Chapter 72 The British Duchy Minister
The British Mansion is the residence of Zhang Fu, a benchmark figure among the relatives of the Ming Dynasty. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
Early in the morning, the maids and servants in the palace received warnings.
-- Be careful today, don't lose the face of the Guogong Mansion, otherwise you won't be able to take care of your friendship for several lifetimes.
"I heard that the second aunt and wife are coming back to save their relatives, and the second aunt is also coming."
"Well, let me tell you, the second aunt and wife broke the house back then, and the eldest lady was so angry that she called the second and third masters, and expelled her!"
"Then why did the second aunt come back again? And the attitude of the government is not to treat expulsion! ”
The two maids were taking the opportunity to gossip, and one of them, a maid with a red mole on the corner of her mouth, said mysteriously: "You have old news, you know?" Grandpa Guo later heard about this, and wrote back to scold the eldest lady, don't you see that the second lady is in charge of the house now? ”
"Oh! I see! I said why is it so grand today, it turns out that I want to compensate the second aunt and wife! ”
There has never been a shortage of gossip in the house, and today it seems to be very much.
When Fang Xing rode a horse and escorted Zhang Shuhui to the gate of the British Mansion, two rows of servants were already neatly lined up to welcome him.
"Open the side door!"
A steward came out of the door, he first ordered someone to open the side door, then walked over, bowed down and said, "I have seen the second aunt, the old lady and the lady have been waiting for a long time." ”
Fang Xing nodded, and said to Xin Laoqi behind him: "You take them to rest, pay attention." ”
Xin Laoqi responded: "Young master, rest assured, you will never lose the face of our family." ”
It's also very strange today, the people on both sides are close relatives, but they all put on a show, and Fang Xing brought out all ten family members.
"Second aunt, please."
The side door opened, and Fang Xing accompanied the carriage inside. As for entering through the side door, not the main entrance, he didn't think there was anything wrong.
The main entrance of the British government is usually closed, and it is only opened when the decree is announced, or when there is an important matter.
In later generations, some people were upset with Lin Daiyu, thinking that Jiafu did not open the main door to greet her, thinking that this was contempt.
In fact, this is not the case, if Jiafu opened the main gate to greet him at that time, it is estimated that everyone in the capital will laugh at his family for flattering the salt imperial history.
Without mentioning the gossip, Fang Xing was caught by Xue Huamin as soon as he entered the door, and he led Fang Xing to see the old lady.
It seems that this Xue Huamin's status in the Zhang family is not low!
Seeing Xue Huamin take himself skillfully into the backyard, Fang Xing secretly pondered in his heart.
But in front of a door in the backyard, Xue Huamin couldn't enter, but was led by a maid.
After entering this gate, there are winding paths all the way, and there are beautiful scenery everywhere.
Fang Xing compared this place with his own residence, and came to the conclusion that his current residence is an affordable house, and the Guogong Mansion is a super invincible mansion with sea views.
Although it was only early spring, there was still no shortage of Yin Ziyan in the Mansion of the Duke of Keguo, and Fang Xing's gaze was withdrawn after turning around, because he noticed that the maid leading the way had been carefully observing him.
After passing through a verandah and entering a small garden, a separate compound comes into view.
This is the residence of the widow of Rong Guogong and the mother of the British Duke, Wang.
There were a few maids standing at the door, and when they saw Fang wake up, someone immediately went in to say goodbye.
And Zhang Shuhui happened to be brought here, and the couple looked at each other and gave each other a comforting smile.
"Second aunt, second aunt, the old lady is invited."
Fang Xing walked over, stretched out his hand and held Zhang Shuhui's little hand, and in the dull eyes of those maids, Shi Shiran followed into the compound.
"Oh! Still holding hands? ”
When the old lady heard her own people say this, she smiled and said, "This little couple has not been married for a long time, and it is the time for honey to mix oil, so don't make fun of it." ”
As he spoke, the man had already come in.
Bowing, calling mother and mother-in-law, these due righteousness came one by one, and then woke up and retired.
After Fang woke up, the old lady looked at Zhang Shuhui, who was a little indifferent, and sighed: "When your biological mother went away due to illness, you were still a child at that time. Later, your father sent you to me for a few years, and you gave me a lot of fun at that time. ”
Zhang Shuhui bowed her head and said: "Mother, I still remember the events of my youth, thank you for my mother's nurturing back then." ”
After the greetings were over, the old lady gave her congratulatory gifts, all of which were jewelry, and finally gave a wooden box.
Zhang Shuhui retired and went to the second lady.
Fang Xing was being received by Xue Huamin, and the two of them were comfortable drinking tea and chatting, but Zhang Shuhui had already seen people she didn't want to see.
On the way to the second lady's residence, Zhang Shuhui saw the eldest lady Li.
Li was supported by two maids, and when he saw Zhang Shuhui, he sneered: "The second aunt's wife is passing through the door and not entering!" ”
Zhang Shuhui said: "My sister-in-law has been reduced over the years, it can be seen that she has worked so hard for the Guogong Mansion, and when the eldest brother comes back, she should be comforted by a good wife." ”
The two of them spoke with wit, and finally the eldest lady snorted coldly, turned around and left.
When I got to the second lady, my sister-in-law was a lot more affectionate.
The young second lady pulled Zhang Shuhui to sit on the Hu bed, and said with emotion: "You were so bold back then, but now I feel relieved to see you living happily." ”
The second lady is Zhang Fu, who specially married into the family to have a son, and is a part-time housekeeper, and in the past few years, her status in the house has also risen sharply, so she dared to say these words.
Seeing the wooden box, the second lady smiled and said, "The old lady is still worried about you, otherwise no one will want to get good things from her hands easily." ”
"What's in there?"
Zhang Shuhui wanted to open it to take a look, but was stopped by the second lady, and then changed the topic for a while and forgot about it.
After Zhang Shuhui left, the second lady sighed: "My sister-in-law, we all thought that she was going to be lonely for the rest of her life, but I didn't expect that now she has fallen into a blessed nest, but I am still ......"
The companion next to him also said: "Who said no, the second aunt and wife rushed out of the house back then, fortunately, there is also a lady You sent a few guards and mother-in-law to protect, otherwise let alone go to Beiping, it is estimated that even Jinling will not be able to get out." ”
The second lady touched her stomach and said, "It's all women, why bother." ”
The companion's eyes darkened when he saw this action, and he comforted: "Don't worry! You see, the second aunt and wife have been married for half a year, but there is no good letter either! ”
The second lady looked at the door blankly: "It's different!" Although he didn't say it, I knew that he had been looking forward to having a healthy son-in-law! ”
"And my sister-in-law's life is much better."
remembered that the maid who passed the word said that Zhang Shuhui was led into the door by Fang Xing, and the second lady was a little envious.
"Nothing compares to the love of husband and wife, woman......"