Chapter Eleven: Arriving at Lei's Mansion for the First Time
After much thought, she still felt that it would be better not to wade into this muddy water. After all, she was still an outsider. Although Grandpa Lei did not treat her as an outsider, what about the other people in the house? Not all of them might be like Grandpa Lei.
Treat her like this.
"Grandpa Lei, what are you talking about? What can Xilan do about things that you, Grandpa Lei, can't solve?"
Lei Lie is so smart, how could he not know Ding Xilan's concerns?
"But you're right. He will inherit the Lei family's business in the future, and we can't let him continue like this. I think that boy is getting older, and he should find someone to take care of him. However, this granddaughter-in-law is not good.
Found him. Not only must he be virtuous, but he must also be able to control him. This will be a blessing to my Lei family."
"Yes, finding a good wife for him may not be a bad idea." Ding Xilan agreed. In fact, she felt that he should completely change his personality. However, it is easy to change the country, but it is difficult to change the nature. It is better to find a wife.
A stronger wife is faster.
"So, you agree?"
"Yes, of course I agree." As soon as the words were spoken, Ding Xilan suddenly realized that what she said could easily cause Grandpa Lei to misunderstand.
"Ah, Grandpa Lei, I mean, I..."
She was about to defend, but Lei Lie stopped her, "Of course Grandpa Lei understands what you mean. However, this matter is not urgent, not urgent." In fact, he was happy in his heart. He just wanted to misunderstand Ding Xilan's meaning.
"Okay, I'm really a little tired, so I'm going to rest first. Lao Fu, please treat Xilan well for me."
"Yes." Lei Fu nodded. He has followed Lei Lie for decades, how could he not understand Lei Lie's thoughts? This girl Ding Xilan will probably be the new owner of Lei Mansion in the future. Of course he will not neglect it.
After Lei Lie entered, Lei Fu led Ding Xilan to Yinfengxuan. Of course, along the way, he also told her about the general situation in the mansion. Ding Xilan knew that there was someone in the mansion who loved to "antagonize" Grandpa Lei.
Grandma Lei, Uncle Lei has three wives and concubines, the second wife Yu Yueniang and the third wife Liu Rushuang. However, she doesn’t know why Lei Fu didn’t mention the main wife. It seems that there is something hidden in it. Of course, Uncle Lei also has four daughters and one daughter.
The eldest daughter, Lei Huaixiu, was born to the first wife. Three years ago, she married Yang Junlong, the son of Yang Hao, a wealthy businessman in Jinling. The second daughter, Lei Yunxiu, was born to the second wife. She is engaged to Lu Yun, the son of Lu Ting, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and will be married next spring.
She is getting married; Lei Shaoyang is one year younger than Lei Yunxiu and is also the third child of the first wife; the third daughter Lei Xiangxiu is also the second child and one year younger than Lei Shaoyang; the fourth daughter Lei Lingxiu is
She was born to Liu Rushuang of Sanfang, who is only eight years old this year.
No wonder Grandma Lei treasures Lei Shaoyang so much. It turns out that he is the only male among Lei's grandchildren. Ding Xilan thought to herself.
"Miss Xilan, this is Yinfengxuan."
Unknowingly, they had arrived at Yinfengxuan. Ding Xilan took a quick look and saw a fairly spacious courtyard in front of her. It was very clean. However, there was only one maple tree isolated in a corner of the courtyard.
It's a bit monotonous. Going past, there are two-story buildings facing west to east, with intrigues, high eaves and teeth, carved beams and painted buildings, flying pavilions and flowing eaves, and a sense of nobility. The houses of rich people are really different, as if they are rich.
A person’s identity facade.
"Grandpa Fu, please don't call me Miss Xilan anymore." Ding Xilan suddenly felt very uncomfortable and oppressed, "Just call me Xilan. I am a country girl. If it weren't for Lei
Grandpa Lian Ai, I don't know how to... Anyway, you'd better call me Xilan."
"Okay, old slave, I obey."
It was rare for this girl Xilan to be arrogant without relying on favors, so her impression of her could not help but improve a lot.
"Also, in the future, don't call yourself an old slave in front of me." Ding Xilan looked at Lei Fu, who had white hair and beard. "Actually, in my heart, you and Grandpa Lei are both kind and lovely old people. I am not from a rich family.
My son, Grandpa Fu doesn’t need to be so open-minded to me. Otherwise, I will be unhappy. If I am unhappy, I have to go to Grandpa Lei and tell him. So, you better not make me unhappy in the future."
"Yes, yes." Lei Fu couldn't help but like this child from the bottom of his heart, "Old slave... no, I understand."
"That's pretty much it." Ding Xilan felt at ease now. "Grandpa Fu, who lives over there?" she asked, pointing to the building opposite that was as grand and luxurious as Yinfengxuan.
"That is Tenglong Pavilion. The young master lives there."
She said "Oh" and began to wonder what Grandpa Lei meant, ah, could it be... I hope she was overly worried.
"Xilan, the master and the old lady live in Beiyuan, the young master, the second wife and the third wife live in Nanyuan. In Xiyuan, only you, the young master, and the eldest lady live. If you feel lonely in the future,
You can go to Dongyuan to find the second lady and the others. I and other servants live in the side room of Beiyuan. If anything happens, you can send someone to find me."
Madam? Could it be that she is Uncle Lei’s first wife and Lei Shaoyang’s biological mother?
"But let me tell you," Lei Fu said in her ear, "the eldest lady has a bad temper. If nothing happens, just don't go over and disturb her, you know?"
"Yes, I know." Ding Xilan nodded, but she was still very curious in her heart as to why the eldest lady wanted to live in Xiyuan instead of Nanyuan.
"Then, you go in and rest for a while. I will ask two girls to serve you later."
"No need, Grandpa Fu, I can take care of myself." Ding Xilan was really not used to this kind of treatment.
"Yes, yes." Lei Fu said with a smile, "Otherwise, the master will blame me for not doing things well. You don't want me to be punished by the master, right?"
"Oh well."
Ding Xilan looked at Lei Fu's smiling eyes. This old man is really cunning. He has figured out his own temperament and actually used his sympathy. "Then I will go in and rest first. Grandpa Fu, please walk slowly."
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Lei Fu looked at Ding Xilan entering, and he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in his heart. This Lei Mansion seemed very peaceful, but in fact, there were many problems, but no one wanted to uncover them. If this continues, sooner or later there will still be problems
Something went wrong. I hope this Miss Ding can bring good luck to Lei Mansion.