An hour later, Su Meiniang and Zhao Tianer came to the flower hall from the garden. The two of them sat on the circle chairs in the hall, one on the left and one on the right, and the three slaves and maids who had carefully washed their children several times were waiting there one step earlier. Indeed, a man depends on his clothes, and a horse depends on his saddle. After changing into new clothes, after a simple twist and tidying up, they really give people a sense of rebirth.

Su Meiniang, who was silent, first looked at them one by one, and ordered in a tepid tone: "You all stick out all ten fingers for me." ”

The three slaves and maids, who did not dare to disobey her will, stretched out their hands one after another. Su Meiniang, who had just stood up at this time, walked slowly in front of them, and checked them one by one to see if there was any dirt left in their fingernails. After some acceptance, she didn't see the things she didn't want to see, and she was very satisfied.

Su Meiniang, who turned back to the circle chair and sat down, said with a pleasant expression on her face: "Not bad." Although there is a difference between the top and the bottom, as a woman, you should know how to be clean. Now that you were bought back by me, your old name can no longer be used. From this day onwards, you will have a new name. ”

Hearing that Zhao Tian'er was going to give them a new name, she inadvertently interjected and said, "Brother Wenxuan is still here to do this!" ”

"Such a trivial thing, there is no need to disturb him to read. It's up to the two of us to decide. I'll just go back to him. Su Meiniang raised her hand and pointed at the youngest and most expensive slave among the three, and said with a smile: "In the future, you will concentrate on serving Mrs. Zhao." ”

Zhao Tian'er, who heard the words "Mrs. Zhao", the ripples in her heart spread out, and her cheeks were pink and said, "Sister Hugh wants to talk nonsense." I'm not Mrs. Zhao. ”

"It's just a matter of time. Why should you be embarrassed and embarrassed. Noticing that she was embarrassed and cute, Su Meiniang said generously: "I will admit that I entered the door of the Li family, I was born into the Li family, and I died as a ghost of the Li family." ”

Zhao Tianer, who does not have her true temperament and straightforward personality, has a very thin skin. Although she also realized that it was a matter of time or time, she really didn't have any extravagant expectations for the title of lady. Even if he becomes Li Wenxuan's concubine in the future, as long as he does not complete the necessary procedures for a day, then he will be embarrassed to publicly admit that she is his woman for a day.

"From now on, this girl is the person in my sister's room." Su Meiniang, who was smiling at the corners of her mouth, naturally wanted to leave her with the best slave maid she bought. He looked at her with both eyes and said quite convincingly: "You can give her a name!" But awkwardly pushing, resisting, saying something don't or something like that. While she serves you, she can also serve Wenxuan conveniently. ”

Zhao Tian'er, who knew everything at once, did not refuse, but thought about the name a little, and said with a smile: "You are called Peony." ”

The slave maid, who had been given the name of Peony, took two steps forward, knelt down on her knees, bowed her head and thanked her, "Thank you, Madame, for giving her a new name." ”

Su Meiniang, who nodded, said with a smile: "It's still my sweetheart who will be named." The name peony is not only nice to hear, but also not cheesy. ”

"Sister Su, you are making fun of me again. If you do this again, I will ignore you. Zhao Tian'er said with a bit of shyness.

"It's all my sister's. Here, I can't pay you again. Su Meiniang, who blamed herself with a smile, for the two slaves in front of her, who really didn't have many bright spots, had a sense of being sent to do rough and stupid work at will, first pointed to the oldest woman who had experience in the past, and also had a little needlework and cooking, and then pointed to the girl who was in the middle of the age and looked honest, named and arranged what they were going to do: "Your name is Cuckoo, then you are called Taohong." The cuckoo is responsible for cooking on the fire, and the laundry and cleaning the yard are left to Pink to do. ”

The two girls, who responded to the word "yes", both knelt on the ground and thanked the master's family for giving them a new name. Even if they were not satisfied with the work they had arranged, it was a hundred times better than starving all day in a house like a human tooth, living in a dilapidated house like an animal, and having nothing to eat.

The two also knew that the most decent and light job of Lu Dao was arranged for peony. Even if they have a more or less sour taste in their hearts, they have to be convinced, after all, those who are worth twenty-five taels of silver have an advantage over their ten taels of silver. Cuckoo and Pink are self-comforting, who tells others that they are not only young and good-looking, but also know some words?

Su Meiniang, who could see a few clues from the changing expressions on the faces of the two, did not "draw cakes to satisfy their hunger", but was very confident in Li Wenxuan: "The Li family will only get better and better, not worse." The number of people in the family will also increase. As long as you care about this family and do it well, there will definitely be good results. ”

Cuckoo and Pink, who are not stupid or stupid, somewhat heard the meaning of her words. If they want a decent, light job, they have to do it with their hearts. In the future, the Li family will buy back slaves and maids one after another. At that time, they who come here first will have the opportunity to be the leader of one aspect, after all, this Li family is indeed big enough, and there will be more people to use.

Su Meiniang, who led the cuckoo and peach, first went to her room and handed them some bedding, pillows and other things that she didn't want, and then took them to live in a room in the west wing. Zhao Tianer took the peony to the main room in the north. She also gave the other party some bedding, and it was she who arranged for Peony to live in an empty room next to her room.

Li Wenxuan, who was told by Zhu Biao, who was his own protégé, that the big beggar was coming, was no longer in the study. When he saw the big beggar inside and outside the gatehouse, he didn't say much, but gestured with his hand to let the other party follow him. Just like the big beggar who entered the Grand View Garden of Grandma Liu, she was fortunate to walk in at this time, and her eyes were also good to look at this mansion.

Li Wenxuan, who didn't lead him far, went directly to the side door of his house, after all, it was quiet here, and it was convenient for him to leave when the time came. It's not that he discriminates against the other party because he is a beggar, so he won't let him go to the main gate of his house, but Li Wenxuan is asking him to inquire about the matter, and he can't let others attract attention, or accidentally reveal the news.

After a period of inquiry, the big beggar, who got a lot of news, did not report with mud and water: "The Lin family not only has fields outside the city, but also in the surrounding neighboring counties. It is said that it adds up to more than 10,000 acres. In addition, his family's business is also very large. In this Guangxin Mansion, there are always rice shops, oil shops, silk shops, and cloth shops in the counties under the name of the Lin family. Lin Zhengbei and his main room have three daughters and two sons. Except for the youngest daughter, Lin Ruoxi, who is not married, the rest of the children are already married. Speaking of her little daughter, she was as beautiful as a fairy descending to earth......"

Li Wenxuan, who roughly understood the business and industrial status of the Lin family, coldly interrupted his appearance of being about to drool and obscene Lin Ruoxi, but asked purposefully: "Are there any people in the official mansion in those relatives of the Lin family?" ”

"Not really. I heard that the Lin family is trying to marry off their youngest daughter, so as to make them attach to the prefect's family. The big beggar was very sure: "As for the others, Lin Zhengbei's in-laws are all businessmen's families or landlords' families in the surrounding prefectures and counties. ”

Thinking of Li Wenxuan, whose city is the seat of the government, it is expected that more than half of the Lin family's industries are concentrated in Guixi County. racking his brains, he felt that as long as Lin Zhengbei had too deep ties with different government offices, then he would have the opportunity and methods to rectify him. For this reason, if he wants to take revenge on Lin Zhengbei, he has to find a breakthrough that happens to be good. Although Li Wenxuan really didn't know where the big pumpkin came from for a while, his hatred for Lin Zhengbei was never extinguished.

"You're just going to get this dispensable news?" Li Wenxuan, who wanted him to tell the news he had inquired about, pretended to have a cold face and said, "Is there anything else?" ”

The big beggar, who noticed that this related news did not impress him, smiled and said, "Daochang Li, don't worry! After all, these good things are only on the last thing. Lin Zhengbei's two sons, although they are both born to Lin Zhengbei's seed and one mother, have always been incompatible. The two brothers are openly and secretly fighting for their Lao Tzu's property, but they have long been incompatible. Recently, the two brothers fell in love with a girl named Peony in Baihualou at the same time. For this reason, the two fought very hard. This white flower of silver makes it like flowing water, but it is extremely cheap for the old bustard. ”

Li Wenxuan, who heard this useful news, instinctively reacted at the first instinct, thinking that he should still be able to make some "articles" in the middle of this matter. However, he did not conclude that the other party was telling the truth, and said lightly: "Where did you hear this?" ”

The big beggar who made a fool of himself smiled and said: "There are always channels and methods for asking for food. If I tell you everything, I'll starve to death. You can rest assured that this piece of information is absolutely reliable. If you don't believe me, you can go to Baihualou to verify the authenticity. Hehe, in addition to the above, I have a more interesting news here, but ......" halfway through the conversation, he made a gesture of asking for silver in his hand.

In order to be able to successfully retaliate against Lin Zhengbei's Li Wenxuan, he didn't care about spending more money to buy news, so he took out a five-tael snowflake pattern silver in his sleeve, threw it to him casually, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned and said: "Now, let's talk about it!" ”