Chapter 78: Cheng Yuanniang's reward
Is Show Girl in the house? β
Suddenly, everyone in the room was stunned.
Shen Xiu got up to greet her, only to see a mother-in-law with a raw eye enter the door, and when she saw everyone, she laughed and said, "The girls are here." β
"It turned out to be Hong's mother." Qixia recognized her mother-in-law and said with a smile: "At this time, my mother is not serving the princess in the backyard, why did she come here?" β
Mrs. Hong is the mother-in-law of the prince's mansion and serves in the main house of the princess. She has seen it a few times, although it is not as good as Cheng Yuanniang's marriage, but it can be regarded as having a head and a face.
"Miss Qixia is also here, just right, save me a trip." Hong Pozi said with a smile, took out a purse and handed it to Shen Xiu, "Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, and the Shizi Concubine gave a reward to the girls, one or two silver per person, and two taels for the Xiu girl." β
Shen Xiu understood, smiled and said, "Concubine Xie." β
Generally speaking, the reward received by the subordinate is an extra month's monthly money per person, which is given by the prince of Yanwangfu.
The two rewards given by Cheng Yuanniang are the hostess's intentions. Wu's reward was also given early, and it was also one or two per person.
thought that because of the matter of the Marquis Mansion in Pingyuan, Cheng Yuanniang couldn't take care of it. Sending someone to send it at this time should be Zhou Xijia's intention.
"And this silver nude, which was given to Miss Qixia by the princess." Hong's mother smiled, and took out another silver nude and put it in Qixia's hand.
Qixia suddenly became happy, and hurriedly got up and said, "Concubine Xie." β
A silver nude is almost eight taels of silver, but it's a lot of money. Although the Wu family also gave a reward, it was only two taels of silver. I didn't expect Cheng Yuanniang to be so generous and shoot a silver naked.
Compared with the two sides, she was naturally happier with the princess's reward.
"This is the princess's reward for the girl to play, if the girl likes it, there will be more in the future." Mrs. Hong smiled meaningfully.
Qixia smiled and said, "Thank you, princess." β
When Mrs. Hong delivered the things, she smiled and said, "Girls, let's have fun, I'll go back first." β
"It's so cold, mom has a cup of hot tea and then leaves." Shen Xiu said.
The finch was very eye-catching, and hurriedly handed over a cup of hot tea.
"I'm sorry." Mrs. Hong smiled, took the tea bowl and drank it.
After drinking tea, Mrs. Hong no longer stayed. Shen Xiu and Qixia personally sent her out, and then turned around and came back.
"I didn't expect the princess to be so generous." Qixia pinched the silver nude and said, her face full of joy.
When you sit in the house, you can receive eight taels of silver, which is a great joy.
Shen Xiu sat down with a smile, opened the purse, and shared the silver with everyone. The two little girls on errands, she will take them first and give them tomorrow.
"I didn't expect the princess to be so generous." Finch also said that she was very satisfied with the reward.
Qixia was even happier, and said with a smile: "The princess gave more." β
Shen Xiu smiled and said nothing, this is definitely not Cheng Yuanniang's method, it must be Zhou Xi's family. The Wu family has already rewarded, if Cheng Yuanniang gives more, it will inevitably form a big arena, but it will not be harmonious.
Then the girls are all the same, it's like giving more room. Especially Qixia, who may still be favored, it is reasonable to give a few more silver.
"When I didn't receive the reward, I still muttered in my heart, thinking that I had a stingy master." Qixia said with a smile, "Now it seems that the princess is much stronger than the princess of the county." β
Shen Xiu laughed when he heard this, and said, "Just such a silver naked, can he buy you?" β
"I wanted someone to buy me, but unfortunately no one did." Qixia said with emotion.
It doesn't matter if she is favored or not, she wants to stay in Yanwang's Mansion and just be a room for the rest of her life. There is a monthly silver to take, and there is no need to worry about food and clothing.
If either of the two housewives had the intention of wooing her, she would definitely surrender. The male host of the waiter is a waiter, and the waiter hostess is also a waiter, but she didn't even have the opportunity to be a chess piece, and if she couldn't make it for the New Year, she was sent away.
"Alas, you......" Shen Xiu suddenly didn't know what to say.
Miss Master, aunt girl, she has seen a lot.
Qixia is not good or bad, but she has no wrists, no matter what kind of character she has, it is difficult to eat in the back house.
At the beginning, the Wu family did not woo Qixia, and probably felt that a room like Qixia stayed in the house for a short time, and there was no need to even woo her.
Qixia laughed herself and said, "But I said something that ruined the fun, Chinese New Year's Eve, you have to be happy to celebrate the festival." β
"Speaking of which, it's time for the kitchen to be delivered." The finch said with a smile, diverting the subject.
Shen Xiu said: "There is a lot of work in the kitchen today, you can go and take a look, if it is done, you can bring it yourself." β
Chinese New Year's Eve is a big day in the mansion, and although there are several kitchens in the Yanwang Mansion, all of them are busy.
In addition to the main banquet in Kyushu, there are also many second-tier masters like them. Everyone wants to celebrate the festival, and the kitchen doesn't dare to offend anyone, so they have to suffer themselves.
"Then let's take a look." The finch called another girl and went to the kitchen together.
The little girl who was still sitting saw that the cup in front of Shen Xiu's eyes was empty, and hurriedly filled it with water.
"Well, you think for yourself, too." Qixia said suddenly, with worry in her expression.
Shen Xiu's heart moved when he heard this, and he said, "What news did you hear?" β
"I heard what the mother-in-law said casually, but it wasn't necessarily true." Qixia said, but subconsciously lowered her voice, "The princess called Jing Xiaomei, the niece of the county master, to celebrate the New Year together." β
Jing Hao, the husband of the county lord of Anwar, is regarded as an upside down, and the couple has been living in Mingfeng Pavilion since they got married.
Jing Hao's family still lives in Jing Mansion, and Princess Cheng suddenly called Jing Xiaomei over to celebrate the New Year together, but she was afraid that she had other plans.
"Little Sister Jing?" Shen Xiu read the name.
Qixia pointed out: "Sixteen years old, born as beautiful as a flower, born in an official family, has not yet decided to marry." β
Shen Xiu's heart sank, but his expression was indifferent, and he said, "Is it just worthy of the eldest prince......
Then it's no wonder that the Wu family will reward her with a big meal, it turns out that Princess Cheng has even picked a candidate, and the Wu family is in a hurry, so that they find her as a roommate.
"Actually, the princess doesn......'t know," Qixia blurted out subconsciously.
She saw with her own eyes that Jing Hao had a leg with the county lord of Anhe. If the paper can't hold the fire, it will definitely be a big deal if it comes out in the future.
Shen Xiu immediately said: "If there is anything that the princess doesn't know, don't talk nonsense." β
Qixia realized that she had lost her words and said, "Yes, the princess is naturally omniscient. Where is the matter of the master, where is it that we discuss. β
"When the male is married, the eldest son reaches the age of marriage discussion, will it change because I have a room." Shen Xiu said, looked at Qixia and said: "I will talk about this in the house, if I go outside, and the master learns about it, I can't eat and walk around." β
With Princess Cheng's style of acting, even if she knows the adultery between Jing Hao and the county lord of Anhe, she will not take it too seriously.
The important thing is whether Jing Hao is of the same mind as her, and whether it is beneficial for Princess Cheng to let Han Rong marry Jing Xiaomei.
After a trip to the Plains Marquis Mansion, even if he can barely keep his title, it will be a big loss of vitality. The Xu family has no one available, and Princess Cheng has used up all the mother's family that can be used.
Now when I think of my son-in-law's niece, this is also a nearby choice. From the perspective of interests, the relationship maintained by blood and in-laws is indeed more reliable.
Where the interests lie, don't worry too much about being betrayed.
"I know, I'm sure I'm not going to talk nonsense anymore." Qixia is guaranteed again and again.
The two little girls were present, if she leaked her mouth, she would die without a place to be buried.
As he was talking, the finch and the girl came back with the food box, and the heavy food box was carried from the kitchen, which was really uncomfortable.
Everyone stepped forward to help, the food box was opened, and the layers were full of delicacies, twenty dishes, which was really rich.
"Why are there so many?" Shen Xiu was surprised.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the kitchen is busy, although there is a desire to prepare a hearty meal, but also consider whether the kitchen people can make it.
Originally, it was said that ten dishes would be good, and it would be enough for six people to eat. I didn't expect to bring twenty of them now, which is really a bit much.
"It was ordered by the eldest prince." Que'er smiled and said, "The eldest prince specially ordered in the past, where dare the people in the kitchen slack off." β
The attitude of the subordinate towards the master, in addition to the identity, is more important than the temper.
Han Rong is not the serious master of Yan Wangfu, but he is very difficult to mess with. Cheng Yuanniang has suffered losses in his hands, where do the subordinates in the kitchen dare to provoke.
Even if he was tired to death, he ordered twenty dishes, but he didn't dare to discount it at all.
"It's him......" Shen Xiu showed a smile on his face, but he immediately said: "I'm afraid that this table can't be put down, so bring another table." By the way, and the wine, did you bring it? β
Han Rong has to come back for the night in the evening, if the whole jar of wine and everyone gets drunk, it will be very bad.
But a pot of wine, one or two glasses per person, is not intoxicating, just to add to the fun.
"Brought it." Que'er took out a small pot of wine from the lowest level, "The mother-in-law said that the eldest prince learned that his sister was going to drink, and he specially changed a good pot. β
Qixia was envious when she heard this, and said, "I really didn't see that the eldest prince is such a considerate person." β
The smile on the corner of Shen Xiu's mouth could hardly be hidden, but he said, "Don't be poor, hurry up and clean up." β
"I'm still shy." Qixia said with a smile.
Laugh together, clean up together, set the table together, and clean up the table after a while.
Everyone sat down, and Shen Xiu said with a smile: "It's rare to have such a day, you have to have a good time." β
"yes, that's a rarity." Qixia said, looking very emotional.
If you don't have a good baby, let alone eat around the fireplace like this, when you are poor, it is good to be able to eat white noodles.
Que'er poured wine for everyone, Shen Xiu smiled on her face, and there was a hint of complexity in her happy mood.
The house was full of candlelight, burning coals, and a sumptuous feast. A pleasant and warm atmosphere, how many years, there has not been such an atmosphere.
"Listen, firecrackers are going off outside." Qixia said.
Firecrackers rang out, bringing the breath of the New Year, and it also made people feel happy.
Shen Xiu sat with her back on the back of the chair, looking very leisurely, but a little sad.
She is here, what about her family, in this life and this life, can we see each other again?