By Jia Xiuzhen

Because Jia's mother said that she would arrange another room for Daiyu after spring came, and Baoyu also clamored to live with her sister. After the spring, both Baodai and Baodai moved to the West Wing, each occupying a room.Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun were raised by Jia's mother, and they were all placed in the backyard room.It is inevitable that there will be discussions of favor and decline for a while.

Ever since Baoyu came to Sister Lin, she put her first in everything. Whenever she got something new to eat, she would first ask her what she liked, which became a joke for a while.Seeing the closeness of the two, Jia's mother naturally comforted her.Jia Zheng also felt sorry for Daiyu who lost her mother when she was young, and asked Baoyu to treat her cousin humbly and kindly. Baoyu naturally agreed, and she has never received the most willing father's order.

The two moved places, and Jia Mu, who set up the curtains, personally intervened, adding a lot of ladders.When Daiyu came, it was said that the ratio was comparable to Sanchun, but now it is comparable to Baoyu, and Sanchun retreated.

Daiyu was very disturbed at the beginning, so Jia Mu said to her: "When your mother was at home, she was so precious, but now it is not as good as before. You just think this is your own home, don't worry about it."

On this day, Jia Mu told Sister Feng again: "Your sister is still in the period of filial piety. Although she is here now and I am here, it is inconvenient to be too pure. After all, she must be thinking about her heart. You go and look for it. I remember there are still A few horses of Song Brocade of jade white and lotus root are suitable for her, so she took them away and cut her clothes. In spring and summer, it would be good to choose some blue and light green ones, and match them with jade-colored lake-green inlays. The ones that don’t account for the proportion can only come from me, and you don’t need to use needleworkers, just send them directly to my room.”

Sister Feng hurriedly responded and took people to look for it. She talked to Mrs. Wang in the evening, and Mrs. Wang was a little unhappy. "The Song brocade with hidden flowers is not easy to come by now. The children's family has the same look every year, and they can only wear it for one season after making it." Sister Feng was not easy to answer, and Mrs. Wang said again: They were discussing outside today to cut and merge some things, but they haven't reached a conclusion yet, and I'm afraid they need to move some rules of the inner court."

Sister Feng said: "Some time ago, the old lady said that the girls nowadays are too poorly raised, and that the girls can only read a few words. It is best to ask a good teacher to learn some piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It is a pity that the mother Qin was like that before. Talent is hard to come by.”

Mrs. Wang sighed and said, "Nurse Qin was bestowed by the palace in the past, how can it be compared. In fact, only Yuanchun is somewhat blessed, and she has taught her for a few years." The two of them inevitably talked about paving the way. things.

This day, someone from the rouge came to tell me that this year the few mu of flower fields in Zhuangzi had been moved to other places. This year's rouge had to buy flowers from other places, and they drew up a purchase list and sent them up.Sister Feng didn't know that the land was being used for other purposes. It was just a small purchase, and it was not a usual thing. She couldn't decide, so she went to Mrs. Wang for advice.

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang said, "These people in the mansion now, and the girls are still young, how much makeup and powder do they need. It was discussed outside to cut this item, but I forgot to tell you."

Sister Feng said: "Then who can I entrust to do the shopping? This is not something we are used to buying, and I don't know where to buy it."

Mrs. Wang said: "This has already been agreed, and the person who made the rouge and powder will also be laid off, and they will all be sent elsewhere. Or go to the village to take care of flowers, trees and potted plants, or go to the incense and pharmaceutical department. You can figure it out." Bar."

Sister Feng asked, "Where does the daily makeup come from?"

Mrs. Wang said: "I bought them according to the rules every month and sent them to each house." Then Sister Feng took the order to judge people and make decisions.

There is a close descendant of the Jia family named Jia Ling on the face, who was in charge of this matter, so it was a bit oily.Someone said, how much does the makeup powder cost?But I don't know what's going on inside.

The Jia family planted rose frangipani and hosta genus on the Zhuangzi, and picked flowers according to the seasons to make rouge powder.Throughout the year or changing seasons and changing flowers and seeds, they are all vegetation, and there will always be casualties. This is where the money and silver come from, or some lead, stone and spices are used as supplements. For cosmetics, if you get [-] boxes, you can only report [-] or [-] boxes. This product comes from the Duke's Mansion. How can the price be lowered?Therefore, Jia Ling's life is very rich.

Seeing that Huatian Nuo has been used for other purposes, how can I not check it when I buy flowers?Inevitably, it is another way of making money.Unexpectedly, this matter was completely cancelled, and it was like a thunderbolt, spinning around like ants on a hot pot.Later, I heard that I would arrange for these people to go, and after inquiring, I found out that it was to grow flowers and trees or make incense and pharmaceuticals, and I was overjoyed.Where does joy come from?It's all about the fragrance, isn't the pharmacy better than the powder?No more thinking about it now, I packed a brocade box, changed into clothes, and went to greet Sister Feng.

When Sister Feng heard that Jia Ling was coming, she knew that she was probably here to inquire about the abolition, so she asked Ping'er to invite him to talk outside.When Jia Ling saw Sister Feng, she greeted her with a smile all over her face, and said, "I wanted to come here to say hello to my aunt a long time ago, but I have only small things in my hands, so I can't find a reason to bother my sister."

When Sister Feng heard what he said was interesting, she smiled and said, "Is this a greeting to me, or annoyance?"

Jia Ling said: "Auntie, don't worry, I'm really stupid. I can only cook some plants and trees on weekdays, and I rarely have anyone to teach me."

Sister Feng glanced at him and said, "This is coaxing ghosts. You are in charge of the processing of plants and trees. Could it be that you have fewer people under your command?"

Jia Ling quickly said: "Although I have manpower, I am not idle. Occasionally I get a new prescription, so I have to do it myself."

Sister Feng only said that he still wanted to say that the craftsmanship of self-made is superb, so she interrupted him: "They have already decided on the abolition, but I can't do anything about it."

Jia Ling hurriedly said: "Auntie is in charge of this mansion. We don't understand those things, so it must be reasonable. After I heard this, the mansion doesn't make these anymore, and I still have some of them in my hand. The square-made face powder is very trivial and troublesome to make, and I only have these few boxes. I think that others will not understand the beauty of it, and it will be wasted. I want to send it to my aunt, which is a little filial piety I can do. "

Sister Feng felt relieved when she heard this, and she heard that it was the prescription from the previous dynasty, so she said, "Don't coax me, what is the prescription from the previous court, I'm afraid it's you playing tricks."

Jia Ling hurriedly made a vow to tell the difference, and then took out the brocade box. Ping'er took it over, opened it, and found that there were six or seven pastel porcelain boxes in it, so she picked one and handed it to Sister Feng.Sister Feng was very happy to see that the powder was light, moist and reddish, with a delicate fragrance.

Jia Ling watched his expression from the sidelines, and said: "This is the recipe I found, called Mei Zhenxiang. It is made of Lingxiang leaves, Gansong, white sandalwood, clove, white plum powder and musk brain, and added to the powder. I added pearl powder and jade shavings. The prescription says it’s strange, it says that it can make the body fragrant after long-term use, but I don’t know if it’s a deception.”

Sister Feng closed the lid, motioned Ping'er to put it away, looked at Jia Ling and said with a smile, "I'll take your filial piety. If I use it well, I can ask you for it again."

Jia Ling rejoiced and said: "My nephew is only good at making powder and medicinal materials. If my aunt is useful, I will repay it with all my heart."

Sister Feng nodded and smiled: "It's good if you remember what you said today."

Sure enough, within a few days, Jia Ling joined the pharmaceutical department as a small boss, and after a long time became a capable person under Sister Feng's command, but that's all for later.

In the beautiful early spring, Jia's mother gathered everyone to have tea and have fun. Yuanyang went out of the house to find his wife and Jin Chuan'er in front of her.Talking about needlework and cosmetics, when it comes to cosmetics, Yuanyang said: "The cosmetics obtained in the past two months are not as good as before. I'm afraid I didn't get good flower materials? Even the fragrance is not good."

Jin Chuan'er said: "You don't know? Now our family's rouge is not made by ourselves, but bought from outside. It was agreed with the superiors a year ago, and even the flower fields are planted with other things."

Yuanyang said: "Is there such a thing? I have never heard of it."

Jin Chuan'er said: "These little things, of course, won't bother the old lady."

That night, Yuanyang and Amber talked about it, and later Jia's mother asked for tea, so she didn't say much about it.The next day, when everyone gathered at Jiamu's place, Jiamu asked Sister Feng: "Why do you hear that the cosmetics nowadays are not good?"

Sister Feng stood up and replied: "They discussed outside to use the flower fields for other purposes, and now all the cosmetics are purchased."

Jia Mu pondered slightly: "Since I bought it, I think you have all inspected it, so why can't you tell?"

Sister Feng said: "It's the same with us. The only ones we make at home have been used for a few years, and we have changed them to new ones. I'm afraid there are some who are not used to them. If you want to talk about things, they are all 'full courts. Fang', speaking of it earlier, several county palaces also asked them to use some fresh ones."

Jia Mu then said: "I didn't ask about such small things. Now I hear some rumors, and I have to say a few words. I'm not afraid of other things. These rouge and gouache can be used for a few flowers. I'm afraid you haven't experienced anything. Let's start with these frugal things that don't matter. Although this is not a big place, it is a place of honor. Don't lose the face of people like us just because of the few pennies in front of us.

Now that it has been decided, it is not a rule to repeat it, so let's do it first.If it's still not good, you have to change it back.Those outsiders now know how to hide their inner thoughts from me, and the land planted with such an idea of ​​flowers and plants is anxious like a dog to use it for something important?I'm so confused when I look at them, I can't see through their guts. "

When Sister Feng heard Jia Mu's words, she was very implicated, and it was difficult to answer or sit down, so she was embarrassed for a while.Mrs. Wang hurriedly got up and said: "The old lady calm down, it is the daughter-in-law who has no way to manage the house."

Jia Mu waved her hand and said, "Okay, since it's an idea from outside, what can you do? And you can't take this crime, there are only a few people and eyes around, there are always black-hearted tricksters, you can see it everywhere I have to come here. I have nothing else to do today, so you all go down, and just leave a few maids to accompany my old lady." Everyone saw that Jia Mu had made up her mind, and they couldn't persuade them anymore, so they had to say a few more words. Just a word of gossip, each retired, leaving Daiyu and Sanchun alone to chat with the old lady to relieve their boredom.

Sister Feng followed to Mrs. Wang's courtyard. After Jin Chuan'er served tea, she led everyone out. Mrs. Wang asked Sister Feng, "Why are you saying that the makeup is not good? Who is in charge of this matter now?"

Sister Feng said: "Because they were all purchased outside, now they all belong to Qian Hua. First, I sent samples over, and I also checked with my wife. The ones I bought later were not bad. But I don't know where the bad words came from." .”

Mrs. Wang said: "It's just a trivial matter, but it has alarmed the old lady. Just look, if it really doesn't work, tell the outside, let's make it at home, don't make the old lady unhappy."

Sister Feng hurriedly agreed, and then said some trivial matters about etiquette, and Fang resigned and went back to her yard.As soon as he entered the house, Ping'er cleared everyone out and poured tea for Sister Feng.

Sister Feng was stunned for a moment, then with a wave of her hand, she knocked the teacup on the table to the ground.Ping'er didn't make a sound, took a handkerchief and wiped her hands with her, and made another tea. Without calling the little girl, she swept it aside first, and then came back to stand beside Sister Feng.

Sister Feng glanced at her and exhaled, "How are you doing?"

Ping'er said: "Grandma feels uncomfortable, let's relieve it, when grandma has smashed enough, I will let them clean it up."

Sister Feng said: "You are on guard."

Ping'er went over to beat Sister Feng's shoulders lightly, and said, "Grandma, you are angry and let it out. It's not good to be bored. It's just that fewer people know about it, so it saves a lot of trouble! How can a matter of rouge and gouache be so simple?" With such a big event, what the old lady said today is really... I can't think about it."

Sister Feng said: "My aunt is really a dear aunt. At that time, I didn't say a word, but said that the housekeeper was incompetent. Didn't it turn a corner and return it to me? The flower fields have all been withdrawn, and even the purchase has been thought out. Yes, if I hadn't asked about buying flower materials, I wouldn't have remembered to tell me a word. Now it's like this, but it's all pushed cleanly. I think the old lady is very uncomfortable, and what she said is not just about rouge and gouache. .”

Ping'er said: "The old lady is very clear in her heart, why is grandma so angry?"

Sister Feng said: "I'm not angry, I'm just aggrieved! I'm the one who doesn't make the decision, but I get hit by the head. I work hard and don't get any benefit. Why bother!"

Ping'er smiled and said, "Grandma's words, aren't she talking about what she always said to persuade you? It can be seen that she is angry."

Sister Feng squinted at her and said: "Hmph, angry words! I can see that if there is any benefit, I will sharpen my head and push forward. If something happens, I will try my best to use others to block it. That's all. Don't make up your mind on me, I'm the one who guards against you anyway, you're mine, and I can't take this anger for nothing!" The two were talking, when Jia Lian came back, Ping'er only said that he accidentally hit the teacup, I asked the little girl to come in and clean up, but there was nothing else to say.