First of all, Lian's father is going out now and will probably come back soon. She doesn't want to sleep with Lian's father yet.
Although, these days have to go on, and she is willing to think about her father in front of others, but she should be less close to her behind the scenes.
Just like what happened today, she would rather watch Mrs. Qiao come over and stay in the house to eat, guessing that there is nothing important in the court that would affect the Lian family, rather than ask Lian's father.
Secondly, even if An Hongshao is not in the house as scheduled, there is no one to confide in if anything happens to An Hongshao. She was also a bride. At that time, her father was often at home and her mother was equally uncomfortable. At that time, she always thought that it would be great if someone could give her some guidance.
Probably because she had been caught in the rain, she wanted to hold this umbrella for An Hongshao.
Lian's mother arrived suddenly. An Hongshao was still in the study. When he heard that Lian's mother was coming, he immediately got up and went to greet her.
Lian's mother came in with a smile. She had heard that Lian had reorganized the study room as scheduled, but when she saw the bead curtain separating the middle room, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Mom, sit down quickly." An Hongshao asked Dongqing to burn the fire more vigorously. However, he didn't want to meet Lian's mother's eyes. He always felt that his earlobes were a little hot.
Seeing that An Hongshao was embarrassed to come, Lian Mu pulled her forward and said, "Why are you alive, mother? Isn't it just to watch you be well?"
The young couple mixing honey with oil was naturally what she expected. The husband and wife are harmonious and the home is peaceful. If anyone treats his wife badly, the inner courtyard will definitely be unstable and will not be prosperous for more than three generations.
He patted An Hongshao's hand gently and said, "Be with me and don't worry so much."
Seeing An Hongshao's slightly cautious look, she had to mutter a few more words, and waited for An Hongshao to nod before telling her the purpose of today, "Now your eldest sister-in-law has found out that she is pregnant, and your mother won't let you help her. She has her own considerations, pregnancy is inherently dangerous, and no one can guarantee that it will be safe and smooth, not to mention that she was injured when she gave birth to Jinghan."
It can be said that you have to be careful when dealing with Mr. Zhou, and do not send anything that comes into the house to the main room.
It's okay if nothing happens, but if something happens, they will be implicated.
Even if they won't be punished, the sister-in-law and sister-in-law will definitely become enemies. If you become enemies with others, you can still be on guard when you go out, but if you become enemies under the same roof, you will be exhausted trying to guard against them.
An Hongshao nodded, "Mother is doing this for my own good, how could I not know?"
Seeing An Hongshao's natural expression, Lian's mother smiled reassuringly, "He is a transparent child. Whatever your sister-in-law has in the future, mother will only give you a lot more."
Seeing that An Hongshao wanted to refuse, Lian's mother quickly shook her head and said, "Mom is also here. Even if you don't want it, you won't be in a good position. In the future, when you have children and prepare betrothal gifts, don't you need money? Just think of it as saving it for the children."
Even if Lian's mother couldn't come, An Hongshao probably wouldn't say anything, but just because she didn't say anything didn't mean that Lian's mother didn't understand.
It’s not that anyone is being petty, it’s normal for them to feel uncomfortable. A newly married bride is not very fresh. Seeing everyone start to circle around her sister-in-law, this is just the beginning. Pregnancy in ten months has to be endured.
No one is a saint, and it is normal to have this mentality.
Mrs. Zhou is pregnant, and everyone's attention is on Mrs. Zhou. When An Hongshao returns home, she is also cold and lonely. Her son is not at home, so as a mother-in-law, she thinks more about An Hongshao.
As the two of them chatted, An Hongshao took out the boots she had made and asked Lian's mother to point them out. Unexpectedly, Lian's mother had the same reaction as Lian Ru expected. Although she was very happy, she also advised An. Hongshao, you should pay more attention to rest and don't get tired.
Lian's mother sat here with An Hongshao for a long time, and she was so sleepy that she left.
Zhou was pregnant, so Hongshao heard some noise outside the next morning, saying that Lian's mother was afraid that Zhou's feet would slip, so she chiseled out textures on all the smooth bluestones in the yard.
"Madam is such a good person." Lian Dongqing marveled, Lian's mother really cared about Zhou.
Originally, Lian was supposed to come back this noon as scheduled, and An Hongshao was still looking forward to it, but when the time came, only Lu You came back, saying that Lian was left in the palace by the Holy Emperor as scheduled, and there was something important for him to do, probably tomorrow or the day after. Returning home, the date of return has not yet been determined.
An Hongshao could still smile before, but now she was waiting for noon and looking at a table of food, which was tasteless.
In the afternoon, the shopkeeper came over and asked to see An Hongshao.
In the study, An Hongshao sat in front of the desk, and the only sound in the room was the shopkeeper's report.
It was said that a few days ago, the wood they ordered was no longer needed. It is said that the servant made a mistake, but everything he ordered did not count, and the pavilion was not built. The family still accepted the wood that had been transported, but they did not want the wood that had not been transported.
This man was also fair. He treated the deposit as compensation and gave it to the shop.
It seemed generous, but the shop was still losing money. Kuli was already prepared, but suddenly they didn't want it. The deposit couldn't make up for 50% of the money they lost.
Normally the shopkeeper would not store so much wood, but when he heard that construction of the pavilion over there had started, the shopkeeper hurriedly received the wood into the warehouse. Because once construction begins, everything can be done quickly.
You can't delay other people's construction schedules because of wood.
Moreover, every pavilion has its own yard size. Once the size is cut, it is not easy to sell it to others.
Losing money, that's for sure.
The New Year has just passed, and the apprentice's money has been paid, which means he has lost money again. There is very little money available in the shop's books. If another order comes, An Hongshao will have to put money in.
Although in a merchant, it is normal to make money and lose money.
But after all, this is the first time An Hongshao has lost so much since he took over.
This pavilion was ordered by Pan Zeyu. An Hongshao saw Pan Zeyu being beaten on the street a few days ago.
It seems that the people over there didn't lie, probably because Pan Zeyu was so angry that no one wanted to use anything he decided.
"Let me take a look at the paperwork." An Hongshao raised his hand and asked Dongqing to take it.
It is clearly written in black and white on the document that once established, if one party breaks the contract, compensation will be given to the other party.
The specific compensation will be determined according to the other party’s losses.
Seeing An Hongshao pointing to the words above, the shopkeeper shook his head helplessly, "The family manager came over to talk. Keeping all the deposit money is the best explanation for them."
If you want too much and people are not willing to give it to you, how can you come to your door and ask for it all day long?
An Hongshao frowned more and more, "I remember this document went through the Yamen."
These white and black words are all documented, how can he be allowed to cheat?
At worst, it's just a trip to the Yamen.
How your servants behave is your own business. What does it have to do with others? This money matter is not a trivial matter. You can't hurt others just because you are in a bad mood.
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