Zixi also sent a letter to Ziqing, saying that the house in the capital had been built and cement was used, but the sales of this cement were still much worse than glass, because not many people knew about it now, and the Wen family did not have their own construction team, so they naturally didn't want to take risks about this unsure thing.

Ziqing remembered that he had planned a sunny garden for his family, so she discussed with Kang Ping to send a letter to Mr. Tong, as long as there was a house builder, let Mr. Tong help sell cement and give Mr. Tong a profit.

Lin Kangping heard this and said: "The person who Xiaosi is looking for to build a house and plan a garden is Mr. Tong, he should know how to do it." ”

"Then tell Xiao Si, don't be too impatient, as long as there are houses in the capital, let them try it for free, and slowly accumulate some fame. There is always a process of accepting new things. ”

"This idea is still a good idea, it is best to find a few large households to try it, I am afraid that the effect will be better." After Lin Kangping finished speaking, he pinched Ziqing's face, and went to reply to Zixi.

Ziqing saw that Lin Kangping was busy and was about to go out to see the Shen family, but the Shen family, Mrs. Fu and Mrs. Xia entered the door.

"Thinking that the two of you haven't been here for a few days, I didn't expect to talk about it." Ziqing said with a smile.

"But if you say you're going to get together at your house, do you want to regret it? I wanted to make an appointment at my house, but you and your mother were not very easy to invite, so I had to be thick-skinned and take the initiative myself. Mrs. Fu said with a smile.

"No, my family has also said several times that they want to have a treat, but my wife just doesn't give face, but I am old and thick-skinned, and I often come and go." Mrs. Xia also smiled.

Ziqing saw that Mrs. Fu and Mrs. Xia really came together. I really wondered a little in my heart, but I couldn't show it.

"Actually, there was another lady who was going to come to the door today. It's just that because I didn't greet in advance, I'm afraid it's too presumptuous. So, only next time. However, she brought me a post, inviting my sister-in-law to come over for a gathering, my sister-in-law's situation is special, I directly replied, and she also said that she wanted to come to visit. Mrs. Fu said.

Shen Shi and Ziqing hurriedly asked who it was. Mrs. Fu said: "It's the new prefect's wife who came this year, saying that she should have come to visit her sister-in-law a long time ago, but she was afraid that she would be abrupt, and she heard that I always came to the door to disturb her, so she thought about asking me to introduce her." ”

Ziqing wondered when she heard this. This prefect's lady is of a higher grade than the Shen family, how could she suddenly think of coming to visit the Shen family?

Shen and Ziqing thought about the same, but she didn't think as far as Ziqing thought, so she hurriedly excused herself and said: "Don't do it, I'm just a serious peasant woman, I haven't seen much of the world, I really want to meet people, and I'm afraid." No jokes. ”

"Sister-in-law, don't say that, you are a serious Mrs. Wupin, who was personally given by the emperor, and in the entire Anzhou Mansion, except for the Wen family, no one has the glory of your family. She wants to visit, most of which is also the meaning of the new Anzhou prefect, and when my sister-in-law sees her, it is like laughing with us on weekdays. Mrs. Fu said.

"Is that okay? We are serious relatives, we have been together for all these years, she is a living person, where can I let go? After listening to Mrs. Fu's words, Shen still had some doubts.

"Why not? Don't think that her grade is older than you, your two children are currently Beijing officials, and they are both working at the feet of the Son of Heaven, who can say for sure what will happen in the future? People just want to make one more friend. Mrs. Xia said.

When Mrs. Xia heard that the prefect was coming, she was still a little envious, and she didn't understand that the Zeng family, a standard farmer, was only two jinshi, how could so many people take the initiative to come to the door? Anzhou Mansion is not the only Zeng family out of Jinshi, why don't you see other families so lively?

When Shen heard that the other party's grade was bigger than her, he had a headache even more, and looked at Ziqing with his forehead, Ziqing hurriedly said: "Mother, last time when you were sealed, those people came, and I didn't see you timid, this time it's just a lady, can it be bigger than when you were sealed?" You just need to treat people with courtesy, we are from the countryside, we really don't understand those rules, can she really joke about it? ”

Mrs. Fu hurriedly said: "That's right, the sister-in-law only needs to treat guests like usual, sister-in-law can rest assured, when the time comes, I will accompany me, with me, the sister-in-law will not be afraid." ”

Mrs. Xia also smiled: "Why don't I also come to be a companion for my in-laws?" I heard that this Mrs. Qin is very fond of playing mahjong. ”

Mrs. Xia naturally refused to let go of this good opportunity to get on the throne, usually, she couldn't enter the social circle of the prefect's wife.

When Mrs. Xia said this, Mrs. Fu had to smile and say, "No, this is better, they are all acquaintances." It's like a casual get-together between our women. ”

When Shen heard everyone say this, he had no choice but to respond, besides, where is there really a reason for the distinguished guests who come to the door to refuse to go out?

Mrs. Fu and Mrs. Xia left, Lin Kang came out of the study, Ziqing told the prefect Mrs. Qin about her visit, Lin Kangping pondered for a moment and said: "Reasoning, it is not an exaggeration for her to visit, it's just that why didn't Lord Qin come when he first took office, and after more than half a year, he remembered to come to see his mother?" ”

"Could it be that there is something to ask for the little four?" Ziqing asked.

"Xiao Si is a newcomer, and he shouldn't have any connections." Lin Kangping rejected.

"Whew, what's the point of guessing? A few days later, people came over, let's wait for people to come, maybe it's just a pure visit. Ziqing said.

Lin Kangping touched Ziqing's neck and shoulder blades, and slowly massaged Ziqing, factor Qing said, these days I always sit and write books, and my shoulder blades hurt a little, Lin Kangping listened to it and took it to heart, so he helped Ziqing rub it a few times when he was free.

Not to mention Ziqing and Lin Kangping's speculation, Shen went home and mentioned this matter to Zeng Ruixiang, Zeng Ruixiang was also puzzled, but he knew that it was not the prefect who was coming, but just a woman, so he said: "A woman is coming, it shouldn't be anything serious or important, she just wants to make friends with us, don't think too much." I've heard that these ladies and wives in officialdom like to hang out and make friends with each other when they have nothing to do, haven't you heard from the eldest daughter-in-law? ”

Zeng Ruixiang reminded him, and the Shen family also remembered that in Hualien in those days, he didn't know Mrs. Xia, and there were also a few wives who invited them to dinner and visited them, and the Liu family came forward to receive them.

Shen relieved his heart, so he beckoned Mrs. Shi to clean up the house, and asked Ziqing and Xiaozi to set a few recipes, afraid that if the other party was willing to stay for dinner, he would be in a hurry.

After settling these down, Mrs. Qin came over three days later, before coming, Mrs. Fu sent someone to greet the Shen family, and the Shen family beckoned Ziqing to come over early, saying that it was to help entertain guests, and Ziqing brought Xiao Fan Xiaolu over.

Mrs. Xia also got the news early in the morning and rushed over, it was estimated that Mrs. Fu sent her a letter, Shen and Ziqing were preparing a purse for the Qin family to give a reward, and asked Mrs. Xia's opinion, and put a tael of silver in one purse.

When Mrs. Qin and the others entered the door, they didn't hug each other, but only brought a personal mother-in-law and maid, and two other servants who drove the carriage.

Ziqing glanced at Mrs. Qin, about forty years old, about the same age as Mrs. Fu, well maintained, presumably knowing that the Zeng family was in the filial piety period, the clothes were relatively plain, the upper body was a dark blue wide-brimmed brocade gown, and the lower body was a silver-gray pleated long skirt, her hair was curled into a simple bun, and only a three-tailed bead hairpin was inserted.

Seeing that Shen and Ziqing greeted him at the door, he hurriedly stepped forward, Shen was about to salute, Mrs. Qin hurriedly supported him, and said with a smile: "Actually, I should have come to visit Mrs. Zeng a long time ago, but my lord came here for the first time, and many things have not been sorted out, please forgive Mrs. Zeng." Now it's okay, in the future, we will be born and cooked again, and we can walk around often if we have nothing to do. ”

Shen Shi hurriedly smiled: "Don't dare to be, reasoning, I should also go to visit Mrs., but my family's situation is special, and I can't go out, so I have to take Mrs. Lao's ride." ”

Mrs. Qin turned to Ziqing, Ziqing hurriedly saluted, Mrs. Qin took Ziqing's hand and said with a smile: "This is your daughter, right?" I heard that the son-in-law's business is doing well? ”

Ziqing was a little puzzled by Mrs. Qin's enthusiasm, how could she hold hands when they met for the first time? I had to laugh and say: "It's just a living, not enough to worry about." ”

Mrs. Qin stretched out her hand when she heard this, and the mother-in-law who was with her hurriedly handed over a delicate small box, Mrs. Qin opened it and handed it to Ziqing, and said, "This is a meeting gift from the elders to the juniors, but you are not allowed to push it." ”

Ziqing had to accept it when she heard it, it was a pair of high-grade mutton fat jade bracelets with good water heads. It seems that Mrs. Qin also did her homework before she came, and knew that the Shen family had a daughter by her side. Then everyone entered the house, the guests and hosts were seated, Shen introduced Mrs. Xia, and Mrs. Qin also greeted her very warmly.

"I often hear Mrs. Fu talk about Mrs. Zeng, when I see it today, Mrs. is really kind and kind-eyed, and at first glance she is kind and generous, I, at first sight, Mrs. is not like a stranger, but like a sister next door who has not been seen for many years. If Madame doesn't dislike it, I'll call Madame as my sister. Mrs. Qin said with a smile.

Shen waved his hand and smiled: "Don't dare to be, I'm just a country woman who doesn't know anything, but I took advantage of my wife." ”

"What's that? Didn't I always call my in-laws my sister-in-law? According to me, that's fine, my sister-in-law is a few years older, and it seems affectionate to call my sister. Mrs. Fu said with a smile.

In fact, Mrs. Fu also had some doubts in her heart, she could see that Mrs. Prefect really wanted to be close to the Shen family, and she was extremely enthusiastic about Ziqing as soon as she came, but she didn't expect it. Therefore, she pushed along the way, Lord Qin is her husband's top boss, and the relationship is good, can it be beneficial?

Ziqing saw Mrs. Qin, and remembered Wang Xifeng, who was exquisite, how could she rush to recognize her sister when she met for the first time, there must be something greasy in this. How can there be love and hate for no reason in the world? (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )