Cousin girl's salted fish life

Chapter 32

Through the screen window, Hui Lan saw that it was Mrs. Zhou's mother, who was beside the eldest lady, bringing a few maids and daughters-in-law to deliver things.

Hui Lan took Qingguo and the others out of the bedroom, Concubine Xiang opened the bamboo curtain, and Zhou's mother had already entered.Qingguo and the others went out to pick up the things from the maids and put them on the round table back home.

Hui Lan glanced at the things on the table, and greeted her with a smile, "Mom, sit down, quickly pour tea and get a towel for Mom, and watch Mom sweat all over her face."

Zhou's mother was sweating profusely on her fat and white face, and she was wiping away the sweat with a handkerchief.

Qingguo hurriedly stepped forward to move a drum stool for her, and Zhou's mother smiled even more attentively, thanking her repeatedly.

Then Liu Ya took the wet towel, and Narcissus brought out a cup of dried warm tea on a small tray.Mother Wang also took a fan and fanned her beside her.

"The cousin girl is really considerate. The old slave is fat and afraid of the heat. Don't make fun of me. My good girl, don't slap me, you'll hurt me." Mother Zhou hurriedly took the towel and tea and put them on the table, and then He held Mama Wang's hand shaking the fan, begging for mercy repeatedly.

Ms. Wang returned to Huilan's side with a smile, and Ms. Zhou carefully sat on half of her buttocks.

Huilan glanced at Qingguo, then looked out of the window, Qingguo lowered her head slightly, and led Liuya out quietly.The maids and daughters-in-law who followed were also fanning themselves with handkerchiefs. Qingguo brought the little girls along and offered a cup of herbal tea to each of them.

"It's a hot day, mother?" Hui Lan asked with a smile.Around three or four in the afternoon, it should be the hottest time of the day.

"It's all old servants who are slow. Madam ordered early in the morning that the rough envoys in the cousin's room must be completed today. There is also this month's monthly money, and all the items in the case. Who knows that the original One of the four selected women was sick, so I had to change another one temporarily. It was delayed for an hour, so I came late, so I didn't disturb the cousin's nap." Zhou's mother explained embarrassingly.

"No, I've already slept well. When does our house pay the monthly money?" Hui Lan was curious.

"According to the rules, it is issued in the first three days of the middle of each month, no later than the fifteenth day." Zhou's mother is here to do this, and she just opened her mouth.

Hui Lan nodded, she came from sixteen, this is a reissue.

"Mom is too polite, just say hello and I'll send someone to pick it up, and save you from running away in the hot weather." Hui Lan said politely.

"What's the matter with the cousin girl? This is the blessing of the servant girl. The old slave took advantage of seeing the cousin girl more often." Mother Zhou flattered with a smile.

Hui Lan and Mama Wang both smiled appropriately.

"In addition to the monthly money, there are also the jewelry for the second season of the cousin girl. There are also the clothes for the maids and wives. It is difficult to bring them into the girl's room, so they are all placed in the wing room. In addition, there are two pieces for the girl from the madam. A jar of honey, it’s said that the girl can’t drink tea, so add some honey when drinking water to make it tasteless. There are also a few pieces of Songjiang thin cotton cloth, which is the most sweat-absorbent and breathable when worn next to the body in summer.” Mother Zhou didn’t care After drinking tea, I stood up and introduced things to Hui Lan one by one.

Huilan nodded as she listened. The eldest lady took good care of her, not to mention giving her an extra half a month's pocket money, and even supplementing her with the second quarter's benefits.The other few things should be given by herself. Although they are not expensive, they also reflect her intentions.

Zhou's mother hadn't finished speaking yet, "Then my uncle sent a cart of fresh fruits from the village today, including fresh peaches and grapes. I can't help but put these things away. The taste is good, so my wife sent some to everywhere. , Try something new. Cousin girl has to try it when you are free, and I will give it to you if you like it."

Hui Lan was very happy, she had money, food, drink and snacks, "Auntie Xie was thinking about me, and she was thinking about eating some fruit. Mom has worked hard, so sit down and drink tea, it's not too late to rest your feet."

Mother Zhou thanked her again with a smile and only took half a stool, Hui Lan was so tired for her.

After a few gossips, Mother Zhou drank a cup of tea and got up to leave.

Hui Lan had some polite words with her and asked her to come and visit often.Zhou's mother picked it up smoothly, saying that she would definitely come when she was free.

Then Ms. Wang stepped forward and handed over a piece of silver while holding hands, and the two went out arm in arm affectionately.

Narcissus asked for instructions, "Girl, should the servants collect all the things, and save the monthly money and silver for Sister Liu Ya to distribute?"

Hui Lan casually said, "Show me the jewelry box, and put away everything else."

Narcissus took the order and took the palm-sized gold-clad wooden box and put it by Huilan's hand, and went to pack things.

Hui Lan was very excited and rubbed her hands together.She has been used to seeing good things for a while. Although she doesn't understand them very well, none of the textures and colors have a sense of cheapness.

But who can resist the happiness of opening a blind box, things are not important, what is important is the sense of ritual and mystery.

When the cover was lifted, Hui Lan first saw the silver ingot wrapped in red cloth.According to her experience, if there are ten taels, then her monthly money is the same as that of the girls in the mansion.

Randomly wrapped, and then there are things in cloth bags: a pair of crystal bracelets, a pair of crystal butterfly heads, a pair of crystal ear pins, a jade pendant, a gold lock plate, and a pair of small gold bracelets.

Hui Lan originally opened blind boxes, so she liked it a lot.Crystal and jade are suitable for wearing in summer.The gold lock piece is also exquisite and compact, and the workmanship is very good.The small gold bracelets with frosted round strands have no patterns, but there are two small gold bells on each end.Dingling clang, crisp and pleasant to hear.

While pretending to go back one by one, Hui Lan sighed, this eldest lady is so meticulous and thoughtful, she deserves to be the mistress of the Duke's Mansion.

Comparing her aunt with her, she is probably not in the same rank.However, my aunt doesn't need to worry about that, she is thoughtful, and her life is easier.

Huilan was there thinking about it, and Mama Wang and the others also came in.

"The six maids, daughters-in-law and servants who followed Mother Zhou thanked them for their hard work, and Liu Ya was given a handful of money each to let them drink tea." Qing Guo saluted and replied.

Hui Lan nodded, "Let's see, the mansion will pay the monthly money on the 28th at the latest. Then let's set it on the [-]th, Liu Ya, keep it in mind, and don't forget to ask someone to ask you for the debt."

Liu Ya blushed in embarrassment, "Look at what the girl said, how dare the servants be careless in their errands."

Everyone laughed.

"The four new wives, mother, let's go and settle down, and share their errands. Seeing that it's almost dinner time, let them start working again tomorrow." Ms. Wang responded with a smile and retreated.

Hui Lan assigns tasks one by one.

"Liu Ya, go and send out the monthly money, don't send it by mistake." It made everyone laugh again.Liu Ya saluted and went to get the brochure and go out to distribute monthly money.

"Qingguo, go and distribute everyone's regular clothes. Everyone will wear new clothes tomorrow, so you will feel refreshed when you look at them." Qingguo took the order and went.

"Narcissus, these jewelry are all in season, so let's put them on and wear them. The monthly money will be given to Liu Ya and put in the money box."

Narcissus came up with a smile, carried the box into the bedroom, Huilan saw that it was almost time, and went in afterward.

Sit at the dressing table, wait for Narcissus to put everything away, and then comb her hair.

"Take the agarwood bracelet and pressed skirt given by Mrs. Tai, nothing else
changed. "

No matter what the meaning of the things she gave, it’s summer, just wearing mosquito repellent,

It also appears that she respects her elders.

When she finished tidying up, Qingguo and Liuya were still busy.So Huilan took Mama Wang and Narcissus away, leaving them to continue their work.

　Restoring an update from today, everyone forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)