87 Gifts
The old lady quietly observed the expressions of the three brothers, Zhao Qin looked at Ruqing's eyes with a little amusement, Zhao Jin was mostly interested, and Li Zhuo, with an arrogant look on his face, but his eyes always seemed to glance at Ruqing, but he was afraid that others would find out, his face was in the direction of Li's, and a pair of eyes shot in the direction of Ruqing from time to time.
The old lady remained silent, and secretly observed Ruqing's expression, only to see Ruqing's face only cramped and pretended to be calm under the hidden displeasure, for a while I don't understand why Ruqing would let the three brothers pay so much attention, and secretly observed the other three girls, Ru is really steady with natural elegance and nobility, quiet and intellectual. Although Rushan is only ten years old, her facial features have gradually grown, and there is a vague beauty of Aunt Zhang's beauty and grace, and she is smart and clever on the outside, which makes her have a kind of maturity beyond her age.
And Rumei, the old lady frowned slightly, the little girl was dressed in beads, very magnificent, but it was too magnificent, such a bright face, but because of the arrogance and the chin that was too high, the boudoir girl's reserve and delicacy were gone, only arrogance and willfulness remained, but people did not want to take another look.
And the one on his side is like a sunny ----
From an objective point of view, although Ruqing is young, her face is childish, but she has her own aura, because of her age, she can't see her appearance, but when she doesn't speak, her big eyes are tempting and can't help but indulge in it, once she laughs, it is comforting and refreshing. But at this moment, his cheeks are slightly puffed, his pink lips are slightly pursed, his big eyes are full of grievances and shame, and his cheeks are as red and slightly dyed as rouge, indescribably cute, and his simple and cute appearance, even old lady Fang, who has seen the big wind and waves, can't help but feel pity.
Finding the more and more unbridled gazes of the three buddies, the old lady sighed for Ruqing in her heart, if she was born like Mei, it would be better.
Ruqing also noticed the gaze of Zhao Qin and others, she was a little shy at first, but gradually became uncomfortable, and then became nervous later, and shouted in her heart, "No, is it possible that I have dirty things on my face?" Subconsciously touched her face, and looked down at her clothes, yes, this is the new jacket that Aunt Zhu made for her a few days ago, although the material is not top-notch, but Aunt Zhu has embroidered well, that is, it is a little bigger---- Ruqing pulled the clothes on her body again, cough cough--- it is not a little too big, but really a little big. Her small body was also loose and baggy, as if she was stealing adult clothes. Aunt Zhu said that her clothes could not be worn for a long time, and Li had no plans to make new clothes for her, Aunt Zhu stayed up for a few days and nights and finally made two sets of clothes that could be changed, but in order to wear them for a long time, they became bigger.
Although Ruqing is clear-minded, she still has self-knowledge. This Zhao brother Bei and Wang Shizi of Yujun seem to be very curious about her, and the degree of curiosity greatly exceeds the dignified and beautiful Ruzhen, the elegant and intelligent Rushan, and the reserved and noble Rumei, which makes her feel proud and vanity.
But this feeling of pride is embarrassing when you find that you don't fit in with the clothes on your body, how can you say this feeling?
Although she didn't have any thoughts about these people of the opposite sex, she let them see the most unseemly side of herself, which made her very shameless and unfulfilled.
The old lady also discovered the reason for Ruqing's embarrassment, and felt pity in her heart, so she said: "Your aunt has brought you enough gifts, and this will be placed in the side room, you all go and take a look." Don't be here. ”
When Ruqing heard this, her eyes lit up, like an amnesty, and she hurriedly blessed the old lady Li and Fang Jing, and ran out happily.
Rumei pursed her lips, glanced at Li Zhuo, and then left reluctantly.
Rushan looked reserved, and after saluting the old lady, Li, Fang Jingxuan and others solemnly, he left gracefully.
Li watched the performance of the three girls, and felt that her Rumei performance was the best, but looking at Ruqing, she frowned slightly, and laughed coolly, "Look at this girl, she has the shortest legs and the youngest, but she runs fast, and she is simply a little money fan in the eyes of losing money." ”
Li's words aroused more or less echo, some were angry, some covered their lips, some had soft eyebrows, and some had disdain.
The old lady glanced at Li and said lightly: "Qing girl has so little moon silver every month, except for rewarding people and spending it for herself, there is not much left." Fortunately, my aunt sent a gift at this time, and I must have been excited. ”
For a moment, several pairs of curious, surprised eyes shot at Lee. Li was stunned, the old lady was saying that she was mean to her concubine, and she was displeased, but she raised her eyebrows and smiled: "At such a young age, how can this Qing girl spend money." ”
The old lady looked cold, "What you said also makes sense. ”
Ruzhen covered her lips and smiled, "Auntie's words are also very reasonable. However, I don't know if this is the case. ”
Li's expression stiffened slightly, and he forced a smile: "The real girl is very right, but Rumei is spoiled by me." However, these children are getting older, so there is no reason not to spend it. Then he preached to the other party: "My aunt and grandmother must be tired all the way, so I will first go to the kitchen and let them be neat and tidy, and my aunt, nephew and son will have lunch and rest." Then he found a reason to leave.
After staring at Li's back for a long time, Fang Jingxuan turned his head, first let his son and Li Xuan go down with his subordinates to rest, and then dismissed the rest of his subordinates, leaving only Ruzhen alone, and then said to the old lady: "Mother, sister-in-law is so popular, but it is as you wish." ”
The old lady smiled faintly: "Maybe." However, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, but you are doing well in your mother-in-law's house? ”
The smile on Fang Jingxuan's face gradually disappeared, and he said in a low voice: "It's the same as before, how can you be a daughter-in-law like when you are a girl." His eyes looked lovingly at Ruzhen's delicate face, and said with a low smile: "The real girl will get married next year, and the Pingyang Marquis Mansion is a hereditary meritorious lord. This high marriage has its own benefits, but it also has the grievances of high marriage. When you become the daughter-in-law of the Zhong family in the future, you have to carefully follow your identity, don't learn from your aunt, you go on a rampage, and take a lot of detours. ”
Ruzhen couldn't help but be surprised to see that the aunt he respected and admired the most actually spoke like this, but his heart was even more apprehensive, and he said in a respectful tone: "Auntie, please rest assured, I will be careful and never let my grandmother and aunt worry about it." ”
Fang Jingxuan smiled with relief, "Zhen'er is so sensible and generous, the female red accounting manager is an expert, I believe that she will be like a fish in water in her in-law's house." ”
Ruzhen blushed and said in a low voice: "Auntie, don't praise your niece, the daughter can have today, it all depends on her grandmother's dedicated cultivation." ”
The old lady looked at her lovingly, "I have cultivated you with my heart, that is true, but you did not disappoint me, and my grandmother is very pleased." ”
Ruzhen blushed again and twisted her body, as if embarrassed, "Grandmother, don't praise me anymore, it's all embarrassing." ”
The old lady laughed, and the other party preached, "Listen, you're all big girls, and you're still shy." ”
Fang Jingxuan spoke for a while, suddenly changed his face again, and said in a low voice: "Mother, you really made up your mind to take Ruqing with you?" ”
The old lady was silent, and said impatiently: "The real girl is going to get married next year, and one more person around me can pass the time." ”
Fang Jingxuan was silent, and suddenly said: "I think Ruqing is very good for me, she is delicate and cute, and the most rare thing is that she does not have the inferiority complex and cringe of being a concubine." Presumably it is also very popular with the second brother, otherwise how would he be so smart. ”
The corners of Mrs. Fang's lips were slightly sarcastic, but she didn't answer, but she really said: "Auntie doesn't know, Ruqing has only been coming to my grandmother's side for more than two months, before, when I came from my aunt, she was dry and thin, except for the bright clothes on her body, the clothes inside are still patched." ”
Fang Jingxuan was extremely surprised, "There is such a thing? Then he looked at his mother, saw that he looked cold, and exclaimed softly, "It seems that we have all looked away----
If you are really puzzled, "Auntie, why are you looking away?" ”
Fang Jingxuan smiled, "Hehe, it's nothing, the real girl is going to get married next year, my aunt specially got you a dowry, I believe this son has been carried to your house, let's go over and take a look first, see if you like it, if there is something missing, just open your mouth." ”
Ruzhen's face was full of shame, Chong Fang Jing blessed his body, and his words were sincere, "My niece thanked my aunt, my aunt thought about me like this, but I couldn't repay it." ”
Fang Jingxuan smiled and said, "Silly girl, what are we doing with our own family?" Let's go, let's go over together. ”
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Fang Jingxuan's dowry prepared for Ruzhen can be described as heavy, all kinds of top-level materials, full of three boxes, and then gold and silver beads to play, jade and gemstones, a complete set of readily available, in addition to the various popular headdress treasures in the capital, Ruzhen opened the boxes one by one, and the bright light emitted by the boxes almost dazzled her eyes, dazzling her, and was also stunned, and said that it was too precious, too precious.
Fang Jingxuan shook Ruzhen's hand and said with a smile: "This is the dowry given to you by your aunt, you must not stretch it out, you are my niece, Rumei is too, but the most important thing for my aunt is you, this dowry is a piece of my aunt's heart, in fact, it is not precious, you can accept it, but don't tell outsiders, ah." ”
Ruzhen nodded slightly, indicating that she would remember her aunt's kindness. Fang Jingxuan smiled with satisfaction, patted Ruzhen on the shoulder, sat on the chaise longue with her, and chatted with her about the private affairs of her daughter's family.
If it is true, the gift is indeed valuable, but the other family members are far from catching up.
Zhili's is not bad, there are four cages, and they can't be lifted, and finally all the little guys in Yisong Courtyard are dispatched to carry them back. Zhiyi was a little thinner, and he twisted a box with one hand and walked like a fly. Zhilian is also more, three Huanghuali small boxes are heavy at hand, called two maid rings, one person holds a box, Zhilian originally wanted to call Rushan to go back together, but saw Rushan although his eyes were staring at his box, but his eyes were glancing at Rumei.
Zhilian knew that his sister was starting to feel unbalanced again, so he secretly pulled her sleeve, "Let's go, let's go back." ”
Rushan weighed the weight of the box and said in a rambling voice: "Brother go back first, I'll come later." ”