On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 312 Lesson 1
During this period, Zhou also politely invited her to play Go, but Xiao Xiao dishonestly said that she didn't know how to do it.

In fact, she knew how to do it, but unfortunately there was a book on how to make crossbow arrows, which took away her heart, and she was no longer interested in anything else.

Mrs. Li also asked her to accompany her to pass the time by wiping cards.

Xiao Xiao was able to reject her sister-in-law, but she didn't dare to reject her aunt's mother. Fortunately, she had a good brain. She lost a few times and after mastering the rules, she never lost again.

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Zhou's faces turned green after losing.

Of course they didn't feel sorry for the twenty-odd taels of silver, but they felt they had lost face.

It turned out that they invited Xiao Xiao to come and wipe the cards, not only to kill time, but also to attack Xiao Xiao.

It made her frustrated that she couldn't fit in with the ladies' entertainment, and it also made her feel bad about losing money.

But now, Mrs. Li would rather throw more than twenty taels of silver into the water rather than take advantage of Xiao Xiao.

Therefore, in the next few days, I will never play cards with her again.

The three meals a day at the General's Mansion were so to her liking that Xiao Xiao was reluctant to leave.

Even if the cheap mother-in-law is a bit difficult to deal with, she can ignore it for the sake of these delicious foods.

Menghui came in from the outside, bowed and said in a low voice: "My eldest mistress, Linglong, please see me."

In a blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival is here on August 15th.

Xiao Xiao is also eager to leave early and rush back to have a delicious breakfast?
During the holidays, Qingming, Mid-Autumn and Winter Solstice are all major festivals valued by people today, so today’s breakfast is particularly rich.

Mrs. Li also didn't want to talk to Xiao Xiao about her family's shortcomings, so Xiao Xiao still had a lot of free time.

The corner of Meng Hui's mouth twitched: "After you got married to the eldest son, the daughter of your concubine came to visit you and gave you a beautiful maid?"

In the general's mansion, both the general and the eldest son went out to fight, and the festive atmosphere was less festive.

Simply because I don’t want to give her any money.

Mrs. Li held the tureen elegantly. After drinking half a cup of tea slowly, she said: "I'm busy today, so I won't let you talk. You all should go back first. Let's celebrate the festival together in the afternoon."

There is not only a plate of fresh and tender shrimp dumplings, but also two crab roe buns, a plate of pumpkin cakes, and a plate of moon cakes.

Once you get to know each other, you will know if they have children at home? Is the master you serve good-tempered?

Xiao Xiao ate with satisfaction.

During festivals, it is inevitable to give gifts to relatives. Mrs. Li will definitely not let Xiao Xiao participate. She will take Zhou with her to teach her the essentials of giving and receiving gifts.

After saying goodbye in the morning, Xiao Xiao spontaneously stood by the side, preparing to pick up the food for her twice after the food was served.

Xiao Xiao focused on the book and vowed to study hard and strive to make the Poyun Crossbow as soon as possible.

She was going to get up and go to the yard to eat before going to the practice room.

Soon I learned about the affairs of the back house of the General's Mansion.

After Xiao Xiao was full, he was too lazy to use his brain and asked doubtfully: "Who is Linglong?"

The maids and ladies in her yard were not idle either. They would bring candy, melons, fruits, and pastries when they went out, and they would play shuttlecock, cards, swings, etc. with the maids in other yards.

In fact, after Xiao Xiao said it, he thought of who Linglong was.

She got married on the sixth day of August, and it was only August and a half. She didn't have amnesia, so of course she wouldn't forget the beauty Miss Xue gave her.

She was just a little surprised. She asked her to stay in the house to do needlework. She didn't expect Linglong to be so obedient. She hadn't seen her in the past few days.

"Let her come in!" After Linglong came in, she first handed the tray in her hand to Meng Hui, and then bowed politely: "I would like to say hello to the eldest young mistress."

Xiao Xiao saw that she was wearing an off-white bijia embroidered with green chrysanthemum patterns, a light blue yarn skirt, and a simple bun with only silver hairpins.

Fortunately, Linglong is really good-looking, her clothes are extremely simple, and she has a natural elegance without any ornamentation.

"I made some purses and veils."

"If you like it, I would like to make some clothes for you."

Menghui put the tray on the coffee table next to Xiao Xiao.

The handkerchiefs are all embroidered with elegant plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, purses in bright red, yellow, green and blue colors, and various auspicious and festive patterns.

What satisfies Xiao Xiao most is that Linglong’s needlework is really good.

"Very good." Xiao Xiao knows how to make good use of people: "From now on, you can teach Menghui and Yiqing more about needlework."

"Yes." Linglong was relieved after hearing her words.

Allowing yourself to teach them needlework means allowing yourself to go out and move around.

She still wanted to give it a try, so she knelt down and saluted: "Slave, thank you for your grace."

Xiao Xiao glanced at her in surprise, thought for a while and then said: "If you are really willing to accept me as your master, then I will also make plans for you in the future. Whether you want to marry the manager or someone in the house, I will also I will do my best to fulfill you.”

"But we Mingren don't tell secrets. If you are unfaithful or want to climb into bed, don't blame me for being cruel."

There are still too few people around her, and she also knows that Linglong has been specially trained by others. A high-quality thin horse, not only beautiful, but also able to observe words, be good at needlework, and possibly even play chess. I know a little bit about calligraphy and painting.

Therefore, if Linglong wanted to seek refuge with her, she would not refuse. Anyway, he would use it first. If she dared to have other thoughts, he would take the opportunity to deal with her.

It is also to scare the monkeys, lest the women in the back house think that they are vegetarians.

Linglong wanted to curse and swear to be loyal to her master.

Xiao Xiao just dismissed Linglong and got up to go to the backyard. Yiqing also came in in a hurry, unable to hide her anxiety: "The eldest mistress is not good, Aunt Mo is here."

"What are you talking about?" Xiao Xiao rolled his eyes at her: "Your eldest mistress is very nice."

Although she was poor, she was also a little curious in her heart, why did Aunt Mo come to the door today?
Although the wife is the head of the general's mansion, Aunt Mo is the general's bedfellow and Li Yan's biological mother.

Even though he is half master and half slave, he is still considered an elder in terms of seniority.

Just like Ms. Zhou, she may look down on her aunt in her heart, but every time she sees Aunt Mo and the other aunts, she greets her politely.

So Xiao Xiao simply got up and walked to the door, just in time to see Hu's mother lift the curtain, and Aunt Mo and the maid walked in.

Xiao Xiao bowed slightly: "Auntie is here, please sit down."

Aunt Mo also wanted to salute, but Xiao Xiao quickly supported her. "There are no outsiders here. Auntie, please don't be too polite."

"Thank you, Mistress." Aunt Mo smiled and said to the maid, "Yulan put down the food box and go back first?"

Yu Lan was definitely reluctant to leave. She bowed to Xiao Xiao first and then said with a smile, "I will go outside to talk to Mother Niu."

Mother Hu brought tea and then retreated to guard the door.

In the past, Xiao Xiao would say hello whether he met Aunt Mo sooner or later.

If we are on our way, we will walk together for a while.