Chapter 69: A Visit from Grandchildren
These are all royal gifts, and when he gets married to his two children, whether it is marrying or making a dowry, it is extremely dignified to take out a few random things!
Mrs. Cheng originally wanted to set aside two fresh clothes to cut a few sets of clothes to wear in the next year, but as soon as the old lady spoke, she reluctantly put them all into the warehouse.
On this day, in addition to Cheng Changan receiving a lot of rewards, Shaoyin Yan Mochen also received a commendation, and he also got a lot of gold and silver items.
Cheng Changan was happy, and together with Yan Mochen, he took out a lot of silver taels from the Jingzhao Yamen and sent them to the officials who had worked for many days.
Later, Cheng Xiangjin learned from Ganlu's mouth that Gan Lin and the others each had twenty taels of silver.
I'm so happy that I'm so happy with the Yamen! When he meets people, he praises Cheng Mansion Yin for caring for his subordinates, treating people generously, and being a good official!
The martial marquis not far away listened to it, and they were simply envious, don't want it!
As soon as the news of the emperor's re-appreciation of Cheng Chang'an came out, many officials who had a disdainful attitude towards Cheng Mansion suddenly changed their attitudes, especially as the New Year Festival approached, and the courtyard of Cheng Mansion gradually became warmer than in previous months.
The ladies who had not been in contact with Mrs. Cheng for a long time, seeing the reversal of the wind in Cheng's mansion, also walked around Cheng's mansion in groups of three or five.
Mrs. Cheng has always been low-key, and she never disdains to deal with these people who see the wind and rudder. Gradually, Mrs. Cheng was big-hearted, and her reputation for generosity also spread.
During the Chinese New Year, Cheng Fuyin and his wife have guests to treat, except for dinner, when the family can sit together and get together, most of the time they are busy in their own courtyards.
Since Chinese New Year's Eve, Cheng Chuyang has been locked up in the room by Mrs. Cheng and bitterly written Wenshu.
Cheng Xiangjin went to the Zuixiang Building once before Chinese New Year's Eve, and stayed in the mansion most of the time. or read and practice calligraphy, or practice female red, or practice fists and feet with the Gan sisters.
Occasionally, Yu'er and Qiaoyu will also develop some bizarre snacks for everyone to taste and play, the small magnolia courtyard, a dozen girls, but get along with the pleasure!
In a blink of an eye, on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Cheng Xiangjin got up early and went to the old lady's yard for breakfast as usual. After eating big fish and meat for many days, the grandparents and grandchildren didn't have much appetite. With pickles, each person drank a bowl of porridge, and breakfast was settled.
Soon after the meal, the grandfather and grandson were talking affectionately in the room covered with a thick blanket, and Mama Lan suddenly came in to tell her that it was the old lady of the Xie family who had brought her granddaughter to visit and had already entered the front yard.
Mrs. Cheng thought she had heard it wrong, and after confirming it again and again, she realized that it was the old lady of Muenhou Mansion and Xie Lingfeng's grandmother who brought her granddaughter from the family, that is, Xie Lingfeng's sister, to visit.
This made Mrs. Cheng anxious, Cheng Xiangjin hurriedly helped her tidy up her clothes a few times, kicked on her shoes and greeted her to Yuanzheng together
At the gate of the courtyard, a white-haired woman with slightly plump cheeks and a luxurious and sophisticated dress, and a bright girl wearing a rose red jacket and a blue cloak just walked in.
Mrs. Cheng confirmed that the person was right, walked forward quickly to greet her, grabbed the old man of the Xie family and said affectionately: "Oh, old sister, what kind of wind blew you here today?" Hurry inside please, inside please! ”
Mrs. Xie was also very happy, slapped Old Man Cheng's hand with her backhand, and said angrily: "Still, if I hadn't heard about your poisoning a while ago, I wouldn't have known that you also came to Chang'an." It's good that you've been here for so long, and you don't let the children send me a message. I always thought that our sisters would never see each other again. ”
Old Madam Cheng shook her head reproachfully, "The old sister's thing is that this matter is indeed something that the old sister did wrong." The old sister went into the house to drink a cup of tea to warm up, and the two of us had a good chat. ”
Mrs. Xie is arguing with two words, where can she be really angry. Seeing Mrs. Cheng's warm invitation, she smiled and entered the house together.
Cheng Xiangjin followed Mrs. Cheng and accompanied the two old men into the house.
The two sat down, and Cheng Xiangjin and the girls of the Xie family gave their grandmothers a salute. When the two old men saw these two flower-like girls, they loved it very much.
"I always knew that you had a baby granddaughter, but I didn't expect that the first time we met, they were so old. What a symbolic person, just like you did in your early years! ”
When Mrs. Cheng heard this, her heart was sweeter than honey.
"The old sister's house is not the same. has such a well-behaved and happy granddaughter who is always around, I don't know how many people envy it! ”
"Eh, where you're well-behaved, it's all superficial, but in private it's a stubborn one. On weekdays, even her brother has to give up a few points! ”
When the girl of the Xie family saw that she was exposed by Mrs. Xie, she suddenly felt a little shy, "Grandmother! Don't sell the scenery! ”
Old Madam Xie doted on her hand, "Look, it's hard!" This kid is what I'm used to, and he doesn't have a big deal all day long! It's like your family Jin'er, quiet and quiet, and people like. ”
"Oh, it's all the same. Just look at it! ”
Old Madam Cheng saw that it was really boring for the two of them to stand here, so she greeted Mama Lan and led her to enjoy the plum blossoms in the courtyard of Erran.
It's a plum appreciation, but it's just a word, I'm afraid that the two of them will be bored, so let them play casually. Most of the plum trees in the courtyard have now withered, and only a few are still hanging on the branches. It makes people feel pity to look at.
"The courtyard is really deserted, if Miss Xie is willing, follow me to my magnolia courtyard to play." There are eight or nine girls in my yard, all of whom are capable. Make sure you don't get bored! ”
Miss Xie didn't squirm, took her hand, tilted her head and said, "Okay!" That's exactly what I wanted! ”
Cheng Xiangjin saw that this Xie girl was smiling innocently, and she felt a little close.
"I'm fifteen this year, what about Miss Xie?"
"I'm fifteen, and we're both the same year."
"What is Miss Xie's birthday? My March's. ”
"Oh, I'm about the same as you."
"How much worse?"
Cheng Xiangjin saw that she was unhappy, and smiled, "I know, Miss Xie is better than me!" ”
"Oh, we're the same year, what are you and me. Otherwise, you call me Jing'er on weekdays, and I will call you Jin'er like your family, how about it? ”
"Jing'er? What is your name? ”
Seeing that she was about to answer, Cheng Xiangjin stopped, "Let me guess, your brother's name is Xie Lingfeng, and you are his sister-in-law, then, your name...... Could it be Xie Lingjing? ”
Miss Xie's face fell, her eyes rolled, and she said unhappily: "I knew you would guess like this!" ”
Cheng Xiangjin smiled, "Could it be that you guessed wrong?" ”
"Naturally, it's wrong! Xie Lingjing, what an ugly name, can I call this? ”
"Then you ......"
"Xie Miaojing! Wonderful, wonderful! Remember? ”
Cheng Xiangjin smiled awkwardly, "Jing'er, remember!" ”