Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 17
Bi Yuan bit her lips stubbornly, "But there's still my aunt..."

"It's just a small job, why bother my aunt? Besides, the water thrown by the daughter who married out, the aunt has done the best for our family. She will only be praised when she is outside. Why should we ask for everything? ?”

What Ji Chonglian didn't say is that women's embroidery in ancient times is also a job. Although Ji Chonglian learned it in the past, how to learn it well can only be honed in practice. What they do now is not exactly like this thing?
At that time, Biyuan was speechless by Ji Chonglian's words, so she had to obediently do her work, but unexpectedly, she was the fastest and most stable of the three of them.

Although the Hongying people are agile, they are steady and delicate when it comes to needle and thread, which is not as large as Biyuan's rush to make.

Ji Chonglian suits the characteristics of the two of them. She sews neither fast nor slow, neither good nor bad. Anyway, she can see it, and she is not going to run for the election. As long as the eldest wife doesn't care about it, it will be fine.

With Ji Chonglian's order, Hongying knelt down and counted, then turned around and said, "Go back to Miss, we made five pairs of shoe uppers today, two handkerchiefs and a few pairs of socks. With five quilts and two curtains that have already been made, make two more quilts and one tent before the New Year's Eve, and then add ten pairs of shoe uppers and ten veils to the eldest wife."

"If the girl is tired, take a break. There are maidservants on the left and right. If you move faster, the work for tonight will be finished."

Bi Yuan also raised her head, but her eyes were already red from the heat, Ji Chonglian couldn't bear it, so she put down the flower bag in her hand, and said, "Everyone stop, let's rest!"

"girl!"

Both Hongying and Biyuan looked at Ji Chonglian in amazement, they were already running out of time, they dared not take a rest, this work was endless, and they would have to walk around endlessly.

"People are like iron, rice is like steel, and we do labor in winter nights. We work so hard, we should let the eldest wife know."

As soon as Ji Chonglian rolled her eyes, she had an idea in her mind, and she turned to Biyuan and said, "Go to Linyun Pavilion to find Mama Cui, she said that we have been busy with work these past few nights and didn't pay attention, and today we found out I'm afraid there is not enough lamp oil."

"that's it?"

Bi Yuan was startled, she couldn't figure out what the lamp oil had to do with hard work or not.

"that's it."

Ji Chonglian smiled and nodded, "When you go, take a walk to Biyou Pavilion and Mingyue Tower to see if the lights are turned off. If not, then wait until they turn off the lights before you go."

Bi Yuan scratched his head, even more puzzled.

"You go on your own, is there anything wrong with the girl's order?"

Hongying covered her lips and giggled. She somewhat understood what Ji Chonglian meant. This was her girl complaining to the eldest wife, and it was a very skillful way of complaining.

The eldest wife is the person who manages everything strictly on weekdays, but wants to gain a good reputation for being generous. If Ji Chonglian sends someone to ask for lamp oil, Mama Cui must ask the eldest wife for instructions.

The wool came from the sheep, and the eldest lady withdrew the sewing room to save money. The old lady also agreed to this, but she can't use her niece as an embroidery worker. She works day and night, which means Going out is slapping Ji's family in the face.

With this in mind, in order not to make people feel that she is too mean and get a bad reputation outside, the lamp oil will definitely be sent, maybe there will be delicious snacks and snacks as rewards, at least Nor can people accuse her of treating her niece harshly, only doing things and not giving food.

Since delivering things to the fourth room, Mama Cui, who is the eldest wife's eyes and ears, will naturally go to Mingyue Tower and Biyou Pavilion. After inquiring and reporting, what will the eldest wife think and how to do it?
Seeing Biyuan go out in a daze, Hongying knelt down and held Ji Chonglian's shoulders.

"Ouch, lighten this way!"

Ji Chonglian cried out in pain, Hongying immediately eased her strength, her shoulders had already stiffened after working day and night for the past few days, this pain is not something everyone can bear, even though she herself Practicing skills, but it can't make Aunt Liu and the others too comfortable, right?

Biyuan also traveled fast, and about half an hour after returning, Mama Cui's team rushed to the Emerald Lake with great fanfare. It was brightly lit, and even the twig pattern on the black lacquer and gold food box carried by the maid could be seen at a glance from a distance.

The lady guarding the garden gate of the Emerald Lake had already summoned up her energy to greet them at the gate, and then called a little maid to welcome the group of people in, nodding and bowing. Mother Cui was very satisfied.

Arriving in front of Ji Chonglian, Cui's mother gave her a little blessing, and Ji Chonglian didn't dare to accept the full gift when she sat sideways. After Cui's mother finished the gift, she returned half of the gift, and then asked Hongying to move the little scorpion for Cui's mother to sit on.

"Fifth Miss is really... This old slave doesn't even know what to say."

Mother Cui slapped her palm on the thick bright satin cotton skirt with a smile, and her plump lips trembled slightly as she spoke, "The eldest lady knows that the fifth girl is still busy with work at such a late hour, and her heart aches so badly, she immediately told the old lady The slave brought lamp oil, even if the girl stays up late every day, it is enough to make it to New Year's Eve."

"Mother Lautry."

Ji Chonglian lowered her eyelashes and politely thanked her, but she couldn't help but complain in her heart, she still stays up late every day, do you really think she is hardcore?

"No, the eldest wife knows that the girl has worked hard all night, so she specially asked the kitchen to make bird's nest, and also put snowflakes, and a few plates of delicate snacks, to comfort the fifth girl."

Mother Cui said with a smile, she turned her head and asked the little girl to bring the food box over, and she didn't stay any longer, she took advantage of the situation and stood up, "There are a lot of jobs in the fourth room, my wife told me to treat them equally, the rest of the supper I still have to send it to Miss Six, so the old slave will leave first."

"Mother Cui has worked hard, Hongying sent my mother off for me."

Ji Chonglian gave her a wink, and Hongying immediately stepped forward to lead the way, slipping a purse into Mama Cui's hand, and opened the curtain graciously, watching Mama Cui and her party go away.

Seeing Hongying go back to the house, Biyuan pursed her lips, "Why is the girl still tipping Mama Cui? People like her can't get enough."

"This is etiquette. Although the money is not much, it can still slightly stop her mouth and prevent her from arranging us in front of the eldest wife."

Ji Chonglian gave Bi Yuan an angry look, "You girl is too honest, you still have to learn more from Hongying."

Hongying smiled, stepped forward and said: "The servant girl also reminded Mama Cui by the way, saying that the sixth girl might have rested at this moment, Mama Cui didn't seem to believe her, and hurried over."

(End of this chapter)