The third lady wore a red and gold-covered jacket, combed high, wore a little emerald hairpin, jade flowers, and was full of energy. I haven't seen him for three years, but I'm even younger.

… You see. It is filled with fine Hetian jade, and a few diamonds. She said. Put a pair of red and gold double longevity twilight into the hands of the version." It was specially ordered by the third master to Xi'an Mansion.

Although it is not as exquisite as Yanjing's. But it is also a piece of the third master's heart. , Mrs. Tai smiled and nodded, and let the jade plate receive the incense mirror, "It's hard for him to think thoughtfully." , The third lady listened, and the smile on her face became even brighter.

She took a few colorful rulers and handed them to Eleven Niang and Fifth Lady: "This is the famous Shu brocade." We use less on our side. Xi'an Mansion uses it a lot. I deliberately picked a few horses that look new. Make small jackets for the two younger brothers-in-law. ”

Eleven Niang and Fifth Lady smiled and thanked them.

A little y-mustache came into the table: "Hou Ye and the third master are here!"

Knowing that the third master and the third lady were back, Xu Lingyi waited for the third master in front of the instrument gate in the outer courtyard, and Eleven Niang welcomed the third lady in the weeping flower gate. The two Xu brothers were talking in the study in the outer courtyard. The two concubines went to Mrs. Tai's place. The third lady gave the gifts she brought from Sanyo to everyone.

"Get in!" Mrs. Tai laughed when she heard this, showing a few expectations.

Ge Jin hurriedly lifted the curtain, and Xu Lingyi and the third master who was wearing the official green Qipin County official uniform walked in.

"Mother!" The fifth master knelt down and kowtowed to Mrs. Tai three times, and Xu Lingyi stepped forward to hug his brother." Your body is okay! ”

"Okay, the good lady smiled and took the third master's hand, "There is your fourth brother and your fifth brother to take care of. I'm fine! Then he asked about the third master's appointment.

A little maid brought a Taishi chair and put it on the side of the kang. The third master sat down. Answered Mrs. Tai's words carefully.

。 Knowing that the third master got a "excellent" performance appraisal this time, Mrs. Tai's smile was even bigger, "That's it. That's it! You are the brother of the queen's mother, and when you go out, you have to earn face for her.

The third lady standing on the side listened, and her face showed a little pride.

"Mother's words. I always remember it! "The third master said." It doesn't matter if you are doing chores at home or being an official outside the home.

When you are innocent, you have your part. 、

Mrs. Tai nodded incessantly. Asked: "Why hasn't Xiao Wu come back yet!" ”

The fifth lady hurriedly said: "I have already sent someone to call, look at the time. It's coming back! ”

Her voice just fell. There was a little maid who prayed through the curtain: "The fifth master is back!" "The voice has not yet fallen, and the curtain has been lifted. There was a cold wind in the house, and Xu Lingkuan ran in with a smoke.

"Third Master!" He smiled and patted the third master on the shoulder.

The third master's shoulders were crooked. Joked to him: "I haven't seen you for three years, why haven't you grown up at all."

Xu Lingkuan laughed.

Sister Xin'er, who was held in her arms, saw it and shouted "Daddy" loudly.

Xu Lingkuan walked over and pulled Sister Xin'er's little hand. Smiling at the fifth lady on the side, Mother Du came in: "Master Hou. Mrs. Tai, the banquet has been arranged! ”

The third master helped Mrs. Tai to get off the kang, and half a step behind Mrs. Tai served to the east room. Xu Lingyi and Xu Lingkuan followed closely behind, Xu Siqin and Xu Sijian were next to the third lady, Eleven Niang and Sister Zhen together, followed by Gu's mother and hugged Brother Jin'er, Xu Sizhen and Xu Jiang followed Gu's mother left and right. Xu Sichen returned to the Fallen Leaves Mountain after the fifteenth day of the first month, and the fifth lady and the nurse holding Sister Xin walked at the end. Lively and lively had a meal. Moved to Nishijima for tea.

The three of them rushed back in the dust and ran all the way. People are also tired. Mrs. Tai sat down and took a few sips of tea. I served the tea." Let's all disperse! It's also good to let the third child talk to his sons. What's the matter. More on that tomorrow. ”

Everyone responded "yes" in unison, and the fish retreated.

Xu Lingkuan shouted to the third master: "Bai Xixiang is listening to the Pengguan singing hall." Do you want the third brother to go to the ministry these days? If you're not in a hurry. I'll wash the dust of the third brother at Tingpeng Pavilion at noon tomorrow. He looked at Xu Lingyi with a smile again, "Fourth brother sit with you!" The third master glanced at the third lady. said: "I deliberately came back a few days early, just to get my brothers together." 、

"That's good. That's it! Xu Lingkuan said and took the fifth lady back to the house.

Brothers Xu Lingning and Xu Lingkuan smiled and slowly went east.

… When you're at home. I have also dealt with those officials in the Ministry of Officials, although they are small and low. But he is very proficient in the regulations of the ministry, and it is always good for you to take advantage of the fact that you have not formally submitted the paperwork in these two days, and walk around with them more privately. Xu Lingyi whispered to the third master with an idea, "As for Chen Ge Lao. I'll go say hi. ”

Chen Ge is always a scholar and a secretary.

Xu Lingning nodded. But he was worried about something else: "How do I hear people? The emperor wants to rectify the officials these days. If we follow the path of Chen Gelao like this, will we ?..

Just want to stay. It's not that you want to be promoted," Xu Lingyi said lightly, "let alone be one." Handy favors. No one framed it. ”

The third lady has been walking side by side with Eleven Niang and her husband and brother-in-law, and listened to Ling Yi's words. Relieved, she perked up and saw her two sons following them from a distance. Whispered to Eleven Niang about the topics she cared about: "Sister Zhen'er's marriage date has eyebrows?" ”

"It's still early! , Eleven Niang smiled. We have to wait until next year at the earliest! 、

"I didn't expect you to really leave Sister Zhen until she was sixteen years old!" The third lady laughed when she heard this. But that's fine. lest everything be squeezed together. "And then said." A few days ago, I asked Gan Laoquan to bring it to you, she should have brought it, right? Fang County's second daughter was only two years older than the eldest daughter. Because the marriage of the eldest daughter has not been decided, the marriage of the second daughter has followed Tantong. The two of us discussed. The marriage was done in September this year. So. The second daughter of the Fang family should also discuss marriage early. Besides, our brother is not young. Became a pro. If you just study wholeheartedly, you might be able to get a jinshi or something like that in the future. She smiled, "That's why your third brother and I came back in such a hurry." ”

So fast!

However, Brother Qin'er is indeed not small...""September is the crisp autumn weather. Dan hangs the season of fragrance. Eleven Niang smiled. It's the best day to get married. Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Wu were all there just now, and the third sister-in-law didn't say a word. Everyone was also happy. ”

"Didn't I watch the kids be there?" The third lady smiled when she heard this, "What's more, I plan to tell Mrs. Tai early tomorrow morning." lest Mrs. Tai say that I am a little childish. Lose one's cool. said that a good daughter-in-law will show off everywhere! ”

"Such a good thing, don't say that the third brother and third sister-in-law are the parents of me, the aunt. I am also happy for Brother Qin. Eleven Niang politely chatted with her. What about Mrs. Tai, she will say the third sister-in-law. Little family angry, what? "Saying that, she took the hand of Eleven Niang" said this. I just have something to discuss with you! ”

Eleven Niang was vigilant.

The third lady of this person. Although a little shallow in the big things. But sheer shrewdness in small things.

Xu Siqin is about to get married, and the family lacks it. It's nothing more than possessions and fame. She though hosts the feed. But none of these things are owned by her, and she may not be able to do it.

"I don't know if the third sister-in-law has anything to discuss with me?"

The third lady took Eleven Niang's hand: "I want to ask you to help our family talk to the matchmaker." Said the media. There are several. One is to ask for Wang Ze and Twelve Niang to be the matchmaker for Hou Shizi and Yu Qia in Zhennan. After both parties have discussed something, invite someone of repute to make the wedding the icing on the cake. Similar to the current officiating marriage, most of the people invited are men. There is also a kind of such as the criminal department to Huang Ren's wife in the matter and the wife of the Fujian political envoy Wang Daren to Wu Niang and Qian Ming, one on behalf of the woman. One represents the man, and specifically discusses the bride price and dowry. The situation of each family is different.,From time to time, the woman thinks that the man's dowry is less or the man earns the woman's dowry less.、It's time. The mediators have to bargain on behalf of the entrusted party"... If it is not handled well, the man or the woman will be angry. When there is a change in the marriage, the responsibility is often shifted to the matchmaker. It's said that the media has misspoken...." This is also the reason why most people can't like to be a matchmaker.

Xu Siqin even set the date. Definitely wouldn't ask her to be the officiant, and there is no woman to be the host in this era. That is to let her appear and discuss the dowry and dowry with the matchmaker of the Fang family.

If it were someone else, Eleven Niang would give it a try. But in her, the three ladies are one by one, she is stingy, and she wants to pluck her feathers. Everything that is not your own has to find a way to become your own. Not to mention justifiably asking the woman for a dowry! When the time comes, she is not afraid of falling to the bottom of the lion's mouth. I don't have this face to ask the Fang family for it!

But. Now that the third lady has opened her mouth. It's not good to just say no.

"I've been very angry since I gave birth to Brother Jin," Eleven Niang said euphemistically. Even the family is presided over by the mother. Brother Qin'er's business. I'm just afraid that my heart is weak. , said. Laughed.

"Still. Our Hou Ye often asks when Brother Qin will get married. If the third sister-in-law can ask Hou Ye to give Brother Qin'er a matchmaker. Hou Ye will be very happy in his heart. ”

If you want to borrow the reputation of the Marquis of Yongping. Xu Lingyi went to be the main marriage. It's the same.

The third lady was very disappointed when she heard this.

She thought for a moment and said, "Why don't I let my mother's eldest nephew and daughter-in-law help you?" If there's anything, let her help run errands. You just have to talk to the matchmaker of the Fang family when the time comes. Set a specific wedding date! "I don't want to die.

Eleven Niang didn't want to agree even more, who knows what kind of medicine the third lady sells in the gourd!

"In that case. I think it's better to ask the eldest nephew and daughter-in-law of the third sister-in-law's family to be a matchmaker! She said. I've seen your eldest niece and daughter-in-law, too. He's a shrewd and capable one. Give it to her. The third sister-in-law still has something to worry about. ”

The third lady was very unhappy in her heart. said, "Since the fourth brother and sister are inconvenient. Then I'll say it later", and step forward quickly. walked in front of Eleven Niang with his head held high.

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