When Huilan returned to the room, it was almost Shenzheng, the sky was cloudy, Huilan was wearing a big wool cloak, and it was not cold at all when she held the stove.

She took Narcissus and Liu Ya to accompany the five ladies and seven ladies who returned to Fushouju for a while, and then slowly walked back to Qing'an Hall.

Qingguo next to Huilan is 18 years old, and she basically doesn't go out with Huilan after the New Year. She is almost old, and she has already decided on her family, and she will go out to marry before Huilan moves on her birthday.

The imperial court encouraged marriage and childbearing, and men over the age of 20 and women over the age of 18 were not allowed to marry.

Hui Lan feels that this policy is quite humane, and the age card is also appropriate. Of course, only for the policy itself, it is better to leave her without marrying and not being fined.

Last year, my grandfather's family had filial piety, and the father and son had already recovered. My grandfather entered Beijing and became a member of the Ministry of Rites, from the fourth grade; The uncle is the closest to home, and he is a county magistrate in Gaoling, and he is six products; The second uncle is the farthest away from her, and he is a seven-pin household Cao in Wuwei County, Liangzhou.

My grandfather brought two cousins and a cousin to Beijing, not only for the convenience of the cousins' scientific examinations, but also for the sake of the marriage of the grandchildren. The eldest cousin of the eldest uncle's family is 15 years old, and the second cousin of the second uncle's family is 14 years old. There is also the second cousin of the uncle's family who is only 13 years old this year, because of the death of her grandmother, the two aunts each took their young sons and daughters with their husbands in office, and they have learned to be the directors of the family.

My grandfather was a serious literati, and he was afraid that people would say that he was attached, so he only let his cousins come to visit and visit her after entering Beijing. The old lady knew about the situation in his family, and she didn't care, so she asked her aunt and uncle to take Huilan to visit her grandfather.

Seeing that Huilan and her grandfather's family get along well, the tacit understanding of Ren's grandfather's family picks her up every two months to live for two days to reunite.

She went out of filial piety today, of course her grandfather's family knew, and let the juniors accompany her to the grave to worship, and also sent a letter saying that she would be picked up tomorrow to live for two days.

Speaking of the two cousins, we can't fail to mention the library building in the mansion, which contains books that were the old lady's dowry. After such a long time, Huilan has already figured out the entanglement between the old lady and her mother's family.

Back then, it was the old man of the Gu family who begged for the holy decree to marry the young granddaughter of the Li family, who was favored by the Li family, to be his eldest granddaughter-in-law, and she was also the wife of the prince of Zhenguo's mansion. I don't know how the old man begged, and I don't know what kind of mentality the old emperor had, but he really agreed. The two old enemies who had been discordant for most of their lives were tied together and became in-laws.

However, the Marquis of Wenyuan is not a vegetarian, the Li family can't resist the will, and they can't really love each other, so the leaders of the civil and military forces join forces to find death together. So he used ten miles of red makeup and a full set of books to marry his young granddaughter out of the house, and it was almost a severance of the relationship.

The old man knew in his heart, and he owed the Li family, so he gave in a lot, and he also fully supported the eldest granddaughter-in-law, and he didn't say a word about the relationship between the two families.

Except for her grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother, the old lady did not go to the gate of the Wenyuan Marquis Mansion. Even if he was mourning, he never brought his husband and children.

Tsk tsk, Hui Lan called a good guy. Her dog is indeed not human, but husband, you are a real dog, and the family has to be separated for the sake of the family. The old emperor, you are not far behind, don't say an accomplice. Is there no better girl in the whole capital, so do you have to stare at the old enemy's house and rob it?

Ami Tofu, for the sake of her uncle and cousins, Huilan forcibly omitted ten thousand and one greetings.

To get back to the point, the collection of books of Wen Yuanhou, the first minister of Great Qin, is of course vast. The two cousins were born in literati, and of course they love books. After coming and going, I heard about the collection of books in the mansion, and of course I couldn't help but borrow them. The old lady borrowed it very happily, and the story was for people to read, and it was a waste if the insects ate the rats in the shelf.

Because of this, my grandfather also admired the old lady and told her to live a good life with the old lady.

Hui Lan herself likes the old lady, of course, she agrees to be crisp.

returned to Qing'an Hall, but her aunt was not there, and Huilan went back to her small courtyard by herself. Her place is small, and there is no warm pavilion, but it is not cold at all.

Before entering the house, Qingguo had already come out, "The girl is back." Hui Lan nodded at her, and her own little girl made a thick cotton velvet curtain. Qingguo took the hand stove in Huilan's hand and pulled Huilan into the house. took off her earmuff cloak, and Hui Lan wore a begonia red homely jacket and skirt, feeling that her arms and legs were at ease. Stretching out her arms and shaking her head, Huilan paced to the top and sat down. She was dressed warmly, and she was warm when she walked.

"You've been following for a day, go back and rest and get ready for dinner." Hui Lan waved her hand and sent Narcissus and Willow Bud back.

The two saluted and retired, and Qingguo was busy with Zhang Luo. asked Tourmaline to change Huilan's shoes, and asked Pearl to bring hot water to wipe her face and wash her hands, Jade brought hot tea up, and Jasper broke her snack.

Hui Lan didn't care about lamenting extravagance and corruption, and asked Qingguo if there was anything going on today.

"The girl's salute has been prepared, and the in-laws are familiar with it at home, and the things are cheap. In addition, in the afternoon, the cousin of the Liu family sent someone to bring a box to the girl, and the wife asked her to put it in the room. Qingguo said briskly while twisting the handkerchief.

The cousin of the Liu family is the niece of the eldest lady's sister's family, and she is only one month younger than Huilan. She had only come back the year before last with her father. There is only one daughter in the family, so she is naturally pampered in every way. is not arrogant and willful, when he came to pay New Year's greetings to his aunt, he and Huilan hit it off at first sight.

There is no way, no matter how social fear Huilan is, looking at a chubby and cute little girl who is as keen on food as she is will also break the work.

The two talked to each other because of a white sugar ruyi cake, and they met each other, and they hit it off at first sight. Liu Biao's maiden name is Wenqing, she left Beijing at a young age, and she has eaten all the delicious food in the county capital of the left near the state where her father was in office, and she has her own opinions.

Although Hui Lan lacks practical experience, her theoretical knowledge is overwhelming. And she can't go out of her filial piety, and her rest and leisure time are dedicated to food. Of course, it's not impossible for her to do it, and it's impossible for her to starve to death. Through the tourmaline girl, Hui Lan can often open a small stove and ask her mother to help her research new snacks and eat.

Relying on the theoretical knowledge of foodies, she also innovated some food, and her mother also won several rewards. At this time, the whole family knew that Miss Hui would eat and love to eat. There are those who envy Tourmaline and her mother, and there are also those who please Mrs. Li who is in charge of the kitchen, and the kitchen cooks are quite enthusiastic and cooperative with Huilan.

Relying on this convenience, Huilan is never short of fresh food. ate her from a bean sprout to a small radish, ruddy and round, so Mrs. Li didn't forbid her much.

Qingguo cleaned up Huilan and followed her into the bedroom.

On the round table of iron wood covered with table mats, a black lacquer carved gold wooden box the size of an adult's palm was quietly placed.

Hui Lan sat at the table with great interest, opened the box, and was greeted by a small flower note. The rope head of a water is small, and Huilan is full of admiration. Although Wen Qing was pampered, he did not relax his upbringing, and his handwriting was very good, which was much stronger than Huilan.

To the effect that she was given a little gadget to wear and play. In addition, the goal is the same as that of the four ladies, and she is asked to go to the suburbs of the festival.

Hui Lan smiled and shook her head, they were cousins, just as lively and active. Fold the flower paper and put it aside, uncover the thin flannel cloth that separates it, and place two rows of four-color crystal carved hairpins the size of four pairs of thumbs. Garnet roses, Tianhe stone camellias, hibiscus peach blossoms, moonstone chrysanthemums. Each carving is fine, the petals are compact, and the buds are waiting to be released, which is vivid. The hairpin and flowers of the middle finger are obviously carved from a piece of material, exquisitely clear, lined with light, and staggered on the flannel.

Hui Lan picked up one and looked at it again and again, her eyes full of admiration and love. It's really delicate and luxurious, the so-called low-key luxury. Don't look at this small crystal hairpin, the value is not inferior to the same size of the golden hairpin.

"It's so beautiful, Miss Qing is thinking about the girl." Qingguo couldn't help but praise.

Hui Lan nodded, this was a gift from Wen Qingnian to the girl in the family. At that time, Huilan had not yet been filial, so she replaced it with a pair of delicate silver and pearl-encrusted combs. I didn't expect her to keep it in mind, and took advantage of Huilan's filial piety to send it over today, of course Huilan likes it.

She put away the crystal hairpin flower and let the green fruit put it on the dressing table. This is suitable for spring, and it is just right to use.

"It's not early today, let's send her a letter when Ming'er arrives at her grandfather's house." Hui Lan made up her mind.