The clever maid of the red mansion

Although because of Master Dong's affairs, Liu'er had to lie down for two days before going up to serve her.After all, the people in the house waited for their concern and greetings, and later they walked around to thank them, which was kind of warm even though they hadn't had much contact with each other.

Especially Lian's second grandma, she went to sit for a while, and she was very grateful and didn't mention it.

And He Kui's family, because she was not allowed to enter the second gate, took her daughter Xiaojiu'er and sent Liu'er a package of things, which was worth a few taels of silver.

Liu'er opened it and looked at it, and knew in her heart that it was because of Xiaoyan's matter.Now Xiaojiu'er is also working under her, so naturally she should be more courteous, otherwise this ceremony would not be able to go to her.

Liu'er understood, even though she couldn't see it, she put it away casually.Originally, she wanted to take care of this matter, but if she didn't accept it, she would feel uneasy, and there might be something wrong.

Besides, Xiao Jiu'er is also a well-behaved person. She followed her to handle the funeral, took care of Liu'er before and after running, and asked for hot water and tea, thanks to her.Her child's heart is frank, not as good as Wang'er and his wife's many schemes.

Thinking of this, she took out another gold ring inlaid with pearls from her dowry and gave it to Xiao Jiu'er.He had already given her a pouch with two silver locks in it.

Xiao Jiu'er was not polite to her either, she took it away happily, and immediately put it on her finger, it looked a bit big, she only asked to wrap it with thread, which amused Liu'er, so she simply gave her a smaller one. An onyx ring, ready to wear in no time.

After the first lunar month, Liu'er finished making Miss Lin's birthday gift.I planned to give the eldest girl some kindness last year, but there was a delay, and it was still a little short.Afterwards, Master Dong had no energy or mood to do things, so he let it go.

This is the original plan to embroider a large screen core, smoky gray ice cracks and brocade, embroidered with Commander Lu's "Apricot Blossom Peacock Peony", rich and auspicious, meticulous and colorful, extremely exquisite and gorgeous.

The original painting was hung in the old lady's room for a while, but later it was replaced. Liu'er told Yuanyang, secretly took it to 'watch and emulate' for a while, and returned in a few days, with an extra copy in her hand.

Because of the use of ocher red and turquoise paints and silk threads, Liu'er really took a lot of effort.

The paint can be bought while you are away from the house, but the color adjustment at night is more troublesome.Under the light and in the daytime, after all, the color of the copy is brighter, and I always feel a little regretful.

Needless to say, I went back to the embroidery shop for a few kinds of silk thread. I was ordered by Jia Mu to make a set of fans, purses and other small things for Bao Erye.Not to mention the work, she almost turned over the sewing room in the mansion, which hadn't been checked for many years, turned upside down, and got some unexpected good threads. This was also her plan.

So when Liu Er embroidered, except that the embroidery frame was not in hand, it went smoothly.Now that I'm done comparing it with her copy, apart from the difference in size, the embroidery is closer to the original painting than the copy, and it's also because the threading is done during the day, so there's not that big of a difference in color.

Taking advantage of the free time, I wrapped my things in furoshiki, came to Lixiangyuan, and sent them to the eldest girl.

Liu'er was quite embarrassed, "I wanted to finish it earlier and send it to the girl, but it's a pity that I didn't have the time, so I had the audacity to do it as a birthday gift for the girl. Liu'er has no other skills, so please show some kindness."

Miss Lin asked Zijuan to unfold the embroidery with her, and she kept nodding while watching, "You are too modest. If this is a little thought, it is worthless. I appreciate you very much. Although I am a needleworker Not good, but I know that even a skilled embroiderer may not be able to do this kind of work, and it will take a lot of effort, so it must not be done like this in the future, at such a young age, it’s good to have tired eyes.”

Liu Er's heart was sour, after all, the eldest girl is considerate of her, not to mention taking care of her on a daily basis, she said with a red-eyed smile: "Miss is sympathetic, Liu Er understands it. Only the girl's kindness really makes Liu Er feel very sorry, and I don't know how to repay it. That's all Liu'er can handle."

The eldest girl deliberately did not look at Liu'er, fearing that she would be embarrassed, so she only did the embroidery work, but she smiled and said: "You are not very capable, is this the painting in the old lady's room last year? Are you just copying it?" Do you embroider the original painting, or copy the original painting first, and then do the needlework?"

Liu'er didn't doubt him, and said honestly, "I copied the original painting, and then I did needlework, what's wrong?"

The eldest girl nodded, turned her head and looked at Liu'er with a smile, "Although I haven't seen your copy, but looking at your needlework, there is really no difference except that the color of the base material is slightly lighter and there are dark lines. If you don't look carefully, you can't even tell it's embroidery. So, the copy is definitely not bad, but I don't know how the style is. If you have time, you can bring the painting and let me take a look, how about it? "

Liu'er nodded, there's nothing to hide about this, especially with the eldest girl, she immediately summoned the outside room, and chatted with the girl to eat fruit. I'll bring it and wrap it in a handkerchief so that no one can see it easily." After speaking, he gave her the key.

Xiao Jiu'er took the order to trot away. Not long after the first lunar month, her sister was called by Liu Er to show it to the old lady, and found that she was like her. The old lady ran errands in the yard and often learned some sewing from Liu Er. .

Liu'er also likes Xiaoyan, she is sensible and diligent.With Liu'er taking care of her, it is not impossible for Xiaoyan to be promoted to the second class in a year or two.Now as soon as she came home, her mother would tell her what to do, trying to flatter Liu'er.

Xiaojiu'er took the things very quickly, and gave Liu'er a small bundle and the key together.

The size of the copy is not large. After the eldest girl took it, she unfolded it and looked at it for a while, then nodded, "It's very good, the paper size is well matched, and ordinary people can't see anything with a cold eye."

Liu'er was embarrassed to boast, and her face was slightly embarrassed, "It's not a big deal. In the embroidery village, there were too many patterns, and the master would tell me. It's just that the color is a lot worse, which is inconvenient." alley."

Miss Lin nodded, understanding, but Zijuan looked at it, and couldn't help but said: "This is not the same as the flower, in my opinion, it is much more complicated, but the fourth girl sometimes draws that painting, I see it is not the same .”

Miss Lin burst out laughing, and said angrily, "It's no wonder that you have been with me for so long, and you can still see the truth. It's not easy."

Zijuan said sorry to the girl, and reproached, "The girl knows how to joke, she is illiterate, no wonder we, who knows if flowers can be drawn like this!" After speaking, she turned and went out.

Miss Lin pursed her lips and smiled, and said to Liu Er: "Ignorance is not a big deal. If you don't delay eating or drinking, don't bother with her. But now that you are literate, life's troubles begin with literacy, but it's a big deal." As she spoke, she took the drawing paper Put it aside, took a sip from the teacup, and said: "The old lady has two sets of Huiwen needlework, do you know?"

Liu'er nodded, "Naturally, the old lady is like a baby, so she won't ask to take it out easily. I haven't seen Liu'er since I've been here for so long."

Miss Lin nodded, "I think the old ancestor has never seen such a good thing, but it is so rare. Especially I heard that the woman has long since disappeared. God is jealous of her beauty. This needle and thread is not good at all." Many, is it hard to find now?"

Liu'er was puzzled, not knowing why the girl said this.In fact, according to her opinion, Master Dong's needlework is rare.

Without letting her guess, the eldest girl said directly, "It's a pity to be a slave to others based on your character, talent, appearance, and temperament. Especially with your ability, it's easy to eat when you go out. The delicacies of mountains and seas are hard to say. Not bad, but you can, what do you think?"

Liu'er hesitated, although she knew that the eldest girl was sincere, but she was the master after all, and now that her concubine's identity was unknown, she seemed to look up at the eldest girl, with a frank expression and clear eyes, not like probing words, So he gritted his teeth and said what was in his heart.

"Zhuangzi said, it is better to forget each other in the rivers and lakes than to be in love with each other."

The eldest girl smiled, nodded and sighed, "After all, I didn't misjudge you. You are ambitious, and it's not in vain for me to protect you. This person must first help himself and others will help him. If you don't live up to yourself, you can't live up to it. Starving to death."

Liu'er's mood cleared up in an instant, but the eldest girl's face turned serious, her tone changed, and she stared at Liu'er's face, "It's just the same, your appearance is fine in the house, it's okay to have the old ancestor, Zhenshan Taisui, suppressing you." Keep it for a while. Once you go out, there will be more power and influence outside, but it will be difficult, but you can't do whatever you want, and life in peace is not so easy."

Liu'er didn't dare to be negligent, she hurriedly got up, bowed her head and saluted, "Please teach me, Eldest Miss, I will never forget your kindness."

The eldest girl nodded her hand to let her sit down, "It doesn't have to be like this, just one piece, the tree is big to attract the wind, you must know some admonitions from the women in the boudoir, I don't want to say more. There is another sentence for you, the big hermit hides in the city, because you are smart , Experience it yourself."

"Of course, these are not in a hurry. There is one thing right now. You are only doing some needlework in this house, but it is useless. I think you don't have a lot of money. If you have any ideas, I can arrange one for you." Two, my family has this upper shop, so you don’t have to worry about someone finding out about you. Don’t say goodbye, just you gave me this screen core, and if it falls into the hands of someone who cares, it will be worth a lot.”

After speaking, Miss Lin seemed to have thought of something, she clapped her hands and said: "I don't accept your kindness in vain. Since you like this painting, when I have time, I will go to the old lady to ask for it, and I will give it to you." how are you."

Liu Er hurriedly waved his hand and refused, "I dare not do this, the old lady's things are naturally valuable, how to make them. It is Liu Er's wish to give the girl something, and she can do a few needles and needles. Although Liu Er has no experience, she also knows famous calligraphy and painting. You can't buy it with silver. Liu'er is a girl, but she doesn't dare to take such things."

Miss Lin pursed her lips and said with a final word, "If it's in my hands, it's me. I've got the final say. You just have to wait. If you're afraid of trouble, just keep laughing and keep quiet. Even if someone knows, there's me Well, put your heart in your belly."

Suddenly he clapped his hands again and said: "If you're really sorry, you can help me copy a few pictures if you have time. If it's not convenient for you, you can come to me. Everything is ready-made. Naturally, I have a way to ask you to come here often. How about it?" ?”

Liu'er naturally agreed, feeling that this was really not a big deal.

She just didn't know that Miss Lin was so simple to copy and paint, but they both benefited from their cooperation.