Ordinary clear day

Chapter 143
In the morning of the next day, after the sun rose, Mrs. Tong had ordered someone to set up the car, and was about to go to Beijing with Zhou's mother and daughter.This time, Xiao Liu also took her son back home. She took the two little boys in a car, and the two mother and daughter each took a car.As for Duanning, he naturally rode back and forth to take care of him.

When getting into the car, Zhou Yinlan saw the maid next to Shuning holding an open high vase with dozens of peach blossoms inserted in it, she was a little surprised, Shuning said: "The peach blossoms in the garden are blooming well, so I might as well break a few branches Take it back and let the family enjoy the spring scenery of Xishan Mountain." Zhou Yinlan smiled: "As expected of Sister Shu, even the gift is elegant."

In consideration of Mrs. Zhou's health, the carriage moved slowly at first, but maybe it was because she slept well last night, or maybe she was in a good mood because of her daughter's happy event. Madam Zhou was in good spirits, and the carriage gradually accelerated. At noon, they had already arrived in front of Master Zhou's brother-in-law's house in the outer city.

The two ladies said their goodbyes through the car window. Shuning remembered that Zhou Yinlan seemed to like the few peach blossoms when she set off in the morning, and she had never had the chance to visit the garden of the other courtyard, so she asked Suxin to order her to choose the peach blossoms. Let her take a few flowers.

Zhou Yinlan was overjoyed and raised the curtain to greet her with a smile.Shu Ning looked over and saw Mrs. Zhou breaking off a peach blossom lovingly and putting it on her head for her daughter.

Shuning waved goodbye, and their family's carriage started to drive towards the inner city.

Back at the Earl's Mansion, Tong first took everyone to the Rongqing Hall to meet Nala.Nalashi was listening to Fang Ning talk about the housework she handled, and pointed out the deficiencies in it.Mrs. Li and Mrs. Sitara were waiting beside her, and Xu Xu was also there, but Wanning was nowhere to be seen.

After the sisters-in-law and sisters-in-law greeted each other, everyone sat down to talk, only to find out that it would take two days for Shen to come back, and Wanning was a little unwell and recuperating in her room.Nala's attitude towards Xiao Liu's mother and son is quite kind. In fact, she knows the "concubine" of the third room well. Since Tong has always given her face, she is happy to be a good person.

After saying a few words, Tong took his leave.Seeing Shu Ning, Xu Xu hesitated to speak, but thought that there was too much time, so she didn't speak.

Back in Huaiyuan, Zhang Bao was already waiting in the main room. The family had lunch and went about their own business.Shu Ning returned to the room and saw that the girls had packed up their things, so she let them go down and planned to take a nap.

Suxin winked at Dongqing, and both of them came forward together, smiled and said to Shuning that they wanted to visit the sisters, and asked for her permission.After hearing this, Shuning knew that it was Suxin's gossip addiction, she smiled and said: "It's okay, but you don't come back too late, and don't make trouble." Suxin and Dongqing agreed in unison, and they were about to run out hand in hand , but was stopped by Shuning, and said: "Can't you go empty-handed? Take that bottle of peach blossoms with you, as long as you leave a few branches. If anyone asks, just say that I asked you to send flowers in various courtyards." Go, lest you be scolded by housekeeper mothers."

After hearing this, Suxin and Dongqing winked at each other, and said to Shuning in unison: "Thank you, miss." They smiled and took the flowers.Shuning was a little helpless, thinking that when Dongqing first came here, she was such a quiet and honest girl, she was "broken" by Suxin every day.

She slept for half an hour, and when she got up, she saw that the two older girls hadn't come back, so she casually ordered a little girl to fetch water to wash her face, then combed her hair by herself, and only put a weed grass flower on her temple, and changed it again. Wearing homely robes and carrying a basket of snacks, she went to Fangning's room.

Xuxu happened to be in Fangning's room, and when she saw her, she came up to speak enthusiastically.

Last fall, my uncle Na Ride was promoted to Shandong Salt Transport Envoy, and took his son with him.Aunt Ta Lashi stayed in Beijing to heal the scar on her daughter's face.It was only at the end of the year that she received a letter from her son, knowing that her husband had taken a beautiful concubine in office. She couldn't sit still anymore, so she entrusted her daughter to the Earl's Mansion. After the new year, she took her family and rushed to Shandong.Now Xu Xu is being taken care of by Nala, and she usually lives in Wanning's courtyard. Every few days, she will invite the imperial doctor to visit her, hoping to get rid of the scars around her nose.

This little cousin is actually a very simple person, but because of the scars on her face, she has low self-esteem, so she doesn't like to go out to meet people, but she gets along very well with her sisters.She was very happy when she saw Shuning brought some snacks, and said: "I was thinking about wisteria pancakes, so you brought them." Shuning said: "I asked someone to move a few wisterias into the garden, and this is The first crop that has been opened can be picked at any time in the future, and there is no need to go outside to buy it, which is very convenient."

Seeing Fangning and Xuxu eating happily, she was also very happy.In fact, Shu Ning prefers making snacks rather than cooking soup.Probably because ancient stoves are not as clean and convenient as modern ones, and every time they cook, they have to endure the smoke and fire, so she is very fond of dim sum that only needs to be steamed.And this kind of Chinese dim sum, she can make any pattern she likes, even if it is innovative and delicious, no one will think that she is wearing it.

Xu Xu ate two pieces of cake and sighed: "It's amazing that you can cook so many delicious things. Sister Fang's vegetarian dishes are delicious, and Sister Shu's dim sum is varied. I have learned how to cook a few side dishes. But I can’t even boil water, I’m so stupid.”

Fang Ning smiled slightly and said, "Since that's the case, learn what you like. My third sister and I learned to do it because we like it. Whether it's us or the two sister-in-laws, we are willing to teach you as long as you want to learn."

But Xu Xu was worried: "Of course I wanted to, but my mother-in-law wouldn't let me, she said that I was afraid that I would hurt my hand with a kitchen knife, or be burned, and said that as long as the maids could do it, it would be fine. My mother went to Shandong, so I wanted to learn it, but my aunt refused."

Shuning and Fangning looked at each other, but they didn't answer.They naturally knew that it was because Nalashi was afraid that Xuxu would get hurt and that she would be blamed by her sister-in-law, so everything was safe.

Shu Ning thought for a while, and said: "If you are afraid of using a knife or being burned, then you should learn something else. When I was a child and first learning how to cook, Er Niang was also afraid that I would be hurt, so she only allowed me to cook pasta. If cousin is interested, just learn how to make dumplings or pastries, which are also easy to make."

Xu Xu thought it made sense, nodded quickly and said, "That's good, my mother loves dumplings, even if she knew, she wouldn't scold me."

The three sisters chatted and laughed for a while, then Nalashi sent a little girl to invite Fangning.Fanning said goodbye to them with embarrassment, and left the house.Xu Xu was a little disappointed, and said: "Sister Fang has a lot of things to do every day, and I am really boring by myself." Shuning asked: "Isn't Second Sister here? She still lives in the same courtyard as you." Xu Xu curled her lips: " Where is she free?"

Seeing that she was a little unhappy, Shu Ning changed the topic: "I see that my cousin doesn't always cover her face with a fan and handkerchief, it makes people feel generous. It seems that you are used to it."

Xu Xu said angrily: "How dare I? If your family thinks you are someone like Miss Lu, wouldn't it be a joke?"

It turned out that in the early winter of last year, Xu Xu was depressed all day long because of the poor treatment of scars on her face, so he took her to Fangshan other courtyard to relax.Shuning saw that she was still holding a fan or handkerchief to cover her face in winter, and she looked timid. Thinking of the Miss Lu who was opposite the door, Shuning discussed with Mrs. Tong, and invited Mrs. Lu's family in the name of enjoying the snow. Mother and daughter come to drink tea.

That Miss Lu Ziyu is actually not a weird person.Her grandfather was an official before his death, and although her father and brother were white, their family was very wealthy. Since Yu's family fell, there is no Han family comparable to hers in a radius of tens of miles.Lu Ziyu was born beautiful since she was a child, and after reading a few books and often hearing compliments from her relatives, she considered herself a peerless beauty with both talent and appearance.

As she got older, she felt that there were few daughters nearby who could match her: Shu Ning was good, but she was only pretty; Needless to say, other village girls, even she herself admits that Qiao Yun is a beauty, but she is married and has a child, and her status is a servant, so she naturally doesn't pay attention to her.

As a result, she became more and more conceited, thinking that since she was a peerless beauty, of course she should have the demeanor of a peerless beauty.I don't know where she learned the style. When going out, she must cover her face with a fan, hold a silk handkerchief in her hand, and be surrounded by maids. She speaks and acts very reservedly.

When Xu Xu saw Miss Lu, she was stunned, of course not because she was a beauty.Her little aunt Jinjin who is married, and the master and servant Wanning Yuehe whom she often sees are all outstanding beauties. Although this Lu Ziyu looks good, she still can't surprise her.What surprised her was that the other party's behavior was very similar to her own, but the starting point was different.The longer she spent with Miss Lu, the more uneasy she became, and she couldn't help becoming suspicious.The Lu family is still close neighbors of the third uncle's family. When the third aunt and cousin look at themselves, will they think she is as ridiculous as Miss Lu?
But when she looked at Shu Ning in the blink of an eye, she didn't necessarily find a mocking look in the other party's eyes, so she was relieved a little.As soon as the mother and daughter of the Lu family left, she burst into tears.He Talla felt sorry for his daughter and couldn't help blaming Tong's mother and daughter, but later he found out that her daughter no longer covered her face with a fan and handkerchief, and realized their painstaking efforts, and her attitude towards Tong was much better.

Seeing Lu Ziyu's behavior, Xu Xu felt very dazzling, and reminded herself not to become a joke in the eyes of others every day. After a few months, she was no longer shy like in the past. Although she often bowed her head, she was much better. .But she still feels very troubled: "Without something to cover, I always feel guilty, afraid that others will laugh at me when they see the scar on my nose. I heard what you said not to eat soy sauce, and now even the color is darker. I don’t eat anything, but why is my scar still so conspicuous?”

Shu Ning looked at her face carefully, and said: "I think this scar is lighter than the last time I saw it, but it may be because your skin color is fairer, so it seems that there is no change. It should be better after a while many."

Xu Xu was a little happy to hear that, but still worried: "I've been taking the medicine for almost a year, and I applied a special ointment every three days, but it's still like this. I wanted to put some powder on it to cover it up. But Sister Wan said that if you apply too much powder, it is not good for your skin, so I dare not apply it any more.”

Shu Ning thought for a while, and said: "I heard that the white powder in Valerian Color Shop is ground from flower seeds, not ordinary lead powder, so it shouldn't be a problem."

Xu Xu paused, and said: "Originally, I used his powder, but last time the maid was recognized when I went to buy powder, my mother-in-law was ridiculed by the second aunt, and since then I have bought other's. .I don’t know the basics, so I’m always worried.”

Shuning said: "My aunt bought it, it must be a powder from a good store, no matter how bad it is, there is a limit. If you are really worried, you don't need it at ordinary times, just wipe it when you go out. What are you worried about?"

Xuxu was a little embarrassed: "I thought so too, but after I wiped it once, I felt that it was good to not see the scars. After washing my face every morning, I couldn't help but wipe it on, but sister Wan called me .”

Shuning is silent, this is Xu Xu's own problem, she can't help.

After the two chatted for a while, Shuning decided to go and see Wanning.Xu Xu hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "She's not feeling well these days, she always loses her temper, you have to be careful."

Shu Ning was a little strange, so she asked what was the matter, Xu Xu blushed, leaned into her ear and said a few words, Shu Ning finally understood.This is also normal, an inevitable phenomenon during the menstrual period.

Xu Xu whispered: "Sister Wan is actually trying to hide from Nanny He, and she will call her sick every day like this. That Nanny He really hates her, and she won't let it go for a day. If it weren't for the eldest aunt who accompanied a car with her, it would be nice." She still refuses to let go. If so, sister Wan is only allowed to rest for five days, and once the five days are over, no matter what, she is not allowed to rest anymore."

She flattened her mouth and said: "My mother-in-law wanted me to learn with her sister Wan because she saw that she was doing well. I don't want to suffer. But my aunt said that next year's draft, we will all be on the roster. It’s good to learn the rules together, so that we won’t lose face at home.”

Shu Ning was shocked, she didn't want to suffer like Wan Ning, besides, she was very confident in her etiquette, she would never lose face, what's more, wouldn't it be more suitable for her to be eliminated in the draft due to poor manners? Is it your own mind?She secretly made a decision in her heart that she must persuade Tong Shi not to send herself into the clutches of Nanny He.

After bidding farewell to Xu Xu, she came to Wanning's room and saw that there was no maid outside the door, so she went in directly.Just about to say hello, a teacup flew over unexpectedly, and then Wanning scolded angrily: "Where did you die? I told you to bring hot water, why didn't you see anyone for a long time?!"

(Well... since so many people object, I will get better every day as usual, but... occasionally... the number of words will be less, is it okay? A certain L climbed away with the lid on the pot again~~~)
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