The daily life of the science master's book-wearing group

Song Qingyue drank tea with the three of Prince Jing's mansion, and not long after, a servant came to report that the second girl Li Qian and the third girl Li Yuan from her own mansion had also come.

After the two came, they joined Song Qingyue and the others to drink tea and eat snacks.

A table of six girls, the fighting power of snacks is amazing, melon seeds, peanuts, walnuts, smacking non-stop, Song Qingyue likes to eat spiced tofu, Meng Wanfeng likes dried shredded squid - this year The small snacks that have only become popular in the capital are also new products developed this year in the food processing factories that the Song family had set up in the south.

The same girls from the palace, Li Min and Li Ting's economic situation is obviously not as good as that of Li Qian and Li Yuan, whether it is clothing or jewelry.

Prince Jing is upright, he refuses to use his power for personal gain, and he has no one who is good at making a living. After he was made a prince, although his salary has improved a lot every year, there is also a lot of expenses in human relations. If there is no Princess Qian's natal family With your help, life will be difficult.

The concubine was already very unhappy because of Li Zhen being crowned crown prince, but now she quarreled with Prince Jing almost every day about money.

Now the whole Prince Jing's mansion is making a fuss about cutting expenses, and Concubine Cui's natal family beats the autumn wind from time to time, the concubine is so angry that her liver hurts all day long, and her temper is extremely grumpy.

Li Min, Li Ting, Li Qian and Li Yuan complained about the fact that the aunt had drastically reduced the manpower in the mansion and lowered everyone's monthly salary.

Li Min supported his head and said in annoyance: "Don't talk about the people below, our monthly silver has also been reduced by [-]%, which is not enough in the first place, and my mother is not a rich family. Tell me, I want to eat now You have to come to my sister-in-law for some decent dim sum!"

Li Qian was surprised and said: "Isn't it? Isn't Fourth Uncle promoted? Now that Fourth Uncle is valued by Grandpa Huang, it can't be like this?"

Li Ting snorted: "My concubine is the housekeeper, she only cares about making money for herself, she doesn't care about our life or death. I told my sister that it would be fine if I asked my father to find some errands for my brothers, but my father refused, and said Uncle Three Wang didn't find jobs for other sons, so there's no reason why the son of Prince Jing's mansion can enjoy the privilege. If he can, he will always have to live in a separate family, we can't go on like this forever!"

Li Yuan is the youngest among them, only 13 years old, she slowly said: "Speaking of it, it's not that easy for us to go to King Su's mansion. After my sister-in-law entered the mansion last year, she changed all the servants on East Road into new clothes , so that we have to change here too, of course, this is from the public account, but the elder sister-in-law is always very generous when giving rewards, which makes the rewards everywhere in our place also increase. My Liangyuan is always I'm all counting whether the money is enough, and I missed two sets of clothes this summer!"

After Li Yuan finished speaking, everyone froze and looked at Song Qingyue's face in unison.

Song Qingyue looked at Li Yuan, but she hadn't figured out what the little girl meant when she said this to her.

Seeing her looking at her, Li Yuan felt apprehensive and said unconvinced: "What's the matter, I'm not wrong. Ever since you married, sister-in-law, the house has been in a mess. If you move, everyone will follow. Sister-in-law You don't have to worry, big brother's money will be spent on you. For such a big event as a chess game, you can do it as soon as you say it. If you want to do it, it will take seven days. So many people come here to eat, drink and live, so you don't feel sorry for the money , but you only care about yourself and don't think about us. Sister-in-law, you have to show your conscience!"

Li Min and Li Ting pursed their lips in embarrassment. They were the ones who came here to eat, drink and live. Li Ting even quietly put down the almond cake in her hand. Li Yuan's words were too poisonous. Talking like that in front of people.

Meng Wanfeng had no expression on her face, but she was looking forward to it, wanting to see how Song Qingyue would answer.

Li Qian tugged at Li Yuan's sleeve, and said anxiously: "Third sister! Don't talk to sister-in-law like that! Father and King agreed to hold the chess meeting, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"Father, father! What do you know, father only loves big brother, and we all picked him up." Li Yuan said dissatisfiedly.

Song Qingyue gently blew on the tea leaves, then took a sip, raised her eyes and said to Li Yuan, "I use my own dowry money for the chess meeting."

"You're talking nonsense! You are a concubine, how much dowry can you have? Aren't your dowry all the betrothal gifts given by your elder brother?" Li Yuan suddenly exclaimed excitedly.

Song Qingyue was still calm, but her tone of voice was a little bit cold: "What's your business with the dowry that your elder brother gave me? Even if he doesn't give me those things, could it be yours? Third sister, If you are short of cash, sister-in-law can give you pocket money, 300 taels of silver per month, how about it? But I have to let the princess know about it. Go back and ask your Liangyuan, and ask her if she agrees."

Hearing that Song Qingyue actually said that she could give herself 300 taels of pocket money every month, Li Yuan swallowed, but when she said she would tell the princess, she shuddered again, instinctively feeling that this was inappropriate.

A good tea party broke up like this.

Meng Wanfeng went to look for Li Yu, Li Min and Li Ting were dragged by Li Yuan to whisper, they were going to go to the lotus pond to pick some lotus flowers and leaves.

Li Qian took the opportunity to say a few words to Song Qingyue alone: ​​"Sister-in-law, Yuan'er is young, don't blame her. I think she may have been instigated by someone to say this, you must be more lenient to her. "

Song Qingyue smiled, took Li Qian's hand and asked, "Second Sister, if you have something to say, tell me clearly, who is she getting close to, and who is instigating it? Don't worry, I can't do anything now. I won't treat my sister and Gao Liangyuan badly in the future, right?"

Li Qian said cautiously: "When I say these words, don't let the princess know."

"Well, tell me, I'm a short-sighted person."

Li Qian said in a low voice: "Li Qian is getting close to the second sister-in-law. Once my girl accidentally met her, and the second sister-in-law gave her pocket money."

Song Qingyue frowned and asked, "Where did your girl see it?"

Li Qian blinked her eyes, and said, "That's right, that's the rockery in the garden."

"The garden on the middle road? Or the one on the west road?"

"Um, from West Road."

"There are many plum trees planted there?"

"Yes, almost."

Song Qingyue sighed, shook her head and said, "This really makes people wonder what to say, to do such a thing, and to do it so carelessly."

"That's right." Li Qian scoffed.

"Thank you, Second Sister, for letting me know. Don't worry, I won't blame Third Sister. She's still young. What do I care about with a little girl?"

"Sister-in-law is right."

After Li Qian left, Song Qingyue met Xing Yanran, the eldest daughter of Xing Zhuangyuan, on the way to Linxi Pavilion.She came with Lu Wenyan, the granddaughter of Lu Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and Yuan Zixin, the granddaughter of Yuan Guozijian Jijiu Yuan's family.

Because Lu Wenyan and Yuan Zixin's father and Xing Zhuangyuan were Jinshi of the same discipline, and both entered the Imperial Academy, the three of them took advantage of the situation and became handkerchiefs.

However, these three ladies are all good at chess, and they came here to prepare for serious competitions, so they came to see their opponents in advance, so that they can show their skills in the fourth year of junior high school.

"Is your elder brother coming?" Song Qingyue asked.

Xing Yanran said: "My younger brother is here, but he is only twelve. He said that coming here is not fun, so he just wants to go to Liuquanju to join in the fun."

"Did you win yesterday?" Song Qingyue asked.

"I won! I'm so happy." Xing Yanran glanced at Lu Wenyan at the side, covered her mouth and smiled.

Lu Wenyan, the daughter of Lu Hanlin's family, smiled wryly: "The one who lost was my elder brother. He was languid when he came back yesterday. He said he was won by a child while eating chicken legs. I told him that he didn't play chess." If you can't beat me at home, don't rush out to embarrass yourself, he still doesn't believe it."

Yuan Zixin, the daughter of Mr. Yuan's family, said: "My brothers are busy preparing for this year's autumn festival, so they didn't come."

"The timing is not good this year, because I didn't think carefully." Song Qingyue sighed.

Xing Yanran said, "Don't blame yourself, Princess Concubine, everyone is very happy to have such a grand event. There are not many games where men and women are not limited. We girls who love to play chess are usually embarrassed to go to the chess hall , it is so easy to have such an opportunity, we are very happy!"

Yuan Zixin also echoed: "That's right, Shizifei, we are very happy that you can hold such a chess match!"

Lu Wenyan snorted twice: "Never mind them! We'll have more fun without those stupid scholars! Especially those who are sour scholars, it's okay to be inferior to others, and they look down on women. I'm really tired of talking about things!"

"Has Miss Lu ever played in the chess hall?" Song Qingyue asked with a smile.

Xing Yanran rushed to answer for her friend: "Yes, we have been there a few times, but we met a few sour scholars and made a fuss, so we stopped going."

Song Qingyue nodded, and asked again: "If there is a chance, I will do it next year or the year after, how about it?"

Lu Wenyan clapped her hands: "That's a good relationship! It costs a lot of money to organize this chess game, we can't afford it, and only the Imperial Concubine has this ability!"

Song Qingyue laughed: "Look at what you said, I will collect entry fees next year or the next year, otherwise there is no money to spend."

Lu Wenyan immediately agreed: "Okay! That's a good idea. We're here to play, eat, and drink, so I'm embarrassed."

Song Qingyue quickly waved her hand: "No, no, I'm just kidding, what kind of entry fee is charged, wouldn't it make Su Wang's mansion be laughed at?"

But what she thought in her heart was that if it is held next year or the next year, the influence will be here, and sponsorship can be obtained, such as pens, inks, papers and inkstones, rouge and gouache, fabric jewelry, medicine shops, and even restaurants... all can find a way to call When people come to advertise, it doesn't have to be a billboard, it can be a soft advertisement. You can think about it when you have time.

After a cup of tea, the four of them walked to the Linxi Pavilion halfway up the mountain. This is the largest building in the entire manor. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they could see people coming and going, bustling with each other.

Although there are many people, it is not noisy, at least it is much quieter than Liuquanju outside.

A sun-shielding canopy was set up in the yard, and through the pavilion, there was a shaded grassland on the back, with many bamboo mats laid on it, and there were low tables, small clay stoves and tea sets for everyone to drink tea and rest.

This three-story pavilion was built high enough and big enough. When the doors and windows on the first floor were opened, the interior became very transparent and bright, and the place was spacious enough to be used as a competition venue.

Not many girls came to watch the game today, but the young masters were all dressed up in gold and jade, and they were quite eye-catching at a glance.The maids serving tea and snacks, Xiao Si, shuttled back and forth, without any clutter, which once again made Song Qingyue marvel at the high quality of the palace staff.

Song Qingyue didn't prepare a banquet-style lunch for everyone, but a buffet was prepared in several rooms, so if you're hungry, you can take it at any time.

Song Qingyue accompanied the three daughters who were good at chess to the second floor, and all three of them looked at the pair in the lower right corner.

He is the sixth son of General Tian's family and a grandson of Yan Shoufu, the commander-in-chief of the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. He is the fifteenth in the family, and everyone calls him Yan Shiwu.

"These two are well-known little sages in Beijing." Lu Wenyan told Song Qingyue in a low voice.

Song Qingyue smiled and said: "That's really a coincidence, let them run into each other today."

Xing Yanran said: "There is no way to draw the lottery."

Yuan Zixin didn't speak at the side, although he was watching the chess game, his eyes drifted to Yan Shiwu's face from time to time.

Song Qingyue watched with great interest, while Xing Yanran and Lu Wenyan both looked at the chess and not the people, discussing the chess game in a low voice with great interest.

Song Qingyue thought to herself, well, these two are really here to play chess, not for a blind date. As for Miss Yuan...it's hard to say.

She had to tell the manager of Zhuangzi to see if she could get Yuan Zixin and Yan Shiwu together in the fourth day of junior high school.It would be very gratifying if we could really make so many pairs because of this match.

It's really exciting to give someone a blind date. No wonder the middle-aged aunts are keen on it. It seems that I am also old, hehehe.

Thinking of this, Song Qingyue's mind was no longer on the chess game, and she scanned the field to see which young girl fell in love with which young man, and which young man fell in love with which young girl, all put together in the fourth grade of junior high school.

It's a pity that I know too few people, and I don't know who is who when I see it.

You need to find someone to do this.

The first thing Song Qingyue thought of was Lin Wanfu.

So she called Mo Fan and whispered something in her ear.

Mo Fan covered his mouth and laughed.

After Song Qingyue finished explaining, she said: "Go, if Eunuch Lin is not free, call Qin Jifu, he also knows a lot of people."