The eleventh mother did not wait for Xi'er, but she waited for Nanyong's wife.

What happened? She thought that Nanyong's daughter-in-law had not entered her house for anything since she moved to the outer courtyard. She felt nervous, sent everyone in the house away, and asked Nanyong's daughter-in-law in a low voice.

The fifth young master came to my place just now and asked about his childhood, Nanyong's wife said in a panic.

The madam asked her to pay attention to Xu Sijie's movements because she was afraid that the fifth young master would be bullied outside the courtyard and had someone to report the news. She was not asking her to make irresponsible remarks. Although her words today were well-intentioned, they were overstepping the mark after all.

When Madam found out, she didn't know if she would be offended, but thinking that this matter related to the mother-son relationship between Madam and the Fifth Young Master, she still had the courage to tell Eleven Niang what had just happened.

Eleven Niang was shocked, thinking about Xu Sijie's strange behavior just now, she couldn't help but feel very emotional.

She had never been able to find a suitable opportunity to tell Xu Sijie what happened that year, but she didn't expect Yongnan's wife to help her solve this problem.

At first, she liked Nanyong's daughter-in-law not only because she was honest and loyal, but also because she was very practical about people and things. She hoped that Xu Sijie could be influenced by Nanyong's daughter-in-law and live a down-to-earth life. Now it seems that she

The choice is quite correct. If Nanyong's daughter-in-law hadn't treated Xu Sijie sincerely, Xu Sijie would not have thought of Nanyong's daughter-in-law first when he was anxious, and Nanyong's daughter-in-law would not have been able to speak meaningfully.

Looking for Xu Sijie, it is impossible for Xu Sijie to cheer up so quickly

Fortunately, you enlightened him like this. Seeing that Nanyong's daughter-in-law was a little uneasy, Eleventh Niang immediately affirmed her actions. I was just worried about something. Saying this, Xu Lingyi prepared Xu Sijie to offer incense sticks to Tong during the Chinese New Year.

I told her about the incident. I had never mentioned it before. Now I suddenly asked him to recognize Tong, and I was afraid that he would not be able to accept it for a while. Well, I told him in advance, and I was afraid that he would ask about the past things. You are like this. He took a breath and felt a little

I can just talk to him.

Nanyong's daughter-in-law felt relieved after hearing this, and there was a hint of smile on her face, but it soon faded away, and there was a hint of worry between her brows.

In this way, the concubine and the concubine are clearly distinguished, and the people in the mansion know that the Marquis has a good attitude, and there are some things that even the wife and she may not be able to stop. Xu Sijie's situation will be much more difficult than it is now.

But then I thought about it, this might as well be.

Only when a person knows how many pounds he eats can he know how strong he is and how much he can do.

This way, the fifth young master can live his own life honestly.

Her eyebrows stretched again, and she said tactfully: The Chinese New Year is coming soon. Every family is coming to send New Year's gifts. The mother in charge is coming in to say hello to you. The fourth young master also has guests to entertain, and the family will be very busy by then.

I no longer have the time to drink tea.

The mother in charge came in to say hello to Eleven Niang, and of course she had to present small gifts given to the children by various governments. Because Xu Sijie was raised in Eleven Niang's house, the things given to him were always the same as Xu Sichen's. And during the New Year

Well, if Xu Sizhen holds a spring banquet at home, he will definitely invite his brothers to accompany him. Xu Siyu is older and has never participated in such things, so he will definitely not go. If he does not make it clear to Xu Sijie, Xu Sijie will go there in a daze.

, if something like Dou Jing happens again, not only will the Xu family lose face, but it will also hurt Xu Sijie - everyone wants to be liked by others.

Eleven Niang said slightly.

When Xu Lingyi came back, she discussed with Xu Lingyi: Otherwise, I can talk to him in the next few days.

Xu Lingyi felt that Eleven Niang was too cautious, so she casually said OK and then asked about the banquet for Mrs. Gan tomorrow: How many people are coming in total?

There are two tables for men and one table for women. Eleven Niang said with a smile, I heard that the uncle who gave us Huiquan will also come.

Then I will prepare some good tea for him. As Xu Lingyi said, Xiang came over to serve Eleven Niang for dinner.

I don’t need to serve here. Eleven Niang said with a smile, you can have dinner in your own yard from now on, just come and go with me to greet the wife.

Mrs. Xiang was very surprised.

Eleven Niang said with a smile: "Go ahead. In winter, I usually go there at the third quarter of the first lunar month and the third quarter of the first half of the summer. You can just come over at about this time."

Seeing that Eleven Niang was resolute, Mrs. Xiang bowed her knees and retreated.

Xu Lingyi smiled and said: Even my wife is not allowed to serve by my side.

It’s not convenient to talk. Eleven Niang said with a smile, not to mention making everyone uncomfortable.

Xu Lingyi didn't say much. Eleventh Mother asked people to find Brother Jin who was playing with Brother Shen in the back garden and ordered the little maid to serve food.

Brother Jin ate two bowls of lion head in a casserole, and when he asked for a third bowl, Xu Lingyi couldn't help but ask him: What did you eat for lunch?

The fried food was so delicious. Brother Jin said as he swallowed a braised lion head again.

Xu Lingyi looked towards Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang put a chopstick of the bean sprouts in the bean sprouts and pork belly soup into Brother Jin's bowl, and said helplessly: At noon, he also made drunken duck liver, steamed minced meat and eggs, and braised yellow croaker with crystal shrimps. He only ate fried quail.

While talking, Brother Jin hid the bean sprouts under the rice with chopsticks and continued to eat the braised lion's head with the white rice on top.

Xu Lingyi was dumbfounded and said: You have to eat a little of everything.

Yes, Eleven Niang said, filling her son with quick tofu.

Jing Geni glared at Xu Lingyi: Dad, grandma said not to talk while eating.

Xu Lingyi laughed.

Xu Siyu and Mr. Xiang came to say hello.

Eleven Niang invited them to sit in the hall, and after dinner, she invited them to the west room.

Xu Lingyi asked about Xu Siyu's plan.

Xu Siyu said: I am planning to set off back to Le'an in early November.

Leave after the wedding.

Have you spent the New Year at home so soon?

Eleven Niang looked towards Mrs. Xiang, who looked calm, obviously she had known the news for a long time.

Xu Lingyi also felt that it was a bit early, and said in deep thought: Let's forget about this moment. Let's set off after the Lantern Festival.

Xu Siyu hesitated to speak, but finally bowed in response.

Aunt Wen and Aunt Qiao came to say hello.

Our second young mistress is also here. Wen’s usual enthusiasm. This bracelet on her hand is really beautiful.

Mrs. Xiang hurriedly bowed to Aunt Wen and Qiao Lianfang, and called her Aunt.

Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie came over.

Eleven Niang observed Xu Sijie carefully.

He stood behind Xu Sizhen as usual. Although he was smiling, his eyes lacked the bright joy.

Eleven Niang sighed slightly, said a few words, and then went to the Madam.

It happened that Xu Lingkuan also brought the fifth wife and children to pay his respects to the Madam, and the Madam's place immediately became lively.

Xu Sizhen took the time to ask about Eleven Niangchi Gongpu.

Your uncle said he was looking for us. Eleven Niang talked to him in a low voice. Did Wang Yun promise when he would return the favor?

Even if Xu Sizhen was not there, I would be humble. However, when something like this happened, I wrote an envelope to Wang Yun, saying that I accidentally dropped the book into the water. I asked him to give me a few days and I would try to find a way to copy it.

A copy was sent over. Wang Yun listened and asked me not to return it. When the time came, he borrowed a copy from the Hanlin Academy’s home and left. But we damaged the things, so even if Wang Yun didn’t want them, we had to return them.

ah

Eleven Niang nodded: So, Bachelor Han from the Hanlin Academy has a family

Xu Sizhen's eyes showed a hint of pride: We can also borrow one and make a copy.

Then I'll ask your uncle to borrow it and give it a try. Eleven Niang looked at it and laughed. Xu Lingyi's gentle and firm voice came to her ear: No need. Our two families are close friends. Let Brother Chen go with me. It's just a good time to learn.

Some etiquette for dealing with others. After saying that, he told Xu Sizhen that you should go to the office tomorrow to prepare the New Year's gift for the Marquis of Yongchang. We will see the Marquis of Yongchang in two days.

Hearing that he was going out, Xu Sizhen was a little uninterested.

He said yes and went to the reception desk early the next morning to ask for the gift list. After seeing off the Gan family in the evening, he took the gift list to Xu Lingyi.

The annual gifts for the two families are just some vegetable leaves, candies and the like, no more than fifty taels of silver.

Xu Sizhen took the paper box and went to Yongchang Hou Mansion with Xu Lingyi.

Eleven Niang ushered in the New Year's Eve ceremony in Cangzhou.

As in previous years, the Shao family sent someone to bring a cart of Cangzhou specialties.

Among those who entered the inner courtyard to greet Eleven Niang were Xiulan and Xiulan, who had come to send New Year gifts to the Xu family this year.

She opened her face, put her hair into a woman's bun, and wore brand new silver jewelry. She looked a little excited and kowtowed three times to Eleven Niang as soon as she entered the door.

Eleven Niang laughed: Who are you marrying?

Xiulan blushed: I am a servant and a servant by the uncle's side.

The uncle is Shao Zhongran.

It seems that Sister Zhen has integrated into the Shao family.

Eleven Niang smiled and gave Xiulan two lotus and silver hairpins, saying, "This is a congratulatory gift for you."

Xiulan thanked her hurriedly and mentioned what Sister Zhen asked her to say: I heard from the uncle that the Sixth Young Master wanted to find a master to teach boxing. There was a master named Pang in Cangzhou who was related to the Shao family. Although his left foot was a little bit

He was broken, but his riding and shooting skills were very good. Many children of the Shao family worshiped him as their teacher, so they opened a martial arts gym. A few days ago, someone in the house died of illness and he had no children. Master Pang had no intention of teaching martial arts and closed the martial arts gym.

.I wonder if Mr. Hou has found a master for the Sixth Young Master. If there is no grandma who would like to recommend this Master Pang to teach the Sixth Young Master the boxing and kicking skills

Eleven Niang was surprised and said with a smile: What did your uncle say?

The mother who came with her laughed and said: Our uncle also learned horse riding and archery from Master Pang for two years, and he admired Master Pang very much. When Mr. Pang mentioned this, our uncle thought of Master Pang. It’s just that

Afraid of the rough people in the countryside, the Marquis looked down upon him. Master Pang was opening a martial arts school in Cangzhou again, and he didn't know if he was willing to go north. So he put the matter in his heart. Later he found out that no one in Master Pang's house was there.

That's when I came up with this idea. Let's come over and ask. He smiled and said, it was our grandma who asked us to ask the madam first. If the madam agrees, she will take out the uncle's recommendation letter and say it, with an even bigger smile on her face.

It’s thicker.

What kind of concubine theory is this?

She doesn't understand this.

Please give me the letter. Eleven Niang said with a smile, I will ask the Marquis what he means first, and then I will reply to you.
Chapter completed!