A Thousand Hills

Chapter 13

Xie Moru defeated the enemy with one move and was able to be at peace.

It's really peaceful, not to mention that Xie Moyou didn't dare to say some self-righteous stupid things in front of her, even Mrs. Xie also restored the perfect etiquette with Xie Moru after that day.

What a surprise.

Yes, she intends to improve the relationship with Mrs. Xie, and she has tried it before, but Mrs. Xie has a different aesthetic from her.Mrs. Xie doesn't necessarily like Xie Moyou's temper, but Mrs. Xie doesn't hate that kind of coquettish and lovable behavior.That's not to say there's anything bad about Mrs. Xie, in fact, who would hate flattery?Not to mention Mrs. Xie, even the emperor likes it, otherwise how could there be a special record of the biography of the courtiers in the history books.What finally made Xie Moru give up was that Mrs. Xie's methods were too familiar.

When she went to greet her early in the morning, she was blocked by Mrs. Xie. Mrs. Xie turned around and rewarded her with clothes and jewelry. Oh, this kind of behavior... In the history books, how many emperors subdued their subordinates in this way. Give a bone after a meal, and the dog will be grateful for obeying you after a long time.

Xie Moyou also asked her why she didn't wear new clothes and jewelry, oh, this kind of question... She meant to improve the relationship with Mrs. Xie, not to turn herself into a dog wagging its tail.

Or Mrs. Xie didn't mean it that way, or she had done too many things like this, and now she just did it again, or she was thinking too much.However, Xie Moru no longer intends to communicate with Mrs. Xie.

Then it is really surprising that the relationship with Mrs. Xie can be restored to the original level.

When Xie Bai's imperial edict to marry Princess Yi'an arrived at Xie's house, Xie Moru was studying in Huazhang Hall, Suxin, a maidservant from Songbai Courtyard, came to deliver the message, and the family went to the front hall to receive the edict.

Xie Moyou was overjoyed, it turned out to be true, her second uncle really became a son-in-law!Leaving the little maid to tidy up the four treasures of the study, she will go there with Suxin.Suxin looked at Xie Moru, since Xie Moru made a big move, all the maids and women in Songbai Courtyard who have good eyesight are very polite to Xie Moru.They may not be as attentive as Aunt Ning's family, but they are definitely respectful enough.He wanted Xie Moru to kill Xie Moyou with one word in front of Mrs. Xie, but Mrs. Xie and Aunt Ning hadn't said a word to her. A girl like Suxin would not think that she was more honorable than Xie Moyou.It would be unimaginable consequences if Xie Moru said something if he didn't serve well.

Su Xin smiled, "Madam let the two girls go there together."

Xie Moyou could only look at Xie Moru who was tidying up, and wanted to urge Xie Moru to speed up, but didn't want to speak to Xie Moru, so he gave Mr. Ji a wink, but Mr. Ji didn't say much.Fortunately, Xie Moru was just packing things, not dawdling on purpose, the Four Treasures of the Study were ready, and after talking to Mr. Ji, he took his maid and went with Xie Moyou Suxin.

The decree was given to Xie Bai, but receiving the decree was a matter for the whole family, including girls like them, but without the Fang family, of course, there would be no Aunt Ning.When everyone has arrived, set up the incense table, men and women kneel down together, listening to the shrill voice of the servant recite the imperial decree for the marriage, talking in parallel, to the effect that Xie's family style is good, Xie Bai's character is good, bestowed Wedding princess or something.

Only then did Xie Moru know the identity of Princess Yi'an, the orphan of King Jin.This Princess Yi'an was originally the daughter of the prince and the cousin of His Majesty, but now she is an exception and can be named a princess.

This marriage, oh...

After the imperial decree was read, some people went to invite the servants to drink tea, and the female relatives also returned to the inner house. Aunt Ning had been waiting in the Songbai courtyard. Step forward and nibble your head to congratulate you.Xie Mo smiled sadly, "It looks like it's Second Uncle's birthday, but it's a good time to congratulate Second Uncle."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Your second uncle will be here in a while, you can congratulate him yourself."

The room was full of joy and joy, and Xie Moru also put on a smile in a timely manner.Aunt Ning is already discussing with Mrs. Xie about placing wine at home.

For a while, the three fathers and sons of the Xie family came over, and Aunt Ning avoided it. Xie Moru and Xie Moyou congratulated Xie Bai, and Xie Bai smiled, "We are happy together."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "There are a lot of happy events in our family this year, so it would be nice to have another drink in two days."

Xie Bo laughed, "There are examples of weddings and banquets. Now that the marriage is settled, there is no need to make a big fuss. I'm tired from eating and drinking these days." He has seen the princess before, and she looks very good. Xie Bo is married for the first time. Naturally, I have some expectations for my wife.The princess has a noble status, and she will also have a princess mansion when she gets married in the future. His son-in-law is in a semi-married state.Xie Bai was not dissatisfied with the marriage, but as a normal man, he didn't have the heart to celebrate it.

"Your birthday is approaching, and you have to celebrate it."

Xie Bai smiled, "There are only two tables of wine at home, and I will drink two more glasses with my mother then."

Mrs. Xie was rather disappointed, but she always loved her second son, so she had to agree.

Mrs. Xie's room was lively for a while, and it was estimated that it was not early, Xie Moru left and went back to Dujuan Courtyard, Zhang Nanny and others also heard the news that Xie Bo wanted to be the Lord, because Xie Bo and Xie Moru had a good relationship, Zhang Nanny and others There is some joy on the face.

Nanny Zhang smiled, "Second Master is really lucky." She is about to marry the princess.

Xie Moru was sitting in front of the dressing table, Jingwei stepped forward to serve her and went to the hairpin, and said with a smile, "This year there are many happy events one after another, it's time for the house to serve wine again."

Nanny Zhang didn't care about the banquet at Xie's house. What she cared most about was the eldest daughter of her family. Nanny Zhang said, "Girl, there is such a big happy event today, do you still have to go to school this afternoon?"

Xie Moru said, "If you want to go to school, it's meaningless if you don't go to school."

"That's true." Zhang Nai smiled, "Lunch is ready, miss, do you want to serve it now?" The Fang family never had breakfast, so the lunch time in the Dujuan Courtyard would be a little earlier.

Xie Moru nodded, "Okay."

Fang's is still the same, no joy and no worries, but there is a fresh mushroom chicken soup on the table, Xie Moru likes it very much, so she can't help but add another bowl, Zhang Nanny smiled, "The fresh mushrooms brought in the morning, miss I like it, I will do it tonight."

Xie Moru laughed, "Eating something every day doesn't feel good anymore."

Nanny Zhang smiled, "That's true too."

It's rare that Mrs. Fang also added a second bowl, and Madam Zhang couldn't help but think to herself, although the eldest grandma doesn't talk much, she is a real mother and daughter, and there are always some similarities.

Xie Moru was also slightly surprised, she had similar tastes to her mother, which is not surprising, their mother and daughter always eat at the same table, or because of the mysterious blood relationship, there are indeed many things that she likes, and so does Fang.Fang seldom speaks, and it is even more impossible for the mother and daughter to have any communication on food and drink. However, Fang will move his chopsticks more when it comes to favorite dishes. Xie Moru talks less but is good at observation. I like the dish, and so does my mother.

Chicken Shredded Mushroom Soup is not a rare soup, and it's not like I haven't eaten it before, but I haven't seen my mother return a bowl.Today, my mother returned the bowl. If it wasn't for the soup's delicious taste, it was because my mother was in a good mood.

Xie Moru bowed her head and took a sip, the cook in her yard is old, it is impossible to make a second taste, the same taste as before, and the same taste now.Well, mother is in a good mood.

Xie Moru lowered her eyes and smiled, she didn't know why her mother was in a good mood, but as long as her mother was happy.

After lunch, Xie Moru walked around the courtyard twice, then went back to his room for a lunch break.

Xie Moru's life is still comfortable, but Xie Moyou is quite dissatisfied. She told Aunt Ning, "Nowadays, maids and mothers-in-law listen to big sister." Now Suxin is being cautious in front of Xie Moru, for fear of offending Xie Moru's cautiousness, and putting her, the second girl, behind.Xie Moyou is not a fool, today Suxin was ordered to go to Huazhang Hall to invite her and Xie Moru, but Suxin didn't dare to move before Xie Moru got up, Xie Moyou was more scheming, and it could be seen that these maids were afraid of Xie Moru.

Aunt Ning patiently listened to her daughter's talk about today's events, and said, "This is Suxin who knows the rules. Your grandmother ordered her to invite your sisters. Could it be that she went with you first and let Mo Ru follow behind? What is it like? In the past, it was okay for you to be young, but you will be big girls in the future, so you have to pay attention to this. The two sisters passed by together, and they seemed affectionate. You must go first and the other behind, isn't it obvious that the sisters don't get along?"

Xie Moyou saw that her mother only talked about her, pouted her lips in dissatisfaction, Aunt Ning stroked her daughter's hair, and said, "I said, you don't need to compare with her, it's only been a few days, why are you getting frizzy again? "

Xie Moyou said, "Where I am frizzy, it is she who always dawdles and asks others to wait."

"It doesn't matter if it's faster or slower."

"It doesn't matter if she waits, and I don't care about it." Xie Moru twisted the silk handkerchief in his hand, "It's just that the maidservant treats her differently now, and if she goes on a few more times, these people's eyes Where are our mother and daughter?"

Aunt Ning smiled, "You should pay attention to a little thing. Think about it, your brothers are still there. Alan, Ayu and Azhi are your biological brothers, and your father only has three sons. Servants, servants, which ones?" It's not that they have bright eyes and a bright heart. How could they not see you? Suxin just doesn't want to offend Mo Ru, and you know Mo Ru's temper. Some." The son was born to her, and the Xie family will eventually belong to her son in the future, so why bother.

Xie Mo snorted, the person who had never been in the eyes before suddenly became the focus of people's eyes.When they are together, the servants will always consider Xie Moru's ideas first, this is not a good start.Mother doesn't let her care about it, how can she not care about it?Now he is still a servant, will there be a day in the future when only Xie Moru is the only one in the eyes of grandma and father?Aunt Ning took out a blooming peony from the jade vase, played with it in her hand, and said, "Don't worry, in the past, the maidservant and Hongdingbai felt that it was better not to talk too much, so they neglected her. Seeing that she has a temper now, she hit her Serve with the spirit. Why is it that your surname is Xie, she is your elder sister, logically, how a maidservant serves you, so naturally she should serve her. Why should you be annoyed if you just get the treatment she deserves?"

Xie Moyou finally calmed down after being persuaded by her mother.

"Today you go out with your grandmother to receive the order. She must be standing closer to your grandmother than you are." Aunt Ning sighed, "If you keep worrying about these trivial matters, what will you do in the future?"

Xie Moyou blushed slightly, and mumbled, "I just don't want to lose to her."

Aunt Ning smiled, "You have such a competitive personality, it's like when I was young."

Seeing that his mother didn't intend to blame him, Xie Moyou fell into his mother's arms and acted like a baby, "I was born by your mother, so I naturally resemble it."

Aunt Ning had no choice but to call her daughter, "I said before, you have your benefits."

Xie Moyou said, "Of course I know that my grandmother and father like me more. Although the second uncle treats me well, he is better with the eldest sister now, and always takes care of the eldest sister."

Aunt Ning smiled, "Your second uncle is a man, and he is about to get married now. He will be an official in the future, so how much time can he spend at home? Besides, you are all your second uncle's nieces. it is good."

"You, knowing that the elders love you, you are not stupid. It's just that you are getting older, not like when you were young. When you grow up, you should be more sensible and filial to the elders. Your grandmother is busy with housework every day. You Grandfather and father are going to be busy with court errands, even your second uncle is going to be a serious official. Apart from attending classes with Mr. Ji every day, you should also learn to pay attention to other things." Is Xie Moru some important person?Why bother with her, as long as the daughter pleases the elders and has a good future in the future, what is there to worry about now?No matter how good Xie Moru is, her natal family is a criminal minister, and she will marry in the future, so don't she rely on her natal family?Since she wants to rely on her natal family, she will bow her head one day.Aunt Ning has always been patient.

Xie Moyou is not stupid at all, with Aunt Ning's guidance, there is nothing she doesn't understand.She has always been pleasing to others, but now every now and then, she either makes a pair of socks and sews a belt, or goes to the kitchen to make a snack. She is very filial to the elders in the family, and even the younger brothers can often eat the pastries made by her sister.

Of course, I want to say here that with a family like Xie’s family, the girls in the female family still have to learn. As for cooking, if they know a little bit, know how to do it, and can direct the servants to do it, it is considered good.It's definitely not a girl who goes to the kitchen to wash her hands and make soup or something.

Xie Moyou is so exquisite and intelligent, the elders only love her more, even Mrs. Xie thanked Moyou for her filial piety, and rewarded her with a piece of jade that she had carried with her for many years.Since then, Xie Moyou has opened his mind, and is even more filial.

Xie Moru is still living her life, but Madam Zhang is worried about something, and discusses with Xie Moru in private, whether to do something to honor the elders or something, it can't be good, Xie Moyou preempted it .Xie Moru smiled, "Why are you so anxious, we have always lived like this, and there is nothing wrong with it." The same thing, done by different people, has different effects and results.Xie Moyou went to show his courtesy, and Mrs. Xie praised her for being filial.If it was her who did the same thing, Mrs. Xie would have to wonder if she had any other intentions.Wouldn't it be boring to ask someone to send back clothing and jewelry in case you feel ashamed again.

Xie Moru was happy and quiet, she had a cold temper, if she was asked to learn from Xie Moyou, she couldn't do it.However, Xie Moyou was able to work hard on these things, Xie Moru was quite impressed, Aunt Ning deserved to eat more salt for more than ten years, she was much smarter than Xie Moyou.

Aunt Ning discussed with Mrs. Xie, "Our girls are getting older. Second uncle doesn't plan to hold a big party for his birthday this time. There are also two tables of wine at home. You don't have to be as particular about a big banquet for your own family. , the matter is also simple. It is better to let the sisters discuss the arrangement, one is their filial piety, and the other is that the girl has to learn to be a housekeeper when she grows up."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Alright."

(End of this chapter)