Houmen's step-wife

Chapter 279
In the past few days, Su Wan's things have been sent to Mrs. Chu's mansion one after another, so when she left, she only brought some clothes, jewelry and other personal belongings.

After bidding farewell to Mrs. Lingbihou, Su Wan and Mrs. Yu got into the carriage together. Hanyu, Shancha and Mrs. Yu's maid got into the carriage behind, and there were also the mother-in-law and maid who followed the carriage, and the guards who protected them. Come down, the pomp is not small.

But half an hour later, the carriage stopped.

The woman following the carriage had already placed the low stools, and helped Su Wan and Shi Yu to get out of the carriage.

When Su Wan got out of the car, she saw dozens of people standing outside the gate facing them with their heads bowed. There were people of all ages, men and women standing on both sides.

His Majesty gave her ten families of official slaves, each with at least three or four people, and the total number was no less than fifty or sixty.

And when Su Wan saw a woman in her thirties who was the head of the crowd on the right, she couldn't help but be taken aback, because this was actually an acquaintance of hers, and it was Su Wan who was sent by Emperor Xiande when Su Wan was at the Zhuangzi in the suburbs. The mother Qiu who contacted her, when Su Wan lived in Emperor Xiande's manor, it was this mother Qiu who had been taking care of her.

Su Wan was about to ask Mother Qiu a few words, when she suddenly remembered that Mrs. Yu was still by her side, she immediately dismissed the idea.

At this moment, these people, headed by Mother Qiu, knelt down at the same time, bowed to Su Wan and said: "My servant welcomes Madam back home."

It's not the time when Su Wan just crossed over at this time, and she won't feel embarrassed or uncomfortable in this situation, she said very calmly: "Let's get flat!"

"Mrs. Xie!" After thanking everyone, they all stood up and retreated to the sides, allowing Su Wan and the others to pass.

Su Wan asked: "Which of you is in charge?"

At this time, Mother Qiu stepped forward and replied: "My servant, Mrs. Qiu, has seen Madam. During the period when Madam is away, it is the servant who manages the affairs of the house."

Su Wan nodded with a smile and said: "So it's Mama Qiu, Mama Qiu, don't be too polite, bring us into the mansion quickly!"

"Yes!" Mother Qiu replied, and walked towards the door with Su Wan, Shi Yu and a group of girls and women.

There are three gate rooms with five frames, a vermilion gate, and the five characters "Mrs. Chu's Mansion" are written on the plaque with gold lacquer on a black background. There are two stone lions, and the gate is a bit higher than the platform. Only when you go up the steps can you enter the gate. There are east and west corner gates on both sides of the two gates.

The mansion has five entrances in total, divided into middle, east, and west roads, and the middle road is naturally the main building.

After Su Wan and the others entered the gate, there were three halls to the north, with wing rooms on both sides, and screens stood in the hall, and after passing the hall, there was the front hall, the so-called hall, a total of seven rooms, two buildings and nine frames. After passing the front hall, there is the inner house with three entrances.

The inner and outer houses are separated by a vertical flower door. Passing the vertical flower door is the middle hall, which is also seven rooms and nine frames. It is seven rooms and seven frames, and there is a row of seven rooms behind it, and behind it is the back garden.

But the back garden is not big, because the serious garden is on West Road.

In the West Garden, there are towering ancient trees, numerous strange rocks, surrounded by mountains and rivers, pavilions, corridors and loops, which are too beautiful to behold.

On the east road, there is a stage and a courtyard with three entrances.

Not only is the building magnificent, but the interior decoration is also extremely exquisite. The flower covers and partitions are all carved and inlaid.

Mother Qiu took Su Wan and Mrs. Yu for a rough stroll. Mrs. Yu was both satisfied and envious. After walking around and sitting down in the main hall, Mrs. Yu took a sip of tea and couldn't help but praise: "As expected of you! The Princess Mansion is really different from other places."

Princess Ronghua was not only favored by the crown prince, but also the former emperor treated her well, and she was a direct descendant, so the princess mansion was naturally more exquisitely built.

His Majesty was able to bestow this princess mansion on Su Wan, it seemed that he had put her in his heart.

Moreover, many imperial-given mansions do not give deeds, and may be taken back at any time, but they gave her all the deeds here.

Su Wan smiled slightly, and said: "If sister-in-law likes this place, why not stay for a few days, so that you can be my company."

Yu's heart is really moved, she likes Su Wan's garden very much, she didn't just look at it just now, how can she see anything interesting?
But soon, she dismissed the idea.

Because she is still in charge of the Marquis of Lingbi, she needs to worry about everything. If she lives here, she will definitely hand over the housekeeping power in her hands, which she is not happy about.Most importantly, she doesn't want to stay here to disturb Su Wan, who knows when the emperor will come?Wouldn't it be embarrassing if it happened?

He couldn't help but smiled and said: "Sister, you are so good here, I really want to stay, but you also know that the mansion cannot be separated from me, if I am not here, the mansion will be turned upside down."

Su Wan knew that she was a power grabber, so she didn't try to persuade her any further, she said: "In that case, whenever my sister-in-law is free, come over and have a sit, anyway, the two houses are not far away."

"That's for sure. Even if you don't let me come, I will come too. Your garden is so beautiful, I have to have fun no matter what."

After Yu finished speaking, she suddenly looked at the sky and said, "Oh, sister, it's getting late, I have to go back quickly."

Su Wan hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, why is she in such a hurry, it's better to stay and have lunch before leaving!"

Mrs. Yu immediately declined in embarrassment: "Sister, it's really not going to work this time, there is really something going on in the house, let's do it next time!"

After saying that, she left in a hurry, making Su Wan dumbfounded.

After Mrs. Yu left, Su Wan began to look at her residence. The hall was the Mandarin Duck Hall. The hall was divided into two equal spaces, the front and the back, with partitions, screens and covers. The decorations of the north and south halls were different.The north is a square beam with carvings, which is generally a place for receiving guests in a serious manner. The south is a round beam without carvings. The south hall faces the sun and is warmer, and the decoration is more casual. You can chat with close family members and so on.

The east and west rooms are used for sitting, sleeping and living. There are two suites inside, connecting the east and west side rooms. Both suites are equipped with beds, and both can be used as bedrooms. Su Wan chose the west suite to live in.

It was almost noon, Su Wan asked someone to set a meal on the kang table in the Xici room, and only after eating did she talk to Qiu's mother.

"Mother Qiu didn't go back to the palace, why did she come to my place instead?" Su Wan asked.

Mother Qiu said respectfully: "When you return to Madam, the servant has already been released from the palace, but there is nowhere to go, so she asked for a favor to serve Madam. If Madam does not despise this servant, the servant will serve Madam for the rest of her life. "

(End of this chapter)