Calculated in this way, each child needs to buy a private property of nearly ten thousand taels of silver, plus the wedding expenses. Fortunately for Xu Sijie, Xu Siyu is the eldest son and the first child of the fourth family to marry.

Five thousand taels. Xu Sizhen is the heir apparent. I'm afraid the cost will be doubled. For three children, it will cost at least 50,000 taels. There is also Sister Zhen before and Brother Jin after that. It seems that this guy is really worth something.

Eleven Niang cursed in her heart, and asked Zhuxiang to list out the items Xu Siyu needed for his new house one by one and hand them over to Manager Bai. Manager Bai sent a steward to buy them. By mid-June, the new house was ready. Well, it was still early for the wedding ceremony, and the weather

It was hot, and everyone was a little hesitant about doing things. She also discussed Xu Siyu's marriage with the mothers in charge. Brother Jin Jin has become obsessed with rowing since March 3, and he has been making noises every now and then.

Once, when the weather got hotter, you could only go in the morning and evening. In June, it was still very hot even in the morning and evening. Brother Jin was often sweating profusely from the heat, and his snow-white skin was red, but he still stubbornly wanted to go boating.

Eleven Niang's heart moved and she asked Xu Lingyi to tell Brother Jin to swim.

Xu Lingyi happily agreed.

Eleven Niang only left her several-year-old mother-in-law to work as an errand in Liufangwu, helping with cleaning and other tasks, while she served tea, melons and fruits to the two men.

The water blew across Biyi Lake, bringing a slight coolness, and she sat in the pavilion reading a book or doing some needlework.

Within three or four days, Brother Jin learned how to swim, and when Xu Lingyi let him go, he swam toward Lingqiong Villa where the trees were rippled.

Xu Lingyi was startled, and it took him half a cup of tea to catch him.

When he got ashore, he shook his head to Eleven Niang: No, Brother Jin is too courageous, so we have to find two boys to serve him in advance.

Eleven Niang hurriedly wrapped Brother Jin with a big handkerchief, and said with a smile: It's not suitable for him to be in the inner courtyard when he's older, and I'm afraid he won't be able to watch Cong since he's too young.

I knew this well. Xu Lingyi didn't take it seriously, and within two days he found two boys aged 12 or 13 to follow Brother Jin.

The eleventh mother saw that the two children had dark skin, and their bodies were as round and strong as calves, but their eyes were very pure and she couldn't help but nodded secretly.

Manager Bai, who brought the children in, knew that Eleven Niang paid close attention to Brother Jin and taught her everything personally. He was afraid that she would dislike the two children for being rough, so he hurriedly explained: The Marquis said that he would only play with her.

At the age of reading, people who understand etiquette and are literate are with them. Although these two grew up on a farm, their hands and feet are very flexible and their temperament is honest. They have been working in the Xu family since their great-grandfather's generation, and their parents are also

He is an honest person and will definitely accompany the Sixth Young Master well.

Or maybe everything will turn to its extreme. Shiyi Niang herself attended the Peiyou class at a very early age, and her childhood memories are all of spring-like classrooms and cheerful teachers. When she came to Brother Jin, she hoped that he could enjoy life carefree.

Although I keep an eye on him closely, I mostly use it to cultivate good living habits.

Let Mr. Bai worry about it. Eleven Niang accepted the two children with a smile. When Brother Jin becomes enlightened, she may have to trouble Mr. Bai to help find two more boys.

Manager Bai breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it was ordered by the Marquis, Madam refused to agree, so this matter will most likely be repeated.

He smiled, probably said some polite words, and stood up to leave.

Eleven Niang called two children over for questioning.

The two children, one named Huang Damao and the other Liu Erwu, are innocent and childishly smart, unlike some servants who work as errands in the government. Although they are young, they have a calmness that only adults can have.

She nodded secretly and called Brother Jin in to introduce them to each other. The three of them soon started playing together, leaving Brother Shen aside.

Mother Gu was afraid that Huang Damao and Liu Erwu would not understand the rules, so she stayed by the side.

Brother Jin is getting happier and happier.

Swimming, rowing in small boats, picking lotus pods, climbing trees, playing tops, digging for bugs and playing in the mud, her clothes were either scratched or covered in mud. However, Eleven Niang didn't say anything except washing her hands carefully every time, which made Mother Gu very anxious.

His head was sweating. Seeing that Brother Shen was following behind and having a good time, he quickly called Brother Shen's wet nurse: "Our young master is the wife who has made the decision. I'm afraid the seventh young master will have to report to the fifth wife. Otherwise, we will have to ask the fifth wife."

Being covered in mud and sweat, it will be difficult to do business when we get home. Brother Shen's wet nurse smiled bitterly.

Xu Lingyi told brother Jin to swim, and brother Shen also shouted to learn it after he returned. But Xu Lingyi could not take care of two children by himself, and Xu Lingkuan couldn't hold his temper and quit after teaching him twice. The fifth lady had no choice but to do it again.

Others could not be allowed into the inner courtyard, so they had to send the child to the red light alley. Mr. Sun Laohou personally took charge, and the prince of Dingnan personally told Brother Shen to swim. Brother Shen was having fun there and missed Shu. The fifth lady missed her son.

, I took Brother Cheng to live there for half a month, and just finished taking Brother Cheng back home.

The two children often play together. Naturally, the two wet nurses have a lot of contact with each other, and they both signed a recommendation contract, so they are naturally closer than ordinary people. Brother Shen’s wet nurse told Mama Gu: That time seven

The young master followed the sixth young master and called the fourth madam mother, and the fifth madam felt a little unhappy. Later, because of learning to swim, the fifth madam even scolded the fifth master. Knowing that the marquis made a special trip to find two boys for the sixth young master

While playing with me, I also had the idea to find two for the seventh young master. This way, the seventh young master would not have to follow the sixth young master every day. For this matter, Shi’s mother made a special trip back to the red light alley. It’s just that

Such people are hard to find. The funny ones are afraid of breaking the rules by entering the house and hanging out with the little maid. The more honest ones are afraid of not being able to please the seventh young master. The old master is also in a dilemma. Let me tell you.

, wouldn’t it just add fuel to the fire?

Mother Gu was dumbfounded when she heard this, and pointed at Shen, brother Zheng and Jin, who were lying under the tree looking for insects for the birds. Brother: "What are you going to do when you get back?"

The Fifth Madam knew that the Seventh Young Master was getting together with the Sixth Young Master these days. She just didn’t know that they were playing so crazy. Brother Shen’s wet nurse said helplessly, as long as the Seventh Young Master cleans up before going to greet the Fifth Madam, the Fifth Madam’s current

My thoughts were all on the eighth young master, so I wouldn't notice it for a while. He also said, I just hope that the old master can quickly find two young men for the seventh young master, so that I won't have to worry about flying every day.

Just as he was talking, Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie walked in, talking and laughing.

The two wet nurses hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.

Xu Sizhen nodded and squatted next to Brother Jin with a smile: "I'm digging worms for your bird again."

Brother Jin raised his head, and there were black marks on his face.

Fourth brother grinned, glanced at Xu Sijie and called out fifth brother. Then he stood up, holding a fleshy earth dragon in his hand, and stretched out his dirty hand to pull Xu Sizhen.

Brother Shen's wet nurse exclaimed and hurriedly looked towards Mama Gu, signaling her to stop Brother Jin.

Mother Gu shook her head gently towards her.

She saw Xu Sizhen holding Brother Jin's hand nonchalantly.

Brother Jin pulled Xu Sizhen and ran under the eaves of the roof paved with bluestone tiles.

Look, you see him placing the earth dragon on the bluestone brick with excitement on his face, then he ran to Huang Xiaomao, took half of the scissors, and cut off the earth dragon from the middle.

The earth dragon rolled over and huddled on the bluestone bricks.

Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie exclaimed in unison, their faces turning a little pale.

Liu Erwu said that earth dragons are not afraid of death. They will live after a while and can become two. Brother Jin looked at his two brothers proudly. I want to make many earth dragons and keep them in cages, so there is no need.

I catch bugs and feed them to the birds every day.

Really? Xu Sizhen couldn't bear to look at the earth dragon on the ground and turned his face away. Brother Jin is so smart.

Xu Sijie was confused and asked Liu Erwu: Is it true?

Liu Erwu nodded: How dare I lie to the young master? It was the Goudan in our village who said it. I even tried it once and it really worked. Only then did I tell the sixth young master. Madam specially asked us. If the sixth young master

If you ask us something, you have to say no if you don't know it, and if you know it, you say yes. If you talk nonsense about things you don't know and coax the sixth young master, my wife will know about it and will kick us both out of the house.

Just as he was talking, Qiu Yu lifted the curtain and came out.

Fourth Young Master and Fifth Young Master, she bowed her knees and saluted with a smile. Madam knew you were coming, so she invited you to come in and drink ice-cold mung bean soup.

The two of them were busy adjusting their clothes.

Brother Jin rushed in with two pieces of insects.

Xu Sizhen burst out laughing, cupped his hands towards Qiu Yu, smiled and said thank you, sister, and then he and Xu Sijie entered the hall one behind the other.

Eleven Niang was sitting on the Arhat bed in the hall, with a little maid standing beside her to fan her.

Brother Jin was already nestled in her arms, holding two pieces of insects and talking to her: "You can have many, many."

Eleven Niang took the little maid's fan to fan Brother Jin. Not only did she not show any disgust or anger, but she also said with a smile: You can't keep it in a cage. Look at who kept the earth dragon in a cage.

Is it growing in a flower pot? Doesn’t it grow in the soil?

Xu Sizhen looked a little surprised.

Brother Jin tilted his head, looked at his mother, and then at the twisted flesh bug in his hand, and ran out: "I'll ask Erwu."

Eleven Niang looked at her son's back, the smile in her eyes was full of tolerance.

She smiled and greeted Xu Sichen and Xu Sijie: You are here. Qidao, why are you here at this time? Is there something wrong?

They usually go into the inner courtyard after dinner to greet their parents and the dowager.

Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie sat on the Taishi chairs beside them and said with a smile: A few days ago, Han Jian invited us to go fishing in their newly built yard. I saw the lotus flowers in Biyi Lake were in full bloom, so I wanted to invite them.

They come to our house to enjoy the lotus flowers

Before he finished speaking, Eleven Niang already understood.

When you go to Biyi Lake to enjoy lotus flowers, you naturally have to go to the back garden. The back garden is also in the inner courtyard, so the maids, women, and others need to avoid it. Eleven Niang is the mistress of the Xu Mansion, so this matter must be approved by her.

Eleven Niang looked at Xu Sizhen, who was sitting gracefully opposite her, and was very pleased. She immediately said: Okay, look at what time the banquet will be needed. Gejin has written a list and I will let the mothers arrange it.

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Xu Sizhen knew that his mother would support him unconditionally.

With a pleasant smile on his face, he stood up and saluted Eleven Niang: Mother, I'm sorry for bothering you.

He looks a bit like a little adult.

Eleven Niang smiled: There is no need to ask his mother so politely, it was Mr. Zhao who told him, right?

Xu Sizhen touched his head and smiled sheepishly.

His expression was as shy as before.
Chapter completed!