The short-lived ghost of the Xie family has lived a long life

Chapter 42 Jing Si

The northwest corner of Xie Mansion.

Yan Sanhe stood at the entrance of the courtyard and looked up at the plaque above——

The three words "Jing Si Ju" are written with flying colors, but the writing power is a little less meaningful.

"This courtyard is where I lived when I was studying for the imperial examination. It was the most peaceful place."

Manager Xie smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits.

"Girl, after staying here for a few days, if you feel you are still dissatisfied with anything, just speak up."

Yan Sanhe said "Oh" and asked, "Who are the masters in this mansion?"

When it comes to this, Manager Xie has it at his fingertips.

"The oldest person in this house is the old lady. The old lady lives in Xi'en Hall. Next to her..."

"Too verbose."

Yan Sanhe didn't want to know so many details, "I ask, you answer."

Manager Xie: "..."

Yan Sanhe: "How many concubines does Mr. Xie have in your family?"

This asks...

Really straightforward!

Manager Xie smiled and said: "The old lady is very strict, but my husband only has one wife and two concubines."

Yan Sanhe: "How many legitimate sons and daughters are there?"

Manager Xie: "The eldest sir, the third lord, and the eldest lady are all born to my wife."

Yan Sanhe: "How many concubines and concubines are there?"

Manager Xie: "The second master and the second young lady were born to Aunt Liu, and Aunt Luo has no children."

Not too messy.

Yan Sanhe asked again: "How many of the three sons and two daughters are married?"

Manager Xie smiled and said, "I am married and have a son."

Yan Sanhe: "Who is in charge of affairs in the house?"

Manager Xie: "Both the master and the wife don't care. The uncle is in charge of the outside, and the grandma is in charge of the inner courtyard."

The population is small, with four generations living under one roof, and the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law head the family.

After Yan Sanhe made a quick judgment in his mind, he said: "I understand everything, you can go down!"

"Don't worry, girl, I still have a few words to say to you."

Manager Xie thought about it in his mind.

"No matter whether the young lady is a legitimate daughter or a concubine, there are four maids, eight little maids, and four big maids in the courtyard. They receive two taels of monthly money, 36 sets of clothes for the four seasons, and jewelry..."

"No need to go to so much trouble. You don't need to release anyone in my courtyard. You don't need any money or clothes."

"Girl!"

Manager Xie bent his legs, knelt down again, and howled.

"Girl, there is no point in taking matters into your own hands. No one is allowed in this courtyard. The girl has to drink a cup of hot tea..."

"Are you addicted to kneeling?"

Manager Xie: "..."

It's not addictive, it's just the girl who made me angry.

Yan Sanhe: "I have a maid, she will be here in a month."

Manager Xie: "???"

Can the Yan family afford a maid?

Most likely they were little beggar flowers picked up somewhere!
Manager Xie was unwilling to give in, "The moon silver and clothes..."

Yan Sanhe sneered, "It seems we can no longer live in this Xie Mansion..."

"Auntie, I'm leaving, I'm leaving now!"

Manager Xie got up from the ground and was about to take a step when he suddenly thought of something.

"The girl has settled in today. The old lady specially told her that two tables will be set up in the Xi'en Hall in the evening to introduce the girl to her."

"No need to recognize anyone, bring three meals to my room, and the rest..."

Yan Sanhe paused.

"You just think I'm a dead person!"

Manager Xie: "..."

who am I?
where am I?
What did I just hear?
……

"Master, madam, I dare not say a word more or less. That's what she said."

Xie Daozhi and Mrs. Xie looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

"Actually, it's not surprising if you think about it."

Xie Erli put down the tea cup and said: "Grandpa Yan was so depressed that he didn't even ask for help. How could the granddaughter he taught me be greedy for wealth?"

Old lady Xie began to wipe away tears again: "I always feel sorry for that child."

"The days are long!"

Xie Erli consoled her: "She is new here, and she is wary of us. She has been waiting for a long time, and knows that we are good to her. It will not be too late to take advantage of it when the time comes." Xie Daozhi nodded, "What the boss said is reasonable. Take your time, the human heart is made of flesh.”

"Then take your time!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady thought something was wrong. The servants in this house always favored those who were superior and suppressed those who were inferior. She was so nameless and had no status...

The old lady slapped the table.

"She doesn't want her, but we have to understand in our hearts and always remember that she is the great benefactor of the Xie family, and we must cherish and love her. Manager Xie?"

"old lady!"

"Others don't know her details, but you know it best. I don't care about anything else. If she is wronged in the slightest, I will settle the score with you."

Manager Xie bit the bullet and said, "Yes!"

"master."

"Mother, please tell me."

"If there is a suitable one, please keep an eye on it. It doesn't matter if your family background is low, as long as your character is upright, how can you really not care!"

"Don't worry, mother, I'll take care of this."

……

"Miss Yan, dinner is here."

"let it go!"

After Tangyuan put down the food box, he took a step forward and knelt on the ground.

"You are..."

"The girl's maid will arrive in a month. There is not even a gatekeeper in this courtyard. I am really worried."

Tangyuan: "If the girl doesn't dislike the slave's clumsiness, then leave the slave here. When the girl's maid comes, I won't be too late to leave."

Yan Sanhe looked at the face that was as round as her name, was silent, and said, "If you want to stay, don't kneel."

Tangyuan was startled.

Yan Sanhe stopped looking at her and opened the food box.

After thinking about it, Tang Yuan hurriedly got up and said with a smile: "Girl, please sit down quickly. I will wait for you to eat."

"No, you sit down and eat too."

Tangyuan was startled again.

"I have my rules."

Yan Sanhe looked at the six dishes and one soup in front of him.

"Since you want to stay, you must follow my rules, otherwise get out!"

Tangyuan felt like a fried pancake, not knowing whether to sit down or get out.

People who can live in "Jingsi Residence" are definitely not ordinary people, and it is not an exaggeration to call them "masters".

But she was a servant. How could a servant eat at the same table as the master?

Illegal!
"Fuck off!"

Yan Sanhe will never be soft-hearted when driving people away.

Tang Yuan's heart trembled with fright, remembering Manager Xie's instructions, and quickly sat down obediently.

"Eat!" Yan Sanhe held the bowl in one hand and picked up the chopsticks in the other.

Tang Yuan turned his face, shook his head slightly, and forced tears in his eyes.

At the age of 16, this was the first time in her life that she sat on such a good chair and ate such a good meal.

……

For one meal, I ate glutinous rice balls with fear.

Seeing that Yan Sanhe had finished using it, she quickly put down her chopsticks, stood up and said, "There is a small garden in this yard. If you want to eat, you can go for a walk in the back."

"Ok!"

Yan Sanhe agreed lightly, "By the way, don't talk like a slave, I don't like to hear it."

Tangyuan's hands trembling as he collected the dishes and chopsticks, and the expression on his face suddenly cracked.

Yan Sanhe went to the small garden by himself.

There were several plum blossoms planted in the small garden. It was windy and rainy a few days ago, and they fell all over the ground.

Yan Sanhe was in a trance, thinking of that dream inexplicably, and his brows tightened and relaxed.

"Did you meet them in heaven?"

"Are they all okay?"

"After this inner demon was resolved, I dreamed about some things from the past again. I had a father and a mother, and there was also a person who bullied me and coaxed me."

"I stayed in the capital to resolve the next inner demon. The reason why I stayed at Xie's house was because I was afraid that girl wouldn't be able to find me."

"I didn't expect you to drag the dream to Xie Daozhi. They said you gave it up. I think you didn't give it up, but just forget it."

"Forget it, it's good. I won't be tired."

Yan Sanhe's voice became lower and lower.

"The underworld is deep and the blue sky is far away. Grandpa, drink a bowl of Meng Po soup and cross the Naihe Bridge. In your next life, you must find a good family and find a woman who treats you sincerely."

(End of this chapter)