Qingrong said with a smile: "Sister-in-law said this, I am ashamed of myself." It's not mine, I'm always lazy, and I'll come to my sister-in-law to sit here more in the future. ”

Su Shi hugged Ah Shun and laughed, "Then I really can't ask for it." ”

Qingrong said: "As long as my sister-in-law doesn't bother me." ”

"Look at what you said, and I see each other like this?"

Qingrong smiled and asked Ah Zhen to bring up two gifts, a silver bracelet for the female doll to wear, and a fine mutton fat jade bracelet. "This is all for the sister-in-law and the little niece, a little heart, and I hope the sister-in-law will not dislike it."

Su Shizi also knew good goods, and smiled even more happily, she said: "Every time you come, you don't come empty-handed, and this time you send such a valuable one, but I don't want to be a sister-in-law." ”

Qingrong knew her straightforward temperament, so she didn't care, and said with a smile: "I don't like to dress up either, wouldn't it be a waste to keep it?" I think my sister-in-law has to go out to the banquet with my aunt on weekdays, and this is very suitable for my sister-in-law. ”

Su Shi laughed, "You think too much, it's hard for you to think about it." ”

"Compared with my sister-in-law, it's still far behind."

Su Shi smiled from ear to ear, "You have a sweet mouth, but don't compliment me." ”

The two talked and laughed, and Qingrong cut to the point, mentioning that Mrs. Wei Guo intended to invite her to the Guogong Mansion for a banquet, but she was also in Yongcheng for a short time, and she was less communicative, and she knew very little about those official wives, and she felt that she was lowly and afraid of losing the face of the Xue Mansion, so she was very worried. This is also the first time she has participated in such a banquet for the wives of officials in Yongcheng, and the people who come are all dignitaries, so she has to pay attention to it.

Su Shi comforted her, don't worry too much about this matter, and asked Qingrong if anyone he knew. Qingrong said a few people, Su Shi nodded when she heard this, she had heard of these people, and she had seen Mrs. Pei a few times.

Su said: "Mrs. Pei on the Zuocheng Mansion of Shangshu, also called Pei Lingniang, was born in the Pei family in Guanzhong. A-Niang also told me about her, she should be a few years older than you, about twenty-five or sixteen years old, although she is young, but she is an extremely rare character, virtuous and intelligent, decent everywhere, and she is also exquisite, and her reputation among the officials is excellent. ”

Qingrong listened attentively, and couldn't help sighing, so young, she can be so sophisticated, she can't help but be a little curious about this Mrs. Pei in her heart. Su Shi said: "Although you don't know her, according to her conduct, you won't embarrass people for no reason, you can rest assured." ”

Su Shi said: "This Mrs. Yuan and the saint's concubine are aunts and nephews, and Gao Bin, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, is the successor room, and this Gao Bin is an official selected in the Ministry of Officials, and there are many protégés, such as Fan Ren of the Ministry of Rites, Liu Qingsi, the superintendent of the imperial history, and others. ”

Qingrong was stunned for a moment, "Imperial History Liu Qingsi?" ”

Su Shi was puzzled, "You also know him?" ”

Qingrong smiled embarrassedly, "I've heard of it too." ”

She cleared her thoughts and scrutinized carefully, Liu Qingsi sued Lu Liangzhi, and this Liu Qingsi is still Gao Bin's protégé, since he dares to sue, it is difficult to say that there is no support from Gao Bin. And this Mrs. Yuan is Concubine De's aunt, could it be that the queen has secretly laid out the harem as early as possible?

"As for Mrs. Liu of the Servant Family, I only know that she was born in the Liu family in Hedong, married to a side branch of the Wei family, and is the cousin of the current queen." Su Shi added, "As for the behavior of the latter two, I don't know much. ”

Qingrong smiled gratefully at Su, "It's been very careful, thank you sister-in-law!" ”

Su Shi waved his hand indifferently, "If I can help you, I don't have to be so polite." ”

Qingrong smiled embarrassedly, she saw that Su Shi's eyes were dark and green, her face was tired, and she said with concern: "Sister-in-law didn't rest well last night?" ”

Su Shi sighed and smiled helplessly, "Xiao Ah Shun has been crying all the time these days and nights, and this adult is also struggling. She looked at Qingrong, looked a little strange, and lowered her voice, "As for last night, you didn't hear any movement over there?" Isn't your Ritokudo the closest to Saburo's courtyard? ”

Qingrong was stunned for a moment and shook his head, "I slept heavily last night and didn't hear any movement. ”

Su Shi also shook his head, "There were people coming and going in the yard over there last night, I don't know what happened, I sent someone to ask in the morning, saying that San Lang was drunk and broke things at night, and the people in the courtyard tossed and cleaned up." But I don't look like it..."As he spoke, he couldn't help but count Xue Cheng, "This San Lang is really not like it, and I guess what is it for embarrassing Ah Miao." ”

Qingrong was also a little surprised, "Third brother... Does he often do that? ”

Su Shi muttered in a low voice, "He has done a lot of ridiculous things, in the past, he spent all day and wine outside, even for ten days and a half months, he didn't see anyone, and he didn't marry a wife for half a month, so he clamored to take a concubine." I never asked about the things in this courtyard, and I didn't pay attention to Ah Miao, but I accepted a bunch of them in the room... Alas, it's just bitter. It's been two or three years since she got married, and now she hasn't been able to have a son and a half daughter... It's cheaper for others, don't you know? The concubine in Saburo's courtyard had been pregnant for more than two months.

Qingrong's heart was shocked, she didn't know that Yang's situation was so bad, no wonder she always hung the corners of her mouth slightly, smiled very little, and was submissive, for fear of making people unhappy... She knew that Xue Cheng had a bad relationship with her, but she didn't expect it to be so bad.

Qingrong was speechless for a while, and after a while, she said, "But I see that Grandpa is very strict with Changxuan, and Grandpa is not doting, and I want to come to the third brother... Probably not. ”

Su sighed: "In fact, among the four sons, the grandmother is the most strict with Changxuan. ”

Qingrong was puzzled, "Why is that?" ”

Su said: "In the past, Da Lang and Erlang were under the nose of the grandmother, strictly disciplined, when San Lang was young, Grandpa went to the battlefield, Ah Niang was busy taking care of Da Lang Erlang, taking care of trivial matters at home, and neglecting to discipline San Lang, so he developed a gentleman's temperament... Repeated teachings, the grandmother is afraid that Shiro will grow like this in the future, and she has been very strict with Shiro since she was a child, and this board is no less than that of the three brothers. Grandma is better, but Grandpa rarely has a good face for him. ”

Qingrong also felt this on the first day of the wedding.

"Changxuan and the crown have been for a few years, and those who have even been to the battlefield a few times are said to have gotten married a long time ago, but he refused to follow his parents' orders and provoked Grandpa to beat him up..."

Qingrong was slightly shocked, "Then he, why didn't he agree..."

Su Shi reminded: "This San Lang got married, but before him, he and Ah Miao were also the orders of his parents, and the words of the matchmaker, how about life?" has such a lesson from the past, coupled with Shiro's temper, he just refuses to obey. ”

But who knew that Su's words changed, making the original solemn atmosphere ambiguous, she took Qingrong's hand and smiled meaningfully, "But who knew that I would meet you again?" I heard A-Niang say that I was worried that Shiro would not agree and cause trouble, but he accepted it with joy. It seems that he is waiting for you, brother and sister. ”

Qingrong showed a slight smile on her face, and said embarrassedly: "Sister-in-law, don't make fun of me." ”

Su Shi smiled: "Oh, look at you, it's been a long time since you got married, aren't you?" ”

Qingrong smiled and didn't say anything, Su Shi looked at her, didn't tease her anymore, and after gossiping for a while, Qingrong didn't bother anymore, and left.

Qingrong's mind kept coming up with those words of the Su family, and when he passed by Xue Cheng's courtyard, he couldn't help but stop. But she only stopped for a moment and chose to leave.

Song Yue knew her thoughts, and asked in a low voice, "Lady, do you want to go in?" ”

Qingrong let out a weak sigh, "Go back." ”

She is indeed very sorry about Yang's affairs, but she has no position to say anything, and she doesn't want to care about other people's affairs, even if she hesitates.

Ah Zhen and Song Yue didn't say much, they just followed behind Qingrong and returned to Lide Hall.

Approaching the end of the month, Yun Niang was calculating the accounts in Lide Hall this month, and was about to go to Qingrong to talk about it. Seeing Qingrong coming back, Yun Niang stepped forward and roughly told her about the recent purchase.

Qingrong handed over the account management to Yun Niang and trusted her. Yun Niang is also very grateful for Qingrong's trust in her, since the lady believes in her, whether it is for the future or to repay the lady, she has to do things well.

Qingrong said to Yun Niang: "You are quick with your hands and feet, this account is calculated quickly and accurately, it seems that the old lady is really good." ”

Yun Niang shook her head and said with a smile: "The lady is too famous, this is what a maid should do." ”

Qingrong said: "By the way, you came out of the Guogong Mansion, and you are naturally clear about the affairs in the mansion, in a few days, I will go to the Guogong Mansion for a banquet, but I am not familiar with the face, I am afraid of making jokes, so you can go with me." ”

Yun Niang saw that Qingrong was going to take her, so she immediately laughed, "The maid is willing to go and serve the lady." ”

Qingrong smiled and nodded, and when she finished explaining, she let Yun Niang retreat. Since she came out of the palace, Qingrong has always reminded herself that this is not Nanyuan Mountain, not a place where she can choose to avoid it, if she is not careful, she may harm herself and her family, she... You can't always be passive.

Just as she was indifferent to this feast, but since she chose to go, she couldn't be unprepared.

Qingrong unintentionally caught a glimpse of a plate of crystal jujube cake on the table, this is Song Yue's good cook, and she is the best at making these pastries, she can't help but think that when the Yang family comes to her, her favorite thing to eat is this crystal jujube cake.

That's it, Qingrong told Song Yue to go to the kitchen to make a fresh one and send someone to send it to Yang's yard. Qingrong said: "I don't need to say anything in particular, just say that I remember that she loves to eat, so I just sent it." ”

Song Yue responded repeatedly, she knew that although the lady didn't say it, she was still worried in her heart.

As Mrs. Wei said, Xue Shao was really promoted two days later, replacing Li Fuxing and serving as the general of Zuo Wuhou. In the previous battle with the Turks, Xue Shao went out with his father and returned to Yongcheng to be promoted, plus this time. Now among the four brothers, his official rank is second only to the Xue family.

However, in a few months, Xue Shao was promoted one after another, and naturally the court was glorious, and many relatives and friends of the Xue family came to congratulate him.

Several sisters-in-law knew that Qingrong had no experience, and they all came to Qingrong to help her entertain relatives and friends and arrange banquets. Qingrong is the first time to do this, although it is still rusty, but fortunately, it is well organized, dealing with female customers, generous and decent, and there is nothing wrong to find. Even the Su family praised Qingrong for being an official lady with a good main house in the future.

After the busy past few days, Mrs. Wei's invitation was also delivered, and the banquet of the Guogong Mansion was scheduled for the first day of April.