Red House Farm Stay

Jia Zhuo first had to figure out where the nursery was managed and what kind of people these women who took care of the children were.

These are simple, you don't even need to go out, just go to the front, ask Wang Gou'er, and everything will be clear.

"Return to the House of Internal Affairs?" Jia Zhuo scratched her head, which really caught her off guard.

Wang Gou'er said with a smile, "This business is almost a pure profit with no cost, and of course it belongs to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Putting it this way, it is easy to understand. The imperial court confiscated the house, and those who were assigned as slaves were free commodities, and if they were sold, they would be money.The expenses are so small that they only need to provide them with rations for a few days, which is almost negligible.

The nursery school is under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it is a semi-charitable bureau. Most of them, of course, are children who are slaves of officials. They need to be taken care of temporarily, so that they can be used when they grow up.A small part of them are abandoned babies picked up from outside.

"I will help abandoned babies find others to adopt, and there are some who are not wanted. When they are raised, they will be sent to be apprentices, and they will be able to go out and support themselves in the future." Wang Gou'er sighed, this is still the benevolent government of the founding emperor of Dai Viet, but now, reselling Healthy babies, selling abandoned babies as slaves, and all kinds of filth.

It's just that the current atmosphere is that everyone cares about each other, and they all feel that they have nothing to do with them, and no one will stand up for them, so it has been so bad until today.

After listening to Wang Gouer's talk about the childcare bureau for a long time, Jia Zhuo made up his mind, "Uncle Wang, thank you, I'll go back first and come back in a few days."

These women are not slaves, but ordinary people hired by the nursery to take care of the children.At the beginning, I made this decision in the hope of helping some lonely and helpless women.But now it has become a favor, and everyone who uses it or doesn't need it can take care of things at a whim, so all relatives and relatives come here.

Anyway, the older children here can take the younger ones, and if they beat and scold them, as long as they don't die, no one will hold them accountable.No sun and no cold, such a good thing, if it is not cheap for relatives, why should it be cheap for outsiders.

Jia Zhuo knew that the only way to take good care of the Qin family's child was to find a reliable mother-in-law who worked there.

There are two steps to this matter. The first step is to find Jia Lian. Jia Zhuo can only smile wryly when he thinks of this.

Jia Lian was not there, so she simply went to Ping'er, explained the matter, and looked at her with hope.

"You girl, of course I'm looking for your father for this matter. He is familiar with the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and he will definitely be able to talk about the next situation. Since you feel sorry for her, let your father find a way to buy her out. .”

Jia Zhuo smiled wryly, "Forget it, the Qin family was implicated in the anti-king case, we rescued his daughter, and it would be difficult to explain why we were caught by others. Zuo Zuo is still young, and when she grows up, things will be calm." It’s down. That’s right, even if Dad doesn’t tell me, I still ask him to do it.”

It is really difficult to say the word father, but the corners of Ping'er's eyes are glistening with joy.Repeatedly said: "It's still our sister Qiao who is thoughtful."

Jia Zhuo laughed. The second step is to find a reliable wife.This matter was relatively easy. I went directly to my mother in the kitchen. She was a worker hired by Jia's family and knew many women outside.Ping'er asked her to ask, and she immediately had a recommendation.

"There is a widow with only a seven or eight-year-old son who embroiders at home every day, and her eyes are about to go blind. We have been neighbors for many years, and we are absolutely honest and responsible."

"Then you ask her about her tone, and when there is a letter here, you can bring her to have a look."

"Xiao, then I would like to thank Madam first." The cook happily went down.

"Don't worry, as soon as your father comes back, I'll tell him." Ping'er was very relieved that something happened to the child, and he was finally willing to ask them.

Jia Lian came back very late, usually at this point, Ping'er was asleep, but today she was waiting for him.

"I thought she would never come to beg me for the rest of her life." Jia Lian was very proud, feeling that she had finally regained some dignity in front of her daughter.

"The child is thin-skinned. It's a good thing to come to us. Don't irritate her and push the child further and further away."

"Can I still not know? I have encountered many people like her. When I am not in trouble, the sages say every day. When encountering troubles, I know that the sages can't help them. The only thing that can help them is money. Relationship. Hit the south wall a few more times, and you will know how to turn around."

"Again, you treat Miss Qiao as an outsider, why can't you change this problem. An outsider is an outsider, and a daughter is a daughter, can this be compared?" Ping'er insisted, complained to Jia Lian, and then turned off the lights.

Jia Lian intends to show her skills in front of her daughter, and she handles things beautifully.The Ministry of Internal Affairs directly sent Jia Zhuoding's mother-in-law to the nursery, which startled the people in the bureau. They thought she was a relative who was to be taken care of by someone above, and they were very polite to her.

Under Jia Zhuo's advice, the old lady refused to talk about her family's affairs vaguely, which further confirmed the rumors.She took the initiative to take care of the youngest child's daily life, which was the hardest job, and it happened that no one was robbing her.

Holding the Qin family's child in her arms, she never let anyone else get close to the child.When someone asked, she said that this child looked very similar to an unfavorable child before her, and it was impossible to pick a mistake.

The people in the nursery who blackmailed Xiaocai wanted to take advantage of Xiaocai's ignorance and came to the house to gain benefits, but Xiaocai arranged for two wives to guard them and beat them like thieves.

When Wang Gou'er came out, he said lightly and cleverly that he would be sent to the official. At first, the mother-in-law insisted that she knew people, so she was not afraid.Wang Gou'er gave her a sideways glance and announced the name of the Li family.Although Li Rong is not ranked high in Jinling, at least he is an official family, and he is not something this woman can mess with.

Immediately left in despair, never daring to show up again.

"Miss Zhuo, why do you want to keep them, they must be bad to other children." Qing'er was the last one to know about this, brought Xiaocai a padded jacket and forced her put on.

Jia Zhuo thought for a while, "Because we can't expose ourselves, if Xin Jia stuffed someone and then fired her, it's easy to think that we did it. Since such a person can't be killed, just don't let her know. To save her from jumping out and disgusting people when she didn't expect it."

Xiao Cai changed into Qing'er's padded clothes and came to kowtow to them.

"Knocking and knocking, we can't have more meat." Qing'er pulled her up, straightened her skirt for her, and suddenly burst into anger, "But such a big thing, you didn't tell me, it's strange, How did Miss Zhuo know?"

"Haiyue said it." Xiao Cai smiled wryly.

"Do you blame her?" Jia Zhuo really wanted to hear what she would think of Haiyue.

"She told me frankly that she couldn't stand it anymore, and she had to find someone who could help me, and let them take care of me." What kind of temperament is Haiyue, even Xiaocai was a little uncertain for a while. up.

"She is..." Jia Zhuo smiled, this girl is really interesting.

Suyunfang's business was opened a year ago, and gifts were given during the Chinese New Year, so it sold a lot.Years later, there was a great victory again. Those who held banquets and birthdays did not dare to spread it out before, but now they have spread it out, and their potted plants sell even better.

Marshal Huo returned to the court with his army, and all the officials greeted him. The scene was so lively.The Du family is a pair of heroes, father and son went to the battlefield together, and were also rewarded by the court.Marshal Huo personally praised Jia Lan for being brave and resourceful, a talent that can be created, and he is the son-in-law of the Du family, which is really the icing on the cake.

On the day they returned to the city, Jia Zhuo took Qing'er to watch the excitement outside the city gate, but there were too many people and the whole street was crowded, so they could only watch from afar.

Qing'er was especially excited, "Miss Zhuo, look quickly, that horse must be General Du."

Jia Zhuo twitched his lips, "It's not the first time you've seen this person, why are you so excited?"

"That's different, you don't know, every teahouse is telling jokes about General Du. With a silver gun in his hand, he enters and exits the enemy's camp seven times and seven times..."

"That's Zhao Zilong."

"Also, take the lead with a bow and arrow in hand, and shoot the leader of the enemy army off his horse with one arrow."

"That's Huo Qubing."

"Also, he was wearing black gold armor, holding a tiger head and a dragon halberd, and charged into the enemy's ranks alone..."

"That's Xiang Yu."

"Miss Zhuo..." Qing'er shouted.

"I won't say it, I won't say it." Jia Zhuo closed his mouth and smiled. These teahouses don't know what's going on recently. It seems that among these people, Du Xiao is the only one who is neither married nor engaged. Immediately used it for creation, and even gave him the nickname of General Du, and in the blink of an eye, he became the male god who swept thousands of girls.

Du Xiao and Jia Lan rode side by side on horseback, and there was a commotion, all kinds of handkerchiefs and sachets were thrown at them like rain, and some even planted a flower on the handkerchief.

They had probably never experienced this kind of battle, and both of their faces were green.It's not easy to stop the enthusiasm of the people, so they can only be attacked by these handkerchiefs and sachets.However, some sachets are probably too eager to stand out, and the spices inside are a bit stronger.

"Ah chirp, chirp" one after another, unable to stop at all.In the end, I just held my breath and endured the suffering and walked through this kind of street.

Once at the gate of the imperial city, ordinary people couldn't keep up, so they finally breathed a sigh of relief, looked at each other, and all laughed.

"Let's go, let's go. They're going to enter the palace, maybe they'll have a banquet, it's impossible to see." Jia Zhuo couldn't help laughing when he saw that Qing'er was still looking around with his neck on his back.

As for men, they usually look ordinary, but putting on armor can immediately improve their temperament, just like them. It’s no wonder that so many people are fascinated by it again.

"Even the back is so pretty." Qing'er shook her head and sighed, walking back reluctantly.

The celebration banquet organized by Jia Lan was completed by Jia Zhuo accompanying Li Wan. These days, she often went to Li Wan's house to learn how to be a director, and she also practiced with the celebration banquet by the way.

"Whether it's the tableware, the kitchen, or the steward of tea, it must be assigned to everyone. If there is a problem with one piece, I will find her and let her take care of the next one. The most taboo thing about housekeepers is The rights and responsibilities are not clear, and they push each other. I think your statement is very good, so let's do it."

Li Wan watched Jia Zhuo carry out what she said item by item, and couldn't help nodding in satisfaction.The only pity is that after learning so much, when will it be useful when I marry into the Wang family.

"It's all taught by my aunt." Jia Zhuo also worked as an employee in the company's back office department in another time and space before.Taking care of a lot of trivial matters, just like a nanny, whoever has something to do will come to you.Holding an event or something during the New Year's Day is also a one-stop overall planning and implementation.

It's just that the arrangement here is more detailed and thoughtful.

"The Du family will also hold a celebration banquet, so you can take Qing'er there to have fun." Jialan's roots are relatively shallow, so they don't invite many people, but the Du family, if it is held, it is estimated that half of the wealthy families in Jinling City , will go.

"Why didn't you hear that Marshal Huo's family held a celebration banquet?" Jia Zhuo thought suddenly.

"He never did it, so don't worry about him." Li Wan knew that Marshal Huo had an odd temper. Except for the friendship with Mr. Zhou when he was young, he had always had a face-to-face relationship with others, and he had almost no deep friendship.

"Brother Lang, you came just in time. What kind of flowers do you want to put in the front yard?" Seeing Jia Lan coming in, Li Wan quickly asked him to sit down and talk.

"You can do whatever you want. In fact, I just went out to learn more. I haven't done anything. Mother and sister don't take it too seriously, it's almost enough." Jia Lan himself didn't want to hold any celebration banquet, but Jia Lian and his family Where is Kenyi's elder, forcing him to have a good time.

Thinking of the current situation of Jia's family, they really need to create momentum, so they agreed.

"Then let's arrange evergreens and Phnom Penh roses, and we will put cyclamen and crabapple flowers in our inner courtyard." Jia Zhuo made up his mind, and asked Jia Lan when he thought of something.

"I heard that General Du went to the barracks after only three days' rest. Is there any war going on?"

The puppet king of Qi had already beheaded in public, and his body had been exposed for three days, and the rebels gathered by him had long been dispersed.If there is another war, it will probably be a battle with the anti-king.

Jia Lan nodded, "General Du gathered the government soldiers along the way under his command. These people have been neglecting the battle for a long time, and they can't even do the basic formation. They are probably anxious and dare not delay."

So anxious, it seems that the war is really imminent.

"Ma'am, Miss Mei is here to greet you." The maid entered the room and reported in a low voice.

"No need, she's not in good health. If I come here every day to say hello, wouldn't it take longer to recuperate. Let her heal up sooner, so I can send her home."

Li Wan's face darkened, and Jia Lan rubbed his nose and said embarrassedly: "Since you are here, let her come in."

Only Jia Zhuo looked puzzled, which one was sung.

Li Wan couldn't bear to touch his son's face, so he held back his breath and said, "Then let her in."

Turning around, he explained to Jia Zhuo: "It was a girl who was rescued outside. Hearing that her home was in Jinling, she brought her back, but by such a coincidence, she couldn't find where her home was."

He couldn't just throw a big girl into the street, so he had to let her recuperate at home.

Tingting is a figure, wearing a green radish-blue jacket with a white ribbed skirt underneath, her waist is very tight, restraining her slender figure.

When she bowed her head, she revealed a section of pure white neck, she was really a lovely little girl.

"Mei Rui..." Jia Zhuo could recognize the person in front of her even though her expression had changed drastically. Isn't this her neighbor in Wannian County, Mei Rui who was tricked into selling to Prince Zhongshun's mansion?

Jia Zhuo would occasionally think of this girl, wondering if she was still alive, and what kind of life she was leading.But he never expected that he would meet her again in Jinling.

Seeing that she was still dressed as a girl, Jia Zhuo couldn't help pointing at her, speechless in surprise.

Mei Rui's eyes flickered, and after she panicked, she quickly stepped forward and hugged Jia Zhuo, "Xiao Zhuo, how could it be you, I'm not dreaming."

"Didn't you...what happened to you back then." Remembering her but not his own home, how could this be possible, Jia Zhuo was a little dazed for a moment.

"You guys know each other..." Li Wan and Jia Lan asked in unison, both surprised.

"Yes, we know each other. I'm sorry. I lied to Madam. I remember where my home is, but I dare not go back... Madam please help me." Mei Rui's knees softened and she knelt down to Li Wan.

Mei Rui told her situation intermittently. She was originally married by her parents, but she was deceived by the mother-in-law of Prince Zhongshun's mansion. On the surface, they were going to be sent to Prince Zhongshun as maids, but in fact they were doing Tongfang girl.

"I was terrified at the time, and wanted to ram my head to death. Fortunately, a side concubine whom the traitor favored at the time was jealous and refused to allow him to accept us."

Mei Rui couldn't help but cry when she thought of this episode. They were sent to the palace to do rough and tiring work, where they would never be able to see the prince.This gave Mei Rui the courage to survive until Prince Zhongshun was defeated and the palace was in chaos, her chance finally came.

"I escaped in the chaos and was taken in by a kind old couple. Unexpectedly, I encountered a rebellion by the false king of Qi, and they died in a military disaster. I admit that I once saw Mr. Jia from a distance in Wannian County. , I knew he was a good man, so I stepped forward to ask for help."

Mei Rui didn't dare to go back, because last time, she was sold by her parents for a good price, and if she goes back now, she might be exchanged for money by them again.She was really scared. The nightmare-like life these past few years made her never want to go through it again.

"I don't ask for anything else, as long as Madam is willing to take me in, I am willing to be a slave and handmaid to repay Madam's great kindness."

Seeing Mei Rui who was kneeling in the middle, crying pear blossoms with rain, Jia Lan softened her heart, and looked back at her mother, "Our family does not lack this person, let her stay."

Li Wan's complexion was still not good, but he was unwilling to confront his son, so he nodded reluctantly and said, "Stay here and take care of your health first, and we'll talk about other things later."

Although he didn't make a clear promise, he was relieved.

Mei Rui looked up with joy, and said sincerely with her face up: "Ma'am, your great kindness, even a daughter of the people can't repay you even if she is married with a grass ring."

Seeing that her body was tilted, as if she was about to fall, Li Wan hurriedly called her up, "Hurry up and go back and rest."

A servant girl came to support Mei Rui and took her away.As soon as Mei Rui left, Jia Lan also left.

"I told you to read a joke."

Li Wan smiled wryly at Jia Zhuo.

Jia Zhuo shook her head, Mei Rui appeared so suddenly that she still hadn't recovered from it.

"Then I'll come back at the banquet two days later." Jia Zhuo stood up and said goodbye.I was thinking all the way, Mei Rui looks really the same as before.

It is said that women's university has undergone [-] changes, and seeing how she raises her hands and feet now, she is full of amorous feelings.

Wait, there are so many styles...

A maid who does rough work can have a variety of styles, and her skin is as delicate as fat.Probably, only men would believe such things.

Li Wan must have seen a flaw, but because of his son's face, he didn't reveal it.

When he got home, he rarely saw Jia Lian at the dinner table.

She thought about it, served the soup in front of him with her own hands, "Thank you for the nursery school."

"Yeah." Jia Lian took the soup with a shelf, without a trace of expression on his face, only Ping'er knew how hard he was serving it.

"Father helps his daughter with errands. If you want to thank me, it's all from my family." Ping'er also served Jia Zhuo soup, and asked about Jia Lan's family's preparations.

"As soon as the celebration banquet is over, it's time to bring in your daughter-in-law."

"I've already asked the Du family for an appointment, saying that there will be an auspicious day in three months." Jia Lian knew better than Jia Zhuo, who went every day.

In the past, everyone would definitely say that the time is too fast, but now, everyone knows that the sooner you get married, the better.

Although the imperial court won the battle, the situation outside was not good, and many people went to Jinling to seek refuge with their relatives and friends.Gradually, everyone knew that the world outside was in chaos.

As for Mei Rui, Jia Zhuo thought it was someone else's private matter, so he didn't bring it up. Unexpectedly, it was Ping'er who brought it up first.

"You also know." Jia Zhuo was surprised.

"From what Xiaohong said, she was going to your brother Lan's house, and happened to meet this girl to greet your aunt."

She really knows how to pinpoint, as long as there are guests at Li Wan's place, she will come to say hello.

"It's too embarrassing for a person who is about to marry a wife to have such a thing happen." Ping'er shook his head, not worth it for Jia Lan.Almost all the women, whether they met Mei Rui or not, almost believed that she was a bad visitor.

Jia Lian shook her head disapprovingly, "It's just that a girl in trouble can get in the way. You women are just narrow-minded."

Yep, another one who loves fragrance and cherishes jade.

Ping'er and Jia Zhuo looked at each other, and agreed not to discuss further.In the eyes of men, a beautiful and weak girl must be kind and harmless.Anyone should not challenge this bottom line, unless he sees it with his own eyes, otherwise it is useless to challenge.

At the celebration banquet two days later, Ping'er hugged An Ge, Jia Zhuo took Qing'er with him, Jia Lian also came, and went to the front to help Jia Lan entertain the guests.As for Wu Yan, she just got good news a few days ago, and she dare not go out these days.It's just that almost all the uncles of the Li family came this time.So in front of Li Wan sat a row of Jia Lan's aunts.