The weather was already late autumn, Mrs. Fu went home alone. When Mrs. Fu saw her coming back, she was surprised: "It is said that your mother-in-law just came back from the village a few days ago. Why did you come over? It will not be good for you to be arranged by then. Everyone Son, every word and action is being watched."
Her mother's sincere words made Mrs. Fu's eyes sore. She suppressed her sadness and discussed Lijia's marriage with Mrs. Fu.
"Now that the third girl has made an arrangement with the Zheng family, the three girls have to take care of it. The second girl has to take care of it. But Li Jia and Minglun are here..." Mrs. Fu paused. She knew that her mother cared about her and Li Jia the most. Now, Since she had already brought it up, she would definitely answer it.
Who knew that Mrs. Fu was asking about something else: "You three girls are engaged to the Zheng family? Could it be the Zheng family in Xingyang?"
Mrs. Fu nodded: "It's his family. The head of the Zheng family is from the same family as our master, and they have a very good relationship. Mr. Zheng is about 20 years old, and he is ten years older than Li Shu. I saw Mr. Qiu not interested in this matter. The marriage is very exciting, so I can’t say anything.”
"Hmph, it's so easy to deceive someone who doesn't know the details. Why don't you just rush in for fear of missing out? You said the same goes for the Zheng family. You can't settle on this marriage just for the sake of my uncle's face." Mrs. Fu looked disdainful. .
But Mrs. Fu didn't come to talk about the rights and wrongs of Mrs. Fu. The most urgent thing at the moment was Lijia's marriage, so she said: "Mom, since it's already decided, why bother to say so much. The most urgent thing is whether Lijia wants to marry or not." What about the engagement? After all, she is the eldest sister."
Mrs. Fu sensitively noticed the change in Mrs. Fu's eyes, but in a flash Mrs. Fu smiled and said, "That's for sure. Just wait a moment and I'll find your sister-in-law."
Mistress Fu came soon. Although Mistress Fu and Mrs. Fu were not as close as Mrs. Fu and Grandma Fu, the relationship between sister-in-law and sister-in-law was very harmonious anyway, so Mistress Fu was all smiles when she came in.
"Chunhua is here, why didn't you tell me in advance? I asked your second brother to bring you Wang Ji's mutton soup. Your brother passes by there every day when he goes to the office. Qian'er also kept saying, if you were here, I don't know how many times I love eating, it’s such a shame.”
Mrs. Fu was very touched. Her parents were really nice to her! This is why she is always willing to take her daughter home. After all, her husband's family is different.
Therefore, she explained the whole story straight to the point: "Anyway, these small decisions are always handled by us adults. It would be best if they can be done as soon as possible."
Little did they know that Second Mistress Fu cursed: "This Fu Qiujun, I said she is not a good person. How can a ten-year-old child make noises about getting engaged? It's really a joke. People who don't know think she wants to sell her daughter." , what she did is so ugly. Sister, listen to me, she did this on purpose, deliberately to embarrass you, to make the second girl in your family hate you, and to step on you to show her power. If you really do it, That’s when you fall into the trap.”
Mrs. Fu hesitated again: "Is that so?"
Second Grandma Fu smiled and said: "Why not? She is deliberately forcing you to go to the Zeng family and hurriedly settle on Lijia. By then, you two will be like a grass-roots team, but her place is prosperous. Huo, I deliberately want to suppress you, just to see that you are honest."
Mrs. Fu looked at Mrs. Fu, but Mrs. Fu had a sullen face. Second Mistress Fu was talking about Fu Minglun: "Minglun has been working harder and harder on his studies these days. What else can he say? The world says he is extremely intelligent, but he is also very diligent in private." It's tight, and I heard he's still coughing a little."
Hearing that Fu Minglun was in poor health, Mrs. Fu and Mrs. Fu asked a few questions with concern. Mistress Fu said something a little serious, and said a lot of bad things about little Mrs. Fu in the process, and asked her to take care of herself and give birth to a son.
Feeling dizzy, when Fu returned home, she realized that the matter had not been completed.
She felt tight in her chest, and thought about what Second Grandma Fu said. Fu Qiujun just wanted to frame her and make her look embarrassed, so she was completely ruined.
Young Mrs. Fu heard that Mrs. Fu was ill and said that she could not manage the house, so she had to take over the housekeeping duties herself. Mrs. Liu simply asked her to take charge of the house.
"Your sister-in-law and sister are not feeling very well. It just so happens that Liwan and Lishu are the affairs of your second wife, so you might as well help with the housekeeping."
Little Fu sighed: "That's all. It's just that my sister is the housekeeper at home all year round. I am useless. I will ask my sister to take care of me when the time comes."
Mrs. Liu smiled and said, "Why do you have to say that? The housekeeper was very good at that time when you came in."
"Mom, I'm so impressed." Mrs. Fu mentioned that she was going to Zeng's house again. She didn't care about her face at all, but said: "Liwan is not young anymore. We can settle down as soon as possible and we will feel at ease. Master It is also said that if you let Zeng Sanlang pass by the house more often, we are all part of the same family."
As for Li Jia, she didn't mention it, but Mrs. Liu thought that Mrs. Fu fell ill after returning to her parents' home. She seemed to notice something, so she didn't say anything.
We can't just wait and see for a good husband because of Li Jia.
But Mrs. Liu said: "Let's just tell the outside world that Lijia has taken care of it. As for the Zeng family, their family is easy to talk to. After all, there is order in the hierarchy, and we can't do things according to our own wishes."
Little Fu smiled and said: "She is the old lady after all. She solved my urgent need with just a few words."
A few days ago, Mrs. Xu came and went with Li Zhenxuanhe. This time, the young housekeeper Fu called all the girls in the second room over and asked them to help.
This was approved by the whole family. This is the magnanimity of a grown-up woman. It would be too narrow-minded to only teach her own daughter.
Lishu also knew what her mother meant. To learn well, one must have someone to compare with. Only by having someone to test against can one become more courageous and see the strengths of others as well as one's own shortcomings.
It’s better to race a horse than to live a horse.
Mrs. Fu smiled again and said to her daughter: "Your housekeeper must be responsible and allocate the money well. Don't act coquettishly, because you think I will hide something secret."
Li Shu promised: "Don't worry, I will definitely complete the tasks assigned to me by my mother, and I will definitely take care of the family." She understood her mother very well, although her mother was usually indifferent to her kindness. Yes, but you still have to teach what needs to be taught. Don’t think that you are smart and hide your secrets everywhere. If you don’t teach them, you will watch them make a fool of themselves.
Little did they know that when they made a fool of themselves, the reputation of the Liu family girls was affected.
What's more, the girls in the second room have never openly disagreed. Even if it is the grudges of the previous generation, the younger generation has not reached that point. Even Liwan, it is just an occasional soreness and maggots, nothing substantial.
For example, if Li Jia or Li Wan get married first, they will know nothing and will be controlled by their husband's family. When the time comes, they will cheat their parents' family. Will they help or not?
Mrs. Fu quickly conveyed the news to all the girls. The happiest one was Liwan. The maids Yu Ming and Baozhu beside her agreed.
Yu Ming said: "The second girl married into the Zeng family. There is only one son in the second room of the Zeng family. You want to be in charge of the house when you come in. It would be great if my wife is willing to take you to take charge of the house."
"Yes, since my aunt passed away, even my aunt's furniture was given to me by my wife. Originally, I thought Li Zhen was a few years younger than me. She could do the abacus so loudly, she could read the account books, and she could also help prepare so many things. "More, I'm so envious. I didn't expect that my wife would teach us how to be a housekeeper so soon." Liwan knew that she was really not outstanding among the sisters, and her father didn't like her either and treated her indifferently.
She is not as good as Li Shu in reading and playing the piano, is not as considerate as Li Rou in pleasing people, and even is not as considerate as Li Jia in overall care.
In her heart, she was actually a little afraid of marrying into the second wife of the Zeng family. She was afraid that she would not do well because the Zeng family and the Liu family were close relatives. Unlike other sisters, they would not see each other often after they got married.
Now this urgent need has been solved.
In the past, Liwan wanted to be friends with Lijia, but all she got was some scraps that Lijia took back from her maternal grandfather's house, and nothing really. Now it seems that little Fu is more attractive than Fu and Li Jiali is still much better.
However, she was also worried that Mr. Fu might be hiding something secret. On the surface, he was a teacher, but in fact, he was keeping a secret for his daughter.
Her worry was also Aunt Ding's worry, so she said: "You don't have to be competitive in everything. After all, the housekeeper has Aunt Ding to teach you quietly."
"My daughter thinks so too. I can't afford to offend any of those people. The eldest sister is good, she is a very friendly person to us. I really didn't expect the second sister. I have a good relationship with the third sister on weekdays. Maggot. As for the third sister, she might be watching a monkey show in the village. I asked her why she is so at ease in the village, only sleeping and serving tea, and not caring about anything else. It turns out that she has already made up her mind." Lirou also has her own problems. insights.
Aunt Ding said: "Your eldest sister is very thoughtful, but she may not be what you think. The second girl is cunning, and the third girl wants the best in everything, even when looking for her future husband. Little do they know that if a man is too handsome and perfect, countless women will pounce on him without exception."
Lirou smiled and said, "I think the third sister has always been arrogant, and she won't understand this."
"Yes, she will have a very hard life after getting married. She is always worried for fear that others will steal her husband. The Zheng family has a high status, and it is difficult for your father to take care of her family affairs. So, in this kind of life, Don't be envious." Aunt Ding said.
The mother and daughter talked about a lot of details about the housekeeper, and then Lirou left with satisfaction.
Soon the next day, little Fu got the right cards, gave a lecture, and then asked the four girls to help with the housekeeping.
"Big girl, the second girl is a little older, and her responsibilities should be heavier. Recently, there are a few things to do at home. The women and girls inside and outside the second house are all restless. They are eating, drinking, and gambling, and the guards are not diligent. The lights are turned off in each yard and they are hidden. The masters play cards, and push back and forth during the day. I will leave this matter to the eldest girl. If there is something big that you can't handle, just reply to me. If there is any banquet at home, or if someone gives a gift in return, you all have to reply. Big girl.”
Lishu and the other four sisters stood below and obeyed the orders. Lijia came out and was blessed.
Then I heard Mr. Fu say: "There have been guests at home recently, and we have to decorate the house, so I handed over the sewing room and tea room to the second girl. For one thing, the tea room is not allowed to use old tea as good tea, which makes people think that our Liu family Neglect, and you have to know what kind of tea will be served to what kind of people. In addition, the sewing room needs to make winter clothes, as well as shoes, boots, hats, socks, and gift bags, which must be finished before Laba. , you must carefully discuss the specific colors and styles you choose with the mothers in charge.”
Liwan thought to herself that the eldest sister had gained the right to socialize, but night watch was an offending job with mixed benefits. Managing the sewing room and tea room is a heavy task. In previous years, it would be enough to rush out the clothes. This year, the third sister is turning ten, and she and the third sister are getting engaged, especially her Dongyue engagement. Mrs. Fu said that it was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, so it was impossible for her maids to still wear the clothes of the old year when she made the wedding, so she had to be more diligent.
"Three girls and fourth girls, although you are younger, you are not young at all. You are also educated and literate, no less than your two sisters. The third girl takes care of the porcelain in the house, lifting cups, dishes, and porcelain. It is your responsibility to take care of the copper and tin utensils, and the fourth girl is responsible for the spices. It is your responsibility to take care of the spices in all the incense burners in the house."
Not to mention the girls, even the maids were convinced. The second wife of the second room can be regarded as impartial. Her biological daughter is only in charge of porcelain, and only specializes in this. The two older ones are responsible for two things.
The four girls took their orders, and Little Fu said sternly: "There is no need for you to take office now. Today we have assigned tasks. You go find the mother in charge. There is only one thing. If I know who is quarreling among the sisters, doing bad things, and the family law." Dispose of it. Don’t blame your family for not giving you a chance in the future. Your performance will be watched by the whole government, and everyone will give you credit."
Although Lishu was a little scared when she saw her mother's pink face, she suddenly heard little Fu said: "Of course, if anyone performs well, I will reward her."
In fact, Lijia had heard Yuping complain before, saying that when young Fu was housekeeper, he was very strict in running the house, which was beyond the reach of ordinary people. But in fact, she is not very powerful. She learns many things by doing, but she is very majestic.
Lijia thought it was an exaggeration before, but now it seems that it is indeed the case.
After the four sisters dispersed, they went to work each other. Lijia had to ask her mother-in-law how to write greetings and how to collect them. She also had to prepare for night patrol, so there was no time to breathe.
Lishu went to the porcelain warehouse at that time. She read the brochure herself and asked the steward about the situation. She could not give random orders.
Li Rou also wanted to go and do her work, but Li Zhen came over. She insisted that she was the eldest daughter of the family and was not subject to the discipline of the young Fu family. She also asked Li Rou what she was in charge of. She heard that she only cared about spices and scorned her.
"I think that lady did it on purpose. It doesn't matter what the value of such a spice is!" According to Li Zhen, she should be in charge of the ledger and the banquet.
Lirou knew what she said was wrong. Although she didn't like Mr. Fu, she also admitted that her arrangement was right. She should do the small things first and then take the big ones. No one can accomplish everything overnight.
But she couldn't say that, so she had to say: "Third sister only cares about the dishes. I am always a little better than her. It will be hard to tell if there is a bump."
Li Zhen clapped her hands: "That's great, I really want to cause trouble for her."
Li Rou frowned, but she couldn't say much. She could only blame Li Shu for being unlucky and offending Li Zhen. She couldn't afford to offend anyone anyway.
Lishu didn't feel that her mother only asked her to take care of the porcelain. She even felt that every profession had its own skills, and the same was true for porcelain. Porcelain is not just cups and dishes, but also many porcelain bottles and so on.
There was a musty smell in the library. When Li Shu went in, she couldn't help but cover her nose and said, "Why is there so much moisture inside?"
The person in charge of the porcelain warehouse is Mrs. Zhong. She is in her forties this year. She has a pair of stern eyes and looks quite shrewd. Seeing that Lishu is young, she made up nonsense and said: "There are not many banquets throughout the year. If you leave it here for a long time, it will get stained with dust. Sister, be careful not to get your clothes dirty."
"I'm still worried about what I'm doing with my clothes. I see that the place here is very messy. Did the moisture get in from the porcelain before it was wiped dry?" Li Shu asked.
Mother Zhong looked like an outsider: "How can you do this, Miss Three? This porcelain is not washed with water, where does the moisture come from?"
She thought she was a layman, so Li Shu smiled and didn't really contradict her. Instead, she said: "It's because I don't understand that I was sent to learn from you. Don't worry, I'll be watching here today." On."
In a field that you don't understand at all, you have to study tirelessly. As the saying goes, a good memory is not as good as a bad writing, and it is better to do it once than to say it a thousand times. This all makes sense.
She had never managed a house like this in her previous life, so she naturally did the best she could.
Mother Zhong and others didn't like being stared at, even if this person was a girl in the house, so they tried to persuade her three or four times in a row. Lishu knew that they disliked her, so she glanced at Siyu.
Siyu said: "My wife asked us three girls to take charge of the porcelain room. Since we girls are here to learn, don't try to persuade us. Are you trying to force us girls to do this?"
"Hey, Siyu, don't say that. These guys are kind-hearted. They think that I am young and don't understand anything, so they are afraid that I won't do well. You must know that I am a person who rises to difficulties." Li Shu's face turned cold.
When everyone saw that she spoke in a measured manner, they hit them. She was the mistress, so they naturally did not dare to ignore her. They all came up to talk to each other as if to please, while Li Shu was watching the door.
But just one day was tiring enough. She had never taken care of a house in her previous life, and she had never been this tired.
When she was in Wusun, she became a virtuous concubine as Princess Pingning and her concubine. It started from small things. It's just that in Wusun, women are like cattle and horses. Unlike the Han people who have rules, men are the masters outside and women are the masters internally.
There were four big girls under her, Shuizhi Shuiyun and Tingxue Siyu. At this time, after Li Shu had finished her meal, she asked them to eat with her and they discussed strategies.
Shui Zhi said: "This Mother Zhong doesn't belong to anyone, even this mother-in-law is like this. All she wants to do all the time is to deceive the superiors and deceive the subordinates."
Lishu understood, and she said to the four of them: "I thought that if we go there every day, we would have to know something about eyebrows and eyebrows, but it's too slow. So now let's find out separately. For example, how to maintain the porcelain? You just want to use ordinary porcelain plates. A feather duster or a rag can be used, but what about gold-painted ones? There are also some antiques there. How to get them or where and how to put them, we don’t know. There are also some tin utensils and another pile of iron utensils. So, the five of us How about we work separately and summarize each day?"
The four girls were all gearing up, all agreed, and wanted to help Li Shu get things done.
Li Shu smiled and said, "In that case, let's go to bed early today."
As for the girls here, Shui Zhi Shuiyun is not young anymore. In a few years, she will be talking to her husband's family. In the future, she will follow Li Shu as a companion to the Zheng family. I heard that Xue Siyu is still young and they were bought from outside. The most loyal thing is that she will be a big girl in the future. Lishu usually never uses checks and balances or engages in internal fights to maintain her right to be the master. She is the backbone of these people. Who is responsible for what is always well organized.
Shuizhi and Tingxue went out to fetch hot water to take a bath. Lishu freshened herself up, put on her pajamas, and looked at the sky: "I'm afraid we'll have to wait a little longer. It's time for eldest sister to go on night patrol."
"Yes." Shui Yun answered.
Lishu yawned and went to sleep first. The other four girls, two slept in the outer room, one slept on the footrest, and the other slept with Lishu. After a while, they all fell asleep.
When Lishu fell asleep, Lijia gathered her cloak and sat in a small sedan to start patrolling the night. She was very responsible and not afraid of hard work. However, it had only been less than half a month, and the servants had arranged her secretly. It was fine during the day. She received invitations asking Mr. Fu or Mr. Fu how to deal with them. She was considered well-versed, but she did not meet many people as she expected. If they were distinguished guests, Mr. Fu's coming to socialize had nothing to do with her. She was just a clerk.
Of course, what she couldn't stand the most was that her mothers-in-law made arrangements for her because of her night watch, and she was always a little depressed.
But Liwan was really unexpected. She was in charge of two households, but she was flexible and flexible. She could also control some women who were unruly. She never complains when she is upset, and she doesn't say much when her servants are lazy. She is very diligent.
After a month of observation, Lishu compiled a book "On How to Maintain Porcelain". She is the most serious and can make flowers out of anything.
At first, Mother Zhong saw Lishu smiling and looking kind, but occasionally speaking sharply, so she didn't take her seriously. She thought she was easy to bully, but later she used an excuse to tease her, and then she realized that she was afraid.
Now the porcelain room is all adjusted according to Li Shu's instructions. How to place the precious porcelain with gold rims and what floor to place it with what patterns are all recorded in detail. Even the people who came to move some of them were unqualified or broken. We directly collected the money from the monthly payment. Liduo, Mother Zhong, who is now in charge, doesn't dare to look carelessly.
Every day, someone has to keep track of who borrows it and where it is used for banquets. Who cleans it when it comes back, how to clean it, how to place it, and where to put it, all must be recorded one by one.
With the rules now in place, Lishu felt a lot more relaxed. Of course, there were a lot of quarrels and mischief among them, so she gave face to those who deserved it and settled them all internally.
Even little Mrs. Fu couldn't help but say when she saw how beautifully her daughter had done everything. "Courage the Essence Method", can this thing really remove lead from powdered porcelain? "
Li Shu nodded: "Of course it is. This pink porcelain will become stale over time. I turned over the book myself, and some old servants told me that it was true, so I wrote it in. And this dad's favorite The Ding kiln "Guan" style jar with lotus petal pattern lid has black spots. You can use salt water and peel to remove the black spots. It is very effective. Now, no one in the porcelain room is dissatisfied with me."
Little Mrs. Fu clicked her tongue: "You are really good at everything you do. This booklet is really useful."
"Anyway, I've encountered most of the situations. I've been hanging out there all the time these days, so I've summed up these experiences." Li Shu smiled.
When Mrs. Fu went out to have a drink, one of the ladies mentioned that there were black spots in her brother's kiln. Mrs. Fu immediately took out a pamphlet from her sleeve and said, "Look, if there are black spots, you can do this. "
Mrs. Zheng was also present. Instead of showing off her daughter, little Fu complained: "This girl in my family wants to make a flower in everything she does. I let her look at the porcelain library for a few days. She was kind enough to write to me. I made a booklet, but fortunately I can help you today."
The lady saw that the words on the booklet were very well written, and there were many things she didn't recognize. She couldn't help but ask: "Mrs. Liu Er, can this porcelain splinter really be made by coating it with gold powder or gold foil? "
Little Fu waved her hand: "Don't ask me, it was all done by that girl in my family. I have never tried it myself."
But the lady said: "I see that there are many ancient books quoted in this book, which may be true. Can I take this book back for inspection?"
This... of course wouldn't work. Little Fu laughed and kept it.
Mrs. Zheng was very happy, which showed that her future daughter-in-law would be very capable. Seeing Mrs. Zheng's expression, little Fu was very proud of her daughter, because ordinary housekeepers just don't make mistakes, or they just manage people. Like Lirou, she was afraid of people stealing spices, so she let two unruly people guard her. Unfortunately, if we don't deal with each other, quarrels will easily arise.
Like my daughter, everything is not personal, only focused on this matter, so that you can see that this is your business. If there is a problem, it will be handled by the housekeeper, and everyone will detail what to do, so which link has the problem? , can find people accurately, and servants dare not be careless.
Soon, the first thing to test their housekeeping achievements came, which was Liwan's small wedding gift. The man came to the door with a Geng Tie, and also gave some small wedding gifts such as pigs and sheep. Whether people's horoscopes are in conflict with each other.
Since Li Shu was in charge of the porcelain, she wrote down several sets of porcelain that seemed auspicious and sent them to Liwan first for her to choose. After all, she was in charge of the waiter, and he would have the final say on what utensils to use. When the time comes, he suddenly comes and catches people off guard.
Li Wan opened the brochure and read it, and what was written on it was: [There are four sets of tea utensils for the groom’s family to choose from, namely Doucai Sanqiu Cup, Pastel Flower Tea Cover Bowl, Ding Kiln White Glaze Porcelain Bowl with Hemerocallis Pattern and Sunflower Mouth, Yue Kiln Secret glaze sunflower style porcelain bowl. 】
There are also [three sets of banquet plates for male guests to choose from: pastel eight-treasure pattern plate, pastel gold-painted heraldic pattern pattern plate, blue and white red sea animal wave pattern plate. 】
The person who was sent over said: "We, the third girl, asked the second girl to choose one. The people in the porcelain warehouse will prepare it today, and the people in the tea room and kitchen will pick it up tomorrow."
Liwan smiled and said: "You girls are very appropriate. I will choose these two." After she said that, she pointed it out to the servant.
The servant said: "Please just use a pen to make a circle underneath."
Liwan drew a few circles and saw that the servant repeated what Liwan had read twice. Liwan agreed that this was the case, so the servant said: "Please press your fingerprints so that I can finish it when I go back."
"I didn't expect Third Sister to have so many rules." Even so, Liwan also pressed her fingerprints.
After the people sent by Lishu had gone away, the lady in charge of the waiter next to her said: "Second girl, you don't know, but the porcelain room is unusual now. In the past, there were losses every month, which is what it should be. But the third girl is Whichever room gave out the cup will be held responsible if it is not returned. The servant heard that the fifth girl accidentally broke a cup, so the servant of the third girl added a note on the back of the cup that it was the fifth girl who broke it. The eldest lady could not help it, and re- If you choose the same one, you will be compensated.”
Liwan nodded: "That's true. I heard that the eldest sister's night watch offended the old lady's roommate, and the fourth sister couldn't control the servants, which caused the servants to argue and fight. Only one This third girl is very meticulous and very impressive."
The steward of the waiter flattered Liwan in advance, and then continued to talk about Lishu: "This third girl is very knowledgeable. I have collected tips on how to maintain porcelain everywhere. In the past, the porcelain in our house always had some wear and tear, but now there is no wear and tear. Old Yutou The third girl and the third girl murmur every day about how to repair porcelain, but it’s not the old man who repaired the old man’s beloved tea cup and got a reward, and everyone in the porcelain room praises the third girl.”
Liwan suddenly realized: "She is really good at everything."
In fact, no one knows how much effort Li Shu spent behind the scenes. However, at this time, Li Jia was said to be unable to blow the night wind and patrol the night.
Xiao Fu handed over this task to Li Shu without any dispute. Furthermore, Lirou listened to Aunt Ding and let the two discordant people guard her, so that she could accurately grasp the servant's small movements and let the wife suppress them, so that she could use Little Fu to suppress the servant. However, these two discordant people actually started fighting, which made Mrs. Liu feel that Lirou was not very useful, thus fully affirming the young Fu family.
Therefore, Mrs. Xu originally hinted that she was in good health and could take care of the house. When Mrs. Fu saw that the Zeng family had passed the Xiaoding period and was "recovered", these two people wanted to return to the housekeeping rights, but Mrs. Liu rejected them and still let them Little Fu's housekeeper.
Mrs. Liu's reason was also very good: "Boss wife, you have to take good care of the two pregnant women in your family, as well as yourself. You are not very old. Maybe you can have another one, so don't worry about it."
Regarding Mrs. Fu, Mrs. Liu said: "This time we fooled it, but Lijia is already thirteen, it's time to get engaged, and it's time for you to urge your mother's family. I heard what your sister said, you Lijia Didn’t Jia intend to kiss her more?"
In fact, Mrs. Liu also guessed things that even young Mrs. Fu could guess. She even said: "If Fu Minglun is over 20 years old, is it possible that none of the sisters below will get married? Just go back to your natal family and I said it, if the Fu family still refuses to get engaged, we Lijia can choose someone else, her father is also a fourth-rank official now, and our Liu family is also a famous family."
Mrs. Fu avoided the Zeng family. She thought it was Xiao Fu's plot. But this time her mother-in-law said so, Mrs. Fu had no choice but to bite the bullet and said to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fu: "Sister-in-law, it's not Qiu Jun who said this this time." Yes, my mother-in-law also said that there is an order of birth and age, and Minglun must be engaged to our Lijia, otherwise what if she threatens to change her?"
She knew it. The second sister-in-law had always liked Lijia very much and often praised Lijia for being sensible.
Unexpectedly, Mistress Fu actually said: "Sister, let me tell you the truth. My evildoer has no intention of getting married. Now he is going to the temple to study. It's not that I don't agree. How about this? My sister-in-law will introduce you to another one." How about a good marriage?"
At first, I just thought that my sister-in-law was afraid that her nephew would be distracted, or she felt sorry for being framed by Mrs. Fu, so she kept scolding Mrs. Fu. Little did I know that my sister-in-law didn't want to perform the marriage at all.
Mrs. Fu was very puzzled, and even couldn't finish her words: "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, didn't we agree that Lijia and Minglun would get married? When they were still very young, we said we wanted to get married. of."
Second Grandma Fu laughed dryly and said, "Yes, that's what I said at the time."
Mrs. Fu was shocked when she saw her second sister-in-law's appearance: "Second sister-in-law, why? We Lijia also have many people asking for marriage, but I always thought that Minglun is my nephew, so..."
"Sister, since there are many people asking for marriage in Lijia, you might as well choose a good one and agree. We Minglun has a bad temper and he really has no intention of getting married now." Second Grandma Fu looked away.
"But why?" Mrs. Fu knew that this was not the real reason.
Second Grandma Fu looked around for a moment, but when she saw no one around, she finally spoke out: "Sister, don't you know what happened to you back then? What if your secret is exposed one day, Li Li?" How can Jia behave? Our Fu family is an innocent family, how can we marry such a daughter-in-law?"
Hearing this, Mrs. Fu was shaken, as if she had been struck by lightning. She glanced at Second Grandma Fu in disbelief. Second Grandma Fu walked out quickly and whispered: "Sister, only the Liu family doesn't know about your affairs. We Don't pretend to be those insiders. Minglun will take the imperial examination in the future and become an official in the future. His wife does not need to be from a high family background, but I just hope that she is innocent. I'm sorry, I am a straightforward person. I don’t want to talk about this.”:,,
