Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the end of June.
The fourth large courtyard was finally completed, and even all the household appliances were built. Although the time was short, the details were exquisite.
In ancient times, there was no such thing as formaldehyde pollution. Once a house was built, you could move in immediately.
June 28 happened to be an auspicious day for relocation, so Cheng Wanwan made the decision for the family to move to their new home.
After walking through the hanging flower gate, you will find the courtyard where people live. The second courtyard is where their extended family lives, and the third courtyard is where Mrs. Wu and the servants live. Of course, they do not live in the main courtyard, but choose a wing room each. , the four guards and Wei Xiaohai are male, and they live in the first wing of the courtyard.
The fourth courtyard is arranged as a guest room, which can be opened when guests come.
Xiaodian, Xiaohei and Dahei were arranged in a place where the second and third entrances of the hospital meet. A pet paradise was specially built. The three little guys had a great time playing.
As for the chickens, ducks and geese, a house similar to a farm was built at the back of the yard at a huge cost. They are all raised separately and there will be no noise in the main yard at night.
We held a banquet at our new home. It was not a big event, we just invited some close relatives.
The courtyard for entertaining guests in front was very large. There were seven or eight tables of wine. One table for the craftsmen, two tables for Lao Zhao's family, two tables for Wu Cao's family, and three tables for his own family. Of course, Li Zheng, who had made great efforts, also invited us to drink. .
"This house is really spacious." Mrs. Zhao sighed with emotion. "Look at this place where Si Dan lives. There is a main house and two side rooms. Last year, you ladies lived in such a small three rooms. As for the house, in the blink of an eye, it was built with blue bricks and tiles, just like a dream!"
"Who says it isn't?" Li Zheng took a sip of wine, "I thought the Cao family's yard was very beautiful at first, but now I know that the Cao family is a businessman, and no matter how rich they are, they can't use the things used by officials, Dashan Niang This house is probably the only one in Huzhou."
He had been to Huzhou and had seen the magistrate's mansion outside. The courtyard was only half as spacious as this one.
Meng, the new mistress of the Cao family, hugged the child and said with a smile: "Isn't that right? I just walked in from the door and felt that this door is really grand. Master, let's change the door of the Cao Mansion later. I think the Sui'an family It looks so good.”
Cao Defu said with a headache: "If you don't understand, just say less."
The Sui'an people are sixth-grade officials, and the house structure is different from that of merchants. No matter how rich the merchants are, they can only have large houses with green tiles, but for officials, they can build a two-slope roof above the gate, and a roof below. There are two load-bearing columns, so that the entrance will look grand and beautiful. Coupled with two mighty stone lions, the grandeur will immediately come out.
Meng stuck out her tongue and said, "There are no outsiders here. Don't worry, I will be careful about my words and actions in front of outsiders."
Cao Defu had an even bigger headache.
It was a hot-headed and hasty decision to make Aunt Meng his wife, but when Meng really became the mistress, he realized that there were too many problems.
Meng used to be a maid, and she couldn't even recognize basic words. It was a fool's dream to want her to take care of the house.
Therefore, he could only ask someone to come back and teach him slowly, and he could only teach the mistress he chose with tears, so that she could truly take the position of mistress.
Meng took the child and went to huddle with Cao Yingying to talk. Although she was Cao Yingying's stepmother, she was actually only two years older than Cao Yingying. The two of them could still talk to each other, because they had the common topic of pregnancy and childbirth, so they could still talk. Be happy.
On the other side, Boss Wu and Aunt Wu of the Wu family were also invited over. They looked around the magnificent courtyard with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
Thinking about this time last year, and looking at today, my mother-in-law's family has really undergone earth-shaking changes.
However, their family has also undergone a lot of changes. Xiao Chui brings money back every month, and the family has saved almost ten taels of silver, so they renovated and expanded the small courtyard at home. Now it can be regarded as one of the most popular in their village. A nice big house.
And all this is because my mother-in-law is willing to give their Wu family a hand.
"Xiao Chui, you have to work hard." Aunt Wu whispered, "I heard that people in Sui'an trust you very much now, and you can't live up to this trust."
Wu Xiaochui nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Mom, I will definitely do a good job!"
The first ten years of his life were black and white, and he lived a similar life every day, but this half year has made his life rich in color. He cherishes this opportunity, and he will work harder, hoping to see a bright future in his life. more possibilities.
"And you, Huiniang, if you can marry into the Zhao family, it must be because our ancestral graves are smoking." Aunt Wu took her daughter's hand, "Your mother-in-law has an unusual status now. You must think carefully about what you say and do. Think about it, don’t let your mother-in-law feel dissatisfied with you... Also, you and Dashan should work hard to give birth to a son..."
Wu Huiniang said helplessly: "My mother-in-law and I are a family. If a family is cautious when talking, can it still be considered a family? As for giving birth to a son, there is no rush in this matter. Take your time. My mother-in-law has never asked me. Mom, don’t mention this all the time, otherwise my mother-in-law will think how much my mother-in-law’s family dislikes Xiao Zhuzhu.”
Aunt Wu quickly said: "Nonsense, Xiao Zhuzhu is my granddaughter, how can I not like her."
Everyone knows that the eldest granddaughter of Dashan's family has fallen into a lucky nest and is much more blessed than the boys born at the same time in the village.
The little girl is plump and plump, and she always smiles no matter who teases her. This girl is a lucky girl, and everyone likes her.
The house was busy when Cheng Jia suddenly walked in from the door and said, "Anren, Mrs. Zheng wants to see you."
Cheng Wanwan was originally smiling, but after hearing the three words Mrs. Zheng, her smile faded a bit.
Mrs. Zheng has only been to Dahe Village twice. The first time she plotted against the Lin family's legitimate daughter, and the second time she deliberately brought Mrs. Ge here to make trouble.
She always prided herself on her good temper, but she didn't look good on Mrs. Zheng this time.
She said softly: "Mrs. Qi, take Mrs. Zheng to the guest room to sit for a while."
Mrs. Qi, who was waiting on the side, responded and hurriedly walked towards the front yard.
In fact, Cheng Wanwan had almost eaten, and everyone was full of wine and food, and they kept talking lively.
Cheng Wanwan was not in a hurry to meet the guests and started chatting and laughing with her family.
In the side hall, Mrs. Zheng drank two cups of tea without seeing Cheng Wanwan's shadow. She suddenly felt angry, but she did not dare to get angry.
She came here today to ask for something.
In the past half month, the Zheng family has suddenly been in bad luck. Various problems have appeared inexplicably in the area under his husband's jurisdiction, and he has also been noted down by the Supervisory Censor Lin. If this recorded fault is sent to the court for review, In the hands of officials, their old Zheng will not be able to get promoted for at least ten years.
She and Lao Zheng lowered their status and went to the Lin family many times to apologize and plead for mercy, but Mr. Lin did not want to see them.
She could only hire a middleman.
