Chapter 053 - Counting is Counting
"What else?" Zhang Xi asked.
Lan Xin shook her head and replied, "There's nothing strange about anything else. I just inquired about the young lady's gift list. ”
Zhang Xi smiled and didn't speak.
The gift list is not only not admitting defeat, but I am afraid that she also wants to take the opportunity to spy on who the gift list she has been distributed. didn't ask from the sister-in-law, so she was ready to secretly check while she wasn't there?
It's really a little family!
Could it be that Ming Yan came to ask in person, would she hide it and not say it?
always complains that others are not sincere to her, but she never thinks about whether she treats others sincerely!
Seeing Zhang Xi's sneering face, Lan Xin remembered the past friendship, and turned around for Lan Fang: "Miss, although Lan Fang was ordered to inquire about the gift list, she only mentioned a few words, and did not ......."
Zhang Xi smiled, cut off her words, and said, "Several of you were personally trained by your mother, am I still not at ease?" ”
After seeing people's hearts for a long time, whether Lan Fang is acting for the tiger or doing it as a last resort, she still knows clearly.
Lan Xin breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly smiled: "Miss Mingjian! ”
Zhang Xi glanced at her and said with a smile: "Don't come to this set!" If you really want to be grateful to your young lady and me, hurry up and help sort out all the remaining gift lists! ”
Mingyi's idea is good, it's time to have an osmanthus viewing party!
One is to practice, and the other is to see that Ming Yan is busy with flowers and gift lists, and it is also a good pastime to be busy and anxious!
Lan Xin didn't know what her young lady was planning, so she hurriedly smiled and threw herself into the busy errand.
……
Lan Fang returned to the East Cross Courtyard, and she had to be scolded by Ming Yan for being unfavorable.
……
The next day, Zhang Xi took advantage of the breakfast when everyone was there, and said with a smile: "Now the early laurels in the house are blooming, the green leaves are stacked, the golden stamen is decorated, and the fragrance is rich, which is a rare scenery."
"Yesterday, my sister came to spread the word, saying that she wanted to hold an osmanthus party, which I think is very good. First, there is a beautiful scenery at present, which cannot be disappointed; Second, it's for me and my sister to practice.,By the way, check the effectiveness of recent learning.。 ”
As he spoke, he squeezed his eyes at Ming Yan, who was stunned, and asked with a smile: "Sister Yan, did you say it?" ”
And all the people looked at him.
Ming Xuan suddenly remembered that when Lan Fang came back yesterday to restore his life, he seemed to have mentioned the Qingyu Courtyard where he used the osmanthus viewing party as an excuse to go, and he couldn't help but be angry in his heart, but because everyone was there, he had to lie with a smile: "My cousin is very right." ”
The British duchess didn't know how these two cousins were fighting, and she was very relieved to see this, and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, then this matter will be left to your sisters!" If you don't understand something, just ask your sister-in-law. ”
Although the Spring Festival Party was nominally organized by Sister Xi'er, it was actually organized by the eldest daughter-in-law. Now that the two children are willing to learn to take responsibility, she naturally supports it with all her might.
Mrs. Shizi also said with a smile: "If you need to match the cards, you will go to me to get them after dinner." All the people and things in the house are freely deployed by you. ”
"Thank you, Mother! Thank you, sister-in-law! Zhang Xi said happily, "It just so happened that I stayed up late yesterday to sort out the Mid-Autumn Festival gift list, and I can hold an osmanthus appreciation party wholeheartedly in the near future!" ”
Ming Yan was taken aback when he heard this, and suddenly turned his head to stare at Zhang Xi, unable to hide his shock.
Zhang Xi raised his eyebrows at her.
In the eyes of outsiders, this is a "silent celebration" of the two sisters' wishes, but Mingyi understands that it is a pride and provocation!
Mingyi gritted his teeth secretly, and squeezed the spoon tightly with both hands, his fingertips white.
When she returned to the East Cross Courtyard, Lan Fang was naturally scolded by Ming Yan again.
However, the matter has been decided, what is the use of scolding Lan Fang?
Now, Ming Yan, who had been anxious and busy, calmed down, thought for a moment, and instructed Lan Fang: "You go and ask Mother Chu to come over." ”
Anyway, let's finish the gift list in front of me first.
Mother Chu has served the British Duchess for many years, and it is not difficult for her to write a gift list according to the old practice.
However, what Ming Mian didn't expect was that after Chu's mother learned of her request, she actually refused.
"Why?" Ming's face was hurt and incredulous.
She thought that Mother Chu was the most loyal and caring person for her, but she never expected that her request for help would be rejected.
Mother Chu sighed and said softly: "Miss, it is rare that Mrs. Shizi is willing to teach carefully, you must be serious." Do you think that Mrs. Shizi asked you to write a Mid-Autumn Festival gift list, just a test, or even to make it easy for herself? ”
"Isn't it?" Ming Yan asked rhetorically.
Mother Chu shook her head and taught carefully: "From the gift list, it can be seen that the British Mansion is estranged from each family, and Mrs. Shizi is handing over the British Mansion's favors to you in advance to pave the way for your future!"
"If these relationships are well managed, even if they get married in the future, it won't have much impact. If you can gain a firm foothold in the circle of nobles in the capital, you will be inexhaustible for the rest of your life, let alone afraid of your in-laws' grasp? ”
"Mother-in-law?" Ming Yan became nervous, grabbed Chu's mother's arm with both hands, stared at her and asked, "Mom, what do you mean?" ”
Is my aunt planning to marry her off?
And she and her third cousin......
Mother Chu knew that she was speechless, and hurriedly remedied with a smile: "The slave said it so casually. Madame has recently arranged for Miss Xi to see many times, and you have seen it too. I think Miss Laixi's marriage will be decided soon. Isn't it okay for Madame to plan ahead? ”
Mingyi is not so easy to be fooled.
Zhang Chi is her obsession, if she can't get it, her obsession will never dissipate.
"Mom told me the truth, what the hell is going on? Is my aunt planning to marry me off? Ming Yan grabbed Chu's mother and asked anxiously.
Mother Chu was grabbed by Mingyi's arm and felt pain, but she felt even more sorry for her grievances and helplessness, so she had to endure the pain and explained lovingly: "You haven't made it yet, Mrs. hasn't even arranged to see each other, why do you think so?" ”
The soft language was relieved for a long time, and it was only after it was temporarily appeased.
Mother Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but looking at Mingxuan's anxious and helpless appearance, her heart fluttered again.
Although Madame did not say it explicitly, she could see that since the last time Miss Cousin made a big fuss, Madame began to think about Miss Cousin's marriage. I heard that Mrs. Shizi has secretly selected a few families, so I am waiting for the right time to arrange for Miss Cousin to see each other.
If you want her to say, Mrs. has been spoiling Miss Cousin for more than ten years, why can't she continue to spoil Miss Cousin for the rest of her life? That is the only bloodline left by the second lady in this world......
In the end, Chu's mother still didn't give up and helped her sort out the gift list for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
It's like teaching Miss Table hand-in-hand.,Familiar with the relationship between each family.。
Chu's mother sighed secretly and comforted herself.
……
After a few days, Zhang Xi saw that Ming Ming's eyebrows were relieved day by day, and he had more and more ideas about organizing the osmanthus appreciation party, so he couldn't help but be strange, so he inquired privately with Lan Xin.
Knowing that it was Chu's mother secretly helping, I couldn't help but sigh.
Chu's mother, like her mother, turned her remembrance of her aunt into pity and connivance for Mingyi.
If it goes on like this, I don't know if it's for Ai Mingyun or for harming Mingyun.
……