Qiqi was born in Lin Baihu, and he was born into one of the best talents in the county. [Read the full text] However, there are quite a few families with few families who inherited the hereditary tradition after trying hundreds of families. There is a tendency to expand the number of concubines in the family, and has been committed to recruiting beautiful women. If it were not for the limited financial resources due to official reputation, he would probably have purchased twelve or three concubines long ago. Even so, when it comes time to marry a wife, the family's concubine and first-in-law girl already have four golden nets. Marry another Mrs. Lin. Lin Ming said proudly: "This is called the Five Blessings and Longevity."
At this moment, Lin Baihu was sitting on the head of the family's seat next to his wife, with four concubines lined up in a half-moon shape behind him, as if the stars were holding the moon. Lin Ming looked around, feeling very proud.
While watching a play, a servant suddenly came to report: "Miss Li is here."
Lin Ming frowned: "Which Miss Li family?"
"Master Li's daughter from Jiangning Baihu Office" said and handed over the note written by Li Yongtong.
"Oh, it's her." Lin Ming was surprised: Li Yonghuang was his wife's cousin. Since his wife married in Foshan, the journey was far away. The two families don't interact much. Why did he come to the door rashly without even sending a letter beforehand?
"Who can send her?"
"According to the lady, he is a drug dealer.
"Nonsense!" Lin Ming cursed in a low voice.
"Why are you so angry when you feel so inferior?" Mrs. Lin turned her head.
"Your girl from the Li family is here." Lin Ming handed Li Shuihuang's wristband over, "You are fifteen years old, and you are doing something so ridiculous."
"She's here, there's no point getting angry." Mrs. Lin arrived calmly, "I'll go pick her up." She smiled sweetly as she spoke. This smile brought out two deep dimples on her cheeks, and Lin Baihu immediately felt numb. Half of it.
"All right
"There are also merchants who sent Qianqian, so they have to hold a banquet to thank them. After all, they have traveled thousands of miles, so it can be considered that they were delivered safely."
Lin Ming thought for a while: "That's fine. Anyway, everything in the kitchen is ready-made."
Mrs. Lin went out with her two maids. Asked the steward who carried the message: "Where is my cousin now?"
"The flowers are blooming again."
"Take her to my room."
When sisters meet, they naturally talk about reunion after a long absence. Not long after, Li Yonghuang said: "Sister, I'm almost dying of heat. Let me wash up first and change my clothes!"
"The good lady asked the maid: "Go and bring some buckets of hot water, and then ask Ma Zhang to buy a new bathtub in the back street. "
In a short time, hot and cold water and a bathtub were all ready. Mrs. Lin first closed the door, closed the windows, and then lowered the bamboo curtains. The room suddenly became dark. Mrs. Lin came up, removed the bodhisattva for her, untied her belt, took off her coat, and then unwrapped the strips of cloth wrapped around her chest layer by layer, exposing her bellyband. Mrs. Lin moved her fingers slightly and took off the silver chain hanging the bellyband, and the soft and smooth satin bellyband slipped down.
Li Yongliang turned his back shyly. Mrs. Lin held her waist with both hands and whispered in her ear: "Qianqian, your waist has become much thinner." Li Yongdong twisted his waist, "Is it possible that I used to have a bucket waist?" "
"No, I used to have a small waist, but" Mrs. Lin's hands held up the two small buds on Qianqian's chest, "it's much bigger here."
"Sister, you're so annoying, you're touching me!" Li Yongliang felt a numbness in his chest when her hands touched him, and he quickly pushed her hand away, "I'm going to take a shower. Sister, just ask a maid to serve me."
"The maid has rough hands and feet." Through the dim light from the bamboo curtain, Mrs. Lin saw a slender figure with thin skin and white flesh. A black head hung on his shoulders, his legs were twisted tightly, and he held a bellyband in front of his chest to barely cover it. He smiled and said, "When you came to your sister's house when you were a child, did you forget that your sister gave you a bath?" He walked over, held her hand and whispered:
"Come on, sister, help you take a bath."
Li Yonghuang's nose drifted to the scent of his sister's fragrance, which was like orchids and penetrated his heart. He couldn't help but follow her.
After taking a refreshing bath, Mrs. Lin asked the maid to get a brand new dressing box to help her dress up again. She also got her own clean clothes for her to change into, then opened the door and went out to see Lin Ming. .
Lin Ming was very interested in having a sister-in-law. Since his wife was willing to take her in, he could just let her worry about it. Besides, with such a pleasant and lively sister-in-law here, life will be more fun. When asked about what happened along the way, Li Yonghuang naturally told one part truth and nine parts lies. It's all the truth without adding any water. It probably happened on the way from Guangzhou to Foshan. Of course, it is impossible to say that she stole her money, pretended to be an old daughter, and played "Bliss Powder".
Lin Ming nodded and said: "It seems that these merchants are all gentlemen. I should thank them properly."
"Yes, we should at least prepare a post to show that we are not lacking in courtesy."
"That's what Madam said." Lin Ming could be said to obey his wife's words. He immediately asked someone to prepare a post and send it to the guests. "He is absolutely not happy to give money and property to others. Of course, he should be tattooed to try to get a better future for a hundred households. If he doesn't ask for it, he needs to be filial to his superiors. He has to socialize with colleagues who are passing by. He also has a wife and four concubines who need to be well-dressed and well-fed, plus a bunch of The servants, maids, and old ladies have to support each other, and the expenses are very high. The salary given by the court is limited, especially for departments like Jinyiwei where there are so many salary-paying officials, and there are more than 80,000 people who receive financial support. The salary is never punctual. Fortunately, he was a local householder and was very well-off. Otherwise, I really don’t know how he would have gotten along these days.
If the banquet is only held once, the etiquette is too light, and relatives and friends will inevitably discuss it if they know about it. Not wanting to give up, Mrs. Lin came up with an idea and said: "You have to invite them tomorrow anyway. Since they are coming to Foshan Town to do business, why not invite some big local businessmen to accompany them? Do them a favor."
"What Madam said is absolutely true." Lin Ming thought that this was a simple task, it was effortless and effortless, and it was acceptable in terms of human relations. "Just which ones should I invite?"
"Qianqian said: Mr. Liu is a doctor, and Mr. Yang is the shopkeeper of the medicine shop. Why not invite Mr. Yang Da, the shopkeeper of Yang Run Kaitang, to accompany you? He is a leader in this field in Foshan."
You are wrong. My husband is thoughtful. "
"Let me invite Mr. Li Luoyou again. He came to Foshan online a few days ago. Today he also sent birthday gifts. His family used to do business outside the customs. The business is very large. I heard that many precious medicinal materials are obtained from outside the customs. .Although Mr. Li has been hiding in the pass for many years, he might still have some stock on hand."
Li Luo was naturally recognized by Lin Ming. Not only did he recognize him, but today he also happily accepted some "generous gifts" in addition to birthday gifts and negotiated a deal. He smiled: "Madam, you are thinking too much. It is up to them to decide this matter of business. Being a husband means inviting people to get together. As for whether they can come up with something, that is their business. .”
"Yes, my husband is here for me." Mrs. Lin smiled slightly, "Qianqian is here tonight. We sisters have some private things to say. If you please, my husband, please stay at Qingyun's place today."
"You have private conversations with your sisters all day long." Lin Ming said sadly, "Every month, who sleeps more with you, Qingyun, Bibo, or your husband?"
Okay, my husband, don’t worry about it. Mrs. Lin's eyes were flowing and she was extremely charming, "But you have never asked your husband to stay alone in an empty room?" Besides, this is my cousin, and she is half of my natal family, so I have to take care of her. "
Lin Ming seemed to have some objections to this. Mrs. Lin whispered: "I will serve my husband with Bi Bo tomorrow night."
Li Luoyou arrived in Foshan a few days ago, and he was accompanied by two foreigners. One is Li Luoyou, an Englishman who has been doing business in Macau for many years, and other Chinese people who are familiar with him jokingly named him Quack Qiong; the other is Ma Yangchun, a German Jesuit missionary.
Ever since he came to Guangzhou on his father's orders to take over his family's foreign business in the last years of Tianqi, Li Luoyou has come to Foshan almost every two to three months to order porcelain, silk and medicinal materials. Export via quark poor channels.
The Li family has been a wealthy businessman for generations, and they are also members of Beizhili at the foot of Tianzi. Their style is somewhat "official". The group set out from Guangzhou, using three large boats, and came along the river in a mighty manner. One dock. Directly invest in the branch of "Liao Hai Xing" in Datong Street, Foshan. In order to receive his boss, Shopkeeper Cheng of Semicolon had prepared everything ten days ago: as soon as the sedan arrived, Li Luoyou and his guests, as well as his wife and nephew named Gu Hecheng, was the big man who evacuated the town in Guangning. What he brought back from the rebel army during the retreat was also the only flesh and blood of the wife clan. Another master who helped with writing and ink was brought into the living room, and four smart boys who were specially prepared poured water and tea. Busy as hell. While Li Luoyou was enjoying the service of the boys, he also asked about various local news.
It was chaotic for a while. Everyone sat down.
Li Luoyou ordered people to send the two red-haired guests to the guest room to rest and wait.
One of the personal servants he brought with him, Su Ye, held a hookah to fill his cigarettes. At the same time, he whispered: "Aunt Jiang has settled down. When will the master come in?"
"Are you here to play with her in Foshan?" He said that he thought Aunt Jiang was too ignorant, "Tell her to kneel down and reflect, and wait until I come in."
The first words he spoke were punishments, without any sympathy or sympathy. Everyone stared with bated breath, not daring to answer
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Ye didn't dare to say anything, so he had to go in and convey the order. Secretly I felt aggrieved for the unfortunate Aunt Jiang. This ruthless family style has become more and more intense since Li Luo escaped from death and escaped back to the pass.
Shopkeeper Cheng of the "Master" semicolon came to ask for instructions: "How to arrange dinner? Do you want to use the cook brought by the master to make some vegetables?" Because the Li family has been dealing with Western businessmen for many years, the house always has a cook and various condiments and kitchen utensils and ingredients. , brought together this time. In addition to entertaining two foreign guests, we are also planning to invite several regular customers to open meat dishes. ! ~!
