Those things about the landlady

Chapter 113 Rewards
Shu Ran was taken aback when she heard the words, she was really confused, Sister Xin didn't have the conditions to get in touch with more boys.

She didn't have the opportunity to sit in the classroom with boys of the same age and study, and she didn't have the possibility to make friends of the opposite sex when she grew up. Her world was only a small back house.

Shu Ran felt inexplicably bitter, she patted Nanny Wang's hand, and said helplessly:
"What you said is also reasonable. If the child of the Ye family is not good in the future, or if sister Xin is unwilling, I am making plans. If I meet a good one at this moment, I really can't miss it in vain."

Wang Momo was very pleased, "It's good that my wife can listen to her advice, our sisters and children are all blessed."

Shu Ran doesn't know if she is blessed or not, she just needs to do her best to give them the best.

Although Yao Jiaxing was not at home to celebrate the New Year, he had prepared all the necessities for the New Year. He spent a lot of thought on preparing a New Year gift for Wei Wangfu. What taboo.

On the night of New Year's Eve, Song Dachun came over in a hurry. Wei Wang and his wife were going to have a New Year's Eve dinner in the palace. Naturally, Song Dachun, the personal servant, also had to serve him.

Listening to the lively sound of firecrackers outside, Shu Ran actually misses her home in Caohe Town. Sister Ning and Sister Xin are not in a particularly good mood. Sister Xin likes lively things the most, but this year is deserted. A little lively.

Sister Ning couldn't see her mother's melancholy, she held her mother's arm intimately, and said softly close to her:
"Mother, today is New Year's Eve. Although Dad is not at home, we can still live well. You can't be so unhappy."

Shu Ran touched her daughter's cheek with a smile, and explained: "Mother is not unhappy, she is just thinking about the dessert house, don't think too much, take my sister to play."

Women are emotional, especially women with someone in their hearts. Shu Ran doesn't want her emotions to affect her daughter. She tries her best to accompany her daughters to set off firecrackers. Listening to the crackling sound of firecrackers, it seems that people are I have a lot of energy.

In the early morning of the eighth day of the first month of the new year, a maidservant came to report that Song Dachun had come to the mansion. Shu Ran didn't see anyone else for the whole first month, knowing that he was busy with official duties, so she didn't do anything except bring him some food. bother him.

Seeing him coming to the mansion now, she must be free, so Shu Ran hurried out to meet him.

In addition to Song Dachun, there is a woman in her 30s standing in the main hall. Although she is wearing a simple skirt, it can be seen that she looks good and has a graceful figure.

Shu Ran asked with some doubts: "Brother Song, who is this?"

Song Dachun introduced with a smile: "Isn't my brother and sister in need of a smart and capable female shopkeeper? This is what I found for you. She is Aunt Mu who teaches dance skills in Jiaofangsi. Now she is older and her body is not as good as before. , I just want to change my job, and I think it meets your requirements."

Shu Ran understood, and took a careful look at her. Before there was no better candidate, she would not hesitate to give it a try, not to mention that Song Dachun would not cheat her. Since she was recommended, there must be something special about her.

She smiled and said: "It's just in time, my dessert house is short of such a slick female shopkeeper, now everything is almost ready, and when the bakers trained in my mansion are out of the teacher, it will be fine." It's open."

Aunt Mu was also very happy, she said modestly: "Thank you Madam for entrusting me to take care of the shop, I will definitely manage it with my heart, and I will not let you down."

Shu Ran nodded with a smile, and asked caringly, "Then do you have a place to live for the time being?"

Aunt Mu said with some embarrassment: "Director Song just helped me escape from the Jiaofang Division, and I haven't had time to find a place to live yet."

Shu Ran understood that since it was given to her, it should be handed over to her, and she said, "Then you can live directly in the backyard of the shop, I reserved a room there specially, it's cheaper to live there directly, and the space is enough It’s big, and we can take better care of the shop.”

Aunt Mu was very grateful, she was a little emotional, she was more grateful than anyone else to be able to break free from the Jiaofang Division and have a place to live.

Shu Ran probably also guessed what happened to her, and comforted her in a low voice: "Just stay at ease and do what you are doing right, and don't worry too much about the rest."

Aunt Mu nodded hurriedly, Shu Ran didn't say much, and sent a servant to take her to the shop, and gave her some money before she left to buy some daily necessities by herself.

After everyone had left, Song Dachun explained: "My brother and sister handled it very well just now, she didn't bring anything with her when she came out from the Jiaofang Division. I also see her as being pitiful and capable, otherwise I wouldn't have waded into this muddy water."

Shu Ran joked: "Brother Song obviously has a soft heart, but he still wants to pretend to be cynical. Don't worry, I don't know what's going on between you, but I will treat her well."

Song Dachun nodded with a smile, "I don't worry about you, and I don't worry about her, this dessert house will definitely have a prosperous business."

What he said was right. Once the first month was over, the dessert house would officially open. There was no grand opening ceremony. When the curtain around the facade was opened, it naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Zhuque Street is the busiest street market in the capital, and there are all kinds of shops, but there are no shops that are so delicate and sweet.

There is also a big notice posted at the door, only accepting female relatives, which is really new, it is rare to see only women in business, and there is a wife who happened to wander here, so she was very curious and wanted to go in and have a look.

As soon as you enter, you feel like you are in a foreign palace. The maids salute respectfully, guide the guests to sit down, and then serve the menu. It took Shu Ran a lot of effort to make this menu.

Although the prices of all kinds of dim sum are not low, maybe those who are wandering freely in Zhuque Street are short of money. It's a must, even the strange chairs to sit on are extraordinarily comfortable.

Eating snacks and gossiping, there is live music to listen to in the store, and there are shrewd female shopkeepers taking care of them, so you don’t feel bored after a whole day, and the key point is that there are no men to bother you. This is simply a good place for female family members to hang out and party , but within a few days, it spread among the ladies.

Shu Ran never showed her face in front of those guests. She only went to see it on the opening day, and didn't pay much attention to it afterwards. After all, the shopkeeper Mu is really capable, and she doesn't need any advice at all.

King Wei has also been paying attention to the movement of Yao's family. He knows that Shu Ran has excellent earning ability, but he didn't expect it to be so powerful. A small dessert house earns more money in a day than other people's silver houses. Song Dachun joked a few words.

"This Yao Xing and Shu family are really a strong alliance. It will be strange if this family is not doing well."

Song Dachun was naturally very happy. He put down the book in his hand and said with a smile, "Now the Yao family is short of a title. I see the smile on your face, and I guess there is good news from the border?"

King Wei pointed at him in a good mood, "You can guess what this king is thinking. You are right. Yao Xing has made great achievements since he went to the northwest. Now his achievements have reached the heavens. Your Majesty is very happy." , I think it will be a big reward for the Yao family soon."

Song Dachun happily closed his mouth from ear to ear, "Now my brother and sister should feel relieved, ouch, I have to go back, my brother and sister have not received the imperial decree, and the servants in the palace are not mentally prepared when they go. Oh no."

Wei Wang was also generous, picked up the booklet and waved his hands indifferently, "There is nothing to do with me, you can go, by the way, didn't you recognize the eldest daughter of the Yao family as a righteous daughter? There is nothing to teach me. The rules of her palace."

Song Dachun was stunned for a moment, his mind turned quickly, he could naturally understand what the prince meant, he couldn't help but tentatively asked: "Who is the prince planning to betroth my adopted daughter to?"

King Wei said indifferently: "I heard that the youngest daughter of the Yao family has been taken by the grandson of General Ye. Although she hasn't passed the Ming road, she will probably make an appointment when Yao Xing comes back. I have seen that kid, although he is not very old. , but he is intelligent and capable, and I think the fourth child is very suitable to be his brother-in-law."

King Wei knew his four sons very well. The eldest son was the eldest son. Although the one raised by Concubine Yang was domineering, he was also somewhat smart. The second son was an honest man who followed his elder brother silently.

Regardless of whether the third child was mentioned, he was squeamish and arrogant, but he was held in the palm of her mother's concubine and Princess Zhong. He had the title of the son of the prince, but he did not have the dignity of the son of the prince.

The fourth child's mind is the deepest, and there is a feeling that he can't see the depth at a young age. His mother is of low status, but she is also a very self-aware woman, and she can be regarded as honest. Afraid of difficulties, it is better to choose the daughter of the Yao family.

Hearing this, Song Dachun had a plan in mind, he said with a smile: "The fourth son has a kind temper, he treats people sincerely and politely, he is motivated in his studies, Mrs. Zhong is also a very gentle person, my adopted daughter is also blessed."

The prince has plans in his heart, so it's useless for him to say more, not to mention that the family of the four sons and daughters is useless, so naturally he dare not disrespect his wife, as long as Yao Xing has the ability, sister Ning will not suffer, Mrs. Zhong is so smart The mother-in-law, but also a lot of worry.

"This matter is just an idea of ​​the king's own, and it may not be able to be counted. It depends on Yao Xing's intentions. Don't reveal it for now."

Song Dachun is not stupid, naturally he won't talk nonsense everywhere, he doesn't want to ruin Ning's reputation, girls always have more thoughts, if they know about these things early, they will inevitably have more love, if the marriage fails, wouldn't it be hurt her.

Song Dachun himself did not have a biological daughter, but he really loved Sister Ning, so he was reluctant to let her take a detour, this information was enough for him to know, after he separated from King Wei, he hurried to Mao'er Alley.

After the dessert house got on the right track, Shu Ran's life became more leisurely. Yao Jiaxing still had no news, so she could only comfort herself that no news is good news.

Shu Jun also sent her a few letters, saying that he is currently improving his studies steadily, and there is nothing wrong with his life, but the Gu family is still determined, and has approached him several times, wanting him to make a date with the concubine daughter of the Gu family. next marriage.

Although Shu Jun is just a frail scholar, he is very determined, so naturally he will not follow their wish, and he didn't say much in the letter, anyway, he got rid of the entanglement as he wished.

Shu Ran casually mentioned it to Yunshan, which made the little girl look down on the Gu family. While the master and servants were joking, a young servant ran in in a panic, and he shouted: "Ma'am, the palace!" The servant eunuch here is here, saying that he is here to preach the imperial decree, you should go out quickly."

Shu Ran's heart sank, this was the first time she had encountered such a major event, and she didn't know how to proceed, so she couldn't help feeling a little panicked.

After all, Wang Momo came out of the palace, she said: "Madam, you go to receive the father-in-law first, the old slave is here to prepare for the imperial decree's incense case."

Shu Ran quickly came back to her senses, she ordered Yunshan to call out her sisters, and no one in the whole house was left after receiving the imperial decree. I don't know what happened, it probably has something to do with Yao Jiaxing, she was thinking wildly, just walked into the main hall , and saw Song Dachun exchanging greetings with the little eunuch.

Seeing Shu Ran come out, he said with a smile: "Don't worry, brother and sister, it's a good thing, my brother has made great achievements on the battlefield."

Shu Ran breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and said with a smile, "I'll trouble you, father-in-law, for a trip."

That father-in-law will also come to trouble, this Yao family looks like a new rich man in the future, he will not offend him no matter what, not to mention Song Dachun is here, how dare he take Joe.

As soon as the incense table was set up, the eunuch hurriedly read out the imperial decree. The whole article was written in classical Chinese, praising Yao Jiawang's great achievements with gorgeous words. Shu Ran could only feel her eyes burning when she heard it.

Most of the rewards from the emperor are gold, silver and jewelry, not to mention how much money they are worth, this honor alone is enough to make the Yao family into the eyes of the dignitaries.

Wang Momo also prepared a reward of silver, the little eunuch took the purse, but felt that the purse was light, thinking that it must be a silver bill, he was so happy that he couldn't see his teeth.

After sending away the eunuchs in the palace, Song Dachun cheerfully said to Shu Ran: "Sisters and sisters are so excited. Although the war is not over yet, Yao Jiawang's contribution is not small. The emperor has recorded it. As long as he returns safely, he will surely He will be promoted to a noble rank."

Shu Ran forced a smile and said: "All of these credits were paid for by his life. I don't know if he was injured. If he can't take care of him well, the root cause of the disease will be left behind. I only hope that he can return as soon as possible."

Knowing that Yao Jiaxing is still alive, such news is more precious than any reward.

Sister Ning was also happy, she said confidently: "Mother, don't cry, my father is working so hard to let our mothers live a good life, now that father has finally achieved his wish, we should be happy."

Sister Xin also misses her father a little bit. Although her father doesn't talk much, she likes the feeling of being silently carried on her shoulders by her father. She tugged on Song Dachun's clothes and asked in a low voice: "Father, when will my father come back?" ah?"

Song Dachun hugged the little person into his arms, pinched her cheeks, and asked softly: "Sister Xin, does she miss her father? He will come back after your father drives the villains away. I guess it will be the second half of the year. Those barbarians are not easy to let go, and they will not withdraw their troops until they are scared and subdued."

Sister Xin didn't quite understand, so with a wave of her little hand, she said domineeringly:
"Then I'm going to send Brother Ye to cheer for Dad. My brother Ye is also good at martial arts, and I'm sure I can beat the bad guys away."

(End of this chapter)