Madam Hou

Chapter 112

"You don't know, that kid is very funny. He has big eyes. He laughs whenever adults tease him. There are two wrinkles on his face when he smiles. But there is one thing wrong. His skin is dark, like a brother-in-law. Brother-in-law Still hugging him foolishly, showing off to others that his son looks like him. What's so good about him, he's ugly..."

Qinghua is squatting beside Yinniang, talking to her about Qingteng's son.

Qingteng got married in April last year, and it was originally agreed that she would be given a two-month leave, and would return to work after two months.As a result, Qingteng became pregnant within two months after entering the house, so Yinniang had no choice but to continue her leave until she gave birth.

Qingteng's son was born last month, and yesterday happened to be full moon.Guanshi Wang made full moon wine for the children at his home. Qinghua and Caizhu both went, and when they came back, they told Yinniang that Qingteng's children were coming.

Yin Niang said: "Then did you tell Qingteng to let her take good care of her body and not rush back to work."

Qinghua said: "I've said it, Qingteng asked me to kowtow to you on her behalf."

After speaking, he knelt down on the ground solemnly and kowtowed three times to Yin Niang.Yin Niang pulled Qing Hua up and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, we used to play together, just like sisters, but now, you are more and more polite to me."

Qing Hua said: "It's different now, madam is Madam Hou now, naturally she should be more majestic than before, we also have to respect madam more, so that we won't be laughed out of order."

"You can't say such a thing, it must be Qingteng who told you, right?"

Qing Hua gave Yin Niang a thumbs up with a smile, and said: "Madam, you are so smart, you can guess it like this. Oh, by the way, Qing Teng also said that she heard the news that Lord Hou made great achievements outside. News, she said she was really happy for Mrs."

Yin Niang smiled and said, "I know."

Just as she was talking, Cailan came in to report: "Grandma Lan from the Palace of the Princess of Shouyang came to see Madam."

Cailan was originally Xiaolan among the second-class maids. Since Qingteng was dispatched, Yinniang only had two first-class maids, Qinghua and Caizhu, by her side. She felt that they were not enough, so she promoted Xiaolan and Xiaobai to make up for her. There are two places left for big maids.Yinniang felt that Xiaolan and Xiaobai's names were too unpleasant, so she simply asked them to follow the colorful characters of Caizhu, called Cailan and Caibai.

Yinniang was a little puzzled as to why Grandma Lan came to the Hou's Mansion. The Princess Shouyang's Mansion has never had much contact with the Yongning Hou's Mansion, except for the time when Princess Shouyang was the official guest at Yinniang's wedding ceremony.

Yin Niang said: "You invite her to the flower hall."

Cailan said yes, and went out.Yin Niang straightened her clothes and put on her bun before going to the flower hall.

As soon as Yin Niang sat down in the flower hall, Grandma Lan came in across the threshold from the outside. Seeing Yin Niang, she quickly smiled and said, "Sister, did I disturb you?"

Calling a sister who has never met before entering the door, and being able to call so affectionately and naturally, this kind of skill is really not something everyone can have, at least Yin Niang feels that she can't learn it.

This Mrs. Dou married into the Princess Mansion last year. She is the same age as Yin Niang. They are both 16 years old this year. I just don't know when this Mrs. Dou was born.But no matter what month of birth, call someone's sister as soon as you enter the door, and put yourself in a lower position, so that you will not offend others.At least Yinniang didn't feel disgusted with her.

Yin Niang said: "Where, I am also idle at home, please sit down."

Dou lowered her head and pursed her lips and smiled, then sat down on the guest seat next to her.The servant girl brought the tea, and Dou took a sip of it, and then praised: "Well, it's really good tea. It smells mellow and rich, and the aftertaste is refreshing. Is this the Shifeng Longjing before the rain?"

Yin Niang pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "I didn't expect that you are still a person who is proficient in tea ceremony, you can smell what kind of tea it is, unlike me, when the tea reaches my mouth, it becomes like a cow chewing peony, drinking tea It’s no different from drinking plain water.”

Dou said: "My sister is humble!"

Then Mrs. Dou talked about Lin Fengqi's great achievements in the south, and there was a lot of flattery in his words.Yin Niang directly said "Where is that?" Then she found out some of the good points of Master Lan, and went to praise Dou in front of her. natal family.

The two praised each other, and then talked about the clothes, jewelry and makeup that are popular in the capital recently.The two chattered a lot, and they seemed to be as harmonious as real sisters, but Yinniang still didn't know what Dou Shi was after chatting for a long time.

It wasn't until Dou's mouth seemed to be dry at last that he stopped to take a sip of tea, and after a while, he continued to ask Yin Niang: "I don't know what the third master is doing at home on weekdays?"

How can her sister-in-law take care of her brother-in-law's affairs, and she and this brother-in-law are still close in age. It is impossible for someone as smart as Dou, Guadatian, not to know the taboo. Since she still asks this question, she is not here to tear her down. It's from Taiwan, the thing I want to talk about is related to her little uncle.And Dou's is obviously not like the former one.

Yin Niang laughed and said, "My mother-in-law has him studying at home."

Dou said: "Third Master is an upright young man, he should put his studies first."

"Yes, my mother-in-law said the same thing."

Dou said again: "The third master will be eighteen this year, I wonder if he is engaged?"

At this time, when asked about Lin Fengshan's marriage, did any family take a fancy to him, and then invited her to talk about it.

Yin Niang said: "Not yet. Originally, mother-in-law wanted to see each other, but later something happened to her father-in-law, so it was delayed. Sister Dou often travels in various houses, but please help us to pay attention to it, if it is appropriate , I told my mother-in-law, and I can go to see her when she becomes filial piety next year."

Dou said: "There is one, my sister-in-law, named Mingyu."

Yin Niang asked in surprise, "Are you explaining County Lord Yu?"

Mrs. Dou nodded and said: "Yes. You have seen Mingyu before. She is 15 years old this year, and she will reach the age of Ji in Dongyue. The age of the third master is also suitable. My mother-in-law also said that the Yongning Hou Mansion has few rules. Mrs. Tai is also a kind and easy-going person, she is very relieved to let Mingyu enter your house."

Princess Shouyang wants to get married to Hou Fu, does that mean she has decided to side with the Queen.

This marriage, both politically and from Lin Fengshan's point of view, couldn't be better.But Lin Fengshan's marriage, as the sister-in-law, has no right to decide.

Yin Niang hesitated with some embarrassment: "Master Mingyu can enter the door of my house. Speaking of which, our Marquis Mansion has been promoted. But you know, the marriage of the third master must first be approved by our wife, I don't want to do it without authorization." Make the decision. Look, how about I ask Mrs. Tai first and then call you back?"

Dou said: "Sister, don't worry, we all understand this."

Yin Niang said again: "Besides, if this marriage can be completed, you know that our mansion is observing the filial piety now, and the three books and six ceremonies may not be performed until after the filial piety is done."

"Sister, don't worry. My mother-in-law is also afraid that Mingyu's temper will be confused, and marrying in too early will cause trouble for you, so I want to keep her by my side to teach for a few more years."

These words are so beautiful that even Yinniang feels that if she does not allow County Lord Mingyu to marry in, she will be sorry for her.

Dou stood up and said, "Sister, then I'll go back first. If my sister gets Mrs. Tai's approval, just ask a servant girl to pass the message to us, and you don't need to come to the princess mansion yourself."

That's the right thing to say.

Yin Niang also stood up and said: "Well, the family is filial piety, and there is no good food to entertain you, so I won't keep you, I will send you to the door."

Yin Niang sent Mrs. Dou to the door of Chuihua, Mrs. Dou turned her head and said, "Sister, please stay."

After Mrs. Dou left, Yinniang said to Qing Hua beside her, "This Mrs. Dou is really a wonderful person."

Qing Hua asked suspiciously: "What kind of magic method?"

Yin Niang didn't answer her, and went directly to Madam Lin's Fushouyuan.

Mrs. Lin Tai was listening to the little girl reading scriptures to her.She recently became a believer in Buddhism, but she was impatient with reciting scriptures herself, so she asked the little maid to read to her.

After Yin Niang greeted her, she told her about Dou's coming to see her.Mrs. Lin Tai's first reaction was the same as hers, she was a little surprised, and she asked: "You said that Princess Shouyang wants to marry Princess Mingyu to our Fengshan?"

If it was before, Mrs. Lin would not have dared to think about it.The eldest princess of Shouyang has a holy family, and Mingyu is the title of the county lord. Although she thinks her son is good in everything, Feng Shan has no fame after all. How could she be willing to let her daughter marry Feng Shan.If Feng Qi is not married, it is possible to marry Feng Qi.

Mrs. Lin Tai asked: "Why do you think Princess Shouyang wants Mingyu to marry Feng Shan?" But before Yinniang could answer, Mrs. Lin found the answer for herself: "Yes, Feng Shan Qi has won the battle, our Hou Mansion is no longer what it used to be, and Princess Shouyang probably saw this because of this."

Saying this, Mrs. Lin couldn't help being proud of her son, and then she admired herself. Such an outstanding son is really not something that everyone can give birth to.

This answer cannot be said to be wrong, Yin Niang pursed her lips and smiled, but did not speak.

Mrs. Lin Tai said again: "This marriage is naturally a good one. You can send someone to the Princess Mansion later and say that our Hou Mansion is willing to marry the Princess Mansion."

Yin Niang agreed: "Yes, Mother."

Mrs. Lin Tai said again: "If you don't want to keep your filial piety, you can prepare three books and six rituals from now on, and you can get married next spring. After all, it's not the right time for that old ghost to die... Forget it, Forget it, everyone is dead, so there is nothing to complain about. I don’t know how he is doing down there. Next time you burn incense for him, remember to burn more paper money for her. By the way, he likes Auntie, Duoza Burn some beauties to him, now I don't care about him, he can take as many concubines as he wants."

Yin Niang continued to agree: "Yes, Mother."

After coming out of Fushouyuan, Yinniang immediately sent someone to send a letter to the eldest princess's mansion.So far, Lin Fengshan's marriage has been settled.

Lin Fengshan's marriage is certain, only Feng Zhi and Feng Ying's marriage is still pending.It is not possible to give them a good look at others now, and they will be eighteen years old when they are born next year.The old girl and the concubine's daughter, their marriage is even more difficult to discuss.

Mrs. Lin probably doesn't care much about them, and their marriage will only fall on her elder sister-in-law, which is really sad!

(End of this chapter)