The maid of the red house

After finishing speaking, Xue Yan hurriedly washed up, then turned around and left the bedroom, and went to the front hall.

When Niu heard this, his face sank suddenly, and he followed behind to stare at the snow geese, with a hint of chill hidden in his eyes. They were so generous to the irrelevant children of the clan, and they also gave the house a private school, invited the husband, and paid for it. Pen, ink and money are so stingy to my family.

Thinking of this, Niu felt displeased.They are all people who protect Zhao Yun. When Zhao Qi's family was expelled from the clan, their own family also agreed with it very much. It was because of Zhao Qi's family's actions that it hurt the future of the family's change of family. They never wanted to separate the family. Not long after becoming an official, they only changed the gate of their big house, their own family was not at all decent, and now they are still very busy with Zhao Feng's future, they still refuse to help.

Niu Shiben is also a knowledgeable person, of course he knows not to offend Zhao Yun and Xueyan, but every time he thinks that his son is 30 years old and has not yet passed the examination, and Zhao Yun has already become a fourth-rank official, Mr. Zhao is moved again. Then very jealous.Mrs. Zhao's ladder has been kept by the old man and has not been given to them. If it is given to Zhao Yun, what will Zhao Feng do?

Looking at Xueyan, who was dressed in plain clothes but looked more romantic, and looked at the decorations in the front hall, even though Xueyan didn't wear gold and silver, and there were no gold, jade and antiques in the room, everyone knew that they had earned a huge family fortune, Niu was determined, and made up his mind that he must get some oil and water from Xue Yan's hands. If he didn't give it, he would just wait for someone to poke his back. In the end, Zhao Yun is a great-grandson, and he didn't take money for the old lady's funeral. It is unfilial.

After Xue Yan broke his mind, Niu didn't feel ashamed, but sat down instead, and then said naturally: "You just need to know how powerful it is. Yun'er took such an official position with great difficulty, so she can't ignore her reputation."

Niu Shi walked in front, and his feet were very fast. When Xueyan finished speaking, Niu Shi answered, and Mi Shifang managed to keep up, and then followed to the front hall. After hearing these words, his eyes were red, but he said: "Grandma I didn't mean that at first, I was just worried about money, and wanted to ask my sister-in-law to make up for it, so that the old lady could live a decent life."

The corner of Xueyan's mouth twitched slightly, and asked: "Oh? Auntie came here today to say these things, is it for the sake of the old lady?"

Niu hurriedly said: "Of course it is for the old lady, otherwise, why would I come to beg you."

But Xueyan smiled and said, "Since my aunt came to beg in person early in the morning, if I ignore it, it would be a little unreasonable."

After hearing this, Mrs. Niu and Mrs. Mi were overjoyed. They had thought of this a long time ago. For the sake of reputation, Xueyan couldn't help but not agree to give the money. It was done, logically, the funeral ceremony of each family should belong to them, and Zhao Yun's family paid for the funeral expenses, so they made a fortune.

Niu hurriedly said: "200 taels of silver is enough."

Xueyan sneered, it was really a lion who opened his mouth, even if the funeral was more lively and the cost was only a few tens of taels of silver, they opened their mouths wide and asked immediately: "How is 200 taels of silver enough? Is it enough to invite a few people?" How many banquets are enough for monks and priests? Presumably because there are so many people coming, so there are many monks and priests, so there are too many banquets."

Niu said with a smile: "That's not the case. Our family is the only one in the town. Who doesn't flatter you? If you are willing, give more money and make it more lively. The old lady will remember you even under Jiuquan." the benefits of."

Xueyan waved her hands and said, "You want to come to our house to report funerals for many people?"

Niu didn't know what she meant, so he nodded and said, "Even if you didn't go to report the funeral, someone came over when the old lady burned the paper. It's all thanks to you."

Xueyan smiled and said: "Where is our blessing? It is our sin. Seeing my aunt working so hard, I feel really sorry. When the family was separated, the old man and the old lady lived with the uncle and aunt to deal with matters big and small. It's all cooked by my aunt, since that's the case, those who originally planned to send the obituary everywhere don't have to go, they are not related to the Zhao family, so let them watch our old relationship and walk a hundred miles from the capital Auntie has to arrange banquets to greet them."

Zhao Qi had already woken up, and greeted him after washing up. He stood by the door and listened to these words, secretly amused, he was not an ignorant child, but he heard something from Xue Yan last night, and knew that the Zhao family's old house was greedy in nature, so he immediately understood The meaning in Xueyan's words.Most of the people who get on good terms with Xueyan are rich and noble families, if they come here, they will definitely not be stingy, if Xueyan doesn't send the obituary, if they don't come over, the Zhao family's old house will not get this huge fortune.

Niu's complexion changed, and he said, "My daughter-in-law, what do you mean?"

Xueyan calmly replied: "I've relieved my aunt's worries, why is my aunt getting annoyed? We left Beijing for six years, and when we come back today, everyone may not know about it. If that's the case, there's no need to disturb their cleanliness."

It is expected that both Niu and Mie understand the importance of money and them.

Although Xueyan said that she didn't care about the money, she didn't want to give it to them. For the people in Zhao's old house, she had to be tougher.

After a long time, Niu smiled coyly, and said: "How can this be compared? The more people come, the more decent the old lady is. I am not afraid of hard work, and I have already booked many banquets. If I don't come, it will be a waste of time? "

But Xueyan said: "Didn't it mean that there is no money in the account? How come there are so many tables?"

Niu Shi was speechless when she said it, and his face turned red.

Zhao Qi stepped in, saluted first, and then said with a smile: "Mom, I know, my uncle must be coaxing you. Seeing that my great-grandmother is about to go to the funeral, how can I not make preparations first? My uncle is here to test Mama's filial piety towards her great-grandmother? Don't worry, my uncle, my parents couldn't be more filial to my great-grandmother, otherwise our family wouldn't have traveled all the way back day and night. My father stayed in front of my great-grandmother's spirit yesterday, and even signed a book What about Ding You?"

When speaking, Zhao Qi winked at Xueyan, his eyes were very cunning.

Xueyan said angrily: "Where is your child talking? Hurry up and wake up your sister, let's go there earlier."

Zhao Qi heard this, and hurriedly said: "Although my sister is young, she is sensible. You don't need me to call, you should get up. But my uncle's business is important, so I can't delay it. If Mom can't make up her mind, I will send someone to ask Dad about it." idea."

Seeing Zhao Qi's young age, his words and deeds are impeccable, Niu Shi and Mi Shi's faces changed, and they just feel uncomfortable.

Mi-shi looked at Zhao Qi, and suddenly thought of Zhao Wei, who was four or five years older than Zhao Qi, and learned to read and write with Zhao Feng since he was a child. He has read a lot of poetry and books since he was a child. His demeanor is far inferior to Zhao Qi. Could it be that his husband is inferior to Zhao Yun, and even his son is inferior to Zhao Qi?

Thinking of this, Mi Shi gently pulled Niu Shi's skirt, and Niu Shi looked back at her irritably. What Mi Shi could think of, she naturally thought of it too. Seeing Zhao Qi's handsome appearance and meaningful demeanor, Niu Shi How to calm down.

They didn't speak, and Xueyan didn't speak, and when Xiang Toon came to ask when he would send someone to deliver the obituary, he said, "No need to go, just take 200 taels of silver to the third wife and Grandma Feng, we will finish the old lady's funeral." Xin, what happens in the future has nothing to do with us, and we don't need to help."

Hearing this sentence, Niu Shi and Mi Shi were taken aback. Did she say that she gave Yinzi, and they will be left alone in the future?No, if they don't care about it, Zhao Feng won't be able to find a good official position if he wins the Jinshi examination in the future.

Niu quickly waved his hands and said, "Don't be like this, how can you ruin the relationship between our two families for a few taels of silver."

Xueyan smiled slightly, and asked: "Didn't Auntie come here for money? Why don't you want it? Or is the money at home enough? It's not necessary for us to go out again?" , When he speaks, he knows how to weigh the pros and cons. At this time, he understands that compared with money, those good old friends of his family are very important.

Niu had nothing to say for a moment, suddenly he had an idea, and with a smile all over his face, he said: "It's exactly what Brother Qi said. It was originally to test your filial piety to the old lady, not for money. When it comes to money, I There is a money-making business to tell you, if you agree, are you afraid that there will be no money in the future?"

When Mi Shi heard Niu Shi mentioning this matter, she was very anxious and quickly winked at her. This is not the time to talk about this matter, if Xue Yan knew their plan, she would definitely not want to.

But Niu didn't notice his wife's actions, he just looked at the snow geese with anticipation in his expression.

After hearing her say a few words, Xueyan guessed what her unfinished words were, so she sat on the chair and said with a serious face: "I want to hear what kind of money-making business it is."

Niu said flatteringly: "You are an official's wife now, who doesn't respect you? You don't need to come forward, just take Yun'er's name card and send it to the yamen, and take care of those helpless people. Since you have done good, You have accumulated virtue and got money, so why not do it?"

When she went to buy meat last year, she had heard from the second miss of the Fu family that she could make a lot of money as long as she took care of the posts, and helped her to bring in several families. When I came to her and helped them win the lawsuit, I was immediately rewarded with 1000 taels of silver, which was the income of their family for two or three years.

Xueyan stood up abruptly, waved her hands and said: "Needless to say, Auntie, our uncle's name card is not for these things, and I have no control over this matter, so I'll go ask the old man and third uncle what is the matter?" How did you plan to let my aunt do these things, and want to ruin the future of our family?"

Mishi was anxious and angry, mother-in-law shouldn't startle the snake.

But Niu said: "Why did you ruin the family's future? For the old lady's funeral, you can't bear to give up money, don't you want us to make money? I said Yuner's wife, your family is extraordinary now, so you have to worry about it us."

Zhao Qi interjected, "Uncle wants to file a lawsuit for someone else?"

Niu smiled and said, "Brother Qi, when you win the lawsuit and get the money, uncle will buy you some fruit to eat."

Zhao Qi lowered his head and smiled, then raised his head, and said: "I read the current court regulations with my husband, and champerty lawsuits go to the prison for dinner. Does my uncle also want to eat in the prison? Could it be that my uncle's family is too poor?" I have eaten food, so I am going to eat in the prison? Uncle, don’t think so, the husband said that the food in the cell is not good, it is cold food and bad food.”

Niu was dumbfounded, and couldn't believe that Zhao Qi could say such a thing at such a young age.

At this time, a trembling voice came in from outside, saying: "Exactly, Li's daughter-in-law, if you and Feng's daughter-in-law want to eat in prison, we will send you there, lest you do something wrong at home." It's a matter of three or two."

Niu and Mi were shocked when they heard this, the little girl came over and said, "Grandma, the old man and the old patriarch are here."

Xueyan nodded, without looking at Niu Shi and Mi Shi, she pulled Zhao Qi out of the front hall.

Sure enough, I saw more than a dozen people standing in the courtyard, including the old patriarch, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Zhao Er, several clan elders from the Bing clan, Han Qingshan and his son, and Zhao Li and his son. Trembling with anger, he gave Niu Shi and Mi Shi a hard look, a stern look flashed in his eyes, and said, "Daughter-in-law Yun, you don't need to be here anymore, take the child to clean up."

Xueyan nodded and took Zhao Qi down.

As soon as Xueyan left, the old patriarch looked at Mr. Zhao and said, "What do you think of it now?"

Mr. Zhao sighed and said, "It's all up to the patriarch."

Before coming, Zhao Yun had invited everyone to explain clearly in person, and stated the two major crimes of profiteering and monopoly, and explained that if the clan acted like this, he would kill relatives righteously and would not tolerate it.It's about the future of the family, everyone reprimanded Zhao Li and Zhao Feng's father and son for not being strict in running the family, Zhao Yun looked at Zhao Feng and said: "If my aunt and younger siblings spoil my future, brother Feng's future doesn't matter."

Now the whole family is relying on Zhao Yun, his words are like thunder, everyone was scared out of their wits, Zhao Feng was so shocked that his complexion turned pale, he repeatedly confessed his crimes, and only said that he would discipline Mi Shi and not allow her to do anything wrong.

Zhao Yun sneered, and said, "I'm just afraid that some people will obey the law and ignore the law of the country."

Zhao Feng even said he didn't dare.

Zhao Yun looked at the old patriarch and the elders and said: "I have not been at home these years. Thanks to the patriarch and the elders in the clan, I have no worries in Xihai Yanzi. Please ask the patriarch and the elders to have a regulation on this matter. Strictly defend yourself, if you can't do these things, then it will be a trivial matter to go to jail, but it will be a major event to affect the future of the whole clan."

The old patriarch agreed: "Yun'er, don't worry, there is an old bone like me at home, and people are watching, nothing will happen."

After hearing this, Zhao Yun hurriedly thanked everyone.

Everyone said that they dare not take it seriously, they understand that Zhao Yun is very important to the Zhao family, and there must be no mistakes, so they have been looking at the Zhao family's old house all these years, and nothing happened. Listening to what Zhao Yun said today, if The Niu family and the Mi family are causing trouble, he will no longer protect the old and the young in the clan, suddenly panicked, and hurriedly said to make decisions for him.

At this moment, Zhao Hui came over and said that Niu Shi and Mi Shi had gone to find Xueyan, everyone was shocked and hurried over.

Zhao Yun helped the old patriarch to walk at the end, and said in a low voice: "I have prepared a sum of money to repair the ancestral hall and set up a sacrificial field for the future of the clan. Keep yourself safe, and I will help you with all my strength, and I will never refuse when the children of the Ming'er Clan come and go."

Hearing this, the old patriarch was overjoyed. He originally intended to control Niu's and Mi's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law five points, but now he has a very strong sense of control.

Zhao Yun was separated from the family at the beginning because Zhao Yun had no prospect of becoming an official. But at this time, Zhao Feng had not yet passed the examination, and he actually became an official. Mr. Zhao regretted it too much. Youzhi, Zhao Wei, who is far better than his own careful training, of course refuses to be partial, so he only listens to the patriarch.

Looking at Zhao Yun, Mr. Zhao secretly sighed, feeling a little sorry, just like the people in the clan said, if his family wants to honor their ancestors, they still have to rely on Zhao Yun. If they rely on Zhao Feng, they may not be able to see him change the family even if they close their eyes.

Zhao Yun didn't seem to be aware of Mr. Zhao's thoughts and expectations, a trace of coldness flitted across the corner of his mouth.

He has long been disheartened about the old house, and the old man is willing to make decisions for himself at this time, simply because he is an official.

Hearing Mr. Zhao's crisp answer, the old patriarch smiled slightly, looked at Niu and Mi and said, "Second Miss Fu was imprisoned for these two crimes and was divorced by her natal family. Do you want to end up like this? If you want If you don’t, I will write a divorce letter and order people to send you back to your mother’s family. Whatever you do, it has nothing to do with our Zhao family.”

Niu was so frightened that tears streamed down his face, he hurriedly said, "Where did you start? I'm all for my family."

Mi Shi quietly backed away, stood behind Niu Shi and bowed his head in silence, covering his face with a handkerchief and weeping. He glanced at Zhao Feng who came with the elders from the corner of his eyes. a chill.

The old patriarch waved his hand and said: "Whether it is for yourself or for the family, you know in your own heart when you establish a daughter-in-law. I will put my words down today and don't disturb Yun'er and his wife in the future. If you follow the example of Miss Fu's family , our old Zhao family doesn’t have a daughter-in-law like you, Feng’er’s future, Yun’er and the clan don’t care, Feng’er hasn’t been admitted to Juren yet.”

Zhao Li was honest and honest, standing by the side without saying a word, but Zhao Feng was so ashamed that he knelt down on the ground, weeping and said: "Mom now realizes her mistake, I beg the old patriarch to forgive me and let my mother go for a while."

Seeing Zhao Feng knelt down, Mi Shi knelt down immediately, lowered his head and wiped his tears without saying a word.

But Zhao Yun smiled coldly and said: "Auntie, don't blame the old patriarch, that's what I meant. I ignored it before, but for the sake of the family, now Auntie actually wants to ruin my future, how can I stick to it?" If Auntie wants to do Feng'er's best, she will keep her own place in the future and don't get involved in those things. If I do, I won't make trouble, but as long as I say a word, even if Feng'er wins the Jinshi examination, don't think about anything. Really lacking."

These words were about to be uttered, and everyone was startled slightly.

Zhao Yun had a tough attitude, and clearly stated his intentions. For Zhao Feng's future, even if Niu and Mi were not reconciled, there was nothing they could do. Let Feng'er vent your anger."

Zhao Yun said indifferently: "Whether Feng'er is good or not depends on how Auntie behaves."

Niu had only one son, raised him like a baby, and was not afraid of anything else, but Zhao Yun would retaliate against Zhao Feng, so he quickly swore to the sky that he would never do such illegal things, and took Mi's to swear together.

In front of everyone, Mi Shizi blushed, but she was also deeply afraid that Zhao Yun would retaliate against Zhao Feng, so she had to make an oath with Niu Shi.

The old patriarch nodded and said: "It's good if you know, but if you have the heart, you can't ignore the punishment. After the old lady's funeral is over, you two, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, will kneel in the ancestral hall for half a year. In the future, I will ask the clan to watch , if you have this heart again, if you do something bad again, you simply write a letter of divorce and send you back to your natal family."

This incident was settled here, and after that, everyone in the clan really looked at their family, and nothing happened again.

Seven days later, Mrs. Zhao went to the funeral and was buried in peace. Xueyan sent someone to deliver the obituary early.The obituary was supposed to be sent out three days after Mrs. Zhao died, but these people only had contacts with Zhao Yun and Xueyan, and had nothing to do with the Zhao family. Moreover, Mrs. Zhao had never been buried, so the obituary was sent out before the funeral. go.

Everyone in Bajing Town had heard about Niu's and Mi's affairs, and they were secretly shocked by Zhao Yun's and Xueyan's methods and attitudes, and they dared not neglect them.

Because Zhao Yun was an official, I heard that Ding You had returned to his hometown. Old friends from all over the capital either came to visit him personally, or sent someone to deliver the funeral ceremony. He was also busy greeting all the family members, Mrs. Xiu, Mrs. Tang, Tang Xin, Xiaohong Shiqi, Yu Chuaner, and others all arrived. Prince Zhongshun and Prince Ning'an both sent people to deliver the funeral ceremony. Yu Liansheng hadn't seen his sister for many years. He and his nephew came in person in a big sedan chair, and everyone hurriedly invited him in.

Zhao Yun came up to meet him and said, "Why do you come here in person when you have time?"

Yu Liansheng turned his eyes, glanced at the faces of Mr. Zhao and the others, and then said: "When you come back, because of your filial piety, you can't go to the capital to meet each other. If I don't come, don't you have to wait until you leave the filial piety?" Can we meet? You don't have to be restrained, I will go to the old lady's funeral to have a libation first, and see my sister and niece and niece again."

After hearing this, everyone obeyed.

Yu Liansheng held a road sacrifice, Xueyan heard that Yu Liansheng came in person, and did not come in time, until the coffin was buried in the ground, and they went home before inviting him to their own homes. When the brothers and sisters met each other, they couldn't help crying with joy.

Zhao Qi and Hao'er had listened to Xueyan's orders for many years, and they all looked at Yu Liansheng with wide eyes, and then came up to kowtow to see him. Yu Liansheng was only one year older than Xueyan, and after growing up for many years, he became more and more handsome and charming. people.

Yu Liansheng held Zhao Qi with one hand and Hao'er with the other. Looking around, he felt like the golden boy and jade girl in front of Guanyin. Ask Yu Liansheng to testify and distribute the ladder left by Mrs. Zhao to a group of children and grandchildren.