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The residence arranged by the Marquis' Mansion was in the backyard. After Zhu Ping'an married Li Shu, as the son-in-law of the Marquis' Mansion, he was no longer an outsider, so the arrangement of the mansion was reasonable.
Zijuan led the way, Zhu Ping'an followed behind, and several maids holding gifts were at the back. Walking from the guest room to the backyard, passing the dignified and gorgeous hanging flower gate, we entered the backyard. Along the inner corridor, passing the stone screen, turning two corners, passing through a corner door, walking along the winding path for a while, we saw several relatively independent courtyards, which looked exquisitely decorated, elegant, neat and clean.
From this walk, Zhu Ping'an's overall impression of the backyard of the Marquis's Mansion was that there was a courtyard inside the courtyard, and a garden outside the courtyard, and the courtyards and gardens were connected, and servants were on duty. Safety, sex, and communication were all taken care of.
In fact, the biggest difference between the backyard and the front yard is the femininity. Maids and old mothers come and go, and the flowers and decorations all exude a scent of rouge.
"Sir, this Tingyu Pavilion is the courtyard that the old lady has arranged for you and the fifth young lady. Everything in the courtyard is new. The furniture and furnishings are all carefully made by the masters of the Imperial Household Department using rosewood and red sandalwood. The daily necessities and furnishings are all imported from the imperial merchants. Sir, if you see anything missing, please tell me. The old lady has arranged it all. We must make sure that you and the fifth young lady live comfortably."
Zijuan led Zhu Ping'an into a courtyard near the bamboo forest. After instructing the maids to put the luggage away, she stood in front of a cluster of brightly blooming spring flowers, looked at Zhu Ping'an with a smile and said.
"Newly bought? Wouldn't that mean there would be more formaldehyde? And toluene..." Zhu Ping'an touched his chin and muttered to himself. Generally speaking, newly renovated furniture will cause pollution, introducing volatile gases such as formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene that are harmful to the human body. The furniture in this yard is all newly bought, so wouldn't I have to be a human vacuum cleaner
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Formaldehyde? Toluene
"Uncle, what is formaldehyde? What is toluene?" Zijuan was standing next to Zhu Ping'an. She heard Zhu Ping'an's mumbling, but she was confused after listening. She didn't understand what the formaldehyde and toluene that her uncle was talking about were, and why there was more formaldehyde and toluene in the newly purchased furniture
Well…
Zhu Ping'an glanced at Zijuan, curled the corners of his lips slightly, then shook his head and said softly, "It's nothing."
Formaldehyde, toluene, how can you understand these modern words? If you want to explain the molecular structure, physical and chemical properties, etc., you have to start from physics, chemistry, biology and other aspects. Obviously, it will take ten days or half a month to explain it clearly, and it may not be clear. It is better not to talk about it.
Zijuan was very perceptive and could see that the son-in-law didn't want to say it, but she was also very tactful and didn't ask for the truth. However, she still wrote down the formaldehyde and toluene in her mind, thinking of asking people later to see if anyone knew what it was. The son-in-law was the top scholar, so the things he said were definitely not ordinary things.
While Zhu Ping'an was talking to Zijuan, the other maids had already put Zhu Ping'an's luggage back in the room.
"I am very satisfied with the courtyard. Thank you all, young ladies. Thank you, Miss Zijuan. Please thank my grandmother for me. I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother after I wash up." Zhu Ping'an bowed to Zijuan and others to express his gratitude, and asked them to thank the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion.
Zijuan led all the maids to bow and return the greeting, giggling and saying that they dared not.
A modest gentleman is unparalleled in the world.
If it were Young Master Zhou and the others, they would definitely not be so gentle and polite. Several little girls secretly raised their heads and looked at Zhu Ping'an bravely. Looking at this son-in-law of the first top scholar in the Ming Dynasty, their pretty faces rippled slightly and blushed.
Zijuan also arranged for people to move hot water for washing into Tingyuxuan, and some household daily necessities were also delivered to the yard one after another. Two maids were left in the yard waiting for Zhu Ping'an's orders. After Zhu Ping'an had washed and rested, they led Zhu Ping'an to pay his respects to the old lady, and then Zijuan led the other maids to leave.
After Zijuan left, Zhu Ping'an took a look at Tingyuxuan. It was a small courtyard with polished bricks and glazed tiles. The windows were bright and clean, and the decoration was elegant and grand.
The moon-shaped gate adds to the beauty. To protect the temple, there is a wooden screen behind the gate, on which is carved a very beautiful picture of rain hitting peonies. There are three main rooms and two side rooms in Tingyuxuan. There is also a small gatehouse near the gate and a kitchen. The main rooms and side rooms are connected by a corridor.
"Master, the hot water is ready. Let the maids help you change your clothes and take a bath."
While Zhu Ping'an was still observing the yard, the two maids had already prepared the bath water and came to Zhu Ping'an and knelt down to salute him.
"No, that's fine. I can do it myself. You guys go to the side room and rest for a while."
Zhu Ping'an naturally refused. He always believed in doing things by himself. It was not like he was going to have a couple's bath, so why should he ask others to do it for him
But when it comes to a couple's bath, I can't help but think of a little goblin wearing open-crotch pants...
What a scumbag, she is still a minor.
Haha, I am really not a good person...
Seeing their son-in-law shaking his head and laughing, the two girls were at a loss. However, seeing that Zhu Ping'an was determined, they had to go to the ear room reluctantly. They had originally wanted to take the opportunity to build a good relationship with their son-in-law.
Zhu Ping'an went to the main room, which had a partition. After entering, he found that it was a layout of one bright room and two dark rooms. The middle one was used as the main room for receiving guests. The remaining two rooms were used as a study and a bedroom. The bedroom was quite spacious, and there was a partition inside to divide it into two rooms. The outer room was used for sleeping, and the inner room was a washroom, which could be regarded as an ancient bathroom.
Zhu Ping'an went into the inner room, took off his clothes and took a hot bath in the wooden barrel. He washed his hair with the Poria cocos placed next to the wooden barrel and took a bath with the pancreas. Poria cocos and pancreas were both used by the rich and powerful in the Ming Dynasty. Poria cocos and pancreas are much more high-end than soap beans and bath beans. Some spices are added to them, and there will be a stronger fragrance after bathing.
After taking a hot bath and washing away all the fatigue and dust, Zhu Ping'an felt like he was reborn, refreshed and relaxed.
After taking a shower and drying his body, Zhu Ping'an chose a set of clean clothes to change into in the bedroom. This was the clothes Li Shu had prepared for him before. He was going to meet the old lady later, so he chose this set of clothes to be a little more formal.
After taking a shower and changing into new clothes, Zhu Ping'an looked several levels better than when he first entered the Marquis' Mansion. The saying "clothes make the man" is really true.
The two little girls waiting in the ear room blushed more when they saw the new Zhu Ping'an. They put their heads together and chatted a few words, then glanced at Zhu Ping'an secretly. (To be continued.)--( )