The three masters and servants who had carefully tidied up were really a sight to see when they went out.
Zhou Lan couldn't help but look at it twice more, and then looked twice more, unable to take his eyes away.
When did it become so cumbersome for Chang Xi to go out, but it is really pleasing to the eye. When walking, it is like a picture of a lady. There is no scenery anywhere.
Facing Zhou Lan's eyes, Jiang Changxi was quite calm: "We are new here, so it is always right to be cautious. After all, we are visiting the elders."
Zhou Lanxin said, I'm afraid you are mistaken about being cautious and solemn. He stared at his wife for a long time before coming back to his senses, and just said: "Don't be nervous, it's really just old times."
Jiang Changxi nodded gently, his head shaking without shaking: "I understand."
Zhou Lan twitched the corner of his mouth. At this moment, he could really tell that his wife came from a clan member. She had an air of grandeur and followed everyone's etiquette and upbringing standards when walking.
Even Dagui and Dali around him behaved so well that Zhou Lan felt a little uncomfortable.
On weekdays, Dali's mouth is never idle, and today he didn't even raise his eyebrows, let alone open his mouth to flatter his master.
This makes Zhou Lan strangely uncomfortable with this style of painting. He feels like he is the least capable person among the group. It kind of ruins the picture.
Zhou Lan said to Jiang Changxi: "When my father was here, I had some old friends. Because of my filial piety, it was inconvenient to move around. I live in the countryside, and communication is not very convenient. We move around a lot less. By the time we get married, most of them will no longer be able to move around."
got engaged."
Zhou Lan looked specifically at the gate. It turned out that his wife liked it like this. From now on, he would remember to decorate his own mansion in a more elegant way.
Zhou Lan gave such a general introduction, presumably because she was not very familiar with the family members, so it would be better to let her see it by herself.
Ahem, Zhou Lan was stunned by his wife's proud expression. Don't you want to be humble?
Dali raised his head at this time and said to Zhou Lan with sincerity: "Master knows people well and makes good use of them."
Jiang Changxi just nodded, roughly knowing what he was doing.
Well, this completely loses one of the rights of the head of the family. But why don't I regret it? At least the atmosphere is much more relaxed.
Anyway, Uncle Lin's and Master Li's mansions are not so grand.
Zhou Lan cupped his hands and said sincerely: "My husband has learned a lot." After all, he stepped on his feet a few times.
What I mean is, my parents rarely ask me like this, so don’t think too much about it. Don’t ask me like this. These things are just used occasionally to enhance the scene.
Even Shunfeng and Suifeng beside Zhou Lan were a little unable to recover. It seemed that their master and servant were still very successful. Jiang Changxi was very satisfied. This was the effect he wanted. Once people take a look at it, they will know that they cannot be treated lightly.
It could have been better. After half of his life's hard work, his father was defeated by Uncle Zhou within a few years. Zhou Lan even thought it was fake if he said he didn't hate Uncle Zhou.
Zhou Lan understood it and said quickly: "Chang Xi has the final say on the rules in our house."
Jiang Changxi nodded, it was just his personal preference: "It's pretty good, it looks very impressive."
Jiang Changxi said obediently: "Thank you very much, husband, for entrusting me with this important task."
Jiang Changxi hid half of her face, slightly embarrassed: "But my parents don't tell me the rules often."
Zhou Lan was selected as a Jinshi at his age, so he should be very proud. Even if he wasn't proud, he shouldn't be like this. If he went to visit his old friends, wouldn't it be to let people know that his Zhou family has not declined yet?
Zhou Lan and Jiang Changxi said: "Uncle Qian, like his father, came from a scientific background. When he was young, life was quite tight, so he paid more attention to appearance. Aunt Qian accompanied uncle all the way to the scientific examination."
It's useless to think too much, and nothing can be changed: "If you can't let go, then let those families who get along well with my father-in-law move around."
As for those old friends, if his position is dazzling enough, he doesn't need to go out of his way to make friends with them, that's the same thing.
Jiang Changxi understood that since he was young at that time, his mother-in-law should be responsible for taking care of these things. She was a widower, so it was probably inconvenient for her to move around, and she had such a temper that she didn't mention it.
Dagui also raised his head and looked at Zhou Lan with admiration: "Uncle, you are wise."
Your wisdom and strength are all reflected in knowing people and making good use of them. You are really capable.
Looking at this style, I'm afraid he must be from a third-grade family at the very least.
People like Mr. may like Chaifei thatched cottage or not live in a wealthy family. That's a preference, that's a taste.
But a scholar who has not yet achieved fame will definitely not be able to live in a house with a stone lion at the door. This is etiquette and law.
Jiang Changxi didn't understand why Zhou Lan was lonely at the moment. After all, his father-in-law had been dead for so many years, and he should have accepted it a long time ago.
The stone lion at the door is not something that anyone can just put there. Jiang Changxi still understands this.
Zhou Lan smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.
Jiang Changxi slightly raised her lips, showed a just right smile, and showed off to Zhou Lan: "When we want to follow the rules, we can't find fault. My husband looks satisfied."
Moreover, Uncle Zhou is involved in it, so there are probably even fewer people who can move around. Friendship is something that cannot stop the passing of time.
Then the person he was going to visit arrived, and Zhou Lan helped Jiang Changxi get out of the car.
She can only adhere to rules and etiquette for a while, but she can persist in pursuing housekeeping and financial management for the rest of her life.
Zhou Lan held Jiang Changxi's hand instead. He had no such idea: "I just had a temporary disagreement and made you worry."
Jiang Changxi still knew about Zhou Lan's difficulties and held his hand: "If I can still see my husband in the capital today, my father-in-law's old friends will be happy for my father-in-law."
If he's not good enough to attract attention, there's no point in moving around.
Jiang Changxi's eyes were filled with laughter. Apart from Zhou Lan's appearance, what she was most satisfied with was this. She knew what she was good at and knew people well.
Jiang Changxi pulled Zhou Lan's hand: "Don't think too much, it's all in the past. The main thing is to see how we act in the future."
Seeing the gate of his mansion, Jiang Changxi felt a little dazzled. With such a family background, this was really unexpected.
Nowadays, Zhou Lan sees everything clearly and really doesn’t force things. As his wife said, when the waves wash away the sand, what is left is gold. It is enough to cherish the friendship that is worth maintaining.
Zhou Lan helped Jiang Changxi to the door and handed over the greeting card. The servants led the people into the courtyard, and then the housekeeper took over and sent them into the outer courtyard. Then the mother-in-law led Jiang Changxi to the inner courtyard. After a set of procedures, Jiang Changxi
I have the illusion of entering Jia's house by mistake.
Jiang Changxi sighed inwardly, he saw that not only the appearance is good, but also the inside is good... Haha.
But this is considered local culture. If her family were lucky enough to reach this level, Jiang Changxi felt that she would also learn this.
Of course, due to the convenience of management and cost savings, what should be simplified should still be simplified.