Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 394 Wang: "嘤~~" [Thank you! Goodbye! Two thousand words are owed]

"dong dong dong"

"Silk thread, bronze mirror, embroidery needle~"

"Duster Rouge Pearl Powder~"

The peddler came to Shu Bo's stall carrying a load on his shoulder and shaking a rattle.

Putting down the load, the peddler walked to the basin beside him to wash his hands and said:

"Lao Shu, give me one. Tsk, why do I always feel like I'm being taken advantage of every time I take care of your business?"

Chu Zhan, who was serving dishes nearby, heard this and laughed, "Next time you come, just call me Chu. I won't take advantage of you. Or fried chicken and rabbit?"

"Yes! Add some roast pork~"

"Okay~"

Chu Zhan responded with a smile.

Shu Bo, who was cooking, turned his head and glanced at the peddler: "Wow, he must have made a lot of money today. He can afford to eat extra dishes?"

The peddler took off the towel from his shoulder and wiped his hands, saying, "I'm lucky. Just now a man was taking care of the business. He heard someone on horseback shouting something like "Bai Gaojiang" on the street. Before I could give him the change, the man ran after him and asked for the money."

Shu Bo curled his lips and said, "So you just embezzled the money?"

The peddler glared and said, "Am I that kind of person? I shouted for change, but the man said he was in a good mood and didn't want any more!"

suddenly,

Shuber, who was sprinkling salt on the dishes, stopped in mid-air: "No, what did you say just now?"

"That man was in a good mood and threw me a piece of silver without asking for the change."

"Previous sentence~"

"Someone on horseback shouted that Bai Gao had surrendered. The official chased after him and asked him!"

Looking at Shu Bo who was walking over with salt in his hand, and Chu Zhan who was staring at him, the peddler asked, "What's going on?"

"Bai Gao surrendered?"

"It's down! I heard it on the street."

At this time,

A few idle men from Bianjing came over in a group.

He glanced at the peddler on the stall, then smiled and bowed to Chu Zhan: "Brother Chu, Master Shu! We heard great news on the street!"

People were talking at the stalls.
"Xu~"

A horse-drawn carriage passed by the stall and stopped at the gate of the Xu family not far away.

Chu Zhan took a look and said, "The Sun family's carriage."

after awhile,

The eunuchs, who were guarded by the palace's golden-armored guards, also dismounted.
He walked into the Xu family's gate with a smile on his face.

Xu's backyard,
"Collapse~"

Cuichan, the maid who came with the Sheng family as a dowry, held up a thick winter coat, glanced in the direction of the voice and said, "Miss, which family is having a happy event? Why are they setting off fireworks when it's so bright?"

Hua Lan, who was walking in front, retracted her gaze and said with a smile: "Maybe the children at home are naughty."

After saying this, the master and servant continued to move forward.

Entering the Matron's Courtyard,

Hualan lowered her head, walked through the bamboo curtain lifted by the maid, and entered the hall.

After nodding to her pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs. Xie, Hua Lan said, "Mother-in-law, are we going to send things to the northwest in a few days? I made three more brocade jackets, one for father, elder brother, and Xiaowu, so that we can also change them in winter."

Sun sat on the Arhat chair, smiled at Hualan, motioned Hualan to sit down, and continued to check the wooden box held by the maid in front.

Hualan sat on the chair below Sun and sniffed the air: "Mother-in-law, what's in the wooden box? Why does it smell so good?"

Sun took out two dark objects from the wooden box and handed them to Dan's mother.

Mother Dan smiled and brought it to Hualan.

Sun said, "This is beef jerky made by my mother's family. Jing'er has loved it since he was a child. When he went there before, the jerky wasn't ready yet. I'll send it to him this time."

Hualan and Xie each took a piece, and their eyes lit up after smelling it.

Xie said, "Mother-in-law, you are too partial. I have been your daughter-in-law for so many years, and I have hardly tasted this dried meat."

Sun took the handkerchief handed to her by the maid and wiped her hands, then said with a smile, "I only made it for Jing'er when he went to the palace to celebrate His Majesty's birthday. Your husband hasn't tasted it many times."

After looking at Hualan who was also immersed in the delicious food, Mrs. Xie said, "Mother-in-law, can we make more every year in the future? Dai Ge'erxing and the others can also have a taste."

Hua Lan nodded: "Mother-in-law, my wife and I can also benefit from this!"

Sun smiled and nodded at the two sisters-in-law and said, "You two are not afraid of others saying that you are greedy."

Xie and Hualan smiled at each other.

Then the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law talked a few more words about the fireworks that had just exploded.

"Madam, the relatives of the Sun family are here."

There is a little girl who preaches.

Sun smiled and said, "Please come in."

"Most likely he's going to take something to the north."

Xie and Hualan nodded, and Xie even reached out her hand and asked the maid beside her to help her stand up.

It's fine if the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have a good relationship on normal days, but they can't be rude when the relatives from the Sun family come.

After a while,
The two aunts from the Sun family walked in.

Xie and Hualan stood up and saluted slightly, then nodded and said, "Shi Niang, I just heard at home that Bai Gao has surrendered! Father and mother sent us to ask about it."

"Ah? Sister-in-law, what did you say?"

asked Sun, who walked to the door to greet them.

Hualan and Xie looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

"Madam, the palace eunuchs are here! They said they have His Majesty's instructions. You don't need to change your clothes, just go over and listen."

The voice of the maid was heard from outside the door.

Hearing this, everyone in the hall felt nervous.

Sun looked at her sister-in-law and said, "It's probably true. Let's go there quickly."

Sun took two steps and turned back, saying, "Da Lang, slow down!"

"Got it, mother-in-law!"

finished,

Sun led everyone towards the reception hall in the front yard.

"Master Huaibao, sorry to have kept you waiting!"

As soon as she entered the hall, Sun said with a smile.

The eunuch who was sitting in the hall drinking tea stood up and said, "Madam, what are you talking about!"

Seeing Sun and her sister-in-law and daughter-in-law bowing to him, the eunuch Huai Bao hurriedly bowed to return the greeting and said, "Your Majesty just received the news and sent me to deliver the message to the Marquis' Mansion."

After saying that, Huaibao coughed lightly.

Sun, her sister-in-law, and Hualan hurriedly bowed as if to listen.

"Your Majesty said that the Marquis of Yongyi won a great victory in the north, and Bai Gao surrendered the city. I am very pleased. I will let the Xu family come to the palace for dinner tomorrow."

"Madam, this is His Majesty's order."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Sun led everyone else in bowing and saying in unison.

"Madam, please get up quickly."

Sun nodded and stretched her hand back, and with her wide sleeves blocking Hualan's view, she put a purse in Sun's hand.

"Thank you for all the hard work, Lord Huaibao. Please take a seat!"

Huaibao smiled and sat back in his chair.

"Master Huaibao, I have a question. How can it be so fast? We won a great victory at Keyi Gate just two days ago."

Listening to Sun's words, Huaibao smiled and said, "Madam, don't talk about you. When I left the palace, I saw the senior officials entering the inner court, and they also looked confused!"

"But I was lucky enough to read the urgent report! It says that Your Majesty is wise and powerful! Our Great Zhou is destined by heaven! The Baigao Kingdom went against heaven and suffered retribution. There was an earthquake two days ago! The city walls and moats are damaged!"

"The fake emperor Bai Gao is also very sensible about the current situation. He surrendered now!"

After hearing this, Sun and others were all extremely happy.

Then, Sun was stunned and was about to continue asking questions.

The eunuch Huai Bao hurriedly said, "Madam, don't worry. I didn't see any other news in the emergency report. The Marquis and the Crown Prince must be fine!"

Sun nodded repeatedly: "Thank you for clearing up my confusion!"

Huai Bao smiled and said, "Okay, Madam, I'll take my leave now!"

Then, everyone walked out while talking.

Before reaching the gate, Sun said, "Master Huaibao, thank you for your hard work!"

As he said this, he handed the purse in his wide sleeves to Huaibao.

Huaibao was stunned and quickly declined, "Madam, my foster father told me when I came here, I dare not ask for your thanks."

Sun shook her head and said, "This is not a thank you, but just a way to celebrate the great victory of the Great Zhou! Sir, take it!"

Huai Bao shook his head repeatedly: "Madam, if it weren't for Jing'er's help at the Shenbao Temple outside the city, I would have lost my job! Today, there is such a happy event in the Marquis' Mansion, how can I ask for thanks!"

Sun said: "This is to help the Marquis's Mansion gather some happiness and fortune! Please take it, my lord." "Madam, what you said is true. Well! Then I will accept it shamelessly!"

When Sun stood at the gate and watched the eunuch Huaibao and the palace's golden-armored guards leave, Hualan behind her whispered, "Mother-in-law, those golden-armored guards were also rewarded with enough money."

Sun continued to watch Huai Bao and his group leave, and nodded without turning her head.

"Ma'am, is the news true?"

Shu Bo, who no longer cooks, and many of his old friends from the Marquis' Mansion came to the front door and bowed and asked.

Seeing Sun nod in affirmation, Shu Bo's face instantly filled with joy and he looked at the others.

After bowing once more, Shu Bo turned toward his stall and shouted, "Today's meal is free!"

"The ones on my stall are free too!"

These words came,

There was loud congratulations and thanks all around.

When Sun walked from the main gate to the inner courtyard,
Hua Lan, who was following behind her, quickly supported Sun and said, "Mother-in-law, what's wrong with you?"

Mother Zhu on the other side was also quick to respond: "Madam?"

Sun was supported by two people and waved her hands and said, "It's okay, I just feel dizzy and chest tightness."

Hua Lan said urgently: "Quick, please ask Doctor Ren to come over!"

Sun said quickly: "No, I'm probably too happy, just take it easy!"

Back to the inner courtyard,

Doctor Ren, who was taking care of Mrs. Xie at the Xu family, was talking to Hualan after taking Mrs. Sun's pulse.

Xie was fine when she heard about the great victory just now, but her mother-in-law Sun's weakness made her a little emotional, and she was also resting at this time.

"Madam, Madam, the steward from the Duke Lian's Mansion is here."

The maid from Sun's courtyard preached again.

Hua Lan knew that her mother-in-law and sister-in-law were fine, so she let out a sigh and said, "Wait a minute, I'll go see them!"

Arriving at the front yard,

Behind the screen,

Hua Lan said to the steward of the Lu family, "Don't blame me, steward. My mother-in-law and my eldest sister-in-law are very upset when they hear such good news. I am the only one who can come forward at this time."

The steward outside the screen bowed and replied, "Madam, what are you saying? The Duke and his wife were a little slow to react to such shocking news! When I left, the Duke was about to drink to celebrate!"

"After the great victory at Keyi Gate, there weren't enough fireworks to sell in Bianjing City, so I sent someone to bring some home."

After another round of greetings,

The Lu family's steward left the Xu family with a return gift.

Huyan family,
Inner Courtyard,
An Mei sat on the cushioned chair.
Ye'er, the maidservant nearby, was helping the maid sort out things.

Ye Er stroked a piece of material and said, "Madam, the girls from several noble families came to our house to play a few days ago. The things they gave us are really nice and feel so soft."

As she spoke, Ye'er handed the material to Anmei.

An Mei, who was slightly younger than Xie, touched it and nodded, "Did Tingyi bring this for my elder sister?"

Ye Er shook her head and said, "Hasn't the piece that the eldest lady asked Miss Tingyi to bring already been cut and prepared for use as a swaddling cloth? Judging from the color, it seems to be a gift from Miss Rong."

An Mei, who was sitting on the chair, had a smile in her eyes. She stroked the material with her hand and said, "She is so thoughtful! Keep it and make clothes for it when the baby in her belly gets bigger."

Ye'er told her little girl to put things away properly and continued to tidy up.

While tidying up, he said, "Madam, I went out shopping these few days, and there's a rumor in the capital that the Rong family's daughter is very arrogant and likes to look down on people with her chin pointed, and she's very difficult to deal with!"

"It seems to me that this is all just a rumor. Miss Feiyan is very easy to talk to when she is a guest in our house. Maybe someone is jealous of Miss Feiyan's beauty."

An Mei glanced at the white jade in the room and said, "Maybe someone ran into a problem in front of Concubine Rong."

Ye Er thought about it and nodded: "It's true!"

Looking around, Ye Er whispered again, "Madam, Miss Feiyan has changed a lot in the past two years. She has become more and more outstanding. You have been to the palace. Who is more beautiful, Miss Feiyan or Concubine Rong?"

An Mei hesitated for a while and then said, "It must be Concubine Rong. Miss Feiyan is too young and lacks some temperament."

"Speaking of which, the scarf that Miss Zhengzheng from the Chai family gave me is also good. It looks about the same quality as the cloak that the Fifth Young Master has."

An Mei took a look and said, "Well, come to think of it, Miss Zheng Zheng's gift is a bit heavy."

Ye Er said, "The Chai family has been a very wealthy family since the founding of the country. Is this too much?"

An Mei nodded: "I'll ask my mother-in-law and Aunt Bai to find something of equal value in a few days and send it back when the opportunity arises."

"Collapse~"

"Boom~"

Hearing the sound of fireworks outside, An Mei looked outside in confusion: "Another fireworks display, is this another good news?"

Just finished speaking,

Mrs. Pan's voice came from outside the house: "An'er!"

After entering the hall,
Madam Pan looked at An Mei and liked her more and more.
First, since An Mei entered the Huyan family, she has not acted recklessly by relying on the power of her mother's family.

Secondly, Mrs. Pan had asked someone to take a look before, and the person said that judging from the shape of Anmei's belly and the way she walked, she was definitely a boy.

Even if it was a girl, Mrs. Pan would be happy.

What’s more important is that my relative, Marquis Yongyi, has made great achievements in the north just a few days ago, and today we have such good news.

The future of my husband and sons, and the wealth of my mother's family, the Pan family, will be guaranteed in the future.

Mrs. Pan did not tell Anmei the exact news directly, but said, "Anmei, guess what the good news is!"

"Did Marquis Tuoxi win a great victory?"

Mrs. Pan shook her head: "Guess again!"

"Did Marquis Tuoxi conquer Lingzhou?"

"Be bolder!"

"Um"

An Mei looked at Ye'er, which made Ye'er confused.

After pondering for a while, An Mei said uncertainly: "Mother-in-law, could it be that my Xiaowu killed some general of Baigao Kingdom with a spear?"

Seeing her mother-in-law still shaking her head, An Mei admitted defeat: "I can't think of it."

After listening to what Mrs. Pan said,
An Mei scratched her nose and said, "Why is Xiao Wu silent this time?"

Jiying Lane,
Sheng family,

In the school,
The sounds of a few fireworks exploding attracted Zhuang Xuejiu, who was sitting behind his desk, to look outside.

Zai Zhang's servant ran quickly to the front of the school, bowed to Master Zhuang and said, "Master Zhuang, I have great news!"

Zhuang Xuejiu smiled and asked, "What good news is there?"

"Bai Gao has surrendered!"

“Squeaky—”

There was a sound of friction between the table legs and the ground.
The solid wooden table in front of the scholar moved forward more than half an inch.

A series of noisy voices were heard in the school.

Gu Tingye, Changbai, Zai Zhang and others stood up one after another.

Zhuang Xuejiu shouted, "What did you say?"

Changbai walked a few steps quickly, left the school, came to Zai Zhang's servant, grabbed his shoulders and asked, "Are you serious?"

"Scholar, fellows, Baigao has surrendered! Listen, the fireworks are to celebrate this event!"

Shouantang,
Wang Ruofu was talking to the old lady with a smile on her face about her brother's upcoming promotion.

"Mother, this time it's settled!"

"My sister-in-law, the Feng family, sent someone to tell me that the Cao family also played a role in this matter."

The old lady smiled and nodded.

Cui Ruan's mother came in hurriedly.
After bowing, he said, "Old Madam, Madam, great news came from the front yard! The Baigao Kingdom in the northwest has surrendered!"

The old lady's eyebrows were shocked and she frowned, "What! How is this possible!"

The old lady was also a girl who grew up in a family of military honors, and she had some understanding of battle formations.

Cui Ruan's mother said: "It's all over the place, these fireworks and firecrackers must be real."

Wang Ruofu was stunned as she listened.

"So it seems to be true!"

After the old lady finished speaking, Wang Ruofu said, "Mother, the Marquis conquered the Houqu area before, and then he destroyed the country. Will his title be promoted?"

The old lady said: "It is possible, but Marquis Tuoxi will definitely be promoted to Duke."

"Mother, then our Hua'er might be the daughter-in-law of the Duke's family."

The old lady pondered for a moment and nodded.

Wang Ruofu grinned, her eyes full of longing, and her breathing quickened a little!

Then he slid down from the chair limply.

"Lady!"

Mother Liu shouted urgently.

(End of this chapter)