Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

If Cui Qiyan hadn't been in the middle, Xu Yiwan and the eldest lady might have been able to chat a little more. Because of this crux, neither of them invited the other to the house in the end.

However, Qin Fangsui later came to Dong Jiafu and asked if she could go to the Dong Mansion to talk to her if she had free time in the future.

Dong Jiafu was surprised when she heard this. They had only met each other a few times, and they were still in the old lady's courtyard.

At that time, Dong Jiafu was just a maid who went to hold the old lady's feet, but Qin Fangsui was regarded by the old lady as her own granddaughter. Moreover, she was also the daughter of a general, and she had nothing to say to Dong Jiafu. of.

Why do you say such things now? Is it because her identity has changed that Qin Fangsui feels that she can befriend her?

Dong Jiafu did not forget that Qin Fangsui was the one who was originally going to be engaged to Cui Qiyan. Qin Fangsui must also know about the affairs between her and Cui Qiyan.

Qin Fangsui and Cui Qiyan have not yet been engaged. If Qin Fangsui likes Cui Qiyan, it would be more normal to resent her. How could he be friends with her?

Dong Jiafu couldn't understand Qin Fangsui's intention for a moment, and Qin Fangsui was waiting for her answer, so she had to accept it first, thinking that it was just a talk and it didn't matter.

Maybe Qin Fangsui just said it casually, and it's not certain whether he will come or not. If she refuses, it will appear that she is stingy.

The chrysanthemum appreciation banquet was over, and Xu Yiwan and Dong Jiafu were walking back in the carriage.

Xu Yiwan breathed a long sigh of relief, like a soldier who had won a battle, feeling the joy of a great victory.

"It's finally over—"

"Is there anything in the whole process that made mother feel uncomfortable?" Dong Jiafu sat face to face with her and asked.

Heart Road.

Xu Yiwan shook her head, "That's not true. Mrs. Tong'anhou is enthusiastic and straightforward, and takes good care of everyone. The others... I only have acquaintances with them, but this matter is quite troublesome."

"It's okay that my mother is not feeling uncomfortable. There are only a few banquets like this one a year. My mother showed up this time. If she doesn't want to participate in the future, it's okay to give it an excuse. Anyway, my father's official position in the court does not require my mother to be with me. These ladies get to know each other closely, and it is most appropriate to keep a distance that is neither too far nor too close."

After hearing this, Xu Yiwan nodded repeatedly, "Afu is absolutely right. You know more than mother, so I will do as you say and it will be much easier."

"No way, I still need my mother to teach me many things. You can't be lazy."

The feeling of being relied on made Xu Yiwan extremely happy. She smiled and said with a raised eyebrow, "Okay, I promise you won't be lazy. Don't think you're nagging me when the time comes."

Dong Jiafu leaned her face closer and said, "No, I wish my mother would be by my side all my life."

"Silly boy," Xu Yiwan raised her hand and patted her face lovingly, "You will get married in the future, how can I stay by your side for the rest of your life?"

"Then I won't get married, so I can be with my mother forever."

"If you're just talking nonsense, how can a woman not get married?"

Sure enough, it didn't work. Dong Jiafu wasn't entirely joking when she said this. It seemed that her mother couldn't accept it.

Speaking of this, Xu Yiwan suddenly thought of Feng Jiyuan, "Afu, Jiyuan's birthday is coming soon. He is alone in the capital, and the birthday mother wants him to come to our house to spend it."

"Okay." Dong Jiafu had no objection.

"Mom, what I want to say is that you should prepare a birthday gift for Ji Yuan." Xu Yiwan smiled

reminded him.

"Oh, I remembered it." Dong Jiafu had a headache, and she still had to prepare gifts?

The bookstore has been open for more than half a month, and Dong Jialin stays there every day. His hard work pays off, and the business is gradually getting back on track.

On this day, Dong Jialin came to the west wing excitedly, "Afu, how is the second part of the storybook going?"

Dong Jiafu sat at the desk and raised her head, stopped writing, "I'm writing now, I don't think as fast as my second brother."

Dong Jialin chuckled, "I'm urging the customers. The first people who bought the first storybook have already finished reading it and are scratching their heads and eager to read the follow-up. Afu, you still have an idea to write a storybook like this. This method will make customers think twice after looking at it, so why worry about not having business in the future?"

"Second brother, don't be anxious. It doesn't hurt to let customers wait a little longer. This way, we can sell more copies of the first copy and more people will want to buy the second copy."

Dong Jialin sat down on the chair next to him, "I'm afraid that if I wait too long, those people will lose their patience."

"No, second brother, don't worry, I know it well." Dong Jiafu said confidently.

"Afu, I can rest assured when doing things," Dong Jialin stood up, "Then you write slowly, I'm going to the bookstore."

"Second brother, wait a minute -" Dong Jiafu stopped him.

Dong Jialin turned around and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Dong Jiafu put down her pen and came over, "It's Huaiyun's birthday, what gift are you planning to give him on his birthday?"

"Ah, Huaiyun's birthday is coming soon?" Dong Jialin slapped his forehead, "I forgot about it!"

Then he waved his hand again, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter between two grown men. At worst, I will invite him to a restaurant for a drink."

Dong Jiafu sighed secretly, it was better for them, not

What can't be solved by a meal of wine and meat?

"Are you worried about what birthday gift to give him?" Dong Jialin also saw it.

"Yes," Dong Jiafu was troubled, "I gave him a purple hair pen and an inkstone before, but I really can't think of anything else to give him."

"I treat it as a big deal, so you don't have to worry about it. As long as it's a piece of foxtail grass from you, the boy will treat it like a treasure. You can prepare whatever you want, I'll go to the bookstore first." Dong Jialin turned around. run out.

Dong Jiafu also returned to her desk. Her question was in vain. She originally wanted to ask her second brother to help her give her an idea, but he actually made fun of her.

Before Feng Jiyuan's birthday, Mrs. Lu came to visit with her daughter.

Xu Yiwan and Dong Jiafu came forward to receive them.

Mrs. Lu brought many thank-you gifts, pointed at Dong Jiafu and said to her daughter, "Hui'er, look, this sister saved you. Don't you have something to say to your sister? Go quickly."

Huier is over five years old, with eyes like grapes, and her clear eyes are shy. I saw her looking up at Dong Jiafu, holding the corners of her clothes with both hands, moving forward a few steps, and whispered: "Thank you, sister..."

The milky voice made people's hearts turn cute. Dong Jiafu bent down and looked at her level, "You're welcome, Hui'er was also very brave at that time."

"Mrs. Yang, please come in and sit with your children quickly."

Xu Yiwan invited Mrs. Lu into the house and asked Chun Cao to prepare some snacks that the children liked for Hui'er to eat.

Hui'er was a little cautious at first, but Dong Jiafu had experience with children when she was in Yuzhou, and she quickly became familiar with Hui'er. When Mrs. Lu finally asked to leave, Huier still held Dong Jiafu's hand and didn't want to leave.

Mr. Lu smiled and said

: "Hui'er is not an outgoing child. This is the first time I have seen her get close to someone so quickly. It seems that she and Miss Dong really hit it off. If Miss Dong is free in the future, I can invite her to my home. ?”

"Of course, I like Huier too." Dong Jiafu responded.

Mrs. Lu then said to Hui'er: "Sister Dong promised to visit Hui'er at our house later. It's getting late. Let's go home and don't disturb my sister's rest."

After hearing this, Hui'er sensiblely let go of her hand, and before leaving, she made a promise to Dong Jiafu to visit her.