The clever maid of the red mansion

Because Yangmei was going to get married in June, after the first month, the old lady repaid her body deed, rewarded some rulers, and 300 taels of silver, and let her go out of the house.

The servants of the master below also expressed their opinions.

Because I didn't expect Yangmei to go so far, and Liu'er's purse has not been finished yet, so there is no need to mention the other gift, which is difficult for a while.

No way, after hearing the letter the night before, I hurriedly opened the cage and searched for it.

After searching, I found that she actually has a lot of money now.

Master Dong's things are priceless treasures, this one can't be moved, I haven't even thought about it, let's not count it for the time being.

Let's just say that Master Miaoyu gave Master Dong something cheaper for her.A set of four kiln-made multicolored small covered bowls, with multicolored flowers on a white background of blue and white, housed in a brocade box lined with gold silk soft satin.Liu'er really doesn't know much about this kind of toys, and after so many years of high school career, she can only see the general workmanship and its quality.And this box is obviously extremely valuable, it doesn't need to be seen that it was made by Miao Yu.

Naturally, such things should not be given away lightly.There are two boxes in the package, and Liu'er is quite interested in the other one.It is a painting, Dong Qichang's "Dwelling in the Spring Stream Mountains", the mountains, rocks, trees, streams and grass huts, the smoke and clouds are flowing, full of air, and elegant, with four poems inscribed on the top and Dong Qichang's seal on the bottom.

Master Dong gave her this painting in the embroidery brochure, it was exactly right, Liu'er opened the painting and recognized it at a glance, but now it matches the right one, but it is impossible to give it away.

In addition to these, Liu Erlai picked out two pieces from the gifts, which were worth a ruler.From Miss Lin's gift, she took out four gold rings inlaid with gemstones, wrapped them in a handkerchief embroidered by herself, and tied two rulers into a bundle.

There were too many farewell girls and women back and forth, and it took three days before Liu'er took the package she had packed the day before and went into the room, "Liu'er doesn't have any good things, please show some kindness, sister, don't refuse, or you won't like it." Liu'er's things are simple and thin."

Yang Mei opened it and looked angrily, "You still say Jianbo, you have only been here for a few days, how old are you, I will keep the ruler and handkerchief, and keep the ring for yourself."

Liu'er hurriedly held it down, and said with a smile: "Sister, don't you know, is there still a lack of rings to wear around the old lady? Besides, during the Chinese New Year, the eldest girl gave a lot of rewards. I don't lack this. Sister, keep it for yourself. It can be worn or rewarded.”

Yang Mei knew it too, so she didn't refuse anymore, she just touched the handkerchief and said, "Don't be too hard on it, it's just this handkerchief, it's rare that there is no embroidery. It's just a small bridge, a small boat and a corner house, it seems simple. , but the embroidery of people on the water in the southern province is very interesting, like ink painting. You are so capable, I know you have hidden it, but I didn’t expect it to be hidden deep. When I go back, I made a fan table screen and put it on the dressing table , but also looks unique."

Liu'er smiled unnaturally, she took the handkerchief casually, and said in a flash: "At first, I wanted to do two kinds of sewing for my sister, but my sister left the house early, but she couldn't make it in time."

Yang Mei nodded, "In this way, your things are really thin. If I go out later, it should be really rich." After speaking, both of them laughed.

"But I can't help it. My younger brother is going to take part in the autumn exam this year. There is no one to take care of my younger siblings. My mother can only let me go back earlier, and I will have time to do some sewing by the way."

Liu'er knew that Yangmei's family was originally from the southern province.In the early years, life was difficult due to the flood in her hometown, and her talented father died of illness, so she came to the capital to visit relatives.Unexpectedly, relatives have changed their residences long ago, so where can they find them for a while.As soon as her mother was in a hurry to get angry, she caught the wind and cold in winter and couldn't afford to get sick.Her elder brother had no choice but to sell the good-looking and smart third sister, and got the money to temporarily overcome the difficulties.

Later, I found relatives, and Yangmei also lived up to expectations. I got a lot of errands and got monthly rewards, etc., and gave them to my family. Gradually, my life improved.His elder brother is also up to the challenge. Two years ago, he passed the examination of scholar and married his sister-in-law, who is considered well-off. He plans to redeem Yang Mei and live a good life.Just in time, the old lady helped Yang Mei find a good marriage by chance, and it was a success.

Now Yangmei's house has a small second courtyard in the city, and three east and west wing rooms in the main house. It's not bad for such a difficult place to live in the capital.

Liu'er and a woman were sent to take Yangmei home in a carriage in the mansion. Seeing that her house was full of joy and bustle, they were very polite.

Therefore, it is only two streets away from Second Grandma Lai's house. Liu'er took it early in the morning, and rushed out a set of quilted clothes last night. government.

This time I didn't go to the mansion either, I only went in from the embroidery village, greeted Mrs. Liu's sister-in-law Wang, and went directly to see Master Dong.

Master Dong didn't change much from the last time I saw him, and he didn't do any work. He lazily leaned on the outer couch, half closed his eyes, and caressed the tea bowl with his hands unhurriedly.

Dong'er next to him was humming like a mosquito, holding a scripture and reading it, everyone shivered into a ball, shrinking their necks, not knowing whether it was frightened or what.

There was only a pause, and after carefully peeking at Master Dong, Liu Er knew that she was frightened, "It's a virtue. Seeing one's nature is merit, equality is virtue, and thoughts are not stagnant. Common nature, true and wonderful functions, are called merit. It is gong to be humble within the heart, and it is virtue to act outwardly. It is gong to establish all dharmas from the self-nature, and it is virtuous to separate the mind and body from thoughts. Really meritorious." After speaking, he waved his hand lightly at Dong'er, Dong'er saw the opportunity, put down the scriptures quickly, and stepped back quickly, as if there was a ghost chasing after him.

"Master, I'm right." I read the scriptures for Master Dong for two years, just two books, and I can almost memorize the fluent words, and I can remember a lot of the fluent words.

Master Dong opened his eyes, looked at Liu'er, and nodded his hand to let her sit down, "Yes, although the little monk recited the scriptures carelessly, it was not in vain. It's no better than not knowing. After so many days, I don't know if I can read the scriptures." , I still don’t recognize it, it’s like an elm head, it’s grown up eating grass, it can’t be so stupid! Why do you have the time to come today?”

Master Dong's cursing skill has improved again now, Liu'er thought to herself, she will have to tell Dong'er later.

The two of them had a conversation, they waited outside, they couldn't stay longer, and gave the clothes to Master Dong, she was noncommittal, so Liu'er left.

But as soon as she went out, she turned around and arrived at the house where she lived. Dong'er was crying, and Chun'er beside her was comforting her.Seeing Liu'er come in, she didn't give Liu'er a good look, so Liu'er didn't care, and stepped forward to hold Dong'er.

Wen Yan said: "This little thing is worth your eyes and tears." Before she finished speaking, Chun'er was unwilling to interject and said, "Sister Liu'er said it nicely, but seeing Tian'er's sarcasm, who can stand it! Especially those who Compared with your predecessor who is so outstanding, my sister is a hundred times more sad than you were at that time!"

Liu'er took a look at Chun'er, and the girl followed suit. Dong'er's expression became a bit cold, seeing that Chun'er shrank, shut up and didn't speak, but his expression remained unchanged.

He took out his own handkerchief, wiped Dong'er's face, and said, "Did Master Dong hit you? Scolded you for no reason? Or told you not to do your work?"

Dong'er lowered her head and shook her head, Liu'er continued: "Since you know, you should understand that Master Dong loses his temper only when you fail to do well." In fact, she also loses her temper when others fail to do well

This time Dong'er was silent for a long time before she nodded slightly.

"I also came here at this time of yours. At that time, Master Dong's temper was even worse than now. But I thought, Master Dong is a capable person. Since she is still willing to pick on me, she loses her temper and scolds me, it is better than ignoring me." It’s good that you look crooked. My family is poor, so I naturally want to save more money, so that I can live a better life. But I haven’t made any progress, and I’ve been used as a rough servant girl. Even when I grow up, it’s nothing more than that. Think about it, think about it better, but it’s nothing more than whimsical. Don’t say that we are so miserable, even if you are a scholar, you must have a good master to teach you, if the master ignores you, just play with you and be naughty. Ask, you are thinking, can you be successful? How many people can’t ask for advice from the master, but you have a rare opportunity now. You have to understand these things yourself, otherwise it’s useless if I talk about it, you just have to think about it Bar."

Dong'er was still fine, but Chun'er was thoughtful when she saw Liu'er's glamorous appearance and decent manners and words.

Speaking of this, Liu'er didn't look at the two sisters anymore, stood up and walked out. Back then, no one told her this.

But before she reached the gate of the courtyard, Dong'er chased after her, and said a little embarrassedly: "Don't worry, sister, Dong'er will definitely serve Master Dong in the future. If you can't do well, sister can just say I am."

Liu'er nodded, somewhat relieved, went out, got in the car and left.

But after returning home, there are two happy events waiting for her.One, she was promoted to a big girl, and two, she kept her original name, Yang Liu.

Speaking of keeping my own name, it has something to do with Ms. Lin.