Chapter Eighty-Four: Fresh Longan (2)

The housekeeper's daughter-in-law saw that there was no one else in the house. The girls outside were also far away, so they lowered their voices and replied: "After the big * milk went, the Hou Ye saw that for the sake of the big * milk, thinking that the Zeng family's wife was old, he let the three of them live and wait for the master Zeng to enter Beijing and make plans." The wife of the Zeng family was about to say goodbye to the two young ladies of the Zeng family, but it was the Hou Ye who came forward and said the family matter of the Yunnan Political Division. Although he is a concubine, he also has fame. Hou Ye said that he had seen that Luo Gongzi, and he was a good young man. Mrs. Zeng is going to settle down for the third lady of the Zeng family. But somehow, Miss Zeng San was originally very docile, and after hearing about this family matter, she ran to Mrs. Zeng's family and knelt down, saying that she wanted to become a monk. ”

Second Lady Qi and Second Grandma Qi glanced at each other, "It turns out that she wants to become a monk?" ”

"Yes." The housekeeper's daughter-in-law nodded, "When our sister Bao heard this, she said that there is a Jixiang Nunnery outside the city, and she eats the offerings of the Hou Mansion, so you can send the third lady of the Zeng family over." Then Miss Zeng began to cry. Sister Bao said that if she couldn't wait, she could call Mrs. Shi immediately. Shave the third lady of the Zeng family. If you can't wait any longer, you can cut your own hair. The third lady of the Zeng family fainted. Hou Ye went home from the next court, learned about it, and said that the young girl became a monk for no reason, which was very ugly. The third young lady woke up and saw Hou Ye, so she said to Mrs. Zeng and Hou Ye......"

The housekeeper's daughter-in-law said this, glanced out again, and confirmed that there was no one at the door, before she continued: "She said that before the eldest * grandmother died, she promised her to the Hou Ye and asked her to take care of Brother Bao'er." She has a daughter and does not marry a second husband, and for the sake of the reputation of the Zeng family, she would rather go to the monk's house. ”

Second Mrs. Qi was stunned.

Second Grandma Qi burst out laughing, "What a fierce woman, it turns out that she has this heart." Just send her to get married, afraid that she won't be able to find death? ”

Mrs. Zeng didn't think so, but praised the third lady of the Zeng family for being a good person. The family affairs over there have already been decided, and it is difficult to retreat, so I have to let the second lady of the Zeng family marry over. ”

"Yes, she originally had this idea to ask the Zeng family and the Fang family to continue this family business. Isn't this their mother and daughter acting for Hou Ye? forced Hou Ye to accept the third lady of the Zeng family? Grandma Qi said.

"What did Master Hou say?" Second Mrs. Qi asked.

"Hou Ye is the most soft-hearted, the third lady of the Zeng family is delicate and weak, and she cries, which is really pitiful. Hou Ye didn't say anything. The housekeeper's daughter-in-law said.

"Mrs. Zeng did such a thing, it was originally this heart. It's just that the one has already been decided. "Second Mrs. Qi doesn't say anyone's house. He only pointed in one direction to the west, "They are coming to this door now, what's the matter, is it possible that her daughter wants to stay as a concubine?" Second Lady Qi frowned.

"I think that girl has a high heart. I'm afraid I want to stay first, and then slowly look for opportunities. Hou Ye is soft-hearted and cares about the love of husband and wife. It's up to me to arrange another house for them to live in. What kind of decent person is Mrs. Zeng's family, she has been an official in a remote place for a few years, and she has learned the habits of a local rich man, and she has no eyes on the table. If you really want to get into the house and play their tricks, where will there be peace in the future. In the final analysis, Hou Ye was forced to set up family affairs, not to cover up their ugliness. At this time, they stuck to their bodies and couldn't shake them off. Grandma Qi said angrily.

"The third family has gone to the foreign office, and it is not a matter that the Hou Mansion does not have a housewife in charge. Sister Bao is all good, but she is too young, and there is an official brother, which is even more worrying. Second Lady Qi twisted the Buddha beads in her hand and said slowly.

"My sister is now in charge of the family, and she is very decent. It's just really distressing. He also takes care of family affairs, takes care of his younger brother, and has to guard against those who have ghosts in their hearts. Although there are minions to help, it is really hard. ”

Second Lady Qi was about to speak, when she heard someone in the courtyard say loudly: "The fourth grandmother and a few girls are here!"

Xun Qingran and Qi Wanli arrived at the New Year's Hall, and saw that the maids and mothers-in-law around Second Mrs. Qi were standing under the corridor, and there were two or three mothers-in-law who were born in the same clothes, not dressed like people from the Anguo Mansion, so they guessed that Second Mrs. Qi was meeting guests.

"We don't have anything to worry about, my wife is busy, we'll come back later." Xun Qingran hurriedly said to the girl who greeted her.

This will work, and the second lady Qi in the house already knows that Xun Qing is here.

"Let them in." Second Mrs. Qi spoke in the house.

Xun Qingran had no choice but to walk into the house, and saw a housekeeper's daughter-in-law standing with a smile in the house, and Grandma Qi Er's smile greeted her.

Xun Qingran led a few sisters to salute Second Lady Qi, and Second Lady Qi asked them to sit down next to her.

"Mindfulness is talking to a few of you. The Hou Mansion sent some fresh longan, which was available in every courtyard, and was about to send someone to send it. Fourth grandma, you have been here for a short time, and you are not very familiar with this house, so you will send this longan for me, talk to everyone, and recognize the way. Just let your sisters stay with you. ”

Xun Qingran got up and agreed.

Second Lady Qi asked someone to bring in a few bamboo baskets of longan.

"The two courtyards of the old lady and sister-in-law, people have just come, and they have been taken back. These are for the eldest wife, the third grandmother, and your yard. Grandma Qi Er said busily.

Xun Qingran remembered the situation just now, the second lady Qi and the second grandmother talked to someone from the Hou Mansion, no one was left in the house, and the people outside were also far away, knowing that they must have secret matters to talk about, but I am afraid that the conversation is not finished yet. Xun Qingran hurriedly got up. Take Qi Wanli out with a few.

The good year hall where the eldest lady lives is on the southwest side of Qi Mansion. At this time, the weather was just right, and Xun Qingran several people were of the same age, so they talked and laughed all the way to the Good Year Hall.

When I arrived at the door, a little girl reported that she would go in, and there was a big lady's companion room, and a forty-year-old Yuan Mama greeted her with a smile. The people turned around the shadow wall, but they did not go to the upper room, but came to the east wing. It turned out that the eldest lady usually saw guests in this east wing.

The system of the Good Year Hall is the same as the prayer hall of the second lady of Qi. However, the second lady of Qi prefers dark tones, and this eldest lady is the opposite, the felt on the kang, the blanket on the ground, and even the surrounding cloth screens and curtains, mostly use red, purple, golden and other colors, and the decoration is quite magnificent.

Xun Qingran asked the eldest lady to say goodbye, and said the words of the fresh longan sent by the Hou Mansion, and asked the little girl to send the bamboo basket.

"It's hard for your mother-in-law to think about it."

The eldest lady looked at it, and asked the girls to take it out, and while pulling Xun Qing to the kang and sitting beside her.

There are two big red gorilla felt cushions and backrests on this kang, and Xun Qingran pondered that it was the main seat. only sat down on the chair leaning on the edge of the kang, and Qi Wanli also sat down in turn.

There are little girls who bring tea fruits.

The eldest lady took Xun Qingran's hand and asked about the cold temperature.

After a while, a maid wearing a rose purple cotton silk gown came over, saying that it was the incense money that Han Daopo came to offer.

"This is still used to find me, go to the steward."

The maid said yes, but she didn't leave.

Xun Qingran looked at the eldest lady's expression, then stood up and said goodbye.

The eldest lady did not stay deeply, but only sent Xun Qingran to the door, and asked Xun Qingran to come often in the future.

"I also don't have someone to talk to, so I have nothing to do and sit down. We're close and close. ”

Xun Qingran a few people out of the Good Year Hall, and went west, there was a small courtyard, which was the Peony Pavilion, which was the residence of Qi San's grandmother.

Grandma Qi San came out with a smile and welcomed a few people to the middle hall.

Xun Qingran saw that there were still some things like paper and bills scattered on the kang table.

Grandma Qi San hurriedly put these things into the box.

“…… See smiled. I was afraid that I would delay the days of the dowry for my fifth sister, so I made a list overnight, and I was about to show it to my wife and the old lady. ”

"The third sister-in-law has worked hard." Xun Qing smiled.

Everyone sat down, and a woman in a peach-colored brocade gown led the girl in, and the woman personally offered tea to Xun Qingran, so she stood next to her, looking at Xun Qingran and smiling.

"This is Aunt Yan." Grandma Qi San pointed at the woman and said to Xun Qing.

Xun Qingran remembered that on the wedding night, Grandma Qi San brought several flowery women to the new house, and there seemed to be such a one.

"The fourth grandmother and nobleman are so forgetful that they don't remember the concubine." Aunt Yan said with a smile.

Xun Qingran smiled, Grandma Qi San didn't seem to have much rules for the concubines.

"Come on, bring Brother Mao'er." Grandma Qi San commanded.

After a while, a nurse led Brother Mao in.

"Come and meet your fourth aunt and a few aunts." Grandma Qi San commanded.

Brother Mao'er's black and red face and pointed chin are very similar to Qi San's grandmother's face. He is the same age as Brother Zhang, a few months younger than Brother Zhang, and he is also thin and small, but he is very strong and full of energy.

Brother Mao listened to Qi San's grandmother's words, twisted his hands and feet to salute Xun Qing, and then jumped up, his eyes gurgled, he jumped to Qi Wanyan's side, fell on Qi Wanyan's knees, and grabbed the jade pendant tied to Qi Wanyan's palace silk.

"This one looks good, give it to me."

Grandma Qi San looked at it with a smile and didn't stop it.

"You little monkey, you know that your seventh aunt has a good temper, and only bully her." Qi Wanli said with a smile.

Xun Qing saw that Qi Wanyan's face was flushed, and hurriedly said: "The Hou Mansion sent some fresh longan, and my wife asked me to send some." Give the third brother and three sisters-in-law a try. ”

The little girl presented the bamboo basket, and when Brother Mao saw it, she let go of Qi Wanyan, ran over, and reached out to take out the longan from the gap in the bamboo basket.

Grandma Qi sank her face and slapped Brother Mao away with one hand.

"What a system!" So he asked the nurse to carry Brother Mao down.

"The third sister-in-law procures a dowry for the fifth sister, which is a serious matter. Let's say goodbye first, and wait for the third sister-in-law to be free another day, and then come to disturb. Xun Qingran got up, and Qi Wanli didn't wait for Grandma Qi San to speak, and they all stood up.

"Fourth brother and sister, you are newly married, I can't bother. Wait a few days, let's get together. Again, in this house, I am the most solid person, brother and sister, if you have anything, just come to me. Grandma Qi San sent Xun Qingran to the gate of the Peony Pavilion and whispered to Xun Qingran.

Xun Qingran responded with a smile.

Grandma Qi San saw Xun Qingran turn through the moon gate and disappeared, so she hurriedly turned around and trotted back to the house, seeing that the situation in the house was really as she expected, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.