113. Chapter 113 Father Returns, Mother and Daughter Make a Gorgeous Turn [03]
After thinking about it, she directed the girl, "Here comes the piece of blue brocade and satin, and wrap this box up."
The box was only one foot long and half a foot wide. It didn't use much fabric. The corners were tied and sewn with silk thread, and a piece of yellow silk was spread inside.
Except for the royal family, others are not allowed to use yellow fabrics at will, but Feng Wuji is specially rewarded by the emperor. Except for inner and outer clothes, yellow fabrics are not taboo when laying small items.
For example, the curtains of Buddhist niches at home, futons for chanting sutras, linings of boxes and cages, etc.
Xiao Xiao took out a small cloth bag from under the pillow, put it in the box, and asked Xia Juan to plug in the latch.
The girls were extremely curious and asked her what the gift was and if it was the book.
Xiao Xiao remained mysterious, "We'll find out when we get there."
At this time, the mother-in-law who went to the courtyard to inquire about the news came back and said that the other ladies had gone to the main courtyard, but Xiao Xiao had not gone yet, so she should hurry up.
Xiao Xiao walked out of the room and asked: "Is this what people in Madam's yard spread?"
The old woman also wore a new suit. She smiled and said, "That's not true. I went to inquire about it. I said that when everyone arrived, there was a shortage of young ladies. Madam didn't say anything."
Xiao Xiao snorted and ordered: "Then let's have some breakfast and a bowl of porridge first."
She knew that if she went to the madam's house to eat, she would just wet her lips and take a few bites. How could she feel full?
Not to mention the girls.
Seeing that she was still interested in eating, the girls were all anxious, especially Xia Juan, who wanted to carry Xiao Xiao away.
Xiao Xiao glanced at them and said calmly: "Did Madam let us go?"
They shook their heads and looked at each other.
Xiao Xiao asked again: "What about previous years?"
Dongzhu said: "In previous years, my wife would take the master back to the main courtyard, talk for a while, and then call all the ladies over to talk and have dinner."
Everyone immediately understood that everyone seemed to be too anxious this year. The key was that the madam publicly asked people to prepare gifts, giving them the opportunity to curry favor with the master, which made them happy. Especially Aunt Xue and Miss Shi, the two of them simply put themselves out of control.
As the mistress of the house, she hurriedly picked him up from the second door and brought the master back with his wife.
When the other concubines took a look, they naturally thought that the madam had given permission, and they all rushed to the main courtyard to pay their respects.
Only the young lady kept her head clear, and sure enough - she became smarter and no longer stupid.
The girls were both happy and worried. Xiao Xiao's mind was clear again, and they understood the world's ways better, and each had their own thoughts.
Sure enough, after a while, Cuifeng, who was next to Aunt Gui, came to send a message in person, "Miss Thirteen, Madam, please come with Aunt Mei. The master is back and wants to have a reunion dinner with the whole family."
Xiao Xiao thanked her, invited her into the house in person, and said with a smile: "Thank you Sister Cuifeng for helping me twice. Sister also knows that my aunt and I have no money, but we are simmering with porridge on the stove. If sister doesn't dislike it,
, let’s have a drink.”
Dongzhu immediately took a clean white porcelain small bowl with green flowers, filled most of the bowl and handed it over.
While Cui Feng was being polite, he saw that the white porcelain bowl contained thick and juicy porridge, including millet, japonica rice, red beans, peanuts, red dates, etc. It looked really cute, and he couldn't help but whet his appetite and wanted to drink a bowl immediately.
Speaking of which, the maid in their main courtyard has been busy since last night. She took a nap all night and got up early in the morning to work again. She hasn't even had a sip of hot water yet. Her throat is smoking and her stomach is even worse.
