A small county in Huainan entered winter early due to tragic murders.
Jiangling Mansion is also getting colder day by day. The crisp autumn air has disappeared, and the bright sun cannot dispel the coldness. People rub their hands and shrink their shoulders more, thinking that they will have enough charcoal to survive the winter.
There is no such worry in the Li Mansion, and no one rubs their hands or shrinks their shoulders. The servants walking outside have all put on thick clothes, and a brazier has been set up indoors to heat up the earth dragon, making them feel as warm as spring inside.
A bright red camellia bloomed, making the fourth lady Lin sitting in front of it look pretty. Li Minghua, who walked in, couldn't help but look at it.
Of course, Li Minghua was not stunned because of her beauty: "Mom, daddy gave me something again?"
Mrs. Lin liked hearing this word, and caressed the camellia petals lovingly: "Yes, there are some in the greenhouse. You can go and pick some. They are both in your house and in your brother's house."
Li Minghua was not interested in flowers and plants, and looked at the camellia: "This one blooms so well. I have never seen it before. Isn't it expensive?"
Mrs. Lin also liked hearing the word "expensive", waving her hands and smiling: "Why is it expensive? It's just a pot of flowers."
After saying that, he became vigilant. The first thing the men thought about when they were outside was their mother. It would be unfilial to only care about their daughter-in-law. Mr. Li Si was a concubine, and he did not dare to be accused of being unfilial: "Your father doesn't just give us things, he also gives them to me."
If someone gives us some leather goods, it would be a good thing to give to your grandmother."
Li Minghua sat down and still looked at the camellias. Of course she knew this. Just two months ago, the humble fourth master of the Li family suddenly sent something back.
I saw some good ginseng on the way and thought I would send it back to my mother for later use.
I saw some rare local products, thinking that my mother had never been out, so I sent them back for my mother to try.
It's getting cold, and when I encounter some good leather goods, I think my mother will immediately send them back to make winter clothes.
Mr. Li Si's two months of filial piety have lasted for decades. Of course, it cannot be said that Mr. Li Si was not filial before. He was filial in his heart, but sometimes showing filial piety requires money.
Mr. Li Si, a concubine, didn't have much money. The Zhuangzi in his name was just enough for his daily entertainment, and sometimes he had to reach out to his brothers.
Mr. Li Si is now sending back gifts generously. In addition to thinking about his mother, he also does not forget his sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. The wife and daughter have a simpler life here, just some flowers and plants that they should not eat or drink.
"Although I don't know anything about flowers and plants, I can tell that this flower is probably as expensive as my grandmother's leather goods, or even more valuable." Li Minghua stretched out his hand to pinch the camellia.
Mrs. Lin took down her hand distressedly: "Don't pinch it! It's very delicate."
Li Minghua pinched the leaves and rubbed them: "It's so delicate, the weather is so cold, and it costs a lot to send it all the way here."
The more valuable the inconspicuous things are, the more they can reflect the nobility of this person. Mrs. Lin thought about the servants and girls at home who secretly came in groups to see her flowers and plants. It gradually spread in the inner house of Jiangling Mansion that the fourth lady of the Li Mansion was so good.
Huacao stated that she had received several visiting posts.
She can't stand out when eating, drinking or dressing up at home, and she can always play with inconspicuous flowers and plants.
After being married for half her life, this man finally made her straighten up.
Of course, these words could not be spoken out loud. Lin smiled and said, "What do you know?"
Li Minghua said: "I don't know much about flowers and plants, but I don't think this can earn face in front of grandma. Don't forget, dad is using his uncle's money. To grandma, it all belongs to her, and she will be dissatisfied."
Dad took uncle’s money and spent it randomly.”
Lin was not a child, so of course she knew this, and smiled: "Your uncle's money is either spent on his daughter or on his mother, it's the same."
Who does Mrs. Li prefer to spend her money on?
Mrs. Lin added: "Your third uncle is much more generous than your father."
She pointed to an ornament on the table. It was beautifully made and full of materials, but it was still vulgar compared to the camellia.
Mr. Lin was disdainful: "Of course your father can't compete with Third Uncle. Third Uncle is guarding Jiannan Road. How can he compare to the master when walking on the road?"
Mr. Li San has sent back a lot of things in the past two months.
Mrs. Lin lowered her voice again: "But your third uncle gave it to the old lady. It was in the name of filial piety. He gave it to us because your father was traveling hard outside. But he didn't give it to your second uncle. The two brothers are good friends.
What's the matter, why did you get separated this time?"
Life score?
Li Minghua thought of Li Mingqi's surprised expression.
"What? Why did my father get into trouble with my eldest uncle? My father sorted out my second uncle's property and sent it over, and he also selected the ones that he could easily take care of. That's a big deal. What are these things to eat and drink?"
Li Mingqi shook her head and said.
Li Minghua would not be deceived by Li Mingqi's childish words, nor would Mrs. Lin.
It’s not that this food and drink is nothing, it’s that if you get a greater benefit, you won’t lack the food and drink I give you. Either you don’t need to give it to me, or you don’t want to give it to me.
The two of them stayed together at home, they were brothers and sisters, and a pear could last three days. Mrs. Lin couldn't hide the smile on her face as she thought about the embarrassment of her husband standing aside and cowering away from the stage.
So this time when Mr. Li Si sent something home, it was one aspect of showing filial piety to Mrs. Li. Whether Mrs. Li liked it or not was not important. What was important was that everyone in the family could see that Mr. Li Si could also show filial piety.
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Children don't understand this kind of emotions and thoughts between adults, and Ms. Lin won't go into details. They will understand it when they get older and get married and interact with each other.
Li Minghua looked at Ms. Lin's smiling posture while holding the teacup. Even if she didn't understand the calculations of adults' dealings with people, she did understand a simple truth that all children know. Street vendors work from dawn to dusk and are attentive to people, not just to impress others.
I feel how good I am, but I just want money from others.
I give you the diligent and exquisite items, not for free, but in exchange for something.
"What happened on the way?" she asked, "Did Mom ask Dad? Why did Dad let Dad take care of the food and clothing expenses along the way?"
Mrs. Lin didn't like to hear this: "Your father is the fourth uncle of Minglou. As an elder, it is only natural that your father should be in charge."
"Mom, my uncle's family has never been taken for granted in our family." Li Minghua said, "Not to mention, the third uncle and my father were not treated as elders last time."
On Jiannan Road, on the way to Taiyuan Prefecture, their status is not as good as that of the Xiang family.
No one wants to be mentioned about their less-than-glorious past, and Mrs. Lin is displeased: "That's because Minglou is ignorant and his subordinates are ambitious."
As a result, something happened to Li Minglou and his face was ruined.
"This person has never suffered any sin. His views are different from those who have sinned. He will change." Mrs. Lin said.
Li Minglou was only injured. Li Minghua thought that she had not suffered any crime, and once again advised Mrs. Lin: "I always feel that something is not right. Mom should write a letter and ask dad how all this happened. Li Minglou
What did you tell him again?"
Mrs. Lin held the tea and hummed nonchalantly.
Li Minghua could only sow discord between his parents: "Mom, dad is traveling abroad. Now that he has money, mom should have a clearer grasp of dad's affairs."
Mrs. Lin put down her teacup and sat upright. Yes, Li Fengjing said to show off to her that these flowers and plants were all gifts from vendors. Who knows if those vendors not only gave away flowers and plants, but also gave away other things, such as women...
"Minghua, you are right. This is the first time your father has taken on such an important responsibility. I should ask him clearly and discuss matters with him." She said, calling the girl in to spread paper and grind ink.
Li Minghua warned: "Remember to ask why Li Minglou asked him to do this, and what Li Minglou did along the way."
Mrs. Lin understood and sat down to write a letter. Li Minghua simply sat down and stared at it. He also called his younger brother Li Mingjiang. Both siblings wanted to say a few words to express their longing for their father. They took the opportunity to express their longing for their father.
I scanned the letter written by Mrs. Lin and made sure I had asked all the questions before I felt relieved.
Mrs. Lin was thinking about her husband wholeheartedly. After writing the letter, she rushed people to deliver it day and night.
It was not difficult for Lin's servants to catch up with Li Fengjing who was walking, because Li Fengjing had not traveled for a long time. He was wearing a good sweater and sitting in a warm room that did not smell a trace of smoke. Li Fengjing had dense fine lines on his forehead and the tip of his nose.
sweat.
He took his wife's letter and glanced at the other contents, only landing on one sentence about what Li Minglou was doing. The reason why he saw this sentence was because it was what he was most concerned about right now.
Xiang Jiuding kicked open the door: "Master Li, what on earth is Miss Minglou doing? We have gone from autumn to winter."
Going from autumn to winter is an exaggeration. It was already late autumn when they went out. No, no, now is not the time to talk about words. Li Fengjing raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead.