Houmen maidservant, she doesn't want to be in power

Chapter 17
Shi Jin turned his head, put the big and small bags on the table, and then respectfully and respectfully blessed Cui Xiucai, "My brother is well taken care of by Mr. Shi Jin, thank you."

Although it was claimed that the two were cousins, but in the end it was the friendship of the foreigner, and Shi Jin called him Mr. in private.

Cui Xiucai was not willing to accept Shi Jin's gift, so she hurriedly turned away, "Miss Shi Jin, you are too polite. In the past, my mother was sick, and she had to take care of her a lot. Xiaosheng should say thank you."

After the two of them were polite, Shi Jin saw the small script written by his younger brother on the rice paper on the table, which was much better than before, and he knew that Cui Xiucai had a lot of intentions for his younger brother.

After taking his brother's pulse carefully, and hearing Cui Xiucai's thoughts about his daily life, Shi Jin's smile increased by two points.

She took out the money left over from buying medicine and food from her purse, and put it on the table, "There are still more than three hundred dollars here, which will be counted as my brother's food expenses. Mr. Lao has taken care of it."

Cui Xiucai was not willing to accept it, so he just pushed back the money, "It's not worth it! I've asked for the teacher's value now, and I can barely make ends meet. There was still a surplus of money that the girl left here, so there is no need to add it. "

Shi Jin saw that Cui Xiucai's words were sincere, and there was no dissatisfaction in what he said, so he didn't insist anymore, he just took out the brand-new clothes that were made with the two of them, and let them try to see if they fit well.

Because of the great defense between men and women, she went out of the house by herself and stood by the door, waiting for the two to change.

Naturally, he was overjoyed at that time, and now he was helped by Cui Xiucai to change into brand new clothes, and he was so happy that he took the pastry and sat at the table waiting for the scholar.

Cui Xiucai's clothes are made of azurite Kesi cloth, the holes are not gorgeous, but the pattern is embroidered, and it looks like a Confucian student with cross-collared long lapels, which is quite spirited and easy to wear.

Slowly opening the door, Shi Jin turned his head and saw a scholar in brand new clothes.

Cui Xiucai's appearance is already elegant, and he also has a bookish atmosphere. Wearing this dress, he is even more radiant, which is quite impressive.

When Shi Jin saw that the clothes on his upper body were neither too big nor too small, and fit him perfectly, he couldn't help feeling a little satisfied.After repairing the hole in the long gown that Cui Xiucai had replaced, and washing the clothes of the two, Shi Jin stopped what he was doing at Cui Xiucai's repeated request, thinking of giving a big Do a little food to replenish your body.

"Let's take a break! It's rare to have a day off, so why not spend more time with Brother Nian." Cui Xiucai laughed at her, "There is a new wonton stall on the side of Dangyang Bridge on Waiqi Street. Nunnies and maidservants from rich and noble families also like to buy a bowl to bring to the house. Brother Nian and I planned to go out and try something new today, so you are lucky!"

After listening to Shi Jin, he felt it was convenient, straightened his clothes immediately, took Shi Nian's hand, and went out with Cui Xiucai.

Shi Nian couldn't help but hold his elder sister in one hand and Xiucai in the other, and went all the way forward.Although he still has some cough, but after all, the weather is warm and the sun is getting darker, and his health is still good.

Walking out of the alley and turning to the avenue, Shi Jin suddenly became dazzled.

Although the south of the city is not rich in things and riches, it has more fireworks that are rare for rich and noble families.There are juggling, candied haws, mung bean cakes, rouge gouache, colored rags, daily necessities, rice, grain, wine and meat...the list goes on and on.

Although they are not expensive items, they are rare moments of relaxation for Shi Jin.

Shi Nian was obviously very excited, pointing to the straw grasshopper and wanting to buy it, Shi Jin laughed at him, "Aren't the toys I made for you bad in the past? I just like this one."

When I looked at my sister and then at the grasshopper, I was in a dilemma.

Cui Xiucai smiled and said, "It's rare to relax for a while, don't be too demanding."

After all, he actually handed a penny to the old man selling straw weaving, and picked a mighty and majestic grasshopper for Shi Nian.

Shi Nian took it over happily, calling Shi Jin helpless.He wanted to return the money to Cui Xiucai, but after all, he felt that it was a bit unfair, so he suppressed his worries for the time being.

Along the way, the closer you get to Dangyang Bridge, the more wild and interesting the surroundings will be.

The area around the bridge is shaded by green willows, and there is a river passing through the bridge. From a distance, you can see some tables, chairs and benches under a big old willow tree by the bridge, and some diners are eating with bowls.

There are those who don't have a seat, sitting on the floor with a bowl, they are quite contented.

Shi Jin couldn't help feeling excited about going out for an outing.The three of them approached slowly, and saw that the one making the wontons was a young lady, wrapping up the wontons nimbly.

Sitting at a table by the river, the young man in brocade clothes poked his friend with his fan, "Huh? Here comes a very pretty lady, Tianyi, just take a look."

Qi Tianyi, whose back was facing Shi Jin, turned his head, and saw Shi Jin and Cui Xiucai in coarse braid skirts, and a half-old child in their hands.

Qi Tianyi was stunned for a moment, he was well-informed, and with just one glance, he recognized the woman as a maid in the second uncle's yard, and also a woman who had met once in the flower pond of Hefeng Terrace.

As if feeling something, Shi Jin turned his head and saw Qi Tianyi looking at this place.She said something to Cui Xiucai, then walked around a few tabletops, came in front of Qi Tianyi, blessed him, "Second Young Master please be safe."

The young man in brocade clothes couldn't help but wonder, "You know him?" After saying that, he pointed at Qi Tianyi.

Shi Jin only smiled and said, "This servant girl is the maidservant in the Second Master's Courtyard of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion, so she naturally knows the Second Master Qi."

"I don't know whose little lady is so beautiful, she is actually a maid in your mansion." The young man in brocade clothes couldn't help but smiled and said, "Now that we are out of the Hou's mansion, we can feel more at ease, little lady, do you want to share the table?"

The wonton stall here is full of seats, and it is this table that he bought with money.What Young Master Jinyi said was very kind.

Shi Jin bowed slightly, "Thank you for your kindness, my lord. It's okay to wait a little longer for the servants to reunite with their families. You don't have to spare your gentility."

After finishing speaking, he bid farewell to Second Young Master again, and walked slowly towards Cui Xiucai.

The young man in brocade clothes touched the tip of his nose, "It was the first time in my life that I sent a kind heart, but I was politely rejected by the young lady."

Qi Tianyi only squeezed the wine cup and said with a smile, "Hurry up and take back your thoughts! Be careful and my second uncle will call you."

"Qi Er, don't bully me! You're just a maid, how dare your second uncle?" Although the man in brocade clothes said so, he didn't dare to look at Shi Jin.

Qi Tianyi only stared at him, "You can give it a try."

"You don't have to!" Young Master Jinyi raised his neck, poured a glass of wine into his stomach, and all thoughts disappeared.

He stopped there, and Qi Tianyi glanced at Cui Xiucai, feeling a flash of wonder in his heart.

Seeing that the wonton stall was really popular, Cui Xiucai swept two steps in the shade of a tree beside Dangyang Bridge to use as seats. The three ordered wontons and sat on the steps and waited.

At this time, the sun was shining, and Shi Jin's forehead was beaded with fine beads of sweat. Afraid that the heat would hurt my brother, she wiped his sweat carefully with a handkerchief.The child couldn't sit still, and after a while, he turned around and moved his feet.

Shi Jin couldn't help it, so he had to tell him not to stay away, but to play nearby.

The time was right, and with a cheer, he ran to the lawn not far away to play.

Seeing that his younger brother rarely showed a lively side, Shi Jin's mouth slightly curled up, and he turned to ask about Cui Xiucai's schoolwork in those years.

"I was smart at that time. I have finished studying "Three Character Classic" and "Thousand Character Classic", and I am reciting "Disciple Regulations"." Cui Xiucai smiled, and his eyes were shining brightly. Give it your all, give it your all.”

While the two were talking, when Shi Jin turned his head, he saw that Shi Nian was squatting on the boulder by the river, leaning forward to reach into the river.

(End of this chapter)