Chapter 261 Settled

Xu Lingning felt that the third lady was too nervous and said with a smile: Although there are many guests in the house, he is not a child of seven or eight years old. What's more, Xu Siyu is also with him. He may be hiding somewhere to play.

Just as he was talking, Xu Siqin and Xu Siyu appeared: Dad, you are looking for me.

Seeing that there were so many people, the two of us hid in the greenhouse in the back garden and read a book. Xu Siyu explained with a smile.

Xu Lingning glanced at the third lady and said with a smile: Let me tell you.

When the third lady saw that Xu Siyu was present, it was difficult to ask questions. She scolded him a few times and let Xu Siqin go.

Did you see that if Brother Qin was not taken away, he and Brother Yu were mixed together like this, and there was no telling what would happen. The third lady couldn't help complaining, why should the child be taken away? A golden nest and a silver nest are not as good as

My own dog face.

Hearing his wife talking about Xu Siyu, the third master was a little unhappy: What are you talking about? They are brothers of the same age and it is a good thing to play together.

The third lady knew that she had stepped on the line, and she quickly laughed and said: I didn't mean what I said. I mean, the two of them being together like this will inevitably delay their studies. Lord Hou's hand can reach the sky, so Brother Yu naturally doesn't need to be afraid. But.

We are different. If you don’t take the path of studying, what other path can you take?

These words touched the third master's heart. He thought about it for a long time and said: I will tell the fourth brother tomorrow about my mother's place. It would be more suitable for him to go.

The child is the third lady’s heart. Although she heard what she wanted to hear, she still urged the third master: Otherwise, go and talk about it now.

Let's talk about it tomorrow. The third master yawned. The fourth brother has not seen anyone for some days. Several people from the Ministry of War who used to serve under him took this opportunity to drink a lot of wine on him. I saw that his steps were slow when he left.

A bit floaty.

Xu Lingyi did drink a little too much. There was nothing visible on his expression, except that his eyes were brighter than usual. When he entered the door, he asked Eleven Niang to make him some sobering soup: I will wait a little while in the east, so as not to intoxicate you.

After saying that, without waiting for Eleven Niang’s reply, she stumbled to Dongshaojian.

Eleven Niang took Luyun Yanrong and others to help him change his clothes and make his bed, and served him a sobering soup.

Fortunately, Xu Lingyi didn't bother even when he was drunk, and just slept peacefully.

Eleven Niang was a little worried at first, but later she saw that he seemed fine, so she asked the little maid to serve him and asked Lu Yun to invite Amber Zhuxiang and others to the hall to discuss the handover with the third lady in the past few days.

Lu Yun left in response, but Yan Rong took a few steps forward and whispered: Madam, I saw Aunt Qiao's embroidered citron poking her head at the east corner gate.

Eleven Niang thought for a while and said: Go and have a look. If she is still there, ask her what's the matter. If she hesitates, don't be polite. Use whichever rule to refute.

She is the second-class maid next to me, and Xiuyuan is the third-class maid next to Aunt Qiao. She reminded Yan Rong, who had just been promoted, that if she came back to see the Marquis, she should tell her directly that the Marquis drank too much.

I have rested. Let her come to me and talk.

Yan Rong thought for a while and then retreated.

Amber Zhuxiang and Luyun came in.

Luyun is now in charge of Amber and the personnel in Eleventh Mother's house. Hongxiu and Yanrong are in charge of Zhuxiang. Hongxiu is in charge of the washing and food in Eleventh Mother's house, and Yanrong is in charge of Eleventh Mother's clothing.

and the warehouse. Not seeing Yanrong, Hongxiu groaned: Where did he go?

Just as he was talking, Yan Rong came in.

Eleven Niang paused slightly towards her.

Yan Rong immediately reported: "Xiu Citron said that she was taking a rest while serving Aunt Qiao, and heard some noise and anger here, so she came over to take a look."

Eleven Niang raised her eyebrows: What should you do?

Yan Rong said: "According to the rules, the key is handed in as soon as the gate of the east corner is upright. It is already the beginning of the first lunar month. I fined the woman who was guarding the gate half a month's fine. I made it clear that if there is another time, I will kick her out."

Not bad, not bad. Eleven Niang laughed. She thought Yanrong was generous, but she didn't expect that she was capable.

Only then did everyone know what had happened. Hongxiu opened her mouth to ask, but Eleven Niang had already asked everyone to sit down: everyone should remember the handover of the warehouse with the third lady tomorrow, and would rather spend more effort than be careless.

You know, it is difficult to guard against house thieves if you guard against them day and night. You are most afraid of someone fishing in troubled waters at this time. But you should also pay attention to some things. You should directly check the items in the account book. If there is any discrepancy, directly hand it over to the third lady's people for disposal.

Don't talk too much or ask about the original song. You must know that the third lady's account book was taken from the eldest sister. Don't pull out the carrot and bring it with the mud. It will make us look bad. Let's just keep it

After the accounts have been approved, let the Third Madam's people escort them to the Tai Madam for review. He also pointed out to Amber, you are responsible for this matter. Instruct the other maids to tell Amber first if they have anything to do. Don't speak carelessly where you want.

shout.

Everyone responded respectfully, and she gave a few more instructions and then served tea.

As a result, in the afternoon of the next day, Yan Rong hurriedly came to see: Madam, Zhongqin Bogan's grandma is here. The third lady called Gan's mother and Qiu Ling back. I'm afraid today's account may not be correct.

There are many guests in the three-bedroom apartment these two days.

Eleven Niang nodded and asked her: Is there anything wrong with the accounts?

Without Yanrong Dao, there are thirty-six account books in total. We have now reached the twelfth one, and all the accounts are consistent.

Then what did the third lady say whether to reconcile the accounts later or tomorrow?

Yan Rong was a little discouraged when he called people away without explaining anything. If this continues, it will probably be delayed for a few more days.

Just drag it, Eleven Niang said with a smile, there is a time limit for the third master to take office. Even if we can wait, the third lady can't wait. She also told her a few words to be careful and careful, and then returned to the inner room, Sister Zhen's son.

I have been doing needlework with her these days.

Seeing Eleven Niang coming in, she showed Eleven Niang the half-embroidered orchid she had embroidered: Mother, do you think I did the embroidery correctly?

Sister Zhen is very careful and conscientious in her work, and she is making rapid progress.

Eleven Niang looked at it carefully for a moment and said with a smile: It has improved much faster than I did back then.

This is a true statement.

At that time, I had resentment in my heart, and I embroidered just to calm the anger in my heart. Later, I calmed down and embroidered more, and then I gradually felt the fun in it.

Sister Zhen's son was slightly embarrassed: Mother wants to tease me again.

A well-behaved and sensible child like Sister Zhen should be praised mainly, but praise should not be given randomly.

Eleven Niang pointed to the embroidered orchids in front of her: Compare them and see if they are much better.

Sister Zhen took a closer look and found that the stitches were indeed much smoother.

Her eyes shimmered slightly, and she pursed her lips and smiled.

Eleven Niang also laughed.

The two of them did some sewing, and seeing that it was getting late, they went to the Madam's place.

Brother Zhun was catching Xu Sijie memorizing the Three-Character Sutra. When he saw Eleven Niang, he immediately ran over: Mother, mother

Eleven Niang bent down and touched his head: You must walk well. It is easy to fall down and it is not beautiful.

Xu Sijie smiled and nodded.

Brother Chen came over to salute Eleven Niang.

Several people entered the inner room together.

Mother Shi was talking to Mrs. Xu about Xu Lingkuan’s eldest daughter: her eyes were like black grapes, and the fifth master couldn’t put them down, wishing he could hold them day and night. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Xu Sijie beside Eleven Niang, and the smile on her face faded slightly. , stepped forward to salute Eleven Niang and say hello.

Mother Du brought the embroidered pier to Eleven Niang: Mrs. Tai was thinking about her little granddaughter, so she specially called Mother Shi to ask.

Eleven Niang followed Ma Du's words and asked about the child's situation. For a moment, she was smiling and talking enthusiastically.

But by the time of the first quarter of the year, the third lady, Xu Siqin, Xu Siyu, and Xu Sijian did not come over. Not only that, but no maid or servant came over to report.

Mother Du smiled and said: I'm afraid there are so many customers over there that I won't be able to leave for a while.

The madam was calm: Then we won’t wait any longer and let’s start dinner.

The eleventh mother helped the madam, and the children followed her to the east room.

As soon as everyone sat down, Qiu Ling from the third lady's place came over and said that there were many customers and it was very lively, so she and her three children would not come.

The madam raised her eyebrows and raised her hand.

Seeing Qiu Ling's gloomy face, Eleven Niang was secretly surprised. She didn't want to ask too many questions in front of the Madam. She served the Madam for dinner, sat down with the Madam for a conversation, and then took Sister Zhen and Xu Sijie with her. Farewell.

Who would have thought that as soon as they left the gate of the Grand Madam's courtyard, a person flashed over to them: Fourth Madam, our Third Madam would like to invite you over for a cup of tea.

Eleven Niang took a closer look and saw that it was Qiu Ling who had just come to report the news.

Thinking of the reconciliation that was interrupted in the afternoon, Zhongqin's sudden visit to Bogan Mansion, and the three brothers Xu Siqin who did not come to Mrs. Tai's place for dinner, she looked at Qiu Ling waiting outside the door again. She intuitively felt that things were not simple. But I can't connect these things together.

She smiled at Qiu Ling without revealing anything: I will go after settling the child.

Qiu Ling hesitated for a moment, forced a smile, bent her knees and bowed before leaving.

Eleven Niang hurriedly called Lu Yun: Go and see what the Marquis and the Third Master are doing. Where is the Second Young Master? When did the big breasts of Uncle Zhongqin leave?

The green cloud responded and left.

After Eleven Niang had settled the two children, Lu Yun had already written back: Mr. Ma, the traveler Sima Zuowen, is here. Both the Marquis and the Third Master are accompanying Mr. Ma to drink in the flower hall in the outer courtyard. The second young master is not in the room, so he is waiting in front of him. Wenzhu said that Qinxiang served him to the eldest young master early in the morning. I also went to the eldest young master to ask, and the maid in the eldest young master’s room said that the eldest young master and the second young master were at the third lady’s place. Just kidding. Uncle Zhongqin’s big breasts just couldn’t walk away for a cup of tea. I heard from the woman who was waiting in front of Chuihua’s door that the big breasts of Gan’s house were very angry when they came and went. Mother Gan who was seeing off the guests kept talking. Make up for the smile.

Eleven Niang still couldn't figure it out, so she took Amber to the third lady's place.

The red light was shining brightly in front of the Third Lady's Courtyard, and the maids were all smiling. It was a peaceful and festive atmosphere, and nothing out of the ordinary could be seen.

Qiu Ling was waiting on the steps. She came over and saluted, and took Eleven Niang to the third lady's main room. Along the way, the maids and women all squatted down respectfully to salute. But as they walked towards the third lady's main room, people became more and more crowded. The less there were, the more solemn the atmosphere was. When Qiu Ling lifted the curtain of the East Room, which was usually used as a banquet room by the Third Lady, Eleventh Mother couldn't hide her surprise and called out "Brother Yu".

sorry for being late
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