Mrs. Nan smiled. [No pop-ups. "Yikes. I don't say it, just say it. But Mrs. Ai, be careful. I heard from my father-in-law that a pregnant woman was killed when she went out a few days ago. ”

Mrs. May pouted. "Didn't the murderer be caught yet? As the wife of the prison director, she was embarrassed to say. ”

"Come on. Let's play mahjong. Qing Niang listened to the more the two of them talked, the more they didn't talk, so she proposed to play mahjong. This is a new popular way to play in the capital. I have a pair that someone else gave me. Made of ivory. Exquisite. Go and send someone to fetch it. And you all go to play in the woods. Just leave two here. It's all here and stuffy. ”

"Yes." Thereupon. Except for the two maids around Qing Niang, they stayed. The others, including the maids brought by other ladies, stood farther away.

The mahjong was brought over. Qing Niang opened it. Explain as you go. "This mahjong was invented by Princess Ping. Now even the queen mother in the palace is playing. This is a strip. This is the barrel. This is 10,000. It's ......"

Wait for Qing Niang to finish introducing the whole mahjong. Not many people remember. Except for autumn colors. It's something she always plays with in modern times. What surprised her was that there was no mahjong before the Great Liang Dynasty. There are games like leaf tiles and dominoes. And listen to this kind of play explained by Qing Niang. It's a modern way to play. What's going on. Could it be that there is another traverser besides himself. And it's the princess.

"Alright. Let's play and remember. This thing will be played twice. Qing Niang proposed.

Of course, everyone said yes. The game played by the Queen Mother. Who doesn't want to try.

Thereupon. Qing Niang, Mrs. Zhu, Mrs. Nan and Mrs. Mei sat on four stone benches and played mahjong. After two laps. Mrs. Zhu suddenly shouted that it was meaningless to play like this. Bet on the jackpot. Everyone said yes.

"It's not fun just for a few of us to play. Why don't you let the others take their turns. Mrs. Zhu proposed again.

Mrs. May smiled. "Okay." That Du Niangzi has been following behind. This time, let her play first. ”

Mrs. Zhu nodded in agreement. He said to Mrs. May, "Okay." Then you can go down and rest for a while. ”

Mrs. May's eyes widened. "Why are you letting me rest. If you want to rest, you will rest. ”

Qing Niang was afraid that the two would quarrel again. He said, "I'll go and do it." Let Du Niangzi sit here with me first. ”

So Qing Niang left. Du Niangzi was called to the mahjong table and started playing cards.

Originally. Autumn color thought that Du Niangzi would not shirk it. Unexpectedly, she agreed so readily. And I didn't say that I had to learn it for a while. Just get started.

Du Niangzi didn't learn. I don't know the rules. Naturally, she was the one who lost. But people are not annoyed at all. Silver beans are lost one by one. The other three ladies who lost were smiling. She herself was smiling when she lost.

After two laps. Changed to Qing Niang. Mrs. Chan and Autumn Colors played. Du Niangzi still kept losing.

The autumn colors can be seen. This Du lady is here to send money. Willing to lose. Even she deliberately pretended to be a raw hand and won more than a dozen silver beans.

After two laps. Autumn color excuse is a little tired, so he refuses to play again. The girl ring pointed by Qing Niang led her to the guest room to rest. Originally, I wanted to just crook it for a while. I didn't expect to fall asleep when I lay down. It wasn't until Pearl came to wake her up.

"Ma'am. The table is about to begin. Hurry up and clean up. Pearl said as she put on her shoes for Autumn Color.

Autumn colors tidied up the clothes a little. Ask her. "Where did you just go? I didn't look at you after I played mahjong. ”

Pearl looked down and replied, "Oh." My aunt was sick the other day. I'm going to see her. I saw that my wife was busy playing mahjong, so I didn't say anything. Madame, is there something wrong with the slave and maid? ”

Autumn Colors glanced at her. "It's fine. You're going to help me get my hair done. ”

"Yes." Pearl's heart was a little drumming. I always felt that the look that Mrs. had just looked at me had a deep meaning. Could it be that she secretly ran to see her master just now and was known to her. Impossible. She has nothing else but herself. And there's no way she's going to plant an informant in Mafu. Or maybe it's too much.

"Alright. No need to tie the bun. As long as the hairpin is casually put up, it will be neat. "Autumn color saw that the pearl was a little absent-minded. He tore off several of his hairs and opened his mouth to say.

Pearl's face turned slightly pale. Yes. Concentrate on giving your hair the autumn colors. It was done quickly.

The master and servant went to the side hall of the Mafu Garden to attend the banquet. The other ladies were already there. They were talking to each other about something. The atmosphere was much more harmonious than before the autumn colors left. Even Mrs. Mei and Mrs. Zhu, who have never dealt with each other, are very harmonious. And the invisible Du Niangzi actually sat on a small stool in front of all the ladies. I'm laughing and talking about my ready-to-wear shop.

“…… Ladies, take the time to take a look. The clothes were made of cloud brocade that had just been brought back from the south. The material didn't say. Even the style is unique to me. The ladies went. I'm giving you a discount. "I saw the autumn colors coming in. Du Niangzi smiled and said, "Mrs. Ai too." I have time to visit my family's ready-to-wear shop. Bao Zhun'er, you are satisfied. ”

"Good. I'll definitely go then. Autumn Colors smiled casually. Picked up an empty stool and sat down.

"Qiu Niang. How's your rest? "Qing Niang saw the autumn colors coming in. Hurriedly asked her to sit over and ask with concern.

"It's good." Autumn color smiled: "I didn't expect that I really fell asleep." Why don't you let anyone call me. ”

Qing Niang smiled and poked the autumn color on her forehead. "You're pregnant with Lord Ai's child now. Of course, taking care of your body is the most important. That's right. Do you know if you're pregnant with a man or a woman? ”

Autumn replied with a smile, "I don't know." But it's the same for boys and girls. ”

"You can't say that. It is better to give birth to an eldest boy in order to gain a foothold in the in-law's house. If you give birth to a girl. It's not just the mother-in-law and sister-in-law who will find you trouble. And the prime minister will also use this as an excuse to keep taking concubines. You turn around and get angry and angry. Not to mention having a son. I'm afraid I won't even be able to see the face of the prime minister. Mrs. May is most experienced in this regard. Isn't it. Mrs. Zhu, who was sitting next to her, took over the conversation. Although it no longer exposes people's shortcomings, it is still unpleasant.

Mrs. May's face really darkened. "Pigs. Madam. You speak, you speak. Why do you have to take me with you? You've given birth to a firstborn man. But it's not going to be that good. I've heard that since you said about children. Master Zhu has never entered your room. It's your cousin. The children were all born. ”

Mrs. Zhu didn't expect that her affairs would be shaken out by Mrs. Mei in public. For a while, his face was swollen and red. Suddenly, he stood up. "Umekuroko. How dare you inquire about me? ”

"Who rarely inquires about you? It's not like your good sister is talking about it all over the place. Mrs. May was not so angry. I sat down for a cup of tea.

"You ......"

"Alright. Let's stop talking. The meal is ready. Let's go get something to eat. I'm really hungry after playing mahjong for a long time. Qing Niang got up and led everyone to the dining room.

The host spoke. Mrs. Zhu is no longer easy to carry with Mrs. Mei. He glared at her fiercely and walked towards the dining room first.

At the dinner table, the ladies behaved very politely. Didn't speak. Eating food in small bites. Even Mrs. Zhu and Mrs. Mei were very quiet. Oddly enough. I didn't see Du Niangzi at the dinner table. After a few bites of autumn color, I can't eat it. The taste is bland. It's about the same as pearls. She can't get used to eating it because of her heavy taste.

Eaten. I drank tea for a while. The ladies took their leave. Autumn colors also wanted to go along. was stopped by Qing Niang. Until the others were sent away. Qing Niang pulled the autumn color to the side room next to her to talk.

Leave the left and right. Qing Niang smiled and took Qiu Se's hand and asked with concern, "Qiu Niang." I really didn't expect you to end up marrying Ahsan. I thought you would marry that Jia Xiucai. ”

She didn't want to mention it. Qiu Shi has almost forgotten that Jia Xiucai. His face stiffened slightly. smiled and asked, "Why did Madame mention him?" ”

"Now there are no outsiders. Why is Qiu Niang still so polite to me. We're good sisters. Didn't you call me Qing Niang before? ”

"Qing Niang." Autumn colors are as good as flowing. Laughed and screamed.

"That's right." Qing Niang's forehead of a little autumn color. "We've known each other before. Now my father-in-law and Ahsan are in a relationship between superiors and subordinates. Naturally, we can't be too outsiders. ”

"It's not a foreign way, it's a matter of etiquette and humility."

"Poof." Bang. Qing Niang pointed to the autumn color and smiled. After laughing enough, he said, "Okay." No more kidding. Now I'll tell you about the ladies. You remember. Don't make trouble for Ahsan in the future. ”

I'm afraid this is the real reason why Qing Niang left herself. After understanding. Autumn color listened attentively to Qing Niang's explanation. Wait for the two to finish. It's been nearly another hour. It's almost the end of the Shen hour.

"Qing Niang. I really have to go. If you don't leave, it will be dark. Autumn rose and said goodbye.

"I know. If you don't say it, I won't dare to keep you anymore. "Qing Niang is sending off." Go back and make a few more outfits. Don't dress so indecently when you go to a banquet or something. If you don't understand, ask Pearl. And she and that little guy received their monthly money from me. You don't have to worry about anything. ”

Autumn color heart road. I really don't have any worries. But he thanked him sincerely: "Qing Niang." Thank you so much. Wait for my husband to receive the monthly salary. If you are better, you don't need to help pay them anymore. ”

Qing Niang pursed her lips secretly. The heart said that you don't know that Teng Lang rewarded Ah Shan with five gold ingots in one go. But he smiled and said, "Qiu Niang is too polite." I'm not short of money anyway. But. Is only one Ya ring enough? Do you want me to send a few more? And also. You're not physically fit right now. Do the people who serve Ahsan have a spectrum? At that time, Mrs. May wanted to stuff people in your house, and I deliberately blocked it. But it really has to be done. ”

Autumn color glanced at Qing Niang. I thought to myself, don't you want to stuff someone into my house? Straightened his back slightly. The corners of his mouth were raised just right, "No need." My father-in-law promised me that I would not take a concubine. ”

"What. Don't be happy. How can the man's casual words be taken seriously...... "Qing Niang originally wanted to laugh at the autumn color, it was too naïve. But as he spoke, the smile on the corner of his mouth faded a little. muttered, "If Ahsan said ......" There was a hint of jealousy in his eyes when he looked at Qiu Color.

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