"Thank you, thank you." The four of them grinned happily, they couldn't get together, although it was hard to go out this time, but they walked outside, broadened their horizons, gained knowledge, and earned a new tile house and a new daughter-in-law.

Lei Zi pinched the hard silver bill in his hand, and suddenly remembered that his mother said that day when his daughter-in-law gave birth to a child, the Zhao family had paid twenty taels of silver first, so he quickly took out two ingots and put them on the table, "Boss, I should get eighty taels, Mr. had given twenty taels before." ”

Rui Xue was slightly stunned, but also remembered that there was such a thing, so she didn't refuse, and asked where they would go in the future, Shi said that Xu Kuan asked him to go back to the Peishui Gang to do the accounting room, and now the business of the Peishui Gang is getting better and better, and there is a shortage of a trustworthy helper like him who can write and calculate.

Lei Zi is the eldest son, so he naturally wants to stay at home to support his father, Shanzi and Ma Shiyi feel that they have no worries, and they haven't thought about where to go again.

Rui Xue thought about it and said, "I have to open a teahouse in the city recently, if Brother Ma and Shanzi have nowhere to go, it is better to help me take care of the business, Brother Ma is the shopkeeper, Shanzi is in charge of purchasing, you are already like-minded, you will definitely be handy." ”

When Shanzi and Ma Shiyi heard that such a big pie fell on their heads, they were all smashed into dizziness, and when they came to their senses, they immediately knelt down and swore with a series of gambling curses that they would take good care of the teahouse and never disappoint the trust of the proprietress.

Rui Xue gave a few words of encouragement, and finally sent them away, without waiting for a while, Zhang Dahe came over with the account book of the workshop, and the old lady was afraid that her young lady would be tired, so she persuaded, "Miss, these things, Desheng and a few girls can do it, you just have to rest more, you don't have to take care of it yourself, right?" ”

Ruixue's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "If Mama doesn't remind me, I really forgot, isn't the Desheng steward here to be the chief manager?" ”

So I hurriedly asked Caiyue to invite Desheng to come, and after careful discussion for a long time, he gathered everyone in the workshop again, and set Desheng as the general manager of the Zhao family in person, in charge of all business and all external affairs, and there was no dissatisfaction with everyone, there must have been Zhao Fengnian in charge of them at the beginning, and now the shopkeeper is not there, and there is not much difference between the chief manager.

In this way, Rui Xue only used to manage the household accounts and was idle, grilled some snacks in the barbecue grill today, took the car into the city tomorrow to see the shops selected by Desheng, and the dock restaurants and "wine bites" also went to walk around, and greeted acquaintances politely, and the days passed quickly.

On this day, Ruixue accidentally asked about the date, only to know that the day after tomorrow is the eighth day of the lunar month, which is the day to cook Laba porridge, so I hurriedly took a few little girls to choose dried fruits, rice grains, peel the peels, bubbles that should be soaked, the earthen stove in the corner of the wall was set up again, and the big iron pot sat on, just waiting for Laba to be early in the morning, and the fire was boiled.

Caiyun Caiyue was busy in the back of the teahouse for half a month, and actually opened up the business, and this afternoon saw Ruixue frowning and listing the Boxing gifts sent to several houses, so she smiled and said, "Madam, if you send some shrimp dumplings, siu mai, soup dumplings with Laba porridge, and give them out as a Boxing gift, okay?" It is not only sumptuous, but also gives the teahouse a reputation first. ”

When Rui Xue heard this, she looked at her head in annoyance, and said with a wry smile, "I'm really old, why didn't I think of such a simple thing?" ”

Caiyun Caiyue heard her answer, and immediately laughed happily, "Madam, then we will start preparing tomorrow." ”

Rui Xue nodded, pointed to the makeup box, asked Qin Xin to help carry it over, opened and picked out two silver bracelets, put them on Caiyun Caiyue's wrists, and said with a smile, "This is to reward you for your hard work during this time, and when the new teahouse opens in the future, you will be busy." ”

"Mrs. Xie." The two girls smiled happily, raised their wrists to show off the old lady and the sword dance qin heart, and got two popping chestnuts in the qin heart, and everyone laughed.

At this time, Niuniu came in from outside with a wooden stick and sweating, and said, "Sister, there is a person outside the mansion who asked to see my sister, but I see that he is a little awkward." ”

Ruixue asked, "What's so awkward?" ”

Niu Niu shook her head again, "I can't tell." ”

Rui Xue thought about it, and said, Qin Xin and Mama take care of the children, Caiyun, you all go and get busy, and Jian Wu will invite guests to the study to serve tea. ”

Everyone moved in response, Jian Wu went out first to invite the man to enter the door, Rui Xue helped Niu Niu to go slowly, when the sisters entered the door, the man was sitting on a chair drinking tea, wearing a black robe, and his feet were also black boots, his body was thin and dry, and his face was as pale as if he couldn't get the sun all year round, echoing the black clothes, it was very weird, no wonder Niu Niu said that this person was awkward.

But his appearance is not ugly, and there is no ruthlessness, Rui Xue was slightly relieved, and saw that the person got up to salute, and also returned a salute, and then sat down on the main seat, and asked gently, "I don't know the guest's surname, where does he come from, what do you do?" ”

The man twisted his body slightly, and complained in his heart that the master had to force him to appear during the day in order not to reach the Zhao family, and the sun was shining on his body, which was really uncomfortable, he opened his mouth and said, "Mrs. is called below, Mr. Secret, where is it from, it is really difficult to disclose, but under the entrustment of others, send a letter for Mrs., Mrs. will understand after reading it." ”

Ruixue frowned, but still smiled, "Okay, Mr. Labor." ”

Mr. Mi seemed to be a little surprised, and after being stunned, he took out a letter from his arms, and Rui Xue took it and spread it, and before he could look at it a few times, he shed tears.

Niuniu didn't know why, so she thought that this strange person was bullying her sister, so she picked up the stick at hand and smashed it, only to see that Mr. Secret didn't know what to do, and the ghost shadow generally floated to the side, Niuniu was furious, and wanted to fight again, but was pulled back by Rui Xue, "You reckless girl, stop for me." ”

After speaking, she gave a deep salute to the secretary and asked, "Don't blame Mr. secret, my sister is less polite and math-oriented, if you are offended, please Haihan." ”

The secret glanced at Niuniu, but there was no annoyance on her face, and she returned the salute, "Madame, don't worry, I won't mind." ”

Rui Xue then asked again, "I don't know if Mr. knows, where is this person who carried the letter now?" What do you do for a living? Can you have enough food and clothing, and can you still have enough money? Is there anyone around?"

She asked these words quickly and quickly, and the secret frowned when she heard it, but she still muttered in her heart, the master's sister was sincere to him, and she looked at a kind-hearted person, so she replied patiently, "Brocade clothes and jade food, someone to serve, but there is a shortage of money, so I sent a letter to Mrs. for help." ”

"Oh, lack of money?" Rui Xue hurriedly looked down and took a closer look, and sure enough, at the end, the kid who had disappeared for many days asked her for the secret recipe, although she couldn't remember when she told him about it, but he opened his mouth, it must be useful, so he said in a loud voice, "Mr. Secret, wait a minute, I'll go and prepare, in addition, Mr. Secret, can you work a little more and help me carry a package back." ”

Mr. Mi wanted to refuse, but when the words came to his lips, he somehow turned into one word, "Okay." ”

Rui Xue hurriedly instructed Jian Wu, "Go to the stove to see if there are any good dishes and snacks, and bring them to Mr. to cushion his stomach." Sword Dance answered, Rui Xue began to study ink and write letters, writing more than a dozen pages in one breath, before reluctantly stopping the pen and drying the ink, folding it and putting it in the envelope.

Just as Jian Wu also brought food in, Rui Xue went back to the backyard, opened the box and turned the cabinet, and piled up the new clothes and shoes, purse belts, and even some small things that she sewed on weekdays, and made a big package, and finally she was afraid that the rain and snow would get wet, and she put a layer of thin oil paper in the package.

When Mr. Secret in the study was full of food and drink, and sighed that the Zhao family's food was delicious, he suddenly saw the big package that Niuniu brought in, and his eyes instantly widened, is this a package? It's like a hill!

Rui Xue was also a little weak-hearted, and whispered, "There is Mr. Lao Mi." After speaking, he also handed over a bag of broken silver, "These coils are for Mr. to buy a bowl of tea to drink on the way, which makes Mr. tired." ”

Mr. Mi took it a little stunned, wanting to regret it, but he didn't feel good, so he had to accept his fate and stuffed it into his arms, "It's okay, I promise to deliver it for Mrs." ”

After speaking, he went to carry the big package, but his hand was heavy, almost making him bend over, so he glanced at Niuniu a few more times, as if he was extremely surprised by the strength of this girl, Niuniu pouted, snorted, was glared at by her sister, and did not dare to speak again.

Rui Xue stood in front of the gate of the mansion and watched Mr. Mi beat his horse away, sighed, and said hatefully, "Stinky boy, no matter what you do, just be safe." ”

Niuniu stepped forward and hugged her sister's arm and asked, "Sister, who are you talking about?" ”

"I didn't say anyone, you'll find out later." Rui Xue touched her sister's head, "Starting tomorrow, learn the rules again, you girl, why can't you teach well." ”

Niuniu immediately made a bitter face, "I don't want it, sister, let's learn it after the New Year." ”

"No, I'll learn tomorrow!"

"Sister, my stomach hurts, my feet hurt, my head hurts... Shall I take a few days off and learn again, shall I? ”

The sisters haggled and argued, laughed and turned back to the backyard

On the official road leading from Lingfeng City to Wudu, Mr. Mi was carrying a large package, tired and panting, and the tall horse under him was no better, and he regretted it for one person and one horse, this errand was really a loss...

Time flies, time flies, no matter whether all beings are happy or sad, the days are always passing day by day, in the blink of an eye, it is the end of spring after more than a year, the more warm spring breeze laughs everywhere, scattering the message that summer is coming.

The mountains and forests are already a green color, the fields are also vibrant, two green cloth carriages, one after the other driving on the official road, the horse's hooves click, the sound of knocking on the bluestone road is crisp and loud, provoking the driver who drove the car to hum a small tune, and the little maid in the concubine on the side giggled, "Brother Liuzi is going to marry his sister-in-law, and he is going crazy these days." ”

Yun Xiaoliu laughed a few times, but stopped singing the ridiculous tune, and said, "You little girl, you've only been in the Zhao family for a few months, and you dare to make fun of me, an old man." ”