Yun Xin's matter is decided.

The people in the house were respectful on their faces, but they were secretly disdainful. However, the eldest lady, who was a mother-in-law, was dutiful, and she caught two tongue-chewing boards to calm down the incident, and she was afraid of snubbing Yun Xin, so she specially pointed out four smart girls to Rong Qinxuan.

Mu Xi sent a message to Liu's mother, and within three or four days, Liu's mother led Lilac into the house.

The two went to meet the old lady first.

When they entered the door, Mother Liu and Lilac knelt down and kowtowed to the old lady. The old lady hurriedly called the two of them up and asked about the situation at home.

Liu's mother said: "The year before the first year, the family was busy, and I never came back to visit your old man. This year's day is better, and the slave maid wants to come back to see you, and brings some fresh mountain goods to honor you. Although the courtesy is lighter, it is a little bit of our heart. You are used to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas, and you can change the taste once in a while. These things chosen by the slave and maid are all easy to restrain and keep for you to taste. ”

The old lady smiled and thanked her.

Liu's mother said again: "I haven't told you that Ding Xiang got married a few years ago." This child has no father or mother, and he is considered to have gone out of the house. I didn't come back to kowtow when I became home, this time the slave maid brought her to kowtow to you, and take a look at the girl by the way. ”

The old lady was a little surprised, "Lilac is married?" Where are the people? No wonder this hair accessory has changed. Huaxi didn't mention Lilac's marriage to the house, and the old lady allowed Lilac to go out of the house with Liu's mother at that time, because she was a subordinate and didn't care too much. At this time, I heard Liu's mother talk about it, although she was a little surprised, but she didn't take it to heart.

Liu's mother explained: "It was my nephew, my biological parents died in my early years, and I entrusted him to me. I got a carpenter's job in the city. The boy had learned well and was now working in the master's shop. He is honest and sincere, always grateful for my kindness in my early years, and has always treated me like a relative. Later, when I left the house, this child has been by his side. I saw that Lilac was not too young, so I made the decision to let the two children get married. ”

Hearing Liu's mother talk about herself, Lilac couldn't help blushing, lowered her head and didn't speak.

Seeing that she was shy, the old lady smiled and said, "This is a good thing. Come on, take ten taels of silver, and go to the library to bring the two Shu brocades sent a year ago to cloves, which is a little bit of my heart. ”

Liu's mother was frightened, and hurriedly pulled the clove, "Ah, lilac, don't thank the old lady yet"

Lilac knelt down and kowtowed in thanks.

The old lady smiled, said a few words, and sent someone to send them to see Huaxi.

When Liu's mother arrived at Huaxi Garden, Huaxi had already received the letter and waited in the house.

As soon as she entered the house, Lilac kowtowed to Huaxi, and Huaxi symbolically rewarded some things to make a sample, and then sent the maids in the house to talk to Lilac, leaving Liu's mother in the house.

As soon as the people left, Liu's mother hurriedly asked in a low voice: "The girl is anxious to find a slave and maid, but what happened?" ”

"I thought you'd be here in a few days, why did you come here?"

"I got the letter, I'm afraid that something will happen to you, and I'm in a hurry."

Huaxi told Liu's mother about the events of that day, omitted the part where she eavesdropped, and also mentioned the last old lady's birthday banquet by the way.

“…… The matter of the fifth sister has been decided, and King Ping will carry it in after his wedding. In May, in addition to the service, Sister and Seventh Sister and Xu. The house is definitely going to give the two of them a marriage. You also know that I was helpless when I returned home...... The village was watched, and his life was hard, so he just had that opportunity, so he naturally wanted to come back. Now that the shop business outside is also stable, you can go to see if there is a suitable house nearby and buy a small courtyard. ”

"...... are you?" Liu's mother guessed seven or eight points, but she was not sure.

"That's what you think." Huaxi's tone was helpless, "I want to leave the house." ”

"Why are you doing this? I'm afraid that the old lady and the marquis won't agree...... Besides, I see that the old lady treats you well. If you stay in the mansion, you can be regarded as an upright lady in the eyes of outsiders, but if you leave the mansion......"

Huaxi took Liu's mother's hand and led her to sit on the kang, and said face-to-face: "I know that my mother is dedicated to my good." I was brought up by you, and you know better than others what sex is. I've only been in the house for two years, and I've seen so many things. Even though they are all my own sisters, I am not happy to want to do it like them. In the past two years, the old ladies and ladies in the family have treated me well, and you are relieved. When I'm older, maybe they'll make a good family affair...... But don't you forget what I was picked up for? How did you get out? ”

I didn't mention this for a long time, but Liu's mother really didn't care much, but at this time, Huaxi suddenly mentioned it, and she realized it. Just looking at the things that the old lady gave to the cloves, I felt that the old lady valued the girl, and when I entered the garden and saw that the girl's day was better than before, I forgot the original intention of the Mu family to take her back.

Mother Liu shook her head and sighed: "The slave and maid have had a smooth day, and people are old and confused, and they almost forgot about this stubble." In case it's not what you think, aren't you losing? You've had a good life in the past two years, and you have a lot more places to suffer outside than you do in the house......"

Knowing what Liu's mother was worried about, Huaxi didn't care, and said with a smile: "It's easy to go from thrift to luxury, and it's difficult to go from luxury to thrift." It's just that the days of twelve years are not short, and the bitter days are engraved in my heart, I will not forget, and then I can suffer more than those times when I eat chaff? I am an outsider in the Mu family, where can they think of going for my sake? If they don't listen, they're afraid they'll be thinking about what I can sell for a good price. If you are not satisfied with Lord Hou's errand, maybe he will send me to be a small one in order to tie up those powerful ministers and nobles or something. I don't like it, and I don't want to be given to marry like this. Could my mother be willing to see me so ......?"

Huaxi's eyes were red, and Liu's mother looked distressed. After all, it was the child who was brought up by herself, seeing her so sad, she felt uncomfortable, she was hesitant just now, she already had a plan in her heart at this time, according to what the girl said, it is very possible that the people of the Mu family will give her away, and the fourth lady has already gone, so she left the girl a seedling, and she can't watch the people of the Mu family send the girl to jump into the fire pit. However, at this time, it was all the girl's own guess, the old lady and the Hou Ye didn't really do anything, and the girl was worried a little early.

Mother Liu hugged Huaxi and whispered comfortingly: "Girl, don't be sad. It's just that the old lady and the marquis will not let you out with just two sentences, otherwise they will not place people in the village all year round...... If I could put it in, I would have put it in a long way. ”

Huaxi withdrew from Mother Liu's arms and wiped her tears, "Mom doesn't have to worry about this, you just need to secretly help me buy a good house outside." ”

Although she knew that Huaxi was calm and meticulous from her thoughts, Liu's mother was still not at ease, "It's not difficult to have sex, but it's difficult to get out of the house." You have to be careful, don't grab the handle and get involved. ”

Huaxi nodded, held Liu's mother's hand and said, "Mom, just rest assured." I won't mess around, I won't move if I'm not prepared......"

Mother Liu pondered for a while, then opened her mouth and proposed: "I look at this, do you want to beg the fifth aunt and grandmother?" She looks at your mother's face and might be able to help you. The slave always feels that this matter is not in a hurry, so she will look at it slowly, maybe the house will not give you away casually......" Although Mother Liu responded with her mouth, she still had no bottom in her heart, and the fifth lady was cautious, maybe she would persuade the girl not to act rashly.

Huaxi knew Liu's mother's thoughts, and she didn't expect her to change for a while, so she didn't persuade her anymore, as long as she helped to do things.

"Well, I know what's at stake. The house is just kept just in case, it is always an industry in the name, even if you don't have to live in it after buying it, you can rent it out to earn some rent. On my aunt's side, I'll go and find out. ”

Huaxi wasn't sure if Mu Xiangqing would help her, but the only one in the Mu family who could help her and who had the ability to help her was Mu Xiangqing. Mu Xiangqing is the wife of the Marquis of Weiyuan, and she naturally puts the Marquis of Weiyuan Mansion first when she speaks and acts, although this matter will not involve the Marquis of Weiyuan, but if it is discovered, Mu Xiangqing will also be difficult to do. In terms of Mu Xiangqing's character, she would not agree rashly. Therefore, you have to think about it carefully, and you must think of the best of both worlds.

Hearing Huaxi mention Mu Xiangqing, Liu's mother felt a little relieved, thought about it and nodded: "There are still some times before the girl and the seventh girl discuss marriage, you can talk to the fifth aunt and grandmother and discuss it, don't worry about it." ”

"Mom is also anxious for me. Huaxi understands, this matter is not in a hurry, I will arrange it well. You've been waiting outside for news from me. ”

Huaxi took some silver tickets and jewelry and handed them to Liu's mother, "These are the New Year's money given by the old lady, and there are also some jewelry, you took them out and exchanged them for silver money to buy a house." ”

Liu's mother refused to accept it and returned it to Huaxi, "I haven't used up what you gave last time." You introduced the girl of the Zong family to the shop, and later the girl of the Zong family used this good, and attracted many girls from the noble family to patronize, and the business of the shop is now much more prosperous. The shop is all down, you don't have to pay rent, and the money you left in the account has not been sent to the house, so it is enough to buy you a small courtyard. ”

Liu's mother knew that she couldn't help elsewhere, but she could still buy a house, so she refused to take Huaxi's silver again. Huaxi didn't force the plug.

Before leaving, Liu's mother told Huaxi again, asking her to be careful, so she reluctantly left with Lilac.

March 25 is Cheng Xiaolin's second birthday.

Huaxi went to Cheng's house with Mu Xiuyuan, Yun Lin, and Yun Ning as guests.

As soon as she stepped into Mu Xiangqing's house, before Huaxi came to her senses, a red thing threw herself into Huaxi's arms from behind the door, almost knocking Huaxi down, as soon as Huaxi lowered her head, she saw Brother Lin smiling at her with a small face, and happily shouted "Sister, sister-" The speech was much clearer than when I saw her last time.

Lin Ge'er wore a small tuanhua jacket with a red bottom, navy blue silk trousers, a pair of tiger head shoes on his feet, and a gilt collar around his neck, and a small gold lock hanging from the collar. He hugged Huaxi's legs, laughing, carved in pink, like a cute fish doll in a New Year's painting.

Huaxi looked at the cuteness of the doll, and was overjoyed, squatted down and picked up Brother Lin, with a heavy arm, and couldn't help laughing: "Hehe, our Brother Lin has grown up, and my sister is almost unable to hold it" ()