Yuan Fu Nushu

Chapter 398, All have to celebrate the New Year

Today is the day when aunts and grandmas all over the country return to Ning. Mrs. Hou of Nanyang is also at her natal home at this time. Her mother died early, her father is old-fashioned, and her concubine warms the bed and gives birth to children. Mrs. Nanyang Hou and her aunt are also on good terms.

The noon banquet was also very lively, talking about Qi's kindness in taking care of Zhang's mother.

There is no way for Yanyan to take Zhang's mother out of the house. She must be accompanied by an old mother who keeps her word in her in-law's house.

It's also Zhang's mother who has nothing to do and doesn't fight for leisure. If she provokes her every day, Yanyan will not dare to take her with her.

A year passed, and two years passed, Yanyan transformed from an abandoned wife to a filial daughter-in-law. During the past two years, Zhang's mother also came back to visit. She had money in her hand and missed her old employer, so she bought something to send back.Mrs. Nanyang Hou's natal family received benefits. Think about where Zhang's mother has money, it can only be given by Qi's family, or it can be obtained from Qi's shop.

There is a reason here, that is, Feng's and her mother-in-law are not good.There are two daughters-in-law in the family, one daughter-in-law is not good, the other daughter-in-law is naturally a good person, and the Qi family is really generous, which comes from the fact that there is money in the shop.

Mrs. Nanyang Hou's father, Lao Taishan of Nanyang Hou said this: "Thanks to Shizi Yun, the princess tried her best to save the government in the court, and Shizi Yun is now saving the old family. We respect Shizi Yun."

Nanyang Hou nodded again and again: "Yes, that's what I said. I'm really ashamed to say it. I lost a lot of respect for my ancestors. If there is no son, Jing'er will go to Xinji to do some stupid things. Also implicated."

Luan Jing was also here, and she didn't dare to breathe. Lu Juanniang insisted on dragging down the Ma family by herself. If the Qi family refused to accept it, and Mrs. Hu Guogong Shizi was her good friend, Nanyang Marquis Mansion would not be much better.

Mrs. Nanyang Hou was angry: "I didn't say it again and again, who is Jinger for? For his aunt Ma's family, and for your nephew Ma Dechang."

Nanyanghou was embarrassed, and when Luan Jing replied to him, he made it clear that he wanted to help his uncle Ma's family overturn the case and prove that all the girls in Xinji were licentious.

Does Nanyang Hou believe it?
he believe.

Luan Jing and the others were also drinking and drinking in Beijing, grabbing a girl from a good family to flirt with them in broad daylight, maybe they could do it by drinking too much.But when he was molesting, he was resisted by a lot of people, and he dared to tell me who my father was, and kept molesting to the end, even if Yun Zhan wasn't there, Luan Jing would never admit his mistake.Those gang of dudes don't have the guts.That's why Huguogong was nicknamed "Xiexie" among them, and Yun Zhan was nicknamed "Xiaoxie".

Some people say that Ma Dechang dared it. Ma Dechang’s molesting case also happened in other provinces. In Beijing, he had to pretend to be a noble son.

Old Taishan told his daughter to shut up: "I didn't talk to you, and it's considered affection for my cousin. It's just that Mr. Ma Biao is really outrageous. He has to take care of things on his own. Why bother his father?"

Mrs. Nanyang Hou's words were squeezed out again: "Father, our family also spent a lot of money."

Nanyang Hou and his son were embarrassed again.

Lao Taishan told his daughter to shut up again: "Eat and eat, don't interrupt when men talk."

Seeing the embarrassment of the nephew and son-in-law, the aunt smiled and said: "If you want to say something unpleasant, you should say Qi Shi. During the first lunar month, when do you come to sit and sit at your aunt's house, and have a drink of New Year's wine is also a relationship between relatives."

Lao Taishan smiled and said: "Yes, my sister's words are reasonable. Jing'er, go see Qi Shi and tell her that your grandfather invited her to have New Year's wine." Luan Jing blushed and didn't know how to say that he and Qi Shi had no relationship , So far he has no courage to enter the shop, the grandfather changed his words again: "It's better for your mother to say it, let the elders say, not to press Qi Shi to pay New Year's greetings, but to let Qi Shi know that this word came from me, not your husband and wife Talking and laughing."

Luan Jing heaved a sigh of relief and even said yes.

He was afraid that he would say something later, he would not be able to answer, but it happened that the prince of Linjiang Marquis came to him, and his grandfather said: "There must be something wrong here, you go." Marquis of Nanyang also wanted Luan Jing and Wu Tianxiong to move around, and the rest The nephews of the aristocratic family, and the other dudes who have no official positions, Nanyang Marquis is hard to say on the surface, but in his heart he is reluctant for Luan Jing to walk with them.

After all, the common language is the most important point between husband and wife and friends.

Luan Jing came out as if he had received an amnesty, and sat down with Wu Tianxiong.

The taverns in the first month of the lunar year are generally not open. It is not necessary to find one in the whole capital to open the door. You can go directly to the brothel to have wine and food. Both Luan Jing and Wu's family are relatively rich, so it is not a problem to invite a meal, and the two don't care about each other. Treating guests and traveling together are quite comfortable.

When the food and drink are ready, Luan Jing raises his glass: "Old Wu, thank you for saving me. My grandfather is saying that the Qi family is so good and so good. I'm really afraid that he will ask about my relationship with the Qi family in public. Fortunately, you dragged me out."

Wu Tianxiong said: "Then you will agree to what I beg you?"

Luan Jing said, "Say it."

Wu Tianxiong's people suddenly collapsed: "Help me, please don't wear new furs when your mother comes to my house for New Year's wine?"

Luan Jing probably understands how his family is rich and others are poor. Although Wu Tianxiong's family is not poor, he can feel it from other dandies.

He said first: "Okay, we are brothers."

Then said: "What's the matter?"

Wu Tianxiong said: "Don't you understand yet? Last year your parents wore new furs, and your family's Chinese New Year treats were also top-quality seafood, which made it difficult for other people's families to serve New Year's wine. It's the same this year."

Luan Jing said: "Who doesn't wear new clothes during the Chinese New Year, don't you also wear new clothes?"

Wu Tianxiong mentioned the corner of the clothes: "I can still afford this eight taels of clothing material, 12 taels of tailor's money, and 20 taels of small things."

Just as Luan Jing was about to spread his hands and joke, Wu Tianxiong said, "It's nothing compared to your family. My elders wore furs worth thousands of taels last year, and you still have tiger skins hanging on the main hall of your house. It looks like a fake Juyi hall."

Just as Luan Jing wanted to laugh, he sighed again: "Don't mention that tiger skin. My mother and father have been anxious for a year. Fortunately, the Chen family hasn't taken office yet, otherwise my mother would be so angry that she would see a doctor."

Wu Tianxiong, who came to look for Luan Jing full of bitterness, was also happy, he was happy when he heard the disaster, he hehe twice.

The Viscount Xihe and the Chen family were lucky. It started with the Marquis of Qinghe, Marquis of Nanyang, Marquis of Linjiang and others who were willing to take care of his family. Marquis of Nanyang took out the tiger skin. Mrs. Huang tried to reinstate the Chen family. Sending it to Viscount Xihe, no matter how poor the Chen family was, they had to celebrate. They got drunk that night, and early the next morning, the eldest son Chen Xianggui took office with his father's official documents.

The name written on the official document is clear and clear, it is not Chen Xianggui, but from the old man Huang to the person who helped to restore his post, and the official who took office, they don't expect capable officials in the rich family, but they are just a little bit of contribution to the ancestors Er thin noodles, give an unimportant official position, just like Luan Jing and Wu Tianxiong said that they are handymen in the yamen, they are officials doing odd jobs.

This kind of miscellaneous errands is the most common in the yamen, and one or two officials dawdle, which does not affect the serious business of the yamen.

So if the father comes, or if the son comes, the Yamen Shangguan is not at ease. Anyway, taking care of your Chen family has an official position, so that's it.

The inauguration document is in Lao Tzu's name, and the name registered in the yamen is in the name of his son. That's it. The official department knows the reason and won't investigate. There is nothing to investigate. Everyone knows the details of the inside story. Anyway, it is to take care of your Chen family. Official position, eat a piece of emperor's food and survive starvation, want to be promoted?It depends on your own ability, but no one will take care of it.

Originally, this matter would be over in this way, the Chen family should be content with their royal rations.

As a result, Viscount Xihe was not enough to be an official. He was about 50 years old, thinking that he was not old, and he refused to let his son stand out. The father and son fought, and Chen Xianggui's official was suspended. I can only have one here.

More than half a year has passed, until today the father and the father didn't understand it. Mrs. Nanyang Hou lost the tiger skin but watched the fun, and her anger got better.

After laughing, Wu Tianxiong explained why he was looking for Luan Jing. It turned out that the Wu family had lost a lot of money this year.

"My father blamed my mother, and I also blamed my mother. Last year, I saw your mother's new fur fur, and I was even more tempted when I saw the tiger fur. It's not that I always mention the seafood, your house is too eye-catching. Things that cost ten taels of silver a catty are used to celebrate the New Year. Although one dish costs one tael or two taels, there is not only one dish of seafood in your house. It’s not enough to have a plate of prawns, why add dried cuttlefish and boil it? Serve scallop porridge. Add in other dishes, I’m afraid you won’t need more than a dozen taels or 20 taels of silver for a table of New Year’s wine, so how much will it cost if you invite ten or eight tables a day during the first lunar month?”

Luan Jing laughed, Wu Tianxiong was angry, he couldn't explain that he didn't spend any money, and he and Qi Shi were not good, and he couldn't open his mouth to say that Qi Shi had his in-laws in his eyes, but he still looked down on her husband, even if Wu Tianxiong treated his husband and wife Relationships are well known.

Once again, the only one who is unhappy can only be himself.

Wu Tianxiong straightened his eyes: "My mother has worked hard to inquire, and it is said that just treating your mother to a drink cost dozens of taels of private money. Your mother said that these fur goods came from the Northwest, and the tiger skin was newly harvested back then. Huwei is still there. My mother came back and said that this business can be done. My father did not agree, and I did not agree. The family is no longer the same as the ancestors, and my father said that he kept his grades. Watching my son study every day, hoping that the next generation will be able to make progress and revitalize the family business. Those of us who are worthless, just watch over and don’t lose the fields or shops.”

Luan Jing cupped his hands: "Be taught."

Wu Tianxiong was irritable: "Teach me ass." He said he was thirsty, so he ate wine in a hurry.

Luan Jing accompanied him.

Putting down the wine glass, Wu Tianxiong said again: "It's also my uncle who really suffered from the plague. My mother told him, but he actually went outside to ask around. I don't know who encountered the plague and told him how many taels of silver the Northwest received. A piece of fur, in some remote places, a catty of salt is exchanged for a fur, and in some remote places, a catty of salt mixed with three catties of sand is also a catty of salt for a fur."

Luan Jing was dumbfounded, he was considered a black-hearted dude, but he couldn't think of the methods of the black-hearted businessman.

Wu Tianxiong scolded bitterly: "My mother heard that it is so cheap, and the travel expenses are not much, so she took out 1000 taels from her private house, and said that if she lost it, it was just to buy experience. My uncle who suffered from plague found more than a dozen people to go there last summer. Northwest."

Luan Jing clicked his tongue: "It is said that the bandit den in the northwest, the king of Pingxi County was an officer and soldier when he suppressed the bandits, but when there were no bandits, he was a local tyrant, an authentic local bandit, what can your uncle do with a dozen people?"

"I'm even angrier when you say this. My uncle brags that half of the dozen or so people are well-known bodyguards. He borrowed loan sharks to hire bodyguards."

Luan Jing's hair was about to stand on end: "Here, how much is owed in the end!"

Wu Tianxiong gritted his teeth, took out his palm and shook it: "A total of more than 3 taels was paid out, and I only tore it up on New Year's Eve."

"what!"

Luan Jing was stunned: "What bodyguard dares to ask for such a price?"

"Escort master? Damn! The waste is almost the same. The people who went to the northwest are all dead, including those few escort masters who demanded high prices."

"Your uncle?"

"It's also dead. The guide they hired in the northwest fled back, so our family had to believe it. Well, my aunt brought my cousins ​​and cousins ​​to quarrel with my mother, and the family members of the dozen or so people quarreled with me and my father." If he didn’t pay any money, he would go to the yamen to make a fuss, and my father went to my mother’s family temple to meet the patriarch, and my uncle was expelled from the clan.”

Luan Jing said: "Well, it's no wonder your family didn't mourn, it's no wonder your aunt brought the whole family to make trouble at your house, no wonder I haven't seen you recently."

Wu Tianxiong complained: "Old Luan, those useless bodyguards paid 1 yuan, and the rest lost more than [-] yuan. My aunt has no money, no husband, and apart from family status, she brought disaster to my house, saying My family has money to pay. My father has to pay, but the family doesn’t have so much cash, and those who sell fields and shops will let everyone know that my Wu family is poor, and I can’t bear the petty anger.”

Luan Jing interrupted here: "You are a villain, the Chen family is poor, and you are still laughing at him."

Wu Tianxiong retorted: "You are also a villain, you are laughing too."

Luan Jing shut his mouth, Wu Tianxiong gasped.

After a while, Luan Jing said, "What do you want me to do?"

"Ask your mother to come and have New Year's wine and don't show off your wealth. As far as I know, this year, other provinces were hit by disasters, and our families are all poor. My family has no cash on the books, and sold a few useless fields. As if that wasn't enough, my parents wrote a document in front of my parents-in-law and sold my daughter-in-law's dowry."

Luan Jing opened his mouth wide: "This, Mrs. Sister-in-law is virtuous."

"What can she do if she is not virtuous? Anyway, I am the only son in the family. Sooner or later, the family property will be ours. If she does not save her life, whoever will save her life. Everyone who has come and gone in these years knows my mother's dowry, just like your mother's. I also know about the dowry, but I dare not touch these things. Only those who sell my wife are afraid that others will see it, so I ask my parents-in-law to help cover it up. At that time, it will be said that my in-law’s family is poor, and my daughter-in-law sold the dowry to save her mother’s family. My mother said When the limelight passes, she will sell her dowry to compensate my wife. Now my mother no longer manages the house, and the house has been handed over to my husband and wife."

Wu Tianxiong got up and bowed deeply: "Please help me this time, please dress casually when Lingtang goes to my house for the New Year's wine. I haven't gone to your house for the New Year's wine. On that day, the food and drinks are casual, and don't irritate my mother anymore. She has a lot of gray hair and can't stand the stimulation."

Luan Jing has no reason not to agree, this year's disasters in other provinces, it is true that his group has also been affected.

Since the Marquis of Qinghe, Marquis of Nanyang, Marquis of Linjiang, Marquis of Longshan and Marquis of Hubu, and Bo of Chunjiang, they have been in contact with each other. They have a common language, and they can chat for a long time on business, housekeeping, and husband's spending time.

The women of the Chen family in Xihe Viscount's Mansion, who are completely poor, are looked down upon by everyone, but they can chat for a long time when they sit down, because they have a lot in common.

Nanyang Marquis also took advantage of the disaster to dispose of unwanted land this year, but the disasters in other provinces were severe, and the land could not be sold for money, so they sold it under the banner of the disaster to avoid the cost of raising the land.

Two shops that were not very profitable were also sold.

But the family background is still there, the Nanyang Marquis's mansion will not be in distress, as far as Luan Jing knows, his father Nanyang Marquis is still secretly supporting Jixi and Viscount Chen's family, and Luan Jing himself is also helping Chen Xianggui. This kind of cost is not high. It's just a matter of a hundred taels of silver.

The Marquis of Qinghe also offered to help, otherwise the Chen family would not be able to run the New Year, let alone continue to visit for New Year's wine.

Luan Jing also knew that the Marquis of Linjiang also offered to help, but after hearing Wu Tianxiong's words, Luan Jing knew that if there was an emergency in the Wu family, they would not be far from poverty. When something happens, you can only walk around with the pawnshop Chaofeng.

Luan Jing hurriedly agreed, and he was scrambling for the banknotes for this meal, which made Wu Tianxiong embarrassed: "I'm not so poor that I can't afford to spend a few taels of silver." Luan Jing still paid the banknotes.

I wanted to get drunk with Wu Tianxiong, watch the lanterns at night and then go home, the conversation was clear, neither of them wanted to drink anymore, Wu Tianxiong went to pick up his mother at his natal home, Luan Jing also went back to his natal home, and dragged his mother into an empty house , This is a clean statement.

Mrs. Nanyang Hou's expression was cloudy and uncertain: "I thought something was wrong with the Wu family, but I didn't expect to hide it so tightly that even an uncle died without mourning."

She wasn't an upright woman, but she didn't have a black heart to the end. When she encountered such a thing, she agreed to help, but she burst into anger after a while.

"Your father must know, he must have played tricks with the Wu family behind my back."

Luan Jing repeatedly explained that the Wu family could still support, but Mrs. Nanyang Hou refused to listen. She originally planned to go home after watching the lanterns at night, so she prepared a sedan chair and went back to the house to check the accounts.

(End of this chapter)