Red makeup against the world

Chapter 30 Family Style
Wang Miaoyan pouted, and said: "I heard that something happened to your family, so I wanted to come and see you, but I was worried that you were honoring filial piety, so it's inconvenient to visit. You're lucky, I wrote you several letters, but you didn't reply any of them."

Xu Wanzhen didn't have any impression of Wang Miaoyan, a sister in her boudoir. A few days ago, she was busy with family affairs, and the lessons arranged by Madam Zheng were also tense. Han Runiang spent the time practicing calligraphy, painting, and playing the piano with her, so she couldn't expect Wang Miaoyan.

When she came today, she realized that she had such a little sister.Looking through the memories in his mind, he knew that the two had some friendship in the past. When the daughters of merchants in Suzhou City get together, they are often their companions.

He said: "After the Chinese New Year, we will go to Beijing. Grandmother invited a nanny to teach me the rules. I haven't seen your letter yet, so it must be with grandma."

Because of the incident at Fenglin Ferry, Wang Miaoyan already felt inferior to her.Seeing Xu Wanzhen this time, she was a little more unfamiliar than before, her manner was elegant and dignified, and there was a faint fragrance floating around.

Seeing that she was not as enthusiastic as before, she thought that Xu Wan was really contemptuous of her, so she forced herself to salute: "Wanzhen, the Wang family really did not forgive the Xu family before, and my sister is here to apologize to you."

Xu Wanzhen didn't understand Wang Miaoyan's true temperament, so she hurriedly helped her up: "Don't do that in Miaoyan, our daughter's family can decide on family matters."

Seeing her like this, Wang Miaoyan was even more sure that Xu Wanzhen looked down on her.If it was in the past, how could the two of them be so polite, if she apologized, Xu Wan would really blame her for being too polite, and would come to scratch him until she begged for mercy.

Annoyed in my heart, since you treat me like this, why should I bother?He thought a lot in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, he only piled up false feelings and talked, and didn't mention the matter of Fenglin Ferry at the moment.

How did Xu Wanzhen know about Wang Miaoyan's endless thoughts, this was also the first time she got along with her.The two went back to Yingyun Pavilion together, and asked Ge Ma to invite Han Runiang to come. The three of them sat in the courtyard together, enjoying the warm winter sun, doing embroidery and laughing.

At noon, Mrs. Xu left a meal, and Wang Zhihua took Wang Miaoyan home.

Entering her own room, Wang Miaoyan's smiling face collapsed, tore off the hairpin from her head and threw it on the ground, angrily said: "Why does she, Xu Wan, look down on people! The family property is sold out, why not our family!"

Dongxue hurriedly squatted on the ground to pick up the jewellery. Wang Miaoyan was furious for a moment, stretched out her legs and kicked her to the ground, saying: "What are you picking up?! Xu Wanzhen is wearing a filial piety now, and she looks better than me. And that Han Runiang, That face looks like a vixen!"

The girl's jealousy made her lose her mind, and she also forgot Dongxue's loyal guardian at Fenglin Ferry.

Dongxue tidied up with tears in her eyes, and retreated silently.Wang Miaoyan was still furious.

During the New Year, people come and go in the Xu family, and it is very lively.

Although the property was sold to the He family, the old people and shopkeepers who had worked in the Xu family all their lives came to kowtow to Mrs. Xu to thank her.

The people in the neighborhood who had been favored by Xu Changzong and Mrs. Xu in the past, knew that the Xu family was about to go to Beijing, and they all came to pay their respects.

Those who are close to Mrs. Xu come to kowtow to Mrs. Xu, and those who don't recognize leave New Year's greetings gifts at the concierge of Xu's house.From antique treasures, calligraphy and painting, to a basket of juicy vegetables, a basket of eggs, and even quacking ducks, there are many more.

Mrs. Xu tidied up the luggage and cages in the capital, asked the servants to move these New Year gifts into the courtyard, and said to Xu Wanzhen, "Zhen'er, do you know what this is?"

Without waiting for Xu Wanzhen to answer, she said again: "These are people's hearts, and they are the traces left by our Xu family in Jiangnan Road for decades. Even if we never come back in the future, people will give a thumbs up and praise when we mention Jinxiuji it is good."

Xu Wanzhen bowed her knees and saluted, "Granddaughter has written it down. In the future, I must uphold the Xu family's family style."

The grandfather and grandson were talking, when Yulu received the report from the little girl, she went up to Mrs. Xu and bowed her knees and said: "Old lady, a mother and son came in front of the door. Kowtow to thank you."

Although many people came to kowtow to Mrs. Xu these days, they all knew each other. This was the first time that this happened.Xu Wanzhen asked about the situation, and Yulu said, "The concierge told me that he should be an Orion near Suzhou City."

Mrs. Xu said: "Then invite them in quickly." It is said that it is near Suzhou City, but there are many waterways in Suzhou, so where are there mountains nearby?A trip to Suzhou City from the nearest mountain would take at least two days on the road. I came here on purpose from such a far away place, no matter whether I knew him before or not, I couldn't let him feel cold.

Mrs. Xu led the mother and son to the flower hall. Because of Mrs. Xu, Xu Wanzhen was also listening.

After a while, Yulu came in with the mother and son.I saw a thin woman in the lead, with a blue cloth veil wrapped around her head, and a short floral dress dressed neatly and neatly.

Behind him followed a high-spirited man with a dark face, a tall figure, and bright eyes.When the two entered Xu's house, they didn't look around and kowtowed to the old lady in a respectful manner.

Biluo brought a stool and sat down for the two of them.Mrs. Xu said: "I heard that you have some connections with Da Furen?"

The woman told the reason: "The little lady's husband's family name is Han, and this is the little black dog. During the Spring Festival in Yonglong, we went to Suzhou City to buy new year's goods. I don't want the little lady to suddenly fall ill, and the child seeks medical treatment everywhere behind my back." , the clinic refused to admit her. If I hadn’t met Mrs. Xu, my life would have been gone long ago.”

When it came to the emotion, she wiped away her tears and said, "Mrs. Xu is a good person, why did she leave so early?"

For a while, Mrs. Xu also became sad.Xu Wanzhen said: "Thank you both for remembering my mother." She ordered Sangzi to reward the two with a purse.

Mrs. Han hastily declined, "We mother and son didn't come here for rewards. I heard from my son that the old lady and young lady are going to Beijing?"

Mrs. Xu nodded, and said: "You must have heard that Jin Xiu Ji is now the property of the He family, and my son is still in the capital."

Mrs. Han said: "Madam, we can't repay Mrs. Xu's kindness. It's a long way to Beijing, and there is no man to rely on. I also know that the Xu family should have many ways, but after thinking about it, I always Don't worry. Fortunately, the child still has some strength, but signing a contract of sale to the old lady and young lady is always more reliable than outsiders."

Hei Gouzi kept his head down and said nothing, although this was a decision made in the twelfth lunar month, but when the matter came to an end, he still felt a little bit reluctant to let go of A Niang.

Mrs. Xu and Xu Wan were really shocked. Many servants of the Xu family were dismissed, and very few of them asked to stay. It is human nature for everyone to make plans for their own family.

At this moment, it was too unexpected that someone came to join him.There is no benefit in coming to Xu's house at this time, and it is unlikely that someone installed the eyeliner.

Looking at the dress of the mother and son, although they live in poverty, they do not lack these few taels of money for selling their lives. How could they be willing to let their own son sign the contract of selling their lives to repay their kindness?It is estimated that few people will believe this.You know, once a contract of prostitution is signed, it means that you have entered a humble nationality, and you will not be able to take the imperial examination within three generations.

(End of this chapter)