Ye An finally answered the question with a tacit attitude. Qin Mumu looked at him who was drinking mutton soup with his head down and couldn't help but laugh: "Why, a beautiful little lady like Xuan'er has wronged you for being your concubine?"
No, I don’t care, but you have a mental disorder?!"
"The blessing of all people, hehe, what obstacles can I have? I just think that Xuan'er has never enjoyed the blessing in our family for so many years. It's a bit unbearable for her to continue to stay here in the future."
Xuan'er beside her was already dazzled by the sudden good news. She didn't expect that what she had been striving for for so long would finally come true, and that the Marquis would finally let her go and take her into the house.
Although this sounds very strange, the fact is that ancient women were very confused about their future. Apart from caring for their husbands, raising children, and taking care of the housework, they had almost nothing else to do. What was left was a group of women.
Get together to talk and chat.
The more Xuan'er came into contact with things in Lan Kwai Fong, the more she discovered that women can do things like men, make money, and use their talents and values.
It is no longer possible for her to return to the ordinary life of a woman. She does not even want to become a man's vassal and live her whole life without worrying about food and clothing at home.
She wanted to stay in the Hou Mansion, and like Qin Mumu, she wanted to have something to do all day long, instead of just going out shopping, buying the things she wanted, and drinking tea and chatting with others like other ladies.
The whole afternoon was spent chatting.
What's more important is that she has become accustomed to life in the Hou Mansion.
She has pursued love, and the Marquis has always been the most perfect man in her mind. She really doesn't look down on other people. Those young talents in Tokyo are not enough to look at in front of the Marquis. Even the heels of the Marquis' feet are not enough.
Can't compare!
She was willing to be the concubine of the Marquis, not to mention that the wife treated her like a sister. In addition to helping the wife with work every day, she could also take charge of Lan Kwai Fong's account books. This sense of accomplishment made her addicted to it.
Seeing Xuan'er's beautiful eyes shining brightly, Ye An couldn't adapt to it for a while, and then whispered to Qin Mumu: "It's better now. How can I bear Xuan'er's appearance? It's not as good as before."
Qin Mumu smiled foolishly and said: "Are you still not happy? You can't leave her for the rest of your life, right? Then I can't sleep well every night! Eh? By the way, what is Tieniu's little secret you just said?!"
"Tieniu falls in love with Zhang Jinlian!"
"Huh?! There is such a thing, right under my nose, how could I not know?!" Qin Mumu was surprised for a moment, and even Xuan'er beside her opened her eyes wide and listened with her ears pricked up.
Ye An smiled helplessly: "Although Tieniu is a fool, he still has a sense of shame. He didn't dare to spread the word about his dealings with the widow, let alone let the master's wife know about it, so he kept it secret. We are busy and can't take care of it.
A lot, but I still saw something suspicious from the beautiful handkerchief on his waist, and then I knew that he had something going on with Mrs. Zhang!"
"Mr. Zhang is a nice person. She is down-to-earth and honest. She has a bright mind. She can take good care of her own small store and help us arrange the backyard securely. At first glance, she is a person who lives a good life. Tieniu and her
It's good to be in love with each other, so why hide it from us? Just to save your face?! No way! He's not that kind of person."
Ye An smiled helplessly and pointed to the house outside: "His mother is in the outer courtyard! You forgot!"
Qin Mumu suddenly realized that she remembered the era's prejudice against widows. Tieniu's mother also came from a scholarly family. Although her eyes were blind, her heart was clear and she would definitely not tolerate Zhang.
"Then this will be troublesome. Mrs. Zhang also has two children..."
After Xuan'er's own affairs were settled, she began to worry about Tieniu. She had been with Ye An for a long time, and she and Tieniu were like brothers and sisters.
Ye An shook his head: "This matter must not be spread to the ears of the old man. Tieniu is a filial person. Once his mother objects or threatens to die, Tieniu will naturally not dare to associate with Zhang anymore.
, I’m afraid Zhang’s life will not be easy by then.”
Qin Mumu glanced at Ye An: "You have thought about it a lot. This matter is something that I, the matron of the family, should take care of. Don't worry about it. Let him put his heart in his stomach. I will definitely have a way.
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"What can you do? No matter how great you are, you can't beat the secular etiquette. Are you really addicted to being a matchmaker?!"
Ye An was a little helpless, Qin Mumu had such a character, she always loved to worry, especially about emotional issues, but she still maintained the stance of future generations.
It would be unpalatable to marry a widow in future generations, let alone now?
After a bowl of delicious mutton soup, with sugar, garlic and chili added to add flavor, Ye An and Qin Mumu were thoroughly addicted to this meal. Even Xuan'er was pulled to sit down and eat a small bowl.
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Sugar garlic is Qin Mumu’s favorite, and of course Ye An also likes it. As the saying goes, “Eating meat without garlic tastes half as bad.” However, the taste in your mouth after eating it is indeed unpleasant. Fortunately, sugar garlic
The taste is slightly better.
When you hold a piece of chicken tongue in your mouth, most of the strong garlic flavor disappears.
Xuan'er poured a few cups of fruit tea, which allowed the taste in her mouth to slowly disappear. It was good to drink hot tea in winter, let alone fruit tea.
These are specially made by Qin Mumu in a drying oven in the summer, and with a little honey, they have white peach honey fruit tea and melon honey fruit tea, which taste quite good.
Ye An took a sip of fruit tea, and felt misty for a while. He looked at Qin Mumu with a smile and said: "How is the draft in the palace? I didn't mention it when you came home. It seems that the official's wishes were not fulfilled.
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"You all know that you still ask me. The empress has taken a fancy to the Guo family. I heard Xue Kui's wife Liu say that I know that these young ladies who came to the show because of their feelings have not simple family backgrounds. Among the elders of the Guo family, they are the most powerful.
Do you know who is famous?"
Without waiting for Ye An to answer, Qin Mumu said: "Guo Shouwen! His second daughter is Empress Zhang Mu, the empress of Emperor Zhenzong! The eldest son Guo Chongde was promoted to Prince Zhongshe; the second son Guo Chongxin was promoted to Zuozangku Envoy in Xijing
, Tongzhi Imperial City Secretary, was given to Fuzhou Observer after his death; his third son, Guo Chongyan, was promoted to Chongyi Envoy and Quanzhou Governor; these four sons were even more extraordinary, promoted to the commander of the four compartments of Ritianwu and the defense envoy of Hezhou
, deputy general manager of the Ma Infantry Army in Gaoyangguan Road!"
Ye An smiled: "Hey, the old Zhao family only chooses the daughters of generals! Do you know what this means?"
"What else can it mean? Of course it's a blessing!"
Ye An smiled and shook his head and said: "This is not a favor, but the method of the old Zhao family. It seems that Liu E is wooing the generals, but in fact these generals are no longer simple generals. They have become
Now that they have become relatives, a general and a relative, do you think their lives will be easy in the future?"
"You mean Liu E is suppressing the Guo family? How is this possible?!"
Qin Mumu was a little confused, but Ye An took a longer view and said: "It can't be said to be suppression now. After all, Liu E still wants to use the Guo family, but what if Liu E is gone one day? What about the Guo family?
They are real relatives. When the time comes, the Guo family will definitely be targeted by civil servants, and they will be impeached for the slightest violation of law. That will be a really difficult life!"
"Who is Zhao Zhen's queen?"
Qin Mumu asked Ye An a question without hesitation, and Ye An smiled bitterly and said: "Queen Guo..."