Value peace

Chapter 187

"Maosheng, you have no sense of humor.

That uninvited guest is Li Shi, the wife of your third cousin Qi Jiang!

Two days ago, when she went to pay her respects to Madam Xu, she met Fang Shaoqin and me.

Li Shi was planning to go out of the house with Fang Shaoqin, but when he heard that Fang Shaoqin was coming to my place for breakfast, he laughed and said, "It's better to hit the sun than to choose a date, nine younger brothers and sisters, I will invite a guest to do it today."

Of course I agreed with a smile.

Maosheng, I just discovered that you are ranked ninth among the brothers of this generation, and Qi Xiao is ranked No.11. Can you call Qi Xiao the eleventh man of Xiao in the future!
Li is a cheerful and lively person. She introduced herself that she was born in Baishui Li, Guanwai County. Although I don't know where this is, but when she said this, there was a look of pride on her face. I believe it should be famous in Yandi. Gentlemen!

Fang Shaoqin is much better than me in this respect, she immediately talked to the third sister-in-law about the ancestors of the Li family, and the third sister-in-law immediately looked at Fang Shaoqin differently.

We had breakfast together in Liyuan. She was very interested in a 'mixed pickles' made in Liyuan's small kitchen, so I wrote the recipe to her. As a result, the next day, she brought her natal sister-in-law Li Shishi Come and pay my respects. According to Mrs. Santang, her younger brother, Li Shi's husband, is one of your chief soldiers.

Two days later, Qi Qi's wife, Cui Shi, also came. She came with Zheng Shi and brought me fresh hosta flowers.

Then you can imagine it.

They come here every now and then, and every time they come, there are a large group of maids and maids. Not only do I feel tired, but the maids and maids in Liyuan are too tired.

Also, this month, our food expenses in Liyuan broke through the 200 tael mark for the first time, and I have reason to believe that this record will be broken again one day..."

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"Maosheng, you must keep your word, as soon as you come back, give me the overspending money.

The warm pavilion in Liyuan has been decorated.

I asked people to inlay wooden boards on the surrounding walls, and then chiseled grids of different sizes and shapes, which can be used to put books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and some gadgets. A finely crafted bed was placed, covered with autumn-colored cushions, and many large welcome pillows were made for everyone to lean on when resting.

Everyone agrees after reading it, but the texture of the window curtains is quite controversial.

Fang Shaoqin said that Xiangfei's bamboo curtain is good, but the wife in the lobby said that the golden silk rattan red lacquer bamboo curtain is good, but the third wife thinks that hanging bamboo curtains is not good, so she pastes it with sky-blue soft gauze.

Everyone asked me what I meant, and I answered vaguely.

Concubine Xiang's bamboo curtains cost one tael of silver, while gold silk rattan and red lacquer bamboo curtains cost one tael of silver, and the soft gauze is even more expensive.However, if these factors are removed, I personally think that soft yarn is better.

There are several banana trees planted in front of the Nuan Pavilion. In summer, there are bound to be small mosquitoes. With soft gauze, it must be bright and clean.

Now since you are willing to make up the contract with me for the overspending money, I decided to use soft gauze. Although it is more expensive, it can protect our tender skin. I believe you will not object!

Fang Shaoqin named the Nuan Pavilion "Zhuji Pavilion" and said that a "Zhuji Club" would be established, and in the future everyone could play the piano, make paintings, drink and chat together.

Sister-in-law of the lobby, sister-in-law of the third hall, and Li Shishi, Zhenniang all said that this name was a good one.

Mrs. Zheng is a silent woman. She seldom expresses her opinions. When everyone is talking, she always sits with a smile on the sidelines, and when they ask her something, she just gives a low yes.Even she was in favor of Fang Shaoqin's proposal, and said that if she really wanted to set up the 'Zhuji Club', she would be willing to pay 50 taels of silver.

Only I, tactfully expressed my objection.

Free space, free refreshments, and free servants.

But the current situation is five votes to one vote, and my objection is invalid.

Therefore, under the auspices of the lobby wife, our "Zhuji Pavilion" opened on June 28.

With Zheng's foreword, 40 taels, 50 taels, and 60 taels were all different. Everyone contributed a little bit. Li Shi gave the most, and took out 100 taels. I thought she made a mistake at the time, but it turned out Sister-in-law Santang said, Li Shi's natal family is in the business of a bank, and there is plenty of money, so I can just accept it with confidence.

Both Shaoqin and I came up with an intermediate number, 40 taels.

In this way, we collectively collected more than 200 taels of silver.

I handed over the money to Nanny Min next to the sister-in-law in the lobby, and asked her to set up another account to manage it. From now on, the expenses of the Zhuji Club will be drawn from it, and everyone agrees.

Even so, our pear orchard tea with rice, oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar is probably worthless!
That day, Hongyu prepared a table of wine and food, and we brought the girls from various families along. Hongluan was very happy, Zhizi ran around with her on her back, and accidentally bumped into Cailuan from the sister-in-law's house in the lobby. The children They booed and quarreled.I was also worried about what the adults would think. Who knows, they just talked to themselves, and no one noticed at all. Seeing me present, the nuns naturally didn't dare to say anything.It's not good to be too frank about Hongluan, but when it comes to Hongluan, I'm afraid that it will dampen her enthusiasm for playing with the sisters, so I was worrying, and the children laughed and played together again.

No wonder people say that childish anger comes and goes quickly.

White made me worry!

It's just pity for Wan Qingxuan's flower garden, it has been ruined beyond recognition.

The funniest person that day was Zheng Shi.

After only drinking two or three cups, my tongue became a little straight. Seeing Fang Shaoqin playing the piano and singing, he stood up staggeringly and shouted at his throat. We couldn't understand a word of what was being sung, it might be Gaochang's folk songs or something Yes, but the tone was high pitched and the timbre was long, which stunned everyone. I didn't expect such a shy person to make such a loud voice.

Zheng's excitement stirred up the atmosphere.

Fang Shaoqin sang a small tune from Liangdi, Zhenniang sang a small tune from Jiangnan, and Cui sang a long tune from Yandi. Everyone talked, rapped and sang, drinking and ordering, and they were very happy.

It's just me, who cares about tea and snacks for a while, and goes to the flower garden to see how the children are doing.

Why can everyone let go of everything and play, as long as I, like an old woman, worry about this and then worry about that..."

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"Maosheng, I received your thick stack of letters. I was excited for a long time, but when I opened it one day, it turned out to be a copy of the treaty signed between you and the people of Gaochang.

Do you want me to store him for you?Where do you think I should put it in the house..."

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"Maosheng, it's not that I misunderstood you, it's that you never want to talk to me properly!
To be honest, I don't know much about taxation, so I can't make any substantive suggestions for that treaty.But I believe that you must have listed these terms after careful consideration.

The only thing that worries me is how the two parties will abide by the treaty. After all, without a binding mechanism, no treaty can come into effect automatically..."

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"Maosheng, Mrs. Xu found out about our establishment of the 'Zhuji Society'!
Early this morning, Mrs. Xu, Shaoqin and my sister-in-law in the hall were all called to Xianji Courtyard. Before we could stand still, Mrs. Xu gave us a scolding, what's wrong? Frugality', 'arty' and 'arrogant self-importance' have been put on our heads, especially me, not only 'extravagant and wasteful, but also abettors', and finally asked us to stop those 'unfeminine and frivolous' behaviors immediately .

There are not many people who join the Pearl Club, except Mrs. Zheng and me, who are not under the control of my mother-in-law.Mrs. Xu from Songzhen Court could not come. Even if Mrs. Wei knew about it, it was impossible to tell Mrs. Xu, and Mrs. Zheng had Mrs. Zhou's consent, so who leaked the news?

As soon as we left Xianjiyuan, we began to investigate our own people.

It may be that our side is too violent, Mrs. Xu has heard about it.But in the end it was a nun next to Shaoqin who made her confirm the news.

I secretly rejoiced that it had nothing to do with the people in Liyuan, otherwise, I would really have killed them!

However, Shaoqin's tactics were ruthless enough. I heard that as soon as she returned to Peanut Alley, she immediately made a mistake and killed the nanny.

In the afternoon, the sister-in-law of the lobby came to discuss with me and said that she was really reluctant to part with the Zhuji Club breaking up like this.She has a small manor as a dowry, which is less than two miles outside Yongzhou City. If we agree, everyone might as well change the meeting place there.

I'm a little unsure, and I'm going to discuss it with you and reply later.To be honest, Duan Yingluo is 'ill', and I don't think anywhere is as safe as home.

The others were very excited, everyone agreed with the proposal of the lobby wife.

But when I looked at the generous and cheerful Shaoqin who was smiling like a flower, I felt something was wrong.

She also stayed in Qi Mansion for too long..."

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"Maosheng, I have received your letter. I know that you are going to erect a monument at the junction of Gaochang and Yandiyuan, and write down the responsibilities and obligations of both parties on the monument, as a witness of the treaty. I think it is very good. I don't know what Mr. Ding's opinion is? Will this attract Xizhao's attention?

As for whether to go to the manor of the lobby wife, you let me make up my own mind, so I'll just watch Shaoqin do things.No matter what, blame everyone!

Hongluan has been much better during this period, although she still doesn't speak, but sometimes she plays with her sisters and when everyone is fighting to grab something, she will take a step or two when she is in a hurry.I think this is very good, everyone has similar status and status, and they are all the daughters of nobles, lest someone always spoil her and spoil her.And with the loyal Gardenia by her side, I believe she will get better and better.You don't have to worry.

I think it's better not to be in such a hurry to end the matter of Rong Yangjiao, and you don't have to bargain with that Lu Qin. Sometimes, what people buy is a mood, you have to let Hong Luan have a spiritual support!

Besides, as Zhenniang often nags, it's not like we can't afford it!
Let's talk about it later.

From your tone, the matter in Gaochang is almost done, when will you leave for Yongzhou, I miss you very much..."

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"Maosheng, Liu Meier came to see me today!
This was the first time we met after we got married. She was even more beautiful than before, and the whole person was filled with the shy joy of a newlywed.

I was very happy to see her, and accompanied her to greet Mrs. Wei. I wanted to keep her overnight in Liyuan, but she missed her husband, so she only had dinner with me, and then went back to the Wang family’s apartment in Qingping Hutong up.

She told me that this time she was passing through Yongzhou with her husband going south to participate in this year's Xizhao's autumn festival, and she came to show me. They have returned to Yandi; if Mr. Cui fails the exam, they may live in Xizhao for two or three years, waiting for the next year's scientific examination.

It's a pity that I have no one to trust in Xizhao, so I have to ask Shaoqin.

Shaoqin was very enthusiastic, and wrote a letter to her cousin Fang Shaochang, saying that Fang Shaochang is an enthusiastic person, and now he is working in the Ministry of Officials. Although his position is small, he is very popular, so maybe he can help busy.

Liu Meier was naturally grateful and grateful.

I took the time to ask Liu Meier if she had enough money.

Liu Meier secretly told me that they brought a total of 5 taels of silver bills, and if they were not enough, the family would send them over.He also said, let me rest assured that when I go to visit Fang Shaochang, I won't throw money at people like a local rich man.

I was sweating when I heard it, and joked with her, saying, I am the one who throws money at people!

She giggled silently.

I asked her, when did you learn this too?
She said it was Mr. Cui who said it.

No wonder some people say that women are like the strings of a qin, and only when they meet a bosom friend can they tune out a melodious tune..."

(End of this chapter)