The Hou Mansion has not yet had a son, and there is no such thing as who takes advantage of whom, and who dominates the guests. Besides, Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law is from Shangshu Mansion, she has good rules and knows a lot, so you can rest assured that she will be handed it over. Just like Qiao said, if two people really want to manage the backyard together, there are differences of opinion, and the subordinates are also embarrassed. ”

"That's not it." Feng covered his mouth and agreed.

Qiao Lixi was on the side, hehehe.

Is it true that you have a clear conscience when you say it in such a "I'm for your good" tone?

"Joe's."

Hearing Wang's words, Qiao Yixi immediately straightened her waist and looked obedient.

Qiao Yixi's appearance made the Wang family very satisfied.

What about the daughter-in-law of the Hou Mansion?

It's not that she can't jump out of her five-finger mountain.

Even if it is the princess in the future, or even Mrs. Hou, she has to bow her head in front of her!

Vanity was greatly satisfied, and Wang's gaze at Qiao Yixi softened a little, "If there is anything you don't understand, humbly ask your mother-in-law and younger siblings for advice." You are now the daughter-in-law of the Hou Mansion of Dingguo, your words and deeds represent the Hou Mansion, you are a noble, don't take out your childish appearance, be generous when you should be generous, abide by your own duties, everything is important to your husband, you must know that your dignity is given by your husband, your status in the Hou Mansion, and your face outside rely on your husband. It's a good thing that the little couple has a lot of affection, but our Gu clan can't tolerate jealousy of women, let alone narrow-minded people. ”

"Yes, Third Uncle." Qiao Yixi's attitude was very good, as if she hadn't heard the third uncle's voice at all.

The third uncle glanced at Qiao Yixi more.

Qiao Lixi's eyes and nose looked at her nose, and her nose looked at her heart, so she couldn't tell whether this girl understood or didn't understand.

The woman, who had been observing the words and feelings of the third uncle, opened her mouth as if inadvertently, and said to the Feng family: "Seventh sister-in-law, you are really good to your two daughters-in-law, and it is a blessing for the two children to meet a mother-in-law like you." ”

"Although I don't have a daughter, I am also a mother, who doesn't want their children to live well, especially the daughter who gets married, she has to take care of her husband and serve her in-laws in her husband's house, and in her mother's house, she is the daughter who marries out of the water, this mentality is ...... I'm from here, so I understand. Daughter's family, who was not pampered at home before marriage, suddenly came to a strange place, and the only one she could rely on was her husband. If the relationship between the two is good, it will be easier. Therefore, I treat my two daughters-in-law as daughters, hoping that they can integrate into the Hou Mansion as soon as possible and live smoothly in the Hou Mansion. ”

"That's why I said, I'm afraid that a mother-in-law like the seventh sister-in-law can't find a second one in the capital, and the two children are so blessed. Over the years, your management of the Hou Mansion and your responsibility to the clan have all been seen in our eyes and remembered in our hearts. Hou Ye has done so many things for the clan over the years, and the patriarch has to tell us from time to time that we must not forget the good of Hou Ye, and if the Hou Mansion needs it, we must do our best to help. ”

Qiao Lixi pouted, who wouldn't say beautiful words, just move her mouth, and don't lose anything.

Is Dingguo Marquis good to the clansmen?

It's just to satisfy his vanity, making him feel that he is superior to others in front of the clan, and he is the most useful and powerful one in the Gu clan.

On the clan's side, they think that even the high-ranking Hou Ye has to bow down in front of their elders, be filial, abide by their duties, and contribute to the clan.

The two distorted psychology, because of the different angles of standing, the people of both parts have been greatly satisfied, and they get along very "well".