Ajiu

Chapter 38 Uncle
Ajiu treats this long-distance trek with a travel mentality. Traveling is a beautiful thing. It is very interesting to travel all over the world, see all the beautiful scenery, taste all the delicacies, and see the customs and customs of various places.

If there is anything that is not satisfactory, it is that the travel time this time is a bit longer.No way, the traffic level in this era can only be like this.

During the day, Ajiu and her parents and brothers watched the scenery on the boat and chatted endlessly. At night, most of the whole family went ashore together to see the night scenery and taste local delicacies.

Steamed white fish, the fish is white, tender and delicious, and the soup is light; the black pork tastes strong, smooth and delicious; the chicken cake is yellow and white in color, crystal clear, looks pink and tender, very attractive, put a piece in your mouth, The taste is even more refreshing and elegant, delicate and delicious, "Delicious in the world, delicious in the world!" Ajiu and his brothers ate together and praised again and again.

The children ate happily, the parents watched happily, and everyone was smiling.

When returning to the boat, I will pick some dishes that are easy to carry and order the store to pack them and take them back. "The food on the boat tastes simple, so it's good to change the taste." They were given to Chen Lingyun, Zhao Zhen, Lin Mingtang and others one by one, very politely.

Chen Lingyun and Lin Mingtang will come over to thank them in person, and Zhao Zhen will send their mother-in-law over to salute, "My old ladies and wives all say that the taste is very good, and it seems that the elder sister loves it too. The second grandma is bothering you."

After sending the people away, Lin Youhui smiled, "No matter how bad the words are behind the scenes, this family can still do enough to save face."

In fact, when they went ashore to relax, Second Master Pei had invited these three families.But Chen Lingyun always refused, "I still need to review the book" and "I'm not very refreshed". Maybe he really doesn't want to play, maybe he is thinking about the masked woman on the boat, and Second Master Pei didn't go into it.Lin Mingtang was controlled by two powerful slaves, he was not allowed to make his own decisions, and he couldn't go even if he wanted to.Zhao Zhen's family is all female relatives, so it is even more inconvenient to go out.Therefore, Erye Pei's family is the only ones who can often go ashore to play freely.

Whenever Lin Youhui dressed up properly and went ashore with her husband-in-law and children with her veil covered, Mei's mother would show her disdain to her daughter-in-law and niece, "It's unreasonable for a woman to show her face in public." "If you dare to be so frivolous when you grow up, see if I will expose your skin!" The elder sister was so frightened that her little body trembled.

The cabin is shallow and narrow, Mother Mei's words can't be spread in one day, two days, will it still fail to spread after a long time?Lin Youhui didn't know, so he just laughed it off and didn't take it to heart.

There are a lot of stupid people in the world, if you care about them, you are just asking for trouble.

Lin Youhui didn't want to have the same knowledge as them, but he also didn't want to socialize with them.If Mother Mei and Zhao Zhen wanted to bring their cousin over to talk, Lin Youhui would always order the maid to refuse, "My second master is also here, discussing matters with my second grandma."

Second Master Pei is here, it's definitely not possible for them to come over and sit down, it's inconvenient.

It would be difficult for Mei Mu and others to come over while Second Master Pei was away.Now on the boat, Second Master Pei is not busy with official duties, doesn't know guests, and isn't with his wife and children, what else can he do?He is with his wife all day, inseparable.

The family's voices and children's laughter often sounded on the deck. "Brother, come and chase me" "Ajiu, don't run too fast!" The three children chased and fought, while the parents watched with smiles, pampering and doting.

Second Master Pei's face was as creamy and his eyes were like spots of paint. Lin Youhui's figure was graceful, bright and charming. Standing together, they were truly a pair of lovers.

This loving couple, this happy family, opened the eyes of Zhao Zhen and Biao girl, and made them both envious and jealous.Not to mention them, even Mei's mother, who always expressed contempt on her face, sighed in her heart, alas, such a considerate and family-friendly man was married to Lin's unruly woman who loves to show her face.

All the female relatives on the boat envied Lin Youhui.Although she is still young and beautiful, she has already given birth to three children, and Second Master Pei still treats her like a gem.

"My family's dead ghost left early, leaving me alone, it's so miserable. But when I was young, that dead ghost didn't treat me so well!" Mei's mother was angry in her heart.

"He... If he can treat me like this for a day, I will be willing to die!" Zhao Zhen looked at the love between the Pei family and his wife, and remembered Mei Qianhu's frivolity, and she was filled with grief.

"There is such a man in the world." Biao girl looked infatuated, and there was a faint tenderness in her eyes, "Even if it is Chang'e in the moon, it is not wronged to marry such a man."

Biao girl is a girl who pays attention to her appearance and loves to dress up. These days, she is even more careful, whether it is green or willow yellow, she must dress herself beautifully and charmingly.She is fifteen or sixteen years old, she does not need to be dressed up to be attractive, and if she is carefully dressed up, it is even more difficult to move one's eyes away.

"If I stand on the deck, who wouldn't admire that magnificent appearance?" The cousin girl was satisfied with the picture in front of the mirror, and walked to the deck with light steps.

Before he got there, he was stopped by a woman from the Pei family. The woman smiled and said, "Cousin girl, my second master is here. The girl is a noble person, so don't dare to blaspheme."

Since she got on the boat, everyone in the Pei family called her "cousin girl" when they saw her, and no one cared about her surname at all.

The cousin girl was very unwilling, but she had no choice but to go back to the cabin with hatred.

A few days later, when the boat was about to arrive in Tongzhou, Mei's mother sent a maid over, saying that she had to ask Second Grandma Pei to see when Second Grandma Pei was convenient, and she came over to sit down.The journey is coming to an end, Lin Youhui is in a good mood and smiles, "Then please come here."

Second Master Pei took Aqi and Ayu out to see the sea view, Lin Youhui entertained the guests in the cabin, Ajiu was lazy today, hiding on the bed to catch up on sleep.

Mother Mei didn't bring Zhao Zhen, nor Biao girl, but only helped a little girl.She was walking steadily, with a straight face, a dark blue blouse, and a long black skirt, she was definitely a widow living in seclusion.

Lin Youhui greeted her with a smile, invited her to sit down, and ordered the maid to bring tea, "The guest house is simple, don't mind." Mei's mother's face was still rigid, without even a smile on her face, "Second Mistress, you are polite."

While drinking tea, Mei's mother slowly asked, "Does the Second Grandma know anyone in Beijing? My niece is already old enough to look after her, but there is no one suitable for her."

Lin Youhui was a little surprised.Dare to love that your niece is not prepared for your son, but you want to marry it?This is really unexpected.

Lin Youhui asked with a smile: "When you look at a family, apart from their character, talent and appearance, you also need to be right with each other. I don't know what kind of family your niece is from, but what kind of family do you want to meet?"

Mei's mother, who was as stable as a bell, began to feel a little uncomfortable, "Her mother died young, and her father disappeared four years ago. Her father was originally a Beijing official, and he has reached the eighth rank. The official is not small."

An orphan left by an eighth-rank Beijing official.

"So that's the case, what kind of family does the cousin want to see?" Lin Youhui asked slowly, taking a sip of tea.

Mother Mei frowned, "With Yi'er's talent and appearance, I must not wrong her. My children need young talents to live up to them. As for family background..."

She paused, then pondered: "It doesn't have to be too good, it's just like your mansion, it's enough."

Lin Youhui almost spit out a sip of tea, calmed down for a while, and asked with a smile: "I don't know if you mean like my husband's family, or my mother's family?"

There is no comparison between the Pei family and the Lin family. The Pei family is only a middle-class family, but the Lin family is a wealthy family.

There was a slight smile on the corners of Mei's mother's rigid lips, which was both ugly and uncoordinated, "It's almost the same as Lin Shangshu's house, so it's worthy of Yi'er."

She mentioned "Yi'er" twice. It seems that the cousin girl's name is "Yi", or it has this word in her name.Lin Youhui looked at her with a smile, "After I return to Beijing, if there is a suitable family, I will send someone to the house to hand in the post. If not, I will have no face to see you."

I must be ashamed to see you, Mrs. Mei.An orphan girl left by an eighth-rank Beijing official wants to marry into a family like the Lin family, and the children must be young talents. You... Do you often dream in broad daylight?How embarrassing.

Mei's mother regained her spirits, "If you want to send a post, you can deliver it to Nanxionghou's Mansion. My house in Beijing has already been rented out. When I return to Beijing this time, I will temporarily live in Nanxionghou's Mansion."

The Mei family had no family background. When Mei's mother left Beijing, she was heartbroken that the house was left for nothing. It was too wasteful, and she rented it to a small official who came to Beijing from another place to work.It was agreed to rent for five years, and she couldn't drive him away. She was an official anyway, and she didn't dare to be unreasonable with him.

She has no place to live when she comes back, what should I do?If you have in-laws, there are many empty houses in Nanxiong Hou's Mansion, so you can find a yard at random, it's very elegant.

"Among the relatives of the Marquis of Nanxiong, there should be young talents." Mei's mother said lightly.

With Mei's mother's pride, she was actually not very happy to ask Lin Youhui.If you want to live in the Marquis of Nanxiong, how many wealthy people can't find it?However, looking at Erye Pei's behavior these days, she also feels that the children of scholars are good. Although they are poorer, they are considerate of their wives and children.

That's why she condescended to come over and say this to Lin Youhui.

Lin Youhui suppressed the surging smile, and politely sent her away.

After sending Mei Mu away, Lin Youhui fell on the couch, laughing so hard that his stomach hurts.Ajiu cleverly got out and went over to rub her stomach.

"Ajiu, I laughed so hard." Lin Youhui embraced Ajiu, and the mother and daughter laughed together.

Alas, it's lonely on board, and it's rare to have a pastime.

After Second Master Pei came back, he also laughed when his wife told me about Mei Mu's visit, "I'm ashamed to see her, I must be ashamed to see her."

Such a cornered relative, that is, endured one or two on the boat, and after getting off the boat, who would deal with her.

"She really wants to live in Nanxionghou's Mansion?" Second Master Pei was a little curious.If the Zhao family marries a Zhao Zhen, in the end not only the aunt will be taken back to the house to be raised, but also the aunt's mother-in-law?
"Nan Xionghou has a very violent temper." Lin Youhui smiled, "My brother and sister have mentioned to me several times that she is a cousin. He lost his mother since he was a child and has a bad temper."

Can Nanxionghou, who has a bad temper, let his mother Mei, who abused his sister, live in his home? No way.

Speaking of which, this Mei's mother is really strange, scolding and looking down on her daughter-in-law, but at the same time she doesn't blush to want to be honored by her natal family.Lin Youhui's words and deeds towards Mei's mother are really incredible.

This kind of joke passed after a while of laughing, neither Mr. Pei nor Lin Youhui thought much about it.

As soon as they landed, Ajiu sat cross-legged on the couch with a tragic face, talking about her lofty ideals, "I want to take a bath! When I arrive in Tongzhou, I want two basins of bath water, and I want to wash twice in a row!"

The fresh water on the boat is precious, and Ah Jiu cannot take a bath every day, which makes her very distressed.

"Didn't you wash it when you were in Huai'an?" "You went ashore specifically for this when you were in Dezhou." The brothers expressed their incomprehension.

Lin Youhui reached out and patted her little face, "Okay, okay, I need two basins of bath water, wash it once, and wash it again! After taking a bath, mother will pat you with honey again, okay?"

"Okay, okay." Ajiu nodded her head again and again, laughing like a flower.

On the second day of March, the big ship that Ajiu was on arrived at Tongzhou Wharf.This is the starting point of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. There are many boats, waiting in line for a long time, and finally landed.

"Look, that's the eldest uncle." Second Master Pei hugged Ah Jiu in one hand and Pei Yu in the other, Lin Youhui smiled and pointed to the children, "Hey, do you see the one in the green shirt?"

There were a lot of people on the pier, and the person Lin Youhui pointed out to them was about 30 years old, dressed in a blue shirt, gentle and elegant, standing in the crowd, he really stood out from the crowd, with outstanding appearance.

"Aqi, Azhen, Ajiu, uncle is here to pick us up!" The eldest brother's face became more and more clear, and Lin Youhui, who was always calm, had tears in his eyes.

She has not returned to Ning for many years, and when she first saw her relatives, she was both happy and excited.

(End of this chapter)