After the Lantern Festival, Ruqing couldn't find a reason to go out, so she could only shrink in the boudoir to embroider her flowers, and by the way, she would bring some practical materials and fabrics to the old lady and others who were far away in the capital.

He Lin's letter writing in the capital is the most diligent, followed by Rumei, He Lin's letter is a lot of interesting things in the capital, the gossip of the major families, or the things that happened in the court, so that Ruqing will not be too lonely. And nine times out of ten, if you believe in beauty, you will indict all kinds of evil deeds that are good.

Rushan is about to get married, and the marriage has also been put on the agenda by Fang Jinglan, and recently he has been taken out by the Li family to visit relatives and friends every day, and the Li family has brought the two sisters with them for entertainment outside. Rumei is half proud and half angry in the letter, and the great thing is that Rushan is not very popular with noble ladies, but it is very happy with the sons of those families.

Ruqing also received a letter from the old lady, and the letter was full of lessons for herself, and then the family was ready to tell Zhiyi about her family, and she initially took a fancy to the girl of the Yu family, that is, the sister-in-law of the eldest brother-in-law of the He family.

To be honest, the Yu family is really not a big family in the capital, Ruqing thought that according to Fang Jinglan's vision, she would definitely marry Zhiyi to the daughter of the right general, but she didn't expect that it was actually a girl from the Yu family who had a slightly worse family background and was inconspicuous.

However, in the marriage of the elder brother, as a sister, she is not qualified to speak, but she simply said the opinions and knowledge of the family.

Zhiyi didn't have any opinions, but said lightly: "I'm also a big boss, it's time to start a family." ”

Ruqing raised her eyebrows and asked: "Sister-in-law mentioned in the letter that the girl of the Yu family is middle-class, gentle and gentle, and she is twenty-eight years old. Nothing else. "He has always been to the point in his speech, and he never speaks ill of others easily, and in such a few short words, it is expected that the girl from the Yu family is not outstanding.

Zhiyi frowned slightly, "Family background and appearance are secondary, and the most important thing is character." As long as the girl is wise and open-minded, gets along well with her concubine, respects her elders, and treats the young well, I have no reason not to marry her. ”

Ruqing said half-jokingly: "Then what if you don't treat your sister-in-law well?" ”

Zhiyi glanced at her, "My sister is so cute and smart, there's no reason why she shouldn't treat you well." ”

Ruqing was very satisfied, although it was perfunctory, but she was smart not to entangle Xia Yun anymore, and then asked in a low voice, what about Chao Yun and Bang Xue.

Zhiyi said lightly: "If they are interested, after your sister-in-law enters the door, I will make the old lady the master and give them a name." ”

Ruqing nodded, and Chaoyun Bangxue has been waiting for Zhiyi for many years, and there is no merit and hard work. Raising it to an aunt is also a matter of course.

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the month again, and it was time to give the next person a monthly gift. But it was so bad that Bang Xue strongly opposed it.

Bang Xue's reason is also quite sufficient, "Girl, the money of these subordinates is all from the government, and there is really no need for the girl to raise the money again." It's not good. ”

Because the General's Mansion is the imperial residence, many of the subordinates in the palace are also given by the Imperial Palace, and the silver is also issued by the local government. There is really no need to give out money.

Ruqing said lightly: "Having said that, Mother Cheng, Mother Liu, and Mother Wu are all old people in the house, and the mothers who have been in charge of the position in the capital all receive one or two dollars of silver, but it makes no sense that the mother here is still bitter and only receives half a penny." ”

Bang Xue pursed her lips and said: "The salary of rice beads in the capital is expensive, but here is Datong, where can it be compared with the capital." ”

Ruqing stared at her and smiled slightly: "Sister-in-law is right." However, I would like to ask, how much money can my sister-in-law receive in a month? ”

Bang Xue twisted her fingers and squeaked: "When I first came here, it was eight hundred yuan, and later, the lord gave it a bunch of silver." Now, he has always held a load of silver. Seeing Ruqing's face showing interest, her face was full of grievances, and she said, "Is it possible, the girl thinks that there are too many snow collars?" If this is the case, in order to save the expenses of the house, the girl should be deducted, and Bang Xue will never complain. ”

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Agarwood Linglong couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, she was really another living Aunt Zhang. It's a pity that her skills are too shallow, and Aunt Zhang's pity has always been performed in front of Fang Jinglan. She was good, she didn't dare to perform in front of Zhiyi, because Zhiyi didn't eat her set, so she actually took it to Ruqing to perform.

Ruqing lowered her eyes, drank the warm red date soup lightly, and said slowly: "I don't like to hear what my sister-in-law says." Sister-in-law waits for her brother, hard work, several years like a day, no credit and hard work, now with a hanging of money, according to the rules of the capital, my brother has acquiesced to the identity of his sister-in-law. My sister-in-law should be happy too. As for the others, I know that my sister-in-law is bent on saving money, but she can't be too cold in people's hearts, right? ”

Bang Xue stiffened her face, reluctantly allowed herself to nod, and squeezed out a smile, "The girl is thoughtful, but I think narrowly." ”

Ruqing smiled shyly, "No matter how much my brother loves me, a few sisters-in-law are the ones who are really in charge." How can there be a reason for the officials to lock things up for the sisters but let the sisters-in-law be idle? It's completely putting the cart before the horse. ”

Bang Xue was surprised, her chest jumped slightly, but she said obediently: "However, the girl's housekeeper does have a hand." It's better to blow the snow to yourself. is still concentrating on waiting for the master, and for other things, I can only trouble the girl to take care of it more. ”

Ruqing smiled and said: "Sister-in-law is too arrogant, a few days ago there was a letter in Beijing, the family has chosen a marriage for my brother, I believe that in the near future, the new sister-in-law will come to Datong." Brother and sister-in-law, I'm a sister, it's better to mix less. Therefore, how much is the salary of the people in the house, my sister-in-law will look at it. However, I had already made a promise to my subordinates before, and I asked my sister-in-law to see that I had fulfilled this promise for me. Ruqing smiled from beginning to end, as if she was very happy about the matter of getting married. Then he is also very friendly to Bang Xue.,It's very respectful.,And between the words, the new sister-in-law who is about to take office is also very fond of it.,Bang Xue heard a pair of hands in his sleeves.,Almost crushed the handkerchief.。

She couldn't figure out what Ruqing said just now, which ones were true, which ones were false, and which ones were just scrubbing. These days, I have fought with her several times, from the previous open dispute to the secret fight, she is not an opponent, first of all, she can't have the upper hand in words, and she can't find a place to stumble in private, Ruqing looks easy-going, but she has a very good set of management subordinates, no fighting, no scolding, no punishment, but making her subordinates afraid like a tiger. After trying to instigate the trick of instigating people to make the stumbling block work, her only way is to turn to Zhiyi, but unfortunately, Zhiyi is a person who does not enter the oil and salt, and there is only this girl in her eyes, and there is no existence for them at all, in addition to gritting her teeth and swallowing blood, she can only endure it. I thought that I would stop and keep quiet, but now, my lord is about to marry a new lady again, but Ruqing defends the bride so much in front of her, and she doesn't mean to speak for her at all, how can she be embarrassed?

She didn't know whether the new lady was good or bad, but seeing Ruqing maintaining expectations like this, Bang Xue gritted her teeth, which was the last resort of the line.

Chaoyun was startled when he heard her plan, and hurriedly waved his hand: "Sister, don't do stupid things, this trick won't work." Don't you know what kind of character the lord has? It has always been said that there is no one or the other, and if you do this, won't you make the master angry? Chaoyun was so anxious that he further persuaded, "Sister, I know that you are unwilling in your heart, the good ladies are now reduced to slaves who can see the faces of others, and the old lady and the old lady also promised us sisters that if they serve with all their hearts, they will give our sisters a name." Sister, with our identity, it's good to be an aunt. Is it possible, my sister still wants to be supported as the main room? ”

Bang Xue sneered: "Why can't you?" I think that before my family was in the middle of the road, she was also a well-cared for daughter, but now, what has become of her? A mere maid can trample me under her feet. I'm just not convinced! is also an official lady, why can I only look at my face and be trampled on, why can she enjoy everything from above? Chaoyun, I don't accept it, I just don't accept it. ”

Chaoyun looked at her for a long time, and said quietly: "What can you do if you are not convinced?" The situation is stronger than the person. Even if you are not convinced, what can you change? ”

Bang Xue sat on the edge of the purple gauze bed embroidered with summer grass insects, twisted the handkerchief for a long time, and suddenly firmed her look: "Didn't Aunt Zhang also get thousands of favors with this trick back then?" I'm no worse than her. There is no reason why she can succeed, I can only fail. ”

Chaoyun sighed even more, "Do you want to compare with Aunt Zhang?" However, the old man is not an old lady. ”

Bang Xue was silent for a while, and then said, "No, it will definitely succeed." Men have always valued their offspring. As soon as the bride entered, I competed with her with the child in my womb. ”

Chaoyun shook his head, "Why bother? Once the new lady enters the door, she is a wife, what do you do to fight with others? Just the child in the womb? I see it difficult. ”

"It's hard to say, back then, didn't Aunt Zhang just rely on the child in her belly to squeeze Mrs. Xiao Li to the point that she almost drank the northwest wind?" If it weren't for the old lady, it is estimated that Xiao Li's family would have been beaten to the ground.

Chaoyun couldn't persuade her, so she could only sigh helplessly, "No matter how competitive Aunt Zhang is, she is not a concubine." Sister, listen to my advice and don't do stupid things. Even if you really fight the new wife, the master will not care for you as a wife. Do you know that a family like the Fang family, how can anyone let a subordinate be the main mother. ”

Bang Xue was silent for a while, then gritted her teeth and said: "This is not good, that is not good, is it difficult, you really have to endure it for the rest of your life?" Seeing Chaoyun with an angry face, she continued to find a reason, trying to convince her, and also trying to convince herself, "How can you know the result if you haven't tried?" Don't worry, I'm not going to fight a battle I'm not sure about. ”

Chaoyun sighed, "You can't even fight the four girls, and you still want to fight the new lady?" I think you're whimsical. ”

Bang Xue's face couldn't hold back, and she couldn't help sneering: "Who said it, it's not that I can't fight her, I just disdain to fight with her." If she dares to stand in my way, I will make her look good. ”

*

After Ruqing handed over the housekeeper power to Bang Xue again, Bang Xue did a good job, and she was extremely attentive to Zhiyi and Ruqing, what needs Ruqing had, what she wanted to eat, what she wanted to do, Bang Xue was always the first to meet it. Agarwood couldn't help but praise Bang Xue, thinking that this person should have really changed his ways.

Zhiyi saw that Bang Xue was really safe, and he also praised her twice, but after a change of words, he said to Chaoyun Bang Xue: "You two have been waiting for me for so long, and you have always been careful to keep your duty, and there is no mistake." It stands to reason that being an aunt is also expected. However, for the sake of respect for Madame, it is up to Madame to decide whether you want to stay or leave the house. ”

Bang Xue was like a bad lightning strike on the spot, she couldn't speak for a long time, Ruqing was also quite embarrassed, how could she be involved in the affairs of her brother's room, a girl who had not been out of the cabinet? It's just that Zhiyi is too unavoidable, and these private matters have to be said in front of her.