Chapter 297 Among old friends

It's Sister Hui's birthday. I drew a picture of flowers and birds for her. Sister Zhen looked at Eleven Niang with a hint of pleading in her eyes. I'll go sit down and go back then. It won't waste a lot of time. After I come back,

Be sure to make up for the missed homework

Ever since I gave the message to Mrs. Tai that day, Sister Zhen has never had a chance to talk about this matter with Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang thought of when she was the age of Sister Zhen.

Every time there is a birthday party for classmates, parents are afraid that their children will lose face in front of their classmates, so they need to prepare enough pocket money, dress up with the latest trends, and arrange the car early so as not to show off.

She felt sad in her heart and said with a smile: The painting has been framed, so I didn’t count the days. It’s only a few days away.

Sister Zhen's face brightened up when she heard this: Mother, do you agree with me to go?

Eleven Niang said with a smile: You said it yourself, just go and sit for a while and then come back, and you will make up for the missed homework. But you can't break your promise to me.

Sister Zhen nodded repeatedly: Don't worry, mother, I will never break my promise.

Then give me the painting for Sister Hui. Eleven Niang said with a smile, I will ask someone to take it to Duobao Pavilion to help you frame it. You can’t just take it like this.

Well, Sister Zhen smiled, and then her smile faded. I, I didn't bring her here.

It doesn't matter. Eleven Niang said with a smile, cherries are on the market these days. I will ask Amber to deliver some to you later. You can just give the things to Amber when the time comes.

Sister Zhen became happy again after hearing this.

Eleven Niang said: It's not that I don't want you to join in the fun. It's really because you haven't been cured yet. Because you are young, everyone turns a blind eye, but you have to pay attention to yourself and don't make too much noise. Go to Sister Hui.

Come back after sitting there for a while. If Sister Hui is really good with you, she will naturally know your friendship. If she just wants you to join in the fun, you have not offended her. Just remember in the future, it doesn’t matter if you play with such people.

, but she is not a good sister who is close to each other. When she said this, she paused. Sister Zhen thought she had something more to say, but who knew that Eleven Niang changed the subject and asked what clothes she was going to wear that day to reward the silver tassel.

But everything is ready

Everything was ready. Sister Zhen was puzzled by Eleven Niang's unspoken words, and at the same time responded to her, she was going to wear a snow-green jacket that day, and she would not wear any other ornaments. She would put a beaded flower and a silver crown as a reward.

I prepared ten of them, all of which were divided into quarters.

Eleven Niang originally wanted to tell her that both Sister Fang and Sister Hui were the darlings of heaven, and they could not help but be indulgent in their actions, so she should weigh it for herself. Then she thought that Sister Zhen was so sensible, so her repeated instructions would probably make her feel...

I was not trusted. I suppressed my words and asked her about her preparations. Now I heard what she said, and said: Ten is too few. Bring at least thirty. Let Xiaoli and the others pack them in their wallets. They need to be used.

Take it out at any time. Then ask Mother Song to help Sister Zhen get some silver coins like this.

Silver ingots are custom-made according to weight and cast into various auspicious shapes. They are not usually used for barter. They are usually placed in the hands of the person who presides over the gifts for rewards.

Sister Zhen said hurriedly: I will have someone send the money over later.

Men have to have a house and women have to have food and clothing. Eleven Niang said with a smile, you should work hard to save money for your private life now.

Sister Zhen laughed sheepishly.

Mrs. Du's mother came over and said she was here to take Brother Zhun back, but she greeted Eleven Niang and then stood there chatting with Eleven Niang.

Sister Zhen heard the news and asked Brother Zhen to come out of the inner room on an excuse.

Eleven Niang asked Mama Du to sit down.

Mother Du half sat on the small stool and said with a smile: The Fourth Madam is a transparent person. The Tai Madam asked me to tell the Fourth Madam that since the words have been spoken, I must go to Uncle Zhongqin's Mansion tomorrow. Please also invite the Fourth Madam.

The lady arranges the arrangements.

Eleven Niang nodded and told Mama Du the extra box she had prepared for Gan Lanting: Mom will go back and tell her mother to see if there is anything else to add or take away. Is it too late to go out tomorrow morning?

Mother Du's face was full of smiles. It was obvious that she admired Eleven Niang's reaction: I will go back and report back to Mrs. Tai.

Eleven Niang smiled and sent Du's mother out of the door.

Brother Zhen bowed to Eleven Niang and was taken back to Madam Du by Mama Du.

Seeing that it was getting late, Eleven Niang urged Sister Zhen to go back, and then went to Lijingxuan with Xu Sijie in her arms.

The lights were still on in Xu Siyu's study. Wenzhu wanted to report to Xu Siyu, but was stopped by Eleven Niang: Is the second young master still studying?

Wenzhu said respectfully: The second young master studies until Haizheng every night.

In that case, I won't disturb him. Eleven Niang handed Xu Sijie to Nanyong's wife, touched Xu Sijie's head, gave him a few words of advice, and returned to her room.

Just after washing up, Xu Lingyi came back.

His expression was a little solemn, his eyes were bright, and it was hard to tell whether he was drunk.

When the Marquis came back, Eleven Niang came forward to greet him, but did not ask him directly how things were going. Instead, she calmed down and let Xia Yi come in to help Xu Lingyi wash up. When he came out, she poured a cup of hot tea with her own hands.

Then she sat next to him.

Are things not going well?

Xu Lingyi took a sip of tea, then took a long breath and said, "It's done, but there is no joy in his eyes."

The palms and backs of the hands are all flesh.

He banished Brother Yu for Brother Zhun. As a father, he would definitely feel uncomfortable.

We decided to help Brother Zhun get engaged to Miss Jiang first, and then let Brother Yu go to Le'an. Xu Lingyi said in a low voice, in this way, we are all relatives, and we are not afraid of people gossiping. Mr. Jiang managed Brother Yu, and it was more legitimate.

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Eleven Niang nodded and said: When will Mr. Hou plan to tell Brother Yu?

Xu Lingyi said, "Wait until Brother Zhun and Miss Jiang's family have passed the Geng Tie ceremony, so as not to repeat things and embarrass Brother Yu."

That's just two or three months of work.

As if Xu Lingyi didn't want to talk about this, she changed the subject: By the way, I'm afraid you have to prepare for Brother Chen's matter. Mrs. Jiang is planning to leave Le'an in early April. Miss Jiang is expected to arrive in Yanjing at the end of May. By then, the two of them will

The young people in the family had to look at each other. Brother Zhen looked like he had a headache. Is there any news about the Mr. Zhao Zhenxing was talking about?

If there is any news, the eldest brother should tell me. Eleven Niang said, when the eldest brother came last time, he said that he sent someone to Mr. Liu Ge’s place and wanted to ask Mr. Liu Ge to help with the matter. It shouldn’t be a big problem, right?

Xu Lingyi thought for a while and said: Then invite Zhenxing over tomorrow and let's put it all together.

Eleven Niang agreed and told him about going to add a box to Gan Lanting tomorrow: I'm afraid I won't be able to come back until evening. At noon, will the Marquis eat in the outer courtyard or in the inner courtyard?

"I'll have dinner in the outer courtyard," Xu Lingyi said. The foundation over there has been laid, and I'll just drop by to take a look tomorrow.

The two chatted for a few words, and seeing that it was getting late, they went to bed to rest.

In the middle of the night, Eleven Niang suddenly woke up.

I saw Xu Lingyi leaning on the bedside.

In the darkness, his profile was as clear as a knife carved into stone.

Eleven Niang thought for a moment and sat up.

What is Mr. Hou thinking?

Xu Lingyi turned his face sideways, his voice was light, revealing a bit of sadness.

No. Eleven Niang paused and said softly, I can't sleep either. I got up early in the morning and slept all afternoon, but now I can't sleep anymore.

Xu Lingyi was silent for a while, then suddenly lay down: Go to sleep, it's getting late, you have to get up early tomorrow

Seeing that he didn't want to say anything, Eleven Niang didn't force him, so she hummed and closed her eyes.

I was just feeling sleepy in my hazy state when I suddenly heard Xu Lingyi say: If a relative is a civil official, the highest level is no more than the sixth rank; if the son of a minister is a civil official, the highest level is no more than the fourth rank.

Eleven Niang had never heard of it and hesitated: Is it customized?

It's not that Xu Lingyi had a difficult time, it's that since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, there has been no title. Only one person has achieved the fourth rank, and the others are only the sixth or seventh rank.

Are you worried about Xu Siyu's future?

Then the Marquis plans

Xu Lingyi was silent for a long time and whispered: He was originally going to let the Xiang family help him, but now he can only rely on himself.

Eleven Niang was shocked when she heard this: There is news from the Xiang family

Without Xu Lingyi's explanation, I can guess it. If there was something that delayed me, why would I have sent someone to give you a message? I asked you to wait without giving me any face, so you probably didn't want to. My tone was more or less disappointing.

, even if there is any improvement when the second sister-in-law goes back tomorrow, she will probably do it for the sake of the second sister-in-law. It’s not sweet to be forced. Let’s just assume that brother Yu is not so lucky.

Marriage is the best between two families. One slap can't make a difference.

It’s hard for Eleven Niang to say anything.

Early the next morning, as soon as Eleven Niang sat down in the West Flower Hall, a little maid came in and said: Madam, Mr. Lu wants to see you.

Eleven Niang met Lu Yonggui first.

Lu Yonggui lowered his hands and stood respectfully: I heard that Madam wanted to ask Yongfu something, but he couldn't explain it clearly. I am older than him and know more things. Madam can ask me anything she wants.

Amber suddenly realized.

It turns out that Eleven Niang called Lu Yongfu not to ask anything from him, but to ask Lu Yonggui to come to Eleven Niang on his own initiative.

Manager Lu was a busy man, and my maid couldn't stop shouting, so I had to call Lu Yongfu to ask. Eleven Niang changed her usual reserved tone and spoke very directly.

Amber saw Lu Yonggui smile bitterly.

The little ones don't dare
To be continued...