The eldest grandmother of the Zhuo family, Xu, and the second lady, Zhuo Jinglan, walked hand in hand, followed by a few maids, and then a mother-in-law accompanied by them.

The Xu family in front is a little plump, with a round and beautiful complexion, and he doesn't wear much jewelry, but he looks graceful and solemn. Wearing a azure dress, the plum blossom embroidery pattern from the purple air does not look rich and compelling, but has a bit of a clear meaning.

Zhuo Jinglan beside her has a slender figure, a typical classical beauty, with apricot eyes and peach cheeks, and a very lively eyebrow and starlight.

Xu Shi saw Yuan Dongchu at a glance, greeted him from afar, and said with a smile: "This is Miss Yuan, right?" We'd heard of the girl's name a month earlier. I can see it today, and it is really calm and beautiful. ”

The second lady didn't rush forward, but only followed Xu's side, looking at Yuan Dongchu with a smile.

Looking at the expressions of the two sisters-in-law, they didn't look at Yuan Dongchu's clothes much, and their eyes were very polite when they looked at her, and they didn't look up and down like those in high positions.

Mama Liu, who brought Yuan Dongchu, introduced Yuan Dongchu: "This is my grandmother, and this is the second lady." ”

In terms of identity, the girls of Yuan Dongchu's civilian family naturally can't be upheld, and they have to be the first to see the courtesy.

The etiquette rules are not standardized, let's talk about it for the time being, correct self-respect, Yuan Dongchu can still do it.

Salute and say hello at the moment: "Hello grandma, hello second miss." At the beginning of winter, I took the liberty of coming and bothered me. ”

Grandma Xu and Zhuo Jinglan had already approached and hurriedly returned the salute.

After Grandma Xu returned the salute, she stepped forward to help Yuan Dongchu, and said with a smile: "Where is Miss Yuan bothering, it is obvious that we are causing trouble to the girl." It's a little cold at this time, let's go into the house to talk, and my mother is waiting for Miss Yuan. ”

The fair girl, who was called the second miss, stepped forward at this time and said to Yuan Dongchu with a smile: "Miss Yuan can come, we are happy." Let's go, talk as we go. ”

Yuan Dongchu nodded yes, and walked along the verandah to the depths of the courtyard with the aunt and sister-in-law of the Zhuo family.

The space in the second gate of Zhuo's house is very large, it should be regarded as a backyard, looking at the layout, it is not luxurious, it is simple and comfortable.

Far and near, there are verandahs, pavilions, winding paths, and the location of the shade shrubs is also just right, with a wide view, showing gentleness and comfort everywhere.

In Yuan Dongchu's opinion, Xu's sister-in-law did not deliberately look at her clothes. In fact, when they saw Yuan Dong from a distance, they glanced at it and took a general look.

It's just that the Zhuo family started with the handicraft industry, and in order to stabilize the family business, the family motto has always been rigorous, and people will not be judged by their appearance.

Therefore, even if Yuan Dongchu was dressed simply, even if she was not as decent as the servant of the Zhuo family, but she looked calm and magnificent, the Xu family and Zhuo Jinglan would not despise her.

At this time, the group walked in the courtyard of the Zhuo family, and then looked at Yuan Dongchu's calm look, and Grandma Xu was even more cautious.

The Zhuo family courtyard is simple, unlike many official eunuchs and families, which pay attention to carving and painting buildings. However, the layout and furnishings were also built after the guidance of famous experts.

Only that gentleness and comfort are not what some family gardens can have.

A girl who grew up in a slum home enters Zhuojia's home, even if she can't feel the charm inside. But the first time they saw such a large house, corridors, shrubs, flowers and pavilions, all of which were enough to surprise them.

And this Yuan girl, all the way down, just casually browsed, and the casualness of her expression made people feel that she was not only used to seeing such a courtyard, but even seen a more exquisite and luxurious place.

Looking at Aunt Liu who followed Yuan Dongchu behind her, she was very different from Yuan Dongchu, obviously it was the first time to enter the mansion, she had never seen such a beautiful garden, and she was facing so many richly dressed people, she was a little at a loss.

Fortunately, she still remembers her son's advice before going out, and she must follow Miss Yuan. No matter what Miss Yuan does, she will follow well, and don't worry about anything else.

She walked down like this, and she looked a little wooden, but nothing else showed anything wrong.

Although they had speculations in their hearts, Grandma Xu was not rude, and chatted with Yuan Dongchu about homely things while walking, asking about the scenery along the river, and whether Yishui County and Tongzhou had different folk customs.

Zhuo Jinglan accompanied Yuan Dongchu and said hello from time to time, very polite, but not very close.

The attitude of the two sisters-in-law made Yuan Dongchu feel quite comfortable.

If everyone meets for the first time, they will be affectionate with their sisters and sisters as soon as they come up, and only after getting along in the future will they find that their personalities are incompatible, and their mutual concepts are completely intolerable.

At that time, it will not be interesting to be distant and cold from each other.

This is the long-term way to get along, the first acquaintance, everyone treats each other politely. Wait until you feel that you have a similar temperament, and then it's not too late to make a deep friendship.

It can be said that the three of them are satisfied with this short journey.

The eldest wife of the Zhuo family is really waiting for Yuan Dongchu.

Yuan Dongchu and his entourage had just approached the main courtyard, and there was already a little maid rushing in at the gate of the courtyard to report.

When they entered the courtyard, a dignified and dignified maid had already come out of the upper room.

Seeing the two of them accompanying a plainly dressed girl into the door, they hurriedly took two steps to meet them, and said with a smile: "The slave has seen the eldest grandmother and the second lady." This is Miss Yuan, right? The slave maid Yingqiu is polite. ”

Yuan Dongchu learned from Xu's appearance just now, and hurriedly stretched out his hand to support: "Sister is polite." ”

Yingqiu followed Yuan Dongchu's gesture and got up, and said with a smile: "The girl can call me Yingqiu, please come in, our wife is waiting for the girl." ”

Yuan Dongchu quickly glanced at the courtyard, the patio was wide, on both sides were the east and west wings, and the door and window grilles were unconventional.

In front of the door of the upper room, there was a little maid standing respectfully on each side, dressed differently, but the standing posture was the same, so that the different clothes were not obvious.

Sure enough, it is a big family that has been in business for a hundred years, and it looks like there are rules everywhere, but this reception specification is a little uncomfortable!

Yuan Dongchu was sweating a lot in his heart.

She grew up in the public, this is the first time she has stepped into a high-ranking family, and she is still a little restrained.

Yuan Dongchu glanced at Zhu Jinglan, thinking that her current identity was a guest, although this big girl looked quite decent, but after all, she was a maidservant, so she nodded politely, and just said modestly: "Dongchu has caused trouble for the eldest lady." ”

This big girl really has a lot of cards, and she has already answered with a smile: "What's the matter, our wife heard that the girl is talented, and the girl can come, and our wife likes it." ”

In the inner room of the upper room, Yuan Dongchu saw Mrs. Zhuofu.

Mrs. Fang sat on a large low couch and was teasing a two or three-year-old girl in her arms.

Listening to the footsteps and entering the door, he looked up, looked at Yuan Dongchu with a smile, and said, "It's Miss Yuan, it's really a rare child." ”

Mama Liu introduced Yuan Dongchu: "Miss Yuan, this is my eldest wife." ”