Yutai Bi

Chapter 135
The shadow disappeared, and after a few breaths, Zou's laughter sounded outside the window: "Are Sanniang and Qiniang inside?"

Ah Qiu replied: "Wait a moment, I'll pass it on."

It turned out to be Mrs. Zou, how much did she hear?It was clear that after retreating, he deliberately pretended to have just entered the yard.Empress Cen Sanniang thought fearfully, luckily Qiniang only said what she hated, and didn't mention Wu Meiniang.

Thinking of this, she gave Qiniang a hard look, and said in a low voice, "The second sister-in-law is here."

Qiniang also heard it, sniffed, and said calmly: "So what if she heard it? The second aunt is trying to please you in every possible way. As long as the third sister says something, the cousin will definitely not care about this matter."

Cen Sanniang laughed angrily at her.At this time, don't forget to use yourself.

Ah Qiu picked up the curtain and came in.

Cen Sanniang glanced at her and said, "What did you do just now? I wanted you to bring a basin of water to wash Miss Seven's face, but I didn't see anyone."

Ah Qiu saw that Mrs. Zou was outside, and there was no one outside the house, and she was anxious for a long time. She lowered her head and said, "I was teaching the new girl how to boil water in the tea room. I didn't see Mrs. Cen come in for a while."

You also need to take care of your own yard.Cen Sanniang knew that Mrs. Zou was waiting outside, so she suppressed her temper and ordered: "Get a basin of water and wash Miss Seven's face."

She went out, and Mrs. Zou sat drinking tea in the main hall, enthusiastic as before: "I seem to have heard Qiniang's cry. You two haven't talked privately together for a long time, right?"

Why, in order to please Ertang's aunt's family, did Qiniang say in private that she was very close to her?Cen Sanniang scolded the ghost again, and replied with a smile: "Qiniang has become a big girl, and she has something on her mind."

He was vague and refused to make it clear.

She doesn't want to meddle in this matter.

Zou will make his own decisions on what he hears.It has nothing to do with Cen Sanniang whether she indulges Qiniang to embarrass Cen's family, or whether she is not her own business and just sits on the sidelines.

It didn't take long for a girl to bring food.

Qiniang washed her face, came out obediently, she couldn't hide her red eyes, and found an excuse in a low voice: "I made my sister-in-law laugh. I haven't seen my third sister for two or three years, so I couldn't hold back my excitement."

Mrs. Zou followed suit and pulled her to sit down, and said with a smile, "You really are a child."

The three sat down to eat.During the dinner, Mrs. Zou talked about the grand occasion of going to Leyouyuan to go spring and autumn hunting and winter hunting intentionally or unintentionally.Du Yanwan was mentioned again: "The second girl's horse rides well, a bay red horse, and a red Hu suit. From a distance, it is as dazzling as red plums in the snow! I don't know how many men in Chang'an City have been fascinated."

Cen Sanniang smiled and said, "When my sister-in-law was not married, she must have liked to go hunting and feasting on horseback, right?"

One sentence brought back to Zou Shi.

Mrs. Zou pursed her lips and smiled: "How can I compare with the second girl. The second girl is the top equestrian among the noble girls in Chang'an City. She is also dignified and beautiful. Sanniang, I want to mention it to you, you call me Say sister-in-law. Sister-in-law will not be polite to you. I am here today to propose marriage to your sister-in-law. I have already told the old lady that you have to help out. With good news, sister-in-law will never treat you badly. "

Sure enough, it was related to Yan Wan.

Now that I've told the old lady, I can't make up my mind anymore.

Cen Sanniang said with a smile: "Since grandma is in charge of this matter, sister-in-law should go home and wait for news."

Mrs. Zou also knew that Cen Sanniang had no control over this matter, and she only hoped that she could say a few good words for her brother, and it would be good if she beat the side drums.So the conversation changed and they were all talking about their own brother.

Zou's eldest brother is called Zou Xiongjie.Hearing that he had gone overseas by boat to do business, Cen Sanniang felt a little envious.I don't know which countries Zou Xiongjie went to by boat, and what is the situation in those countries now.

She asked a few more questions, and Mrs. Zou told the novelty news she heard from her brother one by one.

Cen Sanniang listened silently.I have a good impression of Zou Xiongjie in my heart.

He is well-informed, and his vision must be no lower than that of ordinary men.If you are in business, you know that the human heart is treacherous, and you have a strong ability to protect yourself.If he could treat Yan Wan wholeheartedly, then this family could do it.

After the meal, Zou Shi and Qiniang left.

Cen Sanniang sent them away and hurriedly took a nap.First, I heard Xia Chu talk about what happened in the mansion today.Then he called Aqiu and began to teach him a lesson in front of Xia Chu.

"At the beginning of Xia, I went to the meeting hall and didn't come back. Even if you teach the little girls to cook water and fry tea in the tea room, is it possible that you and the girls are on duty in the backyard? What about spring and warm winter? A total of four maids were sent in. The front yard and the back yard of this yard are double-layered. Can't everyone guard the gate outside? Mother Fang has a lot of errands, and you two will be the ones who will be able to manage things by my side in the future. Aqiu, think about it carefully. Mrs. Cen Entering the backyard is actually going in and out of no one's land. Shouldn't our yard be well managed? You can discuss with Xia Chu how to arrange guards and errands in the yard. Come back to me when you think about it."

Ah Qiu blushed at what she said, and responded in a low voice.

Cen Sanniang's waist was sore and her back ached, she thought that in the past few days since she was young, she really couldn't be free for a moment.

In the evening, she went to the Zhengqi Hall for dinner.But he didn't see Du Yanwan.

After the meal, Mrs. Du left Cen Sanniang to talk.

"...Your cousin said that her natal brother once met Yan Wan in Leyouyuan."

It seems that the purpose of the Zou family's marriage proposal has become more pure and romantic.

The Zou family must have checked the status of the Duke's mansion.

Otherwise, Mrs. Zou would not have given Mrs. Zhang the old ginseng used as medicine, and dared to come to propose marriage rashly.

Cen Sanniang has some affection for Zou Xiongjie in Zou's mouth.But it doesn't mean that she doesn't dislike the businessman style of the Zou family.

It was clearly an exchange.The Zou family wants the in-laws of the Duke's Mansion to raise their status.A girl from the Duke's Mansion without a title has airs but no money.It is mutual benefit.

Cen Sanniang likes Du Yanwan and hopes that the man she marries will love her.

However, when the old lady said that Mr. Zou Jiada admired Yan Wan in his heart, she couldn't believe it.

Cen Sanniang looked up at the old lady.

Under the light, the old lady's face couldn't hide the vicissitudes of life.

Cen Sanniang's heart seemed to be squeezed tightly by a hand.She instantly understood that the old lady felt that this marriage was feasible.Saying that Mr. Zou's family likes Yan Wan is what the old lady is trying to convince herself and others.

But what about Yan Wan?Don't ask her if she likes each other?What does Zou Xiongjie look like?Even if he is knowledgeable, does he have a good temper?Are there any quirks?The Zou family is rich, and he is 22 years old. Could it be that he has already raised a large number of beauties by his side?

"The imperial doctor said that your mother can't wait until the end of the year. Yan Wan's marriage needs to be settled early. They got married before the year. Otherwise, it will be even more difficult to delay for another three years." The old lady said another sentence indifferently.

Three years later, Du Yanwan was only 21 years old!

Cen Sanniang lowered her head, her heart trembling.

"Yan Wan said she wanted to marry. Yan Sui is on a mission. Only you, the sister-in-law, will carefully investigate the situation of Mr. Zou's family. If there is something wrong, don't bring it up again."

Cen Sanniang breathed a sigh of relief, after all, the old lady was still thinking of Yan Wan.

"Don't worry, grandma. I will investigate carefully." Cen Sanniang solemnly agreed.

Leaving Zhengqi Hall, she looked to the north in the direction of Daming Palace, and murmured, "Du Yansui, I really want you to go home."

The nose is sour and the eyes are moist.

It only took one night, and Ah Qiu straightened out the affairs in the yard the next day.

The maids were arranged to take turns, and they were also arranged to serve in the house during spring and warm winter.

Cen Sanniang saw that Aqiu was uneasy, thinking about the conversation with Aqiu at Li's house, she smiled and said to her: "Aqiu, I have talked to you before. It's not that I don't allow the people below to make mistakes. I will also give opportunities to correct them. You did a great job this time, so I won't reward you, and I won't punish you if your merits and demerits are equal."

Ah Qiu was so happy that he almost jumped up.

She had seen Cen Sanniang send nurse Xu and Baicao.At that time, Mrs. Xu was the working mother of Ziziju.Baicao is Cen Sanniang's most trusted personal girl.

Following Cen Sanniang, the monthly payment was doubled, and more money could be sent home.Cen Sanniang is not a harsh master, Ah Qiu really wants to stay by her side and continue to be the big girl in charge.

The eldest girl in charge of the Duke's Mansion understands etiquette, has seen things face to face, and is very capable.Many innocent families and even low-level official families are willing to compete to marry back as daughter-in-laws.

As long as Cen Sanniang is favored, her future will be better.

Cen Sanniang went to the meeting hall as usual.

There is no major event in the mansion today, Manager Du took the servants to clean up the back garden, and moved all the flowers, plants, mountains and rocks that could be sold to the market.Some were sold for about 500 taels of silver.I heard that the most expensive one is the fake rock brought from Taihu Lake in the south of the Yangtze River, which sold for 100 taels.Some have not been sold yet.

All were introduced by dentists.In this era, as long as there is a business, it is basically to find a dentist.

It is inconvenient for the owner to show up because of his identity, and he is not good at bargaining.The buyer is not picky in front of the seller, and if he is an acquaintance, he will not open his mouth because of sympathy.Everyone is happy with the commission.

Cen Sanniang asked Du Xifu curiously: "There are always people who don't keep their mouths shut. Knowing that our mansion sells flowers, plants, rocks, and spreading the word, will it damage the mansion's reputation?"

Du Xifu laughed and said: "I just said that the mansion needs to re-repair the velvet garden, and sell the excess after clearing it up. I didn't completely dig the garden. Fortunately, the flowers and plants in the back garden of our mansion have grown wildly for more than ten years. It would make sense to sell some."

Cen Sanniang was amused.Probably, when rich people are short of money to pawn things, they will also make it clear that they are redundant.She thought of the locked triple courtyard and Nuoda's garden, and couldn't help feeling a little pity: "It's a pity that the courtyards of those houses are empty. But this is the system of the Duke's Mansion, so it has to be like this."

(End of this chapter)