One of the Red Buildings: Three Thousand Miles

The dowry maids that Mulan brought this time included four senior maids, six young maids, and two nanny.This is still the number of people after streamlining, and there were originally more.However, due to the small size of the house at that time, there were too many people to live in, so we saved a lot of waiters.As for the dowry house slaves, there are quite a few. Originally, they only planned to bring three households, but later they just made up six households.Not all the people in the six rooms lived in Shi's house, except for the two rooms that Mulan often used, the rest first lived in several Zhuangzi outside the city to help manage the affairs of the Zhuangzi.

Mulan's four big maids, Bicao, Aicao, Feicao, and Wencao; the little maids Shuier, Yuer, Linger, Longer, Qiuer, Fenger; Nanny Song who took care of Mulan growing up.

The people who came out of the palace somewhat looked down on the "stinginess" of the Shi family, there was no way, the financial situation of the Shi family was just there, and they couldn't be generous even if they wanted to.

Listening to Xuanxuan telling Mulan that she hoped that Mulan would take care of the family in the future, Nanny Song was not happy at first. If she wanted her opinion on taking care of the Shi family, it was Mulan's private money and dowry silver to subsidize the Shi family.There are several younger brothers and sisters under Shi's family who are not married, and the days to come will be long.So before Mulan could speak, Mammy Zhao took the teacup to Xuanxuan first, and said to Xuanxuan with a half-smile, "Second girl's words are a bit biased. My princess has just become a new bride, and the higher-ups are not Without parents-in-law, would it be inappropriate to take over the housekeeper's job rashly?"

Xuanxuan raised her eyelids and stared at Nanny Song, feeling very displeased in her heart, but she couldn't show it on the face, she quarreled with the dowry nanny within a few days of getting married, not talking about fame, just for the sake of future The family is harmonious, and Xuanxuan can only patiently continue to say in harmony, "What Mammy said is different, my sister-in-law is now the elder sister-in-law. If my sister-in-law didn't come in before, my sister-in-law would take care of it, but now my sister-in-law is here , if I still don’t know what to say, do you think this is a good thing to say?”

Seeing what Xuanxuan said, Nanny Song felt more and more that the Shi family had a plan, and she refused to agree, "Second girl, my princess has never learned how to be a housekeeper. You see, why don't you let her go first and let my princess Let's straighten out my dowry first. If my princess can straighten out the dowry, I believe the housekeeper will be fine."

This is a famous saying by Nanny Song. The Shi family has no family property, so it is not as rich as Mulan's dowry.Xuanxuan's face dropped immediately, and she stopped looking at Nanny Song, but politely said to Mulan, "If this is what my sister-in-law thinks, I don't have to worry about it as a sister-in-law. Brother discuss it, and when you want to take over, just send someone to tell me."

Xuanxuan stood up and wanted to leave. Before Mulan could speak, Wencao came in with a smile, and said first, "Second girl is right, who cares about the little money..."

"Shut up!" Mulan glared at Wencao, "Go and kneel on the porch and think about what mistakes you made. If you can't figure it out, I won't keep you either. Give it to me tomorrow morning." Go back to the palace, don't serve me anymore!"

Wencao didn't dare to say any more, and hurriedly ran to the corridor and knelt down.

Nanny Song opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but she saw Mulan's face was green, "Mommy, I'm married now, so I'd better change the title of princess."

Nanny Song muttered, and couldn't speak anymore. In the end, Nanny Zhao went over with a smile and pulled Nanny Song out.Outside the door, Zhao Nanny lowered her voice and said to Song Nanny, "You old man, you really didn't understand the tense or something, but you actually confronted that nobleman face to face. Even if he is just the daughter-in-law of the princess, then I'm also a master, you didn't talk like that."

Nanny Song was still not happy, she felt that what she did was right, she should be slapping Mulan's ass, "I'm not all for the girl..."

"It's alright, alright, if you continue to be so ignorant, you will suffer sooner or later." Zhao Nanny pushed Nanny Song away, and then turned around to go back to the house to continue serving after seeing the person walking away.

After Zhao Mama returned to the house, she saw Mulan and Xuanxuan holding hands, talking and laughing, without the nervousness just now.Zhao Nanny hurriedly pulled Bi Cao over to ask how it was. Bi Cao smiled and leaned into Zhao Nanny's ear and said, "Song Nanny is so confused, I really thought that I could show off my power when I got here. The two girls and the Princess , Oh, no, I have a good relationship with the young lady, there is something in my mother's mind."

Mother Zhao thanked Bi Cao in a low voice, and stood quietly at her original position, watching how Xuanxuan talked to Mulan.

Mulan expressed her willingness to take over the housework very straightforwardly, "Since I am here, there is no reason for you, a young girl who has not left the cabinet, to continue to be busy. But first of all, you have to watch over me when you turn around. For a while I'm afraid I still can't make sense." Although the sparrow is small and complete, the Shi family doesn't look big, but the population is quite large, especially in the previous generation, Mr. Shi's heirs are considered rich, although the difficult Aunt Cui has disappeared. In the words, but Aunt Liu, Aunt Ying and the two Tongfang are still concubines of the father-in-law in name, and the concubines of the elders are also careless.

Xuanxuan chatted intimately with Mulan and had dinner together until Hou Xuan came back. Xuanxuan got up to say goodbye. Mulan sent her to the door and bid farewell to Xuanxuan reluctantly.

Mulan walked back with Bicao, saw Wencao who was still kneeling in the corridor, snorted softly, turned her head and whispered to Bicao, "I see how long she can go crazy."

Bi Cao took it very seriously, "Young Madam, don't be angry, this slave looks coldly at Eldest Young Master and is not that kind of person. Treat Madam very well."

Speaking of Hou Xuan, Mulan smiled shyly.Indeed, after being married for two days, after getting along with Hou Xuan, Mulan has already gained some confidence in him.Hou Xuan respected and loved Mulan, even though Mulan had already hinted that Feicao Wencao was prepared for him in the future, but Hou Xuan just pretended not to hear it, and even after Mulan hinted, he basically stopped using those two people. Call Bi Cao, or do it yourself.

After entering the house, Hou Xuan had already pushed his coat, changed into the clothes he usually used in the house, and sat on a chair to drink tea.Seeing Mulan come back, he asked, "Why are you and Xuanxuan having trouble today?"

Mulan smiled lightly, "How is that possible. I don't know what kind of temperament Xuanxuan is, and you still don't understand? By the way, Xuanxuan came to tell me today about letting me follow the housework. What do you think?"

Hou Xuan nodded, took a long sigh, and solemnly took Mulan's hand, "You have been wronged by marrying me. The younger ones can go out of the house, and I am the only one who must be filial at home. From now on, The size of the family is all up to you."

In a word, Hou Xuan has clearly expressed his trust in Mulan.

Mulan smiled from the bottom of her heart, "What is wronged or not? If you don't let me down, how can I live up to your trust. No matter how bad it is, if you study a little longer, even a stupid person will be enlightened."

Hou Xuan laughed loudly, and scratched Mulan's nose with his finger, "Lan'er said that, but do you admit that you are that stupid?"

Mulan's face was flushed with embarrassment, she said something coquettishly, then turned and walked into the house.

Hou Xuan followed in and told Mulan about the family situation in detail, "Mother is actually a good talker, the two aunts. Except for Aunt Liu who is a little worried, Aunt Ying is soft-tempered, so it's nothing to say. As for the others, among the younger brothers and sisters, Haoxuan and Zhuxuan are very much like Aunt Ying, they are not easy-going people. On the other hand, Mo Xuan, in the past when I was not at home, I can know from the letters that she has made Xuanxuan a lot. Even... Forget it, It’s okay not to mention Chen Zhima and rotten millet. Just remember, don’t be short-lived, but don’t be extravagant and wasteful. It’s better to be frugal when living at home.”

Mulan smiled and listened, nodding her head from time to time. Seeing that Hou Xuan had finished speaking, she handed her some tea over, "I'm new here, and there are still many things I don't understand. You should mention me more in the future."

Hou Xuan nodded naturally, and it was his duty to help Mulan.

After hearing Hou Xuan's assurance, Mulan was even more happy, but when she thought about Wencao, she felt tired, and said hesitantly, "Feicao Wencao is prepared by my family. You should take a look..."

Hou Xuan raised his hand to stop Mulan's words, seeing Mulan's aggrieved and wanting Zhuang Dafang, he was amused, angry and a little masculine in his heart.My own charm is not small, it seems that I am fascinated by my daughter-in-law.Complacent in her heart, she comforted Mulan, and solemnly assured, "Actually, Xuanxuan talked to me as early as when we got engaged. That little girl is very thoughtful, no matter how small she is. Our family is not big. There are a lot of people, and there are a lot of right and wrong. How much wronged my sister has suffered, and how I got here. The root of all this is not all because my mother is too "virtuous". The inner house is restless, and I can't do anything well. Therefore, I Let me tell you straight, I don’t want to think about the concubine sharing a room or something. We two live a good life, and it’s fine if we don’t live forever. When we have children in the future, the population in the family will be simpler, and there will be less right and wrong, you It's easy to take care of."

These words made Mulan feel more at ease.Before getting married, even when she entered the palace to meet the queen mother, the queen mother secretly told her not to be jealous in the future, a man can't control his thoughts, if he can't control it, then he should be a good wife and mother who is well educated and reasonable.But if Hou Xuan doesn't want to, then she doesn't have to be really "generous".

The young couple huddled under the quilt and talked privately for half the night. If it weren't for the thought of having a full moon wine tomorrow, Mulan would have thought of pulling Hou Xuan to talk all night.

In this way, after waking up the next day, the two of them were a little depressed.Mulan put on a little makeup and dressed Hou Xuan herself.Hou Xuan reciprocated the favor by inserting red hairpins for Mulan, and the two of them had a sour relationship early in the morning.The maidservant laughed secretly.

After the two of them packed up, they went out of the yard to pay their respects to the upper room first, and prepared today's full moon wine after breakfast.On the way, I happened to meet Xuanxuan who was also going to the room.Seeing Hou Xuan and his wife's intimate expressions, Xuanxuan was happy in her heart, and was waiting to say hello when she was happy. She didn't want to come out in a hurry, and she came to Xuanxuan with a nervous expression, and said a few words in Xuanxuan's ear, and she saw Xuanxuan's complexion changed drastically. ...