Chapter 43 The Red Chamber (43)(2/2)
After a long time, Xiaohong came to pick her up. "Grandma didn't even say a word when she came. It didn't matter whose carriage, grandma was brought here."
"Why did it take so much trouble? Now my legs and feet are still strong and I can move around." Grandma Liu said, "I know my second grandma is pregnant, so I won't worry if I don't come to see you."
The two of them talked all the way into Wang Xifeng's yard. Wang Xifeng was already pregnant. Her belly was slightly swollen. When Grandma Liu saw her, she said, "It must be a boy."
Everyone listened to these words, especially the words of such an old man, which made Wang Xifeng feel a little more at ease. "I want to borrow my good words from grandma." After saying that, he invited Grandma Liu to come in and sit down. "Grandma came suddenly, but something happened.
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"One is to say congratulations to the eldest daughter of the Lin family and grandma, and the other is to ask grandma how the rent is calculated this year." Seeing Wang Xifeng's confusion, Grandma Liu said, "This year's weather has been good, so I collected a little more.
Some people's rent has been increased by 10%. Let me ask grandma what kind of regulations you have."
Wang Xifeng nodded, it turned out that it was for this reason. He thought that he would not be able to take root in that place in the future, but reputation and popularity were extremely important. Otherwise, he would not be able to take root. He said: "Our family only has rent-free accommodation, and we have never had one.
The rent will be increased. If the harvest is not good, we may reduce or waive it. If the harvest is good, it will be fine if everyone pays it in on time. It is just to accumulate blessings for the children in the belly."
Grandma Liu nodded hurriedly, "Now, our land is easy to manage. Grandma, just don't worry. There will be more people talking about grandma's good things, and luck will come naturally."
It happened that the nanny came with the eldest sister in her arms, and Wang Xifeng asked Grandma Liu to name the eldest sister, and then Qiaojie was born.
Wang Xifeng only had this girl and the one in her stomach, both of which hurt. Now she felt happy that she had done something good for her children. She chatted about home affairs with Grandma Liu again.
"I don't see Miss Ping." Grandma Liu remembered that such a decent girl came last time, so she couldn't help but ask.
Xiao Hong smiled and said: "Nowadays, we can't call her Miss Ping. We should call her Aunt Ping."
Before Grandma Liu could speak, she heard footsteps outside, and then the curtain was lifted, and it was Ping'er who came back.
"What are you talking about, girl?" Ping'er scolded Xiao Hong first, then looked at her and saw it was Grandma Liu, and hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.
When Grandma Liu saw Ping'er's dress, it was indeed not a girl's dress. She knew it in her heart. She thought it strange that the second grandma was next to Miss Xiaohong. It turned out that this was the reason. There were no really good wives and concubines.
Miss Ping didn't know about grandma's private house. She smiled and said, "My family is having a better time this year. I picked up fresh fruits and brought them to grandma, my wife, and the old lady to try."
Ping'er just said that he couldn't live anymore and came to find someone to help Yier. He smiled and said: "That's a good relationship. Grandma now has some fresh and delicious food."
Wang Xifeng and Xiaohong looked at each other. They were old people after all. They knew what to say and what not to say without any warning. Wang Xifeng changed the topic and said: "I see you blushing, but you drink a lot. Why don't you go and lie down?"
, who can push you from behind?"
"I couldn't refuse, so I asked grandma to take a few sips of it." Ping'er touched his face and said with a smile, "It's a pity that grandma can't eat it. The crabs are about half a catty each. There are so many of them, they are not enough, except they have a head and a face.
Yes, no one else can get it anymore. I brought a few back, and I just asked Xiaohong to eat them with her grandma. They are still warm."
"You are greedy for me, but you are not." Wang Xifeng said this, but she actually asked Xiaohong to take Grandma Liu and Ban'er to eat while it was hot. She only leaned on the couch and talked to Ping'er.
"But something happened." Wang Xifeng asked Ping'er.
"It's not a big deal. It's just this month's monthly payment, and so far, my wife hasn't been able to pay it. Now, even the attackers in Baoyu House have asked. It's hard to think about it." Ping'er whispered.
"Isn't it difficult?" Wang Xifeng said: "Going to the kitchen to ask for a bowl of egg custard costs dozens of dollars. In the Baoyu House, there are so many young ladies like girls, how much money does it cost? No matter how much the old lady subsidizes, she can't get enough money.
Unable to live up to this expense, the servants in the family are becoming more and more accustomed to being ungrateful. Serving the master should be their due. Now, the masters seem to be supported by the slaves below. Just wait, wait.
…When everything was sold out, I realized how good our days are now.”
"But there's no way to go on like this. I just want to be confused one day at a time. My wife won't say anything, and they all come to me asking for money. I'll give them whatever I want." Ping'er, taking advantage of the wine, couldn't help complaining.
"You are making a fool of yourself in front of me. I don't believe that the people below don't know about my wife's interest lending." Wang Xifeng laughed mockingly.
Ping'er pursed her lips and smiled: "My wife has gone too far. Now she doesn't even let go of this little money. She only uses everyone's money to make money. Who doesn't gossip? Yesterday, the eldest lady even asked me to go, just
I asked Xian to give her 500 taels of silver to help her. I guess she also wanted to make money at interest."
Chapter completed!