Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 387
Half a month later, when Lu's mother and son came back, Mrs. Shen ordered her to go back to rest after seeing her.Then the full moon banquet was held very lively, many guests came to congratulate and received a lot of gifts.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu was secretly happy, and at night she quietly said to her husband: "We have received so many presents at this full moon banquet, should they all belong to us?"

Third Master Shen frowned, and said in a low voice: "We will give us everything we give to the children, and the rest - let's see what the sister-in-law and the princess think! Both the sister-in-law and the princess are kind people, so they should - they won't treat us badly. "

After hearing this, Lu remained silent for a while, feeling a little depressed.

"Why are you unhappy? You are still in confinement, don't think about it and get angry, it will be fine if you make something wrong!" Seeing his wife's gloomy expression, Third Master Shen persuaded.

Hearing this, Mrs. Lu felt warm and sad, and sighed, "Can I not think too much? We have another mouth in our yard, and everything needs money! When the child grows up, let alone go to school." , Marriage, I don’t know how much I need to add to these two things!”

Third Master Shen couldn't help laughing, and said: "The child is just born, look where you are thinking! Don't you have the money from the public for going to school and getting married? There is a limit to what we can add!"

Lu Shi was angry and funny, and said to him, "You think I'm a fool who doesn't know this? It's just that you think too simply! Say something bold," Lu said in a low voice, "The old lady can still have How many years? It’s only two or three years since our sister got married, it’s just a question of whether we can survive until our eldest son gets married! We won’t be separated by then? Who else are you counting on!”

Third Master Shen was stunned, his heart suddenly turned cold.

He is not an official, but only helps to take care of some fields in the mansion.But when the Xue family was in charge, he was not allowed to be contaminated, it was just a name!Yao Cunhui took over as the housekeeper, and the general direction is still following the original rules, and he himself keeps silent, so he will not be able to take care of him for a while!

"We're not like Sifang, we have a body that can't be spent. If we don't plan early now, if we can save one, we will go to the northwest wind in the future!" Lu Shi sighed.

Third Master Shen smiled slightly, with a sad face on his face, "I'm useless, I didn't let you have a good day, and I made you worry about everything."

When Lu Shi heard this, his eye sockets became hot, and he couldn't help crying and said: "Don't say that, I have never disliked you! Really! Although, although I occasionally scold you for being worthless on weekdays, but , but that was just angry words, I really didn’t think so! I’m also a concubine myself! I don’t have the rich dowry like my fourth sibling!”

"Don't cry, don't cry!" Third Master Shen patted his wife's back lightly, and murmured softly: "You are still in confinement, so you can't cry! What if you break your body from crying! Don't worry, we will always There is a way! No matter what, I will not let my wife and children have nothing to eat."

Lu Shi felt even more sad when he heard this, covering his mouth and trembling, only weeping.Afraid that if he really cried, his body would cost more money for medicine, so he hurriedly forced himself to hold back, wiped away his tears, and took a few deep breaths.

"Everything else is empty. Only by holding this money in my own hands can I live a solid life! I don't have such big ambitions, I just hope that our family can live a lifetime without worrying about food and clothing!" Lu Shi Sighing, she tentatively said: "Nowadays, the house is the concubine's housekeeper, and the concubine is much more kind to people. Otherwise, if you find a chance to ask the concubine to take care of it, we will loosen up a bit. "

Third Master Shen couldn't help but feel "thumping" in his heart, and said with some embarrassment: "I'm an uncle, and I'm going to ask my niece and daughter-in-law, this, this——"

"What nephew and daughter-in-law!" Lu said angrily: "You really treat yourself as an uncle! I didn't ask you to beg her in person, I'm afraid she might not be willing to see you alone—could it be that in front of a large group of people around her? Can you say this about maid, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law? As long as you nod your head, I can handle this matter. I will ask Mama Mei to get close to Mama Rong more, give some gifts, and let her find a chance to mention it to Mama Rong first. By the way, if Mama Rong is willing to help, wouldn't it be safe for me to ask her face to face?"

"Yes! Yes! Why didn't I think of that!" Third Master Shen was overjoyed, slapped his forehead and laughed, "That's how it is! Nothing else, let me still manage the fields and villages in the house, and every year I can Earn a lot!"

Mrs. Lu nodded, and couldn't help stabbing him a little: "If you're not in charge of the fields and villages, can you also manage the shops? I'm afraid you can't even settle the score with your brain! Or compete with the stewards in the mansion for errands?"

Third Master Shen was not angry either, and smiled embarrassingly.

Seeing his good temper, Mrs. Lu laughed with a "chi" and felt a little sorry that she shouldn't have ridiculed him so much. She shook his hand gently to please him, and sighed softly: "It's just like this. , I have to spend another sum of money!"

Establishing friendship is not only based on words, but more importantly, it is based on money, otherwise, who will help you for nothing!
"It's inevitable!" Third Master Shen also sighed, and was somewhat fascinated: "However, if this matter can be done, we will not lose."

"It will definitely work!" Lu Shi's eyes flashed.Once the money is invested, it can only be cast to the end, and there is no reason to give up halfway and waste effort.

"If—" Lu's words just started and then shut up, and sighed with a smile: "Forget it, it's useless to talk now, go to sleep! Take your time tomorrow!"

"You're right." Third Master Shen nodded.

What Lu Shi wants to say is that if all the gifts of the full moon banquet can be given to them, that would be great!It's just that it's hard to say this, because the decision-making power is not in their hands, it depends on what the family thinks!
After Yao Cunhui read the gift bill and ledger, he discussed with Mrs. Xiao, planning to give all the money and belongings to the third room.Her reasoning is also ready-made: "This time the third aunt suffered a lot in giving birth, and suffered a lot of fright and worry. It's all because of me. I think it's only human to give them these things!"

Yao Cunhui has seen the difficulties of the third room since Lu's was about to give birth. She is not a greedy person, and it is inconvenient to help them openly. in alms.If you don't have a chance, forget it. Now that you have a chance, you can help me.

Mrs. Xiao thought for a while before nodding and laughing: "Forget it! This reason can be used! Let's make a decision after I get back to the old lady. Don't forget to make a note on the account book when the time comes. It is a rule in the house that when a child celebrates the full moon, except for gifts from her natal family and small clothes, shoes and socks, longevity locks and other things that children only need, all other money is put into the public account. Exception, so be it!"

"Thank you mother!" Yao Cunhui was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked Mrs. Xiao.

Madam Xiao smiled.

Turning around to report to Mrs. Shen, Mrs. Shen didn't say anything, and nodded after a moment of pondering.Regarding Duan's matter, she owed Dafang, Mrs. Xiao and Yao Cunhui both said so, how could she have any opinion?
Yao Cunhui then ordered Rong Ma to lead a few wives to check the account books and real objects, and send them to Sanfang together.

Mrs. Lu and Mr. Shen San were surprised and delighted, unable to recover for a while, and thanked them repeatedly.

Rong's mother smiled and relayed Yao Cunhui's words, saying that it caused the third wife to go out of the city to give birth and suffered a lot, and she felt sorry for it.

Before she finished speaking, Lu quickly cut off with a smile, "Princess is so polite! This is all as it should be, and it makes me ashamed to say so!"

He smiled and asked Rong Ma to sit down, and ordered someone to serve tea, "Mother Rong, take a rest! You sister-in-laws are tired too, so you should take a rest before leaving!" As she said, she hurriedly winked and let Liu'er and Ya'er lead everyone When the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law go down to drink a cup of tea, rewarding silver is naturally indispensable.

The daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law all went away with a smile, how can anyone seriously drink tea?After taking the reward silver, Liu'er and Ya'er conveyed their thanks to the third lady, pointing out that they had something to do.

Rong's mother also knew that the third lady was grateful for letting her say a few words, so she left if it was inconvenient, thanked her and sat down on the twig.

Lu's heart was full of excitement and joy, wishing to have a "business" with Rong's mother right away, finally resisted the urge to speak, and just used some gossip to make friends with a smile.

After exchanging a few words with a smile, Mama Rong got up to say goodbye and thanked Lu Shi for the tea.

Lu hurriedly smiled and got up to send them off. He ruthlessly slid off the jade bracelet on his wrist and pulled Mama Rong's glove up. He smiled and said politely: "Mama Rong has worked hard! I don't have any good things to thank you for. Xinxin, you old man is well-informed, don't make jokes and be shabby!"

Mother Rong felt a little awkward when she heard this.She is a servant, and Lu Shi is the master. Lu Shi's words seem to be a bit reversed.A master said to a slave, "Don't be a joke." No matter how it sounds, it sounds wrong.

"This can't be allowed!" Rong Ma quickly refused, and said with a smile: "Which famous brand is this old slave, but just running around and passing a few words, how can he deserve such a big gift! Third Madam You are too kind, the old slave can't afford it!"

"Mother Rong, don't be polite to me! I am really grateful to you and the princess! If you don't accept it, I will feel sorry for it!" Lu Shi insisted on refusing to accept it, insisting that Mama Rong accept it.

Mother Rong had no choice but to accept it with a smile.A smile appeared on Lu's face, and he personally sent Mama Rong to the porch, and ordered Mama Mei to be sent out of the yard.

Rong Ma went back to Xihetang, reported to Yao Cunhui and explained the errand, and handed over the jade bracelet together.

Yao Cunhui was stunned, and said with a smile: "Third Aunt is too polite! But what is even more strange to me is, Mama Rong, you never accept such a reward, why is this an exception!"

"My concubine!" Rong Ma said with a wry smile, "I don't want it either, but I really can't hold back the third lady. She won't let the old slave go if I don't watch that gesture! Besides, the third lady and those other people have ulterior motives." It’s different, the old slave thinks about it and forgets it!”

(End of this chapter)