Lady of Fortune, Jiao Niang

Early the next morning, Ye Jiao and Qi Yun went to Qiming Mansion together.

Today should be the day for the bride to respect tea and recognize people. Ye Jiao had experienced these things before, so she didn’t feel unfamiliar. It was just that she offered tea to the Qi family at that time. This time it was the other way around and changed to Meng’s to meet her. Up.

Because it was late yesterday, Qi Ming didn't go to bed until midnight. Those who want to come to the two newlyweds will not go to bed so early and get up late.

The Liu family is not a mother-in-law who treats others harshly, and Father Qi doesn't care much about this. His son can marry his wife Qi and his father would not be happy. Naturally, he doesn't care about these details, so he didn't urge him.

When Qi Yun and Ye Jiao came over, the young couple hadn't gotten up yet, but Liu and Qi's father were already having breakfast. There was no unpleasant expression on their faces. Instead, they were smiling and extremely happy.

Seeing them coming in, Liu clan smiled and beckoned: "Jiao Niang come and sit next to me," and then Liu clan said to Granny Liu, "Go and add a pair of chopsticks."

Father Qi followed: "Also give Erlang a pair."

Ye Jiao smiled and let go of Qi Yun's hand and walked to sit down next to Liu's. But Qi Yun didn't think that his parents were partial, but instead thought it was good. Only when his parents like her family is safe and stable. Yili, he sat quietly next to Father Qi, but kept looking at Ye Jiao, unable to move.

The Liu family asked Ye Jiao to add a bowl of porridge, and said with a smile: "This porridge was cooked yesterday. Mother Liu made it in the cook. Jiao Niang will try it."

In the past, when she was in her hometown, Ye Jiao especially liked the food made by Mrs. Liu, but Mrs. Liu had been serving Liu's family. Even if Mrs. Liu liked Ye Jiao, he never thought of sending Mrs. Liu to her. Ye Jiao was also very winking and never Asking for it, but sometimes he went to Liu's yard when he was greedy. Liu's pampered her, and naturally let Mother Liu cook and give Ye Jiao the addiction.

People tend to be like this. When you are young, you will feel that this is a delicious taste on earth, even if you grow up, you will like this taste.

When Ye Jiao was not a human being, she liked the craftsmanship of Mrs. Liu after she became an adult. Even if she eats a lot of delicacies and delicacies in the capital, she still reads this bite.

Thanks to Liu, Ye Jiao picked up the spoon and ate the porridge. She knew that this was fish porridge with a sip, but not only fish fillets, but also other fresh ingredients. .

It looks unremarkable, but only when you really eat it in your mouth will you know how delicious it is.

Ye Jiao immediately opened her eyes and smiled, and after eating a bowl, she added another bowl.

The daughter-in-law of ordinary people is always cautious in front of the mother-in-law, even if she is not careful to flatter her, at least she can eat less, but Ye Jiao is extraordinarily at ease, and the Liu family likes this at ease.

He probably never regarded Ye Jiao as an outsider. The Liu clan looked at Ye Jiao as if he was looking at his daughter, and said warmly, "Eat is a blessing, and a Jiao Niang is a good girl. Never let me worry about my mother." Looking at Qi Yun, "It's Erlang, how is your body these days?"

Qi Yun is not always appetite like Ye Jiao. He just ate two boiled eggs at home in the morning, which made him feel very full. At this moment, he just moved his chopsticks twice and put it down. Said: "Mother don't worry, I am much better now."

Although Liu's family hadn't taken care of Qi Yun in the past two years, she was the one who brought up Qi Yun. When Qi Yun's body was at its worst, it was Liu's family who had to search for doctors to survive.

Now it was just a glance, and the Liu family knew whether Qi Yun's words were true or false.

Because it is now August, the golden autumn season, the weather is getting colder, and the summer clothes must be sealed up and changed into autumn clothes.

In the past, when Qi Yun was in poor health, he would usually turn on the stove in the house in autumn for fear that he would be cold.

But now Qi Yun is wearing an autumn gown worn by ordinary men, perhaps using a slightly thicker fabric, but compared to before, Qi Erlang is much stronger today.

The Liu family was relieved, nodded, turned the prayer beads on his hands and chanted a few words in a low voice before he said to Qi Yun: "I can see you Kang Jian, I can feel at ease, Erlang, you must remember Jiao Niang Take care of you."

Qi Yun nodded immediately, he was naturally grateful to his wife.

And the little ginseng also accepted this gratitude calmly, holding a small hand to raise her body, which is what Ye Jiao has always insisted on, and she deserves this thank you.

When breakfast was over, Ye Jiao accompanied Liu to the backyard again, and then someone came to say that Qi Ming and Meng were awake.

A few people returned to the main hall, Qi Yun and Ye Jiao stood aside, Liu and Qi's father sat in the front seat, and prepared the tea application. At this time, they saw Qi Ming and Meng come in.

Because they were just married, the clothes on both of them were very bright.

Qi Ming is dressed in indigo and straight, while Meng is wearing a concubine. When the two stand together, they really look like talented women, a match made in heaven.

Ye Jiao smiled as she saw it, her eyebrows crooked.

Qi Yun tilted his head to look at his wife, and then asked in a voice that only two people could hear: "Lady, what are you laughing at?"

At this time, the Meng clan over there had already started serving tea, and Ye Jiao raised the fan in his hand, blocked his mouth, and replied in a low voice, "I don't know, but I just feel happy in my heart."

Qi Yun's eyebrows were soft, and the two of them clasped their fingers tightly. Qi Yun's fingertips gently pressed Yejiao's palm, and said: "You and your younger brothers and sisters will have a good relationship with each other. ."

Ye Jiao thought of this, and nodded, her smile deepened.

When Meng Clan recognized his father and mother, he came over and paid a courtesy with Qi Yun and his wife. Because they had known each other a long time ago, there was no strangeness between them.

Then Liu clan called Meng clan over, took out a brocade box from his sleeve, and handed it to Meng clan.

Meng's took it, opened it, and saw that it was an exquisite gold bracelet.

I heard the Liu family say: "This is the Chinese New Year. Your sister-in-law paid the money to fight the three of you. It's your sister-in-law's intention to leave this to you."

As soon as this remark came out, Meng knew that his mother-in-law was good.

In fact, for the Meng family, although she grew up in the Meng family, she looked like a high gate compound, and her father was of high authority. Her elder sister was first the princess and the queen, obviously a prominent family, and her daughter would be happy like a princess. , But in fact Meng's life is not as easy as outsiders think.

Empress Meng was given medicine at that time, her body was broken, and her life was difficult. Although Prime Minister Meng was shrewd and wise in the affairs of the court, she knew nothing in the back house. After marrying his successor, Meng was actually cold. Stayed.

It's just that those overtly and secret back homes have not made Meng's sharp and extreme, but made her smart and peaceful.

In the end, Meng's stepmother was able to suppress her stepmother, coaxed her father, and was liked by her sister, and finally became a steward at Meng's house, which shows her ability.

Before marrying Qi Ming, the Meng clan asked about the two elders of the Qi family, especially Ye Jiao. At that time, Ye Jiao said that her mother-in-law was very good, and it was best to get along with him. heart.

In Meng's opinion, Ye Jiao is a pure-hearted woman. The more she is so piercing, the more accurate she is. She said yes, that is good, and the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law must be easy to get along with.

After Liu Clan arrived at Qiming Mansion, Meng Clan knew what she said and did. She could see that Liu Clan's protection of her unpassed daughter-in-law made her more assured.

But if you think that Liu was a good lady who was tolerant and gentle before, then Meng now understands that Liu is very intelligent, but her intelligence is not used to disturb the family or to bully his daughter-in-law, on the contrary. It was her intelligence to balance the relationship between the three elders, which made Qi Jiahu's peace and stability.

Originally, when the mother-in-law saw the new daughter-in-law, the first side was more or less to set the rules, but Liu's not only did not make the rules, but on the contrary, the smile was gentle, and the things sent were also from the sister-in-law Fang, not her own.

Meng clan knew that Liu clan had brought a box, which was prepared for Meng clan. If it were taken out now, Meng clan would naturally remember the benefits of his mother-in-law.

But now the bracelet that Fang is looking for is the bracelet that Meng has to remember is the benefits of his sister-in-law.

This is really for the good of the three children, to correct the bowl of water at home, without any omission.

Meng Clan wanted to understand this in a flash, not feeling scared, but thought it was a good thing.

To have a reasonable mother-in-law is much better than those who are hello, me, and everyone.

However, Meng's hand movement did not stop, and he directly took off the jade bracelet, put it on Qi Ming's hand, and then put on the gold bracelet.

This gold bracelet is far less elegant than the jade bracelet worn by the Meng clan, but look at the bracelet Liu clan wore, and look at the gold bracelet that Ye Jiao wore today. The feeling of a family is still very comfortable. of.

Liu clan looked at his own third son who was holding the jade bracelet and didn't let go. He smiled in his heart, said something silly son, and smiled while holding Meng clan's hand and talking non-stop.

In fact, whether she will restrain her daughter-in-law at this time is also divided.

At that time Fang clan came in, and Liu clan noticed that she was a little unreliable, so he was more serious, so that she could be tempered.Later when Ye Jiao came in, Liu knew that she was pitiful, and felt that the child was innocent, so he carried some grandma's arrogance, but was much gentler.

Meng clan is different, clever and thorough, and knows everything that should be understood or not. That's just about being kind. Many Liu clan felt that he didn't have to worry about it.

But after acknowledging people today, Ye Jiao didn't go to Qiming Mansion any more.

Because they were newly married, the Privy Council also gave Qi Ming a lot of holidays so that he could enjoy this time. Ye Jiao naturally wouldn’t bother him. In addition, Qi Yun’s business has grown a bit more these days. More time to look at the account book.

Qi Yun seemed to be busy with other things, staying in the study with Guan Shi Qin, often chatting till the evening.

Ye Jiao pulled on the iron and came to check with herself.

Now Tiezi is no longer the hairy boy at the beginning. In this house, he is still Qi Yun's entourage as before, but when he leaves this house, anyone who sees him will call "Su Ye".

This may be because of Qi Yun's face, but when it comes to his ability, he has a lot of iron.

These ledgers are all he can say, Ye Jiao has been holding Qi Yun's key to the silver vault, and also has a private account of his own. Now that Qi Yun is not available, he asked Tiezi to come and help.

With this accounting, insiders can also see many ways.

Now, Qi Yun is no longer just the merchant of the wealthy side at the beginning, but the wealthy merchant who has been able to rank in the capital.

He is not an official, so he can't speculate on the current situation by looking at the promotion of officials like Ye Pingrong or Qi Ming.

But when one glance at the whole street, Qi's signs are everywhere, no one can guess that Qi Yun's money is going to pile up.

Since ancient times, merchants from wealthy and enemy countries have not endured very well. Either the money was distributed by the court, or it was found wrong and ruined.

Money is a good thing, but if you are too rich, life will not be easy.

Qi Yun is different. He is not an iron cock. He keeps a part of the money he has earned, and puts a part of it back in the store to expand, and he will donate the rest.

After all, the imperial court is so large and vast. There was a flood here today, and a drought there tomorrow. Both sides are asking for money. Qi Yun knew that the imperial court had lost money in recent battles, so he paid his money. Go out without hesitation.

Knowing all of these Ye Jiao, Qi Yun had also told Ye Jiao the reason for doing so long ago, in order to protect their own personalities.

It is Qi Yun’s righteousness that can reassure Chu Chengyun. No matter what Qi Erlang asked for at the beginning, what he has to do now is to carry out this kind of worrying about the country and the people, and influence the money spent. There will be more after spending, and other things that can be exchanged are worthwhile, so there is nothing bad to give up.

It just so happens that Ye Jiao is a little ginseng who doesn't care about money as long as he eats and drinks. If Xianggong said it is right, then do so, never asking more.

At this moment, she just wrote down the share left by her own house, then closed the account book and smiled at Tiezi: "Thank you."

How could Tiezi dare to bear the hard work, and hurriedly replied: "Madam, you are polite, this is what I should do."

Ye Jiao smiled and stood up and said: "Let’s do this, the autumn tigers have been hot and cold in these two days. I made people stew a nourishing soup in the small kitchen. Go drink some, thinking about Xiaosu’s meeting. You should be there too, let her get you some snacks."

In fact, Tiezi doesn't like to drink soup, especially stewed tonic soup, no matter what the effect, the taste is not good.

Originally I wanted to resign my master without overwork, but after hearing that, Tiezi immediately changed his attitude and replied respectfully: "Yes, I will go now."

Ye Jiao nodded, and then saw Tie Zi jumping away.

This made Ye Jiao a little puzzled. After all, Tiezi had always been calm and seldom so active, but thinking about Tiezi’s young age, he would be a little childish and normal, so Ye Jiao didn’t ask much, just lowered his head and watched. Ledger.

After Tiezi went out, he carefully dropped the curtain, and then trot all the way straight into the small kitchen.

When I walked in, I saw Xiao Su with a snack in it.

When Xiao Su saw him, she cried out in surprise, "Brother Zheng, is there anything wrong? Did the master call me?" Then she threw her chopsticks and rushed outside when she lifted her skirt.

Tiezi hurriedly stretched out her hand to hold her, and said with a smile: "No, it's the madam who asked me to come over for soup and snacks, and you asked me to get it."

Xiaosu said "Oh", then turned around and brought him half of the plate, trying to pass it to him.

But soon he put the plate back, and then picked up the basket and put it in front of the iron: "Eat this."

Tiezi blinked, raised his head and asked her, "These two are different?"

"Everything is the same, but this time the finished quicksand buns are decorated with sesame seeds and made into animal shapes. These are not good-looking. You can eat them."

Tiezi:...

Fortunately, Tie Zi had known that the first person in Xiao Su's heart would always be Ye Jiao, and he didn't take it seriously, just took it with a smile, picked up one and stuffed it into his mouth.

The usual Tiezi's food and drink are also in the Qi Mansion, and this snack has not been cut off, but in the end it is different from the master and the servant.

Especially Tiezi doesn't like to eat sweets. If others think that snacks are delicious, he thinks it is sweet and greasy, which is usually not very tasty.

But this quicksand bun was given to him by Xiao Suduan. It was sweeter than honey. There were a few to eat, and I was very beautiful.

And Xiao Su went to serve him soup and brought a full bowl over. Because the soup was just boiled, it was a bit hot. After putting it down, Xiao Su pinched his ears with his fingers and looked at Tie Zidao. : "You drink slowly, it's very hot."

Tiezi was happy just now, and she felt distressed when she saw Xiaosu's appearance. He hurriedly took Xiaosu's hand and tugged, and asked her to sit down and say, "Don't be busy, come and rest."

Then Tiezi noticed that he had pulled the other girl's hand, and immediately blushed and quickly let go.

Xiaosu didn't think there was anything. The two grew up together. Tiezi always protected her. When she was young, she often went hand in hand to play together. At this moment, Xiaosu didn't expect to have any taboos with Tiezi.

She just took the pu fan on the side, and slowly fanned the soup bowl to make the soup cooler. Her eyes were looking at Tiezi and said: "I just heard someone say that you are going to tell the lady about the account book, Zheng Brother, you are really good now, and I feel that you are learning better and better."

Others praised him, Tiezi never took it to heart, but Xiao Su praised him, and Tiezi kept laughing, his voice was full of triumph: "I have been following the master all the time, I have been fascinated by my ears, and naturally I will learn faster."

Xiao Su nodded, and when Tie Zi thought Xiao Su would continue to praise him, he listened to Xiao Su saying: "Me too. Madam taught me a lot. I know a lot of medicinal flowers. Madam treats me best. Up."

As soon as Tiezi heard this, he stuffed another quicksand bag, but his eyes were on Xiaosu and he didn't speak.

Xiaosu's temperament went straight, and when he saw him secretly looking at himself, he asked directly: "Brother Zheng, what do you always think I do?"

Tiezi hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively, "Then you want to stay with Madam in the future?"

"Yeah, it would be nice if you can keep it forever." Xiaosu nodded immediately.

Tiezi could not help but choked, and hurriedly stretched out her hand to beat her heart, Xiaosu quickly wanted to pick up the soup bowl for him, and thought that the soup was too hot, so she picked up the teapot and poured it directly into Tiezi’s mouth with the teapot spout. .

When he swallowed, Tiezi gasped vigorously, coughed a few times, and looked a little embarrassed.

Xiaosu patted him on the back and muttered: "Brother Tiezi, how old you are, you are still so anxious to eat."

Tiezi was coughing, and he inevitably felt helpless after hearing this.

He is anxious, but where is the food anxious?It is clearly anxious.

Without the thought of eating and drinking, Tiezi told Xiaosu to sit down again, and he said seriously to Xiaosu: "Madam will not keep you forever. Do you remember the Lamei sister in the front yard? It's just the age , I have to go back and find someone to get married."

After hearing this, Xiao Su's always comfortable smile showed a little sadness.

Xiaosu, who hasn't gotten to know him, obviously doesn't understand, why should he marry?She just wants to stay with her master for the rest of her life, not going anywhere. If she really returns home, she can live as well as Xiaosu’s current ability and still be the master of her own house, but Xiaosu just doesn’t want to leave Ye Jiao. At the thought of leaving in the future, she felt heartache.

Tie Zi naturally didn't want to make her sad by saying this, so he hurriedly continued: "But if you are willing, it would be nice to find a good man in the house?"

Xiao Su blinked and raised his head, the Tiezi who was looking at her with clear eyes wanted to dodge.

However, Tiezi still showed a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, as if he had been thinking about Xiaosu, trying to prevent himself from showing a half-heartedness, but he knew in his heart that he left a trap in his words, and it depends on whether Xiaosujin was not. In.

At this time, I listened to Xiao Su said: "Brother Zheng, tell me the truth."

"what?"

"Do you want to marry me?"

As soon as these words came out, Tiezi almost choked on his saliva.

Xiao Su just looked at him, his eyes still clear and his voice still crisp: "Why, am I right?"

At this point, Tiezi had nothing to hide and tuck, he could only nod his head, his face was red, his ears were red, and because he coughed too hard, his eyes were red.

Looked a little wronged.

Xiao Su didn't come to comfort him like just now, but asked, "You like me?"

Tiezi nodded.

Xiao Su asked again: "What if I don't know whether I like you or not?"

Tiezi finally said: "Take it slowly, I will teach you." He knows that Xiaosu hasn't gotten his skills yet. After all, Xiaosu is young and doesn't understand the relationship between men and women at all. But Tiezi is always patient and sincerely changes. Sincerely, it always works.

Xiaosu stared at him for a while, then stood up suddenly, without nodding or shaking his head, and went straight out with the curtain.

This chilled Tiezi's heart for a while, and he sat there stupidly, motionless, as if he had lost his soul.

Did he make Xiao Su angry...

Even if you want to, anyone who is so reckless to marry yourself will make anyone angry.

How can I make her happy?What if Sister Xiaosu is really angry and marry someone else?Does he want to grab his relatives?When grabbing relatives, go on horseback. It's a little bit more imposing, but what should you wear?Can you wear red even if you snatch a relative?

The usual Tiezi who was clever next to Qi Yun was confused at this moment, his soul seemed to have left his body, and the whole person was at a loss.

Just when Tiezi was thinking about the mess, the curtain was opened again, Xiaosu walked in, looking at Tiezi in surprise and asked: "What are you doing? Drink the soup, don’t be stunned. , The master has something for you to do."

The Meng clan came just now, and they are talking to Ye Jiao right now. Together, the two of them plan to go outing in the suburbs together tomorrow, and the Shi clan and Dong clan will also go together.

After Xiao Su finished speaking, he walked over and shook Tiezi's shoulder, asking him to talk to Qi Yun.

But Tiezi just stared at Xiaosu, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Xiaosu, are you angry with me?"

Xiao Su was taken aback: "What is mad at you?"

"Just now..."

Seeing that he wanted to say something, Xiao Su only remembered what he had just done, and laughed very sharply: "Nothing, you are telling the truth, I am mad at how you did it? And you are right, I want This is the only way to stay with the master. It’s just that when I talk about it in the future, it’s better to just point it directly, which always makes me guess boring."

Upon hearing this, Tie Zi knew that Xiao Su was not angry.

Fortunately, but also lost, thinking that Xiaosu is not ready to accept her likes, Tiezi does not blame her, only blames herself for being too anxious and frightening others.

However, Tiezi soon got his mind set up, stood up, and asked Xiaosu carefully about Ye Jiao's going out with others, and after writing it down, he went out to tell Qi Yun.

But just as he walked down the steps, he heard Xiao Su's voice from behind: "Yes, Brother Zheng, by the way, you can also say something."

Tie Zi couldn't help but turn around and asked, "What?"

Xiao Su stood at the door with a crisp voice: "I just told my wife, I will make a marriage with you when I look back, and you should go and say something."

Tiezi:...

Then, Xiaosu saw Tiezi perform a flat-ground fall, so scared that Xiaosu wanted to go to help, but Tiezi rolled and stood up, his face looked like crying and laughing, but he turned his head. It ran away without a trace.

The author has something to say: Tiezi: Great joy and great compassion come too fast, I... slap (falling on the ground)

Xiao Su:???(From the doubts of a straightforward girl)