When you arrive at a new place, you must first get to know the basics of the family. Several girls have made great efforts.
Daji said: "My servant also asked Shunshui about the news. The uncle has lived here for three years. He usually copies scriptures and there are no useful people around him to serve him."
Dali: "I have seen it too. Except for Shunfeng and the others, the rest of the villagers are farmers. The surroundings are relatively safe in the high-walled courtyard. There are slaves in the courtyard, so don't worry about your stay."
Jiang Changxi looked up at the girls, obviously not satisfied: "No more?"
The three of them shook their heads: "I can't find out anything from the rest. The servants of the Zhou family are very strict with their mouths."
Daji: "The people here in the village are all specially selected by the eldest lady. I think they can be trusted. The rest are, uncle, no, I dare not say some gossip about my family."
The second bedroom is so ugly, there must be gossip, Jiang Changxi said: "The left and right are just the same as the second bedroom, you go down and have a rest first. Your Majesty, go to the stove and take a look at the arrangement of the inner courtyard by the eldest lady.
There should be no one over there in the kitchen making things difficult for you."
Dagui: "I will ensure that you have something delicious to eat."
Jiang Changxi: "Daji, go and negotiate with the housekeeper Zhou Da to make a list of the dowry and stuff and put it in the treasury. Don't worry about the rest and don't ask."
The emphasis was on Dali: "Dali, you'd better take a look around. Safety is more important than anything else. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep well at night."
The girls went out in response. Jiang Changxi leaned on the soft couch and closed his eyes to rest. The changes he had experienced in the past two days were comparable to what he had experienced in the Jiang Mansion since he was a teenager.
Fortunately for me, I had some knowledge before I was born. A little girl would have cried. She had to take it easy.
The affairs of her husband's family were beyond her imagination. What Jiang's grandmother and mother had told her, such as being filial to the elders and getting along with uncles and aunts when she arrived at her husband's family, seemed to be no longer necessary.
How the grandparents of the Zhou family should get along with each other, what kind of attitude the Zhou family's junior second brother should have towards getting along with each other, and how the eldest wife of the Zhou family should treat each other, must all be considered and discussed with Zhou Lan.
Only when husband and wife work together can they live a comfortable and smooth life.
Jiang Changxi looked at Zhou Lan, who seemed easy to talk to, but he had rules in his heart.
He is just a teenager, but he has been able to endure so many changes. It shows that he has a strong will.
When I first came to Zhuangzi, I had a lot of family matters, and I didn't have time to think about Zhou Lan's temperament. It was better to settle things properly first.
Until the time of eating, Jiang Changxi could not sort out many of the numerous threads.
Dagui went to the kitchen, and just as Jiang Changxi expected, the mother-in-law was not in any trouble.
He also said that these women cook for the servants in Zhuangzi, and the master’s meals are all arranged by the grandma.
Dagui also specifically asked about the uncle's taste, and the ladies all shook their heads, expressing that they did not understand.
Mrs. Lin, the eldest lady, really took great pains in order for her daughter-in-law to run the family smoothly.
At the dinner table, Jiang Changxi and Zhou Lan were polite to each other before starting to eat.
Jiang Changxi was thinking that it would not be good to continue like this. There were so many things to do, and the two of them should get to know each other as soon as possible.
I heard Zhou Lan exclaim: "This, which stove's craftsmanship is this?"
Jiang Changxi saw the surprise on Zhou Lan's face, and felt a little reassured: "Is it still to my taste?"
Zhou Lan realized that he was too excited: "It fits the taste. It tastes very good. Sanniang will try it."
After saying this, he glanced at Jiang Changxi, and the cry of "Sanniang" made his heart pound.
Jiang Changxi pretended not to know: "As long as it suits your taste, this is Dagui's craftsmanship. I want to hand over the stove to her in the future. What do you think?"
Zhou Lan was a little disappointed. His wife was still young. He called her "Sanniang" and she was not shy, nor did she follow his words and change her name to "Second Brother". She was a person who didn't understand the style.
He said sternly: "You have the final say on matters in the inner courtyard."
Then he added: "I think Dagui's craftsmanship is very good."
Jiang Changxi raised the corners of his lips. Sure enough, there is no limit to food. "I would like to thank you for your approval."
As for Sanniang, second brother and so on, Jiang Changxi is an old goblin with a clear heart, but she is thick-skinned and can handle it.
There was no talking during eating and sleeping. Even though we were just two people, we couldn't lose the upbringing of each family, so we decided to leave the conversation until after dinner.
After the meal, Zhou Lan was very happy. His wife was still young and she had forgotten about the amorous feelings. After all, he was still young and didn't know much about amorous feelings.
If you are satisfied with the food, you will be satisfied with everything. I am still thinking, no wonder my uncle said, after you marry a wife, you will know that there is someone beside you.
Putting down his chopsticks, Jiang Changxi said: "Originally, I should cook today to be filial to my elders and ask my husband to teach me. I will cook tomorrow, so please don't dislike me."
Zhou Lan was very considerate. Since Dagui's craftsmanship is good, just let Dagui do it: "There are only two of us, there is not so much to pay attention to, you can be nice and don't have to work hard."
Then he said: "It's not because of the taste. I definitely like everything you cook. You are still young. You are not in a hurry to cook. If you can direct them to do it, it is already good."
This is a real requirement, and Jiang Changxi can do it. But he still emphasized: "My craftsmanship is pretty good."
Zhou Lan just thought it was good: "That's for sure."
Okay, don't be too perfunctory. Jiang Changxi felt that if she didn't show her hand, she would be sorry for her parents' teachings for so many years. Although she was a little pampered at home, she knew everything she should know.
The tea was brought by Dafu. Zhou Lan took a sip and managed to calm down this time. He was surprised that his lips and teeth tasted delicious.
From eating to drinking, Zhou Lan understood what the heritage of a century-old family was, and it was definitely not something that upstarts like them could compare to.
Jiang Changxi put down the tea bowl before speaking: "Just now, the uncle said that I will make the final decision on matters in the inner courtyard."
Zhou Lan nodded, his words still count, the inner courtyard is a woman's business.
When my father was around, my mother had the final say in the inner courtyard.
Jiang Changxi looked curious and asked Zhou Lan for help: "I just don't know how the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard are divided. I'm afraid that if I don't handle it properly when the time comes, if I cross the boundary, I will be embarrassed."
The little expression is full of helplessness, which makes it hard to refuse and makes people want to help.
Zhou Lan never thought that this was the problem. Looking at his little daughter-in-law, Zhou Lan thought deeply that this little daughter-in-law was a little different from the one he knew.
I thought Madam was worried about her lack of experience and she should be humble when she first took on a big position.
It turns out that the delineation of the scope of power is not very clear. These are two completely different perceptions.
Zhou Lan: "The matters in the outer courtyard are matters outside. I will handle them."