Those things about the landlady

Chapter 71
With Yao Jiaxing's departure, Yao's mansion has returned to true peace, Shu Ran's life is not only busy, but also quite nourishing.

It's just that there is always a faint worry in her heart, and she can't help thinking wildly, worrying about what she should do if something happens to Master Yao in the capital.

She didn't know whether such emotions were caused by progesterone, and she didn't dare to think deeply. The more she thought, the more she couldn't sleep, and she didn't have much energy during the day, and she was in a very bad state.

Although she was mentally weak, she still had to pay attention to the things that should be asked, so she called Xie Donglai and asked him about the news outside, such as whether the murderer in Baiweilou had been caught.

Xie Donglai didn't think much about it, he only thought that she was worried for Second Grandma Feng, and told the news in detail.

It turned out that the group of officials who searched around were not local. They were not subordinates of the county magistrate at all, but were sent from the capital. It is said that they have a lot of background, but after searching for so long, they didn't even find a ghost. , Those officials didn't waste any more time.

Once a large number of officials were withdrawn, the murder case in Baiweilou would be over. After all, the county magistrate's official position was too low to intervene in the case.

Shu Ran understood that the elder brother of the Yao family must have retreated completely, and the master behind him must have a different identity. I am afraid that the difficulty factor of each task is very high, which is like living with his head on his belt.

These are not things she should worry about, no matter how much she thinks, it is useless, she can neither help to carry out the task, nor can she save him from fire and water, except for occasionally praying for God's mercy, there is really nothing she can do.

Thinking about it, Shu Ran became a little depressed again, and her mood sank to the bottom all of a sudden. After Xie Donglai finished speaking and saw that she hadn't moved, he raised his eyes without any trace. Seeing that his wife was preoccupied, he couldn't help persuading her:
"Ma'am, don't worry about Grandma Feng. If you think about it, as long as you put in more money, Baiweilou should be able to open soon. After all, people have died there. Even if the cook's dishes taste good, there may be customers who are afraid. Business Definitely not good to do."

Shu Ran didn't have the time to worry about Second Grandma Feng, she already had a plan in mind, so she didn't need to explain in detail, and followed his words:
"You're right. I'll talk to her tomorrow. I don't have anything to do here. You can go to work."

After Mr. Yao Lai left, she would take care of every detail of the family. Before, she didn't bother with the shops and farms outside.

I don't know how Master Yao explained to the stewards when he left, but now he always comes to her for advice, and he has to look at the account book from time to time.

Although Mr. Xie's family and Steward Wang are there to help, she has to give orders for many things, and life is not so easy. To be honest, Shu Ran doesn't want to be the head of the family who has to take care of everything.

She just wants to take care of her own property and have a stable income every month. However, Master Yao thinks highly of her too much, or he wants to express something else. In short, for Shu Ran, he is causing her trouble.

Last night Steward Wang sent another stack of ledgers. It was the first time she realized how rich the Yao family's family was. They all said that the money was touching. Even if she was given the right to control it at will, she couldn't be happy. After all, Running these industries is more tiring than spending money.

A study room was specially arranged in the right side room of the main courtyard. In the past, most of them were poetry, calligraphy and paintings. Now that Shu Ran is here, what he reads are all strange anecdotes. Besides, there are many ledgers. Although Shu Ran’s dowry is considered The money is rich, but the account book is just that little.

Now that she is taking care of the Yao family's property, the bookcase with so many books can't fit in it, so Shu Ran will be lazy, so she just grabs Yun Shan, and after a few days of teaching, she will be able to help.

As soon as Shu Ran entered the study, she saw Yun Shan lying on the desk full of account books, seeing her, her eyes were full of resentment.

"Ma'am, maidservant is more suitable for doing some clumsy work, so please spare maidservant quickly."

Shu Ran touched her nose with a guilty conscience, smiled and comforted her: "It's called hard work for those who are able. Who told you that you are smart and can read and write? You have also learned how to read and reconcile accounts. You will definitely be able to marry a good husband-in-law as a housekeeper in the future." lady."

Yunshan rolled her eyes contemptuously, "Madam, you can fool me with all your strength, and let me be exhausted to death, let's see who you order."

The emotions of the subordinates still need to be comforted, Shu Ran hurriedly said: "Take a good rest when you are tired, and don't care about it for a while, I think I will ask Mrs. Zhu to come again tomorrow, and I have to pick some literate girls Buy it back."

Yunshan didn't like Aunt Zhu, "Madam, I'd better find a matchmaker, Aunt Zhu is cruel, even if there is a good girl, she will make her look bad, and her temperament will easily deteriorate, so it's better to buy it from another house."

Yunshan's words are also reasonable, but the job of a matchmaker is an act of conscience, and it is kindness not to sell people to that dirty place.

After all, people also have to make a living to support the whole family, but Shu Ran will not criticize anything from the commanding heights of morality.

Of course, she could also understand Yunshan's psychological shadow, and said with a smile: "I'll ask Steward Wang to look for it again, no matter what kind of prostitute it is, as long as there are clever and literate ones, I will buy them back. There are not many people in my yard." A little bit."

Yunshan nodded happily and agreed, she is not jealous, and she can relax a bit by buying a few more to help her.

Shu Ran also sat down in front of the desk and began to reconcile accounts. Her waist always hurts, and she had to get up and stand for a while after sitting for a while. The efficiency was not too high, and she could read as much as she could. It was better than leaving Yunshan busy alone.

Outside the study, the birds were singing and the flowers were fragrant. The master and the servant looked at it very seriously. Halfway through seeing it, a girl informed that it was Steward Wang asking to see him.

Shu Ran put down the ledger, raised her head and rubbed her sore eyes, and said to the girl, "Please come in, Steward Wang."

There are a lot of miscellaneous things in the house, and the housekeeper must have something urgent to come here at this time. Steward Wang followed the girl and walked in. With a calm expression, he respectfully said to Shu Ran:
"Ma'am, something happened to Brother Zhong. Ever since he found out that Aunt Mei had left, he has been depressed. For some reason, he has contracted a cold again. Now he is a little seriously ill."

Shu Ran helped her forehead helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "I'm too busy and confused. He is a child, and his biological mother must not be used to leaving him suddenly. I should go to the doctor as soon as possible, but I have invited a doctor."

Butler Wang wondered: "The doctor invited me early, but Brother Zhong held back his energy and just refused to take the medicine. I'm afraid you have to go and see for yourself."

This is a child's temper. Although Brother Zhong was not born by her, it is her responsibility now. She doesn't expect him to be filial in the future, but she wants to be worthy of his heart. It is also her credit for raising the child well.

"I'll go and have a look right away, Yunshan will go with me, and let the eyes rest for a while, the eyes should be damaged after being so tired."

Hearing this, Yunshan put down the account book, and said obediently: "Just listen to my wife, you are still a little worried when you go out alone."

Her belly is only slightly protruding, Yunshan is always extra careful, if she hadn't arranged for her to read the account books, her eyes might grow on her.

After sitting for a long time, it was quite comfortable to go out for a walk. Shu Ran was not in a hurry, and walked slowly with her waist supported. Brother Zhong was not in an emergency, and he would not lose his life because of her delay.

Although Brother Zhong moved to live in the front yard by himself, the place is very spacious, and the servants who were assigned to serve him were beaten on purpose. Compared with the intrigue in the backyard, Brother Zhong lives very smoothly in the front yard.

When Shu Ran came, Brother Zhong was staring at the ceiling with his eyes open, lying on the bed in a daze, and the servant serving him was persuading him with medicine, but Brother Zhong was not alarmed by Shu Ran's arrival.

Seeing that the wife in charge was still a little nervous, the boy quickly knelt down and kowtowed. Shu Ran was not a man-eating tiger, so he couldn't understand his timidity.

"Give me the medicine, you go down first."

The little servant was three or four years older than Brother Zhong, and he was also a half-grown child. Hearing this, he hurriedly handed over the medicine bowl, and ran out impatiently, making Steward Wang frowned.

Shu Ran smiled and said, "Butler Wang doesn't have to criticize him, he's still a child." The wife has already spoken, so naturally Butler Wang won't hold on to him.

Shu Ran tested the temperature of the medicine with her hand, it was warm and not hot, just right for her mouth, she touched Brother Zhong lightly, and Brother Zhong subconsciously turned his head to look at her.

Although his eyes were confused, when he saw his aunt coming, he knew the etiquette and struggled to pay her respects.

Shu Ran pressed his shoulders, shook her head amusedly, and said loudly and slowly: "You are sick, so you don't need to be so polite, and why don't you take medicine? Is it because you are afraid that the medicine will be painful?"

Brother Zhong felt ashamed when he heard the words, he is not a little girl who needs to be coaxed, it's just that there are some things that he can't figure out for a while.

"Mum, don't worry, I'll take medicine now."

Unexpectedly, he stretched out his pale fingers to take the medicine bowl. Perhaps because he hadn't eaten much for several days, his hands trembled uncontrollably.

Shu Ran pressed down his hand, and directly took a spoonful to feed him. Brother Zhong glanced at her hesitantly, and Shu Ran moved closer to his mouth, but finally couldn't resist her attack, so she had to He opened his mouth and drank the medicine.

Only then was Shu Ran satisfied, and while feeding the medicine spoon by spoon, she explained:
"I know you're not feeling well, but even if you're sad, you shouldn't hurt your body. Your parents are responsible for your body, hair and skin. It's not easy for Aunt Mei to raise you so much."

Brother Zhong's nose was a little sore, he tried his best to suppress the grievance in his heart, and said with a sob: "So what? In the end, he didn't abandon me and leave. My father said that my aunt was allowed to stay for the elderly. Why is she like this?" heartless?"

This was what he couldn't figure out the most. He inquired about the situation that day clearly, and he also read Aunt Mei's letter, but no matter how he explained it, it was an indisputable fact that he was abandoned by his biological mother.

Shu Ran sighed, and said earnestly: "Brother Zhong, if your aunt stays to take care of the elderly, then I will definitely send her to Zhuangzi. I have to admit that the existence of aunt Tongfang really makes me feel like a thorn in my throat. Before your father I'll let him if he wants, and now that he's dismissed from the house, I will naturally carry it out thoroughly, so if your aunt stays, she will probably be alone for the rest of her life."

Brother Zhong said in confusion: "How could she end up alone, and I'll be with her."

Shu Ran sneered, and persuaded patiently: "My sons and daughters will eventually have their own lives to live. Even you, how many hours a day can you spend with her? I appreciate your aunt's determination. There is not only one woman in this world. Man, there is no need to stay and die, not to mention, she will not come to see you in the future, although it is inconvenient to enter the mansion, you can go out to see her."

Brother Zhong was still a little depressed, but it was much better than before. He asked sullenly: "Auntie will still marry, and she will have many children. In the end, I still don't matter."

Shu Ran understood that he just cared too much about Aunt Mei, and the mother and son's dependence on each other for so many years cannot be erased by others with a word or two.

"No matter how many children she has, you are the most special and important existence. I am also a mother. Have you ever seen me ignore Sister Ning because of Sister Xin?"

Brother Zhong shook his head, as if he had regained some energy, Shu Ran continued: "If I'm not wrong, your aunt probably won't leave Caohe Town, and you can go out to see her when the time comes, even if she remarries I guess She won't marry high, maybe you can support her, our Yao family is quite powerful, and I won't stop it."

These words seemed to hit Brother Zhong's weakness all at once. What he feared most was being abandoned by his biological mother. If it was just a different way of life, he could still accept it.

His eyes finally brightened, and he said sincerely to Shu Ran, "Thank you for your enlightenment, mother. If it weren't for what mother said today, I would have walked into a dead end."

Shu Ran waved her hand nonchalantly, "It's such a big deal, don't take it to heart, if you call me mother, I always have to worry a little bit more, the word mother is not for nothing."

Brother Zhong only felt warm in his heart, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, mother, although I miss my aunt in my heart, I will be filial to my mother in the future."

Shu Ran laughed, but she didn't refuse his kindness, even though Shu Ran didn't need it, "Then I'll wait for you to be filial. You can eat some porridge after you finish drinking this medicine. You haven't eaten for a few days. Eat something easy to digest first, otherwise the stomach will not be able to bear it, so I will leave this to Butler Wang to watch over."

Brother Zhong was a little embarrassed, and he also knew that he had made a big fuss, so he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

After persuading him to understand, he also took the medicine, and after seeing the doctor, Shu Ran left after he was sure everything was fine.

As soon as he walked out of Brother Zhong's yard, Yun Shan muttered unhappily:
"This loyal brother is an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf. If it wasn't for your nod, madam, would he be included in the genealogy? Can he move to the front yard to study and practice calligraphy with his husband? Now he really thinks of himself as a serious young master, and he still misses it. His biological aunt."

Shu Ran didn't mind at all, she patted the back of Yunshan's hand reassuringly, and explained:
"This child can say such things without any scruples, which shows that he is pure-hearted. If he doesn't even think about his biological mother who has been with him for many years, it would be terrifying. I don't expect anything from him. You have to think about the best, don't always stare at me. take advantage of other people's shortcomings."

Although Yunshan was not convinced, she still didn't say anything. As long as the wife didn't mind, she didn't have anything to worry about. After all, it didn't crawl out of the wife's stomach.

(End of this chapter)