The ultimate rebirth of the abandoned woman

Chapter 152 Big Business (Part [-])
What is stealing chicken without losing rice?

Yao shi, who wanted to use an excuse to play prestige, but was kicked out, finally understood this sentence.

Seeing the old lady's insistence, Yao's intestines were green with remorse, and she wished she could prostrate in front of the old man and plead guilty, begging her to take back her life.

It's a pity that there are a lot of goods in the east and west cities, but there is no regret medicine to sell.

The Yao family didn't understand this truth, but Cui Qing and his son understood it very well, and they also knew that the old lady was not sent to the Hepu courtyard just for this matter, and she probably planned to get their family out of the Cui family. Woolen cloth.

Well, anyway, since the matter is irreversible, let's take this opportunity to get more benefits.

While the owners of the Hepu Courtyard were busy making calculations, Wang and the others were busy arranging the Lantern Festival for the Lantern Festival.

Since Mrs. Zheng's "slight illness" on New Year's Eve, Mrs. Wang has taken over the housekeeping rights of the Cui family, but the internal accounting room and warehouse are still in the hands of Mrs. Zheng.

Then, after the new year, under the behest of the old husband and his husband, Mrs. Zheng handed over all the books and cards of Rongkangtang to Mrs. Wang in front of the old lady and the other two daughters-in-law.

Since then, Mrs. Wang has officially become the new mistress of Rongkang Hall.

Different from the hard labor of "the housekeeper does not hold power" in the past, the mistress this time is definitely the one worthy of the name.

After more than ten years of suffering, Mrs. Wang finally gained real power, which made her take care of the family very carefully.

The Shangyuan Festival Lantern Festival is the first big festival that the Wang family will face after becoming official housekeeper.

In order to make everyone admire her, and to make the first fire of the new official's appointment, Wang searched through the old practices of Cui's family over the years, and also read the notes brought from her natal family, and finally The theme and details of this year's Cuiqu Shangyuan Festival Lantern Festival have been determined.

During this period, Wang often went to Rongshou Hall to ask for advice, and sincerely asked two younger siblings—the third younger sister Wei and the eighth younger sister Xiao—to help.

Wei Shi was fine, because she knew very well that the Cui family was about to split up, and it wouldn't be long before she, Saburo and the children would move out and set up their own houses.

At that time, she will be the mistress of the family, and it is an unshirkable responsibility to preside over the new family's midwife.

After Wei Shi married into the Cui family, he never took care of the house.Although I received 'professional' mistress training when I was in my natal family, it was only a theory, and I never practiced it.

Now that he has the opportunity to do an internship, Webster is too happy, so how can he refuse.

After hearing Wang's request, Wei Shi agreed without thinking about it, and actively devoted himself to helping his sister-in-law take care of the kitchen.

Compared to Webster's enthusiasm, Xiao Nan politely refused, with good reasons, "Ah Yuan is still young, and Mr. Wang has to prepare for the exam, so I really can't spare the energy to take care of other things. Besides, I'm only old, and I can't afford it." I haven't taken care of any general affairs, so don't be unable to help my sister-in-law at that time, but cause you trouble instead."

Wang Shi also knew that with Xiao Nan's current status, it was impossible for her to condescend to help her.

Before asking her for help, it was just incidentally.After all, there are only three young wives in Rongkang Hall. She asked Wei Shi for help, but ignored Xiao Shi. This is easy to misunderstand, thinking that she looks down on Xiao Nan and doesn't regard her as her own sister-in-law.

Mrs. Wang has always been cautious, and she has become even more careful after taking charge of the family. How could she make such a low-level mistake?

Besides, years ago, the Wang family formed an alliance with Xiao Nan indistinctly, and the Wang family also heard from her husband that the eldest lady would "rest" in the back hall, and Xiao Nan played the main role. .

No matter what the reason is, Wang will not offend Xiao Nan.

Therefore, after hearing Xiao Nan's words, instead of being unhappy, Mrs. Wang said to her in a familiar tone: "The eighth brother and sister are busy, but there is one thing you must promise me. Hehe, I heard that Yulan's soul around the younger brother and sister Ingenuity, I still lack a few people who can make exquisite lanterns, why not lend me Yulan and her apprentices, so that we can make some beautiful lanterns for our family."

Wang's attitude was obvious, she regarded Xiao Nan as one of her own, that's why she made the request bluntly.

Xiao Nan also wanted to get close to Wang Shi, seeing her show of favor, he actively cooperated, and said with a smile: "Hehe, it's just such a small matter, it's easy to handle. Since the sister-in-law thinks highly of them, just let them go, that's all." I'm afraid Yulan and the others are clumsy and won't be able to help my sister-in-law."

Wang waved her hands again and again, laughing that Xiao Nan was too modest.

Xiao Nan said again: "Sister-in-law is still not short of people. My mother Qin and Mother Su here are also very experienced old mothers. If sister-in-law needs it, just send someone to talk about it."

Wang's smile was even better, "Don't worry, I won't be polite with you."

A good scene of "Hello, I, Hello, everyone" sisters-in-law's blind date scene.

Without the eldest lady pressing on her head, the three daughters-in-law of Rongkangtang were in unprecedented harmony.

With someone to help but no one to hold back, Wang's preparations went very smoothly.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, when Mrs. Wang reported at the Rongshou Hall, all the details of the lantern festival had been prepared. She just waited for the old lady to make a decision. Reported to the old lady.

Today's encounter is just a show.

After the old lady got rid of Yao Shi, she decided to agree with Wang Shi's proposal, and strictly ordered the whole family to cooperate with Wang Shi's arrangements.

The second old lady and the first lady, one has just been taught a lesson by the old lady, and the other is still being punished by the old lady. Both of them have lost their temper by her, and they will not have any objections at the moment, and they all nodded in agreement. .

As for the others, except for Xiao Lu who had a strange look on his face, they all agreed again and again.

Time passed quickly, and it was evening in a blink of an eye.

After the sound of the evening drum, the door of the square was rarely closed. This is the benefit of the Shangyuan Festival. There is no curfew for three days before and after the Shangyuan Festival.

At this time, Cui Qu, where the Duplex Cui family lived, was brightly lit, and the street in front of the gate was covered with all kinds of lanterns.

The servants of Cui's family had already released rumors that Cui Qu had a poetry competition today, and not only scholars and doctors from the Imperial College came to participate, but many scholars who came to Beijing also went there one after another.

In addition, there are gossips in the market saying that the two gentlemen will also show up at the Lantern Festival. Which young handsome man is lucky to be discovered by Cui Xianggong with amazing talents, and he will surely be able to rise to the top and skyrocket.

No matter how true the rumors are, there are quite a few people who came to the lantern festival, and most of them were Mai Juzi—it's a rare opportunity, even if you don't meet Cui Xianggong, you can win the first prize in the poetry competition , can also gain fame.

Of course, there are also nearby residents, old friends and relatives of the Cui family, as well as the released trilogy and servants who came to participate in the lantern festival.

For example, Hu Shang who spent a lot of money to settle in Cui Li, Xiao Liu's younger brother Liu Si'an, Xiao Nan's partner Wang You'an, and Ms. A Jin's natal family Cui Dezhi's family... are some of the representatives.

"Mr. Dalang, look, isn't that Mr. Wuxiqi Wulang?"

Wang Youan's personal servant, Wang Tong, pointed at a man in green robe in the crowd, and whispered in surprise.

"Huh? Wu Xiqi?"

Wang Youan followed Wang Tong's finger to look over, and sure enough, there was a man in an indigo cotton robe standing beside a row of brightly colored lanterns in the shape of seasonal flowers.

The man was very tall and tall, taller than the linen clothes around him, and his hair was brown and slightly curly, his face was wide and his eyes were deep, he looked like a foreigner.

This person is none other than Wang You'an's old friend, the Turkic Wu Xiqi, who was also the Hu merchant who gave Xiao Nan a Fulin dog.

"It's really him, but why did he come to Cui Qu?"

Wang Youan was puzzled, but thinking of the past friendship, he still raised his hand to greet him.

However, before Wang Youan could yell out, he was surprised to find that two maidservants in green suddenly appeared beside Wu Xiqi.

This... This is the uniform attire of the servants of the Cui family.

As a frequent visitor to the Cui family, Wang You'an recognized the identities of the two maidservants at a glance.

After discovering this, Wang You'an's doubts became even bigger: He hadn't heard Miss Yuzhu mention Wu Xiqi, when did he get in touch with the princess?

No, maybe it's not the princess, but if it's not the princess, who is it?

Wang You'an is well aware of Wu Xiqi's temperament. His old friend is a "profiteer" through and through. backing.

Otherwise, last time he would not have tried his best to please Princess Xiangcheng.

But now he reappeared in Cui Qu, is there any secret behind this?
Wang You'an suddenly had a premonition of uneasiness, he gave up the idea of ​​greeting Wu Xiqi, instead he quietly hid in the crowd, followed the flow of people, moving towards Wu Xiqi's direction.

"...Thank you two young ladies, this is a little thought from someone, it's not worth much, I hope you two don't dislike it."

Wu Xiqi raised his sleeves, unobtrusively took out two bulging purses, and quietly stuffed them into the two maidservants.

"Mr. Wulang, you are being polite. My wife has read Mr. Lang's letter and is quite interested in your proposal. It's just that this matter is very involved, and my wife still needs to think about it carefully."

The older maidservant skillfully put up her purse sleeves, then imitated her master's tone, said the lady's instructions, and finally said, "Three days later, Mr. Lang will come to the corner gate on the southwest side to listen to the letter. "

A look of disappointment flashed in Wu Xiqi's eyes. He thought that he could see that nobleman today, but he didn't expect that only two maidservants were waiting.

However, he has been in business for many years, and he has already developed a professional expression. He is three points enthusiastic, three points flattering and four points smiling. He said repeatedly: "Okay, I will definitely come on time."

After seeing off the two little maidservants, Wu Xiqi stood firmly in front of the gate of Cui's house, not knowing where his eyes fell.

"Oh, it's really you, Brother Wu, why are you here?"

Wang Youan hid in a corner and eavesdropped for a long time, but found no useful information, and finally wanted to deliberately deceive him.

"Wang, Mr. Wang, are you coming to see the lantern?"

After a short period of astonishment, Wu Xiqi smiled and pulled Wang Youan to a secluded corner, and said mysteriously, "I was just looking for you, hehe, there is a big deal, I don't know if Wang Langjun is interested or not." ..."

PS: Well, it should be the second watch, hehe, a certain woman who has been turned upside down for a long time is scratching her head...

(End of this chapter)