Chapter 358: Upset
Last night, Miao Miao thought about a lot of things, and the mood was not very pleasant. But Miao Miao is always a big heart, and she comforted herself a lot.
When the old lady sent the grandmother came, Miaomiao was preparing for the flowers. She handed the drawings to Ah Fu and asked her to help find a carpenter. Miao Miao specially instructed Ah Fu to be sure to put this bottle immediately. Make it, even if you add a little more money. It's okay too.
With the ton of gold she bought last night, Miao Miao became rich overnight. Miao Miao is very rich now, this bit of silver. Completely inappropriate. Miao Miao had just finished instructing Ah Fu, and after seeing her leave, she was just going to water the flowers again.
At this time, the mother-in-law who guarded the door. I'll report yes. The grandmother sent by the old lady came to the door. Miaomiao hurriedly asked people to come in, and the grandmother sent by the old lady was very anxious and said to Miaomiao. "Miss Miaomiao, go with the slave maid, the old lady is looking for you in a hurry."
"Grandmother is looking for me for something?" Miao Miao was a little surprised to see Mama so flustered. But she was still fast. I followed him to the old lady's Changchun Courtyard.
Along the way, Mama walked fast, and she was so anxious at first glance. Miao Miao saw that she was so anxious, and she was even more curious. Soon arrived at Changchun Temple.
When she arrived at Changchun Courtyard, Miaomiao saw the old lady, sitting on the upper seat in the living room, talking to the people below cordially. She was a strange-looking grandmother, but she looked very kind and dressed well.
"Miao Miao has seen her grandmother." Miao Miao bowed to the old lady before turning her head to look at the grandmother under her.
The grandmother also saw Miaomiao, and she quickly stood up. She was surprised to see Miaomiao, but she quickly recovered and began to look at Miaomiao quietly.
The grandmother looked at Miao Miao carefully before she said with a smile.
"This is the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion, she is really as beautiful as our lady said, and she is very attractive at first glance."
"Miss?" The old lady frowned, it seems that Miaomiao and the two ladies of the Cai family have a better relationship than one imagined. This is not only to hold grievances for her, but also to correct her name.
I think basically nothing. Lu Nanxi, who may become the concubine of the second prince, and the Cai family's high power. The old lady acquiesced to Mama Cai's house. Miaomiao's salutation, smiled and agreed.
"Yes, thanks to Mrs. Zhou's favor, Miaomiao, this child. It's really a good one, not only the flowers and the moon look like the flowers, but also very pleasing. ”
Now that there has been a thorough trade-off, the old lady is more gentle towards Miaomiao. She smiled and beckoned, and said softly.
"Miaomiao, this grandmother is from Shangshu Mansion, and she was sent by Mrs. Zhou to find you. Didn't you always want to visit Mrs. Zhou? This Mama Cai was specially sent by Madame to pick you up. ”
Hearing the old lady say this, Miao Miao began to be a little surprised. But she thought about it for a while, but she also felt that it was quite reasonable. Miao Miao has not seen it though. Mrs. Zhou, but she often heard Mrs. Xue say in the past that although Mrs. Zhou is a sleek person, although her identity is dictated.
But Mrs. Zhou is actually a very good person, and she treats those close to her with her heart and lungs.
Mrs. Xue also said that she and Mrs. Zhou have a very good relationship. Although they are concubines, they actually get along. It's no worse than a sister.
And Mrs. Xue also specially helped to ask Mrs. Zhou, you must take care of yourself. With Mrs. Zhou's temperament, it is reasonable to send someone to pick it up in person.
Therefore, Miaomiao was quite calm and smiled at Mama Cai, "I also really want to visit Mrs. Zhou, so I will be disrespectful." But Mama Rong waits, I have to go back and prepare first. ”
Mama Cai couldn't help but be a little surprised when she saw Miaomiao being so down-to-earth and elegant, thinking of her identity. But she was also very satisfied with Miaomiao's way, and smiled more kindly at Miaomiao.
She nodded very gently: "Of course, Miss Gu, you can go by yourself." ”
Miaomiao saluted the old lady, nodded to Mama Cai, and got up to leave.
This time I went to Cai's Mansion to visit Mrs. Zhou, but it was not like shopping yesterday, I could wear this dress directly, and I could go out casually. A door-to-door visit is still a more formal thing.
In addition, Mrs. Zhou is still an elder, Miaomiao feels that she still has to prepare solemnly.
After Miao Miao went back. deliberately changed into a dignified and generous blue dress. The jewelry is also simple and generous, but the wonderful face, whatever she wears, looks good in these clothes, but it seems that she is a little otherworldly.
When Miaomiao changed her clothes, she told Huihui again. Let her take out the perfume prepared for Mrs. Zhou and her daughter-in-law in advance.
Miaomiao asked Mrs. Xue in advance, Mrs. Zhou likes blue, and her daughter-in-law likes pink.
Miaomiao, the blue quicksand perfume for Mrs. Zhou was prepared for her daughter-in-law, this is a pink flowing gold perfume. Although these two colors are different and the scents are different, they all have one thing in common, that is, they are both very beautiful.
When Miaomiao pretended to be Huihui, she inadvertently glanced at it and couldn't help but sigh.
"It's so beautiful, most girls will like it."
Miao Miao is also very confident in the perfume she intends to give.
Miao Miao is actually a person who is not used to making people wait for her. Because she was afraid of Mama Cai, she was still waiting for herself at the old lady, so Miaomiao was dressing up or changing clothes. It's all going fast.
Because of Miaomiao's high efficiency, and Huihui also cooperates very well. They quickly dressed up and got their things ready.
Because I went to someone else's house as a guest. It's not good to be too excited, so Miaomiao only plans to take Huihui alone.
Miaomiao also deliberately asked Huihui to change her body, and the new clothes she had specially made for her before.
Pack up, the two are leaving. Before leaving, Miao Miao saw Rose and Ah Fu, looking at herself with a blank eye, a little funny.
Today is not as casual as yesterday's shopping, and you can take everyone with you. Therefore, Miao Miao could only be ruthless, pretending not to know their desires. Miaomiao stretched out her hand, and one of them rubbed her hair and smiled.
"It's also important for you two to stay at home, and keep an eye on the yard."
After instructing the two little ones, Miaomiao was not biased, and said softly to Furong on the side: "The two of them are young and ignorant, and you have to work harder for Furong." ”
Furong was originally a little lost, but when she heard Miaomiao say this, she suddenly felt like she had been beaten with chicken blood, and assured Miaomiao: "The slave is not hard!" Rest assured, the slaves and maids will take good care of the yard and them. ”
After saying goodbye to the people in the small courtyard, he and Huihui hurried to the Changchun courtyard. At this time, the old lady has already helped Miaomiao and prepared gifts.
After taking the gift box and saying goodbye to the old woman, Miaomiao followed Mama Cai out of the house. The old lady also sent it on purpose. The most trusted person by her side, Mama personally came to send them Miaomiao.
Because Mrs. Zhou prepared a carriage for Miaomiao. So Miao Miao and Hui Hui sat directly and left.
Pingyang Hou Mansion and Cai Shangshu Mansion are actually not far away. Although the Pingyang Hou Mansion has declined, when the mansion was built, the Hou Mansion was not what it is now.
At that time, the Marquis of Pingyang... No, it should be the founding father, but he is very favored by His Majesty. The founding prince is the ancestor of the Marquis of Pingyang, and he also followed the first emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty to fight the country and obtain the throne.
As for why it became Pingyang Hou, there is also a reason. The titles of the Great Xia Dynasty are divided into two types: hereditary and non-hereditary. There are two types that can be hereditary, that is, passed down from generation to generation.
One is that when children and grandchildren inherit the title, they are generally not demoted; That is, hereditary replacement. This kind of only when the descendants of the heir to the title. When there is no heir or conviction after death, the title will be removed.
But most of the titles are down level by level, except for a few iron hat kings who are demoted. And the Iron Hat King is basically a royal bloodline, the founding prince, of course, the kind that is demoted.
The titles of the Great Xia Dynasty were prince, king, prince of the county, prince of the country, duke of the county, duke, duke, and marquis. The normal situation stipulates that the first generation will be demoted by one level, and it will be passed to Pingyang Hou here for the fourth generation.
But as long as there is merit in the family, or the person who inherits the title has the Sacred Heart, there is no need to be demoted. But the Pingyang Hou Mansion, which changed from the Guogong to the Hou Mansion, was directly downgraded by three levels, which is also too incompetent.
Not to mention the gradual decline of the Pingyang Marquis Mansion, the first generation of ancestors who made contributions are still very capable. So Pingyang Hou Mansion. Not only is the house very big and well decorated, but the location is also very good.
The people on the street are either rich or noble, except for the old nobles of the Pingyang Marquis Mansion, who have their ancestors Mengyin, most of them are people who hold power in the court.
Although they are close, these old nobles and the rising upstarts basically have little contact. The old nobles feel like the new upstarts. There is no substance. It's a bit of an upstart. The upstarts feel that the old nobles have become a thing of the past, and they can't recognize the reality clearly, and the appearance of being majestic there is too dazzling.
People like them in high society, of course, don't look like it on the surface. But in private, they are quite distinct, and they don't have much contact with each other at all.
However, there was an accident among these people, that is, Cai Shangshu's family. Cai Shangshu Cai Mingyan's grandfather, Cai Taishi is the prime minister of the founding of the country, and he is a well-known figure. His family is also one of the best families.
And Cai Mingyan himself is also very good, he and his younger brother are both powerful. Cai Mingyan is even more highly valued by His Majesty.
Cai Mingyan. Whether it is in the upstarts or the old nobles, he is a well-deserved leader.
Both parties have the intention to bring Cai Mingyan over. However, under the teaching of his grandfather, Cai Mingyan deeply knew that he was in this position, and he should not form a gang, so as not to be suspicious of His Majesty.
So not only did he not float because of the praise of others. On the contrary, he is indifferent to everyone and has nothing particularly close to him.
However, it is precisely because of this that Cai Mingyan is even more trusted by Emperor Jingming. He has gradually become a neutral third party. Both of them are quite good at being people.
So although there is nothing particularly good, there are no enemies.
Even Cai Mingyan's eldest son Cai Yunzhi's marriage was particularly unexpected. The two sons have reached the age of marriage, which can be described as very eye-catching. Countless ladies came to test Mrs. Zhou's tone, and there were many matchmakers alone.
No matter what it is, I want to marry Cai Mingyan's family.
Even if it is not for the sake of the comparison between the upstart and the old noble, just take Cai Mingyan as an example, his ability and his power, your girl will give him a daughter-in-law, which is a lot of benefits that can be seen with the naked eye.
Just when everyone was looking forward to it, they wanted to see which daughter Cai Mingyan chose. When I was a daughter-in-law. Cai Mingyan made an unexpected decision, and Cai Mingyan's choice for daughter-in-law actually caused a big upset.
Cai Mingyan didn't choose that aspect, but chose a special unknown daughter, the daughter of a small official. This petty official also does not occupy any party, it should be said that the official position is too low to reach. But this petty official has one, hiding his identity.
The cousin of the daughter of a petty official is the queen mother of the dynasty. The daughter of the petty official is surnamed Li, and her name is Cha Cha. Li Chacha's grandfather is the uncle of the Queen Mother. Although this relationship is not particularly far, it is not particularly close-in-law.
Not to mention anything else, the Queen Mother's family has a knighthood. But Li Chacha's family is obviously not touched. Although Emperor Jingming's filial piety to the Queen Mother, it is also possible for the Queen Mother to ask for a title or official position for her uncle's family.
But the Queen Mother is obviously not a person who likes to make profits for her mother's family, she cares more about her son. And the Queen Mother also has a scale in her heart.
The Queen Mother was originally a concubine, and her own mother was just a small aunt, and she was not particularly favored. It is conceivable that the queen mother's maiden family is not a very rich family.
Li Chacha's family was the earliest, and he actually opened a tea house. And it's not that kind of big tea house, just a small tea house, just barely able to make ends meet.
However, although the conditions of the Li family are poor, the family has a very good relationship, but it is also harmonious. The queen mother's mother, Aunt Li, and Li Chacha's grandfather, the brothers and sisters, are also very close.
Although their brother and sister's parents died early, Grandpa Li and his wife were very kind to Aunt Li.
Originally, Li Chacha's grandfather had already prepared a dowry for the queen mother's mother. When she reached her age, she was planning to choose a suitable husband for her.
But I didn't expect that there would be unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and an unexpected disaster caused heavy losses to the Li family's tea plantation. The family also owes a lot of money, and if it is within the specified period, it will not be repaid.
Li Chacha's grandfather, that is, the brother of the Queen Mother's mother, is about to be killed. Catch those who sell themselves to pay off their debts.
At this time, the Queen Mother's father fell in love with her inadvertently, Aunt Li. said that as long as she followed her, he would help her family pay off her debts. The queen mother's mother was a little moved, but her brother and sister-in-law resolutely refused.
But seeing that the day of repaying the debt is approaching day by day, the family is still powerless. The whole family was worried, and the little nephew, who was only five years old, also felt that the atmosphere at home was not right, and he was particularly frightened.
The queen mother's mother gritted her teeth and went directly to find the queen mother's father. Agreed to his deal. The Queen Mother's father helped her family repay the money, and took the person away directly.