Just as Tian Minyan thought, the people in the second house resented the big man and his wife for going out to live a good life alone. With these two people missing, the remaining labor force in the big house was almost non-existent, as they had never done heavy work.
It all falls on the second wife, how can we not complain?
So, Mrs. Li would visit every house all day long to complain about her grievances. The house that came most often was Tian Minyan’s house. Why? Tian Minyan’s house had water, floor and toilet, and most importantly, there were many snacks and tea. She must love to come here.
, as soon as I came, I just drank all day long, which annoyed Luo Shi so much that she couldn't stand it.
As the weather gets colder, Mrs. Li spends more time at Tian Minyan's house. For example, now, she said sourly: "Hey, third aunt, you are very lucky. Living in this house is really comfortable, unlike our house.
It’s cold and not popular at all.”
Luo Shi smiled calmly and did not answer.
Mrs. Li was a little unhappy, but she still said with a shy smile: "Third Aunt, how about we come and keep you company?"
Tian Minyan came in from the outside and happened to hear this and said, "Second aunt, why are you still here? I saw my grandma outside looking for you like she was beating a gong. I didn't know what to do. She was scolding her so hard."
Mrs. Li's face changed, she laughed dryly, and hummed: "What can she do to me, that is, treat me like a donkey. It's better for Dalang and the others to go out to the town to live a good life. Now, all the work in the fields has been left behind."
It’s on us. Do you think this is fair?”
Luo Shi lowered her head and concentrated on sewing. She had been doing this these days. No matter what Li said, whether it was complaining or provoking, no matter how excited she said it, she would not say a word, so she could not tell the truth.
"Second Aunt, I don't know whether it's fair or not. I just know that if you don't go back, grandma will come looking for you." Tian Minyan said with raised eyebrows.
Mrs. Li curled her lips, saw the snacks on the Kang table nearby, and smiled flatteringly: "Then I'll go back, Third Aunt, your snacks are really delicious, don't you want to eat them? I'll take them back and give them to Gou Sheng to try.
Taste it." As she said that, without waiting for Luo Shi's reply, she poured the plate of snacks into her pocket and ran out the door as if running away.
Luo Shi shook his head helplessly and said: "Shameless and shameless, your second aunt is the first one. How many times has this happened?"
Tian Minyan said: "Mom, next time she comes, don't serve tea or snacks." This habit has become natural, and it's okay to serve snacks. If this goes on for a long time, it will be bad to serve other things in the house.
"Well." Luo took over the pair of gloves made by Tian Minyan and said: "You really need to practice your needlework, it's like a dog has gnawed it. Look at you, is this a leaf or a flower? The prince can use his talent.
Strange."
"Mom, why did you turn this glove inside out?" Tian Minyan quickly grabbed it and hid it behind her back.
"I was afraid that you would be disliked, so I wanted to give you a few more injections." Luo Shi was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Tian Minyan did not appreciate it, and said coquettishly: "Don't, I said I would do it myself. If you give me a few more injections, the prince will definitely find out when he sees it, and he may scold me."
Luo Shi was shocked when he saw his daughter's little daughter's delicate appearance. He pulled her to his side and asked tentatively: "Nanny, is it you?"
"Mom, what's wrong?" Tian Minyan didn't notice Luo Shi's strangeness at all. She just looked at the gloves she made by herself. Would he dislike it?
Luo Shi didn't know what to say. After thinking for a while, she pretended to be casual and said: "Nanny, you will be thirteen after the Chinese New Year. Although mother said that we will wait until you are fifteen and have hairpins before we propose marriage. Now let's look at the candidates. It doesn't matter.
early."
Tian Minyan was startled, her hand movements paused, and she frowned and said, "Mom, didn't I tell you that I want to choose my own husband?"
"I know, I just want you to keep an eye on me. What do you think of Mrs. Fang's little son? I think he's a solid boy." Luo Shi looked at her and said with a smile.
Fang Yu? Tian Minyan thought of the boy who was running around like a wild horse. He looked like a child. Where could he fit in?
"Mom, Fang Yu doesn't look very stable, I treat him like an older brother."
"Well, what about Mrs. Zhang's second son? Although he is not the eldest son, there are advantages to not being the eldest son. At least you don't have to worry about the general affairs."
"He is too honest and boring. He knows it all day long. Do you want me to deal with a nerd all my life?"
"So, Mr. Wen's nephew?"
Tian Minyan finally felt something was wrong, turned her head and looked at Luo Shi and said, "Mom, what exactly do you want to say?"
"No, it's nothing. I just feel that these families are suitable for our family. Isn't this marriage about being of the same family?" Luo Shi's eyes flickered, and Tian Minyan felt that something was on her mind.
After thinking for a while, she said: "Mom, what my daughter dislikes the most is a blind marriage. My daughter wants to find a family that will be devoted to her and stay together for the rest of her life. I know that."
Luo Shi was a little embarrassed, but it was related to her daughter's life, so she did not dare to relax, so she said: "Nanny, you must not be a concubine. She is the most noble concubine in the world. In front of the main wife, she is a concubine and has no chance to stand out.
A concubine from a distinguished and wealthy family must adhere to the rules. If she makes one mistake, she will be beaten to death."
Tian Minyan's face turned serious and she said: "Don't worry, mother, my daughter will never be willing to become a concubine. Even if she is poor to death, she will be a decent woman. Moreover, not only will my daughter not be a concubine, she will not allow her husband to take a concubine.
I just want to be a pair for the rest of my life and we will never be apart."
Luo Shi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then Mom can feel relieved."
The two mother and daughter talked for a while, and then Tian Minyan returned to the room with the pair of gloves she made.
She put down her gloves and stared blankly for a while. Luo Shi was afraid that she had some thoughts about her and Qi Shiqi, so he used these words to remind her that if she and Qi Shiqi had anything to do with each other, they would only be concubines.
Concubine? She chuckled lightly, stood up, opened her dowry, and took out a dried flower from the bottom. It was the same rose flower that Qi Shiqi had given her that day.
Rubbing the petals that had begun to dry, they fell off and landed on the table.
No matter how brilliant the flower is, it will wither one day. The same goes for being a concubine. No matter how favored you are, it will wither one day. She will never be like the withered petals.
If you don't get to have one person in your life, no matter how much you like her, you can give her up.
Thinking of this, Tian Minyan threw down the flowers and called Jixiang: "Is the prince in the study?"
"Yes, I am playing chess with Mr. Xia."
Tian Minyan hummed, thought for a while, made a pot of tea herself, took some snacks, then took the pair of gloves and sent them to the study.
The two people in the study were fighting happily back and forth. Tian Minyan stood aside and watched, as if they didn't notice her arrival.
"Here comes tea." Tian Minyan was lost in her own thoughts. Suddenly she heard Qi Shiqi say something. She came back to her senses and hurriedly handed her a cup of tea.
"Your Majesty, I lost."
When Qi Shiqi took the tea, Xia Guang put the white piece in his hand into the chess cup and said with a bitter smile.
Qi Shiqi was also dissatisfied and said: "My lord, I pushed you into a hurry and exposed your shortcomings."
Xia Guang smiled and shook his head and said, "In terms of resourcefulness and scheming, I think I am not as good as the prince."
"Sir, please have some tea." Tian Minyan also handed him a cup of tea.
Xia Guang took it and took a sip. From the corner of his eye, he saw the gloves on the side. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "That's it?"
Qi Shiqi followed his gaze, with a flash of his eyes, and said, "Master Xia, didn't you say you wanted to see cotton?"
"When did I..." As soon as Xia Guang said this, he saw Qi Shiqi narrowing his eyes, slapping his forehead, and said: "Look at me, I forgot about my business after playing chess with the prince. I'll go take a look.
How are these last batches of cotton drying?" After saying that, he stood up and walked out. As soon as he got outside, he was blown away by the cold wind and trembled. He murmured: "Look at the cotton, it's very cold today."
Qi Shiqi waited for a long time, but saw no expression from Tian Minyan, so he couldn't hold back anymore, pouted at the thing placed next to the desk, and asked, "What is that?"
Tian Minyan made a sound, handed over the pair of black gloves, her face was a little red, and said: "I said before that I would make a quilt for the prince, but it would be inconvenient to carry it around, so I just wanted to make a pair of cotton gloves. Can you see if they are suitable?"
Qi Shiqi took it and turned it over, raising his eyebrows. This was probably the ugliest needlework he had ever seen in his life. Look at the big stitches. Tsk, what is this embroidery about?
Seeing him turning over and over, Tian Minyan's face turned even redder.
Qi Shiqi put it on his hand. The size was just right, soft and warm. He felt happy, but he still found fault with it: "What kind of embroidery is this? It's so ugly, how can you wear it?"
Tian Minyan was a little annoyed. She leaned over and wanted to grab it. She became angry and said: "Don't give it back to me."
Qi Shiqi moved his hands away, pretending to be displeased and said: "How can there be any reason to take back the things that have been given away? Once they are in my hands, they are mine."
Tian Minyan snorted and thought to herself, she obviously likes her very much, but she still wants to find fault with her, just to be coaxed.
"Where did you just go?" Qi Shiqi asked casually, turning his palm over to look at the embroidery.
Tian Minyan wanted to go for a walk, but thinking of what she had just said to Luo Shi, her voice changed and she said: "I'm not going anywhere. I'm talking to my mother. She has taken a fancy to several brothers from other families and asked me what I like."
Which one is coming?"
Qi Shiqi's hand paused, his peach blossom eyes narrowed, and he said sinisterly: "Shall I show you my palm?"
Tian Minyan deliberately didn't look at his face, hummed, and said briskly: "Well, after the New Year, I will be thirteen years old, so it's time to say kiss."
"You are not shy. Kissing is as natural as talking." Qi Shiqi gritted his teeth and said, "I see you don't know how to write the word shy."
Tian Minyan raised her head and glanced at him, as if she said with disdain: "It's time for men to get married, and for women to get married. What's there to be embarrassed about? Your Majesty, you're too old for a weak title, it's time to marry a real concubine."
"You said you want me to marry you?" Qi Shiqi took a step closer and asked dangerously: "Girl, you may have forgotten what I said when I gave you a hairpin a few days ago."
Finally breaking through, Tian Minyan smiled faintly, looked at him without blinking and said: "Your Majesty, I will not be a concubine!"
Hee hee, the autumn wind is blowing, let’s go to BBQ on Sunday~
