boudoir

Chapter 404
From then on, Qi Mulan came to Chaoqingtang more often. When the stewards were answering, when rewarding and punishing servants, and when there were visitors, Liuli would call her over from time to time and sit by the side.But she didn't tell her anything, didn't teach her what to do, just let her sit aside.

Qi Mulan was also uneasy at the beginning, she didn't know what Liuli wanted to do, but after more times, she gradually found that Liuli responded differently when facing different people. She is confident when she is at home, she has the most face when facing visitors, she is the happiest when Lu Muyang and Lou Mingfang come, she is the most comfortable when Huanhua Minhua comes, she is the happiest when Jin Xuan and Xu Yuan come, and she is the most enthusiastic when Du Rui and the others come. Every side is not like pretending, but her sincerity.

Although she also likes to sneer, and is good at playing tricks, she seems to dislike going around in circles the most. She can tell at a glance who is here for business and who is here for a visit.

But all of these convey one thing in common, that is, Liuli has never shown weakness to anyone, nor has she ever bullied the weak. She has made no secret of her dislike of her mother, nor of her indifference towards Qi Mulan. People, it seems that people can't help but hate, but, they are vaguely liked...

Qi Mulan felt that she was unknowingly imitating her, the concubine she had looked down on the most, the woman she felt most unworthy of Qi Yunhao, she felt that her freedom and naturalness made her feel so good Longing, she also wants to live like her, without making people feel rude and reckless, and without being manipulated casually——When Li Xie just came, she did not express resistance, she made Li Xie suffer, but in return In the past, it was Li Xie who imposed a greater punishment on her, so that she had to succumb to her might later.

She knew that Li Xie was doing it for her own good, but she didn't want to become such an old-fashioned person. She cried to King Dingbei, but King Dingbei was determined to punish her, and instead rewarded Li Xie.This made her feel extremely desperate. The more desperate she was, the more she felt that Liuli's life was too perfect.Since Liuli can have it, why can't she have it?

So, she unconsciously wanted to get to know her, and wanted to see why she could make Qi Yunhao so obsessed, but at that time, she was not seen every day like now, so even if she wanted to, she had no chance, and now she can listen to her every day She talked, watched her do things, and watched her so intently during the day that I could dream of the words she said at night. When talking to people, I would unconsciously blurt out "Sister-in-law said...".Such a change surprised even herself, so it's no wonder that Mrs. Mei is becoming more and more panicked by her transformation.

However, she didn't panic, the sister-in-law said, it's useless to cry, if you know your mistakes, you can correct them, if you don't give others a chance, she won't be scolded.She kept this sentence in mind, and after staying here for a while, she found that she could handle Li Xie's pickiness even after she went back!At least she no longer panicked over a little thing.

Thinking of this, she felt a little proud. It turns out that the truly strong woman is not a "lady" like Duan Wenhui who is duplicity, nor a "strong girl" like He Yuhua who would rather die than bow down, but a woman like sister-in-law who won't let a villain go. , let alone a "wicked girl" who refuses to suffer a little bit - if it is said that taking some necessary measures to protect oneself is considered "evil".

The balance in her heart has gradually tilted towards Liuli, and when she came to Chaoqingtang, she became more and more serious.

Even though Liuli didn't know that she had so many thoughts in her heart, she could see her seriousness, so she was relieved.When I was her age, I had already defeated Mrs. Yu and helped Mrs. Su manage the inner house of the long house.Qi Mulan started late now, but she can slowly hone her skills.

So when Wu Zhong came back to say how much make-up gifts should be given to Pingnan Hou's mansion to marry a daughter, she said to Qi Mulan: "When we got married, what they gave was a big screen with Liukai Hunan embroidery, 30 taels of silver, you When the third brother and the third sister-in-law got married, they gave a pair of jade duck pillows, plus 20 taels of silver. How do you think this gift should be given?"

Qi Mulan was questioned by her for the first time, she felt a little uneasy, thought for a while, and said: "Although they follow the gift first, we should add a little more to the gift, but back then our family was married by the first wife, and they are married this time. Concubine, it stands to reason that they should be heavier, so I think it’s 30 taels, plus a pair of antiques of comparable value.”

Liuli turned her head and asked Mu Shi, "What do you think?"

Mrs. Mu thought for a while, and said: "We followed the marriage ceremony of the two sons in their house, and the three girls who were married before, and our house has held three banquets in total, and received three gifts from them. , counting it, according to what the eldest girl said, it is also possible."

Whether this matter of etiquette is minor or not, it is not a matter of who suffers, but a matter of face.Unless you are close friends or close relatives, too heavy or too light a ceremony will make people think that the person in charge of your family is not good at housekeeping.

After Mu's finished speaking, seeing that Liuli had been silent for a long time, he said, "I don't know what sister-in-law's idea is."

Liuli said: "Although our mansion has followed their mansion for five gifts, don't forget that the second child also accepted their gift once, and now we are going to get married again soon. Besides, our two mansions will separate soon, Huai'an Palace On the plaque, there are two and three families who have children, these things are all subject to human favors. In addition, don't we rely on the help of these princes and nobles for business matters in the eastern suburbs?"

Mrs. Mu immediately said in awe, "Sister-in-law is right! I was confused."

Liuli and Qi Mulan said: "Your second sister-in-law is right, and the current market is also calculated in this way. But sometimes it depends on the situation. Like us, we can't be disadvantaged because of a few taels of silver. Add a little , without appearing presumptuous, and also full of courtesy."

Qi Mulan nodded solemnly, and then said: "Then, let's add 40 taels of silver as a gift, and add a pair of antique treasures, okay?"

Liuli nodded: "That's about it. When you add makeup, you go with your second sister-in-law, and I won't go. Although there is a rule that women can only go out to socialize after they reach the age of hair, it's okay for you to go with your second sister-in-law."

Qi Mulan immediately felt like a spring breeze, and said happily: "Thank you, sister-in-law!"

She had never been treated as an adult before going out to a banquet, and because she was so happy, Qi Mulan couldn't help but go to Rongxi Hall to tell Mei the news.Seeing her talking about her sister-in-law, Mei felt angry, and said angrily, "Which kind of sister-in-law is she?"

Qi Mulan felt disappointed, so she went back to her room.

Mrs. Mei scolded: "Eat hooves that have been ripped from the inside out! When they move away, it will be quiet!"

In a blink of an eye, on March [-]th, Liuli went to Banping Hutong to attend the wedding of Jin Xuan and Min Hua. There was no need to cover their heads for the second marriage. They came to congratulate a group of friends who were also close friends, so Min Hua, who was dressed in bright red clothes, was generous. They came out to distribute wedding candies and toast wedding wine, and it was lively all day long.

When Liuli was sitting on the table watching the newcomers pay homage, she said to Du Rui who was sitting next to her, "You will be next."

Du Rui smiled slightly, then looked at the new couple not far away, and said, "Hua Wei is pregnant."

Hua Wei was his concubine in the house, Liuli had never seen her before, and he hardly mentioned it.When he suddenly heard that he was pregnant, Liuli was startled: "How long has it been? Why didn't you tell me earlier?" He was born in Tanhualang, and he was hand-picked as a bachelor of the Imperial Academy. , he has never married a wife, how could he allow his concubine to conceive a child?
"Three months," he said.Then he asked her again: "Didn't you let me spread my branches and leaves?"

Liuli was stunned, and said, "I let you have the eldest son!"

He smiled, like the bright moon in a clear autumn, and like a clear stream in a cold pool, "I will never have a wife in this life, so how can I have an eldest son?"

Liuli suddenly felt her scalp go numb, and asked anxiously, "What do you mean?"

He looked at the newcomer who was worshiping heaven and earth, and said, "I have someone to accompany me, and I have an heir. I will be fine, and you will always be fine."

Liuli's chest felt congested for a while, and she hurriedly turned her head away to watch the ceremony.

What she owes Du Rui will never be cleared in this life.That year, in order to save Lian Xin who was trampled by He Yuli, she took advantage of him a little. At that time, he grabbed her under the second door of He Mansion and said: "You owe me too much." It was a sentence at that time. It was a joke, but it became a prophecy. It seems that she is really going to go to the underworld with this debt.

He was so cruel that she would owe him to death.He refused to marry a wife, and would rather let his concubine bear the eldest son than to tarnish his name.Even if she went back a few years, she might still not be clear about it. If there is an afterlife, let her pay it back in the next life.In the next life, she must only attach her heart to him, and give back to her with all of her.

"It was you who said, you will be fine. If you break your promise, I will not let you go even if I die." She looked forward and said, as if talking to herself.

"What's dead and alive? What's my sister-in-law saying about this happy day!"

Nie Jue, Qi Yunke and Mu Shi walked over, followed by Lu Muyang and Su Zhong Suliang who was led by her.

Liu Li showed her face and said: "I mean, I hope they will have a good relationship for a hundred years, and they will never be separated in life or death! Pregnant people are stupid, I can't speak, you take care of it."

Lu Muyang flashed over in panic: "Why do you also say that pregnant people will become stupid? My mother also said the same! She said that I have become much stupid recently!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at her belly together.Nie Jue hurriedly hid her behind her back and said anxiously: "Stupid daughter-in-law, how can you say such things in front of so many people?!"

Everyone roared with laughter, the previous embarrassment disappeared immediately, Du Rui and Qi Yunke expressed joy to Nie Jue, while Mu supported Liuli and Lu Muyang to the side to talk.

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