Zhuo Zhaoqiong instructed the envoy 'woman': "Extinguish the incense first." ”

Only then did he explain to Zhuo Zhaojie, "After all, no one has lived in the West Building for several years, and my mother has sent some 'women' to live in since last year, and I have taken out all the things to dry, but I think it is better to take the aromatherapy on it." ”

Zhuo Zhaojie looked around, there was a silk curtain hanging in front of the window, and the window was a red sandalwood carved double crane holding each other's head case, the two legs of the case were a pair of cranes, carved and flexible, not to mention, the crane top was embedded with two pieces of blood ruby, and the crane's eyes were extremely deep obsidian, such a case alone was already priceless, the case had four treasures in the room, but there were not many pens, I think it was because there was another well-prepared study on the second floor, which was only used to write casually, but there was a stack of blank letterheads pressed under the mutton fat 'jade' paperweight paperweight embedded with the night pearl without flawThe "color" and luster are "gorgeous" and beautiful, revealing the "flower" pattern, and they are all complicated and expensive "flower" notes.

There is a pair of glass lamps on the case, there is another matching blue gauze cover next to it, there is a chaise longue for rest not far from the head of the case, and the two bronze small tripods on the begonia table next to the couch are filled with washed fruits - Zhuo Zhaojie paid a little attention to see that the two small tripods should be the genuine products of the Han Dynasty, a set of rabbit hair purple gold glazed tea set next to the tripod, and the mangkou of the clear 'color' was inlaid with gold, and the teapot was also embedded with a pearl.

The whole bedroom is paved with scarlet bottom entwined crocus brocade felt, stepping on the soft and soft almost no ankles, in addition to the pure "color" of rosewood furniture, the furnishings are also "fine" beautiful and prosperous, antiques, what coral treasure trees, jade bonsai, crystal carvings, rhino horn ivory things...... You can see it everywhere, even a pair of gold hooks hooked up the tent, each tied with a pair of colorful palace silks, and a lotus 'flower' and hibiscus shaped sachets.

There are also several pots of fresh 'flowers' along the wall......

The single-bedroom room in the west building is already so luxurious, but Zhuo Zhaoqiong said that You's is only roughly arranged, if you are not satisfied, you can adjust and supplement things by yourself, although it can be thought that there is You's eagerness to compensate for the young 'girl' psychology, and deliberately add, but it is too luxurious for a little lady - Zhuo Zhaojie did not show it on his face, but thought in his heart: "Strange grandmother has always said that the wealth of the Hou Mansion is not comparable to the You family, I often think that no matter how rich and noble I am, my grandfather is the old Hanlin, and it is not much worse than the top-notch wealth." Now it seems that my grandmother said that Hanlin is just noble, and the good life of the Qing character is appropriate, and this Jinghong West Building is the real noble 'forced' person! ”

Although Zhuo Zhaoqiong is a sister, she expected that she would not be laughed at if she was amazed, but although Zhuo Zhaojie was surprised by the wealth of the Hou Mansion, she didn't care much, after all, this is her rightful home, so she said: "I think it's good now." ”

Zhuo Zhaoqiong said: "That's good-by the way, do you recognize 'bed'?" ”

"I don't recognize it." Zhuo Zhaojie shook his head.

Zhuo Zhaoqiong smiled and said: "Oh, my mother is afraid that you will recognize the 'bed', so she has prepared some soothing spices in the cabinet over there, if you can't sleep, ask someone to light it." And he said, "Your handmaiden can keep vigil on your feet or go to the outside compartment, in short, according to your own habits." ”

Zhuo Zhaojie nodded: "Thank you, Fifth Sister." ”

"And Sister still said such things." Zhuo Zhaoqiong scolded her, carefully sorted out the hanging beads on her sideburns, and advised, "The next Quan family boils hot water every day, and there is a kitchen at the back of the building, and my mother thinks that you are used to staying in Jiangnan, so in addition to the original cook, I hired a cook who can cook Jiangnan cuisine, surnamed Ge, it is said that it is not bad, and you will not go to Nian Ci Tang to eat in the future, you can try this Ge's craftsmanship." ”

Zhuo Zhaoqiong said a few words to her about the people and things in Jinghonglou, and saw that Zhuo Zhaojie was really tired, so she said goodbye and went downstairs and went back to the East Building through the revisit.

Ming 'Yin' and Ming Ye are running up and down to ask people to carry water up, waiting for Zhuo Zhaojie to change clothes and bathe, early autumn and Liqiu help make 'bed' and smoke quilts, Zhuo Zhaojie is already tired, and he falls asleep with his head next to the pillow......

The next day, on the third pole, Zhuo Zhaojie woke up, early autumn and Liqiu stayed outside the tent, heard that people were busy coming in to serve, Zhuo Zhaojie looked at the sky 'color' and was annoyed: "It's so late, why don't you call me up early to say goodbye?" ”

Chu Qiu said with a smile: "Good lady, this morning Ming 'Yin' sister planned to come in and call the lady, but the lady happened to send someone over to tell her, saying that the lady was tired from the journey yesterday, and she shouldn't especially visit the elders today, so let the lady sleep well and don't disturb." ”

Zhuo Zhaojie eased his expression and said, "Although my mother said so, you can't watch me sleep until now, right?" Aren't you afraid that I will be laughed at when I get to Nian Ci Hall? ”

Liqiu said respectfully on the side: "Lord Lang and Mrs. Lang love the lady very much, and the maid looks at Sanlang, the third young lady and the fifth lady, and the eighth lady also love the lady very much, who will laugh at the lady?" ”

At this time, Ming 'Yin' went up to the third floor, and asked Zhuo Zhaojie outside if he got up, and came in after getting an answer, her face was slightly red, and there were slight sweat stains on her forehead, and she said to Zhuo Zhaojie: "Yesterday's light was not enough, and the things brought by the lady were only hurriedly unloaded, and they were only sent downstairs this morning, but I was afraid of disturbing the lady, so I didn't open it. How do you put them all? ”

Zhuo Zhaojie fostered the You family over the years, of course, the Minping Hou Mansion could not just ask the You family to raise a grandchild for the Zhuo family's 'daughter', the funds for this support were folded in the New Year's gift, and the Ban family was originally generous to the grandchildren's 'daughter', and the resources given by the Zhuo family were even more brainy' Spend 'the money out, all kinds of things that have been added over the years, plus all kinds of gifts saved, when you go, you also expressed your intentions up and down, just stuffed a lot of them, if this Jinghong West Building is empty, it can be all put away, but You has stuffed a lot of things in this building, and even the position of the ornaments is not much, and Ming 'Yin' naturally wants to come up and ask for an idea.

"Look at it." Zhuo Zhaojie looked around and felt that he couldn't put much of it, so he said, "Take out the "Summer Mountain Crossing Picture" embroidered by the fourth cousin, hang it in the study, and put a few other pieces at will." ”

Ming 'Yin' got the idea to go down and discuss with Ming Ye, here in early autumn and Liqiu, he was waiting for Zhuo Zhaojie to freshen up and change clothes, as usual, put on a wide-sleeved shirt with bean green embroidered goose yellow bamboo pattern, tie a lilac liuxian skirt, and cover a half arm with a brocade pattern of Yanrui, and wear a few hairpin rings, this downstairs, Gao Qiu and Duqiu have already prepared breakfast, Zhuo Zhaojie used it casually, and took someone to Nianci Hall to ask for peace.

Today's Nianci Hall is very quiet, and only the You family is alone.

Seeing that the little 'girl' slept well, and came in with a radiant face to ask for peace and guilt, You Shi was happy in his heart, called her to his side, and sat with her in his arms, and then said: "You are your mother's own flesh and blood, and you don't have to be formal in private. ”

asked her if she slept well yesterday, what she was not used to dislike in Jinghong West Building, or what she lacked, and asked a lot of questions, Zhuo Zhaojie answered them one by one, and then found an opportunity to ask: "What about the fifth sister?" ”

"She went back early in the morning." You Shidao, seeing Zhuo Zhaojie's eyes 'dew', was surprised, and said with a smile, "Don't you know? Your fifth sister is the 'wife' of Juyang Bo's son, Mrs. Juyang Bo died a few years ago, she is now presiding over the middle feed of the Yang family, it is not easy to stay for one night yesterday, where can you stay for a long time? ”

Zhuo Zhaojie suddenly blushed and said, "No one called me, and I sent the fifth sister too!" ”

"Juyang Bofu is in Changmingfang, which is also the south of the city, and it is not difficult for her to come." You smiled, "What is there to give?" You're back home now anyway, and it's very convenient to meet in the future, if you really miss your sister, won't you visit by yourself in a few days? ”

After a pause, he continued yesterday's topic and asked about Jiangnan, this time there was no Zhuo Fangli to stop him, and there was no Zhuo Zhi'an to remind him, the mother and daughter cried while talking, comforted each other and continued...... In this way, Zhuo Zhaojie easily 'handed over' everything from childhood to adulthood, and everyone in the You family said and said, and You Shi sighed and cried.

At this time, Zhuo Fangli happened to lead Zhuo Zhi'an into the 'door', and saw that the mother and daughter' had red eyes, and they were angry and funny. ”

"Yes." Zhuo Zhaojie thought that he was ridiculing himself for sleeping late, his face was slightly red, but he didn't want Zhuo Fangli to say to You's: "Then tomorrow will pass?" ”

You Shi nodded and said, "I forgot to tell her, I thought so just now." ”

Zhuo Zhaojie said strangely: "Where to go?" ”

Zhuo Fangli and You glanced at each other and said briefly, "Go see your eldest aunt." ”

…… Zhuo Zhaojie then remembered that Minpinghou and Yuan with Liang still have a 'daughter', it is Zhuo Fangchun and Zhuo Fangli's siblings, Zhuo Fanghua, who ranks third in the Fangzi generation, it is said that Zhuo Fanghua is married to Yushi Ruanzhi, two years ago when Zhuo Zhaocui went to Jiangnan and Zhuo Zhaojie said this aunt - because he was dissatisfied with Minpinghou remarried Shen in less than 100 days after Liang's death, Zhuo Fanghua never returned to his parents' home, and Minpinghou almost openly broke off the father's 'daughter' relationship, so Zhuo Zhaojie visited the family yesterday when the aunt was not there.

Although Zhuo Fanghua turned against his father, he recognized his brother and brother, and he just didn't mention it in front of Minpinghou, so Zhuo Fangli and You asked Zhuo Zhaojie to visit her.

This matter is settled, the meal is also set, after all, it is just a reunion, Zhuo Fangli and You are all kind of pity for Zhuo Zhaojie, while calling to eat this, while persuading her to taste that, the two of them are all around Zhuo Zhaojie, Zhuo Zhi'an, who is eating together, left Zhuo Zhi'an, who is nine years old, raised his head several times and deliberately took the toothbrush to attract the attention of his parents, watching the sister who suddenly appeared took up all the love and pity of his parents, and gradually felt that the food was tasteless......

After dinner, Zhuo Fangli took Zhuo Zhi'an to the study to inspect his homework, and You told him to pay attention to the places when visiting Zhuo Fanghua: "Your eldest aunt is very disciplined, she doesn't like to be too unruly little lady, you are more stable in front of her, your eldest aunt is a kind person...... But don't be too nervous, your eldest aunt's 'daughter' and your eldest cousin Ruan Yun died of illness the year before last, and since then your eldest aunt has loved her niece and nephew very much, even if she is very lively, she only scolds her lightly......"

Although Zhuo Zhaojie heard Zhuo Zhaocui mention Zhuo Fanghua, in the end, Zhuo Zhaocui is inconvenient to discuss with his elders, and he is raised by Minpinghou all the time, and he is a very obedient person to his elders.

But Zhuo Zhaojie, who was on guard against Minping Hou, had a very good impression of this 'temperamental' aunt, and he heard You's say that Zhuo Fanghua's 'daughter' Ruan Yun died of illness the year before last, and couldn't help but be taken aback: "Ruan's eldest cousin died of illness? ”

"Isn't it?" You Shi sighed and said, "I fell ill during the confinement, but I didn't have a smart doctor to recuperate with my husband, so I went at a young age...... Your eldest aunt is such a child, but the poor child has been gone for less than two months, and the children who stayed behind have also died...... It's also thanks to your aunt and uncle, the two of them support each other, otherwise she really can't hold on, so you try to do it according to the little lady she likes, anyway, you will be a guest for such a day. ”

Zhuo Zhaojie nodded, and said suspiciously: "Is there no one under the knees of the eldest aunt and eldest aunt now?" ”

"Yes." You shook his head and said, "Your eldest aunt has no children for many years after marrying your eldest aunt, and your eldest aunt is unwilling to take a concubine, so she inherited a child from the Ruan family whose parents died and whose brother and sister-in-law did not want to raise him as a son. ”

After a pause, You said thoughtfully, "Although Yun Shu is a step-heir, he is an honest and filial good boy, he won the fame of raising people two years ago, and he will ...... next year."

Zhuo Zhaojie was stunned for a moment, but the You clan obviously didn't decide, so he immediately changed the topic again halfway through speaking, "I forgot, although you have six handmaidens there, but Ming 'Yin' and Ming Ye are almost at the age of matching, and they are all brought from Jiangnan, so I am not familiar with the things in the house, I will add two to you." ”

As he spoke, he commanded left and right, "Call Ah Xing and Ah Li." ”