A slight smile appeared on Cui Changhe's lips, "Junior sister, you are very enlightened! Okay, after the banquet, go back to my father; he has a lot of stuff, so I'll order some at a time."
Xu Shoufu: I didn’t expect you to be like this, apprentice.
Ji Jin: Second Junior Brother, I didn’t expect you to have such thoughts, I admire you.
The legitimate son of the Cui family was suppressed by the concubine, and the head wife of the Cui family had limited manpower in the inner court. Back then, the head wife of the Cui family was convicted of a crime and the whole family was exiled, leaving no one available outside. In addition, she did not act secretly back then, and everyone who should know about the murder of the concubine was known to the outside world.
Do you really think that if the Cui family leader doesn't deal with the woman, he won't do anything?
Cui Changhe considered himself not a gentleman, and he didn't worry about it until his health was bad. He had the idea of destroying it if he couldn't get it. Even if he got it, he was destined to die and would not let the Cui family remain intact. Of course, now that he is in good health, he will naturally live better and better; he will be disgusted to death by the mother and son of the Cui family.
"Okay, then I'll wait for the good news from Second Senior Brother." He was a serious person with a lot of tricks in his heart, and he was talking about Cui Changhe.
Ji Jin said: "Second Junior Brother, you often ask the Cui family for things, can he agree?"
"What will happen if you don't agree?" Cui Changhe's unfinished words were understood by both Ji Jin and Xu Shoufu.
The head wife of the Cui family was stupid. When her own children were young, she was busy competing for favors and killed the concubines and heirs in the backyard. When the Cui family's legitimate son was seven years old, her natal family was convicted, and during that time she had no intention of taking care of her son.
By the time she got over the crime committed by her parents, another two years had passed; new people kept coming into the backyard, and her legitimate son was nine years old, and his temperament had already been determined. He was raised by servants to be arrogant and domineering. He can't read well and is always the first to get into trouble. He is a complete cheat on his father's son.
Among the concubines of the Cui family, except for Cui Changhe, who was favored by Xu Shoufu and brought up by his side, all the others had been destroyed by the head of the family. They were crippled and crippled, and none of them could stand up. Nowadays, the only thing the Cui family head can count on is Cui Changhe, and he also hopes that Cui Changhe will be well; at least he is a heir of the Cui family, and he can be regarded as a successor.
Ji Jin knew he had said the wrong thing and sighed: "Second Junior Brother, if you have anything to do, just tell me."
"Thank you, Senior Brother." Cui Changhe nodded, understanding.
Xu Shoufu and Ji Jin have helped him a lot over the years. Otherwise, he would not be living so well if the head wife controlled the backyard.
Xu Shoufu nodded and said: "Same for Minghua, if you have anything to do, just go to your senior brother, he has a lot of good things in his hands. If you can collect as much as you want, leaving it to him is a waste. If you don't study it seriously, keeping it will take up space. "
Ji Jin: Is it really okay for you to teach your young apprentice how to shear wool in a serious manner?
Minghua smiled and nodded in response; Ji Jin felt his eyes darken, but looking at the sweet smile on the younger sister's face, she couldn't bear to refuse, so she said.
"I'll look through it when I get back, sort it out, and send it to Xiao Mansion for my junior sister."
"Then, little sister, I would like to thank my senior brother for his generous gift." He smiled and bowed with his long body, which was quite cunning.
Ji Jin laughed dryly and said: "I should, I should, you're welcome." Just treat it as a plaything for your sister, and don't feel bad.
But, it still hurts.
"Master, the guests are arriving at the door one after another." The old housekeeper walked to the door and bowed to reply.
Ji Jin's voice stopped suddenly, and her eyes turned to Xu Shoufu, "Master, the second junior brother and I took the junior sister outside to greet her."
"No, my little disciple, you don't have to cater to anyone; as for you, you can go out if you want." Some families have good relations with the Ji family and the Cui family, so they still have to give them the face they deserve.
Ji Jin and Cui Changhe bowed and left.
The housekeeper asked someone to bring tea and snacks, "Miss Minghua will use it first."
"Thank you, uncle butler." After thanking her with a smile, she looked at the butler and asked, "I don't know how many people are here."
"There are about ten people, most of whom are friends with our master; some are friends with the Ji family and the Cui family."
Minghua clearly understood that if someone with whom you have a good relationship comes earlier, those who have a good relationship will usually come later; of course, this situation may also be the other way around, it is possible.
Xu Shoufu waved his hand and asked the butler to go down to entertain the guests first. If any guests come, they can be brought here first.
The housekeeper took the order and left. After a while, he came back with Ji Jin and Cui Changhe. There were thirteen people beside them. Minghua swept them away one by one. Old and young, men and women, all ranked according to their status. Come walking.
Among the people accompanying her, there were many girls of about the same age as her.
"Old Xu, you are not kind, you quietly accepted the closed disciples." An old man walking at the front, with gray hair, but in good spirits; he came first and got the upper hand.
The people who followed him bowed or paid tribute one after another.
"Good morning, Chief Xu."
"Everyone, get up. No need to be polite." Xu Shouxu raised his hand and said to the old man: "Sit down."
The old man sat down with a smile, and took a little girl to follow him, "Come, look at my little granddaughter. She is eight years old this year. She is now learning piano, chess, calligraphy and painting with the teacher hired by her family. I admire you very much, and I hope you can I’ll be your apprentice.”
"Grandpa, don't talk nonsense. Why do I want to be Master Xu's apprentice? I obviously want to be Young Master Ji's apprentice." The little girl spoke clearly and her eyes were lively. She looked like she was brave.
It can be seen that you will definitely be favored at home.
"You kid, isn't your Grandpa Xu good?"
"You also said that you are Grandpa, how can you have the shamelessness to worship Grandpa as your master? So, Grandpa, don't mess with me blindly; when your granddaughter becomes Master Ji, Master Xu will also be my master, just like that." The little girl is smart and lively, and talks interestingly.
Xu Shoufu smiled, but did not follow their words; instead, he called Minghua to his side and introduced her to everyone.
"She is my close disciple, Xiao Minghua." Xu Shoufu added: "Minghua, this is the former Pavilion elder, and he and my teacher are veterans of two dynasties; however, he has been ill in recent years and has Resign and go home to enjoy family happiness. Just call him Uncle Nian. Over there are your brother, sister-in-law and nephews from Uncle Nian’s family."
Minghua took two steps forward, walked out of Xu Shoufu's range, and bowed to him.
"I've met Uncle Nian, brothers and sisters-in-law of the Nian family."
"You're welcome, you're welcome." The young people of the Nian family hurriedly avoided it, not daring to suffer any consequences; only the old man stroked his beard and smiled, "No wonder you agreed to accept the closed disciple. It turns out he is a very smart little baby. Look at Are you five years old? You are so smart at the age of five, and your eyes are clear and upright, which shows that you are a person with independent opinions and principles. Lao Xu, your vision is as good as ever. "
Xu Shoufu chuckled and quickly calmed down, "Minghua is a smart and filial child. Please help me take care of her when you see her outside in the future. I like this child very much and hope that she will grow up well."
