Beautiful step by step

Chapter 78

The rainy days had finally dissipated, and it was sunny early in the morning.The warm and not harsh morning light came down, and the moisture accumulated in the rain for several days dissipated a lot, and even Wei Wei's mood improved.

A Tong stood by the mirror, she changed into a pink dress, and her white and tender face was set off to be as rosy as a peach blossom.At this moment, she was feeling a little embarrassed as she touched the jade bracelet on her wrist.

"Cousin, I only went to the banquet twice because of your honor. I have to use your clothes and jewelry, which is really unreasonable."

Wei Wei glanced at her, Ah Tong looked a little embarrassed, but he stood upright, and he didn't hunched over due to guilt at all, making any appearance of being helpless.

The attitude is sincere and the demeanor is courteous.Even if such a person is a beggar on the street, she will help if she has never met him before, let alone a relative now.

"We are all relatives. If you call me cousin, I can't treat you as an outsider. I will only lend you these two times temporarily. If there are any banquets in the future, you have to organize them yourself."

Just twice... Ah Tong was a little confused, whether his cousin was not happy or had other intentions.

Seeing her rare sluggishness, Wei Wei raised a smile on his lips: "Uncle has already entered the Liangzhou government office, and the salary will be distributed in a few days."

Although the Wei family is poor, Shan never treats his children badly.With Uncle Wei's salary, he should buy a few outfits for his wife and daughter first.This is not Wei Wei's guess, but what Uncle Wei said when he inadvertently sighed on the day he took office.When Yan Heng mentioned this matter, Wei Wei wanted to secretly send him more money.But this idea was rejected by Yan Heng. First of all, Uncle Wei is not that kind of person, and secondly, he has to take care of his family first for his salary.

She still remembers Yan Heng's appearance of nervously protecting food at that time: "Now my grandmother is in charge of the family's business, and all the money is earned by her. I only have this little salary, if I can't pay it, I will really be living for nothing. "

Thinking of Wei Wei, I want to laugh, the humble business in Jiuquan Mutual Market can make a lot of money if you take care of it carefully.And with the promoted Yan Hengzhen there, she doesn't need to bother, the other partner is much more convenient and honest.Not to mention the politeness when dealing with them, even the goods that come are of high quality and low price.

Of course, Wei Wei would not let others suffer casually, she did not boss her around, nor did she have an eye for money, she just calculated the accounts normally.On the contrary, this kind of attitude makes the businessmen who are accustomed to routines comfortable and calm, and they are more sincere when they cooperate with her.

Thanks to these businesses at home, otherwise Yan Heng would have so many colleagues, a birthday banquet and a full moon wine, each of which would be a huge gift money.The small family really can't stand the spending like this.

"So it is."

When Wei Wei was in a daze, Ah Tong already figured out the cause and effect.Her father is now an official, although he is only a clerk under Zhenfu's cousin, he still has a stable income every month.

"No matter what I'm wearing now, it was given by my cousin. My mother asked me to bring some things she made herself, and said it was a little thank you from her."

Ah Tong took out a silk thread from his purse, under which a pair of carps were dotted, just like the year after year fish in the New Year painting.

"Yeah, this thing is really pretty."

"My mother made it up, and my cousin knows about our family's situation, so I can't get anything valuable for now. My mother said that it fits well on the jade ring, so she made a pair for you and my cousin."

Wei Wei touched the jade rings around her waist. This pair of jade rings was selected from Youzhou City, and she has been hanging on her waist since the selection.Not only her, Yan Heng also regards Yuhuan as a treasure.He usually hangs it up when he goes out, and when he undresses before going to bed, he carefully unfastens his belt and hangs it on the screen to ensure that Yuhuan is safe before taking off his clothes.

She took the little carp, and when she got closer, she saw that the two carp were slightly different.One is smaller but has a bulging belly, the other is bigger but has a flat belly.

"Is this a couple?"

"Well, my mother asked me before, the carp I found for her in the book."

Wei Wei picked up the jade ring at his waist, buckled it and fastened it on.There is a red carp pendant tied under the whitish jade ring, which looks like a carp playing with beads, and it looks very beautiful when put together.

"Aunt's hand is really clever."

A flash of light flashed in Wei Wei's mind: "A Tong, isn't it difficult for Auntie to make up this?"

Ah Tong shook his head: "Actually, this thing is very simple. There are not as many playthings in the village as in the city. Most people will weave some grasshoppers out of straw. The method of carp is similar to that of grasshoppers, but the thread is a bit more and it takes a long time. a little."

"It's almost time."

Yan Heng changed his clothes and came in from the outside. Wei Wei held another carp, shook it in front of his eyes, and said happily: "Look, Ah Heng, my aunt made this for us. It looks beautiful when it falls under the jade ring. I will tie it for you." superior."

Wei Wei bowed his head, tied the same knot, and tied the carp to his jade ring.Then the two stood together, shaking the new accessories around their waists, she asked:
"Look, Ah Tong, isn't it pretty?"

"Looks good, cousin and cousin are a natural match."

Hearing her joke, Wei Wei not only didn't feel shy at all, but took Yan Heng's arm, showing her affection openly and aboveboard.

"That's right. You can't find many people in the world where everyone is good-looking like ours. When Ah Tong is looking for a husband-in-law in the future, he must find a good-looking one. Standing together like this is a natural match."

Ah Tong blushed: "Biao sister-in-law, what are you talking about?!"

"I'm telling the truth."

Wei Wei smiled very comfortably, as if infected by her smile, A Tong, who was shy at first, also raised the corners of her lips.As for Yan Heng, who was standing beside her, hearing such sweet words, the smile on his face became even more enthusiastic with satisfaction.

"Since my aunt didn't have much trouble making it up, I have an idea."

A Tong stared wide-eyed: "What good idea does cousin-in-law have?"

Yan Heng looked at the sun outside: "It's getting late, let's get in the carriage first, and talk while walking."

Playing with the little carp along the way, Wei Wei told her strategy.Yanji Xiaomi is selling very well, and she plans to launch a brand-new packaging for the new year during the Chinese New Year this year.Not only is the color of the kraft paper bag different from previous styles, but the details will also change.

She was worrying about changes before, but now she has an idea.

"If Auntie is free, you might as well weave more patterns and pin them on the millet bag."

"My mother is free, and I have nothing to do at home, so I can weave together with her."

After pondering for a while, Ah Tong replied, "My cousin sister-in-law treats them very well."The price of goods in Liangzhou City is very high, and only relying on my father's salary to support the family, I am afraid that I have to go to my cousin's house next door to play the autumn breeze.My cousin and sister-in-law are good people and never mind these things.But if others don't mind, it doesn't mean they can take advantage of it unscrupulously.

Now the cousin sister-in-law has given them a way to make money. Since they came to Liangzhou City, they have been a little bit tied up. They blame themselves for being from a farming family who don’t understand anything, can’t help the family with anything, and are embarrassed to even go out. Always cheers up.

"Thank you cousin."

For the simple four words, Ah Tong's voice trembled a little.

Wei Wei said with a smile: "We are all relatives, what's the use of helping each other. If I want to say thank you, I have to thank my aunt. If this batch of weaving objects can be driven out, she will really help me a lot."

The cousin not only helped her, but also took care of her and comforted her emotionally. Ah Tong's eyes were a little hot.

What happened to one or two?Wei Wei was a little puzzled, and after handing over the handkerchief, she smiled and said, "We've arrived at Qian's house, we should stop our tears quickly, otherwise Mrs. Qian might think we're here for something."

When the carriage arrived at the door of Qian's house, Mrs. Qian was already there to welcome her.

Seeing her coming, they rushed over before them. Mrs. Heishou Tongjuan, who had just walked to the door, looked a little abnormal when she saw her.Madam Qian smiled, and ordered the servant girl to guide Madam Sing in, and she went down the steps herself.

"I posted a message to Mrs. Yan so late, I didn't expect you to arrive so early."

Madam Qian is fat and white, with two lumps of flesh on Apple's face.When she frowned apologetically, her facial features crowded together, and there was a big embarrassment written on that apple face.

Wei Wei felt a little strange about Mrs. Qian's attitude. It stands to reason that Chu Governor's choice of tit for tat at the birthday banquet was enough to make her the public enemy of all housekeepers' wives in Liangzhou.And Mrs. Qian not only posted her a post, but also greeted her down the steps herself, and apologized.

This long-lost friendly attitude made her flattered, but at the same time suspicious.

"It's also because we arrived in Liangzhou City too late. This is the peace talisman I asked for from the Baoen Temple in the capital. I wish my brother in the house is safe."

The old lady of the Zhenbeihou Mansion believes in Buddhism, and Qianwei's mother followed her, and often went to Baoen Temple together, and she just asked for a bunch of peace charms and came back.This time I came to the Northwest to bring her all the brains, saying that I would rather believe what I have or not.

The congratulatory gift was prepared by Yan Heng, and their family had nothing to sell except the leather and jewelry of the Wala people.In the end, it was Ulan's mother's pair of shoes that got rid of the siege, and then added a longevity lock and this amulet.A congratulatory gift needs to be thoughtful, valuable, and valued, and no one can pick it out.

Madam Qian took the peace talisman and recognized the sign of Bao'en Temple on it, her expression was a little excited.

"Is this really the Bao'en Temple in Beijing? That Bao'en Temple that the late emperor repaired to commemorate his birth mother, and there are eminent monks sitting there all the year round?"

Wei Wei understood her excitement: "It's true, my mother used to go there often. Although this amulet is not specially for my brother in the house, it has been used to protect people's safety."

It was really Baoen Temple, Madam Qian looked a little excited.

"When Madam Yan was in the capital, she didn't know that this would happen. It's very good to have this amulet."

Madam Qian solemnly held the amulet, she knew that different amulets had different functions.But according to the custom of Dai Viet, different amulets are distinguished by different colors.The one Madam Yan is giving now is the kind that anyone can use.

The son she begged with great difficulty, was born weak and sick because of his high age at the time of delivery.Over the past year, she has been immersed in the joy of her son and daughter, and at the same time, she has broken her heart for her son's body.Madam Yan's talisman was really sent to her heart.

"Mrs. Yan please come inside, Madam Sun, take Mrs. Yan to take a seat inside."

The servants from the door came out in response, and Wei Wei noticed that, unlike the woman who led them off the horse in the Liangzhou government office, Mama Sun's cuffs and neckline were made of fabrics that were popular this year.And the clothes of the little maid at the door are very ordinary.

You can tell by looking at her clothes that Mama Sun is very respectable in the mansion.

The more solemn Madam Qian's attitude was, the more suspicious she felt.With a calm expression on her face, she followed Mama Sun into the mansion.

The courtyard of Qian Tongzhi's house is also very large, but unlike the Liangzhou government office, the decoration in the courtyard is very simple.Because there was a Zhou banquet recently, the yard was specially arranged, with bright red silk and satin hung up, and everyone looked happy.

All the way into the inner room, there are already several ladies sitting inside.Mrs. Chu and Mrs. Wu haven't come yet. The husbands and sons-in-law of these people are not high enough in official positions, so even if they see her disliked, they dare not be too pedantic.

If people don't offend her, Wei Wei is also happy.Sitting down at a comfortable place that Sunshine could find, she looked at Ah Tong who had been a little uncomfortable since entering Qian's house just now.

"What's wrong, Ah Tong?"

"Cousin," Ah Tong looked in disbelief, looking around, she leaned over her head and said in a low voice, "Just now when I got close to Mama Sun, I smelled a strange smell."

"Strange smell?"

Wei Wei handed over her ear, and after hearing A Tong's words, she couldn't believe it.

"A Tong sure?"

Ah Tong nodded: "I have read the Compendium of Materia Medica, and Wu Lan's mother also understands the principles of medicine. When she was concocting medicinal materials yesterday, I discussed this medicine with her, and I will never remember the taste wrong."

This is too ridiculous...

No wonder Ah Tong, who was always calm, was also restless, and Wei Wei's pupils shrank slightly.One more thing is worse than one less thing, she pretended not to know about it, and it would be best to deal with the Zhou banquet lively and lively.

But when Madam Qian received the amulet just now, the joy in Madam Qian's eyes almost turned into reality, which made her feel a little unbearable.That was the child she had been looking forward to for many years, and at her forty years of age, this was probably her last child.

When hesitating, the sunlight in front of him was blocked.A girl in red stood in front of her. The girl had a flushed apple face, and the joy of reunion after a long absence shone in her eyes.

"A Tong, it's really you."

Ah Tong raised his head, his hesitant eyes gradually became focused: "It's you, that lost Ah Luo."

The girl Luo was a little embarrassed: "Don't mention the matter of getting lost, how embarrassing. You have also come to Liangzhou, why don't you come to play with me?"

Ah Tong was quite embarrassed: "I just came here, I'm a little busy."

Wei Wei could tell that Ah Tong had forgotten about Ah Luo long ago.But this time she will not expose it, instead she looks at the two suspiciously.

Ah Tong understood, and quickly introduced to the two: "Ah Luo, this is my cousin. My cousin's surname is Yan. He is the newly appointed governor of Liangzhou. Cousin, this is Ah Luo. Last year I was killed by a butcher's child in the village. Bullying, she was the one who drove away those people with a whip when she passed by. But at that time, she was wearing a men's riding suit with narrow sleeves, so I didn't recognize it for a while."

Ah Luo still maintained a friendly smile at the beginning, and when she heard the male riding suit, she lowered her head: "Don't mention the riding suit. After I came back that day, I was almost read to death by my grandmother, and even my mother could not escape. This She will be right behind, if I let her hear the movement, I will suffer."

grandmother……

When she received the post the day before yesterday, Gu Yu had told her something, that Qian was at odds with the magistrate's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, because Mrs. Qian could not give birth to a son and grandson, and her mother-in-law wanted to poison him to death and marry another girl from an official family for her son.

The moment Wei Wei thought about it, Ah Luo had already held Ah Tong's sleeves, chatting lively with her.Ah Ro speaks very fast, and she talks mostly about her younger brother.In the little girl's heart, her younger brother who just turned one year old is the cutest creature in the world.

Ah Tong was a good listener, and while listening, she looked at her from time to time.Wei Wei knew that Ah Tong wanted to help Ah Luo.But because he came with her, he couldn't make decisions on such a big matter, so she was seeking her opinion.

Wei Wei pondered over and over in her mind, and when Ah Luo was drinking tea, she pointed to the woman at the door and asked: "The mother who led us in just now is a smart person, I don't know if she is by your brother's side?"

Ah Luo replied bluntly: "Well, Mama Sun is an old man next to my grandmother. She was assigned to take care of my younger brother as soon as he was born. She is quick in her hands and feet, and she takes care of her very carefully."

In this way, Wei Wei narrowed his eyes slightly and had an idea.

(End of this chapter)