Red makeup against the world

Chapter 43 Yangzhou City

After arriving in Yangzhou City, it was in Mrs. Xu's plan to stop and rest for two days.

There is a time-honored Jinxiuji store in Yangzhou City, all of whom have been shopkeepers in Xu's family for a lifetime.Although it was sold to the He family, as the old owner, if you pass by Yangzhou and don't visit it, it will be chilling.

After sailing for eight or nine days, the supplies on board also needed to be replenished.As soon as the boat docked, Mrs. Xu had ordered people to go to the city to find an inn.

A group of people packed their luggage on the boat. Although they only disembarked for two days, it was inconvenient for the female relatives to travel, so everything needed to be packed properly.

Seeing that Sang Zi packed two big boxes, Xu Wan really smiled helplessly: "Your lady, I'm not married, why are you packing so much?"

On the side, Madam Zheng said solemnly: "Miss, you can't joke like that, how can the daughter of the boudoir talk about getting married?"

Xu Wanzhen saluted and listened to the training: "Wan really understands." Madam Zheng accepted half of the salute sideways.

As Xu Wanzhen's mother-in-law, Madam Zheng's position is aloof. Apart from teaching etiquette and manners, the young lady can be reprimanded immediately for her inappropriate words and deeds.

Seeing Xu Wanzhen being scolded, Sang Zi stuck out her tongue mischievously, pointed to the uncovered cage and said, "Miss, look. You always need bedding and pillows when you stay in a hotel?"

Pointing to the items in the cage, he said, "This cloak and veil need to be prepared. If it is useful, you can't buy what you want now. There are also pajamas, shirts and skirts, jackets, shoes and socks. , Winter clothes are already heavy, so this is a full box. The medicine box given by Mr. Su must also be taken, and you can’t bother Mr. Su with everything. This makeup mirror and dressing box, which one can be missing? "

Sang Zi was plausible, looked at the furnishings in the cabin, and said: "This incense ball must also be brought, and the bed must be fumigated before going to bed."

Xu Wanzhen said: "Okay, what's in the cage is up to you. If you can't put it down, don't take the incense ball, how can I be so delicate."

Madam Zheng said solemnly: "Miss Qianjin, you have to be well pampered in order to develop a dignified temperament. As usual, a daughter who is born in the capital has four big maids and four young maids, a nanny and a nurturing nanny. Which one is not a ostentation when you go out? These gestures are not only for others to see, but also to make the lady self-confident. Although you are just a lady from a merchant family, but your great-grandfather offered wine to the former Imperial College, Now the eldest uncle of the Tu family is an official to the fifth grade, and he is a doctor of Guozijian. He has a noble family. When you arrive at the Tu family, your cousins ​​will watch you, so you can't make any mistakes."

This meal made Xu Wanzhen take a deep breath, yes, before, I only cared about the powerful forces in the capital.

But right now, the first people to deal with after entering Beijing are the cousins ​​of the Tu family.I am still too self-righteous, looking at the present with modern experience, fortunately, Madam Zheng reminded me.

In the Gaomang Dynasty, the reputation of a daughter's family was very important. If she couldn't even get the approval of her own relatives, how could she set foot in the social circle of the rich and powerful in the capital?Xu Wanzhen bowed solemnly to Madam Zheng, and said, "Yes, Wanzhen, thank Madam Zheng for reminding me."

Mother Zheng was very relieved to see her being taught.She has been in the palace for decades and taught female students outside the palace. Not to mention the ladies of rich families, she has seen many concubines.

Not to mention looks, just talk about temperament, some are arrogant, some are gentle, some are courteous, some are domineering, some are naive, but like Xu Wanzhen, she knows how to respect others, has a cold face and hides perseverance in her bones, and does not follow blindly But she is the only one who can listen to opinions.

This student, she has fallen in love with, and now the more she looks at it, the more satisfied she is.

In the end, another small box was collected, and the incense balls and the medicine powder and ointment used in the bath were all put in it.Sangzi waited for Xu Wanzhen to put on the cloak and held the veiled cap in her hands, and the group went to Mrs. Xu's cabin and waited to disembark.

In Mrs. Xu's cabin, there were bustling people standing all over the place.Xu Wenyu was in her arms, seeing Xu Wanzhen coming in, he smiled and shouted: "Sister!"

Seeing that everyone hadn't disembarked yet, Xu Wanzhen took off her cloak and handed it to Sang Zi, and sat beside Mrs. Xu, gently beating her legs.

Someone outside the door begged to see him, Yulu went to answer, and brought him in. It was Xu Le'an, the servant who was looking for the inn.

Xu Le'an sold himself into the mansion since he was a child, and now he is a 16-year-old boy with an ordinary appearance, wearing the same bamboo-green servant clothes on him, making him look lean and capable.

He is very capable in handling affairs, and he is outstanding among the young servants. The old butler Xu who had worked for the Xu family all his life took him in as an apprentice.This time when she went to Beijing, Mrs. Xu was sympathetic to the old housekeeper and had a large family in Suzhou City, so she released the deed to him and returned the money to An's family, so that old housekeeper Xu could enjoy his old age in peace.

Xu Le'an was alone, he didn't even remember who his parents were, and he had no worries. Taking him to Beijing also meant cultivating him.

Xu Le'an stepped forward and said, "If you go back to the old lady, Yangzhou City will hold a three-year oiran competition at the beginning of next month. Every building and square on Jiangnan Road has dispatched the head oiran, far away on the Qinhuai River in Jinling The painting boats are also going south, and they are all gathering in Yangzhou City at this moment. Now the literati are moving after hearing the news, and the rich merchants from all walks of life are showing their skills. Some of the better inns and gardens have been booked. The villain originally planned to rent Guazhou Bay' to listen to the wind One of the courtyards in the courtyard is now full of customers. I had to find a "Qinzhu Tea Garden" in Yangzhou. It was originally a place for salt merchants to discuss business. Now that there are many customers, I changed some courtyards to receive guests temporarily. "

These words were clear, described the current situation, and provided a solution, worthy of being the old housekeeper's personal apprentice.Xu Wan sincerely nodded secretly, talents like Xu Le'an are also an elite family of executives in modern times.

Mrs. Xu frowned and asked: "Why is it a coincidence? In the tea garden, we have a lot of female relatives, will it be inconvenient?"

Xu Le'an replied: "Madam, don't worry, the tea garden was originally a three-entry courtyard, not in the downtown area. This time, the villa in the guest courtyard has been changed. It is an independent courtyard. You can enter and exit from the back door on the Yudai River without going through the front yard. The yard is not big, there are only five wing rooms, but it is quiet and quiet, enough for the masters to live in."

Mrs. Xu felt relieved when she heard the words, and said: "Since this is the case, then the women and servants on the other boat will live on the boat for two days. You go down and make arrangements."

From Guazhou Bay Wharf to "Qinzhu Tea Garden", although there are rivers, they are not connected.You have to get off the boat and take a carriage, go to the river in the city, and then turn into a boat and enter the Yudai River to arrive.Also, there are mostly female relatives, so it takes some trouble.Xu Le'an made arrangements for these matters and did not mention them.

Thinking that the rest of the servants would not be able to go ashore, Mrs. Xu ordered Yulu to go to appease them, and rewarded each of them with a hundred big coins.These women and servants complained a little, but if they had money, it was like earning it for nothing, so they didn't say those words, and they were at ease guarding the boat on the pier.

Before disembarking from the boat, the old lady sent someone to ask Qian Feng, and he replied that he had his own accommodation, so don't worry about him.

(End of this chapter)