The road back (4)

After walking around Liuyunwu, from the door in the mansion to the door leading outside, I realized that this so-called door is just a very small black painted door. It has been repainted, and there is no paint at all.

What to do.

What is outside the door? According to Lin Yutong's memory, going out from this small door is an culvert. The water in the canal goes out from Jia's house. I don't know whose house it has to bypass. Anyway, the canal is covered with a bluestone slab. Follow the bluestone slab.

You have to walk up a narrow alley that is tens of meters long before you can get outside. Outside is where some in-laws of the Jia family who have defected live. It is far away from the bustling Rongning Street.

But one thing is, living here is clean, especially clean.

Shao Hua said: "It's very good." She really felt that it was good. It was like living in her own house.

As for all the houses built on the water, it is definitely damp and cool. Living here will not be comfortable in winter, but it will definitely be cool in summer. Now I can only worry about it.

Enter from the door on this side of Jia's Mansion. The first one you enter is where Lin Yutong lives. Going deeper, the second entrance is where the couple lives. The front of the second entrance is probably to prevent thieves. There are also

There was a row of bungalows built in an open space. This bungalow was regarded as the outer courtyard of the home. Anyway, there was a gate blocking the entrance to where Yao Hua and Yu Liang wanted to live. Close the two doors, and it is very safe to live inside.

Lin Yutong walked around and said it was pretty good.

The place is relatively open and open.

How long can I live in Jia's house? After buying a yard property, I will naturally go out. It's just a borrowed place, so I can make ends meet in this place.

Then he saw a kitchen, and Zhou Rui's family said, "There is room for boiling water and heating food."

Lin Yutong took advantage of the situation and said he would fire. Zhou Rui's family just looked at Ping'er, who laughed: "Go back and ask someone to bring all the rice, flour and oil."

"No need to go to such trouble." Shao Hua pointed outside: "It's more convenient to go out from here. You don't have to ask people to carry heavy grains."

Ping'er stopped insisting, and if he persisted he would look down on others, saying that they couldn't even afford rice, flour and oil.

In fact, after seeing off the servant and carrying the servant on his back, Shao Hua muttered to Lin Yutong: "How much money does my sister still have?"

She touched the bracelet on her hand and pawned it if it didn't work. She really couldn't afford rice, flour and oil! If there were only three people, now everyone in the yard would have to eat.

Lin Yutong laughed: "Sister-in-law, just sit back and get busy making arrangements. When the time comes, when the time comes, the money will naturally come running with legs."

Sure enough, after a while, people giving gifts came in an endless stream.

Jia's mother paid enough attention to the Yu brothers and sisters, and Lin Yutong got the favor of Mrs. Wang, so there were more people who could give face to her. Wang Xifeng said to Ping'er: "That's all. Now I'll take twenty taels of silver."

, a box of copper coins, I asked someone to send them to me. I know that my cousins ​​are not short of these, but it will take time to exchange them for silver notes. I asked them to take them first."

Ping'er laughed and said, "You don't need to warn me, I've already sent someone."

Wang Xifeng sighed: "It's such a good character and appearance, but it's a pity that he didn't end up in the belly of a good man."

There were two gold ingots given by Jia's mother, two boxes of clothing materials given by Mrs. Wang, and silver and copper coins given by Wang Xifeng. Shao Hua's shoulders were relaxed. At any rate, this person was pretending to be fat, and his face was

Fooled.

Mrs. Xing sent another box of handkerchiefs and a box of purses.

Immediately afterwards, the Ningguo Mansion sent another twenty taels of silver, a box of ingredients, some fruits and some dried fruits. Li Wan sent two gold hairpins and two silver hairpins, which were very light and did not cost much gold and silver.

Looks better on the face.

There are also things Baoyu Daiyu Sanchun sent that are ornaments or playthings, but they are just meaningless.

Lin Yutong couldn't handle this money. Her sister-in-law should be in charge of the house, so she was asked to keep it.

Shao Hua was not an unlucky person. He gave Lin Yutong twelve taels of silver ingots and poured out most of the box of copper coins, "...the money in this house is big, and these serving girls should be rewarded for what they deserve. Don't be stingy."

.Your brother and I will try to find ways to get money..."

Of course, these are all things people dare to say behind their backs.

Lin Yutong said: "There are many people at home, so let's ask Bi Cao to follow my sister-in-law. I have enough colored glass and green piano."

Shao Hua was stunned for a moment and realized that she was afraid that the girl in the Jia family couldn't handle it by herself. She accepted her sister-in-law's kindness and said, "Thank you."

Lin Yutong then said: "When we go out to live in the future and buy a girl, you can also give me Hongshan. This girl will have to be more careful when talking in the house from now on. Also, don't shout about things in the house.

Such a girl serves..."

Shao Hua immediately understood that such a thing had to be warned by her sister-in-law. She was so embarrassed that her face turned red. It took her a long time to adjust and discuss with Lin Yutong: "How to return this gift?"

I came here as a refugee and had nothing. I was unprepared when I came, which is understandable. But in the future, I will never act like this is the case.

Therefore, we still need to prepare the things for this return gift. In such a mansion, we can’t afford ordinary things. But with the money in hand now, I don’t know how many days I can live in this mansion. If I use this money to buy things

If you receive a gift in return, what will you do next?

When Yu Liang came back, he was also worried about this.

When he came back, he also brought gifts. Jia She gave him a fan, which is said to be a good thing, but who knows. Jia Zheng gave him a set of four books, nothing else. Jia Zhen was really helpful, saying he would be at home tomorrow.

He put some wine in the house and invited friends to welcome his cousin. Jia Lian gave him an empty favor and said, "If you have any trouble, tell my younger siblings and Sister Yu to just go to me and find your sister-in-law."

Then it was gone.

But as a new arrival, no matter how perfunctory others are, I still have to respect this pier.

I don’t want to spend too much money. At any time, face is not as important as stomach.

With no other choice, Lin Yutong told Yu Liang his idea.

She folded the straw paper and showed Yu Liang the checkers and mahjong games.

Yu Liang's eyes lit up, "I'll do it early tomorrow morning."

Lin Yutong originally wanted to give a few words of advice, but after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. Let's see what he does.

It was getting late, so after a few more words, it was time to go and have a rest.

As expected, the room was not very warm. Even if the charcoal pot was lit, the temperature would not rise.

Lu Qin was busy in and out, waiting for Lin Yutong to wash up, and making the bed and tidying up the house. Liuli, on the other hand, was sitting alone on the couch on one side. Seeing that Lin Yutong was being served, she went to pour a cup of tea to the master.

He walked over and said, "Girl, drink tea." Then he walked over silently. On the couch were Lin Yutong's old clothes. Today, there were clothes delivered to her. She was cutting them to make clothes.

Lin Yutong only looked at it without saying a word. After washing, he went to bed. These girls still have to observe and observe.

Early the next morning, I had to pay my respects, so I had to visit each house and courtyard.

When Lin Yutong got up, the porridge had been cooked on the stove, two or three steamed dumplings, and a few side dishes.

Luqin put the food on the table and said, "It's Mom. I went to the big kitchen yesterday and brought it over temporarily."

Yu’s mother is the mother of the silly eldest sister.

Lin Yutong called Lu Qin: "Give the money to Yu's mother, and ask her to tell grandma how to calculate it, and don't embarrass her."

Luqin was very happy and ran towards the money box.

Lin Yutong noticed Liuli on the side and saw that she didn't even raise her eyes, she was just quietly serving dishes. Lin Yutong liked to eat whatever he liked and didn't like to eat. Soon, she noticed.

She made arrangements for the two girls, "From now on, Luqin will be in charge of the affairs in the house, and Liuli will follow me."

Liuli seemed surprised, but then obeyed.

Both girls are quite satisfied with this arrangement.

Lin Yutong also said that according to the rules discussed with Shao Hua yesterday, people in the yard were not allowed to leave the yard without permission from the master. "Our yard is connected to the outside. If someone spreads something that shouldn't be spread, what shouldn't be seen?"

The person you met has ruined the reputation of the house, and even a few heads are not enough to compensate."

The girls all said yes.

Even Jia Mu said yes, "It has to be like this."

In fact, as long as Lin Yutong doesn't want the servants in the family to be like the Jia family, gossiping everywhere. Otherwise, if the family says something, the whole family will know tomorrow.

After greeting Jia Mu, he followed Mrs.

On the garden. She lived in a remote place, but there were quite a lot of exotic flowers and plants. If she remembered correctly, many of the precious flowers and plants in the Grand View Garden were transplanted from Jia She's place.

If you want to damage these flowers and plants, you can't. The servants in the house are as smart as ghosts. How can they let you take advantage of this?

Lin Yutong just wanted to see what was available here and what was not available here. To be honest, he had never paid attention to this aspect before.

After remembering them all in my mind, I went to Mrs. Wang's place again.

Being led away, it was Aunt Zhao who was holding the curtain over there. When Lin Yutong didn't get there, he blessed Aunt Zhao. Shao Hua quickly followed suit.

Aunt Zhao hurriedly avoided it, returned the gift, and said with a smile: "You look so neat, grandma, come in quickly, madam is waiting for you."

Mrs. Wang said: "Come in quickly, are you still used to staying here last night?"

Looking at Lin Yutong, he asked again what he likes to eat, what to play, and what he does at home. He looked at Lin Yutong's hands and saw that there were calluses on the handle of the needle, and sighed again: "Girl, just use the needle and thread.

, homely is better to chat and laugh with the sisters..."

Lin Yutong responded one by one. When he saw Li Wan, who had been standing behind Mrs. Wang, he had no choice but to go and give her a gift another day. He said he was going to see Wang Xifeng, but he went out to have a wedding banquet and was not in the house. Naturally.

There is no one at Ningguo Mansion either.

After wandering around for a long time, I went back.

Shao Huacai said, "Why don't you wait for your brother and let's eat it ourselves first."

Finally, the food was served, and Yu Liang came back. His face was covered with sweat in the cold weather. He entered the door, took the handkerchief handed over by the girl, wiped it off, and sent the girl out.
To be continued...