boudoir

Chapter 421 Who is here
Liuli remembered that Song Ziyu didn't have a job now, and Lu Zhao decreed that he would not be allowed to take up the job. Now their family lives on Song Fu and Shuhua's dowry.Thinking about it, for scholars like them, it was enough to hurt their dignity.

She had a good impression of Song Ziyu.People who can be attracted by Shuhua, at least have good character.But so what?This is the emperor's will.Even if she has the ability to reach the sky, she can't get around Lu Zhao.

So she thought about it for a long time, and said, "I don't know if Song Ziyu of your family has any ideas about finding something to do?"

Shuhua looked at her, "He just can't be idle. It's a pity that he was born as a literati, and he can't carry his shoulders or hands. I don't know how useful he is?"

Liuli smiled and said: "There are many places to use literati, but I am afraid that he will be subdued. He has been in the Imperial Academy anyway. I really dare not use him for idle errands."

Shuhua said sincerely: "There is no need to say such things between us. Scholars want to save face, but the situation cannot be controlled. We live a tighter life now. Although we don't have to worry about food and clothing, but he is busy every day. At home, when he thinks about not being able to take care of his parents and his wife and children, his temperament has deteriorated a lot. As long as he can do things that are useful to him, wouldn't it make him feel more honorable than what he is doing now?"

Hearing what she said, Liuli knew it was the truth. After pondering for a moment, she said: "There is still someone who needs to be used in my village in the eastern suburbs. If he doesn't dislike it, let him come to my place to talk about it." How is the accounting? You don’t need to show your face. Besides, Uncle Jin is Min Hua’s husband, and they will both be in Zhuangzi in the future, so we can talk about anything.”

Those who go to Zhuangzi are all dignitaries in Beijing, and it would be very embarrassing for Song Ziyu to meet people there.There will be no account room.Xujia Village is separated from Dongjiao Zhuangzi, and there is basically no possibility of meeting each other.

"That's great!" Shuhua nodded, she was born with the demeanor of a noble lady, even if she was happy, she would not show it too obviously.At this point, Liuli felt a little ashamed.

"Then go back and ask him. I'll pay him 20 taels of silver per month. If he doesn't want to do it, he can stop doing it at any time." Liu Li said.

As long as Song Pi is reinstated, he will definitely not do it again.Liuli put her words in front of her, so as to give someone a step down.

Shuhua nodded: "I will give you an answer within three days."

Liuli wanted to keep her for dinner, but she declined.Knowing that she was in a hurry to go back to discuss with Song Ziyu, Liuli didn't say much.

In the afternoon of the next day, Shuhua brought Song Ziyu to the residence together.Qi Yunhao happened to be there too, came out to say hello and invited Song Ziyu to the front yard.These two people have known each other for a long time, when Su's funeral was held, they had a chat over wine in He Mansion.It's just that after the palace change happened, the contact was short.

Liuli let Shuhua into the small flower hall, and Shuhua said: "I went back yesterday and told Ziyu, and he immediately agreed. Later, I went back to Madam, and Madam also supported me. She also said that the reward you gave was too high, and we also agreed." No money, as long as there is something for him to do."

Liuli knew that this was caused by the arrogance of scholars again, so she said: "How can there be any reason to ask someone for help without paying? I know that you don't lack this little money, but it's just a little bit of my heart. He will enter the cabinet to pay homage to him in the future." Prime Minister, don’t you also have to receive a salary? If I give it lightly, I will really wrong him.”

Shuhua sighed, patted the back of her hand, and said nothing.

Three days later Song Ziyu took office, Qi Yunhao took him to see Jin Xuan, Jin Xuan generously called him "brother-in-law", and quickly called Min Hua over to say hello.

Song Ziyu saw that the heir of the royal family was the big shopkeeper in the eastern suburbs, but he was calm and composed, and he was enthusiastic about Zhuangzi. After thinking about it, he was just the son of a criminal, and it was not known whether he would be able to return to office. Liuli invited him to come with a generous salary Sitting in the tent but still full of twists and turns, he couldn't help but blush secretly.Since then, he has followed Jin Xuan to make accounts without mentioning it.

At the beginning of July to pray for Mulan's birthday, Liuli ordered Ji Xiaoquan to set up a banquet in the box in the backyard of Wanlou, and everyone in the house went to taste the dishes Huang Manxin had researched.

In addition to Huang Man, Wanlou has now hired two other chefs. Huang Man is now the chief chef in the kitchen.Because Yuegui's younger brother was envious of Huang Man's cooking skills, he also begged Liuli not long ago, and went to cook with him as an apprentice.

Liuli originally wanted him to learn accounting and become a shopkeeper in the future, but now that he wants to learn crafts, it is all right for him to fulfill his wish.

Besides, she can recruit a lot of people, so she no longer needs to train people from the bottom up one by one as before.

As long as a person climbs to a certain height, there will naturally be people rushing to her to use her.

It is the season of clear lotus fragrance again.

Liuli was enjoying the cool in the open pavilion, Rui'er stepped in, and under the curtain she couldn't help but beam with joy and said: "Princess! Mr. Guo is back!"

Guo Xia?Liuli got up immediately, she moved too quickly and brushed off the teacup with her sleeve, Linglan Fusang hurriedly supported her: "Princess, be careful!"

"Please see Mr. Guo at the hall!"

She hurriedly ordered, and walked towards Rongxi Hall without stopping.Guo Xia is not waiting for a female guest, she must be greeted in the main hall!

At the door of the main hall, I saw a thin figure looking at the calligraphy and paintings hanging in the hall with his back turned to the door. The plain dress and elegant appearance seemed to have returned to the second sect of the He Mansion back then.

"Sir!" Liuli called out clearly.

Guo Xia was slightly startled, and turned around with a smile.Liuli quickly stepped inside, took her hands and shook them: "Sir! It's really you!"

"Yizhen." Guo Xia gently held her back.

Liuli couldn't bear it anymore and threw herself into her arms.In her life after rebirth, Guo Xia is the first person besides the old lady who gave her a real sense of warmth. She had Xu Niang in her previous life, and she has Guo Xia in this life. Both of them gave her the most real feeling. God's love for her is not considered unfeeling.

The two embraced and wept for a while, Liuli raised her head and looked at her. She hadn't seen her for a few years, but she was still thinner, but she was still a little fatter than before, her eyes were still bright like morning stars, her smile was more warm and touching, and her fine lines did not increase , but there are a few more hairs on the temples.

"I'm getting old." Guo Xia stroked her temples and said with a smile. "Look at you, you are almost the mother of two children now."

Liuli shook her head and said, "In my heart, my husband will always be young and beautiful."

Guo Xia smiled and shook her head lovingly.

Liuli said: "Sir, why did you come back suddenly? You won't leave this time, right?"

Guo Xia said: "Your Highness fell ill a few days ago and said that he suddenly missed me, so he asked me to come back and live for a few months. At most, I will leave many years ago." Her cheeks were slightly red, and she continued: "Guanlan is here alone. Apart from Qin, Can't take care of himself at all, I can't bear to leave him alone for too long."

Liuli had heard from Du Rui that the eldest princess was ill last month, and asked Qi Mulan to bring some supplements to her house to visit, and she heard that she had recovered a few days ago.If you think about it again, Guanlan is naturally Guo Xia's luthier.Liuli saw the tenderness between her eyebrows and eyes, and was sincerely happy for her.So he asked, "What kind of person is this Mr. Guanlan?"

Guo Xia looked at her with a smile: "He's just a qin idiot, but he's a very nice person. He also has a ten-year-old son named Xie Ting. Ting'er is also very talented in music, and he's also very handsome."

When Liuli heard that Xie Guanlan had a son, she immediately became nervous: "Then is that Xie Ting treating you well?"

"Excellent." Guo Xia nodded, "Ting'er is very obedient, you can't even imagine it. It's a pity that life is hard, and I didn't have a mother since I was a child, so I traveled around with Guanlan. After I married Guanlan, Guanlan I bought a small house next to Lingyin Temple. Ting'er lived with me for a few months. He has grown taller and stronger. Perhaps because of this, he is very attached to me. Sometimes I see him walking behind me. It makes people feel distressed. Such a child should be loved well."

Seeing the kindness in her eyes, Liuli's eyes became moist, and she said, "Sir treats people with kindness, no one will be willing to hurt you. That Xie Ting will be filial to you in the future just like his own mother."

Guo Xia smiled and nodded, patting the back of her hand.

Liuli stayed with Guo Xia for dinner.I haven't seen each other for a few years, so I really have too much to say. Guo Xia knows what she has gone through in the past few years, except for sighs and emotions.Leaving her to live in the palace, she said: "It's agreed to live in the Huaininghou's mansion, and then spend the night outside, it's not good to break the rules."

Liuli had no choice but to have someone set up a car to take her to the Huaininghou Mansion.At the same time, he also agreed that he would invite her over for tea some other day.

The next day, Du Rui happened to come to the mansion with Qi Yunhao to play chess, and Liuli asked him about Guo Xia by the way.Du Rui said: "Aunt Guo's stepson, I heard that she suffered from heart palpitations from the womb. She came back to Beijing this time not only to accompany my grandmother, but also to seek a cure for his illness."

Liuli hurriedly said, "Are you looking for an imperial physician?"

Du Rui said: "If you want to find an imperial physician, you also need some medicinal materials."

Liuli was silent for a moment, then said: "I really don't know what kind of person this stepson is, so worthy of her sacrifice."

Du Rui glanced at her and said, "This is Ai Wu Ji Wu."

How could Liuli not know that this was Aiwujiwu?Ask Lily of the Valley to serve them tea and go down.

In the next few days, Guo Xia was naturally invited to sit in the mansion from time to time.Because Liuli doesn't like Li Xie's old-fashioned, she deliberately asks Qi Mulan to come to accompany her, and also asks Li Xie to watch how Guo Xia is a female teacher.Qi Mulan knew Guo Xia's name, and knew that she had a very different status in the circle of female teachers, so she respected her very much.

When Li Xie was away, Liuli said: "The eldest girl was loose when she was young, but her nature is not bad. For my sake, sir, I will also mention her a little bit."

Guo Xia said: "Speaking, chatting is fine, but he has hired a female teacher seriously, and I don't want to get involved."

Liuli also understood her difficulties, and was very happy to hear what she said.Secretly said to Qi Mulan: "You have seen Mr. Guo's character, you remember what she said, just do what she said. Don't say she said it in front of outsiders. Do you understand?"

(End of this chapter)