Chapter 42: Pull an Alliance
Xia Yanqing was a little embarrassed, and smiled at Mr. Bai: "It's my fault, I'm distracted." Well, Mr. has drunk tea, let's continue. ”
Although Xia Yanqing said frankly, Mr. Bai still saw that she had something in her heart, "If you are undecided, then copy books and practice calligraphy, this is a good way to cultivate oneself and calm oneself." ”
Of course, Xia Yanqing knows that practicing calligraphy can cultivate her self-cultivation and calm her mind, but how can she have time to do this now? She's about to move in a new species here, and it's very disturbing.
She glanced at Mr. Bai, then at the books on the case, and thought about the glass making she was thinking about. Anything else, trial glass, that needs a relatively independent/independent site.
She was already recalling memories of her past life and sorting out the thoughts of firing glass. If she hadn't raised her grandmother, she would have set up a stove crucible in her yard, and no one would have paid attention to her.
Now it's not at all.
According to the current situation, without a reasonable reason, she will not be able to get out of the Wang family in a short period of time.
There are Xia Xiaoniang's own factors in this. Anyway, just a month ago, for the sake of thinking about Wang Xi, she almost died. How is it possible to just go now?
Besides, it is the values of this era and her maiden family. She needs to leave the Wang family without paying attention to the loss, otherwise, even if she can get out, not only will it be difficult for her to do things by herself, but she will also cause her mother's family to bear notoriety.
After all, Xia Xiaoniang's father Xia Ke, as well as her two elder brothers, still have to follow the rules of this era and take the next road.
She can't let her father and brother be criticized and blamed in the following days because of herself, and even be impeached and lost by the imperial history.
Since you can't leave the Wang family for a short time, maybe open a gap from Mr. Bai and ask her for a favor, or even an alliance.
There is a saying: once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea.
Mr. Bai entered the palace when he was a child, and after more than 20 years of ups and downs in the unfathomable and dangerous palace, he was not only able to come out unharmed. After coming out, in order not to look at my brother and sister-in-law's face, I can still make a living by myself.
She must have a different idea from other women in this world.
Xia Yanqing's mind flowed, and he immediately put his thoughts into action, "You can practice calligraphy at any time, or let's chat first?" ”
Mr. Bai was stunned.
She is a student with a strong comprehension, and her daily performance is also very calm and calm, unlike other teenage young women in the back house, and there is no cramped anxiety of a woman who grew up in the countryside.
As a teacher, in order to maintain his teaching career for a long time, Mr. Bai has always avoided listening to the disputes and miscellaneous affairs of his employer's back house.
Even so, entering and leaving Wang's house every day also made her encounter the scene of Wang Xi and Xu Qinghui walking side by side twice. But she had never seen this second master here in Xia Yanqing.
Even, she hadn't heard the master and servant of Qiuyue Garden mention Wang Xi.
What makes her feel strange is that in this case, the second grandmother can still maintain a happy mood and study efficiently.
I don't know what difficulties this second grandmother encountered, not only was she unusual, she was entangled in class, but she was also interested in chatting with her.
Mr. Bai didn't refuse directly, but only reminded tactfully: "The second grandmother is smart, she should know that the matter of the back house is the most difficult to tell." People like us have to walk in the back houses of each house, and it is very taboo to listen to the gossip of the employer's house. ”
Xia Yanqing glanced at Mr. Bai unabashedly, "Sir, you also think too highly of me." You just want to hear it, and I don't have anything new here to tell you no. ”
How could she have that mind? Especially when gossiping about others, it is better to think about how to solve your current situation.
Mr. Bai smiled when he heard it: "That's the case, then let's talk." ”
She picked up the teapot and cup in front of her and turned to the side of the small table. By the way, he also took Xia Yanqing's cup and poured her a cup of tea.
Xia Yanqing didn't even dare to say that she asked Mr. Bai to sit down first, and she also sat down.
Xinshu and Xinxiu were very understanding, and immediately brought a few dishes of refreshments and dried fruits.
Xia Yanqing didn't let the maid retreat, which made Mr. Bai feel more at ease.
"Yesterday, my mother-in-law said that she wanted to hire a nurturing grandmother for me, so she lived in this yard and will be by my side in the future." Xia Yanqing said very casually.
Mr. Bai had a big alarm bell in his heart, didn't he just say it well, and didn't mention the matter of the back house? Fortunately, Xia Er's grandmother's tone was calm, probably just casually.
According to her own understanding, she said on the matter: "It should be." When dealing with the female dependents of the powerful in the capital, etiquette rules are the first pass, and this really needs to be paid attention to. ”
"......" Xia Yanqing was depressed.
She knew that almost everyone would feel normal and proper in this matter. Therefore, she didn't think about finding a way for her mother's family at all.
"It is said that this grandmother came out of the palace. Mr. is from the palace, you must know, is the grandmother in the palace very strict? Xia Yanqing asked.
At this time, Mr. Bai saw that Xia Yanqing was not very satisfied with the matter of asking for advice on raising his grandmother.
The grandmothers who came out of the palace were indeed strict in teaching etiquette and rules, but not every grandmother was vicious.
Just because most of the masters in the palace are noble, the palace maids have a slight inappropriate behavior in words and deeds, and they may attract a catastrophe of death, so naturally they are not allowed to make any mistakes.
This is a habit, and after a long habit, I think it is a matter of course.
Mr. Bai persuaded: "Second grandmother don't worry, the requirements of the grandmother in the palace are a little stricter." But the women who have been taught by their grandmothers are all respected and looked down upon when they are guests outside. Mrs. Liu is attentive to her second grandmother. ”
Well, it's better for her.
Well, the reaction was expected.
Xia Yanqing continued to advance the conversation: "Mr. is a woman, but he is alone, I don't know what to do in the future? ”
"This ......," Mr. Bai was speechless for a moment.
The conversation turned to ...... Isn't it too jumpy? Moreover, if she said that she would not talk about the affairs of the back house, the result turned to her.
It seems a bit rude to ask this kind of thing by someone who is not familiar with it and is not close to it, right?
Xia Yanqing could see from Mr. Bai's reaction that she must not have any special ideas about the future, and basically took advantage of her age to earn more money, and when she was old, she would use these savings to make a living.
She owed a debt and said with a smile: "Sir, don't think about it, I don't mean to explore Mr.'s private affairs." ”
Mr. Bai felt helpless and said: "The second grandmother is a neat person, just say it directly, you don't need to go around so many circles." If she continues to talk about this, she may be really dizzy.
"Okay," Xia Yanqing straightened his posture, "I see that Mr. Bai can support himself and don't have to rely on others, so I am very envious." If I want to do something on my own, to find a family business and voice for myself, I wonder if my husband thinks it is appropriate? ”