Red makeup against the world

Chapter 100 Anping Marquis Mansion
At the back corner gate of Anpinghou Mansion in Jingli, Qiaolan jumped down from Xu's carriage, and saluted the gatekeeper, "Grandma Li, is the old lady there? My old lady sent a basket of fish. "

The Lin family has close contacts with the Marquis of Anping, Qiaolan often comes here, she has a sweet mouth, and is very familiar with the women who are guarding the gate.

Granny Li said with a smile: "Hey, Miss Qiaolan is here? Please come in quickly." Then she called a few women to move the fish from the carriage.

In order to keep the fish fresh, there is still water in the basket. Looking at the large basket of fresh fish that is alive and kicking, enough for the entire back house to enjoy a meal, Granny Li smiled from ear to ear, and said, "Thanks to the girl, today's old man Slaves can also enjoy their food."

Qiaolan handed her some big money, and said with a smile: "Grandma Li is very lucky, so don't rely on my blessing. I'm going to trouble you, please tell me."

Granny Li took the reward and smiled even more, and hurriedly said: "Miss, sit down first, the old slave will come when he goes."

The Hou Mansion has a large area, and it takes a quarter of an hour to go from the rear corner gate to the old lady's courtyard.After waiting for about two quarters of an hour, Granny Li turned around and said, "The old lady just has time to spare, Miss Qiaolan, hurry up."

After speaking, he used a little maid to lead Qiaolan in.

Different from "Songxi Academy", Anping Marquis Mansion is full of magnificence. The rockery is made of Taihu stones pulled from thousands of miles away, and a stone bridge on an ordinary road is decorated with white marble.Pearl hairpins the size of rice grains were inserted even on the heads of the little maids, and the servants were in groups, exuding an aura of extravagance and power everywhere.

Every time Qiaolan comes here, she wishes she could be a maid in this Hou's mansion.

After the maid reported, Qiaolan entered Mrs. Hou's room and saw Lin Anjia got up just now, a maid behind her was combing her hair, and three other maids were carrying water, towels, and tea trays.

Lin Anjia is looking at the mirror. She is a few years older than Lin, but she has been taking good care of her.After marrying his daughter-in-law, he handed over the right to run the house to his daughter-in-law.Nearing sixty people still look radiant.

Seeing Qiaolan come in and salute her, holding a hollow orchid gold silk hairpin and gesturing on her head, she casually asked: "Sister Rong asked you to come, what's the matter?"

Qiaolan smiled and said: "Madam, my old lady said that on the day of Guyu, please go to Dabei Temple to eat Chinese toon together."

"Oh?" Lin Anjia raised her eyebrows with a ferocious look, which ruined her original kind face, turned her head to look at Qiaolan, and said, "What happened at Tu's house recently?"

"It's all good. The second aunt arrived yesterday, and she just settled down." Qiaolan answered cautiously after considering her words.She has heard of the powerful methods of this old lady.

Lin An's father's official position was just that of the Minister of Rites, Youcheng, and he was the famous Qingshui Yamen in the capital.Although it is said that "marrying a daughter from a high family and marrying a woman from a low family", she was able to become Mrs. Hou among the many daughters. It is said that she played some tricks back then.When they get married, the dowry is only a pitiful 64 lifts, half of which is still included in the dowry.

But even so, she has gained a firm foothold in the Hou Mansion step by step, and her position as the first wife is as stable as Mount Tai.The methods involved are not something that Qiaolan, a maid, can understand.However, Qiaolan still has an instinctive fear of Lin Anjia.

Lin Anjia laughed and said, "But the Xu family from Suzhou? The owner of the 'Splendid Story' in Beijing?"

Qiaolan should be.

"Is this worth worrying about being Rong's sister? Well, I promise her that Gu Yu will go to Dabei Temple on that day." Lin Anjia then ordered: "Huailu, you can make arrangements tomorrow. Gu Yu will book a courtyard at Dabei Temple on that day."

The maid holding the towel behind her agreed.

Seeing that Lin Anjia agreed, Qiaolan fulfilled Lin's entrustment as she wished, and returned to "Songxi Academy".

In the early morning of the next day, the "Green Bamboo Garden" was full of vitality.

In the courtyard, Su Liangzhi is teaching "Two Birds Play" one by one.Xu Wanzhen and Xu Wenyu took the lead, and the maid who was not on duty followed behind to practice together.

Xu Wanzhen was studying hard, but for some reason, she remembered the square dances that can be seen everywhere in modern times, and couldn't help but smile in her heart.Except for the lack of music, the scene is really similar, with girls and children practicing.

After learning for half an hour, Su Liangzhi said: "Today I'm teaching the first two poses of the deer show, and some basic movements. If Zhen'er has time, you can practice hard after lunch break. I'll come back tomorrow to teach and consolidate these two poses." .In the next five days, you should practice on your own, don’t let it go to waste.”

Xu Wanzhen's body is indeed a little weak. It only took half an hour, and she was a little out of breath, not as strong as Xu Wenyu.

On weekdays, Su Liangzhi looks like a flamboyant and free-spirited boy.Once doing business, he is quite serious and has a convincing majesty.

Xu Wan really listened, and felt that Su Liangzhi's teaching method was quite scientific, just like those modern teachers who teach interest classes, seven days a week, two days of class, and the other five days off to practice by herself.Said: "Don't worry, little uncle, we will practice hard when we come down."

Su Liangzhi knelt down, scratched Xu Wenyu's nose, and said, "And you little guy, don't be lazy, you know?"

Xu Wenyu puffed up his cheeks, stared and said, "Stop underestimating people, so I won't be lazy!" Everyone laughed.

After finishing the practice of "Two Birds", Xu Wanzhen changed out of the blouse that was convenient for practice, and Sangzi helped her put on a dark and half-worn uniform, and went to Mrs. Xu's upper room.

Seeing her coming, Mrs. Xu signaled to Biluo to bring over a tea tray with ledgers, keys, and matching cards on it.Said: "This afternoon, let's put aside other homework first, and take these account books back to understand. These account books record the silver accounts of Xu's family, which can be used as daily expenses. Xu's fleet, the capital The business account books of the store are not included in it. Zhener, you should take good care of the little family 'Qingzhuyuan' first, and then learn to run the store."

Xu Wanzhen nodded to be taught, and asked Sangzi to pick it up, saying: "Zhen'er must study hard."

Mrs. Xu asked Yulu to gather the servants in the courtyard and stepped out of the upper room, followed closely by Xu Wanzhen.

The servants brought by the Xu family were no more than twenty people, standing in this wide courtyard, it looked a bit empty.Mrs. Xu swept these people one by one, and said loudly: "You are all following me. People who come from Suzhou, there is no doubt about their loyalty. From today on, all the affairs of the Xu family in Qingzhuyuan will be handled by Zhen'er Take care of it. You're going to treat her like me."

Hearing this, the people below started whispering, it is indeed a little surprising that such a little girl who has only turned 14 years old this year came to run the house.Can she do it well?

"From now on, every morning, Zhen'er will discuss matters in the right ear room. The daughter-in-laws in charge will go to Zhen'er to get the right cards there, and come to me to withdraw the money. Anything in the future must be reported to Zhen'er. Ignore everything. If there is a mistake, Zhener will punish you."

This is to delegate all the power of personnel and finance to Xu Wanzhen. Only in this way can these managers be moved and work with peace of mind.

Currently staying at Tu's house, the number of people in the "Green Bamboo Garden" is small.The stewards and servants brought from Suzhou are all extremely loyal, and with Mrs. Xu in charge, no one dares to cause trouble for Xu Wanzhen. This is a good time to exercise her ability to manage the household.

(End of this chapter)