Before night, Zhu fell ill.
For Daxia people, the New Year is not celebrated until the fifteenth day, especially before the sixth day. Going out to pay New Year greetings, entertain guests, and other miscellaneous things can keep the hostess of a large family busy from morning to night.
With Zhu's illness, the problem could only fall on the old lady. The old lady only worked for two days before her eyesight turned black, her soles swayed, and she felt that her old body could not bear it.
Duan Shaoqing was also delayed in going out due to the busy schedule at home, and the car he was supposed to arrange went wrong.
"Mom, what did the doctor say? The second brother and sister are still not well?"
The old lady's mouth was bubbly. When her son asked her, she became angry: "You're an uncle, why are you asking so many questions?"
Duan Shaoqing endured his depression and said, "It's not because there are too many things at home. My son feels sorry for you."
The old lady calmed down a little and then said: "The doctor didn't tell me the reason. He doesn't seem to have any big problem. Who knows what's wrong, but he feels dizzy all the time."
The old lady even suspected that Mr. Zhu was faking it, but then she thought it was impossible.
This is the first time that Mr. Zhu has hosted the Chinese New Year. If he doesn't behave well, are he not afraid of losing his stewardship?
Mrs. Zhu really did not care about housekeeping rights as much as the old lady thought. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, she said to the old lady: "My daughter-in-law's illness is strange. I always feel something is wrong. Last night, I quietly invited the fairy to come and see her. The fairy said that my daughter-in-law and the second girl Conflicts should not be common..."
The old lady frowned upon hearing this.
Conflict with Hua'er?
They haven't been in conflict with each other for so many years, and then suddenly they are in conflict with each other?
Mrs. Zhu leaned on the bedside with a weak look: "The second girl is a spoiled guest, there is no reason for the second girl to avoid it. My daughter-in-law is thinking, why don't we move out of the second room."
The old lady's eyes flashed: "Do you mean to separate the family?"
Mrs. Zhu struggled to sit up straighter: "Why would my daughter-in-law think of separating the family? We are just moving out temporarily, and we will move back when the second girl leaves the palace."
"What does this look like!" The old lady denied without hesitation, "If you move out now, don't you want outsiders to speculate that you two are not compatible? Or, do you want outsiders to know that you and Hua'er are in conflict? Hua'er will get married this year. Went to Guchangbo Mansion. Zhu family——"
Before the old lady finished her sermon, she saw Mr. Zhu rolled his eyes and fainted.
The maids were in a hurry for a while, and Mrs. Zhu finally woke up, looking very weak.
The old lady endured her boredom and said a few words of comfort, and returned to Ruyi Hall to think about it. After thinking about it, the second girl had offended Mr. Zhu?
Thinking about the time when Zhu fell ill, the old lady asked her confidant Hongyun to investigate.
The Shaoqing Mansion said it was the Zhu family's housekeeper, but it was the old lady who really held the key. Aunt Hongyun asked without too much trouble.
"A little maid overheard the argument between the second girl and her cousin. The fourth girl was also there at the time..."
After hearing the reply from her confidant, the old lady was so angry that she slammed the cup down on the table: "This damn girl!"
He was angry with Duan Yunhua for causing trouble, and angry with Zhu for not understanding the general situation.
After she was angry, the old lady didn't call Xin You to ask her questions, nor did she mention the matter to Duan Yunhua. She just called her to Ruyi Hall and told her: "Gu Chang Bo Mansion is different from our family. When you get married, you will inevitably have to deal with the royal family. .Grandma hired a nun from the palace to teach you well to avoid any mishaps in the future. As for you, during this time, just learn the rules with peace of mind and prepare for marriage."
Duan Yunhua meekly complied with this plan, which was all about himself. Later he found that it was difficult to get out of his own yard, so that was the next thing.
After hearing that the second girl stayed behind closed doors to study, Zhu's illness improved.
The second master, Duan Wenbai, was a little worried about his wife: "Aren't you afraid that the old lady will ask you to set the rules?"
Mrs. Zhu smiled and said, "My family is so busy with so many things. The old lady doesn't have the time to spare."
"I'm afraid that if I wait for my eldest brother to renew my relationship, the old lady will settle the score after her fall."
Zhu sneered: "Let's talk about what happened then. I only know that if I don't say a word now, I will be sorry for my Yan'er."
Duan Wenbai put his arms around Zhu's shoulders: "It's all because of me. I feel wronged."
You and the kids. "
"Master, don't think like that. You can't choose your origin. My eldest brother is an official in the court, and you are responsible for most of the family's property. Madam needs us to share the burden for my eldest brother. No matter how much you treat me, you should be moderate."
Duan Wenbai nodded.
"I also want to thank Qingqing..."
Xin You heard that Duan Yunhua was being detained and could not leave the yard, and was happy for Duan Yunyan.
Girls who are protected by their mothers are always happier.
"Cousin Qing——"
Xin You looked at the little girl approaching and smiled gently: "Is something okay, fourth cousin?"
Duan Yunyan put a handkerchief on Xin You's hand: "My mother said that if you get help from others, you will be rewarded. This is my thank you gift."
Xin You unfolded the handkerchief and saw a pair of birds standing on the blooming plum branch. She couldn't hide her surprise: "Did my fourth cousin embroider this?"
"Well, I embroidered the magpie climbing the plum blossoms. When the plum blossoms bloom, spring will come, and there will be good luck." The little girl said solemnly, "I am not good at embroidering now. When I finish embroidering, I can embroider it for my cousin." A beautiful one."
"This handkerchief is very beautiful. Thank you, fourth cousin, I like it very much." Xin You carefully folded the handkerchief and put it away.
After receiving the handkerchief, Xin You was in a good mood until she returned to Qingsong Bookstore on the seventh day of the lunar month.
"Happy New Year, boss." Liu Zhou and Shitou rushed to send Xin You New Year greetings.
Xin You gave generous rewards to everyone in the bookstore, and everyone in the bookstore was busy cleaning up and preparing for the opening tomorrow.
It was a nice day on the eighth day of the first lunar month. Qingsong Bookstore opened a little later than the shops on this street. You could hear the sound of firecrackers outside, making it very lively.
Liu Zhou and Shitou each carried a firecracker and prepared to open the door to set off.
Liu Zhou pulled the door open and quickly closed it in fright.
Xin You was walking out with Shopkeeper Hu and others when she saw this and cast an inquiring look.
"Boss, there are a lot of people outside!" Liu Zhou looked nervous, "They all seem to be holding something in their hands and don't know what to do."
Open robbery? Wouldn't it be so arrogant?
"Let me see."
"Master——" Seeing Xin You step forward, shopkeeper Hu shouted hurriedly, "Let Liu Zhou take a look."
If he really encounters someone making trouble, let the young and strong bear them, and he will take his boss through the back door.
"No need." Xin You smiled and opened the door.
There were so many people in the bookstore. If something bad happened, she would have "seen" it long ago.
Outside the door, a group of people were standing, and Xin You glanced at Gu Yu standing in front of him.
"you--"
Gu Yu took a step forward: "Miss Kou, thanks to you, the neighbors can celebrate the New Year and have this reunion year. Today, one person from each family of the neighbors came to pay you New Year greetings."
After the young man finished speaking, the people who came, old or young, male or female, all saluted the girl standing in front of Qingsong Bookstore.
"Miss Kou, happy New Year!"
