Chapter 053: Bodhi Blossoms
After sending out the servants of the Zhao family who were begging for mercy, Mama Qin led two maids and four mothers-in-law to give Wang Qifang a new salute.
"Qi Niang, after the third master received your letter that day, he was anxious, and he was going to come to Qingzhou in person to pick you up and recuperate at the Li family...... Our Li family's business is mostly supported by this plantation, and now that something big has happened, the third master has to change his plan and take people to the south overnight...... Before leaving, the third master was relieved that Qi Niang could not be relieved, so he first wrote a 'letter of accusation' to the Zhao family in the capital, and asked his wife to choose a suitable person to send to you......"
Mama Qin chattered and said, although there were many words, there was only one theme, that is, after the Li family received Wang Qifang's distress letter, the reason why they did not hear back for a long time was not because of Master Li San, who was an uncle, but because there was indeed a reason for the incident.
However, Mama Qin or the third aunt of the Li family were a little worried, and Wang Qifang did not think about it. In fact, when she sent the letter to the Li family, she didn't score that her third uncle could come to Qingzhou in person. After all, in front of Uncle Li Chang, how can she Wang Qifang say that she is a junior, how can there be a reason for an elder to come to see a junior? !
What's more, Wang Qifang, a junior, is still a strange relative who has not come to the door for many years.
Uncle Li Chang and his wife are not angry with Wang Qifang, she is already Amitabha.
“…… Although there are many descendants of the Li family, it is really difficult for the wife to choose people. Thinking of your situation here, in the end, Mrs. felt that the old slave was not the most capable, but fortunately, she was loyal to the Li family and was in awe of the eldest aunt and grandmother, so she asked the old slave to bring two girls and four mothers-in-law to serve you! ”
Mama Qin didn't look at Wang Qifang's expression and continued. She turned her face to the six people kneeling on the ground, and first set her eyes on the two maids, "Qi Niang, this is Qingfeng and Qingyun, don't look at them petite, but they are the master apprentices trained by the chivalrous guests of our Li family, and they have a bit of kung fu!" ”
Knight-errant? Oh, that's what the world often calls a ranger. However, compared with the discrimination in the Tang Dynasty, in the Great Zhou, it was the dream of many people who practiced martial arts to become a chivalrous man.
The reason is very simple, when Zhou Taizu raised the army "King Qin", under the advice of Li Tianci Li Jueye, a large number of extraordinary rangers were used as pioneers, and those rangers were also heroic, and after several battles, they made a lot of contributions to the Great Zhou.
Later, Zhou Taizu won the country and rewarded the heroes, in addition to the wealthy families and high-ranking officials in the army who funded him, he also deliberately gave the Ranger a correct name and gave him the name "Chivalry".
In the Great Zhou, warriors who become chivalrous warriors are exempt from forced labor and taxes, and they are more qualified to participate in martial arts with priority. Moreover, under the influence of Lord Li, many dignitaries and wealthy businessmen in the Great Zhou Dynasty had the practice of hiring knights with high salaries.
After a hundred years of development, chivalry has become a status symbol. In other words, the greater the number of people who worship chivalry in a certain family, the greater the strength and deeper the roots of the family - because chivalrous people also have social status, and they cannot be hired with money.
Don't mention other families, take the Zhao family in the capital as an example, as the leading boss of the Confucian Chamber of Commerce, the business in the family is involved in various industries in the Great Zhou, it can not be said that it is not rich, Rao is so, the Zhao family is only enshrined two knights.
The Zhao family is still like this, not to mention other wealthy businessmen.
However, Chinese people have been flexible since ancient times. If you can't invite a knight, it's good to worship a knight's personal apprentice.
So, under the guidance of this idea, the disciples of the chivalrous also became guests in the homes of many new nobles. It's a pity that there are few knights, and there are not many disciples they pass on, at least not every upstart family can invite them.
With these premises, the third uncle of the Li family was willing to give the two high-ranking apprentices of the chivalrous man to Wang Qifang, which shows that Uncle Li Chang attaches great importance and care to this niece.
"W-How is this good?"
Knowing the precious Mama Zhao, her eyes were full of excitement - oops, the third old man is still worried about his wife, and he feels sorry for Qi Niang, where is this sending two girls, it is simply sending two protectors! With the chivalrous apprentices, when they return to the Zhao family, see which one dares to bare his teeth without long eyes!
These four mothers-in-law are also the sons of the Li family, and later went to Qingzhou with their husbands to run errands for the third master, and they are all experienced, loyal and reliable people. This is Feng's mother, who is good at cooking, and once was in charge of the kitchen at the Li Family Restaurant in Qingzhou; This is Li's mother, who is good at needlework; This is Qian's mother, who is the most budget-conscious, and it was originally the purchase of the inner courtyard of the Li family; This is Wu's mother, born with a pair of skillful hands, she can comb the most fashionable and delicate buns! ”
Seeing that Wang Qifang didn't speak, Mama Qin continued to introduce.
Wang Qifang followed her fingers and looked at the four mothers-in-law one by one. Er, it is said that it is a mother-in-law, but in fact, the age is not very old, and the four of them are estimated to be thirty or forty years old, some are fat and some are thin, and they have different appearances. But the four of them have a common characteristic, where they have a flat demeanor and are well-dressed. Just from their all-round dress and proper manners, people can see at a glance that they are all from everyone and have received very systematic and strict training.
"Very good, uncle and aunt are really thoughtful," Wang Qifang nodded with satisfaction, and said with a hint of shyness: "Reasoning, I should personally go to Haicheng to greet my uncle and aunt, but I-"
After a pause, Wang Qifang's eyes swept over the people present one by one.
Qingfeng heard that Wang Qifang seemed to have something private to say, so he listened attentively, hugged his fists and said: "Young grandmother, there are no outsiders outside the house!" ”
Wang Qifang's eyes flashed with a touch of approval, well, very good, not only good skills, but also eyesight. She smiled slightly, and put her hands on her lower abdomen, "It's just that I'm pregnant, and the fetal position is a little unstable, so I can't travel hard." Otherwise, Qifang would never dare to let the servant pay homage to my uncle on my behalf! ”
"Pregnant?" Mama Qin was stunned for a moment, her eyes looked straight at Wang Qifang, and she saw that she was indeed wearing a loose dress, and after a short period of stunned, a flash of clarity flashed on her face.
No wonder!
I have long heard that the daughter of the eldest aunt and grandmother has a cowardly personality and has never been close to outsiders. Half a month ago, I suddenly received a letter from Wang Qifang, and Uncle Li Chang's wife, Chen, did not ask questions in front of her husband. It's just that before she sent Mama Qin out, she vaguely mentioned it, "The seventh mother of the Wang family has never been in contact with the Li family, what kind of 'last resort' situation made her run to Haicheng for help coldly?!" ”
After listening to Wang Qifang's words, all the doubts were explained - Wang Qiniang is pregnant!
As a woman, Wang Qifang may be weak and bullied, but as a mother, no matter how useless a woman is, she will be strong, and a mother will be strong!
"Oh, happy event!"
These thoughts spun around in her mind, and Mama Qin immediately returned to normal. With a smile in the corner of her eyes, she hurriedly said hello to Wang Qifang, but thinking of the people who had just been sent away, she said: "Qi Niang is happy, I have to send a letter to the Li family and the Wang family quickly, the Zhao family ......"
"Oh, the Zhao family also sent someone to deliver a letter," Mama Zhao heard what the old sister said she liked, and hurriedly took over the conversation, "On the day that Qi Niang sent someone to pay homage to the third uncle's birthday, she also sent a girl to send a letter to the capital." En, it's been more than half a month, and people should be in Beijing! ”
The implication is that the letter was delivered, but the Zhao family did not react, but let the concubines in the mansion send some evil servants and slaves.
"Oh?" Mama Qin's voice was raised, a trace of annoyance flashed in her eyes, and she pondered for a long time, and said, "The letter will be delivered, and the most important thing for us now is to take care of Qi Niang." Hehe, Mrs. was so prescient, and all four mothers sent had served pregnant women. ”
Regardless of whether these people are as capable as Mama Qin said, their arrival still makes Wang Qifang very happy. The third uncle is willing to send someone, which means that the third uncle has recognized her as a niece in his heart, and it also means that she has a real backer to rely on!
Wang Qifang's heartstrings, which had been tense for half a month, finally relaxed, she sat leisurely under the big tree by the hot spring in the space, closed her eyes lightly, rested her head on the somewhat mottled tree trunk, and looked up to feel the warm sunshine.
The arrival of Mama Qin and her entourage completely changed the dilemma that no one was available in Qingquan Villa. In fact, Wang Qifang has a lot of silver in her hands, and it is not that she can't buy a suitable servant. It's just that compared with the experienced and experienced mothers from the Li family, the little girls they bought are too immature.
And Mama Qin then handed her several deeds of sale, which made her feel at ease to hand over the villa and herself to a few mothers to take care of. With the participation of professionals, Wang Qifang finally experienced what it means to be truly enjoyed. From eating to dressing and combing her hair, from morning to evening, she basically doesn't have to do it herself, just a look, a hand, and a careful mother by her side at any time.
Well, the quality of life has improved, and there are many fewer individuals. There are a few mothers who are close to him, plus two masters who are with them to protect him, and Mama Qin and Mama Zhao pay close attention, Wang Qifang has no chance to enter the space at all.
Whew, taking a deep breath, Wang Qifang sighed with satisfaction: "Fortunately, I can still squeeze out time at night, otherwise I really wouldn't have the opportunity to come to the space to breathe fresh air!" ”
With a long exhalation, Wang Qifang took another deep breath, "Hey, why is there a hint of sweetness, it seems, it seems to be the fragrance of flowers, right?" But there are only some roses planted in the space, and roses don't taste like this, right? ”
Wang Qifang twitched her nose a few times, opened her eyes suspiciously, and what greeted her was lush green leaves, and there were no flowers. Wait, what's that?
Wang Qifang stood up with her hands on the trunk of the tree, squinting her eyes and carefully looking at the pink and white between the branches and leaves, or more precisely, the clusters of small pink and white flowers.
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