Wang's little lady

Anko had just finished eating the noodles and wanted to eat something, so she took the initiative to get up and open the door.

There was a girl standing outside the door. When she saw Hongdou, she showed a pleasant smile, which made people very fond of her at first sight.

Strange, she had never seen this girl before.

"Girl, who are you looking for?"

Could it be that he was looking in the wrong place? The girl's dress looked like someone's uniform.

"May I ask, girl, is this the home of Ms. Xie who sells jelly?" the girl outside the door asked politely when she saw Hongdou.

Hongdou didn't expect that he really came to see her, but the other person kept smiling, so she didn't want to be embarrassed, so she nodded affirmatively.

"you are?"

"You must be Miss Xie? I'm sorry for interrupting you."

The girl outside the door spoke politely before explaining her purpose:

"My master went to Zhao's house as a guest two days ago, and he really liked the two snacks on the table: jelly noodles and braised meat.

Later, I found out that it belonged to your house, girl, so I found it. "

"May I ask if the girl's family can make a reservation?"

It turns out that Hongdou has no reason to refuse the business that comes to his door.

She smiled slightly and invited the girl outside the door to come in and talk.

"Girl, please come in and talk." Hongdou stood aside to make way for the girl outside the door.

Several people in the room were also very discerning. When they knew that guests were coming, they quickly cleared the table and brought out a bowl of tea to entertain the guests.

"Girl, this is the water for making new tea at home. You can try it." Hongdou greeted with a smile.

The visitor was a maid from the Yu family, who was serving his wife when she went to the Zhao family as a guest.

During the dinner, I also saw Mrs. Zhao using this green tea to make water. I didn’t expect that this tea also came from the Xie family?
This is the unexpected surprise today.

"You're welcome, miss. I saw this tea when I went to Zhao's house with my wife. It's not cheap. I'm just a servant. How can I drink such expensive tea."

The Yu family is a family that values ​​rules, both the master and the servants.

After all, the Yu family master also served as a censor before resigning. When doing things in Beijing, it is inevitable that the family will have strict control.

Even though the master now resigns and goes into seclusion, Zisu is a maid who follows Mrs. Yu, and this rule is still observed.

As soon as Hongdou heard this, she knew that the other party's host probably had a lot of rules, but this was in her own home, and this sister seemed to be very polite.

This tea is made at home anyway, so I can still afford it if I treat someone to a sip of tea.

"Sister, you don't have to be polite. This tea is made by us at home. Now that my sister is here as a guest, it's appropriate to treat you to a cup of tea."

"On such a hot day, if you go back thirsty, even if you feel fine, we will feel embarrassed." Hongdou persuaded with a smile.

On weekdays, everyone who comes to the house is acquaintances, and it doesn’t matter what they drink.

Only when new faces come, the Xie family will throw some tea in because they don't know their origins for a while to avoid poor hospitality.

Zi Su was very interested in this new tea, and it was out of the rules of the house that she had to be polite.

Now that she saw Hongdou sincerely entertaining her, she just went along with the flow.

"Thank you, girl." Zi Su was indeed thirsty after this trip, so she picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

No wonder Madam liked it so much that she couldn't help but ask for it that day. This tea was indeed fresh and natural, not as "rich" as the ones we used to drink in the house.

"Good tea. Today I have thanked Miss Xie for your family's blessing. I will brag about it to my sisters when I get back."

"Let them envy and envy me."

Zi Su flattered with a smile, and the serious look on her face made it impossible for anyone to think that her words were false.

Didn't you see that after Mrs. Xie and Mr. Zhang heard this, the expressions on their faces became more serious?

Hongdou had to sigh, it was strange that outsiders said that maids from rich families were better than ordinary daughters from small families.This diplomatic ability alone is impressive.

"Sister, you're welcome. It's just a bowl of tea. If you like it, you can come to my house often from now on."

I don’t know who this sister’s family is.

"As the Xie family's sister said, I really want to come here more often in the future. When the time comes, I hope that the Xie family's sister, aunt, and aunt won't dislike my frequent visits."

Zi Su laughed as she spoke. With her cheerful and lively temperament and her pleasant words, Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Zhang really didn't dislike her.

"Come here often, come here often. Auntie will prepare delicious food for you." Mrs. Xie thought this girl was refreshing and spoke openly, and she liked it.

"Then I'd like to thank you first. Look, I've been here for a long time, and I've delayed you all for so long without getting down to business."

Seeing that everyone was chatting with each other, Zisu finally got to the point.

"My father's surname is Yu. He used to be an official. Recently, he resigned and temporarily settled in Shimen Town."

"A few days ago, my wife ate braised meat and jelly at Mrs. Zhao's banquet and thought it tasted very good."

"Coincidentally, the master at home had a friend come to visit, so my wife wanted to prepare some food that is not common outside, so she asked about it."

It turned out to be the case.

I didn't expect that this Yu family was from an official family, but I don't know what kind of official position they have achieved, and how long they will stay in Shimen Town?
"My old friend will be passing by here in the future and will come to visit you.

I wonder if those two kinds of food I just mentioned could be freshly prepared and delivered to your house on the same day? "

This is of course no problem, the jelly is freshly made every day, but the braised sauce will take a little more effort.

Braised food is expensive and not long-lasting, so it’s best to book in advance.

"Of course I can. Don't worry, sister. We will make it early in the morning and deliver it directly to your house. I promise not to delay things."

Even if the other party wouldn't let her send it to her door, she would send it to him. Except for the county magistrate, this was the first time she saw an official, even though she had resigned.

As long as it is an official position awarded by a serious examination, the academic qualifications are not bad, if you can. . .

Thinking of this, Hongdou couldn't help but glance at Brother Tuan, and couldn't help but make up his mind.

No matter whether he succeeds or not, he should climb up first and then talk about it. After going back and forth, maybe someone wants to accept a student to pass the time?
"By the way, sister, I haven't asked you how to address me yet?"

"My name is Xie Hongdou, and this is my brother Xie Changan. We hit it off today and we may have the opportunity to interact with each other in the future. Just call me Hongdou."

"Appears cordial."

Zisu also has a good impression of the Xie family. They are enthusiastic but not overly so, and they feel comfortable getting along with them.

And if she read it correctly, Xie Hongdou seems to be the head of the Xie family?

This is rare.

"My name is Zisu. My wife gave me my name. I should be older than you. From now on, just call me Sister Zisu."

"Hey, Sister Zisu. It should be our destiny, otherwise why would your master just settle in this Shimen Town?"

"I just happened to attend Mrs. Zhao's banquet, and my snacks happened to get into your wife's eyes."

When Zi Su heard it, it seemed that it was true, but the sister of the Xie family was quite good at getting things done, and she didn't look like a girl raised in a small family at all.

Most of the daughters she knew who came from small families were cautious, but not so generous.

"That's what Sister Xie said. Then let's settle this matter. I'll be waiting for you at the door the next day."

After saying that, she had to pay some deposit. She still knew the rules, but Hongdou refused.

She had some plans for the Yu family, so now she would naturally provide convenience whenever possible, just to make a good sale.

"If it were anyone else, I would definitely have accepted the deposit, but my family fell in love with Sister Zisu today, and I also believe in your character."

"It's the same thing when the things are delivered to your door the next day, and after the house checks and confirms that there are no problems, you can then pay."