Chapter 85, Depth of water in back house
After getting acquainted with the Shi family, Mrs. Shi thought about the hard work of the second son's family, so she asked Mrs. Shi to take them back to the yard to wash and refresh, and we will get together again at dinner.
After Mrs. Shi led Shi Zheng and his family to leave, the others also retreated from Yixiang Hall.
After everyone left, Shi Nian and Madam Xu, who had been waiting outside the door, entered the hall, first handed the Jiang family's family letter to Mrs Shi, and then detailed what they did and saw and heard after they went to Rongcheng I told Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi everything.
During the period, Manager Shi focused on what happened to a family at the Red Mountain Inn.
After hearing this, Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi's expressions became serious.
The old man's voice was a little anxious: "You mean, it is very likely that the person who killed the ghost and half immortal was Goro?"
Ghost Banxian is a ninth-rank master!
Shi's manager was not very sure: "This is what the old slave guessed. The ghost banxian released poisonous smoke in the inn. It was the fifth master who took the antidote and saved everyone."
"After the old slave woke up, he followed the fifth master to the backyard, and then saw the half-immortal ghost who had died."
"Old master, you know the yin and yang face of ghosts and half-immortals. When you see this old slave suddenly, you are terrified. Forget about Fifth and Ninth Masters. They are boys, but Third Miss and Sixth Miss are not afraid at all. "
The old lady Shi glanced at the old man Shi, thought for a while and said: "The four Wulang grew up in the border gate, and the border gate is full of wars all the year round, so it's okay to be bolder than others."
"However. The poison of ghosts and immortals has always been difficult to cure. It is really surprising that they can come up with antidote pills."
"As for the death of the ghost and half immortal, maybe there are other high-level people in the inn."
Shi the manager nodded: "There are indeed other people in the inn, but it seems that they were poisoned by ghosts and half-immortals. The old slave can't get close to the bedroom in the backyard. I didn't find out what happened."
The old man Shi also regained his composure at this moment, looking at Boss Shi: "It's good that you can find these."
Waiting for Manager Shi and Nanny Xu to finish their conversation and leave the living room, the old man Shi sighed: "I was impatient just now, thinking that Zhenghe's family was going to give me a huge surprise."
"It's my fault. How can a ninth-grade master and a poisonous ghost half-immortal be able to be killed by a few half-grown children?"
The old lady of Shi knew what her old man was thinking. The Shi family started out with martial arts. Back then, they were also fierce generals who fought with Taizu in the Southern and Northern Wars, and they were proud of their martial arts.
Taizu bestowed the title Wuchang Bo, one can imagine how powerful the kung fu of the ancestor of the Shi family was.
It's a pity, after several generations, the Shi family has never had such a character again.
"Zhenghe's eyebrows and eyes are clear. Although the Jin family is weaker, it is not too bad. The four children are also good. Isn't this a surprise?"
The old man laughed: "Yeah, the Zhenghe family has exceeded my expectations. I am greedy."
The overall layout of Shifu is a rectangle, starting from the gate, running through the north and south, dividing the whole mansion into east and west sides, and using the vertical flower gate as the dividing line, it is divided into the front yard and the back yard.
Mrs. Shi led Shi Zhenghe (Li Changsen), Jin Yuee, Shi Fuyin (Li Erya), and Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) to the west of the backyard. Shi Dingxuan (Li Sanlang) and Shi Dinghao (Li Qilang ) was taken to the front yard by the uncle of the Shi family.
"The brothers in the family lived in the front yard before they got married, and they moved to the back yard when they got married."
"The yard you live in was chosen by your mother. Goro and Kuro live in the Songfukan on the west side of the front yard. It is a two-entry yard, with guests in the front and people in the back."
"There are other empty yards at home, but my mother thought that you might not be used to it when you just came back, so she arranged for Wulang and Jiulang to live together, while Fuyin and Fuxin lived with you."
"Yigui Courtyard is here."
"Gui Zhe, Gui Ye, Gui Ye, the name of the yard was mentioned by the father himself."
"Yigui Courtyard has three courtyards. If you think it is too small, tell me. After I report to my mother, I will change the courtyard for you."
Jin Yue'e quickly said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, this yard is not small at all, it's big enough."
At that time, the smile on the face of the eldest lady deepened a little, and she could see that the new fourth brother's family was quite sensible, and it wasn't a big deal.
"The decorations in the yard, the maids and mother-in-law who serve are all selected by the mother herself. You should use them first. If there is anything inappropriate, you can come and tell me."
"After driving for so long, you must be very tired. Go to the courtyard to rest, and I won't bother you."
Shi Zhenghe (Li Changsen), Jin Yuee and their two daughters watched Mrs. Shi leave before turning around and entering the yard.
Without the presence of outsiders, Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) began to let herself go, dragging Shi Fuyin (Li Erya) around the yard to watch.
"No wonder it is named Yiguiyuan, the yard is full of sweet-scented osmanthus trees."
There are three entrances to the courtyard, the first entrance is arranged as a living room and study room for receiving guests, and the second and third entrances are for people to live in.
Shi Zhenghe and Jin Yuee live in the second hall, and Shi Fuxin and Shi Fuyin live in the third hall.
"Father, mother, rest, we are going to see our room."
After greeting Shi Zhenghe (Li Changsen) and Jin Yue'e, Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) took Shi Fuyin (Li Erya) to the third yard.
"Sister, you live in the upper room, I live in the east wing, and the west wing treats guests."
Shi Fuyin (Li Erya): "Huh? Hospitality?"
Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) nodded: "Of course, we also want to entertain guests. It's okay to invite the little sisters over for tea and listen to music."
Shi Fuyin smiled "Puff": "You adapt quickly."
Shi Fuxin smiled: "You don't need to adapt to enjoy life, you can be as happy as you want."
When the two sisters visited the room, the four servant girls stood side by side at the door, as if waiting for orders.
Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) looked at the four of them. All four of them were between thirteen and fourteen years old. They all wore bean green waist-length skirts and wore double-ringed buns.
"Sister, they should be arranged by my aunt to serve us. You choose two, and the remaining two will be mine."
Hearing this, the faces of the four servant girls all moved, and two of them had obvious expressions of resistance.
When Shi Fuxin saw it, she didn't let Shi Fuyin choose, so she stepped forward and pointed out those two people: "From now on, you two will follow me."
The displeasure on the faces of the two maids who were ordered could hardly be concealed.
Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) didn't chatter with them, and walked towards the east chamber: "Follow me, I want to take a bath."
The two maids who were ordered looked at each other with wry smiles, and reluctantly followed to the East Chamber; the remaining two maids were obviously relieved.
Actually, they were unwilling to be chosen to serve in Yigui Courtyard.
The fate of maidservants like them basically depends on the master. Whether the master is good or bad directly determines their future and destiny.
The fourth master's family came back from the border. I heard that the people in the border are very vulgar and have little knowledge. Serving such a master, what good future can they have?
When the mansion selected maids to come here, no one in the mansion was willing to come here. It was because they were unlucky that they were chosen here.
When they come, they can only accept their fate, who made them the children of the mansion.
But which girl to follow is still a little different.
They had observed the words and deeds of the two girls just now. The third girl was obviously much quieter and more stable, and the sixth girl was a little restless. It was clear at a glance which of the two girls was easy to serve and which was not.
Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) doesn't care about the little girls' thoughts, she is looking at her residence at the moment.
The east wing room is decorated with a boudoir atmosphere, full of girly style, mosquito nets, bedding, cushions, and bead curtains are almost all pink and lotus color.
Others may not like this, it is too tender.
But Fuxin (Li Wuya) likes Fuxin (Li Wuya) very much when she is tired of female men and desperately wants to be a little girl again.
Of the two maids who followed, one saw that Fuxin was opening the closet door, and hurried forward to help open it, explaining as she opened it: "The dresses in the closet were made by the sewing room on behalf of the lady, and I was worried that the size might not be suitable. Only made four sets."
The four sets of clothes are goose yellow, pink, water blue, and light green shirts and skirts.
Yazhi is quite elegant, but it doesn't match her skin tone.
Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) shrank her paws as she looked at her hand, which was darker than a maidservant's.
You have to hurry up to whiten your complexion, and take a skin-beautifying medicated bath later.
Finally, Shi Fuxin chose the water-blue skirt and planned to change into it after taking a shower.
The servant girl took off her clothes, and seeing the other servant girl standing still, she couldn't help but said: "Miss wants to take a bath, let grandma bring hot water."
The maid finally realized, turned around and left.
Shi Fuxin saw it, and asked with a smile, "What's your name?"
The servant girl replied: "Are you waiting for the girl to give you a name?"
Shi Fuxin showed surprise: "You don't have names?"
The servant girl shook her head: "Yes, it's just according to the rules of the house, like we are assigned to serve by the girl, so the girl has to rename her."
Shi Fuxin: "There is still such a rule." As she spoke, she thought about it distressedly, and when she saw another maid entering the room again, her eyes lit up.
"I thought of it, in the future you will be called Jingui, and she will be called Yuanbao."
Well.
The two maids were stunned, especially the one who went to call her mother-in-law, her complexion was not very good.
Seeing that the two did not respond, Shi Fuxin looked at them: "Why, you don't like it?"
Jingui replied immediately, "Thank you, Miss, for giving me your name."
Another maid saw that Jingui accepted, so she bent her knees reluctantly: "Yuanbao. Thank you for giving me the name." Yuanbao, this name is too vulgar!
Shi Fuxin nodded with a smile: "Jingui and Yuanbao are nice to hear and easy to remember. By the way, how long have you been working in the mansion?"
Jingui replied: "Ms. Hui, we are all the children of the mansion."
Shi Fuxin asked again: "Did the lady ask you to come here to serve?"
Jingui nodded: "Yes, the eldest lady chose us, and after the old lady agreed, we were arranged to come to Yiguiyuan."
Shi Fuxin lowered her eyes, the eldest lady chose, the old lady agreed, and she didn't play it perfunctory. It stands to reason that the maids selected should know the rules, but the truth is, these maids are obviously not willing to serve them.
It can only be said that the water in the wealthy compound is really deep!
At this time, a woman in her thirties came in with a bucket of hot water.
Shi Fuxin didn't say anything, got up and went to the inner clean room.
Before taking a bath, I handed two packs of medicinal powder to Jingui: "Send it to the Fourth Madam and the Third Miss."
Jing Gui showed confusion: "This is?"
Shi Fuxin did not explain: "They know."
Hearing this, Jingui didn't ask any more questions, and quickly left the room to deliver things.
Once Jingui left, only Yuanbao was left.
Yuan Bao didn't call her when she saw Fuxin entered the inner room, and just stood there without moving.
When Jingui came back after delivering the things, she saw Yuan Bao standing outside, and hurriedly dragged her to the door, and said in a low voice, "Why didn't you go in to serve?"
In front of the familiar sisters, Yuan Bao made no secret of his reluctance: "The girl didn't call me."
Jing Gui was a little anxious: "Your girl won't take the initiative to go in unless you are called? What do you want me to say about you?" As she spoke, she sighed and lowered her voice again.
"I know you don't like it in your heart, but we have already come to the girl, so we have to work hard. If you are so lazy, you are not afraid that the girl will drive you away."
Yuan Bao snorted, "Sister Shan Rong, you're making too much of a fuss." As he said that, he nodded his chin to the inner room, "The fourth master's family has never been served by anyone. If we do less, they won't find anything. Strange."
Jing Gui frowned: "It's best to get rid of your thoughts as soon as possible. You are deceiving the master. If the eldest lady and the old lady find out, let alone you, even your family will be implicated."
After finishing speaking, seeing Yuan Bao still seemed unable to listen, worried that Shi Fuxin would wait for a long time, glared at her, and walked quickly to the clean room.
"Girl, I'm back, shall I come in and wait for you to take a bath?"
"No, I will call you if I have something to do."
Hearing this, Yuan Bao immediately gave Jingui a look of 'I'm right'.
Jing Gui ignored her and stood outside the screen: "Girl, I'm right outside, call me if you need something."
"Um."
In the wooden barrel, Shi Fuxin was submerged under the surface of the water until she couldn't hold her breath anymore before she surfaced. This happened several times until the water became colder before she got up and got out of the wooden barrel.
Jing Gui heard a noise from the inner room, hesitated to ask, but saw Shi Fuxin came out wearing a dress, paused, and quickly laughed: "Young lady, these dresses look really good."
Everyone loves to hear good words, especially when she is praised for her good looks. Shi Fuxin (Li Wuya) immediately revealed the two dimples on both sides of her mouth.
With crooked eyebrows and charming smile, Jingui was a little dazed by the smile.
To be honest, apart from the darker skin and rougher skin of the Fourth Master's family, they are actually very good-looking, not inferior to other young masters and girls in the mansion.
While Jingui was dazed, Shi Fuxin had already walked to the dressing table and sat down, her black hair like a waterfall of ink was hanging down naturally.
"The black hair of the girl is really good, it's black and shiny." Jingui walked over with a smile, "Let me help the girl brush her hair."
At the time, Fuxin was looking at herself in the bronze mirror. Although the bronze mirror was fairly clear, she still missed the glass mirror so much, she couldn't help asking: "Is there no glass mirror in the capital?"
Jing Gui showed surprise on her face: "Miss, do you know about glass mirrors?"
Shi Fuxin smiled: "I know it's weird?"
Jing Gui quickly shook his head: "I don't mean that, the servant girl. The glass mirror is a foreign thing. The price is expensive, and the supply exceeds the demand. The old lady and a few wives have it in the mansion."
Shi Fuxin immediately asked: "Does my mother have it?"
Jing Gui smiled coyly: "This... I don't know."
Shi Fuxin didn't say anything, but murmured: "There is cement but there is no glass."
Jingui didn't hear clearly: "What did the girl say?"
Shi Fuxin shook her head: "It's nothing." Then, she looked out the window and saw that it was still early, so she was going to lie down on the bed for a while, "It's almost dinner time, call me again."
At the beginning of this chapter, the heroine's family has all changed to new names.
Li Wuya → Shi Fuxin, the sixth girl of the Shi family
Li Changsen→Shi Zhenghe, the fourth master of the Shi family
Li Sanlang → Shi Dingxuan, the fifth master of the Shi family
Li Erya→Shi Fuyin, the third girl of the Shi family
Li Qilang → Shi Dinghao, the ninth master of the Shi family
(end of this chapter)