suspected wife

It was already noon when Zhou Yanqing got up from a pile of account books, and it was the first moment of time.

He stood in the courtyard blankly for a while, turning his eyes around, as if he wanted to find traces of Qiao Mingjin's visit today, but he couldn't find it.

That woman is not like the woman in his backyard, who just throws a handkerchief and purse when she has nothing to do.

Zhou Yanqing sighed secretly, twisted her neck, and turned back to the house just now.

Shitou, the personal servant, saw him pursing his lips and focusing on walking forward, did not dare to say a word, just followed quietly.

His master was so busy these days that he didn't even have time to eat. He usually picked out the gifts for Mrs. Qiao himself, but today he just waved his hand and let him do it in one go.

The two got out of the car one after the other and walked towards the mansion.

Not long after, the aunt who got the news and the cousins ​​of each family sent maidservants from each courtyard to greet and intercept him.

Zhou Yanqing had a splitting headache, and when several maids were scrambling to chatter about her young lady or aunt, and they were preparing meals and tea, they finally got annoyed.

"Didn't you say that you will send them to their home these two days? Why haven't you left yet! Are you planning to spend the New Year in Zhou Mansion?"

Stone did not dare to breathe after hearing this.

He couldn't utter half a word.

How can he command those cousins ​​in the backyard?

Cautiously raised his head and glanced at his master, then said anxiously: "Master, do you want to go and see the old lady?"

Zhou Yanqing let out a heavy breath before raising her legs to go to the old lady's Chunhui Hall.

Stone wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and followed closely.

After walking two steps, he turned his head and glanced at the dumbfounded servant girls, hum.Didn't you see his grandfather was so busy that his head was smoking?Also come to bother his grandfather.When his sixth master is so good-natured?

Several maidservants shivered in fear when they received Shitou's cold gaze.Miss, this time, Master Liu has been provoked, I'm afraid he really wants to go home.

After regaining his senses, he hurriedly reported to various places.

Inside Chunhui Hall.

Zhou Yanqing no longer crowded on his mother's couch as usual, rubbing her shoulders and beating her legs.He just sat on the high-backed chair at the bottom with a black face.

Mrs. Zhou exchanged glances with her mother who was serving behind her, and said to him, "Qing'er, did someone piss you off? Or are you tired all this time?"

Zhou Yanqing glanced at his mother, and then said: "Mother, it will be the Chinese New Year soon. Haven't you arranged for a few cousins ​​to go to their house? The cousins ​​are already waiting to get married, so it's better to spend a year at home. One year, isn't Mother planning to reunite them?"

The old lady Zhou, dressed in a rich and luxurious manner, was taken aback when she heard this, and then laughed again.

Said: "Isn't it? It's really a year and a year. The daughter's family always wants to get married. How many times can I reunite with my parents and sisters at home? Qinger, you are right, mother will arrange it immediately. But we have to wait for their families to pick them up, otherwise people will think that our family is driving people out."

The old lady Zhou raised the corners of her mouth after she finished speaking. His son finally figured it out, he must be looking for a cousin, and he was thinking of his cousin.

"Qing'er, have you made up your mind? Which cousin of yours is it? Although mother prefers Biyu from your uncle's family to marry in, so mother will have a caring person to talk to mother with. But if you fancy your sister-in-law's family Cousin Wu Jiao is also fine. Her father is now a parent officer in a mansion, and with the help of your uncle, she can go up a promotion in the future, and it will only be good for our family in the future. No matter who you are, as long as you like it Well, mother is happy."

Zhou Yanqing felt even more headache after hearing his mother's words.

These cousins.Which one is dignified, virtuous and good-natured?Being sour and jealous, he looks petty.Not even a country girl can compare.

"Mother, didn't I tell you that my marriage is not in a hurry?"

Mrs. Zhou glared at this youngest child, and said angrily: "Nonsense. Why is there no hurry? You are in your twenties, and you don't have any children. Which one of your brothers is not a child? Mother is looking forward to you now." Start a family and give birth to a fat grandson for your mother. The former daughter-in-law has been gone for a few years, and you should let it go."

Zhou Yanqing became more and more bored, and took a few deep breaths. He wanted to say that he was not keeping the festival for his ex-wife, but he was afraid to say it, and his mother would push her even harder.

Trying to take a few breaths, she said to the old lady Zhou who was sitting at the top: "Mother, all the elder brothers have nephews and nieces, why do you need a grandson to hug you? My son is in charge of most of the family's property now. Where there is such idleness."

Mrs. Zhou gave him a hard look, and said: "It's getting more and more nonsense. Get married and start a business, get married first and start a business later. Besides, what does this have to do with you managing the family property? You don't want anything about getting married. You worry about it, you still do your own thing, and mother will do it for you."

After a pause, he said again: "Did you miss your cousins? Could it be that you have someone you fancy outside?"

Zhou Yanqing's face flashed before Zhou Yanqing's eyes, with the face of an empty valley and orchid, the hair and dress wet by the rain, but there was no trace of embarrassment, nor was he humble or cowardly. She stands still...

Seeing Yao'er's appearance, Mrs. Zhou, what else does she not understand?

There was a three-pointed joy on her face, and she couldn't wait: "Qing'er, which girl is it? You just talk to mother, and mother will hire you in person."

Mrs. Zhou has been worrying about her son's marriage since her son's first wife left.Over the years, he has met many women, but none of them are his favorite.

He thought his son was a long-term lover, and he never forgot about his ex-wife. Seeing that his smile had lost two points over the years, he didn't dare to push too hard.

I just feel uncomfortable scratching my heart and liver.Seeing that the eldest grandson is about to marry a wife, the little one hasn't moved yet, his knees are empty, and his heart is getting more and more anxious.

It doesn't matter which family it is this time, as long as the net worth is clean and the son is happy.

The more you think about it, the deeper the smile on your face, leaning forward, and said: "Qing'er, tell your mother who the girl is, so that your mother can make a kiss for you. It's best if you are young It will be settled before the new year, and the marriage will be done after the new year."

Zhou Yanqing came back to her senses with a helpless expression on her face.Said: "Mother, don't worry about your son. You know about your son. If you have something you like, you must tell mother."

The old lady Zhou's face collapsed when she heard this, she didn't like it.

But soon he regained his composure, and said to Zhou Yanqing: "Could it be that there is no one in this Qingchuan city? It doesn't matter, mother writes a letter to your clan uncle in Beijing, and asks them to give it to you in Beijing." Look for it. The ladies in Beijing are much better raised than those in our small place."

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.

Qing'er often travels to and from the capital, so she must have looked down on women from such a small place as Qingchuan.Although their family is a businessman, there is an uncle who is a Beijing official.Are you afraid that you won't be able to find a lady from the official family raised in Beijing?

The more she thought about it, the hotter her heart became, she turned around and wanted to tell her mother behind her to prepare pens and inks, and she wanted to write a book by herself and send it to Beijing. Qing'er has a thin skin, so she doesn't have the nerve to open her mouth.

Seeing her mother like this, Zhou Yanqing didn't know what his mother's plan was.He raised his hand and pressed down: "Mom, don't listen to my mother."

Then he said to Mrs. Zhou: "Mother, I have my own ideas about my marriage, so please don't make trouble. My son is busy these days, so I don't even have time for lunch, so I'll go down to eat first."

After speaking, he hurried away.

The old lady Zhou watched her son's back for a while before she came back to her senses, remembering that her son said that he was useless for lunch.He repeatedly scolded the servant girl who followed him, and repeatedly ordered the servant girl to go to the kitchen to prepare his son's meals...

Not to mention Zhou's mother and son.And how to send all the cousins ​​home for the New Year, only Qiao Mingjin and his party.

After returning from the city, he led Sister Xiu and Ming Qi happily to wait in the kitchen for two hours that day, and prepared a table of good meals for Ming Jue and Ming Heng brothers.

In the evening, I invited sister Xiu's family over to have dinner together.

After dinner and seeing off sister Xiu's family, the family huddled together on the couch in the wing room, chatting and laughing while warming up by the fire and eating roasted seeds and nuts.

Listening to the two brothers talking about their life in the city, and hearing Mingheng yelling about how he subdued Liu Qi.

Then the family teased Wan'er and Xiao Yunluan again.It didn't disperse until late at night.

The next day, before work ends at noon.Qiao Mingjin gathered all the masters together, talked about the arrangements for the New Year, encouraged everyone, affirmed their achievements this year, and hoped that they will continue to work hard next year.

And the wages and bonuses of the masters in the workshop were distributed.It's just that I'm busy on Saturday, so she has the power to do it for me.

All the masters are holding their own heavy bonuses, smiling happily, who cares who is in charge?

Even Yue Dalei, who was just getting started, got 30 taels of silver, not to mention master Wu Yong, He Fu and others.

Everyone is smiling.He Xia and He San also asked Qiao Mingjin if he had nothing to do during the year, could he come back to work earlier?I just wish I could plunge into the workshop and exchange for some silver.

In addition to the masters of the workshop, Shi Gen, Yue Dongzhi, He Shi, and Ma Shi who were helping the workers, all four of them also gave out five taels of silver in red envelopes for the New Year.

After distributing the bonus, Qiao Mingjin picked out some fabric rulers, dry goods, candy and snacks from the cart of New Year's goods that Zhou Yanqing sent yesterday, and distributed them to everyone.

Father He, Wu Yong and others were not much different, but Shi Gen, Yue Dongzhi and Ma Shi were very happy.

Even in the past six months, they have had a fixed monthly payment in the workshop, and the life of the family has been much easier because of this, so they are still reluctant to buy these fine goods.

After receiving the allocated cloth, bacon and other items, he thanked Qiao Mingjin again and again.

That night, Mrs. He, Mrs. Ma, Sister Xiu and Qiao Mingjin prepared two tables of good meals for the masters in the workshop, and opened two jars of good wine. Everyone drank happily together, counting it as their reward for this year ...

Early the next morning, all the masters packed their bags and bid farewell to Qiao Mingjin.

Qiao Mingjin sent Yunjin and Mingheng Mingjue to send them out of the village in the family's carriage and ox cart.

After Master Wu and others left, the He family, father and son, two apprentices, Yun Jin's family, Ming Jue Ming Heng and Ming Qi also all went home.Qiao Mingjin asked Yun Jin and Ming Jue to drive the ox cart and horse cart at home, and only said that they would bring the horse cart when they were free in two days, and the ox cart would stay at home for use.

Before leaving, Ming Heng and Ming Jue took back half a year's goods bought yesterday to her natal home.

Ming Qi has been reluctant to leave, fearing that her sister will be too busy.Sister Xiu just came to see them off, so she told her that she would come over often to help.The three brothers and sisters turned their heads frequently and left. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)