Ruqing also heard the owner of this voice, and understood a little in her heart, and when she stepped into the front hall, she saw Princess Jing and He sitting on the Taishi chair, and Mrs. Xiang sitting at the bottom.

I haven't seen her for many years, but Princess Jing is still chic and elegant. Ginger red gold pixiu around the collar and entwined branches of flowers on the placket, fine cotton sandwich embroidered gold branch embroidery is very exquisite, the lower body carved silk embroidered all over the gold thread begonia folded branch moon skirt. The clouds are ethereal, and the top of the head is wearing a big pearl hairpin with five phoenixes and chaoyang, and the face is as charming as the moon, and the eyes are revealed, which is provocative. She is a noble lady with a graceful and approachable temperament.

When Ruqing entered the hall, the people in the hall were all staring at her. But seeing Ruqing's posture is unmoving, unhurried, her shoulders are not shaking, her head is not shaking, her chin is raised, her eyes are focused, her feet are flowing and her skirt is obedient.

Princess Jing's eyes flashed, and she glanced at a grandmother behind Gongli. The grandmother was quick with her hands and feet, took a cup of tea and splashed the tea on the ground, Ruqing was slightly puzzled, but she still stepped on the wet ground without changing her face.

Princess Jing looked at it and nodded secretly, and smiled slightly with Mrs. Xiang.

Ruqing came to three feet in front of Princess Jing, and under the orders of He's order, she knelt down on the carved silk six-ball flower round mat that Mama Lin had prepared, and kowtowed respectfully to Princess Jing.

Princess Jing smiled and held her hands weakly, "Girl doesn't need to be polite, get up quickly, let me take a closer look." ”

Ruqing held a skirt in one hand, supported one leg first, and got up on half a knee, with elegant posture and beautiful posture, all in one go, without any sense of hindrance and stagnation.

Princess Jing was secretly satisfied, and her eyes softened a lot.

After Ruqing got up, she bowed respectfully to Mrs. Xiang next to her. Mrs. Xiang hurriedly got up and supported her hands, and said, "Everyone is not an outsider, so there is no need to be polite." I haven't seen you for a few days, why are you haggard? ”

Ruqing looked at He shyly, and He smiled and said: "My belly is getting bigger and bigger, and I can no longer take care of the affairs of the official, and now our house is taken care of by my sister." ”

Xiang said to Mrs.: "It must be because I am tired of taking care of these housework, alas, look, my face is so ugly." It's distressing to look at. Luckily, I brought some fine bird's nest and ginseng sticks, which I can replenish when I am fine. ”

Ruqing secretly laughed, but said in her mouth: "Thank you Madame for your concern, Ruqing is also a member of the family, and she should do what she can." It's just my job to share my sister-in-law's worries and relieve my work. ”

Mrs. Xiang smiled again, "Ouch, the fourth girl is so sensible at a young age, Ling Zun is really blessed." If my daughter is half as sensible as you, she should snicker. "What Xiang Madame said was not entirely flattery. If we have seen the good momentum of China's future development in the past, then today we are very satisfied with Ruqing. A close look at Ruqing, I found that the eyebrows are affectionate, the facial features are upright, the eyes are cheerful, it is a rare beauty embryo, and the demeanor is all with the grace of everyone's ladies, and there is no atrophy shadow on the whole body. I asked Ruqing what she did in peacetime, and I learned that she could settle accounts, and she was a beautiful girl, and now she heard that she also helped her sister-in-law run the house, and she saw that He loved Ruqing a lot, and she was even more satisfied with one hundred and twenty of them, and now she was completely glad that she was as a girl.

Ruqing saw Mrs. Xiang's unabashed eyes, and Princess Jing smiled elegantly and lovingly, and her face also smiled faintly.

Mrs. Xiang pulled Ruqing and talked for a while, and only after seeing that she was almost asked, she let her go, and after He Shi saw that it was almost, she said to Ruqing: "At this time, it is estimated that the old lady has woken up, so you can go down to accompany the old lady." ”

Ruqing nodded and said goodbye to the two.

Mrs. Xiang looked at Ruqing's back, and said to He Shi with a smile on her face: "I heard that the old man of your mansion has been promoted to the transfer of the third grade salt transportation capital, congratulations." Not long after, Madame is going to give birth to a big fat boy again, and it is really a double happiness. ”

He Shi smiled faintly: "Mrs. Cheng Jiyan." "There are no superfluous words.

Mrs. Xiang said again: "I heard that Mrs. Guifu has already entered Beijing, why haven't I seen it today?" ”

"My father-in-law is going to enter Beijing one day, and her old man is going around about the house, and she has to buy furniture and ** people, and she is busy working there at this time. I'm not angry, with a big belly, I can't protect myself, and I can't help at all. ”

Mrs. Xiang smiled and said, "What are you talking nonsense? If you weren't angry, would you still have such a big belly? ”

Ho smiled, but did not speak.

Princess Jing is a person who is very good at regulating the atmosphere, seeing that the scene is a little cold, she talked about the Zhili brothers, talked about the shape of the border pass, and finally talked about Zhiyi, "I heard that there was news from the border pass again, Zhiyi performed well in the army, and General Fu asked the saint for an order, and specially awarded Zhiyi Zheng Sanpin General." Congratulations. ”

Mrs. Xiang's eyes widened, and her tone was suspicious, "Really? The second master of your mansion has been promoted again? ”

He smiled elegantly, "Second Uncle is thanks to Prince Jing, the prince and General Fu to show love, so that today's fame is here." It stands to reason that our family still has to thank the princess. If it weren't for the prince's recommendation, our second uncle probably wouldn't have achieved what he is today. ”

Princess Jing smiled indifferently: "What is there to thank for this." My prince has always loved talents, but he cherished talents. Zhiyi has a city government, stands up to the sky, is smart and capable, understands the overall situation, understands the reason, and this hard-won fame is also exchanged for his real swords and guns. It doesn't have much to do with my lord. If you really want to say thank you, we also want to say thank you to your house. ”

He Shi was sullen, "Where did the princess start with this?" ”

Princess Jing smiled and sighed, "On the battlefield, there are infinite killing opportunities, bloody wind and rain, swords and guns have no eyes, no matter how powerful you are, you can't avoid the enemy's cold sword and cold gun." My Xiao'er has also been let go of the cold sword several times, but fortunately, he wore strong soft armor and did not cause regrets. Speaking of this, a heartfelt smile appeared on Princess Jing's face, "You must know that the soft armor on Xiao'er's body was given to him by Zhiyi." If it weren't for this soft armor, I'm afraid there would be no more Li Xiao in this world. ”

He exclaimed: "The prince is handsome in martial arts, good at riding and shooting, brave and good at fighting, and there are so many iron guards around him to protect him, how can there be such a killing opportunity?" ”

Princess Jing sighed secretly, "There are no eyes on the battlefield, although Xiao'er has so many iron guards to protect her, but she is not really foolproof, there are several times, and she almost lost her life to the enemy." Fortunately, the soft armor on his body was half of the killing machine, so it did not cause a bigger will. Therefore, the soft armor that Zhiyi gave to my family Xiao'er has received all kinds of benefits. I heard that this soft armor is still made by the four girls of your mansion, which is really amazing. ”

He laughed, "My sister-in-law has always been ingenious. The second uncle is at the border all the year round, so he sends cowhide soft armor every year to the past, and it has been like a day for several years. Even the shoes worn by our old lady, my lord, and my husband are mostly from her. ”

Princess Jing's smile became stronger and stronger, "The fourth girl is so clear-hearted, whoever marries is the blessing of whom." ”

He also laughed, "The princess has won the award." I also really love this girl.,Recently, I've been thinking about the right people in Beijing.。 It doesn't have to be a wealthy family or a powerful family, but you must first have a good character. ”

Princess Jing nodded, "The fourth girl is also blessed to have a sister-in-law like you who really cares for her." She glanced at Mrs. Xiang, who was scratching her ears and cheeks in a hurry, and said, "Actually, we took the liberty to visit today for this matter. ”

He was not surprised, but he still looked surprised.

Princess Jing glanced at her sister-in-law and said, "My sister-in-law, since I met the four girls of your mansion before, I have been thinking about it. I think that my nephew is also sixteen, and he has earned a fortune last year, and he is now considering giving him a family affair. The first thing I thought about was the four girls in your house. It just so happened that my sister-in-law also took a fancy to it at first sight. It's up to me to pull the strings, and if you want to marry your house, can Mrs. Fang have the heart to consider it? ”

He smiled steadily, "Being able to marry the Xiang family is also a blessing for our family, and it is also a blessing for my sister." It's a pity that since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by parents. I'm just Ruqing's sister-in-law, this father-in-law is still alive, and it's not my turn to be the master. If the princess really likes my sister-in-law, it is better to wait for my father-in-law to formally propose to my father-in-law after entering Beijing. ”

*

Princess Jing and Mrs. Gao's visit to Fang's mansion, the news quickly went away. Some are envious, although the Xiang family is not tall, but the uncle and daughter of the Xiang family is the high-ranking princess Jing, this Xiang family and Jing Wangfu have always been close, relying on the reputation of Jing Wangfu, Xiang Jia has also made a lot of benefits. The only son of the Xiang family also relied on the prestige of the Jingwang Mansion, not only earned a reputation, but also after the spring of next year, he could enter the Hanlin Academy. Although it is only a fictitious position, with the escort of King Jing's Mansion, he will have a worry-free future in the future.

Some people don't think so, no matter how good Ruqing is, she is just a concubine after all, although the door of the Xiang family is not high, but the real relationship with the Jingwang Mansion is also rising. If it is sunny, it can be regarded as a high climb.

*

Ruqing returned to the backyard, the old lady had really taken a nap, and was wearing a kanjia by the waiter of the Xia Lin family, when she saw Ruqing coming in, she asked lightly: "I heard that there are distinguished guests in the front yard?" ”

Ruqing nodded, "It's Princess Jing and her sister-in-law Mrs. Xiang." ”

The old lady said "oh", looked at Ruqing carefully, and suddenly sighed, "Unconsciously, my family Ruqing has actually grown up." ”

Ruqing smiled bitterly, "Grandma, can you not grow up." ”

"Oh? Isn't it good to grow up? ”

"Not good, not at all." Ruqing stepped forward sullenly and put her hands around the old lady's neck, "When I grow up, I will talk about family affairs." But this family affair is simply that both parties remember each other how much benefit they can bring to themselves. After all the calculations, a good family affair will become tasteless. It's coppery and utilitarian. ”

The old lady pulled down Ruqing's hand and said, "Do you think that if you put aside the copper smell and utilitarian family affairs, you can sit back and relax?" ”

Ruqing was silent.

"Silly girl," the old lady patted her hand, "the marriage of the right family seems to be utilitarian, but it also avoids the lack of confidence in high marriage and the bitterness and depression of low marriage. The rich dowry can be guaranteed in the in-law's family. The amount of dowry is also a sincerity to find out the in-law's family, and the two are indispensable. Since the scholars, as a scholar, if you want to grow, there is no more real than marriage. Therefore, these thoughts that Fang Jingxuan and Xiang Jia have are normal, so they don't have to mind.

But she really doesn't want to marry ---- Zhao family, it's not that she looks down on the Zhao family, which is now in decline, but because her aunt and cousin are married, which is a close marriage.

As for the Xiang family, Ruqing doesn't feel too good or too bad, and Mrs. Xiang doesn't hate it when she looks at it, the son of the Xiang family, she hasn't seen it, but Mrs. Xiang is not bad, so she shouldn't be ugly.

Ruming asked worriedly: "Grandma thinks it's better to be a son of the Xiang family or a cousin?" ”

The old lady was silent, and suddenly scolded, "You haven't even been able to make a decision, and you started to remember your marriage, are you ashamed?" Don't worry, although your son has not yet entered Beijing, he has also written a letter to say hello, and he will not sell you casually. ”

Ruqing stuck out her tongue, and now she was a little relieved.

Because, cheap dad, he is about to enter Beijing!

*

Sure enough, a few days later, Fang Jinglan carried Zhang's, Zhu's, and Zhilian couples into Beijing together, and they didn't see each other for half a year, and Ruqing realized that she missed her parents.

Fang Jinglan was in good spirits on happy occasions, and there was no shadow of futile fatigue on his face, seeing that Ruqing and the others were still smiling fathers. Seeing Zhili's coffin face as usual and He's big belly, he smiled even more without disturbing his mouth.

Staring at He's stomach, Fang Jinglan said: "Okay, good, it's really a double happiness, haha." Then, that night, regardless of etiquette, everyone sat down to eat together, and gathered around a large table.

Fang Jinglan looked at the eldest son who was becoming more mature and calm, and the eldest daughter-in-law who was virtuous and dignified, and said goodbye to the gentle and elegant younger son Zhilian and the shrewd and capable third daughter-in-law, and was very satisfied. Rushan's gentleness and beauty, Rumei's delicate and lovely, and Ruqing's delicate and well-behaved, and thinking about the recent correspondence between Zhili and him, I was even more proud to learn that my little daughter had been remembered by many people. Thinking about Zhiyi, who was far away at the border, he often sent letters to warn him, so that he should remember to consider Ruqing's marriage carefully, and he must not be sloppy, and he was even more pleased. His sons and daughters did not read the wall with brothers or sisters quarrel like their colleagues. The harmony of the regiment and the so-called family harmony and prosperity are indeed the eternal truth.

Fang Jinglan was promoted, and he was about to become a grandfather again, thinking that the second child Zhiyi had also been promoted to a third-grade general, he was very happy, and he could be regarded as a real three-happiness coming, so he couldn't control himself for a while, and drank a few more glasses.

After these cups of yellow soup, there were more words, and he began to admonish the Li family, "These children are all older, especially if Rushan is about to reach the end of the day, you must not be sloppy, you are the children's mother-in-law, and their marriage must not be sloppy." From now on, whenever there is entertainment, you will try to take your children out to see the world. Also remember not to assert yourself, our someone's daughter, not to mention rich and expensive, since she was young, she must have no worries about food and clothing, and her character can only pass. ”

Ruqing was moved when she heard this, and slapped her ass one by one, "My daughter is really blessed to meet such a father who thinks about his children." Daddy, you're so nice. Then he slapped Li's ass again, "Mother is so good." Although it is not Ruqing's biological birth, it is better than its biological birth. ”

The Li family has been busy with the affairs of the house these days and is a ** slave, so busy that he can't touch the ground, this money is like flowing water, and the money that Fang Jinglan gave her is all used up, and there is not much left, so her heart hurts to death. What's even more infuriating is that after Fang Jinglan entered Beijing, he didn't thank her for her efforts at all, but accused her of going to the He family for trouble again, and being an elder in vain.

Now, Fang Jinglan wants her to worry about the girl's marriage again, and she is reluctant to do so, but seeing Ruqing's sycophancy, her heart is a little better. Secretly thinking to herself, if the first good is not recorded in her own name, and the second is not kept by her side, then she will have a reason to refuse to buy a dowry. And Ruqing is raised by the old lady's side, she just wants one copy.

Thinking of this, Li thought about it again, and said to Ruqing with a pleasant face: "Qing girl has always been well-behaved and sensible, and she is more reassuring than your sisters." It's also my blessing to have a sensible daughter like you. "Who wouldn't say anything about the scene?