Xi Changan changed into a dark red vest and arrived at the new house early.
Yun Qiao didn't get up until ten o'clock.
Xi Lanting was in the study, checking accounts with Xi Changan.
A maid downstairs had already asked: "What will Madam have for breakfast?"
The kitchen is all ready."
The maid is about forty years old, slightly chubby, with a smile on her face and no wrinkles between her eyebrows. She looks smart and optimistic.
When Yun Qiao saw her, he naturally liked her very much and asked, "What kind of food do you have?"
The maid told her little by little.
Yun Qiao said she wanted millet porridge and nothing else. She was still waiting for lunch.
While she was eating porridge, she asked the maid to sit diagonally across from her and talk to her. The maid didn't dare at first, but then Yun Qiao repeatedly said it was okay and there weren't that many rules in the house, so she sat down.
It's quite refreshing too.
"My mother-in-law's surname is Wu, and everyone calls me Sister-in-law Wu."
The maid told Yun Qiao, "I can read, and Chang'an asked me to take care of your housework.
If there is anything wrong, you must tell me."
Yun Qiao understood.
She chatted with Mrs. Wu and asked random questions.
Sister-in-law Wu was happy to tell her: "My mother-in-law's father is a scholar and his family background is not bad; my husband's husband is conceited and talented all his life, but he has never been successful. He only knows how to study and doesn't care about anything else."
The natal family does not care about the water thrown out by the married daughter; after the death of the parents-in-law, the eldest brother-in-law took away most of the property, and we only got a few acres of land.
Since a man couldn't grow crops, I simply sold all my land and came to Yancheng with my children.
The man died within two years and his health was not good."
After hearing this, Yun Qiao sighed and said, "It's really not easy for you."
"Which one is easier for women?"
Sister-in-law Wu also lamented, "But I was lucky, Xi Mansion was looking for someone to work in the sewing room, so I went in."
Later, when the old lady saw that I had studied and had good handwriting, she was very interested in me and often asked me to help copy Buddhist scriptures.
Later, let me take care of the food and drink at Master Qi's place."
Yun Qiao: "..."
Feelings: Sister-in-law Wu paid for their food and drink expenses.
"The Seventh Master has settled in a new house and needs people, so Chang'an transferred out a few old servants who are reliable and know the Seventh Master's habits in advance."
Sister-in-law Wu continued.
Yun Qiao saw that she came from Xi Mansion and was trained by Xi Changan himself, so she was naturally capable and loyal.
"Then everything will remain as before.
Master Qi and Brother Chang'an trust you, and I naturally trust you too, so just do things boldly and confidently."
Yun Qiao said.
Sister-in-law Wu thanked her again and again.
Xi Changan finished his official duties and walked downstairs. Yun Qiao also finished his millet porridge.
"...How are you and Liang Shuang doing now?"
Yun Qiao asked him, "Is there a result?"
Xi Changan felt quite bad after hearing this: "Not yet, madam."
"Why not?"
"Just... I can't tell."
Xi Changan smiled and said, "We are not young anymore and we dare not make rash decisions.
Liang Shuang worries too much."
"Then be brave."
Yun Qiao said.
Xi Changan: "I'm afraid that if I push her too hard, I'll embarrass her."
"She likes you."
Yun Qiao said.
Xi Changan smiled bitterly.
Yun Qiao continued: "So your persecution will not offend her or embarrass her.
Brother Chang'an, don't be stupid."
Xi Changan: "..."
At this moment, someone knocked on the door.
The servant went to open the door, and it turned out that the seventh young lady and the eighth young master of the Xi family were here.
They gave Xi Lanting the family's New Year's gift, and asked Uncle Qi and Aunt Qi when they would return to the old house, which would prepare ancestor worship in the afternoon.
Xi Wenqi saw Xi Changan and smiled at him: "Chang'an."
"Miss Seventh, are you still here in person?"
Xi Changan smiled.
Xi Wenqi: "Seventh Uncle will naturally come in person.
By the way, when will you leave later?
I have something to ask you, can we talk to you alone?"
Xi Changan said hello.
Yun Qiao glanced at Xi Wenqi unexpectedly.
Xi Rong, standing aside, seemed surprised. He didn't expect Xi Wenqi and Chang'an to have such a good relationship and still need to talk in private.