Passerby's daily life

Chapter 120 Parting intention ([-])

The meeting between Susu and Hong Sheng came to a successful conclusion. They got a general understanding of each other and felt that they were more compatible with each other.

Hong Sheng even handed in the small treasury that he brought to Beijing this time without Susu's hint, but he was a little embarrassed and said: "When I returned to Beijing, I was in a hurry, and it was difficult to bring many things here. The money I brought It’s almost all spent, and there’s only so much left, my lady will keep it first, we have to go back to the northwest before April, the journey is very difficult, my lady prepare more things, and I’ll exchange them for some money later.”

Susu took the money box that Hong Sheng handed over. There were two ingots of 50 taels of silver ingots inside, and some scattered silver coins, which together were less than 20 taels.

Seeing this little money, Susu was a little worried. The elders of Hongshan Village will go back to Yangzhou tomorrow, so it is impossible for them to tell them to return empty-handed.

She could use the money from the dowry first, lest Hong Sheng think too much about it.After thinking for a while, he said, "The village head and the others will return to Yangzhou tomorrow, what are you planning to order?"

Seeing that his wife was silent, Hong Sheng was a little guilty. After all, he spent money like water these days. It wasn't until he saw the money box that he felt that such a small possession was a bit too shameful.

Now after listening to my wife's words, I feel relieved. Sure enough, my daughter-in-law is not the kind who dislikes the poor and loves the rich. "I gave the village head 3000 taels of silver earlier, of which 500 taels were for the village to build ancestral halls and schools, and the rest was asked to help the village head buy all the land, which was only used as a sacrifice field for our family, but the production in ten years I don’t want it, I will give it to the village for the living of the widows, the elderly, the sick, and the disabled.”

Susu breathed a sigh of relief, then nodded and said: "The people in the village are kind to you, and this is what you should do. You should prepare a generous gift for the clan elders and the village head couple who came here this time. After all, for the sake of Our marriage has been delayed for three months, and we can't even keep up with the spring sowing, so we can't be stingy."

Hong Sheng hurriedly stood up and bowed to Susu, "I'm a rough man, but my wife is careful, so I ask my wife to worry about it."

These things were originally what Susu, the hostess, should do, so she quickly asked someone to prepare gifts and send them to the elders of Hongshan Village.

After the gift-giving maid left, the village head's wife carefully touched the few bolts of luxurious silk satin on the table, lest her rough hands scratch the shiny satin surface.She heard the servant girl say what kind of silk and satin is used in the world, and she didn't understand the "good use", but she still understood when it was said that the emperor and empresses used it, "My God, I have to confess when I go home! "

The village head of Hongshan Village was playing with a pipe rod and a jade cigarette holder, and beside it was a box of shredded tobacco, which was also sent by Susu.Hearing this, he rolled his eyes, and didn't want to talk to this "ignorant stupid woman", women just look at these flashy things.

After thinking about it, the village head shook his head. He couldn't say that, the silk and satin used here are decent, and there are real ones. "Look at that jewelry box. That's the real thing. The satin used in the official household is not uncommon in the official family, not to mention that Hong Sheng's daughter-in-law came from the Shun'anbo Mansion. It is best for a daughter-in-law to be included in the dowry or bride price."

Although the village head's daughter-in-law has little knowledge, but fortunately she listens to her husband's words the most, she reluctantly looks away from the satin, opened the double-layered jewelry box with red lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and flowers, and immediately took a deep breath, "I said, Hong Sheng's daughter-in-law is too generous!"

I saw that the topmost layer of the jewelry box was a set of eight pieces of gold, exquisite workmanship, in the shape of chrysanthemums, the most important thing is that the materials are all pure pure gold, and the weight is not light.The so-called eight pieces of gold are a pair of gold hairpins, a pair of bracelets, a pair of rings, and a pair of earrings.Ordinary people have a set of eight pieces of silver, which is a topic that can be shown off, and it is even said that it is pure gold.

The wife of the village chief looked at the next floor. There were a pair of red gold butterfly hairpins inlaid with red treasures, a pair of red gold silk lantern earrings, a pair of thin gold bracelets and four delicate small rings inlaid with pearls and gemstones. worn by young girls.

When the village chief's wife thought about it, she knew that it was specially prepared by Hong Sheng's wife, knowing that their family had two girls who were waiting to be married.This thoughtfulness really made her not know what to say.

Naturally, the head of Hongshan Village also saw these things. Although he was not as unpromising as her daughter-in-law, he was quite shocked.Although he had just accepted the 3000 taels from Hong Sheng earlier, it wasn't for him, he just had a hand addiction, and now these are really for their family.

Although they are not poor relatives who come to the door to fight the autumn wind, they are really not too rich. Even the expenses of going to Beijing were brought back by Hong Sheng. It's definitely a lie.

The village chief thought for a while and said: "Put it away, even if these things are sold, there are three or four hundred taels of silver, but we need these silvers. We will keep this kindness in our hearts, and we have no big skills. When we buy the sacrifice land , just pay more attention to it.”

Seeing my daughter-in-law happily packing her luggage, I don’t know if I don’t look at it. When I came to the capital, it was just a small luggage. It only took four or five days, but it turned into two big suitcases of luggage. Together, I really became a person who "beats the autumn wind" up.

"Go back and don't be careless with those old women in the village. It's not easy for Hong Sheng to come now. Let's not talk about how big a face he is, but we can't hold him back. Except for the few pieces of silk and satin, the rest of these things have arrived in the county. It was sold."

The village head's wife looked at the beautiful clothes and exquisite jewelry, and she was really reluctant to part with her, but she also knew that what the old man said was right, so she just nodded sleepily. Seeing his wife's appearance, the village head coughed uncomfortably , "Let's keep the set of eight pieces of gold. They are all pure gold, and they can be used directly as silver."

When the village chief's daughter-in-law heard this, her mood was like hell and heaven, and her face turned from cloudy to sunny in an instant, "I will definitely hide it well, and no one will tell it. From now on, I will treat it as a family heirloom of our family. What do you say?" Say? The money is not revealed!"

The village chief glanced at it since he came to the capital, and even learned the idioms, "See if you can get it! You pack it up, and I'll go to see some clan elders."

Susu and Hong Sheng didn't know the conversation between the village chief and his wife.After lunch, the two came to the study, one talking and the other writing, both of which were things to buy before leaving.

In the northwest, the products are actually quite rich.And because of the overland Silk Road, specialties from countries as far away as Rome and as close as the Western Regions are gathered here.

Precious jewelry spices, exquisite jewelry fabrics, only you can't think of, there is nothing here.

As for Susu and the others, part of what they wanted to buy was edibles to be consumed on the road, and the other part was exquisite gadgets from the capital.

Susu and Hong Sheng went to the northwest, and they might not be able to come back when, so they must bring their dowry with them.

The big pieces of furniture are nothing more than just buying them in the northwest, but other than that, even ten carriages might not be able to unload Susu's things.

From the capital to the northwest, the road was not peaceful. Although Hong Sheng and the others were all elites from the army, there was a saying that "a good man can't stand a crowd" and "an ant can kill an elephant". The darts were going to the northwest, and Hong Sheng took this route, which was a win-win situation.

Since there is no need to march in a hurry, and there are guards, it would be heartless not to bring some things back to the northwest to make a difference at this time.

I didn't see Hong Sheng's brothers going out after breakfast, they had already picked some and bought them.

There is no need for Susu and Hong Sheng to do things like purchasing items in person.Just leave it to the housekeeper.

Zhao Youliu was promoted to an official, and became the steward of the Hong Mansion from the head of Zhuangzi in the countryside. He was in high spirits on happy occasions, and when he got the errand ordered by his master, he didn't dare to delay a little bit, so he went to do it immediately .

Before Zhao Yousheng left, Susu gave him 2000 taels of silver notes from her private room. Hong Sheng didn't say anything after seeing him, but went out for a while in the afternoon, and at night, she gave him 5000 taels of silver notes to him. Susu.

He didn't say where the money came from, Susu naturally didn't ask, the husband and wife tacitly agreed.Who can Hong Sheng know in the capital?Presumably he is King Ke!
At night, Hong Sheng really kept his promise, even going out to take a cold bath, he never touched Susu, even though Susu's heart softened when he saw her, but when he thought of his own body, he hardened his heart again.

She is only 15 years old now, if she becomes pregnant, not only will it harm her body, but it will also be bad for the child.

So she can only call Hong Sheng "Singing Every Night" after she concocts the least harmful contraceptive incense?Hehe, just kidding, it’s really not good!
Just talking about this contraceptive incense, Susu is considering whether to tell Hong Sheng.It's just that in ancient times, there were many children born at the age of 15, so why can't they do it by themselves?No need to make him think too much.

Susu thought about it, forget it, let's make the contraceptive incense first.

On the third day, it is reasonable to go back to the door.Only Susu has no father and no mother, even if she returns home, there are only a few servants at home, so on that day, Susu took Hong Sheng to the house where she was married, and then went directly to Shun'an Bo The government pays homage to the old lady.

When the two arrived at Shun'anbo Mansion, they naturally received a warm welcome.

The servants looked at Susu, who was dressed in a bright red dress and wearing a five-tailed phoenix hairpin, and they were all in admiration.

Especially for the accompanying room brought by Mrs. Shizi in Qingfengxuan, she was a little surprised to know that Susu was favored so much at first, but she didn't expect that the fortune was still to come. A maid became a fourth-rank respectful person.

If it weren't for Mrs. Shizi who still bears the title of third-rank wife of Mrs. Shun'an Bo Shizi, and when it comes to her husband's official position, Mrs. Shizi is still two classes behind.

It is not good for Hong Sheng to stay in the inner courtyard for a long time. After visiting the old lady with Susu, he was accompanied by his son to the outer courtyard.
The old lady held Susu's hand, seeing her face was full of spring, with a smile on her face, she knew that she was doing well, so she felt relieved.

The unmarried girls are not good at teasing Susu, but the Yangliu who came to join in the fun will not give up, even Mrs. Shizi, because Susu did her best to help with the three ceremonies when she gave birth, she also treats Susu more Kind of sincere.At this moment, he also hugged the little lady who had just passed a hundred days to congratulate Su Su.

Ever since Hong Sheng gave the dowry, Su Su couldn't go out anymore, and she didn't come to Song's house for two months, and the children were different every day.

Su Su carefully took the fat little man like a glutinous rice dumpling from the hand of Mrs. Shizi, and saw that little man was happy towards Su Su. Su Su smiled at the old lady: "Old lady, look at it!" , Miss still remembers me!"

At the beginning, Susu was the new born baby whom the old lady met together, and in a blink of an eye, her hands were heavy when she was holding her.The features of both parents are integrated between the eyebrows and eyes, and it can be seen that she is a beauty embryo after such a pee.

The old lady and Mrs. Shizi looked at each other, both a little bit dumbfounded, how could such a young child know anyone.

Yang Liu smiled and said: "Little lady is good-natured, and she is born with a pair of smiling eyes, which makes you look embarrassed."

Susu didn't care about these things, she felt that she was destined for this child, and handed the child to the nanny. After thinking about it, she took off a jade lock from the collar she wore around her neck, and handed it to Mrs. Zhou Li, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back, this is my first birthday gift for the little lady."

But in the end it was worn by herself, Su Su was afraid that the wife of the eldest son would dislike it, and said: "Don't dislike it, it's just that I carved it with my own hands."

Those present here are not uninformed, only to see that the jade lock is made of top-quality Hetian jade, and the most unusual thing is that this piece of jade is a smoky purple which is extremely rare in Hetian jade.

On the auspicious cloud-shaped jade lock, there are only bats with five wings connected to form a circle in relief. When the circle is formed, only an inverted "Fu" character is carved, which means "Fu has arrived". It is simple but vivid.

On the other side of the jade lock is the engraved "Happy Eyebrows". It is an extraordinary skill to be able to carve such a picture on a small jade lock.

Susu gave her belongings to the young lady of the Song family, to express her closeness, not to mention that this thing is very expensive.Top-grade Hetian jade is not uncommon, but such a rare color is rare, not even in the dowry of Mrs. Shizi.

I also heard Susu say "don't dislike it" because it's too expensive to accept, so I can't say no now, Zhao Lanzhi took it with a smile, and said with a smile: "Since you are willing to give her such a rare item, As a mother, I only love my daughter more, how can I say no."

These words only made everyone laugh, the sixth girl took Susu's hand and pretended to be sad, "Good sister, you really have a newcomer and forget the old one, once you have a little niece, we are all burnt papers, no It tastes good."

The people who were laughing were taken aback for a moment, seeing the little girl who was only eleven or twelve years old saying that she was an "old man" and a "burnt test paper", they couldn't laugh or cry, the old lady pointed at her and scolded with a smile: "And What a mess of books you read, I think you are really itchy."

It's not the first time that the good atmosphere was turned into a funny meeting by Miss Six, and everyone was very happy, but Miss Six is ​​not a child after all. The old lady secretly winked at her granddaughter-in-law, and Zhao Lanzhi nodded. Susu saw that Susu thought about it, and could already foresee the miserable life of the sixth girl in the future.

　Seeing that some book friends asked for more updates, I'm sorry, but I really can't do this for the time being, because there is a six-month-old bear child at home, and I am exhausted physically and mentally every day.To be honest, I just want to earn some pocket money, and I have to work from nine to five, right?Please excuse me!Thank you for your support!

　　
　
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