An old lady's life

Hong Ye asked Lai Jian to send someone to Zhen's house, but he didn't expect Lai Jian to deliver it himself, Hong Ye was a little speechless, Lai Jian wanted to flatter, but he didn't know that he had slapped the horse's hoof.

Although children are ignorant, and adults cannot have the same knowledge as children, Hongye still wants to have the same knowledge as the children of Zhen's family.

Lai Jian braved the wind and rain to give gifts and came back, Pidianpidian ran to ask Hongye for credit.

"Old lady, the Zhen family is really busy today, many officials are sending congratulatory gifts." Lai Jian lowered his head, not seeing Hong Ye's expression.

Hong Ye said indifferently: "The concubine Zhen is favored, and one person can ascend to heaven, so it is only natural for the Zhen family to be favored." However, it is not a long-term solution to maintain the family business with women, so the most important thing is the man in the family stand up.Men in Rongning and Ningfu seem to be unable to stand up now, it doesn't matter, she has cultivated the next generation well, and it is estimated that after more than ten years, she should be able to take care of her life with peace of mind.

Lai Jian nodded and bowed, and said with a bright smile on his face: "Yes, yes, the old slave saw that the Bowling Marquis Mansion sent a big butler to give gifts, and several other Dukes' mansions also sent big butlers to give gifts, and the second wife's natal family also sent gifts. Send the big housekeeper to give a congratulatory gift..."

Lai Jian mentioned a lot of people, but apart from the old relatives that everyone used to come and go, some people did not give gifts, such as the residence of the Duke of Li and the Duke of Qi. How can there be no conflicts among concubines, it is impossible for the Duke of Li and the Duke of Qi to lower their status.

Hongye summed up the people Lai Jian said were basically middle- and lower-level officials, none of the powerful officials were moved, and there was no one with real power on the military commander's side, so in fact, the Zhen family just looked like a show.As for Jia Mu's natal family's Bowlinghou's Mansion, unlike her and Ai Cao, the Shi family's elder brother has cheated, and it is impossible to know what will happen in the future. Compared with other concubines, it is naturally more advantageous to be favored by a concubine who has some friendship with his own family. .

Lai Jian completed the task, exited the Rongxi Hall, and thought about things while walking, always feeling that something was forgotten, and the rain finally lightened up this time.After returning to the front hall, Lai Jian still hadn't figured it out, but he felt that the things he hadn't figured out were very important, and he couldn't figure it out until he finished the day's work and returned to Lai's house in the back street of Rongfu to tell His daughter-in-law, let his daughter-in-law talk about it.

Nanny Lai slapped her thigh, "You bastard, didn't the old lady tell you to send someone to give gifts to Zhen's house, why did you go by yourself?"

Lai Jian was stunned for a moment, and he said for a while: "The Zhen family and our Jia family are old relatives. In the past, any happy or funeral events were arranged by the housekeeper. Why can't I go in person?"

Nanny Lai gritted her teeth, "You, you, you should listen carefully to the old lady's orders. The relationship between the Zhen family and Jia's family is something that the master has to consider. Do whatever the master tells you to do. You make up your own mind. Of course, the old lady will not." I'm happy." Thinking of a certain statement she heard before, Madam Lai's heart froze, and she whispered a few words in Lai Jian's ear.

Lai Jian's whole body softened immediately, and he slapped himself hard, "Well, I've been getting carried away recently. Old lady, what do you think? I'm still thinking about doing well in the past three months, maybe the old lady..."

Nanny Lai glared at him and waved her hand: "Okay, don't make up your own mind next time, I will visit the old lady tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. As for the position of housekeeper, don't even think about it. Greetings, I chatted with the old sisters in the mansion again. The old lady has no intention of changing people. Do you think the old lady sent Steward Lin to Jinling to be idle? I thought so at first, but I don’t think so now. What’s going on in the mansion now They are not as important as the Elder Master and the Second Master, so the old lady sent Butler Lin to take care of the Elder Master and the Second Master, this is how to fully value and trust the servants."

Lai Jian's head drooped suddenly, and his position of chief housekeeper seemed to have flown away with wings.Hey, what should I do if I don't trust my master?As a servant of the Rong Mansion, that was for life. He still thought that his eldest son and second son would take over from him and become the chief steward of the mansion.

On the second day, the sky was still dark and the weather was getting colder. Jia Hu and Jia Zhu couldn't play in the garden anymore, so the two little guys could only play with Hongye indoors.

Hongye is looking at the account book. Changping’s 18-year account book has been straightened out, and Changping’s 17-year account book is being reviewed. The people in the mansion have falsely reported the unit price. Of course, Rong Mansion is still in its heyday, and there is no deficit As for the future, Hongye already knows what to do, but she can only act when Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng come back.

Don't let her do everything, Jia She and Jia Zheng still don't know anything, just don't know how the two cheap sons are being filial sons now?

It was half past time, misty and rainy, and the autumn wind was bleak.

Nanny Lai came to pay her respects to Hongye. Nanny Lai, whose real name was Hongxiang, was Mother Jia's dowry maid. She was a few years older than Mother Jia. Please be safe once.

When Hongye saw her, she automatically remembered the time when Nanny Lai paid her respects, isn't it the fifth day yet?Why are you here today?

"Hongxiang greets the old lady." Nanny Lai, who was much older than Jia Mu, squatted down and saluted Hongye in a ceremonial manner.

Hong Ye nodded: "Don't be too polite, why did you come today?"

Nanny Lai's heart skipped a beat. After getting up, she took a few steps forward with a smile on her face. She used to have a good massage technique. Seeing Hongye leaning on the chair, she turned her shoulders, walked to the back automatically, and began to massage.

"Old lady, is this strength good?"

Hongye glanced at her, immediately thought of her purpose for coming today, and nodded: "Your technique is naturally good."

Nanny Lai gritted her teeth, and her voice was a bit ashamed, "The old slave came today to plead guilty to the old lady. My guy didn't do everything well and disregarded the old lady's orders. Please forgive me."

Hongye sighed in her heart, all of these servants are human beings.

Nanny Lai took the opportunity to glance at the book case, and saw the account books on it, Changping 17 years and Changping 16 years... Lai Nanny's heart was pounding, the master couldn't check the account books of previous years for no reason, so the master's next step was to do what?

Hongye glanced at her expression, and raised her eyebrows: "This is not an example." She was not afraid that Nanny Lai would speculate on her purpose in reading the account books. When the water is clear, there will be no fish. Now the Rongfu is not as corrupt as it will be in 30 or [-] years. If people are really smart and know the times, they can let them go.

When servants get married, they are generally older. Nanny Lai was about 24 to 30. At that time, Lai Jian was about [-] years old and had just made some achievements in Rongfu. Now their sons, Lai Ping and Lai Sheng, are about the same age as Jia She. Similar to Jia Zheng, he served as stewards in various places in the mansion.

As for Nanny Lai's grandson, Lai Shangrong, he was released by Mother Jia as soon as he fell into the grass, and allowed to become a free man. He is now seven or eight years old, a little older than Jia Hu, and he is said to be studying at Jia's family. Woolen cloth.

Hongye was busy, and Madam Lai didn't stay long, she pleaded guilty and left in less than a quarter of an hour.

Jia Hu put down the writing brush in his hand, turned his wrist, looked at Hongye, and asked doubtfully, "Grandmother, did Nanny Lai do something wrong?" Give full respect.Of course, Hongye doesn't comment on this kind of statement, there are advantages and disadvantages, it just depends on whether the owner can stand up.

Hongye stood up, walked to Jia Hu and Jia Zhu, and acted as if she was moving her body. She stroked her grandson's little head.

"Being overwhelmed with complacency, I forgot the most fundamental deeds of my servants." Only then did Hongye see that Jia Zhu, who was crouching under the table, was covered in ink, her eyelashes were fanned, and she was fast asleep.

Hongye picked up Jia Zhu, put it on the warm bed beside her, and covered it with a quilt. As for the ink on her face, let him go. She returned to Jia Hu's small desk, sat cross-legged, and continued the topic just now, "Hu What kind of person do you think the second housekeeper Lai Jian is?"

Jia Hu tilted his head and thought for a while, "Grandpa Lai is very nice. Every time he sees me, he always smiles kindly. He also brings me candied haws and clay figurines, but my mother doesn't let me eat candied haws, and the clay figurines are also put away by my mother. "

Hong Ye touched his head, "You are the master, butler Lai can't afford to call you a grandfather, next time you see Butler Lai, just call him Steward Lai."

Jia Hu nodded obediently, and Hongye continued: "Butler Lai is a person who is more flattering and has his own thoughts. When the master can't stand up, he can become a big problem, but when the master stands up, he will not be able to stand up. Any problem can be used, trust or not depends on something. Butler Lin is more clear-headed, of course, he can't be completely pure, and he also has his own little thoughts. He is more reliable than Butler Lai, and he can be trusted."

Jia Hu nodded half-understood, and Hongye smiled and said, "In the spring of next year, your health will recover for the most part, and it won't affect your schooling. Grandma will find you two servants to accompany you to school."

Jia Hu was overjoyed immediately, "Okay, thank you grandma."

On the warm bed, Jia Zhu woke up, rubbed her eyes, immediately rolled off the couch, and ran towards her brother and grandmother.

"Brother, grandma." Jia Zhu smiled brightly, propping her palm on the corner of the table, a black five-fingerprint suddenly appeared on the table, Jia Zhu turned her hand to have a look.

"Yeah, dirty!"

Hongye couldn't help laughing, how cute the little grandson is.

Jia Hu grinned happily. He took the handkerchief on the desk, grabbed his younger brother's hand and wiped it, "Don't worry, younger brother, wipe it first, and let the mother wash it for you later."

Jia Zhu looked at her brother and grandmother cutely, clapped her hands and cheered: "Brother, grandmother."

Hongye thought how good the two children are now, so in the future, they must not fight against each other, otherwise she would really feel distressed if she raised them hand in hand.

The author has something to say: the second update, thank you for your support, okay~~