Sheng Chong Concubine

Chapter 117
in case……

Qiu Mingyue narrowed her eyes, her gaze was as deep as a well.The next day, the morning light shines.

After Qiu Mingyue woke up, she took Qiu Mingxu to Shou'an Courtyard, where the eldest wife, second wife and third wife were all there.Not only them, all the ladies in the mansion, except Qiu Mingyun who cannot see the wind, are in the Shou'an Courtyard.

The eldest lady took the notebook and told the old matriarch about the housekeeping expenses for this month.

"...Last month, the Xiyuan Fengbo Pavilion was closed for repairs, and the cost was 220 taels. A few days ago, Mingxuan added a new calligraphy, 360 taels of silver..."

The eldest lady spoke eloquently, her words were clear, and her calculations were flawless.After finishing the last account, she closed the notebook.

"Last month, the entire government spent a total of 220 yuan. Last month, Grandpa earned 860 yuan." She handed the book to the old lady, "Mother, check it out. .”

The old lady took it and put it aside.

"You are careful about these things, and you have never made any mistakes."

The eldest lady raised her eyebrows, and looked at the second lady with some satisfaction.

The old lady said again: "I announced it last time, and I will let Yun Shu share more with you in the future." She paused, "A few days ago, Aunt Yu died, and it was Yun Shu who took care of the funeral and did his best. Work hard."

The eldest lady's face was not very good-looking, and she said in a low voice with some dissatisfaction: "Mother, it's not that the daughter-in-law is ignoring Aunt Yu. It's just that Aunt Yu is from Beiyuan, and the third sibling should have full authority over her affairs, so..."

"Sister-in-law's words are wrong." The second wife had been sitting quietly, and then she said: "Although Aunt Yu is just an aunt, it is only the housework of the third brother and younger siblings at a young age. To put it bluntly, he is half the master of the Qiu Mansion, and he used to be by Mother's side, serving her carefully. Now that she is gone, we shouldn't be careless about her affairs."

"Second brother and sister are very righteous." The corner of the eldest lady's mouth curled up in disdain, "Ever since Aunt Yu fell ill, the second brother and sister have never set foot in Bisong Garden. If it weren't for what you said today, I would really know that the second brother and sister are cold-blooded and ruthless."

The second madam's eyes changed, and she still said calmly: "The three-year spring is coming soon, and Mingxuan reads until late at night every night. I'm worried that he's going to burn out, so naturally he has to worry a little more. Besides, the first few days Today, I have exchanged the horoscopes between Mingxuan and Miss Li with Mrs. Li. After the imperial examination, I will marry her daughter. After Mingxuan gets married, he will naturally tidy up the new house and come out." She smiled slightly, and said to the lady: "Speaking of which, I am envious of my sister-in-law's good fortune. It will take several months for Mingyu and Ji, and my sister-in-law is much more leisurely than me."

Qiu Mingyue paused, Qiu Mingxuan was about to get married.

That's right, I heard that the second wife is discussing marriage for Qiu Mingxuan.Now that the matter is over, the old matriarch's concern has been resolved.

She smiled again and led Qiu Mingxu in.

The maid outside the door immediately sang loudly: "Miss Fifth is here, Miss Ten is here."

The conversation inside stopped abruptly.

Qiu Mingyue let go of Qiu Ming Xu, slowly blessing her body.

"Mingyue (Mingxu) pays respects to grandma."

The old lady nodded, "Sit down."

After Qiu Mingyue and Qiu Mingxu took their seats, the old matriarch first spoke a few words of concern.

"I heard that you were unwell yesterday, but is there a serious problem?"

Qiu Mingyue smiled and said, "No problem, it's just a temporary typhoid fever, and it will be cured after drinking the medicine."

The old matriarch nodded, "During this period of time, the weather is changing and people are prone to get sick, so please be careful."

Qiu Mingyue obediently responded, "Yes."

Then the old matriarch continued the topic just now and asked the second wife: "Is the date fixed? The Li family is also a noble family. Mr. Li has always been upright and upright. His daughter must be both talented and beautiful, gentle and honest. Remember Don't neglect people."

The second lady nodded, "Yes, mother, the daughter-in-law knows." There was a gentle smile on her usually cold face.

"At the beginning of May is the day of spring, and the date is set on the twelfth of July. I checked, and it is an auspicious day. The daughter-in-law of the betrothal gift also made a list and showed it to my mother." She took it from Hongyu's hand behind her. Pass the gift list and give it to the old lady.

The old lady looked at it carefully and nodded.

"Mingxuan is the eldest son of our family and the first grandchild to get married. His marriage cannot be sloppy." She thought for a while and said, "Except for the 120 four-carrying gift, I will go to the warehouse to get a box of biscuits." Yarn-dyed brocade with dark flowers and bamboo leaves, a box of brocade with magenta makeup, python and gold thread jacquard pattern, a box of brocade with garnet red couplet beads and peacock pattern. Turquoise green ground pastel flower Ruyi ear jade pot spring vase, yellow ground pastel flower pattern consecrated four seasons Amphora, famille rose flowers consecrated landscape figure begonia-shaped statue, famille rose pagoda with eight treasures and gold flower patterns on yellow ground..."

The old matriarch talked about a lot of supplies worth hundreds of gold in one breath, and Nanny Han concentrated on memorizing them, and the lady's face sank a little bit when she heard it.

"... plus the blue and white dove-eared double-ring statue with tangled branches and flowers. Do you remember everything clearly?"

Nanny Han nodded, "I remember everything."

The old matriarch took the brochure she handed over, and said to the eldest lady, "Yufang, tomorrow you will open a warehouse and go pick out these things with Yun Shu."

The eldest lady gritted her teeth, and said unwillingly: "Mother, the bride price for the son of the Hou family is only 120 levies. Mingxuan...is this unreasonable?"

The second lady glanced at her, and said with a half-smile: "I heard that my sister-in-law has already prepared a dowry of 140 yuan for Mingyu, plus a few shops for her grandfather." The dowry is also 120 lifts. According to the difference between the elder and younger, Mingyu seems to be twelve lifts less than Mingxia."

When the eldest lady heard this, her face turned dark.

"Mingyu is a concubine's daughter, as it should be."

"Then Mingxuan is not a legitimate son?" The second lady sneered.

The old matriarch was afraid that the two of them would quarrel again, so he said, "Okay, don't argue."

The eldest lady and the second lady stopped talking.The old matriarch said again: "By the way, I received a post from Uncle Zhongshan this morning. Mingxia and Uncle Zhongshan's son will go back to her natal family to visit relatives tomorrow."

Da Furen couldn't hide the joy in her eyes, "Really?"

The old matriarch also had a smile on her face, "She gave birth not long ago, and finally recovered her body, so she begged Mrs. Uncle Zhongshan to bring Miss Wei back."

The eldest lady was also happy, "Except for the day of the full moon wine, I haven't seen Miss Wei for a long time, and I don't know what she is like now, who she looks like." Also slightly rosy.It is hard to imagine that she is a fierce and arrogant woman.

After Qiu Mingyue came in, she first looked at Qiu Mingzhu, and saw that her expression was normal.Noticing his gaze, he turned around and smiled at himself.There is no lonely and empty state between the brows.

(End of this chapter)