Thanks to her father, Minglan had the honor to watch the first-class Baihua performance for nearly ten years. ~ Aunt Lin could easily provoke Wang's anger for various reasons. There were times when Minglan was almost sure that she was being chased. Those who are punished can either stand or kneel, it is better to cause some injuries, and then Father Sheng and Mr. Wang will have a big fight.

Later, Fang’s mother secretly said that Aunt Lin is no longer what she used to be. I remember back in the day (before Yao Yiyi wore the clothes), Aunt Lin didn’t have to do anything. She only had to secretly wipe her tears in front of others (to express various grievances), or mourn the spring. Sheng Qiu Yiyi (sad about his life experience), or even if he looks lonely, then Sheng Hong will be excited and righteously fight for her injustice, or reprimand the Wang family, or subsidize the Lin family with many benefits.

Ming Lan concluded: Every Bai Hua needs one or a few upright and unjust parties. They can always be easily 'moved' by Bai Hua's various humiliations or profound understanding of justice, and then go to defeat the evil forces.

In fact, Minglan felt that Aunt Lin was not capable enough. The most she could do was coax Sheng Hong to charge for her. A truly top-notch white flower could even move her first wife's own children to stand on the opposite side of her own mother and fight for her. What kind of skill is there for a mistress who destroyed her own family to complain.

All in all, Baihua's fighting mode determines that they must hide behind and need to rely on some "righteous people". If they go into battle in person and show their teeth and claws, they will not be called Baihua, but man-eating grass.

So at this time, Minglan fell into an inexplicable excitement. She knew that there would be a lot of trouble waiting for her in the past few days, but she was still looking forward to it with excitement; she was very curious, when there was no one around to help her. , how will the 'wise and optimistic' dowager behave.

One day after the funeral, Gu Tingye held the deed of separation of the family and said directly in front of the crowd in a casual tone: "I wonder when the fourth uncle and the fifth uncle will move? If you want to help, just say a word and my nephew will come. Be obedient."

Having been feeling aggrieved recently, the fifth old man became angry on the spot: "Are you going to kick people out now?!"

Gu Tingye didn't even bother to say anything, he just stood up and took Ming Lan, who was pretending to be honest, and left.

The so-called big waves wash away the sand. Only at this critical moment can we see everyone's true character.

Faced with Gu Tingye's arrogance, the fifth old man who still had a bit of literati arrogance was the most courageous. Without saying a word, he shouted that he wanted to move, and even said two happy words, "Even if you leave me alone, I still don't want to." The fifth old lady was so anxious that she could not persuade her many times, so she had to delay the time by saying, "The house has not been inhabited for many years and it still needs some time to repair."

Gu Tingyang was frightened in prison. After returning home, he hid in the house drinking and having fun with his beautiful concubines and never came out again. As usual, Mrs. Yang shrank her neck and did not speak. Due to their disagreement, Gu Tingdi and his wife I had no choice but to move slowly.

After hearing this, Minglan turned around with a slight smile and said, "Look, I'm right. My fifth uncle is really noble, but my fifth aunt is a bastard." Gu Tingye said, "When I first married Sister-in-law Yang, I said Even though the fifth uncle is unsophisticated, he still keeps his word and does not lose his royal style; but the fifth aunt is a bit like a loving mother who often fails."

Minglan greatly agreed and couldn't help but ask: "Who said such clear words?"

Gu Tingye's face darkened, and after a while, he said quietly: "It's the master."

Compared to the chaos in the fifth room, the fourth room was unusually calm. The fourth old man was lying on the bed groaning and "recuperating". As if he hadn't heard Gu Tingye's words that day, the whole room was silent from top to bottom.

Minglan flat-mouthed, feeling contemptuous in her heart and not commenting.

After half a month of this, Mrs. Tai gradually "recovered" from her illness. She went from home to home, trying to persuade and appease her. She sincerely tried to persuade her to stay in the two houses. She even said to herself that what Gu Tingye said that day was just talk. Please don't

really.,

And when Minglan came to say hello, he mentioned this matter.

"Now that Yu'er has been out for a hundred days, it won't be a problem to start construction. The emperor also granted the land between Chengyuan and the Marquis' Mansion. When will you and Ye'er plan to tear down the wall and merge the palace?"

Minglan understood in her heart and smiled: "The ground and walls are stuck there, and I can't run away. This matter is not urgent."

Mrs. Tai's eyes flashed, and she slowly moved the rosary on her wrist: "There is no rush, but there must be a schedule. It is not good to delay one day at a time. After all, we are a family, separated by a wall.

What's going on?"

Minglan covered her sleeves and chuckled: "Look what you said, Jinling, Qingcheng and Jingcheng are separated by more than a wall. Are we not a family? Blood and family ties are natural. When it is important, it is better to go out.

People contribute. We are a family and we are not sharing the same wall. You have to worry too much."

The madam was stunned for a moment, then she forced a smile and said, "That's true." After a pause, she looked sad again, "One more thing, your fourth uncle and fifth uncle made a mistake at the beginning, but now that things have changed, it's time to deal with it.

Hang up the plaque on the Hou Mansion. In the past few days, I have been dreaming about Ye'er's father at night, and I feel a little uneasy in my heart. Now, relying on Ye'er's ability, we can revive our family's momentum. Otherwise, otherwise...

If I go underground in the future, I won’t be able to see their father anymore!” As he spoke, tears flashed in his eyes.

The situation of the elders was somewhat touching, but Minglan looked out the window and said slowly: "Is this the old marquis's wish? I don't think it is entirely true. His dying wish is not taken seriously by anyone."

As soon as she said this, Mrs. Tai's expression suddenly changed.

Gu Tingye was never one to swallow his anger. This time, he not only begged for favors for the Hou Mansion, but also had to organize the funeral for Gu Tingyu. He was so angry and aggrieved that it was difficult to get angry. After the guests left, he simply said in front of the Jinling and Qingcheng tribesmen.

To talk about something is to vent your anger.

The uncles who were entrusted with the task were so embarrassed and angry that they could not express their anger, especially the first cousin of Qingcheng Changzhi. They even launched an attack on the spot: "When you asked me to hand over the letter, you made all kinds of excuses. You clearly said that you were looking after Tingye's nephew."

Property, lest he waste it carelessly. Even though nephew Tingye was ridiculous and ignorant before, he is already promising after he takes charge of the army, why are you still covering it up and not taking it out!"

The fourth and fifth bedrooms were embarrassed for a while and did not dare to answer. Only Gu Tingyang shouted in confusion: "Uncle was seriously ill at that time. Who knows whether he is awake or not? What if he is old and confused..."

Before he finished speaking, he received a look of contempt, and then he was slapped in the face with a loud slap by the fifth old man.

Under the public criticism, even the wife's stainless steel good reputation was worn away, although she handed over one-third of the property early on. A cousin in Jinling was always sharp, and as a sister-in-law of the same generation, she often

Being compared with the 'virtuous and loving' dowager, I finally took the opportunity this time and immediately sarcastically said: "I really think she is a good stepmother who only comes once in a hundred years!"

After hearing this, Gu Tingye was so happy that he didn't even pay much attention to the one-third of the property that the fifth old man later handed back.

Only the fourth old man was thick-skinned and not afraid of boiling water, so he still pretended to be stupid.

The madam's expression suddenly changed, and she said firmly: "No matter what, we have to make a date!"

Minglan moved the tea leaves unhurriedly and said slowly: "You are right, but the Marquis said that breaking ground is not a small matter. When he is free, he will personally supervise and inspect the work. Now he is very busy.

It won't be too late if he becomes available in a few years."

The madam took a breath: "How many years? Are you kidding!" Then she got angry and said, "Where are we, the Gu family, looking after you!"

Minglan still said in an unhurried tone: "Don't be anxious. Mr. Hou said that this time the construction will be carried out, and it is not just about pushing down the wall. The Hou Mansion has gone through several generations, and some of the houses are old.

Let’s just take this opportunity to renovate the facade walls and some places.”

Madam Tai's eyes flashed: "Are the two uncles' houses going to start construction?"

"I don't know that either. I have to listen to the master craftsman." Minglan pretended to be confused.

The madam looked at Minglan intently for a while, her eyes serious.

Minglan smiled gently and kindly: "Even the imperial edict said that 'the matter of merging the government should be dealt with as soon as possible', why do you need to be anxious? Besides, we are right next door, and we can reach it with half a stick of incense. If there is anything going on here, no matter what

Just ask someone to spread the word."

The lady's complexion was cloudy and uncertain, her eyes were bright and clear, and there was nothing out of the ordinary.

"...What you said makes sense. There is indeed no rush."

She stopped being wordy, her expression relaxed, she leaned back on the Arhat bed again, and started talking about her daily life. Minglan didn't mention it anymore, and listened to her chatting very cooperatively.

This time it passed like this, but Minglan was wary: this bone is very hard, so be careful with your teeth.

After that, Minglan lived as usual, taking care of Shao's health from time to time, bringing some snacks and gadgets to play with Sister Xian, then running the house, checking Sister Rong's homework, declining banquet invitations, and staying at home peacefully.

Take it all down.(·~)

At the beginning of August, I bid farewell to Caichang Bai and his wife with tears. Fearing that there was a lack of medical care and medicine in the poor mountains and rivers, they left behind a son and a daughter. Brother Quan stayed in Shou'an Hall and was educated by the old lady, while the little girl was taken care of by Wang.

.

The official reason is that the old lady is old and overwhelmed, so the Wangs share one or two of the burdens.

Sister Qing's son, Yuxue, is cute. The pink baby is crawling around with smiles all day long. It is very lovable, but it also soothes Wang's resentful woman's mood. Minglan probably has sustenance.

One time when she returned to her parents' home, she discovered that Wang's face had become fatter and she was more kind. She hugged her little granddaughter and couldn't bear to let go of her for a moment.

This is a good thing. It is conducive to unity and harmony.

This period of time was dull and boring, and all recreational and entertainment activities were stopped. The biggest reward was that Sister Rong's bad homework, which was as big as an iceberg in the North Sea, finally showed signs of melting.

One morning, Minglan took a test on Chapter 3 of Sister Rong's "Girls' Commandments" - "Jing Shen". Sister Rong not only recited it all in one breath, but also asked Ai Ai to volunteer and express her ability to write silently.

There are no mistakes in the whole article. Although the writing is still dull and dull, every word is neat and regular. It is obvious that a lot of hard work has been put into it. A few days ago, this little girl silently changed the word "Youyu Taotang" into "Squid".

Minglan was both surprised and happy. Poor Ami, she was almost desperate. At least let the little girl finish studying the "Four Books on Women" before leaving the cabinet.

Minglan praised her so much on the spot that Sister Rong's face turned red and she lowered her head in embarrassment. When she took out a pair of exquisite small earrings with crystal discs and rose gold wire buckles from the box.

When offering her a prize, Sister Rong resisted the urge to refuse and mumbled, "Can I invite Sister Xian to stay in Chengyuan for two days and have fun?"

Minglan was impressed by this boy for the first time.

Sister Rong is stubborn and restless by nature and doesn't like to study, but it's not easy for her to beg for her little sister like this. Besides, Minglan also likes a sensible and well-behaved girl like Sister Xian. After her father passed away, she

Despite his age, he endured the helplessness and sadness to comfort his widowed mother and strictly restrained the servants in the house, just like a little adult.

It would be nice to pick her up to relax, Minglan immediately agreed, thinking about how to persuade Shaw.

Sister Rong was overjoyed, and her homework increased rapidly in the next few days. After the little guest arrived, she was like a thoughtful little host, playing with the skinny and unhappy Sister Xian every day, sometimes playing chess, and sometimes fighting.

In just ten days, four nine-link links were dismantled, and three new sets of tangram trees were added. The garden was full of brilliant summer flowers and was a playground for them.

Minglan was afraid that they would get sunburned by running outside all the time in the summer, so she diverted their interest in eating.

The two sisters went to the pond to collect lotus pods, and then picked the lotuses one by one to make white fungus soup. They also poured ice beads on them, which was very refreshing and delicious. They also folded lotus roots to make rock-sugar glutinous rice lotus root slices, and topped them with fragrant honeydew.

, quite flavorful... Various summer ice products can also be sent to the Marquis Mansion next door as a tribute.

Minglan also built a double swing on a piece of soft grass in Kouxiang Garden, but she made it clear that Father Sun cannot be present when using it. If there is any violation, it will be dismantled immediately. The little girls solemnly agreed. Minglan even asked a carpenter to set it up.

They built a huge wooden basin, which was two and a half feet high and five feet in diameter, so that they could dip into the water a little inside the house. Little girls in ancient times had never seen this before, and they immediately went crazy playing in the water. They were wearing little clothes with bellybands,

Once soaked in it, it refuses to come out.

As the days passed, Sister Xian was just a child after all. After a while, her melancholy lingered, and she gradually began to smile, and there was a smile on her face. There were no strict rules and regulations from the elders. They were just like primary school students on summer vacation, chirping and talking to each other all day long.

Like sparrows, the whole Chengyuan suddenly became more lively.

Children should still have playmates.

Minglan dragged her chin in a daze, looking at their plumper little faces, slightly tanned, and bright eyes full of health and vitality. She also felt very happy. Girls who were less than ten years old did not have to learn the rules.

Bar.

What's more, with Sister Xian here, Sister Rong's homework is actually better.
To be continued...