The Ups and Downs of Mrs. Yipin

Chapter 88

From Yangzhou Mansion to Ningbo Mansion, because Fang Xiuyi was accompanying them, Lu Yibei and Yun Niang also walked very quickly, without stopping too much on the way, they arrived in Ningbo in six days.

Along the way, Fang Xiuyi approached Yunniang step by step with incomparable patience, letting Yunniang slowly let go of her guard. Although Yunniang still stayed by Lu Yibei's side most of the day, the time with Fang Xiuyi was also the same. is slowly increasing.Fang Xiuyi was also very satisfied with this point, and she understood a little bit of the principle that haste makes waste.

If you don't talk about lameness and talking, Yunniang is a perfect woman in this era. She has a great appearance, a gentle personality, and can take care of others. Even Fang Xiuyi feels that she is about to be melted by Yunniang.

When she arrived in Ningbo, Yunniang could already speak about ten words. These simple words basically expressed her childhood memories, including parents, younger brothers, flowers, and trees.But to Fang Xiuyi's surprise, Yunniang neither asked her parents, nor could she remember anything after the separation.I don't know if this is self-deception, or self-evasion?

Fang Xiuyi didn't know how rich Lu Yibei was, and even Lu Liu only knew that Lu Yibei was a wealthy businessman, but his wealth seemed to be unknown, and he might be considered upper-middle class in the local area.

Lu Liu had already rented a house in Ningbo in advance, Fang Xiuyi rejected Lu Yibei's invitation to let her live in Lu's mansion, it was not justified, it was more convenient to live in her own place.

Lu Liu is a very careful person. The place he rented is only two streets away from Lu Mansion. The layout of the house is different from that in the north. It is not a simple layout, but a few courtyards scattered among the rockery and trees. Fang Xiuyi likes it very much. .As soon as she entered, she saw that there were already people waiting in her courtyard, including two maids and four women.

"Madam!" Several people saluted respectfully, and one of them said, a middle-aged woman who looked very neat, "Madam, my husband's family name is Liu, and Madam can just call me Liu Niang. This sister-in-law Xing and I are in charge of Madam's work." Daily food. The two sisters-in-law Qin and sister-in-law Yuan are in charge of daily chores, and the two maids are Da Niu and Er Niu, two sisters, who follow Madam."

Fang Xiuyi did not expect that in such a short period of time, Lu Liu not only found a suitable place to live, but also found a few servants who looked comfortable. The efficiency of this work was really high.

"Thank you for your hard work! This is Mama Shi by my side."

After the servant girl prepared the washing water, Fang Xiuyi changed clothes and washed by herself. Mama Shi knew her rules and didn't want to be around too many people, so she simply explained the rules to a few people first, and don't go there if you have nothing to do. Fang Xiu leaned beside her.

After everything was packed, it was almost evening, and Fang Xiuyi didn't go anywhere, so she calmed down and wrote letters to He Huai'an and the children.Such a decision is a big deal, let alone this era, even in the new century, it is also a very big deal to be away from children for such a long time, unable to talk or see each other.

Lu Yibei is also a thoughtful person. On the second morning after arriving in Ningbo, shortly after Fang Xiuyi had finished his breakfast, he sent someone to pick Fang Xiuyi up and pass through the Lu residence.

Because Lu Liu had other business to do, he bid farewell to Fang Xiuyi and left early in the morning, taking Fang Xiuyi's letter with him.When Fang Xiu saw Lu Liu's back, she felt extremely uncomfortable. Although she was willing to come to find someone, she felt sad when she thought of being separated from her children and the future was unclear.

With the distance of two streets, Fang Xiuyi was a little apprehensive, not knowing what kind of situation he would face.According to Lu Liu's inquiries, Lu Yibei didn't have a separated family, and his parents and brothers all lived together.Both parents are still alive, there is one brother and one younger brother, two younger brothers who were concubines, one younger sister and two younger sisters who were concubines are all married, either in Ningbo or around, they have not gone far.Lu Yibei himself has two sons who are married, and a daughter who is 13 years old this year.

Hearing that so many people lived together, Fang Xiu's head grew big.Although they are all relatives by blood, but they keep their heads down all day long, so there must be conflicts. Since Lu Yibei has an elder brother and elder sister-in-law, the elder sister-in-law is probably in charge of the family, but I heard that the Lu family is entirely dependent on Lu Yi One person from the north is supporting it, and this is the biggest contradiction.

When the curtain of the car was lifted, Fang Xiuyi was startled by the door in front of him.The gate of the Lu Mansion is very grand and wide, and the walls are also very high. It seems that half of the street here is occupied by the Lu Mansion.She looked around subconsciously, and found that the nearby houses seemed to be magnificent.Although she didn't see much in the capital, what she saw was rich and powerful after all, but compared with these southern businessmen, they were still relatively "poor".This is still moderately wealthy, Fang Xiuyi can no longer imagine what kind of life the richest man lives, and she has never been a rich person in two lifetimes combined.

Someone had already taken care of it in advance, so Lu Yibei and Yunniang also came out to meet Fang Xiuyi in due course.

"Madam He!" Lu Yibei and Yunniang stepped forward.Yunniang seemed to be a little familiar with Fang Xiuyi, and naturally took Fang Xiuyi's arm.

"Besides Lu, please forgive me for disturbing you!"

"Where is it, it is Lu's honor to have Mrs. He come here!" Lu Yibei felt joy from the bottom of his heart.

"Thank you Lu Yuanwai. Do I want to visit your father Lingtang first?"

"My father has left the city with his friends in the past few days, but my mother is waiting for her when she hears that it is Yunniang's old friend."

"It seems that the family really loves Yunniang!" Fang Xiuyi didn't know if Lu Yibei had told his family about his identity.

Yunniang understood, and smiled sweetly at Lu Yibei, looking like a happy little woman.

"It's Yunniang who did a good job, so everyone likes it very much. This is also Lu's blessing."

Because the place is big, Lu Yibei prepared a small sedan chair for Fang Xiuyi, and sat all the way to Lu's mother's residence.

Mother Lu's residence is almost as imposing as the Empress Dowager's.Fang Xiuyi had been in and out of a wealthy family before, but she had never been in a real rich family.I have been in the most magnificent palace, but I dare not look at it, who knows what the layout looks like.This time I came to Lu Mansion, it can be regarded as a long experience.

Two richly dressed old ladies went out to greet Fang Xiuyi. As soon as she entered, she saw a smiling old woman sitting on the opposite bed. She was well-maintained and well-dressed. She looked like a 50-year-old woman with a peaceful expression. .

"Old madam is well!" Fang Xiuyi didn't have the ability to recognize people, so she looked at the other party with enthusiasm.

"Get up, Yunniang, help Mrs. He up quickly."

Fang Xiuyi stood up straight with Yunniang's hand, and saw a few women standing beside her, all dressed richly, and the jewelry they wore were all precious at first glance.

"Madam He, please sit down!" Mrs. Lu greeted Fang Xiuyi to sit down, "I never expected to meet Yunniang's old friend."

"Yeah, I didn't expect such a coincidence. Yunniang is also thanks to the family's care. You don't need to ask, Yunniang lives very well in the mansion."

"That's true! Lady Yun is good-looking and has a good personality. We all like her." The person who spoke was a handsome middle-aged woman next to her, who looked very shrewd, "I am Nan Qiao's sister-in-law."

Nan Qiao is Lu Yibei's character.

"Hello, Mrs. Lu! Taking care of Yunniang has also made you worry!"

"Everywhere, they are all one family, so what are you talking about!" Mrs. Lu smiled heartily.

"By the way, I don't know who Mrs. He belongs to Yunniang?" the old lady asked.

It turned out that Lu Yibei didn't say anything, so why did he throw this question to her?If he had explained everything to his family in advance, wouldn't it be cheaper for the two?Why didn't you say it?
"Speaking of it, I really want to say that God is looking after me. Yunniang is my husband's long-lost twin sister. We didn't find it until a few days ago."

The other people in the room were all shocked, and they all knew how Yunniang came to the mansion, they didn't expect such a thing to happen now.

"Is this true?" Aunt Lu was dubious.

"Yeah, I can't believe this. My husband has been looking for it for many years, but he has been unsuccessful. I didn't expect to meet him by accident."

"Then I don't know where Mrs. He lives? What's the plan?" Aunt Lu asked.

Fang Xiu took a look at Yunniang, Yunniang looked a little confused, but the others seemed to be very nervous, strange, why nervous?
"I'm making everyone laugh. My husband has found an official job in the capital, so I want to discuss with Lu Yuanwai, and take Yunniang to the capital to reunite with relatives first, and then make plans." Yunniang is a concubine here, no status His status depends entirely on Lu Yibei's favor.No matter what Lu Yibei's arrangement for Yunniang is, it would be more reassuring to let Yunniang stay in the capital. With He Huaian's official position, he can deter these businessmen no matter what.

Mrs. Lu was silent for a while, then asked Yunniang, "Yunniang, do you want to go to the capital?"

Yunniang looked at Fang Xiuyi, nodded, then shook her head again, and lowered her head in embarrassment.

"You don't know either?" Mrs. Lu asked.

Yun Niang nodded.

Fang Xiuyi didn't put much hope in Yunniang, she knew that the decision of all these matters rested with Lu Yibei.Although it is okay for her to take Yunniang away forcibly, but judging from Yunniang's appearance, it is estimated that half of her life will be left in the capital.

"Hehe, this is all for later. Since Mrs. He can come to Ningbo, she is a distinguished guest. Why don't you take a look at the scenery of Ningbo first, and then we can make an agreement." The old lady made a final decision.

Fang Xiu smiled and said yes repeatedly, this matter really cannot be rushed.

Coming out of the old lady's room, Yunniang took Fang Xiuyi to her courtyard.

"Yun Niang, do they know that you can talk?"

Yunniang shook her head, then smiled and gestured for a while.

"You mean, Lu Yuanwai asked you not to speak in public?"

Yun Niang nodded shyly.

Fang Xiuyi was surprised, how happy it was to be able to speak, why didn't Lu Yibei let others know?This businessman's mind may really be different from that of ordinary people, and he doesn't know what he's thinking, but I hope he doesn't have any bad thoughts, otherwise she won't let Lu Yibei go.

Yunniang's residence doesn't look like a concubine's room at all. Judging from the floor area and architectural layout, it is better than the main room of the capital's family. connect.

The decoration and layout of the main room are even more extraordinary. The "richness" of wealthy businessmen is perfectly reflected here, from the big bed to the small window screens, all of which embody wealth and delicacy.Fang Xiu looked at everything inside appreciatively, and felt relieved for Yunniang in her heart.

"Yunniang, do you want to go to the capital with me?"

Yunniang nodded, showing a yearning expression, "Brother."

"Yes, Changsheng is in the capital, and he is still waiting for you in the capital. He has been suffering all these years and has been looking for relatives. If it is not for his inconvenient status, he is the one who came to you this time."

Yun Niang seemed a little hesitant, and took out the faded bead flower.Since the day Fang Xiuyi gave it to her, Yunniang has been carrying it with her all the time, taking it out from time to time to have a look.

"Xiuyi." Yunniang called vaguely.

Fang Xiu was so happy that she almost jumped up, Yunniang was able to call out her name.

"Yunniang, you're talking too much again! It's amazing!" Fang Xiuyi didn't know how to explain this phenomenon.People who have not been able to speak for so many years can say key words one after another.

Yunniang also held Fang Xiuyi's hand happily, and opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something else, but she couldn't speak again.

"Don't worry, Yunniang, you are already great now. Take your time, you will be fine soon!"

(End of this chapter)