Otoharu

Chapter 328 Name
Li Meier asked Jiang to choose first, and Jiang chose the one with a sharp temper.

Li Meier pointed to the fourth timid girl and asked Mistress Zhang, "What's her name?"

Grandmother Zhang smiled, "Her name is Huniu, which is a cheap name given by the family. The girl is a talented woman with knowledge and education. I can give them another name if they like."

Li Meier chose her and the fifth girl with a darker complexion. Her selection criteria were also very simple. These two are obviously able to endure hardships, so they will save you worry in the future.

Then the matter of calculating the money is the matter between Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Jiang. One big and two young, Mrs. Zhang asked for 18 taels. She said, "The older ones are ten taels, and the younger ones are five taels each. This is the first time for my aunt and sister." Do my business here, let’s get a lottery, just 18 taels.”

Seeing that she knows how to do business like this, Mrs. Jiang thanked her with a smile.

Zhang Yapo said, "Recently there was a disaster on Fujian Road. There was a severe drought in the spring and a severe flood in the summer. The weather is not as good as ours. The maids I brought here are all escaped from the back side. Parents can no longer support them, and even though they are sold as slaves, they can finally have a full meal, and it is their blessing that these three servant girls have entered your house now."

Children who sell their bodies, which ones are not sad, Mrs. Zhang is used to it, said a few words about the origins of the maids, and gave the deeds of selling their lives to Mrs. Li, saying, "At this time, the yamen is not doing business, and we will wait until tomorrow." Aunts and sisters send people to the Yamen, and they should be transferred to your famous family."

It was getting late, and Mrs. Zhang got up to say goodbye.Mrs. Li, Mrs. Jiang, was polite and kept the meal, but Mrs. Zhang declined with a smile. Mrs. Jiang and Li Meier got up and sent Mrs. Zhang out.

When the mother and daughter came back, Kang Geer said to his mother and sister, "Sister, I think the third girl is the prettiest, why didn't you choose the prettiest one?"

Li Meier said, "It's good-looking but not for food. Our family buys people for work, so naturally we must choose those who can do the work."

Brother Kang was surprised when he heard the words, "Which one buys maids not for work!" Does anyone else buy maids not for work?In his family, from grandmother to mother to sister, they all have to work, not to mention the maids and mother-in-law.

Li Meier smiled, "There are always such people who buy good-looking maids and go back to serve them personally. Instead of doing rough work, they just do some work of serving tea and water. I heard Aunt Zhen say that maids from rich families Some of them are more expensive than the ladies from that small family."

Kang Geer looked at his sister, and asked with some sympathy in his eyes: "Sister, you are not qualified to be a maid for those big families, are you?"

Li Meier choked when he asked, then rolled her eyes, and said angrily: "Is your skin itchy again, boy! If you want to be beaten, just say so!"

Brother Kang shrank his neck, obviously a little scared.

Mrs. Jiang watched their sister and brother making fun, and couldn't help laughing: "Brother Kang, don't talk nonsense, our family buys maids to save money, and it's useless to buy those who are good-looking, and those who are good-looking. The price must be higher, not as affordable as the ordinary ones."

"That is, if your mother and sister hadn't chosen three unsightly ones, could the matchmaker give us two taels of silver cheaper." Mrs. Li also echoed her approval.

A few people were talking, Mrs. Lin came over to salute with the three maids who had rearranged, Mrs. Li nodded, and said with the style of an old lady, "From now on, Cuihua will serve by Grandma's side, Huniu and Jinzhi Eldest sister, go and meet your masters."

Cuihua, Huniu and Jinzhi meet Jiang Shi and Li Meier respectively, and Granny Lin teaches them to recognize Kang Geer.

Jiang looked at Li Meier again and smiled, "Your maidservant, please give me a name. Tomorrow I will take Ding Yi to the yamen to handle the transfer of ownership."

Li Meier shook her head and thought for a while, then said with a smile: "There is Sister Baozi in front, so Huniu, you can call it Jiaozi, Jinzhi...you can call it Wanzi." I feel very hungry all the time.

Mrs. Li curled her lips in disdain and said, "If you can name this girl, you will know that your master is a glutton."

Li Meier giggled, "I don't think so, grandma, don't you think this name is very simple, as soon as you hear it, you can tell that our family is a sincere family."

Mrs. Li couldn't feel anything simple, and it wasn't a disaster year, so why did she call it a bunch of food?

Jiang took advantage of the situation to start talking, and smiled, "Speaking of food, Baozi went to ask the chef to add two delicious dishes. There is a newcomer in the family today, so it's better to eat tonight."

The Li family bought a newcomer, which was a sign of prosperity. With the help of three more maids, the Jiang family was not so busy when organizing Mrs. Li's birthday.

Although Mrs. Li herself is not going to make a big deal, but the old man doesn't like to be lively, and Mrs. Li is a little vain, so Mrs. Jiang still plans to hold a few banquets and invite the neighbors to come and have a good time.

Ever since Jiang Shanqing became a scholar, the Zhuang family came to Li's house more and more frequently. They were also the first to arrive on Li's birthday. talking.

"Sister-in-law is really lucky. Both son and daughter-in-law are so filial, and your children and grandchildren can read books. Your days of happiness will come later." Aunt Zhuang has few opponents when it comes to flattery. Very obedient.Although Mrs. Li didn't like Aunt Zhuang's character, who doesn't like to hear good things, and today is her birthday, so she didn't give her the same face as usual.

"I owe you a good word." Mrs. Li replied indifferently, but she was quite beautiful in her heart.

Aunt Zhuang was also used to Mrs. Li's cold face, now she got a little good looks, she smiled and said: "Next month is my grandson's wedding, sister-in-law, you must come over to have a feast. "

Mrs. Li also knew about the engagement between the Zhuang family and the granddaughter of the patriarch's family, but she didn't know the exact date of the marriage. Now that Aunt Zhuang said this, she couldn't help but ask, "Why is the wedding held at this time?" Yes, the bride and groom are not afraid of heatstroke.

"Who says it's not? It was originally planned to get married in October last year, but my in-law's grandma suddenly fell ill, so I moved the wedding date to July this year. The closest auspicious day is July. If you wait, it will be next year. , my eldest grandson is about to be eighteen, but he can't wait any longer, so he can only make do with the marriage next month, and I'm still waiting to hold my great-grandson." Aunt Zhuang said depressedly. sighed.

(End of this chapter)