Chapter 183: The New Year is over

The sweet words uttered from Eleven Niang's mouth were rational and calm, which made Xu Lingyi feel a little deserted no matter how she listened.

He couldn't help but look at the person in front of him carefully.

She had a slender and even figure, a head of glossy black hair, a snow-white face, and a pair of eyes that shone like stars in the sky. They were mysterious and contained incomprehensible complexity, so she stood there in a daze.

This is the woman who was as supple as water in his arms last night

He was a little unsure for a moment.

Seeing that he was staring at her but not answering her questions, Eleven Niang thought that he didn't want to answer, so naturally she couldn't force him to do anything. She smiled and took the tea brought by the maid and handed it over: Mr. Hou, have a cup of hot tea.

Xu Lingyi said oh, came to his senses, took the tea cup and took a sip.

The little maids have already removed the kang table that they usually use, and the women who are rough messengers have brought the kang table where breakfast has been laid.

All made according to Xu Lingyi's preferences.

Eleven Niang gently moved the hot and sour soup in a small sweet white porcelain bowl to Xu Lingyi's right hand and said with a smile: "Please use it, Lord Marquis"

Xu Lingyi looked at her gentle but polite smile and remembered her silver bell-like laughter last night.

He lowered his head and drank the hot and sour soup. Eleven Niang put two meat buns stuffed with mushrooms on the small gold plate in front of Xu Lingyi.

Let's change that tent. He suddenly raised his head and told her. She had already burned the earth dragon, and she was sleeping on a bed paneled with nan panels. There were also dorothy curtains hanging outside, which made her feel a little stuffy.

Eleven Niang followed his gaze and saw the big red tent hanging on the bed.

The four-season utensils in the house are all custom-made. However, Xu Lingyi is the head of the family, and he has the final say. Even if someone thinks it is inappropriate, he can answer confidently.

Eleven Niang should be discussing with him: Lord Marquis, what kind of tent should be hung?

Xu Lingyi didn't have any good ideas at the moment. After thinking about it for a while, he said: Just hang up a fine gauze tent.

Eleven Niang didn't care, she served him breakfast, and immediately went to the storehouse to find a moon-white cotton gauze tent, a bright red burnt cloth tent, and a silver bar gauze tent.

Lord Hou, which one is better?

Xu Lingyi didn't seem satisfied.

Three aunts happened to come to pay their respects, and they were all startled when they saw this scene.

Eleven Niang smiled and explained: The Marquis said that it was too hot in the room and asked him to change the tent.

Aunt Qin nodded: Mr. Hou is always afraid of heat.

Aunt Wen asked: "How about making the fine Gecloth tent in the sewing room look more glamorous than the brocade yarn, burnt cloth, and silver bar yarn?" Eleventh Mother was married in September, and the dowry only included brocade yarn and burnt yarn for autumn.

Cloth tents, Ge gauze and silk yarn are used to make summer tents, and the Luo family will not deliver them until next year's Dragon Boat Festival. She really does not have fine Ge gauze tents in her library. Aunt Wen naturally understood in her heart, and said with a smile: Just in time for me

There is also a thin gable tent there. If my sister likes it, I will ask Qiuhong to bring it over to you for a look.

There was Aunt Wen's tent hanging on her bed. Eleventh mother refused without even thinking. But before she could say anything, Qiao Lianfang, who had been standing silently aside, suddenly said: The thin kudzu outside is heavy and airtight. How can it be better than that?

It would be nice to get a tribute from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Since the Marquis feels bored, it is better to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ask for a few pieces of fine kudzu to make a tent. After saying that, he paused and said to Eleven Niang with a smile, Madam, that fine kudzu cloth is

It's ginger yellow, which goes well with the dark furniture in your house. I think it's better to use a thin Ge gauze curtain.

She asked herself to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask for tribute. It was a shame that she thought of it and treated her like a child. However, she had no intention of fighting with Qiao Lianfang. After all, their identities were there, and they could not win without force.

Eleven Niang remained calm, just looked at Aunt Qiao and smiled slightly.

Aunt Wen, who had been interrupted by Qiao Lianfang, had been standing there smiling. Later, when she saw that Eleven Niang was silent, she immediately stepped forward with a smile and said: Aunt Qiao is wise. I am a rough person, and I only know how to do it.

More expensive than gold, I thought it would be a good match for my wife.

It doesn't matter whether something is good or bad. Qiao Lianfang smiled reservedly, just use it appropriately.

Eleven Niang was secretly amused.

It was Xu Lingyi who said the room was stuffy, and it was Xu Lingyi who wanted to change the tent. What kind of tent should be used? The key is to get his nod.

She leaned forward slightly and muttered: Mr. Hou, what do you mean?

Let's make a fine Ge gauze tent. Xu Lingyi said it in an understatement, but Eleven Niang saw a flash of surprise in Qiao Lianfang's eyes. I asked Manager Bai to handle this matter.

He opened his mouth, who dared to object?

The wives and concubines responded in unison.

Sister Zhen came to say hello to Xu Lingyi, and just after saluting, Xu Siyu and Brother Zhun arrived one after another and said hello. Xu Lingyi took his wife and children to the madam to say hello. Eleventh mother invited the three aunts for the first time in the afternoon.

I came over to talk at the time of Shenchu: Today is the Little New Year, and everyone is gathering together.

The three aunts bent their knees and sent Xu Lingyi's eleventh mother and three children out.

On the way, Eleven Niang explained to Xu Lingyi: The monthly New Year money in our room has come down, and the new clothes for the maids and ladies have been prepared. It will be even busier in the next two days, so I thought I would take this opportunity to

All these things have been done.

Xu Lingyi didn't take it seriously: Just make the decision.

The group arrived at the dowager's place. The third master, the third wife, the fifth master and the fifth wife, Xu Siqin and Xu Sijian, were all there. Everyone was talking about the New Year.

Everyone had seen each other's gifts, and the fifth master smiled and welcomed Xu Lingyi to sit next to the wife: Fourth brother, it's rare that you are celebrating the New Year at home this year, why don't we buy more firecrackers?

What does it mean that I also celebrate the New Year at home? Xu Lingyi looked gentle. Didn’t I celebrate the New Year at home in previous years?

Seeing that his brother was not angry, the Fifth Master smiled and said: It's not like you weren't at home in previous years. You just had to rush to attend court to socialize. Unlike this year, you spent more time with everyone.

Xu Lingyi was moved by what he said.

The third brother is about to take office in spring, and he will definitely not be able to celebrate the New Year at home in the future. Family reunions like this year will not happen often in the future.

Okay, he said with a smile, I’ll leave this matter to you.

The fifth master looked at Xu Lingyi in shock. He didn't expect him to agree so easily, and he immediately became happy.

Xu Lingyi looked at it and said: However, since you mentioned this matter, you have to be responsible for the firecrackers.

OK, Fifth Master said with a smile, I'm the best at this.

Not only are you responsible for the firecrackers, Xu Lingyi added with a smile, but you are also responsible for the well-being of the people at home. Firstly, you are not allowed to cause fire by setting off firecrackers; secondly, you are not allowed to injure anyone by setting off firecrackers; you can do it.

Don't worry, Mr. Wu patted his chest, leaving this matter to me. His voice was louder than usual.

The wife was not at ease, and hurriedly told him to be careful. She also told him to check whether the large tanks in front of each house were filled with water, and to send people to watch carefully in places where accidents were likely to happen.

Mom, you don’t have to worry. I’m not a child anymore and I know what to do. Master Wu couldn’t help but feel a little discouraged when he saw his mother’s attitude.

The madam reacted immediately and said with a smile: Mom is getting old and loves to nag.

The fifth master cheered up after hearing this, and asked Xu Siqin and Xu Siyu: Do you want to come with me?

Although the two were mature, they were still only half-grown children, so they both nodded with interest.

Xu Sijian saw it and shouted to go. When Brother Zhun saw that he was going, he also shouted to go. For a while, the room was full of laughter and laughter.

Xu Siqin laughed at his younger brother: Don't let the children interfere with adults' affairs. You can just play with Brother Zhun at home.

Xu Sijian was not convinced and said loudly: You are going to your mother-in-law's house for the Chinese New Year this year, so how can you have time to help your fifth uncle manage the firecrackers?

Everyone in the room had astonished expressions as they talked, Xu Siqin even blushed with shame, Xu Siyu blinked at Xu Siqin with a half-smile, Sister Zhen lowered her head, as if she didn't hear, Xu Sijian and

Brother Zhen felt the strangeness of the atmosphere. One was very confused, while the other curiously looked left and right, looking a bit dull and cute like a goose.

The madam smiled faintly and said to Xu Siqin: "You go and play, otherwise we will talk here, and you will feel as uncomfortable as if you were sitting on pins and needles. I obviously want to beat the children out so that they can talk."

Several children even went to Tojima as if they were granted amnesty.

The lady looked at the third lady with a smile: What is going on?

The third lady's face turned slightly pale, and she immediately came to her senses and said hurriedly: Mother, this is just a discussion. I'm not sure, so I didn't tell you.

The madam smiled and said: You are parents, and no matter how close I am, you are also a grandmother. You should be in charge of the family. I just heard about it for the first time and wanted to ask. It is also a way to prepare a meeting gift for my grandson-in-law.

This sounds light, but it is very serious when you think about it carefully.

The third lady looked at the third master for help.

Mom, don’t listen to the nonsense of children. The third master immediately stood up with a smile. We saw that Sister Xian and Brother Qin from my uncle’s family were about the same age, good-looking, and docile, so we wanted to be ours.

It would be great if Brother Qin could marry such a daughter-in-law. As you know, my uncle is the heir apparent and Sister Xian is the eldest daughter. We just thought about it.

The third lady wanted Xu Siqin to marry her niece

This is a marriage between uncle and aunt, which is expressly prohibited by modern science.

Eleven Niang looked at Mrs. Tai nervously.

After hearing this, the Tai Furen smiled and nodded and said: Sister Xian is indeed outstanding. I think she is a good child. The third lady immediately beamed with joy when she heard this. Unexpectedly, the Tai Furen changed her tone and said, "However, the matter of getting married"

, it’s about what you love and what I am willing to do. You should also check out your brother-in-law’s words. If you talk nonsense like this, others will think you are engaged. If this reaches the ears of the Gan family, what will the Gan family think?

We didn't go around yelling that the third lady wanted to defend herself. The third master had already pulled her sleeves and knelt down first. Mother was right to teach her a lesson. This is our fault. We will definitely act cautiously in the future. The third lady will be careful when she sees her husband.

I knelt down, so I had no choice but to kneel down.

Get up, madam, she is smiling. I am just reminding you. You will have to stand on your own in the future. You will always be so frivolous. How can I rest assured?

The Third Master perked up when he heard the connotation in Mrs. Tai's words, and the Third Mrs. was even more happy. Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang knew this well and sat quietly aside. The Fifth Master was unconcerned and listened silently.

Only the fifth lady, Danyang, raised her eyebrows slightly, thoughtfully.

The meeting only ended on Friday, so it was a little messy. Please forgive me~~~~~~~~
Chapter completed!