splendid heap

Chapter 35

As soon as the old matriarch coughed, Xia Hua, who was about to open the curtain, quickly let go of her hand, picked up the warm pear water that she had prepared early in the morning, opened the curtain again, and said, "Old lady, this is considered a If you want to scold your slaves, you have to moisten your throat! There is no one who doesn’t scold you, but you are tired, so it’s not worth it.”

The old lady liked the girl's thoughtfulness, but she didn't say anything because her throat was dry. After drinking some pear water under Xia Hua's service, she felt her throat felt better, so she pushed Xia Hua's hand away and smiled. Said: "You girl, now you are used to being good-looking, but your heart, old lady, I am old, but I am not confused, write it down, and remember to pick it up in my rewarding box when I look back. Take whatever you like, don't come back to me." Naturally, the old lady who served Xia Hua thoughtfully and thoughtfully would not be stingy with such a thing.

Xia Hua didn't feel complacent after hearing this, but she didn't refuse. She knew that the box was very precious to ordinary people, but in the eyes of their old ladies, it was worth nothing at all. The old lady rewarded her sincerely, so she made fun of her and thanked her: "Your servant is disgusted, thank you old lady for rewarding me, now I have to pick and choose carefully, my servant has long been envious of those good things, now The servants have to pick the best ones, so don’t feel bad for the old lady.” While talking flattering words, his hands kept on, and he hung up the curtain long ago.

The old lady likes her sharpness the most, she doesn't put on airs, so she smiled and said: "Okay, you can choose carefully, pick a few carefully and prepare them, and I will go to the box to get them when you are happy." , wouldn’t it be easier.”

When the old lady said this, the people who had just entered the room laughed. Seeing them, the old lady was even happier, and said with a smile: "Don't be greedy, if someone pleases me, the old woman will be happy. Same, go and pick something from that box by yourself.”

The ones who came in were Dongxue Qiutang and Yu'er Luer who was carrying the basin. After hearing what the old lady said, they naturally wanted to make fun of them. In fact, they can also be like summer flowers in their daily life. The old lady would like to admire some things when she is happy. Naturally, they would not be jealous of Xia Hua's ability to get good things. Since these two big girls have always been close to Xia Hua's sister, they would not look down on Xia Hua's ability to get things. It must be, after all, Chunliu likes to pinch the tip a little bit, and Xia Hua is more or less at odds with her.

As for the little girl Yu'er and Lu'er, she doesn't have any thoughts, they are only second-class little girls, but they have no right to be jealous of the big girl Xia Hua. Besides, Xia Hua treats them well every day, and takes care of them everywhere. Some of the mistakes they made could be brought over, and she was brought over all of them, unlike Chunliu, who catches the slightest mistake of others and rushes to teach her a lesson.

Today the old lady is happy, Dongxue and Xia Hua helped the old lady wash, and replied with a smile: "It can be seen that the old lady is really happy today, the servants are considered to be Qiao Zonger, let those who have not caught up Hearing this, I shed tears with envy!"

Before the old lady could speak, Qiu Tang, who was tidying the mattress behind her head, said in a very puzzled way: "What is this called, just envy it, and it won't make you cry, it doesn't fit." She said This is because she saw that the old lady was washing up and couldn't talk, so she answered, otherwise she wouldn't dare to be so unruly.

The old lady also happened to wash up, and spit out a mouthful of warm mouthwash from the small copper bowl held by the little girl Luer, then took the warm handkerchief from Dongxue's hand, wiped the corners of her lips, and then threw away the handkerchief. Only then did she smile and said: "Qiutang's question is right, I'm also confused, Dongxue! Tell us, what is this saying."

Dong Xue didn't know what the words were, she was just talking casually, but now that the old lady asked, she didn't dare to say that she was lying just now, she turned her head, smiled and said: "Back to the old lady, servant girl But no nonsense, if someone knows that our old lady is so kind, he will definitely envy the servants, it doesn't matter how much they have, but it's rare to meet such a good master, envy and envy, why don't you have no luck to get there? Is the old lady crying because she waited on her?" She didn't dare to mention that she originally wanted to talk about Chunliu and the others who didn't come, but if she did, she would poke a hornet's nest.

Regardless of whether this is true or not, the old lady loves to hear it. Now that she is old, she loves a lively scene the most. She glanced at the happy Dongxue who said it with a smile, and shook her head: "You! You are really a treasure. You teased me this morning. Laugh, but you will be beaten, but since you are trying so hard to find an excuse, let me spare you, but there are rewards, and I will look for your sister Xia Hua later, no matter how many coins I want, I can't bear it Good for you, I have to keep good things to hook you and want to make me laugh."

The old lady's words really amused a group of people, Xia Hua was afraid that everyone would laugh too much, and the old lady would be troubled, so she changed the subject and said: "Old lady, it doesn't look hotter today than yesterday, you can see You need to wear more hairpins, I think this flower hairpin dotted with emeralds and inlaid with rubies is pretty good, it is refreshing and festive." After speaking, he picked out the hairpin from the jewelry box, and made a few gestures on the old lady's hair bun.

The old lady really turned her attention away after being teased by her, and looked at the hairpin in the bronze mirror. She thought it was good and looked happy, so she nodded and said: "Xia Hua has become more and more discerning now, yes, just Use it."

Xia Hua got the order, she picked up the wooden comb with a smile and began to comb the old lady's hair in a bun. They were tidying up, and they heard the little girl who was pulling the curtain outside, and Mama Shi came, and the old lady hurriedly ordered Let Mama Shi come in quickly.

Mama Shi came here often, and it was just a matter of etiquette to wait outside to listen to the rumors. After hearing the old lady's orders inside, she stepped in one step earlier, greeted the old lady first, and waited for the old lady to excuse her. Only then did she look up and saw the old lady sitting in front of the dressing table combing her hair. She quickly walked a few steps behind the old lady, took the comb from Xia Hua's hand, and said, "It's a coincidence today, let the old slave Come and serve the old lady to comb her hair, Miss Xia Hua, don't hate me first."

Xia Hua knows that Mama Shi is very good at combing her hair. She combed the old lady's hair in the early years, and she also has a lot of skills in her own hand. Mama Shi wants to help the old lady comb her hair today. Is there anyone who is dissatisfied, besides, she is not a fool, Mother Shi came here so early today, and she even said that she would comb the old lady's hair, but it was because she had something to say to the old lady that she came up with this idea. It's just an excuse to get rid of them, how can I be so ignorant, if I am so ignorant, the old lady probably drove me away long ago.

Xia Hua turned her head, her smile didn't change, she deliberately said with a smile: "Oh, it can be seen that my mother really doesn't love me today, who dares to say that my mother's combing skills are the second, if my mother is old The madam's good eyes are aroused, and I will be able to bear it tomorrow, old lady, you have to tolerate the clumsy skills of slaves tomorrow."

The old lady was amused by her trickery, but she was anxious to know what Mama Shi had inquired about, so she didn't want to say more, just smiled and said: "Okay, okay, look at you This is pitiful, if tomorrow's combing is not good, I will only punish you to beat your mother Shi's back for a few days, and learn all her skills, old lady, I will spare you."

After hearing this, Mama Shi laughed and joked, "I dare not beat my back for a few days. Who doesn't know that the old lady can't leave Miss Xiahua the most. How dare the old slave take the old lady's heart, but the old slave licked her It would be nice to ask Miss Xia Hua for a few cups of tea, and after drinking the tea, I will pass on to the girl all the skills that the old lady values, which is still considered capable."

Xia Hua also felt obedient, and immediately said to the teacher: "This relationship is good, now the servant girl is taking advantage of the old lady's coincidence, to learn from the teacher first, and will prepare for the teacher's ceremony in the future, and I hope Mama Shi will not dislike me as a fool."

Mama Shi was just talking for fun, seeing Xia Hua being so good at Taoism, she couldn't refuse, but she didn't learn the art of combing hair specially from a teacher, and she didn't care who she taught, so she smiled and said: " Well, since you have a heart, the old slave will look at himself in front of the old lady, I accept you as a little apprentice, and I only hope that you will not dislike my craft in the future."

After hearing this, the old lady smiled and said: "Okay, okay, Xia Hua is the most obedient girl, how can she dislike your craftsmanship, hurry up, Xia Hua, take them down to prepare some good tea, wait I will be an apprentice, old lady, I allow you to borrow flowers and present Buddha today."

Xia Hua knew that the old lady was letting them avoid it, so she smiled and said: "Yes, my servant thanked the old lady for the flowers, this servant will go down and get ready, but don't comb the old lady's hair too. It’s so delicate, I’ll have breakfast in a while, but I dare not pass the time.”

The old lady knew that she was reminding herself that she couldn't speak for a long time, and her stomach couldn't take it after breakfast time, so she couldn't bear it in her heart, but she said: "I see, I'm so confused now , you are too worried, well, let's go."

Mother Shi nodded unconsciously after hearing Xia Hua's words. No wonder the old lady trusts this girl so much when she is so wary. What she said just now was just right, and reminded herself not to drag the old lady for too long If I make a mistake on the spur of the moment, I will not tire the old lady's body, make the old lady think of it later, and show her concern for the old lady, so that the old lady feels comfortable listening to it, and appreciates her kindness just now. With my own heart, I also said: "No wonder the old lady loves this girl, and now even the old slave has to love her, she is really a crystal heart."

What Xia Hua said just now was just based on her past habits, and she really didn't mean to mention Mama Shi deliberately, but since Mama Shi thought so, she wouldn't be so stupid as to explain anything, so she smiled and said Without daring, they retreated together with Dongxue Qiutang and the little girl Yu'er Luer carrying some things for washing. As soon as they went out, the little girls Yu'er and Luer let out a sigh of relief, They were trained by Mama Shi when they were selected, and Mama Shi was very strict at that time.

(End of this chapter)