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Chapter 302 Moving into a New Home
The members of the Luo family stopped and went, and after two months, they finally returned to Shangjing.

After passing the South Gate, Luo Tiandu looked back at the majestic city wall, filled with emotion.

Three years ago, they were driven out from Shangjing like rats crossing the street, and they also walked through the South Gate. How could they know that three years later, they would come back happily.

Because of Luo Baisu's outstanding achievements in Yi County, his official position was promoted, and he became the Secretary of Agriculture from the fourth rank. Now, at any rate, he is equivalent to the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and he no longer has to pay for the house. Well, the imperial court had already arranged for the liaison office, which was right next to the row of four-rank officials' mansions in the back street.

Ding Wuchang was so old that he had never been out of Yixian County. When he came back to Shangjing for the first time, he was extremely surprised. Everything he saw was new, and he let out exclamations from time to time.

"Ah, Shangjing is so lively!"

"Young master, look quickly, the owner of the three-horse-drawn carriage must be very majestic!"

"Ahhhh! There's someone juggling over there! It's fun!"

Ding Wu is like a countryman returning to the city, shouting non-stop along the way, obviously he was very stable and mature when he led the group of children in Yixian County to do business, and sure enough, in the new environment, people are developing towards a younger age what?

Luo Baisu first found an inn to settle down, and went to the yamen to report. On the second day, a court official took the list and led the members of the Luo family to a quiet mansion in the east gate.

This is a completely different world from the Bauhinia Lane where Luo Tiandu used to live. It is very quiet, and there are almost no shops. There are tall houses and courtyards on both sides, vermilion gates, and porters. Some of the gates are still parked. There are several carriages and sedan chairs, it seems that someone is waiting to deliver name stickers to meet the owner of the mansion.

The ceremonial officer led them to a house facing north and south. The courtyard was not small just by looking at it from the outside. It would take half a day to walk around the white walls.

Facing them are two newly carved stone lions. It is said that these stone lions are also exquisite. There is no mistake about the number of scrolls on the lion's head for any official. Behind the two lions are several bluestone steps. The steps are a vermilion lacquer gate.

"It's here. Knowing that Mr. Luo is coming to take up the post, at the end of last year, someone had already tidied it up. Some of the items that should be added have been moved over. There are still a few large items. The Baigong Department is still rushing to work. I'll ask them to send it in two days, this is the list, Master Luo and Madam will have a look, if there is anything else that needs to be added, I will report it earlier, and I can ask the craftsmen of the Baigong Bureau to make it earlier."

The ceremonial officer opened the door and led them in.

After Luo Tian entered the gate, he found that it was a three-entry courtyard with a garden. Although it was not very luxurious, it was well-decorated everywhere.

In the middle is a path made of blue bricks leading to the screen door, with a corridor on each side, which was cleaned up. There are two flower beds under the feng shui wall at the corner, and two plantains are planted inside. The branches and leaves are stretched out, green, and a small door is opened on both sides of the corridor. On the right is a small independent courtyard, and on the left is a garden. The white and pink ones are cute too.

The ceremonial officer led them to walk around the mansion up and down, and compared the decorations on the list with Luo Baisu, and after confirming that they were correct, they left.

Ding Wu still had a look of disbelief: "Little lady, will we really live here from now on?"

Luo Tian laughed and said: "Yes, we will live here from now on, you can pick a room you like to store your luggage."

Ding Wu was still dreaming, and said to Luo Zijin, "Young master, try to slap me and see if you can wake me up."

Luo Zijin really raised his hand and slapped Ding Wu.

Ding Wu was slapped, but he didn't think it hurt, he laughed: "It hurts, it's true, it's not a dream."

After all, I excitedly chose a house to go.

Fang almost fell down with a smile: "This kid is really stupid."

Because there are many yards and a large place, and the Luo family is small, the residence is very spacious.

Needless to say, Luo Baisu and Fang moved into the main room of the inner house, Luo Tiandu chose the east wing, and Luo Mingdu lived in the west wing.Close to the inner house, behind the entrance garden, there is also an independent small courtyard. Luo Zijin will be bigger in the future, and it will be separated for him to live in. Xiang Lan and Cheng Qing chose the independent small courtyard on the right side of the entrance, and cleaned it up by themselves. up.

The family was busy for two or three days before finally settling down.

After a few days, the Baigong Bureau brought over some furniture one after another. Luo Tiandu and Mrs. Fang were setting them up, when Xiqiao came over and said Mrs. Zuo and Mrs. Jian were here.

Luo Tiandu hurriedly and Fang's Luo Mingdu welcomed him in, and ordered him to serve tea.

Mrs. Zuo is still the same, with a very happy appearance, and she hasn't looked old since she hasn't seen her for a few years. Jian's had a new child last year, and it is better than the previous few years.

"The day you came, I wanted to come over and take a look, but I thought you must be very tired after traveling, so I waited a few days longer, so I came here today to take a look at you. Is everything in the house cleaned up now? What is missing?"

Mrs. Fang quickly bowed and said politely: "I'm sorry to trouble Madam Zuo, the house is almost cleaned up, and the artisan's department has sent a lot of things over the past few days, there is really nothing missing."

Mrs. Zuo nodded, looked at Mrs. Fang, and said with a smile: "Master Luo has now appointed Sinong Shaoqing, you, you have survived. My master said that although Da Sinong is not as effective as before, but It is indeed a good place where people can do practical things for the common people in a down-to-earth manner, and after two years of hard work, they can go up to another level."

Luo Tian felt that it made sense. Luo Baisu's promotion from a seventh-rank county magistrate to a fourth-rank county magistrate was already very enviable. I'm afraid it really can't be justified, because Si Nongsi is not popular now, Luo Baisu just got promoted faster, and others can accept it anyway.

Fang also said: "I don't understand these official matters, what Mr. Zuo said must be reasonable."

Mrs. Zuo was a little satisfied seeing her gentle attitude, but when she saw Luo Tiandu, she changed the topic again: "I remember that the little lady has already made a kiss, right?"

Luo Tian knew that they were going to repeat the old tune again, and when they talked about their children and marriage, he turned his head and pretended to drink tea and stopped talking.

There is no way, Mrs. Zuo came from a famous family, she looks kind, but she is a standard lady from a famous family, she is very strict about the rules, she should restrain herself before getting married.

Fang nodded and said: "That's right, Xu Du commanded Mr. Shi Wei, and I have already found someone to check the date, and we are scheduled to get married on the fifth day of next month."

Mrs. Zuo sighed, a little hesitant to speak.

Jane's has always been very good at observing words and expressions, but at this time she just pretended to be deaf and dumb, and didn't say a word.

Luo Tian couldn't help but have some doubts. She and Wei Que's marriage was settled a few years ago. Wei Que was a courtier of Daqing and was not ashamed by the aristocratic family. Fifty steps and a hundred steps, no one needs to dislike anyone, Madam Zuo has such an expression, is there any twists and turns?
Fang's heart skipped a beat, and she asked tentatively, "Mrs. Zuo, is there something wrong with this marriage?"

Luo Tian couldn't help pricking up his ears.

Mrs. Zuo warned Fang with a serious face, "Although Master Wei has a cold personality, there is nothing wrong with it, but after the two of you are married, whether it is the little lady's side or this mansion, close the door." Just come and live your own life honestly, don't worry about other things, even the servants must be restrained, and nothing will go wrong."

Upon hearing this, Fang breathed a sigh of relief, "That's natural."

Madam Zuo didn't need to tell her, she herself wished to live behind closed doors, and she didn't want to have any contact with those noble ladies in Beijing at all.

Mrs. Zuo knew she didn't understand as soon as she saw it, and said: "The people in Beijing have more exquisite thoughts than each other. No matter what anyone tells you in the future, you must not respond indiscriminately. Think about everything. If you don't understand Yes, come back and ask Mr. Luo more, and then make plans, especially if you can't catch up with the people there, try not to catch up with them, there are some things that we should not get involved in."

Luo Tian's heart trembled when he heard it, he knew that Mrs. Zuo must be from the imperial city. Could it be that her marriage to Wei Que could alarm those people in the imperial city?

Madam Zuo turned to Luo Tiandu again and said: "The same goes for young lady, your mother is here, it shouldn't be my turn to teach, but you have not stayed in Shangjing for a long time after all, some things are hard to understand, so I have to ask you Freshman year, I'll make you hate me once."

Luo Tiandu hurriedly said: "Being taught by Mrs. Zuo is a blessing that I can't even ask for."

Mrs. Zuo said: "I have always heard that you have ideas. This is a good thing, but your temper is a bit too strong. It is a good thing for a daughter to be strong in her bones. She is not afraid of being bullied, but she blindly tries to be brave and confronts others head-on in everything. It's not a good thing to hurt both sides. Sometimes, using a more roundabout way, you can also get things done, and do it beautifully, so why not do it?"

Luo Tian accepted the instruction humbly: "Madam Zuo is right."

Speaking of Luo Tiandu's marriage, Mrs. Zuo said again: "When I came in, I saw that your family members are still the same as before, and you haven't added a few new ones in recent years?"

Fang said: "When we were in Beijing, Mrs. Zuo knew what our family was like. When we arrived in Yi County, there was really... well, at that time, I really didn't have the heart to add people. If there was anything to do, my family would go with me. Just get busy."

Mrs. Zuo said: "Diligence and thrift are good, but seeing that the young lady is about to leave the cabinet, how can the few people in your family be busy then? Being in Shangjing is no better than you being in Luojia Village. If you control your feet, no one will be picky. In Shangjing, those noble ladies are idle and just like to pick up other people's gossip. Lord Luo is now a fourth-rank official, how your family lives behind closed doors is a once-in-a-lifetime However, what should be paid attention to by the outside world is to stand up, and save those wretched women from making irresponsible remarks all day long."

Fang has also thought about this issue, and has been thinking about it for the past few days.

Mrs. Zuo didn't need to ask any more questions, knowing that Fang must have no such experience, she said: "In the next few days, you go and call the Yaren, pick some honest and reliable ones, and then I will send you a few more experienced helpers." Bundle."

Fang was overjoyed when she heard this, and said, "Thank you so much, Mrs. Zuo."

Mrs. Zuo took Fang Shi to teach her a lot of experience on how to deal with those official women's family members. Not only Fang Shi nodded frequently, but even Luo Tian was eye-opening.

Fortunately, the Wei family where she is about to marry has no one else to serve except Wei Que. Compared with those who marry into a wealthy family and have three layers of in-laws to serve, she is so much happier.

(End of this chapter)