Chapter 294: Good News

The low-hanging tents blocked out the light and the noise, making it as quiet and peaceful as a corner lost in the rolling world of mortals.

Xu Lingyi looked at the slightly bulging quilt beside him and couldn't help but laugh: There was a laziness in the mellow voice of someone who hadn't gotten up yet.

The quilt moved rustlingly, and then the half-red lotus-like face of Eleven Niang was revealed: I'm going to be sick. Her crisp voice revealed a pampering she hadn't noticed, and her bright eyes held a bit of anger.

Xu Lingyi laughed. He leaned over and kissed her forehead, but she suddenly shrank into the quilt.

Her lips fell on her raven-black hair.

Xu Lingyi was surprised, and then laughed even more cheerfully.

Laugh, laugh, laugh, just know how to laugh.

Since she married into the Xu family, she has never gotten up so late.

What's more, she is now in charge of the family's middle child, and there are seven or eight mothers in charge, not to mention maids and mothers. There is nothing to talk about in this family. It won't be noon, I'm afraid everyone will know why she got up late.

If I had known this, I should have obeyed his will and let him do what he wanted last night, so that I would not have fallen asleep again in the morning, let alone woke up late.

Thinking of this, she pulled the quilt fiercely and wrapped herself tightly, regardless of whether Xu Lingyi was covered by a quilt or not.

In the darkness, Hangzhou silk was wrapped around her body as softly and silky as water.

Her slender fingers couldn't help but clenched into fists.

After all, it's all Xu Lingyi's fault

I was so tired at the time that I vaguely felt that he was dressing himself. When I asked him what time it was, he said it was still early: just squint a little longer.

How could she believe this narrow-minded ghost and actually fall asleep?

If her hand hadn't accidentally touched a pocket watch he threw on the bed, she would have thought it was still dark.

He knew clearly that she had to get up early, but he still let her sleep until this time.

Xu Lingyi looked at the thin middle coat on her body, and then at Eleven Niang, who was wrapped like a cocoon, and couldn't help but laugh again. While smiling, she hugged Eleven Niang with the quilt in her arms.

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Okay, okay. He smiled and comforted her, I think you slept well, so I didn't wake you up. After saying that, he lifted the corner of the quilt and exposed Shiyi Niang's face. I knew it well. He helped her

He put his messy head together. It's only the beginning of the morning. Although it's a little late to say hello to mother, it won't delay your going to the flower hall. He looked at her with a very gentle look. Let's just sit there for a while, mother.

I will go with you. Mom knows that you want to serve me, so I won’t blame you even if it’s a little late.

Eleven Niang was stunned: It’s Chenchu ​​now

Xu Lingyi looked at her solemnly, but there was a hint of teasing in his eyes: Otherwise, what time did you think it was?

Eleven Niang hurriedly lifted the quilt and groped around on the bed.

The pocket watch suddenly appeared in Xu Lingyi's palm.

Are you looking for this?

Eleven Niang glanced at him, rushed over and grabbed the pocket watch in her hand. When she opened it, she saw that the hands were still pointing to the third quarter of the lunar month.

She was a little dumbfounded.

As if by magic, Xu Lingyi took out an identical pocket watch from under the pillow, opened the case and showed it to her.

The pointer points to a moment past the beginning of Chen.

Xu Lingyi smiled and wound up the watch, adjusted the time, and then put the pocket watch into Eleven Niang's hand.

You are taking care of the family affairs now, it will be more convenient, he said calmly.

Eleven Niang felt the coldness of the silver watch case and was speechless for a moment.

When did he get himself this pocket watch?

You know, in this time and space, pocket watches are very rare things.

And Xu Lingyi looked at the usually calm and calm Eleven Niang who suddenly turned into a stupid goose. For some reason, she was in an unprecedented good mood. When Wang Jiubao came to see him, he brought a few precious gifts. When he saw the pocket watch, he thought

He bought Eleven Niang and felt that she could use it. He was suddenly very glad that he had moved in his heart at that time and accepted this pocket watch over other small gifts. Otherwise, how could he have seen Eleven Niang’s wonderful expression?

He became playful again.

In silence, Xu Lingyi put his face against hers and said softly, "Why don't you get sick again today?" He vaguely hugged her waist and pulled her into his arms.

Eleven Niang was stunned, and then she realized that she was sitting astride him in an inelegant manner.

She immediately thought of the pocket watch.

He must have been in a hurry to check the time and didn't pay attention. That's why he felt so anxious last night because he thought so and disagreed with him in the morning.

Angry again

Thinking of this, she jumped up like an electric shock.

I, I'm going to freshen up

Flee in despair.

Xu Lingyi couldn't help laughing.

Until he saw the madam, the smile on his face could not be completely gone.

The madam smiled more happily than Xu Lingyi.

There had been an awkwardness for several days, and as soon as they got settled, they came later than usual. Although one had a straight face, his expression was a bit uncomfortable; the other seemed to be gentle, but there was a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

Come, come, come. Madam waved to Eleven Niang, come and sit here with me.

Eleven Niang sat down obediently.

Madam Tai took her hand and was about to ask something when a little maid came in and said: Madam Tai, two mothers were sent from the red light alley to greet you.

Mrs. Tai knew it well, and after asking a few questions, she asked Mama Du to take her to Mrs. Fifth's place to discuss with Xu Lingyi how to build a house for them.

Seeing that it was getting late, Eleven Niang resigned and went to the West Flower Hall.

My mother was in trouble, and Mother Song came in.

I asked, and they all said hello, and brought me food twice, and some new-style handkerchiefs. Our eldest lady drew a few patterns with her own hands, and also found some wine-making recipes from the second wife’s book.

The son asked the mother-in-law to take him there.

Recipe for making wine

It seems that the eldest lady of the Lin family wants it.

From this point of view, there should be nothing inappropriate, Eleven Niang said thoughtfully.

Why doesn’t the second lady let Sister Zhen visit the Lin family?

I heard from the mother-in-law who was serving the Second Madam that the Second Madam was always very strict with the young masters and young ladies’ homework. Mother Song said implicitly that the eldest daughter of the Lin family often sent her mother to say hello, and pointed out the name of the eldest daughter to look for here.

Well, I'm afraid the Second Madam thought that the eldest daughter of the Lin family had too many trivial matters, which delayed the eldest daughter's homework. So last time the Lin family's mother came over to invite the eldest daughter to be a guest, the Second Madam looked unconcerned and said that the filial piety period of the eldest daughter was still there.

It’s not full, so it’s better not to run around. I don’t dare to tell you.

Eleven Niang nodded slightly: Do you know when the eldest daughter of the Lin family made an appointment with the eldest daughter of our family?

It seems to be March 21st. I heard that day is the birthday of the eldest lady of the Lin family.

Is it because of this that Sister Zhen must go?

Eleven Niang also had such an experience.

She thought for a while and said: Then help me find out clearly.

Mother Song smiled and said yes.

Seeing that it was getting late, Eleven Niang went to the Madam's place.

The second lady has returned from her parents' home.

She was wearing a white silk blouse and an azure-colored Hangzhou silk jacket. She didn't wear any ornaments and looked clean and elegant. She was sitting by the Kang talking to the Dowager Madam.

Mrs. Xiang hurriedly recruited Eleven Niang to come over: Mr. Xiang said that the family’s old house has been decided not to be bought. Therefore, Mrs. Xiang will stay and repair the old house. I am afraid that she will not be able to leave for Wuchang Mansion until the autumn.

This is an excellent excuse.

Eleven Niang smiled and thanked the Second Madam.

The second lady spoke modestly and said: Aren't we going to Ciyuan Temple to offer incense in a few days? My sister-in-law will also go there then. I think we can have a vegetarian meal together at noon.

The madam nodded slightly after hearing this, and then looked at Eleven Niang.

Naturally, Eleven Niang would not object and said with a smile: Everything is subject to the arrangements of the second sister-in-law. Then I asked the madam for her ideas. Do you think I should prepare anything?

The madam smiled and said: Just dress up beautifully and go to meet your in-laws.

Niang Shiyi Niang said angrily, what I said is serious. I have never experienced this kind of thing. If I don’t give a meeting gift, I’m afraid that Mrs. Xiang’s family will think that we are not polite.

Madam, I think we Meng Lang, you have to give me an idea.

Got it, got it. The madam smiled and said, just like ordinary people meeting each other. It doesn't have to be so formal, so as not to make the children embarrassed.

Just as he was talking, the fifth lady came in with Sister Xin in her arms.
To be continued...