Eldest daughter

Chapter 464
During Qixi Festival, because there are more floods and floods this year than in previous years, there are no festivals such as flower banquets and Qiqiao in Beijing, so as not to attract the emperor's bad luck. The girls are talking together and begging for cleverness.

It wasn't until the Mid-Autumn Festival in July that Cui Yuan felt a little more relaxed and had some leisure, so he left court early and went back to the mansion to rest.

Wang Yuan'er personally waited for him to change the clothes at home and served tea. The two of them leaned on a big pillow and chatted.

What Cui Yuan said is all about the affairs of the court. If it is sunny today, this year’s floods are considered to be over, but the disasters in various places, the subsequent post-disaster reconstruction, and water conservancy dams must also be carefully guarded against. , so the next moment will not be empty.

"I sent Yuan Dazhi and his wife to Changle Town to clean up my mother's house. I heard that the townspeople have also returned to the town one after another, but the flood was also severe, and many people did not come back. "Wang Yuan'er frowned.

Natural disasters and man-made disasters, after all, talents are fundamental. As long as there are people, after the disaster, the fields will be cultivated slowly, and with popularity, they will slowly become prosperous again. But there are no people, where is the prosperity?
"I know about this. The resettlement site in Tongzhou has been withdrawn again, but during the disaster, many people found a way to make a living in Tongzhou. After all, Tongzhou is a big city, and it is also prosperous. Now after the disaster, a lot of things are waiting to be done. There are plenty of places for workers, and if you want to come here for a while, you won't want to go back to your hometown." Cui Yuan sighed.

"Then what should we do? Let's not talk about the wasteland on our side, but many of these cultivated lands are good farmlands. It's a pity that they are just lost and no one is cultivating them." Wang Yuan'er slightly stood up and said.

Cui Yuan pursed his lips, and said: "This is what the court officials have to worry about. Don't think too much, this is all about us men, just take care of your health."

As he said that, he carefully looked at Wang Yuaner's face, and nodded with satisfaction: "The face is rosy, and the flesh has grown back, and Qiutang and the others are serving her with all her heart."

Wang Yuaner shot him a look, glanced over, and said, "You know how to talk about homework, but I want to ask you, that Chen Jiaoniang, how do you plan to arrange it?"

Cui Yuan was stunned.

"My lord, if I think she is good, I will find a day to help my lord to accept her in a serious manner. It is not in vain that she saved your life and served you once." Wang Yuan'er said with a half-smile.

Cui Yuan rubbed his nose, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, he coughed and said: "Jing is talking nonsense, there is no one who serves, she is a big girl, if word spreads, that girl's boudoir reputation will be gone .”

Wang Yuan'er snorted: "This meeting is really concerned about other people's boudoir reputation."

Seeing that she was annoyed, Cui Yuan put down his teacup and walked over to her, and embraced her, saying: "Okay, okay, why is this vinegar jar sour again?"

"I'm not sour. I want to persuade the waiter. When you disappeared, you were drowsy, lonely, and you were injured. Of course...you have seen everything you should see." Wang Yuan'er was sour. pushed him hard.

Cui Yuanlang laughed and said: "You said it too, I'm in a daze, how can I do anything? Conscience, I never did anything to offend you."

Wang Yuan'er glanced at him sideways, and said, "My girl has already said that I will take good care of her future life."

Cui Yuan became anxious, and said: "Did she say that? I just thought that she saved my life and was an orphan, so I brought her back, but I didn't think I would accept her for anything." of."

"Oh?" Wang Yuan'er raised her eyebrows: "Miss Chen really wants to 'serve' you."

"Nonsense." Cui Yuan raised his throat without even thinking about it, and said, "I didn't think about accepting anyone. You are enough for me. That girl, you just asked her what she meant, and found a suitable person for her. Just prepare a dowry and marry out. If she doesn’t want to, give her some money and see which distant relative’s house she goes to.”

Wang Yuaner's eyes were full of smiles, but he said on his mouth, "Are you sure? Don't you feel bad?"

"Why does my heart hurt? I'm busy right now, so I don't have the time to think about these miscellaneous things." Cui Yuan said angrily.

Wang Yuan'er snorted softly, and was about to speak when Xia Yu came in to report, and Chen Jiaoniang came over to say hello to Grandpa and Grandma.

Wang Yuan'er looked at Cui Yuan with a smile, her eyebrows raised high.

This Chen's Jiao Niang also pinched her at the right time. Seeing him here, she came to pay her respects.

Cui Yuan looked embarrassed, and said: "I'm tired, let's go to the back room for a while." As he spoke, he went into the bedroom without waiting for Wang Yuan'er to speak.

Wang Yuaner was overjoyed.

Chen Jiaoniang walked in quickly, wearing a plain blue dress embroidered with lotus flowers, and a hairpin with filigree tassels on her head, she raised her eyes cautiously, but she still didn't see the person, she couldn't help but frowned eyebrow.

"Miss Chen is here, sit down quickly." Wang Yuan'er pointed to Wu Zi with a smile.

Chen Jiaoniang bowed her knees shyly and said, "Grandma is well."

The girl served tea and retreated.

Wang Yuan'er said with a smile: "Miss Chen has lived here for a while too? Is there anything you are not used to? Are the people below serving you with all their heart? If there is something inappropriate, Miss Chen must speak up."

Chen Jiaoniang hurriedly stood up, and replied: "It's all good, all is good, they are all very dedicated."

It was only when she came to Cui's house that she knew what a rich life was, and she had never seen anything like food and clothing.

It would be even better if I could meet that person from time to time.

Chen Jiaoniang subconsciously looked in the direction of the bed, her face became slightly hot.

Wang Yuaner's eyes narrowed.

Chen Jiaoniang went back to God's house, took out the cloth bag she brought, opened it, presented the contents inside, and said shyly, "I usually have nothing to do, so I made two small clothes for the young master. And the little son in your stomach. Also, I made a pair of shoes for you and Mr. Cui, I'm not very good at martial arts, so I don't know if I can catch grandma's eyes."

Wang Yuan'er's eyes sharpened, and she quickly returned to normal. She said, "Miss Chen really has a heart. You are our guest, so you really don't have to work so hard."

He looked at Qiu Tang who was standing beside him.

Qiutang took the cloth bag from Chen Jiaoniang and presented it to Wang Yuaner.

Wang Yuan'er picked up the little dress and looked at it, and praised: "The stitches are neat and tidy." He took the two pairs of shoes underneath and looked at it, and said: "Miss Chen's handwork is indeed good, it is really used. Do you want to take a look too?" She smiled and handed the shoes to Qiutang.

Qiutang took the men's shoes with satin and rusted green bamboo, looked at them in her hand, and said with a smile: "The craftsmanship is really good."

Chen Jiaoniang breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to speak when Qiutang spoke again.

"But I'm afraid Miss Chen's thoughts are going to be wasted."

Chen Jiaoniang's smile froze on her face.

"Our second master was born in a family. He has been delicate since he was a child. Clothes, shoes and socks are always made in the sewing room in the mansion, or they are made by those of us who serve girls and women close by. He doesn't like to wear outside things unless it is absolutely necessary. Yes." Qiutang laughed.

Chen Jiaoniang's face suddenly turned purple, and she forced a smile and said, "Yes, is that so?"

Qiutang smiled, packed the cloth bag, and casually put it aside.

Chen Jiaoniang saw it, and bit her lip lightly.

A gleam of coldness flashed in Wang Yuan'er's eyes, but she said with a smile on her face: "Miss Chen is as good as she wants to be. You are our master's benefactor, and there is absolutely no reason for you to help make shoes. Otherwise, I would raise these girls to make shoes." What. You just need to rest and take care of yourself."

Chen Jiaoniang forced a smile.

"Our master also said that the girl is a distinguished guest, so let me take good care of her. Being a girl is as painful as it is, so don't let people deceive you." Wang Yuan'er continued.

Chen Jiaoniang felt sweet in her heart when she heard it, but felt that something was wrong, she just lowered her head and remained silent for a while,

"I just said, this girl can't just protect and hurt her. She has to pay attention to her important affairs. The girl should be married when she grows up. If she grows up, she can keep her and keep her as an enemy. You can't delay." Wang Yuan'er laughed. Authentic: "What do you think our master said? He said that the girl is not only his benefactor, but also an orphan. Since she saved him, it was fate. He said that he would recognize the girl as his righteous sister, and let me help find a reliable one." Your lord has married a younger sister!"

Chen Jiaoniang's face turned pale, and she looked at Wang Yuan'er in surprise: "Sister, sister?"

"That's right, our father doesn't have many younger sisters, and we've hit it off with girls! Don't be shy, there are no outsiders here, and our aunt and sister-in-law talk about themselves together, what do you think? What kind of girl do you want to find?" Your husband? Tell me, so I know what to expect." Wang Yuan'er just pretended not to see her flustered face.

No matter what kind of benefactor it is, it is impossible for her to divide her husband in half, and it is the same if she is called a jealous woman. If she wants her to help her take concubines, there is no way!
"Young lady is very lucky, you should cherish this opportunity, not everyone has this opportunity." Qiutang made a point with a smile.

"I, I..." Chen Jiaoniang looked at the master and servant, and her heart was in turmoil.

What kind of sister, what kind of marriage, no, she doesn't want to be a younger sister, she is married, she just wants to marry him.

"Young Master Cui said that he will take care of my future life, I, I..." Chen Jiaoniang bit her lip, she was ashamed to say what was in her heart.

Wang Yuan'er completely lost her patience, she suppressed her smile and turned cold.

Seeing Wang Yuan'er's face changing in vain, Chen Jiaoniang couldn't help shivering, her lips trembling and she dared not speak.

Wang Yuan'er picked up the teacup.

Qiutang paid attention to her face, couldn't help sighing, and said: "The girl is also confused, the master is a person who values ​​affection, and now he has opened his mouth to recognize you as his sister, and will support you in your husband's house as the elder brother of your natal family. You? Girls should cherish blessings."

Chen Jiaoniang's tears flowed down.

Wang Yuan'er's complexion became even uglier, she was really impatient to deal with such things.

Seeing this, Qiutang also knew that her grandma's patience was exhausted, so she hurriedly said: "Miss is crying with joy, I will accompany you to wash your face again."

As he said that, without waiting for Chen Jiaoniang to speak, he half dragged her out.

Wang Yuan'er looked at Chen Jiaoniang's dazed and soulless look with cold eyes, and felt extremely irritable. She put the cup down and went into the room to settle accounts with the culprit who was attracting bees and butterflies.

(End of this chapter)