The Chen family’s house eldest grandson’s wash is particularly lively. Sister Ling beats the man in one fell swoop, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Chen, praised her with no idea. “There is no more sensible and considerate than my daughter-in-law. Who doesn’t envy me for this temper, character, family, and Manchu relatives?”

Mrs. Chen laughed, "If I don't talk about others, I will envy my eldest sister-in-law so envious." Her three sons in her family. As the saying goes, filial piety is worse than a daughter-in-law. She knows that marrying a satisfactory daughter-in-law is not only a blessing for her son, but also a blessing for being a mother-in-law.

Mrs. Chen was even more happy and flattered Mrs. Ling.

Mrs. Ling reciprocate, "I just say that my daughter is a good daughter. She meets a mother-in-law like her mother-in-law and treats her as a daughter-in-law, and only treats her as a girl." Mrs. Ling himself has no son, and is afraid that her daughter will only bloom but not bear fruit. Since Sister Ling became pregnant, Mrs. Ling has burned incense and worshipped Buddha to bless her daughter in one fell swoop. Now her daughter has indeed given birth to a son. While Mrs. Ling is also planning to go to the temple to fulfill her wish.

The women were talking lively. When Mrs. Chen saw Zhao Changqing, she smiled and said to Ling, "Some days I haven't seen you, your eldest girl is even more promising." The girl grew up again and again. When Sister Ling got married, she was still a child. Now she looks a little graceful and beautiful.

Ling smiled, "A child is also a naughty person at home."

Mrs. Chen asked, "I wonder if the eldest girl is over 10 years old?"

Ling smiled, "It's the 14th day of the Chinese New Year."

The third house of the Chen family, Mr. Chen, the eldest house, is the most mediocre and works as a clerk in the yamen. Fortunately, he has the face of Mr. Chen San, who is a prisoner, and Master Chen is honest and honest. He has a capable wife at home, and his life is mundane. The second house of the Chen family is a businessman. Although he is not a rich man, he has a lot of family wealth. Therefore, Mrs. Chen is dressed quite gorgeously.

Mrs. Chen looked at Zhao Changqing without any trace and saw that Zhao Changqing had outstanding looks and was calm, especially a small bird's head hairpin, with green and inlaid treasures, and a string of round rice beads drooping from the bird's beak, which was extremely gorgeous. Mrs. Chen was quite moved, but she was not familiar with Ling, so she could not directly ask if the girl was married. However, Mrs. Chen thought that it was only fourteen next year, so she must be without her family.

Everyone made a lot of money in the Washing of the Three Lessons, which gave Mrs. Ling and Mrs. Chen a very good face. After lunch, they all stood up to say goodbye. Only Mrs. Ling and Mrs. Chen Second, and Mrs. Chen Third were left until the end.

Mrs. Ling looked back at her daughter and grandson and then said goodbye.

Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Chen, the second wife, saw the maid and the mother-in-law take over the mat, and the three sisters-in-law sat and talked. Mrs. Chen asked this question, "Sister-in-law, is Mrs. Zhao the one who came today the aunt of our eldest son's wife?"

Mrs. Chen smiled, "Yes, Mrs. Zhao is very kind."

Mrs. Chen San saw Mrs. Chen's concerns early in the morning and smiled, "Not only Mrs. Zhao is good, but second sister-in-law must be better at seeing her eldest girl."

Mrs. Chen was angry, "How can my brother and sister know my troubles? I heard that Sanlang's marriage is already full of matchmakers. There are many matchmakers here in my Erlang, but they all feel that they are not very compatible." She sighed and took a sip of tea. Mrs. Chen smiled, "I didn't pay attention to Miss Zhao before. Today I saw it, I was really a good girl. Then I asked my sister-in-law for inquiries." The eldest house has two sons, three sons, and the second house has only one son. Therefore, Mrs. Chen is really a lucky one in a hundred ways to ask for a good marriage for her son.

Mrs. Chen laughed, "Miss Zhao is good-looking, and her family is also a sixth-rank family. I heard from my wife that Miss Zhao is not only beautiful, but also has excellent conduct and outstanding needlework. When she was five or six years old, the Zhao family hired a female husband to teach her how to study and read. Although she was a girl's family, she was also knowledgeable. Alas, I don't need to say that Miss Zhao would sit out like this and make people look good." She also has a young son in her family, two years older than Zhao Changqing, and she is quite a match. However, the Zhao family cultivated girls so hard that the girls were outstanding, and at least they had to find a family with a similar accessory. How could they look down on her as a minor official?

It’s not that Mrs. Chen’s words are ugly, but the second wife has the money, but the same is true for merchants, so it’s not very good.

Sure enough, after Mrs. Chen said this, Mrs. Chen second retreated and sighed regretfully, "The girl is good, but we are not worthy."

Mrs. Chen San laughed, "Look at what my second sister-in-law said, our Erlang is of top appearance, so why are you not worthy of it?"

The businessman Chen Er’s businessman is very clear-headed and does not get confused by the sister-in-law’s casual flattery. He sighed, “If Erlang has half of Sanlang’s ability to study, I don’t have to worry so much. Erlang is not worthy of others, but Miss Zhao is a real and good girl.”

Mrs. Chen laughed, "Yes, I tell you, the benefits of this Miss Zhao are not outside. She knew how to live at such a young age. Other girls saved up some private houses just to buy some powder and oil. I heard from our mother-in-law that Miss Zhao saved up one or two hundred private houses, but she went to find a small yard to buy it, and repainted it for rent. The rent for a year is also twenty or thirty taels of silver. These taels of silver are nothing, but it depends on this thought, and she will be a good person to live in the future."

Mrs. Chen exclaimed, "Oh, is there any other matter?"

"I'll say the same thing. If you are well-informed, you should know." Mrs. Chen said, "This year, two new shops, one bun shop and one fruit shop have opened, and the business is booming. Both shops have the capital of Miss Zhao."

Mrs. Chen said to this aspect very well, "I know the two stores my sister-in-law mentioned are called 'Three People'. The literary name is. Those who don't know think it is a book shop. The business is really good. In the past, Zhaixing Pavilion only allowed the buns from the Zhu family's bun shop to enter. Now, the buns from the 'Three People' bun shop also entered Zhaixing Pavilion. Many people say that the taste is good and it is a unique secret recipe. Erlang bought it several times and it tastes good. It is indeed a good taste. With the braised pork, I don't know how it is made. I don't know how it goes in line every day."

Mrs. Chen said a little while and asked Mrs. Chen, "Is there any capital for Miss Zhao here?"

"Yes, I heard from my in-laws that I can't do it."

Mrs. Chen sighed, "Miss Zhao is really rich. Don't you know that the bun shop in Sanrenxing is a new one. It was originally just a small shop. It only took three or four years to make such a big shop. The shop on Liyu Street was bought, and it would cost 1,800 yuan. Don't underestimate the business of this bun fruit. Food is the most important thing for people, and it is very profitable."

Mrs. Chen San was alive when she heard this. Her eldest son's marriage was already in sight, but there were not only the eldest son in the family, but also the second and third sons. The eldest son was going to the imperial examination. No matter who, if he could marry such a capable wife, he would not have to worry about the future.

Mrs. Chen was silent and after Mrs. Chen said goodbye, she went home and said to her husband, "Sanlang's marriage is almost done, are you looking at Goro's marriage?"

When Master Chen San heard this, he knew that his wife was not aimless and asked, "Why, who do you like?"

"There is such a great girl." Mrs. Chen San praised first, and sat on the other side of the kang table, "It's not an outsider, but the eldest daughter of the Zhao Baihu family, the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the daughter-in-law of the daughter-in-law. The girl Zhao is really good. I met several times and described her behavior as having no choice. She has been studying and literate since childhood, has a good craftsmanship, and is very good at living. She is a person with a plan. If it weren't for the marriage of Sanlang, she would be the first-class girl as the eldest son and daughter-in-law."

Mr. Chen San listened carefully, took the tea handed over by his wife, nodded slightly, "Your vision is not bad."

Mrs. Chen San laughed, "You think so, do you think it's okay?"

Mr. Chen San said something, "How can it be bad if you call the girl you like in the General's Mansion?"

Mrs. Chen San didn't understand for a moment, and Mr. Chen San said, "I heard from Master Tongzhi that the marriage of General Chu's son had been decided, and that he had made a marriage with Zhao Baihu of the Border City Guard."

Mrs. Chen still disbelief and said, "The family surnamed Zhao may not only have the father of Miss Zhao, right?"

"Last year, Wang Qianhu of the garrison died. Now Zhao Baihu is in charge of Wang Qianhu's soldiers. He is not Miss Zhao's father. Who is it?" Mr. Chen San said, "It's also our relative, so it's better to get closer in the future. Marriages or something are not allowed to be mentioned again." Isn't it a search for death if you dare to rob a bride with the general's mansion?

Mrs. Chen exclaimed, "Oh my god, this is really a real person. I think Miss Zhao is still young, and the general is eighteen years old | aren't you nine years old?"

"Anyway, the General's Mansion has taken a fancy to it. I heard that the Geng Tie has been changed."

Mrs. Chen finally stopped saying anything and sighed for a while, "What a blessing." Seeing that she was silent, she had such good skills.

Mr. Chen San sighed, "The Zhao family is about to make a fortune."

With Zhao Changqing having such ability, Mrs. A San dared not want her to be her daughter-in-law. It is good that a wife can be capable, but too capable, it depends on whether her son deserves to be worthy of others. Mrs. Chen San laughed, "Everything is fate, no fight is possible. There are so many ladies in the city here, and the general's mansion fell in love with Miss Zhao. It can be seen that Miss Zhao has the fate of this young grandmother, and the marriage that the eldest sister-in-law has made is really good."

Mr. Chen San laughed, "We are all relatives of the family." He and Mr. Chen are brothers, saying that they were separated, and the brothers are still very close. Good brothers, it's his.

Mrs. Chen San laughed whispered, "We are people without daughters. You said that Mrs. Zhao is just ordinary. I really don't know how they gave birth to a daughter. This eldest lady Zhao is very good. There is also a second girl in his family. She is younger and is not as good as a eldest lady, but she is also very outstanding. These two girls are very good. They can follow their parents wherever they are. They are so beautiful. Mrs. Zhao really doesn't know what kind of incense they burned in her previous life and raised two such smart girls."

The person who suspected that Ling's burned Gaoxiang in his previous life was not only Mrs. Chen, but even Yuan also doubted that Ling's burned Gaoxiang in his previous life, otherwise he would have such good luck.

The news about Yuan’s family was much faster than that of the third wife of the Chen family. After hearing her husband’s words, Yuan didn’t dare to believe it, “It’s really Changqing? You heard it right?”

Zhu Mingtang said, "How could I listen to such a thing? I have changed the Geng Tie. When my aunt comes, you will know just by asking."

Yuan had just found out that he married his daughter and sighed, "If this was not said from your mouth, I wouldn't believe it anymore! Changqing is common. Although she said it well, isn't she better than her? How could she have such a fate in her life?" Not to mention others, she is her daughter, Yuan believes that she is no worse than Zhao Changqing.

Zhu Mingtang said funny, "Don't be so sour, is Changqing an outsider? Is my aunt an outsider?"

Yuan also laughed, "I have such a good marriage silently, so I won't be sour. My aunt suffered a few decades ago, but now she is so happy. Raising this granddaughter is worth ten other people's grandsons." Thinking that Zhao Changqing often comes and goes, Yuan said, "Although I feel sore in my mouth, I have to convince me. My aunt's family is mediocre. When Changqing was a child, she hired her husband to study for her. Such cultivation is not worse than her son. Now Changqing's success is not in vain for her family to cultivate her."

"Yes." Zhu Mingtang said, "I heard you say she is a very sensible child." Even if you haven't seen Zhao Changqing before, you have to say that if you are a mediocre girl, you will never have such luck.

Yuan whispered, "The ancestors have good eyesight. In recent years, many great grandchildren, grandchildren, grandchildren, and granddaughters come to pay their respects. The ancestors are very kind to Changqing. A few years ago, she praised the general's house and the hairpin gifts. The ancestors gave her so many good materials and jewelry. I'll tell you, I was jealous at that time. Now it seems that I really don't accept it. The ancestors gave her many good things, maybe it's just that this girl is a promising girl."

Zhu Mingtang smiled, "You learn something."

Therefore, when Mrs. Zhao's family came to Zhu's family to pay tribute, Yuan was particularly enthusiastic and helped Mrs. Zhao sit down. After the hustle and bustle, Yuan said with a smile, "After having such a good marriage, my aunt didn't tell us, and told us to follow us and enjoy the joy."

Old Mrs. Zhao was slightly stunned, "Ah, does your cousin's wife understand?"

Yuan smiled and took the tea from the maid to Old Lady Zhao, laughed, "It's been changed to Geng's post, it's another big joy. What did your aunt hide it?"

"I'll do it myself." Old Mrs. Zhao answered and said with a smile, "Changqing is young and can't get engaged before he gets married. He changed his Geng Tie first, but he hasn't gotten engaged, so it's not easy to talk about it everywhere."

Yuan laughed, "I don't know how many people watched the general's mansion, and it was long since the whole city knew about it. I was shocked at first, and I didn't hear the news at first, and I didn't even know about the marriage negotiations. Otherwise, if my aunt had any running skills, I could always help."

Old Mrs. Zhao smiled, "At that time, you must trouble you. Just don't think you are tired."

"If you are so happy, you can't be happy and happy, so how can you say you're tired?" Yuan joked and saw Zhao Changqing holding something in his hand, and asked, "What did Changqing respect his ancestors again?"

Zhao Changqing smiled, "I thought it was cold, so I made two pairs of cotton socks for my ancestors. My great-grandfather's birthday was also this month, and I made a pair of cotton shoes for my great-grandfather."

Old Mrs. Zhu laughed, "Take it and take a look."

Yuan also followed him to look at it and praised Changqing's needlework. Thinking that he was really unacceptable. He was so old that he was not arrogant or impatient. With such a good marriage, he still came to be filial. At first, she only felt that Changqing was lucky, but now she could not underestimate her mind alone.

Old Mrs. Zhu smiled and said to Old Mrs. Zhao, "Young girl is better at this trick than you did in the past."

Old Mrs. Zhao laughed, "I have learned my skills long ago. She is a person who is studying and literate. She found the embroidery scores she found in some places. She learned them by herself, which is much better than me."

Old Mrs. Zhu called the maid to take the needle and thread away, and said, "Let me wear it." Then she said to the Zhao sisters, "Sister Tongxi, Sister Chan, go play." After sending them out, Old Mrs. Zhu asked Old Mrs. Zhao, "Girl Qing's dowry is ready." She looked at Zhao Changqing's steady and good looks, and she was sure to have a promising future. Even Old Mrs. Zhu had some plans. But she didn't expect that Zhao Changqing would have such a good marriage and was happy.

Old Mrs. Zhao smiled, "I have already started preparing. She is young, and Yu Ge'er is already nineteen this year. She will get engaged when Changqing and the hairpin. She originally wanted to keep her for a few more years, but now it seems that she can't keep her anymore. So, I thought about needlework and thread, and asked her to prepare earlier, so as not to panic when she was about to start."

Old Mrs. Zhu smiled, "It's very good. I have a few top-notch big red satin here. After Sister Ling'er's marriage was settled, I gave her two pieces of wedding dress. I have prepared Changqing's one, and you will take it to her later. This is the only time for a girl in her life. Don't let her down."

Old Mrs. Zhao laughed, "I was born with my mother's things again."

Old Mrs. Zhu laughed, "All of them are my great-granddaughters, why should I bear it or not? I saw that she grew up so big as a child, and I became a big girl in a blink of an eye, and I am old."

Old Mrs. Zhao smiled, "Mother looks less handsome than me and doesn't look old at all."

Old Mrs. Zhu smiled, "Now you can also say sarcastic words. Are your legs okay this year? Are you suffering from cold symptoms?"

"Last year I felt sour in the twelfth lunar month, so I got better after applying medicine a few times. This year, I didn't realize anything. Now I don't need to apply medicine every day, just use medicine soup to soak my legs and feet every five days."

Yuan said first, "Amitabha, Mr. Su from my aunt's aunt is really a miracle doctor. Even Changqing is not in vain to give my aunt acupuncture in the past few years."

Old Mrs. Zhao smiled, "My leg has been sick for many years, and I didn't expect it to be cured. Unexpectedly, I met Mr. Su. Changqing, the child, is patient and serves me, every day."

"It's not good to have filial piety, and many children and grandchildren may not necessarily have the same heart as Changqing." After a long time, people's hearts were seen. Yuan had always been good at speaking, but this was true.

Old Mrs. Zhao smiled, "My cousin and daughter-in-law serve in front of her mother every day and arrange everything properly, which is extremely filial."

Yuan smiled, "I am not humble if my aunt praises me like this."

"You are already fine," said Mrs. Zhao, "Our family is not a family of aristocratic families. There are the same ones, with many relatives and many people, so it is hard for you to take care of them over the years. I am a stupid person, not very good at speaking, and I understand in my heart."

Yuan smiled, "Good aunt, if you say one good thing about me, it's better than others' words to me."

Zhao Changqing got this good marriage, and the Zhu family was very polite to get close to them. Even Yuan's mother-in-law, the sixth wife, who came back from the banquet, came over and said a few words without changing his clothes. After Mrs. Zhao took her granddaughters away, Mrs. Zhu took a nap. Mrs. Six went back to her yard to change clothes and wash, and said to her daughter-in-law Yuan who was serving along the way, "Your aunt is so lucky. Changqing got this good marriage."

Yuan smiled, "Yes, that girl Changqing is also particularly outstanding." The general's mansion is not blind. If Changqing had no different benefits, he wouldn't have liked her like this.

Mrs. Six asked, "Why didn't you see Changqing's mother coming?"

Yuan said, "I said I wanted to come together. Before leaving the door, Changqing's aunt went over to talk. My aunt came with Changqing and his sisters. Changqing made two pairs of cotton socks for the old lady and made a pair of cotton shoes for the old lady, saying that it was for the old lady's birthday to be filial to the old lady."

Mrs. Six said, "Our girl owes this kind of cleverness." It is obvious that the quality of her own girls is not bad, and her background is better than Zhao Changqing. If Zhao Changqing is born, she can get such a good marriage. Why don't it make people feel mixed?

Yuan laughed, "They are sick of their sisters. The little girl and the maids are afraid that they will feel wronged. What's the difference in family background?"

Mrs. Six sighed, "Forget it, this is also natural and cannot be forced by humans."
To be continued...