Chapter 394: Incense

I heard that on the fourth day of August, the wife was going to Huguo Temple for a ritual ceremony, and the men, ladies and ladies from all the houses were going to accompany her. The maids and women were all a little excited.

This kind of opportunity is really rare.

Everyone first rushed to serve. When someone was chosen, the chosen ones were very excited, rummaging through boxes and cabinets to find clothes, and discussing what hair to wear and what accessories to wear. Those who were not chosen were a little listless, and said some sarcastic remarks to the side.

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Yan Rong took the initiative to stay in Eleven Niang's house.

The only ones left behind were a few ignorant little maids who always wanted someone to help them keep an eye on her. As she spoke, she looked towards the direction of the east courtyard.

Eleven Niang looked moved.

This Yanrong is not simple.

Whenever something offending and unpleasant happened to her, she not only did not avoid it, but faced it head on. Speaking of the maids in her house, everyone thought Amber was powerful, Zhu Xiang was easy-going, and Lu Yun was honest.

Hong Xiu is cowardly, and Yan Rong is cold and cold. At this moment, Eleven Niang vaguely understands what Yan Rong means.

She was originally left by Yuan Niang, with no backstage background, but she stayed with Shi Yi Niang by chance. There was no love between Amber and Zhu Xiang and her, and there was no luck that Lu Yun and Hong Xiu had the upper hand.

, if you want to stand out, you can only take a unique path.

Yan Rong has honed himself into a knife, and it is a knife that feels comfortable to him.

Then you can stay. Eleven Niang looked at her with admiration in her eyes.

Putting yourself to death and surviving is something that not everyone can do in the workplace.

Yanrong was neither surprised nor happy, bowed his knees respectfully, and silently stepped aside.

Eleven Niang went to Xu Sijie's place.

The weather was cold in the morning and evening, so she took a look at the things Nan Yong's wife had prepared for the trip without her cloak.

I brought it with me. Nan Yong's wife followed her two steps behind, lowering her eyebrows and saying politely. She brought the tea cup, lid, bowl, scented medicine, and handkerchief as Mama Song said.

Eleven Niang nodded and said with a smile: Take Niuer with you. It’s rare to go out.

Nan Yong's wife was startled when she heard this. A happy smile appeared on her loyal face. Then she calmed down and said hesitantly: Thank you, madam. It's just that the girl is still young.

It's okay, Eleven Niang said with a smile, Shuangyu and Xiu'er are here to help.

Xiu'er, the daughter of Chang Jiuhe's family, learned the rules and was taken to Xu Sijie's house by Eleven Niang.

Nan Yong's wife couldn't help but feel moved. She hesitated for a moment, but couldn't resist the temptation to go out, so she agreed.

On the day of departure, the gates of the Yongping Marquis Mansion were opened, and Mrs. Du got into the first carriage, served by Mama Du. The eldest maids Gejin and Yuban followed in smaller carriages with several of their usual personal attendants.

Behind them are the eleventh mother's carriage, the second lady's carriage and the fifth lady's carriage. The two brothers Xu Lingyi, Xu Lingkuan and Mr. Zhao are riding sideways in casual clothes. There are three layers of guards inside and three layers outside, and there are ceremonial guards at the front to clear the way.

, a group of people went to Huguo Temple in a mighty manner.

The Xu family sent stewards to take care of the Huguo Temple on the first day. Before dawn, the Huguo Temple sent powerful monks to guard the gate to prevent anyone from entering. The abbot wore a black cassock covered with gold and held a golden light.

The gleaming gilded Zen staff was waiting in front of the archway with the steward of the Xu family. When he heard the young boy in the lead came to announce that the carriage and horses would be arriving immediately, the host stroked his silver beard and went up to greet him with the steward of the Xu family.

After getting off the carriage and horse, we met the ceremony, worshiped the statue of Sakyamuni in the Main Hall, and donated money for sesame oil. The sun gradually rose, and the sunlight began to become a little dazzling.

The abbot personally welcomed Mrs. Tai and others to rest in a wing in the backyard of the Zen Temple. He left two young novices, only seven or eight years old, to serve in the room. He went to drink tea with brothers Xu Lingyi, Xu Lingkuan, Mr. Zhao and others.

After all, she was old, and the wife looked tired, but the children were more and more lively, chattering about what they had seen along the way, telling stories about King Guangmu and Ananda Buddha, and they were very excited.

While Eleven Niang asked Sister Zhen to take care of her younger brother and not let the children run around, she and Du's mother helped the wife wash and rest, and were very busy.

The fifth lady, who looked a little tired, hesitated slightly when she saw this, and said in a low voice: Fourth sister-in-law, how about I take the children to sit in the pavilion nearby? The only water in the Huguo Temple is the life-release pool.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised and showed her a kind smile: Then I'll bother my fifth younger siblings.

It's okay. Mrs. Wu relaxed her expression and said with a smile, I just want to take Sister Xin out for a walk.

Eleven Niang looked at Sister Xin wriggling in the wet nurse's arms and showed an understanding smile.

The second lady, who was sitting by the Arhat's bed and peeling oranges for the wife, smiled slightly at the wife, who narrowed her eyes into crescent moons.

After resting for a while and having a fast meal, everyone took a short nap while the female family members of the Xu family prepared to go to the life-release pond to release the animals.

A young boy ran in: The Marquis asked the two young masters to go out to meet the guests.

Oh, madam, she wondered, which family does she belong to?

Liu Tongzhi and several colleagues from the Xishan Camp. The young man smiled and said, I heard that the Marquis was here, so I came here to say hello.

Eleven Niang hurriedly called Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie to her and looked them up and down. Seeing that they were both neatly dressed and with fair hands and faces, she was escorted to Xu Lingyi's place. Then she ordered the little maid

Go and inform the attendants about the release.

The Second Madam and the Fifth Madam helped the Dowager to wash herself.

Everyone packed up and waited for a cup of tea before Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie came back.

The two of them held a bunch of meeting gifts in their hands.

Mother, mother, Xu Sijie threw himself into Eleven Niang's arms and showed her some kind of golden lock and jade tablet. Master Liu praised me for being smart.

Xu Sizhen hurriedly asked him: Don't be overjoyed when things go well, don't be discouraged when things go wrong. Why are you so public? It's not like a scholar from a big family to say it. He also said it when no one was around.

It made everyone laugh.

Xu Sijie blushed and lowered his head.

The lady then asked Xu Sizhen: Are there many people at your father's place?

Xu Sizhen nodded and said in confusion: They all spoke so loudly. But when their father talked to them, they all lowered their voices, as if they were afraid of their father.

The madam sighed softly as she listened.

The Second Madam hurriedly comforted the Madam: The Marquis has been living in seclusion for the past two years, so it is not easy to meet him. Moreover, they are all old subordinates, so it is not easy to refute him too much.

"I know," Mrs. Tai sighed, but it's not easy to feel sorry for him. She can't live in peace even if she goes out to relax.

Eleven Niang smiled and changed the subject: Mom, it’s getting late. Let’s go to the life-release pond. She also said to the children, there are four small red carps specially prepared for you. Remember to put them in with your own hands when the time comes.

Go to the release pool

When Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie heard this, the two brothers jumped for joy, held hands and ran out.

Thinking that Eleven Niang wanted to watch her two younger brothers, Sister Zhen felt anxious and followed her with her skirt in hand: Brother Zhun, brother, please slow down and watch your steps carefully.

The three serving maids and women did not dare to be slow, and Hu Lala all followed, and the scene suddenly became deserted.

Sister Xin, who was being held by the wet nurse, burst into tears and shouted in the direction Xu Sichen was leaving: Brother, brother

The wet nurse was busy coaxing her: "We'll go find the young master right now. We'll go find the young master right now." She said, stepping quickly to follow her.

The madam laughed when she saw it: These children are naughtier than their father.

The words he said were angry, but his tone was filled with relief, and his face showed the boss's relieved smile.

The second lady smiled and stepped forward to help the madam, and the group of people gathered around the madam and went to the life-release pool.

Several children had already gathered around the bucket containing the red carp, whispering to each other. When they saw the adults coming over, they called out to their grandmothers and mothers. It was very lively and made people feel brighter just by looking at it.

The boy carried the bucket and threw the fish into the release pond.

The splashing water and the lively jumping fish made the children noisy again.

After giving birth, everyone walked back to the wing.

The madam was leaning on the pillow of the Arhat bed and talking to everyone: When I came out, I just wanted to come out. If I did come out, it would be better to be comfortable at home. I don’t know if it’s because I’m older and my body can’t bear it, or if this person is old.

Nothing is rare anymore

Mrs. Fifth and Mrs. Du served the children to drink tea and eat snacks.

Most of the things in the world are not as good as being famous after meeting each other. The second lady smiled and chatted with the madam, but if she didn't go and see it, she would just think about it. So, there is nothing perfect in this world.

During this time, a little maid came in to refill the tea and winked at Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang remained calm, drank a few sips of tea, and then stood up: I'll go out and take a look.

She is the mistress of the family, and with such a big family, she naturally has a lot of trivial matters to deal with.

Several people responded indifferently.

Eleven Niang left the wing.

He saw Xu Lingyi's boy standing under the big tree.

Seeing her, the boy ran over quickly.

Madam, he whispered, the Marquis wants you to go to the stele tower.

When we went to the stele tower, someone found a stone stele from the previous dynasty in the vegetable field next to the Huguo Temple. The Huguo Temple built a stele tower in the bamboo forest in the backyard, which became a scene in the Huguo Temple. Eleven Niang pondered.

,What else did the Marquis say?

He said nothing else. The boy said respectfully.

Eleven Niang was silent for a moment: Have the guests at the Marquis' side dispersed?

The commander of the Beijing camp and Liu Tongzhi are still there.

Eleven Niang couldn't figure out why Xu Lingyi wanted to go to the stele tower by herself.

She asked Mama Song and Amber to accompany her and went to the stele tower.

The bamboos in autumn are when they are green and tall. When the breeze blows, they dance and rustle, making people feel relaxed and happy as if they are walking in an oasis.

When we arrived at the stele tower with cornices and brackets, no one was there.

The boy leading the way was also very strange. He kept saying: Madam, it is really the words that the Marquis asked me to pass on.

Got it. Eleven Niang said with a smile, just stay aside and watch.

The boy stepped aside.

Eleven Niang thought that there were so many visitors to the monument at Huguo Temple, but she had never had the chance to see it, so she carefully looked at the stone monument in front of it.

Mr. Zhi has scheduled an operation tomorrow. I hope everything goes well.
Chapter completed!