After sending Bi Xi back with a few words, Hua Zhuo continued to walk towards the main house, bypassing a row of tree walls, and saw people coming and going in front of the main house, including a string of maids and maids wearing green skirts. It was obvious that They were servants of the Qin family. Occasionally there were a few people with different clothes among them. They were the people Rong'antang brought to the capital this time. Gu Luo Luo looked like a lonely person, which was really pitiful.
Hua Zhuo was stunned and wondered again, since the Qin family had a house in Beijing, what was the fifteenth aunt doing to live in Rongruitang
Aunt Qin was instructing the two maids to place an eight-curved crane bronze mirror on the dressing table. After hearing this, she said lightly: "Don't worry, Miss Eight, the old lady still has some things to deal with at Rongrui Hall. It's past noon." , I have to take a nap for an hour after lunch, and will not come here until after midnight."
When she saw Mrs. Fifteenth Aunt twice before, there was no one around except for a little girl who was accompanying her. This was also the reason why she initially thought that Mrs. Fifteenth Aunt was having a bad life. Are these people just showing up
Aunt Qin's figure stopped in front of Hua Zhuo, who was thinking hard.
It is said that the main house was originally occupied by the owner, and the guests should live in the east and west wings. However, the east wing was occupied by Wei Shi. Now it is so late and it is difficult for Wei Shi to move out. As an elder, the fifteenth aunt cannot Teach her to live in the west wing and live under Wei's family. Anyway, Hua Xu and Fang are not going to Beijing at the moment. It is considered polite to clean up the main room for the fifteenth aunt to live in.
"Mother Qin, when will my aunt come over?"
Nanny Qin was neither angry nor angry, she just said: "It was my negligence. I only cleaned up the house for the old lady and forgot to tell the outside. Just now, Miss Eight was too polite. I should reprimand them severely. Okay." Teach them some rules."
While Hua Zhuo was busy, he did not forget to inquire about the news.
"Oh my, this little thing is nothing, let's hurry up and pack things for the fifteenth aunt..." Aunt Liu stepped forward to smooth things over and save the cold situation.
It's not that the servants of the Qin family didn't look at her, it was because Hua Zhuo was in a hurry when she came out, her hair was combed simply, and her clothes were ordinary household clothes. She didn't like bright red and purple, so her ordinary clothes were more plain, and at first glance, they were not as good as A decent maid in Rongchang Hall is gorgeous.
"Sister-in-law Ma, take them to the front hall and ask Sister-in-law Bai to send someone to the restaurant to get food and drinks. Drive there in a car and bring them back with hot soup and rice. Don't neglect everyone."
"Ms. Eighth, are you worried about these people from our Qin family?" Nanny Qin is not blind. Of course she knows that the old house of Rong'an Hall cannot accommodate these many people.
Early the next morning, before dawn, Hua Zhuo was woken up by a burst of noise. She put on her clothes and was about to get out of bed. Qiqiao walked to the bed and said, "Young lady, it's the Qin family." My servants have brought all the utensils and household items used by the fifteenth aunt, as well as clothes and bedding, and Grandma Liu is arranging to deliver them to the main room."
Hua Zhuo blushed and said: "Yes, I really don't know how to arrange them." She didn't ask for help and insisted on arranging these people. Although it was not true that there was nothing she could do. There were several empty houses beside Taiye Pond. , it’s not that she couldn’t afford the rent, but why bother to make trouble for herself, spend money to support a group of uncles, so she just kicked the ball into the hands of Nanny Qin.
Hua Zhuo had a sullen face and said loudly: "Mother Liu, please ask Captain Chen to bring someone into the inner house and invite these aunts out."
"Mother Qin."
After sending Zhuang Zheng away, Hua Zhuo remembered that the fifteenth aunt was moving in tomorrow, so he quickly took Nanny Liu and several maids to clear out the main house and several adjacent dark rooms overnight. .
"Shut up, this is my young lady, why don't you come and meet me soon." A servant girl from Rongan Hall came out and shouted. It was the nickname Ma Lazi that Fang specially gave to her daughter because she was afraid of her weakness. He had the most fierce and fierce temperament.
Qiqiao knew that time was tight, so everything was delivered. In less than an hour, the fifteenth aunt would arrive. If she saw the situation here at that time, she would think that the lady was deliberately neglecting her, and she would not get angry, so she would not be particular. She called Baxiu to fetch hot water, while she quickly combed the young lady's hair into two simple buns. She inserted a silver comb inlaid with hibiscus stone on each side, and took out a thick homely comb. The clothes wrapped the young lady tightly, just as Baxiu fetched hot water, rinsed her mouth and cleansed her face, without even applying makeup, Hua Zhuo left the Xiuge Pavilion without any makeup.
Without Qiqiao's words, Hua Zhuo knew what was going on. He was covered in white hair and sweat. He thought it would be just the fifteenth aunt alone, plus three or two servants, but he didn't expect that there were It’s such a miserable situation for so many people, how can they live here
Hua Zhuo calculated and found that the fifteenth aunt arrived later than she expected. It was almost three hours away. There was enough time to prepare, but how to arrange the servants of the Qin family? Thinking about the fact that breakfast and lunch were included, she was not worried about the money for food and drinks, but it was a real headache. How should she arrange the accommodation for so many people
"Quick, help me freshen up."
Hearing that it was the young lady of Rongan Hall, the person just stopped talking. However, in private, the servants of the Qin family were still whispering and talking about Hua Zhuo. Apparently they felt that the girl in front of them was not as good as the eldest lady of Rongan Hall. Style, someone else was muttering, saying that they were from the Qin family and had been ordered to deliver the things of the fifteenth aunt, but it was not the turn of the young lady from Rong'an Hall to give instructions. It was obvious that the fifteenth aunt was used to being strong. These servants are all following the sky high, and they don't look down on a young lady who has fallen into the lineage.
Hua Zhuo gave a few instructions at the right time, and Ma Lazi responded and followed him out.
Aunt Qin took a few steps forward and said loudly: "What are you still doing here? I didn't hear the eighth lady asking you to go out. Don't think that this is the Qin family and you are not allowed to be presumptuous."
Those people were as silent as a cicada, not daring to say a word, and exited the courtyard of the main house one by one.
"Miss Eighth."
"My servants don't understand the rules. I think I'm quarreling with the Eighth Miss. Please don't take offense." Aunt Qin was blessed by Hua Zhuo. She didn't look very good-looking, but she was very polite and polite. She was probably born like this. Son, it seems as if he was carved from the same mold as the fifteenth aunt.
"Nanny Qin?" Hua Zhuo looked at her doubtfully.
"It's okay, Sister Bixi, you go back and tell my aunt that our fifteenth daughter is moving here. We are sending servants to deliver things. After a while, we will pack them up and stop making noise. I disturbed my aunt. Please apologize to me, sister, and I will talk to my aunt in detail when you are free."
"Ms. Hua, my wife asked, what's making so much noise?"
This was originally a good statement, but upon listening carefully, it seemed to be a bit sarcastic. However, Hua Zhuo carefully looked at Nanny Qin's expression, and found that she was serious and serious, with no trace of resentment. Hua Zhuo also judged for a moment I couldn't tell whether she was telling the truth or was sarcastic, so I felt a little hesitant in my heart, and without an explanation, I just fell silent.
Qiqiao smiled bitterly and said: "There are more than a few dozen people. These are just maids and servants, and there are dozens of servants and guards. It is inconvenient to enter the inner house. They are all crowded in the front hall right now. Isn't Grandma Liu still worried?" How to arrange it? Our house is almost full with the people brought by Mrs. Zhuang Er, plus our own, and now there are so many people coming... "
Nanny Qin nodded and said, "The Qin family also has a house in Beijing. They are just here to deliver things and will go back later. They will not embarrass the eighth lady."
Aunt Liu was in the room directing people to arrange the household utensils. Suddenly she heard the young lady's voice and hurriedly came out. When she saw the situation in front of her, she didn't know what had happened. She hurriedly whispered to Hua Zhuo: "Miss, They are all my aunt's people and cannot be neglected."
When she spoke, the servants, women, and maids were stunned. Someone immediately laughed and said, "Hey, where did this little girl come from? Her tone is really quite..."
There are only a few people in Rong'an Hall. Hua Zhuo took a breath of the cold morning air and walked forward. His face darkened and he said, "Put your things down. Except for the mother in charge, everyone else should exit the inner house and please go to the front hall."
A voice came from behind Nanny Liu, and Hua Zhuo realized that there was an old nanny who looked quite decent behind her. She had silver hair in a bun, was short and thin, but was energetic and spoke well. Full of energy. As soon as she came out, the servants of the Qin family immediately became quiet.
Hua Zhuo rubbed his eyes to make himself more awake and asked: "Servants of the Qin family, I heard the noise outside, I'm afraid there are dozens of them, right?"
Hua Zhuo's tone immediately became much more polite. She could scold people from the Qin family and other servants, but the Nanny Qin in front of her was definitely the confidant of the fifteenth aunt and she must not offend her.
The servants of the Qin family had been sent away by Hua Zhuo, and Rong'an Hall did not have enough manpower. Hua Zhuo simply rolled up his sleeves and led two girls, Qiqiao and Baxiu, to help. Nanny Qin was about to stop her. But she smiled and said, "It's my duty to do something for my aunt." At that moment, Nanny Qin couldn't stop her anymore, so she helped decorate the house and place the decorative bottles and jars.
Hua Zhuo then remembered that yesterday she was only busy making dumplings and tidying up the main house. She forgot to inform Wei Shi that the fifteenth aunt was moving here. Obviously, Wei Shi was also woken up at this moment. Closer to the main house.
There is actually a distance between the main house and Xiu Pavilion, but this old house is not big to begin with. It is not yet bright at the moment and it is already quiet. Therefore, if there is a noise over there, Xiu Pavilion can hear it clearly. Hua Zhuo just walked not far when he saw Bixi coming out of the east wing.
"Eighth Miss is interested. Old slave Qin Ma, please thank Eighth Miss for their hospitality on their behalf."
Hua Zhuo said lightly: "Who are you to neglect them? Aren't they invited to have tea in the hall outside? It's so early in the morning, they probably haven't had breakfast yet. Tell the kitchen to go to our restaurant to prepare some food and drinks. The way to treat guests is to keep them warm and well-fed, and you can’t let the fifteenth aunt think that I, the master, came to do errands intentionally hungry.”
"No, I really didn't know that my aunt had so many people waiting for me. I was not prepared enough, which made Nanny Qin laugh." Hua Zhuo deliberately showed a bit of embarrassment, "This house is small, and the main room is only small. This big place really can't accommodate so many people, and I couldn't bear to see them standing in the courtyard against the cold wind, so I asked them to go out. I am disrespectful, and I hope you can forgive me."