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Chapter 27 Letter
Zhang Bao wants to invite Su Xiucai to be his staff, of course he has to be told to stop.It's just that there are not many houses in the family, and the residence of outsiders can't be too close to the inner courtyard, which makes people troublesome.And once Su Xiucai is coming, the study will definitely become the first choice for him to discuss business matters with Zhang Bao, and it will be inconvenient for Duanning and Shuning to attend classes and review there.

After thinking for a long time, Mrs. Tong decided to build two houses in the neighbor's house.Since the family married their daughter two years ago, the two old couple rented out a yard and collected some money for the elderly.I called Changgui to inquire, and if I happened to be free, I packed them up, one for bedroom and one for living.In this way, there is no need to vacate another room in my own mansion, and the commuting is close, which is very convenient.

About the study, Mrs. Tong had already made up her mind, hesitated for a long time, and finally suggested to Zhang Bao: "I have an idea, but I am afraid that if I say it, my husband will be paranoid." Zhang Bao said: "Madam, it's okay to say it."

Mrs. Tong lowered her head and said: "The east chamber has been abandoned for many years, it's a pity that it is empty. I thought to myself, the room has two large windows, it is very bright during the day, and the room is dry. Why not tidy it up and use it as a small study. Let the two children use it. In the original study, the husband often brought official documents home, and now the children are not allowed to go there, so as to prevent them from messing up the husband's things." She paused: "I just don't know what the husband wants. How about it? The concubine is purely trying to help out, and has absolutely no other intentions."

Zhang Bao frowned, and smiled: "What's so thoughtful about this? Ma'am, that's a good idea. I thought it was a pity that the East Chamber was left empty, but I was afraid that you would be too careless, so I didn't say anything. Now that Madam has brought it up Naturally, it will be fine. The original study room will be used as an outside study room for my own use. It would be best if I don’t have to squeeze with the two children. Madame, please remember to tell them not to make trouble.”

After hearing this, Mrs. Tong chatted and laughed with her husband for a while, and when he left the upper room, she immediately recruited Zhang Fulai and told him to tidy up the east chamber.After Changfu took the order to go, Ermo came in and gave Tong Shi a blessing with a smile: "Congratulations grandma, now the traces of that bitch have finally disappeared completely, and I don't remember her anymore in my heart." Tong Shi Smiling slightly, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

As soon as the three days were up, Su Wanda moved over with simple luggage.He didn't come alone, he also brought a boy in his teens, who he said was a book boy with him.Zhang Bao is still in the yamen, and Tong's lead people to do the work of entertaining.Shu Ning followed Chang Fu and Er Mo to look behind her, and recognized the little book boy, who turned out to be Ah Song whom she had met that day.

A Song also recognized Shu Ning, he remembered that the little girl had given him some biscuits, so he hurriedly dragged Su Wanda to tell him.Su Wanda raised her head to look at Shu Ning, only to see her smile slightly.He understood, and bowed to her solemnly: "It turned out to be Miss Su's kindness. Thank you, Mr. Su."

Shu Ning turned sideways and refused, and said with a smile: "It has nothing to do with me. It was my father who heard about Mr.'s good reputation, so he asked someone to invite him. If I wanted to recommend Mr., I would have already spoken. It's been half a year? You don't have to thank me, sir."

Su Wanda didn't believe it: "There are many learned people in the city, and several of them live with Su. Su's reputation doesn't spread so far. You don't have to be modest."

Shuning curled her lips: "I know in my heart that they are all noble people. Uncle Changfu has already told us. It is because of Mr.'s good character that my father loves talents. You don't have to be polite, Mr. I have to trouble you a lot more."

It was only then that Su Wanda knew that the words of his roommate had reached Zhang Bao's ears through the housekeeper, and he couldn't help but rejoice that he didn't quarrel with anyone that day, otherwise the job would be dangerous.However, he was still grateful and didn't say much, only secretly determined to give his boss a helping hand.

Shu Ning looked at A Song: "I remember his mother was still sick that day, but now she is fine?" Otherwise, she would not let the child be a book boy, would she?
When Ah Song heard this, the circles of his eyes immediately turned red.Shu Ning knew that it was not good, and sure enough, Mr. Su said beside him: "His mother failed to survive the spring and passed away a few months ago. This child has no relatives now, so I will take him by my side. He is always accompanied by someone , this child also has something to eat."

Shu Ning nodded, and said to A Song: "I won't say too much, you will never starve when you are at our house." She said a few more words, because they still had to pack their luggage, Shu Ning Without further ado, he said goodbye and went home.

When I went to the upper room to see Tong, I saluted him.Tong asked: "Did you just come back from the courtyard on the left? Have the children brought by Mr. Su been settled?"

Shu Ning nodded and said: "Okay, Mr. Su said that it's fine for them to live in the same room, but Uncle Changfu didn't agree, and there was a mahogany recliner in the other room, so Uncle Changfu asked someone to make a bed and let Ah Song sleep on it." gone."

Tong Shi nodded: "I just remembered that child when I saw that child. Ermo's eldest son, Huzi, is about the same age. I just saw that she was very affectionate with the child. I must be thinking about the child."

Shu Ning also remembered: "That's right, I heard that Brother Huzi is also old, so he should be about the age to arrange errands? Why don't you write a letter back to Beijing and ask someone to send him over?" Reminder, it's good to think about it, Ermo has gradually become her confidant recently, and she is even more determined to bring her child, so she decided to go back and recruit Ermo to discuss this matter.

Ermo was overjoyed, she had only this child left now, and she was not with her all the year round, and she could only get together for two days before the Chinese New Year, if she could take it over, the family of three would be reunited.As for the parents-in-law at home, they are not very old, let alone there are sister-in-law and husband and wife to take care of them, so there should be no problem, even if they are reluctant, they may go back to Beijing in two or three years.She thanked Tong Shi repeatedly, and her loyalty had risen to [-]%.

Tong talked about this matter with Zhang Bao in the evening, intending to write a letter to go back to Beijing the next day. Zhang Bao had no objection, but asked Su Wanda if the master and servant were settled properly, and then went to visit them next door.

Early the next morning, Mrs. Tong was planning to write a letter, but by a coincidence, Beijing Central sent someone to deliver the letter.

Qingning is getting married!

After making a fuss for about a year, the eldest son of the Earl's Mansion in the capital is finally going to marry a wife. The big day is scheduled for the eighth day of next month, and he will marry that Miss Li.Qiu Ju, who was waiting by Tong's side, was greatly shocked by the news, with a look of despair in her eyes, but no one has time to pay attention to her now.

Tong continued to read the letter, while Shu Ning also stood beside her and looked at the letter paper.The letter was written by Grandma Nalashi. Compared with the letter in Xia Tian, ​​the tone of the words is not only much softer, but also intimate, which makes people puzzled.In addition to describing the arrangements and details of the elder son's marriage, she also explained in detail the current situation in the Earl's Mansion.

According to the letter, since the spring, the second master Xingbao has been at home and started to make money for the family.He opened some restaurants and restaurants in Beijing, attracting customers with novel and delicious dishes, the business is very good, and the daily income is rolling in.The second grandmother, Suo Chuo Luo, was affected by her husband's business, and she also took out her private money to open a rouge shop. I heard that the powder and rouge sold were unheard of. Although the price is high, celebrities in Beijing still flock to Ruojiu's reputation is as high as the sky, and the ladies in the palace are very interested, and some of them even send people to buy it.

Mrs. Nala mentioned that there are sufficient financial resources in the mansion, and the daily expenses have been relaxed a lot. There is no need to plan carefully as before. This time, the master and wife meant to make a big deal of the wedding. Last time, the fourth brother's marriage was only arranged. Thirty tables banquet, too simple, this time we must do a good job of saving the face of the majestic Earl's Mansion.

However, she changed the subject and said, "The second younger brother and his wife are becoming more and more profitable. They must say how much profit they make on weekdays. They often boss around in the mansion, which is quite out of the aristocratic style... Celebrating the marriage of the son, the second younger brother has repeatedly intervened in the affairs. Every time she deliberately shows off her wealth and disregards the aristocratic Tsinghua University, the sister-in-law secretly worries that her words and deeds will damage the reputation of the family..." In both words and deeds, there are many dissatisfaction with the second brother and his wife.Later, she also mentioned that there is no shortage of money in the family now, if the third brother intends to transfer back to Beijing, the elder brother in the family will pay more attention to him, and so on.

After reading the letter, Mrs. Tong had many doubts. Manchurians under her banner are not allowed to do business. This is the law of the country. How could the second brother and his wife dare to do it?She asked the family who sent the letter carefully, and found out that the husband and wife did not do the business themselves, but entrusted three brothers and sisters surnamed Chen to do it.The two brothers are each in charge of a restaurant, and the girl manages the rouge shop.

Speaking of the three brothers and sisters, it turned out that Nala's biological daughter Wanning—the smart, beautiful and well-known second girl—was rescued from outside the residence once.It is said that it was a Sanhe person who fled to Beijing due to a disaster in the 18th year of Kangxi. He has been living in Tianqiao for many years and has been bullied by hooligans.Once when there was a conflict, she was bumped into by Wanning, and she was rescued and taken back to the mansion for resettlement.These three people are quite capable, and I feel that the second girl is very kind, and they are loyal to the mansion.

It's really strange, why does the person who is loyal to Wanning help the second uncle and his wife to open a shop, and why does the eldest aunt seem to be dissatisfied?Shuning couldn't understand it.

Tong's thought was about something else: when Xia Tian wrote, her sister-in-law's tone was not as kind as it is now. What happened recently that made her change?It seems that because the second elder brother and the second sister-in-law now control a large source of income for the family, their influence in the mansion has soared. Both of them straightened their waists when they spoke, and even threatened the status of the eldest brother and sister-in-law.So, the sister-in-law wrote this letter on purpose to win over the third room?
However, as far as the Tong family is concerned, their house has always ignored these matters in the mansion. No matter what, the eldest house will not change its position as the eldest son. Although she is in power now, it is still unknown what will happen in the future. Besides, she and her second sister-in-law, Suo Chuo Luo Shi, have never hit it off, so naturally they will not do thankless things.Tong has a plan in mind, and waits for Zhang Bao to come back in the evening before discussing with him.

After Zhang Bao read the letter at night, he had no intention of asking his elder brother to help transfer him: "Now is a good time to make meritorious service in Fengtian, at least after completing this term. We appreciate the kindness of my elder brother and sister-in-law, but I still believe that I can do it." Get a chance for promotion based on your real talents.”

Tong Shi also agreed: "My husband is very right. After finishing this job, my husband's comments will definitely be excellent, and then it will be easy to find a job. Then the concubine should reject the sister-in-law's kindness. The concubine is already in charge As for the gift for congratulating nephew on his wedding, let the person bring the letter and things back the day after tomorrow at the latest." Zhang Bao nodded.

Mrs. Tong asked the new master again: "How is the new Mr. Su doing?" So my husband came back so early today." Tong said with a gentle smile: "So, I should thank Mr. Su very much, and thank him for allowing my husband to come back earlier to accompany my concubine." She smiled at Yan Yan, holding her hands Soft as a snake, clinging to her husband's shoulders.Zhang Bao smiled slightly.

The lights went out.

(End of this chapter)