Her original intention was not to make An Hongshao look bad.
"This, this, I didn't mean it." Ms. Zhou's voice lowered slightly. She was a lady, and she was naturally decent in dealing with things. She was always a little out of character when she stuttered and couldn't speak.
An Hongshao smiled nonchalantly, "Of course I understand, how could I misunderstand my sister-in-law. If my sister-in-law is free, I have to trouble her to teach me."
Zhou was naturally willing. She taught seriously, and An Hongshao also studied seriously.
In the days since An Hongshao came back, I have only been thinking about the housekeeper, and these things have always fallen behind.
Besides, even if An Hongshao really studied hard, she couldn't be better than someone who had learned it since childhood. In this case, why not ask for advice directly and humbly.
It's normal for the sisters-in-law to be competitive. If An Hongshao had the courage to pretend to be good at putting flowers in bottles, it would really make Ms. Zhou laugh at her in her heart.
The two sisters were chatting and laughing, and soon the sky got dark.
Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them got up and walked back.
It was now time to hold the lantern. After leaving the flower room, the maids on the left and right had already taken out the lanterns.
The lanterns swayed in the wind, and the figures also danced.
In the distance, Lian Ruqi and Lian Ruxin were standing in the corridor not knowing what to say. When they heard the sound of them coming, the two brothers turned around at the same time.
Both of them were wearing black cloaks, just because Lian Ruqi's wedding clothes were bright. Anyway, An Hongshao felt that the first thing she saw when she looked over was Lian Ruqi.
"Brother and sister." As soon as An Hongshao approached, he raised his hand to greet her, and Lian Ruxin greeted her first.
"Brother, are you here to pick up your sister-in-law? It's my fault. I kept talking to my sister-in-law for a long time." An Hongshao joked with a smile, but glanced at Lian Ruqi.
Her brother had already spoken to me first, but he was standing there like a piece of wood. He didn't know how to call me "sister-in-law"?
Seeing An Hongshao chatting and laughing with others, and glaring at him from time to time, Lian Ruqi raised his eyebrows slightly, but he really couldn't understand which way An Hongshao was taking.
The people in the two houses exchanged some polite words and separated at the fork in the road.
Lian Ruxin took the lantern from the next person and walked at the front with Mr. Zhou, "I didn't expect you and your siblings to be so close to each other?"
Girls from aristocratic families pay more attention to propriety when dealing with each other, and generally do not get too close to others.
Mrs. Zhou sighed, "It's just a favor."
She naturally hopes that her daughter can get closer to her father-in-law, but she broke something given by An Hongshao in public. Children are ignorant and they should be polite as adults and cannot let others find fault.
However, Ms. Zhou raised her eyebrows, "Then Mr. An is different from what I imagined."
She always felt that when people like this gained power, they were either submissive and did not dare to speak, or they had a strong temper, but An Hongshao seemed to be generous and neither humble nor overbearing.
Once this person understands the truth, he will not be a bully.
Then he told the people below him to be careful when speaking, and not to deliberately seek bad luck with the second wife.
Many people are likely to bully others, and the lower they are, the more so they are.
On the other side, An Hongshao was holding the lantern as expected. An Hongshao said as he walked, "You talk more in the future. If you talk more, you will lose a few pieces of meat."
It never hurts to be more diligent with your mouth.
Lian Ruzhi glanced at An Hongshao, who was still lecturing him, and looked down, thinking about her half-undressed look, "Okay." He agreed casually.
An Hongshao always felt that Lian Ruzhi was dealing with her, but he had such a good attitude, so she couldn't help but insist on it.
Back in her own yard, Nanny Zhao had just come out of the study. The study had been tidied up for half a day, and everything was done according to Lian Ruscheduled wishes.
There are two rooms in the east room. The one next to the door is Lian Ruqi's study, and the one inside is An Hongshao's study. The two rooms do not share the same door, but an archway is opened in the middle of the room, separated by a bead curtain.
An Hongshao stopped by and took a look. The entire east wall was covered with bookshelves. Except for the place where the account books were placed, there were various ornaments on them.
It can be said that Lian Ruqi has an excellent taste, and the decoration is elegant and not cumbersome.
There was a long soft couch next to the window, just right for An Hongshao to rest by the window.
In front of the bed, placed flush with the edge of the arch, is a long table. An Hongshao sat on it and tried the chair. When she looked up, she happened to see the other side of the bead curtain. Lian Ruqi's table was placed to the east, so when she raised her head, she could see Lian Ruqi's eyes.
"Why did you think of moving the study to the inner courtyard?" An Hongshao asked Lian Ruzhi unnaturally.
While talking, he stood up and fiddled with the bead curtain on the arch. I always felt that the bead curtain should be denser, and it would be better to block the two people more tightly.
"It's enough to meet the guests at the front." Lian Ruqi said calmly, watching An Hongshao fiddling with the bead curtain a little tangledly, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, and when An Hongshao turned his head, he immediately restrained himself.
"You have just passed through the door. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me." Lian Ruzhi said, blocking An Hongshao tightly.
Having said that, it is not appropriate to add bead curtains.
It was time for dinner. An Hongshaobian was the first to go out. She didn't notice that when Lian behind her left as scheduled, she patted the table in front of her. It was indeed very solid.
When An Hongshao returned to his room, he saw at a glance that the bed curtains in the back room had been replaced with bead curtains.
An Hongshao was still thinking about how to quietly replace the torn bed curtain, but now she felt relieved.
An Hongshao looked back at Lian Ruqi. Lian Ruqi was cleaning his hands and didn't seem to notice An Hongshao.
An Hongshao couldn't say thank you, so he coughed twice and looked away as if nothing had happened.
Originally, An Hongshao didn't want to establish authority in the second room, but then he thought about it. There must be some rules, otherwise it would be bad for the second room to let other houses know about it even if he farts. Especially when Lian Ruzhi closes the door, he is dishonest.
After dinner, An Hongshao and Lian Ruzhu sat in the room drinking tea as scheduled. The door was open, and the scene outside fell into their eyes.
The servants in the second room all gathered together and lined up. Aunt Zhao took the deed of betrayal and checked the names one by one.
After calling the names, Aunt Zhao cleared her throat and said loudly, "The most important thing for a person who serves others is to be obedient, to be able to control their own mouths, and to control their own hands. Our young lady cannot tolerate sand in her eyes. If there are people with evil intentions, don't blame our young lady for driving them out without mercy."
Aunt Zhao spoke very loudly, and no one present, old or new, dared to say anything.
Because the two mistresses were sitting there at the door, An Hongshao wanted to establish her authority in front of Lian Ruqi, so she could represent Lian Ruqi's attitude.
Those who are wise will know what to do in the future. If something really happens to Lian Shangshu, even if his father-in-law does not give face to the bride, he will definitely take care of his son's face.
At this time, Lian Ruqi suddenly stood up, took a thin blanket from the back room, and covered An Hongshao's legs. "It's still a little chilly with the cold wind blowing in."
(End of chapter)
