This Mother Hu is really a loyal slave. She will treat whoever treats Meng Tianbo well. She has a very clear stance. Even if she offended him in the first place, she will find ways to make up for it.
"You ask her to come over and talk."
When Hu's mother came in, she brought two bowls of food and put them on the table on a tray. "These slaves cooked chrysanthemum soup for the eldest young master and eldest mistress. It's very dry in autumn, and eldest mistress moistened her throat."
"Leave it alone," Xu Ruoshui said calmly, "Does mom have something to say to me?"
"This..." Mrs. Hu said with a smile, "I think the eldest mistress and the eldest master are too busy these days. I think your body is more important."
It was a kind intention, and Xu Ruoshui was very heart-warming when she heard it, "Thank you, Mom, for your concern. From now on, if Mom has anything to do, just tell me directly."
Mrs. Hu's eyes lit up, and she knew that Xu Ruoshui no longer bothered with her, "Thank you, young lady."
The gap between the two was eliminated. Xu Ruoshui was ladling the refreshing and tender chrysanthemum soup in the bowl. Manager Wang sent a famous note for the visit of Mr. Hou and his family. After counting, Mr. Hou will take Hou with him.
My wife, her daughter Princess Anyang, and the prince and his wife came together. Including the maids and servants, there seemed to be no less than a dozen people. Fortunately, the Jingxuan arranged by Mrs. Meng was large enough, and there were several pavilions inside and outside.
Spacious.
It's coming in about ten days, and if you calculate the date, it will be early October.
Xu Ruoshui drew up a new list and asked Yan'er to send it to Chunhui Courtyard, so that Mrs. Meng could know that he was following her instructions and reporting everything to her.
Because she was punished by Mr. Meng, Mrs. Wang obediently sent over the account books in the accounting room, including the cost of repairing Jingxuan. She then gave the account books to Meng Tianbo, as he had ordered before.
Meng Tianbo flipped through two pages, then raised the corners of his angular mouth slightly, and an unusual light flashed in his eyes, "It's better to wait for the Marquis to come before telling dad, otherwise outsiders will see that our family is in trouble.
, it’s a loss to dad’s face.”
"I understand." Xu Ruoshui responded. She suddenly felt relieved. In a short time, she would be liberated and would not have to wear a rigid mask all day long.
These days, Xu Ruoshui goes to Mrs. Meng every day to pay her respects and buy various supplies according to her instructions. But in the end, she still reports to Mr. Meng a whole stack of paper. After reading it, Mr. Meng said with great satisfaction,
"Your mother can still manage the house, so just follow her instructions. Go get the silver tube. This is the key."
On the second floor of Wentao Building, Master Meng handed a bunch of copper keys into Xu Ruoshui's hands, but Xu Ruoshui took a step back. Master Meng frowned and asked, "Why is this?"
Xu Ruoshui has been more cautious in her words and deeds since she took over the family. Firstly, she cannot blatantly offend Mrs. Meng. Secondly, she does not use any of her own people. She has only taken over for a few days and it is impossible to have anyone of her own to train, so this
She couldn't accept the key, "Dad, please forgive my daughter-in-law for not using this key. Most of the things that need to be purchased are already here. Dad will find a reliable person to handle it. My daughter-in-law will check them one by one." It's not her own.
People don't dare to use it, and they don't feel at ease if they use it.
"You are the eldest mistress, now you are in charge of the family, what do you have to worry about."
"My daughter-in-law is just helping my mother for a few days. After my mother comes out, my daughter-in-law will naturally hand back the account book," Xu Ruoshui replied cautiously, and expressed her doubts, "And my daughter-in-law is also worried about something.
."
"Say." Master Meng asked.
"I have seen the name card of the Marquis's residence. The Marquis and his wife, the prince and his wife all came in pairs. Wouldn't it be inappropriate if dad entertained them alone at that time?"
Xu Ruoshui is taking care of her elders' affairs. In fact, she really wants Mrs. Meng to be released from the ban as soon as possible and return all the matters in hand to Mrs. Meng. The housekeeper is just a hot potato. The king Mengjiao and Fang Liying have not come to her these days.
You can tell, thinking of this, Xu Ruoshui really wants to go see Wang Mengjiao.
Xu Ruoshui's words made Mr. Meng think for a while, but he did not make a decision quickly. He just said, "I will think about it. You can take these lists back first and find Lao Wang's family to arrange everything properly."
It was divided.
Xu Ruoshui didn't say anything more and took Yan'er back, but she thought she would go to see Wang Mengjiao on the way. He hadn't seen her for many days and didn't know if she was doing 'good' or 'bad'.
However, when they arrived at her yard, they were in vain. The servants said that she had taken Bi'er out with her, so Xu Ruoshui had to give up.
After returning to Ningxiang Hall, Xiao Shunzi, who was recovering from his injury, was not seen in the yard, so he wanted to go into the house to see if Meng Tianbo was still there. Unexpectedly, when he lowered his head and lifted his skirt and entered the house, he heard Wang Mengjiao's voice, "Sister-in-law, please wait.
Waiting for you to come back."
Xu Ruoshui raised her head and saw that it was indeed Wang Mengjiao. Taking a closer look, she saw that she was wearing a magnolia-green embroidered satin dress, with an apricot-colored gauze on her arm, which was very elegant. There was a large pink flower in her hair in a concentric bun, with two pairs on each side.
Mei Ying wears a hairpin, and this outfit still shows her charm.
"It's a coincidence," Xu Ruoshui greeted her, "I said, why don't I see you in the house? It turns out you are here to look for me."
"Sister-in-law, why are you looking for me?" Wang Mengjiao was surprised to see Xu Ruoshui looking for her, so the two of them sat down together.
Yan'er serves hot tea.
"It's nothing. I just have guests in the house in the next few days. I'll see if you have any shortcomings so that we can get it done early," Xu Ruoshui said with a smile, "I didn't expect the two of us to be in tune with each other." It could have been said before.
, the two of them are indeed as close as one person, but now that Xu Ruoshui knows her true identity, these are just polite words.
"Thank you, sister-in-law, for caring about me. I don't lack anything here. I would like to remind you of the date when the guests will come over. I can't live in such a miserable state, don't you think?" How could Wang Mengjiao miss such a good day?
"Oh~~~Sister Wang calls me sister-in-law every time. It's so affectionate. If your aunt finds out, let's see how she punishes you." Only Fang Liying dared to say such a proud voice.
In the blink of an eye, Fang Liying had already walked in. Perhaps she heard the two talking at the door, so she became a little arrogant, "Sister-in-law, you are too good-tempered. How can this title be confusing?"
"It's okay, Aunt Xu, come and sit down quickly," Xu Ruoshui stood up to greet her, and the flower hall suddenly became lively again, "They are all members of my family, and whether they are addressed or not is secondary."