When Li Yue saw it was white peony root, he stood up with a smile and said:
"Wang Bo Niang, mother is back, let Bai Shao take you to the main courtyard."
Looking at the little girl's smile, Luo Shi felt that he had nowhere to use his energy and anger. He couldn't say a word to question, so he could only stand up and ask:
"Aren't you going?"
"No." Li Yuetian shook his head indifferently, still smiling slightly, "Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve, and I have a lot of things to do, so I won't go over to accompany my aunt and my mother."
"Hey, now you're helping your mother run the family?"
"It doesn't really count, I just do what I can. Bai Shao, take Aunt Wang to find your mother."
"Yes, Miss."
Bai Shao responded and made a "please" gesture. If Luo Shi wanted to speak again, he had no chance and could only follow him out.
From the living room to the main courtyard, you need to pass through two moon gates and walk for three to five minutes to get there. Although this is not the first time I have been here, this time I came here, and my heartache was obviously stronger than last time.
We are both Juren, look at the big house they live in, and then look at the small yard they live in, it is really hard to compare goods, and compare people to death. Especially when Tengfei Academy had a break two years ago, all three children went home, it was really crowded.
It's outrageous. Thinking about the money that needs to be spent on repairs after the new year, it really hurts my heart and stomach.
As soon as she entered the room, she heard Cheng Xue instructing Li Zhong. After just a few words, she felt angry.
Another gift! Another gift to the victims! Is there too much money to burn?
Shushan Town was hit by a disaster a while ago, and all the officials and scholars in the county spent money to raise donations. Even if she was reluctant to give up, she would still donate five taels to the crowd.
It’s only been so long, why do we have to give it away again? It’s so annoying.
"...That's about it, go get ready." After Cheng Xue finished speaking, she waved to Luo Shi, "You've been here for a long time. There are some chores to finish at the Taoist temple today, so you don't have to go there. Did you have lunch just now?
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"Eat it." Luo Shi nodded and replied.
When Cheng Xue saw her walking to sit across from him, she gave herself a bowl of soup and sipped it in small sips.
If you are not mistaken, Luo Shi must have gained weight. She was not as round as she is now when we met during the Dragon Boat Festival. Calculating, it only takes half a year. It would be better to be plump and plump. But in her current state, she should not be just plump.
If you continue to eat like this, it will be difficult to subtract.
Judging from the situation, Luo Shi has a large frame and is easy to gain weight. However, her body's foundation was damaged due to childbirth, so it is not easy to gain weight.
"Would you like something more? Crucian carp and tofu soup, it's very fresh."
"No." Luo Shi shook his head, "I just heard from my sister-in-law that she wanted to donate things to the victims, so I should also contribute."
As he said that, he took out a few pieces of broken silver from his arms and added more, until there were ten taels.
Li Zhong didn't move. He looked at Cheng Xue and saw him nodding, then stepped forward to take the money.
"Mrs. Wang is indeed Mr. Wang's virtuous wife. She is very benevolent and righteous. I will definitely help Mrs. Wang convey the message."
Listening to his compliments, Luo Shi felt his heart bleed, but he still forced himself to say:
"Yes, I am also learning from my sister-in-law."
The reason why Cheng Xue asked Li Zhong to give things to the victims was because she should express herself after receiving an award, otherwise it would not look good. But Luo Shi’s gift of money was beyond her expectation, but the result was good and she did not stand idly by.
An extra ten taels of silver can buy a lot more things, and it can also give the victims two more meals.
When Li Zhong went out, Cheng Xue swallowed the rice in her mouth and said:
"Brothers and sisters, don't be modest. If it were me, I wouldn't have thought of this."
"No way, I heard it just now. My sister-in-law asked Li Zhong to send some meat and fish to the victims. I should learn from this kind of kindness and righteousness."
The words Cheng Xue explained came to her lips, but she swallowed them back after thinking about it. If she knew that she gave the gift because she had received a reward of three hundred taels, she would probably become sulky again.
After finishing a large bowl of rice, Cheng Xue was still not satisfied, so she added another half bowl for herself.
When Luo Shi saw this, he was surprised and said:
"Sister-in-law, does she have such a big appetite?"
Huh?
Cheng Xue was startled, then looked down at the bowl in his hand, nodded with a smile, and continued to cook.
When Luo Shi saw her eating a piece of three-layered braised pork with rice, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva. Ever since she hired a mother-in-law at home, she didn't do any work, and it was much easier than before. But
Once you relax, you will gain weight.
Although Liang Yan doesn't have any requirements for a woman's figure, she has a thick waist and big hips. How can she look good in clothes? What's more, Wang Sen is now a civil servant, and Luo Shi has very high requirements for herself.
Sure enough, people are more deadly than others. She doesn't dare to eat a bite. Then she sees others eating meat without fear.
Cheng Xue was unaware of the turmoil in her heart. After finishing half the bowl of rice, she burped with satisfaction and said:
"I have a small appetite. I used to eat much more than this during spring plowing and autumn harvest."
"Ah, that's right." Luo Shi responded bitterly, showing no interest.
Seeing this, Cheng Xue changed the subject and chatted with her about daily trivial matters at home. Cheng Xue deliberately avoided the topic of children. Even if she wanted to mention it, she was pushed away without mercy.
After just one stick of incense, Luo Shi couldn't bear the depression anymore. Cheng Xue stood up and took out three red velvet purses from the drawer, filled them with a few Yin Yin beans, and stuffed them into Luo Shi.
"Sister-in-law, this..."
"It's not for you, it's for the children. We will go to Beijing on the sixth day of the new year. When does Wang Sen plan to do it?"
Seeing this, Luo Shi no longer refused and accepted directly:
"Why is it possible that the child's father will take the science test next year? He didn't study with Mr. Pang. He went to Jiangnan. He should study hard at home. We'll talk about it later."
Cheng Xue heard the resentful tone and did not accept the move. She just nodded with an "ah" and said:
"It's okay. Next year we will test against master Ru Lin, and Wang Sen can hide away. Not to mention Zhou Fei and Xiao Qinglin, they are all powerful opponents."
Luo Shi originally wanted to use the topic to express herself, but she didn't expect that she would introduce Zhou Fei and Xiao Qinglin, which left her to use the topic as she wanted and how to use it.
Sure enough, this woman is as slippery as a loach.
Yu Niang hurried over from the front, knelt down and saluted, and informed the Du family that Wang Sen was preparing to go back. Naturally, Luo Shi could not stay any longer, so he stood up and prepared to leave.
"Sister-in-law, after the new year, I will stop by the county and sit at home."
"Okay, definitely."
Seeing that she was going to send him away, Luo Shi took the opportunity and said:
"I know that my sister-in-law and brother can't bear to part with Tangtang, and we can't bear to feel wronged by Tangtang..."
Seeing that she was about to mention it again, Cheng Xue interrupted:
"Brothers and sisters, regarding Tangtang's marriage, I still said the same thing, I have to keep her for a few years. Moreover, I have discussed with his father that the four children's marriages should avoid people they know, otherwise they will easily become enemies."
In the past, when people said "stay for a few more years", smart people would give up as soon as they heard it. But Luo Shi was obviously pretending to be confused, so she simply made it clear. Not to mention Wang Sen's family, it was Lian's natal family.
She doesn't even consider it. And the Du family.
Seeing that she had reached this point, Luo Shi chuckled twice, "Haha..." and strode away...