Concubine Min was born in Qingzhou, and she was originally just a squire surnamed Shen in Qingzhou who was brought back from the health hall. Be a stand-in for his young lady. When Emperor Chengshun first ascended the throne, the draft girl filled the harem, and the squire used her to top the concubine of the family. I didn't expect her to be selected, but I didn't expect that she grew up in the temple all the way from a show girl to a concubine, and she was on the rise, and the squire was not only not blamed by the saint, but her adoptive father was also named Qingzhou Hou.

After five years of Chengshun, she was still a concubine and gave birth to the sixth prince Xia Ye. Xia Ye is talented and intelligent, and he is very loved by Emperor Chengshun.

The seventh day of July next month is the thirty-fifth birthday of Concubine Min. It stands to reason that the birthday gift should have been prepared early, but thinking about the old lady's meaning at this time, it can be made by the Chen family.

Chen and Lian tacitly retreated, and the room suddenly fell silent. At this time, there were only the two maids in the room who led the way and the old lady who supported her.

Old Madam Zhou was distracted for a while before she looked sideways at Nie Xiaofan kindly, and she raised her wrinkled hand again and stroked Nie Xiaofan's cheek.

Her hands were very warm, which made Nie Xiaofan feel inexplicably at ease. Along the way, she was a little tired, and at this time she longed to fall asleep with her hands on her pillow.

Old Madam Zhou's eyes were red: "Poor thing, thin like this." Are you getting better?"

For some reason, Nie Xiaofan intuitively felt that the old lady's sadness did not only come from the death of the Jiang family. She said, "Don't worry, everything is fine, and it will be better in the future." ”

Old Madam Zhou slowly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. At the same time, he asked again: "Can you come with Sister Fan?" At the same time, someone went down to bring Liu Xin and Liu Yu up, knelt down and kowtowed to the old lady.

The old lady asked again: "But what kind of medicine does the girl often take when she has served since she was a child? Which doctor did you ask to show her? What is she used to staying in the Nie Mansion? What is missing? What is missing?"

Liu Xin answered one by one, looking respectful and unflustered. The old lady asked a few more homely questions, and Liu Xin and Liu Yu answered them fluently, and they were not wrong.

In this way, the old lady nodded: "Well, the person Cui'er picked is really very safe." Then he got up. Each was rewarded with a purse. He also instructed the grandmother to go to the inner room to find the meeting gift for Nie Xiaofan.

said to Nie Xiaofan again: "Nie Wang's black-hearted person, I won't ask for a good doctor for you." Your little kid doesn't know that Dr. Liu of Qianjintang has very good medical skills, so it is only serious to invite him to take a look. The doctors next to him are not as good as him. But it delayed you. If it's a consultation fee, it's the same if it's from my aunt and grandmother. ”

Sure enough, all aspects were taken into account for her, and Nie Xiaofan, who was an orphan in his previous life, was moved. said: "My aunt and grandmother have treated me very well, how dare I let you break the bank again." Old Madam Zhou patted her hand: "The elder can't give away." I treat your mother three points more than my three sons. In the future, you will be the only one to talk to me for comfort. As she spoke, the grandmother came out with a brocade box.

The old lady took the brocade box, took out the things one by one, and introduced them to Nie Xiaofan one by one: "There are 1,000 taels of silver tickets here, which are used by my aunt and grandmother to treat you and catch medicine." This pair of jade jade pendants was specially made by my aunt and grandmother for your brothers and sisters, one for each of you. There is also a century-old ginseng plant, which you can take back to replenish your body. This is my own spice, and your mother loved it when she was alive. When you take it back and miss your mother, you light it, and you have a thought."

Speaking of this, Old Madam Zhou paused, as if she was stuck in a memory. After a long time, he trembled and picked up a pair of hairpins: "This pair of royal blue ornamented beaded hairpins was given to me by Jiulang's great-grandmother back then, and now I will reward you." Hello raw collection. ”

Speaking of which, this step is to further implement the marriage contract between Nie Xiaofan and Zhou Jiulang. Nie Xiaofan was moved, but always felt that Mrs. Zhou didn't seem to be introducing things to her, but like she wanted to take them out one by one to give people a look.

After gossiping for a while, it was the old lady who asked something, and Nie Xiaofan replied in a regular manner. She had no experience chatting with the elderly, and could only occasionally say something innocuous about the scene.

The old lady saw that she only brought two little girls with her, so she said: "Although your two maids are good, they look fifteen or sixteen years old, and they will be matched in two years." If you wish, I'll arrange for an old lady to go back with you."

Nie Xiaofan looked at Liu Xin and Liu Yu, thinking that the two of them didn't want to add more people to her side. said: "Thank you for your concern, but don't look at them as old, they are actually the same age as Xiaofan." If you talk about begging for someone with your aunt and grandmother, Xiao Fan would like to ask you to arrange a safe little maid to follow Xiao Nian. ”

Nie Xiaofan wanted to find a academy for Nie Xiaonian, but he was worried that he would not be followed by someone he trusted after he went out.

Old Madam Zhou asked, "If you talk about small guys, there are suitable ones." But what is the arrangement? I can tell you to go ahead. ”

Nie Xiaofan respectfully said his thoughts, and the old lady nodded: "This Nie Mansion is indeed not suitable for your sisters and brothers to stay." I will arrange the affairs of the college, and as for you, you can often come over to be the companion of your aunt and grandmother. When the old lady said this, she seemed to remember that Nie Xiaofan was still guarding filial piety, so she said: "If it is inconvenient to live here, it is the same if you want to go back to Changping." Speaking of which, you grew up in Changping since you were a child, how is your ancestral house okay?"

Nie Xiaofan went to Changping and said to the outside world that he lived in the ancestral house, and it was not surprising that Mrs. Zhou asked so. "Back to my aunt and grandmother, Xiao Fan lives in Changping Zhuangzi, the ancestral house, I think it's the same as in the past. ”

"I know, have you ever been to the ancestral house?" asked the old lady again.

Nie Xiaofan shook her head, she remembered that she had not been to the ancestral house, but only sent two old servants back to clean it regularly. But Nie Xiaofan actually saw a look of loss in the eyes of Old Madam Zhou.

Do you miss the place where you grew up?

"If my aunt and grandmother miss the old house, they can go back and live for a while. Changping has a unique scenery, and it is also good for your body. Nie Xiaofan suggested.

The old lady's cloudy eyes seemed to be clouded with a layer of mist. muttered: "Changping, the scenery is really good"

Just as she was out of her mind, a little girl came in and said that the fifth girl asked to see the old lady.

But seeing that Mrs. Zhou's eyes showed displeasure, she asked, "Where is the jewel?"

Zhou Baozhu is the only daughter of Prime Minister Zhou, and her biological mother is the lord of Ningjin. He left behind two sons and a daughter.

The maid held her breath and said, "The third girl is hugging Xia and waiting." ”

Old Madam Zhou waved her hand: "Call her in first." He said to Nie Xiaofan again: "I am also tired today, you can go back first." If anything, telling my aunt is like telling me. You remember, there is an aunt and grandmother for everything!" Nie Xiaofan nodded in response.

At this time, a little girl of fifteen or sixteen years old walked in, she was slender and looked like a fairy. When people look at it, they refuse to look away. A red power suit is like a fire, shining brightly in a room. There is a faint arrogance between the eyebrows, which makes people dare not despise it.

Nie Xiaofan's heart is really like his name, like a jewel. Even the dullness of this room was swept away by her.

Nie Xiaofan obviously felt that Old Madam Zhou had become relaxed again, and she said to Baozhu: "This is Fan Fan. The third cousin of your Nie family, come to see me today. You send her out, she is still filial piety, you take care of her more. ”

Is this going to hand her over to this little girl to take care of? Nie Xiaofan couldn't laugh or cry, but he felt a little warm.

Mrs. Zhou repeatedly instructed Baozhu to be careful, and Baozhu respectfully responded. He let them out. When Nie Xiaofan and the others retreated, the old lady passed on the five girls.

The fifth girl, Zhou Chongyan, is the eldest daughter of Master Tuesday, and she has just reached her death at this time. It is a good age like a flower, she was born beautiful and charming, and has been selected by the queen as a five-grade servant in the palace. I'm going to enter the palace next month. At this time, she was standing under Mrs. Zhou, and said with a smile: "Grandmother, why don't you see Cousin Fan? ”

Mrs. Zhou sat on the top, motionless like a mountain. He asked, "Who allowed you to hold a banquet? Who told you to come to Sister Fan?"

Zhou Chongyan didn't seem to notice Mrs. Zhou's dislike, and still smiled and said, "Grandmother, it's the granddaughter, those sisters have to come to congratulate, and the granddaughter can only invite them to visit the garden." Didn't I hear that Cousin Fan was here and wanted to invite her to play with her? Doesn't grandmother want to give her cousin a few more handkerchiefs?" Zhou Chongyan blinked and his eyes widened. I'm for the sake of that sick seedling, all the people who came today are famous Shuyuan in the capital, and she can't climb it in her life.

When I'm dead, Old Madam Zhou lowered her head and pondered for a long time. Shen Shen said, "Call your mother!"

Zhou Chongyan was cold, Mrs. Zhou said this, raised her head and said: "Grandmother, tell your granddaughter something" "Bang", Zhou Chongyan's royal blue skirt made of heavy gold was wet with tea, and she was so frightened that she took a few steps back. When she looked up and saw that Mrs. Zhou was still sitting like that, as if she didn't throw the teacup, she still said in a deep voice: "Call your mother!"

Zhou Chongyan was so frightened that he didn't dare to feel sorry for her dress, and the pride of entering the palace these days had all disappeared, replaced by the fear of his grandmother that had been engraved in his bones since childhood. Staggered and fled.