Yutai Bi

Chapter 45
"...A piece of Qingluo is 30 taels of silver. When I came here, the shopkeeper ordered me to only charge the cost of 15 taels of silver. In the future, I hope the old ladies and wives will take care of the small shop in Longzhou." Mother Xu said respectfully and politely. .

Not only was it [-]% off, but the old lady was also given a piece of brown xiangyun gauze.He also said that there will be new goods on the ship next month, and he will take the initiative to send clothes.

All are happy.

Back at the waterside pavilion, Cen Sanniang didn't care about Liuniang and Qiniang living downstairs, so she went upstairs slowly: "Mom, bring a bowl of iced sour plum soup."

Moving to Shuixie, the tea room is unified in the courtyard downstairs of Shuixie.There are two stoves, and there is a rough envoy who specializes in boiling water.But in this way, Liu Niang and Qi Niang want to eat some snacks, it is convenient to go in and out, and the fourth wife is in pain.Cen Sanniang's master and servant were miserable.

Another woman, also surnamed Tian, ​​came to guard the courtyard gate.Like Tian's mother, she smiled kindly, and she was free to reach out.Baicao wanted to serve dinner in the kitchen after a late meal, but she was reprimanded for the extra time, not to mention the money.If he wanted to go out for other things, he asked for a long time like a thief, and then brought up the rules of the Cen Mansion, and would not give in even if he was given money.

Mama Zhang told Baicao quietly that this woman was Mama Tian's distant niece.

"Old godmother!" Cen Sanniang cursed in a low voice.

She asked herself that she usually treated Tian's mother respectfully, and she spent a lot of money.In the end, she was still old lady Cen's loyal dog.If it was time to steal the luggage, he would do it, if it was time to lead someone to tie up Mrs. Xu, he slapped half of his face swollen, and he was merciless.Cen Sanniang hated the behavior of the third wife of the Cen family, and even more hated people like Tian's mother.

Hate to hate, the solution is still to think about.

In summer, Cen's house delivers ice every day according to the order.Cen Sanniang asked Xu and Baicao to make a simple refrigerator.

The principle is the same as the thermal insulation plastic box on the street in the previous life.Taking a two-layer rattan box, I removed Xu's old cotton jacket, sewed cotton wool with burlap, and stuffed it into a thick layer inside the box.Pick up the rattan shelf in the middle, and below it is a basin filled with ice cubes. On it, put mung bean soup, sour plum soup, porridge, cakes, snacks and fruits left over from the morning for food.

This refrigerator was hidden in the compartment where Xu and Baicao lived, and it looked like a suitcase on the outside.

The little idea gave great convenience to the master and servant.Seeing Xu's and Baicao's surprise appearance, Cen Sanniang was very happy.

This kind of happiness made her feel that if she doesn't know how to play piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, embroidery, she won't be a useless traveler who knows nothing.

After taking a big gulp, the coolness slipped from the throat into the heart.The restlessness in Cen Sanniang's heart gradually faded away.You can have a refrigerator, and you can have a free and happy life.She thought silently, she should think about it.

"Third lady, what happened?" Mrs. Xu looked at Cen Sanniang worriedly.

"It's...too hot." Cen Sanniang lay lazily on the bamboo couch, refusing to move.

Mrs. Xu fanned her back and forth with a cattail fan, and said distressedly: "Mom is fanning you, go back to sleep."

This situation reminded Cen Sanniang of her mother in her previous life, her eyes were sour.

In the previous life, she often thought wildly while lying on the hospital bed, how wonderful it would be if she had another life, how wonderful it would be if she could live healthy and healthy.With such an opportunity, she gave birth to extravagant hopes.I hope to live a more comfortable life, have more money, and hope to have a love once.

Why is that person so interested in himself?
Cen Sanniang closed her eyes and asked Xu: "Mom, I don't seem to be as beautiful as Liu Niang?"

Mrs. Xu shook her cattail fan lightly, and said with a smile, "Sixth Lady is as beautiful as Third Lady."

Cen Sanniang sighed: "Mom, what I mean is, Liu Niang can surprise people at first sight, am I another kind of beauty? For example, the kind that just takes one look at me and never forgets me?"

Xu suppressed a smile and comforted her: "The Cen family all have good looks, when Madam met Master..."

Cen Sanniang rolled her eyes, but couldn't help laughing again.The Cen family indeed gave birth to a pretty good girl with a photogenic small face, fair skin and big eyes.The genes are well coordinated, just like Cen Liuniang, which is amazing.They don't get along well, and they are either coquettish or elegant.After looking in the mirror thousands of times, she is considered above average.

Why did that person fall in love with him at a glance, and still hold on tightly?
She suddenly remembered the underground traffic officer Xu's mother had mentioned, the girl Xiaoqing who cleaned the back garden.Cen Sanniang couldn't bear it anymore, she got up and wanted to get to know each other.

"Third lady, I'm back. The kitchen has stewed mung bean pork rib soup today." Baicao came back with a food box.

Baicao set up the meals.As usual, serve Cen Sanniang to eat first, and then she and Mrs. Xu eat.

When you arrive at a place, you must follow the rules of this place, otherwise you will be regarded as a different kind.Cen Sanniang will respect and love Xu and Baicao within her ability.It is completely unnecessary for Xu Shi and Baicao to eat with him.It can only make the two of them terrified, let others see and ridicule them for not understanding etiquette, and ridicule them for not understanding dignity.

"Baicao, when you passed by the garden, did you see the maid sweeping the garden?" Cen Sanniang walked around the corridor on the second floor after dinner.

As far as the eye can see, the back garden of Cen's family with Jiangnan garden style can be seen in a panoramic view.Deep in the gravel path, there are several houses near the northeast corner of the courtyard wall.It was the residence of the women and girls who waited in the courtyard.

Baicao oh replied: "San Niang, do you want to ask the girl who sweeps the garden, or the girl who manages the flowers and plants? The girl who sweeps the garden sweeps the garden every morning and night. The flower and plants caretaker is usually in the flower garden, and there will be mothers to patrol every day, and they will be replaced at any time. "

Cen Sanniang asked: "Do you know a girl named Xiaoqing?"

Baicao smiled and said, "Xiaoqing? I know her. She has only been here for a short time, and she treats people very well. I always meet her when I go to the kitchen to get breakfast in the morning. Why does San Niangzi ask her?"

Not long after I came here, I got to know Baicao.It seems that there is really such an eyeliner in the house.Cen Sanniang knew it in her mind, and whispered to Baicao: "You just need to remember her. Don't be too warm with her, and talk to her less."

Baicao became nervous: "Third lady, is she a bad person?"

Cen Sanniang smiled and said, "No. She may help us in the future."

Baicao replied with a sigh of relief: "Understood."

After saying the words, Cen Sanniang's heart skipped a beat.Obviously Xiaoqing is that person's eyeliner, why do I have a sense of security for no reason?This kind of thinking is really undesirable.It's best to get rid of even the thought of taking advantage of it.She really didn't want to be one of the concubines of a royal clan.

Everyone left, but specially arranged for the eyeliner to enter Cen's residence.Why is he so concerned about himself?Cen Sanniang's head hurt from thinking about it, but she couldn't figure it out.

A few days later, Fang Jiuniang posted a post asking Liu Niang, Qi Niang and San Niang to visit Fang's house.

On the same day, the steward of the Cen family who sent Xinmai to Chang'an came back with a letter from the second master.

The second master came to visit.Mrs. Li not only did not see him, but also asked the concierge to throw the gift brought by Mr. Cen out of the door.

After reading the letter, Mrs. Cen broke her cherished Xing Kiln teacup: "The Li family is too bullying!"

The eldest lady persuaded in a low voice: "Mother, this is also a good thing, so that we don't look like we are holding a hot mountain." As she spoke, she began to feel distressed about the dowry gift from the Fan family: "Mrs. Governor, the matchmaker, the dowry gift of 5 taels of silver. Where can I get it?" Looking for such a good marriage. Although the Fang family did not directly reject it, but the Fang family has money, but they don't take out a dime..."

"Just wait and see." The old lady Cen looked at the broken teacup distressedly, and vented her anger on Cen Sanniang, "You are full of nonsense, it is really hateful!"

Mrs. Li's attitude invisibly exposed Cen Sanniang's lies.If he really cared about this granddaughter, he wouldn't sweep the second master out.

Cen Sanniang completely lost an important card.Only the identity of the Li family in Longxi can be borrowed by the third room of the Cen family.

"Fang's family is a businessman and well-informed. Fang Jiuniang's post to invite her to come to the house should be Master Fang's intention." Mrs. Cen mused, "If the Fang family is still interested, and they are willing to give money, it will be easier for her."

The eldest lady asked softly: "What if the Fang family refuses to offer a large gift?"

The old lady Cen said casually: "Find a small family and send it away in advance. Didn't she have a plan to keep her mother's private house? She sent it away early, so as not to dangle in front of my eyes all day long."

It is not uncommon to get married at the age of 13.Most of them are poor and cannot afford to support them, so they marry into their in-laws early and consummate their marriage when they are old enough.The old lady Cen obviously hated Cen Sanniang to the extreme.

After finishing their grooming, Liu Niang, Qi Niang and San Niang went to greet Mrs. Cen.

According to the rules of the Cen Mansion, before going to visit other people's homes, the old lady must first look at everyone's clothes, lest she lose face in the mansion.

All three of them wore newly made summer clothes.Liu Niang was wearing a water-red gauze skirt with white half-sleeves and a blue jacket.Tingting is like a new lotus blooming.Qiniang was wearing a honey-colored undercoat, tucked into a white high-waisted skirt, as sweet as a plump apricot.Sanniang's silk cloth is rubbed blue, fresh as spring water.

Mrs. Cen inspected it for a while, and told Mother Tian to take a flower hairpin from the makeup box.The head of the hairpin is a string of flowers made of thin gold leaf. She inserted it next to Sanniang's bun with her own hands and praised in satisfaction: "It's too plain, but it's demeaning. It's great."

The sun shone into the main room, and the flower hairpins illuminated Sanniang's face, adding a touch of luxury.Liu Niang bit her lip jealously, suddenly felt that the pure gold bracelet on her head was too old, and her mood was even worse.She wanted to ask her grandmother to wear the same jewelry, but was glared at by the old lady Cen: "You three sisters must be tolerant of each other when you are away from home. Don't lose face of the Cen family!"

Liu Niang bowed her head unwillingly and agreed.

(End of this chapter)