Heroine Saves A Gentleman

Yu Xingyi got up after worshipping: "The girl worked hard to save her brother's life. This is the great benefactor of my Yu family's family mansion. She deserves this gift. Because the girl was recovering from illness, I didn't dare to bother me. Today I saw it as my wish."

Immediately he ordered the servants to put on a banquet and invited Zhou Xiaoxiao to sit upright, and Xia Qinglian sat down to accompany her.

When the wine was on the table, the husband and wife took turns taking turns, wishing to salute again.

Zhou Xiaoxiao stopped then, but said: "I'm still young, the general and sister should not be polite, but they killed me."

Yu Xingyi said: "The fifth brother ranks the last among my brothers. My eldest brother and I love him the most. Jiaci and grandmother treat him as life-like. If it is not a girl's righteousness, the foolish couple can hardly imagine how to meet Gaotang. "

After all, it was the husband and wife who saluted again, and each toasted a glass of wine before they took their seats.

Zhou Xiaoxiao also politely said: "When Zigui and I know each other in crisis, it is the righteousness of friends to support each other. The general and sister need not be so polite."

Xia Qinglian gestured slightly while she was talking, and several maids filed in, holding large plates of vermilion lacquer in their hands, with golden jade jewelry and silk satin on top.There are so many beautiful and unusually beautiful, all rooms are full of glory.

Xia Qinglian got up and pointed to Zhou Xiaoxiao one by one: "This is a little heart from my mother from Tokyo. I want Sister Yu to thank my sister on her behalf, and I hope my sister will not shirk."

Zhou Xiaoxiao looked at the first tray in front of him. On several delicate pearl hairpins and jade rings, there was a silver ticket, a silver ticket with a face value of thousands of taels.Zhou Xiaoxiao watched silently for a long while, then smiled suddenly, she gently raised her hand, said a few polite words, and calmly accepted the generous gift.

During the banquet, Yu Xingyi and his wife took turns toasting to each other. Zhou Xiaoxiao never refused to come. You come and go, push the cup and change the cup, and only after the guests and the host enjoy themselves, Zhou Xiaoxiao left.

Yu Xingyi sent the guests back to the house to see Xia Qinglian sitting at the table. She was already full of peach blossoms. She couldn't help but smile: "The madam has only been with me for a few glasses, but she is already too strong to drink."

"I never thought that sister Zhou was drinking so well." Xia Qinglian touched her hot cheek, "husband, look at what happened today..."

Yu Xingyi didn't reply, and Da Ma sat down at the table, stretched out two fingers and pressed the table gently.

I thought in my heart that he had been commanding the troops for many years, killing and fighting, and was full of evil spirits. Su Rili was an ordinary man who would shrink when he saw it, let alone a woman.

Thinking that the maidservants of the Manchu House looked like quails in front of them, they were trembling.Today this little girl is very stable.

"Madam, don't worry too much, as far as I see this girl Zhou is very transparent."

"Yes, Sister Zhou is really exquisite, and she knows everything. She changed her mouth and didn't mention the name of Xingzhi, and only called him the idiom. This is to show that the two are just friends. A gift from mother and a gift from husband She accepted it frankly, I'm afraid she understands everything in her heart."

"Girl Zhou has a good temperament, but she's easy to talk about it. Just thinking about how the fifth brother was when she left, this matter might not be so easy to end. I can only watch it for the time being."

Xia Qinglian couldn't help but feel agitated. Her mother-in-law lost a piece of hot potato this time. This great matter of beating the mandarin ducks was dealt with without credit. If it is not handled well, it will inevitably make her uncle resent her.

However, they said that Qinglian and his wife had their own worries, so I won't show them for the time being.

After a few days, Zhou Xiaoxiao packed up and came to ask Xia Qinglian to resign.Xia Qinglian was very surprised, and she held Zhou Xiaoxiao's hands straight and said, "Could it be that the servant's wife is stubborn and makes her sister unhappy. Even if her sister tells me, how can I tell you?"

"These days I have been taken care of by my sister, who has been dedicated and considerate to me in everything, and I am very grateful to my sister in my heart." Zhou Xiaoxiao said sincerely, "However, at the end of gatherings, although I am a woman, I still have second-hand art. , It might not be able to be self-reliant. I will still visit my sister often in the future, and hope that my sister will not bother me."

"This, how does this make it." Xia Qinglian was really taken aback. In her mind that was deeply ingrained since she was a child, a woman was born from a father at home and married as a husband. Naturally, she was born dependent on a man.She never had the idea that an unmarried woman could stand on her own.

After thinking and investigating these days, Zhou Xiaoxiao found that she didn't have much craftsmanship that could make a living in ancient times. Only cooking and eating is her own vocation and there is still something to do.

Although she is returning to her old business, she doesn't intend to make it too complicated because she is in an unfamiliar environment. She just wants to focus on making pastries and open a small shop.

So he was ready to say his words early, and Che Zhuren opened his mouth.

"My grandfather is a pastry chef. I got some fur since elementary school, so I planned to open a pastry shop and do some small business. Fool's sister was born in the market and was not accustomed to restraint. She always feels that she can live her life and be happy only if she can be independent. I hope my sister will be considerate."

She pulled aunt Wu who came, "It is also fate. I mentioned this to my aunt Wu a few days ago, but it happened that there were two shops along the street on the west side of her house that were vacant. I discussed with her and rented her shop. Live in the house. With her second elder watching over, I won’t be reckless and cause trouble."

Aunt Wu also said, "Madam, don’t worry. My house is only occupied by me and the old man. The house is empty and wide. Miss Zhou is very lively by nature. I like it very much. She moved here, but it can add to my house. Be less angry."

Xia Qinglian couldn't keep it, so she had to arrange for her to go.

Zhou Xiaoxiao had no luggage, she packed up the gold and jade jewelry and a few pieces of clothing gifted by Yu's mother, tied a parcel, and Aunt Wu boarded the car hand in hand.

When Yu Xingyi returned to the mansion, he heard the matter, and paused and said: "It's a nonsense. She has no father and no mother, and an orphan. How to stand on her own. If you lose touch in the future, it is not a play."

"Sister Zhou has made up my mind, I can't keep her." Xia Qinglian replied, "Besides, since my mother is unwilling to fulfill her two, you and I keep her in the residence for a long time. How to get along with each other in the future will make the slave family feel embarrassed."

Yu Xingyi shook his head and sighed: "It's fine, no choice, right and so. I confessed that Aunt Wu Wu will take care of her. Madam needs to remember to send people to take care of her from time to time. If she has troubles in the future, you and I can do your best. That’s all for help."

"It doesn't need to be asked by my husband, I can think about it. Only sister Zhou had something to ask before she left, so now I can ask General Lao to help."

"What's the matter?"

"Sister Zhou fled here. Both her parents have died and she has no relatives. Since she wants to settle down here, her husband needs some help from her husband."

Yu Xingyi thought in his heart: This matter is not difficult, but since she has thought of this section, it can be seen that she wants to take root in Fengxiang.This person is indeed different from ordinary women, and the five younger brothers' vision of understanding people is not tacky.

By the way, Zhou Xiaoxiao and Aunt Wu traveled one or two miles to the street paved with a bluestone strip. This street walks north and south, and the end is not visible at a glance. The name is Qingshi Street.

When the two got out of the car, they saw crowds of people, fruit shops, oil shops, meat shops, clothing shops, sugar shops, and 120 shops on both sides of the road, neat and tidy.

There are all kinds of civil and martial arts trades in the heart of the street.

There is another small alley passing through the street. At the entrance of the alley, there is a small pharmacy with a plaque on the left and right. One book is "Jin Chuang" and the other book is "fallen and damaged".

The shop door was open but no one was seen inside.Next to the medicine shop, I arrived at the head of Wu's house. There was a stone road just a few steps in front of the door, with some firewood piled on both sides, and a man in his 50s sat at the threshold.

The man crouched, smoking a bag of dry tobacco.This person is a man who has worked hard for many years.His skin was dark, his figure was thin, his face was ruffled and he looked very old.Seeing that the two were coming, they buckled the soot on the sole and stood up.This is Wu Daoquan, Wu's husband.

Aunt Wu stepped forward and introduced: "The master, this is Miss Zhou."

Zhou Xiaoxiao said a blessing, saying: "Uncle Wu."

Then Wu Daoquan just nodded, did not answer, turned around and led the way in.

Aunt Wu smiled apologetically to Zhou Xiaoxiao and said: "Xiu should mind. He is so self-sufficient. He doesn't like to talk. In fact, I heard that you are coming today. I didn't go to the shop to take care of you early in the morning. "

When talking, Zhou Xiaoxiao was led inside.

Wu's house is a two-entry small house. There is a small downside room on the left and right of the gate. There is a retired and lame veteran named Chen who has the right to be the concierge. Besides that, there are no extra servants and all the affairs of life. They are all taken care of by Uncle Wu and Aunt Wu.

After entering the door is a large courtyard, with a bush of green bamboo in the corner, and no extra flowers and trees. The entire site is leveled with loess. On both sides are placed eighteen weapons, dustpans for drying herbs, tools and other sundries.Obviously, the owner of the house is a character who likes to dance knives and sticks and is not elegant, and he almost turned the courtyard into a schoolyard.

There is a small road paved with a few slabs of stone across the yard. It should have had a door. It was in disrepair and collapsed. There were only two earthen walls left. A large water tank was placed under each wall, two short left and right. The corridor consists of three or four wing rooms full of debris.

At the end of the road is a hall. The wooden beams and walls are quite old, showing a heavy dark brown. In the middle of the altar, there are several gods and Buddhas, and an altar table in front of the altar is placed with incense candles and other objects.

A small door was opened on the left and right of the hall, passing through to see a patio. The three rooms on the right were the residences of Aunt Wu and his wife.

On the left is a small arch for one person to walk through, through the arch is a small alley, with high walls sandwiched on both sides.After passing the small alley, I saw a small patio, which is considered to be a courtyard in the west, surrounded by several small wing rooms and a two-story high-footed building. The small building opens a side door facing the street, and you go out to the lively Qingshi Street. , Two vacant facades are juxtaposed on the left side of the door.

The two facades of this courtyard are rented together, the wing room can be converted into a production workshop, and the two suites on the upper floor of the small building are used for living and hospitality.In the future, you can buy a few maidservants and place them downstairs, although they are not big enough.Both entry and exit are through the side door, which is both private and convenient.Zhou Xiaoxiao was very satisfied, and immediately signed the lease contract with Aunt Wu.

Aunt Wu was thoughtful and had cleaned the house both inside and out long ago. Not long after, Yu's mansion also sent people a set of bedding and clothing, and some silks and satin that Zhou Xiaoxiao had never taken away.Sent by a few swift servant wives, Zhou Xiaoxiao didn't need to do anything, it was neatly packed in an instant.