Chapter 183: The End of the Year (Part II)
The sweet language came out of Eleven Niang's mouth sensibly and calmly, which made Xu Lingyi feel a little cold no matter how she listened to it.
He couldn't help but look at the person in front of him carefully.
Slender and even figure, with black and shiny green silk, snow-white face, and a pair of eyes that are shining, like stars on the horizon, mysterious and unpredictable, containing indescribable complexity, I was stunned there.
This is the woman who was as supple as water in her arms last night......
He was a little unsure for a moment.
And Eleven Niang saw him staring at him but didn't answer his question, thinking that he didn't want to answer, so naturally he couldn't force him to make it difficult, so she smiled and took the tea brought by the maid and handed it over: "Master Hou drink a cup of hot tea." ”
Xu Lingyi let out an "oh", came back to his senses, took the teacup and took a sip.
The little maids had removed the kang table they usually used, and some rough mothers-in-law brought the kang table that had been set up for breakfast.
It's all done according to Xu Lingyi's preferences.
Shi Niang gently moved the hot and sour soup in a small bowl of sweet white porcelain to Xu Lingyi's right hand, and said with a smile: "Master Hou, please use it!" ”
Xu Lingyi looked at her gentle but somewhat polite smile, nostalgic for the silver bell-like laughter last night.
He lowered his head and drank the hot and sour soup, and Eleven Niang sandwiched two meat buns stuffed with mushrooms into the small plate of mud gold in front of Xu Lingyi.
"Change that account!" He suddenly raised his head and instructed her, "I already burned the earth dragon, and I slept on the bed with a board of nan, and there was a curtain of Dora hanging outside, so I felt a little stuffy." ”
Eleven Niang followed his gaze and saw the big red tent hanging on the bed.
The utensils for the four seasons in the house are all custom-made. However, Xu Lingyi is the head of this family, and he has the final say. Even if someone thinks it's inappropriate, they can answer it with confidence.
Eleven Niang should "yes" and discuss him: "What kind of Luo tent does Master Hou look like?" ”
Xu Lingyi didn't have any good ideas for a while, thought about it for a while, and said, "Just hang a spinning tent!" ”
Eleven Niang didn't care, served him for breakfast, and immediately went to the library to find a moon-white cotton spun tent, a big red charred cloth tent, and a silver gauze tent.
"Which one is better?"
Xu Lingyi didn't seem to be very satisfied.
It happened that the three aunts came to ask for peace, and they were all stunned when they saw this scene.
Eleven Niang explained with a smile: "Master Hou said that it was too hot in the house, let me change the tent." ”
Aunt Qin nodded: "Master Hou has always been afraid of heat. ”
Aunt Wen said: "Do you want to let the needlework room make a fine kudzu cloth tent?" It looks brighter than brocade yarn, scorched cloth, and silver yarn! "Eleven Niang was married in September, and the only thing in the dowry was the brocade yarn and charred cloth tent used in autumn. Ge yarn, silk yarn and the like are used to make summer tents, and they will not be sent by the Luo family until the Dragon Boat Festival next year. She really doesn't have a kudzu tent in her library. Aunt Wen naturally understood in her heart, and said with a smile: "It just so happens that I still have a fine gezuta tent there, if my sister can see it, I will let Qiuhong bring it to you to see." ”
There is Aunt Wen's tent hanging on his bed...... Shi Niang didn't think about it and had to refuse. Just didn't wait for her to speak, Qiao Lianfang, who had been standing silently on the side, suddenly said: "The fine arrowroot outside is heavy and breathless, where is it better than the tribute in the Internal Affairs Mansion." Since the Hou Ye felt bored, it was better to go to the inner mansion and ask for a few horses of fine arrowroot to make a top tent. As he spoke, he paused, and said to Eleven Niang with a smile, "Madam, that fine arrowroot cloth is ginger, and it is just right for the black lacquered household in your house." In my opinion, it's better to use a fine kudzu tent! ”
Let herself go to the Internal Affairs Office to ask for tribute, it's really thanks to her that she thought about it - she really cleaned herself up like a child! However, she didn't mean to fight with Qiao Lianfang, after all, the identities of the two were there, and they couldn't win!
Eleven Niang remained silent, just looked at Aunt Qiao and smiled slightly.
Aunt Wen, who was interjected by Qiao Lianfang, had been standing there with a smile before, but when she saw that Eleven Niang was silent, she immediately stepped forward with a smile and said, "It's still Aunt Qiao who has insight." I'm a rough man, I only know that kudzu is more expensive than gold, and I think it's just right to match my wife. ”
"Things are good or bad, I don't care about whether they are expensive or cheap." Qiao Lianfang smiled reservedly, "It's good to use it appropriately." ”
Eleven Niang was secretly funny.
said that it was Xu Lingyi who was stuffy in the house, and it was Xu Lingyi who wanted to change the account, what kind of account to use, the point was to ask him to nod.
She leaned over slightly and muttered, "Master Hou, what do you mean?" ”
"Then make a fine kudzu tent!" Xu Lingyi said it lightly, but Eleven Niang saw a flash of surprise in Qiao Lianfang's eyes, "I'll let Manager Bai handle this matter." ”
He opened his mouth, and who would dare to object.
Wives and concubines should say "yes" in unison.
Sister Zhen came to greet Xu Lingyi, just saluted, Xu Siyu and Brother Zhen arrived one after another, said hello, Xu Lingyi led his wife and children to Mrs. Tai to ask for peace, and Eleven Niang invited the three aunts to come over to speak in the afternoon for the first time: "...... Today is the New Year, and everyone gathers together. ”
The three aunts bent their knees and said "yes" and sent Xu Lingyi, Eleven Niang and the three children out.
On the way, Shi Niang explained to Xu Lingyi: "The monthly rules in our room and the New Year's money have been distributed, and the maids and mothers-in-law have also made new clothes for the New Year." After two days, I will be busier, and I want to take this opportunity to do all these things. ”
Xu Lingyi disagreed: "You just call the shots." ”
When the group arrived at Mrs. Tai, the third master and the third lady, the fifth master, the fifth lady, Xu Siqin and Xu Sijian were all there, and everyone was talking about the New Year.
Everyone greeted each other, and the fifth master smiled and welcomed Xu Lingyi to Mrs. Tai and sat down: "Fourth brother, it's rare that you are also at home for the New Year this year, why don't we buy more firecrackers?" ”
"What do you mean that I am also at home for the New Year?" Xu Lingyi's expression was gentle. "Didn't I spend the New Year at home in previous years?"
Seeing that his brother was not stunned, the fifth master said with a smile: "In previous years, you were not at home. It's just that I have to catch up with the court and socialize, unlike this year, when I have more time with everyone. ”
Xu Lingyi was moved by what he said.
The third brother is about to take office, and he will definitely not be able to spend the New Year at home in the future. It's not often that family reunions like this year will come in the future.
"Okay!" He laughed, "I'll leave this matter to you." ”
The fifth master looked at Xu Lingyi in astonishment, but he didn't expect him to agree so easily, and he immediately became happy.
Xu Lingyi looked at it and said, "However, since you talked about this matter, you have to be responsible for the firecrackers." ”
"Okay!" The fifth master smiled, "I'm the best at this." ”
"Not only is he responsible for firecrackers," Xu Lingyi added with a smile, "but he is also responsible for the thoughtfulness of the people at home." 1. Do not go off fire due to firecrackers; Second, it is not allowed to injure people by setting off firecrackers; Can you do it? ”
"Don't worry," the fifth master patted his chest, "I'll leave this matter to me!" "It's all louder than usual.
Mrs. Tai was not very relieved, and hurriedly told him to be careful, and told him to check whether the large vat in front of the door of each house was filled with water, and that someone should be sent to watch carefully which places were prone to accidents......
"Mother, you don't have to worry. I'm not a kid anymore and I know what to do. Seeing his mother's attitude, the fifth master couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
Mrs. Tai reacted immediately and said with a smile: "My mother is old and loves to nag." ”
The fifth master cheered up again when he heard this, and nodded Xu Siqin and Xu Siyu: "Do you want to be with me!" ”
Although the two of them were old, they were only half-grown children, and they nodded with interest.
Xu Sijian also shouted to go when he saw it, and Brother Zhen also shouted to go when he saw that he was going. For a while, the room was full of laughter and laughter.
Xu Siqin laughed at his younger brother: "Adults and children are less involved, you can just take Brother Zhen to play at home." ”
Xu Sijian was not convinced, and said loudly: "You are going to your mother-in-law's house for the Chinese New Year this year, how can you have time to help the fifth uncle manage firecrackers." ”
The people in the room who said what they said showed stunned expressions, Xu Siqin was even more ashamed and blushed, Xu Siyu winked at Xu Siqin with a smile, Sister Zhen lowered her head, as if she didn't hear it, Xu Sijian and Brother Zhen both felt the strangeness of the atmosphere, one was very dazed, the other looked left and right curiously, a little dumb goose-like wooden and cute.
Mrs. Tai smiled faintly and said to Xu Siqin: "You guys go play!" lest we speak here, and you all feel as uncomfortable as if you were sitting on pins and needles. "It's clear that I'm going to send the children out, so it's good to talk.
Several of the children went to Higashijima as if they had been granted amnesty.
Mrs. Tai looked at the third lady with a smile: "What's going on?" ”
The third lady's face turned slightly pale, and she immediately came back to her senses and said busily: "Mother, this is just a discussion." I didn't have a letter, so I didn't tell you. ”
Mrs. Tai smiled: "You are parents, and no matter how close I am, I will also be a grandmother." It's supposed to be yours. It's only the first time I've heard of it, and I want to ask. It's also good to prepare a meeting gift for your granddaughter-in-law. ”
It sounds light, but when you think about it, it's heavy.
The third lady looked at the third master for help.
"Mother, don't listen to children's nonsense." The third master looked at it and immediately stood up with a smile, "We saw that the eldest uncle's sister Xian'er was the same age as Brother Qin, with good looks and a soft temperament, so we thought, 'If only our Brother Qin could marry such a daughter-in-law'." You also know that the eldest uncle is the son, and the eldest sister is the eldest daughter...... We're just thinking about it. ”
The third lady wants Xu Siqin to marry her niece?
This is an aunt's marriage, which is expressly forbidden by modern science!
Eleven Niang looked at Mrs. Tai a little nervously.
Mrs. Tai listened but nodded with a smile: "Sister Xian'er is indeed outstanding, I think she is a good child." The third lady immediately looked happy when she heard this, who knew that Mrs. Tai's words changed, but she said, "However, the matter of getting married is about your love and my wishes." You also have to probe your eldest brother's mouth, so that if you talk nonsense everywhere, others will think that you are engaged. If this reaches the ears of the Gan family, what will the Gan family think! ”
"We didn't shout everywhere......" The third lady was about to argue, but the third master had already pulled her sleeve and knelt down first, "Mother is right." It's our fault. We will certainly be cautious in the future. When the third lady saw that her husband was kneeling, she had to kneel down.
"Get up!" Mrs. Tai smiled, "Just a reminder to remind you." You will always have to set up your own door in the future, you will always be so frizzy, how can I rest assured! ”
The third master listened to Mrs. Tai's words, and his spirits perked up, and the third lady was even more overjoyed. Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang knew it, and sat quietly on the side, the fifth master was not worried, and listened silently, only the fifth lady Danyang, the corners of her eyebrows were slightly raised, thoughtful.
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The meeting only ended on Friday, which was a bit chaotic, and I ask for your pardon ......~~~~~~~~