One of the Red Buildings: Three Thousand Miles

Aunt Cui seemed to have completely disappeared from Xuanxuan's side, without a sound, but many people were changing.Master Shi is so kind to Xuanxuan, it is because Xuanxuan wants the stars and never picks the moon, Mo Xuan's first lady of the Shi family is in a low position, and Mrs. Shi has arranged tasks for Xuanxuan, Xuanxuan is impartial Yi, it's an easy job that is easy to get famous. Soon, the second lady of the Shi family's reputation for being kind and gentle gradually spread out.

Don't mention anything else, let's just talk about the fact that [-] officials, big and small, brought their families to Zong Ling's mansion for dinner.Mrs. Shi really made some preparations for this, she originally thought to make two more clothes for Xuanxuan, let her try it on, and see which one is the best and most appropriate.He also trained out his treasured jewelry and asked Xuanxuan to take it with her when the time comes.Xuanxuan insisted on not making more clothes. After many days as the housekeeper, she knew that Shi's family was far from being as beautiful as it appeared. In the past, in the borderlands, the cost of cutting new clothes for the New Year was less than two days' meal money, so Xuanxuan didn't want to waste .

In the end, at Mrs. Shi's insistence, she still made two outfits, one for going out to wear, and the other for new year's clothes.

Mrs. Shi hired a tailor from the best embroidery building in the capital. After finishing the work, she asked Xuan Xuan to try it on. The fabrics are very expensive for one tael of silver.Wearing it is not only warm, but also light, and it is very flexible to lift your arms and kick your legs.Xuanxuan's eyes brightened, "Mom, this dress is good."

Mrs. Shi smiled and raised her hand to tidy up Xuanxuan, nodded to Muge and said, "Go tell the embroiderer outside, you did a good job. You must send the reward."

Xuanxuan hesitated to speak, but Mrs. Shi raised her eyes and said with a half-smile, "Why, there are still times when you can't say it, so tell me, what do you want to say?"

Xuanxuan said honestly, "Mother, this thing is too expensive. It's okay to say that the cloth is expensive. What do you need to ask outsiders to make the clothes? The workmanship of this dress sometimes costs more than the cloth, so it's not worth it."

Mrs. Shi really laughed, and joked, "Oh, my girl also knows how to be frugal."

Xuanxuan was not happy, "Mother, you love your daughter, you love her, but after all, you are using the money from the public, and you don't have to make the whole family suffer for me."

Mrs. Shi sighed at the birth, and was very pleased with Xuanxuan's performance. "Don't worry, the money is mine."

Xuanxuan thought for a while, and said to Mrs. Shi, "Mother, my daughter has an idea. My daughter just got together the cloth for the whole family to make clothes for the New Year yesterday, and she is wondering whether to reward them directly or make them for them. Just now, my daughter suddenly thought, why don't I ask my family members, promise them some money and find something for them to do, so that everyone can wear new clothes soon after the end of the year?" This idea is somewhat similar to that of Xue Baochai when he was in charge of Tanchun's house in the Red Mansion. Waiting for the idea, just change the look.

Mrs. Shi thought for a while, then nodded, "It's good to be careful, but have you ever thought that not everyone is willing to use that cloth to make clothes. But after all, it's the first year in Beijing, and it's not uncommon for servants to dress inappropriately." It hurts our face. Forget it, it’s hard for you to come up with this method. Although it is slightly insufficient, it is much better than before, so go ahead and do it.”

Xuanxuan thought she had come up with a very good idea, but she didn't realize that there is so much knowledge in her little managerial family, it is really difficult to think about everything comprehensively.He got up and was about to go out to order this matter, but was stopped by Mrs. Shi again. "By the way, I'm just being hypocritical with you, and I forgot to tell you something serious. Just wait a minute,"

Xuanxuan turned around.Mrs. Shi said, "At fifteen, every young lady will bring something for fun. You should also think about what you are good at, and prepare well."

Xuanxuan looked at Mrs. Shi speechlessly, she brought something for fun, isn't this just a few girls who are compared to each other.When I thought that this was the reason why I dressed up, I felt unwilling, changed my mind, and suddenly smiled. "Mother, Yu'er is about the same age as me, why don't you take her with you? Didn't you say that Mr. Zongling has twin girls? Wouldn't it be great for our family to bring two?"

Mrs. Shi thought for a while, and felt that it was feasible. Firstly, Yilin Ruhai's posture of being a holy family member now, bringing Lin Daiyu to such an event is indeed a credit to her.Furthermore, Mrs. Shi dressed up Xuanxuan not only to help Master Shi, but more importantly, she hoped that Xuanxuan could get to know a few more ladies in Beijing, which would be of great benefit to Xuanxuan in the future.If Daiyu also goes, I believe it can also help Daiyu.

At that moment, Madam said that she would think carefully and make a decision after Lin Ruhai came back and discussed with him.Xuanxuan answered and went out.

Lin Ruhai naturally agreed after knowing it. He also felt that Daiyu had stayed at home for a long time and had few friends, so she was always lonely. If she could get to know more people, maybe she would become cheerful. When this person is in a good mood, it will naturally be of great benefit to the body. benefit.

Daiyu is good at needlework, and she found a pair of exquisite sachets that she embroidered to accompany Xuanxuan to learn needlework a while ago. After seeing it, Mrs. Shi thought it was good, and said that she would not be willing to give it away. Use it, it's too delicate.

Xuanxuan held back for several days, and finally came up with an object that was clever and amazed. After seeing it, Madam Shi shook her head and then nodded. Insufficient skills, in the future will have to force training.

In the blink of an eye, it was the night of the [-]th day, Mrs. Shi prepared everything early in the morning, and went to Zong Ling's mansion in a carriage before it was dark.Xuanxuan and Daiyu followed closely from left to right, and when they arrived at Zong Ling's mansion, several wives had already arrived first.It was originally agreed that the female family members will come first, and the family members will come back with Mr. Zong Ling when they get off work. The men will sit around the heater in the big house outside, and the family members will follow Mrs. Zong Ling to eat in the cabinet greenhouse. hold up.

"Hi sister-in-law Zhou, I haven't seen you for a long time. How is your body getting better recently? My son just got a diet prescription, which is specially for nourishing qi. I wanted to see you give it to you, but I didn't want to see it all the time. How about it?" , Tomorrow, I will ask someone to deliver it to your house?" Mrs. Shi happened to meet Mrs. Zhou who had just arrived when she entered the door.

Mrs. Zhou is the wife of Mrs. Shi's colleague, and Mrs. Zhou also works in the same room. The two families have many contacts, and Mrs. Zhou has a cheerful personality, and she likes Mrs. Shi's temper.

Mrs. Zhou is a woman who is not tall and slightly overweight. Although her appearance can only be regarded as correct, she is said to be a lady of everyone, with an unusual demeanor. Her daughter Zhou Yingzi is not two years older than Xuanxuan, and the housekeeper is proficient in everything. , especially well written.Xuanxuan was very envious when she saw it, and kept clamoring to make Zhou Yingzi her teacher. Zhou Yingzi liked Xuanxuan's heartiness, and the two became friends in the boudoir.At this time, the two met, holding hands and chatting endlessly, while Daiyu listened to Zhile.

After being taken to the back room by the servants, several female relatives introduced each other. Mrs. Zong Ling, the head of the family, was a tall, fair-skinned young woman.It is for the successor wife, Mr. Zong Ling's original spouse died of illness five years ago, and the family has continued for the current one.

Mrs. Zong Ling was talking to several female relatives, and when she saw Mrs. Shi coming, she responded, "Mrs. Shi is here. This time, the clan's mansion was able to successfully complete the task and show its face in front of the Holy One. It is all thanks to Mrs. Shi. I have long wanted to see you." It’s time to see Madam, today can be regarded as seeing you.”

Mrs. Shi said humbly, "Ma'am, what you said is serious. Everything is under the guidance of Lord Zongling, and all the adults cooperate. My master is just following along and doing things together."

Mrs. Shi's humility made Mrs. Zong Ling and the female family members present deeply satisfied. Who doesn't like someone who is capable but not ostentatious?What's more, Mrs. Shi has a younger brother who is the upstart Lin Ruhai!

For a while, the house was full of joy, several wives sat together and talked about some anecdotes about Beijing, and the ladies, especially the two ladies from Zong Ling's family, chatted with a group of young girls.A group of little girls, the oldest is only ten years old, the youngest is only four years old, a group of baby dolls, and they talk about it after a few words.The two twin ladies of the Zong Ling family, the older one is Yuzhi and the younger one is Yumin. Yuzhi is calm and stable, while Yumin is lively and cheerful. Although they were born by the deceased wife, the stepwife also takes good care of the two girls, and behaves well. There is a style of everyone in the middle school.

Zhou Yingzi was familiar with Yuzhi, so she introduced Xuanxuan to her, and Yuzhi happily looked her up and down, "I've heard about you from the sister of the Zhou family, and you have been in Beijing for more than half a year. gone."

Xuanxuan stuck out her tongue with a smirk, "Actually, I want to be silly every day, but my mother doesn't agree, so I can only learn."

"Hee hee, my sister is so interesting." Yu Zhi was amused by Xuan Xuan's strange appearance.

Xuanxuan likes Yuzhi's character very much, she doesn't have that kind of grandeur, and with Zhou Yingzi's introduction, the three of them soon became good friends, while Daiyu got along with Yumin, that lively little girl very strangely Very happy, without talking a few words, the two of them have already decided that they must get together again before the Chinese New Year.

There are those who have a good conversation, and some who don't like it. A Miss Sun thinks that Xuanxuan and Daiyu are not pleasing to the eye, especially Xuanxuan. Don't say much, it makes people feel uncomfortable.Xuanxuan was used to seeing Mo Xuan's sarcastic remarks at home, and she had long learned the ability to treat it as fart, so she didn't care.The young ladies saw it in their eyes and admired it in their hearts.

Not long after, the sky darkened, Master Zongling returned to the Zongling Mansion with a group of old and young men from the Clan Mansion, went to the front to listen to the opera and eat wine, and two tables were set up in the inner house. The girls sit alone at the table without interfering with each other, and can eat freely.

During the banquet, each girl brought her little gadgets, Daiyu's sachet, and Zhou Yingzi's glass tassels, each of which was different, but they were all admired by the wives.It's just that after all the little girls "show off", Xuanxuan still sat still, showing no signs of taking anything. The girl from the Sun family sneered, "Didn't you say that the second lady of the Shi family is very smart? Why, she even took out her hand?" nothing?"

Miss Sun deliberately amplified her voice so that everyone in the room could hear it.Mrs. Shi was displeased in her heart, but she never showed it on her face. Instead, she calmly glanced at Mrs. Sun who was sitting opposite.Mrs. Sun raised her head proudly, and said with a smirk, "Yo, Tong Yan Wuji, that girl Siyu has a solid eye, she doesn't know how to read words and expressions, and Madam Zong Ling laughed at her. Madam Shi, please don't take it to heart. .”

Mrs. Shi smiled faintly and said nothing, but Mrs. Zong Ling smiled and said, "You have eaten so much for a long time, and you haven't noticed the craftsmanship of the second girl of the Shi family?"

Mrs. Zhou's eyes lit up, and she said, "Could it be that this novel snack made of a treasure shelf is the second girl's handicraft?"

Mrs. Shi raised her hands to put her hair in a bun, and said modestly, "It's just something a child made at will, so it's not worth mentioning. Xuanxuan is learning cooking recently, and she can't do anything else well, but this kind of pastry , don't worry about it."

The people of Zong Ling's mansion praised it greatly, "It's not that you have special ideas, it's originality. After all, Mrs. Shi will teach girls."