The clever maid of the red mansion

Master Dong is really not well. Looking at the crying Liu'er in front of the bed, he stretched out his hand to touch Liu'er's head, and sighed, "Silly girl, why are you crying? It's not that you don't know, I've been looking forward to this day for a long time. Only death Well, I have paid off all my debts in this life. In the next life, maybe I will enjoy happiness, so you should be more happy for me. "

That's the way it is said, but whoever watches the death of a close one will feel better.Especially Liu'er, who didn't have any family affection since she was a child, cherishes everyone who treats her well.

As soon as Liu'er took a sip of warm water, Master Dong continued: "Actually, our mother and son share the same destiny. I also had no mother since I was a child, and my stepmother and my own father have their children. Although they don't have to worry about food and clothing After all, it was a bit worse. Last year you saw the nun who practiced with hair, she was my cousin. My family is also considered a rich family. My cousin’s family is an official, and my father is a businessman. There are some grievances between them, so I won’t tell you. In short, only they owe me, and I don’t feel sorry for others. In this world, I don’t owe anyone except my mother. I have paid off all my debts. Although I dress up as a woman, I have never been married in this life. There is nothing to worry about. If you feel that you have betrayed my kindness, you can simply be my daughter. When you grow up, redeem yourself and live a good life. Burn a handful of paper money every year and festival. There are still people who care about it. As for others, you have nothing to do with them. Do you understand?"

Liu'er immediately knelt down and kowtowed, calling mother, but her clothes were wet with tears, and her voice was choked up, "Daughter understands, one day a daughter lives, one day she worships her mother. After a daughter dies, there are still children, and they must be worshiped like mothers and elders." Bong."

"Forget it, death is like a lamp going out. Now you just remember, man, in this life, there is no difficulty in getting through or suffering. If you want to live for a long time, it is the long-term way to live peacefully and be willing to be mediocre at any time. You are so talented, now With this ability, it is reasonable to be cautious in your words and deeds. Only your temper is hard to change, it depends on your luck."

Master Dong explained some things to Liu'er again, and Liu'er took the opportunity to feed her half a bowl of rice soup. Master Dong was very excited today, and wanted to stop her from saying a few words, even if she could rest her mind.

Then she asked Liu'er to open her usual pillow, reached out and took out a palm-sized booklet from inside, and handed it to Liu'er, "Put this away, and keep it close to your body when you go back. Don't let anyone see it. It may be useful in the future, but it's not." It doesn’t matter if you use it, it’s always beneficial to do needlework with you. I don’t have any money to keep you with me, I want to give it to you, and I already gave it to you when you left, so let’s just think about it.”

Liu'er thought it was Master Dong's secret book on acupuncture, so she didn't say anything, she obediently stuffed it into the inner pocket of her jacket, a thin book, even if she touched the outside, she might not be able to find it.

The two mothers talked for a long time, after all, Master Dong was a little out of spirits, and Liu'er waited for her to lie down.He didn't leave that night, so he sent the coachman and his wife back, leaving only Xiaojiu'er behind, and when they got up, Yuanyang sent someone to bring the bedding and dowry.

However, once Master Dong fell asleep, he never got up again.

Liu'er didn't sleep much at night, so she made a bunk next to Master Dong's bed, and when she woke up the next day to watch, she had already breathed her last breath, with a peaceful expression.

Liu'er's cries startled the people in Xiuzhuang, Wang Ma and Liu's sister-in-law had already felt it, they didn't sleep well, they got up and came over after hearing the sound.

Second Grandma sent Mrs. Yang over to organize the funeral, and the birthday cakes that had been pre-arranged were brought in. Mama Wang and Aunt Liu also helped comb hair and change clothes.

Liu'er didn't go through this after all, she cried until she was in tears, but she didn't know what to do, but she was pushed by Wang Ma who came over to help her, and she regained her senses a little, asked Mrs. Liu for a filial cloth, and made a simple piece of paper. The filial piety shirt is put on, but it is regulated by the daughter.

Master Dong is gone, but she, Yang Liuer, is still alive, and she wants to throw a pot to celebrate Master Dong's funeral, making everyone feel sad.

It was only at this time that Liu'er realized that Master Dong was still an official slave, and he was not allowed to leave his nationality for life, and the children he gave birth to would be slaves forever.

What a crime!

In the embroidered village, apart from Aunt Liu, even Wang Ma didn't know about it, she was a little surprised at once, not to mention Liu'er, she felt sorry for Master Dong, no wonder she always said that her sins had not been redeemed and she would not die.

But life is like a lamp being extinguished, and everything disappears after being thrown into the brazier by Mrs. Yang.

When Master Dong was sick or felt uncomfortable, Second Grandma Lai had good doctors, good medicines, and expensive supplements, and she never hesitated to send them here.

Now that people are leaving the tea to cool down, Second Grandma Lai just doesn’t care. Looking at the material, although Liu Er doesn’t understand it, she’s not satisfied. Let’s not talk about it being thinner. The wood doesn’t look good, and the workmanship is also average.

Invite the knowledgeable Wang Ma, "Mama, do you know how much money this kind of longevity material costs?"

Wang Ma didn't even look at it, and said in an inexplicable tone, "I'm so overwhelmed."

Liu'er was confident, took out her purse, and took out a 50 tael silver note, "I still have some silver taels here, mom can find a way, find a safe person, and buy a pair."

Wang Ma didn't fully agree, but after thinking about it for a while, I can't make the decision, and I will discuss it with your sister-in-law Liu first. Don't mention the ticket when you go out to do errands.

Master Dong still stayed in the East Wing, waiting for dawn, and he should probably be encoffined. After thinking about it, Second Grandma Lai couldn't let Qi Tianling stop, and she was afraid that she would be buried on the same day.

After a busy day, it was dawn.Liu Er thought that Master Dong had been miserable all his life, and because he believed in Buddhism, he always thought about her sins, so he couldn't just let things go so carelessly.Called Chun'er again, and gave her some broken silver, "Help me go to Jia's mansion, just like yesterday, just say to find Sister Yuanyang, and tell her about this matter. In addition, tell her, I want to Make a head for Master Dong before you go back. Ask her, I want to go to Tieshan Temple first, but it’s cheap, please tell her to the second grandma. You can remember this.”

Although Chun'er jumped off the hook, she was smarter than Dong'er, so she immediately taught Liu'er the lesson again, and Liu'er took one of her coats and put it on for her, and then let her go.

Nanny Yang and her two wives had already sorted out Master Dong's things. Liu'er looked at it but didn't say anything.Master Dong didn't care about things outside his body.

On the contrary, Master Dong had some personal clothes and books, mainly Buddhist scriptures. Liu Er thought about it, kept one for reading, and burned the rest.

As for those jewellery, dowry, to be honest, they are not expensive, but they are exquisite, let alone not, Mrs. Yang and the others didn't move, they just looked at Liu'er.

Liu'er understood, now he can be regarded as Master Dong's daughter, and she is obsessed with daughter rituals.

After thinking about it, I kept a plum blossom hairpin that Master Dong often wears, and divided the others into several shares, and gave it to Master Dong, Mother Wang, mother and daughter, sister Dong'er, sister-in-law Liu, etc. Thank you for not mentioning.

It's easy to do things if you have money, so Sister-in-law Liu and Mama Wang, with two assistants, brought a good coffin, and then put Master Dong into the coffin.

As for the original pair, who cares about it, whoever loves it, whoever uses it, it's not Liu'er who wants to worry about it.

Soon Chun'er also came back with a few people, but they were Wang'er and his wife, Hu Po and Zicuckoo. Liu'er was flattered to see how many people saluted Master Dong, and hurriedly returned the salute.

Standing up to greet her, Wang'er's daughter-in-law is a regular board member, she came up to hold Liu'er and said, "The old lady knows about your affairs, so let the second grandma help you with it. If you have anything to say, don't be polite."

Hu Po and Zicuckoo each brought the old lady and Miss Lin to reward them with silver. The old lady gave 20 taels, and Miss Lin offered 100 taels. If you need it, just say it, don't talk outside, and send two strong women to Liu'er.

Miss Lin made rough use of her mother-in-law, but it was very important. Liu'er saw it with her own eyes, so she probably has some kung fu in her body.

Hu Po also told Xiao Jiu'er to follow Liu'er well and go back when she was done. The old lady had her own reward, so she went back with Zijuan, and Wang'er and his wife were here to help.

Liu'er took the time to ask Chun'er what's going on, how come there are so many people here, it's too honorable.

But it turns out that besides Liu'er, Lian's second grandma has benefited greatly from this matter.

Chun'er went to look for Yuanyang. It happened that Lian's second grandmother came to ask An Yu to meet her. Seeing that Chun'er was unfamiliar, she asked.Chun'er is a stranger who has never seen the world, so she can't bear the power of Sister Feng, so she said it in detail immediately, and Sister Feng's eyes rolled, and she had an idea.

Yuanyang once served the old lady, and when she asked Liu'er for leave, Sister Feng clapped her hands next to her, "I knew Liu'er was extraordinary in the past, but now it seems that it is true. There is love and kindness, and you will repay your kindness."

At the old lady's age, besides liking girls who are smart and lovable, they value loyalty.Hearing what Sister Feng said, she said, "That girl Liu Er is naturally a good girl. Is there any reason why this matter can't be done?"

Although Chun'er doesn't know the details of what happened between Liu'er and Master Dong, she should know everything.

At least in the eyes of everyone in Xiuzhuang, Master Dong really has nothing good except for his craftsmanship, and his temper is frightening to death.Even so, Liu'er is still conscientious, serving her ancestors as if she has been serving her for more than two years.Everyone knows that Liu'er can learn a little bit of craftsmanship, but after being so angry and still not changing his ambition, it seems that Liu'er is even more rare.Especially after arriving at Jia's mansion, he still misses the old man. Master Dong is not the old master, so it's hard to say.Now that the person has gone, it is no longer so simple to still be so dedicated to take care of the funeral affairs.

The facts are indeed the same, but more complicated inside.

At that moment the old lady sighed endlessly, even the maids and mothers on the ground were moved, for a while Liu'er became a righteous servant, no one disapproved.

Sister Feng took the opportunity to suggest that Liu'er is a little girl with little experience, so she might as well send someone to help her, and let her be a good person to the end.

So this matter came into the hands of Lian's second grandmother, and Miss Lin was informed by the way.Lian's second grandmother dispatched troops and generals, and Wang's daughter-in-law brought ten taels of silver with her, and helped arrange the stop of Lingtiekan Temple to be a seven-day dojo.

Liu'er usually didn't have that much benefit when she was with the Second Grandma, or occasionally had a tacit understanding, why is this?Regarding Qiutong's matter, after Ping'er said it, the master and servant could understand his intentions, but it was not a big deal.

Later, when Liu'er was free, she thought about it in private, and she had some doubts.Second Grandma's tricks are more than flattery.The old lady didn't say anything, and Miss Lin was there.Especially with the old lady, although she is a big girl on the face of the mandarin duck, if she likes it, she has to be Liu Er's head.Serving day and night, grandchildren and grandchildren may not be as close as her.Needless to say, Miss Lin is not an ordinary person nowadays, she is really a lady, killing decisive people.

With these two big Buddha statues behind Liu'er, Second Mistress Lian figured that she could be somewhat sure, she was not a good man or a faithful woman.

In fact, Liu'er has overlooked another reason. After all, she underestimated herself. The old lady and Miss Lin are important, but Liu'er herself is equally important. The so-called blacksmithing has to be hard.

Not to mention watching Liu'er's words and deeds on weekdays, in the inner house, although the time is short, it is well-known.

The rare thing is that there is no shortage of scheming and means.Just looking at the matter of dismissing Qiutong, not only did she get rid of the annoying person, but also sold them a favor so that others would not dare to underestimate her.Coupled with that appearance and ability, no matter how you look at it, you can't go wrong.

So, why is Lian's Second Mistress not willing to give away such favors now?

Anyway, it's true that Liu'er is cheaper.Especially when Second Grandma Lai saw that Jia's mansion had sent a steward, she hurried over to take a look at her. She didn't want to be of any help, but she talked to Wang's daughter-in-law, which made Liu'er look down on her a bit.

On the same day, a group of people gathered together, at any rate, Master Dong's coffin was successfully delivered to Tiekan Temple, Wang'er notified in advance, and the old monk Sekong naturally flattered him, and arranged a seven-day respectable water and land ashram without mentioning it.

Seven days later, the burial went smoothly. After Liu'er paid homage to Master Dong, he and Xiaojiu took a car and brought the two women back to the city in tears. It was already the end of the new year.

Plum blossoms bloom all the way from outside the city to the city, or in the mountains or on the walls. I can't help but sigh, this year the flowers are still the same, and there are no people from last year.