Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 386 Shocking news, unexpected pregnancy (1)
Since that day when Ji Chonglian asked Pei Yan to inquire about Guanshi Zhu's intentions, he did not answer directly, but only said that he would take a long vacation for a period of time and make a decision after he went back to worship his relatives.

Of course, this is also human nature. Ji Chonglian was able to understand, so she told Caiqiu about it. Caiqiu felt that Guanshi Zhu was a good man who could be trusted for life. Even the injured leg was in her eyes. It has also become one of the symbols of his bravery and fearlessness.

Manager Zhu left after arranging the New Year's gift, but he didn't return to Pei's residence until the beginning of spring in March next year.

As soon as he returned to the mansion, Guanshi Zhu immediately came to Ji Chonglian to answer.

Caiqiu hid behind the screen to avoid taboo, Lin Tao was standing beside Ji Chonglian, staring at him curiously.

"Steward Zhu has worked hard this trip."

Ji Chonglian exchanged greetings, and also carefully observed Guanshi Zhu's expression, only felt that after returning to the mansion this time, his whole body was different. He was a bit stooped, but now he was sitting there with his back straight, and there seemed to be a slight smile on his lips, and his originally blunt facial features looked softer.

Manager Zhu cupped his hands, "Mrs. Lao is concerned, everything is fine." Then his eyes wandered around inadvertently, and when he caught sight of a corner of his autumn-colored clothes exposed behind the screen, the corners of his lips curled slightly. .

"The matter of picking autumn...my lord has already mentioned it to me."

Manager Zhu opened his mouth, noticing that the corner of his clothes behind the screen moved slightly, and then continued: "When I came back to my hometown, I thought it would be devastated, but I didn't expect that a new village was built on top of our original village, and every household was newly repaired. The house looks lively and warm... It turns out that everyone is looking forward, and I am the only one who is stubborn."

Zhu Guanshi's words were a little self-deprecating, and there was a trace of reminiscence and nostalgia in his eyes. Ji Chonglian was not in a hurry to urge him, she took a sip of tea, and heard him say: "Then... I went to the father's wife and children's house." Worship at the grave, tell them that I am fine now...and I have found a good girl who is willing to spend the rest of my life with me..."

"ah!"

There was a soft cry from behind the screen, even a carefree person like Lin Tao blushed, only Ji Chonglian smiled happily, "In that case, let's make a date!"

"It's good to let the wife decide the day!"

At this time, Guanshi Zhu smiled lightly, and his gentle and modest attitude made people feel like spring breeze.

Ji Chonglian asked Lin Tao to take Huang Lilai, flipped through it and said with a smile: "I think April [-]th is a good day, suitable for marriage, and I have already prepared the dowry money for the girl Caiqiu, and I don't want to give it to her." Urgent, let's see how you are doing?"

Manager Zhu pondered and said: "Your Excellency allocated a courtyard in the back alley to me to live in, and now there is still a month to go, just paint and repair it!"

"That's daring!"

Ji Chonglian clapped her palms and smiled, a little bit of the joy and joy of marrying her daughter and her husband's family to discuss the wedding room, and the two discussed some details, and then Manager Zhu left, only this time the person who sent him off was changed to Lin Tao.

Ji Chonglian spoke so dryly that she drank half a gu of tea with the pastel Ru Kiln porcelain tea Gu and then put it down, and called out behind the screen, "Come out!"

Caiqiu blushed, and slowly walked out of the screen.

Ji Chonglian beckoned to her, "Come on!"

Cai Qiuxing came to the front, bowed to Ji Chonglian, and said gratefully: "Mrs. You Lao has taken care of the maidservant in many ways, and the maidservant..."

"Our relationship is so close, why do you have to say these kind words to me?"

Ji Chonglian waved her hand with a smile, pulled Caiqiu up, and said with a smile, "I'm going to buy you a dowry with 500 taels of silver, and then I'll have someone go to the house in the back alley to measure the size and make a suitable set of boxwood furniture. It's time to marry you off in a glorious manner!"

"Ma'am, how does this make..."

Caiqiu's eyes were filled with tears. She never dreamed that she would have such a blessing. Not only would she marry a Juren, but the master would also be so sincere in organizing the wedding for her. In her whole life, she could follow this His master is really a good fortune from cultivation.

Ji Chonglian gave Caiqiu an angry look, pretending to be angry, "As long as you live well, there's nothing you can't do."

"The servant girl can still work in front of the wife in the future?"

This is what Caiqiu has been worrying about. If she gets married, she will no longer be able to stay in front of Ji Chonglian day and night like a big maid.

"Why not?"

Ji Chonglian smiled and said: "I made up my mind to let you take care of the affairs of the house after you get married. At that time, I proposed to be the daughter-in-law in charge, and the monthly payment doubled. Will help me manage the inner garden, I don't intend to let you two go, you have to think about it!"

"That's daring!"

Lin Tao had already lifted the curtain and entered the room, with a smile on her face, she winked at Caiqiu, "If Madam wants to kick us out at that time, we will definitely hold on and stay with Madam for the rest of my life!"

Caiqiu shook Lin Tao's hand, pursed her lips and smiled.

In the following days, Ji Chonglian was very busy. The master and servants went to the "Subao Pavilion" in Liangcheng to choose jewelry headdresses. A few pairs of earrings, a few finger rings, a pair of suet white jade bracelets, a pair of twisted silk hollowed-out silver bracelets, and a set of five patterns of hairpins made of gilt gemstones, unique in style and exquisite in craftsmanship.

Lin Tao watched from the sidelines, so Ji Chonglian let her choose a considerable amount of headgear, saving her dowry in advance.

Lin Tao was naturally so happy that she could not close her mouth from ear to ear. These jewelry probably cost more than 500 taels of silver, not to mention those silks, satins, damasks, and flowers.

When Ji Chonglian married a maid, it was said that the dowry was 500 taels, but in fact, the purchase, including the furniture, was nearly a thousand taels of silver.

Sister-in-law Liang was very excited when she saw it, and she kept telling Liang Fen to serve Ji Chonglian wholeheartedly from now on. The day of Caiqiu and Lin Tao is her tomorrow. As long as Ji Chonglian is happy, the money she leaks from her fingers is enough for her I don't have to worry about food and clothing for a lifetime.

Liang Fen was a little timid, but after listening to Sister-in-law Liang's words, she couldn't help but have longing, and knowing that Ji Chonglian was generous in treating her servants, she also made up her mind to be a qualified maid.

In the twinkling of an eye, it was April [-]th, and everyone in the mansion knew that Guanshi Zhu was taking the big maid next to his wife. The courtyard was full of banquets, and those on duty and those not on duty in the mansion took turns to eat the banquet. It was very lively for a while, and even the servants of other families stretched their heads with envy.

(End of this chapter)