Peasant Girl Bookseller

Chapter 178 Ye Dafu's Goddaughter

As soon as Mai Huang saw the bundle in Huai Ci's hand, he pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Brother-in-law, just now my mother said that she is waiting for your new year's gift, if you are not satisfied, you will close the door."

Mai Huang once met Huai Ci in the Wan family, and heard the servants of the Wan family mention this unfavored second young master many times. She has always sympathized with Huai Ci, so she quickly accepted Huai Ci as her Brother-in-law, because in Mai Huang's eyes, Mai Xiang can definitely save poor Huaici and let Huaici live a comfortable life.

Huai Ci glanced at Mai Xiang, then looked at Zhao and said: "Mother-in-law, my son-in-law brought some pieces of silk to my mother-in-law, I hope she likes it, and there are some snacks and wine on the carriage outside, although the things are thin, Also ask the mother-in-law to accept it with a smile."

"No way, are you really here to give a New Year's gift? So early?" Mai Xiang asked, who would give a New Year's gift just after the twelfth lunar month?

"Send it first, I'm afraid I'll be too busy at the end of the year."

After Huai Ci finished speaking, she handed the bundle in her hand to Mrs. Zhao. Mrs. Zhao opened it and saw that there were six pieces of satin in different patterns and colors and a satin octagonal hat for a little boy. It’s good to have uncle, you don’t need to buy clothes for the New Year, even the wheat fields are on your mind.”

Seeing Jiufeng staring at the silk and satin in the bundle, Mrs. Liu was afraid that she would say something inappropriate again, and Mai Huang and Mai Qing choked on each other's words, which would really make outsiders laugh.

Thinking of this, Liu reached out to hold Jiufeng and said, "Feng'er, let's go."

Huaici didn't expect Mrs. Liu to be here, he didn't prepare Liu's gift alone, looked at the cloth in the bag, took out a piece of cloth and hurriedly said: "Mother, this piece of silk from rich Changchun is just right for my mother to make a piece of silk." A padded jacket, there are a few bottles of good wine outside, and I will treat Grandpa, Fifth Uncle, and Eighth Uncle to a drink some other day."

"Okay, you can do your work first. We are also going to visit your grandpa and nanny, will they return soon?" When Liu heard that she still had her clothes, her face softened a lot, and she accepted it with a smile. Over the cloth.

"Mother, look at you, what are you asking?" Jiufeng stretched the corner of Liu Shi's clothes.

Seeing Huaici's unnatural expression, Mrs. Liu also remembered that what she said was wrong, Huaici had already separated from the Wan family, and lived alone in the city, how could he know if his family was doing well?
"My child, please listen to the adults' persuasion. Your mother is the most kind-hearted person. She usually knows how to help poor relatives like us. You are her grandson, how can you treat you wrongly? It's almost the end of the year, if you have nothing to do, go back earlier to celebrate the New Year and spend time with your family." Liu simply persuaded her.

She didn't know what Huai Ci had gone through, she just advised a few words based on the kindness of an elder to the younger generation. Of course, she wisely didn't mention Huai Ci's aunt, but only mentioned Mrs. Wan, Huai Ci is always Wan Lao Tai's own grandson, there are only two grandsons in the Wan family, how can they be partial?
"Understood, thank you Mama for teaching me." Huaici agreed politely, but there was no expression on his face.

Seeing that Huaici seemed to have something to say, Mrs. Liu thought that she and Jiufeng were outsiders after all, and that Jiufeng was also a big girl, so she wanted to avoid suspicion, so she exchanged a few words and dragged Jiufeng away.

When Mrs. Zhao saw Mrs. Liu leaving, she still did not forget to take the piece of silk away. She was very dissatisfied, squinted at Mai Xiang, and said, "Look, what am I talking about? After this, is there someone at home? They have to have a share of everything?"

Mrs. Zhao has always been dissatisfied with Mai Xiang for taking over Mrs. Liu. If Mrs. Mai hadn't stopped her, she would have given Mrs. Liu a few winks.

Besides, Mrs. Zhao is especially displeased with Mrs. Liu's pampering of Jiufeng. For example, what happened just now is obviously wrong with Mr. Jiufeng, but Mrs. Liu just doesn't want to say a few harsh words. Xiang still has to give her a good meal.

Mai Xiang knew that Zhao's resentment was unusually deep when she saw the silk she got in Liu's hands again, but Ye Dafu was still standing aside, so she smiled and said, "Mother, it's just a piece of silk, mother Wearing it out is also a face for you and your father."

"That's right, if my mother-in-law likes it, I'll give you a few dollars next time." Huai Ci said hastily.
"That's different, isn't my uncle's money cheaper for outsiders?" Mrs. Zhao was still thinking.

"Mother, are you still going to grandma's house?" Mai Xiang didn't want to hear Mrs. Zhao say this in front of Mai Huang and the others. After all, Mai Huang and the others were still young, and the Three Views had not yet formed.

"Oh, I forgot if you didn't tell me." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly got off the kang and went back to pack her things.

"You still have a way to deal with her." Ye Dafu touched Mai Xiang's head and smiled.

"Who are we going to deal with? Who are we talking about?" Zhao just went out and turned back.

"What's wrong?" Mai Xiang asked.

"My uncle is here today. I have to entertain my uncle. It's the same when I go to your grandma's house tomorrow." Mrs. Zhao's brain was clever for some reason, remembering that Huaici said there were still a lot of snacks in the carriage, I just took it back to my mother's house tomorrow, which is decent and saves me from spending money to buy it again.

"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, there is no need to entertain, I have business to see you today."

"What's the matter?" Mai Xiang hurriedly asked upon hearing this.

"Didn't you ask me to tell you when I saw a shop in the city last time, this time I really got one, it's near Qianmen Street, and the asking price is 1000 taels of silver."

"Really?" Mai Xiang immediately frowned.

The last time Wanjia sent 1000 taels of gift money, Mai Xiang originally wanted to buy land for Ye Dafu, but Ye Dafu said that the family already had more than 100 mu of land, and the money was reserved for Mai Xiang to marry. In vain, seeing that Huaici bought a shop in Liulichang, he was also thinking about buying a shop. The rent recovered in a year can at least be able to live on his own.

"Of course, I've already inquired clearly, and I've specially discussed with him, and promised him to go through the formalities tomorrow."

"If that's the case, ask my father to accompany you." Mai Xiang finished speaking and looked at Ye Dafu.No way, who told me that I have no property rights?

"Are we going to buy a shop in the city?" Mrs. Zhao finally understood what everyone meant, and smiled happily.

"This shop is for Mai Xiang as a dowry, so don't worry about it. There are also Mai Huang and others. Listen, this family, without your sister, would not have such a good day today. Your sister is kind and put The 1000 taels of reward money was given to us to buy the land, and the 1000 taels is the gift money from the Wan family, we can't let your eldest sister go out empty-handed." Ye Dafu said to Zhao and Mai Huang.

"Father, what are you talking about now? Our life will get better and better in the future, and we will be able to afford shops and fields." Mai Xiang was worried that Mai Huang and the others would have some opinions.

"Father, I'm already sensible, and I will definitely not compete with elder sister for things." Mai Huang quickly expressed his opinion.

"Father, don't worry, I also promise not to fight with eldest sister." Mai Qing said.

"And me." Mai Lu rushed to say.

Mai Lu was still young and didn't understand the meaning of Ye Dafu's words, but seeing Mai Huang and Mai Qing scrambling to say not to compete with Mai Xiang, she also became anxious.

"And you, what are you doing?" Mai Huang deliberately teased her by twisting her face.

"Second sister is bad, I want eldest sister." Mai Lu moved to Mai Xiang, and sat down next to Mai Xiang.

Huaici's eyes were a little red when he saw the family's interaction. There was never such a warm moment in their family. They were always staring at me and I staring at you, for fear that they would suffer a disadvantage.

"My father-in-law, this money is for you. I am already grateful to you for betrotting my younger sister Mai Xiang to me. Don't worry, I will earn money to support my younger sister. I will definitely make her live a better life." Huai Ci solemnly said to Ye Dafu.
"What you have is yours, what we have is ours." Ye Dafu interrupted Huai Ci.

"Okay, don't you guys want to go to the city? I'll get some food, and you can go after dinner. You can go through the formalities tomorrow morning, so as not to have long nights and dreams. The location is decent. The annual rent is not 100 taels, but you can have 80 taels." Two, one year is enough for us to buy ten acres of land." Mai Xiang said.

"No, it's important to get down to business. It doesn't matter if you don't eat, maybe there's still time to go and go through the formalities." Ye Dafu heard that the rent can buy ten acres of land a year, which is much better than leaving money for nothing, and he can't wait to go through the formalities quickly. Do it.

"Sister, can you go with us too, you haven't been to our house yet." Huaici asked Mai Xiang, his eyes full of longing.

At that time, it was agreed that Mai Xiang would accompany Huaici to pick a yard, but when the ceremony was made, the Wan family made a move. Not only did they lose face, but they also spent an extra 3000 taels of silver. Two thousand is for Huai Ci's home purchase.

Huai Ci didn't want the money, and he was afraid of disappointing Yong En and Uladomin's intentions, and Mai Xiang persuaded him a lot from the side, so he took the money and bought a piece of land by himself, according to Mai Xiang. Xiang's will built a three-entry mansion, and it took less than 500 taels of silver to furnish the whole house.

"The house was built so quickly?" Mai Xiang couldn't believe it. It's only been more than three months, but Huaici's efficiency is quite high.

"I'm going to have a drink in the next few days. I have to invite my two sisters and brother-in-law. This time I borrowed a lot of money from my elder brother-in-law, so you go and help me make arrangements."

At least, this piece of land was bought by Yongen. The location is not bad, it is relatively close to Qianmen Street. It turned out to be a pond and a place where children juggle nearby. It is not facing the street, but it is relatively close to Yongen's palace. There are two alleys.

Mai Xiang glared at him after hearing this, and said, "Don't you talk about such a big thing first? Instead, talk about the shop."

"Of course it's your matter. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, can I ask my sister to help me for a few days? Don't worry, I will send her back after inviting the prince and Fujin." Yongen turned to Ye Dafu.

Ye Dafu didn't want to agree at first, but when he thought about it, it would be inconvenient for such a big thing to move without a woman. What's more, Huaici also said that he would invite the prince and Fujin, so could it be done if Mai Xiang didn't go?
But promise, Ye Dafu really doesn't trust Huaici, after all Huaici is already seventeen or eighteen years old, and Ye Dafu has already learned about the past between Huaici and the maid from Mrs. Zhao.

(End of this chapter)