Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 305 Haunted
Qiu Shuang Zhai.

Dinner was over, and Tan Chun was taking out his dagger and wiping it with the sheep's tail oil.

On the side, Shi Shu and Cui Mo joked: "The girl's hands are either threading needles and embroidering, or putting pen to paper, but now she has to rush to do such chores."

Tanchun smiled and said: "Where are the chores? I can't leave my mouth when I sing, and I can't leave my hands with my fists. How can I use my own weapons to help others?"

Cui Mo said: "I see that the girl has become more and more dazzling in sword dancing recently. I'm afraid she is also a chivalrous woman in the book."

Tan Chun couldn't help but sigh: "Nowadays, the battlefield is filled with muskets, artillery, and rockets to determine the outcome. Last time, I heard Fourth Brother Jian say that now the Beijing camp no longer has to choose frontmen and dead soldiers, they are all equipped with the same talent." Use the bayonet and fire blunderbuss, and strike them with the blunderbuss from a distance. When the enemy is defeated, you can kill them with the bayonet." Tan Chun stopped holding his hand and looked at the dagger and said, "This sword technique will be used as a physical exercise in the future. ”

While he was talking, laughter suddenly came from outside, and then the curtain was lifted, and the maid Jade Chai came in to congratulate: "Congratulations to the third girl, congratulations to the third girl!"

Tanchun was very surprised and asked hurriedly: "Why are you so happy?"

Jade Chuan said: "My wife is getting old after all, and she is a faster and a Buddhist practitioner. She is reluctant to control her servants too strictly. I don't want her to be more and more unruly. Today she actually made a trick of substituting others. It's called My wife was very angry for a while. I just recommended the third girl to be the assistant housekeeper in front of the old lady. Isn’t it a happy event? "

Shishu and Cuimo were immediately overjoyed, but Tanchun frowned and said, "I am the housekeeper, it seems to be against the rules."

After returning to Qiushuangzhai from Mrs. Wang's courtyard, she had just taken off her outer cloak when she heard the maid outside say: "Girl, my aunt is here."

Mrs. Wang nodded and said: "It's just that you are still young, so I'm afraid you won't be able to suppress those tricky servants. I just told Baochai and asked her to help. In this way, you two will work together in the future. Can manage this house well.”

The next day, Tanchun had breakfast and went to Mrs. Wang's place to take orders early in the morning. Mrs. Wang called the daughters-in-law who were in charge of the affairs and made arrangements in front of everyone to appoint Tanchun as the housekeeper and Baochai as the assistant manager.

Is there anything like this? Tan Chun thought, Aunt Zhao's words were very easy to verify, so there was no need to lie. From this point of view, being pushed out was just an expedient measure by Mrs. Wang. What the wife really cares about is Sister Bao, right?

Earlier, Tanchun said that Mrs. Wang eats fast and chants Buddha's name. How can Tanchun believe it? Tanchun knew very well that his wife was ruthless, and if she really jumped over the hierarchy and reported it, he would probably have many ways to punish himself in the future.

Tanchun groaned and said nothing, and thought to himself: How long have you been hurting me?

As expected, Tanchun, the new housekeeper's aunt, followed Xiao Gui and Cao, and just told everyone to do their own thing and let them disperse. After leaving Mrs. Wang's courtyard, Tanchun went to Sister Feng's courtyard.

"Okay, now I have a thankless job. Brother Feng usually takes care of it. Logically, if Brother Feng doesn't care about it, it should be taken care of by Mrs. Li. However, she is also responsible for the prince's errand. After all, now. I’m counting on you.”

As he spoke, the curtain was lifted, and Aunt Zhao, who was beaming with joy, came excitedly.

Tanchun responded vaguely, and then Aunt Zhao asked the maid Xiaoque to bring some shoes, saying that she wanted to make a pair of fine embroidered shoes for Tanchun, which made Tanchun dumbfounded.

Tanchun said: "My wife said this, so it's hard for my daughter to shirk it."

Tanchun said hurriedly: "My wife treats me as her own child, so there is no need to say more."

Tan Chun felt a little disappointed, but immediately felt a surge of pride. I thought to myself: So what? As Aunt Zhao said, no matter how capable Sister Bao is, her surname is not Jia. She is a serious aunt of the Jia family!

Mrs. Wang was satisfied, nodded repeatedly, and gave Tanchun a few more instructions before sending Tanchun back.

Aunt Zhao immediately nodded her head: "Three girls are right, you must remember your uncle and aunt, break the bones and connect the tendons, no matter what, it will be more appropriate than outsiders."

It's just about managing housework. Tanchun has long been dissatisfied with the chaos in the house. Now he is about to show off his talents, why should he care about the mess behind it?
After making up his mind, Tanchun comforted Aunt Zhao and said, "That's it, it's just that I can't talk to the old lady without getting past her."

Aunt Zhao was more eager than ever before. She stepped forward, pulled Tanchun aside and sat down and said, "You child, you crawled out of my intestines, how can I hurt you?"

Tanchun then told the situation just now, saying that Mrs. Wang had told her that he and Baochai would help with the housework.

"Third girl, I heard that your wife asked you to take care of the house?"

Because he said: "Auntie, don't worry, I am the housekeeper. I don't want to act carelessly. I just have the idea of ​​​​Xiao Gui and Cao Sui. As time goes by, I will have some dignity, and then I will be able to act easily."

"Sister Feng, does it mean that our family has long been unable to make ends meet?"

Tanchun didn't know there was a deceit, so he smiled and said, "Sister Bao is of course the right one. Just now my daughter was afraid of being slighted, so it's great to have Sister Bao to help her."

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However, Aunt Zhao ignored her: "If you offend me, offend me. Miss Bao and Miss Jade have their nostrils turned upward. When have you ever seen me and Huan'er? Besides, what I just told the old lady was about you alone." How could a housekeeper regret it later? Oh, I knew she wasn't that kind. Girl, go find the old lady for advice, or you'll be fooled!"

Aunt Zhao suddenly frowned and cursed: "Who is Miss Bao? Her surname is not Jia. Even if she wants to be the daughter-in-law of the Jia family, there is no reason to take care of the house without leaving the house."

The food box was spread out, and in addition to the portions, there was also a dish of goosefoot. The woman in the kitchen said with a flattering smile: "This is Sister-in-law Liu's filial piety. The materials used are all leftover from today, and there is no public expense."

Sister Feng actually has no barrier to Tanchun in her heart - the third girl will get married sooner or later, so what if she can do anything?

Tanchun agreed, got up and dressed, then went to Mrs. Wang's courtyard.

Firstly, the servants in the Grand View Garden and the Jia family's inner house are not the same, and they have to handle affairs in the three-room Xiaobaoxia Hall in front of the big powder screen wall in Sister Feng's courtyard; secondly, this time I am also here to ask Sister Feng for advice.

If these two people are really reused, I don't know how much trouble will be caused in the future. Tanchun immediately wanted to refuse, but when he thought that Aunt Zhao would make a big fuss if she refused, his words changed a bit. Said: "What my aunt said makes sense, but housekeeping is not my own business now."

Tanchun hurriedly covered his mouth and said: "Auntie, please speak softly, you will offend someone for nothing!"

Tanchun thanked her, and the woman nodded and bowed and left.

After finally sending Aunt Zhao off, it was getting late and there was no need to wait for Shu or Cuimo to pick it up, when a smiling woman came to her door carrying a food box.

Zhao Guoji and his wife? Uncle Zhao Guoji was a responsible person, and he never caused any trouble, but he could not help but obey Aunt Zhao's words. Now he is with Jia Huan, whom he has not seen for a long time; his wife is not a worry-free person. Taking advantage of her relationship with Aunt Zhao, she often bullies the helpless servants.

Entering inside, Tanchun saw that Baochai was there. She had greeted her politely. Mrs. Wang forced out a smile and waved her away. She held her hand and said, "Third girl, you know how I will treat you." of."

Yu Chuan said: "Madam said that Miss Lin's mother was still in charge of the house before she left the court, so it's better for the three girls to continue as usual." After a pause, he added: "Miss Lin is working hard, Madam is still waiting for her reply."

When he was seated, Tanchun looked at the dinner that was much more exquisite than usual and couldn't help but frown and sighed: "Butler, where do we start?"

"What do you say?" Aunt Zhao asked.

Because it was Sister Feng who welcomed Tan Chun in, and she kept close to her without hiding any secrets. She explained all the big and small things in the family clearly, which made Tan Chun frown.

But I heard Aunt Zhao say: "This is different when you are in charge of the house. No wonder people in the past said that the third girl is heroic. It's just that you are still young, so I'm afraid you will inevitably be coaxed by those tricky women below. The so-called brothers who fight tigers are brothers who go into battle. Father and son, if you don’t need your uncle and aunt at this time, when will you stay?”

Tanchun felt a thump in her heart. She was the birth mother who had the least discernment, and was also a mistress who was greedy for petty gains and suffered big losses. Knowing that she would be the housekeeper in the future, she didn't know what kind of fight would happen!
It's just that this matter can't be concealed, so Tanchun just frowned and said: "There is such a saying, my aunt is here-"

Sister Feng said: "Isn't that right? It's just that the old lady and the madam are very decent and don't want to treat their servants harshly. Now the humble servant Yang Zi naturally takes the opportunity to take advantage. Fortunately, the land of the Ning Mansion has returned to us, plus the previous I raided Lai's house again, otherwise my wife wouldn't know how to spend this new year."

Tanchun sighed: "I wonder why the monthly payment of money is getting later and later."

Sister Feng knew that the money was released by Mrs. Wang, but she didn't want to say anything at this time. She just smiled and said, "You have to ask your wife about this."

Tanchun was grateful and said, "Thank you, Sister Feng, for the tip. Now I have a vague idea."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "They say that the third girl is a woman who doesn't give way to women. I think you might as well take advantage of this moment to control her, so as not to make it difficult for our family to return in the future."

Tanchun couldn't say this at this time, so he only said: "I am just the housekeeper now. I am not familiar with everything. I don't dare to act carelessly. I'd better take a look first before talking."

The sister-in-law and sister-in-law talked for a while, and then Tanchun said goodbye and left. As soon as Tanchun left, Ping'er, who was neatly packed, came to say goodbye. She still had to walk up to the village today.

Sister Feng warned her for a long time, and finally said: "It's a pity that I am in such a situation that it is really difficult to go to Zhuangzi. Ping'er, please work more, and I will ask the second master to buy you some noodles in the future."

Ping'er said with a smile: "Whatever grandma said, I deserve the credit. Am I still here to take credit?"

Without further ado, Ping'er hurriedly set off towards Xiaowangzhuang outside the city. Sister Feng saw Ping'er off, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried. Now that Tanchun has just taken office, the so-called three things to do when a new official takes office are that those maids and women will be more dedicated than before, but it will not be easy for them to go to the garden.

If I miss today, I'm afraid I won't have another chance in the future... Sister Feng gritted her teeth, as the saying goes, if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cub? There is no need to take any risks this time.

But he said that the uncle's house next door had guests today.

Li Weijian thought about his appointment with Sister Feng, so he was tired for another day. After practicing in the morning, she chatted with Fu Qiufang for a long time. Just as she was about to go back to greet her widowed aunt, Qianxue called back: "Master, I sent a door sticker outside, saying that Mr. Gu from Suzhou is visiting."

"Oh?" Li Weijian took the name card and glanced at it, and it turned out to be Gu Wanzhong. Li Weijian was about to take a look at the situation in Jiangnan. He thought about it briefly and said, "In reply to the invitation, just tell me that I am free today and ask Gu Wanzhong to come in the afternoon."

Qianxue agreed and hurried forward to give instructions.

Li Weijian then looked back to see his aunt and two cousins, sat there for a while and then came forward again, only to bump into an angry Xiu Ying.

Li Weijian glanced at him and asked with a smile: "Who dares to offend you?"

This remark is not intended to praise Xiu Ying. Although she is the last in appearance and has an ordinary family background, she has two brothers beside Li Weijian, a housekeeper and a personal attendant. Who dares to offend Xiu Ying?

Xiu Ying pursed her lips and said, "Who else could it be? It's my incompetent brother! It's a good life, but God is pestering me and begging me to let him go to the army."

Wu Haining comes again?
Li Weijian asked: "What do you think?"

Xiu Ying pursed her lips and said, "I keep saying this over and over every day, and it's annoying to me. I think it's better to follow his wishes. Now we're all winning battles ahead."

Li Weijian couldn't help but secretly think that a few military changes in these years can establish a huge advantage in battle. The Dashun army - especially the Jingying camp - has gone through several minor changes and has now completed the military changes. I'm afraid there will be no rivals in the short term.

At this time, it seems that there is no big problem in letting Wu Haining go to the Western Regions?
Seeing Xiu Ying secretly observing her expression, Li Weijian still didn't know that Wu Haining must have persuaded Xiu Ying. So he said casually: "As a sister, you don't feel sorry for me, what can I say? I'll ask the prince for a note tomorrow, and I'll send Haining to the Western Regions soon."

Xiu Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then became worried: "He is only so young, and he is afraid of getting ahead of him when his temper comes. Now, even though he has won a series of great victories, there will always be some casualties. What if-"

Li Weijian sneered and laughed, and said: "Your brother is better than a monkey when it comes to hair, so he won't rush ahead."

Xiu Ying thought for a while and suddenly became happy: "The master is right. I don't ask him to shine on the family lintel, I just want him to be safe."

It was noon that day, and Gu Wanzhong came to visit as expected.

After all, he was an old friend from Jiangnan, so Li Weijian couldn't help but feel a little warm to him. Gu Wanzhong was also discerning and knew that Li Weijian was not short of money, so apart from Jiangnan Tuyi, the rest of the gifts he sent this time were all kinds of precious supplements.

Li Weijian received him in the study outside, and complained: "I don't have money. If you come to bring these gifts next time, I won't let you in."

Gu Wanzhong was cheerful and didn't take it seriously, and said: "It's my uncle's business if I don't need it, but it's my fault if I don't give it to you. It was my uncle's fault that day. Where can such things be found in Jiangnan now?" General situation?”

"Oh?" Li Weijian asked, "Is the situation in Jiangnan very good now?" "Excellent!" Gu Wanzhong spoke in high spirits!

Thanks to the cement industry, most of Jiangsu has been freed from floods, and there are many more polders. This year's grain production is barely self-sufficient, not to mention that the cotton field production has increased by more than 40%!

In addition, factories everywhere used steam engines and used full power to produce silk cloth. 30% of it was sold upstream in Huguang and Sichuan along the Yangtze River, and most of the rest was exported on sea ships.

Pioneers like Gu Wanzhong made a lot of money. They opened several weaving factories and hundreds of steam engines of various colors. The only fly in the ointment is that although this machine is solid, it will inevitably break down sometimes. The repair shop run by the imperial government is in Jinling. It only takes five days at least to hire a master craftsman, which is really too long.

Gu Wanzhong said: "Uncle, why don't you also open the factory to the south of the Yangtze River? There are conveniences in doing so."

Li Weijian just said: "It's still early, let's talk about it later."

Will the steam engine factory be opened in Jiangnan? That's not possible! A Tianbao in the south of the Yangtze River was originally a place where wealth gathered, and it was also the most important source of taxes in Dashun. Because of the tax issue, there was already more resentment than other provinces. If Jiangnan can make up for its shortcomings, the gap with other provinces will become wider and wider in the future, and Dashun will be divided at some point;

Secondly, there is a shortage of various materials in Jiangnan, and the cost of shipping by sea is still too high, and it is really not worth the gain.

The two talked for a long time. Li Weijian's face was calm, but in fact he was shocked and realized that he seemed to have thought wrong! He followed the memory of his previous life and realized that sooner or later the new industrial capital in this way would get involved in power and rent-seeking power, but now he realized that he seemed to have thought wrong!
Those gentry who were able to run factories all had family connections with court officials, just like Gu Wanzhong in front of him. After this visit, he would go to visit the chief minister of the court tomorrow afternoon. This... industrial capital is forcing the government to do something, I'm afraid it's just around the corner!
After sending Gu Wanzhong away, Li Weijian thought to himself and made up his mind to take bigger steps... such as pouring out all the chemical industry knowledge he knew.

But when Li Weijian was entertaining guests, Baoqin followed Li Weijian's instructions and entered the Grand View Garden from Huifang Garden through the East Corner Gate. Baoqin went to Yihongyuan first and talked to Xiangyun for a long time. Then he said: "Sister Yun, I don't know, but the fourth brother has been infected with the wind and cold these days. No matter how many things he cooks in the kitchen, he can't swallow it. Just now, all the sisters have been bothering each other. After waiting for a long time, the fourth brother just spit out that he wanted to eat some ordinary Jiangnan stir-fry. "

Xiangyun was in trouble and frowned and said: "What should I do? Yes, my second uncle is in Jiangnan now. How about I ask my second uncle to hire a Jiangnan cook?"

Before Baoqin could say anything, Cuilu smiled and said: "Girl, don't make fun of me. It's freezing cold. It takes two months to come and go. How can I still have time?"

Xiangyun raised his forehead and smiled and said, "I thought I was wrong. But Fourth Brother Jian's family has tens of millions, so he is not a poor man. It's better to spend money to hire a cook from a restaurant elsewhere."

Bao Qin said with a smile: "Where is the need to mobilize all the troops? I heard that there is a girl in the garden who has good cooking skills. I thought about inviting her here. I don't have to work too much. I just need to give instructions to the cook."

Xiangyun didn't notice the difference, nodded and said: "That's right, I almost forgot about Miss Xing. She is really good at cooking. Last time I went to Sister Lin's place and rubbed a few chopsticks into the fish pot. It was really delicious. ." He paused and then said, "Sister Qin, I don't know that the eldest wife and my concubine just had a quarrel because of Miss Xing."

Immediately he said the matter, and then said: "It's pitiful that Miss Xing has such a good character, but she has such a family member. I want to help, but I can't give money directly. If I invite Miss Xing to help, it will be an advantage. , Sister Qin needs to ask Fourth Brother Jian to give more money for hiring."

Bao Qin immediately smiled and said: "Sister Yun has said so, and it is expected that the fourth brother has nothing to say. In this case, I also ask Sister Yun to be the go-between to persuade me. I have only met Sister Xing a few times. I really don’t know how to speak.”

Xiangyun immediately patted his chest and said, "What's the problem? Just come with me."

Now the two of them went straight to Zhujin Tower. At this time, because of Jia She's mourning period, the two girls were still keeping vigil in the East Courtyard during the Spring Festival and resting in the East Courtyard most of the night. Because there was only one girl left in the Zhujin Tower, Xing Xiuyan.

When Baoqin and Xiangyun arrived at Dezhujin Tower, Xing Xiuyan heard Liang'er's reply and hurried downstairs to greet them. After everyone entered and talked briefly, Xiangyun finally expressed his intention.

Xing Xiuyan felt grateful and knew that Xiangyun was trying different ways to supplement herself this time, but she was also afraid that she had embezzled the favor and didn't know how to repay it in the future.

Baoqin was just playing the drum and didn't say anything just now. Seeing Xing Xiuyan's troubled face, he smiled and said, "Sister Xing, don't worry about it. Sister makes money based on her own ability. There is nothing to criticize outsiders."

One word impressed Xing Xiuyan. She had no other talents. She learned all her studies from Miaoyu, but she was extremely confident in her cooking skills. At this moment, she had made up her mind, but she couldn't say no. She just said: "I've said so, and if I refuse, I won't be a good person. It's just that I can't make the decision on this matter myself. I have to ask my parents." Good idea."

Xiangyun then smiled and said, "Your parents will definitely allow it."

Sure enough, after dinner that day, Xing Xiuyan went to the east courtyard to find Xun Xunran.

Huo Ran stood up and said: "Really? It's a good thing, a good thing!"

His wife also said: "What a great thing!" Then she pulled Xing Xiuyan and said: "You and Uncle Li have an old relationship, and we bumped into each other unexpectedly. You should be more considerate, and don't imitate the pretentious girls in the garden. Qing Gao. What is our family background? What is their family background?
If Uncle Li has his mind set... he might as well accept it. What about the little wife? The concubine in the uncle's house is now more prestigious than the imperial edicts of the fifth and sixth grade officials! "

Xing Zhong also said: "If Xiuyan falls in the uncle's house, it doesn't take much. Just find us a job in the uncle's house. I have heard that the monthly salary alone for the steward of the uncle's house is enough. Four taels, two shares are eight taels, Grandpa Tian! If you save hundreds of taels a year, don’t you have everything?”

Xing Xiuyan's face turned red when she heard this, and she felt bored and had some unexplainable expectations. After several encounters at Panxiang Temple, Xing Xiuyan had a profound memory of Li Weijian. She was raised in a boudoir and had never seen many men outside, so it was inevitable that she would have some thoughts.

I thought to myself that Uncle Li was young and promising, and good-looking. Outsiders said he could be compared to the God of Wealth, but in private he was extremely greedy and naughty. Accompanying such a person is a little wife...she doesn't seem to be tired of it?
Xing Xiuyan quickly stopped her thoughts and scolded herself for wishful thinking. It should be noted that Xia Jingui was born just like him, and her family background was a hundred times better, so wasn't she also declined by Uncle Li?

At this moment, my mother suddenly frowned and said, "Master, do you want to tell your wife about this?"

"This..." Xing Zhong didn't know what Mrs. Xing was thinking, and thought that she and Li Weijian had completely broken up, so he whispered: "I think it's better not to show off."

His wife nodded repeatedly: "Yes, if you can hide it for a while, just hide it for a while. In the future, maybe my wife will be able to turn around."

The matter was settled, and Xing Xiuyan was afraid that his parents would say something sarcastic again, so he hurriedly said goodbye. On the way back to Zhujin Tower, Xing Xiuyan couldn't help but wonder if she would bump into that young uncle when she went to the uncle's house in the future.

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But that night, Wang Xifeng was not as cheerful as usual because she was preoccupied. She only frowned and kept silent, thinking secretly. After the little maid Feng'er had washed herself, Wang Xifeng ordered: "Go and get my medicinal wine."

When Feng'er got the medicinal wine, Sister Feng drank a cup alone and said with a smile: "You've been tired for a day, why don't you drink a few cups to relieve your fatigue."

Feng'er was flattered and said hurriedly: "How dare I drink grandma's medicinal wine? This is a rare thing!" As he spoke, he stared at the medicinal wine with greed.

The little girl Feng'er has no other hobbies and only likes drinking.

Sister Feng saw it in her eyes and said: "Ping'er is not here, and I don't have to wait around at night. You can just take care of the eldest sister. Fortunately, the eldest sister is over six years old now, so it is easier to take care of her than usual. Otherwise, it would be a lot of trouble." People don’t sleep well.”

Feng'er nodded and said, "What grandma said was that before, the eldest sister had to be held by the nanny before she could fall asleep. Now when the time comes, she just relaxes and sleeps alone."

"That's it. Since nothing happens, I will reward you with wine. What are you afraid of?"

Feng'er couldn't help but be tempted by the aroma of wine, and said timidly: "Then...then I can have a drink?"

Sister Feng said: "What's a cup worth? I've given half of the bottle to you. It's not a rare thing. I'll just ask someone to make some more someday."

"Hey." Feng'er agreed happily, thanked Wang Xifeng again, and waited for Sister Feng to wash her feet before heading to the west room with the wine bottle in hand.

Sure enough, the eldest sister had already fallen asleep at this time. Seeing that nothing happened, Feng'er and another little maid pushed the cups to change cups, and drank the wine in the bottle in a short while.

When it was time to watch, the medicine and wine took effect, and the two little maids fell into a deep sleep. Their soft snores could be heard across the hall.

Sister Feng was very anxious now. Seeing that it was getting late, she quietly landed and got dressed. Just as he was about to test out the door, he suddenly heard the sound of chaotic footsteps coming from the backyard.

Sister Feng was startled, and hurriedly found the back door and pressed it against the window to observe. Then Jia Lian, who was dressed in mourning clothes, sneaked in and followed Youshi into the house.

Wang Xifeng gritted her teeth secretly when she saw this. She was originally worried, but now she was furious. He thought to himself: If you can't help me like this, it's only right that you've done something wrong!
At that moment, he quietly walked to the west room and saw the two maids and the eldest sister sleeping soundly. He turned around and quietly lowered the latch in front of the door, and then gently touched it out.

When you come out of your house, there is the west corner gate to the east of the big pink screen wall. After the west corner gate is Li Wan's residence. There is another corner gate between it and Baoxia, where Sanchun usually teaches. After that, there is a courtyard. In front of it is a courtyard. It is the tea house of Grand View Garden, and there is a small corner door leading to the garden next to it.

If you don't go this way, you have to go through a corner gate on the east, and then take the Jujin Gate next to the main entrance of the Grand View Garden. At this time, the Grand View Garden had already been closed and locked, so it was naturally difficult for Sister Feng to go there.

Because Sister Feng walked forward openly and passed the corner gate, she met the old woman who was playing naughty head-on. The mother-in-law was shocked when she saw Sister Feng, and Sister Feng said: "During the day, I came here to ask for advice, but I forgot something important. Don't worry about me. I will explain the matter and come back."

The mother-in-law didn't dare to ask questions, so she only agreed and watched Wang Xifeng go to the garden.

However, Wang Xifeng passed by Qinfang Pavilion and immediately stopped to look around. When he saw no one around, he walked around to the east. In a blink of an eye, he walked around to the east side hall of the governor's villa. When he saw that the door was unlocked, he knew that the bison had already arrived. Immediately, he reached out and pushed the door open gently, quickly stepped inside, and closed the door again with his backhand.

She leaned against the door with her heart pounding. She looked up and saw that blurry figure walking towards her again. Sister Feng bit her lower lip and didn't speak for a long time.

The dark figure smiled and said: "Feng'er, you are here."

Sister Feng stayed there and made no move.

Li Weijian moved forward and called in a low voice: "Feng'er~"

She put her hand around his shoulders, but Sister Feng twisted away, biting her lower lip and said: "Just...just this time, never again."

She said it resolutely, but how could Li Weijian believe it in his heart? This kind of thing either never happens or happens countless times.

Li Weijian then coaxed, "Just rely on you."

Sister Feng sighed, her face no longer showing any concern. After all, she seduced Li Weijian first that day, but she couldn't blame him...

When the second watch was approaching, the ladies in the waiter had a game. The winners were smiling and the losers were cursing.

A mother-in-law said: "Nowadays, the third girl is the housekeeper, and she always has to show off. I think it's better to do the inspection as usual."

Another woman sneered: "What about the third girl? Who can know our hard work? The masters are sleeping peacefully, but they ask us to patrol in the wind and snow. I think it's just a show, there will be thieves tonight ?”

The mother-in-law from before said: "The new official has three things to do when he takes office. I think the third girl is very powerful. If you are not afraid, just stay in the tea room, but I am going to go on a patrol."

The woman didn't answer, just minding her own food and wine.

The old woman sighed, picked up a lantern and headed outside. According to the rules, it is natural to patrol everywhere. But this mother-in-law found a trick, and naturally the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Zhujin Pavilion, and Qiu Shuangzhai half of the garden had to be inspected carefully. After passing Tubi Villa, we only need to walk through the eastern half of the garden next to the provincial villa, and then go to Yihong Courtyard for inspection.

The remaining nunneries and family temples have people around them, so there is no need to inspect them.

The mother-in-law turned half a circle and came down from Tubi Villa and walked along the provincial villa. When she got close to Feihua Building, she could faintly hear a female voice sobbing.

The mother-in-law shuddered and listened carefully, but there was no movement again. I was cursing and cursing, thinking that the little actor from Lixiangyuan was here to scare people again in the middle of the night.

Holding the lantern and walking forward, as soon as he reached the side hall, he suddenly heard a female voice laughing sinisterly. The mother-in-law was so frightened that her hair stood on end. How could she dare to investigate now? He just yelled "Ghost" and rushed to the waiter.

Unexpectedly, in her haste, the mother-in-law threw the garlic into a dog and chewed it! The woman didn't care about the pain. She got up and didn't even want the lantern. Remembering that this man had three fires on his body, she didn't even dare to look back and stumbled towards the waiter.

But the side hall was quiet. As soon as the mother-in-law passed Qinfang Pavilion, two figures jumped out from inside. Sister Feng looked around nervously and hurriedly urged: "You, please leave quickly!"

Li Weijian was confident in his skills. Not to mention that Qin Xian's family was guarding the east corner gate and allowed him to come and go. He could climb over the wall alone with his current skills. So he turned around and hugged Sister Feng, and whispered: "Do you have any idea? Why don't you follow me to hide at home first?"

Sister Feng was so anxious that she just said: "Don't worry about it, I have my own way."

At that moment, Li Weijian stopped staying, turned around and walked quickly before hiding in the dark night. Sister Feng walked around the provincial villa, bypassed Tubi Villa and Hengwu Garden, and arrived at Deqiu Shuangzhai in an instant. Looking up, he saw lights on inside, and he felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)