Your daughter's strategy

Just as he was talking, the girl outside passed the message: "The eldest girl has sent someone to pass the message."

Xie Zhilan hurriedly called to come in. The person who came was Mao Chun who was next to Xu Peining. Mao Chun invited Ann with a smile, and said with a smile: "The eldest girl asked the servant to deliver tomorrow's menu, but Liu's sister-in-law said that the kitchen was left to the eldest grandma." Mama Xie, the maidservant will give the menu to Mama Xie."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper, and Mama Xie quickly took it, and said with a smile, "Let's go, Miss Labor."

Maochun laughed and said: "There is a little girl named Longan in our yard, who used to be responsible for running errands and delivering things. Mother Xie will only recognize her from now on. The servant girl is here today, and besides delivering things, she also obeyed the order of the third girl." Say hello to Eldest Mistress, and say that I don’t know if Eldest Mistress is busy, if she is busy, it’s fine, if not, I would like to invite Eldest Mistress to sit down and talk.”

Maochun smiled and said: "Third Miss made two kinds of snacks in a new way, and only left them to the eldest young mistress, saying that the eldest young mistress worked hard for the second young master's marriage, thank you very much, and even brought out all the treasured Wuyi Dahongpao gone."

Xie Zhilan smiled and said: "It's hard for her to bother thinking about it." Speaking of getting up, Mao Chun hurriedly came up to help, and several girls surrounded Xu Miaoyun's place.

Xu Miaoyun's yard is exquisitely arranged. There are two crabapple trees against the east wall, and the flowers are blooming just right. A small swing is set up between the two trees. There is a stone table and three or four embroidered piers in the open space in front.

Xu Miaoyun was sitting on the swing talking to Xu Peining, while Xu Jinghan was sitting next to her making tea. The scene was very warm. When they saw Xie Zhilan coming, they all got up and said hello. Xu Miaoyun even smiled and pushed Xie Zhilan to sit on the swing: "Today Sister-in-law is a distinguished guest, please take a seat."

Xie Zhilan smiled and said, "Why is Third Sister so polite?"

Xu Peining smiled and said, "She's being courteous for nothing. She's ripping us off one by one, and she's here to find her sister-in-law again."

Xie Zhilan smiled and said: "Let's talk, should I contribute money or effort? It's so easy to give me a chance to please my sister-in-law, and I will go through fire and water."

The girls standing in the yard laughed, and Xu Miaoyun said with a grin: "It's not a big deal. Madam Xu asked me to make rouge myself. I think it's better to work together. I invite my sister-in-law to come over to come up with an idea, do you know?" My sister-in-law is busy with my brother's affairs. I'm embarrassed again."

Xie Zhilan asked curiously, "What kind of rouge do you want?"

Xu Miaoyun asked Bai Guo to bring up a box, which contained large and small bottles and jars, she opened one of them and handed it to Xie Zhilan, who poured out a little, it was yellowish powder, very delicate.

Xu Miaoyun explained: "Nurse Xu said that if you want to apply it on your face, you can't see it. You can only make the color of the powder the same as the color of your skin. I tried many times before I chose this one. It can't be applied on the face. I can see it, but I feel that it is too dry, and I am afraid that it will fall down, does my sister-in-law have any good ideas?"

Xie Zhilan is also the daughter of a boudoir.Seeing this, she was also very excited, and called for a dowry to try it out.It was really natural, and I couldn't tell if I didn't look carefully, so I couldn't help but praise: "Miaoyun is really smart."

Xu Jing smiled and said: "For this, I don't know how much effort was wasted, and I worked hard for her up and down, can it be good?"

Xu Miaoyun frowned and said, "I thought about adding some fragrance to make ointment, but the color is not bright."

The four sisters-in-law were chatting and drinking tea.The afternoon passed in the blink of an eye, and I went to pay Mrs. Xu a greeting at night.Seeing their harmonious relationship, Mrs. Xu liked it very much, so she stayed for dinner and had a lot of fun.

Xie has a lot of family members with big rules, while Xu family members have few rules and few rules. Xie Zhilan is also slowly getting used to it. Xu Run'an takes care of the household affairs in the mansion. She gets up early in the morning and goes to the outer courtyard. She only comes back during lunch and dinner. Xie Zhilan sees her off. He then went to Mrs. Xu to pay his respects, and the mother-in-law and his daughter-in-law went to pay their respects to Mrs. Xu. They had breakfast in Mrs. Xu's room, and the rest of the time was at his own discretion.

Recently busy with Xu Jinghuan's marriage, the stewards of Xu Jiayan's family sent messages back and forth, very busy, Xie Zhilan took over the kitchen, and began to arrange the menu for the wedding banquet, and took it to Mrs. Xie for two days to see, Mrs. Xie's smile Somewhat reluctantly.

Xie Zhilan found it strange, but after inquiring, she found out that Xu Peining had drawn up the list a long time ago. According to the list when Xu Runan got married, she deleted a few dishes and added a few seasonal vegetables, unlike Xie Zhilan's list. , colorful, each dish is a new idea, and specially named auspicious dishes.

Mrs. Xu showed the two-point menu to Mrs. Xu, very embarrassed: "How can this be good."

The old lady Xu took it over and looked at it carefully, and said: "Zhilan's list was drawn up with more care, Pei Ning's list was drawn up according to Run'an's wedding, it was impartial, and it cost less money, just watch and make a decision." which one?"

Mrs. Xu said: "I came here to ask the old lady's advice because I was in trouble."

After all, Mrs. Xu has gone through a lot of things, and she knows that women are small-minded, and even a trivial matter can cause suspicion, so she asked someone to invite Xie Zhilan and Xu Peining, and also asked someone to invite Xu Miaoyun and Xu Jinghuan. .

The two menus were put out, and Mrs. Xu didn't say who ordered which one, so she showed it to Xu Jinghuan: "Which one do you think is suitable?"

Xu Jinghuan looked at it carefully, and said: "One copy is drawn up according to the elder brother's marriage routine, it should be written by Pei Ning, but the other one obviously took a lot of thought, is it drafted by sister-in-law?"

Xu Peining and Xie Zhilan didn't speak, the old lady Xu said with a smile: "After all, it's your marriage, which one do you think is better?"

Xu Jinghuan was also a careful person. He heard the sound and knew the elegance, and said with a smile: "Both are excellent, but if you choose one of them, it's not that you offend the other. Grandma is making me offend someone."

Mrs. Xu said with a smile: "They are all from my own family, how can anyone get a share just for a menu?"

Both Xu Peining and Xie Zhilan understood the meaning of Mrs. Xu's words, they looked at each other without making a sound, Xu Miaoyun took the list over and compared it, and said: "Just pick one at random, there is nothing more important here ? I have also listened to Madam Xu talk about some etiquette for banquets in the past two days, and I think I should draw it up, which is better than these two."

Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "Since you said that, I will leave this job to you. If you don't plan well, I can punish you."

Xu Miaoyun giggled and said, "Don't worry, grandma, you are satisfied with the safekeeping."

The old lady Xu asked Xie Zhilan, Xu Jinghuan and Xu Miaoyun to go back first, leaving Xu Peining to talk.Mrs. Xu still knew a little about the granddaughter she had single-handedly raised, and she didn't beat around the bush. She said directly, "Did you do this on purpose?"

Xu Peining didn't say a word, and the old lady Xu's tone was a little harsh: "She is Run'an's daughter-in-law, you are Run'an's sister, you did this. You thought you were relieved, but you didn't know that it was Run'an's dilemma. You are a smart My child, you are always reassuring, how did you do such a foolish thing?"

Xu Peining neither defended nor admitted.Instead, she snuggled up to Mrs. Xu and leaned on Mrs. Xu: "No matter how powerful I am, I'm just an ordinary girl. My only brother was snatched away by a strange woman. Can't I be awkward?"

The tone is delicate and naive, which is quite different from her usual calm and self-sufficient.Mrs. Xu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, she patted her on the shoulder and said, "I was confused. I thought Pei Ning was sensible, but I forgot that Pei Ning also had such a childlike attitude."

Xu Peining was a little sad: "In the past, my brother would be the first to give me something good, but now he gives it to my sister-in-law first. I feel unbalanced!"

Mrs. Xu said with a smile: "Then after you get married, is your elder brother more important or your husband more important? It is said that young couples come to accompany you when you get married. When you get married, your sister-in-law will take care of your parents and brother. For this, you should also take good care of yourself." wait for her."

Xu Peining smiled.Sitting up, it was the generous and decent Xu Peining again: "Don't worry, grandma. I won't have any quarrel with my sister-in-law."

At this time Xu Miaoyun was also asking Xu Jinghuan: "Is the elder sister angry with the elder sister? Since the kitchen is handed over to the elder sister, the sister-in-law should also draw up the menu. The elder sister seems to be in a ring with the elder sister-in-law."

Xu Jinghuan smiled and said: "It's hard for you to even see this. I think this is why grandma left her to talk."

The two brothers and sisters broke up outside the courtyard where Xu Miaoyun lived. Xu Jinghuan just took two steps and Xu Miaoyun ran to catch up, saying: "Look at my memory, I forgot to tell my brother about something. The eldest sister said that the second sister has fallen in love with Lian Liu Gongquan recently. However, I couldn’t find a good copybook, so the eldest sister asked the second sister to ask my brother for it, but the second sister was embarrassed, so the eldest sister asked me to tell my brother, asking him to help me find it.”

After finishing speaking, he muttered: "Isn't it just a copybook? I asked my eldest sister to speak, but my eldest sister insisted on letting me come forward."

Xu Jinghuan's smile remained unchanged, and he said: "You go back and tell Pei Ning that I know. Yang Minzhi has practiced Liu Gongquan's calligraphy since he was a child, and he must have good posts in his hand. I will ask for her if there is any suitable one."

Xu Miaoyun did not doubt that there was him, she nodded in agreement, and bounced back, but Xu Jinghuan's face darkened, and when he returned to the yard, he immediately ordered Dongting: "Go and call Yang Minzhi."

Seeing Xu Jinghuan's gloomy face, Dongting was beating his heart, and hurriedly agreed, but he was stopped before taking two steps, Xu Jinghuan's expression softened a little, and he said: "Don't go now, you go to Yan's house to find Yucheng, just say I entrusted him with some errands, and asked him if he knew anyone from Duke Yun's mansion."

Dong Ting didn't dare to ask other questions, and hurried out to do some business.

On the second day, Xu Peining went to Xie Zhilan's place. The two of them closed the door and said something. Finally, they smiled and hand in hand to greet Mrs. Xu. Mrs. Xu liked it very much, and said that they would go to the Buddha's birthday on the eighth day of April. There is incense in the temple, and I also want to do a ritual ceremony for the second master and the second wife of Xu Jinghuan before Xu Jinghuan gets married.

Xie Zhilan suggested: "Since it's doing something for my second uncle and aunt, it's better to go to Guangyuan Temple."

Old Mrs. Xu's eyes turned red when she thought of her second son and daughter-in-law: "Jing Huan is about to get married, so I know they are parents, and Yun'er has also made a good marriage. I can explain to them when I meet them underground." .”

Xu Peining hurriedly comforted: "Grandmother, don't think about sad things, it won't feel good to let the second brother and Yun'er know."

The old lady Xu wiped away her tears and said: "What you said is that this matter should be called Zhilan Zhangluo, and it will be fixed in Guangyuan Temple." Xie Zhilan hurriedly agreed.

When the family boy found Xu Jinghuan in Kangwang's mansion, Xu Jinghuan was discussing with Ancheng County King about entering the official department. I asked the imperial grandfather, and the imperial grandfather looked at me and said that since it is your brother-in-law, you should also refer to the details, where should I go? I said, because Xu Jinghuan is going to get married, I can't let him be a companion in the palace. As a rule, it’s all right to start from the Imperial Academy, the grandfather thought about it, and said, Xu Jianming was in the Department of Literature and Selection of the Ministry of Officials at the beginning, and now Xu Jinghuan should also go there, it’s a favor, and the matter is settled.”

Xu Jinghuan smiled and said, "This must be your idea again."

King Ancheng was modest and proud, and said, "You were allowed to join the official department at the beginning."

Hearing what the servant said, saying that he would perform ceremonies in Guangyuan Temple for his deceased parents, Xu Jinghuan nodded calmly.But he didn't say anything, King Ancheng saw this and said: "When is the time? Logically, I should also offer a stick of incense to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Seeing that he was so obedient, Xu Jinghuan thought it was a little funny, and said, "My sister hasn't been married yet."

King Ancheng insisted: "The etiquette cannot be abandoned, and I will go too when the time comes." Xu Jinghuan couldn't deny it.

Back home, Yan Yucheng hurried over again.Unceremoniously, he snatched the tea that the girl brought to Xu Jinghuan and drank it, and said: "Brother Jinghuan asked me to inquire clearly." Xu Jinghuan didn't notice it, and he himself breathed a sigh of relief.

From the second day to the ninth day of April, there were seven days of Buddhist rituals. Mrs. Xu went to offer incense in person on the first day, while Xu Jinghuan and Xu Miaoyun lived in the meditation room of Guangyuan Temple.Burn incense and worship every day, eat fast and chant Buddha.

Xu Jinghuan is fine.However, Xu Miaoyun was depressed for several days. She couldn't help shedding tears when she saw her parents' coffins. The king of Ancheng even came here once a day. They will also take the initiative to say hello when they meet each other, which is much closer than before.

Wait until the last day of the ninth day to finish the ceremony.Xu Jinghuan and Xu Miaoyun packed their things and went back to Xu's house. On the tenth day of the lunar new year, they received a message from Su Youfang.Said to hold a banquet at Yuyi Lake in two days.

Xu Miaoyun was actually not in the mood to have fun, but she agreed a long time ago and had to go, so she had to cheer up.On April [-]th, Xu Miaoyun wore a lake-colored jacket and a pink skirt to the banquet.

Although Yuyi Lake is called so, it is actually the private garden of the Su family. If there is any large-scale banquet, it will be held here. Every plant and tree in the garden has the meaning of Jiangnan gardens in it. Jiangnan can't get rid of the relationship.

Tang Nannan and Feng Zhenzhen also came, and both of them knew that Xu Miaoyun was doing things for her parents, so they patted her hand to comfort her with a tacit understanding, Xu Miaoyun smiled and said: "You are like this, it seems like something big happened to me. "

Tang Nannan smiled and said: "I'm not worried about you, but envious of you. Who doesn't know that Bo Rang ran to Guangyuan Temple in a hurry. My mother said at home that she would like a son-in-law who is so filial and understands etiquette."

The poor-mouthed temper came out again, Xu Miaoyun pursed her lips and smiled, feeling very happy in her heart.

Feng Zhenzhen also said: "My mother also said that this is extremely rare." Xu Miaoyun said: "Who said he is the son-in-law of the Xu family? He is going by himself, and I didn't drag him."

Tang Nannan smiled and said: "Look, this is the one who is in the blessing and does not know the blessing."

The three chatted and laughed for a while, Su Youfang came over to greet her in person, her face was red, she was wearing a rose red begonia embroidered with pink begonia flowers, and a gold collar, she was very gorgeously dressed, holding Xu Miaoyun's hand full of apology: "I don't know that you just came back from the temple, so I forced you to come here, but I was rude."

Xu Miaoyun smiled and said: "I also agreed to this a long time ago, but it's just a coincidence, and it has nothing to do with it."

Su Youfang then talked about the scenery in the garden: "There's no need to be formal, just stroll around in this garden, and a girl will invite you for lunch later."

Tang Nannan jokingly said: "It's not a banquet here, but it's just cheap for you, the host, because you don't have to serve tea and water."

Su Youfang covered her mouth with a smile and said, "It's not more comfortable like this? I'm tired of sitting in one place and talking like that. There is Tianxin Garden with crabapple trees in front of it, and Jinjin Hall with hibiscus flowers. Over there is jade Yihu, the lotus bloomed early this year, it would be a disappointment not to enjoy it."

Feng Zhenzhen smiled and said, "Don't worry, none of us will be polite to you."

There were guests over there, Su Youfang rushed to greet them again, Tang Nannan said: "That's fine, I don't know most of those people, and I don't necessarily pay attention to them when I go up to say hello."

Xu Miaoyun smiled, Mr. Su Ge belonged to the Qingliu, he was born in the imperial examination, and he went from the Hanlin Academy to the old man step by step. Most of the people who made good friends with him were from this kind of family, while the Tang family and the Feng family relied more on the emperor's kindness Living a life of petting, Qingliu and Xungui didn't like each other in the first place, so Su Youfang didn't force everyone to get together, which saved a lot of embarrassment.

The three walked around the garden slowly as if they were taking a walk, and met several young girls in the middle, they were all in small groups, but they just nodded and greeted each other.

When eating at noon, everyone gathered in the Yuyi Pavilion next to Yuyi Lake. Each person had a small table with a box on top, which contained exquisite side dishes that everyone liked, which was interesting and cheap. I drank two glasses of wine on the sidelines.

Xu Miaoyun saw Cheng Ailian sitting next to Su Youfang. She obviously had a good relationship with Su Youfang. She was usually seen wherever Su Youfang appeared. Xu Miaoyun looked down on Cheng Ailian's coveting of Su Youting, Cheng Ailian probably felt that Xu Miaoyun was a little meddling, anyway, it was wrong.

For example, this time, whenever Su Youfang and Xu Miaoyun said a word, when Xu Miaoyun was about to open her mouth, Cheng Ailian would pull Su Youfang or show her some scenery, intentionally embarrassing Xu Miaoyun, who was far away and didn't notice it. I could see it, and asked Xu Miaoyun quietly: "What's the holiday between you and Ailian?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation .)