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Chapter 507: Sadness and Joy (Part 2)

The Eleven Niang smiled and said: Mrs. Tai, did you tell me which troupe you like?

Your Majesty sent someone to ask her, because she respects her as the mistress of the house, but she must not ignore the old man's preferences. Niuwen~Watch online

Jade Ban’s eyes are sparkling: Madam Tai said she didn’t know how Bai Xixiang sang.

Eleven Niang nodded with a smile and went to the Madam's place.

It’s either the longevity class or the Deyin class. You see, do you want to change it this year? Ask the Jiexiang Society to sing in the hall. You can also try something new.

Mrs. You smiled and nodded, and discussed with Eleven Niang: Is it better to steam or braise the moth fish? It is better to put lilacs or crabapples in the flower hall.

The two of them talked about it all afternoon and decided on March 3rd.

In the evening, another news came from Xu Lingning, the third master, saying that the third master had been re-elected from Shanyang County.

The Madam was very happy, and the Third Madam took the opportunity to discuss with the Madam: The head of the Literature and Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel has been a great help. I would like to invite his wife to come to my house for a glass of wine on March 3rd.

Everyone in the room fell silent for a moment.

The madam smiled and picked up the tea cup and sipped the tea. She said slowly and authentically: "We just need a pair of chopsticks. I'm afraid the wife in charge will be in trouble. When the time comes, she will have to think hard about what to wear and what to give as gifts."

If you are serious, I think it would be more economical to book a table at Chunxi Building and send it over.

The third lady couldn't help but look a little sarcastic.

The fifth lady glanced at the third lady with a half-smile, and hugged the dowager's arm with a smile: Mother, please tell the fifth master, I will also go to Dianchun Hall to listen to the opera on March 3rd.

According to ancient parenting scriptures, pregnant people should rest at home.

The eldest wife knew that she was helping the third lady to step down. He looked at her slightly bulging belly and nodded her forehead with a smile: "Please stay in the room well." Mother, the fifth lady shook the eldest lady's arm.

Act like a coquettish child, just agree to it

Xu Sijian and Xu Sizhen both pursed their lips and smiled, but Sister Xie ran to hug the other arm of the concubine. Without holding it, she pulled the concubine's sleeve and imitated her mother's way of saying sweetly: "Mother, you are welcome."

Just agree

The whole room burst into laughter.

Mrs. Tai even pinched Mrs. Fifth’s cheek lovingly: “Look at you, you’re still like this.”

Xu Sijie chuckled.

Xu Siqin's face flushed red because of his mother's shame, and he lowered his head.

On March 3rd, Mrs. Huang and Grandma Huang San were still the first to arrive. Mrs. Huang sat with Mrs. Huang, and Grandma Huang San took Eleven Niang aside to talk: The prince got a pair of red corals two days ago.

Seeing how rare it is, let me bring it to you today. It’s also for good luck when changing the decorations in the house.

Coral was a very precious thing in ancient times, not to mention Hongshan. It was a thank you gift specially found for Xu Lingyi's help in the Yang family confiscation incident.

Eleven Niang was polite and accepted it with a smile.

Mrs. Lin and Grandma Lin are here.

When will your sister Zhen get married? Grandma Lin is in high spirits and her face is rosy. Our sister Hui is now three months pregnant.

Congratulations to Eleven Niang and Grandma Huang San to congratulate Grandma Lin.

Mr. Lin and Mrs. Huang laughed at their daughter-in-law: "Look, you can't keep your temper at all."

We couldn't hold our breath for such a good thing. The wife smiled and called Grandma Lin over to ask for details.

After seeing off the guests in the evening, Eleven Niang served the madam to rest. The madam couldn't help but hesitated: How about letting Sister Zhen get married as soon as possible?

It’s only the end of this year at the fastest, and it’s only the beginning of next year at the slowest time. Eleven Niang said with a smile, Sister Hui got acquainted with our sister Zhen in Cangzhou. Wouldn’t it be better to have someone to guide her when she goes there?

The elder nodded and said with a smile: "Maybe as I get older, I just want to see my children and grandchildren reunited as soon as possible." The eleventh mother was frightened.

Mom can't think like this. She helped the madam change into plain clothes for rest. Our brother Jin's wife is still waiting for your red envelope.

Mrs. Tai laughed and said: Don't worry, don't worry, I've prepared it early in the morning and you won't be missing your brother Jin. Then she told Eleven Niang about Mrs. Qiao: It's been two years since she came to attend the spring banquet on March 3rd. At that time, Cheng

The Duke of Guo appointed Xuantong as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and the fourth son just came back from observing mourning in his hometown. I don’t know why he didn’t come this time.

Maybe it was because there were a lot of things at home. After hearing what Xu Lingyi said about this, Eleventh Mother took more than 200,000 taels of silver and came out to make usury loans with the Yang family. Now the Yang family's account books were ordered by the emperor to be posted outside the Meridian Gate.

The fire burned down and the Qiao family lost all their money. Some of the money was borrowed. Creditors heard about it and swarmed to the Qiao family to demand repayment. The Qiao family had no money, so someone rushed to the main hall and took away a green ancestral bird.

The ancient bronze tripod had been moved away, and the three-foot-long and two-foot-wide red sandalwood incense table would have been carried away if the people from Shuntian Prefecture hadn't arrived quickly. Cheng Guogong was busy with these things in the past few days.

How can Mrs. Qiao be in the mood to come to our house to drink and listen to a show?

Because a large part of the Yang family's usury was lent to officials of the Sixth Department. After Jianninghou and Shouchangbo were imprisoned, the officials of the Dali Department were afraid to interrogate them. The emperor simply had someone put up a notice, and it was scheduled to be held at the Meridian Gate today.

All the account books were burned.

Mrs. Tai also heard about it, but she didn’t have the details of Eleven Niang. After listening to it, she sighed and said: The defeat is like a mountain. This is not the case for housekeepers. I think the Qiao family will be seriously injured this time.

.But there are no outstanding people among the descendants. Speaking of which, recalling the past, I remember that Cheng Guogong had a concubine who was about the same age as the fourth child. When I was young, I don’t remember why I had a dispute with the fourth child.

, he tricked a few playmates into trapping the fourth child, and actually trapped the fourth child, and paid five taels of silver to get it done. He was a very smart and astute man. Unfortunately, Mrs. Qiao later sent someone to lure him in.

A land of fireworks, he was later kicked out of his home to become an actor. If he had been taught well and sent to the barracks for some training, he might have been able to put him to use now.

This matter is a bit complicated, and it’s hard for Eleven Niang to say anything.

Yes, she said a few words and talked about Xu Sifu: I don’t know how the Danbozhai is being cleaned up. I’ll have to go and see it tomorrow.

You don’t have to worry about this. Mrs. Tai smiled and said, I asked Mother Du to keep an eye on me. If anything happens, she will tell me. Then she asked Yang: Is the money for sesame oil at Dajue Temple ready?

Regarding sending Yang to Dajue Temple, Eleven Niang didn't say much, and Xu Lingyi didn't ask too much. After Eleven Niang mentioned it, he asked Manager Bai to make arrangements.

But if you send it to someone else, Chanju will need to give you money for the scented oil.

The money for the sesame oil has been sent over. It was agreed that from now on, thirty taels will be sent to the person every year on the ninth day of the lunar month.

The madam said with a slight smile, and the eleventh mother took care of her and took a rest.

Eleven Niang returned to the house.

Qianxiang showed her a pair of corals given by Grandma Huang San.

It's pink, about a foot tall, with crystals shining under the light, and it's very beautiful.

The maids all marveled. Qiu Yu even touched it carefully: Madam, I heard that this thing is made from the horn on the head of the Sea Dragon King, which can attract evil and ward off evil. Is it true?

Of course Eleven Niang wouldn’t believe it, but she wouldn’t expose it either. She smiled and said: Maybe.

Although Qianxiang was calm, she was only a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old. She was a little excited at this time and said with a smile: When I was a child, I saw someone put it on the incense table in the ancestral hall. It must be true.

Just as he was talking, Xu Lingyi came in.

Hey, who sent it?

Eleven Niang, who was sent by Grandma Huang San, smiled and stood up to help him change his clothes.

Xu Lingyi looked at it: the two plants are the same height and similar in appearance, which is very rare. Then he said, put one on your window sill together with the goldfish for fun. One plant can be placed on Brother Jin's bed.

It seems that he also believes that coral has the ability to attract evil and ward off evil.

Eleven Niang agreed with a smile. On the eighth day of April, on the Buddha's birthday, someone gave him an ivory carving of the Five Hundred Arhats, which was regarded as repaying Huang Sanli. This is a story for another time.

The next day, she went to Danbozhai.

Gejin had already moved in and accompanied Eleven Niang for a walk to Danbozhai.

It's a courtyard, but it's a courtyard with five rooms and three entrances. There are toon trees as thick as two arms next to the steps. The walls have been repainted, the furniture has been renovated, the curtains and cushions are all new, but the vases and tea sets are antiques, which look quaint.

Natural, comfortable and elegant, it is quite suitable for Xu Sizhen's identity.

Eleven Niang was very satisfied after spending a few days settling Xu Sizhen, and the results of the emperor's treatment of the Yang family came out.

Confiscated family property and exiled Linghui

Xu Lingyi nodded: The emperor finally remembered his past friendship and spared the lives of the Yang family.

Then another pavilion elder

Xu Lingyi said in a low voice that he would probably not survive, but the family members should not be involved.

Eleven Niang sighed slightly.

In the evening, Yang's mother heard the news and came to ask to see her.

Madam, I want to follow Aunt Yang to Dajue Temple to practice. I asked Madam for your permission and kowtowed.

Don't blame her for coming to find him.

With the Yang family like this now, she would have no whereabouts when she went back. It would just be more food.

Eleven Niang asked someone to help her: Aunt Yang has left home and is a foreigner. It is not suitable for my mother to follow her. If my mother doesn't mind, I will find a job for my mother to look at houses in the village. What do you think?

Yang's mother was a little disappointed after hearing this, but what Eleven Niang said made sense. She thanked Eleven Niang gratefully. On the night of the eighth day of the lunar month, she and Eleven Niang's mother, who was sent to guard Yang, helped Yang pack her things.

Qianxiang came in with a somewhat solemn look and whispered to Eleven Niang: Ever since I brought him back to the house, I haven't cried or made any fuss, and everything has been packed away. Just now, I gave Yang's mother the four hanging screens hanging on the wall in the inner room.

I stopped and said I liked it very much and wanted to take it to the temple.

Only people with extremely strong determination can be calm and organized in this situation. It is not to blame that Xiang Xiang is a little worried.

Eleven Niang’s purpose is to get her to leave the Xu family.

After hearing this, she whispered: There are only a few things in her room. She can take whatever she wants. As for the other things, I asked the steward to negotiate with Dajue Temple. Thirty taels of fragrant oil will be given in three installments.

Once at the Duan Niu Festival, once at the Mid-Autumn Festival, and once at the Spring Festival. Since someone in the family is going there, it is logical and emotional to go and see Aunt Yang.

Xianxiang understood. After Yang left, he put down the things Yang had taken away, made a note on the side, sent a few rough emissaries to clean the small courtyard, and then locked the door with a copper lock.

The courtyard gate.

Yang’s mother and the Xu family’s rough mother-in-law took Yang to Dajue Temple. That night, after kowtowing to Eleven Niang, she followed the Xu family’s steward to a farm in Shaanxi for a visit.
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