Chapter 24 Yan Jingzhong

When the old man of the Luo family was an official in Yanjing, he built a four-bedroom house in Laojuntang Hutong, Huanghuafang, in the east of the city. Later, the second old man of the Luo family stayed in Beijing and became a court official, and he continued to live in this house.

Later, the three brothers went back to Yanjing to report to the official department, and naturally they could no longer live in this house.

The third master moved there because the third wife had a dowry of a three-entry house in Qiantang Hutong, Renshoufang, Yanjing.

In this way, the eldest master will be crowded together with the second master.

Not only did the second master and his wife have to give up the main house and move to the back room to live with their daughter, but the third master Luo Zhenda and his wife's youngest son also had to give up the outer courtyard for Luo Zhenxing and his wife to live in. It sounds troublesome, let alone moving.

The eldest master thought that his son and his daughter-in-law would have to study in the Imperial College. If he failed in the exam, it would be common for him to live there for five or six years. It would not be a problem to squeeze in the second room. So he asked the second master to stay in Baoda University.

I bought a four-in-one house in Gongxian Hutong.

Therefore, the eldest lady who got off the carriage looked at the two thick locust trees in front of the house with a very unhappy face.

How much did this house cost?

The house in Laojuntang in Huanghuafang belongs to the public, and everyone has a share. It turned out that the second house was an official in Beijing, so the house was given to them to live in. Now that several houses are gathered in Beijing, the second house should free up the house.

Why are you still buying a house outside? Does the second wife think that the house is hers?

Luo Zhenxing knew his mother's thoughts and whispered: Mom, money is something external to the body. We can live comfortably by ourselves.

The eldest wife looked at her son with a bright expression on her face: "Children and grandchildren do not care about their parents. Brother Xing, this is the behavior of an upright man. I have a son like this. Money is indeed an external possession."

Luo Zhenxing's face was bright: How could his son be as good as his mother said?

The eldest lady smiled but said nothing, looking at her son with a somewhat proud expression, and let him help her through the door.

Luo Zhenxing's wife, Mrs. Gu, was waiting in front of Chuihua Gate with her son, Brother Xi, and her sixth concubine, maid, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.

Seeing the eldest lady, she rushed to greet her. Brother Xiu immediately opened his arms excitedly and shouted loudly, "grandma, grandma."

The smile that could no longer be concealed flowed out from the corners of the eldest lady's eyes and brows.

She walked forward quickly, reached out and hugged Brother Xiu in her arms: Hello Brother Xiu, do you miss your grandmother?

Brother Xiu, who had been thinking about it for four years, answered in a sweet voice, hugged the eldest lady's neck, and pressed his face against the eldest lady's chin.

What a good boy. The eldest lady patted her grandson's back gently with a smile on her face.

Sixth Yiniang and others came forward to say hello to the eldest lady. The eldest lady agreed in a good mood, and then she hugged Brother Xi and raised her feet to enter the house.

Big breasts hurriedly reached out to pick up Brother Xi: Mom, you are tired from the journey. Brother Xi, you should let me hold you.

I can't even hold a child. The eldest wife hugged Brother Xi tighter, as if she was afraid that someone would snatch her from her arms.

The big breast stretched out his hand and put it on the eldest lady's arm: My wife will help you in. After saying that, she and the eldest lady walked side by side into the main courtyard.

There are goldfish bowls, flower stands, stone tables and chairs, big trees higher than the eaves, and red window grilles on the windows. Although it is winter, the yard exudes a warm and cozy atmosphere of home.

Looking over again, a man wearing a sapphire blue floral tunic was standing under the eaves of the main house with his hands behind his back.

He has black hair, fair skin, bright eyes, and a tall and tall figure. Looking from a distance, he looks majestic, as if he is thirty-seven or eighteen years old, and is very handsome.

When he saw the eldest lady, he nodded slightly and said hello with a smile: Here she comes.

The eldest lady's eyes narrowed, and she gave Brother Xi to her. She walked slowly to the steps, bent her knees to salute the eldest man, and called him "master."

This man is none other than Luo Huazhong, the eldest master of the Luo family.

Eleven Niang still remembered her shock when she saw him for the first time. She thought she would see an old man with a timid appearance, but she turned out to be a middle-aged man with excellent temperament.

The old man asked his wife politely: Is it safe on the road?

The eldest lady Fen Jin saluted, said yes respectfully, and said with a smile: "I took my eldest uncle's name card, and there was nothing wrong along the way."

The eldest man hummed slightly after hearing this, and looked at Wu Niang and Ten Niang behind the eldest wife as if he was not very willing to talk about this matter.

The two of them hurriedly stepped forward to salute the elder.

The elder looked at them with a hint of surprise on his face: How could they have grown so big in the blink of an eye?

With just this sentence, Eleven Niang classified him into the ranks of irresponsible playboys.

The eldest wife's eyes turned cold when she heard this. Mother Xu saw this and secretly shouted "Oh no!" and immediately stepped forward and saluted the eldest man: "The eldest master is safe" and drew his attention to her.

The eldest man looked at Mother Xu slightly, and said to the eldest wife: "Everyone is tired, let's go in and have a rest." He turned around and entered the house.

Everyone followed him into the house.

Everyone sat down in order, and then Eleven Niang had the opportunity to look at the furnishings in the room.

Black lacquered furniture, green curtains, delicate yellow winter jasmine on the coffee table, lovely green trees in the corner, and porcelain screens with the Eight Immortals crossing the sea on the wall decorate the house full of life and interest.

Several little maids served tea quietly.

The elder suddenly asked: Why didn’t Shi Niang follow?

The air in the room became stagnant.

The eldest lady smiled courteously: Her asthma relapsed again, so she didn’t bring her here.

The old man frowned slightly: Isn’t it agreed upon? Why did he do it again?

The past few years have been good and bad. When I came to Yanjing this time, I was also thinking about finding a better doctor for her. The eldest lady's expression was calm and natural, and dragging it on like this was not an option. Speaking of which, she will be here this year.

She is already fifteen years old, and she is about to start looking for her husband's family. If people find out that she has this disease, I'm afraid there will be trouble.

The elder nodded and no longer mentioned Shi Niang, but asked Wu Niang: How are you doing with your calligraphy?

Wu Niang stood up and said respectfully: "Go back to father, mother has been teaching her daughter how to practice calligraphy."

The eldest man glanced at the eldest wife and said with a smile: Your mother studied with your grandfather since she was a child, and her facial expressions and calligraphy are better than mine. If you can get your mother's advice, you must know how to cherish it.

Wu Niang’s compliments should be.

A smile flashed across the eldest lady's face.

The old man asked Eleven Niang again: Are you still sitting at home every day and working as a female celebrity?

The eleventh mother stood up like the fifth mother and respectfully said yes.

Why do you look so bad? The seasick old man looked at Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang nodded: Yes

It doesn't matter if you're seasick, it'll be fine once you get off the shore. The old man smiled. Then make me a pair of shoes another day and let me see how your female celebrity is doing.

Eleven Niang solemnly responded with a yes.

The elder looked at her and shook his head and said with a smile: At such a young age, I don’t know who I am, and I am very reserved.

Eleven Niang's face turned red and she was speechless.

Okay, the eldest lady comes to the rescue. The children haven’t seen you for a long time, but everyone has been punished. Who can let go?

The eldest man smiled and was about to say something else when a little maid came in and said: "Master, eldest wife, eldest aunt, aunt and grandma have sent someone to say hello to the eldest man and his wife."

Everyone in the room was stunned.

The eldest wife has arrived at the front, and the aunt has arrived at the back. The uncle has sent someone to report the news to the eldest aunt.

Everyone's eyes fell on Luo Zhenxing.

Luo Zhenxing was also surprised and said to the eldest wife: Mom, I didn't send anyone to report to my sister.

The eldest lady looked at the eldest man.

The old man also shook his head: I guess it will take you four or five days to arrive.

That's what I've been paying attention to here.

The eldest lady had a slightly stern look on her face and hurriedly told Mother Xu: Hurry, go and welcome her in.

Xu's mother left in response. Both the eldest man, his wife and the eldest man and his wife showed some solemnity on their faces, and there was no joy of reunion between relatives. Therefore, a faint uneasiness began to spread in the room.

Children are the most sensitive. Brother Xiu, who was held in his mother's arms, looked at the eldest man and then at the eldest wife, showing a timid expression.

Wu Niang looked at it and smiled softly: Mother, the eldest sister is really filial and looking forward to your coming with all her heart.

The corners of the eldest lady’s mouth curled up slightly: She has been clinging to me since she was a child

I don’t know what the eldest sister looks like now. Wu Niang smiled and talked to the eldest lady. Speaking of which, I was still young when everyone got married.

Before she finished speaking, Mrs. Xu walked in with a woman wearing lilac-colored brocade and colorful trousers.

She was a woman in her mid-thirties, with her black hair neatly combed into a bun, revealing her smooth forehead. She looked dignified and somewhat capable.

Wu Niang quickly stopped what she had not finished.

The woman had already knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "The eldest lady, your servant Tao, to the eldest master, please say hello to the eldest lady."

The eldest lady sat up straight with a soft sound, and said with a bit of excitement: It turns out to be Mrs. Tao

It was the servant Na Tao's mother who stood up, knelt on the ground again and kowtowed to the eldest master and the eldest lady three times in a row, and said: "This servant kowtows to the eldest master and the eldest lady on behalf of my wife."

When the eldest lady saw her, she stood up and came forward, personally carrying Tao's mother: "My Yuanniang is so good". Before she even finished her words, her eyes were filled with tears.

Good, good, good. Tears filled Mrs. Tao's eyes, and she tightly held the hand that held her. Madam, everything is fine. She just saw the first lady after many years, and she felt panicked.

When the eldest lady heard this, her tears fell like rain, which made Tao's mother rush to accompany her. The slave made a mistake and made the eldest lady sad.

Xu’s mother advised from the side: This is a huge happy event, why is the eldest lady crying?

Da Nai even gave Brother Xi to the nurse beside her to hold her, took out a handkerchief and wiped the eldest wife's face in person: "Crying with joy, crying with joy. Although you are happy, you can't scare us like this."

Fifth Niang, Eleven Niang and Sixth Niang also came forward to persuade: Madam, please stop crying.

The eldest lady took the big-breasted handkerchief with some embarrassment, wiped the corners of her eyes, and said with a smile: I am getting older, and I like to feel sad about spring and autumn.

Everyone laughed.

Tao's mother smiled and said: I was entrusted by the madam to ask the eldest lady to come to the house tomorrow afternoon to talk about it. I don't know if it is convenient for you or if you want to change the time.

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