She also had a conservatory in Jinwang's mansion, but it was very small, but she cultivated the flowers and plants in it so vigorously that Jinwang sent two pots of brightly blooming peonies during the Chinese New Year. a small face.
"Really? This is the first time this servant has heard of it."
"In fact, it's not unusual. Many places in Kyoto have built conservatories, but the cost is very high, and most of the flowers and plants raised are not as beautiful as spring and summer. Even so, they are in short supply in the rich and powerful homes." "That lady When are you going to tidy up those flowers and plants? How about the slaves and slaves also learn two tricks?" Jin Qiao's eyes are eager, her embroidery skills are good, but she is a little less spiritual than Jin Lan, and she doesn't have much love for embroidery in her heart. As soon as I heard about raising flowers and making grass, I was full of emotions.
interest of.
"Okay, if you like it, follow me to learn it, and when you finish it, I can also take time off to do other things."
Mu Yunyao took Jin Qiao to work in the flower room for a few days, taught her how to care for the flowers and plants, and then went out to help Madam Jin with the full moon feast.
Cao Yunnian was promoted again, and I don't know how many people were red-eyed. In just one year, he was promoted from a fifth-rank prefectural state to a fourth-rank magistrate's court, and one year was worth more than a dozen others. Years, how can you not be envious
Although it is said that after this full moon banquet, Cao Yunnian will enter the capital, but he cannot let go of the contacts he has worked so hard to manage in Jingling City. Therefore, the banquet arrangement should be extraordinarily meticulous. , that would be worth the loss.
Mrs. Jin wanted to exercise Mu Yunyao, so she asked her to help formulate the list of guests for the banquet, their seats and dishes.
Mu Yunyao didn't refuse. It took her so long to find out the complicated contacts in Jingling City. After thinking for a while, she started to write. When writing, she deliberately omitted a few less important candidates. The good list was handed over to Mrs. Kim.
Mrs. Jin looked at it carefully, and could not help but sigh in her heart, Mu Yunyao really had an exquisite heart: "Yao'er arranged very well, when I was your age, I still only wanted to play around, only a few Individuals also need to pay attention to…”
"Thanks to my adoptive mother for reminding me, otherwise I would have really been negligent."
"You are still young, this arrangement has been extraordinarily thoughtful and meticulous. If there is no problem with the dishes, I will send the list and let someone prepare it as you said." After Mrs. Jin finished speaking, she touched under the pillow. A red seal was issued: "When I gave birth, I promised to give you a red seal, but I was busy taking care of your younger brother these few days, so I forgot about it. I was thinking of waiting for the full moon feast in a few days. Come on, I will give you the red seal, but think about it carefully, so that
It will inevitably cause some trouble for you, so I decided to give it to you today. "Mu Yunyao breathed a sigh of relief, if Mrs. Jin really gave her the red seal at the Full Moon Banquet, she would inevitably be asked why. No matter how she explained it, she was afraid that some gossip would come out. After further research, I learned that she is very good at helping people deliver babies, and someone really came to her door,
It's hard to decide whether to go or not.
"Thank you stepmother, this red seal has been agreed long ago, so I'm welcome." Mu Yunyao took the red seal and started to weigh it, "stepmother, how much silver did you put in it? Tickets, why are you so heavy?"
Mrs. Jin said with a smile: "Can't you find out by opening it yourself?"
Mu Yunyao opened the red seal, and when she saw what was inside, she couldn't help but be surprised: "Mother, how did you make this happen?"
In addition to the tens of thousands of taels of silver notes, there are also several Zhuangzi, land deeds and land deeds for houses and shops. In addition, there is a list in which all kinds of porcelain, jade, and head and face jewelry are written in detail. It was several times richer than Madam Jin's dowry.
"Foster mother, this is too precious, I absolutely can't accept it." "Don't worry, listen to me and tell you carefully," Mrs. Jin took Mu Yunyao's hand and sat down, "Since you call me stepmother, I will treat you as my own daughter. In my eyes, you and Zhiwen are my children, and I am sincere to both of you. However, whether your brother will stand out in the future or be mediocre, he will be As a man, you should be able to earn a future for yourself, and as a woman, you will marry into someone else’s family in the future. You will have to serve your parents-in-law, raise your children, and take care of your husband. The hardships involved are not enough for outsiders. , these body
If other things can make your life better, the adoptive mother also feels comfort in her heart. Mu Yunyao's heart trembled, and a deep feeling of emotion spread. If she hadn't really put herself in her shoes, Mrs. Jin would not have said such a thing: "Brother, the prosperity of Kyoto needs a place to spend. More, I have Niyunfang and Buxianlou in my hands, and there is no shortage of silver and silver.
West can also be purchased slowly, but you are different. After so long, I have understood a little bit. The Jin family... is not an easy place to get along with. If you know that you have left everything to me, you will inevitably feel bitter..."
Mrs. Jin patted her hand: "Don't worry, I have saved a lot of self-care money over the years, and this is not much for you, I still want to keep some, then I will add makeup for you, you can Take it with confidence, those Zhuangzi shops, I left Jingling City, it is not convenient to manage, just for you."
Mu Yunyao still felt that she couldn't accept it: "Foster mother..." These things are afraid that most of the property of the adoptive mother is too precious.
"Okay, if you insist on not accepting it, I will be angry. Now that the adoptive mother has not given birth to a confinement, the consequences of being angry are not generally serious!"
Seeing that Mrs. Jin's face was really serious, Mu Yunyao thought for a moment and then nodded: "Okay, then I will accept it, thank you my adoptive mother."
Only then did Mrs. Jin smile: "Is that right? Shopkeeper Jin has been with me for many years, and he knows all about the properties, houses, and shops in my hands. I don't plan to take him with me this time, so I leave him behind. Beside you."
"Okay, please rest assured my adoptive mother. I will definitely take good care of Shopkeeper Jin, and I will ask him for more advice if there is anything."
"Well." Mrs. Jin thought of something again, "By the way, I think you have heard that the person who came to take over your adopted father's position is Li Manian from Kyoto. His identity is not ordinary, you should pay more attention and try not to provoke it. to him."
"I heard that he is from the Li family in the capital. Although I am far away in Jingling City, I have also heard of the prestige of the Li family. It is really admirable." Mu Yunyao showed a look of amazement. Mrs. Jin nodded in agreement: "Li Mu Nian's father, Li Qingzhou, the Prime Minister of the Dynasty, although he is old, the emperor also intends to reduce his power, but in the end he is an old minister who has followed the emperor all the way. The emperor is thinking of old feelings, so he can It can be called a high authority. In the past few years, the Su family has gradually developed. Although it is faintly able to compete with Li Qingzhou, in the end, the newly promoted celebrities are no better than the old dignitaries. The purpose, after we leave, the influence will definitely not be as good as before, you have to be extra careful not to get involved."