The Ups and Downs of Mrs. Yipin

Chapter 60

Fang Xiuyi was the last to get out of the carriage, and when the curtain was lifted, what she saw was He Huai'an's smiling face and an outstretched hand.Ha, this man really has the ability to confuse people.She helped He Huai'an's hand to get out of the carriage.The people who served the children had already stood aside, and she also accidentally saw Mama Shi.

"Mother Shi! How are you doing recently?" Fang Xiuyi was really happy. She thought that she could only meet Mama Shi when she traveled far.

"Mrs. Lao is concerned, I'm fine!" Mother Shi's face was more kind, and her smile was even more reassuring. "My lord said, there is no one around Madam today, so let me help."

Fang Xiu glanced at He Huai'an, this man was too thoughtful, "Thank you sir!"

In front of the gate, without saying too much, Fang Xiuyi nodded gratefully to Mama Shi, and then walked in with He Huai'an and the children.As soon as they entered the gate, they were divided into two groups. Fang Xiuyi led Feiyu westward into the inner courtyard, He Huai'an led Siyuan eastward into the outer courtyard, and the gift list followed Fang Xiuyi.

When she was outside the gate, Fang Xiuyi had already seen a lot of people looking at her inadvertently, but now that she entered the gate, her heart beat even faster.Before she got to the second gate, she saw a group of noble ladies rushing in front of her, and she felt a "thump" in her heart, she really came!

Mother Shi may have seen Fang Xiuyi's nervousness, stepped forward, and gently said to Fang Xiuyi: "Madam, the leader is Mrs. Gu, and the one on her left is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Gu, and her husband is the experience manager of the Wucheng Experience Department. On the right hand Mrs. Gu's younger sister, her husband is the Commander of the Jingwei Commander Si Zhenfu."

Mama Shi spoke quickly and accurately. In fact, Fang Xiuyi had also said it before, but it was the first time Fang Xiuyi had seen anyone, so she quickly remembered some information that Mama Shi had said before.

"I don't know Mrs. He and the Jun Jun are here, I am far away to welcome you, please forgive me!" Mrs. Gu caught up with two steps, Fang Xiuyi said polite words.

"Where, Mrs. Gu is too polite. There are so many distinguished guests in the house today, and I would not dare to ask you to come out to greet them!"

"I've seen Mrs. He!" Because these people were not as high as Fang Xiuyi, they all saluted her.

Fang Xiuyi really didn't dare to bear it. If she had no courage, her legs would be a little weak. In fact, she was not much better, her legs covered by the long skirt were still a little weak.

"Oh, ladies, don't be too polite. Today I am just a guest of the Gu family. I have the audacity to rejoice, and I don't dare to work for you." Beside Xiuyi, he turned sideways to receive the salute respectfully, and then solemnly performed the full salute.

"Thank you Madam He!" After Madam Gu led everyone to see the ceremony, she enthusiastically introduced Fang Xiuyi, "It's really an honor to invite Madam He to visit the house today, so please allow me to introduce you with a cheeky face."

"Okay, we really have Mrs. Lao Gu."

"This is my eldest daughter, Gu Qifang, this is my younger sister, Hong Yingxiu, this is Mrs. Ding, the right servant of the Ministry of Officials..." Not many people came out to greet Fang Xiuyi. Maybe Mrs. Gu made arrangements in advance, except for her own relatives. , which is similar to He Huai'an's position.Fortunately, there are not many, otherwise, it would take a long time to recognize people just by standing in these two gates.

Fang Xiu tried her best to remember, smiled and greeted everyone, but she didn't know how ridiculous her expression was.She was a little nervous, and she didn't know anyone, so every time she saw someone, she couldn't help but stare at their faces, for fear that she would forget them when she turned around. Relying on my own hard work.

All the ladies on the opposite side were puzzled, and secretly had a preliminary impression of Fang Xiuyi: This woman is really from the countryside, how can she stare at people like this!
Although Mrs. Gu saw it, it was only the second time she had spoken to Fang Xiuyi, and it was the first time they had met each other. She couldn't say anything, but smiled awkwardly after receiving the questioning looks from others.In the end, it was Mama Shi who saved Fang Xiuyi.After the last one was introduced, Mama Shi took advantage of Fu Fang Xiuyi's opportunity and whispered, "Ma'am, their grades are all lower than yours!"

The reminder can't be too much, and it can't be too straightforward, Mama Shi can only point to the end.But fortunately, Fang Xiuyi quickly understood, and she immediately wanted to give her head a blow.That's right, her grade is so high, and her husband's grade is so high, so it is natural that someone else came to curry favor with her, so she is afraid of forgetting someone.

"Hahahaha, Mrs. Gu, although it's only been a few steps, the scenery in the mansion is really nice!" Fang Xiuyi was in a hurry, and made a mistake, so she couldn't help but hide her laughter.

Shi's mother Fang Xiuyi was not disappointed, after all Fang Xiuyi understood her reminder, but the reaction was a bit blunt.But the others seemed to be a bit of a joke, and a few of them with low self-cultivation had already covered their mouths with handkerchiefs and laughed secretly.

Mrs. Gu also began to doubt her own news. I heard that this Mrs. He took her children thousands of miles to find her husband and bravely rescued Mr. Wen. Is it true that she is just a country woman as rumored?But the last conversation was obviously different from the current one.

"Mrs. He is modest. She just planted a few trees at random. I heard that there is a peach forest and a small bridge and stream in the house. The scenery should be more elegant."

"Where is it?" Fang Xiuyi hurriedly said politely, and she just remembered that although she is the wife of Shangshu Mansion, she seems to have never visited Shangshu Mansion, and she doesn't know the layout of Shangshu Mansion.

As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, a little girl rushed over.

"Fei Yu, you are here, come with me quickly, I will introduce some friends to you!" The visitor hurriedly grabbed Fei Yu's hand and was about to leave.

"Qizhi, why are you so rude. Come here and meet Mrs. He." Mrs. Gu hurriedly pulled her little daughter over, "I'm sorry to make Mrs. He laugh, the little girl is rather naughty."

"It's okay, the little girl is innocent and innocent. Her name is Qizhi, isn't she? What a good name. My family, Feiyu, I really need you to take care of me." Fang Xiuyi asked Shan Xing to take out the purse she had prepared in advance and gave it to Gu Zhun's youngest daughter, "This is a greeting gift, little girl, let's play with it."

The little girl took the gift, and Fang Xiu bowed, "Thank you Mrs. He! Can I take Fei Yu away?"

"Of course." Fang Xiu said to Fei Yu, "Go, don't cause trouble for others."

"Yes, mother!" Fei Yu saluted Fang Xiuyi and the ladies present, and then followed Gu Qizhi.

Mrs. Gu shook her head, and said with a smile: "The Jun Jun is still sensible, look at that little girl of my family, she is so unruly!"

"Where, I think Ling Qianjin is very good, lively and cute, if you can lend some to my Fei Yu."

A group of people talked and laughed and entered the main hall.This may be a place used by Mrs. Gu to entertain relatives and friends, and there are no other people sitting in it.

After being seated, someone came in to serve tea immediately.Fang Xiu pretended to take a sip of tea. Although she didn't know much about tea, she felt that the tea was sweet without any bitterness.

"It's really good tea, so fragrant!" Fang Xiuyi praised sincerely.She has also been forced to drink some tea recently, but mainly boiled water.

"Madam He is really a fellow! This is my favorite tea on weekdays, Taiping Houkui."

Fang Xiu nodded, she really didn't understand, but she seemed to have heard of this tea somewhere before, it tastes good, go back and ask He Huai'an if there is any, she wants to come over for a drink.

"To be honest with Mrs. Gu, I'm almost a vulgar person. I really don't know anything about tea. I hope I won't disappoint Mrs. Gu's kindness."

"Where is it, Mrs. He is polite. If you don't mind, I will ask you, Mrs. He can call me sister. My maiden name is Hong, and my name is Yingfeng."

"Okay, then I won't be polite. Sister Hong!" Fang Xiuyi responded kindly.

"Sister Fang."

After the sisters and sisters passed, Fang Xiuyi said that he would go to visit the old lady.The other wives had already visited first, so Madam Gu's younger sister was left to entertain the guests. Madam Gu and the eldest daughter took Fang Xiuyi to the Rongshou Hall.

Gu Qifang, Gu Zhun's eldest daughter, has good facial features, looks more like her father, and speaks less, but I don't know if it is Fang Xiuyi's hallucination, she always feels that this eldest daughter is a bit depressed, but seeing Mrs. Gu being so talkative, she I think I may be thinking too much.

Rongshou Hall is located in the northwest of Gu Mansion. It is just a courtyard with two entrances, five main rooms, two side rooms on each side, and four east and west wing rooms. There is no south room, and it looks quite spacious.

As soon as Fang Xiuyi arrived at the gate of the courtyard, he heard a message from inside, "Mrs. He is here!" Fang Xiuyi's heart beat wildly again.Now she really feels the feeling of being paid attention to, and with her grade, she is admired and respected everywhere.

With a stiff smile on her face, Fang Xiu was led into Mrs. Gu's room by Mrs. Gu.It was still very lively inside. An old lady was sitting on the kang, with a baby sleeping beside her. A young woman with a round figure was sitting on the edge of the kang. She was probably Gu Zhun's eldest daughter-in-law, and there were several other old women, middle-aged Women and Miss.

"Mother, Mrs. He is here to see you!"

"But He Da's family? Please come in!"

As soon as Fang Xiu entered the door, she gave Mrs. Gu a junior salute, "Mrs. Gu, I just came to see you now. I was rude. Please invite Mrs. Haihan!"

"Quickly, please, there are so many hypocrisy! It's my good fortune that you can come to see me, an old woman. Yingfeng, please sit down, Mrs. He!"

Fang Xiu took a look at Mrs. Gu, and heard He Huai'an say that she was in her early [-]s, but she looked older, probably because of the torture of life in her early years, but she looked very kind.

Behind Fang Xiu together, several other younger women in the room also greeted Fang Xiu one after another. This made her speechless, but she had no choice but to accept them one by one, and then sat on the chair next to her, not daring to sit down. At the edge of the Kang requested by the old lady.After she was seated, she asked Shan Xing to take out the gift she had prepared in advance.

"Old madam, I was very disturbed that I didn't come to visit before. This time, with the gift of the young master, I will also bring you a gift. I don't know if it suits the old madam." Fang Xiuyi took Shan Xing's hand Li took it and offered it with both hands.

"Madam He is so polite. It's a big gift to come, and I will give my wife a gift." Since it was difficult to refuse, Madam Gu accepted it, "Thank you, Madam He."

"It really upsets me. If the old lady doesn't mind, why don't you call me Xiuyi."

"Okay, Xiuyi, then I won't be polite. Come, let me introduce you." Mrs. Gu was also straightforward, "This is my old sister, Mrs. Qin. This is her granddaughter, Si Shuying. This It's my parents' daughter-in-law, Yang Ruolin..."

The old lady had a loud voice and was very talkative, since Mrs. Gu seldom spoke to her since she came in.Fang Xiu greeted everyone one by one, and the only unmarried girl, Si Shuying, really took off a bracelet on her wrist and gave it to the other party.

"I'm sorry, this little sister, I didn't prepare a gift when we met for the first time. This is a bracelet I usually wear. If you don't dislike it, please accept it. I think the girl's complexion is really very convenient. What about this color?" Fang Xiuyi couldn't put too many headdresses on her head because of her filial piety, so she had to wear a few more bracelets, but she didn't expect it to be really useful, so she used one so soon, but she didn't know this bracelet How much is it worth.

"Madam He is too polite. It might not be appropriate for a little girl to hold such a valuable thing." Madam Gu understood the weight of this bracelet.

Mrs. Qin who was next to her also quickly declined, "Don't dare to trouble Madam, Shuying is too young to bear it. Please take it back, Madam."

Fang Xiuyi didn't know the details of Mrs. Qin, but since she was a friend of Mrs. Gu, she should treat her equally. .

"Old Madam Qin really upset me. I still want to invite you Haihan. I didn't prepare a gift in advance, but only sent out my old things. My little sister can accept it, so I will be less uneasy. What's more , meeting is fate, the little girl wears it, and I also look pleasing to the eye."

"Hehe, since that's the case, Shuying, please put it away. But, Mrs. He, this is not my little sister." Old Mrs. Gu helped Fang Xiuyi take up the quarrel.

"Then Mrs. Lao He will spend the money. Shuying, why don't you thank Madam?"

Si Shuying looks relatively weak in stature, but she looks good, and her voice is soft, "Thank you Madam He, Shuying!"

"What a nice girl. But, old madam, why did you say you weren't a little sister just now?"

Mrs. Gu took it with a smile and said, "Shuying, I'm already engaged to my youngest son!"

Si Shuying was a little shy, blushed, and turned away, but the smile on her face was still obvious.

"Ah, then I really want to congratulate Mrs. Gu, for having such a wonderful daughter-in-law, and having such a healthy and lovely grandson. It seems that I don't know how much happiness I'm going to have today!"

Fang Xiuyi felt that this could be regarded as the consummation of Mrs. Gu Zhungu. After achieving success and fame, the family is full of children and grandchildren, and the high school is still there. It is really a model of success!

"Sister Fang really said that my heart is in my heart. I'm just happy to have two good daughter-in-laws." Mrs. Gu seemed very satisfied.

For a while, everyone laughed happily.On the contrary, the little guy on the kang was not affected by the outside world at all, and still slept soundly.

"Look at this little baby, who looks fat and white, but is not affected by it, and sleeps so well, what a blessing!" Fang Xiuyi admired sincerely.

Mrs. Gu's eldest daughter-in-law, Yang Ruolin, said with a smile, "It's also my blessing. Since I got pregnant, my grandmother and mother are more nervous than me. I gained weight several times, but my grandmother and mother lost a lot of weight."

Yang Ruolin is more in line with the image of the eldest daughter-in-law of a big family. It seems that the Gu family also has a long-term perspective in choosing a daughter-in-law.Fang Xiuyi couldn't help but think of Siyuan, and wondered what kind of wife Siyuan would find in the future, whether she would also be so dignified, beautiful and generous.

At this time, Hong Yingxiu came to look for Mrs. Gu, although she didn't say anything, Fang Xiuyi was still very discerning.

"I'm sorry, old lady, I just saw a nice view of the mansion, I really want to go out and have a look, I'm afraid I won't be with you for a while."

"Oh, look at me, as I get older, I'm greedy for crowds and excitement. Yingfeng, why don't you accompany Mrs. He for a walk outside."

"Yes, mother!"

"That's really rude. Old lady, old lady Qin, excuse me!"

After another salute, Mrs. Gu accompanied Fang Xiuyi out of the yard.

"Madam Gu, there are a lot of guests in the house today, and there must be many people who need your greetings. You don't have to accompany me. Find me a girl to take me with you, and I will wander around the garden."

Mrs. Gu felt a little relieved when she heard that, "Then I can only wrong Sister Fang. There are really many people today. When I am free some other day, I will just accompany my sister."

"Sister Hong, you are being polite. There are so many guests who need your greetings. How can I have the cheek to monopolize them. Let's chat later when we have time."

"Then how about this, I'll let Qi Fang take a look with you." Mrs. Gu left her daughter to accompany Fang Xiuyi.

"Let Qifang stay with me, won't it delay you? There are so many things going on today." In fact, Fang Xiu just wanted to go shopping by herself, or find a place to sit.

"No, other things, the sisters-in-law are also busy."

"That's good, sister Hong, hurry up and get busy."

"Excuse me, Sister Fang. Qifang, take good care of Mrs. He!" After explaining, Mrs. Gu left in a hurry. It seems that she really needs to come forward to decide the affairs of the house.

Fang Xiu looked at Mrs. Gu's back, and felt a little admiration in her heart. In such a big mansion, a large family lives together, four generations live together, and she needs to take care of it.It seems that although the times are different, women's abilities at home are still similar.

"Qifang, Lingtang is really capable, I really admire her."

"Where, I heard that it is quite difficult for Madam to raise two children, and ordinary people can't do it."

Gu Qifang spoke in a low voice, not as strong as Mrs. Gu, Fang Xiuyi also took a second look, wondering if Mrs. Gu was too powerful, which made her children feel a little sad compared to her.

"Hehe, it's all just rumors. It's a bit difficult to say it's difficult, but I'm a mother, and it's not difficult to be able to give my own child."

Gu Qifang froze for a moment after hearing this, and repeated in a murmur, "Is it not difficult to give?"

Fang Xiuyi didn't know how Gu Qifang felt, and it sounded a little sad, but she was just an outsider, so she couldn't speak deeply.

"Of course. Every child is not willing to come into this world. As a mother, since they are born, we must be responsible for them. Even if we work hard, it is what we should do."

　Speaking of Taiping Houkui, I knew it when I watched "Scary Step by Step" back then, and Fourth Master likes to drink it.Later, I also found a few to taste one or two, and it was really good, very suitable for ladies who are not used to drinking tea.

　　
　
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