Higher Level Wife

Chapter 44: Dragon Boat Festival Family Banquet (2)

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A new week is about to begin, and it’s the last week to hit the new book list, so I continue to ask for everything and everyone’s support, la la la...

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Just as she was thinking about it, she heard the sound of jingling rings, and then Mrs. Jiang, Jiang Wanying, Xu and Huo and others filed in. They were all startled when they saw the two children sitting next to the old lady. Before Mrs. Jiang could figure out who this was, Jiang Wanying was already startled. She turned her eyes slightly in the crowd and saw Fu Qiuning, and her expression changed involuntarily.

"Grandma wanted to meet the brothers Zangfeng and Zangjiao, so she invited them over. Mom hasn't seen your two grandsons yet, has she?" Jin Fengju stepped forward, and Mrs. Jin let go of the two children's hands. He picked it up and brought it to Fu Qiuning. So the three of them met Mrs. Jiang again.

It can be seen that this middle-aged woman does not have any favorable impression of herself and others because of the cute and sensible two children like the old lady. Fu Qiuning can even clearly feel the cold breath emanating from Mrs. Jiang. , but she was not panic-stricken. After saluting, she still pulled the two children aside. At this time, Jin Zhenxuan, Jin Zhenyi, Jin Xiuzhen and other brothers and sisters already knew what they should do. They all swarmed towards the old lady and grabbed her. She called her grandma affectionately with her clothes and hands, and instantly filled up the empty space around the old lady.

The room suddenly became lively. Jin Fengju glanced at Fu Qiuning and Jin Zangfeng and Jin Zangjiao, and saw Fu Qiuning lowering his head and not knowing what to think. The two brothers and sisters were whispering to each other mysteriously. No one seemed to feel uncomfortable because of the hostility of Mrs. Jiang and others. Look at Jiang Wanying, Xu and Huo, and even Mrs. Jiang. Although they are chatting and laughing on the surface, they are staring at the mother and son from the corner of their eyes, as if they could be burned by rubbing a flint. He smiled slightly, turned to Mrs. Fang and said, "Second uncle is still in the Yamen? Why haven't you seen him yet?"

Mrs. Fang pulled him over to sit down and said with a smile: "Your second uncle is just like that. He just came back from the Yamen, and he just asked someone to greet the old lady. He will not enter this inner house again. But you Dad and your brother, how are you doing as officials in other places? When can you come back to Beijing? Is there any news? Let me tell you, life is still hard outside. As a son and brother who often walks in front of the emperor, you should say it for them. Just talk."

Jin Fengju smiled bitterly and said: "What else does Second Aunt not know? It's precisely because I often walk in front of the emperor that it's hard to say this. I think Second Uncle is probably already outside greeting guests at this time, and I can't sit here for a long time." , The eldest brother hasn’t come back yet, and now there are only two male masters in the house, me and my second uncle. How can I make him tired?” The eldest brother he was talking about was Jin Luanfeng, Jin Shi’s son, who was away all year round taking care of the Jin family’s business. In terms of property, only his wife and children are in the house, but people are always in trouble.

"That's right, you go quickly. Your second uncle is cautious. I'm afraid those rich young men will be looking for you everywhere at this time." Fang said with a smile. Before Jin Fengju could stand up, he heard someone outside the door say: "Go back to me, old man." Your Majesty, Prince Rong and Princess Rong sent the housekeeper to bring you a Dragon Boat Festival gift."

Mrs. Jin hurriedly said: "Let him in quickly." After saying this, the children around him also stood up and stretched their necks to look. Princess Rong, Jin Yanqiu, is a meticulous and considerate person. Every time she gives a gift, she is considerate, even the little ones like them are not left behind, so everyone is looking forward to it.

The housekeeper bowed in. He first met Old Mrs. Jin and Mrs. Jiang, Jin Fengju, etc., and bowed to them one by one. Then he unfolded a long gift list and read aloud: "Prince Rong, Princess Rong, pays homage to Old Mrs. Jun, two pairs of jade, emerald A pair of cabbage, five pairs of fine jade bracelets..." I read it like this for half an hour, and it turned out that I had covered everything and every detail. Only Fu and Jinzangfeng Jinzangjiao were not on the list.

Jin Fengju listened calmly, feeling a little regretful in his heart. He thought to himself that maybe he was really wrong. He should not have let the children come with Fu at this time. They were still young, and when they heard that everyone had gifts, even other children Yes, but they don’t. What do they think? If I feel inferior everywhere because of this, isn't it my fault? Thinking of this, I went to see Jin Zangfeng brother and sister, but I saw them chattering without knowing what to say. Their faces were full of smiles, and they didn't seem to be disappointed at all. I couldn't help but feel a shiver in my heart. I secretly thought that at such an age, they could be so unfazed. Already? Impossible. When I was seven or eight years old, I was still fighting over toys with my eldest brother.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Fu Qiuning, but he saw that she was just looking at the children with a smile, and seemed to be very happy and proud of the two brothers and sisters. He felt warm in his heart and let out a long sigh of relief. He was about to stand up and leave when he heard Jiang Wanying smile and say: "Since the princess's gifts have been sent, I think we all should give them as well. Even though it is the Dragon Boat Festival. , it is not my ancestor’s birthday, but I have carefully prepared this gift. Naturally, I don’t dare to compare with the princess. I just hope that the old lady will look at my grandson’s wife’s thoughts.” After saying that, he ordered someone to carry an embroidery frame. He looked at the screen and said with a smile: "This is a lotus picture that took two months to embroider. Now is the Dragon Boat Festival, and the lotus flowers have just begun to bloom. It is placed in the ancestor's room to suit the occasion."

Old Mrs. Jin said with a smile: "It's difficult for you to think so. In fact, I already like the pots of flowers and plants given the day before yesterday. Why bring them here now?" After saying that, he glanced at Fu Qiuning. .

When Jiang Wanying heard Mrs. Jin say this, she couldn't help but feel very embarrassed. Those flowers and plants were obviously forced from Fu Qiuning's room. He coughed and laughed and said: "What do a few pots of flowers and plants mean? They are sold everywhere. If my ancestors like it, I will buy a few good pots for you someday. I want some blooming azaleas, peonies and peonies to put in this room. Wouldn't it be more beautiful with a little red among the green?" After saying this, the old lady smiled lightly and said: "Really? It sounds good, but I do like these plants with green leaves, although they are not as beautiful as peonies and peonies. Delicate and beautiful, rare yet simple, easy to feed, and making people feel comfortable just looking at them.

Mrs. Jiang, Jiang Wanying and others felt a thump in their hearts, secretly wondering why it sounded like there was something in these words? Because they all looked at Jin Fengju secretly. But he stood up and said with a smile: "Since I want to give grandma a gift, how can my grandson lag behind others? It happened that Qianer got a pair of Wu Changchun's Guanyin, and his grandson knew that grandma liked Wu Changchun's paintings. Of course you should be filial." After saying that, he looked at Mrs. Jiang and said, "But I wonder what my mother and second aunt gave to grandma?"

Mrs. Jiang smiled and scolded: "Our gifts have been given a long time ago. Today I just want you juniors to show your appreciation. I will see what you give me later." After saying that, Xu Shihuo saw The first wives and concubines of Jinluanfeng and Jinluanfeng also came forward and presented their gifts one after another. (To be continued)