A Thousand Hills

Chapter 49

Fang's birthday banquet is already a trivial matter in today's imperial capital.It passed away quietly, with very few followers.

Now everyone is going to prepare for the [-]th birthday of Mrs. Shouan in Cheng En Gong's Mansion. Mrs. Xie naturally also received the invitation. She said to the two sisters, "Dress more festively."

Xie Moru said, "Grandma, I won't go."

Mrs. Xie thought for a while, "It's okay." Last time I was too ruthless to sweep people's face, as a human being, it's better to have tension and relaxation, advance and retreat.Xie Moru took the initiative to stay at home, Mrs. Xie was relieved.In the past, going out without Xie Moru would be a matter of a word from her.Now it depends on Xie Moru's own mind.In fact, it doesn't matter whether Xie Moru goes or not, anyway, even if something happens, Xie Moru can solve it by himself.Now, if Xie Moru didn't go, at least he showed a gesture of concession.

This gesture can fully bear the face of the Engong Mansion, and can show the Xie family's position of avoiding concessions. It is not a bad thing for the two families.

Xie Moru knew how to advance and retreat, Mrs. Xie felt relieved and said with a smile, "There are a lot of things during the Chinese New Year. In a few days, there will be the wedding ceremony of the eldest princess and the second princess. You are at home. Whatever happens at home, you can deal with it." Entrust the family affairs to Xie Moru.

Xie Moru responded with "yes".

This time, Xie Huan and Xie Pei didn't think about going together, the main reason was that they were frightened last time, and the two of them had some psychological shadows towards the Gongmen Houfu.

On the day of Mrs. Shou'an's birthday, Xie Moru went to the Songbai Courtyard to pay her respects after breakfast. After sending Mrs. Xie away, she went back to the Rhododendron Courtyard to rest.

Mother Zhang was afraid that she would be unhappy, so she said with a smile, "The stewed tofu that the girl brought back from the temple last time, didn't you tell the servants to give it to the cook to learn how to make it. How about asking the cook to cook it and eat it today?" Tian'er Cold, hot tofu is a good dish.

Xie Moru smiled, "Alright, have they learned it yet?"

"When the girl tastes it at noon, she will know."

Xie Moru actually has nothing to be unhappy about, could it be that she still likes to go to Cheng'en Gong's Mansion?Xie Moru smiled, "When I went with my second uncle, it was still summer, and it was very good to have sulapi. The last time I went with my grandmother, it was cold, and they don't cook this dish. But simmered tofu is also good. I will try it." It seemed to have the smell of small pine mushrooms, so I asked the temple to make an extra portion, and brought it back to the cook to taste. I learned how to make it, and it is good to eat now. Let them make an extra portion, and I will try it at noon taste."

Nanny Zhang smiled, "Then the servant girl will take advantage of the girl."

It was cloudy outside, and the room was dark, so Xie Moru didn't read, the master and servant were talking, and asked the maid to make some milk tea to drink, it was very warm.

The simmered tofu for lunch, Xie Moru felt, was somewhat different from Xishan Temple's, but the cook of Dujuanyuan was also very good, although the taste was different, it was still a delicious dish.After lunch, drinking a cup of warm tea, Xie Moru went to serve as a director of Songbaiyuan.

She didn't like those daughter-in-laws who were in charge to come to the cuckoo courtyard, so even if Mrs. Xie was not there, she still went to the cuckoo courtyard to be a director.It's not Mrs. Xie's house. Mrs. Xie's yard has two courtyards. The east courtyard is for Xie Zhi brothers, and Xie Moru is the director of the west courtyard. Basin, she went there in the afternoon, and the daughter-in-law in charge came over to report something.

When Xie Moru arrived at the Songbaiyuan, the sky began to fall densely with snow slag.Xie Moru sat on the kang, Wisteria unfolded a thick blanket to cover her knees, Suxin brought tea, Xie Moru asked Suxin, "Azhi can bring snow clothes when she goes out in the morning." Rainy days have umbrellas, rainy days, and snowy days There are also big clothes against snow.

Su Xin said, "Your maidservant, call the maid from Young Master Zhi's room to come here."

It was a big girl named Xi Cui who came, Xi Cui said, "Bringing a big fur cloak."

Xie Moru nodded, and said to Suxin, "Go to the kitchen and tell me to prepare some hot brown sugar and ginger water. Except for the Dujuan courtyard, other courtyards will send some. Add a hot pot for dinner." Instruct Xi Cui, "Azhi and the others come back, serve them a drink first. It's cold."

Both of them agreed, and the wives in charge who were waiting for the matter said in their hearts that the eldest girl is really a kind person.Of course, Aunt Ning did not dare to wrong Xie Moru when she was in power.It's just that Aunt Ning has greatly offended the eldest girl.It's rare for the eldest girl to be so meticulous and thoughtful to the young masters after turning over.These things, the eldest girl just ignores them, and no one can tell if the eldest girl is here or not.The eldest girl asked a question out of curiosity, this is her character.Xie Moru doesn't care what these people think, the Xie family supports her and gives her status, not because of doing good deeds, but because she wants to get rewards from her, no matter now or in the future, she will let the Xie family see the rewards.Xie Moru asked Wang's second daughter-in-law, "How many people are going to pick up Azhi and the others?"

Wang's second daughter-in-law said, "The three young masters each have a young servant who follows the clan school, and there are four big servants following the car."

"When I go to pick up people in a while, bring a few more umbrellas. One is for myself, and the other is if there are pupils in the school who have no snow protection, I will give them the umbrellas."

Wang's second daughter-in-law agrees.

"Then prepare the warm sedan chair in the house. Grandfather and grandmother are old, the second sister is weak, and Ayu is young. Don't be cold. You will need it when you go back to the house."

Xie Moru also instructed Xie Zhong's wife, "If it snows heavily, let the women everywhere sweep more frequently, the roads are slippery in snowy days. The tea room should prepare hot water. It's cold today, so every house and courtyard must be sure. I want more."

In fact, these things, just don't talk about them, as long as you have the heart, you will naturally do them.If it is Mrs. Xie, there is no need to give orders at all. She is young and lacks qualifications after all, so she needs to be given instructions for everything, and does not give the servants a chance to be lazy.

Then, there were reports from various places.A Shangshu mansion, whether it is big or small, is busy at the end of the year, and there are dozens of things to do in a day.After Xie Moru finished dealing with it, it was already snowing heavily outside, and the world was boundless.

Standing in front of the door, Xie Moru couldn't help saying, "It's snowing a lot."

Xie Zhong's daughter-in-law smiled, "Yes, the auspicious snow heralds a good year, a good omen."

Xie Moru smiled, put his hands in the fox fur handmuffs, and said, "I don't have anything to do today, I'll go back first, you can do what you want."

Xie Zhong's daughter-in-law took Xie Moru to the outside of the pine and cypress courtyard with a group of wives and mothers.

Not long after Xie Moru returned to Dujuan Courtyard, Mrs. Xie and her party also came back.Mrs. Xie felt quite at ease. As soon as she got out of the car, the warm sedan chair had already been brought over, and she wasn't suffering from the cold at all. On this snowy day, it's still more comfortable to go home.

Mrs. Xie directly asked Xie Moyou to go back to her yard to rest, Suxin brought the little maids to serve, and Mrs. Xie thanked Shangshu to change into homely clothes.Su'e had already brought brown sugar and ginger water, Mrs. Xie took a sip and said, "Send some to Mo Youyuan."

Su'e said, "Madam, just don't worry, the eldest girl has already ordered it, and all the courtyards have it. The young masters are also ready."

Satisfied, Mrs. Xie smiled, "That's good." She asked again, "Azhi and the others brought snow-proof clothes? It's so cold, they should bring them back."

Xie Shangshu said, "It's not that there is no charcoal fire in the school. If it doesn't snow in winter, how can you stop studying because of the snow, and you didn't ask them to reflect the snow."

Mrs. Xie took a look at her husband, and Su'e said, "You guys have brought big fur capes, and it's almost time to go home."

Mrs. Xie nodded, and said to Su'e, "Go and tell me to carry the warm sedan chair. It's snowing so hard, and Ayu is still young. Get out of the car and ask him to come in the warm sedan chair." Fang is six years old, and Mrs. Xie takes good care of the children.

Su'e smiled, "The eldest girl has given orders."

Mrs. Xie couldn't help laughing, "I'm relieved." Thinking about marrying her grandson in the future, if she can find a thoughtful person like Xie Moru, it will be a lifetime blessing.

Xie Shangshu nodded slightly, and felt that Xie Moru was not only thoughtful, but also clear-minded.At least, she understands why the family supports her?Such a person is worthy of the investment of the family.

(End of this chapter)