One of the Red Buildings: Three Thousand Miles

Xuanxuan opportunistically used the special treasure rack to put the pastries she made by herself, and she really stole the limelight at the dinner party.Regardless of whether the food is good or not, the most rare thing is the kindness. Every girl either sends sachets or toys, but Xuanxuan only brings food, and the taste is really good, so it stands out.

Master Shi and Mrs. Shi brought Xuanxuan and Daiyu back home from the party, and it was almost three o'clock when they arrived home. Master Shi was better, and the next day happened to have a Muxiu, so it didn't matter if he came back late.After sending the two young ones back to sleep quickly, Master Shi was very excited and pulled Mrs. Shi to talk.Why is Lord Zong Ling thinking highly of him, why are all his colleagues in harmony, why he has really stepped out of the shadow, and hopes that he can make a difference in the imperial city in the future, at least he can take care of his wife and children.

Mrs. Shi kept smiling and listening. Master Shi has indeed been aggrieved for many years. Now that he is proud, he naturally hopes to find someone to confide in, and the person to confide in is naturally only Mrs. Shi.After Mr. Shi babbled on for a long time, Mrs. Shi brought Mr. Shi a cup of tea to moisten his throat, and by the way, told him about their female relatives tonight.

"The two girls are absolutely competitive. Daiyu gets along very well with the second lady of Zongling's family. Xuanxuan also got acquainted with the eldest lady under the introduction of that girl Zhou Yingzi. Xuanxuan's first-class pastry has won a lot of praise. I met a lot of people through Sister Zhou. Although it was the first time we met, I am confident that we can establish a good relationship if we get in touch again, and it will also be a help to the master." Mrs. Shi said confidently.

Master Shi was always excited when he heard this, he held Mrs. Shi's hands and did not let go, he was so excited, "You are really a good wife, the ancients did not deceive me, and the sincerity did not deceive me!"

Mrs. Shi blushed when she was praised by Master Shi, and she said shyly, "I'm not as good as you said, but I just want to be the master. By the way, there is one more thing, the master is at odds with Mr. Sun? Why? Only their girls come to make trouble?"

Master Shi was stunned for a moment, frowned, and asked Mrs. Shi what was going on in detail. Mrs. Shi said one by one, Master Shi was silent for a moment, and said, "Master Sun is the younger brother of General Sun. He is not as good as elder brother in terms of knowledge. He is not favored at home, but he has a very high spirit. A few months earlier than me, he came to the clan's mansion, but he was not as popular as me, and he was a little mean. You also know, who is not in this imperial city? A person with a background? If you want people to respect you, it’s useless to rely on your background alone. You have to look at yourself. He doesn’t think I’m appreciated by the imperial order, and I often gossip on weekdays, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

Mrs. Shi was very angry when she heard this, "So, does he have to be happy when others are inferior to him? It is the master's ability to be valued, and there is nothing wrong with it. Could it be that he is jealous and rejects the master to make people respect? What a fool. I have read the book to the stomach, I have never seen such a shameless man!"

Mrs. Shi's indignant words touched Mr. Shi's heart, and Mr. Shi smiled to comfort Mrs. Shi, "It's okay, he won't be taken care of by himself. I'm happy to be a good old man now. Let's be more modest and prudent, and I'm still afraid of this day. Is it more difficult to cross?"

After all, it was already four o'clock outside, Mrs. Shi was busy serving Master Shi to rest, maybe he was really tired, Master Shi fell asleep when he lay down, and Mrs. Shi stared blankly at the top of the bed, unable to fall asleep...

In a blink of an eye, the end of the year is coming soon, and Xuanxuan is busy with Mrs. Shi. Relatives, friends, and elders of the clan always have to express something during the New Year. It can't be the same. Some leathers are given more, and some are given more herbs. There are also poor relatives who are less luxurious and more practical... Xuanxuan really learned a lot after going back and forth. This is the first time she knows that there are so many things to say about this gift.

However, Mrs. Shi also said that in fact, the Shi family is nothing compared to the big families, and it is nothing at all.In particular, the Shi family didn't have their own parents-in-law, so the most difficult part of filial piety was saved, not only did it save Mrs. Shi a lot of trouble.

"You have to remember that no matter how good the parents-in-law are in the world, they all want to be respected by their family members, especially the daughter-in-law. I shouldn't have told you this, but you are not young anymore. I will teach you wherever I think of it. Save yourself from forgetting it when teaching together in the future. Remember, things don’t depend on high or low, but on people’s hearts. When you give something that is pleasing to people’s hearts, you must try to figure out their thoughts. Don’t give it to others because you think it’s so good that the world is awakened. I don’t need it or I don’t like it. The simplest thing is that your aunt Wan’s family likes jade. I can’t get good jade, but it’s easy to find strange stones. Before I came to Beijing, I sent someone to look for strange stones. Sending the former son to my aunt, she likes it very much. This is sending someone to the bottom of my heart." Mrs. Shi often educates Xuanxuan and Daiyu along the way when doing housework, and teaches the two people how to understand the world.

The two young ones naturally benefited a lot. Xuanxuan listened attentively and kept nodding her head, "Not only giving gifts, but also paying attention to how you speak and behave when communicating with people on weekdays. I used to be too casual, so I was not kind to people, and I always felt Only those who agree with me are good sisters, but I don’t know that good sisters naturally need to spend their minds, and others can’t do things willfully, so there’s no need to make enemies for yourself.”

Mrs. Shi nodded, "My son, that's right, you finally understand. If a person wants to live casually, he must first start from not being casual!"

When Mr. Shi was 28 years old, he finished the last paperwork in the clan's mansion and returned to Shi's house at night. This year's vacation has begun.On New Year's Eve, early in the morning, Hou Xuanmoxuandexiuanxuan waited for a large family to arrive early and greeted his wife, and a group of people gathered around the table to have breakfast.

Dexi picked up the rice in the bowl and took a mouthful of rice grains. Mrs. Shi smiled, "Eat it slowly for me, and when the wind blows back, don't get upset. I don't care about you these two days, but I want you play."

Dexi giggled, but he still ate fast, finished his meal in two or three bites, stood up and respectfully saluted Master Shi, and when Master Shi waved his hand, he ran away like a bird letting out the wind.He didn't run very far, but turned back quickly, and smiled with a smile on his face, "Second brother, are you going? We have agreed to set off firecrackers today, and there are some people singing big shows outside, so it's very lively."

Haoxuan didn't have the guts of Dexie, he wanted to go, but he was embarrassed to say it, and looked at his own mother, Aunt Ying, seeing her staring at her eyes, and felt a little cold in his heart, well, he couldn't go out.

No, Mrs. Shi said to Master Shi, "Let Haoxuan go too, I don't worry if I have my brother by my side. Both brothers go out, and send more people to follow. It should be lively today."

Master Shi nodded, Haoxuan got the order, and happily went out with Dexie to have fun.After dinner, Hou Xuan went back to his room to read a book as usual. He will open Enke next year, and he is still waiting for the gold list.Without Aunt Cui, Aunt Liu and Aunt Ying are here with Mrs. Shi today to see if she can help.Mrs. Shi was also unambiguous, casually pointed out two errands, and sent the two to do them, while the young girls stayed in the house and handed them all over to Master Shi, so that Master Shi would take the little girls with him today.

Mo Xuan is clever, when Mrs. Shi has something to go out, she immediately goes to Master Shi, either touting that Master Shi is good at calligraphy, or coquettishly asking Master Shi to draw a picture for her so that she can hang it in the house.Master Shi was so happy that he stroked his beard.Xuanxuan was bored, she rested her chin on her hand to watch Zhuxuan dipping in water and scratching the tabletop.I thought to myself, I haven't been so leisurely for a long time, and I am really not used to this sudden leisure.If only Daiyu was there, I wouldn't be so bored, at least she and Daiyu still have a lot to talk about.

Daiyu was taken back to the Lin Mansion by Lin Ruhai yesterday. Although Lin Ruhai will still bring Daiyu to the mansion to watch the New Year tonight, but the father and daughter haven't sat and talked together for a long time. Lin Ruhai finally had some free time. Of course, we should spend some time alone with Daiyu.

Soon, the evening came, and the boys Dexie Haoxuan didn't know what they were playing outside, and they came back covered in mud. Fortunately, Xuanxuan thought that the two boys were like monkeys, and the new clothes would definitely not last for a day Also bright and bright.Prepared two extra bodies for the two boys early.Quickly put them on, Xuanxuan and Hou Xuan went to the Lin Mansion to invite Lin Ruhai and Daiyu.

Mrs. Shi placed the meals in the big room in the Zhengming Hall. The room was empty. In order to keep out the cold, a lot of stoves were set up, and the two greenhouses next door were scalding hot. The whole room didn't have any cool air.

There were quite a few people who came, and Madam Shi never put on airs. Aunt Liu, Aunt Ying, and Aunt Cui who had sent away were all at the table in previous years. This year, there was one less, but Madam Shi still arranged seats for two people. bottom of the .At this time, even if someone is not angry, it is difficult to pick the wrong one. Originally, the aunt is still a concubine and a servant, so naturally she cannot sit on an equal footing with the young masters and ladies. It is already a great gift to be able to sit on the table.

A group of people sat down, and the head of Mr. Shi's family first raised his glass to Lin Ruhai, "This year we have a reunion year, Ruhai, the last time we watched the New Year together like this was 19 years ago. I can come back, thanks to you .” After speaking, let’s do it first.

Lin Ruhai hurriedly returned a glass, "My brother, are you really being so polite to me?"

Master Shi laughed loudly, "Yes, so, this second cup, I want to respect your sister." After speaking, he picked up the second cup and respected Mrs. Shi's eyes.Madam Shi's eyes were slightly red, "I can't afford it, master."

Master Shi shook his head again and again, "If it wasn't for Madam, how would I be where I am today? You are a good wife, you have helped me a lot, and I have treated you poorly for many years. Don't say anything, this glass of wine is for my husband to drink first. "He raised his neck and took another cup.

Mo Xuan's hand under the table twisted the veil vigorously, wishing to break the veil.After entering Beijing, the master paid more and more attention to his concubines, wouldn't he feel even more sad?It's good that Mrs. Shi doesn't care about Mrs. Shi's disfavor, if the two of them love each other, not only will Aunt Liu have nothing to look forward to, but even her own life will only become more and more difficult.Therefore, Mo Xuan couldn't bear it.

After hearing Master Shi's words, Mrs. Shi almost choked up, and it took a long time to hold back, "What are you talking about, husband and wife for many years, you and I still need these?"

Master Shi looked at Mrs. Shi tenderly, and took a deep breath, "This third cup, we will drink it together as a family. I hope that in the coming year, the daughters will be sensible and well-behaved, and the boys will study hard everywhere."

Hou Xuan led his younger brothers and sisters to get up to be taught.

All in all, this New Year's Eve dinner was quite comfortable.I just want to, just after dinner, the family is preparing to watch the New Year until one o'clock to set off cannons, someone came to your door to deliver something.