Chapter 403: News

Since this is the case, things will be much easier to handle.

While Wenzhu came to receive the New Year reward, Eleven Niang left her to talk.

You are older than the second young master, and you are a girl, so you are careful. There are some things I can only tell you. She sent the servants in the house, leaving a message when the geese passed by, and a name when the people passed by. The second young master is in Le'an, and there is Jiang

Sir, I have classmates here. You must watch carefully and don’t let the second young master go astray. Otherwise, the second young master’s future will be completely ruined. Those of you who are following you are equally shameless.

Wenzhu's face turned purple after hearing this, and he immediately knelt in front of Eleven Niang: Madam, I swear

I can trust you. Eleventh Mother interrupted her and took her hand, so she whispered to you. Whatever you do, as long as it is justified, you can be justified. You are a smart person, you should know what I mean.

Wenzhu was so confused that she could only nod her head randomly, facing a gust of cold wind, and realized that she had left the madam's yard without knowing when.

Seeing that Wenzhu was a sensible person, Eleven Niang breathed a sigh of relief and concentrated on preparing for the Spring Festival.

On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God was sacrificed, the couplets and peach charms were replaced, the dust was swept away, and lanterns and decorations were put up to welcome the new year.

Eleven Niang captured Aunt Wen and asked her to help Amber put the red seals in each room.

When Aunt Wen saw Lu Yun brewing brown sugar water for Eleven Niang, she sighed slightly and went back to talk to Qiu Hong: "You can't survive with strength. Look at Madam, she has the upper hand in everything, but it's difficult to have an heir. In the end, it's going to be difficult."

Feeling a little guilty.

Amber was also secretly worried.

She worshiped the Bodhisattva on New Year's Eve, and she secretly promised mushrooms on the first and fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Eleven Niang only felt a little tired.

First, we prepared for the New Year. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, we went to the palace early to pay New Year greetings. Mrs. Lin, the Marquis of Yongchang, Mrs. Huang, and others came over to play cards with the Dowager Madam. Although she didn’t have to stand aside to serve, she couldn’t hide in the house.

I had a chance to take a shower in the evening.

Xu Lingyi asked people to raise four or five braziers at once.

Do you want to be clean or alive?

Although the room was warm as spring, it was also stuffy.

Eleven Niang coughed and said with a smile: Be clean

Xu Lingyi had no choice but to ask someone to move the brazier out and put on a thick quilt to hold her to sleep.

Fortunately, you don't have to go out these days. The Luo family is in Yuhang, so you don't have to visit relatives on the second and third days of the year. Just rest at home. If your mother asks, just say you feel a little uncomfortable.

Eleven Niang nodded and soon fell into a deep sleep.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Lingyi went to sit with Yu Yiqing and Qian Ming alone. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, he began to entertain people who came to pay New Year's greetings in the outer courtyard.

Eleven Niang was happy to take some time off from her busy work, and she and Xu Sizhen used silver frost charcoal to test broad beans and eat them. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, she felt better, so she changed into a scarlet silk coat and entertained the guests at home. You came and went, chatting and laughing, and it was very pleasant.

The Lantern Festival is coming soon.

After looking at the lanterns and collecting the red lanterns for the festival, Eleven Niang went to Zhongqin Bo's Mansion.

Mrs. Gan Tai asked the little maid to bring two jars of preserved garlic.

I used to be good at this when I was a girl. When I was alive, my uncle thought it tasted bad, so he stopped making it for some years. This year, I have been free and I made more than a dozen jars at once. One jar for you and one jar for Jane.

Master, how about you try my craftsmanship?

Eleven Niang smiled and asked Lu Yun to take it away.

The shop was going to open on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month. She discussed with Mrs. Gan that Master Jian wanted to recruit a few more experienced people to specialize in making tucks.

You can just make up your mind on these things. Mrs. Gan said with a smile, my eldest brother came during the Chinese New Year and knew that we had made money, and the way he looked at me was different. She smiled very happily, and I didn’t know how proud I was. Before

Two days ago, my sister-in-law came to discuss my niece's marriage, as if I suddenly became more capable.

Eleven Niang laughed.

Mrs. Gan asked Eleven Niang: My niece is twelve years old this year, and she has good looks and good conduct. See if there is anyone suitable, and help keep an eye out for her.

Eleven Niang thought of Mrs. Lin: There are many boys in the Shao family, but unfortunately they are far away in Cangzhou. She also thought of Mrs. Zhou, and the Wang family was also prosperous.

Please help me find out. My sister-in-law will take a closer look at it then.

The two chatted for a long time, and Eleven Niang came back after having lunch at Mrs. Gan's place.

Who knew that Mrs. Zhou had already been waiting in the house.

I was not feeling well at home, and I had nowhere to go when I came out. She wore a sapphire blue trousers with ten kinds of brocade, and the big ruby ​​earplugs hanging on her ears were shining brightly. Her face was beaming with joy, and she was afraid of being asked.

I.

It didn't look like there was anything sad.

Eleven Niang invited her to the inner room to whisper: What happened?

Mrs. Zhou pursed her lips and smiled.

Although there was no one in the room, she still lowered her voice: The one in our family actually tried to bribe the mother next to her. I took advantage of the trick and simply let her approach the master at will. As a result, she was diagnosed with Ximai yesterday. As she spoke, the corners of her eyes

Everything flew up, and now the princess knows that the master's admonishment cannot be escaped. I was afraid that he would not be able to deal with it, so I came out specially to avoid it.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised. She didn't expect that Mrs. Zhou's idea was like this.

She couldn't help but ponder that child.

See what the princess meant. Mrs. Zhou picked up the tea cup and took a sip. The Tieguanyin was delicious. She praised the tea first, and then said, if you leave the son and leave the mother, then she will never give birth to Mrs. Zhou again.

There was a cold light in her eyes. It was very dangerous for people to give birth in ancient times, not to mention the abrupt termination of pregnancy, which would lead to more accidents. Leaving the child to go to the mother, a trace of ridicule flashed at the corner of Mrs. Zhou's mouth, "What do I want to raise?"

Like this, just develop it

Eleven Niang sighed softly in her heart and changed the topic: My hometown gave me some wild geese, my sister can stay for dinner.

Okay, Mrs. Zhou was in a good mood and said with a smile, go and say hello to Mrs. Zhou first, and then we sisters will have a nice talk.

Eleven Niang accompanied her to Mrs. Gan's place with a smile. When she came back, she mentioned that Mrs. Gan had a niece of suitable age. Mrs. Zhou promised to help her keep an eye on it. After dinner, Eleven Niang sent her to the Chuihua Gate to see her.

He drove her carriage away before returning to the house.

A few days later, news came from the Zhou family.

Yang died of hemorrhagic collapse caused by miscarriage.

Who did you hear this from? Mrs. Yang from the Xu family suddenly turned pale when she heard this, and she grabbed Yang's mother's hand tightly.

I heard what the little maid in Aunt Wen's room said. Mother Yang's eyes were filled with tears. When the Zhou family's mother came over, Aunt Wen was helping settle the accounts in Madam's room.

How could this happen? Yang looked at Mother Yang blankly and murmured to herself, how could such a smart person like Fifth Sister end up in such an end? As she spoke, Qiao Lianfang's dull expression suddenly appeared in her mind.

Here, Mrs. Yang jumped up in a panic, Mom, Mom, where is the pattern of my set of pictures of hundreds of babies playing? Please help me find it quickly. I want to embroider a small coat for my wife.

Eleven Niang stopped her sewing and yawned, and asked Xu Lingyi in a worried tone: What did the third master say?

Talking about Brother Qin and Brother Jian. After Xu Lingyi received the letter, he looked up and saw the tiredness that could not be concealed in the eyes of Eleven Niang. There is no good husband in Shanyang, and the two children's homework has been delayed in the past two years. I want to give them two

The child was sent back to Yanjing to study. Then he touched her forehead and asked what was wrong with her, speaking in a gentle tone.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but yawned again: I don't know why, but I have been feeling very tired since the Chinese New Year.

Spring sleepiness, spring sleepiness, Xu Lingyi laughed and said, in the spring, there will naturally be more naps. He also said softly, if you have anything to do with the maids, take a rest early.

Eleven Niang nodded, curled up in Xu Lingyi's arms, and soon fell asleep.

Xu Lingyi looked at her peaceful face, couldn't help laughing, kissed her cheek, then blew the lamp and rested.

At noon the next day, Dr. Liu was coming over.

The Marquis said, "There is something wrong with my wife, let me take a look."

Across the tent, Shang Guanmai put a handkerchief on her face and took her pulse. Doctor Liu smiled and said, "Madam, her pulse is steady and strong. Maybe it's spring and she's sleepy."

Xu Lingyi felt relieved.

Taking advantage of the good weather, Eleventh Mother asked the little maid to pack out the exam baskets and curtains that Xu Siyu left last year, as well as the small bags for food.

Xu Lingyi saw it and smiled and said: He won't take the exam until April, so it's too early to pack it up now.

The weather has been nice these days. Seeing that he was disapproving, Eleven Niang said with a smile, besides, I brought these into the examination room last year and passed the county examination smoothly. So I specially collected them and will use these this year.

Last year's blessing.

The couple stood in the spring breeze and said a few words. Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie arrived.

The two of them bowed respectfully to Xu Lingyi and then went to Eleven Niang's side.

One said: My husband said that the whole year begins with spring. So he will take us to climb the Western Mountains tomorrow and then talk about what we are going to do this year.

One said: Mother, we are going to Xishan Mountain to climb. The husband said he would bring food. Can you make Chunxiang cakes for us?

The eleventh mother hugged the younger one and said to the older one with a smile: You two have made a list of everything you want to bring, and I will help you prepare it according to your list.

The two cheered and entered the house.

Eleven Niang was so drunk by the spring breeze that she covered her mouth and yawned.

Xu Lingyi's heart moved slightly as he looked at it.

It's already early February, and there's still no movement on Eleven Niang's body.
To be continued...