These days, watching several children learn to be housekeepers, Ou Mengmeng also learned that the main source of income for the Jia family was the eight villages outside the city. Of course, there were some near and far.
And in her memory, Jia's mother had never made an inspection in her life. She always accepted what others reported.
When she arrived at Zhang's house, she had never been there, but that was true. She got pregnant and gave birth to a child as soon as she entered the house, became pregnant again, gave birth to another child, and married Jia Min in the middle, so she had no time to go on inspection tours.
When it comes to Mrs. Wang, there is even less hope. Can you point at a wooden man and pay close attention to Zhuangzi's property? I just imagine Zhuangzi's situation based on the things and money he gets every year. In other words, they don't know Zhuangzi's situation at all. Anyway, they have a lot of money.
The place they are currently staying in is more like a courtyard than a manor. The manor has harvests and produces. The village in the suburbs was a reward from Taizu, the first generation of Duke Rongguo. The imperial village that Taizu loved to visit in his later years was not far away, so these veterans also divided estates of varying sizes on the left and right. , allowing them to escape the heat and cold.
Things had been packed up before, so when Ou Mengmeng and the others arrived, the house was warm and cozy. The courtyard outside was not as exquisite as in the capital, but it was wider and the children could have fun. Ou Mengmeng also didn't allow people around her to take care of her. She asked them to surround her and not bump into each other, but let them play what they should play.
Indoors, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Aunt Zhao, and Aunt Zhou were all sitting in the room with depressed expressions.
Mrs. Ou Mengmeng was too lazy to speak. She waved her hand and asked Mrs. Xing to be sent back to her room.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Wang was ready to stand up and leave. She is not in good spirits and is angry. When she came out, she said that Rong Mansion was going to be changed into General Mansion. If it was changed into General Mansion, where could she live? There are more people in the second room than in the big room.
Also, if this happens, what will happen to her treasure? But no one listens to her now. She wrote to her brother, but he ignored her. In other words, maybe the letter was not sent at all, and all the servants were dispersed. There were still many people in her room, and they were still the same people. However, without the Zhou Rui family, nothing seemed to go smoothly.
"Sit down." Ou Mengmeng has also been observing these wives these days. According to modern perspectives, she should unconditionally support Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang, the principal wives.
But these days, Ms. Xing was still hopelessly stupid, and she gave up. Wang Xifeng is now in charge of the housekeeper's affairs, and Wang Xifeng also goes to Jiangyunxuan every day to listen to Yuan Chun and Qin Keqing about the errors in the old account books. Be literate by the way. Although the time is still short, she is already extremely smart. Now, I know what not to do, and I really have authority. I have rules for many things.
So Ou Mengmeng is not worried about the first bedroom, but what about the second bedroom? The presence of Mrs. Wang is a big thunder. Let them separate their families and only harm Baoyu and Jia Zheng? It seems a bit unbearable!
Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou looked around, their eyes rolling. Now they didn't want to leave, they just wanted to see what the old lady was going to do with this person.
"Come over with your feet and let the two aunts sit down while the others go out." The old lady had no intention of letting them go out. Now she wants to try something else.
Even Yuanchun was kicked out. This kind of thing must not be seen or heard by people other than these three people.
Mrs. Wang looked at the closed door, then looked at Ou Mengmeng angrily, "Old lady."
"Condemn the person out, just talk to you." She pointed to the position and asked Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou to sit down. The two hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Mrs. Wang together. There really was no place for them to sit in front of Mrs. Wang.
"Okay, I just want to chat with you." Ou Mengmeng waved her hand, "Is it possible that I stand so tall and talk to you with my head held high? I won't be an old turtle anymore."
Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou looked at each other, feeling blessed and sat down next to the footrest.
Ou Mengmeng looked at the three people sitting there. Zhou's family was around forty. She was Jia Zheng's personal maid before his marriage. Later, they changed their marriage and she has been with him until now. I once had a child, but when she was seven or eight months pregnant, she was born prematurely for some reason. Aunt Zhou was almost not rescued. When she was rescued, she was as dumb as Mrs. Wang. Mother Jia just sent someone to give her some things. All these years, she just waited for death in the small side yard to the east of Rongxi Hall. .
The youngest is Zhao, who is in her mid-twenties. Looking at it now, she has thin lips and a small face, and she still looks a bit mean, but she can still be considered beautiful. If it weren't for this, Tanchun wouldn't be as beautiful as a rose.
Mrs. Wang is forty. In fact, she is not ugly. If she were ugly, how could her three children be so beautiful? It may be that the marriage did not meet her expectations, so her face became a little dull and dull. .
In fact, if you think about it carefully, the teacher Ni who played Mrs. Wang in the Red Mansions Opera is very good-looking, majestic, gentle and kind. If it weren't for that slap, she would have liked this gentle-looking noble lady. The one in front of me is actually prettier than that one. After all, this one is really well-maintained.
After reading it, Ou Mengmeng thought about it, "The second child is actually honest. For so many years, it's just the three of you. He chose the Zhao family after you gave birth to three children. The eldest son and the second son were both born to you. , so in this era and in such a family, he is pretty good. Look at the boss, and then look at Brother Zhen from the Ning Mansion!"
Ou Mengmeng patted her head, so people are like this and can be easily corrupted. I have only been here for a short time, but I actually think that Jia Zheng's pretense is okay. At least in terms of lust, he is better than most men in the Jia family.
Not to mention, Jia Zheng's biological father, Dai Shan, also had six aunts. Ou Mengmeng felt disgusted when she thought about it. Fortunately, Daishan had turned into ashes when she passed through. Otherwise, she wouldn't have minded being a widow. So looking at the three people in Jia Zheng's house, she really felt that Jia Zheng was doing this well in this era and in such a family environment.
"What do you mean, old lady? Do you want to say that your daughter-in-law is dissatisfied and jealous?" Mrs. Wang was angry, feeling that the old lady was picking on herself again. She said before that she had been shut down and that she had taken away her housekeeping rights, but now she said that Jia Zheng was okay. She really couldn't be a good person.
"Of course, you have the right to ask for a pair for the rest of your life. If you really can't bear it, can I let you go? I don't want any of your dowry. I will take care of your children. I don't want any dowry or betrothal gift." Young Master." Ou Mengmeng looked back at Mrs. Wang calmly.
I have lost my appetite for the past two days and have only eaten canned food!
(End of chapter)
