They said it was lost, most likely it was stolen and sold!
Everyone knows it.
Old Madam Guan couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, saying, "Then come with us!"
Dong smiled awkwardly and said "yes", then walked out with them.
Zhou Shaojin, however, became alert.
In the previous life, Master Wen and Madam Wen from the Fifth House were indeed the last to arrive, but no one heard that anything was lost. Moreover, Mrs. Dong and Madam Yang from another branch of the Fifth House, Madam Yu, arrived at Siyi Tower with Madam Wen.
But things have changed in this life!
When Zhou Shaojin was in trouble in her previous life, Dong, who had always been warm and attentive to her like a close elder, never showed up. At that time, she understood a truth: mother and son are mother and son. No matter how kind and generous they look at ordinary times, once they need to make a choice, they will unconditionally favor their son and stand on his side.
Since her rebirth in this life, she has never paid any attention to Cheng Lu.
Could it be that Mrs. Dong came for her son
In her previous life, Dong had hinted to her that the Cheng family wanted to marry her for Cheng Lu, especially after her father was promoted to the prefect of Baoding, the intention of marrying into the Zhou family became more obvious. Otherwise, how could her grandmother and aunt misunderstand her
Zhou Shaojin secretly paid attention.
After Dong exchanged a few pleasantries with her aunt, she said to her in a friendly manner, "Shao Jin, I heard that you were ill a few days ago, so I wanted to come and see you. Then I heard that you are well again and are helping Madam Guo copy scriptures... What happened? Why did you suddenly go to Hanbi Mountain House to help Madam Guo copy scriptures? Can your body handle it?"
Dong has been particularly enthusiastic about Zhou Shaojin for a long time. Mrs. Guan originally thought that the children were still young, and a daughter would be favored by many families. It might not be a bad thing if Zhou Shaojin could be liked by the elders. But now Zhou Shaojin is no longer as dull and timid as before. He not only often walks in front of her, but also knows how to talk to her and make her happy. He even won the favor of Mrs. Guo. It will definitely be much easier for her to find a husband in the future.
Cheng Bai's family was already a little bit struggling in the past, and in the future... I'm afraid it will be even worse.
But Cheng Lu was a good kid, Dong had a good temperament, and the two kids grew up together. Although marriage is determined by the parents and the matchmaker, who among the parents doesn't hope that their children will have a happy and peaceful marriage
Childhood sweethearts are always better than marrying blindly.
As for what will happen in the end, it depends on what Shaojin means.
Old Mrs. Guan pondered and looked at Zhou Shaojin.
Mrs. Miao and her mother-in-law were thinking the same thing, and they both looked at Zhou Shaojin at the same time.
However, Zhou Chujin kept his eye on his sister and turned his head to look at her.
For a moment, Zhou Shaojin became the center of everyone's attention.
Although he has lived two lives, Zhou Shaojin is still not used to being in the spotlight like this.
She was a little uneasy at first, but she quickly got over it and smiled generously, "It was just a cold before, and it got better after taking the two doses of medicine prescribed by Madam Zhou. It just so happened that Old Madam Guo came to visit my grandmother, and when she saw me helping my grandmother copy scriptures, she asked me to help her copy some scriptures as well, and I didn't feel tired at all!"
"That's good, that's good." Mrs. Dong looked overjoyed and said, "As long as you can handle it - I told Mrs. Dong yesterday that I would stew some blood swallows for you to nourish your body!"
"No need." Zhou Shaojin refused in a tactful but firm tone, "I'm too young to need blood swallows." As she spoke, she looked at Old Lady Guan, "It's better to do as my grandmother taught me. When you have nothing to do, walk more. It can also help you stay healthy!"
Old Lady Guan liked to hear this. She nodded repeatedly and said, "Medicine is three-quarters poison. For children, it is better to use less supplements and exercise more."
Mrs. Dong was in a bad mood, and said with an awkward smile: "Mr. An is right! I am the aunt who is too heartbroken for the child. Look at Shaojin like this, it seems that the wind will blow him away. Every time I see him, I can't help but give him some nourishment."
It would be fine if you don't think about it carefully, but if you think about it carefully, doesn't it mean that neither Old Madam Guan nor Madam Mian took good care of her
Zhou Chujin and Zhou Shaojin could not help but frown secretly. Zhou Shaojin changed his previous silence and laughed before Zhou Chujin: "It's just that everyone has different temperaments. Look at me, although I am thin, I have rarely been sick since I was a child. But Aunt Wen takes supplements every day, but she is sick today or yesterday. It can be seen that the health of the body has little to do with what you eat and drink. It still depends on each individual!"
If someone else said this, it would be a bit of a mockery of Mrs. Wen. But she was still young, and neither Mrs. Guan nor Mrs. Mian would gossip about their elders in front of their juniors. She was also innocent, and thought that she didn't know about the Fifth House, so no one thought she was mocking Mrs. Wen.
Zhou Shaojin didn't wait for Dong to speak, and continued, "I heard a few days ago that you made 200 Ten-Herb Tonic Pills at Zhou's Clinic. Are you feeling better recently?"
What this means is that even though you, Mrs. Dong, look radiant, you still need to take supplements.
Everyone's eyes couldn't help but fall on Dong's slightly plump body.
Dong's face flushed red, and she wanted to say something to Zhou Chujin, but when she looked up and saw her sincere face, she had to swallow the words that were on the tip of her tongue. She laughed dryly twice and said, "I prescribed that tonic pill for your cousin Lu. As you know, your cousin Lu is going to die in June. I'm worried about him!" As she spoke, she sighed deeply.
Old Lady Guan comforted her, "Brother Lu is well-educated, and that is recognized by the clan. If he can't pass, others will have no chance either. You don't have to worry too much."
The two of them were talking about the provincial examination in June and this matter was brought up.
Mrs. Miao did not forget, she smiled at Zhou Shaojin.
Zhou Chujin quietly praised his sister: "Well done! Don't forget that the Fourth House is our closest relative. Even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected, and it is not the turn of outsiders to blame."
Zhou Shaojin nodded and couldn't help thinking about the past.
I don’t know if I did anything stupid in my previous life to make my grandmother, aunt, and sister sad
Siyi Building is on the central axis of Jiuru Lane. In the front is the main hall of the Cheng family, called "Shende Hall". It is not easily opened except on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, receiving imperial edicts, the nomination of children for promotion, the presence of officials above the governor, and the marriage of the eldest grandson of the eldest house. On the left of "Shende Hall" is "Chunze Pavilion" for receiving guests. Diagonally opposite "Chunze Pavilion" is a flower hall called "Wen Muxiangxiang", which is also a place for receiving guests, but it is for receiving relatives, friends or old acquaintances. Further back, there is a small garden with green mountains, clear streams, green vines, and lush flowers and trees. Passing through the winding red corridor of the small garden, there is a banana forest. "Tingyu Pavilion" next to the banana forest is the outer study.
"Tingyuxuan" goes to the left through the Taihu rockery to "Jifutang", and further ahead is a flower garden. The "Tonghualou" with carved railings and jade bricks is next to the flower garden, and the small study "Tingsongfengchu" in the outer courtyard is behind "Jifutang" and "Tonghualou", separated by a pine forest. The right side of "Tingyuxuan" is a long corridor from north to south, called "Four Seasons Brocade". Going north for a shot to the east, there is a moon gate, behind which is the kitchen of the outer courtyard. The famous "Cheng Family Private Kitchen" comes from the kitchen of the outer courtyard.
A few steps forward is the Ruyi Gate, which leads to the "Peony Terrace" and "Siyi Tower" in the inner courtyard.
It was the 80th birthday of the second branch ancestor, so the Cheng family in Jiuru Lane would definitely open their front door wide.
Zhou Shaojin vaguely heard a noise before he reached Siyi Building.
There is a flower wall between Siyi Building and Jifu Hall.
Mrs. Miao laughed and said, "It's really lively today!"
Old Madam Guan smiled and said, "The Cheng family needs some fun. It's usually too quiet."
Several masters are officials in the capital, and any good news they have is just opening the middle gate and setting off a few firecrackers, which is not very popular.
As he was talking, he ran into someone from the eldest house.
Old Madam Guo wore an autumn-scented jacket with a pattern of cranes holding magic grass in their mouths. The pigeon-egg-sized rubies on the longevity hairpin sparkled brightly. She stood straight with a serious face. Surrounded by a group of maids and old women, she looked imposing, like red flowers and green leaves. She overshadowed the graceful Yuan who was wearing a rose-purple jacket with four-basin-patterned gold patterns and kingfisher jewellery.
Zhou Shaojin suddenly admired Madam Guo very much - every time she appeared, other people became her foils. This was the first time she had seen this in her two lifetimes. Even when she went to the palace to pay her respects to the nobles, no one had the aura like Madam Guo.
She and her sister went forward to greet Mrs. Guo and Mrs. Yuan.
Madam Guo looked them up and down, and said to Madam Guan with a smile, "They are like pearls in the morning dew, equally matched. Your fourth room has produced two beautiful little girls."
"Thank you, thank you." Mrs. Guan said modestly, but she could not hide her happiness.
Yuan smiled but said nothing, but seemed very friendly.
For some reason, Zhou Shaojin thought of himself in his previous life, when he always followed his sister obediently and let his sister decide all matters, big or small.
Yuan at this moment is just like me back then!
She followed her sister into Siyi Building.
The old lady from the second house, Mrs. Tang, immediately came up to greet them with a smile. After they exchanged greetings, she introduced the other female members of the Siyi Building to Old Madam Guo and Old Madam Guan.
Some are close family friends, speaking casually and intimately; some are acquaintances, greeting each other warmly; some have met a few times, greeting each other politely; and some are meeting for the first time, introducing their families and talking to each other about their aunts and uncles.
Zhou Shaojin's eyes just swept over Wu Baozhang who was quietly following Madam Wu, and fell on Zheng, the eldest lady of the second house, who was wearing a royal blue jacket with broken branches and flowers next to Tang.
She had her hair combed in a peony style and wore a headpiece inlaid with topaz. Her skin was snow-white and her figure was a little plump, but she had a round and plump look.
Zhou Shaojin didn't have a deep impression of her in his previous life, and couldn't tell whether she was like this because of her pregnancy or because she had been like this since she gave birth.
Zheng felt someone was looking at her, so she turned around with a smile and nodded to Zhou Shaojin.
Zhou Shaojin gave a generous yet sweet smile.
Zheng was stunned.
The people from the third room have arrived.
Cheng Xian was wearing a bright red jacket that looked rich and elegant, and was holding his mother, Mrs. Li, who was dressed in jewels and had a kind smile on her face. Cheng Ji's mother, Jiang, and Cheng Ji, with Pan Zhuo following behind them.
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Sisters, transition chapter.
However, does it feel like a gathering of heroes? O(∩_∩)O~
※(To be continued)