Yuanyang heard Jia Mu's instructions and immediately left the room. After a while, Yuanyang brought in a beautiful little girl.
This was the first time Jia Ke saw Qingwen, so he looked her up and down. Although she was still young, her appearance was no worse than Lin Daiyu and others.
No wonder Shi Xiangyun compared Qingwen and Lin Daiyu in Dream of Red Mansions.
Qingwen already felt that someone was staring at her, so she raised her head and met Jia Ke's eyes. If it were any other girl, she would have lowered her head in shame at this time, but Qingwen didn't know that when she saw Jia Ke, not only did she not lower her head,
Instead, she glared at him fiercely and then turned away.
Jia Ke couldn't help but laugh in his heart and praised what a handsome hot girl.
Yuanyang and Qingwen came to Jia Mu and saluted her together.
Jia Mu glanced at Qingwen and said with a smile to Shi Xiangyun next to her: "This girl is a good girl. She will stay with you now. It can be considered as a way to take care of you."
After listening to Jia Mu's words, Shi Xiangyun looked Qingwen up and down and saw that although she was handsome, there was a different arrogance between her eyebrows and eyes than the maid next to her.
Shi Xiangyun was a little worried. This girl was so arrogant, she might have big thoughts, and she might be thinking about someone. But she couldn't refuse what Jia Mu gave her.
Shi Xiangyun stood up from his seat, said a thousand blessings to Jia Mu, and said, "The old lady really has good taste. I think this girl is also cool and has the right temper with me. Just follow me from now on."
When Jia Mu heard that Xiangyun praised her vision, she was so happy that she said to Qingwen who was kneeling on the ground: "You girl, you are the best among so many people. Now I let you serve the eldest girl."
, you work hard and I will give you results when the time comes."
Qingwen looked at Jia Mu in surprise. She didn't understand what Jia Mu meant and what consequences she wanted for her. Could it be that she wanted to be merciful and let her leave the house?
Jia Mu did not continue to explain to her, but said to the mandarin duck next to her: "Qingwen and Xiangyun just now will be calculated according to the eldest girl's share from today on. And Xiangyun's monthly payment will be calculated according to Daiyu's share."
Just give me an example."
Yuanyang agreed from the side, then returned to Jia Mu's side and stood quietly.
Yuanyang stood for a while, and seeing that Jia Mu had no other instructions, she asked softly from the side: "Old lady, where will Miss Shi Da's residence be arranged? Should it be arranged in a villa in the yard, or in our house?"
A small courtyard.”
Jia thought for a while, Xiangyun is still young now, and it may take a few years before she can live with Jia Ke in the garden. It is not good for them to be too close now. It is better to put them in the Grand View Garden, and let her and her sisters stay in the garden.
Playing together can also push away the worries in her heart.
"Xiangyun is still young. She just goes to the garden to play with her sisters. Let her live in Qiangweiyuan." Mother Jia immediately arranged for Shi Xiangyun's residence.
Shi Xiangyun began to feel happy when she heard that she had been assigned to stay in Qiangwei Courtyard. She had stayed in Rongguo Mansion several times before, and each time she had lived with others. She had never had a separate courtyard, but now she had her own house.
’s nest.
Although the living place is spacious, it is always a bit inconvenient. Now that Jia Mu has arranged a separate villa for herself, she will be somewhat secure in the future.
"Since Xiangyun lives in Qiangweiyuan, in such a big courtyard, only these two maids can't do it. When you are done, tell Sister Feng that the little maid and the mother-in-law will be matched. Don't wrong us Xiangyun."
Jia Mu now treats Shi Xiangyun just like other granddaughters. When Shi Xiangyun came here in the past, Jia Mu didn't care about her as much as she does now.
There are three reasons for this. First, Shi Xiangyun is just the grand-niece of Jia Mu, which is one level lower than other girls.
Jia Mansion is a paradise for Xiangyun, so many young sisters can play together, but they are not independent in their actions, and they cannot stay there for many years. Although her uncle and aunt treat her poorly, Jia's mother can't reach out so much.
It is long, so Xiangyun is not given a separate place.
Second, Xiangyun and Jia Baoyu were often together when they were young, and now they both live in the garden. If Shi Xiangyun is given a villa alone, and they keep in touch with each other privately, they will be afraid that Shi Xiangyun will spread bad words in the future, and let the two Shi family members
The Marquis complained. It would be better to let her get along with others. In this way, it would be fair and honest, and others would not be able to say anything strange.
Third, Xiangyun has a bold personality and is not worried about this. She has never asked Jia Mu privately for this. Moreover, Xiangyun likes to be lively, so there is no place specially set up for her. Instead, she is allowed to live with whomever she likes.
In the past, when Jia Mu asked Sister Feng to give Xiangyun another place to live with her, Xiangyun refused and wanted to live with Baochai.
Now Xiangyun's identity is different from before, and she can still be considered a member of the Jia family. For Jia Ke's sake, there is no reason to let her live with others.
Therefore, Jia Mu arranged a residence for her and provided her with all the maids and wives, treating her equally with other girls.
When Jia Ke heard about Jia Mu's thoughtful arrangements, he quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, old lady, for taking care of me. I'm here to thank you on behalf of Xiangyun."
When Shi Xiangyun heard Jia Ke's words, she glanced sideways at him and immediately lowered her head. She blushed again. Although Shi Xiangyun didn't want to be a concubine, there was nothing she could do about it. In this life, Jia Ke would be her closest relative.
, and now I feel a little warm after hearing him protect me.
"Okay, now that the arrangements have been made, everyone is relieved. Yuanyang, please send someone to tell Feng Yatou now and ask her to clean up Qiangweiyuan immediately and see when people can move in. During this period, let Xiang first
Yun will stay in my inner room." Jia Mu then arranged a place for Xiang Yun to stay temporarily.
Shi Xiangyun is not dissatisfied with this arrangement. She has lived in Jia Mu's house before. Now she lives there again, and she doesn't feel any embarrassment.
Yuanyang listened to Jia Mu's instructions, agreed and went out.
When Jia Zheng, Jia Ke and others saw that things were done, they invited Shi Nai to have a drink in the front hall. Shi Nai readily accepted their invitation, so the three of them took their leave and went to the front.
The three of them came to the front, and Jia Zheng immediately ordered a banquet to be arranged. Soon, a banquet was set up in the side room of Rongxi Hall.
So the three of them sat down and started talking all over the place while drinking.
The main reason was that Shi Nai asked Jia Ke if he had any orders for his trip to Yangzhou this time. Because Shi Nai knew clearly where his status came from, and now that he had asked Jia Ke clearly, he could serve Jia Ke loyally when he went to Yangzhou.
Jia Ke said with a smile: "Uncle, there is no need to have any other worries when going to Yangzhou this time. There is no need to have anything to do with those people from Yandao and Hedao Yamen. Everywhere in these two places is a mess. Sooner or later, I will have to rectify it.
Uncle, don’t get involved."
Shi Nai also understood what Jia Ke meant. Now these two places were probably owned by the emperor or the Supreme Emperor. How could Jia Ke be at ease?
"In that case, I will just follow your orders."
"When I go to Yangzhou this time, it's a normal time. Whatever you want to do, just do it in accordance with the law. But if the local commander-in-chief comes to ask for your help, you can't refuse and try your best to cooperate with him."
Jia Ke station can be regarded as quietly giving Shi Nai a break.
Shi Nai immediately understood what Jia Ke meant, and felt even more proud of his choice. It seemed that these soldiers and horses were all Jia Ke's people.
After talking about these matters of the court, everyone felt relaxed, so they changed glasses on the wine table. Shi Nai didn't hear the compliment that Jia Zheng had a good son, so you took a long time to finish the meal.
Besides, Mrs. Zhang sat next to Jia Mu and talked with her.
Only then did Jia Mu ask about the living conditions in the Baolinghou Mansion in recent years. Although Shi Nai had told him about the antidote before, how could a grown man know the details of the mansion.
When Mrs. Zhang heard Jia Mu's question, she immediately frowned and said with a low eyebrow: "I'm not afraid of your jokes, aunt. The past few years have been really difficult in the house. The troubles we have going south this time are all because of ransacking the housekeeper's house. Come on."
Only with some windfall can we make this trip possible."
In fact, this is just her crying about poverty. No matter how rich the Baolinghou Mansion is, they still have some wealth, but they are just living within their means and are usually frugal and dare not prevent the famine.
Mother Jia became even more worried after hearing this. She had always known that life in Baolinghou Mansion was difficult, and even Shi Xiangyun had to do hard work, but she did not expect that it would reach this point.
"That being the case, do you have any difficulties when you arrive in Yangzhou? If you are short-term, you can start from me first." After all, they are her nephews. Mother Jia is still a little worried. She cannot let them go to Yangzhou to take office and lose the Baolinghou Mansion.
With such a face, how will he see his brother in the future?
"Old lady, don't worry, we already have enough money, but I didn't expect these housekeepers to be too arrogant. An old man who has been here for several generations can be so greedy. The money at home is probably more than what I have in the warehouse." Zhang
Mrs. Shi sighed there.
After hearing what she said, Mother Jia couldn't help but think of Lai Da and Nanny Lai. If it hadn't been for Jia Ke's incident, she wouldn't have discovered that their family's wealth had exceeded that of the Rongguo Mansion. How could they be slaves? They were simply enemies.
"You still have little experience. None of these housekeepers are lying to others. Even the housekeepers in our house have a lot of furniture at home." After hearing what he said, Jia Mu also began to sigh.
Now Jia Mu couldn't help but think of Aunt Lai again, and at the same time she lamented that people's hearts are not as good as snakes swallowing elephants. Now they have been greedy for so much money, and in the end they have no life to enjoy it, so what's the use?
The maids listening to their conversation began to sweat on their faces. None of the housekeepers at home gave them money because they wanted to get some news in advance. Now after hearing Jia Mu's words, these maids felt in their hearts
Everyone is playing drums. We must tell the housekeepers the news quickly and ask them to stop. Otherwise, Mother Jia will really get angry one day, and I am afraid she will be another Lai family.