hairpin family

Chapter 243 Family
"Brother's dowry, I will help you choose it carefully, but it is mine, but you don't need to use your grandmother's body. You also know that my farm produces a lot of food, and the business in the teahouse is also good. Even if my grandmother doesn’t give me anything, I have a lot of things. Now my second sister and third sister’s marriage has to be done in a hurry, and the second sister and third sister are older than me, and my grandmother takes the lead. Follow the two sisters."

The old concubine said: "Achen and Axu have His Royal Highness's mother thinking about them, and your aunt is the emperor's favorite princess. When she got married, the dowry was the first among all the women in the world. Where do they lack these? But you, although you have some money, the dowry is not just money, which family marry a daughter, jewelry and jewelry are not prepared after years of accumulation? Grandma knows you are not short of money, but good things are not If you have money, you can buy them, and I’m old too. If I keep those, aren’t they all for you? Your second and third sisters are not lacking, and I’ve already prepared theirs. What should be given to you, grandma should also give to you. , you just have to pick it with Wan Ying."

Because of his mother, Mrs. Wen Guo, Qin Zhao also complained to the old concubine in his heart. Since the incident three years ago, she has always treated the old concubine indifferently, but now seeing the old concubine's gray hair, My heart is also a little sour.

It's not that Qin Zhao doesn't know that she loves herself, but no matter how much she loves her, the old concubine will not be willing to let her son die. Now refusing to see her is the best an old man can do.

She had hatred in her heart, so why didn't the old concubine feel pain in her heart?

Qin Zhao's heart softened, and he smiled and said, "Yes, then Azhao will pick one, grandma won't regret it."

The tone was soft, and the old concubine sighed secretly, but her voice became more kind: "Go, I'm old, I just hope that you are all well, your marriage with Ah Nian, and the marriage of your brother and two sisters." After the marriage is done, I will do it for you. I told your uncle and aunt that your dowry will be purchased with 10 taels in addition to mine. Your Grandpa Luo has always loved you very much, Jingnian That kid, I think of you very much. You Auntie Wei is the most kind person, and you are a sensible girl. You will come to Luo's house in the future, and the days will not be too bad. I just hope that you will all get married, grandma Then there is nothing to worry about. Even if you go underground in the future, you can still have some face to see your grandfather and the ancestors of the Qin family."

These words were sad, Qin Zhaorou said softly: "Azhao will live a good life, don't let grandma worry. Azhao...in fact, she is not a sensible granddaughter...Grandma just doesn't blame me."

The old concubine looked at the more beautiful and graceful granddaughter in front of her, and she really didn't know what kindness was in her heart.

The girl is like her own mother, but that child, Anian... She watched Anian grow up, and she didn't have a daughter herself. She treated Anian as if she was her own child, no worse than Mr. Chen and Mrs. Pei treated that child. How could he have thought that it was his own son who was blinded by the power and harmed the child.The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, so what can I do?One has already gone, and I am a mother, how can I watch the other child die too?Over the past few years, she has let her eldest son suppress Huaiyong and prevent Huaiyong from becoming a leader, but her son knows that letting Huaiyong's aspirations fail, and being a small official in the Ministry of War makes him more sad than death. .

"Go, go, your elder brother's yard has been tidied up, Yinyuan is near the water, and it is spring again, which is the wettest season of the year. If you feel that the house is wet, ask someone to burn the pit first. Get rid of the humidity for a few days."

Qin Zhao responded with a smile, and walked out the same night.

"Grandmother...is she in good health?" Qin Zhao whispered.

Wan Ying sighed: "After the new year, my spirits became worse and worse. I fell ill again in February, and now I sleep more and more lightly. I am awake in the middle of the night, but we are not allowed to be with the prince and His Highness. Say... princess, the old concubine loves you the most, how many days does she not miss you? If you are free, come and see the old concubine more often. The slaves are watching... the concubine does not trust you at all. After learning about your marriage with the Luo family's young master, the concubine was very happy, she kept up all night, and said that if you have a good home, she will rest in peace even if she dies."

Qin Zhao felt sad when he heard that.

Even if I used to have resentment towards the old man in my heart, there really is nothing left of that resentment in the past few years.The son is at fault, how innocent is the old man?A mother in the world knows that her son is wrong, but who would be willing to let her son die?

She was nothing but a motherly heart.

Because of shame, how can we live a safe day?
In the past three years, she seldom lived in the palace, and seldom appeared in Rongshou residence. In fact, she was afraid of seeing the old concubine?She is not a heartless person, how can she be cruel when facing such an old man who loves her so much?
If that day came, what kind of face should she use to face her old man?
Qin Zhao sighed: "The old concubine took good care of her sisters. In the future, because there will be many things in the mansion, I will always live in the mansion. If I have time, I will go to Rongbang Juli to visit her old man more often. The sisters usually have more Help me explain, grandma is getting old... speaking of it, we are all unfilial."

"Princess, don't say that. The old concubine always praises you. It's the servants. It's the slaves' responsibility to serve the old concubine well."

Qin Zhao smiled.

From time to time, the two went to the warehouse.

It was not the first time for Qin Zhao to visit the old concubine's storeroom. The last time was when Zhizi led her and Changning Yixing.

In the blink of an eye, several years have passed, and Zhizi has long since left the house to marry.Early Sakura was also allocated to the steward of the Fuchu.Although she is in charge of the affairs of the old concubine's courtyard now, she no longer serves her personally.

The two went into the warehouse, Qin Zhao watched and picked some things, and asked Wan Ying to write them down, so that they could sort them out in their free time.

After finishing her work, it was almost noon, so she simply had lunch with the old concubine. Because she was with her, the old concubine used half a bowl more for lunch than usual. Seeing Wan Ying, her face was full of smiles. When Qin Zhao was discharged from the hospital, he did not forget to tell Qin Zhao to come more time.

Qin Zhao left Rongshouju and went straight to Yinyuan.

The things inside have already been cleaned up, because there are usually no people there, and all the decorations are put away. Yunshang and Yunyi are directing the servants and maids to unpack the boxes. Seeing Qin Zhao coming, Yunshang smiled Said: "The princess also came to have a look, and saw where the bad ones were placed. The slaves changed them in time, which saved me from rework. Put them on today, and ask a few careful girls to clean them tomorrow. It's very wet inside, so there's no need to burn the pit, just go back and smoke some incense to get rid of the musty smell, and then open the doors and windows to let the air in, so you can live well when you come back."

Qin Zhao nodded, looked around, and saw that Yunshang had arranged the arrangement to his liking, and asked again: "Is the bedding all ready? The curtains are also replaced with new ones. You can see the colors and materials yourself, and the windows should also be replaced. Xinsha, it's summer now, brother wants to get married, at least spend the summer in Beijing, don't be sloppy."

Yun Chang smiled and said: "Don't worry, let's clean it up carefully. It's very messy here, but there's a lot of floating dust, so don't leave it here. If you turn around and choke, it's the slaves' fault, or return to floating. Go to Cuige. With Yunyi and I here, why are you still worried? After you clean it up, you can come and see what doesn't fit, and we'll change it."

Qin Zhao thinks so too, and now he is just cleaning. After cleaning, she will come to see what decorations need to be changed in the house, which is better than her messing up here: "Alright, I'll go back first, don't forget to go Bring some potted cuts from the flower room, and put more in the house. The north courtyard is windy and sandy all the year round, so it’s rare to see a piece of greenery. My brother must like the house with many flowers and trees, and it looks refreshing. This room has good lighting, and the pots are placed You don't need to worry about the house, just transfer a useful woman from the flower house to take care of the flowers and trees in Yinyuan."

Yun Shang agreed.

After sending Qin Zhao out, he ran into Qin Yun.

Qin Yun saluted Qin Zhao when he saw Qin Zhao. Qin Zhao nodded and didn't intend to say anything to him. Qin Yun, who didn't want to see her all the time and always had a bad face, was uncharacteristically. He said hello: "A Yun has seen the fourth sister, is the fourth sister here to clean up the yard for brother?"

Qin Zhao let out a "huh".

Qin Yun tilted his head and smiled again, and said: "Yesterday, the fourth sister was busy all day, and I thought that the fourth sister should be very tired. I don't want to see it today, but I look good. It's because my brother is coming back, is the fourth sister happy?" Brother-in-law should marry us a sister-in-law when he returns to Beijing, brother-in-law’s wedding is approaching, and the fourth sister is also full of joy when she sees it.”

Qin Zhao couldn't help frowning, why do these words sound weird?Not only the words are weird, but the tone is also weird.

It's a pity that this child has the blood of Envy, and has a face that is more beautiful than a woman's, but his temperament is gloomy and uncertain. Today, he suddenly put on a smile, not only does not make people think it is cute, but it makes people think it uncomfortable.Although he is one year older than her family's Xia Shi, compared with her family's Xia Shi, it is really incomparable.

Compared with the innocent face of his compatriot sister Qin Han, Qin Yun doesn't even pretend to be technical.

Although everyone on the left and right lived in the same mansion, they never interfered with the water in the well. Qin Zhao didn't need to argue with him, and said with a smile: "Brother, the family is happy when he returns to Beijing. Isn't Ah Yun happy? You have to do your own thing Well, I'm going back to Fucui Pavilion too."

Qin Yun nodded with a smile.

He turned to let Qin Zhao pass by, and when Qin Zhao asked Yun Shang to go back to the courtyard to work, and he turned around to go in the direction of Fucui Pavilion, Qin Yun, who was standing behind her, had a mocking and gloating smile on his face.

Let you be proud, see how long you can be proud, there are times when you can't cry.

Thinking of what his mother was secretly planning recently, Qin Yun showed a complacent expression.

Do you think you can really marry into the Duke of Yue's mansion?Go dreaming.

Qin Zhao didn't know that she was being missed by the hostess of Sanshengju, even if she knew, she wouldn't be surprised.In the past three years, Sanxingju seems to have forgotten her, and did not take any action against her. On the contrary, the true love treated her kindly and kindly. In the past, Yunhe even picked the best things from Anxi Duhu Yes, there are quite a few gifts for Fucui Pavilion.

Such an attitude, being able to hold back so much, made her feel even more abnormal.

On the second day, the Yin Garden was tidied up, the house was spotless, the windows were bright and clean, the flowers and plants in the courtyard were trimmed, and the furnishings in the house were all replaced with new ones.Qin Zhao added a few more decorations, and then told the old concubine and Jin Yang to go to the farm.

The old concubine and Princess Jinyang will not stop her.

In the past three years, she has spent a lot of time living on the farm, either staying with Old Duke Luo in the Luo family's farm, or staying on her own farm.Speaking of the red sweet potato, she added [-] households to the food town, and now the farm has nearly doubled in size. Except for two crops of rice and wheat on the farm, most of the remaining fields are planted with greenhouses, which is red sweet potato. After the national promotion, there are fewer plants.Only in order to supply the needs of workshops producing starch, vermicelli, sweet potato fries and other products, I planted some and kept them for the workshop.

There are also breeding factories and corresponding processing workshops. There are really many things to say.

Although she doesn't need to do everything by herself, she can't be idle.

Yun Shang was in charge of Fucui Pavilion, so Qin Zhao took Yun Wu, Qin Ming and Qin Lei to the farm.

It was already noon when we arrived at the farm, so Qin Zhao went to see Yunrui's family first.

Although Yunrui's family lived in her village, they refused to live in the courtyard, instead they took a piece of land and built another yard.

The layout of the Sanjinyuan is not too big, but compared to the average farmer's house, it can be regarded as an excellent house.

The courtyard is a sketch drawn by Qin Zhao himself. It is in the shape of "Mu".Yunrui and his wife lived in Yijin, Yun Xiashi lived in Erjin, Xiao Yuanzi Yun Yuanxiao lived in Sanjin.

When Qin Zhao arrived, Yun Xiashi and Yun Yuanxiao were having lunch with Yunrui A Cai in the main room.

Qin Zhao didn't ask anyone to notify him, and went straight to the main room. The whole family was very happy to see Qin Zhao coming.

A Cai said angrily: "Why are you here now? Look at the sweat on this face, and don't ask anyone to come over and say so I can prepare lunch for you."

While annoyed, someone fetched water for washing.

Xia Shi and Xiaoyuanzi also threw away their jobs and surrounded them. Xiaoyuanzi handed a handkerchief to Qin Zhao and said with a smile, "Sister, sister, are you hungry? Today, my mother made lotus root with bad rice. It's glutinous and sweet, sister, don't you like it very much? Mother guessed that sister would come over in the next two days, so I prepared it. Can I ask the cook to steam it for sister? By the way, sister , do you like the handkerchief I gave you?"

Looks like he's begging for praise.

Qin Zhao said with a smile, "Got it, I like it very much. The female celebrity of Yuanzi in our family is getting better and better. The little red duck is cute and cute, as if it is alive. No, I will carry it with me today." While speaking, he took out a handkerchief from his sleeve pocket and waved it in front of her.

After hearing this, Yun Yuanxiao glared at Qin Zhao angrily, "It's not a little red duck, it's a red swan."

Qin Zhao pretended to be surprised: "It's really a swan? Look at me, it's all because of my stupid eyes. Don't be angry with sister, Yuanzi. It's because sister has no knowledge. She thinks the swan that our Xiaoyuanzi embroidered with care is a stupid duck."

Yun Rui and A Cai couldn't help laughing at the side.

Yun Xia was a little proud.

Because what Qin Zhao wore on his head was the ebony hairpin carved by himself.

Sure enough, Qin Zhao's poisonous tongue also praised him: "Sister Xiaoyuanzi not only likes the handkerchief embroidered, but also the wooden hairpin that our family carved for sister in summer. The little bird is carved so vividly, Turn around and talk about what you want, sister will definitely not accept the congratulatory gift that you two carefully gave to sister."

Yun Xiashi felt that she immediately understood her younger sister Xiao Yuanzi, elder sister, it's not a bird, it's a five-tailed phoenix, okay?
When Xiao Yuanzi heard this, his eyes rolled up, and A Cai glared at him, so he pouted and endured it.

After Qin Zhao finished washing his hands and face, he was dragged to the table of the Eight Immortals by Xiaoyuanzi and Yun Xiashi, and the serving maids brought the bowls and chopsticks.

However, two meat and two vegetables plus one soup, although the dishes are simple, they look delicious, such a family sitting together, an ordinary meal, but it makes people feel the warmth of home.After walking for half a day, Qin Zhao was also hungry. He picked up the chopsticks bluntly, and said with a smile, "I haven't tasted the dishes made by Auntie for a long time. How about I make sweet potato porridge for me tonight? I'll make another miscellaneous Fish pot stickers, put chili on it, it’s so spicy, I want to eat it very much.”

Yun Cai smiled kindly: "Okay, I'll make it for you myself, what else do you want to eat? I haven't seen you for more than a month, but I feel thinner again. You are considered an adult now, it's not good to wear men's clothes all the time, you have to Get fatter, and you will look good in skirts in the future."

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "Where did you get thinner? It was the time when the strips were drawn, but it grew taller. I can't wear any of the clothes I wore last spring. That's why I look thin. I see Xiao Yuanzi's The skirt is very beautiful, and my mother will help me make one. Later, Xiao Yuanzi and I will wear the same dress, okay? When people see it, they will only say that we are a pair of big and small sisters. Your beautiful daughter is very honorable when she goes out, doesn't mother feel very proud?"

There is nothing A Cai refuses.He laughed and scolded "naughty again", but his face was full of joy.

The family ate and chatted, Yun Rui said, "Is everything okay in the house?"

Qin Zhao nodded: "Everything is fine, but... grandma's body is not as good as before. Recently, she seems to be getting old all of a sudden."

How could Yunrui not know about the affairs of the Qin family?He just sighed: "The old concubine loves you too, how filial and filial you are to her old man. In the past, the old concubine treated her like her own daughter. If it weren't for... Sigh."

"I know. Daddy needn't worry."

Although it has been more than five years since Qin Zhao left Zhujiazhuang, Xia Shi is ten years old, and Xiao Yuanzi is eight years old, but Yunrui and A Cai have not changed much.

A Cai Niang is still so beautiful and gentle, Shuai Yun's father is still a handsome guy, his son is ten years old, and he is still walking slowly on the road of a handsome guy, and has not turned into the level of Uncle Mei.Although it has passed, it looks like there are more than 20 people.If they went out together with Qin Zhao, no one would believe that they were father and daughter, but that they were brother and sister.

From time to time, a maid brought a plate of glutinous rice and lotus root slices, and Qin Zhao ate half of it alone.

After lunch, after talking to Yun Rui and A Cai, Qin Zhao took Yun Xiashi and Xiao Yuanzi to the villa.

On the way, Qin Zhao asked: "Xia Shi, did you study hard? I asked the eldest uncle of the Pei family, and the uncle read your article and said it was good. He said that after three years of study, he would be able to take the scientific examination. At that time, the eldest uncle of the Pei family will help to recommend you. The future is not worrying. You can go to Uncle Pei's place first and be a small guest. After another two years, when you are fifteen or sixteen years old, you will follow the uncle for two years It’s considered calmer, and it’s not too late to be an official.”

Yun Xia said: "Father said that my temper is still a bit flirtatious, and I'm afraid that if I'm not the official material, I will cause trouble for sister."

Qin Zhao gave him a white look: "You are my younger brother. We are the closest people. What is trouble? Besides, you are only ten years old now. I can't find a better young man than you in Chang'an City." My lord, look at how handsome we are in Xia Shi? Not to mention the looks, the book is also very good, my sister also studied with Mr. Geshu, how knowledgeable is Mr. Geshu? Your current husband is much better, but when my sister was ten years old, how could you be better at studying? Our summer time is the best, and Dad is just a child of our own, so I’m sorry to praise it. If our summer time is not good, the world will be fine. Is there a good young gentleman?"

Yun Xia's face was red when he was talking, and Xiaoyuanzi on the side said narrowly: "Sister is a liar, and if she doesn't tell the truth, she is not a good boy. Sister must think that Luo's brother is better than Xia Shi, otherwise why would Sister want him?" marry him?"

This bear boy.

Qin Zhaohao gave her a five-finger flick without hesitation: "Who said that sister is going to marry him? Besides, our Xia Shi is better than him, honest, cute, and beautiful. It's a pity that our Xia Shi is younger brother. Otherwise, if Oh, the little man of the other family, even if he is five years younger than Ms. Ah, Ms. A will snatch her away and become her son-in-law."

Yun Xia immediately blushed like an apple, glared at the two sisters, and sighed inwardly, who told one to be her own sister and the other to be her own sister? She was born to be bullied by these two sisters, so she spoke openly , which girls are like her two?Such elder sisters and younger sisters are so angry that they don't want to die, but he just thinks that his elder sister and younger sister are better than his own, alas, his life.

(End of this chapter)