After Qingyan got dressed with the help of the maid, she went out with Xue Huan'er and her eldest daughter, a servant and two maids.
The carriage was prepared in advance by the government. It was a wooden carriage, shaped like an extended sedan, and could accommodate three or four people.
It happened that the three of them and a maid were sitting inside and waiting, and two maids were sitting outside the carriage.
I forgot to mention before that Xue Huan'er and Li Hanqin have two sons and one daughter.
With them today is their eldest daughter Li Muxue, who is seven years old and is being taught by Xue Huan'er.
The eldest son Li Hongda is five years old and has already entered school. He goes to school every day and is not at home except for dinner time.
There is also a three-year-old son who, because he looks very much like his grandfather, the eldest son of the Li family, was taken to the garrison mansion by his great-grandmother at the beginning of this spring.
At that time, Xue Huan'er looked relaxed when talking about this, but she didn't have any resentment. Seeing the inquiry on Qingyan's face, she even explained it to her.
Mrs. Li was born as a royal princess. Although she came from the previous dynasty, she also received a certain amount of royal education. Children can be educated better by her, not to mention that the two courtyards are almost next to each other, and the children will also Come back and take a look around every day, there is nothing to worry about.
Qingyan said she didn't quite understand. She only knew that children who grew up next to the elderly were not as close as those who grew up next to their parents. Relationships were born from getting along with each other, and they slowly faded away when they were no longer around.
But this may not apply to ancient times. After all, the children of wealthy families in ancient times were mostly taken care of by wet nurses and servants. It probably didn’t make much difference whether they were with their parents or their great-grandmothers.
Xue Huan'er's family lived in Xicheng, and the magistrate's residence was on the other side of Beicheng. The distance between the two sides was not close, and it took more than half an hour for the carriage to arrive.
While Qingyan was chatting with Xue Huan'er, she used her spiritual consciousness to pay attention to the route outside.
After the carriage passed the government office, it turned into a wider alley and stopped at the end of the alley.
This should be the back door of the magistrate's mansion. The mansion where the magistrate lives is behind the government office, and in front is the government office. Only government officials enter and exit from that side, and family members all use the back door.
As for the servants, wives and servants, they usually go in and out through the more remote corner door.
Their monthly gathering is a women's gathering, so it's even more impossible to go through the front door.
Although it is said to be a back door, it is actually not much different from the front door of an ordinary mansion. It is very impressive to have a gatehouse and a plaque.
In ancient times, it was not a big deal. For example, when a boss or a relative of the emperor came to marry the mistress of the house, the middle door would not be opened. If you usually visited the house, you would usually go through the back door or the side door. There are certain rules for this.
When they arrived, there were already carriages from other provinces parked there. This alley was much wider than other alleys. At least there were carriages parked on one side, and the other side could still accommodate carriages. .
The carriages outside are all parked neatly, as if they are parked in their seats.
While waiting for Qingyan and her daughter to get out of the car, Xue Huan'er explained: "Generally, these gatherings don't last long. Most of them come in the morning, stay for a while after lunch, and then leave, so these carriages are parked outside. Just wait, there's no need to go back and come over to pick her up again."
They finished breakfast and tidied up, and it was almost ninety o'clock when they came over. They came over for the banquet, which meant saying hello and chatting first, and then it was almost time for lunch.
For a banquet, there must be a meal. After lunch, sit down for a while and then break up.
Qingyan was a little confused about what the prefect's wife was thinking. She invited guests once a month. Even if she had a rich family, she couldn't help but be so defeated. Wasn't this clearly telling people that the prefect was rich? An official could let people know that he was rich. Not a good thing.
Later, I heard Xue Huan'er talk about the family background of the prefect's wife, and then I realized that this was nothing. Her maiden family was an imperial merchant, and she was the eldest daughter's legitimate daughter. The dowry back then could be said to be a lot of money.
As the servants who led the way in the mansion turned left and right, they came to a large flower hall. Now in this season, there is no need to go to any garden. Even if there are flowers to enjoy, you have to bear the cold.
Therefore, Qingyan's imagination of a talented man meeting a beautiful woman by chance in a garden, or framing a drowning hero to save a beautiful woman, etc., would never happen.
There were already more than a dozen people in the flower hall, only five or six of them were sitting, and those standing were all servants and servants.
One of the women, who was about the same age as Xue Huan'er, happened to be facing the door. When she saw them, she stood up and came over to greet them.
He took Xue Huan'er's hand and said, "Why are you late today? You usually arrive at about the same time as me. I didn't see you when I came, so I thought you had something to do and didn't come."
Xue Huan'er patted the back of her hand and introduced her: "I have a relative at home, so I came here a little late. Let me introduce to you. This is my aunt's cousin Yang Hengyue. You call her Just Heng Yue.
Sister Yue'er, this is my handkerchief for Lin Jinrong. Just call her Sister Jinrong. Her husband is the same as your brother-in-law. "
Lin Jinrong turned to hold Qingyan's hand and smiled: "Sister Heng Yue's appearance is really iconic. Not to mention, her features are somewhat similar to your cousin's."
Then he took off a jade bracelet on his wrist and put it directly on Qingyan's hand, "I didn't know your cousin would bring you here. I didn't prepare a meeting gift. They say jade nourishes people. This is what I always wear. I gave it to my sister as a meeting gift."
Just as Qingyan was about to refuse, Xue Huan'er said, "Then Hengyue, just thank you, sister Jinrong. She is not usually a generous person, but she has fallen in love with you."
So Qingyan accepted it graciously, thanked her with a smile, and the three of them sat together.
After listening to the two of them chatting for a while, Qingyan also told them about what they had seen along the way, including the events in Qingfeng Town and Qinian Village. She did not talk about the fantasy ghosts, but only talked about the apparent changes in the village. .
This was enough for them to hear exclamations again and again. Not only the two of them and Li Muxue, but also the ladies who were chatting on one side and a few later were also attracted, and formed a circle unconsciously. Son.
Qingyan's speech was full of cadence and emotion, and her tone was also very emotional, making the listeners feel as if they were actually there.
In this way of narration, firstly, she added the methods of reciting lines and vocalizing that are usually taught by training teachers in her own media company to make her voice more emotional.
Second, she used the inciting brainwashing speeches she learned from her father to encourage subordinate employees at annual meetings. In addition, she often followed her mother out to do charity work and often listened to her speeches. Together, she told a story. The level of attraction is super doubled.
Looking at the pairs of eyes around her that were hungry for knowledge, Qingyan became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, and she almost couldn't help but reveal all the things she had experienced in Qinian Village.
Fortunately, reason overcame impulse and kept his mouth shut, without causing any new trouble to Qinian Village, which had finally calmed down.
If she really said what she said, a large number of people would definitely go there to hunt for treasures and dig graves. Those were treasures left over from the Shang Dynasty. Regardless of whether they were true or false, people would go there to take a look.
After she finished telling the story about her encounter with the bandits in Qingfeng Town, everyone was still surrounding her.
A lady couldn't help but asked: "Is the Qinian Village really so weird? Is it true that the villagers can't leave the Yunling County area? Will they die if they leave the area? That kind of spell has not been left, right? If someone learns it, It would be too scary.”
Others also echoed: "Yes, yes, that kind of evil magic cannot be passed down, otherwise it would be able to control many people!"
Qingyan said quickly: "It's hard to say whether it's true or not. There were only a few people out in total, and the deaths were accidental. Maybe it was a coincidence. After all, there are bandits around there and it's close to the border. It’s normal to have accidents while out and about.
I also heard what the old people in the village said, and it’s hard to tell whether it’s true or false. Anyway, nothing happened to the villagers who came out with me, which means it’s safe outside after the bandits were wiped out. "
Qingyan used words to deal with these official wives to prevent them from thinking wildly. It would be bad if they thought of the truth.
When the prefect's wife came over, these people dispersed. Some went to greet the prefect's wife, while others chatted about other things.
Qingyan was also attracted by a somewhat unique girl. This girl did not look like a lady who came with other ladies, because she had noticed when she was talking about the Qinian Village before that this girl was not with anyone. The other ladies and ladies also subconsciously kept a distance from her.
Now that everyone had dispersed, she was sitting alone in a place. Except for the two maids who were waiting beside her, the one closest to her was also two chairs away from her.
She looks to be about the same age as herself, about fifteen or sixteen years old, but her expression is very calm and calm, unlike the confused and understanding eyes of the official ladies who are around her. Blessed with spring water.
She looked like a mistress who had been in charge of the house for many years, and her eyes were somewhat accidental and sharp.
Xue Huan'er didn't hear a reply when she spoke to her. He turned around and saw her staring in one direction.
He followed her gaze curiously, and when he saw the person she was looking at, he touched her. When she came to her senses, he introduced her in a low voice: "That is Wang Qingyue, the eldest daughter of Wang Tongzhi's family. She is the same age as you." , is also fifteen years old this year.
It seems that this girl also had a hard life. Mrs. Tongzhi was injured when she gave birth to her legitimate son when she was eight years old. She was always sick in bed and unable to take care of things.
Her father was also confused about family affairs. He put the housekeeping power in the hands of his concubine. The concubine could only serve men but could not manage the house. He managed the Wang family in such a mess that the whole Qinzhou knew many of his fellow magistrates. joke.
He even replaced the medicine given to Madam and Young Master with inferior medicinal materials, which almost killed Madam Wang!
It was Wang Qingyue who had the courage to directly take back the housekeeping rights on herself. Over the years, the eldest daughter of the Wang family has been in charge of the backyard for seven years from the age of eight to fifteen.
The concubines in the backyard often resorted to tricks, but they were still no match for her. Wang Qingyue was in charge of the house, and the Queen Mother lingered on her sick bed all year round. Wang Tongzhi also had the bad qualities of a man. He had many concubines and many troubles. If he hadn't had such a Mrs. Wang is afraid that the grass on Mrs. Wang's grave will be too tall for her capable daughter.
Although she is the head of the family, there are things she doesn't care about. Wang Tongzhi is not very partial to her mother. Over the years, she has been helping out in the middle. To be honest, we outsiders are tired of watching.
Wang Qingyue has a strong character, but Mrs. Wang is a weak and incompetent woman who regards her husband as her heaven. Now she cannot serve her husband. Even if the concubines come to provoke her, Mrs. Wang tolerates it. This makes us look down on her very much, so even if She hasn't left the house for some years and no one asked to visit her. "
Hearing this, Qingyan felt tired for Wang Qingyue. She had to take care of her weak mother, take care of her young brother, take care of things in the house, and prevent her brothers and sisters from stumbling upon her, and guard against concubines. They are not well-intentioned.
It's no wonder that he is full of calculations at a young age. In such a family, if everything is simple, there will probably be no bones left.
But she was a little strange, why were these people avoiding her?
Even if Wang Qingyue has some schemes at home, it is only human nature and there should be no conflict with these ladies, right?
After thinking about it and asking the question, Xue Huan'er replied before Lin Jinrong could answer: "Sigh... It's not that these people are afraid of being plotted, this girl Wang Qingyue is very principled and will not easily provoke others.
It’s not that she has a reputation for being powerful, it’s not that she has the reputation of being a housekeeper at a young age, but that there was also a concubine who came with her aunt-in-law and couldn’t stand it, so a girl from the boudoir took over the housekeeping power, and she said a few unpleasant words. of.
Wang Qingyue directly stripped that young lady and told her many dirty things that young lady had done. She almost hanged herself when she returned. From then on, these young ladies of the same age did not dare to speak to him.
Even if he is offended by any words, some secret things will be exposed, and then he will not be able to live.
I don’t know where the little girl Wang Qingyue found out about the concubine, and she told it so loudly.
These are all housewives. How can I say that they are all good? No one is perfect. There are always some tricks and tricks in it, so everyone avoids her.
Of course, not all of them want to hide, there are also peers who like her personality, but her family does not allow her to interact with her, for fear of being said to be as powerful as her, which is not good for her husband's family.
And those of us who are a little different in age from her can't play with a little girl, so she seems to be a little isolated.
If you are not afraid of sister Heng Yue, you can have some friendship with her. This girl is really not a bad person. "
Qingyan nodded. She didn't mind getting to know the other person, but she couldn't stay here for long. If they really became friends, they wouldn't be able to contact or see each other in the future, so there was no need to be a friend to others. Sad.
Thinking so, when the other party was sitting next to her while eating, Qingyan politely greeted her and chatted for a few words.
(End of chapter)
