Finally arriving at the west courtyard, the old lady looked around and saw that this was still the place where Jia's parents, younger brothers and sisters had lived, and the general layout was still there.
"Where's the big vase here?" Ou Mengmeng pointed to the open space next to the pillar.
"This..." Shi Nai was stunned for a moment. Could he say that he liked this vase and put it in his study?
"And where is the Five Poison Pattern Incense Cage in the middle?" Ou Mengmeng pointed at a few more key furnishings.
Jia Mu has a deep affection for this place. Jia Mu's father once lived here. The first generation of Baolinghou knew what was enough, and after working as a secretary for a few years, he quit his actual job due to poor health, and moved to the West Hospital for his retirement.
When it came to the generation of Marquis Baoling, the second generation brother of Jia's mother, he did not have the skills of the old Marquis, but he was very gentle. So his son married his daughter-in-law and moved Mrs. Hou to the West Courtyard, expressing that he would hand over the house to his son and his wife. Although the title was not given up at that time, the entire mansion was handed over to Xiangyun's parents.
When the younger brother moved in, the things were not changed, and Jia's mother asked about it at first. At that time, my brother said that he lived in the place where his parents once lived and looked at the furnishings as if his parents were still there. These words also touched Jia Mu's heart. Whenever she came back, she also liked to sit here, just like her brother thought. Sitting here, it was as if her parents were still there. Now that the things are missing, Jia Mu's temper must be uncomfortable. Ou Mengmeng naturally said it casually as she wanted to find trouble.
But it has to be said that although the abilities of the first three generations of historians may not be as good as the previous generation, their character is passed down according to inheritance. They do not cause trouble and read more. Xiangyun parents...
Ou Mengmeng looked through Jia Mu's memories, her eyes flashed, her footsteps paused, and she took a deep breath. I originally wanted to ask where those things had gone, but now I didn't dare to ask. The sharp edge just now was gone, and I suddenly became gloomy.
"Old lady, what's the matter?" Eunuch Xia is such a clever person. The old lady just came here in anger, but just now she obviously thought of something, her whole body froze, and she immediately became gloomy. It was obvious that she noticed something. , at this time, I am not angry, but thinking about it.
"It's okay!" Ou Mengmeng twitched the corner of her mouth, sat down by herself, and was too lazy to talk nonsense, "Second brother, that's Aunt Liu, after all, she's also Xiangyun's cousin. It's me who expresses my love to the emperor, please She came out of the palace to take care of Xiangyun. Don't you think I taught Xiangyun bad? Now I have invited a third-grade female official from the execution chamber of the palace to come out to teach Yun'er. Who dares to say that our Yun'er's rules are not good in the future? "
Shi Nai and his wife were about to be furious all the way, but now, when they heard about the third-rank female officer in the palace, the execution room, they were shocked together. Although Marquis Baoling has a hereditary title, he has no actual position like Jia She. Speaking of it, he is probably not even as good as the original Jia Zheng. At least Jia Zheng is backed by the Rongguo Mansion, and he has the position of fifth rank in the court. Zhong has some connections.
But what he just told the old lady was that he was the second son and had no talent. He was just waiting to die with the family's share of the property. As a result, his brother died suddenly and he was asked to seize the title. The couple was actually unprepared in every aspect. Now there was a female palace official of the third rank, whom the emperor had found, and their aura suddenly weakened.
"This..." Shi Nai was pushed out by his wife, "Let's keep it for Miharu and the others."
"I don't have this or that. I invited three people, including the girls at home. Aunt Tao and Aunt Che next to the Emperor and Empress Chen. This time I took them to the Baolinghou Mansion first and showed them Look at the place where I grew up." Ou Mengmeng smiled and introduced two old ladies who looked to be in their fifties. Aunt Tao and Aunt Che saluted Mr. and Mrs. Shi Nai, but said nothing. Ou Mengmeng smiled at Aunt Tao and Aunt Che, "At first, my father also wanted to hire some well-behaved nuns for me, so that I wouldn't get into trouble. So I invited you two to come over and see the rules of the historian. , I’m afraid it’s not as good as when I was at the Shijia. The girls from the Rong Mansion were also taught by me myself, so if you two take a closer look at the Shijia, you can get some direction.”
"Jia Nu Shi heard that the old lady personally taught her. Her rules and decency are beyond comparison with other people. The old lady is really too self-effacing." Aunt Tao hurriedly came out and replied softly.
"That's for her own good and has nothing to do with Lao Shen's teachings. I don't see, I'm almost hated by my niece-in-law. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go to the palace to invite Aunt Liu.
. Aunt Liu, Xiangyun, was lively and generous, and she always loved her father. So very unseemly! No wonder Mrs. Shi Er is bothered by her old age. She might still think that my Yun'er has brought their daughter into trouble. I am also old. If I really take Xiangyun to Jia's house often, I am afraid that outsiders will say that I am instigating the relationship between their uncle and nephew. From now on, I will leave Yun'er to you. "
"Looking at what you said, I don't have any relatives anymore. It's my blessing that the old lady can let me serve the eldest daughter." Aunt Liu looked much sharper. She was as sharp as Shi Nai. I also felt a shiver.
"Don't worry, Nai'er. Aunt Liu's salary will be paid by my aunt. I will be responsible for any trouble I cause. I won't let you suffer." Ou Mengmeng hurriedly turned to the side and smiled at Shi Nai.
"Aunt..." Shi Nai's face suddenly turned red. Who said the salary. But yes, how much does it cost to ask a third-grade female official to come out to Xiangyun? And if the old lady really pays this money, where will the historian's face go?
"Okay, look at your wife's face, I know that your family is in a difficult situation. When you got married, your father divided the family for you. When you come back. You dare not touch the private property of your brother and sister-in-law. According to the rules of the historian, every The dowry for this girl is ten thousand taels, paid by the father-in-law. What's more, Xiangyun is the last drop of your eldest brother's blood. I'm afraid he has been trying his best to save money over the years." Ou Mengmeng sighed softly and waved. She started to show that she understood them well and would not embarrass them. She turned to Aunt Liu and said, "Aunt Liu, this is Zijuan. She is a second-class girl next to me. If nothing else, choose someone who is kind and loyal. Let her Following you is a physical contract, if there is anything missing, let her go to Rong Mansion to find me."
"Yes!" Aunt Liu comes from a family in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What do you mean by an old lady? She has a well-connected family. The old lady asked the emperor for her. To put it bluntly, without the emperor's consent, could she leave the palace? Shi Nai couldn't even invite the old nanny back who had left the palace.
Shi Nai's eyes widened and he looked back at his wife and then at the old lady. He also understood that the old lady sent people for the money she paid. I won’t use a penny of your money, so my people are only used to protect Xiangyun. This was made clear to the emperor, and she didn't believe either of them. .
"Old lady." Mrs. Shi Nai quit and said hurriedly.
"What's wrong?" Ou Mengmeng smiled slightly and asked very softly.
"Uncle inherited the Hou Mansion, how can he have any private property? They are all the public property of the Hou Mansion." Mrs. Baolinghou couldn't bear it anymore, what about private property? Now the old lady said that the big house has private property, so she asked them to take it out. Just now she was talking about those good things. What does the old lady mean by saying these words in front of these people?
