The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 214 Miscellaneous

The drizzle was like silk.

The temperature in the capital dropped by more than ten degrees.

In front of Mengxue Gate of Zuo'anmen, Shuan Zhu held up a paper umbrella to protect Jiao Shun and got out of the car, and then Jia Yun and Zhao Yan came up with their guards.

"uncle."

"grown ups."

After seeing the ceremony, Zhao Yan held the hem of his official robe with both hands, and reported, "According to your instructions, they were not disturbed."

"Ah."

Jiao Shun nodded slightly, then raised his chin at Meng Xueli and said, "Let's go, first go to the mountain house to rest."

"This……"

Zhao Yan's face froze, he hesitated to speak.

"Are you sick again?"

Jiao Shun suddenly understood that in the past two months or so, he had visited Zuo'anmen Enlightenment not once or twice, but the head of the mountain always avoided seeing him every time. This is famous.

But Jiao Shun didn't bother to delve into it, and was even happy not to have to deal with this kind of acid.

He waved his hand at Zhao Yan and said, "It doesn't matter if he's here or not, we're just going to rest and wait for the late guests."

"guest?"

Zhao Yanqi said: "Sir, did you invite other people?"

"Brother Bao's friends want to come and see."

Hearing that Jia Baoyu's friend was coming, Zhao Yan put away his curiosity and took everyone to the head of the mountain's office to avoid the rain.

The head of the mountain is quite leisurely, there are some flowers, birds, fish and insects in the study, and more than a dozen volumes of calligraphy and paintings are hung on the wall, and the notes are all written by the same person, presumably they are all drawn by himself.

Jiao Shun originally wanted to look at the lesson plans on the table, but two tutors who rushed over stopped him—just as the saying goes, the leader Jiao Shun did not lie, and the tutors below also put on a show of might. Unyielding posture.

This is also because the elementary school in the capital is directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, and there is no need to care about the opinions of the officials of the Ministry of Industry [lower level].

Of course, this is actually their wishful thinking. In fact, most of the money to maintain the operation of Mengxue and pay them wages are stipends provided by various workshops.

Jiao Shun was thinking about whether he should use these two tutors to make a stand, lest these sour guys don't know the general idea and spoil his plan of 'strengthening the foundation and cultivating the talents'.

Just at this time, the guards who were on duty outside suddenly came to report, saying that Master Bao had brought his friends to the door.

Jiao Shun couldn't care less, and hurriedly led the crowd to welcome them out.

At this time, Jia Baoyu, King Beijing and others had already entered the gate of the courtyard. The leader was none other than Liu Xianglian who hadn't seen him for many days.

This kid obviously had a very comfortable life in the palace, and his appearance became more and more handsome as he walked, and even his skin became more delicate and radiant.

"Brother Jiao!"

Seeing Jiao Shun coming to greet him, he hurriedly took a few steps with his umbrella in hand, bowed deeply to Jiao Shun and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you little brother."

The King of Beijing Jing and Jia Baoyu also hurriedly followed behind him, forming a sissy formation together with him.

Jiao Shun's chrysanthemum tightened, and he took half a step back inadvertently.

Immediately, he couldn't help but be amazed.

In the past, no matter who he walked with, the King of Beijing always stood in the C position, but now he willingly followed Liu Xianglian, and came here in the rain, which shows his "admiration and appreciation" for Liu Xianglian.

Tch~
Two Yan dogs!

Jiao Shun felt astonished, and the teacher who came out with him for some reason was even more horrified.

It was an honor that they could not have imagined for the king of Beijing Jing to set foot here, but Shui Rong was willing to follow Mr. Liu beside him.

This……

Could it be that it was a private visit from the Holy Master Weifu? !

If it's really a private visit on a micro-service, wouldn't it be a matter of Shanzhang leading everyone to fight against the officials of the Ministry of Industry? !

It's over, it's over!

…………

at the same time.

In the backyard of Rongguo Mansion, Xing Xiuyan was also watching the misty drizzle through the window.

This kind of weather inevitably reminded her of the old scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, coupled with the indescribable experiences of the past few days, she felt nostalgia for a while.

Just as he was looking at the misty rain, he suddenly heard the call of a chess player from outside.

Xing Xiuyan hurriedly wiped away the moisture from the corners of her eyes, and then covered herself with the mirror, before walking out with a smile on her face.

When I came to the living room outside, I saw that besides the chess player, there was a woman in her thirties.

As soon as he saw Xing Xiuyan's figure, Siqi grabbed the copper coin and handed it to the woman, and said with a reserved smile: "It's raining and cloudy, so please trouble my sister-in-law to run away."

"Yo~ Look at what the girl said, this is what we should do."

Holding the copper coin, the woman smiled from ear to ear, thanked Xing Xiuyan again and again, and then walked briskly away.

Watching this scene silently, Xing Xiuyan was full of doubts.

In the past two days, it was not the first time Gein had seen a similar scene, and although Siqi had various reasons every time afterwards, Xing Xiuyan always felt that she called him out just to witness this scene.

But what does it mean to let yourself see these?
Could it be that he wants to use the generosity of the lady of the Duke's Mansion to make himself feel inferior by comparison?
This……

Is it too childish?

After sending the woman away, Siqi turned around and saw that Xing Xiuyan finally showed some strange emotions besides smiling, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up proudly.

Then she pretended to be serious and said: "Miss Xing has also seen it. It is not so easy to live in this deep house and compound. It costs at least a hundred and ten Wen a day. Now it is all supported by our girl's savings, but It’s not a problem if it goes on like this.”

"In my opinion, it's better for Ms. Xing to find some income. If our girl can't take care of her for a while, I won't be bullied by those who praise the high and trample the low."

"This……"

Xing Xiuyan was stunned when he heard the words, and secretly thought that she was going to collect money from herself if she didn't pay?

According to the current exchange rate, three thousand Wen is equivalent to about four taels of silver, and she just set a monthly bill of two taels a month, if according to Siqi's calculation, wouldn't she still owe two taels of silver every month?

No wonder she always let herself look at these these days, it turned out that she had such thoughts in her mind!
But if my family can have this income, why go north to the capital to rely on others?

Xing Xiuyan regained her composure for a while, and said with a smile, "Girl, you are worrying too much. I am not as delicate as my elder sister, and I don't ask for fine clothes and food. I just provide them according to the family's routine."

"common practice?"

Siqi snorted when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "Young lady is too naive. It is a common practice in this mansion to watch people order dishes. Before when our young lady didn't give money, she was deducted all day long and didn't say anything. Send some unusable crap over here."

This……

In my own home, I have to bribe the servants to have normal meals and utensils. Who is the master and who is the servant?

Xing Xiuyan asked in disbelief: "Could it be like this everywhere in the mansion?"

Siqi opened her mouth, intending to say 'that's right', but she still didn't bother to lie, so she sneered, "Of course not, that's why I said it's someone who cooks - after all, Miss Xing and our girls are no better than others , the second wife and the second mistress are not good enough to intervene casually."

The meaning in the words is clearly that these bullshit things are directly or indirectly caused by the Xing family.

Xing Xiuyan felt the deep dissatisfaction, and wondered to herself that it was because of her aunt that they hated her?

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard Si Qi ask: "I heard that Uncle has settled down in Ningrong Lane?"

Xing Xiuyan was taken aback for a moment, and finally understood what she was planning.

This is clearly intended to coax and scare him, to drive him out of Rongguo Mansion!
To be honest, if she could make her own choice, Xing Xiuyan would be happy to leave this cage-like place.

however……

Thinking of her aunt's face and attitude, and thinking of her parents' expectations on the way to the north, Xing Xiuyan finally shook her head and said, "I want to take care of my sister, it's really poor and short-sighted, what they give, what Xiuyan uses."

Saying that, he gave Siqi a little blessing, turned and went back to Westinghouse.

"Bah~"

As soon as she returned to the room, Xiuju walked in from outside with a gloomy face, spat at Westinghouse, and scolded: "You are so shameless, it's up to us?!"

After scolding, he was puzzled and suggested: "She can use whatever she wants to give, and let Zao Shang use those methods twice as much on her. Let's see how long she can last!"

But Siqi glared at her, and said angrily: "What nonsense! Can we also order the stove to send her some rotten rotten ones? If this gets out, will the girl's reputation be ruined?!"

"Then what is my sister going to do?"

"Not urgent!"

Siqi gritted his teeth and said, "As the days go by, I don't believe I can't handle her weaknesses!"

(End of this chapter)