Liaozhai: I just want salted fish with invincible magical powers

Chapter 186 Let's Together
Amidst the thousands of thanks from Pei Gong's family, Hu Qian returned to the county office, first talked to He Lei and others, and then returned to the house.

The things on the carriage had been unloaded, and Hu Jiu took Da Zhu and Er Zhu to rest in the front yard, and at the same time talked to the two newcomers about Hu Qian's rules.

Seeing Hu Qian coming in, he immediately bowed and saluted.

Hu Qian casually took out ten taels of silver and handed it to Hu Jiu, "It's been hard work during this period, you share the money and buy some wine."

Hu Jiu happily accepted it immediately.

Sharing the money with him is naturally different from directly giving Dazhu and Erzhu.

Now this is enough to explain Hu Jiu's position in Hu Qian's place.

Entering the backyard, Shen Yuzhen was still directing a group of maidservants to work.

Hu Qian brought back all the maidservants in the West Courtyard of Jinling—firstly, they wouldn’t need them if they stayed in Jinling, and secondly, there were many aunts here, and there were Lu Huanniang and Axiu who had children.

So Xiaohuan and Xing'er, needless to say, Lu'er, Sister Xi, He Hua, Yanchun, and Sister Feng were also brought here, plus two rough envoys with experience in midwifery, Kang Ma and Mama Wan, and Ying Cai and Mrs. Zhou from Guo Bei's side are enough.

The kitchen is still in charge of Yanchun, with Zhou's sister-in-law at her disposal.

However, a lot of people were added, and it was really too busy to rely on these two alone, so Hu Qian asked Hu Jiu to find two rough envoys on the street, who were in charge of washing and cooking.

The crowd was busy and gradually settled down, but Xue Ningshuang and Yingcai just stood silently beside Shen Yuzhen from the beginning to the end, as if they were about to face a great test.

When others saw her at first, they thought it was Rong Ning'er, but when they stood together, they couldn't tell the difference at all.

She originally thought that with Rong Ning'er standing beside her, she could be a bit more courageous, but when Rong Ning'er saw Lian Lian, she couldn't care less about other things, so she went to play with Lian Lian early.

After a long pause, the sky gradually darkened.

Shen Yuzhen ordered Yanchun and the others to prepare dinner, and asked Xiaohuan and Xing'er to tell the newcomers the rules of the Hu family.

After working for a while, seeing Xue Ningshuang and Yingcai still standing beside her, she said softly, "My sister is Ningshuang, don't stand there, let's get ready to eat."

Xue Ningshuang quickly responded.

In the main hall, Shen Yuzhen and Axiu were sitting together. Seeing that Xiaohuan and the others were exhausted, Hu Qian asked her to lead a few personal maids and Yanchun to open a table. The mother-in-law also opened a table.

It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the whole family eats and drinks lively.

After that, Hu Qian raised his glass and said: "Since you have entered the Hu family, you must follow the rules. If anyone dares to make mistakes or gossip, I will definitely not let him off lightly.

In addition, Yanchun is in charge of the back kitchen and laundry, and Xiaohuan and Xing'er will arrange the affairs of the maids in the backyard. "

All the maidservants, Kang Ma and others nodded immediately.

After that, Hu Qian took out another 20 taels of silver, and gave [-] taels to Yanchun, asking her to distribute it to the cooks, and the other [-] taels to Xiaohuan, asking her to distribute it to some maidservants.

When everyone saw this, they immediately beamed with joy and thanked Hu Qian repeatedly.

Hu Qian was thinking about whether to ask Shen Yuzhen to give some silver to his servants, Shen Yuzhen seemed to have thought of this too, seeing him looking over, she immediately nodded knowingly.

"Xiaohuan, you can also take the ten taels of silver here, and share it with them."

Although the money was not much, it saved Hu Qian enough face, and it also highlighted the status of the hostess.

When Xue Ningshuang and the others met, they were not unconvinced.

In order to take care of Axiu and Lu Huanniang, Shen Yuzhen gave up accompanying Hu Qian to Guobei County. This kind of heart and spirit alone is not something ordinary people can have.

At this time, if anyone dares to take out the money to share with the servants, let alone Shen Yuzhen can't tolerate her, Hu Qian will not let her off lightly.

Fortunately, the rest of the people are also quick-witted, so naturally they wouldn't do such stupid things.

Xiaohuan and the others were naturally the happiest. Both the young master and the young madam gave money, and they could buy new clothes and jewelry.

After drinking and eating, Yanchun asked Kang's mother to wait to clear the table.

Hu Qian asked Xiaohuan and others to move the chairs, and together with Shen Yuzhen and others, they watched the moon in the yard.

Axiu, Lu Huanniang, and Chu Chu were all there, but Xue Ningshuang and Rong Ning'er were missing.

"Where are the two sisters?"

Shen Yuzhen said: "When I heard Master Ma's ashes were brought, I went to carry them to the wing room. Now I'm crying over there, and I didn't tell you because I was afraid of affecting my husband's interest."

Hu Qian nodded, and suddenly sighed: "Everything is worse than a cup in hand, and you will see the moon in your life."

Shen Yuzhen exclaimed: "I haven't seen you for a long time, and my husband's literary talents are better than before."

Hu Qian said: "Lady, let's take some time to go back to Nanyang and see my father-in-law."

Shen Yuzhen said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Xiang, for your understanding, but since Mr. Xiang is an official, it is not easy to leave at will. I should let Hu Jiu take them over for a few days."

"Alright."

"Axiu, are your parents okay?"

Axiu said: "It's alright, some food and some housing, and the business is good."

Lu Huanniang said: "Master, if you are more exposed, I won't accompany you as a concubine."

Hu Qian said: "Who is serving in front of you now?"

Sister Xi immediately stepped forward to salute, "Master, it's the servants who are serving you."

Hu Qian said: "You are too young to understand many things.

Xing'er, you go and wait on her first, and then go back to Axiu's room. "

Xing'er quickly responded.

Shen Yuzhen said: "Is there no one serving Ningshuang?"

Chu Chu said: "Sister, why not let Sister Feng serve Sister Ningshuang."

Shen Yuzhen said: "No need, let Lotus go, she is quite clever in her hands and feet."

Hu Qian said: "Chuchu, there is a song for appreciating the moon."

Chu Chudao: "The concubine filled out a few poems before, and I just asked my husband to comment."

Immediately, she asked Sister Feng to take out the huqin, plucked the strings, and began to sing.

It was not until the second watch that Hu Qian got up.

As soon as he moved, Axiu and Chuchu's eyes immediately followed him.

Those eyes were full of anticipation, but there was also a trace of sadness.

But Hu Qian only said, "It's getting late, you guys go to bed early too." Then he took Shen Yuzhen back to the main room.

Although Axiu and Chuchu were a little disappointed, they didn't dare to say a word.

Just sitting on the bed, Xiaohuan said that Xue Ningshuang and Yingcai had come.

Hu Qian ignored it, and still lay down on the bed, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Shen Yuzhen sat down at the table, and when she saw Xue Ningshuang and Yingcai coming in, she asked Xue Ningshuang to sit down.

Xue Ningshuang didn't sit down, but said: "After Jinling, my sister has been thinking about her sister, thinking about the day I can see her again. Today's wish is fulfilled, and I finally relieved the pain of longing."

Shen Yuzhen said: "My sister is serious, but my sister is thinking about my sister too.

In any case, we will be a family from now on, so there is no need to be so polite. "

Xue Ningshuang poured a cup of tea and held it in front of Shen Yuzhen with both hands, "Sister, please have some tea."

Shen Yuzhen took it and drank it, "Sister, please sit down."

Xue Ningshuang just sat down.

After talking again, Xue Ningshuang was about to leave, "Sister, go to bed early, sister will go back first."

Shen Yuzhen smiled and said: "It's all here, let's sleep together."

(End of this chapter)