"Underwear, underwear, outer robes, belts, socks..."Gu Xiyan muttered in his mouth, his posture stiffened up from the side of the camphor forest box, "Mo Ju, come and see, what's missing?" ”

Mo Ju put the fairy shoes in his hand into the box in front of him, and then he walked over and looked at the box beside Gu Xiyan, and said with a smile: "It's not bad." Madame, rest, master's things, let's just collect them. ”

On the side, he and Mama Zhao cleaned up the jade and smiled: "Yes, madam, let's just collect it." When the master left this morning, he specially instructed him, saying that you have worked too hard in the past few days, so let Sister Moju stare at you for a while. ”

Gu Xiyan's face showed a faint gloom.

Two days ago, Qi Yuzhi had already held a wedding, and the day after tomorrow, Qi Maosheng was about to leave for Gaochang.

They came back on the evening of the second day of the fifth month, and early in the morning of the third day of the new year, as a daughter-in-law, she began to make rules in front of Mrs. Xu. Every day before dawn, he went to serve her to wash and wash, stood at the table to distribute vegetables when she was eating, listened to her when she was dealing with housework, and poured tea and water when she received the relatives of the Qi Mansion. But in those days, I had to prepare for Qi Yuzhi's wedding, and the in-laws of Qi Mansion came to Yongzhou one after another, and often relatives came to Mrs. Xu to say goodbye, and from time to time there were grandmothers back and forth, for a while, people came and went, like a marquee, and she had to deal with those relatives who were unfamiliar to her, and she had to pay attention to Mrs. Xu's look from time to time to meet her requirements.

At the end of the day, it was natural that there was back pain and leg cramps, and Qi Maosheng saw it in his eyes. It can only hurt in my heart. once hesitated: "Otherwise, I'll tell Mrs. Xu..."

Gu Xiyan shook his head: "How can that work." At this time, the relatives are all there, and if there is a rumor of something, it will be difficult to end in the future. No matter how hard it is, I'll get through the past two days. ”

Although he said so, Gu Xiyan still felt that it was so hard.

When I first came to work, it seemed to be a little longer than that. The labor intensity was still greater, and I didn't seem to feel very tired at that time... Is it because of Qi Maosheng on the side to ask for warmth, so people have become weak and tender...

Thinking of this, Gu Xiyan sighed with a somewhat sore waist.

Duan Niang saw Gu Xiyan's face showing a little tiredness, and couldn't help but say distressedly: "Don't worry about these trivial things, go and freshen up." I ordered the kitchenette to boil hot water... I'll be back soon! ”

There was no small kitchen in the pear orchard, so Gu Xiyan took the time to order Siping to let people clean up the Yongcuiju in the back of the pear orchard, and place Duanniang, Zhao Mama, Mo Ju Hongyu and others to live there. A small kitchen was opened in Yongcuiju, making the pear orchard form a relatively independent courtyard.

While speaking, Yan Hong rolled up her sleeves and came in, and said with a smile: "Madam, I'll let the mother-in-law bring in the hot water!" ”

In the swallow land in May, there was no trace of summer, but despite this, the toss just now still made Gu Xiyan sweat a thin layer of sweat.

She nodded, and Duan Niang recruited a few rough mothers-in-law to carry the camphor wood box out, inside. They are all clothes prepared for Qi Maosheng's travel.

Gu Xiyan came out of a bath, Xingyu had already hung magnolia flowers in the four corners of the eight-step bed, and the room was full of faint fragrance, which made people smell refreshed.

Duanniang whispered in her ear: "Don't wait for the master, go and nourish your spirit..."

Gu Xiyan didn't say anything, but a cloud rose on her pear-like white face.

Today is the day when Fang Shaoqin brings tea to recognize her relatives, it stands to reason. The relatives of the family can disperse after drinking tea in the morning. But Mrs. Xu had to stay at home to be lively and lively, and ate noon. It was also arranged for the troupe to sing excerpts in the afternoon.

As a daughter-in-law, Gu Xiyan could only serve Mrs. Xu from morning to night, during which Fang Shaoqin was a little uneasy and wanted to help Gu Xiyan make tea, but Mrs. Xu pulled her to her side and sat down: "This is your new marriage, I will spoil you today." Next time, it's your turn to serve your aunt. ”

A group of women giggled.

Fang Shaoqin blushed, and naturally he didn't want to say anything.

Gu Xi snorted coldly in his heart with a smile on his face, still looking smart and well-behaved.

Before the play ended, Duan Niang went to Xianji Courtyard in person, saying that Qi Maosheng was about to leave for Gaochang and asked Gu Xiyan to pack his clothes. Because Gu Xiyan was serving on weekdays, I didn't know where to put the two lake silk shirts specially made for Qi Maosheng two days ago, so I came to ask Gu Xiyan...

Mrs. Xu smiled as if she had just woken up from a dream: "Look at my memory... Go, go, don't rush back, the little couple also have to talk about themselves..."

Her words provoked a burst of ambiguous laughter from the ladies watching the play.

Gu Xiyan returned to the pear orchard ahead of schedule.

Who knew that as soon as she came back, everything was almost packed up, but Duanniang pulled her and whispered: "I see that my master has been sympathetic to you for the past two days, and I have pinched your shoulders and rubbed your legs every night... You also need more than one mind... It's been a few months... No matter how uncomfortable your body is, you have to take care of him, how can you fall asleep..."

Duan Niang said this, Gu Xiyan realized that a few days had passed since her childhood, but Qi Maosheng had been taking care of her as before... It was indeed a little snubbed to him.

So Gu Xiyan bowed her head and didn't say a word, and acquiesced to Duanniang's arrangement.

Xingyu made the bed and served Gu Xiyan As soon as she lay down, a low voice came from outside, and Gu Xiyan couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?" ”

"I'll take a look!" Xingyu walked away quickly, and quickly turned back, saying, "Madam, it's Mama Jin." ”

"Mama Kim? Is Mama Jin in Qiaoyuan? Gu Xiyan smiled, "At this time, what is she doing here?" When Gu Xiyan was serving by Mrs. Xu's side, she didn't see Qi Hongluan going to ask Mrs. Xu for peace, she couldn't help but be a little curious, and sent Duan Niang to inquire. said that Hongluan was woken up in the middle of the night that day. I was frightened, and now I am sick.

Gu Xiyan found an opportunity to talk to Mrs. Xu, and proposed to go to see Hongluan.

Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "This child, recognize life." With Zhenniang here, you better not go... lest they weep and make noise again. ”

"That's what Madame said." Gu Xiyan didn't say anything and smiled gently.

Mrs. Xu nodded with satisfaction.

In the past few days, Gu Xiyan has behaved quite deferentially. Hands and feet neatly serve her to wash. Watching her handle housework with low eyebrows, courteously entertaining relatives and relatives, her temperament is as comfortable as a gentle breeze and drizzle, and she is a daughter-in-law who can't find fault with her.

Of course, this is in the case that she does not pick.

But this satisfaction did not make Mrs. Xu last long.

In the afternoon, Gu Xiyan went to Qiaoyuan while she was discussing with the old lady Liu of Fengxiang Hutong who would be the "Quanfu woman".

Qiaoyuan really lives up to its name. It's very delicate. The doors and windows of the house, the floor cover, and the multi-treasure grid are all made of nanmu, with goose-yellow ground curtains, and green ground grass vines can be seen everywhere.

Zhen Niang was taken aback when she saw Gu Xiyan.

Gu Xiyan smiled: "I heard that Hongluan is sick. I'll take a look. ”

Zhen Niang hurriedly saluted and led Gu Xiyan into the house.

On the silver-red carpet with peony blossoms, Qi Hongluan was wearing a snow-white floor gown skirt, like a doll, and was sitting and playing with a clay doll with a little girl about seven or eight years old.

Seeing Gu Xiyan come in, the little girl immediately stood up and looked at Zhenniang a little blankly.

Zhen Niang smiled and said to the little girl, "Gardenia, this is Mrs. Gu." ”

The little girl named Gardenia hurriedly bowed to Gu Xiyan.

Although he is young, he looks steady, has beautiful manners, and has smooth movements. At first glance, it has been carefully guided.

"Gardenia is Hongluan's personal maid." Zhen Niang explained to Gu Xiyan, and then squatted on the carpet and shouted Hongluan, "Mother has come to see you!" ”

Hongluan ignored no one and played with her mud doll by herself.

Zhen Niang got up and smiled apologetically at Gu Xiyan: "Madam, she sometimes... I don't pay much attention to people..."

Gu Xiyan smiled disappreciatively, then squatted beside Hongluan and touched her jet-black hair.

Qi Hongluan twisted her body to avoid Gu Xiyan touching her hand.

Zhen Niang had an embarrassed expression on her face. hurriedly shouted, "Hongluan." ”

Hongluan raised her head and looked at Zhenniang. As soon as his mouth was flattened, he began to cry.

Zhen Niang hurriedly hugged Hongluan in her arms. Comforted her softly: "Don't cry, don't cry, Hongluan is my good baby, don't cry..."

Gu Xiyan raised her eyebrows, stood up, and said with a smile: "Look at this, it seems that there is no big problem..."

Zhen Niang smiled bitterly: "... The eldest young master is getting married, and Mrs. Xu's side is miscellaneous... The relatives have arrived again, and to tell you the truth, it's me, I didn't let her go... lest everyone gather around and watch..."

Gu Xiyan was surprised, but his face was silent, and he smiled: "You are still thoughtful!" Wait a few days, Hongluan will have to move to Wanqingxuan, and you will have to worry about her business! ”

Zhen Niang smiled: "Madam, I am Hongluan's adoptive mother, this is what I should do." ”

While the two were talking, Mama Yi hurriedly walked in. The expression on her face was a little stiff, and she said, "Mrs. Gu, Mrs. is looking for you everywhere, saying that the old lady of the Cui family is here, and she asked you to go and ask for peace." ”

Gu Xiyan smiled at Zhen Niang kindly, then touched Qi Hongluan's head, and followed Mama Yi away.

When Mrs. Xu saw her, her face was very ugly.

said that she should not go to Qiaoyuan, and went against the law.

Mrs. Xu couldn't bear her dissatisfaction and introduced Cui Taijun to Gu Xiyan.

Gu Xiyan wanted to salute Cui Taijun, but Cui Taijun took a few steps forward and held her hand, and said with a smile: "I can't help it, I can't help it... You've got a destiny! ”

Gu Xiyan still knelt down: "That's the court's business, at home, I am your junior!" ”

Next to him, he said: "Madam, you are really blessed!" The daughter-in-law is humble, and the granddaughter-in-law is gentle..."

Mrs. Xu smiled faintly.

When Cui Taijun heard this, his face turned into a flower, as if he was boasting about his daughter-in-law: "That's it, that's it..."