Red makeup against the world

Chapter 111 The Xu Residence in Jiashanfang
The Xu family's carriage slowly drove into Jiashanfang. Madam Xu hadn't returned to this house for decades.The familiar scenery in the workshop gradually backed away from the car, and I couldn't help feeling a little bit, things are different.

Those shops, houses, stone lions and archways on the side of the road are still the same, but none of those familiar faces can be seen.

The carriage stopped in front of a courtyard with a "Xu House" plaque hanging on it.Although this house has three entrances, every inch of land in the capital is expensive, and the occupied area is only slightly larger than Qingzhuyuan.

In the capital, the Xu family is just a merchant, and the main family has no official position, so it cannot be called a "mansion", but a "house".There is also a lot less attention to detail, the main entrance is for the main house and distinguished guests to enter and exit, and the servants go through the back corner door when they go out to do business.

At this time, the middle door of the house was wide open, and a servant came out to greet him, removed the threshold, directly drove the carriage in, and got off in front of the second door.

In front of the hanging flower gate, Han Runiang was eagerly looking forward to their arrival with a painting fan.Ever since someone from Xu's family came to pass on the message, she packed up and waited wholeheartedly.

Mrs. Xu got out of the car, and Han Runiang hurriedly stepped forward to help her, saying, "I've seen Mrs. Xu, come in and rest."

Xu Wanzhen took Xu Wenyu by the hand and followed behind into the door.Seeing that the layout of this house is square, although the area is not large, it is small and exquisite everywhere, clean and elegant.Here, it is the industry that completely belongs to the Xu family.The Tu family is only staying temporarily.

Han Runiang helped Mrs. Xu into the main courtyard of the house.This courtyard was originally reserved for Mrs. Xu.When Xu Changzong went to Beijing to discuss business, because he had no female relatives, he took Xu Wenmin to live in the outer courtyard outside the second gate. No one lived in the inner house, but the wife cleaned it up.

Han Runiang's arrival here has added a bit of vitality to the inner house.She took the painting fans with them and lived in a guest courtyard in the backyard.

The structure of the houses in the capital is similar, the main courtyard, the guest courtyard, the hall, the pagoda, the side room, and the corridor are all clear at a glance.As a former official daughter, she knew the courtyard she should live in without being told.

In the past few days, she had nothing to do, and with the money given by He Ergongzi, she bought a lot of things in the inner house.

Not only the guest courtyard, she also tidied up the main courtyard, added bedding, washing and other daily necessities, and arranged for the servants to clean it every day.

Huafan has always been critical of this, always muttering: "What do you spend this unjust money on? I bought something for the Xu family, and I can't take it away." If you have spare money, give her some from your fingers. how nice.She didn't even think about how much she had taken from Han Runiang before.

The fact that the painting fan passed through Yangzhou no longer dared to interfere at will.So she muttered to herself, Han Runiang is her own, she thought, since Mrs. Xu is temporarily staying at Tu's house, she always has to come back to have a look at this house from time to time.

Sure enough, she thought well, Mrs. Xu came today.

Mrs. Xu entered the yard, her eyes were clean and tidy, and she praised: "Mother Ru is a good housekeeper."

Han Runiang said softly: "How dare you be praised by the old lady, since Runiang lives here, she just tried her best."

When Xu Wenyu came to a new place, he fumbled here and there curiously, and asked, "Sister, where is this place? Why haven't I been here before?"

Xu Wanzhen replied with a smile: "Don't say it's you, it's the first time for my sister to come here. This is our Xu family's house in the capital. Dad lived here when he was in the capital."

Xu Wenyu's eyes sparkled, and he asked, "Really? What about Father, let's go find Father."

Xu Changzong doesn't spend much time in the capital every year, and usually arrives at the end of summer, returning to Suzhou before snowfall seals the river.If there was no accident in the old year, I would have to rush back to Suzhou for the New Year.Therefore, although Xu Wenyu is young, he has a deep impression on Xu Changzong.

The child's words were not scruples, but Xu Wan was really pulled hard in her heart.The father's case has always been a big rock in her heart.Taking a deep breath, he said slowly: "Daddy is not here now, Yu'er will be able to see Daddy this afternoon."

"Wow, that's great!" Xu Wenyu cheered.

A group of people entered the room, Mrs. Xu sat down at the main seat, put down the painting fan and made three cups of tea, and presented them to the three of them.

"Sister Ru Niang, are you used to living here?" Xu Wanzhen asked.

"Well, everything is fine, don't worry, sister." After Han Runiang finished answering, she turned her head and ordered Fan Hua, "Go and bring my recent paintings and show them to my sister."

Huafan knew it well, this was to distract her and talk about some private matters.She rolled her eyes in her heart and didn't mention it since she went down.

When she went out, Yulu went to the door of the room with a very winking look and guarded it, not letting anyone approach her.

Mrs. Xu said: "Father has personally written a letter about your matter. It's just that the Tu family is in Mengzhou. Although it is not far away, it will take time to exchange letters. You should live in peace. I guess there should be news in a month or so. .”

Han Runiang responded softly and stopped saying thank you.This is a big deal, and it would be hypocritical to say thank you repeatedly.

"Sister Ru Niang, you only have Huafan and a maidservant here. Her temperament is extremely inappropriate. It happens that we also want to enter, so I will find some for you and let Madam Zheng teach them and bring them to you." Xu Wan truth.

Hua Shan, a maid, has a frivolous and money-greedy personality, and she doesn't know how to do things, which is a disaster.She knew Han Runiang's life experience like the back of her hand, if she really wanted to come to the He family as a dowry maid, she might bring disaster to Han Runiang.If one day she accidentally made a slip of the tongue, how will Han Runiang gain a foothold in the back house of the He family?

Therefore, Xu Wanzhen always wanted to deal with her.But it can't be sold easily, who knows what she will say nonsense when she gets to the next place?Any news that leaks out will affect Han Runiang's reputation.Therefore, Xu Wanzhen has not been able to figure out what to do with the painting fan.

Han Runiang is only kind-hearted, but since she figured it out, she also has a headache about how to deal with the painting fan.This person obviously can't go to the He family with her. She knows all about herself, and if she really wants to follow her, then she won't be able to coerce her?

I can't go to Xu's house either. My new identity is a distant relative of Xu's family. If the painting fan spreads rumors in Xu's house, it will have a greater impact.My own identity will not stand up to scrutiny.

In the same way, selling to others is not feasible.Sell ​​it to a kiln?Han Runiang felt deeply about her life experience, no matter how good the painting fan was, she would serve her once, and she couldn't bear to push her into that pit of fire.

However, at least until the new maid arrives, there must be a solution.The little maids are all communicating with each other, and they can't hide any news when they get together.By then, more people will know.

The handling of the painting fan is really not to be taken lightly or seriously, and there is nowhere to go for a while.Thinking of this, Han Runiang rubbed her forehead with a headache, what should I do?
Seeing her like this, Xu Wanzhen said, "Sister Ru Niang is not in a hurry, I will also think of a way. I just need to dispose of the painting fan before the new maid arrives."

When Mrs. Xu saw the two discussing about painting fans, she watched cheerfully, but didn't speak.

These things, they always have to go through.Only when you make up your own mind will you know whether you are doing the right thing or not.Now that I have myself watching, even if something goes wrong, I can fix it afterwards.

It's better than the future, they are really in charge of their own affairs, and it's good that there are mistakes and omissions.If something goes wrong at that time, the bitter fruit can only be swallowed by themselves.

(End of this chapter)