Chapter 217: The Banquet
Chapter 217 Banquet Guests
Qi Wanrong moved to Xun Qingran's side, with a little curiosity about things in her heartfelt tone, and a little dissatisfaction with Xin Nu's kindness.
Xun Qingran hesitated for a moment, when it came to the good treatment of Xin women, if Xin women were really just Song Mama's niece, then this kind of treatment was indeed too high and inappropriate. However, the reality is far more complicated than that, and it is not enough for outsiders.
"It's just that I pity her for suffering a lot, and Mama Song can be regarded as a hard worker, so she looks up to it." Xun Qingran had no choice but to say vaguely.
Qi Wanrong heard that Xun Qingran's words did not have any sour or other meanings, but she obviously didn't want to talk about it. She peeked at Xun Qingran's expression, and was a little undecided for a while. Is she mistaken, or is this fourth sister-in-law really so virtuous and generous, and there is no jealousy. She didn't believe that there was a woman who was not jealous, but Xun Qingran didn't care about this attitude, Qi Wanrong's eyes rolled, thinking that she understood, Qi You had already severely punished Mama Song, that niece, naturally it was just a momentary novelty. Xun Qingran was afraid that there was already a way to rectify it.
Thinking of this, Qi Wanrong felt a little uncomfortable, but now is not the time to think about that, as long as she pleases Xun Qingran and everything goes well, then her troubles will naturally disappear.
"Fourth sister-in-law, although you and I are sisters-in-law, we are sisters. When I was at home, I was most close to my fourth sister-in-law, but when my fourth sister-in-law entered the door, I got married, and I didn't have the opportunity to get close to my fourth sister-in-law, but I regarded my fourth sister-in-law as my own sister. The one in Xinlanyuan, hehe,...... I hate the kind of minions who have no dignity and forget their duties. If the fourth sister-in-law is inconvenient, I can ......," Qi Wanrong smiled and signaled to Xun Qingran.
She had already seen clearly that in this governor's mansion, it was Xun Qing's east wind that overwhelmed the west wind in Xinlan Courtyard. She is an aunt and grandmother, and with this identity, it is very easy to embarrass the Xin woman, and even deliberately find fault with the Xin woman, so that Xun Qing has an excuse to leave.
Xun Qingran heard the meaning of Qi Wanrong's words, and couldn't help but shake his head secretly. When it is most time to help, wait and see the direction of the wind, and then come to please when the dust settles, compared with Qi Wanrong, Qi Wanrong and Qi Wanli, courage, courage, and even the gap in character are so obvious. Just like in the Qi Mansion, Qi Wanrong was interested in Dingyuan Marquis, but she didn't have half a chance of success at all, and later the dowry was swallowed, and it was also with the help of Qi Wanli and Rong Yunnuan's sisters that she was able to get justice.
"Sister Wanrong, don't get me wrong, over there in Xinlan Courtyard, I still have a lot of love with her, and I am our guest." Xun Qingran said with a smile.
Qi Wanrong saw that Xun Qing was dyed like this, so naturally she couldn't say anything, so she had to laugh a little embarrassed.
"My sister has had little contact since she arrived in Pingxi Town, and she has always been fine." Xun Qingran immediately changed the topic and asked how Qi Wanrong's life was here.
Qi Wanrong was a little regretful that she couldn't use the matter of Xinlan Academy to please Xun Qingran, but she had to give up her current life, which was what she wanted to say.
"Hey, what else can I do. When he got married, he realized that his family was all dependent on his own family to live, and he had to support his parents and his younger brother alone. Qi Wanrong sighed, "I won't say much about that, in a few days, I will follow our master here to take office." ”
Qi Wanrong's marriage is Qi Wanrong's mother-in-law, the matchmaker made by the eldest wife, and the eldest master is also willing, but others have no position to speak. Xun Qingran only knew a little about the situation of the Feng family, but when she heard Qi Wanrong talk about it, it was very difficult.
"I married those people, and those stupid things couldn't be moved, so I stayed in the capital. Just me and my father, two carriages came to work. Qi Wanrong said, "Our lord is so rich, and he has to help the capital, this day, thanks to the private rooms given by some old ladies and wives." ”
Qi Wanrong said and smiled, a little desolate in her smile.
Xun Qingran inadvertently looked at Qi Wanrong, the dresses are the most popular styles in Pingxi Town, the materials are also the best shipped from the capital, and the girls who follow are also wearing well.
When you come out to socialize, you have to support the scene, and these expenses are inevitable. Those who love face will invest a lot of money in this. In terms of daily life, when the courtyard door is closed, others don't know.
"Thank you for your hard work, little couple, it was like this at the beginning, you are still young, and you are getting better slowly."
"That's what the fourth sister-in-law said. My husband is a good one, and he is very good to me. As soon as I entered the door, I was a homemaker, and I often said that he had no skills, but unfortunately there was no one to carry him, and his official luck was not smooth, and he wronged the daughter of my country's mansion. Qi Wanrong laughed again.
Xun Qingran lowered his head and took a sip of tea. Qi Wanrong and Qi You were talking, she was also beside her, and she could hear the meaning of Qi Wanrong's words. Xun Qingran didn't have any thoughts about this, the world was like this, if Qi Wanrong didn't do this, it would be a rare thing.
It's just that whether this matter is agreed or not, it's all up to her, and she doesn't want to mix it.
"It's weird to sit down, I'll take my sister to the back garden for a walk, my sister hasn't been to see it just now." Xun Qingran got up with a smile and led Qi Wanrong out of the main courtyard to visit the back garden. The two talked about the scenery and family life all the way, Qi Wanrong talked about the topic several times, Xun Qingran was just appeased, and not too soliciting. Qi Wanrong also knew that things were in a hurry, and it was not good to rush too much.
In the evening, Xun Qingran left Qi Wanrong to eat together in the main courtyard, and then sent someone to send Qi Wanrong back to Mulan Courtyard to rest.
At night, all the courts of the Governor's Palace were lit up.
In the upper room of Mulan Courtyard, Qi Wanrong had already taken off her coat, finished washing, and was sitting on the bed discussing with the two girls.
"The fourth brother is a cold character, and the fourth sister-in-law refuses to solicit it, can't this be done?" It seems to be talking to oneself, and it seems to be asking people.
Caiyun and Caixia were sorting out Qi Wanrong's jewelry and clothes.
The two looked at each other, but neither spoke.
"Fourth sister-in-law, isn't she blaming me?" Qi Wanrong frowned, "It's all to blame for that damn Mama Song, who was a blessing and invited the fourth brother back to scare me." Otherwise, the fourth sister-in-law is afraid that she will have another attitude towards me at this time. ”
Qi Wanrong regretted a little, if she was in Xinlan Courtyard at that time, when Xun Qingran came, she could stand by Xun Qingran's side and accuse Mama Song and Xin Nu for being good, but I was afraid that Xun Qingran would have a different attitude towards her.
"Grandma, don't be anxious, the fourth grandma is there, grandma is the younger sister, naturally speaking, the fourth grandma is no wonder grandma. Grandma flattered like that, and the maid was extremely happy to see the fourth grandmother, and the meaning of the words was not that she didn't care, but it was not good to cross the fourth master to promise her grandmother. Grandma and wait, if you can't say this, you will clearly beg the fourth master and the fourth grandmother. In this Pingxi Town, is there anyone closer than grandma and the fourth grandma, who doesn't help grandma. The fourth master is the governor, and he is in charge of military affairs, and it is not a matter of words to promote the master. ”
Caixia explained on the side.
"That's what you say, and that's the truth." Qi Wanrong said, "Hey, how can you have the same tone as your uncle?" ”
Caiyun turned his face away.
Caixia's face flushed, "Uncle and grandma discussed, the maid is waiting by the side, what the maid knows, but he learned to speak." ”
"Well, it's really not possible, let's just say it clearly." Qi Wanrong sighed, "You have to do this before you can go back." ”
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In the main courtyard of the Governor's Palace, Qi Yu was still reading the file in front of the table, Xun Qingran took a cup of ginseng tea and sent it up, and picked the wick of the candle to make the candlelight brighter.
"The fourth master should also rest early." Xun Qingran persuaded.
"Look at it for a while, you can rest first." Qi Yu took the teacup and took a sip.
Xun Qingran turned around and went to the side to check the snow ball. Xuetuan's wings were tied, and in the evening he ate some fine meat soaked in medicinal juice and was napping. Xun Qingran took Xue Tuan out of the cage, and Xue Tuan rubbed the back of Xun Qingran's hand with his mouth. Xun Qingran stroked the snow ball for a while before putting it back.
Qi You also put down the file at this time.
"The fifth sister complained very much, which means that she is asking for an official for the fifth aunt. I've been talking to me this time, this is the fourth master's business outside, I don't want to promise plainly, I almost can't resist. Xun Qingran said with a smile.
"yes, I see." Qi You didn't seem to care much.
"What's the plan for the fourth master?" Xun Qingran asked.
"What do you think of it?" Qi Yu asked Xun Qingran.
"How do I know about the things in the officialdom, it's not good for me to give the fourth master random ideas. If you really want me to say that it is taboo to do things like cronyism, but there are also examples of being virtuous and not avoiding relatives. ”
"You can talk." Qi You glanced at Xun Qingran, "Feng Dengke, I have already sent someone to investigate, but his talent is mediocre." ”
"The fourth master has already checked the fifth aunt?" It turns out that you have been prepared for a long time? If your talent is mediocre, then you are not virtuous, but your cousin begged for the door, "The fourth master plans to ......"
"If you are willing to work hard......" Qi You did not continue.
Xun Qingran understood that this was to give Feng Dengke a chance.
"You don't have to tell the fifth sister yet." Qi You said again, "If she mentions it to you again, you just have to tell her and let Feng Dengke write a resume, needless to say." ”
Xun Qingran nodded and agreed, Qi Yu is like this, she will do much better.
The next morning, Xun Qingran and Qi You had breakfast, and were about to send Qi You out, when Qi Wanrong came over.
"Didn't you tell me that you were going to invite some people to your house? Why don't you take this opportunity and evacuate as well. The Zheyuan side is spacious, there is a theater building, and it is extremely cheap. Qi Yu instructed before going out.
Xun Qingran naturally said yes, Qi Wanrong was also very happy, it was rare to have such a pastime, and she could also take this opportunity to get to know more of the official wives in Pingxi Town, and it would be more convenient to have something to do in the future.
Xun Qingran asked bellflower and malt to write a post.
“…… I heard that the wife of the conductor Jiang was extremely kind and hospitable. Qi Wanrong said with a smile.
That Master Jiang seems to be Feng Dengke's direct boss.
"I was about to ask her for that, too." Xun Qingran said with a smile and motioned to the bellflower not to forget Mrs. Jiang's post.
"Which troupe does the fourth sister-in-law plan to invite?" Qi Wanrong is also very lively.
"In Pingxi Town, those two troupes are still a little famous, so please come all."
Qi Wanrong slapped her palms, "That's great." I heard that there is a person named Rokuro who sings very well, and it is rare for ordinary people to invite him. The fourth sister-in-law wants to invite him? ”