A Thousand Hills

Chapter 15

Mrs. Xie's sudden change of attitude surprised Xie Moru.

However, it was just a surprise.

Xie Moru still went to school regularly according to her living habits, but Madam Zhang was very happy to know that Mrs. Xie asked her eldest daughter to cook Uncle Xie's birthday banquet.As for the existence of Xie Moyou, Mammy Zhang told her eldest daughter in private, "Second girl is used to being a standout girl, so I don't care about her, she should pay more attention to everything, and it's up to me when I learn the skills." About her eldest daughter Nanny Zhang didn't know much about crushing Xie Moru.However, Nanny Zhang knew about Xie Moyou's provocative words. Although Xie Moyou didn't get any benefits, Nanny Zhang also hated it deeply.Even if they were not born by the same mother, they were all sisters surnamed Xie. Madam Zhang was always jealous of Xie Moyou being favored. She felt that the eldest girl in her family was wronged. I'm afraid that my wife will treat her eldest daughter differently.A whole family of sisters are so wicked, they only hope that the eldest daughter of her family will be unlucky, how can Nanny Zhang bear it, she speaks out her heart all of a sudden, and whispers, "Those little wives with small noses and eyes, I don't have good intentions, if we don't want to harm anyone, we have to be careful, and be careful that the screwdriver black-heartedly set the girl up." Here I am worried about Aunt Ning.Over the years, Aunt Ning has played a virtuous and virtuous manner, and Nanny Zhang doesn't believe it. Now she can be regarded as showing the tail of a fox. Can a really virtuous person teach Xie Moyou to be like this?With a virtuous face, why do you feel jealous of her eldest daughter?

In fact, Nanny Zhang really wanted to teach her eldest daughter how to hold a birthday banquet, but she entered the mansion as a wet nurse. Later, the Dujuan Courtyard declined, so it was her turn to serve Xie Moru personally, and she didn't even hold a banquet. experience.Nanny Zhang sighed, "Mommy can't help you either."

Xie Moru smiled, "It's not a complicated matter, the nanny is in charge of our yard, just helping me."

Worrying can't solve the problem, what's the use of sighing, Madam Zhang calmed down and smiled, "Miss, when you have time, go and ask the second master what he likes to eat, and then ask Miss Su Lan about his wife's preferences."

Xie Moyou should have thought of these.However, in order to reassure Nanny Zhang, Xie Moru nodded in response.

When school was over in the afternoon, Mrs. Xie had already packed the house.Xie Moru, Xie Moyou greeted Mrs. Xie first, and then went to cross the court.Li Qing's wife has sorted out the list of wine and fruit that Xie Moru wanted for Xie Bai's birthday last year, including the quantity purchased at that time, and how many tables of wine were placed, clearly listing them one by one.

Xie Moru glanced at it briefly and then handed it to Xie Moyou who had been glancing at her. Xie Moyou didn't want to be competitive at the moment, so she asked Xie Moru, "Look, big sister, what else can I order next."

Xie Moru said to Li Qing's wife, "Let's take a look at the list today, come over tomorrow, and I'll give you the draft list, we'll discuss it later."

Li Qing's daughter-in-law replied yes, Xie Moru sent her off, and said to Xie Moyou, "Let's ask the eldest maid and Miss Su Lan in the Second Uncle's courtyard to see what dishes the Second Uncle and Wife prefer. Or something you like, just prepare it together."

Xie Moyou figured it out a long time ago, in fact her mother even drew out the menu for her.In fact, Xie Moyou wanted to please Mrs. Xie, who knew that Mrs. Xie would leave the matter to her and Xie Moru and then stop asking, so that Xie Moyou never got the chance to show it.Now I have to take it out, "I don't need to ask them, I will know."

Xie Moru glanced at her, knowing it well, and said, "I think my sister has drawn up the list, why don't you show it to me."

Xie Moyou took it out and handed it to Xie Moru, Xie Moru asked, "Is this what you discussed with your aunt, or did you ask them?"

Xie Moyou did her homework in advance, she wanted to impress her, but if she didn't, Xie Moru asked so directly, as if she wanted to embarrass her on purpose.Xie Moyou didn't speak, Xie Moru told Jing Wei, "Go to Songbaiyuan and see if the eldest maid of Songbaiyuan is there? If she is here, see if she is free and ask her to come and talk."

Xie Moyou finally got a little angry, "I already asked yesterday, so don't ask again."

Xie Moru really didn't understand Xie Moyou's mind, since he asked, why didn't he just say it?But seeing Xie Moyou's embarrassed look, Xie Moru still said calmly, "I'm not very familiar with the manpower in the mansion, it's very good if you draw up this list in advance."

Xie Moru finally said something human, Xie Moyou felt a little relieved, but Chen Shi, the nanny beside Xie Moyou, couldn't help curling her lips.

Xie Moru said, "I heard that Second Uncle is at home today, why don't we go over and ask if Second Uncle has any special guests?"

Xie Moyou stood up, "Alright."

Xie Bai was practicing calligraphy in the study, and when he saw the two sisters arrived together, he was very happy and smiled, "What gust of wind brought your little sisters here."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "The wind is windy from southeast to northwest."

Xie Bo laughed loudly, and ordered Mo Ju to make good tea.He was really happy, he had also heard about Xie Moru and Xie Moyou's quarrel, now seeing the two of them coming together, Xie Bai was extremely happy.Mo Ju served good tea, Huang Mei brought good fruits, and said with a smile, "The two girls are rare visitors. Seeing that Second Master is happy, the girls should come here often."

Xie Moyou took the tea and blinked, "It won't be a few days if you come here often, Second Uncle won't be able to stay in the Princess Mansion forever."

Xie Bo laughed and scolded, "Nonsense."

Xie Moru got down to business first, and said, "We're here to ask Second Uncle, who friends should we invite for his birthday?"

Xie Bai said, "It doesn't need to be a big deal. I don't invite friends from outside, just sit and drink with my family for a day."

Xie Moyou said, "Just don't invite people from outside, cousins ​​and uncles of the Third Great Master's family, as well as Second Uncle Feng, and relatives who are close to the family, will come to join in the fun when they have time. In addition, there are many people in Uncle Zhu's house, and they are all relatives."

Xie Bai rubbed the center of his brows, "Oh my God."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "What are you worrying about, we will do all the work, and Second Uncle will just find two more drinkers on that day."

Xie Bai said, "It doesn't need to be too ostentatious."

Xie Moyou said, "Since it's a family banquet, it can be done in one day. It's nothing more than inviting two classes for a small show, and for juggling, prepare for ten rounds. Everyone's fun can be done in one day."

Xie Moyou asked again, "Which troupe does Second Uncle like? I don't know that, you often go out. Second Uncle said two good troupes, and we followed Zhanguang to listen to a few good plays."

Xie Bo laughed, "Well, now the most famous people in the imperial capital are Ruifu Ban'er and Ruixi Ban'er."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "Okay, then we will appoint these two teams."

Xie Bai said, "It's not a big birthday, so it's good to book a class, just drink for a day, and don't use juggling or playing ten times, but the theater troupe sent people over in advance to let them make time."

Since all the people who came were relatives and clansmen, we also agreed with Xie Bo to celebrate his birthday on the nearest holiday, so that many people came and it was lively.Xie Moru and Xie Moyou drew up the approximate guest list, and after showing it to Mrs. Xie, they discussed with Li Qing's wife to make an advance reservation for the small show, and calculated the quantity of fruit and wine dishes.

What Mrs. Xie taught them was, "The people who come here are just a rough calculation. Because it's a lively event, it's better if there are more people coming, so you can't buy less of this thing. We calculated the number and added it to it." The amount of noodles for three or two tables is about the same. It doesn’t matter if there are too many things, anyway, I can use them at home. Mrs. Xie said, "Purchasing is just a trivial matter. Pay attention to the quantity, and seating arrangements are also very important. They are all relatives, but there are hundreds of people with a hundred temperaments, and they are all relatives, and their tempers are also different. Also, you have to pay attention to seniority. "

Mrs. Xie did not hesitate to give advice on matters such as purchasing and arranging seats, but other trivial matters had to be taken care of by herself.For example, when it comes to drinks, there are differences between official guests and hall guests. Also, children can't eat alcohol, so they have to prepare other drinks.For another example, the maids and women who serve that day must clearly give instructions on what to do. If there are many people working together, there must be a leader.Everyone must be clear about what they are doing and their responsibilities.If there is an accident, there must be a backup method to deal with it.

There are so many things to think about in a small family banquet.

Mrs. Xie roughly gave them some pointers, and ignored the rest. She only ordered Su Lan to keep an eye on them in private. Su Lan smiled, "The two girls are considerate people, they work together, and they don't hide their secrets. Madam, don't worry."

Mrs. Xie sighed, "That's good." Although their tempers are not very harmonious, it is good to know the seriousness, and let them do things together and know to put things first.

Xie Moru and Xie Moyou are still the directors of the Xiaokuayuan. Li Qing's wife handed over the budget list for the silver used in the purchase. Xie Moru gave it to Xie Moyou after reading it. wrong."

Xie Moru said, "That's true, it's just that I almost forgot one thing, how much was the birthday banquet for my second uncle last year, does Sister-in-law Li still remember?"

Li Qing's daughter-in-law quickly said, "This account is settled after asking about the purchase. If it happened last year, I have to check it out to find out."

Xie Moru said, "Then Sister-in-law Li will check it out and tell me tomorrow."

Li Qing's daughter-in-law responded, and when she saw that she had no other orders, she bowed her head and withdrew.

Xie Moyou seemed to be aware of it, looked at Xie Moru, and said nothing.

Back at the Peony Courtyard that day, Xie Moyou told his mother about it, and said, "Big sister too, she didn't think about looking at last year's accounts before, mother, do you think she set it up specially?"

Although Aunt Ning didn't want to see Xie Moru, she was still very fair in pointing out her daughter's sophistication.She said, "What's the point of setting up a trap for the servants? Your big sister is just trying to warn the servants, don't try to trick them."

"Could it be that Mrs. Li really made a false report?"

Aunt Ning smiled, "Which one has no oil in the hands of the buyer? It's just the difference between more and less. You are young, and you are just learning to manage things. It's your second uncle's birthday, not to mention that he is a son-in-law, and the slave who opened the screwdriver is still a child." Don't you want to encourage the master to make a big show. Even if it's just a family banquet, if you have decided on the things you want to buy, the price will probably change."

Xie Moyou was immediately displeased, "Don't you think we are fools?"

Aunt Ning just acted normally, and said, "It's good that you understand what's going on here in your heart, and it's not your housekeeper now, if this is the case, don't stand out, just let her take care of it."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "I know, I don't want to be a bad person." Is it easy to offend servants? If it is easy to offend, there will be no slaves bullying the master.

Aunt Ning smiled, stroked her daughter's hair, and said approvingly, "That's it, she won't be a bad person, so she won't suit you well."

(End of this chapter)