After the cold wind blew for a while, Bai Ling took Baicao back to her room and sat down to talk.
It's already winter, so don't get sick.
While drinking hot tea, Bai Ling told Baicao about the Xiao family. In Baicao's distressed eyes, Bai Ling's unhappiness was cured by half or eight.
"Bai Wei has a fiery temper, and she never speaks out of her mind, and I don't want to be serious with her. She is not trying to expose the scars of the eldest sister today, she just wants to prove that this family is what it is today, and it is not my fault alone. I
I have always admitted it.”
Bai Ling rested his head on Baicao's shoulder and said softly:
"I originally planned to tell my eldest sister about this matter, so that she would not be able to deal with it if she heard bad rumors when she married in the capital."
"Then the Xiao family is going too far. Second sister, you are the princess, and that is recognized by the royal family. How dare they..." Even a woman like Baicao who rarely had contact with the outside world knew that Mrs. Xiao was going too far, so she said angrily
Speechless.
"Sister, there is no need to be angry. My refusal that day must have made Mrs. Xiao angry. This problem cannot be solved, and I still hate her. As for Mr. Xiao, it doesn't matter whether we can continue to cooperate in the future. I'm not that bad either.
If I get into trouble, I will cooperate with the enemies of the Xiao family, and they will regret it."
Bai Ling really didn't care, but Xiao Mu's love for jade touched Bai Ling, and that's why they cooperated.
Thinking of Xiao Muqing, Bai Ling frowned.
"As for Xiao Muqing, if eldest sister has to deal with her in the future, just look okay on the surface. Just be more careful."
"Miss Xiao also did something bad to you?" Wouldn't that be ungrateful?
"The capital is not as good as Nanshan Village. The water there is too deep. Especially the women in the back house spend their days either comparing themselves to each other or doing tricks. I have already told Shangguan that before you get married, a capable old man will be sent to you.
Mammy, from now on, eldest sister will have someone to give you advice in the capital, so just feel free to use it."
Bai Ling said, feeling that he was really what Bai Liu said, just a life to worry about.
She is obviously a younger sister, but she has no less worries than a mother.
"But the eldest sister also keeps a careful eye on everything. Although I say I don't trust the people I employ, I don't want to let the people below know everything, and I can't just re-employ one person.
Brother-in-law treats you well, but you should also hold on to what you should hold in your hands, and at least be self-reliant. The three obediences and the four virtues are shackles imposed on women by the world. I hope that my eldest sister can live happily and freely, and not be bound by rules."
The sisters chatted until late at night and fell asleep from exhaustion, not knowing where they were talking.
Although the sisters have their own houses, they also live in a large courtyard.
The Bai Ling sisters entered the house together and kept the lights on all night. Bai Wei knew this, and the apologies she had originally felt gradually died out.
After all, Bai Cao was the eldest sister. She had taken her younger brothers and sisters with her since she was a child. Although she was tired after staying up most of the night, she still went to talk to Bai Wei.
Only she knows how much Bai Wei can listen.
For several days, Bai Wei stayed in her room, unable to see anyone unless someone came to look for her.
Bai Ling did not show any abnormality because of Bai Wei's incident, but it made her family feel more sorry for her. Bai Liu often talked to Bai Ling, fearing that she would get sick from vomiting.
The New Year is approaching, and every household is busy preparing to buy new year's goods.
There are a lot of good things in the Bai family's warehouse, and they have received a lot of New Year's gifts, but it is really important to prepare return gifts, New Year's greetings to the elders, rewards from the family's servants and long-term workers, and dividends from the workshop, etc.
It's very busy.
"Second sister, Brother Chu Wen is here. He's over in the hall. He seems to have something to ask you." Bai Xiaoshan showed his little head and said at the door.
"Well, I'll put on my big cloak and go over there. You can go and play with your friends in the village. It's finally a holiday, so don't hold on to your books all day long." Bai Ling said with a smile.
Ever since Bai Wei said those words that day, the Bai family could not treat Chu Wen the same as before, and they did not take the initiative to invite Chu Wen as a guest.
Bai Ling is getting engaged, and it is impossible for Chu Wen to fall in love with Bai Ling.
Bai Ling never liked wearing complicated dresses at home, so she wore a water-pink muslin skirt with a rabbit fur cloak on top. She braided two braids at will and tied them up with a headband.
Chu Wen was doing business outside, so his clothes were naturally different from before.
He has grown rapidly in the past two years. He has not prepared any new clothes at home. He still wears the satin robe he wears outside. The collar is made of chinchilla skin, which makes him look a bit like a young man.
It can still be seen that Chu Wen once wore patched clothes and went hunting in the mountains, looking like a farm boy with not even a few pennies on his body.
"I was just about to go find you and tell you about a few shops."
Chu Wen, who was talking to Bai Sanshu and his wife, saw Bai Ling come in and pushed the box across the table.
"Here are the account books, as well as the deed. The money has been deposited into your account. I have already deposited the share you said you wanted to give me."
"Brother Chu Wen, I can rest assured when doing things, otherwise I wouldn't leave this matter to you. I was busy last year, so now that Brother Chu Wen is here, he just stayed to have a drink with my father. It's okay to
Let my dad find an excuse to be lazy for half a day."
Bai Ling took off his cloak and handed it to the girl, rubbed his hands and sat next to Bai Liu.
Bai Sanshu and his wife looked at the two children who spoke naturally, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful in their hearts.
They had taken a fancy to Chu Wen at the beginning and really wanted to keep the two children together, but it was a pity that the third bedroom was not worthy of the Chu family at that time.
Now that Bai Ling has identified someone, they naturally won't say anything more.
"What Bai Ling said is that you two may not have seen each other for a long time, so we are staying for a meal today. I don't know when we will meet next time." Bai Liu smiled and asked the servants to arrange the meal.
"Invite the parents here too. Don't the two boys from the eldest brother's family no longer want to study and want to go out and see the world? Let them talk to Chu Wen, maybe they can learn something." Bai Sanshu looked at Bai Liu.
road.
"Yes, they are all family members. They are about the same age and can talk to each other."
Bai Liu nodded, pulled Bai Ling and said:
"Your eldest uncle and second uncle have returned with a letter. It will probably take a few days before they get home. I don't want them to travel again next year. Your grandma will not feel at ease."
"I'll go there with my mother. I just happened to ask my two aunts if the shop in the town is doing well and if they want to open another one. It will be easier to handle when we separate in the future."
Before Bai Ling could sit down in Rehu, she followed Bai Liu to the ground.
"Brother Chu Wen, I'll look at these things when I have time. Let's talk about it before you go out after the new year."
"Okay, business matters are not urgent. I will come to see you when the time comes. As a big boss, you should give me some advice." Chu Wen nodded and said jokingly.
Watching Bai Ling leave, this time his eyes were much clearer.
Knowing that it's impossible, just stay with her and work and share some of her burdens.
Bai Sanshu had been paying attention to Chu Wen's expression, fearing that he wouldn't be able to let go, and would have to have less contact with him.
"By the way, Third Uncle, I'm going south this time..." Chu Wen quickly looked away and spoke to Bai Sanshu calmly, as if the gaze he had just directed at Bai Ling didn't exist.
Seeing Chu Wen like this, Bai Sanshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The child is a good child, but it is a pity that the fate is not right. It is a good thing to look away. (To be continued)