Weiyuan Hou's mansion now has three rooms. Unlike the second and third rooms, the grandfather Yan is not the biological daughter of Mrs. Yan.
At that time, Mrs. Yan was infertile for two years after her marriage. She finally got pregnant and gave birth to another daughter. At that time, it could be said that the mountains and rivers were exhausted. In order to prevent her mother-in-law from adding people to her husband's room, Mrs. Yan chose an honest maid beside her and raised her face to pass the room.
That Tongfang was very lucky, and it didn't take long for her to become pregnant. In October, she conceived and gave birth to a male heir, which was Uncle Yan, Yan Zhi. Because he was from "our side", and that Tongfang was also a smart person, he took the initiative to give the child to Mrs. Yan. Seeing this, Mrs. Yan didn't have any intention of leaving the mother and keeping the child.
After all, firstly, she is not unable to give birth, and secondly, because Daxi is divided into two concubines, a concubine can't pass in front of her child. In addition, the whole family is accompanied by Mrs. Yan. It's all in her hands, so there's nothing to worry about.
Maybe Yan Zhi was born with the luck of the belt, and Mrs. Yan became pregnant again not long after raising him. This time, he gave birth to a male, his second son, Yan Ting.
After giving birth to Yan Ting, Mrs. Yan did not leave Yan Zhi aside, but kept him in her room. At that time, there were in-laws and sisters-in-law on the left and right. It was necessary to be virtuous and virtuous.
After two years, Mrs. Yan became pregnant again, and this time it was a man, Yan Qu, the third master of Yan.
After being raised for so many years, he has feelings after all. Although Yan Zhi is from a concubine, he has been raised in Mrs. Yan's house. When he grows up in the future, he will recognize his aunt first, and then his aunt, and he will be lukewarm toward his aunt.
This made Mrs. Yan very satisfied.
After that, her parents-in-law died one after another, and her husband became the Marquis of Weiyuan. When her husband died of serious illness, his son Yan Ting became the Marquis of Weiyuan. Weiyuan Hou's mansion was divided twice. Yan Zhi's generation had several concubines. They were separated when the former Weiyuan Hou passed away, and now they are living in poverty.
And Yan Zhi's room is still in the Weiyuan Hou's mansion. Wisdom is a must, and a keen eye is also indispensable.
The second room has been in trouble recently, and it has not escaped the eyes of the big room.
But after all, they are not the main branch of Weiyuanhou Palace, and they are shrewd people, so naturally it is not easy to get involved. In particular, Mrs. Yan, the eldest house, was not the biological child of the old lady. Many times Mrs. Yan just pretended to be deaf and dumb even if she saw something. She only appeared when she was supposed to. As for other times, she was an invisible person.
Like this time, it's time for their big house to appear.
"Come on, let's go and play with the third girl. She came back from the town of the country's mansion. It is said that she brought several carts of things. You go to the mouth dessert to coax your second aunt, and you are indispensable." Xue said to her daughter Yan Ru said.
Xue Shi has a long face, thin eyebrows and thin eyes, and a pair of mouths as thin as blades. At this time, there was a smile on his face, and there was a light in his eyes.
The eldest girl, Yan Ru, was squeamish. She was eleven this year. She looked like Mrs. Xue, her eyes were light, and she looked quite elegant. Although she also had such a plan in her heart, just being told by her mother to be naked/naked/naked/said always made the girl feel embarrassed.
"Mother, what are you talking about!"
"Hey, you child, mother is not for you. Your second aunt has always been generous. Even if you come back with a piece of satin, mother can make you a decent dress."
The big house didn't live well in Weiyuan Hou's mansion. After all, it was not his own. Although he bears the name of Weiyuan Hou's uncle, no matter outside or inside the mansion, no one regards this 'uncle' as a dish. Although the daily expenses of the big house follow the public, but the monthly distribution alone can not support the door of this noble house.
Back then, butler Shen Yiyao was okay to say something, he was a fool, and he never saw anyone serving food. It was Aunt Pei's turn, and her hands were very tight. For things like clothes, except for one person, one season and four clothes, if you think about other things, you can do it yourself with your own money.
The life in Hou's mansion is naturally rich and noble, and a few dozen taels of silver are needed for clothes. Xue's family has always been a stingy, so how could he be willing to spend his own money on clothes and jewelry? No, aiming at Shen Yiyao, who is generous and loose-handed, every time this time, Yan Ru will be sent to the second room.
"Bring Yan Ling with you too," Mrs Xue said before leaving.
Yan Ru was embarrassed, but she still took her concubine to Jinseyuan.
***
Yan Yan explained that she would deliver the letter to the Duke of Zhenguo, and there were rumors that the eldest girl and the fourth girl were coming.
She frowned, a little unhappy in her heart.
She knew what Yan Ru was doing here. As long as she came back from her grandfather, or when her grandfather and uncles gave her and Ah Mo something good, the two girls in the big room would come faster than anyone else.
Seeing that her mother's face softened, she threw it away like she didn't want money to please her, and then her mother would decide to give them something. After that, her mother will remember that she gave the two girls in the big room. If others don't give it, she will give some to others.
There are seven girls in Weiyuan Houfu, Yan Ru, the eldest girl from the big room, and Yan Ling, the fourth girl from the concubine. Besides Yan Yan, there are also Yan Qian, the second girl from Concubine Pei, and Concubine Wu. The fifth girl is Yan Chan, the sixth girl is Yan Juan and the seventh girl is Yan Xia.
The Duke of Zhen's family is very generous, especially for Yan Yan, his granddaughter (niece), and they will send some things like food, play, and clothes every once in a while. But no matter how generous he is, he can't stand Shen Yiyao's hands loose. Many times, there are many things that my grandfather sent to Yan Yan that I like very much, but none of them fall.
Of course Yan Yan had trouble when she was a child, but Shen Yiyao said that the sisters of a family are going to love each other, what else can Yan Yan say? And she's not stingy either, her mother gives it, but it's just like this every time, she always feels depressed in her heart.
Fortunately, the things that she brought back this time were sent directly to Ningxiang Pavilion by Mother Xu, and they did not pass through Jinseyuan at all.
Yan Yan called Lai Meixiang and asked her if everything was in order? Mei Xiang understood the meaning and nodded.
At this time, Yan Ru walked in with Yan Ling. One is called Sanmei and the other is called Sanjie. They are very affectionate.
"It's been half a month since the third sister left. When I heard that you were back, the eldest sister came to see you."
Yan Ru smiled lightly, and sat down on the straight-backed chair beside her. She was wearing a begonia-colored tulle satin blouse, a light green pleated skirt, a few rice-grain-sized pearls in a hairpin on her small bun, and a pair of white jade earrings dangling.
Compared with Yan Ru, who likes to carry it, Yan Ling is much more lively. She is nine years old this year. She is petite and exquisite, with a cute face and sweet mouth. As soon as she walked in, she approached Yan Yan affectionately.
"Third sister, I miss you so much. Why did you come back? Isn't it fun to go to the Duke's Mansion and bring me with you next time?"
She was dressed in a tender green silk dress, with a dangling double-ring bun, and a small velvet flower in her hair. The material of the clothes seemed to be very good, but looking at the half-worn condition, it was obvious that Yan Ru had picked up small clothes and changed them.
Mrs. Yan, Mrs. Xue, has always been shrewd and stingy. She is not very good to the fourth girl from the big house. She always wears Yan Ru's clothes for her to wear. Yan Ru. That's why Yan Ru wears new clothes every day, while Yan Ling always picks up the clothes she doesn't wear and wears them.
Everyone in the house knows it, but no one has said it now. As long as someone said it, the Xue family would cry and complain in front of the other party, saying that the conditions of the big house were really difficult, and the uncle's salary was not enough for his daily expenses. Simply not enough. Don't say that the concubine, the four girls, is wearing old clothes. Isn't she also wearing old clothes? This is a fact. The female family members who can wear a little brighter and newer clothes in the big room are Yan Ru.
If that person said any more, Mrs. Xue would lick her face and say, or you can give two pieces of fabric, and let Yan Ling's aunt go back and make clothes for her.
Someone gave it, but Yan Ling turned her head and still wore it like this. After a lot of times, no one will mention it anymore, and it will be regarded as invisible. Anyway, your big room doesn't mind being embarrassed. What other people can say. For the Xue family's shabby temperament, boredom will return to boredom, and they still have to save face for each other.
Although Yan Ling is small, she is also a little eccentric. Yan Yan has dealt with her many times, and she still knows a little bit about her. At a young age, she has a lot of hearts and minds, and I don't know if it was taught by her aunt or her great aunt.
Yan Yan's brows were light and she ignored her, but Yan Ling didn't mind, and sat beside Yan Yan with a smile.
Mei Xiang Mei Xue served tea and fruits, and the two of them were drinking tea while talking to Yan Yan.
Yan Yan has never liked being with these two people, so she has nothing to say. No matter what they say, she always has a light brow and ignores it.
These two are still young, and even if they deliberately find something to say, no one will support them, and they will be boring if they talk too much.
Yan Ru gave Yan Ling a wink. She was a direct daughter, so she naturally had to pay attention to her own image. That was why she brought Yan Ling with her when she walked. And Yan Ling, herself and her concubine are both begging for food under the eldest lady, even if she is unwilling, she has to be a running pole for others, it is natural to feel aggrieved.
"Third sister, I heard that you brought back a lot of fun things. What are there? Take them out and show them to my sister."
Yan Ling has big eyes, long eyelashes, a playful nose, and pink lips. It looks cute and innocent, and it is really hard to refuse.
Unfortunately, Yan Yan knew too well what was under this face. If she took out something, Yan Ling would definitely take it and put on a look that she liked very much, and called the third sister coquettishly and said she liked it very much. Yan Yan has been fooled too many times, and she has long since stopped eating her set.
It's just that Yan Yan is a little strange. Usually, they like to go to her mother's place to get close, so why did they come here today. Yan Yan didn't know that these two had actually been to Jinseyuan, but Shen Yiyao didn't see them saying that she was a little uncomfortable. Since she was looking for the third girl, she should go to Ningxiang Pavilion.
"It's nothing fun. It's all fabric jewelry. I'm so old now, and I'm not a kid, and I still play with some gadgets."
Yan Yan's expression was very light, and it was obvious that she didn't want to see her.
Yan Ling glanced at Yan Ru and said not to come to Ningxiang Pavilion. This Yan Yan has never been easy to fool, and it is cheaper to go through Second Aunt. Yan Ru of course understood this truth, but Second Aunt was not feeling well, and they couldn't run away, so they came to Ningxiang Pavilion.
"Sanmei's grandfather's family really loves Sanmei." Yan Ru said, full of envy. Why doesn't she have a grandfather who is powerful and loves her!
The eldest lady Xue's family background is not high, and her family is only a sixth-rank loose official. In the capital, there are many such petty officials, and there is nothing to say.
Yan Yan hummed inaudibly. It seemed that the two of them would not leave for a while. Although she had a bad temper, she had no reason to drive her sisters away, so she could only sit here and accompany them.
The atmosphere was a little stagnant, Mei Xiang saw the girl's face getting more and more ugly, and quietly retreated.
After a while, a maid came to complain, one after another came.
Until this time, Yan Yan said, "Big sister and fourth sister, you see I just came back, and the yard has just changed a group of people. There are still many things to do, so I won't accompany you."
Yan Ru and Yan Ling had to stand up to say goodbye, and walked out of the gate of Ningxiang Pavilion with a look of unwillingness on their faces.
"Bah, there are so many things to do, pretend to be an adult."
Yan Ling heard Yan Ru's whispers, but did not speak.
After Yan Ru and the two left, Yan Yan said, "Mei Xiang, thanks to your alertness, if they sit for a while, I'm going to get angry."
Mei Xiang smiled, "I knew the girl was going to lose her patience."
In fact, Yan Yan is not impatient, but she has always hated this kind of ulterior motives. She has a straightforward nature and is straightforward in her work. Just say what you want. She is in a good mood and doesn't mind sharing with everyone. People feel disgusted from the bottom of their hearts, especially this big room is not once or twice.
Mei Xue frowned and said, "The eldest girl and the fourth girl are true, and the eldest lady doesn't care."
Yan Yan showed a sarcastic smile, and said, "That's what I managed."
Mei Xue nodded, thinking so too, but it wasn't the adults who instigated it.
Evian Yimeng, who was on the side, still didn't understand, Mei Xiang thought that she would be on business together in the future, and it would be cheaper to know some inside information, so she retired and brought the two people down to do the 'explaining'.
But Yan Yan also knew that this was not the end. Xue's person has always been a lot of moths, not to mention there is an old lady who doesn't mind giving people a little trouble.