Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

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After hearing Ping'er's message, Yingchun quickly asked the kitchen to arrange two tables of banquets to go to the front, and then sent the servant to find Jia Yun.When Jia Yun came, she told her carefully: "Yun'er, I need you to go and take a good look at the guest house that was prepared a few days ago. It must be clean and the house is warmed up. Are the maids and boys ready for the servants? But there is still something missing, please make it up quickly. There is one more thing, my sister-in-law said, it is not allowed to serve girls, servants, and women in the guest house, and receive a penny from the guests, otherwise, if she finds out, she will be sent to Zhuangzi . Serve me well, my sister-in-law said that I will reward you in the future."

"Don't worry, Auntie, Yun'er will take care of it." Jia Yun saluted and left, hurriedly went to the guest house to check again, and ordered everyone in the guest house to wait carefully, and anyone who dared to ask for a penny from the guest would be sent to Zhuangzi.And to appease everyone, the second grandma said, after serving, there will be a big reward in the future.These are the guests who are valued by Lord Hou in the mansion, and the cousins ​​of Second Master Didiqin.Although he is also surnamed Jia, his blood is far away. I don't see how many people with the surname Jia in the back streets of the Duke's Mansion. If there is no relief from the family that varies from time to time, during the New Year and festivals, I will have to beg for food.Therefore, Jia Yun never compromised on the things that these masters in the mansion told him, and checked every detail carefully, and did his job well.People in this mansion saw Jia Yun's housekeeper was so serious, and Sister Feng was notoriously strict. Although Yingchun was the housekeeper of Sister Feng and acted mildly, she didn't dare to perfunctory Yingchun and fooled things.

There was a banquet ahead, and Feng'er came to see Yingchun, "Greetings to the girl, grandma sent me over to say that the girl is not allowed to go to the front at noon, and when the second master comes back in the evening, I want to have a meal with the whole family. Thank you girl for making arrangements early." Yes. If there is anything, the girl can go to grandma's house after a nap."

After hearing Feng'er's message, Yingchun was served by Si Qi and took off her clothes to meet the guests.Xiuju thanked Feng'er and sent Feng'er out. "Sister Feng'er, can you see who is coming?"

"Xiuju, to tell you the truth, my second mistress and I were sent to pass on a message when we got to the front, and we really didn't see anyone."

Xiuju had no choice but to return to her room and shook her head at Yingchun, and together with Si Qi, served Yingchun for lunch.Yingchun had a boring lunch and only took a rest.It's hard for the nuns to tell, and it's absolutely impossible for them to point it out at this time.Just followed Yingchun to watch her arrange a dinner, and then watched her play chess by herself, and the nuns deepened the impression that this girl can hide things in her heart.I have put my mind at ease, that's the best, I can bear my temper, I can hide things, and following such a master will have a good ending in the future.

When Jia Amnesty's nephew, nephew and daughters-in-law arrived at the Marquis of Rongguo's mansion, they sent a letter to Jia Lian.Jia Lian was eager to return home in the afternoon, and he had never seen anyone from his uncle's family since he grew up.When I went to Wang's house with Jia Zhu before, I also called him uncle, and when I was older, I knew that it was not my uncle.But the nanny covered his mouth and told him not to ask about his uncle, otherwise he would not be able to see the beautiful sister Feng in the future.Up to now, he can still think of the terrified look of the nanny, and then he didn't ask again. Jia Lian thought that he was good enough.

Jia Lian was busy with her own affairs, so she was in a daze with her book in her hand, trying to figure out how long it would take to leave the office.The old boss who was sitting with him couldn't see it, and even tapped on his shoulder and told him, "My lord, you must concentrate on your studies."

Jia Lian smiled helplessly. This old boss is also an interesting person. He works together on weekdays and calls himself Mr. Jia. Or if he is distracted, he is the son of the world.Seeing that he really cared about her, Jia Lian couldn't help telling him quietly, "Master Yu, some cousins ​​from my uncle's family have arrived."

Director Yu's eyes widened, "Is it the grandson of Old Shangshu?"

Jia Lian nodded.

The old master confirmed it again in disbelief, let Jia Lian go out.When he came in again later, he told Jia Lian that Li Shangshu told him to come over.

Jia Lian was puzzled, except that Li Shangshu brought him into the palace on the day he came to the household department to pay back the owed money, and did not summon him after that.What will Li Shangshu do with him?

When Jia Lian arrived at the door of the Minister of the Household Department, he gathered his thoughts and went in after the handyman passed the news.

"Jia Lian, head of the household department, pays homage to Master Shangshu." Jia Lian bowed in a polite manner.Jia Amnesty had taught him earlier, and Sister Feng reminded him almost every day: I forgot that I was the son of the Marquis Mansion when I was in the household department, and I forgot that I was working in the household department when I went to the noble circle.

"You don't need to be too polite." Li Shangshu looked at Jia Lian in front of him. He had been in the household department for more than a month, and he saw that he was less flashy and more mature. If Master Zhang was alive, he would be happy with such a nephew. .For more than a month, although Li Shangshu didn't summon Jia Lian again, he paid close attention to Jia Lian's movements. It was the master Yu who worked with him, and he was also a righteous person specially selected by Li Shangshu instructing Liu Shilang.

"I heard that someone from your uncle's family has come to Beijing."

"Master Shangshu, yes. I arrived this morning."

"Go back early and tell them that I will wait for them at home on the holiday."

"Yes." Jia Lian remembered that Li Shangshu said last time that his grandfather was kind to him, so he stopped talking and bowed out.

Jia Lian went back to his office, thanked the principal, and then brought his long-term entourage, as well as the servant who came to pick him up earlier, and hugged him all the way.

The dinner began shortly after Jia Lian came back.There is a screen in the side hall of the main courtyard. On one side, Jia She and his son accompanied the three brothers of the Zhang family, and on the other side, Sister Feng accompanied Yingchun and her daughter Yinger with two female guests.

The dinner was sumptuous, it can be seen that with the help of the nanny, Yingchun arranged the table for the female guests quite cleverly, taking care of both her own family and relatives from afar.Four appetizing cold dishes; four stir-fried dishes; four steaming bowls; four stewed dishes; each person has a small stew pot, and each is different.For the staple food, there are six kinds of filling dumplings; after the meal, there are three kinds of sugar water.

The eldest sister-in-law heard that she is now the director of the Yingchun housekeeper, and sighed in her heart, this is her own uncle who is not blessed.What the second cousin sister-in-law sighed in her heart was that such a good girl actually wanted to enter the palace to be a concubine.

Both of them liked Yinger very much. Seeing Yinger eating with a spoon, they praised Yinger, "It's so small, and it can eat neatly by itself. It can be seen that the siblings are good at taking care of themselves."

Sister Feng thought that the two cousins ​​had been away from Beijing for many years, so she withdrew the servant girl and left only the nanny to take care of Yinger. After hearing this, she hurriedly said, "This is due to my father. My sister-in-law is not an outsider, because I have been here these days." It was my father who picked it up early every day, enlightened her, and taught her to eat by herself."

The two sisters-in-law were a little surprised, and thinking about Jia She's age, he has no grandson so far, so he raised his granddaughter as a grandson.He smiled and said, "Uncle is very interested. With my uncle's teaching, Ying'er will be able to be both civil and military in the future."

The three chatted about the child, Yingchun was gentle and silent, and occasionally helped the nanny take care of the niece.

On the other side of the screen, several people had a happy conversation.The eldest son and the second son of the Zhang family still remember the grand occasion when Jia She married his little aunt. Seeing Jia Lian's longing face, he told him about it.When Jia Cong heard that his father was a well-known figure in both civil and military affairs in the capital, he felt envious, and secretly made up his mind to learn from his father.

The eldest son of the Zhang family raised his wine glass and said: "I have been taking care of my uncle for so many years. When I came here, my second uncle also told me that when I arrive in the capital, I must respect my uncle for him. Thank you uncle."

The three brothers of the Zhang family stood up to toast, and Jia Amnesty drank the wine unceremoniously.Although he has been absurd these years, he still asked his father and grandfather to take care of the Zhang family who returned home. He drank this wine without guilt.

After drinking a glass of wine, the eldest son of the Zhang family raised his glass again and said: "This time our Zhang family brothers are able to return to Beijing, it is my uncle who reminded me of the Zhang family. This is the kindness of rebuilding, and I will also borrow my uncle's wine and toast my uncle again. Thank you uncle for your kindness."

The three brothers of the Zhang family toasted together, and Jia Amnesty said, "This second glass of wine is well deserved. It's a coincidence that I think of the Zhang family today, and I didn't do it deliberately."

The second son of the Zhang family said: "It's also due to my uncle. If my uncle didn't take the lead to pay back the money, I wouldn't have given the Zhang family such a holy grace today. Please ask my uncle to drink this cup."

Seeing what he said, Jia Amnesty drank another cup happily, and said, "Sit down, sit down, eat slowly, drink slowly."

Yingchun prepared different dishes for the men's table, four small cold dishes for appetizers; eight stir-fried dishes; eight steamed dishes; eight stewed dishes; one soup; There is a sugar water to hangover.

Jia She ate and chatted slowly at the table, and when they talked about the current state of the government, Jia She said: "Nowadays, the power is gradually being gained, and Kai Enke is also a person who wants to cultivate himself. You brothers will take this opportunity to re-enter the court. You must not care about the past. I am willing to bet and admit defeat. When the boss was the Taifu, he never expected that there would be disasters, but when he got to that position, he couldn't help himself and had to do it. There are ups and downs in every family. , and then be cautious about the battle for the throne in the future."

The three stood up and said in unison: "Thank you uncle for teaching."

Jia Amnesty said again: "In ten years, there should be no competition for the reserve position. After ten years, you may find a way to release it abroad, or concentrate on your studies in the Imperial Academy. In any case, you must not stand in front of the current superior. The Taishang's wrist is tough, and he still needs to be recorded in the history books." It is only because of his fame that the Zhang family has retreated completely. Today, I miss the old love, and I have been in the government and the public several times, and there are only a few people in his old love. Like me, it is also in doubt for those who helped him many times when he was young. In between, you must keep it in mind. Including your brothers."

All five stood up and bowed to accept.

Jia Amnesty asked them to sit down and said to Jia Lian, "Your homework will be exempted tonight, and you will spend time with your cousins ​​and introduce the current state of affairs in detail."

Fu turned around and said to the three brothers of the Zhang family: "Looking at you, I think of your aunt. Now that you are in the mansion, you should think of your aunt as still there, and prepare for the exam. If anything is inappropriate, follow your habits at home. Just tell the housekeeper or tell Lian's daughter-in-law will take care of it. If there is anything strange, it will make the old man feel ashamed of your aunt. Eat slowly, excuse me."

The Zhang family brothers understood Jia She's mood and wanted to get up to see him off, but Jia She stopped him and asked them to drink and chat by themselves.

The men dined here lively, and they ate up to three poles of the month for a table of wine. It was the eldest son of the Zhang family who left because Jia Lian would be on errand tomorrow, but he didn't know that the women had eaten early at the table and went back to rest.