Author: Country Field)

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Mrs. He saw that the chrysanthemum was very relaxed and casual, and her smile was very comfortable, and she was happy, so she talked to her about her usual experience. She said that when she was a teenager, she followed her master to the north and south, went to many places, and told chrysanthemums about the customs and customs of various places.

Seeing that Chrysanthemum listened with relish, she became more and more happy.

After the two walked around half of the garden, Mrs. He invited Chrysanthemum to sit in the water flower hall to take a breath and eat some fruit.

Chrysanthemum also felt that her legs were a little sore, so she agreed, and the two girls and grapes followed not far behind them, and when they saw the joy of the master's conversation, they also muttered something new that the little girl was interested in.

The Water Flower Hall is built in the middle of the lotus pond and is connected to the shore by a wooden paved water corridor. The lotus pond is about an acre in size, it is the season when the lotus leaves are lush and the lotus flowers are in full bloom, and the breeze comes slowly, wafting through the bursts of fragrance.

Chrysanthemum and Mrs. He reclined on the bamboo chaise longue, eating some seasonal fruits and gossiping.

was talking happily, suddenly heard a coquettish laughter, chrysanthemum turned her head slightly, only to see a group of red and willow green women over there, laughing endlessly, walking this way.

Mrs. He frowned, and said to the maid in pink clothes beside her: "Qiaolian, go and tell them, I will greet the guests here and let them come back tomorrow." ”

"Yes, ma'am." Qiao Lian squatted down at her, and then hurriedly retreated.

Mrs. He didn't wait for Chrysanthemum to ask, and took the initiative to tell her: "These are the master's concubines. I saw that my sister didn't like people to be noisy, so I didn't let them come, so as not to disturb my sister's interest. ”

Chrysanthemum was stunned when she heard this: are they all concubines? How much is that?

At a glance just now, there were a dozen, or twenty!

When Mrs. He saw Chrysanthemum's expression, she suddenly smiled, gently patted Chrysanthemum on the shoulder with her hand, and said angrily, "Sister, don't be in a daze. If it weren't for them, there would have been those young masters just now. My sister can't be born. When my sister gave birth to my brother Ming, she was fundamentally injured, and then she didn't dare to regenerate, and now she is asking Dr. Qin for diagnosis and treatment. Eating medicine! Thinking that he couldn't let the master only have one single seedling for Ming'er, he helped him accept these concubines and carried two more aunts. Fortunately, they are all still competitive, and the master has so many young masters and young ladies. ”

Chrysanthemum listened to it and twitched in her heart: This ...... This is a model of a good wife!

She didn't dare to agree, so naturally she couldn't compliment, so she had to smile and say: "My sister looks good, and she looks very young." Who knew there would be such a big son! Previously, Mrs. He said that her biological son He Ming was eighteen years old and was in charge of many of the He family's properties alone, working hard outside.

Mrs. He has always been conceited and beautiful, and after listening to Chrysanthemum's words, her face became more and more radiant, and she said to her: "Sister, my sister can't hold things in her heart, she is transparent. The master treats me well, but don't you just raise me to be fat for nothing? Alas, it hurts so much to have a baby. ”

Chrysanthemum listened to her. It's not because she helps her husband take concubines because of her three obediences and four virtues, but she is afraid of having children, so she borrows these women's bellies to help her husband give birth, but I don't know how she manages this backyard.

Although she was extremely curious, she wouldn't ask more about other people's family affairs.

After talking about it so leisurely, it was soon time for lunch, and Mama Chen came over to say that the banquet had been set up, with a table in front and a table in the inner courtyard, and invited Mrs. and Mrs. Zhang to the table.

Thereupon. Mrs. He took the chrysanthemum to the inner courtyard to sit down.

During the banquet, there were only two thirteen or fourteen-year-old ladies to accompany them, gentle and smart, and called Mrs. He "mother".

Mrs. He introduced to Chrysanthemum that this is the fourth miss Su'er and the fifth miss Ning'er. Behind Mrs. He stood two aunts, namely Aunt Su and Aunt Wan. Help her add dishes and serve her to eat.

She arranged for Qiaolian to serve Chrysanthemum, and Chrysanthemum smiled and said that it was enough for her to have grapes.

Dishes with different colors and aromas were served like flowing water, many of which were never seen by chrysanthemums, so Mrs. He told her one by one.

She saw that Chrysanthemum was listening attentively, and said with a smile: "If my sister likes it, my sister will ask her to write the ingredients and recipes for her sister, and it won't take much effort." ”

Chrysanthemum nodded and thanked her, and said with a smile: "Then please sister, pick those dishes with ordinary ingredients and not too complicated methods, and write a few dishes for my sister." My sister is afraid of trouble, if a dish is too laborious to make, and the ingredients are too exquisite, even if I can afford to eat it now, I don't want to bother with that. ”

Mrs. He's eyes widened suddenly, and just as she wanted to say something, she swallowed it back again, tapped the corner of her lips lightly with a handkerchief, and laughed non-stop.

Chrysanthemum gave her a strange look, not understanding what she was laughing at.

Mrs. He still couldn't help it, and said to Chrysanthemum: "I just wanted to say that my sister's words are too satisfying." But when I think about it again, it seems that my sister has been talking about how she likes her sister all the time. said too much, but did not show sincerity, just like hypocritical entertainment, specially picked up a few baskets of good words. Don't worry about my sister, my sister really thinks that she has a contract with her sister. ”

Fourth Miss Su'er smiled sweetly at Chrysanthemum: "Su'er has never seen her mother so happy. In the past, my mother was polite and well-behaved. ”

The two aunts also laughed and laughed, saying that Mrs. was in a good mood today, which showed that she really liked Mrs. Zhang.

Mrs. He waved her hand and said, "That's it, that's it!" Let's not talk about it. They all said that I said too much about liking my sister today, which is hypocritical, and you still follow it, isn't that even more powerful? Come, my sister eats vegetables, and let the grapes help you carry whatever she likes. ”

Changed the topic for a while, talking about what the rich and noble families in Xiatangji are, when they moved in again, what kind of business the family is doing, and what officials have built a courtyard here, etc., Chrysanthemum has a lot of news.

She saw that Mrs. He had the prestige of being the lady of the house, and that the two aunts and the fourth and fifth ladies respected her very much, and there was no flattery and fear, and her heart was really not simple. Dare to take so many concubines for her husband, wouldn't you be asking for trouble if you don't have any ability?

She actually likes this hearty lady a lot, and feels that going out to meet guests today is not boring, so far, she has not been uncomfortable and impatient, Mrs. He speaks very funny, and the content is also extensive, and it is not limited to trivial matters in the house.

However, Chrysanthemum soon stopped thinking so!

After finishing the meal for a while, after rinsing their mouths and washing their faces, the two went to the garden for a stroll to eat, and then returned to the room, half leaning on the bamboo chair and whispering softly, while the girl gently shook the fan behind her, while surviving the afternoon nap.

Besides, at the banquet in front of him, it was another situation, Master He laughed heartily from time to time, and accompanied Zhang Huai with his two sons to drink slowly. The main reason is that Huaizi refuses to drink happily, saying that if he drinks too much, he will look ugly when he is drunk. Master He didn't force him.

While laughing, Master He asked him why he didn't bring his son and daughter with him, so that he could do his part. also jokingly said that even if he prepared twice as much gifts for his nieces and nephews, in terms of the number of people, it would be from his side.

Everyone laughed when he said this.

Huaizi said that the baby was still young, and the two older ones were studying, so they didn't come.

I asked how old I was.

When Master He heard that the chestnut shallots were five years different from the red peppers, he asked why.

Huaizi explained that when their mother gave birth to the twins, she suffered some losses, so she nursed for a few more years before giving birth to a second child.

Master He suddenly realized, and then said reproachfully: "My brother and sister look weak, and I actually helped my brother give birth to four children, it's really embarrassing for her." It's not that my brother said that you, find a woman who gives birth to a baby, it's not cheap, and it saves your younger siblings from this sin. Your sister-in-law gave birth to Brother Ming, and my little ones were all born to aunts and concubines, and they are still alive. ”

Zhang Huai was dumbfounded when he heard this, and said in his heart, who is not alive, isn't this nonsense!

Before he could finish digesting this sentence, he listened to the bearded elder brother instruct: "Go, call Yang Liu Qingliu out, and by the way, take their deeds of sale as well—now the master has given them to Brother Zhang." Brother, these two sisters are twins, and they look like they have nothing to say, even if they look like they are easy to raise. Don't tell my brother that I didn't even want to give it to the prefect......"

Huaizi interrupted him with a headache and said, "Brother He, don't toss. They're so good, you can keep them for yourself, brother doesn't want them. ”

Master He thought he was polite, and said busily: "Brother is old, and he already has eighteen concubines and two aunts, so I don't want to add more." My brother is in the prime of life! ”

As he spoke, he winked at him and gave him a look you know.

His two sons laughed and said, "Uncle Zhang, hurry on." Aoyagi and Willow are good, we want to talk to my father, but my father doesn't let go. ”

Master He scolded: "Stinky boy, the hair hasn't grown, and he still wants to please a woman." If you don't study hard, send you two to your eldest brother and see how he fixes you! ”

The two shivered when they heard this, and said that they must study hard.

Zhang Huai was about to speak, and suddenly saw that Master He's eldest son had brought two young women, he didn't care about taking a closer look, and said to Master He: "Brother was originally a poor boy in the countryside, and now although he has also saved some family wealth, his brother has never thought of taking a concubine." Brother He took these two people away as soon as possible, which also saved the brothers more words. ”

Master He was surprised: "Aren't they just two women?" Since Brother Zhang has a deep affection for his younger siblings, he must not do anything to spoil his concubine and kill his wife, so what are you worried about? It's just for them to help give birth. Yesterday, Mr. Qian specially asked me for two girls, you are good, I don't want to send you. ”

He felt that Huaizi was strange, and Huaizi also felt that it was difficult to talk to him, so he said resolutely: "Brother He is busy, and my brother will not accept it." I already have four children, and the chrysanthemum will give birth in the future, so I don't need to take a concubine at all. ”

When Master He heard him say "Chrysanthemum", he said in his heart, his younger brother and sister were originally called Chrysanthemum, and they seemed to be gentle and virtuous. Brother Zhang was probably afraid that she would not comply, so he resolutely refused to accept it. It's better for me to send someone directly to my brother and sister, she will definitely help Brother Zhang take a concubine like Mrs., and Brother Zhang also has a step down here.

He said happily, "Okay, okay, it's all up to you." Guizi, come here-" He beckoned Chang Sui and whispered a few words to him, and Guizi led the twins out again, and Zhang Huai breathed a sigh of relief.

So, the chrysanthemum in the inner courtyard was fortunate to see two twin sisters who were exactly the same, and was told that this was sent by Master He to Master Zhang, so that he could send them to see Mrs. Zhang.

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