After chatting with Chen's mother, Hongmei left.

Before he walked out of the courtyard, he saw a weak-crowned young man in a coarse cotton jacket, his face tightly tensed, and he hurriedly strode in front of him, followed by a young man who was a few years younger than him and had the same serious face.

Seeing this, Hongmei's eyes flashed a little confused, and she couldn't help but ask the little maid who sent her out, and said, "Who are they?" How is it in a hurry? ”

The little maid raised her eyes and looked at it, and replied: "Oh, the one walking in front is Chen's mother's eldest son Chen Da, the head of the surrounding grange, and the one behind is her second son Chen Er, they probably came because they had to discuss with Chen's mother about the spring sowing in the past few days." ”

Hongmei understood and muttered: "It turns out that they are the two sons of the godmother." ”

"Hmm." The little maid responded, and said: "Chen Zhuangtou is very capable, and Chen's mother often praises him. ”

As he was talking, Chen Da and Chen Er had already walked to Hongmei's side.

Now Hongmei is Chen's mother's goddaughter, and when she saw the two brothers-in-law, she should curtsy her knees and salute her.

It's just that Chen Da and Chen Er were full of worries, and they didn't stop their footsteps, and they didn't look at it, and they walked past Hongmei.

Hongmei was angry, but with the little maid watching, she could only suppress the unhappiness in her heart, pretend to be fine, and continue to walk forward.

When she returned to the wing, Hongmei said to Fu Duoduo: "When the slave came back, I saw Chen's mother's eldest son and second son hurrying to find her, and something was wrong. Look, do you want to find out a thing or two? ”

Fu Duoduo shook his head and said, "No, Nian Xuan and Chunfu have already gone, and if they go to explore again, it will cause Chen's mother to be disgusted." After speaking, she looked up and saw the hesitation in Hongmei's eyes, and she asked, "What's wrong?" But what happened? ”

Hongmei thought about it for a while, then told Fu Duoduo what had just happened, and commented before it was finished: "Look, are they too blind? ”

Hearing this, Fu Duoduo pursed his lips and laughed, and quipped: "In my opinion, it's not that they have no one in their eyes, but that you are careful." ”

"Auntie, there are no slaves." Hongmei said nonchalantly.

"Why not?" Fu Duoduo said: "They have something in their hearts, where will they pay attention to the things on the side? Besides, if you worship Mother Chen as your godmother, it's just a matter of time, how could the two brothers know so quickly? Not to mention, there is such a problem nowadays, and ignoring you is not considered intentional. As she spoke, she thought about it slightly, looked at Hongmei, and said with a smile: "If my guess is correct, if you meet again in the future, the brothers will definitely make amends to you." The words were very firm.

Hongmei was puzzled and asked, "Why?" Auntie, why do you say that? ”

Fu Duoduo explained: "I think Chen's mother will tell her son that she has accepted you as her goddaughter today, and she will also say that she has just left and ask them if they have met you. You say, wouldn't the two brothers remember something? Out of affection, besides, you are my personal big girl, and the compensation is not all light, and there may be gifts for you. After speaking, he covered his lips and laughed, and said teasingly: "If I give you rare things as a gift at that time, don't hide it, and be reluctant to take it out for everyone to see the freshness." ”

"Oh, Grandma, look at what you said, it's not even there." As she spoke, Hongmei stomped her feet and said embarrassedly.

Fu Duoduo didn't spare Hongmei, and said: "There is no shadow, and we will see it in a few days." ”

In fact, it won't be a few days, and you will be able to see tomorrow morning.

Because Chen's mother saw her eldest son and second son coming in, she saw that they didn't say a word, and sat solemnly in front of her, looking at each other, but no one spoke first.

So, Chen's mother took the lead in opening the conversation and said: "Today I accepted a godson, named Hongmei, who is my aunt's personal maid, you have to treat this godsister well, you have to treat this godsister well, you have to be better than your own sister, you know?" ”

"Godsister?" The eldest son asked, wrinkling his eyebrows.

Chen's mother nodded and said, "Well, don't look at her young age, but she is very clever and sees things thoroughly. After a slight pause, he continued: "By the way, she just went out of me, and you should have met, the girl in the green jacket, who looks quite dignified." ”

Chen Da and Chen Er couldn't help but look at each other, their pupils dilated suddenly, and they looked abrupt.

When Chen's mother saw it, she couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?" What kind of expression do you have? ”

Chen Er looked at Chen Da, the corners of his mouth were furrowed, and it was difficult to speak.

Chen Da sighed and said lightly: "It's nothing, I just thought she was just an ordinary maid, so I just missed it." Seeing that Chen's mother still wanted to explore, he then said: "Since she is my godsister, I will go to find a rare thing later, and I will personally send it over tomorrow morning, which can be regarded as an apology for her, what do you say?" ”

Of course, Chen's mother said yes, but looking at the expressions of the two brothers, she guessed that this matter must not be so simple.

It's just that she knows that her eldest son has always been a person who has a sense of proportion, since she doesn't say it, he also has his reasons, after all, her son can't help it, and she can't hold on to this matter anymore, not to mention that there are other more troublesome things to be solved.

So, Chen's mother changed the question and asked, "You came in such a hurry, is there something going on in the Grange?" ”

Chen Da sighed again and said, "These tenants are not relenting, and they insist on asking for a reduction in rent, otherwise they will continue to make trouble." As he spoke, he hesitated for a moment, and then said in a deliberative tone: "Mother, you see, if they are like this, it is not a way. Besides, when there is a letter from Yufu to respond, how to deal with it, the spring sowing season will be wrong, this year's harvest will be greatly affected, and it will be us who will be embarrassed at that time, and the people above will think that we are greedy, so it is better to hire some farmers first, and first implement the spring sowing matter, as for other words, there is always a way to solve it. After speaking, he looked at Chen's mother and waited for her to make a decision.

Chen's mother said: "Before Hongmei came, I also had this plan. Still, let's wait and see. ”

Chen Da didn't understand, but he was more calm and had the patience to listen to Chen's mother finish speaking.

As for Chen Er, his temperament was a little anxious, and he hurriedly asked, "Why?" Could it be that the red plum can turn things around? Mother, I can't wait for this spring sowing! ”

Chen's mother explained: "She doesn't have the ability to turn things around, but her master can. As he spoke, he brought Hongmei to Chen Da and Chen Er's letter to Chen Da and Chen Er. Unfinished, she also analyzed: "Don't look at my aunt and grandmother who were ostensibly sent to recuperate, but in fact, the eldest young master wanted to protect her." Now the Yu Mansion is very chaotic, if you are not careful, your aunt will step into the trap set by others, and the young master is really good at her aunt. You say, since your aunt is so favored by the young master, when you receive your aunt's letter, why don't you immediately open it and solve this tricky matter? ”

Chen Da understood and nodded secretly in agreement.

Chen Er was in the clouds and asked, "Mother, the young master is doting on his aunt and grandmother, but what does it matter to us?" This is a matter on the grange, and it has nothing to do with my aunt! How could the young master solve it immediately? In my opinion, let's think about another excerpt! I think the eldest brother's method is very good, although it is a little bit of a loss of his own silver, but a little bit of construction can improve the reputation of our family in this neighborhood. ”

Hearing this, Chen's mother knocked Chen Er's head hard and scolded, "What's good? This is the next policy, there is no way to do it, do you think these farms are their own? What about reputation, can we afford this reputation? Once you get it, you will be suspected of taking the lead, and you won't know how you will die when the time comes. ”

Chen Er was very aggrieved and said, "Mother, what's wrong with me? Isn't that what Big Brother proposed? ”

Chen's mother was angry, and gave Chen Er a chestnut very ruthlessly, and reprimanded: "Your eldest brother didn't say anything about creating a reputation, so don't mess around, listen carefully to the side, and talk about it with a long brain." ”

"Oh." Chen Er touched the head that was hurt and responded softly.

Seeing this, Chen Da handed Chen's mother a cup of tea and said: "You dissipate your anger, the second brother is young, he didn't expect to be so comprehensive, and it is reasonable, I will mention him more in the future, and I still think about the countermeasures of the Grange." ”

Mother Chen took a sip and said, "If you are still considerate and sensible, this second and third child will do everything possible to block me." As he spoke, he was particularly puzzled, and glared at Chen Er fiercely.

Chen Er was stared at and shrunk his neck, not daring to say another word.

After taking a few sips of tea and feeling a lot more relieved, Chen's mother continued the topic just now and continued: "I think this letter will arrive in Yufu tonight, and there should be a response tomorrow." In this way, boss, you continue to deal with those tenants, it is best to persuade them to stop tossing, work in the fields, and tell them what the Yu Mansion knows about this, and tell them the worst outcome, hoping that they can understand the truth that thin arms can't twist their thighs. If I say so, I'll go to my aunt and grandmother now, tell her our plans, and if it's not good, I'll pay for it myself, and first implement the big spring sowing event in front of me. In this way, we can also leave a kind reputation in front of our aunt and grandmother, and we only have good, not bad. ”

Chen Da nodded, got up and prepared to leave.

Chen Er muttered in a low voice: "Hmph, it's also a reputation, why can't I say it?" Yu Guang saw Chen's mother glaring at him fiercely, he immediately put away his complaints, pointed to the bridge of his nose with a smile, and asked, "What about me?" What should I do? Anyway, I'm a man who can do things. ”

Mother Chen rolled her eyes again and said, "Follow your eldest brother well, grow your brain, and don't cause us trouble." After speaking, he didn't pay attention to Chen Er anymore and left directly.

Chen Er made a naughty face at Chen's mother's back.

Seeing this, Chen Da shook his head helplessly and said, "You, a child's heart." ”

Chen Er didn't speak, and smiled at Chen Da.